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President’s Message
for September 2015
What a pleasure it is to have so many people to thank this month. As you will see,
this just shows what a great club this is and how dedicated and involved is our
membership.
First of all I would like to thank the Philbrick family for hosting our August meeting in their
beautiful circa 1830 barn in Acton. The Philbrick barn was a great venue for a meeting. Those
of us far enough from the door didn’t even get any mosquito bites. Haha. At that meeting we had
our Technical Forum with some great questions submitted mostly by our Oil Leak Editor Tony
Zeoli. I would like to thank Tony for taking the time to put so many good questions together and
thank the members of the panel for their excellent and very complete answers to the various
questions. I think most of us learned something from the discussion. For example, I now have a
whole new respect for my spark lever!
Next, with your permission, I would like to dedicate this issue of the “Leak”, as Tony calls it, to
Martha and John Kerns. Thanks to them the first Minuteman Club Picnic in many years is
now history. And what a great day it was with great weather (if a little warm) and a beautiful
location in the expansive back yard at the Kerns’ home. Many members helped with this effort,
actually too many to mention; but, no one should underestimate the work and attention to detail
that comes with hosting such an event. I know John and Martha worked on this for weeks, even
months, and put together a wonderful day for us to enjoy. Thank you both so much.
Remember that the September meeting will be at 280 South Street in Marlboro, hosted by Tony
Raiano and his family. This is another great location for a meeting with ample parking spaces.
Thank you so much Tony for the offer to host us. The program for the evening will be a very in-
teresting tour of Tony’s complete machine shop located on the premises.
The October meeting will find us back at the Church in Sudbury. Mike Doyle and I are looking
for a program for that meeting. Any ideas? Anyone have a presentation they would like to offer?
As you know, our November meeting is our annual auction and December is scheduled for the
Holiday Party. Hard to believe how the year is winding down. Let’s enjoy what is left of it to the
max!
Respectfully,
Rich Batstone
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2015 OFFICERS
President Rich Batstone 978-838-2098 [email protected]
Vice President Doug Linden 508-485-7575 [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 John Kerns John “JJ” Jacobson
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 617-584-5245 [email protected]
Your
Chance to
Make History
ONE GOOD PERSON to write the monthly Minuteman Archives.
Work with a great editor and get to read about the trials and
tribulations in our clubs history. Fun job with low pay!
ONE GOOD PERSON with (almost) dead storage space available
for 7 boxes of archive materials lovingly put together by Roy and
Russ Please Contact Art Callan 617 332 3363
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President’s Message 1 Outing - Maynard Car Show 9 Breakfast Club 18
Officers / Key Contacts 2 Wayside Reservation Form 9 Threadheads 18
Wanted: Historian 2 Outing - Club Picnic 10 Sunshine Report 18
Secretary’s Report 3 Club Meeting - Tech Talk 11 CMARC Meet 19
Sept. Meeting Reminder 3 100K Model A Article 12 MAFFI News 19-20
Treasurer’s Report 4 NOS - Youth News 12 Obituary – David J. Clark 21&24
Calendars & Tour Schedule 4 Art’s Almanac 13 Neat Linkages 21
Outing - Model T 5 Editorial - Home Security 13 Minuteman History 22-23
Outing - Mendon Diner Tour 6 Minuteman Milestone 14 “A” Safe “T” 24
Fashion Fun - Misselwood 6 Reminder & Correction 14 Special Interest Club 21
Misselwood Endicott College 7 Help Wanted 14 Minuteman Caps/Toppers 21
Outing - Bedford Farms IC 8 Shed - Before & After 15 Class A Ads 25-27
Cartoon Truck 8 Nutty Quiz 15 Club Meeting News 28
Outing - Impromptu Show 8 L’Heureux Locator 16-17
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Secretary's Report
August 4, 2015 Meeting of the Minuteman Model A Club
The meeting was held at the home of Jon Philbrick, Arlington St., Acton.
