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The Early Ford Registry Newsletter
A Chapter of The Model T Ford Club of America
Early Ford 1903-1909
1909 Register affiliated with The Horseless Carriage Club of America
Volume 11 Issue 3 Fall 2013
Paynesville Perfect
by Dave Dunlavy, EFR 41
Thanks to Rob Heyen and
Timothy Kelly, our 2013
Paynesville Tour was perfect.
The weatherman played an
important part by giving us no
rain and perfect temperatures.
We had been at Paynesville two
years ago on our third EFR tour,
so we were acquainted with the
great scenery and flat farm to
market roads. The host motel
was Paynesville Inn and Suites.
We especially like their nice
accommodations, parking lot
and staff. They have a great meeting room where the Board of Directors had a brief meeting and
I presented a seminar on my ReCreation of Ford’s first car, the Quadricycle. Almost everyone,
including the ladies drove the Quad.
Many folks arrived Friday, August 2. We toured Saturday, Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday,
we checked out and moved about 20 miles to
Spicer, where we stayed for the New London In This Issue…
New Brighton Antique Car Run.
Paynesville Tour Report . . . . . . . . . page 1-3
1
A Tale of Two model K Touring Cars
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4
Vice-President’s
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Secretary-Treasurer’s
Treasurer’s Report . . . .page 9-11
A ReCreation of Henry Ford’s First Car
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12-14
12
1904 Model A – Getting Ready for London
Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15-17
15
Tours, Swap Meets & Events . . . . . . page 18
For Sale & Wanted to Buy . . . . . page 19-20
This newsletter is published 4 times each year. Publication
dates are February 15, May 15, August 15, and November
15. Items submitter must be received by the first day of those
months.
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continued on page 2)
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1909 Early Ford Registry Newsletter
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Paynesville Perfect
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In a smaller tour group, it’s possible to get
to know everyone. The camaraderie to
help with minor problems is greater. It
takes great dedication to drive more than
halfway across the United States to spend
some time with fellow hobbyists. Dan
Walters, on the left, is in a pleasant
discussion with Wade Smith and Tim
Kelly. The cars are (from left to right) Tim
Kelly’s 1909 Model T, Rob Heyen’s 1907
Model K, in the background and Rick Lindner’s 1903 Model A.
Our tour leader, Tim Kelly, in the picture
on the left, has stopped to verify we are
not lost. Fortunately, Rick Lindner,
moved after taking this picture before Rob
Heyen, in the fast approaching Model K,
could run over him.
This might look like a scene from an old
comedy. It was not an accident, but a
discussion, probably about food.
I’m not sure why the cars are all facing
one way and the arrow is pointing the
other way.
All the photos for this article were taken
by Rick Lindner.
(continued on page 3)
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Paynesville Perfect
We had a good representation of Ford Models and several folks drove across the US to join us.
Here they are listed by year: (If husband and wife are listed, it means both attended the tour).
• 1903 Model A Tonneau owned by Rick Lindner, from Columbus, Ohio. It was freshly
newly crankshafted (is that a word?). He fine tuned it and it worked wonderfully. It is
always amazing to see what an 8 horsepower Ford will do.
• 1905 Model F Tonneau owned by Carlton and Anne Pate, from Glastonbury,
Connecticut. This was the maiden trip for their completely and beautifully rebuilt car.
Carl learned quickly it doesn’t drive like a Model A and they finished the NLNB without
major problems.
• 1906 Model N (S/N 3 with special body), owned and driven by Rob Heyen, from
Milford, Nebraska. This car has seen several Minnesota tours and did very well.
• 1907 Model K owned by Timothy and Joan Kelly from New Canaan, Connecticut. This
is the second time Tim has toured Minnesota in the Ford Six. Tim does a great job of
starting and driving it (crank start). Beautiful car.
• 1907 Model K owned by Rob Heyen and mostly driven by Dean Yoder, Iowa City,
Iowa. Rob’s beautiful restoration had only a few bugs left this year. He worked diligently
with Stan Howe from Montana and Dean to get it perfect.
• 1907 Model S Runabout owned by Dan and Sue Walters from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
They have owned this car for more than 20 years and it had a fresh chassis paint job this
year. It ran very well.
• 1908 Model S Roadster owned by Floyd and Carol Jaehnert from St Paul, Minnesota.
After some coil swapping Floyd’s S ran fine. This car has been on all the EFR tours.
