Volume 32 - Number 3 Established 1983 March 2014 General Meeting March 12, 2014 The first General Meeting of 2014 will be held on March 12th at the San Diego Automotive Museum. As you know, we begin each meeting at 6:00 pm with a catered dinner from the Barbeque Pit and the cost is a very reasonable $10.00. We will get the latest on OUR 2014 National Tour (coming in July) and you should be there to pick up your latest 2014 Membership Roster. We hope to meet at least two new families to our club, so come expecting a great time. Showing at the Museum Now through May 30: Muscle Cars Coming in June: Orphan Cars Congratulations to all the following leprechauns who were born in the month of March: Beware- Red Dot Time! Thanks to all who have already renewed your membership for 2014. However, there are many who haven t and as you know, If we don t hear from you soon, you will not have your name and membership data listed in the 2014 Membership Roster. If you find a RED DOT on your address label, or if you receive an e-mail message that we haven t heard from you yet, then please send in your renewal. We won t find anyone deliquent until after the Big-3 Swap meet at the end of February, but as we will be distributing rosters at the March meeting, you won t find your name listed if you wait until then. 1 Kathy Hafer 7 Candace Taylor 8 Will Hicks 10 Kathy Glendinning 13 Don Lawrence 17 Joanne West 18 Bill Ottemann 21 Dan Seeman 22 Penny Rossi 28 Marilyn Bishop Art Wilson 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 47330-0126. 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 760-789-9614 Vice President VACANT (your name here) Secretary Janna Laughon 619-933-6205 Treasurer Tony Bowker 760-789-3954 Membership Carolyn Lemler 619-469-3042 Tour Chairman Jerry Yeadon 619-405-5852 Editor Chuck West 858-277-5421 Mbr. At Large John Chapman 619-384-2871 Historian Norm Kling 619-445-5525 Sunshine Chm. Judy Burrell 949-492-4255 Past President Kirt Simpson 619-749-3112 National Website: http://www.mtfca.com
President s Message 2014 is the year of the Model T - at least for the San Diego club. Not only are we hosting a national tour in July, but we have other tours and events planned. This year s out-of-town tour is in Arizona and not only San Diego people, but others will be there. These tours are always a good place to see old freinds. We are coming home on March 12, which is a meeting night. I ll try to get home in time, but if I don t Chuck West will chair. Thanks, Chuck! Janna Laughon will fill in for Cathy on table decorations. Thanks, Janna! More at-home tours are planned along with the speedster run in October which will be in Temecula. Some good news - we have a few former members who have rejoined; including one from the earliest days. Welcome back! Any club is only as good as it s people. Let s everyone participate and we ll have a banner year. 2014 National Tour Notes The next meeting of the 2014 National tour Committee will be held on Thursday, March 6, 6:00 PM at the Histerical Auto Works Sunshine Report We missed Gary and Susie Murdock at our annual meeting at the 94th Squadron. Glad to hear that Gary is feeling better. Get Well Soon. (Perhaps we ll see them at the March meeting - Ed.) Remember to call me at 949-492-4255 or email 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 March 2014 Minutes of the Board Meeting Held at Coco s Restaurant, February 12, 2014 Attendees: Greg and Cathy Rising, Jerry and Ana Yeadon, John Chapman, Janna Laughon, Chuck West, Tony and Heather Bowker, Norm and Delores Kling Start Time: 7:08 PM Greg opened the meeting President Greg introduced Kirby Pray, a new member. REPORTS - OLD BUSINESS: Banquet We had good comments on how it went and where we held it. Food was fantastic. It was difficult for Tony to check-in participants due to configuration of the room. The stairs were difficult for some members. REPORTS - NEW BUSINESS: Treasurer - Tony reports we have money to conduct club business. Union Bank is our new bank. We were short about $400 on the banquet. The new password for Members Page on the website is Cathy (the wife of our current president). This password will be valid until we change presidents in 2015. Member at Large - John reported the Automotive Museum confirmed to the Car Council that our club has donated $300 to the museum to purchase more folding chairs. Tony will send them a check. The City of El Cajon is