Installation Luncheon. Showing at the Museum. Board Meeting - January 14. The Model T Ford Club of San Diego 2014 Board.

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Volume 33 - Number 1 Established 1983 January 2015 Installation Luncheon January 25, 2015 The last Sunday in January is the date for the 2015 installation luncheon.

The individuall cost is set at $29 thanks to the proceeds of our annual auction. There is plenty of free parking, and only a couple of steps to get into the restaurant.

Use the handy coupon on page 7 to register your attendance, and we hope to see everyone there.

will be on Wednesday, January 14. Location is Coco s restaurant 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa. Time is 6:00 pm.

1 Lou Schweizer 3 Kathy Glendinning Anne Tunnell 6 Michael Judd Howard Laughon 7 Nona Hebdon 10 Cathy Rising 14 Barbara Foley Sam Longanecker 15 Jim Ottaviani 21 Sheila Larson 23 Janna Laughon 24

1 Volume 33 - Number 1 Established 1983 January 2015 Installation Luncheon January 25, 2015 The last Sunday in January is the date for the 2015 installation luncheon. We have selected the Butcher Shop restaurant (5255 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123) and are looking for a great turnout. The individuall cost is set at $29 thanks to the proceeds of our annual auction. There is plenty of free parking, and only a couple of steps to get into the restaurant. The time is still 12:30 pm and we will eat at 1:00 pm. Remember, if you come in period costume, there is an extra door prize ticket for you. Use the handy coupon on page 7 to register your attendance, and we hope to see everyone there. Showing at the Museum Showing now: Balboa Park - The Early Years Congratulations to all the following who start off the new year with a birthday: Board Meeting - January 14 The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, January 14. Location is Coco s restaurant 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa. Time is 6:00 pm. We should have plenty of things to discuss as we start a new year and look forward to our installation luncheon on January 25. We hope to see everyone involved there. 1 Lou Schweizer 3 Kathy Glendinning Anne Tunnell 6 Michael Judd Howard Laughon 7 Nona Hebdon 10 Cathy Rising 14 Barbara Foley Sam Longanecker 15 Jim Ottaviani 21 Sheila Larson 23 Janna Laughon 24 Deborah Judd Les Judd 29 Ron Lambrecht John Van Haafton 31 Art Athans 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 2014 Board President Greg Rising Vice President Eric Sayer 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 Every time I ask for input from the members about various things I always get ideas back and I thank you for it. People always give great suggestions. Keep the thoughts coming. As we write the schedule for this year I want to know where you want to go and what you want to see. We ve been lots of places and some we like to revisit, but I know there are cool things we ve missed. Call me or the tour chairman if you know of anything. It might be a destination of just a good Model T road to drive. We also like to have interesting speakers for the meetings. If you want a subject covered or know of an expert in some field let me know. It takes all of us to make the club run and thrive. Be a part and keep those T s rolling. Sunshine Report With a sad heart I have to let you know that we have lost two wonderful member of our club. Helen Pierce passed away on Saturday morning at 10:55. I got this note from her daughter Marlene and she said. It really is a blessing- she is no longer suffering. She can be with Dad now, and she has no more pain. Don t have any further information for you. I think cards could be sent to the their home still. The Pierce Family 985 Monserate Chula Vista, CA Also, Gary Murdoch passed away on Dec 8. He was a former president of our club and very active until cancer set him aside about a year ago. We will miss him and should let Susie know of our support. See his obituary on page 4. 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: Cathy. Currently, the club roster is there, but more will follow. 2

Ruckstell Review january 2015 North Park Toyland Parade by Greg Rising with Photos by Jim Train For several years we have participated in the North Park Toyland parade.

I marched in it in 1966 with the Wilson Jr. High School band and the route went west on University Ave. from 32nd St. to Texas, then south to Morley Field.

