Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

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In fact, I think it will be about three years ago when I cracked the drum and ate the low band in my 19 speedster during the 46th annual Endurance Run.

1 Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Now that the end of April is approaching that means the dreaded tax season is behind us. I don't know about you, but that leaves me extra money and me to work on my project. It has been a long me coming. In fact, I think it will be about three years ago when I cracked the drum and ate the low band in my 19 speedster during the 46th annual Endurance Run. At this point in the project I got my engine pulled and the transmission is apart. I just received my new drum from Dave's Restora on and Machine. If you are in need of new drums I recommend checking out Dave's site at onandmachine.com. His prices are great and his turn around is quick. I hope to have the car back on the road soon although it won't be for this year's Endurance Run. Who knows, perhaps it will be ready for the 50th. I will keep everyone posted on the progress. Besides, I figure it keeps me accountable. It sounds like the Bakersfield swap meet had a great turn out and I am sure this message will find some of you going through your greasy and rusty treasures of joy. In all Pat counted 32 members who a ended. The youngest bargain hunters were Arlo and Cora with grandparents Peder and Maria and great grandmother Alberta in tow. Grover and Maryann kicked the touring season off with the 8 ci es tour where four Model T's will get their patches. Sounded like a lot of fun and I am really sorry I missed that one. Bill Bra has a great tour coming up on the 12th which also includes a visit to the new San Jose Fire house Museum. If you have not signed up yet reach out to Bill. Remember, it s the people, cars and places that make this such a special club. We have many miles to put on our Flivver s and many places of interest to visit. Un l then, drive safe and keep it between the lines. Dan 1

2 Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 RECENT TOURS 8 Cities Tour Saturday, April 28, 2018 Four T's, one A, one Lincoln, and one modern met at the Whole Foods Market in Cupertino. Nice cool day, few clouds, good for T touring. Grover zig zag routed us in a generally northwesterly direction finally arriving at the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley. This funky little tavern has been on this spot since 1850 and benefits from its proximity to Stanford. The tables are scarred and carved with initials over top of initials. Gotta give them credit, they turned out the burgers and fries at a good rate for this group of customers who suddenly appeared all at once. Departing the Alpine Inn, one more stop was made, at the Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Los Altos. What would the day have been without ice cream? Thanks Grover and Maryann for plotting out this tour. It was fun. Bob M 2

3 Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 RECENT TOURS 3

House Museum We will leave Rancho of Magdalena about 9:30 am.

net The SCVMTFC has been invited to attend the Mid Peninsular Old Time Auto Club's Friendship Day

4 UPCOMING TOURS/EVENTS Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 Fred Zillmer's toy collection, The Santa Clara Train Museum and the new San Jose Fire House Museum We will leave Rancho of Magdalena about 9:30 am. Please contact Bill Bratt with any questions at bbratt456@sbcglobal.net The SCVMTFC has been invited to attend the Mid Peninsular Old Time Auto Club's Friendship Day This event takes place on Sunday, May 20 starting at 8:00AM. The location is #3 Lagoon Drive at Redwood Shores. All pre-1945 autos are invited. Admission is $15. For more information, see the event's flyer. The contact is Bob Moll on

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Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 2 nd Annual Old Time Swanton CA Horseless Carriage Campout June 1-3 2018 It s time again for our Horseless Carriage Club campout.

OTHER EVENTS WE HAVE BEEN INVITED TO Please join us for a BBQ and an old-time overnight campout in beautiful Swanton CA on the north Santa Cruz County seacoast.

6 Vol. XIX No. V May nd Annual Old Time Swanton CA Horseless Carriage Campout June It s time again for our Horseless Carriage Club campout. We had such a fun time last year at Swanton that we have decided to return again this year for another event. This time, we will increase our stay to two nights! OTHER EVENTS WE HAVE BEEN INVITED TO Please join us for a BBQ and an old-time overnight campout in beautiful Swanton CA on the north Santa Cruz County seacoast. The campout is under trees along historic Big Creek at the location of the original hotel for commuters by stagecoach from Santa Cruz to San Francisco. Campers can join in for a campfire sing along with old time banjo and ukulele music performed by HCCA members. There will also be an optional hike up the river to the beautiful waterfalls on the creek. The potluck BBQ portion is on SATURDAY from 2:00pm to 4:30pm and will be open to all HCCA members with Pre-WWII cars. Attendees may arrive at any time Saturday to spend the day. The campout itself will be limited to Pre-1932 automobiles. Contact Audrey at or no1dodgerfan@att.net for rules and sign-up UPCOMING MEETING Antique Autos in History Park Planning Meeting May 2, 7:30 At Peder & Maria Jorgensen s residence 6

