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Old 96 Newsletter
Volume 12, Issue 3 March 20, 2014 !
1929 Business Coupe Upcoming Events March 22
Picnic In Park
April 3
Board Meeting
April 3-6
Charlotte Auto Show
April 7
Tech Meeting
April 12
Aiken Antique Power
April 25-26 9th Annual Swap Meet
Old 96 District Model A Ford Club
The Club Officers:
President—————————— Warren Reynolds
[email protected]
Vice President
[email protected]
(864) 388-0203
Lou Chartier
(517) 414-8092
Treasurer———————————Ron Hooper
[email protected]
(864) 677-4603
Secretary——————————–- Pat Gunnells
[email protected]
(864) 543-4206
Activities——————————— Ralph Roub
[email protected]
(864) 227-9146
National Rep—————————- Linda Hooper
[email protected]
(864) 677-4603
Membership————————— Ron Hooper
[email protected]
(864) 677-4603
Newsletter Editor—————–— Bill Manning
[email protected]
(864) 446-8100
Archivist——————————— Debby McDill
[email protected]
(864) 379-8508
Sunshine/Hospitality————— Judy Higdon
Ad Manager
[email protected]
(864) 379 2487
Club Tools———————————Warren Reynolds
[email protected]
(864) 388 0203
The Old 96 District Model ‘A’ Ford Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to submit the Model ‘A’
Ford. It is intended to provide a medium of exchange of ideas, information and parts for admirers of
the Model ‘A’ Ford car. Membership in the club is by family and this remains a primary objective of
the club to include all family members in the enjoyment of the Model ‘A’ Ford car.
The Old 96 District Model ‘A’ Ford Club is chartered by the Model ‘A’ Ford Club of America
(MAFCA). MAFCA is a non-profit corporation of California and a national historical society dedicated
to the restoration and preservation of the Model ‘A’ Ford automobile as manufactured from 1928
through 1931.
The Old 96 District Model ‘A’ Ford Club is a region of The Model ‘A’ Restorers Club (MARC).
MARC, founded in 1952, holds as its aims the encouragement of members to acquire, restore,
preserve and exhibit the Model ‘A’ Ford. And most importantly, to enjoy the fellowship of other
Model ‘A’ owners around the world.
Please refer to enclosed calendar of events for scheduled meetings. The Club Membership
Meeting- Breakfast Social is usually at 9:00 AM on the morning of the first Saturday of each month
unless it is a special occasion or holiday weekend. There is also a technical meeting on the second
Monday of the month during daylight saving time at 6:00 PM, location is determined at the previous
meeting.
Local Club dues are $25.00 per year.
Membership in the national Model ‘A’ Ford Club of America is desired and encouraged. Dues
for MAFCA are $40.00 per year. MAFCA is located at 250 South Cypress Street, La Habra, CA.,
90631-5515. (Email: MAFCA.com) Membership in the national Model ‘A’ Restorer’s Club is required. Dues for MARC are $38.00 per
year. MARC is located at 6721 Merriman Rd., Garden City, MI, 48135. (Email:
[email protected]) Articles or photographs for inclusion in the newsletter are due to the editor by the 15th of each
month. Club members are encouraged to submit articles of technical or general interest.
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Correspondence: Warren Reynolds
120 Stoker Road
Greenwood, SC 29646-7725
President’s Letter
! Model A Weather Is On The Way.....hopefully!
Get the A's Road Ready !! Tech night at the
Hooper's Garage was a hands on learning time for
many of us. Ralph demonstrated how to rebuild a
Zenith #3 Carburetor. (Guess who it belongs to?
When no one else has a project for tech night we
can always depend on one certain person to
always have a project.) This was a great
experience for many of us. Linda prepared a
delicious snack for all that came. The night was
brisk and raining; our attendance was off some.
Our trip to Benson's Automotive Group in
Greer was a car collector's dream. This collection
was very unique, the museum setting was very
impressive indeed. Thank you Earle Davenport
of the AACA Club of Greenwood for inviting
Old 96 to be a part of the tour. With those classic
cars parked all around us, our A's held their own.
Leaving Benson's we drove over to the Copper
River Grill and enjoyed lunch and fellowship with
the other groups.
I have tickets for our fundraiser, the Gun Give
Away. Please get in touch with me and let's get
our fundraiser moving. The profits from the last
two years have helped our club. Get your club
dues to Ron, they were due on March 31. Please
fill out and return the information sheet that was
in the newsletter; this info is used in the directory
that each member receives from Ron. We will
have our sign up Swap Meet Sheet at our April
meeting. We need Movers & Shakers to make this
event successful. If there are any questions, feel
free to ask me or Lou. I want to welcome our
new members, Ken & Debbie Candiotti and
William & Connie Pickens. Our club is growing
because our members help it to grow. Thanks for
all that you do, this is your club. Some of our
members are still by the roadside with family
illness and family responsibilities. Continue to
remember these folks in your prayers. Keep those
A's rolling, see you down the road.
