NEWS BRAKE

Livingston As Great Lakes Region - Model A Restorer’s Club April 2019

Director Dan Samson’s Message

Hello Members and Friends Well, I got my first drive of the season in the ‘A’, the other day and knock-on-wood, things are making all the right sounds and she feels solid as a rock and we hope to put many fun miles on it this year! The only thing worse for wear is some peeling paint that Mr. Winter was not kind to, but as far as I’m concerned we’ll add that to the list to worry about another day. Kari and just returned from a wonderful week in Tulum, Mexico and if we weren’t so

excited to get the 2019 driving season underway, we may have stayed for another week and really tried to put a dent in their Rum supply! We enjoyed the warm weather together, some time on the beach, and found our noses in a few good books we’ve been meaning to read all year. Well worth the price of admission. It looks like we have a good variety of events coming together this summer for all to enjoy. First will be the Dust Off tour to take place Sunday April 14th, We will begin by meeting at Big Boy in Brighton @10AM for breakfast, and then have a leisurely drive over to the Howell Nature Center to enjoy a pleasant nature walk and fresh air with friends. Please contact me for any questions. The second event on my radar is the Michigan Round-Up May 2-4, hosted by Muskegon Port Side Model ‘A’ Region at the Shoreline Inn & Conference Center in Muskegon. Fred Tryles is planning to lead a group going there and it is sure to be a wonderful visit to Lake Michigan and a chance to reunite with some old friends on the west side of our great state! We hope to represent with a nice group to go along, so please contact Fred or myself for information. I would like to say a big thank our new Web Master, Michael Clewley for creating a new and easier way for everyone to access the Livingston A's (Hemmings) website as well as uploading some new content we can share among our members.. You can now use the shortcut www.livingstonas.com  Mike is a Project Manager and does work in IT and Software Development fields. Please thank him for sharing his expertise for the benefit of our group when you see him! At the last meeting the new LED headlight bulbs which fit into the factory lightbulb sockets were brought to my attention, as well as the fact that the supplier was out of stock for a time. I inquired right away, and just received an email today 4/8/19 that they are now in stock and available for shipment from our friends at www.snydersantiqueauto.com ,to order reference part number A-13007-LED. Until we meet again, take care.

Dan Samson Director, Livingston As

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APRIL BUSINESS MEETINGTuesday April 16, 7:00pm

Livingston County EMS Building1911 Tooley Rd, Howell, MI

Park on the North side of the building opposite the main entrance.

LivingstonA’s–BusinessMee1ngMinutesMarch19,2019 Director Dan Samson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. There were no guests. 40 members were in attendance.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the February minutes. They were filed.

TREASURER’S REPORT: The February treasurer’s report was presented by treasurer Gary McIntrye. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the report. It was filed as presented. All chapter and MARC dues have been paid.

OLD BUSINESS:

OB1: Christmas Party 2019: Since we previously approved of having the Christmas party 2019 at Whispering Pines, Ed Thibodeau made reservations and saved the date as December 7, 2019. Lucille Weaire volunteered to make the table decorations. Cheryl Caporosso and Kathy Frisinger volunteered to get the desserts. OB2: Jean Sherman’s Memorial June 7.

NEW BUSINESS: none CAR PROBLEMS: 1.None at this time – Steve Wild is working on his A. As he puts it “it needs a lot of work. We might see it this year.”

GENERAL INFORMATION 1.LED Lights; Vic Caporosso feels the LED headlights really make a difference and use very little voltage.

There is a back log of orders from Snyders. Rear LED’s are available at Gaslite Auto. 2.License Plates: There is a place in Flint that is on EBay advertising old license plates. This person

repairs, restores them. Perry Points will let us know the site. 3.Anti freeze : Use regular green. Don’t use orange and red because it corrodes. Vic Caporosso suggests

using anti freeze all year since it eliminates rust all year.

TREATS: 1.Tonight: Cheryl Caporosso, Dea Knopf, Frank Remenar 2.April: Ann Miller, Jan Cornillaud

MARCH BIRTHDAYS 1.Cheryl Caporosso 2.Tom Wright

50/50 DRAWING 1.$67.00 was collected – the winner takes $33.00 – Kari Hayden 2.1 dozen eggs donated by Rick Gietzentaner – winner Clint Knackstedt 3.1 dozen eggs donated by Rick Gietzentaner – winner John Haskin

CALENDAR OF TOURS, ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES April 14 Spring Dust Off Tour: Meet in Brighton at the Big Boy: on Grand River and Challis at 10:00. We will drive to the Howell Nature Center to see the lynx and then have lunch. April 28 Model A Swap meet Columbus Indiana

