General Meeting - May 11. Showing at the Museum. I Love A Parade. The Model T Ford Club of San Diego 2016 Board

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Volume 34 - Number 5 Established 1983 May 2016 General Meeting - May 11 The next MTFCSD general meeting will be held on May 11th at the San Diego Automotive Museum.

Remember to use the west entrance to the museum (closest to the Aerospace Museum) when coming and leaving.

Cookie providers for this meeting are: Ana and Jerry Yeadon Drea and Kirt Simpson I Love A Parade Congratulations to all the following members who observe a May birthday: July 4th is

7 Stephanie Terrell 8 Judy Burrell 9 Norm Burke Max Treece 12 Gail Wilson Roger Phillips 14 James Benefield 18 Kim Snyder Chuck West (the young one) 24 Gil Klecan 28 Cheryl Shumate The

The club holds a dinner meeting on the second Wednesday in odd numbered months and tours during even numbered months.

The club is a Chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America, P.O. Box 126, Centerville, IN 47330-0126. Membership information for the 'National' can again be obtained from any officer.

1 Volume 34 - Number 5 Established 1983 May 2016 General Meeting - May 11 The next MTFCSD general meeting will be held on May 11th at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Festivities start at 6:00 with another great barbecue dinner served at 6:30, well worth the $11.00 charge. Remember to use the west entrance to the museum (closest to the Aerospace Museum) when coming and leaving. Showing at the Museum Showing Now: The British Are Coming Coming Next: Star Cars DONT FORGET! Cookie providers for this meeting are: Ana and Jerry Yeadon Drea and Kirt Simpson I Love A Parade Congratulations to all the following members who observe a May birthday: July 4th is coming and we will have the usual opportunities to show our cars at Independence Day parades and shows. We have already received invitations from several places. Watch for details. 7 Stephanie Terrell 8 Judy Burrell 9 Norm Burke Max Treece 12 Gail Wilson Roger Phillips 14 James Benefield 18 Kim Snyder Chuck West (the young one) 24 Gil Klecan 28 Cheryl Shumate The Ruckstell Review is the monthly publication of the Model T Ford Club of San Diego. Annual dues are $20. The club holds a dinner meeting on the second Wednesday in odd numbered months and tours during even numbered months. The date of the next event can be obtained by calling any of the club officers or by checking the Upcoming Events listing in this issue. The club is a Chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America, P.O. Box 126, Centerville, IN Membership information for the 'National' can again be obtained from any officer. The main publication of the MTFCA is the Vintage Ford, which alone is well worth the national dues of $40 per year. Lifetime memberships are also available. The Model T Ford Club of San Diego 2016 Board President Eric Sayer Vice President Jerry Yeadon Secretary Janna Laughon Treasurer Tony Bowker Membership Carolyn Lemler Tour Chairman Norm Kling Editor Chuck West Mbr. At Large John Chapman Historian Kirt Simpson Sunshine Chm. Judy Burrell Past President Greg Rising National Website:

2 President s Message Is it May already? I thought I just wrote a President s message for April. Maybe I should just quit going to bed at night because, I swear every time I wake up it has become a new month. The days are beginning to warm and daylight hours are getting longer providing plenty of tinkering time inside the garage and out. In the past, we have mostly thought up tours or other special events to get together once a month. Wouldn t it be fun to get a call from a friend to meet them for a cup of coffee or some ice cream, or get together to drive over to a fellow club member s place to give a hand on a project. Our club, I hope feels to many as one big extended family, it is and should be a goal for all of us to make contact with those who aren t able to come out due to health or other obligations and remind them if they need anything we are here for them. Our time in Boise, Idaho was well spent, what a beautiful part of the country. The Annual Meeting this year was closed but the board members answered any questions that were of concern. I look forward to answering any questions any of you may have during our General meeting. I also look forward to hearing about how the Kingman Arizona tour went. Car show season is upon us, and what better place to spark the interests of perspective future members, get out there and drive, meet others. It s not just the cars that keep us together it is the people. It will be June before you know it so start getting ready for the Alpine History tour. I am wishing everyone a happy month of May with safe driving in your travels. See You Soon, Sunshine (and Showers) Report Again, nothing has been reported to we hope all is well with everyone. Remember to call me at or me at judynjohn@burrellteam.com when something happens, so I can send out cards or call. We care about all our members in the San Diego Model T Club. Judy Burrell Club Website Be sure to visit the club s website. Pictures of member s cars and car data are requested. The website can be reached at the following address: mtfcsd.com Special to Club Members Only A Members Only portion of the club website is available to members using a special password which will change fom time to time. To access this special section, use the current president s wife s name: Jennifer. Currently, the club roster is there, but more will follow. 2