• 1908 Model S Roadster owned by Dave Dunlavy and driven mostly by Jeff Fries from
Omaha, Nebraska. New headlights this year. Jeff did a great job of driving in Paynesville
and on the NLNB run.
• 1909 Model T Touring owned by Timothy and Joan Kelly, from New Canaan,
Connecticut. Tim drove it on the Paynesville Tour and drove the Model K on the NLNB.
• 1909 Model T Touring owned by Carlton and Anne Pate from Glastonbury,
Connecticut. Carl drove it on the Paynesville Tour and drove the Model F on the NLNB.
• 1913 Model T Touring owned by Dan & Gail Ryan from Goodhue, Minnesota. They
are relatively new EFR members and this is their first EFR tour.
We hope to see you on our next tour.
Dave Dunlavy
Newsletter Editor
2013
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A Tale of Two Model K Touring Cars
by Rob Heyen, EFR 162
Early this year, Tim Kelly and I planned to have our Model Ks at the Early Ford Registry and
New London to New Brighton (Antique Car Run) tours. Throughout 2013 Tim and I compared
notes, worked on bugs on each of our Model Ks, and generally did everything possible to
ensure that our Model Ks would be up and running for the two tours.
Finally, the tour date arrived. Tim and his wife Joan, had the much longer drive, and began the
journey west from Connecticut. Meanwhile, I loaded the K along with our Model N, and
headed north to Paynesville MN. We both arrived on Friday evening, and began ten days of
touring with the other early Fords, and then the Antique Car Run participants. I'm happy to
report, the Model Ks performed flawlessly and completed all short tours, along with the 120
mile reliability tour, the main tour of the Antique Car Run. Both Tim's Model K and our K
have made this run, but not during the same year. Now, a Model K has begun and completed
the Antique Car Run each of the last three years (Tim's K in 2011, our K in 2012, and both cars
in 2013).
To commemorate the occasion, we also gave out shirts with a photo of both Model Ks together
at Hershey in 2012. The caption read "K Krew" on the front, with the photo of both cars and
caption "Ford Six, 1906 - 1908" on the back. As one first time tour member said, "I don't think
it's fair that these cars (Model K) are so much bigger than all the others".
I hope this is the first of many tours where the Model Ks participate successfully together,
promoting the Early Ford experience!
Stan Howe, riding in
Rob Heyen's Model
K, gives instructions
to Dean Yoder,
driving.
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Rob Heyen's Model K nears the finish line.
Directly behind is Carl and Ann Pate's
newly restored 1905 Model F Ford
Tim Kelly at the finish line driving his
Model K. Wade Smith, his passenger from
Texas has the microphone.
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The original "WATCH THE FORDS GO BY" poster, Detroit, 1907. Seven Model K touring
cars are in the photo.
This photograph was taken at Paynseville MN during the 2013 EFR Tour. The two Model Ks
are seen in the center. In front is Dave Dunlavy's Henry Ford Quadricycle. Back row, left to
right: Dave Dunlavy's Model S Roadster, Rick Lindner's 1903 Model A, Rob Heyen's 1906
Model N, Dan and Sue Walter's 1908 Model S Runabout, the two Model Ks, Carl and Ann
Pate's 1905 Model F, the Pate's 1909 Model T, Tim and Joan Kelly's 1909 T, and Floyd and
Carol Jaehnert's Model S Roadster.
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"Unofficial" stop during the Antique Car Run. Left to right, Rob's K and N, Tim and Joan's K,
Dan and Sue Walter's S Runabout.
The two Ks at Spicer on the Friday tour, 2013 Antique Car Run
Rob Heyen
Vice-President
Early Ford Registry
2013
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Vice-President’s Message – Fall 2013
by Rob Heyen, EFR 162
I hope you've all had great "old car"
summer. We recently returned from
the Early Ford Registry Tour and
New London
New Brighton
Antique Car Run in Minnesota. We
had great Ford representation on
both tours. For the EFR Tour, we
had Models A, F, K, N, R, S
Runabout
and
Roadsters
represented, along with two 1909
Model Ts, 1913 and 1914 T. Dave
Dunlavy
brought
along
his
recreation
of
Henry
Ford's
Quadricycle.
We also had one orphan (1905 Columbia) that was "re-badged" as a Ford to attend the Early
Ford tour. Much like two years ago, the EFR tour was a hub tour headquartered in Paynesville
MN. Tim Kelly planned the day tours, and we had a great time navigating the side roads of
Minnesota. During the evenings, we enjoyed great camaraderie with the members attending the
tour. On the third day Dave Dunlavy gave a seminar about the history of Henry Ford's
Quadricycle, the Ford that began it all.
