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Annual Dinner-Dance Edition!The Rotunda TimesVolume 5 No. 1 The Official Monthly Publication of the Ford & Mercury Restorer’s Club of America January 2009Feature Vehicle:1968 Mercury Monterey Convertibleowned byRob MartoiaDinner Dance: “Wonderful”byRoxanne FontanaAs I was getting dressed for the annual FMRC DinnerDance, I was trying to figure out how to put my longjohns on under my glittery evening attire. What kind of peoplewould go out in this frigid weather to party? FMRC people,of course!The annual FMRC Dinner Dance was held on January 17,2009, at the St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia in theFamily can make a big difference in the cars that one drives– and even in the cars that one collects. This was certainlytrue for Rob Martoia. Rob had restored a 1966 GMC Pickupbut when his second child came along, he traded it with afellow in Lake Orion for the Merc in 1996. This trade enabledthe family to go together to cruises and shows.“I was told by the previous owner that this car was owned bythe Ohio State University (a school Parking decal is still in thewindow) and driven by Woody Hayes,” stated Rob.Great detailing on this 390 that Rob rebuilt!Continued on page 5.Ed Goff receives the coveted Generator Award.Continued on page 8.Holiday Nights Fun at Greenfield VillageAbout 80 Club Members andfriends attended the 2008Holiday Nights at GreenfieldVillage on December 13.Holiday Nights wasdesigned to bring backpast Christmas traditionsreminiscent of the late 19thand early 20th centuries. Theevent focuses on celebratingChristmas in the streets,common in the Victorianand Edwardian eras.Laurel Gottlieb (l) seems tobe enjoying the festivities!

The Rotunda TimesThe Rotunda TimesThe Rotunda TimesPublished by:Ford and Mercury Restorers Club of AmericaP.O. Box 2938 Dearborn, Michigan 48123www.fmrcoa.orgNewsletter StaffEditorSteve Rohde 734.717.5444 steve@quantumsignal.com2955 Bateson Ct., Ann Arbor, MI. 48105Display Ad EditorPhil Lyon 734.578.6223 pjlyon39@att.net2002 Hopkins Drive, Wixom, Mi. 48393Staff ContributorsBill Gipperich 586.826.8813 gipp@juno.comLouis Ironside 810.798.8803 louisironside@aol.com(The Roving Reporter)Brian Kuta 734.753.3788 mbhouse@chartermi.netPhil Lyon 734.578.6223 pjlyon39@att.netBill Timoszyk 734.421.2076 williamtimos@att.netTerry Worful 313.271.2017 kercrest@comcast.netRoxanne Fontana 248.926.0160 rocksand712003@yahoo.comMembership Roster EditorTerry Worful 313.271.2017 kercrest@aol.comClub HistorianDavid Cheklich 248.391.3934 vidachek@comcast.netWEBMASTERGil Brueckner 910.602.1721 gil_brueckner@yahoo.comEditor’s MessageFirst, I’d like to welcome attorney Maggie Terrasi as a newadvertiser! Maggie is George Roscoe’s step-daughter. Inthe coming months she has graciously agreed to speak at oneof our meetings. We look forward to that!Thanks this month go to Rob Martoia for the Feature Vehiclematerial; and to our team of Staff Contributors for providingarticles for this newsletter—more than usual.In addition, Cole Grandy wrote a book review – probablythe first in our newsletter; Vic Hollingshead provided theFerndale Auto Radiator photo; and Don Olson pointed me tothe Breakfast Club article in the Detroit News. Thanks guys!Please do keep materials/leads coming. We are again runninglow on Feature Vehicles. And with a larger newsletter, we needmore material!Just give me a call (734.717.5444), email me, or put somethingin the mailbox. Typically, it really doesn’t take more than a 10-15 minute conversation to get great “stuff” for an article.FMRCOAFORD AND MERCURY RESTORERSCLUB of AMERICAP.O. Box 2938 • Dearborn, MI 481232008 OFFICERSPresident Art Cervi 248.553.8897ltc_acervi@yahoo.comVice President Bob Guetschow 248.328.9113rguetschow@comcast.netSecretary Phil Lyon 734.578.6223pjlyon39@att.netTreasurer Steve Rohde 734.717.5444steve@quantumsignal.comDirector Brian Saylor 248.486.8851bsaylor22@charter.netDirector Mike Fontana 248.926.0160mike34pu@hotmail.comDirector Doug Osborn 248.629.6139osborn.carol@att.netThe Ford & Mercury Restorers Club is a hobby organization whosepurpose is to foster and promote the acquisition, preservation anduse of all Ford vehicles, 25 years of age and older.In this IssuePresident’s Page 3Meet the New Members 4Old Cars & Old Prices 5Club Calendar 6Postcards from the Past 6Meeting Minutes 7Members in the News 7Selection & Use of Axle Stands 9Show & Tell 10Technical Articles 11The FMRCOA Roving Reporter 12Book Review 13Classifieds 14Consider the 15 th of the month as a deadline for gettingannouncements or other materials to me for that month’snewsletter.Finally, don’t forget to visit our website www.fmrcoa.orgwhere you can read these newsletters in color and see moreevent pictures, and now videos. Thanks for your support!Steve Rohde, EditorPage 2

