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In This Issue:
Presidents
message
M y s t e ry P h o t o
Meet Your
Members
Overnight Tour
For sale &
wanted
Calendar of
events
Officers
President
Ron Olson
(314) 837-8830
P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s ag e
Greetings Fellow Model T Members,
The summer events have already started as
[email protected] we recap on our June club picnic. The
weather was warm, but with a near constant
breeze, it turned out to be a really nice
Vice President
day. We had a good attendance, lots of good
Steven Thum
fellowship, and a little bingo too! A
(314) 961-3197
special thank you to Flo, Daniel, Sam and
[email protected]
Cindy for all of their work and
preparations for the day.
Secretary
Dave Groerich
(314) 487-3349
[email protected]
Treasurer
Alice Hezel
(314) 644-6606
I would like to once again say thank you to ALL of our hard
working members who came out to make possible our 44th Annual
Swap Meet this year. Yet again we suffered through unfortunate
dramatic weather issues. I would like to extend additional
thanks to all those who put in much extra effort prior to the
Swap Meet. Our club has an abundance of wonderful and helpful
folks.
Board
Members
Always after the Swap Meet comes our recognition event, which
should prove to be a fun outing. Many thanks to Jenny Sanders
for making this possible.
Jackie Allen
(2012 - 2013)
Also coming up in July, is our eagerly awaited Overnight Tour,
hosted by Sam and Cindy Atkinson. Our tour guides have planned
yet another fun filled tour which should be a weekend to
remember. Let’s all hope for pleasant weather.
Kent Gilbane
(2012)
Walt Kleinhans
(2012 - 2013)
Tom Klemme
(2012 -2013)
Dave Kuenzel
(2012 -2013)
Joyce Langguth
(2012)
Don Spaeth
(2011 -2012)
Be sure to check your calendars for our upcoming events. August
and September are a little slow, but October is jam packed. Make
note of the change of date for the Chili Cook-off, which is now
on October 14th, to allow for participation in the MOT tour to
Washington, MO on the 21st. Following that is our fun and
exciting fall tour on the 28th hosted by Steve and Mary Ellen
Stevenson.
Please come out to our many events and join in all of the fun!
Enjoy the Journey,
Ron Olson
Steve Stevenson
(2011 -2012)
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By Dave O’Malley
Model T Tools For Loan
Let’s start a club tool loaner program!
Here is a list of my tools that can be borrowed. I can bring small tools to
meetings. The engine hoist must be picked up. If you wish to loan something, I
will revise the list with your item(s) and name so that you can be contacted
directly.
Hand Tools
• 5Z204 (3Z624) Exhaust pack nut open end
wrench
• 5Z314 Trans clutch disc drum puller
• 5Z457 Valve seat reamer
• 5Z817 Carb to flange
• 4 Babbitt bearing scrapers
• Bead breaker-loosen clincher bead from
rim
• BEUGLER pin striping tool. 1/16” , 3/32” ,
1/8”
• Front cover alignment tool. Centers
timer on camshaft
•Puller for rear axle sleeve
• Valve spring compressor
• Misc. after market wrenches. Some for
square bolt/nut
Dave O’Malley
464 Lee Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 962-9772
[email protected]
Equipment
• Coil Tester with DC ammeter. Can set
current draw. Use with 6v DC battery.
For best results, coil should be
adjusted on HCCT or Strobo Spark coil
tester.
• Engine Hoist, Hydraulic. On castors (No
eye bolt lifter or leveler)
• “Lazy Susan” wheel painter. Wheel, or
other, sits on flat wood platform.
• Magnet charger, individual (out of car).
Use with 6 or 12v DC batter or charger.
• Magnet on Fly Wheel gap gauge.
Magnets should all be same height.
Check with feeler gauge. Adjust
with brass hammer (included)
• Mover’s dolly, 43” x 25”
• Spoke press, for wood wheel with steel
felloe
• Tire rim spreader, for split rims.