We also held a Directors Meeting. Rick Lindner gave the Treasurers Report, and we discussed
several subjects including the Model N project. We did not have quorum so no motions were
entertained at this meeting. We agreed to hold our next meeting at Hershey, and all members
are invited. Carl Pate also advised us he and Anne will again host the meet and greet at their
spaces during Hershey.
We then moved on to the New London to New Brighton tour. This tour began with three days
touring the New London, Spicer and Wilmar area. On Saturday, the "Grand Tour" is a 120 mile
reliability run between New London and New Brighton. The Fords began and finished with a
tour high eleven cars. All the Ford cars finished the run, completing to very successful back to
back tours. Many of the Ford folks who participated in these two tours are also attending the
September Dearborn to Lansing Tour and Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford. I look
forward to seeing many of you at that tour, or at Hershey in October.
Happy Touring,
Rob Heyen
Vice-President
1903-1909 Early Ford Registry, Inc.
2013
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Secretary-Treasurer’s Tour Impressions
by Rick Lindner, EFR 106
(Editors note: Here are extracts from Rick Lindner’s Emails sent during the NLNB Antique Car Run.)
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Today we transported our trailers about 25 south of
Paynesville to New London - the actual start of our 120
mile trip on Saturday. We will meet up with several
"off brands" - like Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Reo,
Maxwell, Brush, and others for a few day of touring to
warm up the vehicles. We checked in to our motel in
Spicer and parked the trailers on the High School
parking lot.
Plans were to eat and then drive an hour or so
afterwards. There was a threat of hail and a tornado
about dinner time. So we all headed to the bar across
the street to watch it play out while we ate. They
warned us not to sit near the windows - so naturally, we
did - sit by the windows, that is. It is raining cats and
dogs right now. Good thing we didn't drive any as all
that brass polishing would have gone to waste.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Today was the first day of Pre-Tours. We went 50 miles on some lovely country roads and
were to stop at a windmill farm to learn about these electric generating plants and then a lumber
yard to watch them cut wood. With so many wooden bodied cars, this seemed to be of interest
to all.
We ran onto unexpected road construction about 300
yards before the final turn. We stopped in front of the
hole that used to be the road. The look on the
construction crew when almost 20 pre-1910
automobiles showed up and said we had to get to the
other side was a lot of fun. Good hearted they were, as
they swung the backhoe over and filled the gap - not
completely, but it really gave us a taste of the old roads.
You must tie your tour banner on the left side of your car so you can be identified. I am #58,
and have the second or third oldest car on the tour. There is a 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobile,
and a 1903 St. Louis who I have toured with before in Ohio. I intend to let them "Watch the
Ford's go by".
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Thursday, August 8, 2013
Today started out very cool and cloudy - like rain could drop at any time. Almost everyone put
up their tops and fake windshields if they had them - all except me!! I figured most of the time
you carry an umbrella - it won't rain. There were enough tops up, so I left mine off. It didn't
rain, in fact the sun came out and it was beautiful. We had to have another photo shoot and as
each Ford got in line, we had to go further and further into the street to get them all. Rob is sure
getting the mileage out of his sign.
We had a 40 mile tour today and stopped at a
private museum. The two owners restore
mainly Ford tractors. I mean, OMG, there
are DOZENS of them. Many that I had only
seen in Ford Tractor books - I know where
they took the pictures now.
We ate lunch in a little town that didn't even
have a traffic light. The food was delicious
and lots of it. We had a pleasant drive home
where I filled up with gas and Clara took
exactly one and a half gallons - for a 40 mile
drive. Back to the parking lot for more rides in the Quadricycle and tuning up for tomorrows
run. We had a picnic dinner by the lake. They had sweet corn on the cob as a side. It was so
good I went back and got another ear. Delicious!!
Friday, August 9, 2013
The last leisurely day before the big one tomorrow. We met at the VFW for a Driver’s Brunch
and Safety meeting. We had a nice drive around a few of the lakes and a root beer float at a
lakeside park. It is an odd feeling to be driving a Model T Ford and seeing that you have the
fastest and most powerful car on the tour - excluding the two Ford Model K's, of course. (I had
to say that).
