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2013 OFFICERS AND STAFFDirector:Mark Maron(847) 302-7900markmaron@gmail.comAssistant Director:Mike Kochevar(847) 827-1555Treasurer:Don Morman(847) 825-5046Secretary:Rose Niermann(630) 595-1190Editor:Colin James(773) 936-3981cijames80@yahoo.comRegionalCorrespondent:Mark Maron(847) 302-7900Activities Chairman:Jim Patterson(847) 934-6582Club Sales:Pat Maroney(847) 490-3543Distributor Staff:Jim Dodaro(847) 398-1957Carl Kalbhen(847) 635-5083Jack Scambler(847) 392-7096Membership Staff:Mike Kochevar(847) 827-1555Announcements:Susan Szymanski(847) 455-8815Mini SwapChairperson:Carl Kalbhen(847) 635-5083PayCarShowChairperson:John Drengenberg(847) 272-7192New MemberCoordinator:Ron Ehrenhofer(847) 255-6758Web Site Manager:Mark Maron(847) 302-7900

YouthAdvisor/Liaison:Dave Hartmann(847) 970-1040Photographer:Mike Gaimari(773) 631-3902Property Chairman:Ken Ehrenhofer(815) 337-4656Raffle Coordinator:Marcia Donnelly(847) 359-5411TechnicalCoordinator:Mike Podgorski(847) 381-4616Winter SwapCommittee:Mike Sargis(773) 507-5144Val Maron(847) 302-7900Mike Kochevar(847) 827-1555Refreshment Staff:Val Maron(847) 302-7900Awards Staff:Mark Maron(847) 302-7900Ladies’ A’s Staff:Val Maron(847) 302-7900Resident Experts:Judging StandardsKen Ehrenhofer(815) 337-4656Ron Ehrenhofer(847) 255-6758Era Accessories:Vince Scalabrino(847) 934-8167Interiors &Upholstery:Jim Antoni(847) 698-2637Dave Jahn(847) 488-0486Electrical:Marty Brown(847) 673-1157License Plates & Tags:Frank Smith(847) 942-0905Fashion:Marilyn Krenger(815) 338-4008

From the Directors Chair March 2013

Another fantastic swap from the Illinois Region! Unfortunately wewere up against the Auto Show and Car folks like to go to car showsso our numbers were down about 20% this year. Big thanks goes outto Mike Sargis again for his effortless work in getting vendors andhanding our flyers. Something that in 2014 needs serious attentionfrom the Illinois Region. Mike Kochevar and his team worked thatfront gate from the early hours until the end, and Lil’ Val andTommy’s Grill did another outstanding job of the swap. Thenumbers again were great…Car collectors and vendors do love theirfood and it showed. Let’s not forget the most important part. YOUthe volunteers that assisted at the swap and those that came out tosupport it!

Saturday March 16th is our “ROASDSIDE REPAIR” seminar atKens Garage. PLEASE sign up tonight for this. It will cover someimportant topics and be another one of our great seminars at thegarage.

Please make sure you get your Bowling registration in to Mike so hecan get a count of those coming out for a great fun evening.

Make your reservations for the spring overnighter now. Get youroom booked at no charge and you can always cancel. Moreinformation to come later from Ron and myself.

Thank you all again, and we are on our way to another great year inthe Illinois Region MARC/MAFCA Chapter!

Mark MaronIll Region MARC DirectorIll Chapter MAFCA Director

Awards

Minutes: MAFCA/MARC Membership Meeting - March 5, 2013

Meeting called to order at 7:35 PM by Director Mark Maron

Announcements:• Presentation tonight by guest, Tom Baur, on license plates• Incredible banquet, attended by over 70 people. Big thanks to KenEhrenhofer and his team for doing an outstanding job on banquet.Award presented to Ken• Additional awards given to: John Dregenberg for coordinatingJuly 4th parades; Carl for coordinating monthly mini-swaps; RonEhrenhofer for being new members coordinator• Next BOD meeting after Swap, sometime in mid-March• Time to finalize preparations for the Swap; in next 2 weeks pleaseget out the flyers. Mike Kochevar has sign-up sheet and Lil Val hassign-up sheet for help in kitchen.

