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February, 2014 Volume 54 Issue 2 Editor: Jim Lank

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Advance the Spark

Fifty-four years for our Chapter and counting! Combine fifty-four with the eighty-six years since the firstModel A and we have a lot of heritage in our group. The “New Ford” as it was called and your “New Board” areexpecting another fabulous year.

We started with our Installation Banquet where many of us came in our period clothes and cars to meet thecoming years officers and have a wonderful and entertaining brunch. Later in the month we had our annualMemorial tour where we reflect and remember those members who are no longer with us. This year that tour

went to Ojai. We capped off the month with a breakfast at Bob’s Big Boy. This social event always draws over 20 participants withmany Model A’s.

Also, seven of our cars became movie stars! We were at Universal Studios where we participated in the filming of “The Sound and theFury” which is a William Faulkner novel. The original version was shot in 1959 starring Yul Brenner and Joanne Woodward. Wewere in the 1928 scenes of the movie. Release will be around the end of the year and we will get the film to show at a meeting.

The February meeting will be having a slide presentation of the exhibits in the new MAFFI Model A Museum in Hickory Corners,Michigan. Also, at that meeting we will announce our charity for 2014 as well as future tours. Remember that the Members-Onlydrawing is for $20 and we keep drawing names until we have a winner (just make sure you are wearing your badge, shirt, etc with yourname).

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at our meetings. If you haven’t attended in a while, please consider renewing yourfriendships. If it is difficult to get to our meeting, let an officer know and we will get someone to pick you up.

And, as always, let’s advance the spark!

Advance the Spark Harry Hirschensohn

You ought to be in movies…In mid-January, our club answered a call outfor late 1920 cars and showed up at UniversalStudios to help on a re-make of The SoundFury, the 1959 movie based on WilliamFaulkner’s novel. Since the ‘59 versionstarred Yul Brenner, president Harry shouldhave been a shoo-in for the male lead, but

alas, in the ‘59 release Brenner had HAIR!

This new version, which is being directed byJames Franco, will star cars from Mario, Harry, Charlie, Joe B and Stan.

Hi, I’m Charlie, and I’m here for theGrapes of Wrath.

They call me JoeB, and I’m lookin’ for TheGreat Gatsby.

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YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

SUNSHINE

Fredfstone6o@hotmail.com /818.248.3640

FASHIONS

818.340.0394

CLUB HISTORIAN

Woody29@jps.net / 661.904.8227

EDITOR

J_lank@ca.rr.com / 818.367 .47 57

M/SGT AT ARMS

Irjim2@sbcglobal.net /818.244.261 5

2014

PRESIDENT

HARRY HIRSCHENSOHNAskharry@gmail.com 818.995.0705

VICE PRESIDENT

JOHN BURYJlbury@gmail.com 818.765.8764

SECRETARY

JULIA MILDENBERGER

Catadoptiontails@aol.com818.943.1601

TREASURER

STAN MONHEITSkmonheit@aol.com 818.788.9590

TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

CHUCK MILLERchuckmillerrealtor@gmail.com

818.389.9015

MEMBERSHIP

CLARK POMEROYPomvest@earthlink.net 818.222.7506

MEMBER AT LARGE

MIKE SRIROCavtfxr@aol.com 818.344.5355

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TOURS AND ACTIVITIESChuckmillerrealtor 818.389.9015

@Gmail.com

Lifetime member Chuck Miller

2014

Apr. 4-6 Central California Regional Group - Paso RoblesSee email from Mike Sriro (dated 12/29/13) for pertinentinformation.

Note - Chuck and the board are currently working on a number of nifty places to go, and you’llsee them in next month’s Rumble Sheet. In the meantime, if you’ve got a pretty gooddestination in mind, let Chuck know.

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Sandy Norris

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IT’S YOUR TURNLADIES ONLY GIFT- Robin PomeroyREFRESHMENTS - Robin Pomeroy

HappyAnniversary

Congratulations to our new board! It’swonderful to see John Bury step up andassume the job of vice- president. Untilthis month, his picture has graced outnew members site. And it’s wonderfulto have Stan Monheit back We all wishhim success. The last time he wastreasurer, he got a new BMW.Coincidence?Thanks to JoeB who served as treasurerfor the past 2 years, and to Mike Culp,who served a s tour director last year.You both did wonderful jobs. Thanks.And a huge thank you to Julia formaking another incredible installationbanquet happen!

2/ 3 Carol Mosher

2/ 3 Valerie Vaughn

2/ 4 Sandra Rower

2/ 5 Keith Smith

2/ 6 Bob Caldwell

2/10 Carl Buratti

2/10 Gail Doemland

2/13 Don Arvesen

2/17 Richard Ryan

2/27 Dortha Watson

2/29 Mike Sriro

2/10 Walter & Jane Broadwell

2/15 Rex & Diane Keeney

2/18 Larry & Lynley Margules

2/24 George & Roni Megla

2/25 Jerry & Jan Hoxsie

2/?? George & Carol Hartwell

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EraFashions

Betty Salverson

WHAT A WONDERFUL BANQUET!About half of you dressed Vintage;you made me feel soooo proudthat I’d been doing my job

I hope it made you feel special!