We took the cars to a local retirement home a treat for us as well as the residents. Several
car owners dressed in period costumes to
make it more fun. We had a parade down
Main street, where many of the townsfolk
line the streets to watch us go by. The parade
ended at the VFW Hall again and we had a
nice dinner. It was here I met my "co-pilot"
who will ride with me to help with directions
and he is none other than the Mayor's son.
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
We got up and started breakfast 5 am and the cars started leaving at 7 am. The progression is
supposed to be one cylinder or oldest cars, then two cylinders, and then four cylinders cars
leave. For gas buggies, the limit is 1908, however steam and electric cars can go up to 1915.
This is the only day that these restrictions apply.
You will be happy to hear every Ford that started the endurance run today made the trip across
the finish line - and there were ten of them. The nearest number of make was Maxwell’s at nine
and one of them broke a timing gear. All in all, 58 cars started and 54 finished.
The folks that put this on every year ALL
deserve a big hand. The planning that makes the
event seem to go so smoothly is intense. Can
you imagine getting local police in some of the
towns you go thru to stand in the middle of the
street and stop the side traffic so you would not
have to - all day??? Amazing work!!! I left at
7:10am and arrived at 4:45pm.
The mayors of both towns see you off in the morning with a little banter about you and your
car, then they ride in an antique car (this year it was a Ford Model K) to the halfway point.
From there they go modern to get to the finish line first and do the same when you arrive.
There are two stops that are timed so that no
matter what time you get there, no one can leave
before a certain time. This is to prevent anyone
from "racing" to the next stop.
This week I rode in a "T" as well as a "K", "N",
and "F". Why not experience them all!!
Rick Lindner
EFR Secretary-Treasurer
2013
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A ReCreation of Henry Ford’s First Car – The Quadricycle
by Dave Dunlavy, EFR 41
The first Quadricycle built by
Henry Ford, is under lock and key
at the Henry Ford Museum in
Greenfield Village in Dearborn,
Michigan. In case you hadn’t
thought about it, where do you
suppose the plans are for it? There
weren’t any. Thanks to George
DeAngelis, (pictured below), who
spent a lot of time in the 196o’s
measuring and drawing, there are
plans now. He drew very detailed
plans because he planned to build a
Quadricycle for himself.
I knew the late Tom Daw from Missouri spent years
building a copy of the Quad for himself before
DeAngelis. Articles about his running car have been
printed in several magazines. It kind of tickled my
fancy to think about building one, but it would be a
pain to get a license, so I gave it up.
I saw several videos on the internet and the open style
engine was fascinating. Just building one to use as a
teaching aid was interesting. I wasn’t planning to drive
it across country so who cared if it had a license.
I contacted DeAngelis and asked to buy a set of plans.
He was reluctant because he would have to get his
original set copied. I coaxed him to do it and got the
plans in 2010. When I looked at the drawings it
seemed simple enough. There were only a few parts
requiring castings. Tim Morsher introduced me to Bill
Lucius, who wanted to build one. Bill is a tool & die
maker and pattern maker. Bill agreed to cast the parts needed and make the wheel hubs, which
looked difficult. I got the parts from Bill and built a set of wheels for him.
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One of the hardest parts was making
the flywheel. My lathe was not big
enough to swing the 18” flywheel, so
Roger Byrne, a machinist with vast
early steam and gas engine
experience suggested using my
vertical mill. Hundreds of hours later
the flywheel was done. In the picture
on the left, Jarrett, a high school
lad, is working on the flywheel. He
worked on many other parts also.
Another major item was the engine
cylinders. A local machine shop I
deal with suggested using hydraulic
tubing since it is finished inside
already.
Wheels were a big obstacle because they were
28” in diameter by 1 ¾ inches, not a common
size in the USA. A local bike shop owner in
Decorah took an interest in my project and
helped me find rims and tires. He also strung
the wheels beautifully.
One of my buddies, Lowell VanHorn, is an
accomplished furniture builder and has built
car bodies for me before. He made the simple
seat and front section from soft maple.
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There are a few changes I made from the original Ford Quad design. Since it has no “real”
carburetor, it is sometimes hard to start if we forget to turn the fuel off (it has no float). I added
a starter to solve that problem. DeAngelis and I are using modern spark plugs as the “hit &
miss” type igniter is problematic. I added a brake so I can stop when driving in a parade or
letting others drive the car. From an outward appearance, it is very authentic and gives all that
examine it a real appearance of the original.
