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April 2010 1916 Coupelet This beautiful little car is

The few upgrades like demountable rims and turn

1 PUGET SOUND CHAPTER MODEL T FORD CLUB OF AMERICA T OILERS NEWS VOLUME 40 ISSUE 4 MODEL T FORD INFORMATION April Coupelet This beautiful little car is owned and was restored by George Wood. The few upgrades like demountable rims and turn signals are for safety and convenience and could easily be changed back if desired.

2 2 The T Oilers is published 12 times a year by the Puget Sound Chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America. The club is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and use of Model T Fords by antique fans everywhere. Club dues are $18.00 for the calendar year and include a subscription to the T Oilers. The club will gladly exchange papers with other clubs on a reciprocal basis. Display ads cost $10.00 a year for card size. All messages and articles including for sale and wanted must be submitted by the 10th of each month. For sale and want ads are free to members. Please support our advertisers. Members are encouraged to join the National MTFCA and receive the Vintage Ford for $35.00 at the address listed below. Six issues a year will come straight to your home EXECUTIVE BOARD Co-President Donna McGinnis (360) mike.donna@mcginnis.me Co-President Harold Musolf Jr. (425) Musolf.Jr@Verizon.net Vice President Larry Mann (425) Larrymann02@aol.com Co-Secretary Dwaine Engler (360) dlengler@yahoo.com Co-Secretary Joyce Arneson (425) forskip@verizon.net Treasurer Ann Musolf (425) Musolf.Jr@Verizon.net Past President Dwaine Engler (360) dlengler@yahoo.com SEND $18.00 DUES TO: Ann Musolf, Treasurer PO Box 82567, Kenmore, WA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Editor Walt & Mary Berdan (425) wberdan@comcast.net Web Site Larry Mann (425) Larrymann02@aol.com Events Coordinator Jerry & Patty Wrolstad (360) j.wrolstad@verizon.net Program Chairman Mike McGinnis (360) mike.donna@mcginnis.me Raffle Prizes Dwaine & Linnette Engler (360) dlengler@yahoo.com Sunshine JoAnne Costa (360) duanecostacamano@aol.com Roster Donna McGinnis (360) mike.donna@mcginnis.me Monroe Swap Meet Jerry & Patty Wrolstad (360) j.wrolstad@verizon.net Ray Moore (206) fastfourt@gmail.com Safety Duane Costa (360) duanecostacamano@aol.com Storekeeper Dwaine Engler (360) dlengler@yahoo.com Hospitality Dick & Bev Borton (360) horses@fishcreekfarm.com Pictures Dwaine Engler (360) dlengler@yahoo.com Insurance Donna McGinnis (360) mike.donna@mcginnis.me T Oiler mailing address: Walt Berdan, SE 35 th St, Bellevue, WA (425) MTFCA admin@mtfca.com MTFCA Mailing Address 119 W Main St. MTFCA web site P.O. Box 126 Centerville, Indiana Dues $35.00 includes 6 issues of the Vintage Ford MTFCI web site Puget Sound Model T Club web site Sunshine Donna McGinnis is taking it easy after successful eye surgery. Linnette Engler and Ann Musolf are in recovery mode from bouts with cancer and both are making good progress. Joyce Arneson has been fighting some balance issues. Stan Bender has been struggling with health issues of late. Please contact JoAnne Costa at (360) or duanecostacamano@aol.com if you hear of any member or family member we should send a card or flowers to.

