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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Before we ge I into-the details of this issue, we want to let you know that plans and preparations have been completed for the 20th National Cortez Rally to be held in Cortez. Colorado. We: return to the site of The National's beginnings, however. this time it will be with Spring-Iike weather in early June.

This year we have chosen a campground withcxce llern Iaciliti es and one with.an adjoining motel so that those whose coaches are temporarily out of service can still join us for the convention. In recent times. attendance has not been in the numherx of the early Yl;"!ars. The ral lies have been at places with a great number of sites and we were among many other groups. This year we .decided to select a place that ",'as more of the size of recent rally attendance.

The rally fee is $65 and covers parking for the three day" and all of the expenses 'ncurred in putting un the convention, Send -~~ fv-r $t5 nL:ri".g ·;.;i~t a ~'rt~·L

indicating the number in your coach and the expected arrival dare. Please be sure thai your check and note arrive no later than May 7th, the rally cutoff dale.

Reservations will be accepted for the first 50 of so Correzzcrs. Thereafter. the remaining overflow tent sites wi II be offered on a first come first-serve basis.

A~ always, donations of door prizes for the tally are always welcome. We especially like homemade-craft and hobby items that show off your talents.

The 1993 Cortez National DIrectory is nnw available, If it has been some time since you joined The National or you have a directory that IS several years old. you may want to purchase a new 1993 .Corie.z National Directory. We .suggcst that you consider doing ,0 everycouple of years so that you will have a relatively recent copy fur ready reference.

Another important reference publication is the S."I'.I.:-'1. Manual. The manual, tilled "1963 . 1969 Clu rk Cone? Service & Technical Information Manual" (STfM).is a collection of service and technical reports, articles, opinion". and other documents on how to service. care for, and improve the

.._.~OrH:z mntorhome, vintage 1963 through 1969, No Cortez owner of the Clark model coach should he. without the S.T.I.M. Manual. It is the ONLY Cortez service manual available 10 you.

Jan & Tony Noto,

In this issue of the newsletter you will find a wide variety of information and topit> [0 help ynu with your Cortezzing.

The segment on the Slant Six engine continues IN ith a second look at engine breathing and lubrication, Dana Keech has, a short postscript 10 hi s Clark Transaxlc article regard ing recommended gear lube that appeared in the January newsletter. The National received 11 long list of paris available from Jim Kumrnerfeldt. Check out the article "Cortez Parts" and send for your Xerox copy of The list, there may be something there you may need for your Cortez. A new item has been added to The Cortez Library and, as always, a business ~ize SASE to The National will bring it lei ynur door. There have been ;1 number of inquiries about closet tracks, the rails and hardware used in the Cortez and so we repeat an item first sell! to The National by Larry Lantagne. All update Oil that all 100 familiar "hot slart" problem corne sfrorn Michael Rison and John Wi lim an details his trials and rribularions and final triumph with the problem of a badly rusted fuel lank. Joel C. Smith also provides llS with an update Oil two excellent places of service, Be sure \0 add them to your directory. Pete Hallock tells about the Shower Board that Lucie de lunge found and Ben Lopp has a story of finding Magi(; Bcans. You will also find some news of travel. the next exciting adventure of Hernando's Ridcaway, another on Digging Into History and a lillie history about.Cortez. Colorado

In addition to the above and listings of coaches for sale, [here is always a portion of the classified devoted to Cortez items for sale or wanted. You are encouraged '\0 use either or both whenever };OU are looking for somethingor have a Cortez item thin you no longer need and can offer it for sale to another member. A publication deadline date is, always listed in the newsletter. Classificds as well as articles should be received prior to that .dare,

We want to ihank those who contributed to thi s issue of the newsletter and encourage others to do likewise. Happy travels!

IN MEMORIAM Helen Zold - Seattle, WA

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NATIONAL CORTEZ RALLY

The 20th National Cortez Rally will be held at the Lazy G Campground in Cortez Colorado on June H. 9, and 10,1993. We return to the site of The Nationaf:s beginnings (the summer of 1975), however this time the temps should he much more pleasant. At an elevation of 6200 feetthe air will be dean. the skies blue. the days warm and bright and the evenings crisp and cool. For the record on JuneB, 9, and 10 of last year. the. high and low temps were: 78 and 40,62 and 42, 75 and 43 respectively: with a trace of rain 011 the latter dale.