Membership
By Jackie Allen Membership Chairperson
We welcome our newest members to our Model T family!
Gerald & Deloris Ellerbach
9352 Brenda Ave.
Afton, MO 63123
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By Sam Atkinson
2012 ANNUAL OVERNIGHT TOUR
The Model T Ford Club has a very special weekend planned for you. Not only will you get
to exercise your old car, eat a good meal and be with fun people, but this year we will
visit some good museums as well. This year’s overnight tour is to the southern Illinois
town of Greenville.
At 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 21, 2012 we will meet in the Northwest corner of Northwest
Plaza and will depart at around 8:20 or when everyone gets there, whichever is sooner.
Please try to be on time. We plan to take an indirect and scenic route to Greenville
utilizing river ferries and County Roads whenever possible. The route is mostly flat so
we should make good time and will arrive in Greenville before1:00.
After arriving the fun really begins! Greenville is home to DeMoulin Bros & Co which was
started in 1892 and became the world’s largest maker of
fraternal hazing and initiation devices. Among the
crazy contraptions on display are spanking machines,
trick chairs, bucking goats and a lung tester.
Admission to the museum is by free-will donation. Also
in Greenville is the American Farm Heritage Museum.
Located on 40 acres, it is a museum dedicated to
preserving the farm heritage that built this country
and features tractors, farm equipment, and lots of
other well-displayed early American items. Everyone
who has driven east on I-70 has seen this museum and we finally have the opportunity to
visit. Admission is $5.00.
We will be staying at The Country Inn and
Suites, a 3 year old and very nice motel
conveniently located close to everything.
They have an indoor pool, exercise room,
pillow-top beds, and a full hot breakfast
included in the price of the room. Their back
patio even looks out over an adjoining Bison
Ranch. It is the perfect place for us to stay
and I have “blocked” 14 rooms in our name at a group rate of $72.99.
For dinner that evening we have reserved the banquet room at Cunetto’s restaurant just a
mile or-so from our Motel.
We hope everyone can go regardless of what they drive.
If you decide to go you must do 2 things;
1) call The Country Inn and Suites (618) 664-9700) to reserve your room and be sure to tell
them you are with “The Model T Ford Club”.
2) call Sam Atkinson (636) 386-2088) so he can get an accurate head count for our Saturday
night dinner reservation.
This is gonna be fun!
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S wa p M e e t W o r k e r R e c o g n i t i o n
July 15, 2012
The 2012 Swap Meet worker recognition will be on the Gateway Arch River boats.
Participants will take in the beautiful sights of the mighty Mississippi
river while listening to great Dixie land music and feasting on a buffet
brunch.
Our meal will include:
Cheese Blintzes
French Toast
Sausage
Scrambled Eggs
Carved Prime Rib
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Two Seasonal Vegetables
Two Pastas
Fresh Rolls and Butter
Tossed Salad
Fruit Salad
Shrimp Cocktail
OJ, Milk, Coffee and Iced Tea
Plus assorted cakes for dessert!
All workers should have received a formal invitation in the mail.
Questions? If you have any questions or concerns please contact Recognition
chair Jenny Sanders at (314) 329-6377.
Directions & Parking
From Illinois
Traveling west on I-64, I-55/70 across the
Poplar Street Bridge. Take the Memorial Dr./
Arch Exit Only (right lane). Garage parking
and the riverfront are accessible by
traveling past the Arch (right lane) and
taking the first right onto Washington Ave.
The garage is on the South side.
From South St. Louis
Traveling north on I-55 and I-44 take the
Downtown Exit (209A). Then take the Memorial
Dr. Exit (251C), which is the 2nd right hand
lane.
Garage parking and the riverfront are
accessible by traveling past the Arch (right
lane) and taking the first right onto
Washington Ave.) The garage is on the south
side.