3 Minutes of the Board Meeting - April 13, 2016 Held at Denny s Restaurant, La Mesa Present: Eric Sayer, Kirt and Drea Simpson, John Chapman, Chuck West, Tony and Heather Bowker, Jerry Yeadon, Susie Murdock, and Kirby Pray, Absent: Norm Kling, Janna Laughon, and Greg Rising The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Eric following another great meal from Denny s Eric gave a report on the National Meeting in Boise, Idaho, April 1-3. There were approximately 35 members present (mostly the board) as such, it was essentially a closed meeting. National tours were set up for the next 2-3 years and the next meeting will be in Montana. Eirc and Jennifer s award reestablishing the Ben Yumori award for those who have dirven their Model Ts the most during the past year and have been a good ambassador for the hobby, was presented to Ed and Karen Archer of Haward, CA. (Ed was a previous recipient of the Rosenthal Award in 1974). Ed. Note: See picture elsewhere in this issue. Don Borchers was the 2016 recipient of the Rosenthal Award. Reports: Treasurer: Tony reported that we have sufficient funds to continue operations. He noted that the error that caused several member s names to be omitted from the roster has been corrected and that a new roster will be reprinted. A vote of the board authorized mailing of the new rosters to all members. He also noted that a great time was had by all at the Arizona Speedster Run. Tour Chairman: In the absense of Norm, Tony reported on two upcoming tours: April 23 Tour Coast Tour. Meet at the Mission Bay Information Center (foot of Clairemont Dr.) Park at the boat ramp parking lot (room for trailers).meet at 9:00, Leave at 9:30 AM. Coffee at the Phillips in Encinitas, no flower field tour, lunch in Carlsbad. Kirby Pray will provide trouble truck if necessary. May 3 through 5 Kingman Tour. To Chloride, Laughlin and Hackberry Store. Kirby Pray will provide trouble truck services So far, three cars are signed up. Details in the Ruckstell Review. Vice President: Jerry reported on his trip to Las Vegas to deliver a Model T that he assisted both the buyer and seller. The final negotiations included delivering the car to the new owner there. He had a good time and the transfer of the car was successful. Historian: Kirt had nothing to report. Member at Large: John noted that the El Cajon Cruise Nights would be starting on April 20. Also that the All Ford Picnic would be held at Santee Lakes on May 1. Editor: Chuck noted that he has received the registration paperwork for the Coronado Parade on July 4. He will send in the necessary papers and noted that we are limited to 10 vehicles. He also remarked that we have somehow lost the cookie signup for the remainder of the year and need cookie volunteers for May, July, September and November. He received two signups for May - Jerry and Ana Yeadon and Kirt and Drea Simpson, Thanks! Also, Susie Murdock signed up for November. We will continue to get more names at the next meeting. Other Business: The tour to the Railroad Museum in Campo is set for August 13 with Kirby and John in charge. We will meet at the Descanso Park and Ride on I-8 and go from there. Lunch perhaps at Kirt s sister s ranch in La Posta. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM Respectfully Submitted, Chuck West, acting secretary 3

Ben Yumori Award Presentation Presentors, Jennifer Hubenthal Sayer (Ben Yumori s granddaughter ) and Eric Sayer with recipients of the Ben Yumori Award, Ed and Karen Archer (center) at the

Coastal Tour - April 23 by Tony Bowker Cars lined up prior to the tour The Phillips new abode We had a good turnout of nine cars and about 16 people despite a competing tour scheduled by the

The route took us through the North end of Claremont and then onto Genesee and past Torry Pines along Hwy 101. The traffic was not too bad and all went well.

