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UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar
MARCH: 8 Business Meeting Carlton Hills Lutheran Church
16 Seminar to remove the Patterson’s engine
17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day
23 Orange County Overnight Tour, Lyon’s Museum tour
24 Orange County Pancake Breakfast, Hart Park
Make your reservations now for the Orange County overnight
Orange Plaza Best Western Plaza, 1302 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA.
Telephone # 714-633-7720 (mention Model A club)
APRIL: 2 Board Meeting 7 pm– Valarie Basham’s
12 Business Meeting Carlton Hills Lutheran Church,
9735 Halberns Blvd., Santee, CA. 92071
20 Tour to Bruce Howe’s home & lunch at the Pit Stop
25 Articles due for Quail Call
27 Lakeside Parade
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Stan Boyer
We had a great turn-out for the February monthly Business Meeting. Thanks to all who
attended including several members who also belong to the Palomar Model A Club. Speaking
of the Palomar Club, Chuck Grabowsky (their new President) came to observe our meeting. He
told me that he was “just getting his feet wet” and wanted to see how another club conducted its
meeting. Chuck, I hope we passed inspection. All the best to Chuck and the Palomar “A’s” in
2019!
Our February tour to see Jim Taber’s outdoor model railroad and lunch in Alpine was a
lot of fun. Since my wife Judy and I joined the SDMAFC in 2013, I can’t remember seeing so many Model A’s (and
one beautiful ‘40s Lincoln) in one line. By the way, Dave and Betsy Johnson’s newly restored, gorgeous Model A
Ford Pickup Truck was there too. Dave, I’ll bet you’re glad it’s finally up and running!
We hope to see you on our future parades and tours as well as the upcoming Orange County Pancake Break-
fast. They always have a good breakfast, lots of Models A’s, and great raffle items. Also, I’ll have $5 (thanks to our
club), for each of the San Diego Model A Ford Club Members who attend to help defer the cost of the breakfast meal.
Looking forward to seeing you at our March 12th Business Meeting.
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P.O. BOX 19805 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92159 MARCH 2019
San Diego Model A Ford Club Inc. Celebrating over 50 years of Model A’ing
May your Model “A” run on all four cylinders.
May a cool breeze always blow into your radiator.
May the road you travel be smooth and
May you always take time to enjoy the view.
May your Model “A” be full of love and laughter.
May your brakes never fade and
May the sunshine on you.
But most of all…
May God Bless and Keep You Al-ways.
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! - The Grease Rag
“Irish Blessing” (Model A Style)
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QUAIL CALL
Published monthly by San Diego Model A Ford Club
All articles submitted for publication should reach the editor
before the 25th of each month. All articles become the property
of San Diego Model A Ford Club and are subject to corrections
or revisions. Permission granted to reprint articles.
We guarantee mistakes in every issue !
You will find past and present issue of the Q.C. on the website
EDITOR Valarie Basham
9271 Huntington Ave.
San Diego, Ca. 92123-3124
(858) 278-6317
E-mail:[email protected]
WEB SITE
www.sandiegomodelaclub.com
Dave Johnson (619) 921-9405
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Membership Bob/Carol Weckman (858) 3548570
Fashions Vacant (any Volunteer’s ? )
Refreshments Patty Winchester (619) 504-4508
Judy Jo Beardslee (619) 246-5539
Cor. Secretary Kris Francis (619) 966-9040
Property Jim Taber (619) 447-7801
Ways & Means Dave/Kris Francis (619) 966-9040
Merchandise Betsy Johnson (619) 280-2492
Defender, Ray Beardslee (619) 465-9513
Mail-box Ray Beardslee (619) 465-9513
So. Ca. Rep. John Frazee (760) 729-4865
Web Master Dave Johnson (619) 921-9405
CLUB MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 19805 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92159
Model A Restorers Club
6721 Merriman Road,
Garden City, Michigan 48135
(734) 427-9050
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.modelaford.org Dues are $45.00 per calendar year.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Stan Boyer (619) 224-5386
VICE PRES. Fred Crone (619) 265-7014
SECRETARY Nancy Lovell (858) 277-0216
TREASURER Jim Taber (619) 447-7801
TOURS Arlyn Bieber (858) 530-2336
TECHNICAL Dave Francis (619) 966-9040
PAST PRES. Paul Winchester (619) 599-3116
Board Meetings are held quarterly: see Quail Call for
dates and location. All member are welcome to attend,
just let the host or hostess know you are coming. Board
members must belong to both National Clubs.
