Volume 33 - Number 6 Established 1983 April 2015 Board Meeting - April 8 The next board meeting will be held April 8 at Coco s Restaurant, 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa, at 6:00 pm. We ll be discussing upcoming tours, October s Speedster Run, and other topics of interest. These meetings are open to any member, and all are welcome. Showing at the Museum Showing through March: Balboa Park 1915-1935 Starting April 6: Balboa Park - The War Years Welcome New Members We welcome the following new members to our club. Be sure to make them feel a part of us when you see them. Bob and Al Fisher 707 Wilber Ave San Diego. CA. 92109-2020 (858) 483-0715 raf_ent@hotmail.com 1915 touring, 1913 touring ( Rajo & all speed), 1925 TT Jim Scheidle and Freida White 10475 Pullum Pl. Rd. Rogers, AZ 73756 (479) 200-5831 jimsarstuff@yahoo.com 1913 Tourer Roadster Congratulations to all the following who elected to be born in the month of April: 4 John Pepe 5 Jack Chidgey Alexandra Clark 7 Chuck West (the old one) 9 Cliff Berryman 12 Dolores Kling 13 Tony Bowker Justin Lemler 19 Marilyn Billingsly 25 Heidi Rassatt 26 Gladene Booth James Train 28 Roberta Watkins 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 2015 Board President Greg Rising 760-789-9614 Vice President Eric Sayer 805-628-6310 Secretary Janna Laughon 619-933-6205 Treasurer Tony Bowker 760-789-3954 Membership Carolyn Lemler 619-469-3042 Tour Chairman Norm Kling 619-445-5525 Editor Chuck West 858-277-5421 Mbr. At Large John Chapman 619-384-2871 Historian Kirt Simpson 619-322-9454 Sunshine Chm. Judy Burrell 949-492-4255 Past President Greg Rising 760-789-9614 National Website: http://www.mtfca.com
President s Message In any organization there are people with hidden talents. We are fortunate to have Jim Train with us. Last month, as Mr. James Russel from Oak Harbor, Ohio, he gave us a peek into 1925. I hope you enjoyed the trip and I hope maybe you learned something about our era. There s more to the Model T era than the Model T. It s nice to know more about the times. Perhaps we can have him back. There s lots to know about the Model T and it s history. Maybe we can give a presentation about something you are interested in. Let me know and I ll see what I can do. In the meantime look for ways to get your car out. Go to cruise nights, join us on tours, or just drive to the market. The cars should be out in the sunshine working for a living like everyone else. This club doesn t have many garage queens or museum pieces. Get your car out and keep it rolling. Sunshine Report Craig French informs us that Richard Perry, the first president of MTFCSD, passed away on March 18 followint a long illness from Parkinsons. He was in an assisted living home in Vista for the past 5 or 6 years. No information on a service has been receied. With a sad heart I must let you know that we have lost another lovely lady in our club. Marie Judd passed away on March 10, 2015. Currently, we don t have any information about a service, ao at the moment, a card to the family would be greatly appreciated. Beverley, Les, Mike & Sam would love a card or call. Probably the best place to send a card would be to: Judd Family 2646 Balboa Vista Drive San Diego, CA 92105 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
Minutes of the General Meeting - March 11, 2015 Held at the San Diego Automotive Museum Start Time: 7:31 PM Following an excellent dinner by the BBQ Pit, Greg opened the meeting with a salute to the flag by all members. He thanked the BBQ Pit for another exceptional meal, Cathy Rising for the table decorations and Ron Lambrecht for providing the soft drinks and water. New members: Dr. Charles Rudolph and his wife, were introduced. Although not recent new members, this was the first meeting they have been to and it was good to see them. They have a 1927 vehicle. Jim Scheidle and Freida White. Jim is the son of Clarence Scheidle, a longtime member who recently passed away. They live in Arizona but are in the San Diego area often. They have a 1913 Tourer Roadster Old Business: None New Business: President: Greg noted that later in the evening, we would be visited by a gentleman from 1925 who would talk to us about life in that period Vice President: Eric.reprots that his speedster is running Treasurer: Tony notes that we have funds to continue operations. A full report can be obtained from the Treasurer. He also mentioned that the Hidden Valley club will be having a tour to a nursery in Fallbrook on March 14. He also commented that both the San Diego and Hidden Valley clubs are invited to go the the Vista Museum on June 20th. Membership: The 2015 Membership roster was distributed at the meeting this evening. those not in attendance will have their copy mailed. Tour Chairman: Norm reported on the following upcoming tours and events April 25 Tour to Julian - joint tour with the Hidden Valley Club. June 6 Possible Alpine History Day Tour Future Tour Ideas: Lion, Tigers, and Bears; Behind the scene tour of the Old Globe Theatre; Editor: Chuck reported on the current Automotive Museum exhibit depicting Balboa Park 1915 through 1935 which features cars that were on the road during these two periods of Balboa Park Expositions. Three club members have five cars on display which are real beauties. Member at Large: John noted that the El Cajon car show starts on April 26. He also provided dates for upcoming car shows and left brochures for several of them. Other Activities: It was announced that Marie Judd had passed away on March 10. Carlos Royal won the raffle for a free meal at the next general meeting. Program: Greg introduced Mr. James Russell, from Oak Harbor, Ohio, who would speak to us about life in the US in 1925. For the next 15 or 20 minutes Mr. Russell kept us entertained with stories of that period and what was going on. He took several questions with good answers. (Note: Mr Russell is actually James R.Train [who wants to bet that the R stands for Russell] a member of the our club). With no further business, the meet ing was adjourned at 8:35 PM Respectfully, Chuck West, acting secretary 3