starting the Wednesday evening car show. It runs April 22 to Oct 29. La Mesa s show will start in June. The Balboa Park Museums are offering a yearly pass for $100 for admittance to all museums. As members of the MTFCSD, we are given a $20 discount on this pass. Tour Chairman - Jerry reported the following: March 8-11 Sierra Vista Tour with Hidden Valley Tour April 19 Possible Alpine tour starting at Histerical Auto Works in Santee. June? Possibly the Vista Steam Museum or the Campo Railroad Museum June 28(?) Horseless Rodeo at the San Diego County Fair July 4 Coronado Independence Day Parade Oct Speedster Run Dec 6(?) Toyland Parade Editor - Chuck reported that as of February 12, 2014, we have 32 Delinquent Members. Tony, Greg, Chuck, and Jerry will call those members with a friendly reminder. We have three new members! Vice President (Acting) - Kirt. Excused, sick. National Tour Information: March 6 Next national tour meeting 6:00 PM at Histerical Auto Works (Thursday) Additional Discussions: None End Time: 8:06 PM Greg closed the meeting Janna Laughon, Secretary 3
The San Diego Chapter of the Club was chartered on the evening of March 29th in the community room of a local savings and loan association. If the enthusiasm shown that night is any indication, this chapter is bound for success! Because of this enthusiasm, the San Diego Chapter accepts the challenge which the Harbor Chapter (Torrance, CA - Ed.) made in the March-April issue of The Vintage Ford. Give us a little time and we ll see who s trying to keep up with whom! Plans are already being made for an active touring season with a pot-luck picnic in Balboa Park and an overnight tour in the local mountains, not to mention sponsoring the joint SFV-Harbor Chapter tour to Coronado Island in November. The Model T Ford Club of America is a fresh and progressive organization with many new ideas. This Chapter is planning on giving it all the support it possibly can! Ruckstell Review March 2014 MTFCSD News From The Past Editor s Note: We are all aware that our current club was established in 1983, but we hear from some that there was a previous Model T club in San Diego. One or our newest members, Kirby Pray, showed us a copy of the Vintage Ford, May-June 1966 issue, Vol 1, No. 2 (Yes, that s volume 1 - they re now up to volume 49) that indicates on March 29, 1966, the San Diego Chapter of the MTFCA was formed with Kirby Pray as one of it s first members. Other names that are noted include Walt Rosenthal (National President), Max Treece (still a current member) and John Carroll (a former member now deceased). Of interest is the fact that at that time there were only eight (8) chapters and Korby Pray was listed as the contact person (president) of the San Diego Chapter. Reproduced below is the article from the Vintage Ford. SAN DIEGO CHAPTER Gathered for the initial San Diego Chapter meeting are (l to r]: Top row; Walt Rosenthal, Kirby Pray, Max Treece, Bill Meier, Phil Gerhart, Earl Haag, Jack Kingery (below Earl), Carl Burnett, Earl Carder and John Carroll. At the bottom are: Ray Miller and Larry J ohnson Looking Back - The Good Old Days A reminder of what has happened to prices in the past 48 years is evident when looking at the Classified section of the May-June 1966 issue of the Vintage Ford. A few of the advertized items are listed below: FOR SALE - Several extra good wood de-mountable wheels, 30 by 3-1/2 and 21". Never been weathered, $10. ea. Very good rear fenders, 17 to 25, no breaks, $10. ea. Excellent coil boxes with coils, 1919-25 and 26-27, $14 set. FOR SALE - Model T roadster, fully restored, (1924) new wood throughout, new paint, top, up-holstery, tires, etc. $1250. FOR SALE - 1924 Model T touring, excellent restored condition, disk brakes. $1500. or best offer. FOR SALE - Original brass Model T radiator. Good core and brass, ready to put on your car. $100.00 FOR SALE - 1911-12 frame, $25. Exhaust manifold, very early, straight, $5. 30 by 3" tire and tube, used but in fairly good condition, $5. for both. 4 FOR SALE - One set square roadster top bows $35.00. One early Ford all-brass sediment bulb, $10.00. One low-finned brass radiator cap, $3.00. One top-half late windshield, $5.00 and one top half 1915 windshield, $8.00. FOR SALE - 1920 T, restored A-I, has box on rear but could have turtle. No top. $850. 1915 touring, partly assembled. $300 spent on the motor, etc, New wood in body, you finish. $900.