Warren
Treasurer’s Report!
February 2014!
The Old 96 Club continues to maintain
a balance in line with the Club budget as
set and approved by the Board of
Directors.!
All bills and receipts are processed
promptly. The checkbook is balanced
monthly and there have been no
discrepancies.!
The Club account balance is reported
at each General Membership meeting.!
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Ron Hooper, Club Treasurer
Editor’s Note
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The purpose of a newsletter is to
communicate. What communications should
be considered in our newsletter?!
1. Club information, education of owning
and operating the Model A, and related
entertainment.!
2. Recognition of individuals for their
involvement and achievements in the
club.!
3. Motivation of individuals to support and
participate in club activities.!
4. To record our activities.!
5. To project a positive image of the club to
those around us.
I think that we tend to accomplish the
majority of these tasks except for the one
concerning the motivation of individuals to
participate. We continue to grow in total
numbers but our participation level does not
reflect those numbers. If any of you has an
idea of how the Newsletter could increase
participation, let me know. If you have an
idea of how the Board could increase
participation, let one of the officers know. !
When I think about the subject of
increasing participation, I am reminded of
cattle and dairy farmers of the days before
shock sticks. If a cow failed to move along in
the right direction, the farmer twisted its tail
and usually the cow moved ahead. Maybe
we should appoint an extroverted member to
do some tail twisting to get our talented
members moving in the right direction for the
good of the club. If tail twisting fails to do the
job, he might have to resort to a shock stick
but that might be too severe. If we appoint
this position, the appropriate title for this
officer would be the “tail twister” of the club.
This idea is tongue-in-cheek thinking but we
certainly need a way to get more members
involved.
Bill Manning
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March Business Meeting
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Old 96 Model A Club lunch and
business meeting was held at noon,
March 1, 2014 at the Coach House in
Anderson. Twenty-one members were
present. After the meal, the business
meeting was called to order.
Minutes of the last meeting were
accepted as printed in the February
Newsletter.
Thank you cards were received
from Holmes Bible College and Toya
Young, Jack Horne’s daughter,
thanking the club for our donation in
memory of Jack Horne.
The club voted to sell Wild Turkey
Federation Raffle tickets for $10
again this year. See Warren for the
tickets to purchase or sell.
Membership- Ron Hooper reported
we have 14 renewals. Renewals are
due by the end of March.
Welcome to new members-Ken
and Debbie Candiotti of Williamston.
SWAP MEET- April 25 & 26
Need volunteers- The sign up sheet
will be at the combined Business/Tech
night on Monday, April 7 at Warren
and Sue Reynolds. If you have
anything to donate for door prizes, let
Warren know.
Debby McDill requested articles
for the newsletters.
Judy Hidgon sent out several cheer
cards.
Our condolences to Warren and
Sue Reynolds in the death of Warren’s
uncle, Billy Davis. Our thoughts and
prayers are with the family.
April board meeting will plan
calendar. Let us know if you have an
idea for an event.
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Always check your newsletter for
calendar of events and emails for
current events.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Submitted by Pat Gunnells, Secretary
March Calendar of Events
Mar 22
Picnic In the Park, Lexington.
Leave Shell Hot Spot at 8:30. Leave
Saluda Burger King at 9.
!Apr 3 Board meeting at 6:30. Barry
& Pat Gunnells.
!April 3-6 Charlotte Auto Show
!Apr 7 Tech Meeting. Warren and
Sue Reynolds at 6.
Apr 12
Aiken Antique power
Association 8-5.
!Apr 25-26 9 Annual Swap Meet Old
96 A’s. Greenwood.
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May 3
May 5
May 10
June 21
June 2
June 7
Dean Hunter Farm Day
Tech meeting.
Penny Pinson Hot Dog Day.
Aviation Expo.
Tech Meeting.
Mike’s Affordable.
Ridge Spring Yard Sale.
June 21
Picnic at lake home of Judy
and Carlton Hidgon. Meet at 4.
June 28
Festival of Stars.
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April Birthdays
1 Linda Hooper
3 Charles Hatch
8 Jeff Burkes
11 Lou Chartier
11 Dee McDill
18 Bill Manning
19 Madge Roub
28 Joanne Burkes
Sunshine Report
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Keep in your thoughts and prayers:
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Marion and Jean Crouch
L.C. and Alice Reynolds
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Tech Night!
