JUNE 2022 TUMBLEWEED CLUB OF NEW MEXICO
RG #79, EARLY FORD V-8 CLUB OF AMERICA, PO BOX 21538, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87154-1538
MEETS FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:00 P.M., LOCATION TBA
V8 TIMES
PLEASE NOTE: All meetings include Show & Tell. Members are encouraged to bring items to share.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 7th, 7 pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE, one-half block North and West of Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming. Refreshments by Don Gutierrez.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBD
BREAKFAST GROUP: Saturday, June 11, 8:30am
CLUB WEBSITE: Be sure to check out our website at www.abqfordflatheadv8.com Updated “current Information and calendar” is on the current information page. More club pictures are on the website.
FORD V8 FOUNDATION WEBSITE: Another interesting website to check out is www.fordv8foundation.org
EARLY FORD V8 CLUB OF AMERICA WEBSITE: www.earlyfordv8.org
June 7th CLUB MEETING
The June 7th meeting will be held at the North Domingo Baca Mutigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE, at 7pm. This month there should be time for visiting with fellow members and asking questions and advice as there will be no formal presentation.
Tumbleweed Early Ford V-8 Club
Picnic Show and Shine
When: Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022, 11am-2pm.
Where: The Jackson’s, 8322 Calle Picaflor NW
Wahooo, after two years off we’re having a picnic! We will be celebrating our Tumbleweed Group’s 46th birthday, the 58th birthday of the Early Ford V-8 Club, the 119th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company, the 69th anniversary of the flatheads demise (bummer) and the City of Albuquerque’s 316th birthday! All dates are approximate. Not to be forgotten, it is the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Fords! Wow!
The festivities begin at 11 am at the Jackson’s home on the west side. We’ll celebrate each other’s cars, and then we’ll have burgers and share our favorite goodies. The club will provide the burgers. Please bring a side dish, a salad or anything else you’d like to share with the Ford party animals. Bring your flathead! Bring your friends!
We will have our popular 50-50 raffle with some nice prizes as well as the cash! Please feel free to donate items for the raffle.
Please RSVP to Beth or Jeff at 505-908-7565, 505-908-7564 or JBJaxun@gmail.com
President’s Message for June 2022 Chris Joiner
I’m not sure how we are almost to June, but as long as we are having fun, that’s all that matters. I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some good weather lately…..well, when it’s not windy. I wasn’t sure what my schedule would be like for the museum car show so I didn’t plan on showing a car. However, Amy and I were able to meet for breakfast that morning and then we walked around the show. I was impressed with the turn out, which was encouraging after two years without it. I know many of you are looking forward to the club birthday party on Memorial Day. Amy and I will be out of town, but I trust Joe will not disappoint with his arrangements for the party. We look forward to hearing all about it. I also hope the wind cooperates for an enjoyable picnic.
Minutes of the May 3rd, 2022 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Chris Joiner. There were 20 present which included our speaker for the evening, Montie Avery and his wife Billie. Treasurer Amy reported that she had filed the annual report for the club. Happy Birthday wishes were extended to Bob Napier and Betty Leupold. Thanks to Clements for providing the refreshments.
Jeff reported that 5 club members went on the Madrid tour and many more of the Model A’s joined us. Chris said the Model A Club has a very active group that likes to get out and go places.
Joyce, reporting for the New Mexico Council of Car Clubs, said the May 15th Car Show at the Albuquerque Museum will cost $10 to register. The theme car, convertibles, will be parked on the first several rows, and there will be dash plaques for participants but no prizes awarded this year. Gates open at 7:30am. Volunteers are needed to help with parking. There will be a Tractor Show in Corrales on May 7th and a swap meet at the Albuquerque Dragway on May 14th & 15th. The September Swap Meet will be held in a new location in Los Lunas only if enough volunteers come forward. Volunteers are needed September 22 to help mark the field and everyday at the swap meet to help with parking. Please email rryma5@aol.com if you are able to help.
The next club meeting will be June 7th at the same location and we are looking for ideas for the program. Joe suggested contacting Skinners Carburetors and Jeff volunteered to follow up. Joyce volunteered to do a history of the club sometime and has slides of early car shows she could share.
Joe declined to make a full crime report but said crime is still increasing in Albuquerque. He showed a book he is presently reading called “We Own This City” about Baltimore that has many parallels to the Albuquerque situation. There was no more business and no show and tell items. Refreshments were enjoyed and the raffle was held. Thanks to Betty Leupold’s donations of models and Ford memoralbia, the raffles have been quite popular. George’s jams are also very sought after.
Our speaker Montie Avery regaled us with a fascinating look at Bud Rice, who established Budville west of Albuquerque. Bud Rice was murdered in 1967 and no one has been charged with his murder. Thanks for that interesting tale and the other tidbits of New Mexico history you shared, Montie.
