1 PSRG 2019 Summer Picnic Our summer picnic could not have been better! Set-up the day before went smoothly with assistance of Mike and Trina Rees and the use of their pickup (as well as mine), for transporting tables and chairs to and from R&R Rentals. Saturday the V8s and club members began to arrive one by one. By 11:30 we had a large initial group. Dickey’s Catering appeared right on time with a menu featuring salads, baked beans, pulled pork and roasted chicken. Everybody agreed they were a terrific choice. A second wave of members showed up about 1:30 after attending memorial services for John Christensen in Seattle. In all, there were 21 Early V8s and 75 people in attendance! Several members who haven’t been around much the past few years even made an appearance. The entrees and sides were delicious and plentiful, yet we did manage to send some surplus home with various folks. Surely it was put to good use. Then came a great surprise! Meandering down our driveway came a fully restored 1961 Ford farm tractor. It was a huge hit with the crowd. Bev explained to me: the day before (after I had put up the club banner at the entrance to our street) a neighbor was driving by when he noticed it. He drove up to our house, introduced himself to Bev and said he lived only a few blocks from us. Bev invited him to bring it to our event. So…. this is how our new-found friends, Dean (and wife Diane) ended up showing all of us another restored Ford. We also fired up the PSRG flathead engine that Scott and Mark Keenholts display at our Swap Meet and other car events - thanks again fellows. I would like to thank the Cascade group for joining PSRG in sharing their cars and making this picnic even more enjoyable. At the end of the day when it was time to dismantle tents, fold up chairs and put away the club engine, as usual many attendees pitched in to ultimately make this another successful summer picnic. Thanks again! Elmo Lewis .................See page 3 for more Puget Sounds Volume 50 Issue 10 October 2019
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PSRG 2019 Summer Picnic
Our summer picnic could not have been better! Set-up the day before went smoothly with assistance of Mike and Trina Rees and the use of their pickup (as well as mine), for transporting tables and chairs to and from R&R Rentals.
Saturday the V8s and club members began to arrive one by one. By 11:30 we had a large initial group. Dickey’s Catering appeared right on time with a menu featuring salads, baked beans, pulled pork and roasted chicken. Everybody agreed they were a terrific choice. A second wave of members showed up about 1:30 after attending memorial services for John Christensen in Seattle. In all, there were 21 Early V8s and 75 people in attendance! Several members who haven’t been around much the past few years even made an appearance. The entrees and sides were delicious and plentiful, yet we did manage to send some surplus home with various folks. Surely it was put to good use.
Then came a great surprise! Meandering down our driveway came a fully restored 1961 Ford farm tractor. It was a huge hit with the crowd. Bev explained to me: the day before (after I had put up the club banner at the entrance to our street) a neighbor was driving by when he noticed it. He drove up to our house, introduced himself to Bev and said he lived only a few blocks from us. Bev invited him to bring it to our event. So…. this is how our new-found friends, Dean (and wife Diane) ended up showing all of us another restored Ford.
We also fired up the PSRG flathead engine that Scott and Mark Keenholts display at our Swap Meet and other car events - thanks again fellows.
I would like to thank the Cascade group for joining PSRG in sharing their cars and making this picnic even more enjoyable.
At the end of the day when it was time to dismantle tents, fold up chairs and put away the club engine, as usual many attendees pitched in to ultimately make this another successful summer picnic. Thanks again! Elmo Lewis.................See page 3 for more
Puget Sounds Volume 50 Issue 10 October 2019
2019 PSRG WHO’S WHO President- Dave White 206-999-8138 [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
We are pleased to have items for publi-cation 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 confi-dentiality and privacy. We do not make our mailing list available to other organizations.
The Puget Sound Regional Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. At Haller Lake United Methodist Church located at:13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 Unless scheduled at a special location.Board meetings start at 6:00 pm at same loaction and date as the monthly general meeting.
