SEPTEMBER 2022 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., LOCATION TBA

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

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 6th, 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 Larry Azevedo - Refreshments George & Jackie Abernathy.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBA

BREAKFAST GROUP: Sunday, September 11th, after set up at the State Fair Grounds.

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

SEPTEMBER 6th CLUB MEETING PRESENTATION

Average 54 MPH for 553 Miles in a Model T 97 Years Old?

Yep! The Montana 500 has been held every year since 1961. It is an endurance run for nearly stock Model T Fords. Come to the September meeting and Larry Azevedo will discuss the preparation, engine tuning and the experience of driving a Model T at full throttle for 553 miles!

The meeting will be held at 7pm at the North Domingo Baca Mutigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE.

STATE FAIR CAR SHOW

V8 Day at the New Mexico State Fair will take place on Sunday, September 11th. Please gather at the parking lot at Central and Alcazar (1 block East of Louisiana) by 7:45 am so we can drive in to the fairgrounds together starting at 8 am. There will be no charge for those entering with the club. We will drive in according to year of the car driven and will try to eat breakfast together after getting set up.

Let’s make a great showing this year!

President’s Message for September 2022 Chris Joiner

It looks like we have survived the heat of the summer. It is hard to believe September is upon us. The State Fair is just around the corner. I am personally looking forward to being out there on Sunday, 9/11. Last year, we were only able to get four cars there from our club. Let’s try to beat that number.
I am also really looking forward to our little tour in October. We will head to Ruidoso on Friday, 10/07 and return home on Sunday, 10/09. We are working on a fun itinerary that may include Fort Stanton, Pistachio Land in Alamogordo, White Sands, and the Space Museum in Alamogordo. We will be staying in Ruidoso both nights. I am also looking forward to some good food along the way. The La Quinta down there is holding a block of rooms for us until 9/08. Please let me know if you plan to go so I have an idea of whom to expect. Remember, there is no need to drive an old car on this tour. If you are more comfortable in a modern car, drive it. Come and have fun.

Minutes of the August 2nd, 2022 Meeting

President Chris called the meeting to order. There were 19 people present. Treasurer Amy reported that we have money in the bank. Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Jeannine Kontny, Bud Hennessey, Pat Willan and Jim Clements. A Happy Anniversary was wished for Roger Wilbur & Bobbie Benzaquen. Thanks to the Abernathys and Amy and Beth for the evening’s refreshments.

There were no additions or corrections to the July meeting minutes. Max Wade, tonight’s speaker, is under the weather and will be replaced by Jeff Jackson, who will tell us stories about his career in the oil patch.

The club will be attending the State Fair on Sunday, September 11th. Meeting details will be in the September newsletter.

The club is planning a weekend trip to Las Cruces/Ruidoso October 7th through the 9th. Details will follow.

The next club breakfast will be August 13th at 8:30am at the Range Café by Cottonwood Mall. The next club meeting will be Tuesday September 6th at this same location. NE Auto Electric has declined to speak so the program will be announced in the newsletter.

Joe Abbin will be speaking on crime in Albuquerque at the Old Car Club on Thursday at 7pm and at a Friday morning breakfast. He suggested that we consider visiting the Police Museum in Police Headquarters and the Wheels Museum which is open by appointment.

We had a good raffle with jam made by George Abernathy and a model and Ford memorabilia donated by Betty Leupold.

Jeff Jackson then entertained us by telling stories of his years working and traveling domestically and internationally for Shell Oil Company.

2022 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

President: Chris Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8723

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

Secretary: Beth Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7564

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

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

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

Director: Roger Wilbur 505-603-5031

Director: Joe Warren (jbwarren302@gmail.com) 505-554-1387

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

September Birthdays and Anniversaries

Joyce Clements (4) Nick and Diana Bakas (6)

Anthony Wagner (5) Mike & Kim Goodrich (12)

Joseph Paiz (5) Larry & Lorna Azevedo (21)

Jeff Jackson (8) Max & Johanne Glover (23)

Mary Gorenz (15)

Evonne Joiner (22)

Mike Goodrich (23)

Amanda Baird (30)

JOKE OF THE MONTH

A senior citizen drove his brand new Corvette convertible out of the
dealership. Taking off down the road, he floored it to 80 mph,
enjoying the wind blowing through what little gray hair he had left.
Amazing, he thought as he flew down I-94, pushing the pedal even more.

Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a state trooper behind him,
lights flashing and siren blaring. He floored it to 100 mph, then 110,
then 120. Suddenly he thought, “What am I doing? I'm too old for this,”
and pulled over to await the trooper's arrival.

Pulling in behind him, the trooper walked up to the Corvette, looked
at his watch, and said, "Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes. Today is
Friday. If you can give me a reason for speeding that I've never heard
before, I'll let you go."

The old gentleman paused. Then he said, "Years ago, my wife ran off
with a state trooper. I thought you were bringing her back."

"Have a good day, sir," replied the trooper.

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

Events

Out of State Events

September 16-23, 2022 – The Border Affair Driving Tour – Colorado and New Mexico – Lou Mraz 303-755-4637 or lfmj60@aol.com

SEPTEMBER 2022 CLASSIFIED ADS

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

For Sale: 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible and 1940 Mercury Sedan Coupe, Call for full description. Max Glover 505-792-2011.

For Sale: Department 56 Collectible Village items. Ford Dealership is lighted and has a revolving turntable with a 1965 Ford Mustang inside the showroom and a lighted outdoor sign and additional cars outside. Asking $95. Implement Repair Shop, lighted with John Deere tractor, $55. All boxes and packing materials included. Dee Patterson at 505-864-3458.

For Sale: 1936 Ford Cabriolet, $30,000. Tan exterior, LeBaron-Bonney interior and top. Working radio in box with correct controls is included. Extra parts go with the convertible. Bob Quirici 505-821-1646 or 505-350-2454.

For Sale: 3 vehicles from the Alan Hart estate: 1955 Ford pickup, Mercury Marauder, 1984 Z28. Widow is moving and can’t take them with her. Truck price is $29,000; other prices unknown. Pictures can be found on FB Marketplace, or call Joni at 505-620-7204 for more information.

1955 Ford Pickup has a 292 Y block with 6 Holley 94 Carbs and big valve T-Bird heads backed by a T-5 transmission out of a Mustang. This truck is ready to drive and/or show. It’s been all over New Mexico, southern Colorado and has driven to Tennessee and back. Very good running truck. Asking $29,000, call for appointment. Joni 505-620-7204.

Storage: Outdoor $25/month, secure yard. Joe Abbin 505-296-7678

Wanted: 1926 Model T Engine and Misc. parts. Jim Clements 505-884-7912

Wanted: Set (4) hubcaps for a 1956 Ford pickup. Looks like 10.5” so it’s on the center cap only. I have the outer beauty rings. Don Gorenz 505-401-4636

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

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, 300 Aspen Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, 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. The Santa Fe Detail, 7512 Avenger Way, Unit 2, Santa Fe NM 87507, 505-204-5120, Luis.

6. Horizon Auto Glass & Tint, 8201 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87110, 505-897-9000, Rod Williams. Also at 1560 Deborah Rd SE, Rio Rancho NM 87124, 505-822-1717.

Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2022

September

Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm – Program – Larry Azevedo on the Montana 500, Refreshments Abernathys

Sunday 11th State Fair Car Show

Friday – Sunday 23rd – 25th - Annual NMCCC Auto Swap Meet - Cancelled

October

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm – Program – Skinner’s Carburetors, Refreshments open

Friday 7th-Sunday 9th -Trip to Ruidoso and Southern New Mexico

November

Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm Officer Election – Program – Women’s Interests, Refreshments open

November 12th Breakfast 8:30am

December

Saturday 10th Club Christmas Party (tentatively pot luck)

Tuesday 13th (tentative Board meeting with new and old officers and directors plan for 2023)

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EARLY FORD V-8 CLUB OF AMERICA

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