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Volume 7, Issue 6 June 21, 2016

TT’s Tour to Zuehl FieldBy Debbie Cartwright

Pictures on Page 5

Despite threats of rain, the Wings and Wheels Fly-in, Drive-in, and Ride-in at Zuehl Field on May 21st was well-attended and great fun. Joe Pinnelli and Henry, along with their rider Debbie Cartwright, started the 120 mile round-trip journey in Martindale where they were joined by Bill Stephens and his TT. The group headed to Seguin where Bill trailered-out at the Walmart parking lot and proceeded to the Power Plant Grill on the Guadalupe River for lunch.

Next stop—Zuehl Field! The airport started as an auxiliary field for Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio during World War II. It became a private airport after the war and currently boasts a number of living quarters in the numerous hangars around the landing strip. Linda and Dick Wilfong own one of the hangars and hosted the group for a sloppy joe lunch (clearly one of Joe’s favorite meals!). Linda and Dick’s Depot Hack and Speedster were

there, and Cynthia and Steve Hadorn arrived in the beloved Tootsie.Cloud cover and showers prohibited most morning flying activities, but vintage planes were able to take off and land in the afternoon. The group, along with the Wilfong family and friends, watched the fly-ins from the hangar and were able to visit other hangars, including one with classic race cars. The Wilfongs gave a tour of their living quarters and were wonderful hosts.Joe, Debbie, and Bill departed late afternoon for Seguin, where Bill trailered his TT and returned to Austin. Henry proceeded withJoe and Debbie to Martindale on the scenic route onOld Martindale Road to Highway 20—no rain,

pleasant temperature, and beautiful country-side. What a great day!

Many thanks to Linda and Dick for planning theevent and opening their place! Hopefully, the Clubwill be invited again, and more members can visit

this interesting and historic location.

Band Chatter Page 2

MINUTES OF THE May 2016 MEETING

By Secretary Joyce Shierlow

. At 7pm on May17,2016 President Robert Norberg called the regular monthly meeting of the Cen-TexTin Lizzies to order. There were 22 members and 1 guest present. The guest is Ed Penniman and he owns a 1924 Model T touring car and is a member of the MTFCA.

Phil Schreiber and Marty Webb stopped in to try to recruit some of the members to help them in their movie endeavors by bringing their T's to the movie set and be prepared to be there to help get their cars ready to be in the movie that these two are planning to make. They will want several year models of old cars, not just Model T's but beginning in the T era and continuing on up into the '70s or '80 year model cars. Filming is to take place near Hamilton Pool. They will also want someone on the set that knows the antique cars in case of break-downs. They will pay per day for the car. Filming is to begin during the week of June 6th or 7th and continue on into September. You can contact them at Texasfilmcars@gmail.com.

Vic Donnell made a motion to accept the minutes of the April meeting as written in the Band Chatter. Bob Ross seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Jan Donnell gave the treasurer's report and stated that we have a workable bank balance in our account. George Brunner made a motion to accept the report as given and Bob Ross seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Cynthia Hadorn stated that Corky Stanley is receiving hospice at home and her condition is quite poor. Cynthia also stated that she received a thank you letter from MTFCA for our generous contribution to the museum fund in memory of Stella Unger's mother who passed a few months ago.

John Anderson said that he would like the members to contribute articles for the newsletter.Bob and Karen Ross brought refreshments for this evening. Vic and Jan Donnell and George

Brunner will bring them in June. Joe Pinnelli will give the program in June.No one joined the San Antonio club at the Texas Transportation Museum car show due to a very

rainy day.Dick Wilfong and Steve Hadorn reported that several WWII planes will be attending the Zuehl air

show. The weather should be good for it on May 21st.Rob reminded us that the Father's Day Car show is on June 19th (Father's Day) and the weather

should be good for that. Hours are from 11-3pm. But bring your car a few hours sooner so that our cars can be parked in a continual row altogether as usual.

July 4th is the annual Martindale parade and we will have lunch at Mrs. Latham's and Carlton will be good for water and his place for restroom facilities.

SHOW & TELL: J. C. Carter brought some 1863 Civil War letters from a soldier's parents.John Anderson brought a celluloid disk for a phonograph and a Auto top patch kit in a cardboard cylinder. Vic Donnell gave a report on the Pate Swap Meet and brought a bag of car wash tokens with a Model T Coupelet stamped on each token and also a 1937semi truck in “O” scale for his train diorama. J. C. won for the best show and tell item.

A brief intermission for refreshments. Robert Norberg won the 50/50 drawing.John Anderson gave the program about the last T Party that was held in Bryan/College Station.

It will be held in Stephenville this year.The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.