From Lambert Airport
Traveling east on I-70, take the Memorial Dr./
Downtown Exit (250B). Travel through on
Levee Parking
stoplight (Pine St.), then turn left on Chestnut. Cost $3.00 per car. Lot may vary in size due to
Cross over the highway then turn left on
height of the river.
Memorial Dr. Stay in the right lane and turn
right on Washington Ave.
The garage is on the south side.
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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,
This is another submission for
a Mystery Photo for the
Occasional.
Some questions I need answered
are:
1. What is the year of the car?
2. What can you deduce form the
wheels on the car?
3. Can you identify the woman
cranking the car and what is
her claim to fame? (Hint- You
may have heard her sing.)
Retards, Bill Rhoads
Well, Mystery Photo readers.. Can
you help Bill with this month’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
September/October 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 #3 Answers
Another Mystery Photo from our friend Seaworthy
Clemmons! Let see what our readers came up with.
Dear Editor,
The Grocery chain is, of course Straub’s Markets. The
picture is of Straub’s first store, opened in October
1901 in the St. Louis suburb of Webster Groves. This
impressive brick building was located on Lockwood
Bld. Opposite the intersection of Gore Ave. In it’s
later years the building was home to Lamberts
Department Store. It was torn down in either 1960 or
1961. This one grocery store has grown into a chain of four stores, located in Clayton,
Webster Groves, the Central West End and Town & Country. Contrary to Mr. Seaworthy
Clemmons’s statement there is no store in Ladue.
The delivery vehicle was built on a Ford Model T chassis, no newer than 1914 as
evidenced by the acetylene head lamps. It is an aftermarket body, as Ford did not offer
a factory built truck until the Model TT in 1917.
Cordially, S. Fritz Katz
Dear Editor,
Here's my guess for the mystery photo in the May/June Occasional:
The grocery chain is no doubt Straub's. The year of the truck 1912-13? The body was
after-market. Ford provided only the chassis including the cowl, hood, radiator, front
fenders, and headlamps. (What's my prize? A free subscription to the Occasional?)
Regards, Joe Trewhella
Dear Editor,
I am responding to the May-June 2012 Mystery Photo. The name of
the grocery chain is Straub Markets. They have three locations. The original
Webster Groves location on Lockwood Blvd. where this photo was taken in 1914,
and the St. Louis location in the central west-end across from the Chase
Park-Plaza Hotel. The third store is in Town & Country
on Clayton RD. The truck in question is a 1914 Ford
Model T. The body was built by Mound City
Commercial Body Works in north St. Louis. So it would be
an after - market body.
Arthur Oaf, Le May MO.
A late entry answer for our March/April Mystery Photo:
Dear. Editor,
Regarding the “Ritzy” Coupe… The car’s body was
manufactured in St. Louis by the Champion Body Company,
not the Champion Ritzy Body Co. “Ritzy” was the name of
the body style. Also, Mr. Arthur Oaf mentions “what may
be a starting device attached to the crank hole…” What
this was, was the housing for a belt type shock
absorber or snubber. There was a belt under tension
from the housing to the axel to “snub” the rebound of
the front spring.
Regards, Bill Rhoads
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F o r S a l e & Wa n t e d
For Sale: 3 low mileage Mustang Convertibles. Highly desirable 2001. 2003, and 2007
models. Contact Don Spaeth at (636) 285-0851.
For Sale: Car Show posters. 20”x24” on Masonite and waterproof. $57.00. Contact Dave
Kuenzel at (636) 230-5887. Car trading cards are also available.
For Sale: Various Model T engine parts and rear ends. For more
info contact Andrew Anderson (816) 682-4423 or [email protected].
For Sale: 1972 Lincoln Mark IV approaching 79000 miles. Mostly
original with new repaint, new lifters all power. Asking $5800,
offers considered. Bill Frizelle, (314)741-8952
For Sale: 1984 Chevrolet Silverado Pick Up
Oil Changed every 3,000 miles. 64,000 miles on dealer installed new 350 engine. New
brakes, rotors, steering gear box, brake hoses, and rear brake adjuster cables.
