Volume 31 - Number 10 Established 1983 October 2013 Board Meeting - Oct. 16 - - - Note Date Change - - - All board members are reminded that the next board meeting will be held in the back room at Coco s Restaurant, 5550 Lake Murray Blvd. NOTE the change of date due to a conflict in scheduling the restaurant. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm with an opportunity to order off the menu. With new board members nominations to be finalized and a busy schedule ahead (including the Speedster Run, upcoming annual auction in November, the January Installation Luncheon and the 2014 National Tour) there will be plenty of things to discuss. Showing now: Corvettes Showing at the Museum Welcome New Members We welcome the following new members to our club: Will and Susannah Hicks 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd., #911 (619) 995-9200 willhicks@gmail.com Mid 1920 s Pick-up Address Change Pleast make the following address change: Bob and Marilyn Bishop 1240 India St., #2100 (phone number and e-mail is the same) 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 $35 per year. Lifetime memberships are also available. Congratulations to all the following who observe an October birthday: 5 Carlos Royal 9 Yvette Johnson 15 Jim Glendinning Barbara VonNordheim 18 Scott Lemler Les VonNordheim, Jr. 19 Patti Barron 22 James Janz 23 Phyllis Burke Mac MacPherson 26 Barbara French 31 Robin Judd Catherine Noxsel The Model T Ford Club of San Diego 2013 Board President Kirt Simpson 619-749-3112 Vice President Greg Rising 760-789-9614 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 Gil Klecan 619-295-8000 National Website: http://www.mtfca.com
President s Message Summer is officially gone and fall is here which in San Diego means more sunshine! Hope everyone had a great September. During the month Jerry and John mapped out the southern route of the 2014 National tour. We will be running this route on Saturday, Nov. 2nd from the 4 points Sheraton Hotel in Kearny Mesa. This route runs over the Coronado Bridge so come help us fine tune the tour route. Tony put on the northern tour route on Sept. 22nd with only a few cars, but we had fun. Our next general meeting in November will be the annual auction, so bring any unwanted items as this is the big fundraiser for the club and usually is great fun. Also, we will be electing our officers for 2014 and we are looking for a Vice President to lead us in the following year. October will see the annual speedster run Saturday, 19-20. If you haven t been to a speedster run come check it out and see some great cars. 2014 National Tour Notes The next 2014 National Tour meeting will be Wednesday, November.6, at 6:00 pm at Histerical Auto Works. All are welcome but please RSVP to Kirt at 619-749-3112 Sunshine Report Norm and Dolores Kling have lost their grandson. A special prayer needs to go out to the family as well to his 8 year old daughter who found her father dead on the floor of their home. Tony Bowker suffered a saw cut injury to three fingers on his left hand. Following surgery, he is doing better and is at home. Work on the kitchen remodel (complete rebuild) is going well and it is apparent that his Model T activities have not suffered. We wish him well and a full recovery. Judy Burrell is improving very slowly from knee replacement and has had several setbacks along the way with an additional leg infections. We look forward to having her back with us soon. 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 each month. To access this special section, use the first word in the current president s message as the password (for October it is Summer). Currently, the club roster is there, but more will follow. 2
Minutes of the General Meeting - September 11, 2013 Held at the San Diego Automotive Museum Start Time: 7:24 PM Following an excellent dinner by the BBQ Pit, Kirt opened the meeting. Reports: President Kirt talked about the 2014 National Tour noting that Cathy and Anne Tunnell are in charge of the Hospitality Room. We ll need many people to help with lots of little jobs (parking, etc.). The next National Tour Meeting is Nov 6, 6:00 PM, at Histerical Auto Works. He also noted that: Next general meeting in Nov. is the auction. All proceeds go to the installation dinner in January We need a Vice President nomination (VP position becomes the President the following year) Vice President Greg talked about the Speedster Run Oct 20-21 (3 rd week in Oct). We need trouble truck drivers and checkpoint workers. It s really fun, and you get lunch afterwards! Treasurer Tony could not attend due to a table saw accident that happened today during the remodeling of his kitchen. He couldn t get the amounts ready for tonight, but we still have plenty of funds to operate. Get well soon, Tony! Membership No new members this time. Tour Chairman Jerry reported the following tour information: Jerry and John Chapman had a modern car run of the South Tour (2014 Nat l Tour) Five Cities tour. Sept 22 North Tour Tony s tour. Hopefully he ll be able to have this tour considering his injury Sept 20-21 Speedster Run Nov 22 Actual run of the South Tour Editor Chuck apologized for approximately 12 Ruckstell Reviews arriving late (postage issues!) Next board meeting will be on the 3rd Wed in October. (Oct 16) at Coco s in La Mesa Member at Large John brought brochures to share. Car show Sunday, Sept. 15 at Cottonwood Golf course. Historian Norm didn t have anything to share, but asked for pictures of this year s events if anyone has them. Discussions: Mac Sept 15 Hidden Valley Club s Temecula/Vale Ranch Tour Mac Sept 21 SD horseless Carriage Club tour to Mott Museum in Temecula. Contact Mac before Sept 16 if you re interested in this tour. Greg Anderson timer problem had flapper issues causing engine to miss. Thanks to Cathy for the table decorations and to Mel for the cookies Bob Meigs speedster is for sale Meal Raffle winner: John and Karen Pepe Special Presentation No presentation tonight. End Time: 7:55 PM Kirt adjourned the meeting. Respectfully, Janna Laughon, Secretary 3
4 Ma-Tar-Awa RV 25 Browns Road Alpine, CA 91901 (619) 445-3276
Ruckstell Review Ovtober 2013 5