June, 2016

Band Chatter Page 3 June 2016

. There is an old saying that goes” Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the

most”.That definitely applies to me this month. I told our editor on Tuesday that I would get this message to him soon, so that I was not holding up the newsletter. Well here it is Saturday and he just sent me a text asking for it, UGH! I can’t believe I forgot. I am sure none of you can relate to this situation…….Plans are well underway for our activity this month, which is tomorrow (Sunday) at the AACA Father’s Day Car Show, 51st & Lamar St in Austin; I hope we have a good showing of Model T’s, as we usually do.This will the first time this year that I have been able get my model T out after a lengthy engine rebuild. Now that I am ready to tour, I will only get to back it off the trailer and park it; at least that’s a start.There is more touring to come later in the year. With the engine work all done, I wouldn’t mind finding a Ruckstell rear axle, I do not necessarily need one but seem to think I want one and you never know, one may just turn up for sale one of these days.The car wrangler for the TV Series “The Son” has contact me a few more times still looking for cars, filming starts next week, they are looking for Pre-1916 cars. A few of you have made contact with them expressing some interest. It is a chance for you and your car to make some money, it is always a gamble though as Hollywood folks do not treat our cars the same as we do. The best situation I believe is if only you drive your own car in show.That’s enough ramblings for now, back to work getting things ready for the car show tomorrow.Hope to see y’all there.

Till next monthRobert Norberg - President

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Show & Tell Winner May

J C Carter

Who will be the winner in June?

FDCS pics from long ago

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Bill & Lynn Stephens Dick Wilfong’s Airplane

Dick Wilfongs Speedster The two TT’s

Dick’s Collection The Wilfong Depot Hack

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Chickasha

2013

39th Annual Texas T Party - Registration FormSeptember 28th - October 1st - Stephenville, Texas

PLEASE PRINT / TYPE IN ALL INFORMATION - RETURN BY AUGUST 15TH

DRIVER: ___________________________________________ CELL # __________________________

STREET ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________

CITY:______________________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIP:____________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:______________________________________ MTFCA Chapter:__________________

PASSENGER 1: _____________________________________ CELL # __________________________

ADULT / YOUTH PASSENGER ____________________________________________________________

ADULT / YOUTH PASSENGER ____________________________________________________________

MODEL T INFO: YEAR:_____________ BODY STYLE:____________________

LICENSE PLATE #_________________________________ STATE: _________________

AUTO INSURANCE CO:______________________________ PHONE #_____________________

POLICY #__________________________________________ EXP DATE:___________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT: _____________________________ PHONE # ________________________ _

EMERGENCY CONTACT: _____________________________ PHONE # ________________________ _

With submission of this registration form I certify that my vehicle is registered and insured as required by the issuing State. I will complete a Safety Inspection with the form and turn in at the time I pick up my packet at the sign in table in Stephenville. I release and hold harmless the MTFCA Chapter - Space City T’s, the Model T Ford Club of America officers, directors and members from any liablity of any kind whatsoever as a result of personal injury or property damage sustained by the undersigned.

REGISTRATION FEES: # FEE TOTALCar & Driver: 1 $175.00 $ 175.00Adult Passengers: _____ @ $150.00 each = $____________Youth Passengers: _____ @ N/C each = $____________Extra Photo: _____ @ $12.00 each = $____________Extra Tour Book: _____ @ $12.00 each = $____________Dangles: _____ @ $ 3.00 each = $____________

TOTAL ENCLOSED AND DUE 8/15/16 $____________

Guest Tickets - Call for single day/event pricing, we will accommodate if possible.Refunds: If your plans change after you register we will do our best to refund the fees. Full refunds made for cancellations made by 7/31/16. After 8/1/16 refunds will be prorated and made after the final accounting audit after the tour.

________________________________________________________ _______________________Registrant Signature Date

CHECKS ONLYPAYABLE TO:

SPACE CITY T’S

MAIL TO:KATHY HARRIS1014 Monclair DrGarland, TX 75040

N/C

39th AnnualTEXAS T PARTYSept 28th - Oct 1, 2016

Stephenville, TexasCowboy Capital of the World

Hosted by Space City T’s

Preparations are well underway for this years Texas T’s Party, returning toStephenville, Texas for four days of driving, sightseeing, eating and this year’s

added attraction - the 9th Annual Ranger Fly-In.

We are planning excursions to Hico, Glen Rose, Dublin, DeLeon, Commancheand then on Saturday to Ranger to spend the day at the Fly-In with over

100 antique airplanes at a vintage grass airstrip that once welcomed Amelia Earhart.

As previously advertised the Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn Express121 S. Lockhart, Stephenville, TX 254-965-8899

We fully booked this hotel in less than 30 days, you can call and be addedto a waiting list in case there are cancellations, but if you have not yet bookeda room please do so now as we will be sharing Stephenville with the parents

of Tarleton University this same weekend and all rooms will be sold.First alternate - Make your reservations here:

La Quinta Inns & Suites - 105 Christy Plaza - 254-918-2444This hotel is pet friendly, refer to Texas T Party when making your reservation

to get the rate of: Single King - $115.00++ 2 Doubles - $105.00++This hotel is next door to the Holiday Inn - serves breakfast.

RV Parking - Lost Creek RV Park - Contact Jason1962 US-281, Stephenville, TX 76401 254-965-6223

He would not give me rates, please contact him for rates and availability.

