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The DistributorPOCO QUATROS MODEL A FORD CLUB Albuquerque, New Mexico
Volume 58 Number 7
P.O. Box 21058, Albuquerque, NM 87154-1058 Website: http://pocoquatros.org.
Message From the Editor If you have done anything with your Model A’s please e-mail me with a short description and send pictures. We would like to see what you have been doing in your Model A.
BIRTHDAYS
Lyle Anderson 7/19 Gerald Cessac 7/15 Carol Hallman 7/7 Bobby Hamilton 7/23 Rick McHale 7/20 Dale Sottoway 7/10 Marge Thompson 7/8
ANNIVERSARIES
Larry and Dawn Groves 7/17Pat and Cindy James 7/19Sonny and Ella Leeper 7/1
Steve and Chris Scholl 7/28 Kyle and Deanna Vick 7/22
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Vicky Lujan Gibbs and Blaine Kukowsi are taking donations for the silent auction. You can contact Vicky or Blaine for your donations. You can also bring the donations to the meetings (when we start having them again).
July, 2020
Breakfast at Hot Tamales 6/6/20
Billy war wound after falling off the stool.
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A HOUSE FOR MOLLY By Pat James
Covid 19 has brought a lot of changes to our lives and introduced us to a host of words and phrases not previously used in our everyday vocabulary. Pandemic, coronavirus, social distancing and shelter-in-place are now catch phrases and words used in our daily speak. One couple in our club, Pat & Cindy James, took one such phrase, “shelter-in-place”, to a literal level. With the extra time at home, they decided to take their back yard garden shed, spin it ninety degrees, add a six-foot extension and new door to make a new home for Ms. Molly - their newly acquired 1931 Model A Ford.
Recently completed with the installation of a blue door (which matches Ms. Molly) they held an impromptu ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, 2020, to mark the occasion and welcome Ms. Molly to her new house. Once our coronavirus blues are over, look for Pat and Cindy to introduce Ms. Molly to club members on future tours and events. Using a well known catch phrase from a song by Little Richard, club members may want to exclaim: “Good Golly It’s Ms. Molly” when they see her coming!
The Cracked Head
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Hello All;The HEAT is here. Driving a model A in the afternoon is going to be a challenge. I find it exciting to find a driving style that keeps the water in the radiator. Using the lowest amount of throttle to still get you there the fastest. Find the “best” spark setting. Do some experimenting with the controls. Just don’t be in a hurry if the engine gets hot. Keep the car moving with the fan spinning fairly fast. Then let the radiator do it’s work. I would love to hear your “HOT” stories. Hopefully the successes also.The virus has killed the balloon fiesta. I fear the state fair is next. Lets plan some club picnics. Short drives. Any ideas?Have fun, stay cool.John G.
Los Ranchos Growers Market 6/20/20
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Thank you John McDowell for having the Los Rancho Growers Markety Breakfast.
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Puzzle Time
Peter Hobart 1930 Fordor Model A Car For Sale $13,900.00
I purchased it in 2000. It had been restored in 1998 and 1999. I have receipts from the restoration also with new interior. From what I can see is that the car was originally purchased in Trinidad, Co. I bought the car as I grew up always wanting a Model A as I collected Dycast cars growing up. My love of these older cars were more about the ambience as I have an old car garage that all my cars are stored and viewed. Since owning the car I’ve only driven 3 to 4 times a year, going to outings and for homecoming and prom pictures for my kids and their friends. It has been in a few weddings also. I still have a 1930 Model A Roadster and a 1949 Ford pickup which will keep me busy during retirement. Any questions please call me at 505-250-8790.
Thank you, Peter
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Tech Corner – 2020As technical advisor, I will answer any questions to the best of my ability,
using my knowledge and years of experience.
What I cannot answer, I will research and provide the best information, using the most up-to-date resources available.
A well renowned history professor once told me that “a good historian doesn’t always know the answer – but he does know where to find it.”
PS: Send me questions, or experiences! There is no such thing as a stupid question, but it does depend on where you are in the country at the time as to the stupidity of the answer! PLease do not use phone number 505-836-3110. Call me at 440-1280.
- Tech Advisor
John Cosper
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Trip to Denver
Six club members and one guest traveled to Denver, CO. Blaine Kukowski, his brother Guy, our newest members Matt and David Raikes, Ray Gabaldon, John Gibbs and Vicky Lujan Gibbs. It was a four day trip.
On the road.
Taking a break. Beautiful scenery.First over night stop. Beuna Vista, CO.
Starting out at McDonalds in Bernalillo, NM
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Gary and Sherry Heath’s - They let us change oil, and do some repairs at their home.
Late Dinner after Gary and Sherry Heath’s.
On the way to Pike’s Peak.
