December - Early Ford V
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December - Early Ford V
Volume 45 - Issue 12 - December 2014 Show N Tell from the October Meeting Photos from Sharon Heckel,Dave White and your Editor L-R Todd shows his Ultra Rare Mercury luggage, Mark tells of racing greats and Bob displays Ford salesman’s tools L-R Dick presents “Empty” libation bottles, Paul exhibits century old tools and Mike introduces a custom hat or as he called it a heater cover. 1 President-Ron Costello 206-550-4370 [email protected] 2014 PSRG WHO’S WHO Vice-President- Guy Generaux Committee Chairs Accessories-Scott Jenkins 206-778-9097 [email protected] 206-323-5709 [email protected] Advertising-Guy Generaux Secretary-Gerry Herber 425-641-8569 [email protected] Activities Coordinator-Bruce Anderson Treasurer-DickJauch 360-387-1580 [email protected] Parliamentarian-Bob Heckel 425-697-5951 [email protected] 2014 Directors Bruce Anderson 425-226-5505 [email protected] Todd Gudmundson 206-391-8427 [email protected] Sharon Heckel 425-697-5951 [email protected] Mike Amos 425-881-2054 [email protected] Elmo Lewis 425-888-2118 [email protected] Dave White 206-999-8138 [email protected] Newsletter- Scott Jenkins 206-778-9097 [email protected] 206-323-5709 [email protected] 425-226-5505 [email protected] Fall Banquet -Bruce Anderson 425-226-5505 [email protected] 42nd Annual Early Ford V-8 Car Show and Picnic-Mark Keenholts 206-5469097 [email protected] and Gerry Herber 425-641-8569 [email protected] Historian-Rick Mann 425-481-0544 [email protected] Librarian-Rick Mann 425-481-0544 [email protected] Membership/Rosters-Guy Generaux 206-323-5709 [email protected] MeetingRaffle-Dick Jauch [email protected] Refreshments- Mike Amos 425-881-2054 michael.e.amos@gmail. com Ken Stobbe 425-33792 [email protected] Sunshine- DickJauch Sunshine-Dick Jauch Program Coordinators PSRG Summer Picnic- 360-387-1580 [email protected] 360-387-1580 [email protected] Guy Generaux 206-323-5709 [email protected] Dave White 206-999-8138 davidcwhite@comcast. net Swap Meet-Pete Lowman Web Site 206-284-1613 www.efv8psrg.org Web Master- Ray Bunn Summer - 360-422-7314 Winter - 760-636-1148 Cell 206-979-1752 [email protected] Puget Sounds is published by the Early Ford V-8 Club PSRG #18 solely for the enjoyment and use of its members, and to present a forum for the personal stories of the staff and contributors. The Puget Sound Regional Group #18 does not endorse any opinions nor does it warranty information contributed by any individual. Articles, Comments and Information are greatly solicited and may be sent to the Editor: Scott Jenkins [email protected] 206-778-9097 425-481-2088 [email protected] Tours-Gary Duff Tour of The Year-Guy Generaux 206-323-5709 [email protected] Welcome-Guy Generaux 206-323-5709 [email protected] 22 We are pleased to have items for publication in other newsletters when credit is given to the source. Submissions are requested by the 19th of the month prior to publication. Note: The Early Ford V-8 Club PSRG #18 respects our members and friends confidentiality and privacy. We do not make our mailing list available to other organizations. The Puget Sound Regional Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. At the Luther Memorial Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave N. in Seattle. Unless scheduled at a special location. Board meetings start at 7:00 pm at the hosts chosen location. Presidents Words Ron Costello The November Silent Auction was a great success. We brought in just over $500 for charity. I want to thank Sharon Heckel for hosting the event and all you big spenders for buying and contributing the goods. In total for 2014, we gave $1000 to the Children’s Christmas Stocking Charity. General Meeting Minutes GerryHerber PSRG GENERAL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 2014 President Ron Costello called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Ron thanked the Stobbes for the refreshments. I believe everyone had a good time at the November 15th Awards Banquet. The retiring officers and board members were The abstract of the minutes from the October Board honored and the new 2015 officers and board where installed. meeting were read and the minutes from the October They are: General meeting were read and approved. President: Elmo Lewis Treasurer Dick Jauch reported we are in Fat City. Vice President: Guy Generaux Committee Reports: Guy Generaux read a list of memTreasurer: Dick Jauch bers whose three years dues must be paid if they want Secretary: Ken Stobbe to be included in the 2015 Roster. Guy needs to be noBoard Members for 2015 are: tified of any changes to the roster. Decembers meeting Sharon Heckel David White is a gift exchange and the January meeting will be an