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Manifold News Rogue Valley A s A Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America Chartered February 2002 Serving members throughout Southern Oregon

1 Manifold News Rogue Valley A s A Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America Chartered February 2002 Serving members throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California Volume 9 Number 2 February 2010 "From the George Rambo Photo Collection" Ford Dealer Showroom Klamath Falls, Oregon 1930

2 Rogue Valley A s 2 is an Oregon Non-Profit Corporation February 2010 Rogue Valley A Meeting Minutes: January 16, 2010 Our first meeting of the new year was called to order at 10:00am by our new president Dotty. Jerry M. introduced his guests Mr. And Mrs. Dale O Harra and father Dale. Thanks to Marge for our coffee and Nell and Jerry for our donuts. A motion was made by Kitsy to approve the minutes from our December meeting and Jerry seconded the motion. The Treasurer s report was approved. Stan audited our 2009 books and found the records perfect. Our Nell was awarded a certificate of appreciation from MAFCA for the great work she does as the chapter s editor of our newsletter, Manifold News. Dick Mace presented Dotty with a pin for serving our chapter as president for 3 different years. Thank you, Nell and Dotty. Mary Ann and Jim Martin will continue to be our Tour Chairs. Kitsy is our Treasurer. We still need a Sunshine Chairperson!!! Tour coming up, Alpaca Ranch in June. Led by Bob and Kitsy Wikkerink for old Ford dealership signs. We had a guest from Cliff s Auto Shop, Adam Jones. Adam discussed and answered questions about the electrical workings of the Model A. It was a very informative and interesting time. Adam brought with him a 6 volt alternator as a gift for the club. Which raffle tickets were sold for the drawing. Thanks again to Adam for the alternator. Just a reminder to old and new members who haven t paid their dues. Please do so asap. Margaret Land won the 50/50. Way to go Margaret!! She did not draw the joker.. Then we had the drawing for the 6 volt alternator. Bob Winkkerink won the alternator and Dotty adjourned the meeting at 11:45. Respectfully submitted, Judy Wadleigh, Secretary Editor s Note: Since the minutes were recorded by Judy Wadleigh, Bill Harry passed away on Sunday, January 17, RVA Officers 2010 President: Dotty Pearson dotdash496@yahoo.com Vice President: Victor Wigginton donw2@mind.net Co-Secretary: Judy Wadleigh swadleigh@hotmail.com Margaret Land KingGeo7@charter.net Treasurer: Kitsy Wikkerink rcwikk@yahoo.com Past President: Sam White sandmw@gmail.com Support Team Editor/Membership Nell Mathern jnmathern@gmail.com Hospitality: Marge McClure Gladyce Maloney happycook@charter.net MAFCA News Reporter: George Rambo GWRAMBO@cmc.net Sunshine Chairperson: Marilyn Pringle jpringle3@earthlink.net Tour Chairs: Jim & Mary Ann Martin We heard Gladys is doing good. Bill Harry is not doing so good. Our prayers and thoughts are with him. It was asked if anyone would like to be the liaison from our chapter to the museum. They are beginning the work on the museum and are looking Editor s Note: Our position for Sunshine Chairperson was filled by Marilyn Pringle. Thank you Marilyn. REMINDER If you have not renewed your 2010 RVA membership this will be your last issue. Manifold News cover page is an original photo of the Ford Dealership in Klamath Falls, Oregon in "From the George Rambo Photo Collection"

February 2010 3 At our first meeting for 2010 I was honored to present our Manifold News Editor, Nell Mathern a much deserved Certificate of Merit from MAFCA.

If you or someone in the club needs a little cheering up contact Marilyn so she can send out a greeting card. Dick Mace volunteered as liaison regarding the proposed Model A Ford Museum.

They said they have been searching internet sites as well a books, Ford archives and other locations, but the perfect photo has not been found yet.

