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14 TUNE IT OR TOW IT: AN ESSENTIAL CAR MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Graham Tire

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22 A REFINED OLD TRUCK Bob Schmeichel

26 BRIDGING THE MECHANICAL GAP Mitchell Technical College

32 SHOW US YOUR RIDE 1927 Ford Model T

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By Joseph Cottle | Photography by Cliff Avenue Upholstery & Restoration

When Father Richard Baumberger first spotted the 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 on eBay, the listing showed a set of 428 emblems on the lower fenders and a matching badge on the air cleaner—numbers that would have made it a genuinely rare piece of Detroit muscle. Ennis Lund, the Tea, South Dakota, restoration expert who has kept an eye on Father Richard's cars for a quarter century, remembers seeing those photos and telling him the car was something special.

Father Richard has been a priest in the diocese for thirtyseven years, and cars have been his one consistent hobby for most of them. He's quick, almost reflexively so, to steer credit away from himself for finding the car or being willing to give it away to benefit the school. He found this particular Cougar because he liked the look of the 1968 body style and had for years. That was enough. The deal came together, imperfect emblems and all, and the car went into storage.

Then the Cougar actually arrived. The 428 emblems were gone, and, as it turned out, so was the 428. "I think we've got a lawsuit going on here," Ennis told him. Father Richard's answer came without hesitation: "No, I don't sue people." He kept the car anyway. It still had a strong 390 V-8 under the hood, air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes—plenty of car, numbers-matching or not. That response tells you most of what you need to know about how this Cougar ended up as a raffle prize benefiting Ave Maria Catholic School instead of sitting in a garage.

It stayed a good car until it started leaking oil. Father Richard asked Ennis to take a look, and Ennis tried the inexpensive fix first, patching it up locally in Watertown, South Dakota. The leak came back, this time dripping onto the floor of a friend’s garage. The friend, Ennis says, was ‘very, very fussy’ about it. That complaint was the push both men needed.

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"Let's bring it back to Sioux Falls and do it right," Father Richard told him. So Ennis and his crew at Cliff Avenue Upholstery & Restoration pulled the engine, replaced every seal, and went through the entire drivetrain and suspension. They didn't touch the paint; the car had been restored once already, years earlier, and the body didn't need it, but everything underneath came out, got cleaned or replaced, and went back in better than it left the factory. "It actually looks like a new car," Ennis shares. Doing that kind of work from scratch today, he estimates, would run something like $150,000. Tickets for the raffle are $100 apiece. Ennis has spent most of his adult life around cars like this one. He bought an old city fire station on South Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls back in 1980 to use as an insurance office, and kept restoring cars on the side because the insurance business, as he puts it, never really did much for him beyond a paycheck. Eventually, he made the hobby the job. He's since worked on somewhere in the neighborhood of four or five hundred cars. On September 27, he sponsored the Prairie Event Hall 1st Annual Car Show from 4-7 p.m. in Tea, SD, inviting people from within a hundred miles to see some of that work gathered in one place again. Father Richard found him the way a lot of people in Sioux Falls did: by driving past his shop. Ennis, a dedicated Lutheran, had a habit of putting positive messages about Jesus on the sign outside, and when a man came in one day wanting a '442 restored and was cagey about what he did for a living, Ennis pressed him on it.

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It came out that the customer was a Catholic priest, and that he'd hesitated to say so because the scandals involving priests were front-page news at the time and he assumed, given what was on Ennis's sign, that Ennis wouldn't want anything to do with him. Ennis's answer was direct: “Any friend of Jesus is a friend of mine.”

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That was roughly twenty-six years ago. Ennis, a Lutheran who grew up believing Catholics were something close to the enemy, now calls Father Richard one of his closest friends, "like a battery," he says, "negative post and positive post, and we work just beautifully together." These days, when Father Richard stops by the shop, the cars often take a back seat to the two of them just talking about their faith.

With tickets priced at $100 and the drawing held once roughly 1,000 tickets are sold, the raffle stands to raise far more for the school than a private sale ever would.

That friendship is the reason this particular Cougar is Cardinal Red instead of any other color Father Richard might have chosen. Ennis points out, only half joking, that it happens to match the shade worn by a certain rank within the Catholic Church. It's also the reason the car is going to a raffle instead of a buyer. Father Richard is thinking about downsizing as he gets older, and he's spent enough of his life around schools, first as a teacher and now as a priest, that giving the proceeds to Ave Maria Catholic School was an easy call.