The Rotunda TimesWELCOME NEW MEMBERSJanuary – how sweet the sound…..now if we only get theJanuary thaw. That little break that usually leads us inthoughts of Spring. The swap meets have started again andthat’s good.Our budget for ’09 will be tested this year as we face rising costs.The Wayne County Fairgrounds is looking for an increase, thecost of the hall for our meetings is going up, and postage isincreasing on our newsletters….it’s all we can do just to keepup. It may seem like we are in decent shape…..on paper….one bad swap meet and we are in a bind. With the economythe way it is we have no idea as to how successful we will be thisyear. Even if we’re lucky and have a good turnout, will theyspend money? If they don’t, the vendors will not be happy andthat’s not good. It’s going to be an interesting year.I’m happy to report that thanks to many of you our membershipcontinues to grow. We have now passed the 360 mark. Giveyourselves a pat on the back, you are the ones out there talkingup the Club and bringing them to our meetings. The nextthing you know, they’re new members…..way to go!February is usually the month that some of our “Snowbirds”start their migration back from those warm places. Let’s hopethey bring a little of that heat with them.Art Cervi, PresidentAnthony Russo (Linda)6168 Bellaire Dr.New Orleans, LA 70124504-312-39031948 Mercury Convertible1931 Ford Pick UpJames L. Napiorkowski Jr.38116 Castle Dr.Romulus, MI 48174734-941-8839jimnap@voyager.net1937 Lincoln Zephyer CoupeRobert Witt (Gail)26946 Jennifer Ct.Redford, MI 48239313-937-1264rjwittonline@yahoo.com1964 Ford T-Bird1974 Ford RancheroRichard Zezawa (girlfriend Kim)42684 HanfordCanton, MI 48187734-634-15221948 Ford Coupe1951 Mercury 4-door SedanBill Timoszyk receives a radio from the Club inrecognition of his contributions.A Note from the TreasurerThis month was a very busy one. A significant numberof Members have now paid their 2009 dues, andmany checks were written for the dinner dance.Steve Rohde, TreasurerPage 3

The Rotunda TimesMeet the New MembersbyTerry WorfulBob WittHi! I’m Bob Witt, and I wasborn on July 10, 1948 inWyandotte, MI. My wife’s nameis Gail and I am retired fromChrysler Corporation.My first car was a 1957 Chevy--but my first NEW car was a 1974Ford Ranchero that I still own. Istarted collecting Cars in 1974with that Ranchero. I also likecomputers.There is no other car for me than a Ford product! In fact, I justbought a T-bird in December.I do some of the work on my cars and I joined the FMRCOAfor the camaraderie.Anthony RussoI’m Anthony Russo and was born March 28, 1937 in NewOrleans. My wife’s name is Linda and I am an attorneyMy first car was a 1951 Ford Crestliner. I started collectingcars in 1952 with a 1931 Ford pickup that I still have. I haveno other hobbies.Only Ford products for me!I used to do the work on my own cars, but not any more. Ijoined the FMRCOA because I love Fords & Mercs.Bob Grandy RememberedYOUR CAR!The Rotunda Times would like to feature your oldcar or truck in an upcoming issue. We are interestedin how you came about finding your vehicle of choice,and what you have done to enhance its beauty, and / ormechanical condition. Simply mail or e-mail us your articleaccompanied with a photo to:TelegraphPHIL LYONpjlyon39@att.netROTUNDA TIMES2002 Hopkins DriveWixom, MI. 48393734.578.6223orSTEVE ROHDEsteve@quantumsignal.comROTUNDA TIMES2955 Bateson Ct.Ann Arbor, MI. 48105734.717.5444Club MeetingsThe FMRC meets the first Wednesday of each month at theKnights of Columbus Patrick O’Kelley Hall in Dearborn(313.278.5600). Refreshments are served after the meeting!Come and bring a friend!Michigan AvePark StOuter DriveN23663 Park StreetO’KellyK of CAt the January Meeting, Cole Grandy mentioned theanniversary of his father’s passing on December 8. Here wesee a picture that appeared in the Detroit News of Bob &Cole at the FMRCOA Car Show in 2005.Page 4The Ford and Mercury Restorers Club of America, Inc.newsletter, “The Rotunda Times”, its contents, Club logo,articles, and artwork are the property of the Ford andMercury Restorers Club of America. No changes, additions,deletions or reproductions are permissible without thewritten approval of the Ford and Mercury Restorers Club ofAmerica, Inc and its duly authorized representatives.