We will have the usual line-up of ac t ivif.ie s and e ven i's - morning, coffee klatches and evening happy hours with nightly awarding of door prizes. Cortez mechanic forums and seminars. swap meet, open house, craft sessions and displays, and campfire prugr arns. On our first evening, Tuesday. June Klh. we will have a fancy hors d 'oeuvres Happy Hour. Be prepared to provide one of your favorite finger fO()lh or culinary delights for the hors d'oeuvres table.

Bring your art, craft and hobby items:

Cortez parts and relateduenrs for the swap' meet; informational material for the mecharu c forums and seminars: club or individual photo albums of Cortez trips or outings: folding tables and chairs, water hose. heavy duty multiple AC outlet, adaptor and-extension cord.

Thecampground lias all of the amenities: clean rcstroorns and showers, pool and spa: laundr y facilities. dump slat ion. security, laundry facilities. ice. and snacks. The sites arc gravel and grass. and wirh rhe exception of the overflow area (lqll xites) have electric and water hook-up.

The Lazy G Campground complex also includes the Lazy G Motel (formerly a Days Inn) and the Warsaw Inn Restaurant ~ Lounge. The 1 ancr features good meals, daily special s, Sunday Brunch and Jive entertainment. Curtezzcrs whose coaches are in for repairs or lemporarilyo.ul of commission can still join us by t ak ing accommodations at the Lazy G Motel. Those doing so must make payment and their own reservations directly with the motel (XOO· 62X·2 I 83), Payment ror your non-campsite rally f eewi 11 becollected upon arrival at The National 's regi stration desk.z

The rally fee is $65 and covers parking

• THE SHADE TREE MECHANIC

SLANT SIX ENGINE

The following is the nintbinstallment from the Opera ring Manual published by Chrysler (September, 1961) for the model H-170 and H-225, Ii_, cylinder industrial engine. The manual was given to The National by Joel C. Smith of Huntington Beach, CA. In our next issue we will look ar engine runing and timing.

Dusty Conditions - Operation in dust laden air greatly increases 'the problem of keeping abrasive materials out of the engine. Under these conditions, special attention should be given to the carburetor air cleaner, the filler pipe cap air cl eancr, and the crankcase ventilator outlet pipe air cleaner. if so equipped, making sure that they-are clean and in serviceable condirions at all times. This will reduce the amount of abrasive material that may enter the engine. Fnr operation under extremely -dustv conditions the use of a closed or p(jsiti\'~ crankcase ventilation system. making use ot a crankcase ventilator flow control valve is recommended.

A~ a further precaution in preventing excessive. wear and possible failure of parts under these dusty conditions. the. engine-oil and the oil filter cartridge should he changed more frequently, The frequency will depend upon the severity of the dust conditions: therefore. no dcf in ite recommendations can be made'.

It is al ways advi.s able to drain the crankcase while the engine is warm (not hot j. Oil will drain more completely and carry more of the foreign matter and dirt away with it.

Full-Flow Oil Filter - The full-now filter deans the oil-as it comes from the nil pump, It is so constructed and installed lh~l it is impossible for the supply of oil to be cut off to (he engine-even though the filter becomes clogged. If the fi Iter becomes clogged, the oil will nOL be filtered but will be pumped to the working parts of the engine at reduced pressure through the safety by-pass valve in the top of the filter body. When The filter is operating properly, oil pressure. indicated on the oil pressure gauge: should he 45 to 65 pounds at operating speeds. If this pressure drops 35 La 4S 'pounds. the filter clement may be plugged and should he changed. The filter should be replaced every 3000 miles. In dusty areas or under severe operating conditions, it is advisable \0 change the filter cartridge more frequently.

Replacing Full-Flow Filter Element - While the engine: is warm; remove the. filter cover, the .cover gasket and the filler element. Wipe the housing clean and instal1

the new filter element. Install a new cover gaSket and the cover.

The.screw-on filter most .common todav is a simple item to change. Unscrew th~e filter by hand or with a hand-type filter wrench. Wipe the base clean andscrew on a new filter until the gasket on the filter contacts the base. Tighten at least one-half turn more. Add the required number of quarts of oil and run the engine to check for leaks.