Model A Ford Club of America
250 S. Cypress Street
La Habra, Ca. 90631-5515
(562) 697-2712
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mafca.com
Dues are $50.00 per calendar year.
BUSINESS MEETING HELD THE 2ND FRIDAY Carlton Hills Lutheran Church;
OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM 9735 Halberns Blvd.,
Santee, CA. 92071
The San Diego Model A Ford Club was first founded in 1957 by a few dedicated Model A owners. Our pur-
pose is to help preserve the Model A, which was in production by the Ford Motor Company from 1928-1931.
Ownership of a Model A is not a requirement for membership in the club. Membership dues are $30.00 per
calendar year. Membership in one of the National Clubs is mandatory (either MARC or MAFCA) and the re-
sponsibility of each member. Contact information to join a National Club is listed below:
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SAN DIEGO MODEL A CLUB, Inc.
General Business Meeting – February 9, 2019
President Stan Boyer: Stan began the business meeting at 7:00 pm and led the
Pledge of Allegiance. Stan thanked all members that helped make the Mardi Gras Banquet
last month a great success. Thanked Barbara Dacy especially for all the free raffle donations
she gave. The 1-19-19 business meeting minutes were approved with the following correc-
tions showing that out of 27 events during the year 2018 that Patti & Paul Winchester and
Fred Crone attended 21 of them.
Tours: Nayloa Bieber/Arylyn Bieber – Arlyn Bieber made a motion to approve $200 to be donated to the Maffi
Museum in Illinois and it was approved by all. Arlyn was mentioned in the Restorer Magazine as recipient of a
Chapter Service Award which recognized him for devoted time to serve/help and being active in the Model A
Clubs. Stan & Judy Boyer presented awards to Arlyn and Nayola for their leadership. Hats that stated: I’m their
leader, which way did they go? Scheduled Tours: 2-16-19 – Rios Canyon Railroad tour at Jim Taber’s house-
meet at Target in El Cajon by 10:00 am departure. After tour meet at Janet’s Café Montana in Alpine for lunch.
Feb 21, 22,23 The Big 3 Swap Meet (swap meet ends on Saturday). The Biebers are planning on 2-22-19 (Friday)
at 5:00 pm to have dinner at Wood Ranch BBQ at the Hazard Center. Contact Nayola if interested in attending so
reservations can be made. Jim Train wanted to know if anyone would be interested in a camping event (tent or RV)
at Wm. Heise Park or Dos Pecos camp grounds. Contact him if interested. 1st Tour Award to Chris & Julie Halter
who attended the Flying Leatherneck Museum tour. A Thank You to Mike Hughes for awards. 3-24-19 Orange
County Pancake Breakfast Event. Make reservations asap at Best Western. Possible site visits on Saturday are mu-
seums near John Wayne airport (Lyon’s Air Museum). John Frazee gave info on tours the Palomar Club are going
on which we may want to hookup and tour with them. Two tours in the future are the Merced Tour (tour Lake Isa-
bella in Kernville – stay at motel first day, then 2nd day drive on farm roads, crooked drive by scenic. The 2nd tour
is the Canyon Land Tour (hub-tour) MAFA event which tours Laughlin, Flagstaff, Vegas, etc. Anyone interested
can contact him. Nayola mentioned to members to keep track of mileage when attending MARC or MAFCA
events with any club to be credited for their mileage at end of year. Ross Piper mentioned that in May 2019 we
may be able to tour a railroad and get pictures taken and mentioned Shotgun Kelly. Exact date to be determined.
Refreshments: Carol Weckman & Judy Jo Beardslee - thanked all that brought treats.
Ways & Means (Kris Francis) : Item #1 – coffee grinder Item #2 – wooden Model A Item #3- hammer Item #4
- points/condenser Item #5 Model A Ford Book/Box of Sees Candies Item #6 – Picture Item #7- Door Prize: Tar-
get Gift Card. 50/50 Raffle.