3 February At our first meeting for 2010 I was honored to present our Manifold News Editor, Nell Mathern a much deserved Certificate of Merit from MAFCA. Our thanks and congratulations Nell for your tireless work on our Newsletter. Our first meeting of the year was very busy and informative; with Marilyn Pringle volunteering as Sunshine Chairman. If you or someone in the club needs a little cheering up contact Marilyn so she can send out a greeting card. Dick Mace volunteered as liaison regarding the proposed Model A Ford Museum. A third person committee for MAFFI is looking for a photo of a Model-A era building to use as a role model for a least one side of the museum s building. They said they have been searching internet sites as well a books, Ford archives and other locations, but the perfect photo has not been found yet. The actual building is likely to be pre-engineered steel-frame structure approximately 60 to 80 feet long. They said if the entrance to the museum is along one of these sides, the façade of a Ford Dealership could be reproduced along the length of the building to give the appearance of the original Ford structure If you can find any Model-A Ford dealerships photos that may fit the criteria for the building, please mail or your photo to our Rogue Valley A s liaison, Dick Mace. The future home of the museum will be located in Hickory Corners, Michigan and will be part of the Gilmore Museum. A way to help towards the reality of the museum is joining MAFFI, (Model A Ford Foundation, Inc.) Dues are $25 a year, $70 for three years. The website is for more information and donation you can check out their website. Our guest speaker at our January meeting was Adam Jones, president of Cliff s Auto Electric, Inc. located on Riverside in Medford. Adam talked about the logistics regarding the electrical system on a Model A and answered many questions our members had. After listening to Adam I feel I know a tiny something about our Model-A s internal workings. If you need help with your Model A system Adam is certainly the person to go to. Our tour chairs Jim and Mary Ann Martin are needing ideas for tours to fill the months that haven t been picked yet, so if you have a fun idea please let them know asap. If anyone knows of a quest speaker that would be a benefit to our club please arrange that ahead of time and our Editor, Nell will put it in the bulletin. When working on your Model A and you have found a neat tip that may make the job a little easier let Nell know and she can put it in a column called Tech. Tips. And I have one; use only distilled water in your Model A battery. : - ) Tell we meet again. President Dotty Photo by George Rambo Editor s Note: Dotty Pearson has served our chapter as president for three different years, 2007, 2008 and now again in Dick Mace, president of the Northwest Region presented Dotty with a President s Pin We as a club appreciate all the hard work Dotty gives to our Rogue Valley A s Chapter. AHOOGA! Photo by George Rambo

February 2010 4 We would like you to come help us celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary March 6, 2010 We will be at Miguel s Restaurant

for a No Host dinner We will spend the night at the Edgewater Inn 541 878-3171 (across the river from the restaurant) Sunday morning March

4 February We would like you to come help us celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary March 6, 2010 We will be at Miguel s Restaurant in Shady Cove At 6:30 p.m. for a No Host dinner We will spend the night at the Edgewater Inn (across the river from the restaurant) Sunday morning March 7th at 9:30 a.m. we will drive to Beckie s Café at Union Creek for a No Host breakfast We look forward to having you join us for this event RSVP No Gifts Cards Welcome George & Margaret Rambo Background quilt: Double Wedding Ring circa 1930