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PSRG 2019 Summer Picnic Continues here. Photos from Picnic thanks to Margaret Howard, Dave White and Elmo’s grandson. For napkins they supplied shop rags with a hose clamp, see below
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Presidents Words
Dave White
General Meeting Minutes
Mark Keenholts
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The prime time car show season is drawing to an end as well as my reign as the President. We’ve got our annual banquet planned this year for Saturday, November 23rd at 6:00 pm at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Lynnwood (see details in this month’s issue on page 12). As we did last year, the entire meal will be covered by the club. Please sign up at the next meeting or rsvp to Mark Keenholts at [email protected] swap meet continues to move forward and we’ve got our poster design done, along with updates to the website (monroeswapmeet.com). The Swap Meet Chairman’s job is crucial to our success as a club, so please consider taking on that roll for next year. Elections will be held next meeting, so please plan on attending (especially if you’ve been nominated). Dave White
General Meeting September 12, 2019The meeting came to order at 7:06 PMLeads and Needs: Butch Kent is giving up driving and is selling his 1946 Panel Truck, and a 1940 four door sedan.Ron Costello Knows of a 1932 4dr Street Rod project in primer with a 59A engine backed with a C4 and 9 inch rear. The asking price is $25K. Ron is also selling his nice 1957 Ranchero.Treasurer Mike Rees announced all bills have been paid. We did have to pay $500 more in taxes for the year.Lake Washington Votech and Scoreline CC Autotech programs have each received a $2000 donation from the club. Sno-Isle Auto Program will receive theirs shortly. Also we will be contributing $1500 to the Christmas Stockings for Homeless Children Charity.It was noted that the Mustang Roundup was not a good fit for our Old Fords and will not be a club event in the future. The Cascade Graham Picnic is a more natural fit.Mark Keenholts gave a recap of the Tour of the Year to Crystal Mountain. It was another great time. Thanks to Guy!Elmo Lewis gave a recap of the Summer Picnic. We had 22 old cars, 75 people, and one classic Ford tractor. Thanks to Bev and Elmo for hosting. The food and the weather were fantastic!The 2020 Swap Meet is well in progress with the art work already developed. We still need a Chairperson to step in as David White is giving it up after several years. Most of the organization is still on board , so the work is progressing.Nominations to fill club offices are open. We need President and two Board members. Many names were suggested at the meeting. Bob Merz is taking over as Treasurer.It was announced the Flathead Reliability Run to Monitor Washington will take place this Saturday.It was also noted that we are receiving “Spoof ” e mails requesting different purchases. Do not open or respond to odd looking e mails from David White, Mike Rees or others.After a snack brake Bob Merz gave a stunning slide show of he and Ryan’s trip to Auburn and Detroit car museums. Some of the most beautiful cars ever built were shown here. Raffle winners were: Ryan Carp, Rick Mann, Dave Ellis, Paul Keller, Bruce Anderson, Mike Rees, Carol Scott, Grant Stobbe, Barbara Petersen. The Grand Winner was Lee Petersen.Tool winners were: Trina Rees, Ron Costello, Rick Mann, and Bob Scott. Secretary, Mark Keenholts
Guy Generaux
Leads & NeedsLeads & Needs listings are free for club members. All listings will
run for 3 months unless they are renewed or terminated early. List-ings 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
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Need: I am needing an original 33-34 V8 radiator, the kind with two water inlets on the underside of the top tank. It needs it to be straight, unmodified, and the tank not bent, because I will be using it for fit checks. The condition of the core does not matter. Jerry Etter 703-587-4450
Lead: 4 nice 16 by 4 1/4 Ford wheels ready for paint, $80 for all.2 24 stud original nice heads $50 a pair.1941 2 door sedan delux with lots of accessories including original radio, original heater etc. First place early Ford V8 national meet at Hood River. Selling everything $24,500.1953 golden jubilee tractor, first place early V8 national meet in Tacoma like new $8500Jim BarbeeMaple Valley,Wa 425 432-2115
Need: I’m looking for both front fenders for a 46 Ford 2dr. Surface rust ok, dents ok, no rust through.Peter Fallert [email protected] 509-548-8303
Lead: If any one is interested in a 1964 Thunderbird let me know and I will get you all the details on this nice car. Dick Jauch, 360-387-1580.
More Leads on page 6
Membership
You Could Be A Winner! At every regular General Meeting - one lucky attendee is awarded $50 in a mem-ber drawing. You must be present to win and wearing your PSRG name badge.
