President`s Message - Minuteman Model A Ford Club

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President’s
Message
Spring has
sprung - The tour season is in full swing. Aside from our touring, Martha
and I plan to have a nice garden his year. Last year was the first time we did not have
one for a very long time. The veggies and flowers and our tours make for a wonderful
spring season.
Our calendar is all marked out with the club tours. So many choices, we can't make
them all but we can try. So much ice cream and so little time.
Autos and spring go hand in and in my mind. It was in the spring of 1956 when my
father told me he found a nice car - a '53 Ford. It would be the perfect car for me. It
seemed like forever before I got my license and got my car on the road. Never did I
lose my love for the automobile. I did not do any hot rod or custom changes. Stock
right from the factory was my style. Hanging around repair shops as a teen, I learned
some repair and maintenance techniques. Various mechanics had different approaches to auto repair. Some practiced the diagnostic approach. Find the problem, what
caused it, make necessary repairs; while others practiced the basket of parts to repair.
Take the make and model of car to be repaired the parts depot store. Fill the basket
with parts, head back to the shop, and start plugging in parts until the car ran fine.
Both methods are a far cry from today's shops. Where the service tech plugs his computer into the automobile's computer. And after a chat between the two
computers, the tech gets a print out of all parts and work to be done.
The winter was so cold, that even the statues were frozen to the bone. I love the
spring, see you all out and about loving that fine weather.
John
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2014 OFFICERS
President
John Kerns
508-877-1226
[email protected]
Vice President
Rich Batstone
978-838-2098
[email protected]
Secretary
John Erb
978-897-7953
[email protected]
Treasurer
Andy Adams
781-237-1575
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Tony Zeoli
781-935-6422
[email protected]
Membership
Nan Linden
508-485-7575
[email protected]
Steering Committee:
Jo Johnson Jack Stokinger
Vin Del Mastro John “JJ” Jocabson
KEY CONTACTS
Tour Director
Mike Doyle
781-899-8706
[email protected]
Webmaster
Wayne Champagne
508-881-1595
[email protected]
Programs
Mike Doyle (Temporary)
781-899-8706
[email protected]
Shop Keeper
Gary Hoyt
508-655-0077
[email protected]
Newsletter Distribution
Sue Champagne
508-881-1595
[email protected]
Historian
Art Callan
617-332-3363
[email protected]
Hospitality
Joyce Croci
508-473-2243
[email protected]
Sunshine
Sally Legge
508-655-1977
[email protected]
Raffles
John Pierce
508-653-6543
[email protected]
Business Card Ads
Don Ross
617-965-0609
[email protected]
CONTENTS
Art’s Almanac
Article: Stainless Steel Ford
Breakfast Club
Busines Card Ads
Calendars / Events Page
Class “A” Ads
Exciting Extra Events
Key Contacts
MAFFI News
Meeting Information
Minuteman Mailing List Adds
New Member Welcome
Presidents Message
Program Chair - Wanted
Secretary's Report
Spring Tour Clinic Flyer
Sunshine Report
Tech Talk
Tom Zappala Boston Marathon
Tony’s Transmissions
Town Sedan Club Forms
Threadheads
Treasure’s Report
The Program Chairperson provides an item of
interest, after most
monthly meeting. One
way this is accomplished
is to invite various services to come to our
meeting with the products and or services. The
presentations are often
followed up with a feature in this newsletter,
The Oil Leak.. Another
example, could be soliciting club members additional hobbies they enjoy and would like to share
with the club.
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The program chairman, also, sets up technical sessions featuring maintenance seminars on our Model A’s
This key position has been one of the greatest features of this Minuteman Club. You won’t have to
do it alone. Most members will assist in anyway
they can. You will be MOST APPRECIATED.
Please contact Mike Doyle 781-899-8706
[email protected]
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10 Cider Mill T & A Show & Flea Market - page 8
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17 Club Rally - 10:00 - Rich Batstone
18 Wellesley Parade - Noon - Highway Dept. Wellesley
24 Johnson Ice Cream & Dinner Tour - 11:00 - D. Stitt
28 Breakfast Club Gathering 8:00
28 CJ’s Northside Grille - 18:30 - Kerns
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Please Support our
Boston Marathon
Minuteman Runner,
Thomas Zappala
I will proudly be wearing the colors of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge and raising money for basic innovative cancer
research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I am returning to
the starting line after a two-year "retirement" - once again in
memory of my mom and dad, both of who lost their lives to
cancer. I hope to be in great shape when April 21st rolls
around, and while long ago I stopped visualizing that I'd be
leading the pack down Boylston Street, I do hope to reach the
starting line in great shape and prepared to enjoy a great day in
the Boston community.