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May 2-5 Model A Roundup. Fred Tryles will lead the group. Details to follow. This will be a 3 night stay. May 18 Sauder Village May 18 Pre 1942 car show at Gilmore Mike Clewley will lead the trip. Details at the next meeting. May 23 MARC National Trip at Elkins West Virginia June 7-12 Back to the Bricks Promo June 8 All Ford Show in Grand Rapids, sponsored by the West Michigan Mustang Club If interested email guzie@yahoo.com. July 12-13 8th Annual Show in Standish for A’s and T’s. July 13-20 or August 10-17 Trip to Mackinaw Vic and Cheryl Caporosso are leading the group. The first night will be in Grayling and the remaining nights in Mackinaw. The date and details will be finalized at the next meeting. There was a sign-up sheet to see how many rooms we would be needed in Mackinaw. July 27 Rib Fest at the home of John and Jan Haskin. August 4-10 National Meet in Dearborn September 21 Model A Day at the Gilmore Lou Ironside is looking for speakers to run seminars. If you are interested let Dan Samson know.

Adjourned 8:10

Judith Coebly, Recording Secretary

Trips, Tours and Event Reports None this month.

MAFFI Newsletter Minute What’s new at the Museum?   The museum has recently been gifted with a very early - A-1276 - Light Delivery Model A by the family of Ron Rude from Quincy, CA. This is a very unique vehicle. The May-June 2012 issue of the Model A News featured the Rude Early Delivery as part of the coverage of the MARC National Meet in San Diego. The vehicle has very low mileage, has a number of very early features and will be a great addition for the Museum. Mr. Rude's son has also forwarded all the files and information that his father accumulated so we will have a complete history of the restoration and other details. Make every effort to attend this year’s Model A Day on September 21st to see this and many other “Unique & Original” cars that will be featured. For more information on Model A Day, contact Jerry Morrissey:  jertrudy@sbcglobal.net.

- contributed by Marsha Quesnel, MAFFI Trustee clubcontact@maffi.org

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Touring Class - Invitation from Class Chair Stan Sorrels

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The MARC Dearborn National Meet will be a fabulous event. It creates a special opportunity to celebrate a great American and a great automobile. Keeping the Model A Ford legacy alive and strong is our contribution to remember an important time in our heritage.

Tens of thousands of Model A’s still travel the American roads. The car is one of the most recognizable ever produced. Driving and sharing our cars around town, on tours and at shows are the lifeblood of the hobby and the car.

MARC created Touring Class in 1995. Its purpose is to nationally recognize those authentic appearing and well maintained Model A’s that are driven. Hundreds of great cars attend a National Meet and as such should be recognized. The Touring Class Committee has a unique and transparent set of judging standards that balances authenticity and drivability. Since accessories are not judged, some of the driving conveniences and extras owner have added to their car will not be a factor on judging day. As a car owner, you become part of the judging process.

We are expecting a great turnout at Dearborn and ask that you join us. Enrolling your Model A in Touring Class is done through registration for the National Summer Meet in the Model A News. The Touring Class Judging Standards are available through the MARC office.

Hope to see you at Dearborn on the Touring Field. Please share this information with your region and friends. If you need additional information or just want to talk about MARC’s Touring Class Event,

please contact:

Everyone is headed to Dearborn

for Touring

Class

Stan Sorrels MARC Touring Class

Chair 219-331-1465

sorrels6060@comcast.net

’28 Portfolio from VMCCA One of our members passed away and his family donated interesting Model A-related literature that perhaps one of your members might be interested in. It's a reproduction 1928 Model A portfolio created by The Archive of the American Automobile, meant as a commemorative piece that is semi-collectable. No one in our club (VMCCA) has a 1928 so perhaps it would be of interest to one of your members. Not trying to get a lot for it as all proceeds go to the VMCCA Student Scholarship Foundation. Will consider any reasonable offer. Thanks!

� RickThomasBrightonVMCCA248-561-5506

Upcoming Trips, Tours and Events

April 14: Spring dust-off tour. Meet at the Big Boy in Brighton at Grand River and Challis at 10:00am, then we will drive to the Howell Nature Center to see the Lynx, enjoy nature and great company, then have lunch. April 28: Model A Swap meet Columbus Indiana May 2-5: Model A Roundup in Muskegon. Fred Tryles will lead the group. Details to follow. 3-night stay. May 18: Sauder Village. May 18: Pre 1942 car show at Gilmore. Mike Clewley will lead the trip. Details at the next meeting. May 23: MARC National Trip at Elkins West Virginia June 7-12 Back to the Bricks Promo June 8: All Ford Show in Grand Rapids, sponsored by the West Michigan Mustang Club. If interested email guzie@yahoo.com. July 12-13: 8th Annual Show in Standish for A’s and T’s.