Ennis considered buying a ticket himself, mostly as a way of keeping the car close, but ultimately decided the odds probably weren’t worth chasing. Whoever does win it will be getting a car with more heart put into it than horsepower rating: Cardinal Red on the outside, a fresh drivetrain underneath, and, somewhere in its history, a friendship between a priest and a restorer that outlasted a missing emblem and a couple of pretty different upbringings.

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TUNE IT OR TOW IT: AN ESSENTIAL CAR MAINTENANCE

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We rely on our cars to get us from point A to point B, whether it’s a daily commute, a grocery run, or a weekend road trip. Routine maintenance keeps a vehicle safe, efficient, and long-lasting. A checklist can save drivers money and hassle by catching minor problems before they become costly repairs. Graham Tire, a local car repair service, outlines key maintenance checks drivers should perform regularly.

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1. Check engine oil regularly

Engine oil lubricates the moving parts of the engine, preventing wear and tear and ensuring proper function. If the oil level is too low or if the oil is old and dirty, it can impair the engine’s performance and lead to irreparable damage. • Check the oil level monthly • Follow the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals for oil changes • Choose high-quality engine oil

2. Monitor coolant levels

The cooling system works to keep your engine from overheating. Low coolant levels could lead to serious engine damage and expensive repair costs. • Check the coolant level often • Inspect the cooling system for leaks • Schedule radiator service if needed

3. Manage tire condition and pressure

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and fuel efficiency. Heat can affect tire pressure and the speed of wear and tear. • Regularly inspect tire pressure • Monitor tread wear • Watch for cracks or uneven wear patterns • Rotate tires on the recommended schedule

4. Assess battery performance

High temperatures can shorten the lifespan of your battery and impact its ability to start your car. A weakened battery can leave drivers stranded. • Inspect battery terminals for corrosion • Test the battery’s voltage output • Replace the battery if it’s old or showing signs of wear

5. Inspect the brake system

Brakes are crucial for safety. Any unusual noise, vibration, or a decrease in stopping power is a clear sign that you need your brakes checked immediately to avoid major repairs. • Listen for squeaking or grinding noises when braking • Be alert for brake warning lights on the dashboard • Notice if the brake pedal feels spongy or soft

6. Replace the air filter

The air filter cleans the air entering the engine, keeping out dirt and debris. A dirty filter reduces engine efficiency and increases fuel consumption. Change the air filter at the intervals recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

7. Check the lights and the electric system

Adequate lighting is key to driving safely, especially at night. Drivers should regularly inspect headlights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting, and watch for any electrical issues.

8. Service the air conditioning

A functional AC system makes for a comfortable ride. Weak airflow or warm air can signal low refrigerant or another problem. Have your AC serviced periodically to keep it running at its best.

9. Inspect belts and Hoses

Belts and hoses perform critical engine functions. Over time and with heat exposure, they can become brittle, cracked, or worn, potentially leading to a breakdown. • Look for visible cracks, fraying, or leaks in belts and hoses • Listen for unusual noises under the hood that might indicate a belt issue

10. Schedule regular vehicle inspections

Professional inspections catch problems before they worsen. Regular servicing helps ensure critical systems work properly and extends the vehicle’s life. Graham Tire offers comprehensive inspections to keep vehicles in top condition. Following this maintenance checklist can lower future repair costs, improve fuel efficiency and reliability, and make for a safer ride. Drivers looking for a reliable repair shop can turn to Graham Tire for expert diagnostics and quality maintenance. O C TO B ER 2 0 2 6

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“EXECUTING PRECISE ENGINE COMPONENT MACHINING IS A SLOW AND GRADUAL PROCESS OF EXPERTISE; ONE CANNOT JUST LEARN AND HAVE INSTANT ABILITY.” We started Sehr Performance Machine in 1996, but the idea of the engine shop started long before that. When I was growing up, I remember being fascinated with high-performance race engines and the cars they propelled. I was thrilled with the idea of altering a production engine into a whole different animal and strengthening the engine to be able to withstand the extra power and forces applied. I was also very interested in the way all the manufacturers made their product and in the different ways power was executed. In my early days in school, I spent my extra time researching the internal combustion engine and, on the weekends, I observed the power created at the racetrack. I always knew automotive work would be my career, but it wasn’t until the middle of my senior year in high school that I discovered an engine machining and rebuilding school program. I always knew the value of education, so of course I jumped at the opportunity to learn and test my skills in engine machining. In machining school, I learned more in-depth engine theory and more about how each individual component depends on and complements the other. I learned and studied how important the ability to