7 UPCOMING TOURS/EVENTS Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 You are enthusiastically invited to participate in the 49th running of the Santa Clara Valley Model-T Ford Club Endurance Run All 1927 and earlier Speedsters Welcome Come one, come all, 1927 and earlier speedsters. Visit old friends and make new ones. We have a new area to explore Hollister, CA. Stay another week and take some vacation time as Hollister is only 40 miles from historic Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel, Big Sur, the famous 17-mile drive and much more. Hollister is located close to golf courses, wineries and the historic town of San Juan Bautista. The Mission was opened in 1779, and was also the site used by famous motion picture director Alfred Hitchcock for the film Vertigo in Event Chair: Glenn Wildman glennwildman@gmail.com Registra on Chair Nadine Camicia ncamicia@gmail.com For more informa on and registra on form, see our website: 7

UPCOMING TOURS "The Largest Annual Antique Auto Show in the West." Vol. XIX No.

And pass the date to your club members and friends. The 18th annual Antique Autos in History Park (635 Phelan Ave., San Jose, CA.

8 UPCOMING TOURS "The Largest Annual Antique Auto Show in the West." Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 Greetings Antique Auto Enthusiast, Save the date; Sunday, September 23, 2018 for the largest annual antique auto show in the West. And pass the date to your club members and friends. The 18th annual Antique Autos in History Park (635 Phelan Ave., San Jose, CA ), presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San José, welcomes all pre-1946 original or restored to original condition vehicles. In addition to many antique vehicles, there will be participation by the Early Day Gas and Tractor Association, displays of Early Crafts and Antique Collectibles, a Dixieland Band, Dancers, Barbershop Quartet, Blacksmith Shop Demos, Trolley Rides, History San José Open Houses, Kids Activities, Food and more. Bring the family for a day of viewing, entertainment and fun. More information to follow. 8

Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 STORIES/NOTES Are you a member of the Model T Ford Club of America?

Along with helping the club you get a great monthly magazine that keeps you posted on all things Motel

the newsle er by email (in color!) please contact me at no1dodgerfan@a.net No.

Ford tried to turn Sudbury, Massachusetts' Wayside Inn where Longfellow penned Tales of a Wayside Inn

9 Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 STORIES/NOTES Are you a member of the Model T Ford Club of America? If not, join us. The form is on the website. Along with helping the club you get a great monthly magazine that keeps you posted on all things Motel T HOW DO YOU GET YOUR NEWSLETTER If you are currently ge ng the newsle er by mail and would like to get the newsle er by (in color!) please contact me at no1dodgerfan@a.net No. 4 of 10 Henry Ford Facts (That Have Almost Nothing to Do With Cars) Long before Colonial Williamsburg, Ford tried to turn Sudbury, Massachusetts' Wayside Inn where Longfellow penned Tales of a Wayside Inn into a living museum of American history. He purchased the Inn, and 3000 surrounding acres, in 1923, and built eight buildings on it including a working grist mill. BY ERIK VAN RHEENEN JULY 30,

10 Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 SCVMT Club Mee ng Minutes April 20, 2018 Meeting Called to Order by Pres Dan Gulko at 7:30. Board Members in attendance: Oliver Johnson, Vicki Wildman, Maria Jorgensen, Grover & Maryann Steal, Jim Boyden,Bill Bratt Vice Pres: Oliver; Model T Times Sec: Minutes approved as published. Guests: Dave Wood (Train Museum) Fred Silver (Toy Collection) Endurance Run: Pat Meneely for Glenn,To of the members in attendance were at the First Endurance Run in 1969, Ed Archer and Jim Boyden. As of today the are 9 Speedster signed up. All the Volunteers Positions have been filled. But we can always use more help at the Start Line and Finish line. Go to the Web site for updates. Reading: Pat did a Ford Automobile History Quiz. Very Fun Programs: Fred Silver brought a sample of his Vintage Toys. Back Fire: Audrey would like to have your Birthdays and Anniversaries. Also pictures and articles. Treasure: Maria Jorgensen: Passed out balance sheet. Income was $.01 interest on the saving account. Member ship: Ivan reported we have 116 members for Thanks to Maria for following up. Rosters were handed out to attending Members. Tech and Safety: No report Library: New Books to check out. Come take a look. More info on the web site. AAAHP: Sunday Sept. 23, Meeting Date TBA. 3 or 4 Booth have been rented space to help keep cost down Old Business : None New Business: None Birthdays Peder Anniversaries Alan and Lucy and Glenn and Vicki, Glenn thanked everyone for all the cards and well wishes. Next Meeting: May 7:30 at the Fire House REMEMBER THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IN JUNE. Meeting Adjourned at 8:02 Respectively Submitted Vicki Wildman 10