When I haven't been running Boston, I have been volunteering,
and last year was no different. I was in Hopkinton at daybreak, in Wellesley at noon, at 3:00 PM, I was running
with my friend Clare on Beacon Street, trying to make sense of what had happened in Copley Square. It still
doesn't make sense, but I will be joining thousands of others in remembering and the tragic events of that day when
Patriot's Day rolls around this April.
The truth is, I had decided to run Boston in 2014 the night before last year's marathon - after Delores Weaver,
founder of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, asked me to consider running again for the 25th anniversary of
the DFMC. This has been a program that has been close to the hearts of my family and I, as has been supporting
research to find cures and treatments for cancer. I have lost too many loved ones to cancer, and seen the debilitating effect cancer has had on individuals and families.
I had a unique opportunity to personally see, and benefit from, new developments in cancer research while I was
being treated at Dana-Farber those many years ago. These developments, now considered standard protocols, included new drugs (including Zofran, which helps minimize nausea, thus making chemotherapy palatable, and
Neupogen or G-CSF, a white blood cell growth stimulant, which enables patients to sustain higher levels of chemotherapy and rebuild their immune system) and the autologous stem cell transplant (which also enables patients to
sustain higher, hopefully curative, levels of chemotherapy). These advances, in concert with the caring team at
Dana-Farber, enabled me to survive a cancer that had proved resilient to conventional therapies available at that
time. In other, simpler words, these innovations gave me the opportunity to watch my children grow up.
Unfortunately, there are miles to go in the search for cures and therapies for cancer, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help fund research to continue the search at Dana-Farber. I hope that you will consider joining me by
sponsoring me in the 2014 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge as we, you and I, help support Dana-Farber in the
search for a cure for cancer.
If you would like to support me in this effort, please go to http://www.runDFMC.org/2014/thomaszappala and
sponsor me - and then please come out and cheer for me on April 21st - letting me know where you'll be along the
course so I can look out for you and take strength from your presence.
Many thanks for all your support,
Tom
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Secretary’s Report
March Meeting of Minuteman Model A Club
March 4, 2014 at the Memorial Congregational Church, Sudbury
President John Kerns called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
The meeting was opened by pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
The president thanked Camille Sarivole, Linda Batstone and Gary Hoyt,who brought food for the
collation. The secretary’s minutes and the treasurer’s report were accepted as printed in the Oil Leak.
Vice President Batstone reported on club correspondence and spoke on the possibility of having an alternative hobby night in the future and suggested he might bring his restored Farmal Cub Tractor to the
May meeting.
Craig Martin reported on the Winter Blahs Flea Market scheduled for March 30 that half of the spaces
were sold at this point. Raffle items were being prepared for the flea market fund raiser.
Tour Chair Mike Doyle reported that the Tour schedule would be printed soon and the Wellesley Parade
was now on the schedule. The first tour of the season would be the Fire House Tour on March 19th. He
also announced that the evening’s program was Mr. Richard Beecoff of First Appraisal Service to
speak on Antique Auto Appraisals.
“Chairman” Jack Stokinger spoke on the proper way to put chairs away at the end of the meeting.
Nan Linden asked for new members present and Mr. Martin Grady introduced himself. She also reported the other members joining this month; Mike Finheat of Lincoln, Dick Houston of Southborough, Brian Houston of Hudson and Rick Pierce of Lunenburg.
On Old Business: Doug Linden recognized Jim True for past years appreciation award. He also read
a request for there to be a Model A present for a dinner event in Cambridge in May.
New Business: Bruce Marshall reported that for the “Hildeen” or Manchester, VT show to mention
that you were a Minuteman member and get a $5.00 discount.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM for refreshments followed by the Appraisal Program
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Treasurer’s
Report
Sunshine Report
By Sally Legge
Sent out three cards this month:
To Sharon Quebec, recovering
from recent illness,
To Joyce Croci, recovering from
recent gallbladder surgery, and
To Jude Zeoli who is at home
recovering from a foot ailment.
We wish them all speedy recoveries.
If you know of anyone needing a card,
Please let me know @:
[email protected] or 508 655-1977
Wednesday Breakfast Club
Share your Winter woes with fellow club and non-club members each Wednesday for at an informal
tire-kicking gathering. at the Big Apple Deli, 331 Boston Post Road East (Rt. 20) Marlborough, MA
Breakfast begins at 08:00 and lasts until … whenever. See you there! It is really worth the take for
Model A enthusiast.