Treasurer: Jim Taber: Current balances were given. Bills to be paid tonight: $273.79 (Stan Boyer) $20.99
(Ways/Means), $156.89 (Valarie Basham – 2019 Roster), $82.09 (Valarie Basham – Quail Call) $710.58
(Banquet Bill) $87.76 (Kris Francis/banquet expense), $21.95 (Judy Jo) , $30.93 (Judy Jo) . All bills were voted
by members to be approved.
Parades: Fred Crone: April 13, 2019 (Saturday) War Bird Expos at Gillespie Field- meet at W. Marshall Ave at
Field 8 am. Event runs from 8 am to 2 pm. April 27, 2010- Lakeside Parade. Meet at Target in El Cajon by 8:15
am which is departure time. Parade starts at 9:35 am. Wear cowboy hats. Merchandise: Betsy Johnson absent.
If you need anything contact her.
Quail Call – Valarie Basham Rosters for 2019 are done. Members get one for free. Mentioned that we received
$1,130.00 from auction/raffle event last month at Banquet.
Membership: Bob Weckman: 58 members present tonight- 1 visitor (Chuck Grabowsky – President of Palomar
A’s and Fallbrook Club. 2 new members present were: Guy and Judith McElroy and Craig Bollinger
Technical: Dave Francis not present. Mystery Part was dash screw and Clyde Marion won.
Defender: Ray Beardslee – organization is trying to repeal gas tax event. Old Ticket Drum still available.
Model A Era (Kris Francis): Shared info on Balboa Park History back in the 1931 era. Shared stories on boys
Scouts Indian Village, Painted Desert, stories regarding feeding of a 200 ft snake (python
which was hand fed food.
Correspondence Secretary: Kris Francis. Our club had pictures in 2 different magazines.
Jokester: Ric Bonnoront shared some funny jokes.
Respectfully Submitted, Recording Secretary Nancy Lovell
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TOURS COORDINATORS: Arlyn & Nayola Bieber
Saturday, February 16 turned out to be a beautiful day for
a tour; no rain and plenty of sunshine to view the green fo-
liage on the hills on the way to view the Rios Canyon Rail-
road located in the backyard of Jim and Jerriann Taber’s
home. Followed by lunch at Janet’s Montana Café in Alpine.
Driving
Model A --
Valarie Ba-
sham, Ray &
Judy Jo Beardslee, Arlyn & Nayola Bie-
ber, Stan & Judy Boyer, Bill Corson, Fred
Crone, Dave & Kris Francis, Dave & Betsy
Johnson, Reen Kotas, Tom Lazar, Steve &
Nancy Lovell, Clyde Marion, Chuck
Niemeyer and grandchildren, Ed Poffen-
berger & Anne Di Napoli, Richard Potts,
Dave Sohr, Rich &
JoBeth Stezer, Bud &
Judy Swartwood, Jim
& Jerriann Taber, and
Jim Train. Moderns--
Jack & Helen Beasley,
Ric & Billie Bonnoront,
Ross & Sue Piper and
Dan & Diane Seeman.
There was a total of
20 Model A’s, 4 mod-
erns and 42 people. Such a beautiful day after all the rain we’ve had.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar and sign up to join in the fun!
Orange County Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 24. 200+ Model A and assorted other cars
can be seen on Sunday at Hart Park in the City of Orange (just east of the 22 freeway on Glassel).
Breakfast starts at 8am and goes til 11:30. Pancake breakfast menu is pancakes, eggs, sausages,
juice, coffee, hot chocolate & tea all for $6.00 and $3.00 for kids. Don’t forget to bring folding
chairs and your return address labels (to put on the back of all those tickets you’ll be buying for
the raffle prizes).
If you are going up Saturday keep reading on the next page about for all the details……...
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PARADES & Car Displays: Fred Crone
This year's parade and display season is just around the corner. We have two events coming
up in April. The first is the Gillespie Field "War Birds" display on Sat., April 13th. There
will be classic military aircraft and memorabilia on display - food vendors too! The event is
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will meet at Gillespie Field on Marshall Ave. at 7: 45 a.m.
or so. Bud Swartwood will give us the details. We already have 10 people signed up for this
event - more are welcome.
