PRESIDENTS MESSAGE It s that me of year again where all of us run around fran cally with Christmas shopping, par es, family gatherings, you name it. I don t know about you, but to me It s like being stretched ghter than the 5th string of a banjo. Well this years Installa on lunch was the much needed cket to allow us to slow down, relax, eat and spend me with friends, talk model T s and enjoy one another s company. We had an all you can eat buffet, ice cream and cake thanks to Bill. A er sa sfying our hunger, past President Bill Bra installed the officers. To close out the fes vi es, the Music School children s group put on a great performance. A group of us then caravanned over to the Santa Clara Fire Sta on to deliver the large number of toys donated by our members. Thank you to Barbara & Todd Beach for leading the way there. Don t forget the last chance tour on Dec 30th. If you haven t go en a drivers patch yet this is your chance to make it in the books. Unfortunately, Nikkie & I will miss this final tour of the year as we will be traveling through Arizona. May your holidays be merry and bright as you spend me with friends and family!! Dan 1
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UPCOMING TOURS/EVENT SCVMTFC Last Chance Tour December 30 Join us for a flatland tour termina ng in a lunch stop at the Last Chance Restaurant, 3400 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara. TWO PLACES TO JOIN Rancho Shopping Center in Los Altos (Springer & Foothill Expwy) Meet at 11:00AM Depart at 11:30AM Or Shell Sta on in San Jose (Blossom Hill and Almaden ) Meet at 11:00AM Depart at 11:30AM DON T WANT TO TOUR? Just go direct and meet us at the Last Chance at 12:00. As tradi on dictates, there will be billiards, bring your best s ckmen or gals. It will be Lightning Larry and the Los Gatos S ckmen vs all comers. This is your last chance to get a driving patch for 2018. This is a rain or shine tour, those Model T s are waterproof. Even if it snows the tour will s ll go on. Contact is Bob Meneely. If you have any ques ons. 4
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An que Autos in History Park 2019 The 19th annual An que Autos in History Park, presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San José, will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event fills History Park (Kelley Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose, CA) with pre 1946 original or restored to original condi on vehicles, fire equipment, bicycles and motorcycles. In addi on to many an que vehicles, there will be par cipa on by the Early Day Gas and Tractor Associa on, displays of Early Cra s and An que Collec bles, a Dixieland Band, Dancers, Barbershop Quartet, Blacksmith Shop Demos, Trolley Rides, History San José Open Houses, Kids Ac vi es, Food and more. Bring the family for a day of viewing, entertainment and fun. Admission to the event is $5, (3 yrs +) and free for par cipants and HSJ members. For more informa on, contact Peder Jorgensen at pederjorgensen51@gmail.com or 408 358 3398 or Allan Greenberg at allang@pacbell.net or 408 997 0879. Can you believe it? The year is almost over. Please send me your dates for next year? Even if it s just a holding place Thanks All. Audrey 8
STORIES/NOTES Are you a member of the Model T Ford Club of America? If not, join us. The form is on the website. Along with helping the club you get a great monthly magazine that keeps you posted on all things Motel T HOW DO YOU GET YOUR NEWSLETTER If you are currently ge ng the newsle er by mail you are not ge ng the full version. If would like to get the full newsle er by email (in color!) please contact me at johnsonranch1@gmail.com 9
THE GENERAL STORE Stuff for sale or trade. Submit your ads to Audrey Johnson (408) 221-7073 or johnsonranch1@gmail.com. Ads will be run for 3 months unless cancelled. FOR SALE: 1921 Model T Roadster. It has all the parts but it is not all together. It has Rocky Mountain Brakes, Ruckstell rear end,turtle deck and truck bed and much more. $6,000, OBO. Bill Bratt (650) 341-8859 (10/18) FOR SALE: 1919 Model T Center Door Original Exterior and Interior Extras include: Engine rebuild with Model A crankshaft, dual down draft carbs, 12volt alternator, distributor, turn signals, Rocky Mtn. brakes, Ruchsrell 2 speed rear end. Runs and drives great. I in turn will get you in touch with the owner. He is very knowledgeable in regards to the car but I would like to contact him first to make him aware of the call he will be getting for the car. I hope you all understand. $14,000.00. Contact Steven Maciel 4085153750 FOR SALE: 1929 Ford "Briggs" Town Sedan This car ws restored to be driven reliably, not just for show. Accordingly, a few engine and electrical parts have been upgraded to newer technology. The car currently has less than 300 miles on it since a 3 1/2 year build, and was first put on the road in June 2018. michael_ettl@sbcglobal.net (12/18) 10
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SCVMTFC is a chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America. General meetings are held the third Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Fire Station #2, 1900 Walsh Ave., Santa Clara, CA. New members and curious visitors are always welcome you don t have to own a T to belong or to visit. SCVMTFC membership is $20 per year. Send dues to Ivan Jorgensen, 475 W. Sunnyoak Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 Membership in Model T Ford Club of America is encouraged. Dues are $40 per year. Send dues to: MTFCA, P.O. Box 996, Richmond, IN, 47375-0996 2019 Officers: *President: *Vice President: *Secretary: *Treasurer: *Backfire Editor: Dan Gulko Oliver Johnson Vicki Wildman Mary Beaman Audrey Johnson 2019 Coordinators: *Touring: Bob and Pat McNeely *Programs: Chuck Christensen *Membership: Ivan Jorgensen *Tech & Safety: Jim Boyden Endurance Run Glenn Wildman & & Lowland Tour: Larry Johnson Librarian: Dick Hess Web Site: Nikkie Gulko Refreshments: Karen Archer Historian Lucy Greenberg Sunshine Helen Christensen Public Relations Allan Greenberg AAHP Chair Peder and Maria Jorgensen AAHP Co Chair Allan and Lucy Greenberg *Past President Bill Bratt (*BoardMembers) 408/644-6098 650/269-1518 408/842-3962 408/996-3110 408/221-7073 650-776-6085 408/739-8424 408/874-6373 408/268-4872 408/828-9261 408/354-1261 408/354-5321 408/644-6098 510/581-4911 408/997-0879 408/739-8424 408/997-0879 408/358-3398 408/997-0879 650/341-8859 S