FEBRUARY 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, February 3rd, 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 on Route 66 by Joyce Clements. Refreshments by Azevedo’s.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBD

BREAKFAST GROUP: Saturday, February 14th, 2026, 8:30 am at Hello Deli, 7600 Jefferson St. NE

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

February 3rd Meeting – Route 66 Remembered

The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 6th, 7pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE. If you have any items appropriate for the raffle, please bring them.

Joyce Clements will be presenting memories and stories about Route 66 construction and travel in New Mexico. Route 66 was a major route for cross-country traffic, with many roadside attractions all along the way. The route has changed considerably over the years, from dirt and gravel to a multilane freeway. Many colorful characters and businesses lived and died alongside its route, but its appeal lives on worldwide.

Photo is 9-Mile Hill approaching Albuquerque from the west.

February 14th Club Breakfast

We invite club members and friends to meet for breakfast on Saturday, February 14th, at 8:30 am at Hello Deli, 7600 Jefferson St NE. Let’s get together!

February Birthdays and Anniversaries

Bob Quirici (5) Joe & Amanda Baird (5)

Pat Bost (9)

Debbie Van de Velde (9)

Chris Joiner (12)

Jimmie Randall (14)

Anita Warren (24)

Joe Warren (25)

Richard Polk (28)

2026 February President’s Message – Jeff Jackson

Whew, I talked to my brother today and he said it is 13 degrees in Albuquerque, and I said it is only 16 degrees in Texas. BUT, I said, Albuquerque is used to the cold. I've got water running all over the barn and stalls and supplementing with propane heaters. Why, you ask, is this included with the president’s letter?
Simple, the same facts can have different effects. People are talking about the anniversary of Route 66. Some have ridden it from Chicago to L.A. while others haven't been on it at all. There seems to be a lot of activities this year for the anniversary celebration. How many can we take part in? Our cars are perfect for recreating the initial years of Route 66.
Hopefully our outstanding and knowledgeable speaker for the February meeting, Joyce Clements, will give us some ideas about both the history of Route 66 and the planned activities that we might take advantage of. So, let's not just talk about the advantages of living right smack dab on Route 66, let's go out and do some participating. But not when it is 13 degrees cold!

A schedule of the speakers for February on various aspects of Route 66 can be found later in this newsletter.

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: Joe Baird (clanbaird@gmail.com) 505-263-5329

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

Minutes of the January 6th, 2026 Meeting

Jeff Jackson called the meeting to order at about 7 pm.

Joe will run the meetings when Jeff is out of town, and share other responsibilities as needed
December Anniversaries and birthdays were noted, and are also in the December Newsletter
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved by the members present and accepted.
Beth and Jeff provided refreshments:
About 19 members were present with no Guests
Don’t forget to pay your membership dues to Amy for the regional group membership, and to renew your national membership
The EFV-8 Tumbleweed Regional group newsletter (EFV-8 Times) received a Gold Medal from the EFV8C Newsletter Recognition Program (see page 49 of the November/December issue)

NMCC is on winter hiatus

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

New Business; January 2026

· Breakfast – Weck’s, 10131 Coors Blvd. NW (in front of Harbor Feight)

· January 8th EFV-8 Board meeting in Corrales

· Next meeting on February 8th

· A brick at the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum for Betty Leupold will be purchased

· A signup sheet for refreshments for future meetings was passed

January 2026 meeting event

· Joe Abbin gave a presentation on vapor lock and presented 4 methods to avoid it

Show and Tell

A raffle to benefit the Roadrunner Food Bank is being held for a 1965 Mustang convertible, tickets are limited to 655, and are $100 each. They may be purchased at www.rrfb.org/roadies-raffle-ride

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 PM.