Mike Amos envelope stuffing for Swap Meet mailings. Gary Duff Mike Rees will give a talk at the February meeting. Pete Lowman Carol Keenholts has the new car club event calendars available. Dick Dave Haufman We then presented special “Swap Meet” awards to the 5 retiring Jauch reported Annette Kelson is doing well after being hospitalized after the October Bared meeting. Gurus of the swap meet; Tom Daily Sharon Heckel reported 40 members have signed up Mike Dermond for the Fall Banquet. Scott Jenkins has included some Bob Heckel accessories in the Silent Auction which will start after Chuck Mcleod the business meeting. David White went over details of Pete Lowman All received a $250 gift certificate, a plaque and a few words of the Swap Meet website. The address is Seattleswappraise. It was difficult to verbalize all the contributions and effort meet.net which switches you to Seattleautoswapmeet. that these 5 have given to the swap meet over the years. Thank com. you all! I then presented the Bill Steil Presidents Award to the Ballots were passed out for the Restoration, InspiStobbe Family for their contribution to the club over the past many years. I am sure I counted at least 8 Stobbe’s working the ration, and Participation awards. There were no Swap meet this year. Congratulations! Finally, the annual club nominations for Officers or Directors. Ken Stobbe volunteered to run for Secretary. Because there was awards were presented. You voted the winners to be: only one candidate for each position, Sharon Heckel Sharon Heckel was chosen for the Participation Award. Gerry Herber and I tied for the Inspiration Award moved the nominating ballot be the elective ballot. Gerry Herber and Bruce Anderson tied for the Restoration The move was seconded and approved unanimously. Award. Two ties! I know I and all the award recipients where The Officers and Directors for 2015 are: Elmo Lewis, honored to receive the 2014 awards. Thanks to Banquet Co-chairs Sharon Heckel and Bruce Ander- President; Guy Generaux, Vice President; Ken Stobbe, Secretary; Dick Jauch, Treasurer; Dave Hoffman, Mike son, Mike and Trina Rees, registration chairpersons and Todd Reece, Carol Keenholts, Sharon Heckel, Mike Amos, Gudmundson, door prizes, for giving us such an enjoyable banquet. and Dave White, Directors. Are you in the spirit? The annual Christmas Gift Exchange will The program was a silent auction to benefit Holiday happen again on December 2nd so be ready with a gift for your Stockings for Homeless Children. friends. They normally are valued at about $15 and are marked Raffle winners were: Trina and Mike Reece, Mike for Men or Women. (Ladies usually don’t like a wrench for Dermond, Donna Christensen(2), Dave Hoffman, LD Christmas) See you at the festivities. Charf, and Ruth Porter. Sharon Heckel won the $50 Fix those Fords, Ron Costello drawing. 3 Gerry Herber, Secretary Membership Leads & Needs Guy Generaux Leads & Needs listings are free for club members. All listings will run for 3 months unless they are renewed or terminated early. Listings will be dated so you will know when they expire. Contact Scott to have them kept in another month or to have them removed earlier. E-mail your listing to the newsletter editor at [email protected]. or call 206-778-9097 General Meeting Happenings. Remember, PSRG meets the first Tuesday each month, generally around 7:30 p.m. December 2 - Holiday Gift Exchange. Find that special gift, whether it be a fine wine to a white elephant, for our rousing annual gift exchange event. Bring your gift wrapped and label “Man” or “Woman” or no label if it’s appropriate for either. Then draw your number in rotation and either “steal” a gift or select one from the table. Great fun for all! Hosted by Donna Christensen. Lead: We found a 41 Ford, 85,000 miles, apart. Parts for sale: Engine, Trans, Rear End, Radiator. Ron: 425-275-1711. This ad expires in January Lead: Original flathead parts: ‘34 speedometer $75 ‘34 transmission $100 ‘34 rear axles (4) and housings (2) $250 all ‘40 front spindles, backing plates and thin brake drums (4) $200 all ‘49-’50 overdrive unit $100 Shanafelt finned head $150 Various ‘34-’53 Ford & Merc heads & manifolds Carburetors, fuel pumps, generators, distributors, etc. Many other mechanical items Parts are in Vancouver, WA but I can bring to Seattle Guy Generaux 206-423-7563 [email protected] This ad expires Feb. January 6 - Swap Meet Mailer Fold & Feed. PSRG will supply Pagliacci Pizza for all attendees that show up to help fold swap meet flyers and insert into mailing envelopes. This is a team effort that helps support our biggest club event of the year. February 3 - A Seminar On Flathead Starters. PSRG resident flathead expert, Gary Duff will discuss common problems with starters and what you