Click on
logo below
Big Apple
Home
Page
Answer on page 19
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Dead of Winter Engine Swap
Dick Krug and a son of a friend Ben Pitt helped John Erb put a rebuilt engine and transmission
in John’s Model A recently.. Special thanks to this team who helped make the swap possible. He is
very happy to have been able to complete the task and hopes to be cruising this summer.
http://modelabasics.com/ahoo
gaHorn.html
Click on Model A to see complete video
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A Pat Martone Entry
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Exciting Extra Events
Great Race 2014 to Start in Maine, End in Florida
http://ww We wanted to let the Minuteman Model A Club members about the Great Race, which will be starting in Ogunquit, Maine, on Saturday, June 21, 2014. The first overnight stop will also be in your area
on Middle Street in Lowell, Mass., on the same day.
w.greatra –I have
attached a flyer with all of the details, as well as some photos above and some video links below for you to see what the event is like.
ce.com/ne We would welcome any of your members who would like to come as spectators or as competitors.
mail some copies of the flyers as well as a couple of old programs for you to pass out to memws/2014- Iberswillwho
are interested.
If you have any questions on any of this, please let me know.
Thanks,
greatFor more info click above
Jeff Stumb
Director of Great Race, Tours & Events
http://034f961.netsolhost.com/wordpress1/
Cider Mill
Model T & A Era Only Car Show in CT
The 4th Annual Beardsley's Cider Mill Model T&A era only Car Show and
Flea Market is scheduled for the second Sat in May, May 10th from 09303pm. There is no cost for cars, Model T&/or A parts venders, or visitors.
Lunch is available for purchase. Last year we had 72 Model As & Ts and its
growing each year. Rain date is Sun, May 11th.
We are located at 278 Leavenworth Rd (Rt 110) in Shelton, CT.
email [email protected] or call Dan at 203-925-9746 or Lenny at
203-375-6431 for more information
http://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=40729
2014 Roaring 20's Lawn Party at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, it will be July 27th 2:30-8:00. This was a
great time last year and several Minuteman People had expressed interest in attending this year. Steve
Smith has not yet spoken with event organizers, but last year we were invited to bring our Model A's
and attend free of charge with Model A parking on the lawn at the castle. We will keep you posted as we
find out more. Steve also included a link to a great B&B in town should anyone like to stay for the night:
http://ipswichinn.com/
Breakfast is excellent here and comes with the room. He knows the food is great as they are there every morning for coffee break!
http://roaringtwentieslawnparty.blogspot.co
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Exciting Extra Event
Hi Everyone,
The
2014 MAFCA National Convention will be held in Puyallup, Washington this
Michael Feinberg
summer.
This will be a great convention and the local club has a number of top rat185 Weston Road
Lincoln,
MA
01773
ed events planned, which they have included on the video link picture below.
781-259-0578
I1929
thought
I would share this information, in case you were considering attending.
AA Truck
1980 Shay Roadster
Thanks
Doug Linden
MAFCA Publications/Public Relations Director
https://
picasaweb.google.com/11228
0638785969577506/2014M
AFCANationalConvention#
5975854927853599682
https://
picasaweb.google.com/11228
0638785969577506/2014M
AFCANationalConvention#
5975854927853599682
New Members
Michael Feinberg
185 Weston Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-0578
1929 AA Truck
1980 Shay Roadster
Dick Houston
16 Valley Street
Southborough, MA
01772
508-485-7710
1929 Fordor
https://
picasaweb.google.com/11228
0638785969577506/2014M
AFCANationalConvention#
5975854927853599682
Brian Houston
Rathbun Road
Hudson, MA 01749
978-568-1972
1931 Coupe
Rick Pierce
324 Mulpus Road
Lunenburg, MA 01462
978-582-0456
1929 Dump Truck
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Bill Sanchez
Beth Barker
201 Bradford St.
North Andover, MA 01845
508-641-4255
[email protected]
1929 AA Flatbed
Martin (Marty) Grady
Bonnie (Wife)
5 Melvin Road
Natick, MA 01760
508-653-8391
1929 Coupe
1931 5 Window Coupe
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By Subscribing to and
using the Minuteman
MAFC Internet Mailing
List
“You who!” be a
Question:
What is the OILLEAK mailing list?
Answer:
A mailing list is a collection of names and addresses used by an individual or an organization to send material to multiple recipients.
Question:
Why would I want to subscribe to such a list?
Answer:
Because the members of your Model A car club use the list to forward timely and interesting (we hope) information about meetings, tours, other members and other information about our Model A hobby.
Question:
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Question:
Well I tried all of that but I never got the email from Yahoo..?
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Question:
Can I post off-topic stuff and all of those funning jokes my friends send to me?
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Bruce Marshall
[email protected]
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Spring Tour Clinic
April 26, 2014
NO RAIN DATE
·
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The Annual Spring Touring Clinic is fast approaching and it’s time to make sure your “A” is
ready for the touring season.
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·Space is
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·You
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limited!
must have an appointment for your Model A.
A sign up sheet will be available at the April meeting.