Jim Huff (President Denver’s Model A club, Blaine, Guy, Matt,David,and Ray after a small Denver Tour.
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Pike’s Peak
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We have 3 coupes in the club. Can you guess who owns what coupe? Send answers to Vicky, [email protected].
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Detail about Club Tours
POCO QUATROS ACTIVITES
July 25 - Saturday - Poker Run and BarB-Que - Bataan Memorial Park 784 Tulane Dr. NE - On Lomas west of Carlisle - Meet at the park 10:00 am for poker run. - Lunch will be around 12:00 pm or after last man in from poker run. Cost $5.00 per person - Contact Linden Griffee at 505-259-0784.
August 8 - Grace Park {Breakfast in the mountains} Where: Grace park is by Oak flats park off Hwy 14 south - Meet at Smiths on Central at Tramway to leave at 8:30 amBreakfast Starts ay 9:am ish - Costs $5.00 each - Mail checks to Linden Griffee 189 Thunder Mountain Rd, Edgewood NM 87015 - Make checks out to Poco Quatros - Need payment by July 31st so I know how much food to bring Thanks ya’ll Linden 505-259 0784
KERRVILLE TEXAS CONVENTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2020
If you have already registered, you will receive a refund in the coming weeks. Alamo A’s have graciously agreed to reschedule this event for June 2022. It will offer the same wonderful tours in some of the most beautiful Texas countryside. And, all the other exciting activities you expect from a MAFCA National Convention will be on the agenda. I hope to see you there in 2022.
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FROM THE DESK OF DELBERTA
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Poco Quatros Model A Ford ClubBoard MeetingJune 19, 2020
Since the coronavirus is still here in New Mexico, all board meetings have been cancelled until further notice.
Submitted by Delberta Nemitz
Poco Quatros Model A Ford ClubJune General Meeting
June 19, 2020
Since the Coronavirus is still in New Mexico, the June general meeting was cancelled.
Activities are still being held on a limited basis. All members will be notified of activities as they come up.
Submitted by Delberta Nemitz
Answer to Puzzle 2
Volcano = 1Statue of Liberty = 3Rocket = 6Race Car = 2Ferris Wheel = 18
Answer to Puzzle 1
Bowling = 50Basketball = 25Arrow = 5Racket = 5
2020 OFFICERS
President: John Gibbs Phone: 505-401-9459 email: [email protected] Vice President : Ray Gabaldon Phone: 505-620-0574 email: [email protected] Vice President: John Cosper Phone: 505-440-1280 email: [email protected] Secretary: Delberta Nemitz Phone: 505-865-6498 email: [email protected] Treasurer: Vicky Lujan Gibbs Phone: 505-235-1713 email: [email protected] Board ofDirectors: Dan Pyzel Phone: 505-250-5756 email: [email protected] Linden Griffee Phone: 505-259-0784 email: [email protected] Blaine Kukowski Phone: 505-306-0540 email: [email protected]
2020 SUPPORT TEAM
Newsletter Editor: Vicky Lujan Gibbs, Proof Readers: Richard McAvoy, Bill Robinson Car Council Rep: Dan Pyzel Advertisements: Charlie Spooner Historian/Librarian Keylee Cosper Hospitality Juanita Rohde State Fair Coord: John McDowell Tool Chest: Charlie Valerio Raffle Coord: Bobby Hamilton and Diana Chance Barista: Dan King Web Master: Pat James/Brother In-law Technical Advisor: John Cosper
FOR SALE:
NOTE: Members may advertise Model A parts or other items that may be of interest to other Poco Quatros Club members or families.
Newsletter: This Newsletter is the official publication of the Poco Quatros Chapter #10328 of the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA). Our web site is at http://www.pocoquatros.org. Club address is P.O. Box 21058, Albuquerque, NM 87154-1058. This newsletter is published monthly. Permission is given to reprint any portion of this newsletter if acknowledgment is given.. Classified ads are free to Club members. A business card size ad is available annually for $40.00.
Membership: Club dues are $20.00 per year, payable by the end of February each year. Membership in the National Club (MAFCA) is encouraged. Address: MAFCA, 250 South Cypress Street, La Habra, CA 90631-5586. Phone 1-562-697-2712. Visit MAFCA online http://www.mafca.com.
Monthly Meetings: The general membership meeting is held the third Friday of each month except December at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM at 7:00 PM. All club members are always welcome at the Club Board meetings held at 6:00 PM.
Any articles or want ads must be submitted by the 20th of each month in order to be printed in the following month’s newsletter. Send your request to Vicky Lujan Gibbs at [email protected].
The Poco Quatros does not assume responsibility for errors in the copy or information or for claims arising therefrom. Neither the Poco Quatros nor its staff assume any liability or responsibility for products or services listed herein or resultant transactions.
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