AUGUST 2026 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, August 4th, 2026 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 will be a lesson on Canning/jam and jellies by Debbie Van de Velde. Refreshments by Bill Joiner.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBA

BREAKFAST GROUP:

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

AUGUST 4th MEETING

A Lesson in Canning by Debbie Van de Velde

Jam/ jelly making as a homestead staple is coming back into vogue. This method of home preserving had fallen off after the industrial revolution due the abundance of jams/jellies on the market & the cost of ingredients that outweighed the ease of those available at the supermarket. But it is an enjoyable way to preserve the wonderful harvest of local fruits in our area & a bit of fun to craft an assortment of flavor combinations, not available in most supermarkets. I love to add herbs or spices to create many specialty jams.

I have been canning for over 40 years and started by making a special marmalade for my children, which they ate on almost anything.

I will give a brief description of the differences between jams, jellies & other spreads, show the equipment used, and give some simple guidelines for jelly making.

The August 4th meeting will be held at our usual location, North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE, at 7pm. Remember to bring your show and tell items and anything you might wish to give away for our raffle. Refreshments will be provided by Bill Joiner.

2026 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

President: Jeff Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7565

Vice-President: Joe Abbin (roadrunnerengr@msn.com) 505-263-1946

Secretary: Liz Johnson (diesel_buster@yahoo.com) 505-281-5747

Treasurer: Amy Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8724

Director: Larry Azevedo (dribblebit@comcast.net) 505-410-1909

Director: Larry Bost (LBost111@gmail.com) 505-379-7891

Director: Debbie Louie (GusandDebbie@gmail.com) 505-225-9488

Director: Anthony Wagner (anthonywagner@comcast.net) 505-270-5015

Director: Roger Wilbur 505-603-5031

Newsletter Editor: Beth Jackson (bjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7564

2026 August President’s Message – Jeff Jackson

Howdy folks. What'chall doing? I just came in from washing side by sides and goodness is it hot. But, not as hot as last Tuesday. Thermometer said 103 degrees but the weather said it was equivalent to 117 degrees. I know Joe, if he was in Phoenix, would say that wasn't hot. However, with humidity it was miserable!

Unfortunately Beth and I won't make the August meeting. Beth is really bummed to have to miss Debbie's talk on canning. She and I were looking forward to Debbie's talk. Recognizing that specialty cooking is disappearing, it sure seems as it would be a good thing to know how to make jams and jellies.

I know you are all busy in July because Beth didn't get any guest articles for the August newsletter. Come on folks, help her out and send some articles or other interesting tidbits. It seems we aren't the only group that is lacking participation this July. Beth went to the New Mexico Car Council website to put the date for the August picnic in our newsletter, but the date is not on the website.

I know Joe will be setting up our club plans for the New Mexico State Fair. Our date is Sunday, September 13th. It will be cooler in September and it would be outstanding if our club was well represented. Let's put on a good show.

Have a great and safe August!

Minutes of the July 7th Meeting

President Jeff welcomed around 24 members and one guest, Trixie, granddaughter of Debbie and Gus. Treasurer Amy had nothing new to report. Birthdays were noted. Jeff and Beth provided refreshments as Larry Bost was caring for wife, Pat, and was unable to attend.

Old Business:

Larry Avezedo reported a good Corrales 4th of July parade was attended by 11 Model T’s, 12-13 Model A’s and one flathead. Afterwards, approximately 75 people celebrated with a picnic at the Azevedo’s hacienda.

Joe Abbin will be comparing the ’36 and ’46 Fords for the program. Next month, Debbie Van de Velde will be giving a lesson in canning food.

Santa Rosa’s “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” event is August 7 & 8.

New Business:

Club breakfast is Saturday July 11, 8:30 am at the Flying Star Café at 4026 Rio Grande Blvd NW.

Sunday, September 13th will be the V8’s day at the New Mexico State Fair.

VP Joe will be handling the August meeting as President Jeff will be absent.

Show and Tell:

Joe’s new partner made an engine block sized as a card holder on his 3D printer. Very clever.

Chris and Amy went to Sata Rosa to be in the 4th of July parade there and then on to Tucumcari.

A fun raffle was held and then Joe proceeded to give an interesting slide show and presentation

which compared and contrasted the 1936 and 1946 Fords. Thanks for preparing that, Joe.