We first ran the engine in the frame on the
workbench January 14, 2013. First drive was on
June 11 and I took Bev for a ride July 4th.
I took it to the EFR Paynesville tour in August and
more than 30 different folks drove it. I gave rides to
quite a few children and their parents. It has been a
great success.
I set up a web site to record
the progress of the project.
It’s
address
is
www.quadricycle.info.
There are more than 350
pictures detailing the project. There is also a downloadable brochure
with the story of Ford’s Quadricycle and my ReCreation on the web
site.
I contacted all the quad builders I know and send them Emails
occasionally. When I contacted George DeAngelis and offered to
furnish his plans electronically (free) when he collects his fee, he
accepted my offer. This has worked well and there are now folks
building in several states and Malta, Sweden and soon Argentina. In the
future, I hope to offer an Appendix with updates and corrections (free)
to those builders. I believe this will help keep history alive.
Keep ‘em On The Road
Dave Dunlavy
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1904 Model A – Getting Ready for London Brighton
by Geoff & Emma King, EFR 275
This is a follow-up to our report in the
Summer 2013 Newsletter on readying our
1904 Model A, flywheel number 1153, for
the (old) London to Brighton run on 3rd
November this year.
Since our last report we have fitted four
new tyres and tubes, checked over the
wheel bearings and steering, and have spent
time making sure the braking system works
as well as possible. We have also had a
good look at all other areas we can think of
that will help with reliable and safe running.
As we were changing the tyres anyway we took the front wheels off, and completely dismantled
the front wheel bearing assemblies. The front wheel bearings look very similar to Model T, and
are ball rather than roller bearings, with a threaded outer cone locked in position by a washer
and a cotter-pinned castle nut. They are in as new condition, with Ford script on some of the
parts, so it has just been a matter of cleaning up and packing with fresh grease. One thing we
did find is that the spindles were on the wrong way round – the left hand thread was on the left
side of the car, right hand thread on the right side. As is well known, that can have serious
consequences if the outer bearing cones start to self-tighten. So, after consulting with John
Biggs, we have switched the spindles to the opposite sides, which has not been a problem, as in
all other respects they are identical.
With the braking system, the friction
material appears to be new, and the
mechanical operating system seems to
be working fine, so it has just been a
matter of adjusting the length of the
brake rod to obtain maximum braking
effect, and lubricating where necessary.
We now have an official dating
certificate, issued by the Veteran Car
Club of GB, confirming that the car is a
1904 (this is essential for the London to
Brighton entry).
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1904 Model A – Getting Ready for London Brighton
We have also got the Ford registered on
the centralised vehicle registration
computer system here, so we have now got
licence plates on it and can run it on the
road.
Starting in mid-July we have been road
testing early on Sunday mornings, when
there is little road traffic about. We have
taken it easy at first, and gradually become
more adventurous as we have got the feel
of the Model A’s driving characteristics. In
the early stages this meant that on occasion
we were making fairly slow progress, with the result that at one point we were overtaken by a
pedal cyclist, much to the amusement of a friend who happened to be watching.
The main issue which we have had to attend to during the road testing has been the adjustment
of the low speed band and the high speed clutch, as well as the reverse band. We deliberately
started with these fairly loose, and have gradually tightened them as we have got used to
running the car and seen how they behave. There has also been an element of the friction
surfaces - which all seem to be as new - bedding in, as they have been asked to do serious work
for the first time since restoration.
On our third road run, we tried ascending
and descending some proper hills for the
first time (there are a couple of quite steep
hills in the later stages of London to
Brighton). This went well, and the engine
pulls strongly up-hill. However we did
come to a halt half way up the last hill,
because the low speed band needed some
additional tightening. With that done, the
car pulled away well and we got to the top
without difficulty.
Following the hill work, we had to make a
significant adjustment at the brake rod - which has threaded clevises at both ends for that
purpose - to take up some initial wear on the friction surfaces of the brake. Again, this looks to
be a case of new material bedding in.
