This Issue - Model T Ford Club

This Issue:
Presidents
Message
Chili Cook
off
Fall Tour
M y s t e ry P h o t o
Meet Your
Members
Calendar of
events
Officers
President
Ron Olson
(314) 837-8830
[email protected]
Vice President
Steven Thum
(314) 961-3197
[email protected]
Secretary
Dave Groerich
(314) 487-3349
[email protected]
Treasurer
Alice Hezel
(314) 644-6606
Board
Members
Jackie Allen
(2012 - 2013)
Kent Gilbane
(2012)
Walt Kleinhans
(2012 - 2013)
Tom Klemme
(2012 -2013)
Dave Kuenzel
(2012 -2013)
Joyce Langguth
(2012)
Don Spaeth
(2011 -2012)
P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s ag e
Greetings Fellow Model T Members,
Fall has arrived and our air conditioners
can finally get a rest! The turning of the
leaves leads us into the up coming fall
activities and the holiday season when we
all enjoy spending time with family and
friends.
Our club still has 3 more gatherings this year. The Chili
Cook off on October 14th, Our Fall Tour on October 28th and
the Annual Meeting/Holiday Party on December 8th. Please
look further in this issue for more details about each, and
plan to attend all of these annual activities. Thank you
to all who have participated this year at our activities,
tours and meetings. Participation is what makes our club.
It takes the effort, cooperation and participation of a
great many people to make our club run as smoothly as it
does.
Our annual election is again underway, and we have a fine
slate of eager folks to choose from. This is your
opportunity to choose the crew that will lead us through
the coming year. Please follow the instructions on your
ballots and view the profiles of our candidates in the bio
pages that were sent with them. If there are any questions
that you may have regarding the election, please contact
Kathy Groerich for clarification.
In closing, as this is the final Occasional of 2012, I would
like to wish you all a joyous holiday season and a safe
and healthy 2013!
Enjoy the Journey,
Ron Olson
P.S.
Rumor has it that a local Model T Club family has recently
acquired their first Model T. Hopefully, their 1915 Depot
Hack will make an appearance at one of our year end
events.
Steve Stevenson
(2011 -2012)
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Annual Model T Chili Cook Off
1:00pm at
Bob & Janet Heida’s Home
2667 Christy Ave.
Wildwood, MO 63040
The club will furnish the meat and soda. If
you wish, instead of chili you can bring a
side dish, salad or dessert to share.
We need 6 or more members to bring chili. Hot
or mild, dig out that family recipe and cook
up some comfort for our club!
Please remember to bring your lawn chairs.
Contact Flo evenings at (314) 723-0456 and let
her know if you will be attending and what
you are bringing.
2012 Fall Tour Grafton IL
Sunday October 28, 2012
We will meet at Northwest Plaza at 9:30 am, and we will leave promptly at 10:00am.
We will be crossing the river on the Golden Eagle Ferry, ($8 per car) and the Brussels
Ferry, which is Free.
Upon arrival in Grafton, we will have lunch at 12:00PM at the Grafton Winery, (300 West
Main). Check out their menu at www.thegraftonwinery.com.
They have free wine tasting, wine for purchase, inside and outside dining. You order your
food at the counter and it is delivered to your table.
After lunch you may wander the many shops and flea market or stay at the winery and be
entertained by the Ralph Butler Trio.
We will leave Grafton at 2:30 PM and return home by way of The Great River Road back to
St Louis.
Please RSVP to Steve Stevenson no later than October 20, 2012 (314)638-6483.
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M o d e l T M y s t e ry P h o t o
A “Mystery Photo”?!
Yes, Model T
enthusiasts, that’s
right! Each issue
will test your
knowledge on all
things Model T!
Dear Editor,
I am submitting a
Mystery Photo that
was taken around
Christmas time. In
the photo is a
detailed Christmas
window display at
the Rivard Brothers
Ford Showroom. The
Rivard Brothers Ford
dealership was in
Warren, MI and was
open for over 40
years. Can your readers tell me what year the photo was taken and anything
specific about the vehicle featured in the window display?
Sincerely,
Jacob Marley Dickens, IL.
Happy Holidays Mystery Photo readers... Can you answer Mr. Marley’s questions?
Send answers to: [email protected] or T Mystery Answers 350 Afshari Dr.
Florissant, MO 63034 or call the Occasional at (314) 837-8830.
Look for the Mystery Photo Answers in the
January/February 2013 issue of the
Occasional!
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Do you have a Model T
Mystery Photo to share?
Send submissions to:
[email protected]
Or
T Mystery
350 Afshari Dr.
Florissant, MO 63034
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Mystery Photo #4 Answers
Dear Editor,
I am Shipshape Clemmons, Seaworthy’s older brother. My brother
is a nuts & bolts man, and does not understand the relationship
between a man and a Model T. Our families fished Blue Shelled
Crab in Chesapeake Bay for over 200 years. When the Blue
Shelled Crab were fished-out, the families then moved to St. Louis.
