uncle henry`s bullsheet

"One of the greatest
discoveries a man
makes, one of his
greatest surprises, is to
find he can do what he
was afraid he couldn't"
— Henry Ford
APRIL
2015
U N C L E H E N RY ’ S B U L L S H E E T
Early Ford V-8 Club of America
2015 OFFICERS
PHONE
ZIG ZUNIGA, PRESIDENT
999-5543
[email protected]
DAVE SCROGGINS, VICE PRESIDENT 435-2806
PAT DIETZ, SECRETARY
908-2430
PAT NICHOLS, TREASURER
453-0750
VERNON PURSELL, HISTORIAN
907-1498
JEANNETTE MECCA, SUNSHINE
439-0950
GAIL ZUNIGA, EDITOR/ROSTER/WEB 824-8593
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GORDON DIETZ
BURYL NICHOLS
PAT DIETZ
PAT NICHOLS
REUBEN DOGGETT MD
VERNON PURSELL
DAVE SCROGGINS
ZIG ZUNIGA
In this Issue
President’s Message ......Page 1
Minutes ............................Page 2
Calendar ..........................Page 3
Member Notes .................Page 4-6
Central San Joaquin Regional Group 29
Volume 45, Issue 4
President’s Message
That time is here again - time for the 44th
ANNUAL BLACK BART TOUR! Stu Slattery has taken over the task of coordinating this tour and has a five star program
lined up for everybody’s entertainment
and enjoyment. If you haven’t signed up
for this tour, there is still time; but, the
deadline of April 11 is fast approaching.
Take the opportunity now to send in the registration
located on the last page of this newsletter.
The club has been asked to participate once again in
the Clovis Farmers Market! Everyone is invited to
come join the fun on Friday, May 15th. What will it take
to bring you and your cool ride? Come to the next
meeting on April 14th and vote on a a possible monetary incentive.
Many thanks to Vice President, Dave Scroggins, for the
fine tour he organized to Tulare in March. Those who
attended could not say enough about the food, cars,
friendship and camaraderie. A big thank you also to
the hosts, Vic and Linda Groah.
Sincerely,
Zig Zuniga
Classified .........................Page 7
Black Bart Registration ..Page 8
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TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015
6:30 p.m. (come a little earlier for dinner)
GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!
March 10, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: President Zig Zuniga called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Gorden Dietz.
MEMBERS PRESENT: There were 23 attendees as follows:
Paul & Becky Armendariz
Gordon & Pat Dietz
Ron Hults
Bill & Barbara Jones
Bill & Carole Laverty
Jim McKoane
Vernon Pursell
Dave Scroggins & Carol
NEW MEMBERS/GUESTS: No guests or new members.
Reuben Doggett, MD
Mike Keith
Mike & Jeanette Mecca
Stu & Suzie Slattery
Brian Garren
Chet Kistler
Jack Morril
Zig Zuniga
MINUTES: A motion was made by Jeanette Mecca to approve the February minutes as stated in the Bullsheet. Reuben Doggett, M.D. pointed out the dates the San Jose club visits Fresno was in error. It should read Friday, June 12th, not the 13th. He
seconded the motion to approve minutes with correction.
CLASSIC CARS DRIVEN:
Mike Keith drove his 1930 Model A & Bill & Carole Laverty rode in their 1948 Ford!
TREASURER’S REPORT: The club is solvent!
SUNSHINE: Jeanette Mecca reported that Joe Pendley had triple bypass heart surgery. Sandy Hults is in therapy for a
broken hand. Virginia Alberta is still struggling with sciatica.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
OLD BUSINESS: Nothing reported.
NEW BUSINESS: April 19th is the Cherry Auction. Chet Kistler has a hydraulic lift for sale for $1,000. It came from
Michael Chevrolet. If interested, call his cell - 647-8499.
TOURS/BREAKFASTS: The March breakfast will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at Manna Café (Maple/Beheimer).
On the weekend of June 12th - June 14, there will be a conjoint tour with the San Jose car club (Mission Trails Chapter) is to the Sequoias. Reasonable and safe lodging is needed.
Stu Slattery reported on the BLACK BART TOUR and said there were 27 reservations (51 people). It will be a very interesting tour and everyone will be excited about going. TOUR BAGS: Donations always appreciated. It was agreed the club
can spend $300 on items and members were reminded to bring 3 dozen cookies to be included. Kathy & Kooky (Bob
Kevorkian’s daughters) will donate the actual bags. Stu Slattery is in charge of providing name tags. Jack Morril donated
a wonderfully illustrated book entitled “Woodies” for the Saturday night auction.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Reuben Doggett, M.D. and seconded by Bill Laverty.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Pat Dietz, Secretary
Paul Armendariz won
the $20 drawing!
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mark your
calendar
EVENTS, TOURS, and SWAP MEETS
MAY
APRIL
3
Good Friday
(Fri)
Happy Birthday Don
5
(Sun)
1 (Fri)
Happy Birthday Bill
3 (Sun)
Turlock Spring Swap Meet
Laverty
Singleterry
Happy Easter
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Happy Birthday Jim
Loyd
10 (Fri)
Happy Birthday Galyn
11 (Sat)