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1904 Model A – Getting Ready
eady for London Brighton
Encouraged by our progress, we put the Model A in for an MoT (Ministry of Transport)
roadworthiness test at our local testing station. In England since November 2012, cars built
b
before 1960 are no longer required by law to have an annual MoT test (there has been a lot of
debate here about the wisdom of this change). Nevertheless we felt it would be prudent to have
an independent professional have a look over the car. Of cours
coursee there is not much to test on a
Model A compared to a modern car, but everything relevant on the Model A was examined –
we even lit the kerosene lamps to show them working – and we duly received a pass certificate.
certificate
In total, we have now put in somethin
something over 4 hours
of running on the road. The car has performed very
well, and there have been no major problems or
anomalies. Most of the work we have done during
this road testing phase has been the normal sort of
stuff, like getting the adjustments right, making sure
all the fasteners are tight (and stay that way!),
ensuring that everything is properly lubricated, and
learning how to get the best from the engine and
transmission.
We still have several things to work on, including
getting the cold start procedure / settings right – at the
moment the engine fires very readily but it can be
difficult to get it running – this is much more down to
us rather than the car. Another issue is that the cone
for the high speed clutch needs a small amount of re
reprofiling
ling on its outer edge so that it is retained by the
clutch fingers once engaged – it currently has a
tendency to slip out of engagement from time to time.
However, all in all, our preparations for London to
Brighton have thus far been very encouraging.
Geoff King / Emma King
EFR #275
1904 Model A #1153
England
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Tours,, Swap Meets and Events
September 5 & 6, 2013: Dearborn, MI - Lansing to Dearborn Run, 2 day, 200 mile run for
pre-1909 vehicle and pre-1920
1920 under 20hp vehicle. Cosponsored by The Snapper's Brass & Gas
Touring Region of AACA and The South Michigan Motorists Chapter of HCCA. Contact: John
Grace, 734.467.7802 or [email protected]
September 7 & 8, 2013:: Dearborn, MI - Old Car Festival at The Henry Ford for pre-1932
vehicles. Go to www.thehenryford.org for more information. Contact: Abby Boggs,
Boggs 313-9826058 or [email protected]
October 9-12, 2013: AACA Eastern Division National Fall Swap Meet
Meet,, Hershey, PA. We will
th
have a Hershey Meet & Greet on Thursday, October 10 at 4:00pm,
4:00pm Red Field Space
RWM22-26. This will be hosted again by Carl and Anne Pate.. Drive your old Ford to the
Meet & Greet.
November 3, 2013: London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, The Royal Automobile Club's
annual run
un is the world's longest running motoring event. For more
ore information look at
http://www.veterancarrun.com/
March 20-21, 2014: - 24th Annual Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet,, Chickasha, OK – We will
have a Meet & Greet on Thursday afternoon, March 20th at 4:00pm in the North end of the
South Building. Watch for signs as we are trying to get a larger meeting room. We will have
plenty of refreshments and treats. For the latest information
information, call Dave’s cell at 952.237.9131
If you would like to host a 1903--1909 Early Ford Registry Tour, please contact any member
of the Board of Directors. It takes months to plan and host a good tour, so we are always
looking for the next location. If you don’t know any of the Board personally, simply call or
email, Dave Dunlavy,, Newsletter Editor – (563.387.3736 or [email protected]).
[email protected]
Would you like to become a member of the EFR Board of Directors
Directors?
? It’s not too early to
give this some serious thought. This is a great way to not only help your organization but to
have some fun also. No travel is required
required.. Access to a computer is advisable, because we hold
Board meetings electronically. If you are not personally interested but know a person who
might be able to help the hobby, talk to them about the possibilities. When you decide you are
interested, please call or email anyone on the Board. Their contact information is listed in this
newsletter.
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For Sale
The 1903-1909 Early Ford Registry, Inc.
New wishbone kits are available. These consist of
the ball casting and tubes separately. They are
provided this way since experience has shown the
dimensions are not always the same. Contact Glen
to discuss this if you have any questions.
If you are interested in purchasing a new
reproduction 1907 Holley Carburetor made in
Sweden, Contact Glenn for price and delivery.
Glenn Rand, 330.416.8352
4626 Paradise RD, Seville, Ohio 44273
Wanted to Buy
Need 1 front hub and 2 sets of bearings for a
Model C Ford.
Randy Shelton EFR # 274, [email protected]
For Sale
Officers**
President
John W. Biggs EFR 2
+44.1844.343161
Email [email protected]
(2012-2014)
Vice-President
Rob Heyen EFR 162
(2012-2014)
402.643.0235
Secretary-Treasurer
Rick Lindner EFR 106
Phone 614.263.3673
(2011-2013)
Technical Research Coordinator
Hap Tucker EFR 59
Phone 803.469.7792
2-cyl Technical Research Coordinator
Carl Pate EFR 91
Phone 860.633.2052
Engine mounts for 8 & 10 hp cars, 20” flywheel.