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The March tech session was held at the
Hooper’s on March 3. We concentrated on
cleaning and servicing the Zenith carburetor.!
We had Debby’s Zenith 3 with side bowl.
Ralph Roub was instructor. The jets were
removed and were cleaned with Brake Kleen
by blowing the cleaner through the jets.
Each passageway was identified and using
appropriate carburetor drawings, its exit was
predicted. Cleaner was blown through the
passage way. All the passages were
cleaned. The float was checked for proper
level by sighting its position in relation to the
bowl edge. Some minor adjustments were
made in the float level. The jets were put
back in position and the carburetor was
reassembled. Using the clear plastic fluid
level instrument the carburetor was filled with
fluid until the float valve closed and it was
found that the fluid level was correct. The
simple measuring device was impressive. I
suspect that those of us who experience
stalling when stopping rapidly or going down
steep driveways etc. might see improvement
with float level adjustment. Ralph has the
instrument and I am sure he would help
anyone with the lost level at a tech session.!
We thank Ron and Linda for the kind
hospitality and refreshments.!
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Coach House Restaurant Meeting
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The March business meeting and lunch was
held at Coach House Restaurant in Anderson on
March 1. This was a new restaurant for us. we
were treated to a full menu of Greek, Italian, and
American food. The food was excellent, the
service was good, and the prices were reasonable.
The meeting room was roomy and was available
on time. There was a good attending number.
The weather was excellent and I am not aware of
any trouble with our A’s. We met one of the
couples who are new members from Anderson—
Ken & Debbie Candiotti and look forward to their
sharing activities with us. Interestingly, someone
came into the meeting room reporting that they
had a friend shopping for a coupe. Barry Gunnels
was in his coupe which is for sale and hopefully a
sale will result and that the buyer will be
interested in the club. The business meeting was
held before the meal and the minutes are recorded
elsewhere in the Newsletter.
Our traveling to Anderson may result in more
active participation of our members who live in
that corner of the state.
Bill Manning
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Trip To Benson Ford
!On a beautiful and perfect Model A Saturday
morning, Old 96 was on the road to Benson Ford
in Greer. We were traveling with five A's and two
classics. A big Ahooooga to Earl Davenport and
the AACA Club for inviting us to be a part of the
group to see a very exclusive car collection.
Donnie and Martha led the way, taking the scenic
route. The country side was perfect with just
enough "nip in the air" to make Model A travel
very comfortable. As we drove into the parking
lot at Benson's, we were greeted by members of
other clubs that had been invited to view the
Benson collection. In meeting the owner himself,
we were made to feel right at home. We also met
up with club members Jim and Sam and Ron and
Debbie. Once inside we stepped back in time to
the 50's and 60's. All the cars were show cars—
not a speck of dust on anything. Before leaving
we were invited to come back anytime. Earle had
made arrangements with the Copper River Grill
for all of us to have lunch together. If you ever
have an opportunity to eat at this place, don't pass
it up. The food is delicious, plentiful, and the
service is great. We will be on the look out for
these restaurants during our travels. With all our
good byes being said, Old 96 was on the road
again heading home. If you missed this event, I
hope you can make the next one. You never know
who you will meet. You will have a great time.
That's a promise.
Sue Reynolds
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4827 Midway Road!
Williamston, SC 29697!
Phone: 864-844-3957!
E-mail: [email protected]!
Cars: 1930 Pickup!
1931 Pickup!
1929 Sedan Delivery!
William & Connie Pickens!
1006 Thornehill Drive!
Anderson, SC 29621!
E-Mail: [email protected]!
Phone 864-226-3309!
Cell Phone: 864-617-0815!
1929 Roadster!
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Model A Era Gloves
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Edited by: Debby McDill
An important part of completing an outfit for a lady during the Model A Era was a proper
pair of gloves. Just as there were different styles of dresses for different occasions during
different hours of the day, there were different styles of gloves for each occasion. Below
you will find examples of these styles and materials used for gloves.
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Daytime Silk/Crochet
Evening Silk/Fabric
Daytime Leather Evening leather
When looking for gloves, make sure they have the 3 gores on the back of the hand as
seen in the examples of this article. A few gloves, especially evening gloves, were
produced without the 3 gores. Some gloves have an art deco type of stitching instead of
the 3 gores that you will see in the examples. Wrist length gloves should be worn with
long-sleeved dresses. Many of these gloves have a fancy cuff to be shown over the dress
sleeve. Long, over the elbow evening gloves should be worn with sleeveless dresses.