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·First
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·Time
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·Tour clinic
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opportunity to sign up will be at the April Club Meeting where there will be a sign-up
sheet. Phone calls, ONLY AFTER the meeting
slots are available on a 1/2 hour basis.
will run from 8AM - 11:30AM, and 1PM - 3PM.
Experts will help you check out your Model A and identify areas that may need attention.
·Most
repairs can be made on site..
See you there!
Location:
75 Haynes Road, Sudbury MA 01776
978-807-3339
[email protected]
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MAFFI
News
Art’s Almanac
APRIL 1979
35 years
Badge fines are 25 cents. No charge to throw
them at the Treasurer, Phil.
Visit the Gilmore Museum
on Model A Day,
September 20, 2014
Click here for informative
flyer about the
Model A Swap Meet
Amherst Flea Market opens on April 29th.
New Member - David Booth, Sudbury
APRIL 1989
25 years
Ed Wedge is given a budget for a TV and VCR.
Dave Smith will make a storage cabinet.
Danny Poitras of Central Mass Auto Parts hosts
a Sunday afternoon coffee 'n at his new shop.
Ole Ben takes pennies from coffee can and buys
real coffee.
APRIL 1999
15 years
Meetings now at the Peace Lutheran Church,
Wayland.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SUPPORT THIS
MUSEUM!
Funds are needed to create a sustaining fund.
Please make a tax deductible donation to the
foundation by sending a check to:
Model A Museum Fund
PO Box 95151
Nonantum, MA 02495
Or click on one of the following:
BECOME A MEMBER
Tour schedule shows 48 tours. O'Bee "begs" for
tour leaders.
Tech Talk: Carburetors by Steve Pargeter.
ALWAYS BE CHEERFUL!
An 82 year-old man went to the doctor to get a
physical.
BUY AN ENGRAVED SIDEWALK BRICK $150
A few days later, the doctor saw him walking down
the street with a gorgeous young woman.
At his next appointment, the doctor said, "You
seem to be doing great".
The man replied, "Just doing what you said - get a
hot mamma and be cheerful.
Click on this lapel pin to find out more about
the Model A Museum
The doctor said, "I didn't say that, I said you've got
a heart murmur, be careful"
Art Callan
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Could this be a
“Threadhead”
Club Mascot???
Tony’s Transmissions
The “Nut Contest” have been too easy, of late.
So the anti has been raised a bit. Be the first
to identify the famous person in this picture
and the year the photo was taken for your nut.
One entry person (not 19) Entry via email to
[email protected] only.
Bob Wright is still owed a can of nuts from
the Pelosi Oil; Rack Queen win.
Photo provided by R. Flynn
Doug Linden
Minuteman / MAFCA Publications/
Public Relations Director presents
an award in the Model A Ford Club
of America’s January / February
2014 issue.
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Article submitted by Buster Webb
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Class “A” Ads
1930 Murray Body Town Sedan
Total Ground Up Restoration, Chicle and
Cobra Drab LeBaron Interior
Stone Guard, Motor Meter, Dual Side
Mounts, Wind Wings
Firestone White Walls, Chrome and
Wood Luggage Rack, Trunk
Duel Tail Lights, Fully Restored Tool Kit
and Display Box
Many Trophies, Caught in Rain Once,
$24,900
Call chard CaloggeroRi
781-646-2938
617-926-4047
4/30
4/30
Class “A” Ads
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Class “A” Ads
1930 Tudor blue with a grey interior, white walls and lots of extra parts
including a frame It has always been in heated garage $11000 firm.
Call Kenny Goodwin 978-771-3496 or email [email protected] 6/30
Smitty’s Custom
Steve Smith
Sheet metal fabrication and body repair, modern rear
shock kits.
Other Model A related work.
Ph:978-356-2302
Email [email protected]
For Sale
New late 1931
firewall insulator
$100
Ph:978-356-2302
Email [email protected]
6/30
1928 – 31 Model A
1930-31 Model A
New (not rewound)
New (not rewound)
Starter Armatures
Balanced Generator
www.pvford.com or call 1-800-678-2647
6/30
Class “A” Ads
Please Note: Class “A” Ads are Dated
Renew or Delete your “Class “A” Ad by contacting Tony Zeoli @ [email protected]
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Answer from page 5: I am older than
my Model A’s and I look just as good
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Minuteman Model “A” Ford Club
PO Box 545, Sudbury, MA 01776
April 2014
Please
Mail to:
REMINDER
Be sure to visit www.oilleak.org
Club Meeting
April 1, 2014
Get you A/T
2014 Ready!
Spring Clinic
April 26th
Monthly meetings are held on most
first Tuesdays of the month at the
Memorial Congregational Church at
26 Concord Rd in Sudbury, MA 01776.
See page 11
Tire kicking at 7:00 PM
Club Meeting begins at 7:30 P.M.
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