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NEWS BRAKE LIVINGSTON A S REGION of M.A.R.C. AUGUST 2016 --NEXT BUSINESS MEETING-- Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:00pm Livingston County EMS Building 1911 Tooley Rd.

1 NEWS BRAKE LIVINGSTON A S REGION of M.A.R.C. AUGUST NEXT BUSINESS MEETING-- Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:00pm Livingston County EMS Building 1911 Tooley Rd. Howell, MI Park on north side of building opposite the main entrance. Find Howell Auditorium on second floor. ----DIRECTOR S MESSAGE---- Just a short message this month, because as you read this I will be in the motorhome touring the great Northwest. We're taking two of the grandkids to Oregon, Washington and Northern California. They want to see mountains and the redwoods. Hopefully it will be a fun trip, something they will remember for the rest of their lives. Back at the home front, you will have the opportunity to participate in several upcoming Livingston A events, make sure you check out the Tours and Events section of this issue of Newsbrake. Make the most of your summer so you have something to remember. See you all in August. Happy motoring! Fred Tryles, Director Livingston A's Editor's Comment: I've never seen Fred's motorhome but I'll trust that it's something that befits the President of a Model A club. Perhaps something like this Tennessee Traveler Housecar build on a Model AA chassis. As seen at the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, IN. `1

August ---TOURS AND EVENTS---- August 6 th Le Concours de Livingston To be held at Whispering Pines Golf Course in

00 at the door. Paul Roebesher is the contact for tickets. August 20 th is the 11 th annual Back to the Bricks in Flint.

Model A's on display from a previous Back to the Bricks.

2 August ---TOURS AND EVENTS---- August 6 th Le Concours de Livingston To be held at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Pinckney. Image from a previous Le Concours de Livingston August 14 th Early Ford V-8 Pig Roast $8.00 in advance $10.00 at the door. Paul Roebesher is the contact for tickets. August 20 th is the 11 th annual Back to the Bricks in Flint. We have been invited by Script A s to join them. No formal tour to this event has been organized. Model A's on display from a previous Back to the Bricks. August 29th-31st 58 th annual Steam Engine and Thrasher Reunion at 1895 Hull Road Mason MI. For more information, you can visit... hersclub.com/show-information.html `2

SEPTEMBER: ---MORE TOURS AND EVENTS---- September 16th-17 th is the 6 th annual Model A Day at Gilmore Museum. Dan Sampson (248-719-6762 or danieljohnsamson83@gmail.

Mention Model-A Restorer Club for a discount. Image from a previous Model A Day at the Gilmore museum. OCTOBER: October 6th-8th Michigan Roundup Monroe MI.

3 SEPTEMBER: ---MORE TOURS AND EVENTS---- September 16th-17 th is the 6 th annual Model A Day at Gilmore Museum. Dan Sampson ( or danieljohnsamson83@gmail.com) has volunteered to be the leader of this tour. The Host Hotel is the Four Points Sheraton at 3600 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, phone (269) Mention Model-A Restorer Club for a discount. Image from a previous Model A Day at the Gilmore museum. OCTOBER: October 6th-8th Michigan Roundup Monroe MI. Co-sponsored by Floral City A s and the Downriver Model A s. See Detailed information on pages 4, 5, and March MARC Membership Meet in Shipshewana, Indiana. July 30th-August 4th 2017 MARC National Meet in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Visit for meet updates. Send questions to marcnationalmeet2017@gmail.com. Host hotel is the Wyndham Gettysburg $127/night phone # is (717) Additional hotels are Courtyard Marriott $127/night phone # is (717) Hilton Garden Inn $135/night (717) and the Days Inn $109/night phone # (717) There are also campgrounds in the area. `3

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---HISTORY OF THE BLUE DOT TAILLIGHT---- Though never an original equipment item on Model A's, the blue dot taillight lens is sold by most all of the various Model A's parts suppliers.