The meeting was opened with the singing of “God Bless America” led by Bob and Cindy Mangan. The
Mangans then performed an old Model A Song followed by applause of the forty people in attendance.
President Batstone thanked the Mangans for their music and the Philbrick family for hosting the
club. He also thanked Doug Linden for presiding at last month’s meeting and Marty Grady for the his-
toric flag presentation at the last meeting. He then told the story of a man who hired a down-on-his-luck
painter to paint his porch (or Porsche) to the groans and laughter of those present.
Membership chair; Nan Linden reported no new members this month.
Mike Doyle gave the touring report – listing August and some of September’s tours: a dinner tour Aug. 5;
Stowe, VT Aug. 7,8 & 9; Valente farm tour on the 12th; the club picnic Aug. 15th; a tour to Kimball’s Aug.
18th; a tour on the 26th to Frosty’s in Sherborn; and the last Saturday of the month tour to Windham
Junction, NH. September tours has Rich Batstone leading a tour to Eriksons on the 3rd and Doug Lin-
den to Trombettas ice cream tour on the 9th of Sept.
John Jacobson announced that Friday night at Stowe, VT members could come to the campground adja-
cent to the flea market campground to order Pizza as a group for dinner.
Vice president Doug Linden reported that most clubs nationally are losing members, we have added ten
so far this year.
Wayne Champagne asked for pictures for the web site.
The program for the evening was a technical forum led by knowledgeable members of the club answering
technical question from the membership. Next month the meeting would be at the home of Tony Raiano
in Marlborough and the program would be a tour of Tony’s machine shop. There is still no program for
October, November’s program is the annual auction and December is the Holiday party.
It was announced that award winning newsletter Editor Tony Zeoli would be stepping down at the end
of the year and a new editor would be needed. Member Curtis Renner is in need of a spring spreader and
some in attendance were able to direct him to members who had the tool.
The meeting was adjourned for snacks, followed by the technical forum program.
September 1, 2015
Minuteman Club Meeting at:
Tony Raiano,
Hosts
280 South Street
Marlborough, MA
Tire Kicking starts at 7:00 pm
Club meeting begins at 7:30
Please
Bring
Chairs
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Minuteman
2015 Tour Schedule
MINUTEMAN ACTIVITY
CALENDARS
Please refer to other locations in The Oil Leak and
www.oilleak.org for details of an event, when available.
Or simply, GOOGLE IT.
September 2015 Tour leader inputs will be posted here when provided!
This is the official remaining tour list for
2015, thanks NOTE: Our tour card spon-
sors at the bottom of this schedule.
October 2015
Treasurer’s Report
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Model T Outing Verrill Farm Picnic Tour
August 1, 2015
This tour was lead by Ronnie and Jim Bodkin. Coffee and
donuts holes were provided at the grange start while early
birds waited for the gathering. What a wonderful time we
participants had on this tour. The weather was threatening,
but never became a problem. There were about seven Model
T’s and four model A’s The Verrill Farm was a great place
to picnic and the Wayside Inn is always a nice place to visit.
Thank You, Ronnie & Jim.
Report & Photos: Tony Zeoli
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Miss Mendon Diner Tour July 25, 2015
Minuteman Outing
Tour Leaders: Don Ross & Mike Miller Photos: Tony Zeoli
Fashion Fun Misselwood
Concours D’Elegance July 26, 2015
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Endicott College July 26, 2015
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Minuteman Outing
Bedford Farms Ice Cream Tour July 21, 2015
Tour Leaders
Robyn
&
Harold
Samuels
Photos
&
Captions
by
Tony Zeoli
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Annual Club Picnic August 15, 2015
Minuteman Outing
Happy Birthday
Joop
Photos & Captions below by
Tony Zeoli
Martha & John
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Some of the questions that were addressed: 1. Most Model A'ers have a fuse installed on the starter. Why? If it is important, why didn't Ford install them? Rick Gadbois
2. Why does the shift lever pop out of gear in second, only when climbing a hill at slow speed? Jack Stokinger
3. Can you rebuild the emergency brake without rebuilding the rear brakes? Jack Stokinger
4. What is the screen's function in the gas tank filler hole? Is it important? Len Michalak
5. What is considered good Model A gas mileage here in New England? Len Michalak
6. Should you retard the spark when climbing a hill? If so, how do you know how much? Rick Gadbois
7. What causes a front end wobble when the brakes are applied rapidly in an emergency stop? Harold Legge
8. What is the proper ammeter charge levels at cruising speed, no light? With cowl lights and tail lights? With low beam headlights? With high beam headlights? Doug Linden
9. How do you know when the condenser needs to be replaced? Harold Legge
10.When rebuilding a carburetor, how do you calibrate the flow rate of the jets for optimum performance? What causes mild backfires through the carb when descending a hill or decelerating gear Wayne Champagne
Maybe Just maybe the members will provide abbreviated answer for future “Nuts & Bolts” Tech Talk.