Transmission rebuilt, carburetor rebuilt, and new plugs. New bed liner and
interior. Factory air works and has been serviced. 2 oil pressure senders replaced.
Make an offer!
Also
1967 Cadillac 2 door Coupe Deville
430 engine. 65,000 original miles. Restored in 2009. Have owned since new.
$11,900 wholesaler dealer bid was turned down, however will consider any reasonable
offer! Call Bob at (314) 921-4426.
For Sale: 1918/19 Ford Chassis. Has engine without provision for starter or generator.
Has disc wheels with demountable rims, needs tires. Has four fenders, running boards,
hood, firewall, round gasoline tank, nor splash aprons. Has a “honey comb” radiator.
Excellent material for a Speedster or hack. I have owned the vehicle since the 1950’s.
It was one of my “One of these days…” projects that I realise I will probably never get
to. Price $4,000.00. Contact Bill at [email protected].
For Sale: 1919 "T" Doctors Coupe. The car is located in
Southeast Iowa.
The drive train was completely rebuilt. Re-babbited, new rods,
pistons etc. and hardened valves and seats to run on unleaded
gas. Includes an electric start as well as a generator converted
over to a 12 volt alternator setup. The tranny was rebuilt with
kevlar bands. The rear end rebuilt and includes rocky mountain
brakes setup. All the sheet metal parts of the body are there
including correct doors. Also have a bunch of extra fenders and running boards etc.
Contact Marty Maier at (314)565-4749
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Engine Raffle
Purchase tickets by August 15, 2012 - Drawing to be held August 31, 2012
Need a new Model T engine?
Not just a new—but better than new. This is a complete engine and transmission with
starter and manifolds. Ready to “drop in” and travel cross country.
The members of the Tin Lizzies of Albuquerque, under the direction of Larry Azevedo, a
master engine builder and machinist, have built an engine that is being raffled. The
value of the engine is in excess of $6,000.
Tickets are a donation of $10 each.
You do not need to be present to claim the prize.
The winner is responsible for picking up the engine.
Details: The block is a 1923 Canadian engine, (C445141). The engine has been re-babbited,
bored to 30 over, has new aluminum pistons, balanced, oil slingers, inside and outside oil
lines, and rebuilt magneto. The transmission has been balanced and has Kevlar bands.
Newly rebuilt starter. It is painted and even has a fan installed. It has been run-in for
8 hours. All it needs is a carburetor of your choice and a generator, if so desired.
Get tickets from:
Tin Lizzies of Albuquerque
PO Box 1465
Corrales, NM 87048-1465
All proceeds benefit the Model T Museum.
St. John Presentation
By Dave Kuenzel
Eight members of the Model T Club brought
their cars to St. John Lutheran Church for a
presentation on "Henry Ford and the Model
T". Afterwards, club members gave rides to the
members of the Trailblazers Senior’s Club in
their T's.
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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: Laren & Joyce Langguth
Car (s) Owned: 1912 International
Highwheeler
1913 Model T Ford Tractor
1921 Model T Touring
1923 Model TT Fire Truck
1927 Model T Speedster
Plus other cars, scooters, motorcycles,
bikes, model trains and fun stuff.
Car History: “The 1923 Fire Truck… I
don’t remember it not being in our
family. It came from Marissa, IL. It is still in original condition. The 1913
Pull ford Tractor… my father put this together from parts he had gathered over
the years and it is currently not running. 1921 Touring… We purchased this in
2005. The previous owner had stored the car one block from my home. I gave up
trying to find one closer to my house. It was running rough but member Steve
Thum helped solve that problem. 1927 Speedster… We purchased this off of ebay in
2008. I learned what that “buy it now” button does. It was located in Iowa. I
developed a friendship with Nelson Jones as he helped me pick up the car in
weather that was 13 below zero!”
