SEPTEMBER 2020 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., OLD CAR GARAGE, 3232 GIRARD BLVD NE
TIMES
PLEASE NOTE: All meetings include Show & Tell. Members are encouraged to bring items to share.
NEXT MEETING: No September Meeting
NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBA.
BREAKFAST GROUP: No September Breakfast
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
2020 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President: Joe Abbin (roadrunnerengr@msn.com)
Vice-President: tbd
Secretary: Beth Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com)
Treasurer: George Abernathy (gabernathy@sunriseveterinary.com)
Director: R. Jeff Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com)
Director: Demetrio Lee (Dmost_1@yahoo.com)
Director: Roger Wilbur (rogerwilbur88@gmail.com)
Director: Chris Joiner (Amy2001tweety@hotmail.com)
Director: Larry Bost (LBost11@gmail.com)
President’s Message for September 2020
Joe Abbin
Unfortunately, we are still in much the same shape as previous months and there is still too much uncertainty as to what we should do as far as public gatherings to schedule a normal club meeting or breakfast in September. As of 8/28, the Governor relaxed the rules to open restaurants for indoor dining at 25% capacity, and to allow “mass” gatherings of 10 people (protests/riots are unlimited). No regular club meetings or breakfast until further notice due to ongoing health concerns and evolving government rules and recommendations. The board and I are open to suggestions for activities.
A cruise and picnic organized by Philip Lovato on Saturday, August 8 to Ashley Pond in Los Alamos was very pleasant. The drive up went through Jemez Springs and was very scenic, but challenging for the 30 or 40 cars that attempted the drive and several went home on sliders. Several clubs were represented, so there were a variety of cars. I took my 1963 Galaxie because it had AC. It kept my leg cold. Roger Wilbur got the Hard Luck award for locking his wife in the trunk. I bought lunch at the Sonic down the street from the pond/park and walked over with my new BFF whose name I can’t remember. After the picnic, we visited a private toy museum graciously hosted by John, the owner. The drive home on the freeway was brutal. I should have taken the helicopter.
We are lacking nominations for our GOAT (Greatest of all time) Ford contest. Send Beth Jackson or I your nominee for flathead GOAT ASAP. As noted before, pictures would be nice but not necessary and our editor will publish entries and we will vote on winner(s). The winner will receive “The Key”, a priceless new top secret product from Roadrunner Engineering. If no more entries are received I will award the “Key” posthumously to Jay Hertz or keep it!
Stay well
September Birthdays and Anniversaries
Joyce Clements (4) Tom & Dee Patterson (11)
Jeff Jackson (8) Mike and Kim Goodrich (12)
Mary Gorenz (15) Larry & Lorna Azevedo (21)
Mike Goodrich (23) Max & Johanne Glover (23)
Garage Tips By Art Leupold
Removing Stuck and Frozen Bolts
To remove rusted or frozen bolts, heat the bolt or stud, and the block, or whatever and then hold plain candlewax on the heated area. The melted wax will seep down the threads and lubricate them so the frozen stud can now be removed.
Lug Bolts
Always use a torque wrench to tighten lug bolts. The use of an impact wrench or a long breaker bar can strip the threads and sometimes even distort the hub. Using the correct tools can save a lot of headaches.
How Much is My Vehicle Worth?
Joe Abbin
Most folks are at least curious about what their vehicle is worth in dollars. Usually we want an estimate for what our car would sell for or what we would have to give for one like it. Or we may want an estimate for evaluating an estate or trust or what we should insure the vehicle for. The values can vary hugely depending on desirability, rarity, condition, modifications, market conditions, etc. There are expert appraisers and several online sources for estimating vehicle value. In the end, actual sales price is determined by buyer and seller negotiation.
As an example, I searched for free online value estimates for a stock 1936 Ford, 4-door Deluxe, touring sedan. See links and results below.
1) NADA
https://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/1936/Ford/Model-68/4-Door-Deluxe-Tour-Fordor-Sedan/Values
Original MSRP Low Retail Average Retail High Retail
$650 $8,100 $12,550 $21,000
Values reflect actual sales. No condition ratings.
2) Old Cars Price Guide
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/news/old-cars-report-price-guides-gift-to-you http://media2.fwpublications.com.s3.amazonaws.com/OCG/MARCH-APRIL2020PG.pdf
1936 Model 68, V-8 4 door DeLuxe Touring Sedan
6 5 4 3 2 1
1,340 4,020 6,700 15,080 23,450 33,500
Condition 1 is perfect, Condition 3 is very good (Most cars at shows), Condition 6 is a parts car. This guide is most realistic in my experience.