Minuteman Club Meeting
Nuts & Bolts
Jon Philbrick’s Venue August 4, 2015
( Tech Talk )
Minuteman had a very interesting and informative August club meeting. New youth member, Jon
Philbrick hosted a first time meet at his perfect venue. Not only was it great hearing about his in-
volvement with Model A’s since he was 14, from Jon and his father Scott, the Minuteman held a
Tech Talk Q & A session. All questions were well covered in detail by the Minuteman Technical
Team, Rick Gadbois, Doug Linden , Jack Stokinger. Len Michalak, Wayne Champagne
and Harold Legge. In fact, they were so clear and precise I was afraid to get into my town sedan
on the next tour. A great example of: “The more you know ...the more you need to know”. The bot-
tom line is the team exceeded my expectations. Thanks Guys
Report and photo,
Tony Zeoli
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1930 Model A Ford driven 100,000 miles since 1999!
Norm Grant of Trenton, Ontario, belongs to the Model A Owners of Canada Inc. (http://www.modelaowners.com). In 1999, he
purchased his 1930 Model A Ford Tudor, a dependable fun car to commute to work (60 miles a day) and something he could work
on himself:
“I installed signal lights and halogen headlights for safety. I learned how to shift gears and in 1999 I drove 10,268 miles. The next
year, the motor was rebuilt, and after only 60 miles, I broke a new connecting rod and lost some driving time. With the new motor,
I drove 9,609 miles in 2001. In 2002 I added another 8,476 miles and I passed the 25,000-mile mark.
“In 1932, a Model A was driven from Toronto to Vancouver in 96.25 hours. Our 24-year-old son James and I decided to duplicate
the trip and see if we could break the record. On June 10, 2004, we departed Toronto City Hall at 11 p.m. We replaced a burnt
exhaust valve in Manitoba and reached Vancouver City Hall at 2 p.m. on June 14, exactly 87 hours after leaving Toronto. By the
end of 2004, I passed the 50,000-mile mark.
“In 2007 we drove our Model A with three other A’s to the Yukon. I rebuilt the motor before the tour. On June 9, we sent the four
Model A’s to Calgary by train, then flew to Calgary. On July 27, we arrived in Dawson City, Yukon.
“The next day we drove two of the Model A’s (including mine) up the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Circle. Five hundred miles
of gravel roads but we made it back in 20 hours in the oldest cars to cross the Arctic Circle in Canada.
“By the end of 2007, I had over 70,000 miles on the car. The year 2008 got off to a bad start with an engine rear main bearing go-
ing but we were soon back on the road. The car ran great all year and by November I had passed the 80,000-mile mark.
“In 2012, the rear main bearing went again and the motor was out for the rest of the year. Early in 2013 the motor was back in but
quickly developed a rear main bearing oil leak. A local machine shop installed a rubber seal and stopped the leak. “In November 2014, I passed the 100,000-mile mark. It was a long journey and driving the car was only part of the fun. The peo-
ple I have met on the 100,000-mile journey have made it very special. I wonder what the next 100,000 miles will bring.”