can do to alleviate those ills. Gary plans to share his recent experiences with high torque field coils, a new technology that is now available for our V8 flathead starters. You Could Be A Winner! At every General Meeting - one lucky attendee is awarded $50 in a member drawing. You must be present to win and wearing your PSRG name badge. Lead: 41Ford front Bumper with Gaurds Very nice condition $130.00 Butch 425 481 5584 This ad expires Feb. See Page 10 for important dues renewal information Dick Flynn’s 1972 Ford Van For Sale Hi, my name is Mike. Can you please let the car club members know I have Dick Flynn’s pristine yellow 1972 Ford E100 Van for sale. Just incase anyone may be interested in owning his beautiful van! http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4760631997. html http://www.efv8psrg.org/Newsletters/2012/November%202012%201.pdf#page1 Thanks,MIKE M (206) 953-5398 mike5398@hotmail. com Our club is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Ford Motor Company products manufactured from 1932 through 1954. Guests are always welcome and you do not need to own an early V-8 to be a member. However, National Early Ford V-8 Club membership is required. Contact Guy Generaux at 206-323-5709 or [email protected] for additional information. See Page 8 for more Leads 4 To honor our past founding member Bill Steil, the club purchased two Commemorative Stone Pavers One paver placed at the LeMay – America’s Car Museum, you can find out the exact location by checking w/ Guest Services when you visit the Museum. They will have an updated Locator Map to use for reference. The other paver was purchased for the Ford Foundation Thanks to Sharon Heckel for coordinating 5 And now a word from Steve Lemmons our Early Ford Northwest Director and National President EARLY FORD V8 CLUB OF AMERICA STEVE LEMMONS Northwest Director, National President P.O. Box 1074, Longview, WA 98632 Phone - 360-425-8017, E-mail – [email protected] November 12, 2014 Greetings Fellow V8ers, I hope this letter finds you all well. Since I last wrote Chris and I have been to the Central National Meet in Springfield, IL and to the Western National Meet in Thousand Oaks, CA. We had a good time at each meet and enjoyed seeing those of you who attended. But now, the summer is over, the cars are put away and it’s time to think about those shop projects. The National Board of Directors held its fourth quarter meeting on Saturday, November 8, via conference call. The Board has decided to sell Club books on Amazon on a trial basis. We feel that this is a good avenue to introduce the Club and its books to more people. Each order will include a membership application. The Club’s web site is being expanded to allow multiple pictures in the classified ads and pictures to be posted in the Forums. To date there are two National Meets scheduled for 2015: Eastern National Meet in Charlotte, NC, June 8-11 and Central National Meet in Brainerd, MN, July 12-16. Unfortunately there is not a Western National Meet planned. Plans are underway for a National Tour next summer in California. I will have more details as they become available. Joe Abbin, V8er and Flathead engine guru, of Albuquerque, NM has been named as the Flathead Engine advisor to the V8 Times. Look for his contributions in upcoming issues. You may have read recently on the Club’s web site that our General Counsel, Mark Jones of Houston, TX has resigned. We are in need of a Club member that is also an attorney that is willing to serve in that capacity. If you are interested or know of someone that might be, please let me know. The results of the recent Director Election were announced. There weren’t any surprises since all ran unopposed. We appreciate all who ran but wish that there were multiple candidates for open positions. My term will expire at the end of 2015. If you are interested in running, please let me know. I would be happy to fill you in on the ins and outs of the job. Also, the results of the National Officer election were revealed. National Officers are elected to office by a vote of current National Directors. For 2015 your National Secretary will again be Joyce Parsons of Texas, your Vice-President will be Mark Strohecker of California and I am pleased to report that I was reelected to serve as National President. Speaking of officers, I want to remind each Regional Group to forward a list of 2015 officers to Jerry Windle, V8 Times editor and to me. This way we can update the contact information listed in the National Roster for 2015. Chris and I want to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As always, if there is anything that I can assist you with, please let me know. I am honored to serve as your Northwest Director. See you down the road, Steve Lemmons Northwest Director and National President 6 Banquet Photos from Sharon Heckel see Presidents Words for the details 7 Lead: 1950 Ford Custom Tudor Sedan, Second owner. Runs, overdrive, radio, etc. Good original interior under seat covers. Needs some TLC. Desert Sand color. $4,500. Guy Generaux 206-423-7563 or [email protected] This ad expires in January Lead: 1935 FORD FORDOR DELUXE Sedan w/sb Chevrolet engine, uses a plate across front of engine and original motor mounts with bell housing adapter that mates with original transmission. Easy to convert back to flathead if desired. 