UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar

JUNE: 1 La Mesa Flag Day Parade

8 Lantern Crest Car Display Santee/Lakeside area

14 Business Meeting 7:00 PM

16 Happy Father’s Day to all our DADS!

22 Seminar at Hansen’s and Overnight Camping

@ Dos Picos Campground in Ramona

24 Articles due for the July Quail Call

JULY: 2 Board Meeting @ the Boyer’s 7 pm

4 Parades, Parades, Parades

6 Descanso Parade

12 Business Meeting 7 pm

14 East Lake Car Display

24 Balboa Park Carousel Day ???

27 Pine Valley Parade

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Stan Boyer

Congratulations to Valarie Basham for receiving an award certificate from MARC

(Model A Restorers Club) for “Continued Excellence” in 2018 and 2019 as Editor of our

newsletter, the Quail Call. The newsletter meets all the standards required by MARC. I

had several of our members come up to me after our May business meeting to tell me what

a great newsletter we have and what a good job Valarie is doing and has done in the past.

Way to go Valarie!

Thank you, Patty Win-

chester, for arranging to

have the members who

brought treats that night to also bring a picture of

their mothers. What a thoughtful idea to help

celebrate Mother’s Day. Also, thanks to all who

brought treats.

A good job goes to Arlyn Bieber for standing in

for Dave Francis (Technical) and Ed Poffenberger

for standing in for Dave & Kris Francis (Ways and Means). I don’t want to forget JoBeth Stelzer for taking Nancy

Lovell’s place while she was at her mom’s bedside as well as Chris and Julie Halter for Membership. I hope I haven’t

missed anyone else. Quite a few people have stepped forward to help others in our club which is a large part of what

we do for one another.

Nice job, Ross and Sue Piper, for volunteering and leading the tour to “Shotgun Tom Kelly’s” house, HO railroad

setup and memorabilia collection. A big thank you to Shotgun Tom for having us!

Judy and I hope to see you at the June 14th business meeting, if not sooner.

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P.O. BOX 19805 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92159 BJUNE 2019

San Diego Model A Ford Club Inc. Celebrating over 50 years of Model A’ing

QUAIL CALL

Published monthly by San Diego Model A Ford Club

All articles submitted for publication should reach the editor

before the 25th of each month. All articles become the property

of San Diego Model A Ford Club and are subject to corrections

or revisions. Permission granted to reprint articles.

We guarantee mistakes in every issue !

You will find past and present issue of the Q.C. on the website

EDITOR Valarie Basham

9271 Huntington Ave.

San Diego, Ca. 92123-3124

(858) 278-6317

E-mail:dcmomof12@aol.com

WEB SITE

www.sandiegomodelaclub.com

Dave Johnson (619) 921-9405

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Membership Bob/Carol Weckman (858) 3548570

Fashions Vacant (any Volunteer’s ? )

Refreshments Patty Winchester (619) 504-4508

Judy Jo Beardslee (619) 246-5539

Cor. Secretary Kris Francis (619) 966-9040

Property Jim Taber (619) 447-7801

Ways & Means Dave/Kris Francis (619) 966-9040

Merchandise Betsy Johnson (619) 280-2492

Rec. Rep. JudyJo Beardslee (619) 465-9513

Defender, Ray Beardslee (619) 465-9513

Mail-box Ray Beardslee (619) 465-9513

So. Ca. Rep. John Frazee (760) 729-4865

Web Master Dave Johnson (619) 921-9405

CLUB MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 19805 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92159

Model A Restorers Club

6721 Merriman Road,

Garden City, Michigan 48135

(734) 427-9050

E-mail: modelarestorers@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.modelaford.org Dues are $45.00 per calendar year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Stan Boyer (619) 224-5386

VICE PRES. Fred Crone (619) 265-7014

SECRETARY Nancy Lovell (858) 277-0216

TREASURER Jim Taber (619) 447-7801

TOURS Arlyn Bieber (858) 530-2336

TECHNICAL Dave Francis (619) 966-9040

PAST PRES. Paul Winchester (619) 599-3116

Board Meetings are held quarterly: see Quail Call for

dates and location. All member are welcome to attend,

just let the host or hostess know you are coming. Board

members must belong to both National Clubs.

Model A Ford Club of America

250 S. Cypress Street

La Habra, Ca. 90631-5515

(562) 697-2712

E-mail: info@mafca.com

Website: www.mafca.com

Dues are $50.00 per calendar year.