11 2018 Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club MAY 2 Antique Autos in History Park Planning Meeting JANUARY FEBRUARY (Peder and Maria Jorgensen pederjorgensen51@gmail.com) S M T W T F S S M T W T F S MAY 5 6 * A La Carte & Art Show (Allan Greenberg allang@pacbell.net) MAY 5 Board noon MARCH APRIL (Dan Gulko dangulko@hotmail.com) S M T W T F S S M T W T F S MAY Fred Zillmer's Toy Collection (Bill Bratt bbratt456@sbcglobal.net) MAY 19 * Wings of History Air Museum (Allan Greenberg allang@pacbell.net) MAY JUNE MAY 20 * S M T W T F S S M T W T F S MPOTA Friendship Day at Redwood Shores (Bob Moll ) MAY 28 * Memorial Day Ceremonies at Oak Hill Park (Fran McVey ) MAY 28 * Memorial Day BBQ (Jill Knickerbocker ) JUNE 3 8 Redwood Trees to Pacific Seas National (Steve Vining) JUNE * Endurance Run & Lowland Tour (Volunteers Needed) (Pat Meneely mnly@yahoo.com) (Larry Johnson larrypj@earthlink.net) June 23 Saratoga Blosson Festival (Allan Greenberg allang@pacbell.net) Car Club Meeting at 7:30pm Board Meeting 7:30pm * This is either a joint tour or an event we have been invited to join

12 2018 Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club JULY AUGUST JULY 21 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Breakfast at the Grange (Dan Gulko dangulko@hotmail.com) JULY 28 * Kites and Picnic at the Shoreline Park (Grover and Maryann Steele groverb2@sbcglobal.net) AUGUST 11 * SEPTEMBER OCTOBER The Lakes Manifold Tour (with the South Valley Model T Ford Club) S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Rich Hershey at (831) or the_body_shop@att.net) SEPTEMBER Hot San Jose Nights (Allan Greenberg allang@pacbell.net) SEPTEMBER 23 * Antique Autos in the Park NOVEMBER DECEMBER (Peder Jorgensen ) S M T W T F S S M T W T F S OCTOBER 6 7 * San Benito County Fair (with the South Valley Model T Ford Club) (Bob Meneely or Pat Skow rmnly@yahoo.com) NOVEMBER 10 * Fall Colors Tour DECEMBER 15 Holiday Installation Luncheon at Michaels in Shoreline Car Club Meeting at 7:30pm Board Meeting 7:30pm * This is either a joint tour or an event we have been invited to join