Here’s hoping that you will keepgetting your outfits together and thatyou’ll wear them to all the events youwill be going to. Also, enter thefashion shows at the large eventsand meets. It’s as simple aswearing a hat in your cars on a tour.

(See page 7 for more banquet pictures)

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FOR SALE

Alternators - Inside Model A generator housings.Powerhouse also. 12V- ground or 6V+ ground, 50amp output. Made to meet MAFCA & MARCJudging Stan-dards. Russ Evans 805-583-4221 or805-813-0480(Cell)

Rebuilt water pumps for sale for $45.00 and ZenithCarburetors rebuilt for $95.00 with core andTillostonCarbs for $75.00. Call Alan Bennett for details818-317-2531. 2/29/2012

ClassifiedAds

1930 Model A Ford - Deluxe Roadster. New tiresnew battery, electronic ignition, dual side mounts and6-volt alternator.Daily driver. Need to sell. $17,500Call George (818) 846-8851 / Cell (805) 290-5037*please leave message

For Sale Model A Simplex,H.L.Lang adjustable pocket watchholder for the steering wheel. Brandnew in the box. Xlent COND.Watch not included.$30.00 Bob Sarnelle 818-399-7878

Jim Carlisle 626 664-5383has some parts that he wouldlike to sell and called to seeif we were interested.They are F.O.B.Washington.6 volt generatorBench seat for 28-29phaeton: FreeTransmission: $75.00Exhaust Manifold, withheater but no cover: Free

Loaded, uniquetruck.$13,5000 CallSteveNewton for details:

Alternating between a delicate wristwave and the more robust elbowundulation, our own Princess Sandygreeted her enthusiastic admirers fromthe cab of the Crescenta Valley Towtruck, driven by her Prince CharmingBlake, as they pulled the disabled CalPoly float to safe harbor. Blake tellsus that for years now, they’ve enjoyedthe parade from lawn chairs on orbeside one of the tow rigs that he’dvolunteered to man, if needed. Thisyear, they were needed.

ROSE PARADE , 2014

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GENERAL MEETING MINUTESJanuary 16, 2014

The meeting started at 7:30 p.m. at Galpin Ford in Van Nuys.MSgt-at-Arms Jim Rummell led us in the flag salute.Clark – Membership lets members know that in order to get your name in the 2014 roster dues must be paid by January 31, 2014. The new rosters will likely be available bythe February meeting and must go to print ASAP If you would like to have your photo included in this years roster and you didn’t have one before please see Clarkimmediately. Also Clark let members know that the board has decided to update the members only drawing. This year the prize will be $20.00 if you are at the meeting andhave your name somewhere where it can be seen. Clark will draw every month until someone wins the money and there will be no additional money if you drove your car.Roger Smith was the first name drawn but he did not have a name badge. The next winner was Harry Hirschensohn who was both at the meeting and had his name on his shirt.Joe B led the members in the Christmas parade. There were 9 cars and our club took second place.Harry – President encourages all members who are available Wednesday afternoon to join the weekly group lunch that happens every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at theLamplighter restaurant in Canoga Park.Our sunshine report was not too good this time. Carroll Vaughn had a serious accident and burned both his hands. Fortunately he is expected to make a full recovery. JanHoxsie had a stroke four weeks ago and is bed ridden. She is recovering. Mel Gross passed away and his sons hope to keep his business running. There will be no servicesfor Mel. Both Win Burkhardt and Hilary Sorney are not doing well. On a lighter note Mike Shugrue has made it back to a meeting after a nearly two year absence.Stan – Treasurer gave the financial report to members and has detailed sheets up at the front table.Julia – Secretary asks members if anyone else would like to be in charge of next years banquet. In all fairness in case anyone else would have fresh andbetter ideas. No One else volunteered.Harry – President lets members know that last years charity, San Fernando Valley Food Bank received a donation check from our club for $1076.00 inadditional to the donations that were given when he was at the club explaining what they do. We would like to keep our yearly donation drive to a charitydirectly in the San Fernando Valley and we would like to chose a different charity every year. Some suggestions for this year are:San Fernando Valley Rescue MissionOperation Blankets of LoveWest Valley Animal shelter (City if Los Angeles)Chuck – Tours reviews upcoming tours.The ladies only was donated by Julia Mildenberger and won by Diana Lohr.Historian – Carol brought several old photo albums to the meeting and lots of people really enjoyed looking at the photos of past events and tours.Jim – Editor would like any members that are going on the Club Memorial run to please take photos and forward them to Jim for the newsletter. Jim wouldalso like all articles for the newsletter to him by the 27th – 28th of each month.Alan Bennett filled members in about the upcoming CCRG event which is hosted by the Paso Robles Model A Club. The application and suggestedhotel can be found on line by contacting the hosting club. There is only room for 300 people and this is expected to be a sold out event so get your stuff in early.Mike Sriro would like all members to make sure he has their correct email address so he can let everyone know about any additions or changes to club events.John Bury – Vice president will be in charge of keeping the club in spiffy shirts vests jackets and everything else wonderful. He has orders for eight club shirts that havebeen waiting in the wings since last October. He is going to place an order for ten shirts and will just order two extra if no one places additional orders.Next Meeting we will have a guest speaker who is a historian for the MAFFI museum and he will also be bringing with him some toppers for sale.Also lined up for a future meeting is a speaker who can tell members how to rent out their cars for movies etc. and make some money. The does anddon’ts.A movie that we hope to be able to see at a meeting is the 20 millionth Model A coming off the assembly line and the Nation Wide tour it takes.Roger Smith has a 1930 Town Sedan for sale $18,000.00. A photo of his car will be in this newsletter.The 50/50 was $73.00 and won by Stan Monheit.MSgt-at Arms – Jim tells us that there are 2 Model A’s in the parking lot and 43 people in attendance at tonight's meeting.Meeting was adjourned at $9:10 p.m.

