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Volume 39 • Number 12 December, 2010

Inside...

Wishing you a truckload of Joy!

• Club Activities• TCRG Banquet Information• 2011 World of Wheels• 2010 Club Memories• Tech Tip: Vacuum Gauge Readings

Happy Holidays

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The Rumble Sheet is the official publication of the Twin Cities Regional Group # 46 (TCRG) of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America and is sent to all current members and advertisers. TCRG is chartered by the Early Ford V-8 Club of America, and is a non-profit corporation in the state of Minnesota, dedicated to the preservation of Ford motor vehicles and related historical materials from the era of flathead V-8 engines, including all Fords, Mercurys and Lincolns so equipped from 1932 through 1953. Club AddressPO Box 20236, Minneapolis, MN 55420.

Twin Cit ies Regional Group 2010 Board of DirectorsPresident Bill Gillies 651-633-1564Vice President Bill Blood 612-722-4172Secretary Gordon Ditmanson 651-646-8103Treasurer Roger Wothe 952-473-3038Editor Bruce Nelson 651-482-8940Activities Director Team Effort Team EffortMembership Joel Bergstrom 651-631-0091Past President Duane Shuck 952-888-7191Sunshine Lady Jean Shuck 952-888-7191Archives Jerry Felton 952-873-6754Art Director Ron Long 651-714-2740Webmaster Mark Crichton 612-801-3620

T w i n C i T i e s R e g i o n a l g R o u p i n f o R m a T i o nMeetingsMembership meetings of the TCRG are held at 7:30 on the first Wednesday of almost every month at a site announced in the Rumble Sheet. Change in time or location will also be announced in the Rumble Sheet.MembershipMembership dues for the TCRG are $15.00 per calendar year. Membership in the Early Ford V-8 Club of America (the national club) is a membership requirement of the Twin Cities Regional Group.Submitting materialPlease send all materials for publication to Bruce Nelson, 2887 W. Owasso Blvd., Roseville 55113, or e-mail NELSB01@msn.com. Rumble Sheet material deadline is the 15th of the month. E-mail body content (not attachment) is preferred.AdvertisingClassified ads are free to TCRG members, and will run for three consecutive months. Display ads (business card size) will run for 12 issues at a cost of $30. Check under ad for last scheduled appearance. WebsiteTCRG can be visited online at www.tcrgv8club.org

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TCRG ActivitiesWednesday, December 1, 7:30 PM MEMBERSHIP MEETING, St Michael’s Lu-theran Church, 1660 West County Road B, St Paul, MN 55113 (651) 631-1510. Thursday, December 16, 9:00 AMGEEZER BREAKFAST, Country Kitchen 7849 42nd Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55427. Hopefully, Vern Halvorson will set it up. Thanks Vern!Sunday, January 9, 2011 ANNUAL TCRG CLUB BANQUET Grumpy’s Bar and Grill (actually, Rose Vine Hall Banquet Center attached to Grumpy’s), 2801 Snelling Ave, Roseville, MN 55113(651) 379-1180. See the write-up on page 6

TCRG Glovebox• Cover Photo: Mike Timmermans recently acquired this ‘52 Ford Stake bed, essentially a true “barn find”. He and Vivian introduced it to the club in Scandia, MN during the Fall Colors Tour. Mike has already begun preserving this nice example. The flathead was replaced with a newer 302, but at least it is a Ford!• Rumble Sheet Contributors: The Editor would like to thank Bill and Mary Gillies, Gordy Ditmanson, Ron and Liz Long (pictures), Tom Halfpenny and Mark Crichton for their contributions this month.• Jeff and Melissa Beebe Relocation: We have moved to Salt Lake City, UT. Our family car (36 Ford) remains in MN with our son. Could you send the newsletter to him? His name is Michael Beebe and his address is 6962 225th Ave., Stacy, MN 55079 (We will! ED)• December Meeting Charities: Please bring some new toys to the December meeting (and don’t forget teens), as Santa Kent is making a delivery soon afterward. Let’s also not forget those who are hungry. Bill Blood will make a donation to the Minnesota Food Shelf on behalf of TCRG. Checks are welcomed as they allow food purchases based on need (and checks are much lighter!) Thank you all for these meaningful gifts during this Christmas season!