The next April event is the Lakeside "Western Days" parade on Sat., April 27th. This is always a well attended
event for us. We already have 17 signed up. We will meet at the El Cajon Target parking lot on Broadway for an
8:15 a.m. departure to the parade site. Parade starts at 9:30. Cowboy duds are recommended.
Future events include the Edgemoor display on Friday, May 17, the Tierrasanta parade on Sat., May 18, and the Ken-
sington Memorial Day parade on Monday (Memorial Day) May 27. Let's make this year a great year for parading!
Upcoming Tours. continued…..
Orange County Overnighter: Many of us will be driving to Orange on Saturday, March 23, meeting
at Denny’s, 5445 Kearny Villa Rd., (leaving at 8 am) to visit Lyon Air Museum, located near John
Wayne Airport. The museum features military aircraft, rare automobiles, military vehicles and mo-
torcycles, and related memorabilia, with an emphasis on World War II. Look at their website,
www.lyonairmuseum.org for more information and pictures. Our admission to the museum is $8.00
per person for a guided tour beginning at 10:30. There will be a special event in the parking lot of a
Carroll Shelby Tribute. Then on to Orange staying at the Best Western Orange Plaza
(reservations 714-633-7720--tell them you are with the Model A club). Plan to bring an appetizer
and the beverage of your choice to share at the Best Western Sat afternoon get-together. The
Palomar chapter will be joining us, it’s a great Model A weekend, OR come up Sunday Morning to
meet us at Hart Park. Moderns always welcome!
April 20 Tour to Bruce Howe’s home to see his collection of panels and trucks. Lunch at “The Pit
Stop”. More details to come.
Reserve the date of Saturday, May 4 for the tour to the home of “Shotgun Tom” Kelly to see his
many collections. Also, mark June 22 and 23 on your calendar for a visit to Bill and Sue Hansen’s
Ramona Ranch. There will be a technical session for the guys and activities for the ladies. For
those who make reservations, we will then go to Dos Picos County Park for a “camping experi-
ence”, staying overnight and leaving on Sunday. Spots are available for both RV and Tent for $34.
There is electricity and water at each site, plus great hiking trails and a pond at the campground.
Email Jim Train, [email protected] , ASAP (before all spots are gone) if you want to camp.
Write a check, made out to Jim Train for $34 and mail to his address, 4785 Andalusia Ave., San
Diego 92117.
SPRING FORWARD ON
SUNDAY MARCH 10TH
or Saturday night before
you head to bed!
Married Life
You know you are settled into married life when you
trade your love seat for an occasional chair !
Bill Corson
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TECHNICAL TALK Dave Francis
Greetings everyone! In discussions with club members regarding the upcoming tour and
parade season, it was suggested that a timely technical topic for this month’s Quail Call would
be an article pertaining to Model A road trip preparation. This seemed to me like a particularly
appropriate recommendation considering that one of the first tours on the 2019 docket is the
~200 mile round trip trek up to Orange County for the March 24th Orange County Pancake Breakfast.
This month we’ll revisit the Tech Talk article that was published in the April 2018 edition of the Quail Call. I was
also going to include the “Be Prepared for Touring” article that provides a good checklist of tools, parts and supplies
that could be considered for inclusion in your road trip kit. Unfortunately, the combination of the two articles made
this month’s Tech Talk article a bit lengthy, so the “Be Prepared for Touring” article will appear in the April Quail
Call.
OK, let’s review some preventative maintenance recommendations for bringing your Model A up to the mark for the
upcoming tour/parade season. The following article was originally authored a number of years ago by Hal Cable of
the Hudson Valley Region Model “A” Restorers Club, and reprinted in the “Áh-O-Gah News”, which is the newslet-
ter of the Sagebrush Chapter of the Model A Ford Club located in Carson City Nevada. With the exception of Steps 3
and 8, and the references provided to the applicable procedures in the Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook, the arti-
cle remains unchanged from the originally authored version.
When Was the Last Time You?