5 I WAS ALWAYS IN LOVE WITH THE AUTOMOBILE February 2010 Continued from George Rambo s book of memories (See Jan. Manifold News) 5 In the short space of time between delivery of the new car in 1947 and the sale of the 35 Chevy, I managed to get in a little extracurricular activity with the 35! My Mother had just given birth to my sister Laura Jo, born Jan , and was still in the Hospital in Salem. Dad went back to the Hospital the next day, and since I was not allowed to be in the room with Mother and baby, (I was to young) I was left at home. I was almost 11 at the time and Grandpa and Grandma Champ were across the road in case of problems or a place to eat, so why not! Why not! Good question! There it was! Staring at me! Taunting me! Dad would be gone most of the day! Nobody would know! I was capable of doing it! Why not!! So on this pleasant Saturday of January 24, 1948, while I was contemplating these wrongdoings, Three friends came by; Mervin Haun, Marlin Stewart and Jerry Larson or perhaps Allan Vail. Not certain. With the Friends arrival, Reason packed it s bags and left town! Soon my bragging about driving abilities brought about the following discussion; No you can t!! Yes I can!! You re a liar!! No I Ain t!! I dare you to!! I ain t suppose to!! You re a Coward!! No I Ain t!! I Double Dare you!! The Double Dare was a low blow!! Only a Double Dog Dare could have been more of an Insult!! Well, that did it, in short order keys were obtained from the house, and the Merry Band of Miscreants were adventure bound with a soon to be 11 year old driver at the wheel of a 1935 Chevrolet, and three other Moron s planted on the running boards! What little Reason was left, did keep me inside the confines of our two acres. The evidence of the fact that I did not venture out on the Hi-way, worked in my favor, during the Family Court session that occurred three day s later. The Chief witness for the prosecution, ( My Grandfather) blabbed everything to the Judge (Dad) and one Jury member! (Mother). My Friends refused to appear in my defense, and the Jury member didn t even leave the room to deliberate! Guilty as charged! The Trial date was January 27 th 1948! My 11 th Birthday!! Presents were Skimpy that year! The truth of this story is, that while I was capable of driving on the Hwy, and I had done so with my parents along. They just did not want me doing it without them or putting other people in danger. Although I was put out with Grandfather Champ for Ratting on me, he was only looking out for me, and I did not remain angry at him for any length of time! This incident may well have been the reason for the speedy sale of the 1935 Chevy! Parents are SO short-sighted! Some responsibility for this incident must still rest with my Father, because when I was about 5 years old he would let me set on his lap and steer this same car on the Hwy. Even on paved roads there was little traffic and you could go 4 or 5 miles and never see another car. By the time I was 6, I could shift as well, and by age 9, I could operate the brakes and clutch and see the road. The rest you can guess! George and Grandma Champ with the 1935 Chevrolet. "From the George Rambo Photo Collection"

Sew Retro February 2010 6 1929 McCall Sewing Pattern #5809 Child's Classic Coat or Reefer Cost of pattern 35 cents The Manifold unfolds for

6 Sew Retro February McCall Sewing Pattern #5809 Child's Classic Coat or Reefer Cost of pattern 35 cents The Manifold unfolds for you Model A vintage Fashion through era advertisements ~patterns~ MAFCA Resources ~photos ~ members research ~ sharing with other chapters.

February 7 Take a look on page 34 of the January/February 2010 Restorer.

Nancy was certainly in the Driver s Seat being our chapter Sunshine Chair for so many years.

Photo taken by Nell Mathern at the Peyton s in Trail, OR Technical Tips by Dr

7 February 7 Take a look on page 34 of the January/February 2010 Restorer. You will see our Sunshine Nancy Payton in the driver s seat of their beautiful 1929 Tudor. Nancy was certainly in the Driver s Seat being our chapter Sunshine Chair for so many years. We thank you Nancy for all your loving, thoughtful notes to all of us! Photo taken by Nell Mathern at the Peyton s in Trail, OR Technical Tips by Dr. Carr B. Retor, Ph.D. DISTRIBUTOR WITH CONDENSER INSIDE THE DISTRIBUTOR If you find the advance retard lever moving upward check to see that the rotor and cam are not touching the condenser, there should be a gap between the rotor, cam, and condenser. (See illustration). The condenser screw can work lose and move in toward the cam. There should be a lock washer under the condenser screw.

February Larry & Jeannie Scherbinske March Reid Williams April Bob & Margaret Land May Steve & Judy Wadleigh June Bob & Kitsy Wikkerink

Nancy Payton December Holiday Celebration Potluck at the Clubhouse and election & installation of 2011 chapter officers.

you to Marge and Gladyce who make the coffee, clean up, check our supplies and see to it that we have a meeting place!

