Newsletter of the Hidden Valley Model T Club, July 2013 The Hidden Valley Commutator is the newsletter of the Hidden Valley Model T Club. The newsletter is published monthly and distributed online to all connected members. Those without email will get a USPS mail version. The 2012 thru 2013 members of the HVMTC Board of Directors are: President Doug Lested Tours Stephanie Terrell Treasurer Diane McPherson Secretary Tony Bowker Web Editor Tony Bowker Upcoming Events Saturday 29 June - Game day at Del Mar Fairgrounds, great fun, meet at Albertsons at 9am, enter fairgrounds promptly at 9:30am for games. When games over at noon, you are free to wander around Fairgrounds. Bring the grandkids, they love the games and afterwards at the fairgrounds. Wednesday 17 July Dinner at Charlie's starting at 6pm Saturday 13 July Joint tour with Palomar Model A's, starting at Palomar Estates East Club House at 650 S Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos. Cross roads are Rancho Santa Fe Road & San Marcos Blvd, across from Vons. Bring your own lunch, club will contribute to the goodies for the ice cream social. Wednesday 17 July Dinner at Charlie's starting at 6pm Wednesday 21 Aug Dinner at Charlie's starting at 6pm TBA August Tour to Leo Carrillo Ranch historic park TBA September Tour to Motte Museum, start at Park-and-Ride at junction of I-15 and Hwy 76 October 24-29 Death Valley with the LBMTC, see flyer on last page July 2013 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 1
Minutes for HVMTC General Meeting at Charlie's Restaurant June 19th, 2013 Meeting opened by Stephanie at 6:47pm as Doug Lested was out of town. Attendees included Mac & Diane MacPherson, Mike Brake, Anne Tunnell, Richard & Twink Burmann, Jane & John Allen, Vic & Stephanie Terrell, Virgil & Sharon White, Tony Bowker, Lou Schweizer, Ray Galdi and John & Karen Pepe. Tony led the Pledge. Guests were Jane & John Allen who have just purchased a 1925 Roadster, also own several other early vehicles and are active members of the Antique Steam Engine Museum. The minutes for the May meeting were included in the last newsletter, Mac made motion to approve, Anne seconded and accepted by unanimous acclaim. Diane assured the members that we have sufficient funds to continue operation with income of $, expenses of $, leaving a balance of $. Stephanie lead a discussion on upcoming tours. The proposed tour to East County was postponed as the road thru Pine Valley will be closed for a Parade at the time we planned to pass. Ray suggested we join the Model A club on their tour scheduled for July 13, After some discussion we agreed to attend, bring your own lunch, the club will defray the costs of the ice cream social. We will meet at Palomar Estates East Club House at 650 S Santa Fe Road, San Marcos. Cross roads are Rancho Santa Fe Road & San Marcos Blvd, across from Vons. We will meet at 9am, leaving at 9:30am. Breakfast will be available at 8am. Stephanie made a motion that the club reimburse Ray Galdi $25 for the ice cream social, motion proposed by Mac, seconded by John Pepe, accepted by unanimous acclaim Stephanie suggested a run out to Leo Carrillo Ranch historic park for the August tour, time & date to be advised. Mac reminded everyone about the car show at Cruise & Grand on Friday starting at 4pm. Mac also reminded about the Game day at Del Mar Fairgrounds, great fun, meet at Albertsons at 9am, enter fairgrounds promptly at 9:30am for games. When games over at noon, you are free to wander around Fairgrounds. Bring the grandkids, they love the games and afterwards at the fairgrounds. For September, Stephanie suggested a tour to Motte Museum, start at Park-and-Ride at junction of I-15 and Hwy 76. Stephanie suggested a spring tour to Sierra Vista, AZ. Tony will make a proposal for a Feb or March tour by the next meeting. The 50/50 drawing was won by Vic Terrell. Stephanie received news that Craig French's barn has suffered a break-in, with many hand tools missing. Being no further business, Stephanie closed the meeting at 7:23pm. Respectfully submitted Tony Bowker, Secretary July 2013 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 2
There was no formal tour this month, however several HVMTC memebers attended the first pre-run of the MTFCA National Torur planned for July 2014, these are some pictures of the event. Several Model T on the sands at Mission Bay Park Members cars outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Kearney Mesa, center for proposed 2014 event July 2013 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 3