The Rotunda TimesFe a t u r e Ve h i c l e cont. from page 1The outside of the Merc was nice, but the frame was rusted. SoRob did a complete frame off restoration including a new frame(new really!). “I also rebuilt the 390 and the C6 transmission.There’s too much to list here but almost everything is NOS orOEM,” remarked Rob. The extensive restoration took eightyears with the help of a friend.Now there’s a roomy interior!“I usually drive the car on weekends and to a show during theweek mostly in the Livonia area. I also drive to the WoodwardDream Cruise and some shows here at Ford Motor Companywhere I work,” stated Rob.Rob is very proud of his family, “I have a great wife, Lynn; twoboys Eric-15, Nate-12 and a girl Alaina-10….Oh ya..and twodogs Sunny and Cocoa.”Rob has been a designer at Ford for 15 years. Before that heworked at AMC and Chrysler-Jeep and Truck. He joinedFMRCOA last year because, in his words, “I LOVE cars andtrucks too!” Welcome to our Club Rob!Old Cars & Old PricesPeriodically, the Clubgets emails asking forinformation. Last monthwe received an email from a“Grannygumpee” inquiringwhat the original prices werefor a number of antique carsincluding several Ford products.These prices and pictures were tobe part of an exhibit for seniorsin a local hospital. We wereable to find these prices in theEncyclopedia of American Cars Old car & price display case.published by Publications International (1996) and emailedthese back to Grannygumpee.Grannygumpee was very thankful for this information andwe learned that she is Ellen Carroll and lives in Boca Raton,FL. Ellen is a 14 year volunteer at Boca Raton CommunityHospital and Chairlady of the Flower/Library Room.Boca Raton Community Hospital is a non profit hospitalwhich started when two children were accidentally poisonedby a playmate. By the time they got to the closest hospital, theywere dead. Their mother and several of her friends collectedmoney to start a local hospital. The hospital’s Auxiliary isnamed Debbie Rand in the honor of these children.More recently I received an email from Ellen indicating that“…. the antique car and prices display is a huge hit!...They willbe up until the beginning of February…”The Ford products and their original prices in the displaywere a 1958 Ford Mercury Turnpike Cruiser ($3849),a 1959 Ford Edsel Convertible ($3072), and a 1958 EdselHardtop ($2805).I’m glad that we could help!These Mercs always had a distinctive rear!Vic looks verypleased afterhaving hisradiator done byFerndale AutoRadiator, one ofour advertisers.With Vic is Mel,the owner of thecompany.Page 5

The Rotunda TimesJanuary 2009FMRCOA Meeting MinutesJanuary 7, 2009President Art began the meeting with a “Happy New Year“to everyone. After the Club statement of purpose wasread, he introduced guests. Bob Witt has two cars: a 1974and Mar. 21 st (Miller Welding) The cost is $10 including anice lunch. Time frame is 10 AM to 3 PM. Phil suggested thatwe could share rides and make a day of it.Mike’s mart is doing a big business, and Mike is using it as anoutlet for his used coveralls FREE! He announced that youcan have a large logo embroidered on your own jacket. SeeMike for details.A report from Terry, our Membership Chair, indicates that wehave 363 members, with 275 renewed for 2009. 43 membersstill need to renew.There was interesting car talk and a lucrative lottery drawing.A bit of the lottery money went into our charity fund. Nicegesture!Phil Lyon, Secretary105 Club Members braved the icy weather to attend the meeting!Ranchero and a 1964 Thunderbird. Russ Coty brought friendPaul Redding, who has a 1934 Ford Cabriolet, and joined theClub at the meeting. Darcy McGroarty has a 1969 convertibleand a 1951 Ford. Welcome guys! They are all nice Club cars.It was announced that Wally Wigand is in the hospital. Hewas in for a shoulder replacement, and is now recovering froma heart attack.Bob had membership badges for five members, but some werenot present. The count tonight was 105.A happy birthday to our most senior member Maurice Horger!We were reminded of the upcoming dinner dance on the 17 thof