1. “Greased your throw-out bearing. To do this job remove floor mats and floorboards and clutch inspection plate.
Grease bearing through fitting on throw-out collar. Do not over-grease.” (See Section III in Model A Ford Mechan-
ics Handbook by Les Andrews.)
2. “Packed your wheel bearings. Remove wheels and drums, wash the bearings and races thoroughly. Pack bearings
with wheel bearing grease and re-assemble. Do not forget the cotter pin.” (See Section III & 1-61).
3. Changed the engine oil (See Section III). This step originally included information on flushing the crankcase. In
days gone by this was probably a valid recommendation, but because the quality of today’s detergent oils is so good,
use of a good quality oil that is changed regularly (500 miles) should be more than sufficient to keep your engine in-
ternals clean.
4. “Greased your speedometer cable. Remove dash panel and disconnect speedometer cable. Pull out the small in-
side cable and wash thoroughly. Pack with Light cup grease and reinstall in the casing. Wipe off excess grease and
replace instrument panel.”
5. “Oiled your gas pedal linkage. There are three places to oil. Behind the engine on the shaft supports there are
holes drilled for oiling. Also where the rod connects from the carburetor.” (Section III.)
6. “Tightened your lug nuts. Use firm even pressure on all lug nuts. Be sure to see whether nuts are pressing the
wheel to the drum or just bottoming on the studs. A wheel that is not properly bolted to the drum can be ruined in
very short order.” (Appendix A-2.)
7. “Checked the oil in the transmission and rear end. Keep level up to the filler plug, use 600W (SAE 160) in both.
This oil can be obtained at Sears Robucks or any big truck stop. Be sure it is non-foam.” (Section III.) Note, 600W
oil can be obtained from any of the Model A parts suppliers.
8. Drained and refilled the cooling system. Distilled water is one of the recommended coolant choices for use in a
Model A. If you do use distilled water as a coolant it is important to supplement this with an anti-rust product. Red
Line Oil’s WaterWetter is reported to improve the heat transfer properties of the coolant (water or antifreeze) as well
as providing good long term corrosion protection. The use of this product was recommended in a MAFCA technical
article as well as in an article published by the Rocky Mountain Model A Club.
9. “Tightened the fan belt. Loosen generator mounting bolt, move generator away from block until most of the slack
is taken up in the belt. Tighten belt, then check belt to see if adjustment has changed.” (Section 1-162.)
10. “Rotated your tires. Spare to the right front, right front to left rear, left rear to right rear, right rear to left front,
left front to spare. Follow same pattern in each rotation.”
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MYSTERY PART:
Identify this Model A part and send an email to Dave
Francis at:[email protected] with your answer or edu-
cated guess. Your answer be the part name or an accu-
rate description. The names of those who correctly
identify the part will be placed in a box for a drawing
at the next meeting. We will now respond “Received”
to any e-mail guesses. If you don’t receive a
“Received” response from us, to please e-mail again
or call. Dave at 619-966-9040.
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TECHNICAL TALK Dave Francis continued….
11. “Checked your radiator hoses and clamps. Feel hose, if soft and gummy replace them. Same with split or rotten ones.
Check clamps for tightness and watch for broken ones.”
12. “Had your front wheels aligned. Should be done on special equipment. (See “A” Cheap and Cheerful
Approach” in Echoes April 1993 page 8.).”
13. “Oiled your generator. There should be two oil holes on the generator. The rear one is easy, the front one is protected by an
“L” shaped clip that has to be removed to one side.” (Section III.)
14. “Spent an hour tightening nuts and bolts all over the car. Self explanatory.” Don’t forget the cotter pin installations!
15. “Adjusted your point gap in the distributor. Ford recommends a gap of .018 to .022. Check the gap at least every 500 miles.”
16. “Checked the air in the spare tire. Self explanatory.”
17. “Checked out your emergency tool kit – including jack. To each his own, should include points, condenser, plugs, wire
(#12, #14 and #16), tools, fire extinguisher, and an electrical circuit tester.”
18. “Adjusted your emergency brake. Take up the slack with the devises on the forward end of the emergency brake rods.