Tell Us About Yourself: “My mother and father started collecting in the 1940’s.
Therefore much of my collection has been inherited. I retired after 32 years of
teaching art in the Ritenour School District. Joyce, my wife of 45 years is still
teaching math at UMSL and looking forward to retirement so she can spend more
time quilting and enjoying our grandchildren. We have lived in Brentwood for 43
years. Three houses away from where I was raised.
Hobbies: “Reminiscing,
collecting children's lunch boxes and toys. Trying to
“
keep up with the unofficial Langguth museum of interesting but dirty and
broken down stuff, now and then doing an “artistic” painting.”
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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: Alice Hezel
Car (s) Owned: 1964 Chevy Impala SS
(Super Sport) 327 Cu. In. Engine
4-Speed Trans.
Car History: “I
“ bought this car from a
grade school classmate who bought the
car new in 1964. I got the car in 1966
and at that time I had a 1958 Chevy
impala convertible that I was driving.
I drove it for well over 100,000 miles. I
will tell you I never lost a race with it, but I did manage to lose all the hub
caps. When I bought another car I stored the Impala at my parents farm down in
Hillsboro in one of their sheds where my Mom put De Con in the interior for the
mice and covered the car in plastic.
Later I wanted to restore and clean-up the car. I was listening to the news one
night and they were talking about a shop in Festus that restored Bobby Darrin’s
car for the Museum of Transportation. It was Mann’s auto body shop and they
came and picked my car up. The only major work done on the car was having the
engine overhauled.
Tell Us About Yourself: “I
“ am presently the Model T Club Treasurer. I worked for
the Creve Coeur police department for 7 years, Union Pacific RR for 16 years, St
Louis County Highway Dept. for 6 years, and the St. Louis County Police for 7
years. I was the first female major crime scene investigator and the first
undercover officer in vice and narcotics for the county police. I am now
retired.”
Hobbies: “I
“ enjoy working around my home, working on the car, and doing
volunteer work.”
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show schedule
3015 Barrett Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 615-8MOT
Sun. Sept. 9, 2012: All Chevy Show
Host: Fabulous Fifties Club
Sun. Sept. 30, 2012: The Oldsmobile Fun Show
Host: Archway Olds Club
Sun. Oct. 7, 2012: Brass and Nickel Show
Host: Horseless Carriage Club of Missouri
Sun. Oct 21, 2012: MOT Fall Cruise to Washington Missouri
Host: Museum of Transportation
Location: Upper or Lower Parking Lot
Admission: Regular admission applies to Museum. Car shows are free to public. Entry
fees may apply for vehicle participation.
Automobile event dates and participating clubs are subject to change throughout the
year and may be canceled as a result of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
16th Annual Wheels in Motion Day
Sunday September 9, 2012 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Westport Plaza
Westport Plaza Dr.
St. Louis, Missouri 63146
16th annual Walter F. Phillips Memorial Old Cars Against Cancer Wheels in Motion
Day! All proceeds benefit children in their fight with cancer (National Children's
Cancer Society, Inc.). Great entertainment by The Elvis Steve Davis! Come see The
Model T Ford Club’s Rapid Assembly T!
Brats - Burgers - Drinks.
No alcoholic beverages allowed.
Car registration: $20.00 per car at event.
First 150 cars receive a commemorative dash plaque.
For more details, call Elliott (314) 878-0534, or Al (314) 650-7639.
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The Girl Scouts 100th Celebration
September 22, 2012
With Support from The Model T Ford Club of Greater St. Louis, The Horseless
Carriage Club of MO, and The Classic Car Club of St. Louis
The day begins with a parade to celebrate courage,
confidence and character that area Girl Scouts have
provided over the last century and culminates with Famest,
a festival at Soldier’s Memorial Park. This is the Girl Scout event of the year featuring stage
entertainment, activity booths, food and service projects throughout the day. A celebrity
concert tops off The BIG Day, making this the event you won’t want to miss. Enjoy the day
of green with over 40,000 participants celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouts!