(Editor s Note: Many of our club members will not be attending the full week of activities planned for the 2014 National tour, but would like to pick and choose individual tours based on their available time. The following form lists the costs for individual tours and dinners. You are invited to select the ones that best suit your schedule and get your request in as soon as possible) America s Finest City Tour Daily Tour Reservation Request Form During the tour we will allow local members to attend and pay on a daily basis. There will be a tour fee for any car and driver on any day. Driver s Name: Passengers Name: Daily Charges Fee_ Number Line fee Any Tour per car and Driver, incl. Tour Book $45 $ Any Tour per passenger $25 $ Tours on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday no charge Wednesday Tour to Midway, per person $25 $ Friday Tour includes lunch, per person $20 $ Winner, Billy Shumate, awarded Trophy Sunday Dinner per person $40 $ Wednesday Dinner per person $40 $ Friday Dinner per person $45 $ Total due at booking $ No refund of paid fees after May 15, 2014 until final accounting If you bring a Model T, please supply the following information: Car Information: Year: 19 License # InsuranceCarrier Policy No. Club use only Assigned # Check # Date Received 5
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Thanks for the many who have already renewed their membership for 2014. For the rest of you, there is still time as we hold our registration until the end of February (after the big 3 Swap). After that, we have to say goodby. If there has been no change to the information listed in the 2013 Membership Roster, then just check the No Change box after you have listed your name. Otherwise, fill in the appropriate blanks. Name: No Change Address: Zip: City: Phone: E-mail: MTFCA Number: Birthday (Month and day only): Him Her: Ts that I own: NOTE: Would you like to receive the Ruckstell Review by e-mail: Yes No If receiving the Ruckstell Review by e-mail you must provide a valid email address (if you already are receiving the Ruckstell by e-mail no need to check yes again) Send this form and $20.00 to: Membership, MTFCSD P.O. Box 23324 San Diego, CA 92193 Time to Renew Welcome New Members! We welcome the following new members to our club: Charles Rudolph 4510 Executive Dr. Ste. #125 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 200-0470 amanda@bonebuilders.com 1927 Model T (body style?) Carl and Gincer Calvert P.O. Box 1735 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (619) 993-1220 carlcalvert@sbcglobal.net 1915 Speedster Welcome Back Scot and Leticia Uran 3175 Crane Ave. Escondido, CA 92027 (619) 947-2919 (760) 294-4511 Scot.Uran@DIGiRAD.com 1914 Touring Changes of Address Please note the following changes of address: A. John Palhegi 1175 La Moree Rd., Spc. 72 San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 822-7952 (cell) Nick Fentzelberg PO Box 60466 San Diego, CA 92166-8466 Jackets Anyone? A couple of club members would like to order a club jacket and if the order can be for a minimum of 10, the price is more afordable. If you are interested, please let Diane MacPherson know (760) 741-9033. 7
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FOR SALE - 1924 Model T, C-Cab truck with 1925 short bed on the rear. Drive every day. Runs great, reliable, a real head turner. From a former member. $14,500 OBO. (03/14) Joe Ditler, (619) 435-0767 or josephditler@san.rr.com. For the past six years this was the official beer truck for Coronado Brewing Company, participating in San Diego County parades four times a year and classic car shows. Has been on covers and inside numerous magazines and newspapers, as well as featured on dozens of TV stations. Operates 50-100 miles a week in Coronado as an advertising