THE PEDAL PUSHER Official Monthly Publication REDWOOD EMPIRE MODEL T CLUB St. Patricks Day Irish dance the jig, drink, and feast on Irish bacon and cabbage. It s usually referred to as corned beef and cabbage (a Jewish dish) which most likely started around the the time of the Irish potato famine when they migrated to New York and had Jewish neighbors. Ballinascarthy, County Cork, Ireland, was the hometown of Henry Ford s father, and Henry s birthplace. Cork City was the hometown of Henry Ford s mother. Along the main highway to Ballinascarthy, County Cork, Ireland the Model T Club built a stainless steel Model T monument to honor the Ford family. Fairlane Manufacturing, was Henry Ford s first plant outside the U.S., which he named after Fairlane Street in West County Cork, Ireland. Production of Model T s ceased in May 1927 except in County Cork, Ireland, where it continued until December 1927. REDWOOD EMPIRE MODEL T CLUB P.O. Box 1058 Forestville, CA 95436 March 2019
THE PEDAL PUSHER Volume 29 Number 3 Established 1990 March 2019 March. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE This is the hardest president s message to write because we are past the membership drive and before touring season. I want to encourage people to think about hos<ng a tour this year. We ve been a li?le light on touring the last couple years when our efforts were split to the na<onal tour. Well, that s over with so let s entertain ourselves for a change. If you have ideas for a tour contact Steve Vining so we can fill the year up. I ll go ahead and call this the shortest message of the year and let Nane?e finish the newsle?er. Andy CHAPTER INFORMATION The Pedal Pusher is a monthly publication of Redwood Empire Model T Club (REMTC) P.O. Box 1058, Forestville, CA 95436 The Dues are $30 a year for an individual or for a couple. Students - no fee - includes only the emailed REMTC newsletter. Charter members at age 85 - Honorary President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past-President 2019 BOARD MEMBERS Andy Clary Steve Vining Jeannine Clary Steve Cavalli Don Johnson The club holds a general meeting on the first Thursday of the month at the Round Table Pizza Restaurant s meeting room on Marlow Rd., in Santa Rosa. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Tour Chairman Steve Vining Newsletter Editor Nanette Chuck CHAIRPERSONS REMTC Website www.remtc.org NATIONAL AFFILIATION REMTC is an official non-profit chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America (MTFCA), P.O. Box 126 Centerville, IN 47330-0126 Website: http://www.mtfca.com National dues are $40 per year which includes the Vintage Ford magazine subscription. Historian Sunshine Membership Librarian Special Events Webmaster Jeanne Nelson Fran Faraudo Ted Shimkowski Patty Girman Vince Gregoire Steve Vining 2
February 7, 2019 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES Redwood Empire Model T Club at Round Table Pizza, Marlow Rd., Santa Rosa President: Andy Clary called meeting to order at 7:01 pm. Attendance: 35 members were in attendance. All board members were in attendance. Chairpersons absent were, Jeanne Nelson & Vince Gregoire. Secretary s Report: Jeannine Clary read the secretary s report and it was approved by Mike Chirhart with a second by Steve Vining. Treasurer s Report: Steve Cavalli gave the treasurer s report with a recap of all incoming and outgoing expenses, with approvals by Linda Salomon and a second by Dianna Shimkowski. Tour Report: Steve Vining reported on the upcoming Sharpsteen Museum event with lunch following. The Haase s will be hosting this years Safety Check on March 30 th. Model T & A tour is in the planning stages. Check your newsletter and our club website for updates. Mike Chirhart reported that there are 5 rooms left at the Swiss Holiday Lodge Motel in Shasta for our club overnighter in September. Make your reservations now. Overnighter payments should be sent in by May 31 st. Special Events: No report for this month. Sunshine Report: Fran Faraudo reported that cards were sent to Phillis Welsh, Ginny Rich & Larry SummerTield. Let Fran know if there is someone in our club who could use some sunshine. Librarian Report: Patty Girman reported that YouTube can help with the repairs of your vehicle, especially if our library doesn t have what you are looking for. Webmaster: Steve Vining reported that using PayPal for club payments would be an option. John Girman made a motion to set up PayPal as a payment option with a second by Chris Rich. Forum set up was brought to the table with an unanimous decision not to set up, as this would be a duplicate of the National Club Forum. Editor s Report: Nanette Chuck reported she mailed 11 newsletters, and emailed 64. Contact Nanette if you are not receiving your newsletter. She needs new business cards for the advertisers, her scanned copies are too blurry. Membership: Andy Clary sent out emails to the members who have not paid their dues for this year. Our newest members are David & Priscilla Cohen, they have a 1924 Coup. Welcome! We, also, lost a member, Jim Emmons. Jim s car was lost in the Tire. Historian Report: No report for this month. 3