11:00am The Parade
The Car Club Community will show their support of Girl Scouts with “100 Years of
Automobiles, Celebrates 100 Years of Girl Scouts” featuring as many cars from each decade
as we can gather. If you have a 1900 - 2012 car you would like to drive in the parade
the Girl Scouts need you! Those that are interested may be asked to be transportation
vehicles for Girl Scout dignitaries during the parade.
1:00pm – 4:00pm The Display
After the parade, cars will gather in a display honoring the biggest Girl Scout tradition… The
Cookies! Again, we are in need of as many cars from each decade that we can gather. All
cars from 1900 – 2012 are asked to display their vehicle in a secure roped off area near
Soldier’s Memorial Park.
Please no hot rods in either the parade or car display.
More information to follow. For questions or to sign up for the parade or the car display
contact Shannon Olson at (314) 837-8830.
Come out with your antique, collector, or unique and new vehicle to show the
St. Louis car hobbies support of Girl Scouts! Let’s show our community that
we believe In Girls!
P ro m N i g h t
Photos By Beverly Girardier
On May 19th MTFC members had the privilege of participating in the Sperreng Middle
School Class of 2012 Prom.
Members Bill Frizelle, Dave Groerich, Steve Thum, and Ron Olson (plus their wives) drove 6
students in their Model T’s and vintage cars from the school to a nearby church where
they danced the night away.
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G r af to n Overn i g h t To u r
By Gary Micanek
Photos by Gary Micanek & Shannon Olson
The HCCM and the Model T Club of Greater St.
Louis held a joint overnight tour on April
21-22, 2012 with the destination being the
historic Ruebel Hotel adjacent to the
Mississippi River in Grafton, IL. The tour
left at 9:30am from Jamestown Mall with Ron
Olson, president of the Model T Club, leading
the group
accompanied by his
family as passengers
in a 1940 Cadillac
Series 75 sedan.
There were four more
vintage cars - my 1949
Frazer Manhattan, a
1941 Cadillac
Convertible, a 1938
Buick Roadmaster, and
a 1957 Mercury followed by various
“modern iron”. Our
first stop was the US
Corps of Army
Engineers Audubon Bird Sanctuary at West
Alton, then to the nearby Smallpox Memorial
associated with the Confederate Prison at
Alton during the Civil War.
Upon arriving in Grafton, we parked behind
the hotel and everyone scattered in
different directions for lunch and shopping
as we couldn’t check in until mid-afternoon.
Shortly after 4:00pm we gathered for a trip
across the Illinois River by ferry and a drive
to the Whittmond Hotel in Brussels for dinner.
The rest of the evening was uneventful and
the cool weather made good for sleeping.
We regrouped for breakfast on Sunday in the
Ruebel Hotel dining
room. It was lightly
raining at that time when the above photo
was taken, as we loaded
baggage into our cars.
Our group was joined by
two Model T’s; a 1926
Coupe and a 1916
Huckster for the Sunday
tour to Jerseyville
which included a stop
for a tour of the
historic Hamilton
Primary School in rural
Jersey County. Our
Sunday destination was a very detailed tour
of the Jerseyville Historic Society, which
includes a massive collection of artifacts,
guns, cameras, Model T’s, motorcycles, etc.
donated by club member Les Flautt. The
weekend concluded with a dinner at a
Jerseyville restaurant, followed by a
leisurely drive back to St. Louis.
Editor’s Note: On October 14, 1909
Thomas Pivoda died at the Ruebel
Hotel at just 22 years old.