New Members
Rudy NicholasSeattle1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Lee Peterson {Returning member}Kirkland1934 Ford Standard 5W Coupe1934 Ford Deluxe 5W Coupe1937 Ford Standard Coupe1937 Ford Deluxe Coupe1937 Ford Deluxe Club Coupe1937 Ford Deluxe Club Cabriolet1938 Ford Standard Coupe
Peter & Linda FallertLeavenworth1946 Ford Tudor1918 Model T Touring*1919 Model T Truck*See Peter’s Story on page 18
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Lead: 1950 MERCURY CONVERTIBLEThird owner for 30 years. Exceptional original cloth interior. Repainted one time. Mechanically restored. Ex-cellent running condition. Ready for show or touring. Strong Class 2 condition. Very rare Mercury convertible.$52,000 negotiable. Tom Beffa 206-498-1221, Seattle WA [email protected]
Lead: 1936 Ford 1 1/2 ton flatbed truck. It has an 8ba flathead last ran about 20 years ago. Been in garage for last 20 years. Motor should run with a little work. Asking $2500.Also for sale is an original Ford Script flatbed deck that is 37 1/2” wide, (pre 1939 when they standardized truck frames at 34”). It has really nice original stake sides. New clear red oak deck boards, laminated sill boards and new steel rub strips, new steel sides, and new rear panel that has the Ford Script. Asking $3,500Package deal if you want the truck and the deck. Mike Woodard 425-478-1271 [email protected]
More Leads on page 10
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Lead: I am selling a 1928 Ford model A. It is a very nice solid body and starts and runs well. My father in law rebuilt the front axle and steering links, spring perches. New exhaust manifold, water pump, etc. It has the rumble seat. And comes with extra parts. Asking 11,000. Questions to Mike Woodard 425-478-1271 [email protected]
Lead:1939 Ford 4 Door Deluxe Sedan Convertible, very rare may be only a couple of hundred of this origi-nal condition model left in the world. Exterior: Tropical Green lacquer painted 1993, Original 16 Steel wheels, Original 16 Wheel Rings, Original Ford V8 Center Caps, 600 -- 16 Wide White wall tires, Original Chrome Front & Rear Bumper, Original Stainless in show condition, Original Front/side glass, Original Rear taillight/headlight Lens, Top was replaced in 1993, interior was reupholstered in 1993 Original Dual Side Mirrors, Orig-inal Banjo Steering Wheel, Original Carpet in Trunk, Original gauges, Original Clock, Original factory installed heater, Copies of 1939 Manuals, The standard 6 volt system survived, Drive Train: Original 221 Flathead V8 -- 85 HP, 3 Speed Manual Transmission, Exhaust and gas tank have been replaced, Running board looks new, Original miles showing 67741. This car was driven by the original owner for 27 years in Massachusetts. The second owner, of Rhode Island, had a 40 car collection where he stored his cars in a environment controlled facility - he purchased this car in 1966 - did annual maintenance and then the upgrades to paint, upholstery and top all to factory specifications in 1993. Pup not includedI'm the 3rd owner. A vehicle appraiser ranked this car a 2. A very tight and solid original car. I live in Mill Creek, Washington. $51,500.00 Chuck Turbak 425 260 4728 [email protected]
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PSRG 2019 Summer Picnic Continues here:
Three days following the PSRG Summer Picnic at our home in North Bend, I walked out the back door of our house to the deck. Look who was there to greet me! Too bad he didn’t show up for the picnic - that would have created some excitement! Elmo
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The Annual Banquet is Saturday Nov. 23rd – 6:00 pmOld Spaghetti Factory – 2509 196th Ave. SW, Lynwood 98036 Menu: Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread, Choice of Baked Lasagna (made with meat balls and Italian sausage), Meat Lover’s Treat (Sicilian Meatballs, Italian Sausage and Spaghetti with Rich Meat Sauce)
Or Chicken Marsala. All meals served with salad, spumoni Ice cream for desert.
We have rented this location before for the Swap Meet and it’s much a much larger venue than Southcenter, so we can accommodate up to 70 people.