When there is no more adjustment left, reline the bands.” (Section 1-33.)
19. “Filled your shock absorbers. On all original shocks, there is a filler plug located near the top of the unit. It has a 3/8 square
nut on it, use only Houdaille, Ford or Delco shock absorber fluid or use glycerin.”
20. “Cleaned and tightened your battery connections. Most corrosion and sulfate deposits can be washed off in a solution of
baking soda and then flushed with warm water. Pull cables off the terminals and clean the contact surfaces with rough sandpa-
per or file. Flush with warm water and reattach them. The use of Vaseline or light cup grease after assembly is recom-
mended.” (Section 1-18.)
21. “Polished headlight reflectors. Use very soft cloth or cotton with silver polish, not chrome polish as it will scratch and dull
the reflection. When polished, use new gaskets.”
22. “Checked out all your light bulbs. Self explanatory.”
Taking the time to perform the above preventative maintenance procedures before you venture out may just prevent you from
being awarded the infamous and dreaded Hard Luck Trophy! Happy 2019 motoring everyone!
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1928 ERA FASHIONS 1931
THOSE SENSATIONAL CAPES By Lois Przywitowski MAFCA website
The predecessor of the cape, the cloak, appeared well before the twentieth century. The cloak was a functional gar-
ment, meant to keep the wearer safe from virtually any kind of weather. At night it doubled as a blanket for
protection from the elements. By the Model A era, the cloak was elegantly transformed into the cape. No longer was
It simply functional. It adorned both dresses and coats, or was a garment on its own. Here we are showcasing capes
in their role as an outer garment.
A double-tiered cape graces this lovely
satin coat, reminiscent of what“romantic
highway men once wore.” McCall’s, April
1928, Pattern Number 5193
This coat features a cape attached at
the shoulder line, allowing the elegant
Simplicity of the front of the coat to
shine. McCall’s, May 1928, Pattern
Number 5263
The cape shown on the left takes “the place of
a coat where a picturesque effect is desired.”
The outward swing of the cape “reveals the
entire frock beneath” the cape. McCall’s, May
1928, Pattern Number 5054
The full cape of this evening wrap of transparent velvet shown
on the left lends striking elegance to the ensemble, no matter-
what gown is worn beneath. A New York dressmaker was
questioned about velvet for summer wear. Her response was
“velvet in its new cobweb weave is fashionable for summer.”
McCall’s, July 1928, Pattern Number 5306
This Cashmere day coat
on the right features an
unusual cape, again se-
cured at the shoulder line.
The irregular hemline
adds dramatic interest and
draws attention to the
cape. McCall’s, July 1928
Pattern Number 5305
A little cape adds interest and flair to
This smart day coat on the right, in part
bygiving the appearance of a wide
shoulder-line. The cape is accentuated
by matching the curved lines of the coat
front. McCall’s May 1930, Pattern
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Talking Horse
(No I am not referring to Mr. Ed, or Francis the talking mule.)
Reflecting back to my younger days, before succumbing to mechanization
and utilizing tractors we used horses or mules for farming chores. Mules
seemed to be more intelligent in their own right than horses because they
were loyal to a fault, but when they got tired, or a load was too heavy they
just stopped and refused to go further until rested. With either breed it was
much easier to use voice commands than to constantly pull on their reins to
change direction, or make them stop and go. When properly trained they
would respond quite well. Giddy-up meant for them to go. Conversely, Whoa was a signal for them to stop. By ut-
tering Gee they knew you meant for them to turn right, Haw was for a left turn. Other than Amish farmers very few
people use horses/mule power these days. Too bad our model A’s are not geared (no pun intended) to follow those
commands. Think of all the arm muscles we could save from not having to constantly turn steering wheels or shift-
ing gears. Leg motions associated with clutching, braking and pushing on the starter and accelerator pedal could
also be avoided. Unfortunately, ole BOB, my bucket-of-bolts coupe, has a mind of his own and acts like a stubborn
mule when I try any of those tactics. Looking to the future, with the advent of electric and self- driving vehicles, all
this may be moot. I doubt we could convert our model A’s to either so, we must be content to keep on with the
Samo -Samo! Just a thought, Bill Corson
MAFFI Newsletter Minute
February 2019
Please remember that MAFFI has 42 videos including a complete set of the Diablo A's Technical Seminars available
for loan to MAFFI members and Model A Clubs that support the Museum with a financial gift. Any one of these
videos would make a nice program for your club through the winter months while the weather keeps us inside. You
can look over the titles at maffi.org (programs) or on the back of the MAFFI newsletter, the A Preserver. If inter-
ested, please email Janice Barker [email protected] and she will take care of your request.