Minutes of the January 8, 2026 Tumbleweed V8 Club Board Meeting

Present at the meeting were Joe Abbin, Amy Joiner, Jeff and Beth Jackson. Tentative
topics for the year’s meetings were discussed and chosen for the following months:

February – Joyce Clements on the history of Route 66

March - License plates possibly by Michael Weiner

April – Spark Plugs by Eddie Corbin

May – Comparison of the 1946 and 1936 Ford Flathead Automobiles

June – Electrical Trouble Shooting by Joe Baird

July – Ship Modeling by Straub

August – Tools Presentation by Jerry Page with a Saturday Breakfast/Tour at his garage

September – Monte Avery on New Mexico History

October – Insurance

November – Larry Azevedo on Henry Ford

It was suggested that an overnight tour to Durango be scheduled for October.

Tours to Larry Icerman’s Collection in Santa Fe, Jim Guthrie’s Museum and Shop, Commemorative Air Force in Moriarity, and Frank Brown’s Garage in Los Lunas are being considered and will be scheduled after dates can be determined.

The Great Race will be coming through Albuquerque in June, dates need to be determined so we can plan an activity in conjunction with that.

Program presenters will be contacted so programs and dates can be confirmed.

NOTICE: CARS NEEDED

My name is Steve Hooper. My wife, Jolynn Galvin and I are members of the old car club. A friend of mine, Lisa Goldman, is part of a group planning a tour of six mid-century homes, and one mid-century office building. The tours will be on April 18 and 19, 2026.

They are wanting seven cars that would be staged for these tours. My understanding is the cars would be from the late 1940's to the early 1960's to match the era when the homes were built.

Do you have members who would like to participate? I have copied Lisa, as she will be the main contact for the group putting this together.

Her cell number is 505-350-0227.

Thanks,

Steve Hooper 505-321-2071

Route 66 Speaker Series for February

February 28, 2026 11:00am to 12:30 pm

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

Roger Zimmerman – Rerouting Route 66 through New Mexico

East Mountain Library – 487 NM 333. Tijeras

Joseph Sabatini – North Fourth Street – Albuquerque’s Original Route 66

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

Aimee Tang – Chinese Merchants of Albuquerque’s Route 66

Gutierrez-Hubbell House 6029 Isleta Blvd SW, ABQ

Roland Penttila – Little Beaver Town

International District Library 7601 Central Ave. SE, ABQ

David Montoya – Land & Acequias along Los Ranchos’ Route 66

Loma Colorado Library 755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho

Lynne Franchini Peckinpaugh – The Italian’s Pathway to Prosperity on Albuquerque’s Route 66

Martha Liebert Public Library 124 W Malinche St., Bernalillo

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

Pueblo of Isleta Cultural Center 71 Tribal Road 40, Isleta

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

Raymond Sanchez Community Center 9800 4th Street NW, ABQ

Jennifer Bohnhoff – The Civil War on Route 66

South Valley Library 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, ABQ

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

Special Collections Library 423 Central Ave NE, ABQ

Sondra Diepen – Route 66 New Mexico

Wheels Museum 1100 2nd Street SW, ABQ

Jacqueline Murray Loring – The KiMo Theatre: Fact and Folklore

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

FEBRUARY 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: 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. $59,000 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 2026 (Tentative)

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 Azevedos.

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 possibly by Michael Weiner. Refreshments by Abernathy’s.

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am

April

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Spark Plugs by Eddie Corbin. Refreshments by Van de Velde’s and Wagner

Saturday 11th Breakfast 8:30am

May

Tuesday 5th Club Meeting N Domingo Baca Center, Comparison of the ’36 and ‘46 Fords. Refreshments by Clements

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

Monday 25th 11 – 2, Club Birthday Party

June

Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Electrical Troubleshooting by Joe Baird.

Saturday 13th Breakfast 8:30am

July

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Ship Modeling by Dave Straub.

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

August

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center, Tools by Jerry Page.

Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am

Sunday ?? All Clubs Picnic at Oak Flats for info go to www.nmcarcouncil.com

September

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

Sunday ?? 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

?? Overnight Tour to Durango

November

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

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 8301 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque NM 87113, 505-445-7022

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