Oil Bath Carburetor Air Cleaners - The oil bath carburetor air cleaner should he examined on <10 regular basis. If the quantity of dirt in the sump is sufficient to reach the lower offset in the reservoir.' the air cleaner should he removed and thoroughly cleaned. At ever), 50 hours of operation. remove the cover and filter element assemblv and rinse in kerosene and drain. Empty tl;e dirty oil from the reservoir. clean out the sump and refill to indicated level with the. following engine oils: SAE 40 for temperatures of 32 degrees and above. SAE 20 for temperatures below'32 degrees,

Carburetor Paper Air Cleaners - Paper carburetor air c leaners should be cleaned every 50 hours or every month in normal usc. In areas of extreme dust or' dirt, cleaning should be performed rno r cfrequently.

To .c.lean the paper clement, the following procedure should he usc: Remove c leaner assembly, remove paper clement, blow out dirt gently with air hose. Direct air from inside uut and keep nozzle at leas! 2 inches away from element to avoid damaging It. Db not tap or immerse clement in liquid. Wash the cleanercover and body wi th cleaning solvent. such ax kerosene and wipe dry. Replace paper element. center and secure firmly. Replace cleaner assembly on engine.

Closed Crankcase Ventilation System - Closed crankcase ventilation is effe-cted bv means of air drawn i nt o the crankcase through rhccarbureior air cleaner. circulated through the engine. and drawn out of the cylinder head cover by manifold vacuum into the combustion chambers and dispelled with the. exhaust gases.

The system cons ist s uf a ventilation valve installed in the intake manifold and it tube connected between the outlet vent cap on the cylinder head cover and the intake manifold. The functinn of the valve is to regulate the flow of crankcase ventilation at various throttle posi lions.

The. system will operate effectively as long as normal maintenance is applied. The valve. and tube are subject to fouling with sl udgc and carbon formation due to the

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nature of the materials carried by the ventilating system. At regular intervals; the regulating valve and the tube running from the valve TO the outlet vent cap should he removed from the engine, disassembled and cleaned thoroughly.

Under cold weather operating conditions, when the engine is operated at slow speeds with low engine. ternperaturesv more rapid accumulations of harmful fumes Ina)' be present in the engine. Under these conditions of operation the valveand tube must be cleaned more frequently. . .

CLARK CORTEZ TRANSAXLE

This is a post script to my article of the same name that appeared in the Januarv,

1993 issue of the newsletter. -

In the fi fth paragraph, I d iscu ssed gear oil. The gear oil 1 do recommend is it straight 90 wei ghr or 80-<)()-140 multiweight, The gear oil I do not recommend is a straight 140 weight.

Dana Keech '66 Cortez Aurora. CO 80017

CORTEZ PARTS

The 5JatlOnal receIVed -along list (lou_ pages) of Cortez parts available from Jim Kummerteldt. As some of you may recall.

Jim and his dad. \1e'I. owned and operated Northwest Cnrtez in the Seattle area for many years. The list gIves the quant rty available, Cortez part number, year 'of coach part description and price of the Item. It is categorized under headings of Mise, Body

& Interior. Engine. Electrical, Transmission

& Transaxel, Brake & Suspension. The list

is .far too long and detailed to include in the newsletter. For a xerox copy of the list. simply send a business size SASE to The National with your request,

CORTEZ LIBRARY ITEM

Step procedure and instructions for draining the transmission fluid. replacing the fi Iter and then checking fluid levels .on the Kent model coaches. It has been added to The. Cortez LIbrary' as Item #30. For II xerox copy: send a business size SASE with YOllf request.

CLOSET TRACK

Knape & Vogt ManufacturingCompany

of Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 makes all types of rai Is anti. hardware for closet d(}ol':......,Its possible that some of thci r [ails antr" hardware maybe applicable 'to the Kent models, particularly the. overhead cabinets

(if in the right width). However. for the

CI ark models. rhe irirern number 1099

double-track will serve its the bouorn track and item number 1093 double-channel, can he used for the top track. In the Los Angeles area the Knape & Vogt product line is carried by E.B. Bradley and C. R.

......... Lawrence. For phone numbers and dealers in your area call Knape & Vogt at 616-459- 33J 1.

Larry Lanlagne'n Cortez Payson. AZ S5541

HOT START PROBLEM

be aware that cranking the engine with the starter can generate enough oil pressure to activate the housekeeping battery solenoid and bring in the housekeeping batteries to further compl icarc the issue.