DEADLINE:
Nichols
9 (Sat)
Pendley
10 (Sun)
12 (Tues)
12 (Sun)
Happy Birthday Bryanette
CLUB MEETING
6:30 P.M.
Denny’s Restaurant - Clovis
Tower Classic Car Show
Tower District (details on page 6)
15 (Fri)
Bring your classics to
Clovis Farmer’s Market 4:30 P.M.
14 (Tues)
Denny’s Restaurant - Clovis
21 (Tues)
Pollasky/Third
CLUB MEETING 6:30 P.M.
17 (Sun)
CLUB BREAKFAST 9:00
“Ladies” Luncheon at
Yosemite Falls Café
4020 N. Cedar (Ashlan)
Hosted by Mike & Jeanette Mecca
2015 ANNUAL BLACK BART TOUR
24 (Fri)
25 (Sat)
26 (Sun)
Happy Birthday Ernest
“Guys” Tour to
19 (Tue)
CLUB BREAKFAST 9:00
More information in next month’s Bullsheet
Pino
25 (Mon)
To CARAVAN to Black Bart, meet at the NW corner
of Herndon & Golden State Blvd. (near Starbucks)
at 9:00 a.m.
Don’t’ forget to bring raffle prizes AND 3-4 dozen
cookies.
Memorial Day
22 (Fri)
Happy Birthday Gerald
22 (Fri)
Happy Birthday Gene
Stoltenberg
Clarey
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2015 ANNUAL BLACK BART TOUR
Dear Ford Members (Friends),
Thank you for the cards and
the donations to Hinds Hospice
in Claude’s memory.
Love,
Marjorie & Family
Sunday - April 12th
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 24, 25, & 26
Cost is $105 per person
($35 per child under 17)
The Agenda is listed in the
Flyer/Registration Form on page 8.
Complete the Registration Form and submit by:
April 11th
Be sure to call the Amador Inn (209-223-0211)
for reservations by:
April 1st
To CARAVAN to Black Bart, meet at the NW corner of Herndon & Golden State Blvd. (near Starbucks) at 9:00 a.m.
Don’t’ forget to bring raffle prizes AND 3-4 dozen
cookies.
Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Over 400 cars on display including Street Rods, Fat
Fenders, T-Buckets, Roadsters, Muscle Cars,
Pickups, Modifieds, and Nostalgia Rods dating from
1931 to 1972.
Awards presented to 20 different
classes of autos.
For questions or concerns, call:
Stu Slattery (661) 477-2367
E-mail: [email protected]
This event also features dozens of vendor booths,
live music, raffle prizes and lots of fun for the whole
family.
FREE to attend!
If you would like to enter your classic, contact
Hotrodsfresno.com for entry fees.
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Please note Paul & Becky Armendariz’
new contact phone numbers.
Paul’s Cell
906-9952
Becky’s Cell 349-5993
Delete the Home Phone (559) 299-3847
listed in the 2015 Directory.
Hopefully, you will join us for a delicious lunch and
good conversation at the Fresno Breakfast House.
Maybe shopping or a movie after? Details are in the
making and will be printed next month. The guys
will be at Eagle Field, so why let the them have all
the fun!
March Breakfast at Manna
Hosted by Paul & Becky Armendariz
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The Vice Prez Sez
I
'd like to thank all who helped make our March Tour to Tulare a success. We
had an impressive turnout, thanks in large part to our good friends in the Model A club. I
hope my old V-8 didn't hold them back too much - ha ha!
We began with coffee & donuts in Fowler, before a leisurely back roads drive to the home/
shop of Vic & Linda Groah. We were met there by members of the Chevy & Horseless Carriage
clubs. The previous weekend Vic & Linda had 70 Woody's from the Visalia Woody Show in their
backyard. Vic made his hoist and ace mechanic available to us and a couple of our members
took advantage.
The ladies rummage sale was a big hit, but the main attraction was Vic & Linda's diverse collection of 13 cars. The cars range from Model T's to Early V-8's with a Corvette and Mustang
thrown in for good measure. In fact, the red ‘57 Vette, with dual 4 barrel carbs, was Linda's 1st
car when she was in high school. She claims the car caught Vic's eye first but he won't admit it.
The weather was perfect! The potluck lunch was fantastic! The cars were amazing! And all
of these were surpassed by the friendship & camaraderie we enjoyed!!!! For those who couldn't
make the tour, I hope you have an opportunity to meet the Groahs as nicer more gracious people
don't exist!
Thanks, Dave
P. S. A special thanks to Paul Armendariz for the pictures!
March Tour to Tulare - Thank you Vic & Linda Groah
Thank you Dave for
organizing this fun tour!
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Classified
Ads
TO PLACE AN AD contact the editor at [email protected] or call (559) 824-8593.
Ads will run for 3 months unless an extension is requested.
Deadline to place ads is the 20th of the month.
FOR SALE
1950 FORD 2-DOOR SEDAN
Asking $5,500.00
“BARN FIND” - completely stock and unmodified
excellent mechanical condition & runs well
CALL Ron at (559) 233-1461
Capps Powdercoating Co., 4460 So. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA. 93725
Would be excellent car for restoration. Must see to appreciate.
(1)
WANTED
1932 Ford rolling chassis or
frame
1930's to 1950's travel trailer
1950's to 1960's race m/c
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD
$25,000 Firm
Call Al Engles
559 688-8844

