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April 2013www.illinoisregion.com

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

Youth Advisor/Liaison:Dave Hartmann(847) 970-1040Photographer:Mike Gaimari(773) 631-3902Property Chairman:Ken Ehrenhofer(815) 337-4656Raffle Coordinator:Marcia Donnelly(847) 359-5411Technical Coordinator:NoneWinter 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 April 2013

Well our meeting was SNOWED OUT last month BUT, SPRING isHERE!!! So says the calendar…but as we are freezing lets thinkpositive, time to get those cars ready for the touring season ahead.Change the oil, check the points, and search and fix any problems,which happens to bring me to talk about our Trouble ShootingRoadside Repair Seminar.

WOW, WOW, WOW, 54 people attended one of the best we havehad to date. A simple, logical way of troubleshooting was taught byKen and Ron Ehrenhofer at Ken and Helen’s 40-horse garage onMarch 16th. Two movies were shown on Roadside Repairs. Onewith the famous CAMMY CAMSHAFT, and the other on timing theignition. Great questions with solutions were answered and everyonewalked away with more knowledge then when they entered. Ahands on approach was also done as Ken demonstrated to everyonewhat he explained during his lecture on a Model A after lunch. Afterthe seminar many stayed for more NEW information by MikeKeating on a new alternator for the Model A with a set point voltageand temp control, we learned more about voltage and amps on theModel A and how to seek out more problems and fix them,especially related to headlights and repo sockets. Jim Pattersoncooked a tasty lunch again for us with his culinary skills and the dayended with a raffle of the test lights and VOM’s that were used.Fellowship, Food and a Fantastic Seminar again by the IllinoisRegion MARC/MAFCA. Thank you Ken and Ron. We encourageall members’ to attend these events to help learn and feelcomfortable to get our cars on the road. They all look great in ourgarage but is that the reason we own them?

This weekend is the bowling party and tonight is the final night tosign up if you have not done so. Join us for a great fun evening.PLEASE see Mike Kochevar tonight for your registration andinformation.

April 27th is the Safety Check. PLEASE Register and let MikeDennis know if you will be attending.

Make your reservations for the spring overnighter now. Get youroom booked at no charge and you can always cancel. BUT PLEASENOTE: No Reservations will be taken at the host hotel without aregistration for the Michigan Roundup. Rooms are now being heldONLY for registered guests. For more information see Ron ormyself.

Please see your calendar for date changes that have occurred sinceour last meeting for events.

Thank you all again, and see you all on the road…hey its SPRINGTIME!!!

Mark MaronIll Region MARC DirectorIll Chapter MAFCA Director

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

The March 5th meeting was cancelled on account of snow.

MAFFI Museum Updates

The MAFFI Museum’s grand opening is quickly approaching. New displays are being added as volunteers countdown the days to May 17-19, 2013. A schedule of events for the Grand Opening at 6865 Hickory Road, HickoryCorners, MI 49060 can be found at: http://www.maffi.org/My_Homepage_Files/Download/GrandOpeningSchedule-Rev4.pdf. Information about their transmission and tire raffle, which are being raffled off to support the museum,can be found at: http://www.maffi.org/My_Homepage_Files/Page10.html. Photos below show some of the progress,but please visit http://www.maffi.org/index.htm for information and photos.

Diane Kory asked to have the following public service notices posted in the Distributor.

FORD TRUCKSWe are very fortunate to have Bob Friskies andJames Nierman presenting their knowledgeabout Ford Trucks between 1928-1931 at ourApril Meeting.

I did not have much knowledge about trucks,focusing the majority of my time on learningsome of the ins-and-outs of the cars. Jimkindly provided me an interesting article fromthe December 2012 Auto Restorer that featuresa 1930 Model AA Ford Truck.

According to the article, the Ford AA, a one-and-one-half-ton capacity vehicle, succeededthe Ford Model TT which was a result ofHenry Ford recognizing that offering a truckwould be a sound idea for his company.