Michael Rison Grand Haven. MI 49417

RUST. ENGINE FUEL PROBLEM

There must he many Cortez owners who arc hav ing problem, wi rh rust in the fuel

As an addendum to the item in Ihesystern. J believe. the cause is from rust in

January 199.' n ewsletter, I also had the fuel tank due to the fact that the fuel

problems with hot starting which turned our tanksare dose to thirty years old. I submit

not to be a starting/starter/engme problem the following for Cortezzer consideration.

hut an altcrnaror/batrery problem. There are bur 1965 Cortez is equipped with a 455

a few major components of the CL, 400 HP Olds modified engine; a

alternator/bauery system that can c ithcr Cadillac Eldorado transmission; and a four-

cause problems or hide the solurion 10 the core 'Corvette radiator.

problem. In the end it turned out that while A ftcr having problems every I'ew miles

my Cortez sill plugged in the driveway the with dogged fuel filters. causing the engine

barter ies were always charged by the '10 slop running. I was forced to take action

converter. When I drove. most all of the and correct the problem for g o od., if I

components of the altemator/bauery system wanted 10 use the motorhorne tor extended

were failing (altemator incorrectly wired I[) trips in the. future.

the system, bad relay .. had voltage regulator, The fuel tank was removed and boiled-

good oil pressure/banery connection, goorl out for tw o days. Nevertheless, rus t

alternator) whatactually happened is as continued 10 clog the fuel filters. I again

follows: removed the fuel tank and had it cleaned by

Even though the alternator was working Pro-Strip in Dallas, Texas for a period of

it was never putting current into the system. lour days. The tank was installed again. am]

All the current necessary 10 run the engine again the filters became clogged. Further

sys tcrn came from the hous e k ee p i n g cxaminarion revealed that the rust was still

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e!1g111e syslem runnmg over eng oistances, lank

Hut when tire engi ne was shut off, the In view 01' the above. a new top-fuel tank

connection betweenthe aula hauery and the skin was not my desire. I decided to

housekeeping batteries was broken. the completely revamp the fuel system and go

combination of the extra requirement for with a new stainless steel tank.

starting a hot engine -and the loss of the The new SS Tank was manufactured

housekeeping batteries proved to be too ($300) and installed, along. with several

much. After the engine cooJed and the otheritems 10 have a good. dependable fuel

battery had a chance to set and rejuvenate. system, ( l ) The carburetor was overhauled.

there was generally enough power to start (2) A new mechanical fuel pump for the

the engine or by jumping the auto and engine installed, (3) New 3/Rcinch copper

housekeeping batteries if that failed. When tubins; and fuel hoses Installed. (4) ~ew 12-

we reached the campsite and plugged in the voll'elt:drit: fuel pump installed just forward

cycle repeated itself. . of-the fuel lank, (')) New scc-thru fuel filter

We have three housekeeping batteries in (3/8") just at fuel tank. (6) New onc. quart.

our system plus the auto battery. These three fuel filter (GM diesel) just in from, afr of

Cully charged housekeeping batteries were grill. (7) Fuel pressure switch with cockpit

enough to gel us thrQugh·the weekend even gauge. just betweenengine mechanical fuel

if we could nOL plug in until we returned pump andcarburetor.

home which is what made it 50 difficult to The modifications werecomplcted and

isolate.

Replace:

1. Alternator relay $1 R.OO

2. Voltage regulator S.15;00

3. Oil pressuresend Unjt$20.00

4. Use wiring diagram to check alternator connections (with test light)

S. Check orreplacebattery/housekeeping solenoid, Engine off=power in no power out. Engine runniJig=power in power out. ~ 6. Remove alternator have it tested on the bench.

Before starting on th i s procedure, disconnect all other batteries from the system except the one starting battery. Also

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the rust problem was totally eliminated. The engine runs better and with improved fuel pressure. The electric fuel pump is wired to the ignition switch, r can keep any amount of fuel in the lank and not worry about rust.

The new sra in l e;;s Slee I lank was manufactured by Mayo Sheetmetal Inc" of Springdale, AR and a Mig welding process was used. I instructed Mayo to make a 10" by I O" hy Z" stain less steel sump at the bonum in the center area, below the tank skin. for a fuel line connection to-the engine and also a drain valve. The sump will always have fuel in it in case the mororhorne had a left/right lean, as when at the side of the road. An interior center baffle was installed to prevent sloshing of fuel inside the tank.