BUSINESS MEETING HELD THE 2ND FRIDAY Carlton Hills Lutheran Church;

OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM 9735 Halberns Blvd.,

Santee, CA. 92071

The San Diego Model A Ford Club was first founded in 1957 by a few dedicated Model A owners. Our pur-

pose is to help preserve the Model A, which was in production by the Ford Motor Company from 1928-1931.

Ownership of a Model A is not a requirement for membership in the club. Membership dues are $30.00 per

calendar year. Membership in one of the National Clubs is mandatory (either MARC or MAFCA) and the re-

sponsibility of each member. Contact information to join a National Club is listed below:

SAN DIEGO MODEL A CLUB, INC

General Business Meeting – May 10, 2019

President Stan Boyer: Stan began the meeting at 7:00 pm. Stan lead the Pledge of Al-

legiance. Stan conveyed to everyone that Valarie Basham’s mom, Judy Hall sent our club

a Thank You to all for their thoughts/prayers and also wanted to thank us all for liking

Valarie too. Stan presented Valarie Basham with an award from MARC. Valarie was

the winner of the MARC 2018 Newsletter Outstanding Achievement Award for the Quail Call Newsletter. Also

received email from a Ms. Hicks regarding a rust removal kit that we could have for free which we will be request-

ing. Members voted to approve minutes in Quail Call.

Tours (Nayola Bieber): Thanked Ross & Sue Piper for all the work involved in organizing the tour to Shotgun

Tom Kelly’s. Shotgun Tom said the highlight of the tour was riding in Valarie’s rumble seat. 6-22-19 – Bill &

Sue’s Ranch. Ladies are to bring a Model A accessory. Men will be in garage for technical training. Lunch- Wal-

ter Fouts will be cooking pulled pork. Attendees to bring salads/dessert, soft drinks, wine. Camping at Dos Picos

to follow. Get registration from Jim Train at the park. Grills & a room is available for cooking. Jim Train needs

volunteers to assist in giving ideas for breakfast & dinner. 9-21-19 – International Model A Day (at Arlyn &

Nayola Bieber’s) the Crown Point Club House. Will be driving through neighborhood, making your own pizza,

hubley car races (can buy on e-bay or buy them already assembled from Jack Simmons.

Refreshments: Patty Winchester: Thanks to Sue Piper, Reen Kotas, Nancy Lovell, Valarie Basham, Judy Jo

Beardslee, Judy Boyer, Joan Dainer for providing treats. Please sign up for upcoming months. In honor of Mother’s

Day- those that brought treats tonight brought pictures of their Mom and displayed them at the refreshment table.

Ways & Means: Ed Puffenberger filling in for Dave & Kris Francis whom are on vacation.. Item #1- Detailer &

cloths. Item #2- BBQ apron with Club Logo. Item #3- Set of Flags for motor meter.. Item #4- Book. Item #5-

1930/1931 Radiator Cap. Item #6- Collectable Print. 50/50 drawing ($13.00), Door Prize: In & Out Gift Certifi-

cate. 5-25-19 – Technical Seminiar – Sign up sheet being sent around if interested in attending.

Technical: Arlyn Bieber Aryln Bieber discussed flame thrower, coil, 6 volt, also brakes that squeak, reason is due

to brake linings- to prevent squeaking buy molded linings which are available at Snyders. Also discussed carbure-

tors – original cars have old cast iron, best to use the Model B Carburetor because it has a larger throat and elimi-

nates stalling. Need to mil out intake manifold.

Parades (organized by Fred Crone)- 5-17-19- Edgemoor Car Display (10 am to 12pm). 5-19-18—Tierrasanta

Patriots Parade- starts at 10 am. 5-27-19 –Memorial Day Parade in Kensington – meet at Mission Valley I-

HOP 9 am. 6-1-19- La Mesa Flag Day Parade –meeting location to be decided later. 6-8-19- Lantern Crest Dis-

play. 6-15-19- Terrace Gardens. 7-4-19- Mira Mesa Parade. 7-6-19-Descanso Parade

Apparel: Betsy Johnson; Wide variety of shirts available. Size 2XL shirts are now available.

Quail Call – Valarie Basham: Deadline for newsletter articles this month has been moved up to the 20th. Please

sign up on clip board if you have anything you want to put in the newsletter.

Fashions – (Vacant).

Membership: Bob Weckman – 54 members in attendance. One new visitor: John Bernardini. One Former Mem-

ber – Casey Barnett who will be moving to Japan.

Defender: Ray Beardslee- Nothing to report.

Correspondence Secretary – Absent

Hardluck Trophy- Given to Ray Beardslee for a tire valve stem failure on the way home from a April Tour.

Old Business – Nothing to report New Business: Nothing to report.

Treasurer - Jim Taber (presented expenses and it was approved (pay the bills). Account balances were read.

The club received $60.00 from Lowes Wedding Ride. Bills to pay $55.95 (Quail Call), $40.70 (Ross Piper -lunch

Shotgun Tom) , $16.45 (Refreshments ), $60.00 Dave Johnson (website), $54.95 Betsy Johnson Clothing, $210.31

for Code4webEnterprises.

JOKE: Ric Bonnoront- treated us to some laughter on some women related jokes.

ADJOURNED: Meeting closed at 8:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted , Recording Secretary Nancy Lovell

TOURS COORDINATORS: Arlyn & Nayola Bieber

SHOTGUN TOM KELLY TOUR

We were graced with perfect weather for our May 4th tour to visit Shotgun Tom Kelly’s new

HO Scale model railroad and view his amazing collection of memorabilia from his illustrious

radio and TV career. Stories and fond memories were shared by Shotgun and club members

bringing smiles and laughter to all in attendance. A special highlight of the day was the countdown and lighting up of

the top 6 feet of the original KCBQ radio tower now installed in Shotgun’s backyard. And yes, he still wears his sig-

nature ranger hat!

Shotgun Tom and his friend Mike, a KUSI

camera man, joined 26 club members for

lunch at Phil’s Barbeque in Santee. The

food and service were excellent and the

conversation lively and fun. Valarie Ba-

sham chauffeured Shotgun and Mike to

Phil’s in her Sport Coupe. The gentlemen

took turns riding in the rumble seat!

Ross made a lovely plaque which was given to

Shot Gun before we headed off to lunch.

19 Model A’s were driven by Valarie Basham,

Richard & Janet Books, Bill Corson, Fred

Crone, Ron & Joyce Engen, Dave Johnson,

Larry Kaiser, Reen Kotas, Steve Lovell, Guy &

Judith McElroy, Clyde Marion, Don & Joan

Minnick, Joyce & Ron Peterson, Ross Piper, Ed

Poffenberger, Dick & Pat Potts, Greg & Cathy

Rising and Bob & Carol Weckman.

Moderns were driven by Steve & Joann Cordtz,

Dave & Sherill Kelsen, Ric & Billie Bonnoront,

Stan & Judy Boyer and Sue Piper.

Thank you Ross & Sue Piper for a great tour.

UPCOMING TOURS: Seminar and Campout at Dos Picos

June 22 and 23 are the dates for a tour to Bill and Sue Hansen’s

Ramona Ranch plus an overnight camping experience. You’ll get to view the

Model A village Bill has created. There will be a technical session in the garage about brakes and

other Model A things. The gals are asked to bring a Model A Era accessory (jewelry, purse, etc.) for

show-and-tell. For lunch -- enjoy the tasty, tender and slow cooked pulled pork Bill and Walter Faust

will be preparing on the grill -- it is sure to have you licking your lips. We are asking you to bring a

salad, or dessert or a few soft drinks to share with the group. Meet at IHOP, 9449 Kearny Mesa

Blvd-Mira Mesa (West of I-15 off Miramar Rd) for a 9:30 departure. You will travel backroads for a

10:00am arrival. For those who have already made reservations, Jim Train will lead us to Dos Picos

County Park for camping Saturday night and leaving on Sunday. Sounds like a fun weekend.

International Model A Day is in September, get your Hubley’s ready to race. If you need a Hubley, member Jack Simmons is one of our advertiser, check out the Sponsor Ad’s in this issue, and give him a CALL!

PARADES & Car Displays: Fred Crone

We are now well into the parade and display season -

busy, busy! On Saturday, April 27, we had 14 Model

"A"s in the Lakeside "Western Days" parade. Those par-

ticipating were: Valarie Basham, Bill Corson, Fred

Crone, Ron & Joyce Engen, Dave & Kris Francis, Reen

Kotas, Guy & Judith McElroy, Ray Miller, Don & Joan Minnick, Chuck Nie-

meyer, Ron & Joyce Peterson, Richard Potts, Greg & Cathy Rising, Rich &

JoBeth Stelzer.