January.The December minutes were approved and the Treasurer’sreport was read and approved. Our hall rental was negotiatedand raised.Autorama is the weekend of March 12 th and Bill Large willbring us the handy fold up event calendars for 2009.Steve mentioned that he is getting low on feature vehiclesfor the newsletter. Contact him if you would like your ridefeatured.Phil told of seminars sponsored by Ididit in Tecumseh, MI.They are on January 17 th (Detroit Speed), Feb. 14 th , (Lokar)Continued on page 14.Club Members in the NewsClub Members Don Olson, Jerry Mattson, and Bill Stanleywere featured in the January 17 edition of Detroit News’Joyrides by Jenny king. The article, entitled “Breakfast ClubTakes Cars and Food Seriously,” reported on a group thatgathers faithfully every Saturday morning at the Ram’s Hornrestaurant on Rochester Road in Rochester Hills, Mich. TheBreakfast Club is an informal group of car enthusiasts andcollectors who have no officers and no by-laws. Just a passionfor older cars and trucks.Don Olson’s ‘70 Mustang in front of the Ram’s Horn“Some guys show up as early as 5 a.m.,” said FMRCOA ClubMember Don Olson. “I’m eight miles from the restaurant, so Idon’t always get there on winter Saturdays,” he continued. Hiscurrent project is a 1936 Ford he hopes to bring to perfectionin time to be invited to the 2009 Concours d’Elegance atnearby Meadow Brook Hall.Jerry Matson’s “head turning” red-and-black 1953 Mercuryhardtop was also featured. “I did find rust in the gas tankand fuel lines and had to replace those,” says Mattson, whogot the Mercury from a friend who had bought it an owner inPage 7

CZ Saftey Series:Axle Stands*Jacks, which we discussed last month, are made for lifting vehiclesbut they should never ever be relied upon to support the vehiclewhilst working on it (with the exception of an emergency wheelchange following a puncture, and even then always keep well clear ofthe underside or wheel arch of the vehicle).When working on a vehicle after lifting, some other means of supportmust be used, and one of the most convenient and safest forms ofadditional support are axle stands. In use, the vehicle is raised with thejack to the desired height, the axle stands are adjusted to be as close aspossible to this height, but still able to be positioned under a suitablesupporting point, and the jack is then lowered VERY SLOWLY, suchthat the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the axle stands. Typically,as befits their name, axle stands are placed under the vehicle’s axlesand so are frequently shaped to cradle the curvature of said axle. Axlestands should always be positioned as close to the wheels as the designof the axle allows since this again provides the greatest stability.The capacity of the axle stands should be at least equal to the grossvehicle weight. You will have to shop around for good qualityaxle stands and avoid atall costs the skinny, tubularstands (secured by a simple pin) that arefrequently seen inmotor accessory shops.These seldom offer abig enough footprint orsufficient resistanceto lateral twisting forceswhich can occur accidentally whenworking. Your editorpersonally saw a tubularstand collapse while ahis 1950 Dodge. A weldBad stands. friend was working underbroke and my friend was luckyto have scooted out in time! Far better, are the cast column type axlestands, which have wide angled bases and are fabricated from castand thick, formed sheet steel. Cast column axle stands also have aratcheting height adjustment mechanism, which is far easier and saferthan the removable pin of cheaper, tubular standsHowever, a word of caution to you all, axle stands are perfectly suitedto supporting axles but are less than ideal for supporting chassisor other flat areas of thevehicle. This is because theydo not spread the loadat the supporting point(so thin and rustingchassis can fail), and therelatively low frictionmetal-to-metal contactbetween stand andvehicle can lead toslipping if heavy work on the vehicleis being undertaken.For heavy work on avehicle, where lots of Good stands. pulling and pushing isrequired, or