I spent about 3 months and about $500 for-parts 10 curter t the prnhlern. So far I have had many favorable comments from other name brand rnororhome o-wners as some of then coaches arc starting to show signs of ha ving rust in the fuc L

John Willman '65 Cortez Prairie Grove, AR 72753

BRAKE SERVICE CENTER

T want to send along an update on Power Brake Service, Inc. as they moved to a new location some time ago. They overhauled my power brake and master brake cylinder and I was able 10 pick il up the next day.

Power Brake Service, Inc. has a rather large place, they've been in business since 195o. and are lull sc rvrccbrak e repair specialists. They ar e al s o ware hou se distributors for a number of manufacturers including Bendix. TRW. Chicago Rawhide. Ve l vuc , A.C. Delco, .Dayton and many others. The complete address is: Power Brake Service .. Inc .. 11944 Baker Place, Sante Fe Springs, CA 90670. 310-907-7712 and 800-949-6939.

Joel C. Smith '76 Cortez Rancho Mirage.T'A 92270

STARTER/ALTERNATOR SHOP

1 was. having a problem with my alternator - didn't seem like it was putting oUL enough voltage. r look the alternator out and brought it to The Beach Starter Shop in Huntington Beach. The diagnosis - ii appeared that it was not turning at a high enough speed due \0 the low speed of the engine. The next smaller size pulley was installed. Will advise .un how it a 11 works oul.

Add The Beach Starter Shop LO the scrv ice list. They have, been in business since 1967 and dedicated to rebuilding top quality alternators for cars, trucks, most commercial and industrial units. If you have a starting or charging problem call for an appointment for diagnostic analysis. The address: The Beach St art er Shop, 712 Yorktown Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648.714-536-1122 or 714-960-5975.

(Joel C. Smith ~ Rancho Mirage; CA)

Cortez RUlly

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for the three days and all of the expenses incurred in putting on the convention, Send your check for $65 along with a note indicating The number in your coach and the expected arrival date. Please be sure that your .check and note arri ve no later than May 7th, the rally cutoff date.

P.S. In recent times, attendance has not been in the numbers otthe early Years, The rallies have been at places with a great number of sites and. we were among many other groups. Th is year we decided to select a place that was more or the size of recent rally attendance. Reservations will be accepted for the fir st 50 or so Cortez z er s. Thereafter. the remaining overflow tent sites will he offered on a first comc first serve basis,

The Lazy G is located near the junction of US 160 and State Highway 145 atthe east end of town, At the highway junction, go n o rt h one block on SR 145. The Campground will ne nn the r ig ht. The mailing address arid phone number is: Lazy G Campg-round, P.O. Box 1048, Cortez CO., 81321. 303·S6'i-8577.

DOORPRIZES

Donation of door prizes for the National Rally are always welcome. We especially like homemade, craft or hobby

items. Include your name or label on your door prize for acknowledgement. and bring itto the registration desk at the rally,

MAGIC BEANS

It's not quite Jack and the Beanstalk but Anasazi beans are experiencing something of a renaissance, Magic Beans, an ancient legume finds Dew life as haute cuisine says AI an Rider in his article in the August 1992 issue of Westways magazine.

Alan begins his article. "To prepare his famous flash-grilled ahi at San Diego's popular 515 Fifth's Bistro, head chef Chris Walsh sears tuna fillets on a high heat, leaving the meat very rare. then artfully arranges them ona d all op of a spicy roaste.d-garlic bean sauce spread on an awaiting plate.

Such an entree would normally be considered just one more example of California cuisine run amok were it not for thebrightl y mottled. pinto-shaped, burgundy-and-white legumes that go into the sauce, After all, how manydishes do you know of that useingredienis developed more than a millennium ago by the ancient Anasazi peoples of the Southwest"

The Anasazi, who mysteriously abandoned their homes in the Four Corners area more than X()O years ago, were know for the cultivation of crops, foremost among the beans. Even after the Anasazi left, the beans continued to grow wild in

the field s , They were .event ual ly rediscovered and cultivated by other native peoples and then, around the rum of the century.hy homesteaders. Though farmers tilling their fields routinely dug up pottery shards, no one gave much thought to the history of the beans that were once cooked in that ancient crockery, In fact .. the roots of this Southwestern staple weren't unearthed until the summer of 1956. when a team of archaeologists exploring a site not far from the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings in Colorado found clay pots full of beans. Incredibly, the beans were still viable, and researchers confirmed that they were indeed a. separate strain of the common bean - Phase olus vulgaris. Still the beans remained little more than an agricultural oddity for the next 27 years.