Events: Jim Patterson• Swap on February 17• March 16-Roadside troubleshooting at Ken’s• April 6-Bowling and bowling games, in Mt. Prospect BrunswickBowling Alley, Mike Kochevar reviewed plans for evening. Clubwill subsidize so cost will be $25.00 for bowling and dinner,bowling alone $8.00, dinner alone $20.00• April 11 to 14 – National Membership Meet in Charlotte, NC• April 27 – tentative spring safety check• May general meeting, tour car prep• June 2 – Sharon, WI trip• June 15 - Galt Airport (outside of Woodstock), start with pancakebreakfast followed by Bar-b-q. More information available will begiven closer to date. Also Model T club will be asked along.• June 24 -28 – National Meet in Lexington, KY• July 4th – PARADES!! Skokie and Evanston contracts completed.John Dregenberg also discussing with Mt. Prospect, Niles, andNorthbrook

Mark Maron reviewed the Spring Overnighter and MichiganRoundup. Mark suggested that members book a room for event now,if not going can always cancel reservation. Ron Ehrenhofer reviewedroute for trip. Mark has signup sheets available. Other hotelinformation is available.

Distributor: Colin James, great job on Distributor. Mike Kochevarneeds registration information for those members needing printedcopy.

Website – everything has been updated, user ID and passwordprotected

Treasurer’s report – Don Morman

Read minutes in Distributor

Membership: Mike Kochevar announced this will be the last monthfor Distributor if dues not paid, $5.00 additional for printed copy

National: Ken Ehrenhofer again reminded members of theMembership meet in Charlotte, NC; National Meet in June inLexington, KY

Announcements: Susan Szymanski• Marty Brown had surgery• Susan had cataract surgery postponed• 2 cards: one for get-well wish for Allan Wall; Joe Schutzhospitalized, he has a fractured hip

Tom Baur gave presentation on license plates at this time.

New Members: Ron Ehrenhofer- none this evening

Ken Ehrenhofer: set up in back with tool and rental items

Raffle: joke told by Blanche

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM by Director Mark Maron

Respectfully submitted, Rose Niermann, Secretary

Cover Photos (left to right)Haddon Township NJ Police Vehicles 1929Police Lineup 1931 – Personal CollectionJersey City Police Cars 1929 – Personal CollectionDetroit Motorcycle Police 1931 -http://www.flickriver.com/photos/14684508@N02/4923114427/Philadelphia Police Car 1930 – Personal CollectionMinnesota Highway Patrol http://home.comcast.net/~sgtsletten/site/Chicago Police– Chicago Historical SocietyLPD Vehicles - Lincoln Nebraska Police DepartmentCentreach NY, Spec. Constable Alvin Smith 1930 -http://mulscentereach.fotki.com/centereach-history-/fordpolicecar.htmlChicago Police– Chicago Historical Society

Ford Model A Police Cars

The first police car was actually an electric vehiclepatrolling the streets of Akron, Ohio in 1899. Thecar, which needed recharging every 30 miles,barely reached a speed of 16 mph. Akron was oneof the few towns considered buying an automobilefor its police officers when at the time, horses andmotorcycles were more efficient ways to patrolthe streets. As the speed of cars increased, itbecame increasingly necessary for cities to buypolice vehicles.

The earliest police vehicles frequently were called“squad cars” since they transported a “squad,” orgroup of officers, to crime scenes. The vehiclewas usually not any different from others on theroad, except for a couple of modifications such asspecial lights.

Ford advertised some of the benefits of its ModelA as a police car as shown in its 1930 advertisingcampaign (shown right and below).

Interestingly, the Missouri State Highway Patrol includes photos and a detailed history of their fleet of FordModel A’s purchased from Schwieder Ford. Their site states:

“In 1931, the motor vehicle fleet for the first troopers consisted of 36 Model A Ford Roadsters, a Ford sedan, aPlymouth sedan, an Oldsmobile, a Buick, three Chevrolets, and 12 Harley Davidson, three Indian, and twoHenderson motorcycles. Schwieder Ford sold the Patrol the Model A Ford Roadsters for $413.18 each. Eachvehicle had twin Klaxon horns, a spotlight, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and an electric "Patrol" signbehind the right side of the windshield. All vehicles had license plates with the words "State Patrol" in boldletters, but there were no decals on the sides. None of the vehicles had sirens and there were no heaters in thecars. In 1931, Colonel Lewis Ellis wanted the public to be aware that these drivers were officers of the newlycreated Missouri State Highway Patrol, thus, those driving Roadsters were instructed to drive with the topdown except in inclement weather.”

Source: http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Root/schwiederFordArticle.html.