Suffering from severe stomach
pain, Thomas stopped at the Ruebel
for the night on his way to see
an Alton doctor. Unfortunately
for Thomas, he never made it to
Alton the next day. The cause of
his stomach pain and death? He
had sharpened a chicken bone to
use as a toothpick, and had
swallowed it. How is Mr. Pivoda
linked to the Model T Ford club?
His niece is none other than
Diana Trewhella.
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Model T Ford Club of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Board Meeting of May 9, 2012
President Ron Olson called the board meeting to order at 7:05pm.
the secretaries report was read by Dave Groerich and a motion was made by Tom Klemme
to accept an 2nd by Joyce Langguth.
Alice gave the treasures report. The totals were approved by a motion from Steve Thum
and 2nd by Joyce Langguth.
Jackie Allen presented Gerald Ellerbach and wife Deloris for membership, a motion was
made by Don Speath and 2nd by Alice Hezel.
The Swap meet report was given; we were down from last year. Also discussion on various
issues, such as placement of Johnny on the spots, signage for inside vendors, and
consolidation of the car corral in case we need extra spots for buyer parking.
We need to address the issue of new Rapid assembly shirts for the team as the old ones
are showing their age. This was tabled until we can talk with Sam Atkinson.
The Annual picnic will be June 10th at Bluebird Park and the recognition dinner will
be July 15th on the riverboat.
Joyce Langguth would like to see a newsletter in the off months with reminders of
events.
Next Board Meeting will be July 11, 2012 at Dave Kuenzels home.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm by a motion from Dave Kuenzel and 2 nd by Tom Klemme.
Model T Ford Club of Greater St Louis
Regular Monthly Meeting May 11, 2012
President Ron Olson called the Members Meeting to order at 8pm.
The secretaries report was read and accepted by Bill Rhodes and 2 nd by Kathy Groerich.
Treasures report read by Alice Hezel was approved and accepted by Keith Sanders and
Joyce Langguth.
Jackie Allen announced that we have one new member Gerald Ellenbach and a visitor
Joe Damon.
Gary Micanek asked for suggestions for additions to the cub library.
Joe Trewhella reported on the 2012 Swap Meet. We had 428 preregistered and 76 the day
of for a total of 504 swap spaces. Car Corral had 13 preregistered and 1 the day of for
a total of 26. Sam Atkinson, suggested while it is still fresh in our minds to jot down
anything you might think of for next year.
Grafton Tour was a large success with the Horseless Carriage Club. The Spring T Tour
had 4t’s and 1 Model A for the winery covered bridge tour.
Steve Thum and his T will be in the Muny production of Thoroughly Modern Millie this
summer.
The 50/50 drawing was won by Don Speath and Gary Mittrucker for 46.00 each.
Meeting adjourned at 9:01 pm by a motion from Steve Thum and 2 nd by Daniel Mullis.
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Model T Ford Club of Greater St Louis
Regular Monthly Meeting June 8, 2012
President Ron Olson called the June meeting to Shannon advised she will be placing an order
order at 8:11 PM.
Monday for club apparel. Anyone wanting a
shirt or jacket should advise now.
In secretary Dave Groerich’s absence, Joe
Trewhella will take minutes tonight. Minutes
Sam Atkinson described the overnight tour to
from the May meeting were unavailable.
Greenville, Illinois, on July 21st. There are
nice accommodations including an indoor pool
Treasurer Alice Hezel reported. A motion to
and a patio facing a field of bison. We’ll be
accept the treasurer’s report was made by Walt eating in a banquet room at Cunetto’s
Kleinhans and seconded by Butch Taylor. The
restaurant. The Saturday tour will include a
treasurer’s report was accepted.
