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 is 6:00 pm. Hey! didn t we just have a board meeting in January? Yes, we did, but this is a new year and we should have plenty of things to discuss. We hope to see everyone involved there. Showing now: Balboa Park 1915-1935 Showing at the Museum Beware - Red Dot Time Thanks to all who have already renewed your membership for 2015. 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 2015 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 attempt to distribute rosters at this event, you won t find your name listed if you wait until then. Congratulations to all the following members who observe their birthday in the shortest month of the year: 1 Ray Galdi Roy Galdi Donna Young 2 Denny Hafer 4 Charles Rudolph 5 Anne Lambrecht 6 Norman Kling 11 Jerry Yeardon 12 Doug Anderson Bill Shumate 14 Jay Watkins, Sr. 21 Dorothy Georgelis 29 Greg Rising 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 The January banquet was a success. I received lots of positive comments about the Butcher Shop Restaurant. People liked the facility, the food, the location, and ease of parking. I ve already signed us up for next year. See you there. Cathy Rising won the Don Chappelle trophy for her work on the National Tour hospitality room and decorating for all of the meetings. Well deserved (if I may say so)! We remember our members that have passed, especially last year we lost Lee Pierce and Gary Murdock; both wonderful guys that we miss already. They touched many lives and leave a legacy that we all can strive to match. We should always remember the past with its people and lessons, but live in the present, otherwise we miss new things. But, as we fully experience the present we plan for the future so we are prepared for its challenges and opportunities. 2015 is our immediate future and the club needs your help in making it a good year. Join us at meetings and on tour and keep your T s rolling. Sunshine Report Marlene Laughon (Howard s wife, Janna s mom and Chuck West s sister) has been in Grossmont Hospital since January 15 with a serious infection. She is expected to be there for another week or two. She is making good progress and looks forward to coming home. We hear that Ray Galdi was injured when a large pepper tree fell on his truck last month. He isn t able to drive at the moment and going through many tests right now. He would appreciate cards and trying to get as much rest as he can to get better. Ray Galdi 2844 Mira Sol Vista, CA 92084 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 February 2015 Minutes of the Board Meeting - January 14, 2015 Held at Coco s Restaurant, La Mesa Attendees: Kirt Simpson, Janna Laughon, Chuck West, Tony & Heather Bowker, Eric Sayer, John Chapman, Mac MacPhearson, and Kirby Pray. Start Time: 7:05 PM Kirt opened the meeting OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: President Greg was unable to attend. Kirt chaired the meeting. January Luncheon Discussion: Door prizes for the luncheon Allocating $300 from club funds 8-10 items possibly available from the National Tour Treasurer Tony filed the taxes for 2014. He doesn t think we need to pay anything this year. We broke even on the National Tour mainly due to the Simpson Family Trust. Tony reports we have money to conduct club business. Historian: Kirt is getting the old Ruckstell Reviews from Tony and will be making display boards of former items of interest for future general meetings. Member @ Large John stated that there wasn t a council meeting this month. Tour Chairman: Norm was not able to attend: Feb 7-8 (Hidden Valley Club) Tour to Joshua Tree Nat l Park Contact Tony Bowker for more information Editor Chuck is just about done with the February Ruckstell. As of today, we have 49 reservations for the luncheon. End Time: 7:30 PM Kirt closed the meeting Respectfully, Janna Laughon, Secretary A Note from Newell - Thank You, San Diego Model T Club. The San Diego Exposition Road Race Centennial would not have been the same without you. Model Ts brought the car to every American. Your presence with your cars showed the diversity and ubiquity of Model Ts which helped make the Centennial Car Show and Tour a great event. Special thanks also go to SDMTFC members who helped in putting on the show and in taking photographs. Thank you all. Sincerely, Newell Booth and the La Jolla Horseless Carriage Club 3
Minutes of the Installation Luncheon - January 25, 2015 Held at the Butcher Shop Restaurant - Kearny Mesa Start Time: 1:50 PM Following a fantastic luncheon at the Butcher Shop, on-going President, Greg, opened the meeting. The flag salute was led by Glen Diederichsen. Reports: Highlights of 2014: National Tour in July Speedster Run in October (Thanks to the Pepe s for opening their home to us!) Greg honored the passing of Lee Pierce and Gary Murdock Thanks to everyone who helped made today special. The Don Chappelle Award went to Cathy Rising Recognition of last year s board and introduction of this year s officers. 2015 Board Members: Greg Rising President Eric Sayer Vice President Tony Bowker Treasurer Carolyn Lemler Membership Chair Norm Kling Tour Chair Kirt Simpson Historian John Chapman Member at Large Judy Burrell Sunshine Chair Chuck West Editor Janna Laughon Secretary Tony Bowker has donated a complete set of documentation (including every Ruckstell Review) to the club. Kirt Simpson will display some of these historical documents at future General Meetings. Automotive Research Library Thousands of manuals and other automotive documentation going back to the 1880 s. Contact Mac MacPherson for more information. Upcoming Events: Joshua Tree NP Tour Feb. 5-8 sponsored by the Hidden Valley Model T Club. Contact Tony for more information. February 20 Big Three Swap Meet Next year s luncheon will be on January 31, 2016, hopefully at the same location. End Time: 2:54 PM Greg adjourned the meeting. Respectfully, Janna Laughon, Secretary 4