Motorola, The Chicago Police and Radio CommunicationAs the population became motorized, police departments struggled to get messages to officers on patrol. Public safety officers usedtelephone call boxes on the street to contact headquarters, which delayed emergency response time. In an experiment in the late1920s, a few broadcast stations, including WGN in Chicago, interrupted radio entertainment to broadcast messages fromheadquarters to patrol cars with car radios. However, the added step of phoning messages from a police station to a broadcasterdelayed communications and publicly announced to anyone listening where problems were.

A few police departments began to install mobile radio receivers tuned to higher frequencies than the commercial broadcast band.This special use of the airwaves allowed communications that the general public could not hear. Although police departments neededtheir own transmitters to broadcast, the U.S. Federal Radio Commission considered this radio use experimental and issuedconditional licenses.

In 1930, shortly after Galvin Manufacturing introduced the Motorola car radio for consumer use, the company began receiving ordersfrom police departments. Galvin Manufacturing built its first mobile police radio receivers by adapting its Motorola consumer carradios. A police department specified what frequency its radios should receive. Galvin Manufacturing's line workers then modifiedtuning coils and locked condensers by hand. They put police radio chassis into the same housing as consumer Motorola car radios.

According to Galvin Manufacturing records, sales of Motorola police radios began in November 1930. Among the first customers(all in the state of Illinois) were the Village of River Forest; Village of Bellwood Police Department; City of Evanston Police; IllinoisState Highway Police; and Cook County Police in the Chicago area.

Source: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/US-EN/About/Company+Overview/History/Explore+Motorola+Heritage/Calling+All+Cars

The Fashionable Model A Era (1928-1931)History of the Chicago Police Uniform

Chicago had no shortage of crime during the 1920’s and 1930’s. BobNeighbors (below), a past member of the Illinois Region and good friendof many, illustrates the typical Chicago police officers uniform of theModel A Era next to his 1929 Ford Phaeton police “squad” car. Thepolice officers uniform consisted of a dark blue tunic and trousers, a blackleather Sam Browne belt, cap, badge and boots. The officers in front ofthe paddy wagon (left - c 1930) illustrate the same uniform. OfficerWilliam Stift (far left below – c 1929), a Lincoln park officer, wears apolice officers wool overcoat as worn in winter. Officer Dan Brennan(below middle - c 1929) wears a summer uniform that was of lighterweight. The lighter weight uniform can be seen in a variety of photoswhere the Chicago Police are surrounded by their 1929 Ford Phaetons (asillustrated on the cover).

In December 1930, the Ford Motor Companyannounced the release of a high compression headfor the Model A. These heads had a compressionratio of 5.22:1 (versus the standard head whichhas a compression ratio of 4.22:1). Fordinstructed its dealers in a follow-up notice thatthese heads and were to be installed, as “on carsfor police work only.” Dealers of the time wereeven told that they would have to supply theengine number of the police car and the owner’sname and address then they ordered one of theseheads.

By April 1931, demand was so strong, that Ford changed its policy and dealers could sell the “police” heads to anycustomer, as long as they were told that the engine was not quite as smooth as with the standard head. The price of a“police” head was $5.50 plus 35 cents for the gasket and $1.50 for installation.

The “police” head, originally marked with a “B”, uses a different gasket than the standard Model A gasket. In particular,the gasket is designed based on the head rather than the block and is designed to fit the edge of each respective combustionchamber to seal and not expose the gasket to hot combustion gases.

I have heard various thoughts on the addition of a high compression head to an engine that does not have a number of othermodifications. A number of those I respect say that there are better places to spend money to increase hp. Others claims thatfrom the addition of a high compression head will increase torque (especially when approaching a hill) and add about 9-10 hp.

The following are questions and answers about high compression heads that have been posted on the Ford Barn. I have taken aselect few answers from veteran members of the site who seem have a history of high quality posts. You can, however, read theentire discussion on the links provided or perform a search on the Ford Barn for other opinions.

1. Does the High compression head make much of a difference in hill climbing?http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89539&highlight=high+compression+head

“I have a sedan and I personally think it is a must as I have such a heavy car.” “A high compression head will give the best performance boost of any other mod. Without an increase in compression the stock model A will slow to 30 mph or less on steep hills . I have experience with 5.9 heads that are no longer available . The 5.9 head makes a difference like day and night in performance and hill climbing ability and will slightly increase top speed.”

2. Can I have my stock head milled down to increase the compression? If so, does anyone know the amount that would need removed to get the compression to 5 - 5.5?

http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90817&highlight=high+compression+head

“Can't be done. You'd have to mill into the coolant chamber to make much difference. Best to just buy the 5.5 head.”