12 volt system with 20 amp 6 volt converter that powers the working 35 radio with power for a heater, etc. Walker radiator, plastic gas tank, hydraulic brakes, halogen headlights & LED brake lights. 3.54 rear end.1939 clutch brake pedal assembly. Grille restored and is beautiful. Pictures on PHOTOBUCKET: http://s611.photobucket.com/user/admiral1960/library/1935%20FORD Asking $25,000 Also on Craigslist. 1935 FORD three speed transmission. All gears good. Asking $250.00 1937 FORD torque tube with driveline. Purchased from Bill Steil. Asking $100.00 1935 FORD radiator w/6 volt fan,Recored & used short time. Pressurized. Asking $200.00 Heater after market – core replaced, repainted, 6 volt. Asking $200.00 Allen Michler H# 509-932-0670 or C# 425-830-8016 or email: [email protected] These ads expires Dec. 8 A story from Brad Austin about his 1909 Browniekar Here’s a picture of the 1909 Browniekar with my great nephew. The Mora company planned on 5000, but only built 130. There are 3 known today. It has a single cylinder 3 1/2 hp motor and belt drive. Top speed is around 10 mph. My stepfather is doing the woodwork and I have been de-rusting, priming, had a new steering wheel built (wood), hubs, rims, and radiator. Completion hopefully this year. The young men in the last photo are Buster Keaton and his brother Jingles. The car was sent to Europe where they terrorized the locals. 9 Sunshine Dick Jauch Sunshine report for November/December, 2014 Hi, All: For the most part we are in pretty good shape, considering what we have to work with. Chuck McLeod is recovering nicely, he said, from some back and knee problems. Ken Dearden is also improving from some of his recent visits to the doctor. Annette Kelson and Pat Costello both have had some of the stuff that bothered them recently and both are progressing well, which is good news. I heard once that Gold doesn’t tarnish. At my age I am sure it was a comment by someone who had not reached the “Golden Years”. But it is worth the effort. So keep up the prayers for our fellow guys and gals, it helps. Dick Jauch, Sunshine Committee Chairman Photo below is the birthday boy Bob Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 2nd - Back to our regular meeting venue and time {730pm} at Luther Memorial Church. Gift Exchange--Bring a Gift to give and get a Gift in return Input for the January Newsletter Deadline: is December 19th. Send Input to: [email protected] Local PSRG 2015 Membership Dues Under our three-year membership plan, one-third of our PSRG members will be up for renewal next year. Your dues will cover years 2015 through 2017! If your membership is one of these, you should have received a recent letter from Guy Generaux, noting that your PSRG dues are due and the amount. Those up for renewal are: Gordon Apker, Brad Austin, Tom Beffa,Dick Brooks, Choate Budd, John Carlson, John Close, Alex Cordas, Mike Dermond, Gary Duff, Bob Eilert, Guy Generaux, Bruce Goodrich,Todd Gudmundson, Gerry Herber, Scott Jenkins, Gary Johnson, John Karas,Don Kelson, Butch Kent, John Knudson, Bob Lee, Elmo Lewis, Tom Nelson,Terry Nicholson, Michael Neibuhr, David Olmer, Robin Ordonez, Ken Petersen,Matt Rasmussen, Mike Rees, Dave Severson, Don Singleterry, Ken Stobbe,Randy Stobbe, Dick Troberg, Mark Vinson, David Weber, David White. If you’re not on the list, your dues are paid! Dues will be accepted at the Dec, Jan or Feb General Meetings or by mail to Guy at 2217 Everett Ave E., Seattle, WA. 98102. Deadline is February 4 to appear in the 2015 PSRG Roster. PSRG Roster If you are among the two-thirds of the club whose dues are current for 2015, please check your 2014 PSRG Roster and alert Guy by February 4 with any changes of information: new e-mail address, new home address, added or subtracted a car, etc. We like to have the Club Roster be as accurate as possible. Preferably, e-mail your updates to: [email protected]. Your new 2015 Roster will be mailed mid-March. National Early Ford V8 Dues While our local dues are per calendar year, National Early Ford V8 Club dues are renewed on a “cycle” system depending what month you joined. National membership dues/data are handled by Cornerstone Registration (see your V8 Times for contact information) and can even be paid online with credit card at https://secure.cornerstonereg.com/efv8/index.htm. You will be notified by National when your dues are to be renewed or look at the mailing card that comes with your V8 Times magazine for your renewal date. National also has a three-year option, so you might want to coordinate this with local dues. That way, you pay dues once and don’t have to worry about it for three years! 