7 ---HISTORY OF THE BLUE DOT TAILLIGHT---- Though never an original equipment item on Model A's, the blue dot taillight lens is sold by most all of the various Model A's parts suppliers. This image is from Snyder's Antique Auto Parts. I suspect they are catering to people who have turned Model A's into hot rods. The blue-dots were first installed in the Cadillac town cars to set them apart from the rest of the line. At the same tine, they were being installed in coach built Duesenbergs and other very expensive custom-built automobiles. This made them attractive to the less well-healed, pre-war hot rodders and the blue-dots became a fad that still exists today. In the late '50's, the California Highway Patrol seemed to institute a campaign to eradicate those pesky blue-dots from the state. Blue-dots always seem to have been against the law, but no one seems to know why. Some speculate that police had blue running lights on the rear of their motorcycles and did not want to be mistaken for Hot Rodders! In 1992, a group of Washington rodders got a bill before the legislature to legalize blue-dots in cars that were at least 40 years old. Governor Booth Gardner signed the bill in March of that year and it became law in Editor's Note: This article came to me via un-known origin. I was curious where the State of Michigan stands on the legality of the blue dot lens. The closest thing I could find on the internet was this excerpt from the Michigan Vehicle Code: Signal lamps or devices; exemption. Sec (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped and when required under this chapter shall be equipped with the following signal lamps or devices: (1) A stop lamp on the rear which shall emit a red or amber light and which shall be actuated upon application of the service or foot brake and which may but need not be incorporated with a tail lamp. (2) A lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device which conveys an intelligible signal or warning to another driver approaching from the rear. (b) A stop lamp shall be capable of being seen and distinguished from a distance of 100 feet to the rear both during normal sunlight and at nighttime and a signal lamp or lamps indicating intention to turn shall be capable of being seen and distinguished during daytime and nighttime from a distance of 100 feet both to the front and rear. When a vehicle is equipped with a stop lamp or other signal lamps, the lamp or lamps shall at all times be maintained in good working condition. A stop lamp or signal lamp shall not project a glaring or dazzling light. (c) All mechanical signal devices shall be self-illuminated when in use at the times mentioned in section 684. (d) A motor vehicle licensed as an historic vehicle is exempt from the requirements of this section if the vehicle as originally equipped failed to meet these requirements. Based on that, I have no idea if the lights a legal or illegal. Since the blue dot taillights tend to emit more a purple-ish color, I suspect they might open the door to problems with the law. `7

8 ----RECENT CLUB ACTIVITY---- is great shot of Fred and Sandy Tryles was captured at the recent MARC national meet in Perrysburg, Ohio. The picture was taken using a camera made in Th A `8

9 more modern camera captured this striking image of Rita and Rusty Gould. This was also shot at the MARC National Meet in Perrysburg, Ohio. `9

----RECENT CLUB ACTIVITY---- While at the

bringing a new generation of interest into

Shown in clockwise rotation starting at the

Honietos teaching Rusty Gould's grandson how

10 ----RECENT CLUB ACTIVITY---- While at the national meet in Perrysburg, Vic Capporosso went ahead and had Jim Brand pin-stripe his car. MARC has a strong emphasis is on bringing a new generation of interest into the hobby. Shown in clockwise rotation starting at the lower left is 1) Youth Model A build, 2) Andy Honietos teaching Rusty Gould's grandson how to drive the car they just assembled, and 3) The youth Touring Class judges. The biggest crime happening in America is the fact that they ve pulled all these shop classes out of schools. Kids today, their dream isn t to build something, it s to buy something. Chip Foose `10

----RECENT CLUB ACTIVITY---- On the weekend of July 8 th, Fred & Sandy

and Leonard & Shirley Hammermeister (and a bunch of other Script A's)

On the Friday preceding show, a complimentary dinner was served by local

Depot. When it was all said and done, Gary walked away with a $25.