Read the details in Dotty s Driveline and stayed tuned with Dick Mace as liaison. If you d like to become a member the form is on www.

8 February Larry & Jeannie Scherbinske March Reid Williams April Bob & Margaret Land May Steve & Judy Wadleigh June Bob & Kitsy Wikkerink July -Mac & Teri MacDougall August - Ken Chandler September Victor & Gloria Wigginton October George & Margaret Rambo November - Gary & Nancy Payton December Holiday Celebration Potluck at the Clubhouse and election & installation of 2011 chapter officers. February 2010 February Birthday s 11 Dotty Pearson 12 Paul DeHart 18 Jack Shenk 27 Tanya DeHart February Anniversary 13 Ellison s Thank you to Marge and Gladyce who make the coffee, clean up, check our supplies and see to it that we have a meeting place!!! 8 What s happening with our contributions. MAFFI has pledged to open a MODEL A MUSEUM. Read the details in Dotty s Driveline and stayed tuned with Dick Mace as liaison. If you d like to become a member the form is on School children Majority or the girls dresses & probably underwear made from feedsack. These children may have rode on a school bus like Huff & Puff restored school bus premier exhibit at museum

Tours will be listed in future Manifold News publications.

9 February 2010 Across the Miles ~ It s A Happening Some of the greatest Model A Events and opportunities... Get your calendar marked and don t miss out! 9 Any questions: Tour Chairpersons for the year 2010, are Jim and Mary Ann Martin. Let them know what month you d like to lead a tour. Just think you can have the honor of being a *TL. Tours will be listed in future Manifold News publications. * TL stands for Tour Leader February 20: Tour of a private collection of Antique Autos and Collectibles, the location is east Medford so we are not traveling far. TL: Martin s March 20: Poker Run TL: Wigginton s April 17: Open May 15: Open June 19: Alpaca Ranch Tour TL: Wikkerink s July 17: Bar-B-Q at Reid Williams home August 21: Wine Tour TL: Lewis s September 18: Gymkana at Rambo s TL Mace s October 16: Open November 20: Open December 18: Election, Installation & Annual Holiday Celebration with a potluck at the Royal Mobile Estates Clubhouse. LOOKING AHEAD: TOURS ~ TOURS~ TOURS~ TOURS Please send to the Editor your tour write up so it can be published in the next Manifold News or one coming up! jnmathern@gmail.com Subject: Manifold News Thanks a million!

10 Rogue Valley A s is an Oregon Non-Profit Corporation with chapter affiliation with MAFCA. The organization is dedicated to the preservation and the restoration of the Model A Ford automobile and supports membership in the national organizations dedicated to the same purpose. We meet at the Royal Mobile Estates, Club House 1055 N. 5th Street, Jacksonville, Oregon Third Saturday of every month 9:30 a.m. for coffee & donuts. Business Meeting at 10 a.m. Unless a club sanctioned event is scheduled elsewhere. Everyone is welcome! Model A Ford Club of America Inc. 250 Cypress, LaHabra, CA Phone or We encourage all of our members to join MAFCA DEADLINE: 25TH of the Month to be published in the next issue. Send to: Nell Marie Mathern, 415 South 5th St. Jacksonville, OR jnmathern@gmail.com We are happy to share our info. with other clubs, please give credit. We will honor another club s info. with credit. REMINDER: If you have not renewed your 2010 RVA membership this will be your last issue. Nell Marie Mathern 415 South Fifth Street Jacksonville Oregon Return Requested First Saturday of the month we meet at the Dairy Queen on West Main St. Medford at 4 pm for a time of fellowship and meeting folks from other car clubs. Address Label Here

Rogue Ramblings March 2017 Volume 25 Number 3. A of the Month

Rogue Ramblings March 2017 Volume 25 Number 3. A of the Month A of the Month In the December newsletter I shared with you my acquisition of a 1930 Standard Roadster. My intention was to get the car back on the road with chassis, interior and running gear restored,