“hazing museum” and an American Farm
Heritage Museum. The scenic will start from
Membership chair, Jackie Allen, introduced
Northwest Plaza, continue through St Charles
several guests who have applied for
county, cross to Illinois in Calhoun county,
membership. They are Bud and Janice Allsheid
then to Jersey county, Madison county, and end
from Waterloo, Illinois. They have a ’21 TT. Also in Bond county. The sign-up sheet is available.
present were Don Morrison and his friend,
Hollis. Don has a ’26 roadster. A third couple
Ron announced the chili cook off date has
were Mike and Marsha Pizzimenti who have a ’26 been rescheduled for October 14th to avoid a
coupe that needs a little work. Jerry Elerbock, conflict with the MOT fall color tour to
a new member, was also present. Welcome to all Washington, MO., on October 21st. Janet and Bob
the new faces.
Heida will again host the chili cook off.
Ron informed the first timers that the club
has a video library and a publications
library that is usually available for member
checkouts; however, the video librarian and
publications librarian were not present this
evening.
Ron also announced the Tin Lizzies of
Albuquerque chapter of the Model T Ford Club
of America are raffling a model T engine to
benefit the Model T Museum in Richmond. Raffle
tickets are $10 and the drawing will be August
31st.
Nelson Jones reported that Ellen Fehr’s son
suffered a stroke and has some heart damage.
He is currently in ICU.
Walt Kleinhans still has his Olds replica for
sale asking $2500 OBO. Bill Rhodes has a Model
T chassis that he is asking $4000 OBO. It is a
1918 or 1919. Flo Reichardt brought in a screwtype jack that belongs to her friend. If
anyone can identify it, it’s for sale.
Ron read a warm thank you card from Flo
Reichardt. Flo was present and advised she is
back to normal. Flo also advised the club
picnic is Sunday at Bluebird Park. There will
be chicken and hamburgers provided. Members
are reminded to bring side dishes of their
choice and chairs.
Dave Kuenzel reported there were eight Model
T’s at his Church function. Dave gave a
presentation on Henry Ford and church
members were taken on rides in the Model T’s.
He read a very thoughtful thank you letter
from church member, John.
John Hoose thanked those who brought their
old cars for his son’s dance. Participants
included Steve Thum, Dave Groerich, Ron Olson,
and Bill Frizzelle. John reported the kids
were very appreciative.
Ron reminded that the next board meeting
would be July 11th at Dave Kuenzel’s.
The 50/50 drawing paid $59.50 each to Hobart
Plank and Sam Atkinson
Ron advised the invitations for the swap meet
recognition cruise would be mailed next week.
Attendees should reply as soon as possible so
Jenny can verify a head count.
With no further business, Daniel Mullis made a
motion to adjourn, seconded by Walt Kleinhans.
Ron shared that he has a stack of MOT
bookmarks that list all the MOT calendar
events scheduled for this year.
Respectively submitted,
Joe Trewhella Acting-Secretary
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The meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM.
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September 14, 2012
july 11, 2012
Board Meeting at Dave Kuenzel’s Home
July 13, 2012
Regular membership meeting
Feasting Fox 8:00pm
July 15, 2012
Swap Meet Recognition Brunch
July 21 - 22, 2012
Annual MTFC Summer Overnight Tour
Greenville, IL
Regular membership meeting
Feasting Fox 8:00pm
September 22, 2012
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary
Cars needed for Parade & Display!
October 7, 2012
MOT Brass & Nickel Show
11:00am - Noon
Sponsored by the HCCMO
October 10, 2012
August 8, 2012
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
October 12, 2012
August 10, 2012
Regular membership meeting
Feasting Fox 8:00pm
August 18, 2012
Annual MTFC Chili Cook Off
Bob & Janet Heida’s
1:00pm
Regular membership meeting
Feasting Fox 8:00pm
40 & 8 Veteran's Car Show
Purina Farms
October 12, 2012
October 21, 2012
September 9, 2012
MOT Fall Color Tour
Washington, MO
Wheels In Motion Car Show
Featuring the Rapid Assembly T
September 12, 2012
Board Meeting
October 28, 2012
Annual MTFC Fall Day Tour
December 8, 2012
Annual MTFC Meeting & Holiday Party
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