11 ----RECENT CLUB ACTIVITY---- On the weekend of July 8 th, Fred & Sandy Tryles and Gary & Jan Cornillaud, rendezvoused with Rusty & Rita Gould and Leonard & Shirley Hammermeister (and a bunch of other Script A's) for the Standish Model A and T show. On the Friday preceding show, a complimentary dinner was served by local people who support the restoration of an old Masonic Temple/Courthouse in Omer. The following day, the car show took place at the Standish Historical Depot. When it was all said and done, Gary walked away with a $25.00 gift certificate for traveling the longest distance to the show and Sandy won an award for best women's period wardrobe. Looked like a fun show! Thanks for sharing the photos, Gary! `11

12 ----RECENT CLUB ACTIVITY---- The July meeting was held at Chuck and Gene Sherman's home. Gary Couinard was good enough to snap a few images from the meeting. What a beautiful driveway and approach! `12

----A FEW FROM WAY OUT WEST THAT ARE FOR SALE---- 1931 Slant Window Sedan.

trunk, and LeBaron Bonney interior. Price $15,000. Call Neil @ (559) 539.0604 Located in Porterville, Calif.

13 ----A FEW FROM WAY OUT WEST THAT ARE FOR SALE Slant Window Sedan. Very recent restoration with new engine complete with insert bearings, a touring cam, a counter balanced crank, and modern rear main bearing seal. Other enhancements include electronic ignition, halogen headlights, turn signals, cast iron brake drums, original metal trunk, and LeBaron Bonney interior. Price $15,000. Call (559) Located in Porterville, Calif. FOR SALE 1929 AA TRUCK. Express Bed (TT). Original condition. First sold in Loyalton, CA. Have original bill of sale and history. Runs. 4-speed transmission. Very well preserved. $6, or offer. Call Robert (805) Cell (805) express8n@aol.com Located intempleton, CA `13

14 ----JULY MINUTES---- Director Fred Tryles called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. 48 members were present with 2 guests Paul and Edna Weiland. A big thank-you to Jean and Chuck Sherman for allowing us to have the ice cream social and pot luck at their home. SECRETARY REPORT: A motion to accept the minutes was approved and passed. TREASURER REPORT: Sandy Tryles read the treasure report in Judy Coebly s absence. A motion to accept the report was approved and passed. Tonight the 50/50 was $82 /$41 was won by Brett Hahne. OLD BUSINESS: OB1: June 26th 20 members of the club journeyed to Perrysburg Ohio for the national meet. Tom Wright received a Master Award for his car. 17 cars participated in the fine point judging. OB2: July 8th & 9th Fred & Sandy Tryles, Jan & Gary Cornillaud and Rusty & Rita Gould along with Script A s club participated in the Standish Model A and T show. Sandy Tryles received an award for best era dress. Gary Cornillaud got an award for coming the furthest. OB3: July 4th Gregory Parade had a good turn out for the parade. Lunch was at Inverness Inn then ice cream at Dick and Dea Knopfs home. OB4: July 23rd 12:00p.m. Is the Rib Fest at John and Jan Haskin s home. Please bring a dish to pass and a chair. This is a joint picnic with Motor City-A s. Water and ice tea will be provided. A vote was taken to exceed $50 but not to exceed $150 for the Rib Fest. The vote was taken and passed. OB5: August 20th is back to the Bricks. Please bring a dish to pass, chairs and drinks. Fred Tryles will lead. Meet at Target parking lot at 23 and Owen Road and leave by 8:00 a.m. OB6: September 16th & 17th is the 6th annual model A day at Gilmore. This maybe a Friday Saturday and come home Sunday trip. On Saturday there will be swap meet, water pump seminar, ladies fashion seminar, AA Truck seminar. Self guided tours will be available for Friday. Dan Sampson will be the leader for this tour. OB7: August 14th is the Jackson Early Ford V8 club pig roast. $8.00 in advance $10.00 at the door. Vic Caporossa will lead. Leaving Pinckney McDonald at 10 a.m. Vic would like to get the money in advance if possible. OB8: October 6th -8th is the Michigan Round up in Monroe Mi. This is the 25th anniversary round up. `14

