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We are asking members to volunteer their cars picture. Please send a picture of your car with information about it and you. We want to try and have people meet all of our members.
Meet a member:Hello,My name is Wendie Hazlett. I live in Acton, Ca. I own, work on, and drive a 1965 Ford Ranchero. It has a 289 engine, mostly stock (besides the wheels), a/c and working original radio. It is black primer for now but, I plan to install a 302ci and paint it purple.
So Cal Falcons Newsletter
Well, it is now 2009. Wow, does time fly when you’re having fun. 2008 was full of car shows, new meeting spots, Fabulous Fords, and fun events with our ford clubs.
This year we plan do some tech workshops, club trips, car shows and a poker run. We ended the last year with a club get together at Bob’s Big Boy. A moderate
Happy New Year!
1965 Ranchero
Owner: Wendie Hazlett
Special events in future:
• Club meeting on Feb. 8th 2009
• Fabulous Fords in April
• June 13th All American Car Show
Jan/ Feb. 2009● Volume 1, Issue 1 ● So Cal Falcons Club ●
Tech Talk:
Even though points have been around for a long time, many car enthusiasts still use this type of ignition system. Here are things to remember about your points:
the average life span is about 10,000 miles the condenser should always be replaced
with new points the fixed contact is grounded through the
distributor housing, while the movable contact is connected to the negative side of the coil (and condenser)
before adjusting the gap, be sure that the distributor cam lobe is contacting the movable arm at its highest point
always adjust the gap when installing new points (typical Ford= .017”)
a matchbook’s cover thickness can be used in a ‘pinch’ if a feeler gauge isn’t available
Tech Workshop
We are looking for workshop ideas and cars. If you are willing to share your car and project- please let us know. Also, if you just have an idea about a workshop you would like to see us do, please let us know.
We Need You!Please e-mail with anything you would like to see or read about in the newsletter.
E-Mail:
socalfalcons @hotmail.com
Web Site:
www.socalfalcons.com
At our last workshop we restored the rear suspension with new leaf springs, shocks, shackles, bushings, and hardware (inc. u-bolts).
Page 2 Jan. / Feb. 2009 ● Volume 1, Issue 1 ● So Cal Falcons Club●1964 FALCON SPRINT
Owner : Ed Gallagher - Burbank, Ca.
Please feel free to send pictures and suggestions for
future newsletters.
Contact Us:PRESIDENT: Patrick Hall- [email protected] PRES.: RICH BANZTREASURER/SEC.: STEPHEN TONTZ- [email protected]: Wendie Hazlett- [email protected]. ADVISOR/PHOTOGRAPHER: Gregory Hazlett- [email protected]
Fabulous Fords Forever is coming Sunday April 19th 2009. Keep your eyes open for your entry form. If you need one, please check the website for more information; or you can go to: www.fordcarclubs.org. Discount ticks for Knott’s are on sale too. This time they are good from April 1 – May 31 2009. Be there or be a Chevy.
Fabulous Fords is coming!