Hut now Anaxazi beans are

experiencing something of a renaissance. It ail began in 1983. when Colorado residents Ernie Waller and Bruce Riddell bought an old bean elevator in Dove Creek and founded the Adobe Milling Company. By 19X7, Adobe Mil ling had registered the name Anasaz i Beans as a tr ad.e mark. Originally sold as souvenirs in one-pound burlap sacks, the beans arc now making a le g itim ate name for themselves in food markets' and fine restaurants including 515 Fifth''s in San Diego. Chef Walsh says the flavor of the bean is complex and S.weeler, something that's not quite there in pinto beans.

An other important, if not-so-subtl c difference: The Anasazi bean is 75 percent lower in the carbohydrates thar give beans their irnpolite.g ascous rcputation.Tts a definite benefit, but Chef Waller admits that he is uncertain how to advertise it.

An as az i beans arc s ol d in the Southwest. many specially markets and some supermarket chains in Southern California. To order directly from Adobe Milling call fl()()-S42-3623."

1 thought the article might be of interest, particularly to those planning 10 go to the National Rally In Cortez this year. The mill for the Magic Beans is in nearby Dove Creek, Colorado. We were interested and made the side trip out of Cortez. Dove Creek i~ approximately 45 miles north of Cortez on Highway 666. Yes we did buy some Magic Beans and yes, they are good lasting.

Ben Lopp '64 Cortez Reseda, CA 91335

CORTEZ-COLORADO

Inthe shadow of the majestic San Juan Mountains, on the edge of the High Sonoran Desert, is a unique southwestern American city - Corte 7., Colorado. This is where it all began. A civilization carved into the sandstone cliffs of suurhwc st Colorado. along the river basins offh c Mancos and Dolores.

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The Navajocalledthem Anasazi. the

.. Ancient Ones ." They were II peaceful people - hunters, traders, farmers - and this

was their homeland for· nearly a thousand Years. Then. mystcr iously, they vanished di. from th is land. But they left behind a .... · legacy that the modern world now shares,

We know these places todayas Mesa Verde National Park .. Hovenweep National Monument, Lowry Ruins. Escalante Ruins, and Ute Mountain Tribal Park. Hundreds of thousands ofpeople visit these places every year. And in the heart of it all is Cortez. Colorado - the Archeological center of {he United States.

Cortez has many recreational f'acihues for the enjoyment of the family, An Olympic-sized pool and lighted tennis COUTts are part of thc 29-acre Centennial and City Park, Recreation Complex in the center of Cortez. Cluse-hy is an 18-hoh: golfcourse. There is excellent fishing all around in blue mounta in lakes and streams for Rainbow trout.:v1cPhee Reservuir is Colorados second largest body of water and it';; only 8 miles away.

Take a dri vc northeast from Cortez into the San Juan Mountains, Discover the old mining towns of Rico lind Telluride. To rhe .east IS another o ld west adventure, the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge train.

Fur more details, brochures and information contact: Lynn Hartman, Cortez

Chamber of Commerce, r.o. Box 9.6~ ~

Cur te«, Ce-~H'Zt;":ltl3 5tl5-~414. ....-

NEW 1993 DIRECTORY

The. new 1993 Cortez National Directory is now av aila b lc. Ii has been completely updated and corrected. All of the cross-reference part numbers. places of xe r vice , new member's; directory corrections and add i t io ns , which have appeared in pas! ne ws le tters since the directory was last published. have been incorporated into the new '93 edition. The latest listings ofCortez Library,

hems, the Alphaberical Subject Index of technical articles published in The National newsletter, alo ng with other pertinent inf'ormatinn is also included In the new directory.

The COq of the new 1993 Cortez.

National Directory is S 1 ::!' If you would like a new directory, send a check in that amount and blake it payable to The Cortez National. Your copy will be mailed to you via return first class mail

NOTE OF THANKS

Please convey my heartfelt thanks for

all the beaut if ul and comforting card ~ and letters. it's a different world after 52 year"llfllli; of marriage, We were blessed with many happy memories.