On Friday, May 17, we had 8 Model "A"s at the Edgemoor display. Attending

were Valarie Basham, Bill Corson, Fred Crone, Larry & Carolyn Kaiser, Reen Ko-

tas, Guy & Judith McElroy, Russ & Lynn Sarnecki, Joe & Susan Valentino, and

Ross & Sue Piper. This was the first club event for the Sarneckis. -Welcome!

On Saturday, May 18, we

had 8 cars in the Tierras-

anta "Patriot's Day" pa-

rade. Those participating

were: Valarie Basham, Fred Crone, Dave Johnson, Larry &

Carolyn Kaiser, Reen Kotas, Ray Miller & (granddaughter),

Ed Poffenberger & Anne DiNapoli, Jim & Gene Train. We

had to wait a long time to get going, but the parade was fun

and worth the wait. Afterwards some went to lunch at the

Studio Diner,

Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day) was the Kensington

parade, you can read all about it in the next issue.

UPCOMING PARADES AND DISPLAY:

Saturday, June 1, is the La Mesa Flag Day Parade. We will probably meet at the old Coco's site on Lake Murray

Blvd. I need to check this out to see if it will work as a meeting site. Depart at 8:30 a.m. Parade starts at 10:00.

The Lantern Crest senior living display is on Sat, June 8th. We will meet at the Target in El Cajon for a 9:00 a.m.

departure. Display at 10:00 to 1:00 pm. This event earns $200 for our club.

Saturday, June 1, was the La Mesa Flag Day parade, and Saturday, June 8, was the Lantern Crest

display. More details on these events next time.

Saturday, June 15, is the Terrace Gardens (senior living) display in Escondido. We will meet at the IHOP on

Miramar Rd. and the I-15 for a 10:00 a.m. departure. Show is from 11:00 to 1:00. So far we have 4 cars signed up

for this event. It would be good if we had at least a couple more. This event will earn the club $100.

On Thursday, July 4th, are our traditional two parades - Scripps Ranch and then Mira Mesa. We will meet at the

IHOP on Miramar Rd. at the I-15 for an 8:15 a.m. departure to Scripps Ranch. After that parade we will go over to

the Mira Mesa parade. These are usually well attended events. So far we have 10 cars signed up.

On Saturday, July 6, is the Descanso parade. We will meet at the Target parking lot on Broadway in El Cajon for

a 7:15 a.m. departure (this is an early one). Parade starts at 9:00 a.m. So far we have 5

cars signed up.

On Sunday, July 14, is the annual Eastlake Village Walk car display. We will meet at the shopping center at

Sweetwater Rd. and Jamacha Blvd. for a 4:00 p.m. departure. The display is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This will earn

$200 for the club. - but we do need 15 cars. This event will count as mileage for both a tour and a car display

event. The drive from the meeting place to the mall is a fairly long, back road run and really is a "mini-tour".

Please sign up for this one. IT’S DEFINITELY OUR BUSY PARADE/DISPLAY SEASON!

TECHNICAL TALK with Dave Francis

“A-9020 Gas/Cowl Tank Filler Screen Assembly”

Hello everyone! I recently received an inquiry from a club member regarding the gas tank filler

screen assembly. I realized that while I was aware of its existence I really didn’t know much

about this part. In further researching the subject, I came across an excellent article authored by

Steve Plucker that was previously published in the Model A News. Steve’s article is very de-

tailed, and I’ve taken the liberty of extracting some of the article’s key points in order to provide

a bit more of a general overview.

The referenced “dates” represent the Parts Release (PR) date and do not necessarily represent the production date as it took a

few days to get to get the newly drawn part off of the drawing boards, into production and out to the assembly plants which

may have taken from 1 week to several depending on just how long it took and just how far the part had to go. Sometimes

many parts were put into production long after they were drawn by the engineering department. Then again there were some

parts that never made it into production. Always refer to the MARC/MAFCA Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards

for actual production dates and applications when restoring your car or truck.

As the Model A Ford came into production, one of the items that Ford included in the fuel section of the Part Price List’s, and

a “must” in every Model A Ford car and truck, was the A-9020 Gas/Cowl Tank Filler Screen Assembly.