After an over 30-year ban, crabbin’ was again allowed in the bay,
but we are now too old for crabbin’. My brother Seaworthy
calculated the cost of labor and parts at 1929 prices, and
determined that it would cost 70%more to repair the old T than
to buy a new model A. I, Shipshape, had to explain the reasons why. It was the love and emotional
attachment he cared about; money was not a factor, he didn’t care. He just wants his car back the
way it was. I, Shipshape, understand that Boston owner. Seaworthy never will.
Shipshape Clemmons
St. Louis, MO
Dear Editor,
Regarding the Mystery Photo in the September-Oktober issue of the Occasional, here are a
few thoughts. Seaworhty Clemmons must have been sea-sick when he identified the subject vehicle
a 1926! It appears to be a 1924 or a 1925. Also, all of the other vehicles in the picture are 1925 or
older. There are no 26-27 Model T’s nor any Model A’s in the photo. It would be helpful to know
how Mr. Clemmons dated this photo to 1929.
The damages to the car are not as serious as they may appear at first glance. Mr. Clemmons
should keep in mind that parts for these cars were not particularly expensive back in the 1920’s.
I don’t believe that the top is harmed. It just is in disarray due to the bent windshield post, and
the side curtains are hanging down.
I have listed belo0w the parts that might be required to repair the car. The prices are
from Ford’s Price List of Parts, Model T, dated 05, August, 1928:
Part No.
2800E
4801C
4803F
4313
4815C
6511HX
7838RX
G-1-B
G-2-B
Item
Price
Front Wheel, Demountable, less Rim & Hub
Front Fender, Left, 1917-1925
Rear Fender, Left, 1917-1925
Running Board, Left, 1909-1925
Running Board Shield, Left, 1917-1925
Head Lamp Assy., Right or Left
Bracket, Windshield Assy., Left, 1922-1925
Glass, Windshield, Lower, 1922-1925
Glass, Windshield, Upper, 1922-1925
Total
$3.50
$4.00
$4.00
$1.25
$2.40
$2.75 Or $5.50 for pair
$0.65
$2.35
$2.25
$23.15
The above list is a worst case scenario, assuming that all of the above parts needed to be
replaced. In all probability, some of the original parts could be straightened and reused. I
would guess that there would probably not be more than four or five hours labor involved, most
likely at the rate of 50 or 75 cents an hour. Also, remember, at this time, all Fords were black, as
would be any replacement parts, or any used parts they may have used. Therefore there would be
little if any paint work involved in the repair. I did not include replacing the tire as I did
not have any period tire price lists handy, and possibly it could have been patched.
Using the information that I have set forth above, I conclude that it would have been
feasible to repair the vehicle. Besides, who in their right mind would want to drive a Model A?!
Cordially,
Schnickel-Fritz Katz
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Just in time For Christmas!
Snap On Ad Submitted by Gary Micanek
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2012 Thanksgiving
D ay Pa r a d e
Celebrating its 28th year, the 2012 Ameren
Missouri Thanksgiving Day Parade will step
off at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 22nd
from the corner of Washington Ave. and
Fourth Street in downtown St. Louis. The
parade will be broadcast live on KMOV-TV
Channel 4’s “Great Day St. Louis.”
In addition to dozens of magnificent floats
and colorful helium balloons, the parade
will feature area marching bands, and more
than 100 different groups.
Get into the holiday spirit by driving your
T for this St. Louis tradition!
If you are interested in participating
contact Flo at (314) 723-0456
Membership
By Jackie Allen Membership Chairperson
Roster Change
Our good friend and longtime member Jim White has moved. Please change the
information in your roster to the following:
Jim White
1633 Willowisp Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 636-2413
We all miss you Jim !
2013 Local Membership Dues
Just a reminder that notices for local membership dues will be coming to you
soon. Dues run from January - December.
Avoid the Holiday rush and pay promptly!
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M e e t yo u r c a r c lu b m e m b e r
By Dave Kuenzel
Car Owner: Ron Olson
Car (s) Owned:
Owned
1915 Model T Depot Hack
1940 Cadillac 75 Sedan
1963 Buick Riviera
1969 Cadillac Convertible
1973 Mustang Convertible
1978 Lincoln Mk V Diamond Jubilee
Car History: “I began acquiring cars when I was 17. My first was our 1973 Mustang. My
next was a 1965 Chevy Impala Convertible, it was the only car that I have sold. When in
college I purchased the ‘63 Buick and the ‘69 Cadillac. The ‘78 Mk V was our everyday
driver for years, until recently when it was tucked away in storage. In the past 5
years we have added the ‘40 Cadillac and the ‘15 Depot Hack to our families collection.