. Sincerel y, Crystal Ellis&. Family

S.T.I.M. MANUAL

It has been some time si nee we have mentioned the S.T. LM. Manual here in the newsletter. For the benefit of those who may not know what the S.T.LM. Manual is, here is an excerpt from the preface written hy CoL Dick Thayer.

.' "The Cortez Motorhome is the greatest motorhomc ever built. In addition to it~ original superb de sign and eng inccr irig, another reason for its greatness is the tender loving care lavished on it by its owners. The manual, titled "1963 - 1969 Clark Cortez 'Service & Technical Information Manual" (STiM), has been put together for these welldeserving owners.

STIM is 1\ cc l lecti on of service and technical reports, articles, opinions, and other documents on how 10 service, care. for, and improve. the Cortez rnotorhome, vintage 1963 through 1969, These were written by dozens of dedicated.owners. enthusiasts. and enuinccrs of the now defunct Clark Division of-Clark Equipment Company and its subsequent, The Cortez Corporation.

As originally intended, STl!\1 was 10 be primarily applicable to [he Clark generation .Cortezcs manufactured during the years 196'3 through 196X; however, much of the material can also be applied [0 the 196.9 models which are considered a halfgeneration removed frnm these ear l ier models. particular.ythe Standard (6cy!.)

. '-"0r!s;z whiCh is uuite .simllar, The Deluxe

..... (V-X) 1969 modclvcxccpt for its manual transmission, is more related to the 1971 and later models"

The S:r.I.M. Manual was conceived by Fred Franke who enlisted Col. Dick Thayer to pilot the project and act as Editor. It was sponsored hy the Northern California Cortez Club and EI Periodico, and published by Helen and Walter Antwiler in 1977. ln 1980 when all original copies were gone, The National was granted permission to publish the manual for the benefit of all Cortezzers. No Cortez nwner of the Clark mode! coach should be wi thout the S.T.l!\1. Manual. It is the ONLY Cortez service manual available

to you.

For a copy of-the S.T.LM. Manual, send a check in the amount of $20. In cover Xerox ing and shipping. made out ill The Cortez National with your request.

SHOWER BOARD

We didn't enjoy using our '74 Kent side bath aftershnwding b ecauve- of a contin ually wetfloor until Lucie spotted the. collapsiblc "Shower Board" (Camping World, Pan #7706 for $19.9&). These are folding redwood RV park shower boards (hac

'-"'II folding carry your soap, shampoo a~d . whatever to-n-fro, then you stand on them In the: shower. A clever and perfect fit for the side bath shower, tho one had to be trimmed in one .cut only. The Shower hoard is 16

inches wide and 23 1/2 inches long, unfolded. Check it out the next lime you arc at Camping World or you get one oftheir catalogs in the mail.

Pete Hallock/Lucie de Junge '74 Cortez Laguna Beach, CA 92651

WINDOW CARE

The table salt in the cupboard will rneii the window ice on winter trips. To prevent fogging, use a soft cloth to apply a solution of one tablespoon silicone liquid emulsion in three cup s of water,

If the windshield wipers are not working well , clean the glass and the wipers thoroughly. A mild household abrasive cleaner can remove any s il ic one based products.

Water beads are the result of grease or silicone buildup. Clean the windshield with the solvent used for removing grease or silicone from body work. Chattering wipers may be caused by a bent wiper arm Stop the wipers in. mid-stroke to see if they are parallel in the windshield. If the arm i~ bent, straighten it with two pain; of pliers until it remains parallel to the glass when released. If the tip of rhe arm is bent -, remove the blade before you straighten the arm. [f the squeegee/wiper on the driver's side is not working, switch it with the one on [he (;0- pilot's side. Before driving in the rain, rub the wiper blades with baking soda.

HERNANDO'S RIDEAWAY Although wcd been down into Old Mexico many times before, our first trip to Puerto Penasco was in' 1980 when we went there' to join with seven other Corteze-rand found ii 'so enjoyable that we've gone 'back almost every year since. The-n, two years ago. we inaugurated the First Annual Hemahdn's Rideaway which was quite well attended with about 35 coaches from many stares besides California and Arizona; even Washington and Oregon.

Last vear we had the Second such annual event, al~o with a good tumour, and now, Inr 1993, we're selling the stage for the Third Rideaway, Again planned for the favorite month of October. y' all are invited to think seriously about joining us.