3 3 PRESIDENTS' MESSAGE THE SAGA OF JONATHAN HENRY SEAGULL APRIL, 2010 Have you ever wondered about our Puget Sound Chapter's mascot which is so predominately displayed in our logo? Well, let me introduce you. Aa-a-a!! To feel the wind rush through my feathers; to feel the salt air splash upon my face; to sniff the scent of a herring or a salmon; to spot a 'T' about to round a corner... Aa-a-a!! But, I have brought dishonor and disgrace to my family. To most seagulls, EATING is the most important aspect of life. But, here is where we differ. It seems so very special to me to practice my art of flight so that I can better track those unbelievable Model T's... It is this obsession for which, I, Jonathan have become known. Even my name denotes a famous background. Jonathan - for my famous counterpart, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Henry for the creator of my obsession, Henry Ford, and Seagull for my family which has not yet chosen to disown me as of this reprint. My life, as a bird perched upon the National emblem, was to begin under the pen of Maggie Murray when Randy began the T Oilers News for the Puget Sound Chapter of MTFCA. After all, what insignia could be more appropriate for the Puget Sound area! Only, I became a bit mischievous! While perched upon that National Emblem, I only did what comes natural for seagulls. (We do have a reputation for being dirty birds.) There I stood, having done my duty, until I almost became extinct. Then came the 1973 Totem Tour put on by our chapter. This event gave me the chance to improve my relations, as well as the chapter's, with the National. Mike and Donna McGinnis vouched for my new character and cleaned up my image, and I was then free to wing my way through the activities. About this time, the editor was looking for a reporter, so I applied, having been the assistant at that time anyway. Then I knew my calling (as long as no one knew my real identity.) I could glide with wings spread full, swoop down when a 'T' passed by, and again soar forth to catch the hearsay of the Puget Sounders. During one of the printings of the National award-winning T'Oilers under the helm of the McGinnises, I acquired my namesakes. Now, I was ready for anything. I even stood sedately still and modeled for the top of the totem pole created for the Totem Tour and got to spread my wings and neck to look like flight for another trophy. True, I still have not shed my entire mischievous behavior, but at least I improved my techniques. The program for the coming meeting is right up my alley. Jim Cunningham is going to tell us about poles and cruising timber. What more can a bird as for?! I might just drop by and let a little herring or perhaps a slippery clam tickle your funny bone! In the meantime, always keep your eyes peeled skywards when you attend a Model T function, which includes the next meeting at the Southcenter Sizzler on this coming Saturday, April 17 at 12:00 PM (REMEMBER, IT IS A WEEK EARLY). By the way, having just returned from a flight, I get to report having seen 3 nice road-ready Model T's for sale; I have included the details in this T'Oilers. Another important function coming up is the Monroe Swap Meet on May 15 and 16. It is a fun place to donate a couple of hours and get to help those who need parts as well as to visit with your fellow club members. Sign up at the meeting or call Dwaine or Ray or Jerry and volunteer. Besides, you never can tell when the next seagull overhead just might be me! Your co-presidents, Donna and Harold

4 4 PSC Meeting Bob s Burger & Brew in Marysville, March 27 th, 2010 Co-President, Harold Musolf, called the meeting to order. Thirty two members were present. Jim Young introduced Jerri Eilet as a new member. They just purchased a 1917 Model T Roadster. Jerri was welcomed by our members. Treasurer s Report Ann Musolf reported that things are well, and all members are paid up. Also we have had three recent renewals. Sunshine JoAnne Costa was not present at the meeting but everyone is healthy and doing fine she reported by phone. Joyce Arneson is dealing with a balance problem. It was noted that Ann Musolf and Linnette Engler are doing fine after each had a bout with cancer and Donna McGinnis eye surgery was a success. Events Jerry and Patty Wrolstad reported that the Tulip Run is all planned out and ready to go. Jerry said this is around a 70 mile tour. He also thanked George Grimm for letting us use his place for parking. Jerry said he is taking parts for the Swap meet. There will also be a signup sheet for the booth manning at the next meeting. Several members reported different events that we could attend so they will be listed in the Oiler for reference. Insurance Donna McGinnis stated that we met the National requirement for being insured this year. Stores Dwaine Engler said that you can or call him for orders from the stores. Ford coffee cups are on sale at $6.00 a cup. We are getting some new material for the maintenance of our T s as well. Ray Moore will be printing out copies for the store. Website Larry Mann reported that the website is getting more pictures and other items all the time. Larry has worked hard to keep updating the site. Also the Oilers are posted on the site. Thanks for all your time Larry. Old Business The Valentine Party was a lot of fun and a good time was had by all. New Business Donna reported that the new rosters are out. Please pick them up at the meetings and if you can hand deliver them to members this would help to save on postage. A big applause was given by the group for all the effort and time that Donna put in for making the new rosters. Mike gave a little talk about going to the National Meeting in Mesa, AZ. He brought back some good information for the club and brought back literature from some seminars he attended. Thanks a lot Mike. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 with a motion from Ann Musolf and a second by Linnette Engler. Door prizes were won by Jim Young, Emma Gibson, Skip Arneson, Dave Howie, George Wood, Harold Mann, Ann Musolf, Mike McGinnis, Patty Wrolstad, Nancy Moore, Harold Musolf, Ann McFee and Walt Berdan. Mike McGinnis won the badge drawing. Mike had his badge so he collected $ Good job Mike.

