JUNE 2025 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, North Domingo Baca Mutigenerational Center,

7600 Carmel NE, Albuquerque, NM

V8 TIMES

PLEASE NOTE: All meetings include Show & Tell. Members are encouraged to bring items to share.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 at 7 pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE, one-half block North and West of Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming. Program by Debbie Van de Velde on Corrales Church History. Refreshments by Larry Bost.

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

BREAKFAST GROUP: Saturday, June 14th, 8:30am at Flying Star, Alameda & Corrales Rd., Possible Old Church Tour afterwards.

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 3rd, 2025 Meeting

At the June meeting, Debbie Van De Velde will be giving a little history on the original San Ysidro church, currently referred to as the Old Corrales Church.

This church was constructed in 1868 following a flood which demolished an earlier building. Dedicated to San Ysidro, patron of farmers, the church incorporates materials salvaged from the original structure. The building is one of the finest surviving examples of mid-nineteenth century New Mexico religious architecture. It is now maintained by the Corrales Historical Society and used for community functions and cultural events.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 3rd, 7pm at North Domingo Baca Center, 7600 Carmel NE. If you have any items appropriate for the raffle, please bring them.

June Birthdays and Anniversaries

Debbie McLain (6) Larry & Pat Bost (26)

Joe Baird (9)

Vern Willan (19)

Barbara Polk (27)

2025 June President’s Message - Joe Abbin

In May, Will Clements and I gave an introduction to the design and servicing of early Ford V-8 transmissions, particularly the “king”, the 1939 floor shift versions with the best synchronizers, strongest cases, etc. Describing the transmission, teardown and re-assembly in less than a half hour is tough! Thanks, Will!

Also in May we had our annual Memorial Day picnic and club birthday party. See pictures elsewhere in this newsletter. The club is 50 years old! Two of the original founding members, Joyce and Jim Clements were spry as ever in attendance this year along with son, Will, who wasn’t born yet in 1975. Our picnic was blessed with good weather, good food, nice shade, green grass, ten flathead powered cars and trucks, a 1917 Model T, and 3 Mustangs in our area of the parking lot. There were five past presidents of the club (not counting me) on hand. Wow! Among my favorite vehicles were three 1940 Ford coupes, including mine, haha. Thanks to all those who participated, especially Chris and Amy Joiner and Gus and Debbie Van De Velde who organized the food, the tables, and securing the site.

The June meeting will be held at our regular spot, the North Domingo Baca Multi-generational Center one block north of Wyoming and Paseo Del Norte. Debbie Van De Velde will brief us on the fascinating history of the old and new churches in Corrales. See announcement in this newsletter.

See you there!

Joe Abbin

Minutes of the May 6th Meeting

Joe Abbin called the meeting to order at 7pm

· Minutes from the previous meeting were approved by the members present and accepted.

· New Members: none

· Liz Johnson provided refreshments.

· Anniversaries and birthdays were noted:

o Betty Leupold (5/21)

Amy Joiner gave the Treasurer’s report.

· No change from last month.

· Questions as to the status of the club (501(c) (3 or 4), and whether an EIN should be requested or not for our B of A bank accounts.

Joe Baird gave the report from the NMCC meeting.

· Complete listing at https://www.nmcarcouncil.com/nmccc-upcoming-events-page.html

· Museum of Albuquerque Car Show – May 18th

· Corrales Tractor Show – May 17th

Tumbleweed EFV8 Club birthday party on Memorial Day, Monday, the 26th from 1100 – 1400 at the Village of Corrales Park (next to the gymnasium and swimming pool), 500 Jones Rd in Corrales.

New Business; May 2025

· Breakfast on 5/18/2025 will be at the Museum Car show

June 2025 events

· Member Jerry Page has invited the club to tour his garage and enjoy his extensive tool collection. Date and location TBD.

Program and Show and Tell

· Will Clements and Joe Abbin gave a presentation on EFV-8 transmissions, especially the ‘39.

For Sale & Trade

· Nick Bakas has a 1949 Ford flathead engine and transmission, and a 1952-53 Ford engine for sale.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45pm.