Time To Renew Thanks to the many of you who have already renewed your membership for 2015. 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: E-mail: MTFCA Number: Birthday (Month and day only): Him Her: T s that I own: NOTE: Would you like to receive the Ruckstell Review by e-mail: Yes No If receiving the Ruckstell Review by mail you must provide a valid email adress (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 Spring Tour to Joshua Tree National Monument There will be two groups going to Joshua Tree National Park on February 7/8, one group will drive from home and the second will trailer to the park. The schedule below indicates the route of group one and group two is covered on the February 7&8 dates. Saturday morning will be a trip up to Keys View and a club paid visit to the Keys Ranch in the afternoon. There are no lunch facilities in the Park, so we will stop at a sandwich shop each morning to pick up lunch. On Sunday morning the whole group will all go down to Cottonwood. When the trailer group return North to Twenty-nine Palms, the driving group will continue down Box Canyon and stay at Borrego Springs for the Sunday night On Monday the touring group will return home. There will no charge for the tour, you will book you own motel rooms for whole trip or just at Joshua Tree as suits your needs and purchase your own meals. Tony would like your cell phone number so we can keep in contact while on tour. Thursday, Feb 5 Home to Borrego Springs 63 miles Friday, Feb 6 Borrego Springs to Twentynine Palms 119 miles Saturday, Feb 7 Visit Keys View and Ranch Sunday, Feb 8 Visit Cottonwood then Borrego Springs 119 miles Monday, Feb 9 Borrego Springs to Ramona 71 miles Thursday, 5 Feb., 2015 Borrego Springs Motel, 760-767-4339, $75.00 per couple Friday, (6) Sat., (7) Feb. Holiday Inn, 29 Palms 760-361-1000, $93.00 per couple Sunday, 8 Feb. Borrego Springs Motel 760-767-4339, $76.00 per couple Contact Tony at 760-789-3954 or tonybowker@aol.com for more details 5
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1915 San Diego Exposition road Race January 10, 2015 In a fitting tribute to the opening of the Balboa Park Centennial, the La Jolla Regional Group of the Horseless Carriage Club of America commemorated the July 9, 1915 historical road race in Point Loma.. Vintage race cars of the period and other pre-1916 vehicles participated in a car show at the San Diego Automotive Museum and then drove to Point Loma to travel over the original race route which still exists on Point Loma residential roads. The original race covered a total of 300 miles (over a six mile route) with only five cars out of 18 that started finishing the grueling route. Earl Cooper in Stutz #8 (pictured) won the race averaging over 65 mph.other notable drivers were San Diegan, William Carlson, who finished 2nd, Barney Oldfield, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Bob Burman. On the morning of the great race, an estimated 50,000 people spread out along the course to watch the spectacle. Newell Booth, a member of the La Jolla HCCA club and also the Model T Ford Club of San Diego, was the organizer of this event and did a commendable job. A good time was had by all. Thanks Newell! Thanks to Tony Bowker for the pictures of these vintage racers taken at the beginning of the Janury 10 event Big Three Parts Exchange February 20-22, 2015 Vendor spaces for 2015 are sold out! Still available: Car Corral spaces are $40/space if you have a vehicle to sell No Dogs Allowed! Foot Traffic Only 7
1923 Roadster Pickup - Have extra engint and several parts including original turtleback. No price listed. Car located at: 4510 Mayapan Dr. La Mesa CA 91941 (02/15) Jerry Smith, (619) 442-7190 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. SOLD 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 760-685-3461 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 - 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. Roster Correction Please make the following correction to the phone number for Youel Sarkis: (619 709-3825 The phone number listed in the January newsletter was incorrect. Happy Valentine s Day 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. (02/15- Rev.) Kirt Simpson, (619) 749-3112 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 Feb. 7-8 Hidden Valley Club tour to Joshua Tree Nat l Park, Details, page 5 Feb. 11 Feb. 14 MTFCSD Board Meeting. Coco s Restaurant, 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa 6:00 pm Happy Valentine s Day. Take your sweetie to lunch Feb. 20-22 Big Three Parts Exchange. Details, page 7 Mar. 26-29 50th Annual MTFCA Meeting. Garden Grove, CA. Details Vintage Ford, Nov-Dec, page 8 March 11 MTFCSD General Meeting.. SD Automotive Museum, Hall of Fame Room. 6:00 pm 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 9