5 5 Does your shop look like this??? Our club will have a booth at the Swap Meet at the Monroe Fairgrounds on May 15 and 16. You are welcome to sell your parts (10% commission to the club) or bring donations where the club gets the full sale price. Call Ray Moore, Jerry Wrolstad or Dwaine Engler and they will help you sell all those unwanted parts and give you more room. Talk to them about how parts can be gathered for the swap meet. At least one of them will have a truck at the next meeting to collect parts if that works for you. Dwaine will have a sign up sheet with 2hr. spots to run the booth Saturday and Sunday. Ray, Jerry and Dwaine also the some help with the setup on Friday afternoon and teardown on Sunday afternoon. Let them know if you can help Please put a price on all your commission sales! We aren t mind readers for what you consider a fair price and we don t want anyone to be disappointed. Dwaine

Sixteen cars made the journey, including 5 T's, several speedsters and a few later vintage cars of various makes. George Grimm offered his farmstead just west of Island Crossing as a staging area.

6 6 The Third Annual T's Tiptoeing Thru the Tulips Tour happened on April Fools Day. Thankfully, Mother Nature offered a "weather window" in which to make the best of a cold and somewhat rainy day to cruise thru the Skagit Valley tulip fields. Sixteen cars made the journey, including 5 T's, several speedsters and a few later vintage cars of various makes. George Grimm offered his farmstead just west of Island Crossing as a staging area. The focus this year was more on driving our cars and less downtime; the route covered just under 70 miles. Despite the cold, everyone seemed to have a good time as was evident by all of the smiles and joking at each stop, especially the lunch stop at the Royal Fork in Mt. Vernon where we were able to get some feeling back into appendages that had been numbed by the cold. The sun was out on the return trip to George's place, which made that part of the trip especially pleasant. Thanks to all who attended, and thanks again to George Grimm for his hospitality. Jerry & Patty Wrolstad Speedsters braving the chill Berdan, Moore, and Wrolstad Ts

7 7 More Tulip Tour Cars Patty & Jerry Wrolstad s Runabout Morris James and daughter Christina out in the open Frank & Alice Reichlin in Plymouth hotrod, I missed who had the 51 Bentley Jim & Diane Cloutier wanted windows and a heater Lined up at Roozengaarde Dave Ellis traveled in comfort

8 8 NORTHWEST VINTAGE SPEEDSTERS CLUB Presents the 28TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST CLASSIC SPEEDSTER ENDURANCE RUN CHASE THE CHICKEN! Auburn, Washington September 4th & 5th, 2010 We would like to invite all vintage speedster enthusiasts with 1932 and earlier 4 bangers to participate in a Northwest Vintage Speedsters Club 200 mile endurance run on September 4th - 5th, The CHASE THE CHICKEN! enduro will be headquartered in Auburn, WA and held over the Labor Day weekend. Given our beautiful NW weather, all participants will enjoy wonderful Mt. Rainier views from back roads in the southeast Puget Sound area. We will be based at the Best Western Peppertree Auburn Inn, 401 8th St. SW, Auburn, WA. Reserve a room by calling and mentioning Northwest Vintage Speedsters for discounted rates of $99.95 for a single king bed or $ for 2 beds. The price includes a nice indoor pool and a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Website: auburngm@peppertreeinns.com. Those who prefer to stay in an RV can call the Seattle-Tacoma KOA Campground, 5801 S. 212th St, Kent, WA at On Saturday we will have a hospitality room in the motel for snacking and gabbing, a courtesy tech inspection for speedsters, and an afternoon shakedown tour to a close-by vintage car lover's garage to view his collection and to make sure the "bugs" are out of everyone's "bugs" before Sunday's run. Entry fees for this event are $ per car covering expenses for driver and navigator. Fees include Saturday hospitality room, Sunday morning break, lunches, evening banquets, two CHASE THE CHICKEN! coverall patches, and all the fun that's legal! The patches alone are nearly worth the price. Registration Form, Self-Inspection Form, Waiver of Liability Form and General and Safely Rules can be downloaded from the club website at More information regarding reservations and fees for extra items can be found on the Entry Form. Anyone interested in donating a door prize please call. Event committee: Jim & Patti Cunningham. Contact at: sly.bacon@comcast.net or LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING A GREAT TIME!