3) Hagerty Valuation Tool
https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1936-Ford-Model_68-Deluxe?id=45728
#1 Concours $39,000
#2 Excellent $29,500
#3 Good $18,500
#4 Fair $8,500
Condition ratings are comparable to Old Cars Price Guide. Estimates reflect insured values.
4) Hemmings
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ford/68/?yearFacet=1936
You can see actual current listings. No condition ratings. No current (8/29/20) close matches.
You can see actual current or sold listings. No condition ratings. No current (8/29/20) close matches.
Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2020
September
Tuesday 1st Club Meeting CANCELLED
Sunday 13th State Fair Car Show CANCELLED
Saturday 19th Breakfast CANCELLED
Sunday-Thursday 20-24 Western National Meet, Alamosa, CO - CANCELLED
Friday-Sunday 25-27 Annual NMCCC Auto Swap Meet CANCELLED
October
Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm Program – Electric Cars Now & Then.
?? Northern NM Overnight Tour being planned
Saturday 17th Breakfast
November
Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm Officer Election Refreshments by Robert Napier
Saturday 21st Breakfast
December
Saturday 12th Club Christmas Party (tentatively pot luck)
Tuesday 8th (tentative Board meeting with new and old officers and directors to plan for 2021)
Saturday 19th Breakfast
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 (for sale items will continue to be updated at the meetings). The deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month. Beth Jackson, 505-908-7564, or email: JBJaxun@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
September 12 – Northern New Mexico Street Rodders Swap Meet, All benefits go to local charities. Autos, Auto parts – Buy, Sell or Trade. 8am – 2 pm at San Juan Plaza, next to Dunkin Donuts in Farmington, NM. 10 x 20 spaces $15.00. For more info call Danny Bost 505-330-7672.
This is a resolution presented by the National Club, who asked us to pass it on to our membership.
RESOLUTION 2020-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL EARLY FORD V-8 CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A POLICY PROHIBITING SANCTIONED EVENTS PENDING FURTHERAPPROVAL
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TOGETHER WITH OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATNG THERETO
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Early Ford V-8 Club of America is governed by the elected national Board of Directors which is authorized by the organizing documents of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America to enact policy on behalf of the entire organization; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the authority granted to the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors has met, considered and passed a resolution regarding the COVID-19 pandemic which affects all states of the United States as well as all countries which have representation in the Early Ford V-8 Club of America; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors recognizes the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic and the essential restrictions on club activities required until the pandemic is resolved; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging much of the United States and many of the member nations abroad; and
WHEREAS, the median age bracket of the members of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America, their spouses and friends are classified as elderly and therefore are deemed to be in a high-risk category for becoming sick from the COVID-19 pandemic to the point that some of those infected with the COVID-19 disease are dying from the virus; and
WHEREAS, the National Club's General Liability (event) and the Directors and Officer's Liability Insurance does not provide any protection against lawsuits relating to COVID-19; therefore, should an event be conducted by a Regional Group or by the National Club, the financial assets both the National Club and the sponsoring Regional Group may be exposed to significant loss-from the pandemic; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is compelled to adopt a policy relating to the prohibition of any sanctioned club activities until such time as the pandemic is resolved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Early Ford
V-8 Club of America that it has not prior to the date of this resolution sanctioned any club activities that may violate the safe distancing standards which have been prescribed, and the Board desires to express its policy that there will be no sanctioned national events of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America until further notice, provided, however, that such events as are pre-approved by the Board of National Club's Board of Directors may be conducted. Regional groups electing to hold events during the pandemic are encouraged to follow all federal, state and local laws and, even with such observance laws, would hold any event sanctioned by a Regional Group at the Regional Group's sole exposure and risk BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if a Regiona1 Group desires to hold an event, they must first apply to the National Board of Directors and as part of such application, provide satisfactory evidence that the Regional Group has procured insurance coverage in an amount not less than 1 million dollars that would cover any losses that may result from the conduct of the event and exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic. Any such policy of insurance presented as part of an application shall, at a minimum, name the National Board of Directors and the Early Ford V-8 Club of America as additional insureds and a certificate of such insurance shall be presented with each application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Resolution shall be effective as of 1 March 2020
notwithstanding a later date of approval by the Board.
ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ALL DIRECTORS: this 15th day of August,
2020.
STEVEKROE
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Secretary
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NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
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