vehicle. The truck is a real media magnet and attention getter. Things Worth Knowing From Rand McNally Road Atlas - 1921 issue To keep your windshield clear of mist on rainy days, rub a sliced onion over the glass with an up and down motion. This will be found to be an admirable protection against rain obscuring the vision, but it is not as well adapted to falling snow, as snow seems to adhere to the glass if the car is running fast. Be sure to coat the entire surface of the glass with the juice of the onion. A small amount of shellac wiill stop small leaks in radiators. Pure vinigar will clean celluloid windows in the curtains of your car. Watch your spark lever. The driver who leaves the spark lever fully advanced, irrespective of grades, road condition and speeds, imposes unnecessary strain on the engine and does not get the efficiency he would in car performance. It pays to regulate the spark to suit the load and speed of the engine, so that ignition does not take place either too early or too late for smooth running and steady flow of power. Thanks to the Timer, newletter of the Model T Club of Southern California Februrary 2014 issue 9
WANTED - 1917-1925 Model T Touring in very good condition and complete. (03/14) Kirby Pray, (619) 972-1138 kirbypray@gmail.com Lathe, metal working - 8 1/2" x 24" circa 1938, South Bend, Flatbelt, 3 Jaw, 4 Jaw, Milling attachment, Too many accessories to list. Will cut Metric, Whitworth as well as NC & NF threads. $800.00 (09/13) Larry Shrum (619) 334-7806 1927 Tudor - Reduced to $ 7,000, obo. (Marine widow wants to sell late husband s Model T) (02/14) Terry Vandever, (760 ) 758-8175 Vista, CA 1921 TT - Original chassis and motor. Touring truck. New tires; 80% original. Best offer. Lead from Tony B. (02/14) John Mannes, (702)818-0509 jandmannes@yahoo.com 1926 Roadster - Wire wheels, good rubber, aluminum head, water pump, 6 volt alternator, Ruckstell rear axle and electric overdrive, Hasslers at front. Excellent top and seat upholstery, turn signals, Buzz tachometer, speedometer. Part of Estate sale, asking $8500 obo. (09/13) Tony Bowker, (760) 789-3954, or tonybowker@aol.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 - 1917-1923 right rear fender, Emergency brake cam and levers. 10" Montgomery Wards Radial Arm Saw -Extra large top 3' X 5'. It has a mobile base setup with two shelves and wheels. $100. Metal Cutting Band Saw - 3/4 HP, 120 Volt. 4 1/2 inch cut size. It was made in Taiwan before the Chinese started importing them. $75. Harbor Freight 2 HP Dust Collector - 120 Volt. Two fabric bag collector unit with mobile base. $100. (03/14 - Rev.) Craig French, (760) 727-5046 10 NOTE: I will buy any and all Model T parts in lots or individually, so get rid of some of your unwanted parts. (09/13 - Rev.) Kirt Simpson, (619) 749-3112 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.
Upcoming Activities Date Activities in 2014 March 6 2014 national Tour Meeting. Historical Auto Works, 6:00. Call Kirt if coming (619) 749-3112 Mar. 8-11 March 12 April 9 Springtime Tour to Sierra Vista. MTFCSD General Meeting. San Diego Automotive Museum, Hall of Fame room. 6:30 pm MTFCSD Board Meeting. Coco s Restaurant, La Mesa. 6:00 pm April 10-12 23rd National HCCA Bakersfield Swap Meet. Details, page 6 May 14 June 28 MTFCSD General Meeting. San Diego Automotive Museum, Hall of Fame room. 6:30 pm 17th Annual Orange County Pre War Parts Exchange. Details, April issue D.A. MacPherson Consulting Microsoft Small Business Specialist Computers Networks Software Damen Mac MacPherson mac@damacphersonconsulting.com 1344 W. 11 th Ave. Escondido, CA 92029 MICROSOFT (760) 443-0936 C E R T I F I E D Fax: (760) 741-2496 1344 Systems Engineer E-mail for details: DianeMac@cox.net M/C, Visa YOUR AD HERE Free to Members (contact the editor) 11