2022 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President: Chris Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8723
Vice-President: R Jeff Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7565
Secretary: Beth Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7564
Treasurer: Amy Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8724
Director: Joe Abbin (roadrunnerengr@msn.com) 505-263-1946
Director: Larry Bost (LBost111@gmail.com) 505-379-7891
Director: Roger Wilbur 505-603-5031
Director: Joe Warren (jbwarren302@gmail.com) 505-554-1387
Director: George Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-771-2113
June Birthdays and Anniversaries
Debbie McClain (6) Larry & Pat Bost (26)
Joe Baird (9)
Vern Willan (19)
MUSEUM CAR SHOW
It turned out to be a wonderful show. We had over 300 vehicles registered, everything from Model T Fords to late-model Mustangs, Camaros and Corvettes, to vintage motorcycles from the teens to the 1940’s, to a classic Hupmobile and an Auburn. Several clubs had very nice arrays of their group’s cars. The Model Car Club and the Auto Artists went all out and had large displays inside the Museum. Bob Payne brought his bright red 1953 Ford convertible to display in the front row, amongst a host of other nice vintage convertibles. Philip Lovato was present with several of his fine cars and Jim and Joyce Clements had their dandy Lincoln on display. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood and having a great time. It was so nice to be out with our cars and friends again. The Museum really appreciated having us all there showing off our hobby cars and thanked us profusely for showing up. It’s really great that this show is back; it’s the best one in town. And the Museum loves it.
APRICOT OATMEAL BARS
Crumb Mixture
1¼ cups flour ½ tsp baking soda
1¼ cups oatmeal ¼ tsp salt
½ cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla
¾ cup butter, melted
Filling
10 oz jar apricot preserves ½ cup flaked coconut
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In large mixer bowl, combine all crumb ingredients
and beat at low speed, scraping sides of bowl, until
mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 cup mixture and press
remainder into bottom of a 9”x13” pan. Spread preserves
to within ½ inch of edge of crumb mixture. Sprinkle
reserved crumb mixture and coconut over top. Bake 22 to
27 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Cool
completely and cut into bars.
Recipe from Land O’ Lakes
Submitted by request by Joyce Clements (As they were so delicious at the May club meeting!)
Safety First – What Causes Garage Door Related Injuries
From Overhead Door Company
Playing With Garage Doors
Child injuries occur with garage doors, whether riding them or racing in and out as the door closes as a way to have fun.
To prevent this, it’s simply a matter of making sure that you are educating any children in the house that garage doors are not toys.
Trying to Get Into the Garage Before It Closes
Over 130 people ever year are hurt, or damage the door, when they try to race under as it is closing. Modern garage doors with working sensors should prevent impacts; however, it’s still a risky move.
The best way to avoid injury here is to never race the door. If you’re racing to exit your garage as the door is closing, try using an alternate route such as a smaller entry door instead.
System Entrapments
Fingers can get caught between the rollers and the tracks if you’re not careful. This accident happens to nearly 200 people every year, and in certain cases can lead to severe injury and even amputation.
Stay clear of the door when it is in motion.
Broken Doors
Faulty garage doors that simply aren’t working properly contributes to over 200 injuries per year. There are many reasons for a broken garage door, such as malfunctioning sensor or problems with the garage door opener.
To be sure that you’re not surprised by a broken garage door and possibly injured as a result, it’s a good idea to test all mechanical and moving parts during regular annual maintenance.
Springs
Every year, more than 300 people suffer injuries from broken garage door springs or by getting their hands stuck while performing maintenance on them.
The best thing you can do to avoid spring-related injuries is to simply keep your hands away from these areas. Avoid DIY repair and call us for 24/7 repair service.
Glass
If your garage door has windows, or is a contemporary glass-based design then at some point you may have to deal with broken glass. Each year, this causes more than 300 injuries.
If you do have an unfortunate glass breakage, pay attention in the clean-up. Be sure to clear up the broken glass as soon as possible and don’t leave any shards around that may cause injuries in the future.
Sharp Edges
More than 800 people each year cut themselves on the garage door’s track or other sharp edges. Most injuries can be minor but, if the metal has rusted or is dirty, there is risk of an infection.
To prevent any cuts, stay clear of the system and call the experts in.
Do It Yourselfers
Unfortunately, there are more than 1,600 DIY related injuries per year. Some of us prefer to work on our own garage doors rather than seek professional help. While this can be an affordable option for quick maintenance and repairs, there’s always the chance of injury if you’re not familiar with the specifics of your door and spring system.
Falling Doors or Sections
If garage door issues are ignored, there’s the chance that a section, or the entire door itself can fall and cause serious harm. Each year, this occurs over 2,000 times and it can do damage to people and cars.
Annual maintenance is the best way to prevent garage door malfunctions on this scale. When performing your annual tune-up, we will be sure that all bolts are tightened and hinges are in perfect working condition.
Pinches and Crushes
One of the most common types of injury is pinching and crushing caused by the garage door’s section joints. In fact, this happens over 7,000 times per year.
To avoid this type of injury, always be careful to avoid placing your hands near any joints because you never know if you’ll be unlucky and get pinched.
SEPTEMBER COUNCIL SWAP MEET
We still need a few more volunteers to help at the September Swap Meet. If you can put in 2 or 3 hours on September 22, 23, 24 or 25, it will be greatly appreciated. Contact joyce@nmcarcouncil.com if you can.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY
May 28 – Land of Enchantment GTO Club 12th Annual ACCH Benefit Car Show – Raymond Sanchez Community Center, 9800 4thSt NW, Albuquerque – Benefits Albuquerque Christian Children’s home – Open to all makes & models – Entry $20, free to spectators – Register 7:30-8:45am, show 9am-2pm – Trophies, raffles, food trucks, DJ Rockin’ Rob, live auction, 50/50raffle – Angela Vigil vigil_an@icloud.com
May 28 – Secret City Car Show – Overlook Park, White Rock – 10am-3pm, roll in 9am – Food truck, prizes – Jeff Harkins jeffdharkins@gmail.com
May 28-29 – MCA Regional Car Show – Marriott Pyramid Hotel, Albuquerque – Open to Mustangs, Fords – Eric Shirley (505)268-2595 – See video at https://youtu.be/_kgPWNUmXEU
May 29 – FCOCCA Just for Fun Car Show – Riverfest Veterans Park, Farmington
JUNE
June 2-4 Route 66 New Mexico 2022 Motor Tour – Grants to Moriarty to Tucumcari – https://www.rt66nm.org or Dave
Fields dfields3@elp.rr.com – Open to any age vehicles – Please note: due to Las Vegas fires, the route has changed
June 3-4 – Car-A-Fair – At the Beach on the Pecos, Carlsbad – Entry $30 – Fri early registration 6-7pm at the Beach
followed by cruise – Sat Registration 8-10:30am, Awards 3:30pm – T-shirt w/entry by May 1 – DJ music, door
prizes, FREE advice booth, food & vendors, photographer on site, auto-related swap meet, 5K run – Special Tri-five
Chevys area – www.carsclubofcarlsbad.com, Dave Kump (575)200-5534 tgdrkump@gmail.com, or Steve Angell
(575)706-0697
June 4 – 26th Annual Red River Car Show – Brandenburg Park, Red River – Red River Tourism Office (575)754-3030
or visitorcenter@redriver.org – Register mkhudiakov@redriver.org, Office: (575)754-1708 or Cell: (575)779-5715 –
John King concert after show
June 4 – Torrance County Career Fair/Car Show – Moriarty Lions’ Club, 201 Broadway, Moriarty – Setup 9:30am,
show 10am-3pm – No cost, food provided, trophy for “Best Car” – Need 15-30 cars of any type – Earl Nieto, NM
Work Force Connections earl.nieto@state.nm.us
June 4-5 – San Felipe de Neri Fiestas Car Show – Old Town, Albuquerque – Entry $25 per day, limit 20 cars each day
– Sat setup 10-11am, show noon to 6; Sun setup 9-10am, Mass on the Grass 10am, show noon to 6 – Live bands, carnival rides, food trucks – Reserve space Philip Barajas (505)344-0669 or www.sanfelipedeneri.org/san-felipe-fiestas
June 5 – Lowrider Super Show – Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St NW – Car Show, Hop, Concert – Info line
(505)433-2702
June 11 – Los Ranchos Antique Mall Car Show – 7901 4th St (at Ranchitos), Los Ranchos – Check in after 9:30am,
show 10:00am-2:00pm – Free event, food truck on site, popular choice awards – Open to all – Pre-register with
Michelle (505)280-5777
June 11 – Farmhouse Ale Car, Truck & Bike Show – Loretto Park, 237 S Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo – Entry $30 –
Setup 10am, show 12-5pm – Music, trophies, Beer Garden, food – Entry fee and arm bands for public – Advance
online registration https://newmexicomotorevents.square.site/ – Mike gonzalesracing@gmail.com for information
June 17 – Car Show on the Plaza – Santa Fe Plaza – 5-9pm – Sponsored by Santa Fe Vintage Car Club – Ed Baca
(505)310-0381 with questions
June 17-19 – Tattoo & Car Show Expo – Ruidoso Convention Center, Ruidoso – James Flores (575)937-2416 or
June 18 – 25th Annual Mopar Fest – Haynes Park, Rio Rancho – 9am-3pm, gates open 9am – Open to all Mopar
vehicles – Entry $20 – Dash plaques, awards, 50/50 drawing, car trailer raffle, other raffles – www.moparclub.com
June 18 – La Vida Llena Fathers’ Day Car Show – 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque – Show for residents –
Pamela Scates, LES Activities Coordinator, (505)296-6700 Ext. 3518 pscates@lavidallena.com
June 18 – Sagebrush Church Auto Show – Riverside Campus, 6440 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque – 9am-3pm – Free