August Birthdays & Anniversary

Bud Hennessey (3) Roger Wilbur & Bobbie Benzaquen (15)

Pat Willan (27)

Jim Clements (29)

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

Car Pictures from Pueblo NSRA by Joe Abbin

Route 66 Speaker Series for July

August 22, 2026 11:00am to 12:30 pm

Central & Unser – Patrick J Baca Library 8081 Central Ave NW

Lynne Franchini Peckinpaugh - The Italian's Pathway to Prosperity on Albuquerque's Route 66

East Mountain Library – 487 NM 333. Tijeras

Jennifer Bohnhoff – The Civil War on Route 66

Fred Luna Multi-Generational Center 197 Don Pasqual, Los Lunas

Hazel Lathrop - Tijeras Canyon - Five Miles of Road and Hundreds of Stories

Gutierrez-Hubbell House 6029 Isleta Blvd SW, ABQ

Joseph Sabatini - North Fourth Street – Albuquerque's Original Route 66

International District Library 7601 Central Ave. SE, ABQ

Donatella Davanzo - Route 66 Connected: A photo-ethnographic exploration of the contemporary Route 66 in New Mexico

Loma Colorado Library 755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho

Gary Herron - Motels on Route 66/Central Avenue in Albuquerque

Martha Liebert Public Library 124 W Malinche St., Bernalillo

Aimee Tang – Chinese Merchants of Albuquerque’s Route 66

Sondra Diepen – Route 66 New Mexico

Pueblo of Isleta Cultural Center 71 Tribal Road 40, Isleta

Jacqueline Murray Loring - The KiMo Theatre: Fact and Folklore

Raymond Sanchez Community Center 9800 4th Street NW, ABQ

Richard Ruddy – An Iconic View: Route 66 in Downtown Albuquerque

South Valley Library 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, ABQ

Roland Penttila – Little Beaver Town

Special Collections Library 423 Central Ave NE, ABQ

Abraham Santillanes - Why turn left at Albuquerque? Albuquerque, Route 66 and the many roads that came before.

Wheels Museum 1100 2nd Street SW, ABQ

Roger Zimmerman - Rerouting Route 66 through New Mexico

AUGUST 2026 CLASSIFIED ADS

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

For Sale: 1940 Deluxe Ford Station Wagon running and driving, rebuilt 59A (1946-1948 Ford/Merc engine), 12 volt, Columbia 2 speed rear end, excellent paint (Folkstone Gray) and body, chrome and trim, stock repro leather interior, new running boards, dual exhaust, etc. $75,000.

Frank Brown, crazyf232@aol.com, 505-710-6907

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

For Sale: 1941 Ford Deluxe Convertible.

Call Max Glover for more information. 505-249-7344 Cell or 505-792-2011 Home.

For Sale: 1935 Ford 5-window coupe, older frame-off restoration, 6-volt system. Good condition always garaged. $25,000 Neva Coffee 505-280-7406.

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 2026

January

Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Program on Vapor Lock by Joe Abbin. Refreshments by Beth & Jeff Jackson

Saturday 10th Breakfast 8:30am Weck’s at 10131 Coors Blvd NW, in front of Harbor Freight

February

Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Program on Route 66 by Joyce Clements. Refreshments by Azevedo’s.

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am at Hello Deli, 7600 Jefferson St NE, ABQ

March

Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Program on License plates by Michael Weiner. Refreshments by Abernathy’s.

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am at The Range Café at Cottonwood, 10019 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque.

April

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Memories of Rt 66 and Abq by Alan Carlson. Refreshments by Van de Velde’s and Wagner.

Saturday 11th Breakfast 8:30am Lantern Ridge Bakery, 12540 N Hwy 14, Sandia Park with a tour following nearby at Jerry Page’s.

May

Tuesday 5th Club Meeting N Domingo Baca Center, Jerry Page and his Wrench Collection. Refreshments by Clements

Sunday 17th Museum Car Show, 10am – 3pm

Monday 25th 11 – 2, Club Birthday Party

Saturday 30th Tulsa Route 66 Capital Cruise

June

Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Meeting Cancelled due to venue being closed.

Tuesday 9th Board Meeting 6:30 pm at Village Pizza in Corrales

Saturday 13th Breakfast 8:30am Vick’s Vittles, 8810 Central Ave. SE

July

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Comparison of the ’36 and ’46 Fords, Refreshments by Larry Bost.

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

Saturday 11th Breakfast 8:30am

August

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, “Canning” by Debbie Louie. Refreshments by Bill Joiner.

Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am

September

Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Monte Avery on NM History. Refreshments by Joe Warren.

Sunday 13th State Fair Car Show, meet for breakfast after set-up.

October

Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Insurance. Refreshments by Chris & Amy Joiner

Saturday 10th Breakfast 8:30am

November

Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Officer Election and Larry Azevedo on Henry Ford. Refreshments by Liz Johnson.

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am

December

Saturday 12th Club Christmas Party 1pm Potluck

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 8310 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque NM 87113, 505-445-7022

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