where the axles themselves are to be removed,then the vehicle must be supported by something that will both spreadthe load and accommodate limited, accidental movement. One ofthe best solutions to this we have found, is to buy new hardwoodrailway sleepers cut to around 24 inches in length. These sleepers canbe stacked either singly or, more preferably, in pairs, such that theysupport a large section of the chassis and can accommodate accidentalThe Rotunda TimesPage 9movement. An additional advantage of sleepers is that, stacked side byside in pairs, they are excellent at spreading the load on the ground andso can be used where ground conditions are uncertain.Never ever use rocks, bricks, masonry or concrete blocks of anydescription to support a vehicle. These materials can crack, toppleor break up, especially if accidentally shock-loaded, and have beenresponsible for many accidents when used as vehicle supports.* This is the second in a series of articles related to safety in memoryof Chuck Ziegenbein. The material in this article has been adaptedfrom http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/tools/jacking_lifting_1.shtml with permission of the publishers.

The Rotunda TimesCarburetor Power ValvesbyBrian KutaWell, back to a few more important issues regardingcarburetors. First, many carburetors come withnumbers on the air horn.On a Holley, there isa LIST number, andthat is no doubtthe most importanti d e n t i f i c a t i o nnumber for that carb. If you everdecide to mill offthe air horn, writedown that LIST Holley air horn. number. After the airhorn is milled off, usean engraver to engravethat number into the metal near the venturis. The reason youwant to do this is because memories fade away and you mayneed that number in the future. Also, if you ever take that carbto a rebuilder or sell it, that number will be needed.A power valve opens under power to let in more fuel. Rarelydoes anyone ever mention that it closes at part throttle to savefuel, along with keeping the engine from loading up with fuel.Power valves sense manifoldvacuum, and close whenthe vacuum goes up. As youopen the throttle, the vacuumgoes down, and that causesthe power valve to open.The number on the Holley A power valve.power valve stands for the inches Hg. of manifold vacuum atwhich it opens. If your car is cammed, then you may want toget vacuum readings from the engine at idle in gear, and inneutral. For maximum performance on cars that use a powervalve in their carbs, you may want to consider a power valvethat is about two numbers lower than the amount of vacuumyour engine draws at idle in gear. That means your powervalve would be closed until you push down on the go pedalenough to drop the manifold vacuum a couple inches, andthen power valve will begin providing the extra fuel it needs.For the record, I have found that a power valve is equivalent toabout six to eight jet sizes. Further, I have found that a stock/standard power valve can many times be a very low 6.5. So, ifyour engine is stock, or a very near stock, providing up to 18inches of vacuum, you would no doubt have to floor the car toget that power valve to open at all.A word of caution here before I conclude: remember, if you aregoing to check that manifold vacuum in gear, make sure someoneis in the car with their foot firmly planted on that brake pedal!Do not do this under the hood by yourself, as that is just invitingdisaster to your car, and more importantly you. We want to keepall of our Club Members intact, so always be safe.Restore Your License Plate: Rattle Can FunbyPhil LyonDo you need an easy and useful winter project to get youaway from your snow blower for a while? Restore yourold original license plate. Here’s how.1 Sand it or bead blast it to bare metal2 Prime it with a good sandable primer. Recoat it enoughto fill any imperfections and finish with 400 wet or drypaper.3 Paint the entire face of the plate with the color that theletters and numbers are to be. Use LACQUER! 