The following are some key differences thatare worth noting in case someone asks aboutthe Ford Model AA. First, the front suspensionis much heavier on the truck. Disc wheels anda four speed transmission were introduced in 1929 and 1930 saw the addition of a 157 inch wheelbase.The AA was not introduced for heavy freight, but rather to carry bulky items. Many of the truck partsare heavier, although some features, such as the doors, cowl and windshield are interchange with thoseon the Tudor. The radiator shells are also interchangeable, except that the shell on the AA is deeperand also is straight across the top, as opposed to the heart shape top found on the cars. The radiator isalso different, where the truck uses a four-row core as opposed to a three-row core radiator. Photosabove show just some of the trucks made by Ford.

FORD TRUCKS IN TEXASI was sent to Texas for work at the end of February/beginning of March. As you would expect, the weather inthe Southwest was much more favorable then Chicago. I was unfortunately unable to get away to the TexasTransportation Museum (http://www.txtransportationmuseum.org/index.php), but wanted to point it out in caseanyone else is in the neighborhood. Of particular interest is a nice 1929 Ford model AA truck that is onpermanent loan to the museum. Below are some photos of the truck.

In addition, while I was walking back to thehotel, a 1931 Model A pickup truck passed by,complete with 1931 Texas license plates. Iwas unable to capture a photo, but found thatits owner is a member of the Alamo A’s inSan Antonio (http://www.alamomodela.com/).To the right are photos from their website ofthe pickup truck.

The Fashionable Model A Era (1928-1931)Horsehide Leather

From the start of the 1930s, when the fist zippered leather jackets were made,to end of the 1950s when supplies of good horsehide became scarce, halfbelted horsehide jackets were produced by countless local producers acrossNorth America. The fact so many of these jackets still exist today, ineminently wearable condition, is a tribute to their manufacturer and the factthat they were made using U.S. Chrome Tanned Front Quarter Horsehide.

Similarly, horsehide boots were advertised in countless magazines, such asthe Country Gentleman. A number of people say that horsehide boots aretough to break in, but once broken in are fantastic.

Today, vintage horsehide jackets and boots are considered highly treasuredcollectibles. High end companies, such as Aero Leather in Scotland, producepopular Front Quarter Horsehide jackets in a variety of styles. These aregreat because they can be worn while driving your ‘A’ or ‘AA’.

For those who missed a great seminar at Ken Ehrenhofer’s Forty Horse Barn, we have summarized a fewthings to remember when your car suddenly stops working (thank you Jim Patterson for the summary).

I. SPARK:

1. Remove sparkplug wire leaving ¼” gap key on, crank engine see spark then you know:a) Ignition system goodb) Rotor is turningc) Points are opening and closingd) Condenser is working e) Pop out is ok f) Coil is fine

2. If no spark:a) Points closedb) Condenser badc) Pop out faultyd) Loose wiree) Gap gonef) Rubbing block ware

3. Testsa) Pass side terminal box if lights ok; if no light check for loose connection; battery ground; blown

fuse.b) Driver side terminal box if light ok: if no light ammeter bad replace itc) Coil black wire if lights ok: if no light black wire bad.d) Coil red wire light ok: no light coil not good replaces it.e) Movable side of points KEY ON light when open ok: if no light new points needed.

4. Other Cures:a) Spare distributor timed to your engineb) Jumper wire by pass

II. FUEL:

1. Gasoline issuesa) Look at gas gage.b) Shake car to determine if there is fuel in the tank.c) Look into tank. If there is gas, the issue is gas flow.

2. Gasoline Curesa) Choke carb, crank engine, and look for gas at air intake. If gas fuel is flowing.b) Check fuel line at carb feral, not to exceed ¼”.c) Slowly open gas cap. Listen for vacuum release. Problem solved. Check gas cap vent hole.d) Loosen gas line at sediment bulb and remove line at carburetor; lift gas line, open under tank

valve and blow in the line to clear blockage.e) Check sediment bulb filter screen and/or carb filter screen.