Prerun of 2014 Beach Tour - 22 Sept 2013 Tony Bowker This tour is one of a series planned by the club to test the routes and instructions for the 2014 National Tour. The route started at the Four Points Hotel in Kearny Mesa and by 9:30 we had three model Ts and about 12 members. Greg and Cathy Rising brought their 27 Touring, John and Karen Pepe drove down from Temecula with their 27 Fordor and Jerry and Anna Yeadon drove up from Chula Vista in their 20 Touring. Other members there included Anne Tunnell, Kirt and& Drea Simpson, Mac with the trouble truck and Tony and Heather who were passengers in the Fordor. The route took us up Genesee Avenue to Torry Pines and the up the 101 to Carlsbad. Naturally we stopped at various beaches along the way. We even found free parking at Moonlight Beach, however we had lost Jerry who somehow was ahead of the rest of the group. Following a great lunch at Vera Cruz, the group retraced the route back down 101, moving inland to visit the Craftsmanship Museum and the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, then back along Genesee to the hotel. Mac followed us all the way, very comforting, thanks Mac. Model Ts ready to depart the 4 Points Sheridan in Kearny Parking at the beach Climbing the grade to Del Mar School Visit Invitation Our club has been approached by a teacher at the Lakeside Christian School for us to show our Model Ts to the kids on 9 October at 10:45am. We need at least three or more cars to make the presentation viable. Please contact Tony Bowker if you can make the visit. Scot Uran Family - Potato Stab 6
Tour to Sierra Vista area for Spring 2014. The HVMTC is planning a four day tour to the Sierra Vista region of Arizona in the Spring of 2014 and we welcome participation by member from other Model T clubs. We plan four days touring, so we need to book into the hotel for five nights, the rate at the Windermere Hotel from the internet would seem to be $94 per night but could be reduced if we were able to get a group rate with 12+ rooms. Saturday March 8, 2014 would be a simple run from Sierra Vista to Bisbee, the route out would be through Hereford, which is quite flat and a more direct route back which includes a long hill out of Bisbee, mileage would be about 60 miles. Sunday March 9, 2014 would be run north from Sierra Vista to Benson, (about one mile of freeway) then south to Tombstone and then direct back to Sierra Vista with a distance of 80 miles. Again there are no serious hills. We will include a stop at the Kartchner Caverns. Monday March 10, 2014 would be out from Sierra Vista to Patagonia for lunch through Sonoita and back thru the Army base over some really narrow, quiet but paved roads, with a distance of 80 miles with no serious hills. Tuesday March 11, 2014 would be a run from Sierra Vista out to Douglas, with lunch at the hotel and back to Sierra Vista for a run of 110 miles. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of the cavern visit, lunch in Douglas and a small tour booklet. If interested, please contact Tony Bowker (760-789-3954) or tonybowker@aol.com Target: Ethanol Fuel Witnesses representing oil, fuel and petrochemical, live-stock, automotive, food, biofuel and environmental organizations testified before a U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on whether the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) should be repealed or scaled-back. The RFS mandates that an increasing amount of biofuels be blended into gasoline each year. It is the driving force behind the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s decision to permit sales of 15% ethanol in gasoline (EI5) in order to achieve the RFS mandates. Federal Committee leaders have stated that full repeal of the RFS is unlikely but reform is a viable option. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) supports reducing the RFS mandates and banning the sale of E15. Ethanol can cause metal corrosion and dissolve certain plastics and rubbers, especially in older cars. E15 can also burn hotter than EI0 gasoline and cause damage to certain high-performance specialty parts. Meanwhile, state legislatures continue to limit ethanol blends. Heeding the call of angry consumers increasingly wary of the corro-sive effects of ethanol-blended gasoline, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law legislation to repeal the requirement that all gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol. Under previous law, the Florida RFS required that all gasoline sold or offered for sale by a terminal supplier, importer, blender or wholesaler in Florida contain 9%-10% ethanol, or other alternative fuel, by volume. In Maine, SAN-supported legislation to prohibit the sale and distribution of corn-based ethanol was signed into law by Governor Paul LePage. Under the new law, 10 other states or a number of states with a collective population of 30,000,000 would have to enact a similar prohibition before the Maine law could go into effect. Earlier this year, Maine also enacted into law a bill to prohibit a person from selling gasoline that contains corn-based ethanol as an additive at a level greater than 10% by volume (EI0). That law will not take effect until at least two other New England states have also enacted laws that effectively ban the sale ofe15 gasoline. SEMA Driving Force Newsletter, Fall 2013 7
Ruckstell Review October 2013 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. 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 1926 Model-T Touring - Ruckstell axle, Rocky Mountain Brakes, excellent older restorations. licensed and ready to drive. $11,500, (09/13) Jean Harshaw, (619) 582-3327 newellbooth@gmail.com Parts for sale - Rear spring U-bolt, T-3843, and the plate T-3843B and two nuts. Parts are used but quite serviceable. Email for a picture. Two for sale at $10 each. Front engine mount / spring mounting T3076B (1922 to 1925) complete with bottom plate and two nuts. Email for a picture. Two for sale at $20 each. (09/12) Tony Bowker, (760) 789-3954, or 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. 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 NOTICE 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 2013 Oct. 16 MTFCSD Board Meeting. Coco s Restaurant 5550 Lake Murray Blvd. La Mesa. 6:00 pm NOTE:Date Change! Oct. 19-20 Speedster Run. Details, page 4 Oct. 25-30 Nov. 6 Long Beach Model T Ford Club - Death Valley Tour. Details, page 7, July issue 2014 National Tour planning meeting. Histerical auto works. 6:00 pm Nov. 9 School visit. Details, page 6 Nov. 13 MTFCSD General Meeting. San Diego Automotive Museum, Hall of Fame Room, 6:00 pm Note: Annual Auction! 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) 9