Tell Us About Yourself: “I
“ am a 1993 graduate of the McPherson College Auto Restoration
Program. After graduation I worked for the private collection at Hunter Engineering
for 7 years and then began my own auto restoration business in 2001. My wife Shannon
and I have been married for almost 15 years and have been blessed with our two
children (Alex 12 and Lily 9)who keep us very busy. I grew up in the antique car hobby,
with my parents being long time members of the Model T Club. We are glad that our
children are now showing an interest in the hobby too, making them the 3rd generation
in our family to carry on the tradition of the antique car hobby.”
Hobbies: “We
“ enjoy being active in many local car clubs. Both Shannon and I have sat on,
or are currently sitting on a few of the local boards in the Model T Club, Horseless
Carriage Club, Packard Club, and Classic Car Club. When I am not participating in the
car hobby, I enjoy playing in a pool league, working in our garden, playing golf and
spending time with the family watching movies. Shannon volunteers with Share
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Inc. as a grief counselor, when she is not planning
activities for the Classic Car Club or editing the Model T Occasional or the Classic Car
Club Spark Plug.”
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Model T Ford Club of America
48th Annual Business Meeting • Dallas, TX
March 22-24, 2013
Hosted by the DFW Chapter MTFCA (aka Lone Star T's)
Guests will be staying at Double Tree by Hilton, Dallas at the special rate of $109.00 + tax.
For more information go to www.lone-star-ts.com
Friday • March 22, 2013
3:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hotel Check-in
Hospitality Room Open
Pick up your Welcome Packages and Badges at the Meeting Registration Desk
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Welcome Reception
Saturday • March 23, 2013
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Doubletree Buffet Breakfast
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Buses Depart
VIP Tour of Cowboy Stadium
Lunch at the Traildust Steak House
~2:30 PM
Buses will swing by the hotel before continuing on to afternoon destinations
Texas Museum of Automotive History
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hospitality Room Open
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Banquet
Sunday • March 24, 2013
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Doubletree Buffet Breakfast for anyone not attending the Business Meeting
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Annual Business Meeting
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2012 Annual Meeting
& Holiday Party
December 8, 2012
“The Bevo Mill”
Mill
4749 Gravois Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63116
You are cordially invited to the Model T Ford
Club of Greater St. Louis
Annual Meeting and Holiday Party
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cocktails
Dinner & Meeting
Entertainment
This year’s event will be held at the historic Bevo Mill which is located in south
St. Louis at Morganford and Gravois. Come for a fun and festive holiday
tradition! Surprises await you.
Rsvp
Please fill out and return the RSVP form below no later than November 9th. If we do not
receive your RSVP form on or before November 9th, 2012 we will assume you will not be
attending. Payment must be made prior to the event. Unfortunately, we cannot accept
payment at the event. Please make checks payable to the Model T Ford Club.
2012 Annual Meeting & Holiday Party RSVP Form
Name/s __________________________________________________________________
Please include all names in your party
Number of Non-Member guests @ $40
Number of Member guests @ $25
Number of Children @ $10
Number of Children 6 and under free
Total included
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Send to: Cindy Atkinson, 115 Covert Lane, Ellisville, MO 63021
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C a l e n da r o f U p c o m i n g E v e n t s
October 10, 2012
Board Meeting CANCELED
October 12, 2012
Regular membership meeting
Feasting Fox 8:00pm
October 14, 2012
Annual MTFC Chili Cook Off
Bob & Janet Heida’s
1:00pm
November 22, 2012
28th Annual Thanksgiving Day
Parade
Downtown St. Louis
December 8, 2012
Annual MTFC Meeting & Holiday
Party
Bevo Mill 1:00pm - 5:00pm
January 11, 2013
October 28, 2012
Regular membership meeting
Feasting Fox 8:00pm
October 28, 2012
Regular membership meeting
Feasting Fox 8:00pm
2nd Annual Kemp Classic’s Show
Kemp Auto Museum 10am - 3pm
Annual MTFC Fall Day Tour
February 8, 2013
October 31, 2012
MTFC Election Ballots due back
The Occasional
350 Afshari Dr.
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 837-8830
[email protected]
Next Submission Deadline: December 15, 2012
For Local & National Membership Information Contact:
Membership Chairperson
Jackie Allen
1415 Criterion Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63138
(314) 741-4158
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Model T Ford Club of
Greater St. Louis Inc.
P.O. Box 2251
Florissant, MO 63032
The Model T Ford Club of America was formed to encourage and promote active interest in the
Model T Ford and its history by membership unrestricted as to location. It is nonnon-profit and nonnondiscriminatory, and is dedicated to widening the base of the hobby by providing information,
assistance, and direction to interested parties. Active touring chapters are encouraged, in order,
to spread interest and participation affairs. Regional and national activities are provided by the
chapters. Members of the MTFCA may be members of the Model T Ford Club of Greater St. Louis no
additional dues or payment.
The Occasional is a monthly publication of The Model T Ford Club of Greater St. Louis, Inc. © 19991999-2011, a
chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America. All Rights Reserved. Material from this newsletter may
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