The club pays for the entire meal including coffee, tea or soda. Hard drinks, beer and wine will be available, but the club cannot provide alcohol to it’s members.Please rsvp toMark Kennholts at [email protected] or sign up at the next meeting on October 10th.
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Did you ever lose a hubcap while driving ? they always pass me by, well here is the next level
In August 1924 at the Caerphilly Mountain Hill Climb in South Wales, Cordon Bleu broke the hill record on the first ascent but on the second run the nearside rear axle broke on his Bresica Bugatti. There was a look of pure astonishment on Raymond’s face as he watched his rear wheel overtake the car. This picture was seen around the world in newspapers of the day and is still regarded by some as one of the most famous photographs of all time. The picture has been used for a variety of purposes over the decades including, in recent years, an advertisement for holiday insurance and on the album cover of a French rock group.
Despite the rough track, Raymond managed to keep control of the car and no one was hurt. He developed his cars with superchargers in association with Amherst Villiers and this partnership eventually led to the develop-ment of the legendary ‘White Riley’. In 1924 ERA Ltd was formed and Mays was the No.1 driver. Before long, class records were being set up at Brooklands and Mays won the Nuffield Trophy race at Donington Park, the first road race ever held in England. From then on ERA and Raymond Mays achieved world fame.
More from our past... Photos from Harold Kent 1994 and 1990 on the bottom
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WIN this 1957 Mercury Montclaire 4 door Hardtop!The National Capital Regional Group #36 of the Early Ford V-8 Club is raffling off this incredible Mercury at the 2020 Eastern National Meet in Pennsylvania, June 18, 2020. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum in Auburn, Indiana.
To get tickets call 260-667-3775 for credit cards or send check or money order with a self addressed stamped envelope to: 1957 Mercury, PO Box 284, Auburn, IN 46706
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SunshineDick Jauch
Sunshine report for September, 2019.
Hello fellow V-8 Club Members. For the most part we are doing OK again this month. However a few of us are having age related problems, and that is particularly true of L.D. Charff who I hope by the time you read this will be out of the hospital and on his way to feeling better. Please include him in your prayers for the next month while he recovers from an unusual problem.
Dick Jauch, Sunshine Committee Chairman.
Our Next Meeting: Thursday October tenth
Program: Potluck with Ham !
Location: Haller Lake United Methodist Church 13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Input for the November newsletter Deadline is October 20.523
Hello Folks, Dean Arnold is trying to gather pictures of our current meberships motorcars for our website:https://efv8psrg.org/club-gallery/
Members can send items to Dean via email, text, or postal carrier. If the latter, the pictures need to be photo quality and Dean will be happy to send them back when he’s finish scanning them..Here’s Dean’s contact information: Dean Louis Arnold2412 E McGraw StSeattle, WA 98112-2634206.726.4904 (home/office – NO TEXTs)206.499.7145 (mobile/text)[email protected]
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Now Available from the Early Ford V-8 Museum, this 1/6th Scale 1948 Ford Flathead Engine Model! Priced at just $35 with Free Ship-ping to the U.S. Quantities are limited and the holidays are quickly approaching, so order today.
Call 260-927-8022 or send a check to: Early Ford V-8 Mueum, P.O. Box 284, Auburn, IN 46706. Visit our website's FORD STORE http://fordv8foundation.org/store.html for more great products.
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New Club Member Profile Questionnaire from Peter Fallert 1. Does your significant other enjoy the hobby? How? we are newly married, so she’s just learning about my gear head. she does like cars though.2. When did you start, why?
I bought my first car when I was 13 years old. It was a 31 Chevrolet 5 window coupe. it was the wrong car for a kid because of all the interior wood that needed replacing. It should have been a Model A. I learned a lot though.
3. Favorite car you sold and wish you had it back? Why?A 1948 M G TC. It was a very rare racing version of a rare car.A 1948 Ford 2dr that I had in high school. I just purchased a 46 2dr.