3 Ruckstell Review january 2015 North Park Toyland Parade by Greg Rising with Photos by Jim Train For several years we have participated in the North Park Toyland parade. It s one of the older parades in San Diego dating back to Since then there have been periods of hiatus, but the parade seems bigger and better than ever. I marched in it in 1966 with the Wilson Jr. High School band and the route went west on University Ave. from 32nd St. to Texas, then south to Morley Field. A few years ago when the Model T club first drove, it went east on University from Utah only to Herman St. Now it is much longer. It starts the same, but turns on several streets and ends up by Jefferson Elementary School on Utah south of University. There are wide streets to weave back and forth on and lots of people. Everyone is in a holiday spirit. We usually carry some young beauty queens. They all have their parade wave going and biggest smiles on. This year we had four Model T s in the parade - Greg and Cathy Rising, Jim Train, Kirby Pray and Norm and Dolores Kling. Kirby s car developed a bad metal-on-metal noise early and had to pull out. He just made it home on his own power. As long as we have our cars out we might as well find some other place to go so after the run we formed up with the Model A club for a trip to Old Town for lunch. We ate at La Piñata Restaurant on Juan St. I like this place not only for the food, but they have their own parking lot. This year we also did something very special. We got a guided tour of the Evans Garage on Pacific Highway. I have long heard about this place, but I wasn t prepared for the things we saw. What a collection! Bill Evans has some cars that are not only beautiful, but some are historically significant. Antique race cars seem to be his particular favorites. I was surprised when he wanted us to lift the hoods and examine the engines. Most museums are hands off affairs. This is a private where everything works and gets used - the best kind. Just like our cars these need to see the sun once in a while. Beside the cars there is antique furniture, clothing, and household items. All appear to be in perfect order. The showroom is beautiful too. It reminds me of the Nethercutt where the building vies with cars for attention. Go, if you ever get the chance. It s well worth it. It was nice to have the Model A club with us (they brought 14 cars!). The more the merrier I always say. Last summer we toured with the SD HCCA. That was a great time too. The Hidden Valley T club has a standing invitation for us to join them on their tours. Seems like we re on to something here. Join us next year. It s always a great time. Cathy Rising with Rising s Model T Jim Train with a carfull of beauties Editor s Note: To see many beautiful pictures of recent club events, go to Sandiegomodeltclub.shutterfly.com. Currently pictured are photos of the following events: Toyland Parade Dec. 6, 2014 Model T Driving School June 22, 2013 Alpine Tour June 6, 2014 Antique Gas & Steam Museum June 2014 San Diego Fair (Games) June 2014 Jim Train s Model T Oct Balboa Park Blood Drive Aug. 10, 2014 Speedster Run Oct. 26, 2014 Pictured with each grouping are the first 18 pictures of the group. Continue to watch through the entire showing as there are many excellent pictures of our outings. Thanks Jim! 3

In Memorium Gary Murdock June 12, 1946 - December 7, 2014 Gary was born in San Mateo, CA and moved to San Diego with his family when he was 13 years old.

4 In Memorium Gary Murdock June 12, December 7, 2014 Gary was born in San Mateo, CA and moved to San Diego with his family when he was 13 years old. He met Susie in 1974 and they were married in He was employed by Teleldyne Ryan Aeronautics as an electronics engineer and was involved in the development of the altimeter for the Viking Mars Lander and later with the development of the radar system for the Star Wars program. He was a longtime member of the Model T Ford Club of San Diego and served as president for the 1992 year. His interests were far reaching and he enjoyed sailing, hiking and was a licensed private pilot. One of the things that he was noted for was the construction of a complete turn of the century (1900 s) machine shop under his house, complete with overhead shafts and pulleys, only after fully excavating the full basement by hand. No services are planned and he will be missed by all who knew him. Spring Tour to Joshua Tree National Monument The HVMTC invites all Model T owners to join them in their annual Spring (Winter) Tour, this year to the Joshua Tree National Monument scheduled for February 7/ There will be two groups, one group will drive their Model T s from home to the park and back, and a second group who will trailer to the park. The weekend tour will be a hub tour out of the Holiday Inn at Twentynine Palms. The details are still being planned but will include a visit to the Keys Ranch on the Saturday afternoon and a trip down to Cottonwood on Sunday. In addition there will be a driving tour from the San Diego area to drive to the Park. This journey will take two days with stops at Borrego Springs on the way there and Palm Desert on the return. Thursday Feb 5 Home to Borrego Springs 64 miles Friday Feb 6 Borrego Springs to Twentynine Palms 121 miles Saturday Feb 7 Visit Keys Ranch starting at 1:30 pm plus Sunday Feb 8 Visit Cottonwood Monday Feb 9 Twentynine Palms to Palm Desert 60 miles Tuesday 10 Feb Palm Desert to Home 109 miles Thursday, 5 Feb., 2015 Borrego Springs Motel, , $75.00 per couple Friday (6) Sat (7)Feb. Holiday Inn, 29 Palms , $93.00 per couple Monday, 9 Feb. Motel 6, Palm Desert , $70.00 per couple Contact Tony at or tonybowker@aol.com for more details 4