I’m always looking for more stories. Email [email protected] or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington,
Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in my column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR
DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
The Old Car Detective Submitted photo Norm Grant’s 1930 Model A Ford Tudor.
Carleton Place Almonte Canadian Gazette By Bill Sherk
Our Model A Ford club is fortunate to have
several “younglings” in the club. New minute-
man member Jon Philbrick is a grand example
of Model A youth involvement. He was gra-
cious enough to host our August 2015 club
meeting at his home. We learned that he start-
ed working on his modified Model AA truck at
the age of 14. The truck is very practical and is
used for many purposes. Thank you Jon for
the great meeting venue. It was a please tak-
ing to you and your father Scott. Report & Photos
Tony Zeoli
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September 1990 25
September 1980 35
Art’s Almanac
September 2000 15
Artie-Facts
Fall meetings back at the Grange Hall.
Annual Rally planned for Sept 14th.
For Sale: 1930 Deluxe 4 Dr Town Sedan $2,000.00
Apple picking tour is always popular.
Frank Faubert shows 1st Place Modified trophy,
taken right under the Californians noses at San Diego.
Harvard Story Telling tour in October set up by Ed Newman.
Tech Talk by Bucky--oil, vibrations, leaks and wipers-
Some good answers and some "I Don't Knows" or Oh, ohs.
Plans made by Steve & Patty for Fall tour to SW CT.
New monthly meeting place-Methodist Church, Sudbury.
Post Office Pub Tour to Grafton.
The first production car with a V12 engine
was in the 1915 Packard Twin-Six.
GM spend 35M each year to bring out new models.
One Exec stated, "our job is to hasten obsolescence.
When ownership is down to ONE year,
we will have a perfect score".
We are often asked about our concern
for the home security, due to many
tours, cottage stays, grandchild visits
and travels.
As most people, we take many precau-
tions on lengthy absences. Most im-
portantly, let people know how long we
will be gone. First, create a ring of
neighboring homes that keep an eye on
things. Second, notify the city police
and they will make regular rounds.
(especially if you are a patrolman's do-
nor) Mail carrier, lawn care and snow
removal personnel and the milkman
must be notified. ( just kidding about
the milkman)
Additionally, you can install alarm ser-
vice, perimeter motion activated night
light. And infrared motion activated
night vision cameras are not that ex-
pensive.
Luckily, the only incident we've ever
had to date has been doggies doing
number two on the lawn.
While taking these precautions can our
homes still be ransacked? Yes, of
course. If the alleged most powerful
nation in the world can't protect an
American Embassy like Benghazi, then
it can happen to anyone of us.
But be assured your house will be
more secure in your absence, then
when you are home. Finally, wouldn’t
you would much rather have incidents
happen while you are away?
Tony Zeoli
Home Security
Home security for seniors.
Now that I'm on a fixed income, I've disconnected my home alarm system, turned off my external lights and de-registered from the Neighborhood Watch.
I've got two Pakistani flags raised in the front garden, one at each corner, and the black flag of ISIS in the center.
Local Police, NHS and FBI, plus the Army and all my neighbors are watching the house 24/7.
I am watched everywhere I go. I’ve never felt safer, and I'm saving $149.50 a month!
Go Seniors! Submitted by Buster Webb, PIN-Mar
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Correction
Name: Rob Esposito
Email [email protected]
Phone: 315-254-1659
Message: Hi; I'm looking for a
coupe project in the
$3-4'000.range,
please pass the word .
Call or email me with
any prospects .
Thanks Rob
315-254-1659
A Minuteman Milestone
Submitted by Dick O’Brien from a local Wellesley newspaper to be credited next month.
The Oil Leak cut-off date for a
entries is the eighteenth (18th)
each month.
Thank you!
AUGUST CORRECTION: Shirley Jacobson found the mis-
spelled word “powder” in the Great Degreasers article. The word
used was “power”. Spellcheck will not think for me… darn.