Old Business: Andy Clary reported on our Board Meeting from January 22 nd. Bylaws were reviewed as well as our standing rules. Once Tinalized, copies will be emailed out to the membership. From our standing rules, a motion was made by Andy Clary to delete one standing rule regarding an auction and donation of funds. This was approved by Pete Rich with a second by Richard Chuck. New Business: Pete Rich reported that there are a couple of Lou Colombano s cars that are for sale. If you are interested, please call Pete Rich. Dianna Shimkowski reported on the available sites for our 2019 Christmas Party. It was voted on to go back to the Quail inn at Oakmont. Date will be December 8 th. Model T Moments: Andy Clary & Mike Chirhart got their cars back from paint. Mike reported that his car will show up within the next several months. Sebastian has Model T parts in his Pockets. Motion to adjourn: Meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm. Dessert provided by: Patty Girman, Thank you. Respectfully submitted by, Jeannine Clary REMTC Secretary THE RUNNING BOARD Saturday, March 30 SAFE T CHECK 9 a.m. At the home of Sherry and Dave Haase Doughnuts, Gin Fizzes, get your Model T checked for needed repairs, and Pot Luck Lunch. Saturday, April 27 PANCAKE BREAKFAST 9 a.m. At the home of Steve and Jeanne Nelson Pancake breakfast, followed by a T tour T & A TOUR In the planning stages. REMTC is the host this year. MT. SHASTA OVERNIGHTER TOUR Our Tour Hosts need to Tinalize reservations with the venues for Sept. 4 through 8, therefore, the deadline to pay registration fees is May 31st Fill out the form on page 6. Sunday, December 8 CHRISTMAS DINNER At the Quail Inn, in Oakmont, time and menu details will be in the Newsletter closer to the event date. 4
SAFE T CHECK at Windsor, CA Saturday, March 30th 9:00 a.m. Doughnuts and Coffee and Gin Fizzes So that you may prepare your Model T for the upcoming touring season, REMTC volunteer mechanics will do a pre-season safe T check and give you a written evaluation. Bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert for our POT Luck Luncheon. Tri-tip, and chicken will be on the BBQ, sodas and water in the cooler. R.S.V.P. to our hosts Dave and Sherry Haase March Birthdays Joe Konvalinka - Steve Nelson - Cindy Vining - Jayne Jones - George Merrill - April Butala - John Girman - Ginny Rich - MEETING DESSERTS for 2019 Please bring dessert for 40 people, and if needed, bring paper plates and plastic forks. If you can t make the meeting you have signed-up for, please call a substitute. JANUARY 3rd - Jeannine Clary Welcome New Members David & Priscilla Cohen FEBRUARY 7th - Patty Girman MARCH 7th - Gwen Brown APRIL 4th - Steve & Debbie Cavalli March Anniversaries Donald & Pamela JOHNSON- March Larry & Robin SUMMERFIELD - March Robert & Nancy NOVAK - March Robert & Melanie TAYLOR - March MAY 2nd - Jean & Mike Chirhart JUNE 6th - Chris Rich JULY 11th - Sandy O Halloran AUGUST 1st - Don & Pam Johnson SEPTEMBER 5th - No Meeting OCTOBER 3rd - Cindy Vining & Joyce Toms NOVEMBER 7th - Betsy & Rich Randolph DECEMBER 5th - Nanette Chuck 5
THE ROAD AHEAD R.E.M.T.C. MT. SHASTA OVERNIGHTER TOUR September 4 th through 8 th, 2019 Swiss Holiday Lodge, 2400 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 Phone: (530)-926-3446 Come and explore this scenic area with tours to Burney Falls, Mt. Shasta, and a backroad tour to some of the prettiest drives in the area. Be prepared for some fun events throughout the tour. This Motel has a lot of privacy yet it is only 1 mile from downtown Mt. Shasta. There s a large lawn area for socializing and relaxing, and plenty of trailer parking behind it on 2+ acres of slightly sloping land. We have booked all 21 rooms at a rate of $115.00 per night which includes a continental breakfast. Rooms have either a King, Queen, two doubles or two single beds. All rooms have a microwave oven and a refrigerator. Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis. (Rooms have been filled - see additional lodging below.) Please reference R.E.M.T.C. tour when booking. If we fill up the Swiss Holiday Lodge motel, please contact the motels listed below for accommodations. There are many more motels, but these are close by, and are within 5 to 10 minutes of the Swiss Holiday Lodge. Strawberry Valley Inn Shasta Inn 1142 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. 1121 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Phone: (530) 926-2052 Phone: (530) 926-3411 Note: There is plenty of parking at the Swiss Holiday Lodge for your trailer and Model T. Welcome reception and registration 5:00PM Wednesday evening. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE TOUR BEFORE May 31, 2019 Driver: $200.00 Passenger: $200.00 Additional person $200.00 Total: Please make your check to R.E.M.T.C. and reference Mt. Shasta Tour Mail to: P.O. Box 1058, Forestville, CA 95436 6
IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR What a treat to visit this gem of a museum. You pass by the gramophone, in the entry parlor, and the collections of hubcaps, and metal automobile logos, and realize the tribute to Ben Sharpsteen s entertaining illustrations are featured throughout. In the historically correct details of the dioramas you want to shrink down to the size of the miniature people so that you too may experience the tranquil feeling of the simplicity of life of yesteryear. Imagine walking down the tree lined lane, calling out a greeting to the people engaged in a game of croquet, then you traverse the four sided gazebo, feed the chickens, meander through the glass conservatory, ride a horse drawn carriage, register at the hotel, and visit one of the delightfully decorated homes for a cup of tea. The history of Calistoga continues on a large timeline on the wall, and in several other dioramas. You could enjoy a ride on the stagecoach or deliver the mail, if the life-size horses depicted hitched to the harnesses were real. The displays of the kitchen tools encourage reflection on how they were used, and to inquire, is that an original pressure cooker on the floor in front of the cook stove? Outdoor tools and livery items are included in the barn shed area. In the back is the original house with a display of handmade quilts, one of which is silk. The three rooms are filled with furnishings of the time period, and maybe even some things you aren t too familiar with. Remember the wicker baby strollers? The bed and dresser sets are beautiful, intricately carved, and probably one of a kind. The featured display, at this time, was brass era car s memorabilia. A display case filled with brass, another with items related to oil, gas, tools, and tires. A display was dedicated to a chauffeur, his clothes, and hat badges. Another display was clothing you would need for a car ride. Don t miss the vintage books on display throughout. A favorite for the ladies was a display of beaded and metal woven purses. If you turn the corner past the postal box display, you are back to the gift shop which is filled with lacy items, hat pins, and miniature models, and lots of wonderful vintage books. If you enjoyed the winsome paintings featured throughout, you can purchase prints of some of Ben Sharpsteen s paintings that were the magazine covers for the Horseless Carriage magazine. Thank you, Jack and Gail, for the special showing of your museum! By now, we had worked up an appetite, and walked through the picturesque town (mountains close by, just like in the diorama), crossed the bridge over a rushing river, and enjoyed a yummy lunch at the Pacifico Mexican 7 Restaurant.
HEAD TRIP How observant were you at the Sharpsteen museum? Answers below. 1. Where did the name Automobile originate? a. Germany b. Britain. c. Spain. d. France 2. Donner party survivor, Lavina Graves, was the mother of Elizabeth Cyrus Wright: a. whose photo is on the wall b. who oil painted the picture of a cabin in the woods. c. whose hair is woven into a picture d. who donated the carved bed & dresser. 3. The natural color of rubber is white. What makes a tire black? a. Charcoal added to the formula to purify and increase durability. b. Henry Ford wanted the tires to match the car so pigment was added to the formula. c. Tar was added to the formulation to improve elasticity of the Tibers, thus improving the tread. d. Carbon black was added to the formulation, this increased durability and strength 4. What item did Victorian women use to Might Milth? a. Skirt lifters - Ladies held a decorative metal clip attached to the skirt by a chain with which she raised the hem b. Fringe on their skirt hems. c. Shoe with spikes on the sole to elevate them from the mud. d. Decorative folded ribbon tabs along their skirt bottoms acted as mud Tlaps for their boots 5. On the bed was a ceramic container closed with a cork. What was it used for? a. A urinal. b. A beer cask. c. A vaporizer. d. Filled with hot water to warm your feet True or False 6. The Mirst California licenses were brass tags with a serial #. Automobile owners were supposed to paint the serial # onto their car. T or F 7. Between the years 1916 and 1919 what 4 shapes were used for the California brass serial number tag? a. Grizzly bear, poppy, mission bell, circle. b. Grizzly bear, mission bell, circle, star from Old Glory c. Mission bell, 8-sided scalloped square, star from Old Glory, grizzly bear. d. Grizzly bear, poppy, mission bell, star from Old Glory Answers: 1. d, 2. b, 3. d, 4. a, 5. d, 6. T, 7. d PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Ad received too late to print: Ron Welsh will appear next month. (707) 486-2497 8