3. Is there really a need for a higher grade bolt?http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62451&highlight=horsepower&showall=1

“We've ran a 5.9 head with grade 5 studs and nuts at 55 ft.lb. torque on the coupe for 15 years and 13 years on the speedster with no problem. The only thing was that I had to retorque four or five times to get them to hold 55 ft.lb. The last 5.9 head, I used the grade 8 bf studs and torqued to 65 ft.lb. and only had to torque twice. I really think that 65 ft.lb. torque and the grade 8 studs that are harder than the 80 year old block threads, may be hard on the 80 year old block threads.

Being as I know it will work I'll use grade 5 studs the next time.”

Speaking on Police… Let’s talk abouthigh compression “police” heads

Source: http://www.mafca.com/tqa_member_tips.html

4. Just got my HC head 5.5:1 and was wondering if there are any tricks or special parts necessary to install. I know about the B head gasket but was wondering if there was anything else. I have heard you need special head bolts but I am not sure if that is the case. Thanks for the help.

http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77403&highlight=high+compression+head

“ Follow Snyder's instructions about torquing the head gasket multiple times. The first time you warm the engine and let it cool, you may find you loose up to 10 ftlbs of torque at a few of the bolts. Follow their schedule regarding re-torquing. If you don't you may develop seepage. 55 ftlb is what Snyder's suggest with both of the HC heads when using the Premium Head Gasket B-6051-M.”

5. QUESTION is what spark plug range have those that have the 5.5 HC head been using? I'm also having the motor rebuilt. What indicates which plug range to use, HC head or rebuilt motor?

http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77139&highlight=high+compression+head

“Recommended point gap on Champion 3X plugs for 5.5 HC head = .030"” “When Ford came out with the Police head it original was only sold to Law Enforcement. When it was made available to the public, Ford recommended the plug gap be set at .025 with the high compression head.” “Higher compression requires more voltage to fire the plugs, so a smaller gap is often recommended. A good coil with a 1/2" hot blue spark should fire plugs in a 6 to 1 head even at .035" gap.”

6. On pg 37 of Bratton's catalog they recommend 65 lbs torque on a HC head. Is 65 lbs torque correct or is the 55 lbs most others recommend correct?

http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55551&highlight=high+compression+head+torque&showall=1

“Snyder recommends 55 for their 5.5 head.” “I torque water outlet same as other head studs . Water pump studs , just snug them up to keep from leaking. Also one of the water pump studs have a through hole into head and needs sealant on threads or it will leak.”

Other Considerations

The Model A Mechanics Handbook by Les Andrews recommends that you torque all head nuts to 35 ft.lbs., in thecorrect sequence shown below. Torque all nuts again to 45 ft.lbs. and then a final torque to 55 ft.lbs. Following theengine getting warm, the torque should be rechecked, and checked again later when the motor is cold.

Another useful suggestions out of the Model A MechanicsHandbook is to mill or file the bottom surface of the water outletcasting (goose neck) flat before installing it, and use a paper thingasket. This will allow the front two nuts to be torqued to 55ft.lbs.without cracking the stud flanges.

Speaking on Police… Let’s talk abouthigh compression “police” heads

Head Nut TorqueTool Adapter

You normally have toremove the distributorto get a torque wrenchon the nut under thedistributor. This specialtool allows you totorque the head nut thatis beside the distributorand is highlyrecommended.

Member Spotlight – Mike Sargis

Putting together the Illinois Region Model A Winter Parts Swap is no small feat. Luckily, we haveMike Sargis who has been running the swap for the past 20 years. When Mike took over the swap, heattended a number of different swap meets throughout the Midwest ensuring that the Illinois Regionwould have one of the best. Mike diligently handles many of the important tasks, such as securing thefair grounds, presenting proof of insurance, getting all the flyers and radio advertising out there andmaking sure that all 120 spots on the swap floor are ready to go. Annual preparation for the swapstarts in May and runs consistently through February. On the day of the swap, Mike arrives at 4:30a.m. and does not stop working until close later in the afternoon, after everything is cleaned up. We arelucky to have Mike. Likewise, Mike is lucky to have great team of volunteers from our club who helpout where and when needed.

Thank you Mike, and thank you to all the volunteers who helped and members who attended.