Some of the mid length gloves could be worn with sleeveless dresses or short-sleeved
daytime dresses. Many illustrations show this length wrinkled at the wrist.
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Sounds of the Model A
By: Debby McDill!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O, !
In this garage they had some “A”s, E-I-E-I-O!
With Ahooga here and Ahooga there, !
Here Ahooga, there Ahooga, Everywhere Ahoooooga,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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In this garage they had a Tudor, E-I-E-I-O!
With a lub-dub here, and a lub-dub there,!
Here a lub-dub, there a lub-dub, everywhere a lub-dub, lub-dub,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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In this garage they had a Woody, E-I-E-I-O!
With a knock-knock here, and a knock-knock there,!
Here a knock, there a knock, everywhere a knock-knock,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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In this garage they had a Fordor, E-I-E-I-O!
With a brake-screech here, and a brake-screech there,!
Here a screech, there a screech, everywhere a brake-screech,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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In this garage they had a Cabriolet, E-I-E-I-O!
With a click-click here, and a click-click there,!
Here a click, there a click, everywhere a click-click,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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In this garage they had a Pick Up, E-I-E-I-O!
With a rattle-rattle here, and a rattle-rattle there,!
Here a rattle, there a rattle, everywhere a rattle-rattle,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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In this garage they had a Business Coupe, E-I-E-I-O!
With a hummm here, and a hummm there,!
Here a hum, there a hum, everywhere a hummmmmm,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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In this garage they had a Mail Truck, E-I-E-I-O!
With a backfire ka-pow here, and a backfire ka-pow there,!
Here a backfire, there a backfire, everywhere a ka-pow backfire,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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In this garage they had a Victoria, E-I-E-I-O!
With a gear-grind here, and a gear-grind there,!
Here a grind, there a grind, everywhere a gear-grind,!
Old McDills had a garage, E-I-E-I-O.!
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Why a Thermostat?!
Bill Manning!
The Model A engine runs most efficiently
at temperatures in the 180 degree range.
We all know that our A’s are sluggish and
hesitant when we first crank the car. It takes
several miles of driving before the car
smooths out. This is related to the fact that
gas vaporizes poorly in a cool environment.
As the engine warms, the gas vaporizes
more rapidly and the hesitation and lack of
power ceases. With proper operating
temperature, the engine runs smoother and
mileage is better. The engine runs cleaner
because byproducts of combustion are
burned away and do not gather in the oil pan.
These are known facts. Because of these
factors, the engine temperature should be
brought to optimum operating temperature as
soon as possible. Most engines achieve this
temperature with time but in cold weather this
temperature may never be reached and
furthermore, some cars always run cooler
than normal and never get above the 160
degree range. !
Operating temperature can be achieved
rapidly and maintained with the use of a
thermostat. A thermostat blocks the flow of
water from the engine until the water reaches
the rated temperature of the thermostat.
When the water in the engine reaches the
rated temperature, the thermostat opens and
allows flow of water. Modern thermostats
consist of a small cylinder of wax. As the
wax reaches a given temperature it melts and
expands forcing the valve open allowing flow
of water from the engine into the radiator.
The thermostats designed for the Model A
are rated at 160 and 180 degrees.
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The thermostat is encased in a steel tube
that can be pushed into the water outlet hose
and the snug fit requires no clamping. !
It should be noted that if the cooling
efficiency of the radiator is borderline, the
thermostat can allow the engine to run hot.
Many people refuse to use the thermostat for
this reason. These same people usually
comment that if Ford had meant for there to
be a thermostat, he would have put one on
the Model A. Actually, Ford probably did not
use a thermostat because the dependability
of early thermostats was poor. When the
more modern thermostat was available in the
later thirties, Ford added the thermostat to all
engines. If the fact that every auto
manufacturer in the world has used a
thermostat since the time that a dependable
thermostat became available, one can draw
the conclusion that a thermostat is beneficial.!
If one examines the literature on Model A
thermostats, there are varying opinions as to
the value of running a thermostat. Some
argue that if the flow of water from the engine
is completely restricted that air bubbles can
collect in pockets in the engine causing
hotspots that could possibly cause some
damage to the engine. This factor has been
taken into consideration by the
manufacturers and they, in most cases, drill a
small bypass hole in the flange of the
thermostat. This allows a small flow when
the thermostat is closed and supposedly
prevents collection of steam bubbles and
hotspots. !
My conclusion is that a thermostat
reduces warm up time, maintains optimum
temperature resulting in efficient combustion
of fuel, and prevents toxic byproducts of
combustion. I see few ill effects. !
Below is the encased Model A thermostat.