Marie Howard in 1948 In Memorium Marie Helen Judd August 12, 1930 - March 10, 2015 Maarie was born in Goldfield, Nevada, the daughter of a miner who later became a storekeeper following an accident with blasting caps that left him partitually blinded. The family would regularly visit San Diego every year and finally moved here in 1941 when she was in the 6th grade. While in Jr. High School (Roosevelt) and High School (San Diego High), she played vollyball and basketball. She met Lyle in 1945 while visiting her best school chum, Edie Mae. A sailor in a Model A came around the comer so fast he took the turn on two wheels before parking at Edie Mae s grandma s house on the same block. Marie asked, Who s that fool and Edie Mae replied, That s my cousin, Lyle. Soon they were in love, she 15 and he 20, but Marie s mom, Amelia, made Lyle wait until she turned 18 before they could be married. Marie graduated high school in 1948 (in the same class with Chuck West - although neither was aware of it until many years later). Lyle and Marie were married in early 1949 and had their first child, Michael, the following year, followed by a girl, Beverly, the next year, followed by another son, Sam, the year after that, followed by yet another son, Leslie, about four years later. There was always an interest in old cars and Marie, who liked to sew, used to dress them all in old style clothes for their tours. Sam, noted that even though there were a number of old cars during the years, Marie liked the Model T the best. They had a great 56 years together when Lyle preceeded Marie in death in 2003. Marie will be sorely missed. (Editor e Note: Many thanks to Sam and the Judd family for providing the above informaiton) Upcoming Tours Our Tour Chairman announces the following tours in the upcoming months of April and June: April Tour - Julian Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 9:00 AM meet 9:30 AM Leave Location: Park and Ride at Descanso Junction on Interstate 8 Destination: Julian for lunch We hopefully will meet members of the Hidden Valley Model T Club in Julian who will be arriving over a different route. Note: We may be in the need of a trouble truck June Tour - Alpine History Day Date: Time: Saturday, June 6 (D Day) TBA This will be a repeat of last year s Alpine History Day Tour and we will most likely be meeting at the Histerical Auto Works in Santee at around 9:00 AM. The Historical Day in Alpine is a yearly event and there is plenty to see at the Western Show. Also, a chuck wagon lunch is available for those who want to eat at the event. Details in the May issue 4
2014 Membership Roster Additions / Corrections (Editor s Note: As is the case every year, there are some members who were late in getting their renewals in or were overlooked when the Membership Roster was printed. The following information is presented below in a form that can be cut out and pasted on the last page of the Roster. Included are our two newest members) Bob and Al Fisher 707 Wilber Ave San Diego. CA. 92109-2020 (858) 483-0715 raf_ent@hotmail.com 1915 Touring, 1925 TT 1913 Touring ( Rajo & all speed), Don and Lori Lawrence PO Box 131087 Carlsbad, CA 92013 (760) 931-8921 1915 Touring Robyn Martin 10310 E. Tierra Buena lane Scottsdale, AZ (602) 819-2005 resqrobyn@cox.net 1915 Speedster David and Penny Rossi 1565 Cumbre View Bonita, CA 91902 (858) 200-0470 1927 Model T Jim Scheidle and Freida White 10475 Pullum Pl. Rd. Rogers, AZ 73756 (479) 200-5831 jimsarstuff@yahoo.com 1913 Tourer Roadster John and Jonny Szakas 869 Van Horn Rd. El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 749-8337 1923 TT CCab Farm Truck Address Correction Kirt and Drea Simpson 6560 Gem Lake Ave. San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 322-9454 The following members have been dopped. If you feel there had been a mistake, please contact either the Eidtor or Membership chair. Doug and Neta Anderson Art and Jan Bishop Cliff Berryman Michael Georgelis Sam Longanecker Lee and Helen Pierce Ron Turnbull and Alexandra Clark 5
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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. NOTE: I will buy any and all Model T parts in lots or individually, so get rid of some of your unwanted parts. 1920 Depot Hack - 27 transmission. Engine and transmission less than 500 miles since overhaul. Wood, upholstery, tires about 8 years old. Runs great. $14,000 with trailer. $12,500 no trailer (04-15) Keith Larson, (619) 339-5347 k.larson@cox.net From a former member of many years: 20+ years collection of Model T parts. Starters, Generators and Alternators. 1916 rear axle (ready to use), all sorts of lighting and wiring, running board racks, 26/27 rear spare tire mount, gauges, bearings, various brackets. 26/27 engine disassembled and so much more. Over 3 pages of parts on the list. A retail value over $9,500, yours for $3,800. Email or call for spread sheet of all the parts. Will sell individual parts for 50% of retail. Some parts are new and some used. (04/15 - Rev) Dell Pound 760-685-3461 dellpound@gmail.com (02/15- 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. 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. 8
Upcoming Activities Date Activities in 2015 April 9-11 Bakersfield 24th National Swap Meet. Details, page 6 April 8 MTFCSD Board Meeting. Coco s Restaurant, 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa 6:00 pm April 25 Julian tour. Details, page 4 May 13 MTFCSD General Meeting.. SD Automotive Museum, Hall of Fame Room. 6:00 pm May 20-21 Depot Bay tour along the Oregon Coset. Contact Larry Cuiffo if interested. (760) 470-1085 June 6 Alpine tour. Details, page 4 9