Eleanor had prepared coffee and goodies for all participants, various family members, and other folks who dropped by for the event.

After a really nice time, we dropped down the hill back onto 101 for the run into Carlsbad for lunch.

4 Ben Yumori Award Presentation Presentors, Jennifer Hubenthal Sayer (Ben Yumori s granddaughter ) and Eric Sayer with recipients of the Ben Yumori Award, Ed and Karen Archer (center) at the 2016 National MTFCA meeting in Boise, Idaho. Coastal Tour - April 23 by Tony Bowker Cars lined up prior to the tour The Phillips new abode We had a good turnout of nine cars and about 16 people despite a competing tour scheduled by the HVMTC club. We met about 9 am at Mission Bay, just north of the Visitors Center, where Tony handed out the tour instructions. The route took us through the North end of Claremont and then onto Genesee and past Torry Pines along Hwy 101. The traffic was not too bad and all went well. We reached the North end of Encintas where we detoured up some small hills to the beautiful new home of Roger and Eleanor Phillips. Eleanor had prepared coffee and goodies for all participants, various family members, and other folks who dropped by for the event. They have a great view of the ocean from both the front and rear doors. We also raided Roger s old T spares box, which he no longer needed as he sold his last T, for the November auction. After a really nice time, we dropped down the hill back onto 101 for the run into Carlsbad for lunch. Several of the members decided to stop by the Flower Fields while the rest of us wanted lunch. Unfortunately Fish House Vera Cruz is now closed. Several of us went to a small Mexican restaurant next door but others fancied something else, they were wise. At 2 pm we all reassembled for the run down 101, unfortunately Tony had problems with his Stromberg OF (again, three fails in 3 tours) and we left the Coupe in Encinitas where John Chapman drove me back to Mission Bay. We later found out that everyone got home with no further incidents. Great day out, that coastal road is just perfect for the speed of Model Ts. The group enjoying breakfast at the Phillips 4

Ruckstell Review May 2016 Blast From the Past January 1988 Grand opening of Auto Museum with the club becoming a member and the museum became the home for our general dinner meetings.

First Annual Speedster Run and Lowland Tour put on by Tony Bowker Kirt Simpson, Historian Route 66 Tour Please reserve the dates Monday May 3 through Friday May 6 for the Route 66 Tour.

5 Ruckstell Review May 2016 Blast From the Past January 1988 Grand opening of Auto Museum with the club becoming a member and the museum became the home for our general dinner meetings. May We welcomed new members Stephanie and Vic Turrell. National Tour at Grand Canyon had 130 cars. First Annual Speedster Run and Lowland Tour put on by Tony Bowker Kirt Simpson, Historian Route 66 Tour Please reserve the dates Monday May 3 through Friday May 6 for the Route 66 Tour. We will arrive at Kingman AZ Monday May 3 and leave for home Friday May 6. Tuesday through Thursday will be tours around the area. Tuesday we will visit and have lunch at Chloride, an old mining town which is full of yard art and shops selling many things. About 68 miles round trip. Wednesday, we will go to Laughlin NV to the Riverside hotel and casino to see the collection of very interesting old cars including Model T s and Model A s and even a De Lorian. We will have lunch there and then go back to Kingman via Oatman, an old mining town which has many wild donkeys. Another interesting place with outstanding scenery along the way. Round trip 84 miles. Thursday we will go to the Hackberry Store along old Route 66 and then back to Kingman for lunch and spend the afternoon doing anything you want to do. There are many antique stores in old Kingman and 3 museums there as well. Friday we will return home. Kirby Pray will be our trouble truck driver. Thanks Kirby! The Quality Inn motel will be our headquarters Andy Devine Dr. ( Price for T club $52.90 Ask for Jesse. There are other motels in the area if you would like to stay somewhere else. George Coffin Tour The San Diego Unit of the HCCA is having a tour in memory of George Coffin on May 22, The tour will start at Rancho San Diego shopping center at the Southeast corner of Jamacha and Campo Road. Gather at 9:00 for coffer and donuts, at the Northwest corner, and leave at 9:30. The tour will go out through Japatul Valley, Pine Valley (rest stop), across Buckman Springs Road, Campo, and return via Highway 94. Lunch will be hosted by HCCA San Diego Unit at the Barrett Junction Cafe. Lunch will be an all you can eat fish fry. A limited menu is available to those not wanting fish. We need a head count by May 18. Please make reservations with Claire Cooke, (619) , or mommeo@cox.net. HELP The Cookie List has been missplaced and we don t know who to tag for cookies at remaining meetings in We need volunteers (two each) for July, September, and November. The first eight to volunteer will get the pleasure of providing cookies for your Model T friends (What an honor).. There is also a RV Park 1.8 miles from the Motel. They allow pets. Ft Beale RV Park. 300 Metcalfe Rd, Kingman. (928) Their price is $33.68 per day. 5