Thank you Shirley
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Nutty Quiz
Minuteman News
Minutewomen and Past President Marlies
Plaggenborg for winning MARC’s (May - June
2015) Special Interest Group Newsletter 2014
Award for the A-400 Group Region Editor
Attention all non-participants: Here’s a chance
to make a name for yourself by identifying this
antique and the year of the model. You will be a
“Nutty Quiz Winner”, if you are the first to email
your correct answer to [email protected] Be
sure to identify your effort in the email subject.
Yes there will be nuts to you, too.
BEFORE: Winter 2015 Model A Shed Damage
AFTER: Model A Shed Reconstruction
As shown in the first picture, the structure is anchored to whatever base you may choose. It is
American made of 12 gauge steel and is guaranteed for twenty years,. It was completely built in six
hours from start to finish. This shed has a 7’ X 9” roll-up door and a standard walk-in side door.
You can request just about any design, style and combinations of color . PV Antiques and Classic
Ford, Inc. (See Ad) is the agent for the shed company. Minuteman members are welcome to come
by and see the shed on premises via appointment only.
Tony Zeoli
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The L’Heureux Locator Part 1 of 7
Dave L’Huereux has complied a particle listing of articles by magazine , category , volume issue
page and topic from the Model “A” Times and The Restorer. His efforts will be printed in the next
four issues of The Oil Leak. So save these pages for future references.
MAGAZINE Topic
The Restor-er MAFCA
The Restorer MAFCA The Restorer MAFCA The Restorer MAFCA
Hints on buying a Mod. A
Clubs Vol 51 - Issue 1 - Page 20 What a Car Club is all about
Vol 56 - Issue 6 - Page 8 CENTURION MODEL "A" MAN Oscar Ulrich by Jim Spawn
Ford Products & varied uses for them. Vol 55 - Issue 2 - Page 24 Introduction to the New Ford Car by Jim Spawn
Vol 55 - Issue 3 - Page 22 Wind wings for a Slant Windshield
Vol 55 - Issue 5 - Page 28 Edsel's Sport Phaeton (Edsel Ford's Original Sport Phaeton"
Vol 56 - Issue 4 - Page 10 Henry's Fire Truck by Jim Spawn
Vol 56 - Issue 6 - Page 30 Look Up in the Sky! It's a bird - It's a plane. It's a Model A! by Jim Spawn
Vendors
Articles (mechanical , electrical, etc.) ALL VOLUMES>>>>>>>>>>>> Technical Q&A column is worth reading but too many topics for this listing
Vol 48 - Issue 1 - Page 12 Making Model A Memories - My Dad & Henry Ford & Father /Son Model A's
Vol 48 - Issue 1 - Page 16 Elmer and Us - History & Highways by Lynn White
Vol 48 - Issue 6 - Page 10 My First Car by Betty Thompson (coming Full Circle
Vol 50 - Issue 1 - Page 10 The Birth of Ford's Intirim Car (Model A #1)
Vol 50 - Issue 1 - Page 19 Automotive Evolution - From Model "T" to Model "A'
Vol 50 - Issue 1 - Page 24 Visiting Day - Ford's New Long Beach Plant
Vol 50 - Issue 1 - Page 31 Restorer - The Middle Years - Volumes 21 to 33
Vol 50 - Issue 6 - Page 17 A study of Pop-Out cable clamps
Vol 51 - Issue 1 - Page 23 Model A Town Car - Cigar Lighter
Vol 51 - Issue 2 - Page 8 How to Safety Wire the Bolts on a Model A Ford
Vol 51 - Issue 5 - Page 23 Networking at its Best - - BI-CAOSTAL A-SIST