Happy Birthday!December 1 Jon HorkeyDecember 2 Terry WoldDecember 3 Dave FridlundDecember 7 Bill BloodDecember 12 Bruce JohnsonDecember 12 Donna WoldDecember 27 Dick PunchardDecember 27 Michael WymanDecember 29 Gwen CasuraDecember 31 Cliff Helling

December Meeting InfoLocation: St Michael’s Lutheran Church, 1660 West County Road B, St Paul, MN 55113-4073(651) 631-1510Directions: From North or South: I-35W to Hwy 36, east on Hwy 36, exit Snelling South, turn right at first stop light (Cty Rd B) look for church on left. OR I-35E to Hwy 36, west on Hwy 36, exit Snelling South, turn right at first stop light (Cty Rd B) look for church on left. Plenty of parking. Program: Bring a dollar to donate. This is TCRG’s annual Christmas meeting, as well as time to reflect on a successful TCRG year. See you there!

I take my pen in hand to scratch out my last memo for the Rumble Sheet. In January, Bill Blood and Ron Christensen will take over the club leadership and I can take a break after three years as president. Going through the Rumble Sheets for the last three years I can see some accomplishments completed. We gave away some of the club’s treasury for scholarships, and helped with food for the food shelf. The club bought a much needed new trailer, out fitted by Bruce N. to hold all the club’s treasures in an orderly fashion. The old trailer now holds the club’s fence which worked quite well at the Stockyard Day’s New Brighton show. We also purchased a new canopy which is much lighter, easier to handle and put up than the old one. Best of all we have found a new meeting place. Thanks to Joel Bergstrom. Each club member needs to remember to put a $1.00 in the pot at the meeting to help cover the cost for the facility which in turn does not take funds from the club treasury. The one thing that hasn’t changed over the three years is recruiting workers for the World of Wheels. This is the easiest gig for the club to earn $1200 bucks with the least amount of energy required from the membership. Look for the signup sheet at the Banquet and step up for the good of the club. This year’s Banquet will again be held at Grumpy’s in Roseville on Sunday January 9th, 2011. Save the date –Details and signup in this issue. We attended the Western Meet in St. George, Utah in October. The theme for the meet was; Friends and Fords. Two long time friends, Ralph Hubbard and Scott Bringhurst started the planning for the meet. They stated that they wanted to bring people and cars together with their long time connections. The theme really touched a chord as we traveled and attended with long time friends, visited with; Texas friends, V-8 friends who attended Minnesota meets, and many long time Ford friends we have know for many years. Cliff Hellings’ article

Dobie’s Corner

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As many of you may know, I try and com-plete a 5K (3.1 mile) fun run every month. I tell everyone that my training for these events --- is that I quit drinking for the seven days prior to the event. I want my body to be pure, and not have any foreign substances in it. I also try to really exercise prior to the event. In the summer months, I go for four mile bicycle rides every other day, and in the winter, I run on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Well, while

training for the Grey Ghost 5K in Anoka, I crashed on my bike. Now, I know that someone my age should know how to balance, and ride a bike, but I let gravity intervene. I

went down very similar to the guy on the tricycle in Laugh-In. I braced myself with my palms and smacked the pathway pretty good. I find now, that besides the purple spots on my body, that the doc-tor says that I have a non-separated fracture of my left elbow. The good news/bad news is that there is nothing that they can do for me. But thankfully, I am now able; once again, to move my left hand up to touch my face. (I am also glad that bike season is almost over.) Included in this issue, there are some items that members will need to respond to. Look for the Banquet and dues sheet, and also the annual ballot. Vote the ballot and mail in, and fill out the membership renewal form and banquet reservation form, include

Tales from the Ice

in the V-8 Times also reminded us of the theme Friends and Fords. We have been blessed in our friendships through the V-8 club. Especially Twin Cities Regional Group friends, many we have had for more years than we care to disclose. Thanks to everyone for all the help and participation during this tenure.Dobie & Mary wlgillies@juno.com