More New Club Member Profile Questionnaire from Peter Fallert on the next page
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New Club Member Profile Questionnaire from Peter Fallert 4. Current “almost perfect” cars. (none are perfect) List any awards. I just retired, so I’m just getting started on my cars
5. Current major projects and status. 1938 Buick, not started. 1918 Model T touring, gathering parts. 1946 Ford 2dr sedan, gathering parts, stripping off previous owners junk. 6. Current minor projects. (drivable but needs a little more than a paint job) I wish! 7. Hook Awards received or eligible events you were able to keep secret. N/A
8. How many classic cars do you own and how many could be driven to a PSRG club meeting? 5, None
9. Current dream “classic” car you wish you owned. 32 Ford 5 window coupe, or 32 2dr sedan
10. Do you do most of your own work or just the minor stuff. What types of things do you do yourself. I try to do as much of my own work myself. All mechanical. welding, still learning. some upholstery. electrical. I leave the paint to the experts, its too expensive to mess up.
11. Family information such as significant other, children, grand kids and other details.Wife, Linda, married 3 months. Son Paul, 47, lives in Seattle. Son Adam 37, moving to LA.
12. Profession, either current or retired from.
13. Significant road trips you have completed. Drove to Minnisota. Drove all over the SW. but not in classic cars
14. What are your feelings regarding non-stock modifications? Which mods are acceptable? If its a rare classic it should be left stock, but it also should be driven, not a trailer queen. I think some people go overboard making a museum piece. non rare cars can be modified to enhance safety and drivability, but keeping the original look.
15. Club offices held, awards received and committees chaired. none
16. Activity you would like to see the club organize. I don’t have enough time in to comment on that .
JOHN D. PORTER MLO-45842 Executive Vice President P. 253.234.2202 F. 253.234.2203 [email protected] 20425 72nd Ave S Suite 210 Kent, WA 98032http://www.mortgagemasterwa.com/john
Red’s Vintage Parts [email protected] 22950 Bednar Lane Fort Bragg CA 95437-9518 (707) 964-3230
Bearings Red HamiltonUsed & New Engine Parts Author of Red’s Engine Talk in V8 TimesExhaust Manifolds
Specialty Supplier for Engine Parts for Flathead Ford V8 including V8-60 Tech help and stories at reds-vintage-parts.com
Thanks to Dean Arnold for the GoatYou know the song Take It Easy by the Eagles ?
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2019 Event Calendar General meetings start at 7:00pm at Haller Lake United Methodist Church located at: 13055 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 unless otherwise announced. MEETING DAY: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Board meetings start at 6:00pm at the same loaction and date as the monthly general meetingsT
January10th General meeting. Program: Movie and Pizza Board meeting Host:
February14th General meeting.Program: Book sale for charity14th Board meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm
March14th General MeetingProgram: March will be Professor Rich Troberg’s presentation on a wearing period correct wardrobe when traveling in our period cor-rect Ford’s. It would be great to have members wear their vintage clothes at our meeting if they have them.
14th Board Meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm
April5,6,7 Portland Swap Meet 6 Kenmore Hydroplane Cup
11th General meeting Program: We will have our annual trivia contest. Prizes to the winning team. 11th Board meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm
May 9th General meeting Program:
18th – 19th Monroe Swap Meet. George Ruch, Chairman
9th Board meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm
June13th General meeting. Program: Trunk Swap Meet
13th Board meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm 29th Greenwood Car ShowBob Metz: Coordinator
30th The Great Race will conclude its 2,300-mile journey with the OFFICIAL FINISH at Americas Car Museum
July11th General Meeting. Program: Meet at Triple XXX in Is-saquah. 6:00 PM Joint gathering with Cascade RG21 Mustang and Old Ford Roundup
August8th General meeting Program: 8th Board meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm10th and 11th Tour of the Year24th Summer Picnic. Elmo and Bev-Lewis 425-888-2118 [email protected]
September2nd Cascade Ford Club Graham Labor Day car show
12th General meeting Program: National Meet report out by Bob Merz 12th Board meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm
October10th General Meeting Program: Potluck with Ham and beverages provided by the club 10th Board meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm
November14th General meeting
Program: Show n tell 14th Board meeting @ Haller Lake Church at 6:00 pm
December 12th General meeting Program: Holiday Gift Exchange. No Board meeting