Incidentally, the name Hernando's R idea wa v was first coined by Clark Equipment 'way back in 1965 when they advertised a caravan of their new and prestigious rnotorhomes into Mexico, The obvious connection, of course, was that of the famous Spanish conquistador, Hernando. Cortez. after whom these coaches were nam·ed. (Oddly. however. to this very day we've never been able to determine just why and how this name Was chosen).

And now, knowing it might be of .someinterest at least to those of you who've never been there, we .looked back through our travel logs and excerpted some of our

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impressions of Puerto Penasco at that time, 1980.

. From Yuma WI: crossed into San Luis, Mexico. and proceeded east on highway MEX 2 parallel to the border, rolling along for 120 miles to the town of Sonoyta where we turned southwesterly onto the wellmarked highway MEX 8: Slopping along the way for a brief lunch-it wasn't long before we covered the easy 62 miles across the AfiZOJi~: like desert 10 Puerto Penasco. The town turned out to be a rather nice looking place of about IO,nOD inhabitants, lots of palms and some other trees and greenery.

Continuing alongthe main street, we soon left the pavement. tonk a short sandy road to the RV park, Playa de Oro (Beach-of Gold), and entered the. very neat graveled area where some of our group were already. there welcoming us. It didn't take long to get set up and hurry down to the adjacent shore for a pleasant dip in the warm dear waters (If [he Sea of Cortez Then, "cuz It just happened to be my birthday, I was surprised with a "rnarguerita' party - no excuses needed but one was as good as another! Fur supper we pot-lucked RBQ chicken, steak, hal dogs, ctc., not yet having had umcto locate a good source for the local delicious shrimp and seafood.

Day 2: The beach itself' and the water were also verv dean and the extra low tides exposing the many rock pools full of interesting sea life and sandstone. formations. Brother Ed got out his little inflatable boat and motor and after we'd all played around with it for awhile, Joe and Jim went out and caught a coupla fish - enough to fry up Inr appetizers during the. happy hour before we got the BBO'd jumbo shrimp that was our main course for dinner that evening.

DavB: The dav was fair hut with enough warm ~,'.'ind to make some preuy good waves W we postponed our fishing expedition and played, in the surf and sea instead. Also, it was a time to get better organized. meet old friends, make new ones and explore the surrounding areas. 'By 'late afternoon \>"e were glad 10 shower off the sand and salt, don fresh shorts and shirt and gather again for another refreshment hourt s) before potlucking,

Day 4 - 30: We] I the rest of the time passed quickly, pleasantly and comfortably with theexcellent full hookups including water pure enough 10 drink right from the faucet. Language was no problem, USA dollars were rcadilv accepted everywhere. and we were able.to ·bu" all the shrimp, good Mexican beer. fresh bread and other foodstuffs we wanted. Sacks of ice cubes were handily made right on the premises. With the main pan of the town only a half mile away, many walked in to look for souvenirs and otherr'bargains" that they thought might be better than from the beach venders. For a couple of dollars. some took

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a taxi back.

Well. that's our introductiun for this year's Third Annual Hernando's Rideawav. We challenged the Arizona Cortez Club to host this event this year - after all it's right at their doorstep - and perhaps we'll all soon be hearing more from them. Hope so.

Adios, Cortez Companeros, Jean & Fred Franke '77 Cortez Sunnyvale, CA 94089

DIGGING INTO HISTORY

The Whire Mountain Archae loz ical Center in St. Johns. Arizona, a non-pro Cit operation, is offering an opportunity to dig through history this summer. From 'vIay to October, 1l)9~, fur the second year, visitnrs may spend a day Dr weeks excavating the ancient sire of two pueblo, overlooking the Little Colorado River. White Mountain Archaelogical Center Director James R. Cunklc says the Raven Site Rum, located four miles south of Lyman Lake Stare Park,

contains evidence of two different native peoples, the Anasazi and the Mogollon tribes.

Besides digging for artifacts - which arc retained ny WMAC - visitors can participate

in lab work and surveys. The can also ride horses and join overnight excursions into ...,., nearhy canyons. Electrical RV hookups arc available at the center, with full hookup sites

at the stale park. For more information, contact: Wh ite Mounra in Archnelouical Center, He 3(), SL Johns, Arizona 85936. 1'102,333-5857. (Dave Penticulf. Crossroads, MotorHome . March, 1993)