29TH ANNUAL WINTER PARTS SWAP

On February 9th Dan and Mike stopped by and we used Dan’s valve grinder to touch-up the valve seats on my Tudor.The valve grinder has a cutting stone that is precisely cut on a 45 degree angle. There is a pilot shaft that getspositioned in the valve guide, and the valve grinder is lowered on this shaft while it rotates and cuts the seat.Interestingly, the grinder’s cutting stone revolves in a clock-wise fashion around the seat. Just a small amount wastaken off for a perfect fit.

Following this exercise, I used a wire wheel to clean the top of the block of any remaining carbon deposits and used anorbital sander to smoothen out the manifold ports. The next step will be to reinsert the valves and valve springs, head,manifold, etc. Below are some photos of the project at its current state.

Again, thank you Dan and Mike for all of your help and support.

FINANCIAL REPORT (1/21/13 to 2/21/13)Intake $9,080.00 Exhaust $1,377.56Local Dues (11@ $25 $ 11@$30, 22 total $605.00 Kitchen Supplies for Feb. Meeting $74.96National Dues (MARC)(2) $76.00 Postage for Distributor $65.00Swap, Vendors $2,877.00 Award Frames $27.33Swap, Admissions (609 patrons) $3,656.00 Gift Certificate to Mike Sargis $150.00Swap, Kitchen $1,540.00 Swap Hand Stamper $49.91Banquet (17) $306.00 Flyers for Bowling Party $8.1350/50 Raffle $20.00 Swap Flyers $74.50NOTE: ALL FIGURES FOR SWAP ARE Change for Swap Kitchen $200.00NOT FINAL. SWAP SUMMARY TO Balance for Banquet Hall $135.66FOLLOW. Website Fee $90.00

National Dues MARC $76.00Distributor Printing $114.40Swap Kitchen Poster $24.45Banquet (Gifts & Center Pieces) $287.22Total in Account 1/21/2013 $8,582.35Total in Account 1/21/2013 $16,284.79

DIRECTORY UPDATES – NEW MEMBERSNone

Please carry New Member Information with you in your ‘A’

CLASSIFIEDSFor Sale Wanted

1929 Ford Fordor, Murray Body, 50,000 MilesRon Ehrenhofer – (630) 781-7883

Sport Coupe Belt RailMark Maron - (847) 302-7900

1931 Ford Five Window CoupeJohn R. Krenger – (815) 338-4008

1930/31 Deluxe Roadster ; 1929 Illinois Dealer LicensePlate - Colin James – (773) 936-3981

Editor’s NotesColin James

2013 Official Illinois Region Events CalendarJanuary

General Meeting 7

Awards Banquet 20(Buca di Pepo)

FebruaryGeneral Meeting 5(License Plates)

Winter Swap Meet 17

MarchGeneral Meeting 5(Second ½ Ford Movie)

Roadside Seminar 16(Troubleshooting)

AprilGeneral Meeting 2(AA Trucks)

Bowling Night 6

National 11-14Membership Meet(Charlotte NC)

Safety Check 27May

Grays Lake Swap 6(Car Tour Prep)

General Meeting 7

Spring Over- 17-19Nighter (Gilmore)

Gimmick Rally 20Spring Drive

JuneAnnual Sharon Model 2A Day (Sharon WI)

General Meeting 4(Carbs & Head LightLenses)

Galt Airport Fly-In 15

National Meet & 24-28Tour (Lexington KY)

JulyGeneral Meeting 2(Parking Lot Swap)

Parades 4

IOLA Swap 12-14

AACA Lake Forest 20Auto Show

MARC Picnic 28

AugustIL Railroad Museum 4

General Meeting 6(Hagerty Presentation)

Sycamore Steam 8-11Engine Show

SeptemberGeneral Meeting 3

Garage Tour TBD

OctoberGeneral Meeting 1

Ladies Night Out TBD

Autumn Drive TBD

NovemberTurkey Dinner 3

General Meeting 5

DecemberGeneral Meeting 3

Lil Val’s Holiday TBDParty

Holiday House Walk TBD

THE ILLINOIS REGION MARC HOLDS ITS MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETINGS AT 7:30 PM THE 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERYMONTH (EXCEPTIONS MADE FOR HOLIDAYS) AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL, 9757 PACIFIC AVENUE, FRANKLIN

PARK ILLINOIS. ( CORNER OF RUBY AND PACIFIC ) THE MEETING IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS.

If and when your name will be used in articles and pictures on our club website, you fill name (first and last name) willappear unless you explicitly notify Mark Maron that you do not wish to have your full name on the website. You can callMark at (847) 302-7900, or EMAIL him at mark@maron.com.

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