The A-9020 Gasoline Tank Filler Screen Assembly (screen assembly) consisted of three (3) parts: A-9021 Gasoline Tank

Filler Screen (filler screen); A-9022 Gasoline Tank Filler Screen Bottom (screen bottom); and A-9023 Gasoline Tank Filler

Screen Head (screen head).

In relation to this, there was also the A-9032 Gas Tank Filler Flange Assembly which secured the filler screen assembly and

gas cap to the tank.

The main function of the screen assembly, or as some called it, a spark arrestor, was not only to keep bits of small particles

from getting into the gas tank when filling the tank with gas, but it was also placed in the tank solely as a fire preventative item

according to the January 1929 Ford Service Bulletin and the January 15, 1928 issue of Ford News.

There were two (2) types of screen assemblies. The first type was the “screw-on” type which had brass screens to begin with

followed by steel screens. The second type had “tabs” which replaced the “screw-on” type. There were also three (3) types of

filler flange assemblies which were soldered to the top of the gas tank. Each part had various minor changes within each type.

The brass screen type is not as prevalent as the steel screen type. The brass filler screen assembly ceased production a few days

after the designated change to steel on May 3-10, 1928 as indicated on the part release sheet”. Utilizing vehicle production

numbers for the given point in time, “computes out to about 3% of the screen assemblies being made of brass”.

“The first screen assembly A-9020, started off as having a solid brass “filler screen” and “screen

bottom” there were no long vertical ribs or longitudinal groves on the “filler screen”; it had a screw-

on, non-plated steel “screen head”. The “screen head” started out as either a “seamed” or seamless”

part. The assembly was less than 6 inches in overall length and was used with A-9002 Cowl (Gas)

Tank Assembly and a brass A-9032 Gas Tank Filler Flange Assembly, (Type 1) (Fig. 1).

By November 30, 1927, Part Release # 5343 indicated

that there was a change in the length of the “filler screen” which therefore

changed the overall length of the screen assembly itself to about 6 inches

where it remained as such throughout production (Fig. 2).

As the new 1930 models were being designed, so was the A-9020 Gasoline Tank Filler Screen Assembly. On November 9,

1929, Part Release #14489, the old style screen assembly with the steel screw-on

“screen head” was to be replaced with one which had

3/8 inch wide steel “lugs” or “tabs” (Fig. 4 Left) to

hold it in place within the new style (Type 2) A-9032

-B (Copper Plated) Gas Tank Filler Flange Assembly

(Fig. 3). The old style screen assembly (screw-on)

thus became A-9020-AR and the new style screen

assembly (with tabs) became A-9020-B.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

right left

TECHNICAL TALK continued

On February 24, 1930, Part Release #15663 specified that the width of the lugs or tabs and slots were widened from 3/8 inch to

½ inch to lessen any possibility of breakage of the lugs themselves (Fig.4 Right). This feature was also indicated in the March

1930 Ford Service Bulletin thus indicating that a heavier gauge of material was also being used in the manufacture of the new

part. The part number, however, remained the same.

On December 2, 1930, Part Release # 18323, Ford decided to replace the filler screen assembly (with the ½ inch lugs) and re-

instate the filler screen assembly with the screw-on “screen head” which was very similar to, if not exactly like, the 28-29 filler

screen assembly. Thus the filler screen assembly with the ½ inch lugs became A-9020-BR and the reinstated filler screen as-

sembly became A-9020-A.

This also required a change in the A-9002-C tank (introduced mid-1930) during this time as a new style (Type 3) A-9032-C

(Copper Plated) Gas Tank Filler Flange Assembly was also changed to accept the reinstated A-9020-A filler screen assembly

with the screw-on “screen head” but retained the “Easy-On” type of gas cap (Fig. 5). However, there may be some early 1931

tanks which still possess the Type 2 Gas Tank Filler Flange and the “tabby” type filler screen assembly. This feature remained

the same, including its use on the 1931 A-9002-E tanks which were used with the indented firewalls, throughout the production

period of the Model A and AA Ford.

Sunshine & Raindrops Barbara Amy was scheduled for an outpatient procedure on her ear and things didn’t

quite go as planned. She ended up staying a few nights, but is now home and recovering

with some extra help for the next couple of weeks. Sending get well wishes your way

Barbara, don’t get too use to that extra help! We’ll see you soon.