Please mark your calendar now for September 21, 2019 for Model A Day! If you can’t make it in September, please
plan a trip to see the Model A Museum and the entire Gilmore Complex when you are in the area. Remember, that
as a member of MAFFI, your admission is FREE! Just show your membership card at the museum entrance.
As always, 'thank you' for supporting MAFFI and the Model A Ford Museum.
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT…..
WELCOME TO 3 NEW FAMILIES
Ross & Sue Piper joined the club late last year and their contact information is in the
2019 roster. They have a lovely 1929 Sport Coupe and drove it to the New Years Day
Breakfast. They are planning a tour for the club in June.
Guy & Judith McElroy joined the club at the February meeting
please add their contact information to your 2019 roster. They have a 1929 Town
Sedan. Guy & Judith McElroy 619-449-0872
804 LiberatoreLane [email protected]
El Cajon, CA. 92019
Also joining the club at the February meeting was Craig Bollinger who has a 1929
closed cab pickup truck. Craig &Ronda Bollinger 619-697-4008
9189 Shirley Dr. [email protected]
La Mesa, CA. 91941
WELCOME, TO THE CLUB WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU!
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REFRESHMENTS: Patty & Judy Jo
Those signed up to provide goodies
This month are:
Carolyn Kaiser Nayola Bieber
Anne De Napoli Joyce Patterson
Tom Lazar Kris Francis
Anniversaries
John & Dianne Frazee
March 26, 1961
Larry & Bettie Withem
March 8, 1981
March Birthdays
1 Richard Potts
3 John Watt
5 Patty Winchester
6 John Frazee
Karen Richardson
8 Larry Withem
10 Jane Wehrle
12 Scott Rothstein
17 Barbara Miller
18 Ron Peterson
23 Jim Taber
26 Jim Croff
27 Lorrie Ball
RJ Taylor
29 Ric Bonnoront
Sue Winnett
31 Dan Seeman
CONDOLENCES
Condolence to the Bernstein
Family: Former member Don
Bernstein passed away on
Feb. 4th. There will be no
service and unfortunately the
phone number I was given for
Jean, is no longer in service.
2019 ROSTER
The 2019 roster has been updated and will vailable at the March meetings.
Each member gets one copy free of charge, Additional copies can be
purchased, price to be determined should be $2.00 or less. Valarie will
have them at upcoming tours and Parades throughout the year.
(we don’t mail them out due to mailing cost
CONGRAUTLATIONS
Congratulations to Ray Beardslee,
he received a 30 years pin for
Volunteering at the San Diego
Automotive Museum. His dedicated weekly trips to
the Museum’s restoration facility, has not gone un-
noticed. Ray has arranged for the club to visit the
restoration facilities on several occasions, truly the
backbone of the museum. Thank you Ray for keep-
ing the automotive history alive and well!
CONGRAUTLATIONS
Arlyn Bieber, received the 2018
MAFCA Service Award, for
his dedicated service to the
Model A Hobby. If not for Ar-
lyn, I know my car would not be
on the road. His 50 plus years
of knowledge and love for these
cars goes back, to his need for a
car and a grandmother who was
willing to help. The family’s 1930 Model A Coupe
was available but the upholstery was shot, but with
his grandmothers help, they got it back on the road,
and he still has that car today. Congratulations
Arlyn, so many of us have benefited from your love
and loyalty to this hobby. THANK YOU!
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1928 1931
San Diego Model A Ford Club
P.O. BOX 19805
San Diego, Ca. 92159
FIRST CLASS POSTAGE
DATED MATERIAL ENCLOSED
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
EVERYBODY
IS IRISH ON
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
MARCH 17TH