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8 Ruckstell Review May 2016 Wanted - 3 & 4 dip oil pan inspection plates and frames Max Treece (858) treecemax@yahoo.com C-cab all wood body and bed by Ray Wells $1800. Model T chassis with front end, rear end all painted black $400. (04/16) Kirt Simpson Wanted - Fixture to straighten Model T Exhaust manifolds. I would like to borrow or buy one. (01/16) Tony Bowker (760) tonybowker@aol.com Ruckstell Review Classifieds Policy For Sale items will be listed at no cost and will run for a three month period. Listing will be extended for an additional three month period on request of seller. It is requested that the Ruckstell Review Editor be notified when listed items have been sold so that they may be deleted. When contacting the editor, Chuck West, please be advised that there are two of us in the club with the same name, I m the one on Greyling Dr. My son keeps getting my mail and (fortunately) we are on good terms so I eventually get the information. Thanks. Club Roster Corrections The 2016 Club Roster has been reprinted and will be mailed to all members. As usual, in review of the roster as printed, some corrections and omisions have been noted. These are printed below and it is suggested that they be inserted into the printed roster on the last page. Omitted: Mike and Robin Judd 9535 Hinton Srive Santee, CA (619) Touring MTFCA # address - juddfam@cox.net Dan and Diane Seeman Pebble Creek Lane El Cajon, CA (619) Touring MTFCA # address - dseeman@cox.net Correction (State and ZIP): Jim and Freida White Scheidle Pullum Place Road Rogers, AR nd Annual Vintage and Classic Parts Exchange Presented by The Long Beach Model T Club Saturday, July 23, :00 AM to whenever it s over Los Alamos Race Course 4961 Katella Ave. Los Alametos, CA East parking lot behind Costco Free parking Free admission for Shoppers. Antique, Classic, and Automotive Hobby related itsms only 8

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6:30 PM May 22 George Coffin Memorial Tour.

9 Ruckstell Review May 2016 Upcoming Activities Date Activities in 2016 May 1 All Ford Picnic. Santee Lakes May 3-5 Route 66 tour. Details page 5 May 8 May 11 Mother s Day. Take your lady to lunch MTFCSD General Meeting. SD Automotive Museum, Hall of Fame Room, 6:30 PM May 22 George Coffin Memorial Tour. Details, page 5 June 4 Alpine History Day tour. Details forthcoming. June 8 MTFCSD Board Meeting. Denny s Restaurant, La Mesa, 6:00 PM. 9

General Meeting - May 13. Showing at the Museum. I Love A Parade. The Model T Ford Club of San Diego 2015 Board

General Meeting - May 13. Showing at the Museum. I Love A Parade. The Model T Ford Club of San Diego 2015 Board Volume 33 - Number 5 Established 1983 May 2015 General Meeting - May 13 The next MTFCSD general meeting will be held on May 13th at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Festivities start at 6:00 with another