Brass Dash Scroll Trim for 1903 and 1904 Ford.
Richard Emery, 940.783.3949
Email: [email protected]
Chairman, Restoration and Preservation
Committee
Jerry VanOoteghem EFR 95 (2013-2015)
Phone 313.881.2813
New Reproduction N.R.S. Ford Parts.
Newsletter Editor - Internet Web Design
Dave Dunlavy EFR 41
(2011-2013)
Phone 563.387.3736 – Cell 952.237.9131
Complete set of transmission gears (6 pieces)
$850.00 (635, 663, 670 and 679). This may be
the last run of these gears. Transmission gears are
made with 4140 steel and core hardened to 40 to
45 Rockwell.
Rivet set for transmission gears (16 rivets).
Specially forged 60 degree countersunk heads for
installing the gears to the drums. $40.00 per set
851, 853
Steering driving gear and shaft
855 pinion set with brass steering wheel nut $125.00 Set
The above gear sets are made to the original gear
tooth configuration.
All above parts are plus packaging and shipping.
Floyd Jaehnert, 1679 Atlantic St, St. Paul, MN
55106, 612-331-5512 or 651-776-9859
[email protected]
2013
Directors*
Richard Emery, EFR 83
(2013-2015)
Phone 940.783.3949
John Grace EFR 85
(2012-2014)
Phone 734.467.7802
Floyd Jaehnert EFR 34
(2011-2013)
Phone 651.776.9859 - Work 612.331.5512
Paul Mikeska, EFR 168
Phone 303.463.1987
(2013-2015)
*Directors are elected by the general membership
for a period of three years.
**Officers are elected by the Board of Directors
annually.
2013
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For Salee Parts for NRS Fords
Model N Fenders
Brackets for the undersides of the fenders – Fender irons from frame to fender
straps and clips
Side lamp brackets (specify which model) - Coil box switch – (square Splitdorf)
Tail lamp bracket
Trunk lid handle
Timer complete with roller and cover
Timer complete with roller and cover
Exhaust pipe – muffler – muffler brackets –
muffler nut
water pump impeller - water pump gears
gas tank – gas tank sediment bulb
crank handle – crank holder, fork
radiator cap
transmission fiber disc set (#664, 695 & 696) - brass tube between cylinders
band lining – original type fiber
nuts for the water pipes between cylinder & spark plug wire holders
tube to radiator
brass plates around the pedals, complete with water manifold #465
emergency brake holder
pressure oiler one way valve
caps for oil filler pipe, pressure oiler &
mechanical oiler
Glenn Rand 4626 Paradise RD, Seville, OH 44273
330.725.4069 call in evening
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2013
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About Us...
The 1903-1909 Early Ford Registry, Inc. (EFR) is a Chapter of The Model T Ford Club of America
(MTFCA) and an Affiliated Register of the Horseless Carriage Club of America (HCCA). You must
be a member of the Horseless Carriage Club of America and we encourage membership in the Model T
Ford Club of America. Contact the Secretary for specific information regarding furnishing your
membership number. We welcome anyone with an interest in Ford automobiles manufactured from 1903
through 1909 (those were generally manufactured in the first manufacturing plant that Ford Motor
Company built, the Piquette Plant). You do not need to own a car of this vintage to be a member of the
EFR. Annual membership dues: $15 US to receive Newsletters by email - $25 US to receive Newsletters
by USPO in the USA - $35 US to receive Newsletters by USPO outside the USA.
We are a 501(c)3 Non-profit tax-exempt corporation. This means you may make tax deductable
donations of material and money to us and receive a receipt letter which may be used to itemize your
Income Tax. The corporate office is 2895 Bluffton Road, Decorah, Iowa 52101-7802. The web page is
www.EarlyFordRegistry.com The Email address is [email protected].
The 1903-1909 Early Ford Registry, Inc. is not responsible for any incorrect technical information
contained herein. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and are not
necessarily those of the editor or EFR.
For Sale and Wanted Items are listed as a free service to EFR members. The editor can not be held
accountable for unclear or misleading statements in listings.
If you have any questions regarding our organization, please contact the Newsletter Editor by Email at
[email protected] or write to Newsletter Editor, The 1903-1909 Early Ford
Registry, Inc., 2895 Bluffton Road, Decorah, IA 52101-7802.
2013

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