Vol 52 - Issue 1 - Page 43 The Evolution of The Model A Ford Frame Assembly Vol 52 - Issue 1 - Page 32 From The Frame Up --- Part 1 Understanding and repairing the Model A Frame Vol 52 - Issue 2 - Page 26 Ford Model a Starting Crank Bearing A-5461 and Related parts Vol 53 - Issue 2 - Page 12 Not all Model A Mail Trucks are the Same Vol 53 - Issue 6 - Page 8 Fitting the Model A Ford to the Driver (by thomas Howe Vol 54 - Issue 6 - Page 24 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS for your Model A Vol 55 - Issue 1 - Page 8 My Model a Won't Start (by Dennis L. Oberer) Vol 55 - Issue 5 - Page 28 Edsel's Sport Phaeton (Edsel Ford's Original Sport Phaeton" Vol 56 - Issue 1 - Page 8 K.R.W. Service Station Equipment -for Ford Dealers by Tom Endy Vol 56 - Issue 1 - Page 12 BASICS of the Model A Ignition by Stephen Pargeter Vol 57 - Issue 1 - Page 18 Houdaille Shock Absorbers by Steve Schmauch
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MAGAZINE Topic
The Restor-er MAFCA
The Restorer MAFCA The Restorer MAFCA The Restorer MAFCA
Hints on buying a Mod. A
Clubs Vol 51 - Issue 1 - Page 20 What a Car Club is all about
Vol 56 - Issue 6 - Page 8 CENTURION MODEL "A" MAN Oscar Ulrich by Jim Spawn
Ford Products & varied uses for them. Vol 55 - Issue 2 - Page 24 Introduction to the New Ford Car by Jim Spawn
Vol 55 - Issue 3 - Page 22 Wind wings for a Slant Windshield
Vol 55 - Issue 5 - Page 28 Edsel's Sport Phaeton (Edsel Ford's Original Sport Phaeton"
Vol 56 - Issue 4 - Page 10 Henry's Fire Truck by Jim Spawn
Vol 56 - Issue 6 - Page 30 Look Up in the Sky! It's a bird - It's a plane. It's a Model A! by Jim Spawn
Vendors
Articles (mechanical , electrical, etc.) ALL VOLUMES>>>>>>>>>>>> Technical Q&A column is worth reading but too many topics for this listing
Vol 48 - Issue 1 - Page 12 Making Model A Memories - My Dad & Henry Ford & Father /Son Model A's
Vol 48 - Issue 1 - Page 16 Elmer and Us - History & Highways by Lynn White
Vol 48 - Issue 6 - Page 10 My First Car by Betty Thompson (coming Full Circle
Vol 50 - Issue 1 - Page 10 The Birth of Ford's Intirim Car (Model A #1)
Vol 50 - Issue 1 - Page 19 Automotive Evolution - From Model "T" to Model "A'
Vol 50 - Issue 1 - Page 24 Visiting Day - Ford's New Long Beach Plant
Vol 50 - Issue 1 - Page 31 Restorer - The Middle Years - Volumes 21 to 33
Vol 50 - Issue 6 - Page 17 A study of Pop-Out cable clamps
Vol 51 - Issue 1 - Page 23 Model A Town Car - Cigar Lighter
Vol 51 - Issue 2 - Page 8 How to Safety Wire the Bolts on a Model A Ford
Vol 51 - Issue 5 - Page 23 Networking at its Best - - BI-CAOSTAL A-SIST
Vol 52 - Issue 1 - Page 43 The Evolution of The Model A Ford Frame Assembly Vol 52 - Issue 1 - Page 32 From The Frame Up --- Part 1 Understanding and repairing the Model A Frame Vol 52 - Issue 2 - Page 26 Ford Model a Starting Crank Bearing A-5461 and Related parts Vol 53 - Issue 2 - Page 12 Not all Model A Mail Trucks are the Same Vol 53 - Issue 6 - Page 8 Fitting the Model A Ford to the Driver (by thomas Howe Vol 54 - Issue 6 - Page 24 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS for your Model A Vol 55 - Issue 1 - Page 8 My Model a Won't Start (by Dennis L. Oberer) Vol 55 - Issue 5 - Page 28 Edsel's Sport Phaeton (Edsel Ford's Original Sport Phaeton" Vol 56 - Issue 1 - Page 8 K.R.W. Service Station Equipment -for Ford Dealers by Tom Endy Vol 56 - Issue 1 - Page 12 BASICS of the Model A Ignition by Stephen Pargeter Vol 57 - Issue 1 - Page 18 Houdaille Shock Absorbers by Steve Schmauch