5 Time To Renew Thanks to the many of you who have already renewed your membership for We keep our books open until after the Big Three Swap at the end of February so there is still plenty of time (some clubs give you a month and that s it, pay up or your dropped). If there has been no change to the information listed in the 2014 Membership Roster, then just check the No Change box after you have listed your name. Otherwise, please please fill in all the blanks. Name: No Change Address: Zip: City: Phone: MTFCA Number: Birthday (Month and day only): Him Her: T s that I own: NOTE: Would you like to receive the Ruckstell Review by Yes No If receiving the Ruckstell Review by mail you must provide a valid adress (if you already are receiving the Ruckstell by no need to check yes again) Send this form and $20.00 to: Membership, MTFCSD P.O. Box San Diego, CA NOTE: It is OK to combine a check for both items Date: Sunday, January 25, 2015 Time: 12:30-4:00 pm Place: The Butcher Shop, 5255 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA Cost: 2015 Installation Dinner Reservation Form $29 per person for luncheon. Dress in period attire and receive an extra door prize ticket No charge for parking with plenty of room for your Model T if you bring it. Please return your reservation and payment by January 17, 2015 No reservations will be accepted at the door No refunds for no shows Make checks payable to MTFCSD and mail to: MTFCSD P.O. Box Name: San Diego, CA Tickets at $29.00 = $ Total Enclosed 5

Welcome New Members We welcome the following new members to our club. Hope that we see them soon: Ron Turnbull and Alexandra Clark 5153 Loma Verde Oceanside, CA 92056 (704) 287-1820 rturnbull68@yahoo.

Very good touring car. Wood bed w/cover. Spare running engine w/ same updates as the engine in the car. Spare engine numbers match registration.

San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 709-8925 Youels@gmail.com 1923 Roadster Large collection of parts including 26/27 engine (taken apart), alternators, starters, generators, bearings, etc.

6 Welcome New Members We welcome the following new members to our club. Hope that we see them soon: Ron Turnbull and Alexandra Clark 5153 Loma Verde Oceanside, CA (704) Touring From a former member of many years: 1924 Roadster Pickup - 12v system with alternator and distributor. Ruckstell, 26/27 wire wheels with spare, very good top and leather seat. Very good touring car. Wood bed w/cover. Spare running engine w/ same updates as the engine in the car. Spare engine numbers match registration. Adjustable lifters, high compression head, external oiler, fuse panel, Rocky Mountain brakes, turn signals, running board tool box and fuel cans. Side curtains. $10,000. Youel Sarkis 8101 Brennan St. San Diego, CA (619) Youels@gmail.com 1923 Roadster Large collection of parts including 26/27 engine (taken apart), alternators, starters, generators, bearings, etc. retail value over $9,500, asking 4,000. A list is available. (12/14 - Rev) Dell Pound dellpound@gmail.com 1917 Oak bed Pickup - Ground up restoration in progress will paint and upholster any color or it will be black when finished. This is a great opportunity to have a say in the finished product. Call for price. NOTE: special consideration given to club members. Wanted right rear fender, Emergency brake cam and levers. NOTE: I will buy any and all Model T parts in lots or individually, so get rid of some of your unwanted parts. 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. (12/14 - Rev.) Kirt Simpson, (619) 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. 6

Upcoming Activities Date Activities in 2015

14 HCCA tour to Point Loma (pre 1916 cars

(Details, pages 4&5, December issue) MTFCSD

Coco s Restaurant, 5550 Lake Murray Blvd.

7 Upcoming Activities Date Activities in 2015 Jan. 10 Jan. 14 HCCA tour to Point Loma (pre 1916 cars only). (Details, pages 4&5, December issue) MTFCSD Board Meeting. Coco s Restaurant, 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa 6:00 pm Jan. 25 Annual Installation Luncheon. Butcher Shop Restaurant, Kearny Mesa. Details Page 1 Feb. 7-8 Hidden Valley Club tour to Joshua Tree Nat l Park, Details, page 6 Feb. 11 March 11 MTFCSD Board Meeting. Coco s Restaurant, 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa 6:00 pm MTFCSD General Meeting.. SD Automotive Museum, Hall of Fame Room. 6:00 pm 7

Showing at the Museum. Board Meeting - January 14. Beware - Red Dot Time. The Model T Ford Club of San Diego 2015 Board

Showing at the Museum. Board Meeting - January 14. Beware - Red Dot Time. The Model T Ford Club of San Diego 2015 Board Volume 33 - Number 2 Established 1983 February 2015 Board Meeting - January 14 The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, January 14. Location is Coco s restaurant 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa. Time