9 Roster Updates Recent Renewals: Jon & Joni Regalia Steve & Sandy Olson Don & Ann McPhee 15325 3rd Ave NE 15064 253rd Ave SE 13420 239th Way NE Duvall, WA 98019 Issaquah, WA 98027 Redmond, WA 98053

com 1923 Depot Hack co-owned 1923 Depot Hack co-owned with Steve Olson with Jon Regalia Email address update - Harold Mann is at mhmann01@comcast.net For Sale: 13 foot dropped axle dragster trailer.

9 9 Roster Updates Recent Renewals: Jon & Joni Regalia Steve & Sandy Olson Don & Ann McPhee rd Ave NE rd Ave SE th Way NE Duvall, WA Issaquah, WA Redmond, WA (425) (425) (425) Depot Hack co-owned 1923 Depot Hack co-owned with Steve Olson with Jon Regalia address update - Harold Mann is at mhmann01@comcast.net For Sale: 13 foot dropped axle dragster trailer. Electric brakes, winch, includes new fenders and licensed. Could be decked and use to haul a Model T. $450 OBO Call Jim Young Classifieds 1922 Model T Speedster This car was being restored by Bob Adair when he passed away. The car runs and is complete as shown. It has a Frontenac head. It also has a set of Rocky Mountain brakes that are ready to be installed. Asking $10,000 Contact Mary Adair at

10 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 17 PSC Meeting, Southcenter Sizzler in Tukwila (12:00-2:00) May 1 Bootleggers Run Gimmick Rally and Potluck Picnic sponsored by Somewhere in Time, Unlimited. $10 per person. Reservations required NLT April 23rd. Go to: to read all the details and register or call Rita at wk / cell. 1&2 10th Annual Speedster Run Just For Fun (SRJFF) & Lowland Tour, Monterey/ Carmel, California. Further info - Salinas Valley Four Bangers, 853 Olympia Ave, San Juan Batista, CA (408) Open to speedsters and pre-1932 cars Swap Meet, Monroe Fairgrounds. See page 5 or contact Dwaine Engler, (360) or dlengler@yahoo.com, to help out or to consign or donate parts for the club booth. 22 PSC Meeting Fun in the Sun Speedster Run, Tri-Cities Washington. Contact Frank or Barbara Baker at baker.be@gmail.com or (509) For Sale: Classifieds 1926 T pick-up, dark green, distributor, Ruckstell, Rocky Mountain brakes, water pump, stainless steel values, excellent top. Restored and road-ready. $ Touring, distributor, Ruckstell, demountable, new tires, spare w/cover, bumpers, excellent top, speedometer. Restored and road-ready. $10000 Speedster, demountable, large drum, 26 trans, electronic ignitions, brass radiator. Restored and road-ready. $ Chevy pick-up, 50 motor, 60+ rear end. Restored and road-ready. $10,000 Call: Sam Esperson Wanted: Larry Mann is looking for a 21 split rim, tube and tire for a spare. Contact him at (425) or Larrymann02@aol.com Dwaine Engler is looking for a complete 26/27 motor and transmission. (360) or dlengler@yahoo.com Bob Breidenthal is in the market for a T, preferably an open car. (206)

11 RITZVILLE MOTOR COMPANY In the automobile trade since 1914 Antique

Eastern Washington Dry, secure, storage, for your next project. $2.00/Ft.

John Munroe (206) 604-8117 Your business card goes here for a mere $10.

11 11 RITZVILLE MOTOR COMPANY In the automobile trade since 1914 Antique and Classic Car Storage Located in Historic Old Downtown Ritzville, Eastern Washington Dry, secure, storage, for your next project. $2.00/Ft. per month, for anything that rolls. John Munroe (206) Your business card goes here for a mere $10.00 per year Next Meeting THIS SATURDAY April 17th 12:00 to 2:00 Southcenter Sizzler Southcenter Parkway Tukwila

12 12 Tulip Tour, April 1st, 2010

Happy St Patrick's Day

PUGET SOUND CHAPTER MODEL T FORD CLUB OF AMERICA T OILERS NEWS VOLUME 42 ISSUE 3 MODEL T FORD INFORMATION March 2012 Happy St Patrick's Day 2 The T Oilers is published 11 times a year by the Puget Sound