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Articles (Touring)
Vol 48 - Issue 5 - Page 10 Trudy's Roadster Meets the Challenge - Set up for handicapped driver
Vol 48 - Issue 6 - Page 26 Fastest Clutch in the West -- Model A Ford Club of Colorado --Southwest Tour
Vol 48 - Issue 6 - Page 21 2004 MAFCA Convwntion -- Portland, Oregon
Vol 48 - Issue 5 - Page 25 Rediscovering America via The Lincoln Highway by J.R. Manning
Vol 49 - Issue 1 - Page 13 Touring Air Force Academy (now by appointment only)
Vol 49 - Issue 2 - Page 29 Touring - Cape Cod Style
Vol 49 - Issue 2 - Page 8 Historic Parkville, MO -- How one Chapter Made a Difference
Vol 49 - Issue 2 - Page 12 California's Golden Chain (Highway 49 through the Gold Country)
Vol 49 - Issue 4 - Page 13 Great Race X-Cuo
Vol 49 - Issue 4 - Page 22 Carl Hangs up His Crank - Shows pickup towing a SCAMP trailer
Vol 49 - Issue 6 - Page 10 Sharon,WI (1st Sunday of every June)
Vol 50 - Issue 2 - Page 20 An introduction to - The Model "A" Touring Club
Vol 50 - Issue 4 - Page 32 Watertown, WI Revisited
Vol 50 - Issue 5 - Page18 Nevada Grand Tour
Vol 50 - Issue 5 - Page26 Golden State Get-A-Way
Vol 51 - Issue 6 - Page 23 Touring the Grand Teton & Yellostone National Parks
Vol 52 - Issue 1 - Page 23 Circle Oregon Tour 2006
Vol 54 - Issue 3 - Page 26 High Country 2009
Vol 54 - Issue 6 - Page 24 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS for your Model A
Vol 55 - Issue 2 - Page 36 Out and about in our Model A's
Vol 55 - Issue 3- Page 16 "Built for Touring" by Ron Accornero
Vol 55 - Issue 3- Page 26 "I drove My A bone to Raton by Don and Dorothy Nelson
Vol 55 - Issue 3- Page 28 Westward Ho on the Pony Express by Dick and Lois Przywitowski
Vol 55 - Issue 3- Page 30 The Pony Express - MAFCA'S FIRST NATIONAL TOUR 2010
Tiny Tips: from MAFCA Members
From MAFCA Members
Vol 48 - Issue 1 - Page 49 Bendix Bolts
Vol 48 - Issue 5 - Page 29 Horn Lubrication
Vol 48 - Issue 6 - Page 30 Clean those spoked wheels
Vol 49 - Issue 1 - Page 30 Anti Glare
Vol 49 - Issue 2 - Page 29 Trico Vacuum Wiper rebuilding
Vol 49 - Issue 3 - Page40 Fuse Remover
Vol 49 - Issue 4 - Page 7 Bushing Lubrication
Vol 49 - Issue 5 - Page 7 Bell Housing Restoration
Vol 49 - Issue 6 - Page 7 Adjusting Brake Wedges
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Minuteman News
The Threadheads are a group of quilting enthusiasts
who are Minuteman and non-members. Their automo-
bile interest consists primarily of model As and model
Ts. They meet in Grafton, MA every Wednesday.
Big Apple Restaurant
The summer twenty plus member minuteman
gathering has been testing the new hires for their
spunk. Here is Brazilian Michele (pronounced
Michele Lee) with our lead “tester” Gene Bunce.
She did not last long Anyway, it is hard to de-
termine who is happier in this picture.
Wednesday Breakfast Club
On occasions, some Thread-
heads visit Keepsake Quilt-
ing ng in Moultonborough,
NH. I was there recently
and love to critique the Prize
Winners on display. Here
they are from top to bottom -
first to third. I think it
should be first third then
second. If you wish to know
why…. Ask me!