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July 13-20 or August 10-17: Trip to Mackinaw Vic and Cheryl Caporosso are leading the group. The first night will be in Grayling and the remaining nights in Mackinaw. The date and details will be finalized at the next meeting. There was a sign-up sheet to see how many rooms we would be needed in Mackinaw. July 27: Annual Ribfest at John and Jan Haskin’s house. September 21: Model A Day at Gilmore. Lou Ironside is looking for speakers to run seminars. If you are interested let Dan Samson know.

August 4-10: National Meet in Dearborn, MI.

Treat Schedule Below is the schedule for treats for the year, as a reminder.

:-)) Joe walks into a bar and orders 3 whiskeys. The bartender asks, “Would you like them all in one glass?” “No”, says Joe. “I have two brothers out west and whenever I drink, I have a shot for them both.” Joe does this every day for a few weeks then one day he comes in and orders only two whiskeys. The bartender asks, “Did something happened to one of your brothers?” “No”, says Joe, “I’ve just decided to quit drinking.” —Reader’s Digest, March 2019

From 1952 to 1964 you had to provide your own potato for Mr. Potato Head. —Reader’s Digest, March 2019

Barbie was released in 1959, but her eyes did not look forward until 1971. —Reader’s Digest, March 2019

Tennis balls were once stuffed with human hair. —Reader’s Digest, March 2019

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General Information

2017 LIVINGSTON’ A’s OFFICERS Director Dan Samson 248-719-6762 danieljohnsamson83@gmail.com Vice Director Clint Knackstedt 248-904-9164 Clinton.knackstedt@gmail.com Secretary Judith Coebly/Reutter 586-872-4535 greutter@comcast.net Treasurer Gary McIntyre 248-820-7101 gmcin@aol.com

2017 VOLUNTARY POSITIONS Sunshine Group Sandy Tryles 810-423-9237 sandytryles@sbcglobal.net Ann Miller 734-769-4481 aom@umich.edu Karin Guinan 517-230-9610 kmguinan@hotmail.com Mileage Awards Dick Knopf 734-878-1902 modeladea@charter.net Newsletter Marty Kapanowski 734-730-7745 martincin@sbcglobal.net Lemonade Steve Wild 734-678-7364 Stevenswild@gmail.com Coffee Clint Knackstedt 248-904-9164 Clinton.knackstedt@gmail.com Keeper of the photo albums Dick Weaire 810-360-8113 richardweaire@comcast.net Webmaster Mike Clewley 517-303-3346 mike.clewley@gmail.com Regional News Dea Knopf 734-878-1902 modeladea@charter.net

LIVINGSTON A’S WEBSITE: http://livingstonas.com/

Membership dues in the Livingston A’s are $12 per year and also require membership in the MARC NATIONAL CLUB.

Newsletter contributions are appreciated! Please have any newsletter information to us by the 25TH of each month. Email contributions to martincin@sbcglobal.net. For any clarifications, call Marty at 734-730-7745. We will do our best to get the newsletter out by the 5th of each month.

Books, videotapes and DVD’s are available to borrow. Contact the Vice Director. 1. The Art of Buffing. 2. Custom Radiators (Brass). 3. Hammer welding. 4. Brakes and Understanding Overdrive. 5. Model A Introduction. 6. Generator Repair (Gennin Along with Lloyd & Floyd). 7. Patch panel installation (Car Guy)

We have many large photo albums depicting events since the beginning of our club in 1980. If you are interested in borrowing any of these to browse and if you take any pictures you would like to be includ-ed, please let Dick Weaire know. He is now the keeper of these books. The albums as well as an event history were created and maintained by Lucille Duke from 1980 until 2004.

The Livingston A’s have four tables and two large ice chests available for club members to borrow.

The NEWS BRAKE is the monthly news-letter of the Livingston A’s Region of the Model ‘A’ Restorers Club

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Editor’s Corner Happy Spring, Happy Easter, and Happy all other “new life” Spring celebrations! For us northerners, the weather is FINALLY getting warm, the salt is mostly washed off the streets by wind and rain, and the muddy roads are starting to dry up. It’s time to breathe new life into our cars and get them shaken down for a summer of touring and shows. The Livingston A’s dust-off tour is set for April 14. My ’28 has been under it’s cover, cocooning for the winter and safe from the dust I am creating while sanding some wood projects in my barn. I think today is the day I uncover it and take it for a ride. I did start it mid-winter as a demo for a colleague from Germany. He was absolutely thrilled that this 91-year-old mechanical wonder functioned so perfectly. We started it with the hand-crank too. He couldn’t believe how easily he was able to start it.

I love these cars!

Follow-up: I did take it out today. Started and ran great. Brought smiles to everybody I passed in my small town, and also to the friends I dropped in on. :) We all went for a ride and they wanted to stop by their dad’s house to show him this blast from his past.

Everybody loves these cars!

Marty Kapanowski martincin@sbcglobal.net 734-730-7745