Tom Lazar had some heart problems and had a stint put in. He & Karen are off to

Scotland/Ireland on the 26th for vacation. So all is well there too. Have a wonderful vacation!

If you know of a member who needs a little cheering up please let Kris know.

Contact Kris Francis at (619) 966-9040 or email: c182h@cox.net

MYSTERY PART: Identify this Model A part and send an email to Dave Fran-

cis at: C182H@cox.net with your answer or educated guess. Your answer may be

the part name or an accurate description. The names of those who correctly identify

the part will be placed in a box for a drawing at the next meeting.

Remember you must also attend the meeting to receive the $10 award.

Good luck!

Here Comes The Bride!

Fred Crone and his 1930 Model A Town

Sedan were the hit of one lucky couple’s

wedding on Friday, May 6th. Fred gra-

ciously agreed to be “the driver” and

chauffeured the bride and maid of honor

to the wedding venue in Point Loma, then

transported the bride and groom to a photo

shoot at Sunset Cliffs, finally delivering

the happy couple to the Thursday Club for

the reception. Fred noted that his Model

A Town Sedan had also been used as the

get-away car for his own wedding in the

1960’s! Many thanks to Fred for sharing his “A”!

TECHNICAL SEMINAR @ The Beasley’s home

Many thanks to Arlyn Bieber, Ron Engen, Reen Kotas, Vern

Schwebke, Ray Beardslee and Stan Boyer who worked together on Sun-

day, April 28th to remove the engine from Jack & Helen Beasley’s 1929

Cabriolet. The women observers likened it to a hive of busy bees watch-

ing the men working in tandem for a quick removal. With the engine

removal complete and the “A” back in the garage, the group retired to

Pizza, beer and fellowship on a beautiful April afternoon.

Part 2 of this Technical Seminar will be the In-

stallation of Jack’s new engine, which has been

set for Saturday May 25th – more photos next

month!

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1928 ERA FASHIONS 1931

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY --- MODEL A STYLE

———————————————————————————————————————— “This and That” A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: Valarie Basham

Jim Train has set up a shutterfly account for the club, he has put pictures of past events. Members are wel-come to visit it or add your own pictures to this site. Go to sandiegomodelaclub.shutterfly.com Once you are at the site, click on the picture and video near the top of the page. Then you can scroll throughpast events. Thanks Jim for maintaining this for the club.

Please make a couple of changes in your 2019 roster: The Patterson’s email addresses have changed Vic’s new email: vicspatterson@gmail.com and Joyces’s new email: joyceapatterson@gmail.com .

CONGRATULATION to all who send in articles to me. Once again the club has been recognized for our News-letter receiving the “Continue of Excellent Award”. Thank you for your patients when I need to move the due dates, and respond to my emails when I need more information. We have a GREAT BOARD and our members are some of the BEST MODEL A’ERS out there. You have made my job pretty easy over the years!

MY HAT IS OFF TO ALL OF YOU –THANK YOU!

OUR ROVING REPORTER - BILL CORSON HAS BEEN OUT AND ABOUT !

2019 Lakeside Road-eo Parade

Wagon master Fred Crone rustled up a goodly herd of model A’s to participate in the Lakeside parade on a slightly

damp and cool Saturday morning. After leaving the corral at Target’s parking lot it was a short drive to the staging

area where we decked out our vehicles with all sorts of regalia. As usual, we had to dodge a few road apples left by

inconsiderate horses (guess they were marking their territory like the model A’s do with leaking oil).

There was no way to get a spectator head count but there definitely was a slew of them.

At the conclusion of the parade it was like a stampede as many of us headed to the chuck wagon AKA the Omelet

Factory in Santee. (thanks to Richard for suggesting that place to partake of some vittles). My ride back up the hill to

Alpine was uneventful with the exception of when Dick Potts made it through the traffic signal going downhill on old

highway 8 near Los Coche’s It changed to red just as I approached the intersection and I had to make a full stop going

35-40 MPH. I left a fair amount of Goodyear diamond tread rubber on the blacktop. (white knuckles and pucker

time). All-in-all, it was a great event.

Fred Crone encouraged club members to wear cowboy hats, etc. I ordered a 10 gallon hat on-line. Guess what!