Tour fees will be $175.00 for the car & driver, passengers will be $150.00 eachand children 12 and under are no charge. We will be able to accommodate a few

single day visitors - contact me for pricing for the specific day, but if your visitors areriding more than one day they will need to pay the full tour pricing.

The registration form is included, please complete and mail back withfull payment no later than August 15th.

Note that Inspections Forms will be mailed separately at a later date,you will be required to turn in your inspection form at the time you receive yourregistration package at the tour, we want to make sure all cars are inspected

and road worthy prior to starting the tour.

Kathy & David Harris - khdh59@yahoo.com1014 Montclair Drive, Garland, TX 75040 - 214-801-5288

Band Chatter Page 9 June 2016

Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies Model T Ford Club – Send mail to Joyce Shierlow, P.O.

Box 70, Manchaca, TX 76652

Email to joycencharles@SBCGLOBAL.NET

The Cen-Tex Tin Lizzies meet monthly (except December) on the third Tuesday

of the month at 7:00 PM at the Sonic Building, 4513 Burleson Road, Austin, TX.

Refreshments and a program follow the meeting. Visitors are welcome! New

Members are even more welcome!

President – Robert Norberg Board: Juan Barrazza

Vice President- Joe Pinnelli John Anderson

Secretary – Joyce Shierlow George Brunner

Treasurer – Jan Donnell Vic Donnell

Webmaster – Randy Brown

Send items for the website to Randy at modeltspeedster@yahoo.com and items

for the newsletter to John at jcanders@swbell.net

www.centextinlizzies.org

Calendar:June 19 – Father’s Day Antique Car ShowJune 21 – Meeting Program-Joe Pinnelli Refreshments- Vic, Jan, & GeorgeJuly 4 – Martindale ParadeJuly 19- Meeting Program-Open Refreshments- Steve & CynthiaAugust 16- Meeting Program OpenSeptember 20 – Meeting Program OpenSept 28- Oct 2 – Texas T PartyOctober 18 – Meeting OpenNovember 15 – Meeting OpenDecember – Christmas Party

The FLIVVER FLASH Page 4

Epic Model T Trip Will Continue After Wreck

By Anthony J. Marino

Good news! The April 28, 2016 Old Car

Weekly reports that Dirk and Trudy Retger’s

1915 Model T Ford is undergoing restoration

to continue their around the world trip,

hopefully by 2017. As per Old Car Weekly,

their bid to drive around the world was on

hold after the Ford was involved in a crash in

Belgium. Their quest to circumnavigate the

globe in a Model T came to a crunching halt

when the car and their Land Rover support

vehicle both were rear-ended by a truck.

Rear-ended in Belgium

The Model T is currently undergoing a re-

build, and they are fundraising via their web

site www.tfordworldtour.org/ to complete

the task. “Our schedule was to go to New

Zealand and Australia in 2016, but because of

the accident in August 2015… we first have to

restore the cars,” Dirk Retger told the web-

site www.stuff.co.nz. “We are busy now re-

storing the Model T and we hope to get it

back on the road again this year.”

Prior to restoration

Rear wood restoration

Chassis restoration

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The Retger’s, from the Netherlands,

bought the car in 1997 and began their jour-

ney in 2012 and have so far covered around

5000 miles, visiting over 50 countries cover-

ing all the continents of the world. They are

making this journey of approx. 80,000 miles

in order to raise money to support the world-

wide work of SOS Children's Villages Interna-

tional, a children’s aid organization.

In 2013, the retired couple drove

through the USA Canada on a 180-day road

trip. The Retger’s Ford Model T is mostly un-

altered from its 1915 configuration. One ex-

ception is larger tires for the wooden-spoked

wheels, making the ride softer for long jour-

neys.

A YouTube video of the Model T world tour

can be seen at https://youtu.be/hhwVjJvEjAs.

The Model T rebuild fundraising via their web site at http://www.tfordworldtour.org/help-to-continue-the-model-t-worldtour/i-donate-one-or-more-parts-to-rebuild-the-model-t/ has a list of donation requests for various

pieces of the car rebuild. Individuals or clubs

can donate one or more parts to rebuild the

Model T. Some of the higher priced items re-

maining are as follows:

Axles:

Rear Axle housing left +$775.00

Rear wheel hub +$216.00

Front axle Spindle bolts set +$85.00

Front wheel hub +$392.00

Wheels:

Clincher rim +$344.00

Clincher rim +$344.00

Clincher rim +$344.00

Wheel spokes 24st. +$340.00

Body:

Running board +$216.00

Spare tire carrier +$270.00

Windshield frame +$378.00

Windshield filler blocks +$32.00

Windshield channel 6ft. +$97.00

Touring top bows +$500.00

Top wood bows +$135.00

Splash apron left +$223.00

Front fender left +$446.00

Rear fender left +$446.00

Rear quarter panel left +$128.00

Rear corner patch panel +$62.00

Center rear body panel +$236.00

Brass rear stoplight +$182.00

Brass rear stoplight +$182.00

Rear cushion +$219.00

It would be an excellent gesture of

support if the Space City T’s of Houston

made a donation to assist in this restora-

tion. Any contribution is highly appreciat-

ed.