Report and Pictures:
Tony Zeoli
So come to the Big Apple Restaurant, 331 Bos-
ton Post Road East (Rt. 20), in Marlborough
MA, Where the service is top-notch You never
know what surprises. You don’t have to be a
Minuteman to join us. Report and Picture:
Tony Zeoli
If you know of anyone needing a card,
Please let me know @: [email protected]
Home 508 655-1977 Cell: 508 740-6064
Sunshine Report By Sally Legge
September was a great month!
No news is good news!
No cards were sent.
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New England News
MAFFI News
This car was the cleaver idea of
Henry Ford II. Because
the “woody’s” were popular in the
50’s, he asked the factory to make
one. They found a Model A chassis
and built that one-of-a-kind around
it. Of course, the engineers and
sales dept. thought the price would
be too high, so it died on the draw-
ing boards. Henry Ford II. was
just coming out of the WWII service
and probably had no idea how in-
volved and expensive it was to make
a new model (my view). That may
be why he hired the “Whiz Kids”,
who later went into the Federal
Govt. administration.
Art Callan
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may simply click on the blue links or the title text below from you computer version of The Oil Leak. You don’t
have a electronic copy? No? Then go to the Minuteman Website link www.oilleak.org
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http://yo Generator To Alternator Conversion Pat Martone
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Minuteman History cont.
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A reminder to all of us that the
automobile is more apt to
change our lives for the worst
faster than any other means. ______________________________________________
Special Interest Clubs If you have a Special Interest Model A Club and
you would like news about your club in this publica-
tion contact Tony at [email protected]
“A” Safe “T”
David J. Clark from page 21
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Members may order directly from them at their website,
by clicking here at www.thread-logic.com , or contact our
store keeper, Gary Hoyt, so he can include you order as
part of the general club order. If you wish to visit their
website, you will see they have a variety of shirts, jackets,
totes and accessories. You can order any style and color
you wish. The price listed
includes the embroidery.
Minuteman caps are available.
Please see Shop Keeper
Gary Hoyt
Class A Ads
Minuteman
License Plate Toppers
Have arrived! They are of the same
high quality, as last time.
Contact Larry Conley $19.00 Only
Here is a 1930 Model A Ford coupe, has
nice trunk behind the spare tire, cowl
lights and rebuilt engine. It has been in
climate controlled garage since restora-
tion. Asking price is $16,500.00 call Dick
at 508-596-6738.
For Sale 1955 Golden rod Yellow Thunderbird.
Less than 71000 miles, older restoration. 292 V8,
3 speed stick, new starter, battery, recent genera-
tor. soft top with a leak or two. Asking $22,500.
John 978-793-2253
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FOR SALE 1930 MODEL A RUMBLE SEAT COUPE
BRAND NEW TOURING ENGINE, CLUTCH
FRESHLY PAINTED
LE BARON INTERIOR
PRICE REDUCED TO $13,900.00
Call John Jacobson 508 733 0102
1929 Tudor Sedan
Frame off restoration
Excellent motor, brakes and steering
Lebaron Bonney top & interior
All new chrome
New Battery
$13,900 / OBO
FOR SALE
1946 Ford Fordor Sedan
Very good paint & chrome
Owner storage
Solid original survivor
New carburator, recent battery
Fog lights
$13,500 / OBO
PV Antique & Classic Ford Inc.
1688 Main Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Both cars can be seen by calling
PV Antique & Classic Ford at
800-678-2647
Class A Ads
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Class A Ads
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Minuteman Model “A” Ford Club
PO Box 545, Sudbury, MA 01776
September 2015
Please
Mail to:
REMINDERS
September Minuteman Club
Meeting at:
The next
Minuteman Model A
Club Meeting
September 1, 2015
Tony Raiano,
Hosts
Please Bring Chairs
280 South Street
Marlborough, MA
Club meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Tire Kicking starts at 7:00 pm
The Oil Leak Deadline: 18th each month
If you lighten
the way for others,
you’ll never be
in the dark yourself.