family event – Raffle tickets for 2008 Mustang GT/CS $20 each – Proceeds to benefit Church missions – Purchase
raffle tickets and/or Register your car online at www.sagebrush.church/autoshow – Information at (505)922-9200
June 18 – Men & Their Machines – 2307 W. Main, Artesia – Car and Machine Show sponsored by Harvest Fellowship
– No entry fee – 8am-1pm – Church office (575)7466195
June 19 – Golden Gears Father's Day Car Show – Alameda Park, Alamogordo – 8am-2pm – Jack (575)491-9804
June 19 – 19th Annual Fathers’ Day Car Show – NM Hwy 344 & Church Rd, Edgewood – Entry $20 – Proceeds to
East Mountain Cowboy Church – Door prizes, raffles, trophies, silent auction, pie-eating contest – 9am-3:30pm –
Free food & drinks – Tony Jaramillo (505)459-2358
June 22 – NMCCC General Meeting – 1717 6th St. NW, Albuquerque – 7pm – Open to any Member Club member
joyce@nmcarcouncil.com for questions or directions
Out of State Events
June 1-6, 2022 – Early Ford V-8 Club Eastern National Meet – Franklin, TN 630-858-9424 or www.2022enm.com
July 9-14, 2022 – Early Ford V-8 Club Western National Meet – Wenatchee, Washington www.efv8psrg.org
September 16-23, 2022 – The Border Affair Driving Tour – Colorado and New Mexico – Lou Mraz 303-755-4637 or lfmj60@aol.com
July 4th Parade and Azevedo BBQ
The 4th of July parade will start at 10 AM, cars are to line up at 9:15 AM at Corrales Elementary. After the parade, the Azevedo's are hosting a BBQ w/ hot dogs and hamburgers and lemonade. Bring your favorite side dish, salad or dessert! Families welcome, bring your swim suits. Don’t forget your chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and hats. If you try coming north on Corrales Rd after about 9 AM it will be closed around the post office. Use the following back route to the Azevedo's: Turn east on Meadowlark (just before the service station), go to the end and turn left on the dirt road, make sure the ditch is on your left, continue north on the dirt road all the way to Hansen Rd and then turn right to 209 Hansen Rd.
Larry Azevedo
Businesses Used by Members
(Send us names of businesses you have used)
1. Starters and Alternators of New Mexico, 3711 Franciscan St NE, Albuquerque NM 87107, 505-344-5025, Eldon.
2. Skinners Carburetor & Distributor Service, 300 Aspen Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, 505-344-3704, Albert & Nic.
3. McBride’s Springs & Welding, 1010 2nd St NW, Albuquerque NM 87102, 505-242-2174.
4. Old Car Garage/World Wide Automotive, 3232 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 505-881-2722, Bob.
5. The Santa Fe Detail, 7512 Avenger Way, Unit 2, Santa Fe NM 87507, 505-204-5120, Luis.
6. Horizon Auto Glass & Tint, 8201 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87110, 505-897-9000, Rod Williams. Also at 1560 Deborah Rd SE, Rio Rancho NM 87124, 505-822-1717.
Newsletter Note
Members are encouraged to submit articles, ads and photographs for inclusion in the newsletter. Please understand we have a volunteer Newsletter Editor so try and submit typed and proofed articles, comments, and new want ads. The deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month. Beth Jackson, 505-908-7564, or email: JBJaxun@gmail.com
Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2022
May
Monday 30th Club Birthday Party 11-2 at the Jacksons’ house
June
Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm, Refreshments Don Gutierrez
Saturday 11th Breakfast 8:30am
July
Tuesday 5th Club Meeting 7pm –, Refreshments Joe Baird
Monday 4th Parade in Corrales and Picnic at Azevedo’s
Saturday 9th Breakfast 8:30am
August
Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm – Program – Max Wade on goats, Refreshments open
??? All Clubs Picnic
Saturday 13th Breakfast 8:30am
September
Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm – Program on medical, Refreshments open
Sunday 11th State Fair Car Show
Friday – Sunday 23rd – 25th - Annual NMCCC Auto Swap Meet
October
Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm – Program – Pinstriping, Refreshments open
Saturday 8th Tour to the Tunnels followed by lunch
November
Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm Officer Election – Program – Women’s Interests, Refreshments open
Friday/Saturday 11/12th Overnight tour to Las Cruces
December
Saturday 10th Club Christmas Party (tentatively pot luck)
Tuesday 13th (tentative Board meeting with new and old officers and directors plan for 2023)