14 Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 THE GENERAL STORE Stuff for sale or trade. Submit your ads to Audrey Johnson, 853 Olympia Road, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045, (408) , no1dodgerfan@att.net. Ads will be run for 3 months unless cancelled. FOR SALE: Antique Mahogany Wardrobe, 79 inches tall, 58 inches wide (excluding crown), 19 inches deep. Missing right door lock. Both bottom drawer locks are present along with the left door lock, unfortunately I do not have the key. Asking $400 but would consider trade for Model T parts such as similarly valued. Low radiator, Left side Roadster body sheet metal, or etc. Call Dennis (510) FOR SALE: 1915 Speedster, with lots of extras. Seen in many of the Endureance runs. Asking $15,000. Please call Theordore Johnson at FOR SALE: Martin Johnson s Antique Tractors. Please call Theordore Johnson at FOR SALE: Oak tabletop Victrola ($125) in very good condition and antique Regulator wall clock ($100) with key- works fine. Call Ron McKenzie FOR SALE: 23 T-Bucket, Chevy v-8, 3 two barrel carbs, 3 spd tranny, power disc brakes, wire wheels, $18,000 OBO, (10/17) WANTED: Roadster door and right front fender for 1921 roadster, Bill Bratt, , bbratt456@sbcglobal.net (10/17) FOR SALE: 1931 Model A Ford Speedster. All new steel Brookville roadster pickup body stretched 6". Rebuilt Model B engine with electronic ignition. New Black upholstery. New Tires. Custom maple trunk. $13,000. Dave Weiss, dtweiss6315@sbcglobal.net, (09/17) WANTED: A Model A radiator shell donation for the Chimney Sweep Model A at History San Jose. The shell does not have to be in perfect shape, just not broken. Contact Allan Greenberg at (408) or at allang@pacbell.net FOR SALE: 1921 Model T, 3 Door Touring. Fully Restored. Needs Engine work. Original parts not remanufactured, Body, Top and Interior are in great shape $6,000. Contact Brian Getz at briang113@yahoo.com or FOR SALE: All Model T stuff hood excellent condition $ Small drum 2 speed Ruckstell rear end $ Cleaning house sale - $5.00 each; Stock small drum rear axle housings, transmission covers "Hogsheads" no pedals, 3 dip oil pan one ear broken, rear end (differential innards). $10.00 each sale; 3 dip oil pan rusty but still good, Small drum rear radius rods, driveshaft housing. Engines short blocks 1918 to 1922 $ each Ed Archer Phone , karened4@att.net. FOR SALE: Kuzak's Closet is selling a 1921 Ford Model T Touring from a Sunnyvale estate. Please see our website for more information. SEND IN 2018 DUES TODAY, ON SALE AT $20 14

15 Vol. XIX No. V May 2018 LET S SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Dan Gulko - 05/07 Peggy Schoppe - 05/12 Chris Bhirdo - 05/19 Vicky Wildman - 05/24 Lowell and Jessica Wolfe 05/20/83 CATCHING UP ON ROSTER Revised for the Wildman s glennwildman@gmail.com QUOTES FROM HENRY FORD 15

SCVMTFC is a chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America. General meetings are held the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Fire Station #2, 1900 Walsh Ave., Santa Clara, CA.

Sunnyoak Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 Membership in Model T Ford Club of America is encouraged. Dues are $40 per year. Send dues to: MTFCA, P.O.

408/358-3398 *Backfire Editor: Audrey Johnson 408/221-7073 2018Coordinators: *Touring: Grover & Maryann 408/867-4393 Steele *Programs: Chuck Christensen 408/739-8424 *Membership: Ivan Jorgensen

16 SCVMTFC is a chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America. General meetings are held the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Fire Station #2, 1900 Walsh Ave., Santa Clara, CA. New members and curious visitors are always welcome you don t have to own a T to belong or to visit. SCVMTFC membership is $20 per year. Send dues to Ivan Jorgensen, 475 W. Sunnyoak Ave, Campbell, CA Membership in Model T Ford Club of America is encouraged. Dues are $40 per year. Send dues to: MTFCA, P.O. Box 996, Richmond, IN, Officers: *President: Dan Gulko 408/ *Vice President: Oliver Johnson 650/ *Secretary: Vicki Wildman 408/ *Treasurer: Maria Jorgensen 408/ *Backfire Editor: Audrey Johnson 408/ Coordinators: *Touring: Grover & Maryann 408/ Steele *Programs: Chuck Christensen 408/ *Membership: Ivan Jorgensen 408/ *Tech & Safety: Jim Boyden 408/ Endurance Run Glenn Wildman & 408/ & Lowland Tour: Larry Johnson 408/ Librarian: Dick Hess 408/ Web Site: Nikkie Gulko 408/ Refreshments: Karen Archer 510/ Historian Lucy Greenberg 408/ Sunshine Helen Christensen 408/ Public Relations Allan Greenberg 408/ AAHP Peder Jorgensen 408/ *Past President Bill Bratt 650/ (*BoardMembers) SEND IN 2018 DUES TODAY, ON SALE AT $20

Vol. XX No. II February 2019 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Vol. XX No. II February 2019 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Well, 2019 has been officially kicked off with some wonderful tours. Ed arranged the annual train trip to Old Town Sacramento. Pat & Bob coordinated with Bill and put on a great back