OLD 96 DISTRICT MODEL "A" FORD CLUB
2014 MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL
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Fill out the application below and include a check for $25.00 to cover the annual dues. Make the check
payable to the Old 96 District Model "A" Ford Club. The local Club, MARC, and MAFCA membership
years normally begin on 1 January but because this Club did not get started until March of 2003 we are
keeping the renewals in March of each year. Please send/give the completed application and dues to:
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Membership Officer
Ridgewood Harbor Road
Waterloo, SC 29384
(864) 677-4603
NAME: ____________________________________________Birth Month/Day:__________________________
SPOUSE'S NAME:___________________________________Birth Month/Day:__________________________
CHILDREN (Name/Birth Month/day):___________________________________________________________
(Living at home)
STREET ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________________________
CITY:_______________________________________________STATE:________ZIP:__________-__________
PHONE NUMBER:____________________________CELL PHONE:_________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS:________________________________________
MAFCA Membership Number:______________________MARC Membership Number:__________________
SIGNATURE:______________________________________
DATE:_____________________________
List Model ‘A’ Vehicles Owned below:
Note: For renewals, if you have NO changes from last year, Check here______________
Year
Body Style
Condition (Running or Not)
1._________________________________________________________________
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3._________________________________________________________________
4._________________________________________________________________
List Model ‘A’ Specific Tools you have:
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Would you allow borrowing by Club Members?_Y or N__
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Note: PLEASE return this completed form with your membership/renewal fee.
Your membership renewal will not be accepted without this form.
National News!
Linda Hooper, National Rep. !
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MAFCA News!
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March 9-14, 2014 MAFCA National Tour, San Antonio, Texas Texas Hill Country hosted
by the Alamo A's, San Antonio, and assisted by the Golden Triangle A's, southeast
Texas.!
www.gta-texas.com!
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2014 MAFCA Membership Roster $13.00 postage paid. Contains current members
listed alphabetically by state. Members by state and city are also listed. MAFCA
Chapters are listed by state. Yellow Page section features businesses and services
specific to Model A's . For orders call 866-379-3619 or visit www.mafca.com!
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MARC News !
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June 21-27, 2014 MARC National Meet in French Lick, Indiana, hosted by the National
Meet Region. Information and Registration form was in the January-February 2014
issue of the Model "A" News. Mike Pedrigo is Registrar for this meet. For more
information:-- E-mail: [email protected] or cell phone: 812-798-4848. The web
site: www.2014marcmeet.com!
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September 21-24. 2014 MARC National Tour: The North Carolina Tobacco Road Tour,
hosted by The TarWheel A's. The primary hotels for the National Tour are located in the
heart of North Carolina's famed Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) in
Cary, North Carolina. Hotels are accepting reservations NOW. Information and a
registration form is in the March-April issue of the Model "A" News . Information also
can be found on the Tarwheel A's web site: http://tarwheela.com/home/2014nationalgeneralinfo!
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Club Membership
Please get your dues paid by
the end of March if you want to
Renewals continue to get the Newsletter.!
Ron Hooper!
I would like to get the Roster
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out in April rather than later in
Currently 30 Club members
the year.!
have paid their dues for
Thank You.
2014, this includes 2 new
members.!
9Th Annual All Model A Parts Swap Meet
Old 96 District Model A Club 314 Old Mount Mariah Road Greenwood, SC 29646 ( On Rt. 221 Between Rt. 25 and Rt. 225 ) April 25th & 26th, 2014 !
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Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 8:00am to 3:00pm Model A Display Area Model T’s and Model T Vendors Always Welcome Admission: $2.00 per adult Car Corral: $10.00 for both days Vendor Space: $25.00 pre-­‐registration / $30.00 at the gate Lunch available 11am to 2pm Door Prizes and 50 / 50 drawing daily !
Email: [email protected] Information: Warren Reynolds 864-­‐388-­‐0203 / Ralph Roub 864-­‐992-­‐3230
Old 96 Newsle+er MODEL "A" RESTORERS CLUB 6721 Merriman, Garden City, Michigan 48135 a U.S. Membership (Regular Mail) ....................$38.00 n U.S. & Canada Membership (Air Mail).... $50.00 D International Membership (Air Mail) ..............$56.00 for the calendar year Includes six issues of the Model "A" News. U.S. Funds Only APPLICATION FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP : Name (Print) _________________________ Spouse's Name _ .Address _____________________________ State ZIP "City ________________________________ Phone Number __________________ Is it ok to list phone number in club roster (yes or no)? EMAIL address _____________ ___________ _________ Is it ok to list email address in club roster (yes or no) ? _ Check, Visa, Master Card, Discover Card (Circle one) iCard Number Expiration Date (mm/yy)
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