Liz Johnson, Secretary

Jokes of the Month

· What do dentists call x-rays? Tooth pics.

· Where do waiters with one leg work? IHOP.

· How does NASA organize a party? They planet.

· What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies!!

· How do scientists freshen their breath? Experi-mints.

· Why don’t scientists trust atoms? They make up everything.

· What is the best way to criticize your boss? Very quietly.

· What do you call a magician who has lost his magic. Ian

· How do you measure a snake? In inches because they don’t have feet.

· What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One is super heavy; the other is a little lighter.

· What do you call a toothless grizzly? Gummy bear.

· What do you call a pig that’s a black belt? A pork chop.

· What do you call a fish with no eyes. Fsh

· What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador.

· What did the buffalo say when his son went to college? Bison

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

FLATHEAD COOLING TIPS (from Blown Flathead by Joe Abbin)

Assuming the block is clean and the rest of the cooling system is in good shape, there are several other measures we can take to ensure a cool running flathead when we double or even triple the

horsepower output. These are listed below.

1. Use a pressurized cooling system. Four to seven lbs/in2 is generally safe for even the early systems if the radiator is in good shape. The big radiator tanks on the pre-1938 cars cannot

be safely used with higher pressures without risking the tanks separating from the core. The pressure on the system helps the water pumps work more effectively by minimizing cavitation

(vapor formation) at the inlets when hot. The pressurized system also helps prevent vapor formation or boiling in the heads or block and thus also prevents hot spots where the vapor bubbles

form. Obviously, pressurization also helps prevent coolant loss through the overflow system due to boiling or even water pump pressure.

2. Use later style water pumps. The first flathead V-8 water pumps had only 3 or 4 blades or vanes. In the midyears they had 6 vanes, and finally 8 vanes on the later passenger cars and trucks. Besides the additional number of vanes, the vanes on the later impellers are taller, larger in diameter and curved to enhance the flow. The later pumps are currently being manufactured new and can be used in the older blocks in many applications by trimming the impellers (reducing the height 0.1” and the diameter 0.070”) and blocking the bypass port (Hole “B” in Figure 2-4) on the top of the pump. Midyear pumps are also being manufactured new with the later-type impellers. All these new pumps also have modern seals and permanently lubricated bearings. The increased pump pressure and flow enhances cooling substantially. Putting restrictors or thermostats in the water outlets in the heads can also enhance cooling by increasing the water pressure in the heads and block, thereby further discouraging boiling and hot spots. Removing vanes does not make sense except for sustained high speed engines with excess pump capacity (no street flathead engine falls in this category).

3. Tune the engine. An ignition that is retarded or over advanced produces less horsepower and more heat. Likewise, a lean fuel/air mixture (jets too small, vacuum leak, etc.) causes the engine to run hot. See Chapter 5 for tuning tips.

4. Use a fan. Either an electric or a mechanical (if space allows) fan is a necessity for urban street driving.

5. Make sure air can flow. Ensure a suitable grill opening, louvers in the hood and side panels, shrouds and air ducts as appropriate. Some aftermarket radiators have too many fins per inch and do not allow sufficient airflow, i.e. the air would rather flow around rather than through the radiator. Seven or eight fins per inch like the original Ford seems to work well even with water tubes four rows deep.

6. Make sure water can flow. Ensure that the radiator is clean and there are no kinks or obstructions in the hoses. Lower hoses should have internal springs or be sufficiently stiff to prevent collapse when hot. Verify function of the thermostats if used. A 0.125” hole drilled in the non-movable part of the thermostat assists proper filling and helps ensure water movement and proper operation of the thermostat as the water heats up.

From a 1935 Good Housekeeping magazine are Paris fashion designers’ summer frocks for evening wear. Lanvin designed the blue organdy and organdy eyelet, with blue velvet sash, on the left. Center is a Molyneux design of uncrushable, colored linen with a silk sash. Patou designed the dress on the right of white chiffon with blue dots; it has a tiny cape-scarf of chiffon and a wide sash of dark blue peau d’ange ribbon.