15 ----JULY MINUTES---- NEW BUSINESS: NB1: August 29th 30th and 31st is the 58th annual Michigan Steam Engine and Thrasher club reunion at 1895 Hull Road Mason MI. NB2: Chuck Sherman had 2 engines he needed out of his barn. They have been spoken for already. CAR PROBLEMS: On his way home from Perrysburg, Ed Thibodeau lost the center main on his car. TREATS: The club provided ice cream for tonight s meeting. Next month after the meeting we will go to the caboose for pay your own ice cream. ANNIVERSAY S: Leo and Sandy Couinard celebrate 54 years of marriage. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to close the meeting was approved and passed. Adjournment was7:27 p.m. Submitted by Mary DeLuca: Secretary. ---EDITOR'S CORNER---- I want to thank Gary Cornillaud, Rusty Gould, and Leo Couinard by providing additional content for this month's edition of the News Brake. It takes a ton of pressure off me having folks feed me pictures, clippings, and whatever else that I might include in the newsletter. I missed the July meeting because I was taking part in what I think was my 24 th Port Huron to Mackinac sailboat race. I wasn't going to do the race this year but at the last minute I jumped on the boat and it was a wonderful experience. The boat I was on, Genesis, placed 4 th in our fleet of 23 similarly rated boats. We missed a third place flag by only three minutes over the course of a 45 hour race. Steve Wild, Editor News Brake `15

16 2016 LIVINGSTON A s OFFICERS Director Fred Tryles fredtryles@sbcglobal.net Vice Director Dea Knopf modeladea@charter.net Co-secretaries Mary Deluca marydeluca1@gmail.com Jan Cornillaud garycornillaud@prodigy.net Treasurer Judith Coebly greutter@comcast.net 2016 VOLUNTARY POSITIONS Sunshine Group Sandy Tryles sandytryles@sbcglobal.net Ann Miller aom@umich.edu Karin Guinan kmguinan@hotmail.com Mileage Awards Dick Knopf modeladea@charter.net Newsletter Steve Wild stevenswild@gmail.com Lemonade Dick Weaire richardweaire@comcast.net Coffee Jan & Gary Cornillaud garycornillaud@prodigy.net Keeper of the photo albums Dick Weaire richardweaire@comcast.net GENERAL INFORMATION NEWS BRAKE is the monthly newsletter of the Livingston A s Region of the Model A Restorers Club. `16

Livingston A's Website; Livingston A's Website; clubs.hemmings.com/livingstonas. Membership dues in the Livingston A s are $12 per year and also require membership in the MARC NATIONAL CLUB.

17 Livingston A's Website; Livingston A's Website; clubs.hemmings.com/livingstonas. Membership dues in the Livingston A s are $12 per year and also require membership in the MARC NATIONAL CLUB. Please have our newsletter information to us by the 25 of each month. If your info is going to be late please let us know. Call or stevenswild@gmail.com. We will do our best to get the newsletter in the mail by the 5th of each month. Books and videotapes and DVD's in our library the vice director has these and they can be borrowed: VIDEOTAPES and DVD's: 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 If you are interested in borrowing any of these to browse and if you take any pictures you would like to be included, 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 The Livingston A s have four tables and two large ice chests available for club members to borrow. `17

18 The News Brake Livingston A's Region of M.A.R.C. Steve Wild 1606 Anderson Avenue Ann Arbor MI Gary Cornillaud's '31 Tudor parked near the Omer, MI Masonic Temple on the evening before the Standish Model T & A Show `18

NEWS BRAKE. LIVINGSTON A S REGION of M.A.R.C. DECEMBER NEXT BUSINESS MEETING-Tuesday, January 17th 2017 at 7:00pm

NEWS BRAKE. LIVINGSTON A S REGION of M.A.R.C. DECEMBER NEXT BUSINESS MEETING-Tuesday, January 17th 2017 at 7:00pm NEWS BRAKE LIVINGSTON A S REGION of M.A.R.C. DECEMBER 2016 --NEXT BUSINESS MEETING-Tuesday, January 17th 2017 at 7:00pm Livingston County EMS Building 1911 Tooley Rd., Howell, MI 48855 Park on north side