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one check for payment. If not planning on attending the banquet, fill out only the mem-bership renewal area and send that in with check. And, I guess the car bug has hit some of our long time members this fall. Cliff Helling is now the proud owner of a 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe. I asked him how many 34’s he had to sell to get this vehicle, and Cliff just laughed. Also, Bill Gillies has decreased his open garage space with the purchase of a 1948 Mercury Convertible. And in true seasonal spirit, Mary and I spent 26 hours and 27 minutes without power after the snow storm. It really is surprising how much you depend on electricity for entertainment these days. Of course, reading by candlelight is so easy on the eyes. Sure glad books still have pictures. Well, that’s enough for this time…….re-member, keep your stick on the ice. Have a great Christmas – and a pleasant New Years. Bruce

Henry wishes you and yours a wonderful Holi-day season. Just stay away from those evils alcohol and tobacco and you will be just fine. And oh, buy a new Ford if you get the chance!

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Annual TCRG Banquet The Banquet will be held on Sunday January 9, 2011 at the Rose Vine Hall Ban-quet Center in Roseville. This is also known as Grumpy’s, and if you attended last year’s ban-quet you will not have any trouble finding the location as it is the same! The address is 2801 Snelling Ave. North, Roseville, MN 55113. The phone number is 651-379-1185. Grumpy’s is just North of Midway Ford. The choices are: (Tax and Gratuity in-cluded in price)Top Sirloin; a 10 oz top sirloin is char grilled and topped with blue cheese garlic butter. Served with white cheddar mashed potatoes and a sau-téed vegetable medley. Priced at $27.00Ahi Tuna with Papaya salsa; 7oz Ahi Tuna Filet grilled and topped with Papaya salsa served with coconut jasmine rice and a mango vegetable medley. Priced at $27.00Chicken Florentine; Pan seared chicken breast lightly breaded served with white ched-dar mashed potatoes and a sautéed vegetable medley topped with a spinach and aromatic lemon butter sauce. Priced at 24.00.

We will have Cake for desert. Included with the meal are soda, iced tea and lemonade. Coffee will be provided by the club. Drink tick-ets will again be given to each person with a $5.00 limit on either mixed drink or beer or wine. The club will provide entertainment arranged by Denny Carney.Find a Reservation Sheet inserted in this issue.

WORLD OF WHEELSFebruary 25, 26, 27, 2011Saint Paul RiverCentre

175 W Kellogg Boulevard

It’s the 48th Annual World of Wheels in Saint Paul. We have again been asked to work this show. We will be taking tickets, checking the exhibitors, watching doors, and providing all night security. This is an opportunity to make a lot of money, for just a day’s work. We will need 14 people per 4 hour shift. You can work more than one shift if you like, just sign up one name per line. (shifts are 9:30 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm, and 6 pm to 10:30 pm) We will also need some nocturnal be-ings – people that can stay up all night long Fri-day night (10 pm – 8 am) into Saturday morn-ing and Saturday night into Sunday morning (10 pm – 7 am). Each volunteer will get a 3 day pass to the show (a $13 value); so that you are guaran-teed time to see it all. The swap meet is back again along with the antique toy show. Once again you can bring a small cool-er. We will try and make it so that you will be rotated around the arenas (both floors); so that you don’t spend all shift in one place.This is a great way to help the Club, and also think ‘cars’ in the middle of winter.

For more information, or to sign up contact Bruce Nelson (651-482-8940). Sign up sheet will be at the annual Banquet and Febru-ary Meeting. But beat the rush, and get that spot you want now !

World of Wheels

Merry Christmas

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November Meeting Minutes The meeting was held on November 3, 2010, at St Michael’s Lutheran Church and called to order by President Bill Gillies at 7:30 PM. The treasurer’s report by Roger Wothe: No bills, no income with a balance of $3225.90. Bruce Nelson is requesting articles for the upcoming issue of the Rumble Sheet. The Holiday Banquet Committee is asking for suggestions for a place to hold the party, any ideas to Bill Blood. Joel mentioned that we had no new members this month. He reminding everyone to add a $1.00 to the basket as a donation for the room we are using. The group is looking for names of candidates for next year’s officers. There is an acute need for an Activities Director, please send suggestions to one of the current officers. Bill Blood and Ron Christensen are on the ballot for President and Vice President respectively. The Western Meet was attended by the Gillies, Tabakos, and B. Nelson, among others, who reported on various events. President Bill Gillies received a letter from Joanne Oman suggesting LaCrosse as a good place for a meet. There is historical pre-cedence. Joel suggested Rochester as another possibility. Old Business: Jerry Felton will be sending in an order for club jackets, any color as long as it is tan, $94.00 with the back logo, $30.00 less without. New Business: Bruce Nelson reminded everyone about World of Wheels the weekend of Feb. 25-27 2011. The sign-up sheet for vol-unteers will follow. Announcements; Happy 50th Wedding