finish machining to exacting tolerances is to the quality of the engine build. And so, I dedicated my professional life to continuing my knowledge, skill, and ability to advance the quality and availability of performance custom-built engines. Executing precise engine component machining is a slow and gradual process of expertise; one cannot just learn and have instant ability. This is something that develops the more you do it and the more attention you apply to it. I believe great engine machinists have the ability within themselves, and it takes years of practice to develop. Not just anyone can be a successful engine machinist if they do not have this ability. Right out of machining school, I had an opportunity to buy a machine shop and start my career, but I knew I needed experience to develop into the engine builder I desired to become. So, I went to work for some fine people and expanded my abilities while continuing my education along the way. Finally, after several years, I felt I could go out on my own to offer my skills, ideas, and expertise under my own enterprise in 1996.

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So, newly designed roomier and high-cabbed pickups with longer boxes were on the agenda starting in 1935 and became a struggle to gain back the market share of the business that General Motors and Chrysler had taken up until the end of that decade. The one thing that helped Ford more than anything else was their flathead engines that were quieter, more efficient, and more powerful than the overhead valved engines built buy the competitors.

My story today is based around Ed and Lexey Sorensen when they added to their car and truck collection in 2006, by buying a 1937 Ford pickup at a Mecum Auction in Kansas City. It was pieced together and built by Heineman in Grand Island, Nebraska, with a mixture of different year parts, and if you are not acquainted with trucks, you wouldn’t notice the differences. Ford kept their sheet metal shapes in close proximity both with cars and trucks, to keep tooling cost down with stamping every piece of sheet metal they built. Because of that habit, a lot of things from different years will interchange that way. Ed told me with inspecting the truck after buying it, it had a 1938 frame that the serial number came from. The front sheet metal, which includes the grille, the grille shell, the hood, the hood side panels, the front fenders, and the bumpers were off a 1935 Ford truck. And the actual body with its split windshield, box, and rear fenders are 1937. Like I said earlier, if you didn’t know the differences, you wouldn’t see them.

In fact, there are probably more surviving Ford pickups today from that era than any other brand. Because of that, the ‘35s up thru the ‘50s pickups have become sought after by not only collectors, but everyday people who want an old truck to play around with, or as I have seen recently, actually still using them today in a business. What a novel idea!! Because of that, the allure of old pickup trucks has grown dramatically in the street rod or hot rod scene in the last ten to fifteen years. Today with all the older cars and trucks in the ‘30s either bought up or too expensive to build, there is still an overabundance of newer-than-1950 era trucks sitting all over in the country sides waiting for someone to buy them and put them back on the road. And I should think that they can be bought pretty reasonably.

Their truck still has the same really nice grey-green colored Chrysler paint on it today as when they bought it. Underneath, it is pretty standard for a street rod today with a disc-braked Mustang II front suspension, a rack-and-pinion steering, a torquey 383 small block Chevy engine with a 350 transmission, followed up with a 9-inch Ford rear end mounted on leaf springs. The interior was done in a basic stock fashion and after a few years of driving it, they decided to update the interior to match the outside quality appearance. With that idea they handed it off to Jimmy Vaag in Council Bluffs, Iowa to do his thing. Since he is a master metal fabricator, he handcrafted the interior redo totally with metal to his satisfaction. With ideas tossed around and reviewed periodically with Ed and Lexey, before moving forward with each piece he created, Jimmy had the

After the Great Depression in the mid 1930s, Henry Ford in his stubborn ways, didn’t care what his investors thought and held onto the past with his ways of doing things and resisted change even when it was suggested by top executives. As silly as it sounds, because he had pushed himself so much with the business up until 1934, he didn’t care about the auto business so much anymore, but did see the need for trucks as America was recovering from the 1929 stock market crash.

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truck for three years before it was finished and handed back to Ed and Lexey. Because trucks of this era have such limited room in them, Jimmy had to think outside the box, or inside the cab, in this case, and started off with creating a oneoff over-head console above the windshield that contains Vintage Air/Heat controls, a radio, and a new glove box. Since there is limited space behind the dash as I mentioned earlier, the Vintage Air/Heat unit filled up the space previously used as the glove box in the original dash on the passenger’s side. Because of that, the original dash was also modified along with additions he added to look totally modern with its updates, while allowing the original glovebox door to flip down to hold an iPad for the co-pilot to monitor while rolling down the highway.

With doing that he added a tilt column, a push-button start, a back-up camera, AC vents, and had the whole interior redone in a similar color green as the outside color along with doing a snapped-on tonneau cover over the box to match. Tasteful pin striping was added to accent raised areas of the sheet metal which is a nicely done touch. The finished combination is stunning. What really added to the overall picture was when Ed had the oldschool American Racing wheels redone, refinishing the machined outer rims and painting the mag centers the lite original gold color. Now it really pops! With in their automotive collection, they have two other old Ford pickups, but those are other stories for another time.

