Volume 34 - Number 7 Established 1983 July 2016 General Meeting - July 13 The next MTFCSD General Meeting will be held on July Showing at 13th at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Festivities start at 6:00 with another great dinner served at 6:30. We the Museum will review the recent parades and discuss other club news. Members are reminded that we use the west entrance Now showing: “Star Cars” (closest to the Aerospace Museum). Editor’s Note: See page 7 for the descrip- DONT FORGET! tion of Star Cars Cookie providers for this evening’s meeting are: John Szakaes and Jonnie Johnson Delores Kling
Important Announcement At the June Board meeting the prob- lems associated with getting more par- ticipation at local tours, etc., was dis- Congratulations to all the following members with a July cussed at some length. It was moved birthday: and passed that for future tours, each 4 Nick Fintzelberg driver would have their lunch paid for 5 Karen Pepe by the club. It is hoped that this will 18 Cathy Coffin encourage more cars on each tour. 23 Virgil Woods 25 Bob Bishop 28 Larry Faydo July 4th Coronado Parade See page 6 for details
The Model T Ford Club of San Diego The Ruckstell Review is the monthly publication of the Model T Ford Club of San Diego. Annual dues are $20. The club 2016 Board holds a dinner meeting on the second Wednesday in odd num- President Eric Sayer 805-628-6310 bered months and tours during even numbered months. The Vice President Jerry Yeadon 619-405-5852 date of the next event can be obtained by calling any of the Secretary Janna Laughon 619-933-6205 club officers or by checking the Upcoming Events listing in Treasurer Tony Bowker 760-789-3954 this issue. Membership Carolyn Lemler 619-469-3042 The club is a Chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America, Tour Chairman Norm Kling 619-445-5525 P.O. Box 126, Centerville, IN 47330-0126. Membership in- Editor Chuck West 858-277-5421 formation for the 'National' can again be obtained from any Mbr. At Large John Chapman 619-384-2871 officer. The main publication of the MTFCA is the Vintage Historian Kirt Simpson 619-322-9454 Ford, which alone is well worth the national dues of $40 per Sunshine Chm. Judy Burrell 949-492-4255 year. Lifetime memberships are also available. Past President Greg Rising 760-789-9614 National Website: http://www.mtfca.com Ruckstell Review —July 2016
President’s Message
Hey everyone, July is upon us, a time to celebrate with our families and friends the Independence of this great country we live in. What makes this country great for you? For me, I believe in embracing things that historically made a huge impact of the expansion of our wonderful nation, like the Model T for starters, the men and women who have fought, and continue to fight for this country.
There were some great points brought out during our club board meeting in June, they were regarding the participation of members in our club’s tours and events. It seems as it is always the same three or four cars making each tour. For those that are making each tour you are amazing, it’s troubling however to me that the club members who participate, have started to feel like it’s not worth having a club. I encourage everyone to reach out and say what is needed to get you out and about. Life can throw us for many loops, if we work together, I know we can get more cars out and about. Our club is worth fighting for, let’s do our part to keep it rolling.
Hoping everyone enjoys the Coronado Independence Day Parade who are participating in the event. Be safe and have a Great 4th of July, we will see you at the General Meeting on 13th of July.
Sunshine (and Showers) Report
Again, nothing has been reported and we hope all is well with everyone. We have learned that one of our club member, Nancy Barkley Nelson recently finished the Ultra Adventures 50k trail run at the Grand Canyon. That’s 31.77 miles. Nancy is an amazing women and she says she wants to run it again
Remember to call me at 949-492-4255 or email me at [email protected] 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: Jennifer. Currently, the club roster is there, but more will follow.
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Minutes of the Board Meeting - June 8, 2016 Held at Denny’s Restaurant, La Mesa
Attendees: Eric Sayers & Tonia (his mom), Greg & Cathy Rising, Mac MacPhearson, John Chapman, Janna & Marlene Laughon, Chuck West, Tony & Heather Bowker, Susie Murdock, Norm & Delores Kling, and Kirby Pray Start Time: Following a great meal by Denny’s, Eric opened the meeting at 7:07 PM REPORTS: President Eric Vice President Jerry was not able to attend. Treasurer Tony reports we have money to conduct club business. Motion to pay Kirby $75 for driving the trouble truck on the Kingman tour. Motion passed. Member @ Large John reports on upcoming events: • Greatest Show on Turf – Aug 6 • National City Automobile Heritage Day – Aug 27 • Ramona Rod Round Up – Sept 10 • Big Three Swap Meet – Feb 24-26, 2017 • The Automotive Museum is considering a display case that will display car club memorabilia Tour Chairman Norm reported that the Alpine History Day tour was a success. Future tours: • June 25 – San Diego County Fair – Horseless Rodeo – Meet at 9:00 AM at the Albertson’s parking lot. 9:30 enter the fair grounds. Rodeo should wrap up around 12:30 • July 4 – Coronado Independence Day Parade • Aug 13 or 27 – Car Collection Tour off Moreno Blvd • (Pacific Southwest Railroad Museum Tour will be postponed to March 2017) • Oct 22-23 – Speedster Run A discussion was held about improving future tour attendance. Tony’s incentive ideas were: pay for the driver’s lunch on tours, pay for a tank of gas per car, free club membership with 3+ tours in a year, or free installation dinner with 4+ tours in a year. If this doesn’t work, it costs the club nothing. A motion was carried to try Tony’s first idea of paying for the driver’s lunch. This will start with our August tour. Editor Chuck reports that we are all set up for the Coronado parade. Tony, Norm, and Greg have signed up to drive. Chuck also talked about the new show at the Automotive Museum, Star Cars, displaying famous cars used in the movies or on Television. Historian Kirt was not able to attend. Additional Discussions: None End Time: 7:45 PM Greg closed the meeting
Respectfully,
Janna Laughon, Secretary
3 Ruckstell Review —July 2016 Alpine History Day Tour By Tony Bowker
Norm Kling is a member of the Alpine Historical Society and they have an annual event to which we were invited to display our Model Ts. It was not a long tour, we started in Santee and drove along Olde Hwy 80 to the Historical site, a distance of a mere 20 miles each way compensated by a long grade on the very quiet road. We had hoped for several more Ts but for this event there was just three, John Chapman in his Roadster, Bob Anderson in his 1913 Speedster and Tony in the Red 1914 Touring. Norm had brought his Roadster to the event, so there were four Ts parked along the road as an attraction, This year the event was a slightly less well attended compared to last year, as in place of the kids concert there was a demonstration of Civil War memorabilia and firearms. Kirby Pray showed up and he and John went off to investigate the proposed tour to the Railroad Museum in Campo.
When things began to quiet down after lunch, the three of us left for the great drive down the hill, I even used the Warford overdrive. John and Bob left us to head for home whle drove back to our starting place in Santee. Thanks again to Norm for inviting us to this interesting time in Alpine.
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Potential Axle Failure By Tony Bowker
On the recent (Mau) Kingman tour, one car suffered a rear axle failure. On inspection, the passenger side axle had snapped just behind the driven gear. On closer inspection there was a groove in the axle just behind the gear where it then broke.
After a considerable discussion on the MTFCA forum, it was decided it was likely caused by the steel washer falling off the pins and rubbing on the axle, most likely when the original Babbitt washer failed. Today we recom- mend a brass washer to avoid this problem. While we are certain this groove was not caused recently, it was probably cut at some time in the past. Who knows all the damage that has been inflicted on our cars in the past 90 odd years? So, when inspecting the back axle of your Model T, check that there is no damage just behind the differential on both axles, because it can break at any time it wants to.
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2003 – 13 years ago
Sam Judd was President Garage tour was to Clarence Shiedel’s (we should do more of these) Jack Chidgey was voted in as vice president of MTFCA 20 members met to start planning 2004 national tour “ North of the Border “
Kirt Simpson, Historian
July 4th Coronado Parade Auto Heritage Day August 27,2016 Our club has received an application form announcing the event. It’s always a great show with lots of interest- ing cars to see and also lots of trophies (over 75) for the many classes represented. The cost to register is $25.00 We have received information regarding our participation (but that’s for those who register early) and even if you in the 4th of July Parade in Coronado. We will be in the show up on the day of the show, you can still get in. De- Second Division! which means we are very close to the tails are: beginning of the parade. Our position is Number 38 and Date:Saturday , August 27, 2016 we are to assemble on I Ave. between 1st and 2nd Streets Time: 9 AM to 3 PM at 9:00 AM. Parking is on the street so it is important to Location: Kimball Park, get there early to find a place for your trailer. We cur- 12th St. & D Avenue rently have 7 Model Ts signed up and are limited to only National City 10 vehicles, so if you would like to be in this great parade, give Chuck West a call (858-277-5421) without delay. Registration questions and to receive an application form, See you there! call: (760) 440-0876
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Cars have been in movies almost as long as movies have been made and serve to add attitude and status to the characters in the film. Car scenes lend excitement and drama to settings. The American public has a particular connection with the automobile, and this translates to movies and TV shows that center on the characters with their cars. The shooting of a film centered on a specific car requires several identical cars for the shoot. In some series or films, several dozen cars may be required for one feature.
Hero Cars
Some movie cars are uniquely identified with the protagonists or the car as the star of the movies. These are known as a “hero cars.” Examples of Hero cars are: the Green Mustang from Bullitt, the Gran Torino from Starsky & Hutch, Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds, the General Lee in The Dukes of Hazard, the Thunderbird from Thelma & Louise, and Bumblebee and Optimus Prime from Transformers. Hero cars driven by James Bond included the Aston Martin DBS from Goldfinger, the Lotus Esprit (that changed into a submarine) from The Spy Who Loved Me, the Land Rover Defender from SkyfaJl and the Aston Martin DB10 from Spectre. Any cars driven by Vin Diesel or Paul Walker in any of the Fast and Furious films are also “hero” cars.
Villain Cars
Cars that are the central character or the main ride of a “bad” character are referred to as “villain cars.” These include Christine from the film with same name, “The Car,” the Charger used to chase Steve McQueen in Bul/iff, and any cars of the villains in the Bond films. Chick Hicks from Cars and the majority of the cars from Mad Max: Fury Road are good examples of villain cars.
Stunt Cars
Films that feature cars that jump or crash require “stunt cars.” On the outside, stunt cars look like hero cars. Internally, they are “gutted.” The interior is removed or radically altered to accommodate the stunts by installing roll cages, special drive trains, and other devices for special effects.
Star Cars
When featuring a hero car, the car that is kept in the best shape for still shots and for simple moving scenes with no stunts is called the “star car.” These cars are kept in fairly pristine condition so promotions and later displays show the vehicle looking its best.
A representative selection of the Star Cars on display at the SDAM: 1958 Plymouth Fury from Christine (1983) 1970 VW Beetle from Herbie the Love Bug 1966 Ford Thunderbird from Thelma & Louise (1991) 1991 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Knight Rider K.I.T.T. 1959 Studebaker Champion “Bullet Nose” Police Car from Batman Forever (1995) 1975 Ford Gran Torino Starcky & Hutch TV series and Movie (2004)
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When contacting the editor, Chuck West, please Rust free NOS Ford parts: be advised that there are two of us in the club with the same name, I’m the one on Greyling Dr. Commutator nut #3220 $1.00 ea. My son keeps getting my mail and (fortunately) Hood rod clasp (wood dash) #4061B $5.00 we are on good terms so I eventually get the in- Hood rod clasp (wood dash) #4061C $3.00 formation. Thanks. Mag. Post retainer #3260 $5.00 Cam. Bearing ring #3045 $0.50 Spindle bearing washer #2709 $1.00 Front bearing cap screw #3078 $1.00 (7/16 X 20 fine thread) 62nd Annual Vintage For early cars using BALL bearings in The front spindles: and Classic Parts Exchange Adjustable cone left #2706 & right #2705 $2.00 Presented by Ball bearing race, outer #2804 $4.00 Ball bearing race, inner #2805 $5.00 The Long Beach Model T Club Ball bearing race, retainer #2806-7 $1.00 Saturday, July 23, 2016 Bendix Assembly, rebuilt, complete end to end $45.00 7:00 AM to whenever it’s over I have many (too) small parts for the spindles and carbs. Los Alamos Race Course (07/16) Tom Larke, (619) 322-2131 4961 Katella Ave. Los Alametos, CA 90270 East parking lot behind Costco Free parking Free admission for Shoppers. Antique, Classic, and Automotive Hobby related itsms only
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Date Activities in 2016
July 4 Ameirca’s Birthday. Attend a parade with your car somewhere
July 13 MTFCSD General meeting. San Diego Automotive Museum, Hall of Fame Room. 6:00 PM
July 23 62nd Annual Vintage and Classic Parts Exchange. Los Alametos. Details, page 8
Aug. 10 MTFCSD Board meeting. Denny’s Restaurant, 690 Alvarado Rd, La Mesa. 6:00 PM
Aug. 13 Local Tour to Rolls Royce and Bently private museum. Details in coming issues
Aug. 14 22nd Annual John Carroll Blood Drive. San Diego Automotive Museum. Detail in next issue
Oct. 22-23 Speedster Run. Save the date
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