III. OTHER NOTES:

1. Distributor - Points Gap: .018-.0202. Spark Plug Gap: .030

Trouble Shooting Follow-Up

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

Preparation: Spring Safety Check

Member Spotlight – Don Morman

Every month on the 20th, like clockwork, Don Morman, a six yearmember of the Illinois Region, submits his financial report for the priormonth. In addition to having a fantastic 1930 Model A Roadster and a1930/31 Model A Pickup, Don has a Harley Davidson that he ridesregularly. Don also plays a variety of instruments, including theguitar, in The Don Morman Family Band; a band that includes his wifeand daughter and specializes in singing songs that tell a story, whichcan range from Folk, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and 50’s Rock &Roll.

We are lucky to have Don as a dedicated member of our club.

ROADSIDE TROUBLE SHOOTING SEMINAR

At the end of February/beginning of March, Dan and Mike stopped byand we reinserted the valve guides, valves, valve springs and keepers.Prior to putting on the springs and keepers, Dan showed me how toadjust the adjustable tappets for a proper gap of .012.

Mike helped me figure out how to install a new speedometer cable.Interestingly, my Tudor, an early ‘30 (with an oval speedometer), had alate ‘30/31 gear drive put onto the torque tube at some point in its life.Of special note is that there is a difference both in the diameter of thecable between the periods and the way that the cable plugs into thedrive gear (a round for the oval speedometer and a square end for theround speedometer). I ended up ordering a new shaft with the correctround female portion that Mike and I are going to replace in the drivegear.

Next steps for the car are going to be to put the rest of the engine backtogether.

Additional Note: I wanted to clarify, thanks to input received by JohnRozny, that the top of the block was cleaned prior to touching up thevalve seats; do not clean the top after you touch up the seats or you riskaffecting the surface of the seats.

FINANCIAL REPORT (12/21/12 to 1/20/13)Intake $265.00 Exhaust $4,978.60Local Dues (4 @ $30 & 2 @ $25) $170.00 Swap Kitchen Expenses $135.62Swap Kitchen $95.00 Swap Advertising $253.75

Swap Fairgrounds $3,760.00Flyer Printing for 3/16/13 Seminar $6.50Envelopes & Postage for 3/16/13 Seminar $66.60Expenses for 3/16/13 Seminar $179.45Distributor Printing $70.00Swap Menu Printing $6.50Swap Head Tax $332.18Banquet Prizes (never used) $132.00Banquet Refund $36.00Total in Account 2/21/2013 $16,284.79Total in Account 3/20/2013 $11,571.19

DIRECTORY UPDATES – NEW MEMBERSJohn and Maxine Andersen

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

Late Tom Bryant’s 1930 (early) Fordor SedanAndy Honiotes – (815) 722-2879

Editor’s NotesColin James

*** UPDATED 2013 Official Illinois Region Events Calendar ***January

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 Meet 11-14(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(Head Light Lenses)

Galt Barn Storm 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

AugustAnnual Picnic 4

IL Railroad Museum 4

General Meeting 6(Hagerty Presentation)

Sycamore Steam 8-11Engine Show

A & T Swap for Maffi 24September

General Meeting 3(Mother’s Finish Pres.)

Garage Tour TBD

Lake Geneva Car 21-22& Boat Show

OctoberGeneral Meeting 1

Hersey PA Swap 9-12

Autumn Drive 20

NovemberTurkey Dinner 3

General Meeting 5(Carb Issues)

Ladies Night Out TBD

DecemberGeneral Meeting 3(Cookie & Exchange)

Holiday House Walk 7

Little Val Holiday TBDSoup Party & GiftExchange

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. The MARC National requires that all members of MARCRegions must also be members of the national club, however the Illinois Region By laws supersede this, please see yourbylaws or a member of the current board for more information.

Illinois Region MAFFI Spring Overnighter May 17-19 - www.maffi.org

Model ARestorers Club

2013 NationalMeet

June 24 - 28, 2013 -Lexington, KY

Central KentuckyRegion

Model A Restorers Club Membership:http://modelarestorers.3dcartstores.com/Membership_p_39.html

Model A Ford Club of America:https://mafca.com/cart/index.php?mafca_new_member=yes

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