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A farm boy from Salem, Bob’s family moved to Sioux Falls when he was 12 years-old. After graduating from Washington High School, he attended USD, where he majored in Commercial Art. A lifelong auto and art enthusiast, Bob wanted to combine his passions into a career. A self-taught mechanic, bodywork, welder and painter, he worked in the industry for seven years. He later went to work for Horner Waldorf Box Company, where he worked for the next 33 years, retiring as Package Design Manager for Smurfit Stone Container. Bob has built dozens of street rods over the years, doing everything except the upholstery work. Bob started the Great Plains Street Rodders Car Club in 1985, and today the club has over 340 members. You can see more of Bob’s paintings and car features on the club’s website: greatplainsstreetrodders.com O C TO B ER 2 0 2 6 23

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By Kim Fickett Every variation of the mechanics curriculum was offered until one day Mitchell Technical College realized it wasn’t and went to work to fill that gap. According to Noah Munsen, diesel power technology program coordinator and instructor, it was in 2018 when MTC recognized something was lacking in the diesel industry. “There were ag diesel techs and heavy truck techs, but no specific path for the light-to-medium-duty techs,” Noah explains. “Throughout the local area, MTC and the program found a way to fill that gap and launched the Light Truck Technology program.” Designed to teach the basics of diesel mechanics to future diesel technicians in the light truck and ag power industry, the Diesel Power Technology program uses the latest technology in the industry.

“Starting from the ground up, we teach the basic structure and function of the diesel engine, and throughout the twoyear program, we build the students up, working with powertrains, suspensions, and most importantly, electrical and diagnostics,” Noah explains. Being in the upper Midwest, Noah notes that it was critical to realize how vital these needs are to the ag community. “Agriculture is everywhere, and ag is at the center of our rural life. With that, it only made sense to have the Ag Power program teach how to repair the newest farm machinery and how the technology in these machines works,” he says. “Right next to that is the Light Truck program. Farmers have an abundance of three-quarter-ton pickups and mediumduty service trucks to haul equipment around. It really makes sense to be able to offer the techs to repair that side of the operation as well.” Whether it’s the Light Truck program or the Ag Power program, students can pick a specialty that piques their interest. “In South Dakota, there is a high demand for diesel mechanics across all areas of the state, from dealerships to small-town repair shops,” Noah adds. “Both of these

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programs will put students in a field that is in heavy demand. And because the programs complement each other nicely, students can learn both or one and not have an issue finding work.” Depending on which path the students choose, a degree can be earned in Ag Power with 77 to 84 course credit hours, while the Light Truck program degree can be achieved in 77 hours with a mandatory commercial driver’s license, or CDL, certification to graduate. After gaining real-world experience and insight, Noah, a 2016 MTC alum, returned to the college as an instructor in 2022. “It was and is one of the best career moves I have made,” he shares. “I still get to be in the mechanical repair industry, but I get to do it while passing that knowledge on to the new future technicians.” Noah, along with two other instructors, brings 40 years of experience to the Diesel Power Technology program. “It is our job as instructors to stay ahead of the industry curve and standards to keep the program top-notch and to help our students stand out amongst others going out to the industry.”

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Jerry’s first car was a 1930 Ford Model A two-door sedan, he bought boughtwhen whenhehewas was14.14. It was all original, which he It was all original, withwith the the four-cylinder engine and transmission still intact. Like four-cylinder engine and transmission still intact. Like most most 14-year-olds, Jerry had bigger ideas. He wanted more 14-year-olds, Jerry had bigger ideas. He wanted more power, power, Chevy and a hot rod. a ChevyaV-8 andV-8 a hot rod. Jerry and his friends pulled the engine and transmission, transmission, fully intending to build the car they had pictured in their heads. Then reality set in. They didn’t have the experience or knowfinish what what they they had had started. started. how to finish

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9. Shelter Your Ride Providing shelter for your car whenever possible can extend its life. Parking in a garage or under a carport shields your vehicle from the elements, reducing exposure to harsh weather conditions that can cause rust and paint damage.

10. Mindful Cleaning and Detailing Regular cleaning isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about preserving your car’s exterior and interior. Washing your car’s exterior will remove dirt, grime, and road salt that can contribute to corrosion, while regular interior cleaning prevents dirt buildup that could harm upholstery and surfaces.

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