10 PSRG BOARD MEETING ABSTRACT OCTOBER 22, 2014 The October Board Meeting was hosted by Annette and Don Kelson. The November Board Meeting will be hosted by Joanne and Jim Hendry. The 2015 budget will be discussed then. Chris Knudsen will replace Brad Austin for Swap Meet registration. There are still openings on the Swap Meet committee and a volunteer is needed for the June 2015 Picnic at Bellevue College. There are some things that need to be accomplished before the end of the year. The club purchased a 1942 Washington license plate and sent it to the Palm Beach Florida Regional Group as part of a collection to be presented to the Ford Foundation. The Board is looking for suggestions to improve our club and attract new members. Some of the ideas voiced were: Moving some/all of our General and/or Board meetings to local restaurants with the club subsidizing member’s meals. We could also reduce the number of meetings. Moving some meetings to daytime weekends with an event such as viewing a collection or visiting a place of interest. Include groups that focus on overhead valve engines such as Mustangs, hot rods et cetera. Include an indoor club display at the Swap Meet. Form a relationship with other local clubs such as Mustang, T-Bird, retractables et cetera. Steve Lemmons, our National President and Washington resident, is his column “From the Oval Office” makes some great suggestions on how to contact owners of early Fords that are not members. Plerase read Steve’s column and perhaps it will help the idea generating process. Come up with your own ideas to simplify the club and submit your ideas to Ron Costello via email. Gerry Herber, Secretary We still have room for more ads, so if you would like to add yours please call Guy Generaux at 206-323-5709 or e-mail to Guy at [email protected] 11 2014 Event Calendar General meetings start at 7:30pm at the Lutheran Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave North, Seattle unless otherwise announced. Board meetings start at 7:00pm at the host location below unless otherwise announced January 7th General meeting. Program: Swap meet mailing party. 22nd Board meeting. Bob and Sharon Heckel to host April 1st General meeting Program: Potluck 3rd-6th. Portland PIR and EXPO Swapmeet 23rd Board meeting. Gerry Herber will host 26th. Mount Vernon Swap meet July 1st General Meeting. Program: Meet at XXX in Issaquah. 6:00PM Joint gathering with Cascade 12th. Run to Roslyn 20th Garden Tour, Sharon Heckel coordinating 23rd Board meeting. Bruce and Sandy Anderson will host October 7th General Meeting Program: Show’n Tell. 11th. Monroe fall Swap meet 22nd Board meeting. Don and Annette Kelson will host February 4th General meeting. Program: Dave White 15th/16th. Early Bird Swap Meet, Puyallup, WA 26th Board meeting. Host needed May 6th General Meeting Program: Guy Generaux V-8 trivia or parts ID game 9th Snow-Isle vehicle display. See Pete Lowman 16th – 18th Monroe Swap Meet. Pete Lowman, Chairman 28th Board meeting Elmo and Bev Lewis will host August 2nd and 3rd. Tour of the year. Guy Generaux coordinator 5th General meeting Program: Off site Pizza meeting. At McBrides, 4441 26th Avenue West in Seattle, Gary Duff to host. 27th Board meeting Ron and Pat Costello will host. November 4th General meeting. Program: Silent auction. Sharon Heckel will conduct 15th. PSRG fall banquet. Bruce Anderson & Sharon Heckel co-chairing 19th Board meeting Jim and Joanne Hendry will host 12 March 4th General meeting. Program: Rich Troberg LED lighting 15th. Almost spring Swap Meet. Puyallup, WA 26th Board Meeting. Host needed June 1st Ford car show and Picnic, Bellevue College. Mark Keenholts and Gerry Herber, Co chairman 3rd General meeting. Trunk Swap meet 7th & 8th Peninsula power tour. Contact Dave White 8th All Convertible Cruise in at the Triple X 14th. Yakima swap meet, fairgrounds 22nd. Bill Steil, Celebration of Life. Washington Arboretum. Graham visitors center. 2:00 PM 25th Board meeting. Bob and Ruth Porter will host September 1st Fall Ford Fest, Cascade Club 2nd General meeting. Program: Potluck 5th-6th. Winthrop Tour. Contact Gary Duff 20th Summer Picnic Bev and Elmo will host. Officers will manage 24th Board meeting Todd Gudmundson will host December 2nd General meeting. Program: Christmas gift exchange Donna Christensen will MC No Board meeting