Stan, be happy she let youhold it for a minute.

IMAGES OF INSTALLATION BANQUET, 2014

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Christmas Light Tour, 2013

Carol and Ron Mosher, always the most gracious ofhosts, opened their home once again to our band of

miscreants on December 15 for snacks brought by club membersand as a base on which we could deck boughs ofholly on our cars. Satiated, we set out across the width and breadth ofthe Santa Clarita Valley, in search of awesome lightdisplays. So did everybody else that night. Afterfighting traffic, and seeing some

great lighting extravaganzas, we headed to LyonsAve. To share pizza, beverage and swap stories ofthe adventure.

Thanks again, Carol and Ron

And thanks to John Bury for the pictures

Club Memorial Run, 2014 Ojai, CAWe had a fabulous day driving to Ojai with about 9cars of devoted club members.The drive was smooth (thanks to Mike Culp) andthe scenery magnificent as wemeandered through the backroads to Ojai.Passing farms, orchards lined withfruits trees, ranches andmotorcycles, we reached our finaldestination of

Boccali's Pizza and Pasta. We enjoyed a tasty lunchand outrageous Hot AppleCobbler Ala Mode for dessert. We were all satisfied...butfelt the urge to go shopping in the town of Ojai. The

ladies went in and out of almost allof the stores helping the economy,while the men gathered in the parkrelaxing and wondering how many bagsthe girls would return with. All inall the day was successful for all. We drove home withoutincident! Wish more of you would join us on upcomingevents.

Pictures and commentary courtesy of Amy Sriro

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Membership Clark Pomeroy

Well, it's that time again, time to let you know that the cut off date for membership 2014 was January 31.  If youhave not sent your dues in by that date your name will not appear in this year's Roster.  However, just for you, ifwe receive your dues before the Roster goes to press I will do all I can to get you included.  That means in thenext week or so.  We hope to hear from you.

For the year of 2013 our club acquired twelve new members, the most new members in one year for thelast ten years.  This we can credit to our new web site that continues to receive more visitors month after monthand generates continued interest in the hobby we love, our Model A Fords.  Don't miss out on the events thisyear and all the fun we have driving and working on our Model A's.  JOIN NOW!

Thanks,Clark PomeroyMembership Chairman

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Charles LohrModel A Repairs(by Appointment Only)

7918 Kyle St.Sunland, CA 91040

(818) 262-3282Novaks Carburetors

Rebuild and sell Zenith CastIron Model A Carburetors

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The San Fernando Valley Model A Club (SFVMAC), a chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA), is a non profit organization whosepurpose is to serve as a medium of exchange of ideas, information and parts for enthusiasts of the Model A Ford car, to aid members and other enthusiastsin their efforts to restore and preserve the car in its original likeness. The Rumble Sheet is the newsletter of the SFVMAC,published monthly, Februarythrough December. The organization disclaims any liability for the technical information provided herein. The material published is the opinions of theauthors and not those of the organization. We invite all those interested in the Model A Ford to join us. Ownership of a Model A Ford is not required.All Members must join MAFCA. Membership includes a subscription to the newsletter. Material in the Rumble Sheet may be used in other publicationsprovided credit is given for the source.

The Rumble SheetSan Fernando Valley ChapterMAFCAP.O. Box 8017Van Nuys, CA 91409

Presidents message / Sound andFury shoot 1

Officers 2

Tours and activities 3

Era Fashions 5

Sunshine / Editors Thoughts 4

Classified Ads / Rose Parade 6

Recent activities 8

Membership / Ads 9

Ads 10/ 11

MONTHLY MEETINGSGeneral Meetings are held at Galpin Motors 15505 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills, CA (just east of the I-405) on the third Thursday of the

month at 7:30 PM except in December - No Meeting.

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Who are we

Minutes / Banquet Pix 7

Calendar 12

S M T W T F S

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Leaded “Ethyl” gasfirst marketed 1923

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Government orders passengercar production stopped andconverted to wartimepurposes 1942

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Board meeting

Ford announcesnew V-8 engine1932

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President's Day

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First high schooldriving course,State College, PA1934

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Generalmeeting

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Mike Srirobirthday??