312 c. i. engine

Alaska White with Coral Blue/White upholstery

Heater & Air-Conditioner

Soft Top & Hard Top with Portholes

12V Alternator

Cassette Deck/Radio Combo
(still has original radio which is included with car)

Ford Maintenance Manual included
Car is 100% mechanically perfect with no mechanical issues.
CALL Reuben at (559) 261-9521
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2015 Annual Black Bart Tour
The Early Ford V8 Club of America, Central San Joaquin Region 29
When:
Where:
Cost:
Presents the 44th Annual Black Bart Tour
April 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2015
Best Western Amador Inn
Jackson, California
$105 per person.
$35 per child under 17years old.
Registration includes: Hors d’oeuvres on Friday, Saturday tour, picture of your car, dash
plaque, running board (or lawn chair) lunch, banquet dinner Saturday night, and Sunday
brunch/lunch.
Proposed Agenda
Friday, April 24th
Saturday, April 25th
Sunday, April 26th
Check in
4:30 to 6:00 p.m. hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks in the parking lot Dinner on
your own
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. pick up tour bags, tour map and running board lunch
9:30 a.m. Tour instruction given, and begin tour
5:30 p.m. Social hour, no host bar
6:30 p.m. Dinner followed by ladies choice, hard luck and long distance
Awards, and the raffle.
10:30 p.m. Short tour to San Andreas and the Pickle Patch for brunch/lunch.
Then head for home.
Each participant should bring a raffle prize. Thank you.
If you have a CB radio please bring it for touring. Use channel 8.
Call the Amador Inn (209-223-0211) for reservations by April 1. 2015. Code V8FORDCLUB
Complete the Registration Form below and mail with your check to:
Stu Slattery, 11315 Mantova Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93312
Make check payable to Central San Joaquin Regional Group #29.
***** DEADLINE is April 11, 2015 *****
--------------------------------------------------------------2015 Black Bart Tour Registration and Liability Agreement Form
Name(s) (print) ______________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
Phone, home _________________
cell ______________
National Membership Number (can be found on V8 TIMES address label) _______________
E-mail address _______________________________________________________________
# of Adults ____ X$105=$ ______ # of Children _____ X$35= _____ TOTAL $ ________
Liability Agreement: I (print name here)
, agree to hold
harmless, the Early Ford V8 Club of America, Inc. and the Central San Joaquin Regional Group 29 of the Early
Ford V8 Club of America, both collectively and singularly from any and all liabilities resulting from injuries and
property damage sustained by me while participation in the tour/functions mention herein. I further declare the I
carry a policy for insurance for liability as required by the state of California, Tour/funciont-2015 “BLACK
BART TOUR”, Dates- April 24, 25, and 26, 2015. Location: Amador and Calaveras Counties, California.
Date