2 to 3full wet coats.4 Using a fine rubbing compound (no wax) rub out theletters and numbers to a high gloss.5 Clean with wax and grease remover.6 Paint the background color with ENAMEL! the color ofyour choice.7 After 10 to 15 minutes take a 3M hard rubber pad,wrap it tightly with cheesecloth or a piece of old T shirtmaterial. Very sparingly, dampen the cloth with enamelthinner, which won’t bother the lacquer, and just cleanoff the letters.You don’t have to be a convict to make your plate look great!Ford Flathead Database CreatedbyBrian KutaVanpelt Parts and Service have taken the time to create aflathead knowledge base with early Ford assembly drawings,exploded drawings, diagrams for engine,transmission, clutch,fuel system, carb,chassis, frame, brakes, rear axles,differential, steering g e a r, e l e c t r i c a l ,radiators and grille,and body assemblypictures. You can usethe serial numberchart to identify ‘32- ’53 flatheads and thevehicles they came in, as well as Ford three-speed Top Loadertransmissions. There is even OEM tune-up and service specs.www.flatheadv8.comPage 11

The Rotunda TimesThe FMRCOA Roving Reporter at theState Fair Grounds & JacksonEvery year I ask myself the same question: Why do I bothergoing to the swap meet at the State Fair Grounds? Everyyear it gets worse, and this year was no exception. The priceto park went up to $7, theprice of admission stayedat $10, and the size of themeet went from three roomsto two!Remember when there werefive buildings, a small carThe weather at the Fairgroundsshow, and people selling real wasn’t quite like this!car parts. Every year there are more commercial vendors, andfewer people selling the good old car parts that 90% of usare looking for. This year there seemed to be fewer people asthere was no line of cars on Woodward when we arrived, noline to pay the entrance fee at the building, and other than allthe parts and trash barrels that were shoved in the aisles it waseasier to walk through.Every year I vow to never go again, but I know that nextJanuary my son will say, “let’s go, we may find something weneed.” And I, like a sheep, will follow along.A couple weeks after the above mentioned activity was theAACA swap meet in Jackson, MI. This is a nice swap meetwith lots of old car parts. If you are looking for Model A, orModel T parts there are plenty to be had. This year they hadover 100 swap tables sold, and only three tables were selling“non-car parts.”I have been attending this meet since the mid-1960’s and,although you fight the cold and snow every year, I always finda few nice items; and this year was no exception. The parkingis free, it is $4 to get in, and the food is quite reasonable forthe mid-morning snack.I bumped in to several FMRCOA Members, but not as manyas I would expect for a sort-of local meet. Don’t take my wordfor it: visit the meet and I think you will agree that it is a niceone to attend.Next month, the swap meets in Saginaw and Kalamazoo. Sopark the snowblower and attend a swap meet. Who knows,maybe we can get the economy rolling that way!Page 12

The Rotunda TimesBook Review:The Birth of Hot Rodding by Robert GenatbyCole GrandyThis book, published by Motorbooks in 2003, is a greatpictorial chronology of early California hot rodding anddry lakes racing from the mid 30’s to the first few years ofBonneville racing in the early 50’s.The photography is crisp and clear and in color, at a time whenthe black and white browning box camera was the norm. Mr.David Newhardt and Don Cox were using a 35 mm camerawith Kodachrome slide film, which gave rich fine grain photosof an archival quality.The text is a great easy read that puts you in the sun, wind andgrit of the California high desert dry lakes. The photo captionsprovide the owner of the car, the car’s stats including whatequipment it uses, and it’s top speed at the time of the photo.I recommend this book to anyone interested in early hotrodding, or who is building a 40’s era hot rod.The book’s cover.The FMRCOA Membership Advantage!!!!!!Your Board officers and Editors take extra effort tobring you FREE Classifieds and Schedule of Eventsfound within your monthly newsletter. Take advantageof these benefits your membership provides. Post yourschedule where you can refer to it easily. Submit yourads at a meeting or mail to Phil Lyon, our ad editor. Formore information on becoming a member go to http://www.fmrcoa.org/ or write to:FMRCOA Membership SecretaryP.O. Box 2938Dearborn MI 48123Dues are $25 before & $30.00 after DEC 31Page 13