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Anniversary to Joel and Rose Anne Bergstrom whose cake we enjoyed at the meeting. Thanks. Also, Happy 59th Wedding Anniversary to John and Lauvan Cramble. For sale: Vern mentioned that his friend, Hardin Olson, has a basket full of an-tique oil containers in good condition if anyone is interested. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM and the group moved to the parking lot to check out Mike Timmerman’s ’ 52 cab-over.

Respectfully submitted, Gordy Ditmanson

Okay, sometimes you need a little filler during these lean months. One of the toughest decisions I had to make when I was Editor was picking the best pictures (unless it was a Ron el photo since his are always good!). I thought it might be nice to submit some “B photos” as a way to remember as great 2010 V-8 season. I tried to include something from each of our major events. Hope you enjoy them! MC

2010 TCRG Memories

Monthly Meetings: A familiar sight is coming to a end! Club President Bill Gillies is stepping down after three years at the helm. We thank Bill and Mary for their terrific leadership!

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2010 TCRG Memories compiled by Mark Crichton

Back to the 50’s: The GM Futureliner bus showcasing their “Parade of Progress was a big hit June 18th to 20th

World of Wheels: The club’s first event of 2010 occurred on Feb. 26 to 28th. Fun weekend!

Fall Colors Tour: Gary and Sandy always lead a great Fall tour. This tour was on October 2nd

31st Annual All Ford Picnic: Gordy, Donna and JB check in Dave Sanderson on June 6th

August TCRG Picnic: Just a few of the cool cars that showed up for this catered event August 4th

All Ford Picnic: The busiest spot on the Ford Assembly Plant campus!

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For SaleClassified ads are free to TCRG members, and will run for three consecutive months• 1935 Ford Slantback complete car number 5 condition total restoration needed $2400 Walt Johnson 651- 488-4007 hercules1954@comcast.net• 1949 Ford Custom 4 Door. New windshield and rear springs. Year round daily driver. Someone to fix it or buy it. BO. Dick Olson 763-561-2323• 1939 Ford truck, for restoration. Owned by same family 60 years and always stored indoors. Clear title & solid body with no rust out. 1 ½ ton, with correct flathead V-8, 20” wheels, stake box with removable sides and hydraulic hoist. First year for hydraulic brakes. Extra parts include transmission, radiator, differential gears and axles, engine side panels, and an amount of N.O.S. repair parts and factory repair manuals. Engine turns freely. Truck is complete but partly disassembled. Hoping to find a good home as it would be a very unique, rare parade vehicle. Asking price is $3000.00 for everything. Located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Allan, 920-887-9993.• $200 Gift Certificate for Golden RODtronics. Won at the 2010 Back to the 50’s show. You can double your money if you have a need, as I would like $100 for it. Includes catalog for ordering. Catalog includes remote controls, electronic door and trunk openers, gauges, and power windows as examples of offered items. Bruce Nelson 651-482-8940.• Original Ford Owner’s Manuals, excellent condition, stored for several years. 1935 FORD V-8 -- 31 pages $50 1937 FORD V-8 85 hp -- 64 pages $50 1950 FORD -- 27 pages $35 1951 FORD -- 32 pages $35 1955 FORD -- 36 pages $35 1959 FORD -- 40 pages $35 1961 FORD -- 64 pages $30Dealership brochures -- original and in excellent condition. The New Ford V-8 Cars for 1937, 18 pages $20; It’s a Big New Car 1941 Ford $20; 1966 Color Selections $10. Lloyd Pearson 952-935-6795• 1950 Crestliner for restoration. Was Sportsman