Joyce Clements

JUNE 2025 CLASSIFIED ADS

For Sale: Radiator for 1953 Ford P.U. - very good $150. Gary McGlasson 505-250-1586

For Sale: 1940 Mercury Sedan Coupe. Call Max Glover for more information. 505-249-7344 Cell or 505-792-2011 Home.

For Sale: 1936 Ford Phaeton, $40,000. Call Chris Joiner 505-382-8723.

For Sale: 1940 Willys. Former gasser. All steel. 468 cu.in. BBC, TH350 transmission, Ford 9” rear end, disc brakes all around, straight axle, Mustang steering box, Custom grey ultra leather interior, Kenwood stereo, alarm. No A/C, PS, or PB. $69,000 OBO. Joe Abbin, roadrunnerengr@msn.com, 505-263-1946.

For Sale: 1931 Model A Coupe. Older restoration. Runs & drives well. Modern radiator, 6v alternator, electrical upgrades. $16,000. Jake at 602=275-7990, jake@vintagepartsarizona.com
Storage: Outdoor $25/month, secure yard. Joe Abbin 505-296-7678

Wanted: 1957 Ford ½ Ton Truck, Don Gutierrez 951-241-4959

Services Offered: Vintage engine rebuilding, any make, any model. Stock or modified. Dynamometer testing available. Results guaranteed. References available. Gary McGlasson, 505-250-1586.

Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2025

January

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center - Program Joe Abbin, Barrett-Jackson Auction Slides

Saturday 11th Breakfast 8:30am Hello Deli

February

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center –Program by Larry Azevedo on Henry Ford, the Early Years. Refreshments Joe Baird.

Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am at Golden Corral

March

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center - Program – Larry Azevedo on Henry Ford Part II. Refreshments Van de Velde & Wagner

Saturday 8th 8:30am, Breakfast at Sopa’s with a Tour of Frank Brown’s Collection following at 10am.

April

Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center - Program – George Abernathy on Fentanyl. Refreshments Glovers

Saturday 12th Breakfast 8:30am at Village Inn in Rio Rancho followed by tour of Abernathy’s garage.

May

Tuesday 6th Club Meeting N Domingo Baca Center - Program –Will Clements and Joe Abbin on Ford transmissions. Refreshments Liz Johnson

Sunday 18th Museum Car Show, 10am – 3pm featuring Lowriders, breakfast in the area.

Monday 26th 11 – 2, Club Birthday Party, Corrales Community Center.

June

Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center – Debbie Van de Velde on Corrales Church History. Refreshments Larry Bost.

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am, Flying Star, Alameda & Corrales Rd., Possible Old Church Tour.

July

Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center – Program by Joe Baird on 6 to 12 volt Conversion. Refreshments Abernathy’s.

Thursday 4th Parade in Corrales and Picnic at Azevedo’s, 209 Hansen Rd., Corrales, 87048.

August

Tuesday 5th Club Meeting 7pm – Program by Andrew Steele, on Computer Security/AI. Refreshments Clements.

Sunday 10th All Clubs Picnic at Oak Flats

September

Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm – Program by Joe Baird/Eddie Corbin on Cormit Speedway.

Refreshments Joe Warren

Sunday 7th State Fair Car Show, meet for breakfast after set-up.

October

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm – Program on Auto Pin Striping, Refreshments Joiners

Saturday 11th Manzano Harvest Festival, Torreon, NM

November

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm Officer Election – Program Model Car Show. Refreshments Open

Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am K & I Diner with tour of Commemorative Air Force in Moriarity

December

Saturday 6th Club Christmas Party 1pm Potluck

MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC PHOTOS BY Joe Abbin

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, 3100 Pan American Fwy NE, Unit 6, Albuquerque, NM 87107, 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. Auto Glass Now, 8201 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87110, 505-897-9000. Also at 8301 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque NM 87113, 505-445-7022

6. Wild Heart Ranch Texas, 3120 FM 1995, Van TX 75790, 505-908-7565