The Rotunda TimesBr e a k f a s t Cl u b, cont. from page 7.California. It had spent much of its life in storage - a projectthat no one got around to working on. Everything but the fuelsystem and the carburetor is original to the car, he adds.Mattson likes to drive the Mercury. He also has a 1937 Fordand is converting a 1940 Ford coupe into a 1950s-style hotrod.Jerry Matson’s ‘53 Merc (l) & Bill Stanley’s ‘41 Ford (r).For Sale• 4-15x7 American Classic wire wheels. 5x5 ½ bolt circle.Good condition. $200. Karl Chase 248-879-0854.• 1975 Hard cover “MOTOR” Auto Repair Manual, 38thedition, 1st printing. Covers Ford cars (No Trucks) and mostother makes from 1969 thru 1975. $30.00 O.B.O. Call Glenat 313 291 5394.• 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible. VIN 8W57F183197.302 in, Auto, PS, PB, AM Radio, Garaged Since 1971,41,000 mi. Clean, Good Condition, Runs Well, asking$8800. Originally used as Ford Motor Co. study vehicle fordeveloping SAE Rear Vision Standard. Appraisal available.Call Tom at 248.921.5326 or Bill at 248.348.1768.WantedClassifiedJanuary 2009• For 1953 Mercury Monterey 2 dr hardtop all brochures,parts, manuals. Stan Jordan. 135 Glenshepard Drive.Scarboro, Ontario, Canada. MIK 4N5 416-267-7619.• Waste oil (used oil), transmission fluid, gear lube, etc..Small quantities can be brought to the meetings. I can pickup larger quantities. John Miller. 313-891-2640 or 586-756-4279.• Jack for 1948 Ford. Larry Wolohon. 734-454-4816.• 16 inch Kelsey Hayes wheels for a 1935 Ford. 40 spokesper wheel. Harry McAuliffe. 313-534-5974.• 1933-34 Ford front wishbone. Cole Grandy. 810-735-1681.Page 14

The Rotunda TimesFor SaleClassifiedDecember 2008• 6 volt police siren works fine. $25. Mike Riemenschneider.734-459-1348.• 1950 Ford Custom 2 dr. Must be seen. Also 1949 Fordpickup, 1978 GMC motor home. Paul Conforto. 313-801-8131.• For 1949/51 Ford/ Mercury convertible: pair of rear ¼window frames and glass, RH door window frame and glass,RH door vent window frame, all in excellent condition. BillLarge. 586-677-4790.• Three Ford 14” steel wheels. $5 each. Pat Kaluzny. 734-340-2693.• 1928 Chrysler 4 dr, 6 cyl . Looks and runs good, olderrestoration. $15,000 OBO. Pete. 519-738-4516.• 391 Ford truck engine complete rebuild never run sincerebuild. $950 OBO. John Miller .586-756-4279 or 313-891-2640.• Electrical parts off 1941 Ford pickup, gas tank andfiller neck. 65/66 Galaxie NOS power steering box. JohnStaciewicz. 586-286-3265.• 3 speed manual transmission fits Y block V8. GerryRadke. 248-634-3408.• 6 volt Unity spotlights 2 roof mount 1 extra light assemblyall for $35. Gary Holmstrom. 313-277-3475.• 289 Ford 4 bbl intake manifold 1966 vintage $80. 1966Mustang full wheel cover $15. Bob Milligan. 734-674-8483.• Weather –Tech window awnings for 2005 MountaineerExplorer. $40. Ron Kierszkowski. 734-789-9254.• Inside car storage (old Ford factory) Milford $300 / season.140 W Summit / Milford. Mike. 248-887-0917.• For 1951 Ford: License plate light unit no glass $10, NOSrear ash tray $25. For 1951 Chevy: rear arm rests $75,hood ornament $20. For 1954 Ford: clock chrome good$20, tail light lens, new, $25 front bumper guards, nice,$150. 1956 Ford front bumper guards $95. Hank Dawson.810-231-3184.Wanted• Rear brake drums 40/48 Ford/Merc. John Miller. 586-756-4279 or 313891-2640.• Two bucket seats for 1971 Ford Torino GT. Larry Sznyr.734-751-8415 or lsznyr@sbcglobal.net.• 46/48 Ford running boards NOS mint. Leo Chouniard.248-437-0947.• 4 cyl 2.3L early or late aluminum alternator bracket. Chet.313-802-8838.Page 15

The Rotunda TimesSERVICE DIRECTORY: PLEASE SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES!Ford and Mercury Restorers Club of AmericaP.O. Box 2938Dearborn, MI 48123FIRST-CLASS MAILU.S. POSTAGEP A I DWESTLAND, MIPERMIT NO. 55To: