Badger State Region Early FordV-8 Club February 2020 THE RUMBLE SHEET A Publication of the Badger State Region Early Ford V-8 Club, Inc.

Volume 49 October 2020

No events for October due to pandemic.. so how about some Halloween groaners!

What do birds give out on Halloween? Tweets Why did the scarecrow get a promotion? He was outstanding in his field. What’s a skeleton’s favorite instrument? A trom-bone Why are cemeteries so popular? Everyone is dying to get in. What kind of music do mummies listen to? Wrap music What’s the best thing to put in pumpkin pie? Your teeth Why do vampires always seen sick? They’re always “coffin” Why are ghosts such bad liars? You can see right through them. Why don’t vampires have a lot of friends? Because they are a pain in the neck. What do you call a witch at the beach? A sand-witch What’s a ghost’s favorite band? The Grateful Dead What did the skeleton buy at the store? Spare ribs Why was the ghost crying? He wanted his mummy.

Ok, don’t shoot me! I’ll willingly resign my position as editor. Badger State Region Early Ford V-8 Club January 2020

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2020

Mike Dutkiewicz - President/Historian Res: 414-529-3770 Cell: 414-510-3770 [email protected]

“Mercury” Ed Suchorski - Vice President Res: 262-895-6128 [email protected]

Judy Deschler - Secretary/Editor/Mailing/E-Mailings Res: 262-639-1934 Cell: 262-744-1928 [email protected]

Steve Davel - Treasurer/Membership/Sales Res: 262-968-9483 Cell: 262-993-9020 [email protected]

Bruce Winter- Member at Large Res: 414-422-9833 Cell: 414-520-3000 [email protected]

Ryan Cross - Member at Large/Tour Coordinator/National Correspondent Cell: 414-614-8021 [email protected]

Gail Leicht - Sunshine Res: 262-763-2004 [email protected]

Presidents Message

I hope every one read and tried to understand the Resolution from the new National Club legal advisor. If you take it word for word we should not be planning any gatherings, tours or face to face meetings. So what should we do, I will wait until there is more information from the National Club. Until then you can still enjoy your car and take it out for a drive. I will continue working on my car as it has been on the road for 18 years with repairs and maintenance thru the years but now is my opportunity for some major repairs. Hoping this Covid Pandemic will be resolved by next spring so we can resume fun with Fords next year.

President Mike D.

October November

1 Carl Klein 14 Don Kirst 8 Joyce Hartay Mike Dutkiewicz 11 Val Wagner 16 Bonnie Davel 14 Sherry Ullius 20 Heather Herbst 17 Robert Saur 23 Bill Storey 23 John Urban 31 Ed Meyer

Thanks to those who send news, bits of trivia, etc, to put in our newsletter. With no events taking place, it’s difficult to put together a newsletter. Badger State Region Early FordV-8 Club February 2020

A Fresh Engine for the 35 Ford Part -2

"Screech" that is the sound of the progress on my engine project made as it came to an abrupt stop. Originally I was going to cover the assembly, installation and adjusting the . The valves were installed and adjusted which was a time consuming process. With the valves installed I assembled the to the connecting rods and installed the rings. After installing two of the pistons I rotated the engine to align the to install the pistons in the next . Whoa why was one of the pistons protruding out of the cylinder about an 1/8th of an inch. (see photo) Well, I discovered the hard way, I have a very desirable Mercury crankshaft with a 1/4 inch longer . Let me go back a few years, as parts were being accumulated a crankshaft was one of the items I needed. A friend from work had a flathead engine salvaged from a junk yard that someone had started taking apart and if I wanted to get dirty and wrestle it apart I could have the crankshaft. So after some greasy hands and skinned knuckles it came apart. Neither one of us knew it happened to be a Merc engine. So now it is time out while I review my options as I go thru my accumulation of parts. I should have a decision to report by next month.

Mike D.

For Sale 1939 to 1948 Ford crankshaft was donated to the club. bearing journals measure standard size 2.139 for the rods and 2.499 for the main bearings. Some rust on the bearing surfaces will have to be reground should clean up at .020 undersize. If you can use it make a donation to the club treasury. Call Mike D. 414-510-3770

V-8 Vine

Kathy Herbst has discarded her “boot” for a soft foot brace. She’s begun therapy after breaking her foot.

Kenny Bednar finished building a trailer for their kayaks. He and Connie enjoyed a day kayaking on a local lake.

Kathy Graham is enjoying playing Bingo at her assisted living home. She is thrilled to have a great granddaughter.in the family (the first girl)!

Both, Glen and I are scheduled for cataract surgeries in October (every Thursday!) Therefore, I will not be putting together a November newsletter. Badger State Region Early Ford V-8 Club January 2020

Continued from September - Oil Leaks by Larry Graham Badger State Region Early FordV-8 Club February 2020

Car Trivia

1920: Detroit Electric

Detroit Electric produced some of the earliest EVs and could travel about 80 miles between charges. One modified Detroit set a record, traveling 241 miles on a charge. These EVs only had a top speed of around 20 mph, so they were mainly used as dependable inner city transportation. Sales of the Detroit Electric would slide throughout the 1920s thanks to improved internal combustion engines. By the time the company finally ceased operations in 1939, it had produced around 13,000 EVs.

1921: Lincoln L-Series

After spending its earliest years producing Lincoln aircraft engines for WWI, the company began automobile production. The very first Lincoln, the L Series, road on a long 130-inch wheelbase and was powered by an81 horsepower V8. although this was a brand-new car company an a brand-new car, the design was dated as soon as it hit dealers and sales were’t strong. Just one year, later, the company was in rough shape financially and was sold to Ford who turned it into a luxury car powerhouse.

1922: Doble Steam Car

In the 1920s, America was flirting with alternative fuels—and steam was one of them. The Doble Steam Motors Corporation began production of their cars in 1922, but just 36 were built through 1931. One of them is owned by Jay Leno. There’s no need for a transmission thanks to the ’s incredible torque. Leno once wrote in PM, “Open the hand and acceleration from a dead stop is smooth and continuous. The Doble just continues to pull all the way. It only has about 150 hp, but the torque output is huge: 2200 lb-ft at the rear wheels.”

1923: Lancia Lambda

The new Lambda was a technical masterpiece for Lancia. Most notably, the Italian sports tourer pioneered the use of monocoque construction instead of the heavier body- on-frame designs that were the norm at the time. The Lambda was the first with this weight-saving engineering and decades ahead of other carmakers. The Lambda also broke new ground with its independent front suspension system, and was the first automaker to use a V4 engine. Lancia would use V4 engines in cars through the 1960s. Badger State Region Early Ford V-8 Club January 2020

Car Parts for Sale courtesy of Gary Buckman In the past I have donated some V-8 parts to the Club to sell at the swap meets you attend to recruit new members. The Club can sell them for any amount and use the proceeds for your expenses. The attached pictures are of the items I was wanting to donate.

The NEW Power Brake & Pedal Assembly is Bob Drake p/n TI-4849-PB @ $380 + shipping will fit Ford 1935-40 Car & 1940-41 Pick-Up. I decided I did not want to cut a hole in my convertible's frame to install this system, plus my rebuilt brakes worked much better so I did not need the power assist. If I had a sedan body, which is much stiffer, I would have installed the power brake set up. I have enough "rattles" without causing more frame twisting. �

My new clutch is not nearly as stiff as my old one, making my knees happy. A new improved radiator plus new thermostats eliminated the need for an electric cooling fan. I have a Restomod 1950 Ford in FL that I put a modern radio in & removed the old 6 volt one. The fender mirrors are from the same car.

The literature is "stuff" I collected. The advertising booklet is original; the rest are reproductions.

Gary Buckman

*****Contact Mike Dutkiewicz if you’re interested in any item/s (contact info. on pg. 2)

’49-51 Used radio & 2 fender mirrors ’36’& ’37 literature

V-8 used clutch New power brake & parts face pedal assembly

Used 6 volt V-8 used radiator clutch pressure cooling fan plate, throwout bearing & hub Badger State Region Early FordV-8 Club February 2020

Car Phones: We’ve Come a Long Ways

In The Beginning The First Mobile Telephone Call Many of the early cell phones were considered to On June 17, 1946 a driver in St. Louis, MO, be “car phones,” as they were too large and pulled out a handset from under his car’s cumbersome to carry around in a pocket or dashboard, placed a phone call and made purse. history.

The First Car Phone In 1910, an engineer from Stockholm, Sweden named Lars Magnus Ericsson installed a

telephone in his car. As he drove around the country Ericsson would connect his phone with a pair of long electrical wires into the telephone poles installed along the road. While this was the first car phone, the first car phone, the concept did not take off in popularity.

In 1949, AT&T launched something called Mobile Telephone Service. This Mobile Telephone Service was initially only available in St. Louis. By 1948, however, the service was available in The original equipment weighed 80 pounds about 100 towns. With this service, an estimated (36 kg), and there were initially only 3 channels 5,000 customers placed approximately 30,000 for all the users in the metropolitan area. calls each week. Each call had to be manually The service available from AT & T wasn’t cheap. connected by an operator. The system also The cost was $30 a month (roughly $330 today) functioned similar to a Walkie-Talkie: you had to with additional per call charges. These devices push down a button your handset to talk, then were used primarily by utilities, truck fleet release that button to listen. operators, and reporters.

Knock-Knock

Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Phillip! Phillip who? Phillip my bag with Halloween candy, please! Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Fangs! Fangs who? Fangs for letting me in! Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Dishes! Dishes who? Dishes a very bad Halloween joke! Badger State Region Early Ford V-8 Club January 2020 Please support our Advertisers Badger State Region Early FordV-8 Club February 2020

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A Thanksgiving Garden

Plant three rows of peas: Peace in our hearts Peace in our schools Peace in our world Plant four rows of squash: Give Thanks Squash gossip Squash indifference For each new morning with its light Squash selfishness For rest and shelter of the night Plant four rows of lettuce: For health and food Lettuce be faithful For friends and love Lettuce be kind For everything Thy goodness sends. Lettuce be understanding Lettuce us love one another For flowers that bloom about our feet; Water freely with patience: cultivate with love, For tender grass, so fresh , so sweet; There is abundance in your garden For song of bird, and hum of bee; Because you reap what you sow. For all things fair we hear or see, To conclude our garden, we must have thyme: Father in heaven, we thank Thee! Thyme for learning Thyme for friends Ralph Waldo Emerson Thyme for Family!