On June 21 there was a Model T section at the Cruisin Grand in downtown Escondido and several Model T's attended, pictures by Scot Uran. July 2013 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 4
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Proposed Tour to Sierra Vista area for Spring 2014. At the last General meeting there was a request for an overnight tour to Sierra Vista. This was the area where the late lamented Shoot Out Tours took place. They were usually held in September, and occasionally we would get an afternoon thunderstorm and we could get VERY wet. It was suggested that the event be in February or March, latter preferred by Virgil White who is familiar with weather the area. The area is 509 miles from our home in Ramona, so it is a little further than Death Valley, but the traffic is less with Tucson the only sizable town on the route. If we had four days touring, then we would need to book into the hotel for five nights, the rate at the Windemere Hotel from the internet would seem to be $94 per night but could be reduced if we were able to get a group rate. There are other motels in Sierra Vista that range from $49 to $100 a night, usually with less facilities and they might be fine if we don't need group meals, a bar or a restaurant on site. Day 1 could be a simple run from Sierra Vista to Bisbee, the route out could 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. Day 2 could be out from Sierra Vista to Patagonia for lunch through Sonoita and back thru the Army base (if allowed) over some really narrow, quite but paved roads, with a distance of 80 miles with no serious hills. Day 3 could 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 could include stops at the Kartchner Caverns or the Titan Missile Silos. Days 4 could be a run from Sierra Vista out to Douglas, with lunch at the hotel and back to SV for a run of 110 miles. So this is the proposal, any other ideas and suggested are most welcome, let's make it a discussion item at the next meeting. Tony Bowker Cars for Sale 1926 Model-T Touring, Ruckstell, Rocky Mountain Brakes: $15,360 1930 Model-A Standard Coupe: $11,900 1953 Dodge 1/2 Ton Pick-up: $14,700 All excellent older restorations, licensed and ready to drive. Jean Harshaw, 619-582-3327 1914 Model T Touring Car No engine - All good brass, new top irons and bows. $4,500 - newellbooth@gmail.com Newell Booth 619-287-3840 July 2013 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 7
The Long Beach Model T Club have invited us to their Death Valley Tour, entry form below: Limited to pre 1949 cars. NO HOT RODS Arrival will be on Friday, Oct. 25 Tour will be Oct. 26 through Oct. 29 Departure will be on Wednesday, Oct. 30 Long Beach Model T Club - Death Valley Tour Oct. 25 to 30, 2013 You are responsible for you own Hotel/RV/Camping reservations. The Stovepipe Wells Hotel (760-786-2387) recommend hotel rooms in Road Runner Block Tell the hotel if you need trailer parking. Registration Fee: This fee includes tour book and trouble truck. You are on your own for all meals. Car and Driver....... $30 Amount Due by Sept. 20 Driver s Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Names of passengers: Make of car Year Model License Plate # Insurance carrier Policy # Waiver/Certification: In consideration of my being permitted to enter my vehicle on the LBMTC 2013 Death Valley tour and all the related activities sponsored by the Long Beach Model T Club and the Model T Ford Club of America, I hereby certify that: I inspected my vehicle as noted herein and believe it to be roadworthy. The vehicle is properly titled and registered, as required by the state of my residence. I certify that I have insurance coverage on the entered vehicle that covers my liability and physical damage as required in my state of residence. I release and hold harmless the Long Beach Model T Club officers, directors and members and the Model T Ford Club of America officers, directors, members, volunteers and agents from any liability of any kind whatsoever as a result of any personal injury or property damage sustained by passengers and the undersigned arising out of said events, including tours, and any other scheduled activities or activities to be scheduled for the LBMTC tour. Print Name: Signature Date MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Roger Berchtold MAIL THIS PAGE WITH PAYMENT TO: Roger Berchtold 350 La Plaza Drive La Habra, CA 90631 Questions? Call 562-691-3084 or e-mail RogerBerchtold@gmail.com July 2013 Hidden Valley Model T Club Commutator Page 8