When it arrived I discovered I only had a 2 gallon head. Bill Corson

One more thing:

While “flagging-up” at the staging area a group of participants were directly behind the model A’s. They were on a

Flatbed float and were comprised of mostly young folks, a few adults, and some goats. My attention was focused on

one young lady who had a striking resemblance to one of my former girlfriends. (I always knew when she was present

because I could smell her Old Spice aftershave deodorant). On second thought, maybe it was one of the goats that

reminded me of her. Oh, to be young again. Bill Corson

Lakeside Parade/Hard Luck Candidate ?

The flat tire Gods were active during the Lakeside parade. Richard Potts’s pick-up experi-

enced one the left rear tire. It could not happen on the Target parking lot where we assembled,

or at the staging area while waiting for the parade to start. That would be too convenient. In-

stead, it decided to flatten out pulling onto Highway 67. Those God folks must have a sense

of humor and thought Richard was lonesome for the Hard luck trophy.

(Sorry throwing Bill Corson under the bus for this one, Valarie has her spies everywhere!)

Edgemoor Car Display

The car show held 5/17/19 in Santee was a new experience for me. Never having been there it exceeded my expecta-

tions. A great facility with plenty of preferred parking for the club. Live music to keep us entertained while consum-

ing pastries and beverages. The staff was accommodating and there were vehicles of every description from model

T’s to low-riders, and everything between. A great event. Bill Corson

What’s new at the Museum?

A small team of trustees have been

working on developing an electronic

information kiosk for our mu-

seum. The kiosk will be free standing

and will allow visitors to learn about

the Model A, our museum, contribu-

tors to the museum, Hall of Fame in-

ductees, and to provide access for re-

spectful memorial recogntion.

Think of the kiosk as an “electronic

docent” whose purpose is to help you

experience the beautiful museum that

recognizes the Model A and its many

friends and followers. With the soft-

ware now developed and hardware on

order, we expect to have the kiosk up

and running this June. We hope you

will visit the museum soon and enjoy

our newest volunteer…even though

he’s electronic

SPRING TWINS @ APRIL MEETING

Helen Beasley & Joyce Engen

MAFFI Newsletter Minute

May 2019

June Birthdays

Congratulations, Looking Great!

Larry & Carolyn Kaiser have been out with their newly restored 1930 Coupe. It looks and sounds great. They recently shared with me that they are sorry they didn’t join the club sooner. They were neighbors of Meyer’s Engine and running gear by Hansen and crew; fenders by Webb Smith; body by Mark Williamson; headliner, door panels and carpet by Armando.

4 Joyce Peterson

Chris Halter

5 Leonard Snyder

6 Ken Hatfield

7 Ray Miller

Greg Hmielyskie

9 Steve Scheidle

11 Hugh McMillan

16 Dave Kelsen

17 Joan Niemeyer

19 Joyce Engen

22 David Lowe

25 Karl Wehrle

Megan Bresee

27 Danny Machado

Chuck Niemeyer

Jack Beasley

28 Dave Francis

29 JoAnn Cordtz

30 Lori Schwebke

June Anniversaries Jim & Jerriann Taber June 1956

Leonard & Kim Snyder June 18, 1960

Richard & Pat Potts June 1, 1962

Ric & Billie Bonnoront June 27, 1964

Hugh & Anne McMillan June 1, 1966

Guy & Judith McElroy June 8, 1968

Roy & Dalene Jensen June 22, 1968

Dave & Kris Francis June 9, 1979

Fred & Gail Eicholtz June 5, 1999

Steve & Jeni Scheidle June 26, 1999

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !

REFRESHMENTS: Patty W. & Judy Jo

June’s Goodies will be provided by:

Barbara Kruegel Betsy Johnson

Joyce Patterson Joan Minnick

Sue Piper

Bill Hansen’s

Model A Ford Service & Repair

Proudly using KR Wilson Tools for Dealership Quality

14755 Mussey Grade Rd Day 760-789-8296

Ramona, Ca. 92065 Evenings 619-461-1001 E-

mail lamesla@yahoo.com

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Complete Rebuilding of: Engine, Transmission, Clutch,

Rear end, Front End, Steering Box & Brakes.

Other Services: Wheel Balancing, Counter Balanced

Crank Shafts, Engine Babbitting, Lightened Fly-wheels,

V8 Clutches, Leakless Water Pumps, Carburetors, Dis-

tributors, Generators, Starters and more.

CALL FOR COMPLETE LIST OF SERVICES!

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