NOVEMBER 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, November 4, 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. Elections of Officers and Model Car Show and Contest. Refreshments by Van de Velde’s

NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBD

BREAKFAST GROUP: Saturday, November 8th, 8:30AM at Grandma’s K & I Diner, 2500 Broadway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque.

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

November 4th, 2025 Meeting

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 4th, 7pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE. We will have election of officers for 2026. We will also have a model car show, so bring any models you would like to enter. We will have professional judges! If you have any items appropriate for the raffle, please bring them also.

November Birthdays and Anniversaries

Roger Wilbur (11) Vern & Pat Willan (7)

Ray Calderon (30) David & Debbie McLain (10)

Philip & Corrine Lovato (14)

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Make sure you keep a spot open on your calendar for our potluck Christmas Party on Saturday, December 6th, 1PM in Rio Rancho at George Abernathy’s warehouse adjoining Sunrise Veterinary Clinic. The cost this year will be $5/person. You can make your reservations at the November 4th Club Meeting. You may also email Jackie @ docszoo22@gmail.com or text her at 505-269-4010. More details will be in the December Newsletter.

2025 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

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

Vice-President: Debbie Van de Velde (GusandDebbie@gmail.com) 505-225-9488

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

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

Director: George Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-771-2113

Director: Jackie Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-269-4010

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

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

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

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

Director: Roger Wilbur 505-603-5031

2025 November President’s Message - Joe Abbin

The November 4th meeting will be held at our regular spot, the North Domingo Baca Multi-generational Center, one block north of Wyoming and Paseo Del Norte. Last month Larry Azevedo continued his series about Henry Ford, taking up where Henry started selling cars. Larry is an expert on telling this fascinating genius’ story. His presentation included a replica model of Henry’s first internal combustion engine.

This month we will have our election of next year’s officers. See ballot in this newsletter. Thanks to all who care and are willing to volunteer as officers of the club. Send in, or phone in your ballot choices if you can’t make the meeting. Write-ins are OK.

Also this month we will have our model car show with professional judges from the Albuquerque Model Car Club! Wow! Please bring your favorite auto-related toys, home built or store bought models, etc. to show off. Some examples of potential car show entries are shown in the picture. Hot Wheels and pedal cars are also welcome! Wahoo!

At the top is a ceramic Jim Beam whiskey decanter, then a scratch built hot rod I built as a boy over 70 years ago, then a 1:24 die cast 1940 Ford coupe and a 1:48 scale die cast 1940’s Austin police car. Diversity welcome! Flathead powered get extra credit.

Minutes of the October 7, 2025 Meeting

Joe Abbin called the meeting to order almost on time at about 7 PM. The meeting was in Classroom 1, a much smaller (and colder) room.

· October Anniversaries and birthdays were noted.

· Amy Joiner gave the Treasurer’s report: no change from last month; on budget.

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

· Amy and Chris provided refreshments.

Joe Baird gave the report from the NMCC meeting.

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

· The next NMCC meeting will be the last one in 2025

· Many Trunk-or-Treat and other upcoming events; Joe brought flyers

New Business; October 2025

· 11/8-November Breakfast – Grandma’s K & I Diner, 2500 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

· 10/11-Apple Harvest Festival – meet at the Smith’s on Tramway at 9:45 AM, leave at 10 AM for Torreon

· 10/15 to 10/18-Barrett-Jackson Auction, Scottsdale AZ, no reserve

· EFV-8 Officers’ ballot will be included in our November newsletter and at the meeting in November (11/4)

· Model car show at the November meeting; bring any toys, die-cast, home built or any model cars you wish to share with the club. We will have guest judges from the Albuquerque Model Car Club!

October 7th 2025 meeting presentation

· Larry Azevedo – “Henry Ford the Early Years”. Larry brought a replica of the first internal combustion engine that Henry Ford built.

Show and Tell

· Jeff Jackson– the Storyworth app that transcribes your stories and creates a book from them. A nice heirloom to pass down

· Joyce Clements – Restored Cars, an Australian magazine, featured their 1956 Ford

· Joe Baird – 1952 Popular Science with a feature article on “The New Fords”

· Larry Bost – an unknown tool that was I.D.’d as a fuse puller for enormous cylindrical fuses

· Joe Abbin – a set of auto mechanic reference books from 2007

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 PM.

Liz Johnson

Pictures from the tour to the Manzano Mountain Retreat Apple Festival near Torreon.

Betty Jean Leupold 1928-2025

Betty Jean Leupold, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 97. She is survived by her daughters Karla Young of California and Karlene Phillips (Stephen) of Albuquerque, seven grandchildren, fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Leupold, daughter Karol Windsor, son Karl Benson and sister Dorothy Spurrier.

Betty enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends from the Model A and V-8 Car Clubs.

BALLOT

President – Jeff Jackson ______________ Write-In Candidate __________________________

Vice-President – Joe Abbin _________ Write-In Candidate ________________________

Secretary – Liz Johnson _________ Write-In Candidate __________________________

Treasurer – Amy Joiner ______________ Write-In Candidate __________________________

Directors: Vote for seven or write one in.

Larry Azevedo __________________

Joe Baird __________________

Larry Bost __________________ Write-In Candidate __________________________

Robert Gayton ________________

Debbie Louie _________________ Write-In Candidate __________________________

Anthony Wagner ___________________

Roger Wilbur ________________

When your ballot is completed, you may email to JBJaxun@gmail.com or call Joe Abbin at 505-263-1946.

NOVEMBER 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. $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.

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 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 for info go to www.nmcarcouncil.com

Saturday 23rd 10am to 2pm High Desert Mustang Car Show, 11825 Lomas Blvd. NE,

Sat/Sun 23rd & 24th Expo New Mexico, Pistons for Patriots-Veteran Benefit Car Show, www.pistonsforpatriots.com

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 Henry Ford by Larry Azevedo, Refreshments Joiners

Saturday 11th Manzano Harvest Festival, Torreon, NM

November

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

Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am Grandma’s K & I Diner, 2500 Broadway Blvd. SE

December

Saturday 6th 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