November Geezer Breakfast These two photos were taken at the Gee-zer Breakfast at Pippins Restaurant in Roseville, Thursday morning, November 18th. Left to right are Werner Langenbach, Bill Gay, Mike Timmermans, Kent Tabako (seated), Gary Weyrauch, Ron Long, Ron Go-ette, Gordon Ditmanson, B.J. Johnson, Duane Shuck, Gary Rosenberger, Tom Halfpenny, Fred Stuve, Joel Bergstrom, Glenn Kelly, Bill Blood, and Bill Gillies. Roger Wothe is the main man in the 2nd photo, who arrived late but was able to en-joy breakfast, which is not easy for him to do. That makes a total of 18, one of the larger Geezer Gatherings. The food was excel-lent, the waitress one on the best we’ve had; so a great time was had by all.Submitted by Tom Halfpenny

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• 1932 Ford Brookville 3/W Coupe Bodys (2@), brand new, stock cowl vent-dash-floor upgrades, at discount pricing, right now with 4 year wait. Also available, 1932 original complete correct restored

driving chassis with (0) time on it.• 1932 Ford Roadster, real Henry body, repro steel fenders, black, brown L/B leather, tan top, dressed 59A engine, 12v, wwsw, rings. Super fresh. • 1936 Ford Deluxe Roadster, Tan, all steel, correct Calif. body-off resto, tan top, brown L/B leather, woodgrain, dog, wwsw, rings, super killer car. • 1949 Mercury Convertible, all steel, 10 year body off resto, 12v, R&H, power windows, lite yellow, red interior, tan top, killer nice car with test miles only.• 1933 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet, steel, restored, maroon/black fenders super nice• 1934 Ford Deluxe Tudor, steel, body off, Dearborn blue, WWSW rings, Wow!• 1936 Ford Deluxe Roadster, steel, red, dual carbs & exhaust, pines trim• 1936 Ford Deluxe 3/W Coupe, steel, tan, restored, WWSW, chrome caps, neat!• 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe, steel, restored, red, skirts, built 59A, drives 100%• 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible, steel, red, duals, WWSW, great driver!• 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible, steel, restored, maroon, WWSW, R&H, nice!• 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible, steel, maroon, one of the best in the world• 1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan Delivery, steel, green, dual spots, new chrome, nice!• 1940 Mercury Coupe, steel black, AZ car, never rusty, dressed flathead• 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible, steel, body-off, Columbia, construction now done. See all of BJ’s cars at: www.jmacsautos

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The following ads are from Gary Nielsen at (320) 235-3935 or (320) 894-8685, or via e-mail at: garybob@charter.net.• 1949 Ford F-6 with grain box and hoist. 2 spd rear axle, runs well, rusty cab $1495 OBO• 1949 Chevrolet half ton. Very unique truck with power divider to run rear mount welder, $1200 OBO• 1923 Fordson tractor on steel. Complete, with add on brake. Engine free. $1500.• 1946 Ford Conoco gas truck. Body is good. Engine soaking but stuck (6 cylinder) $2300 OBO.• 1949 Ford F-5 V-8 (stuck). Great body and tires with hoist, no box. $1800.

• Speedometer for 1948 FordBob Parmelee, 972-562-5850Milcap1936@sbcglobal.net • Any year complete Lincoln V-12 engine; stuck is OK. Virgil Schwanke, Willmar, 320-979-1409• 1932 thru 1940 Ford Roadster, Cabriolet, 3 and 5 window Coupes. Steel only. Prefer restored, well-maintained. Slight modifications OK. “Don’t need to talk to my wife or banker to do a deal”. Call me. BJ 952-941-2918

Green & Black, now white with brown vinyl top (I don’t know why either). Solid North Dakota car. Original V8 has been professionally overhauled and engine and compartment correctly painted. $6500. Francis Kalvoda, Willmar, 320-235-5777• 1950 Ford Tudor Custom. V-8, needs complete restoration -- stored inside for many years. Car is located in Royalton, MN 320-632-6306• ’50-’51 NOS 2 door quarter panels. One R & one L. These are in better shape than I am. $600 ea. or $1,100 if you take both. Don’t hassle me if this is too cheap - I won’t take a penny more. Ron G. (651)436-8359 or cell (651) 925-7049.• 1936 Ford 4 Door Convertible Also some 35-36 & 50 Parts. brake linings for a 50, steering column, bumper brackets, etc. John Cramble 763-572-9280

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