Meadowlark Model A Ford Club, Omaha, NE

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1 Volume 42, Issue 10 President's Message The leaves are turning gold, the air is cooler, and it is a great time to be outside enjoying our hobby. Your Board of Directors has some great activities planned for you to participate in. I would encourage everyone to check out the activities listed in the enclosed calendar of events. We also have some good tech talks planned for the rest of the year so make sure you make all of the meetings. This meeting's tech talk will be on Model A Carburetors, and will be presented by Roger Olson. He is extremely knowledgeable about them. So don't miss this tech talk. I would also like to thank Lee Hendrix for taking over this Month's Meeting, since I won't be available to attend. It's great to have a very competent Vice President. The shorter days also bring to mind that the November meeting is getting close, a good time to examine your own dedication to the old car hobby, and possibly making a move to run for a club office for next year. There is no better way to see how the club is run, and to make a significant contribution to the Club's success. Please let Lee Hendrix know if you are interested in a job to better support our hobby. Remember November's monthly meeting is also our annual White Elephant sale, so start looking around the house and garage for seldom used treasures that you would like to give a new home. In addition the end of the year means it is about time to pay your club dues for next year, so act now and avoid the last minute rush. Howard Denker Meadowlark Model A Ford Club, Omaha, NE Special Points of Interest: From the Editor: Benson Parade Picnic Upcoming events Before and After Mostly happenings in this newsletter. Seems like the last few weeks were very busy ones. Please contact me at dwjerg@gmail.com if you have any ideas for upcoming newsletters or phone me on Dale Table of Contents President s Message 1 Benson Parade 2 Membership Info 8 Advertisements 6 Calendar of events 5 Before and After 7

Out and About with our Model A s From Gretna, Ne. to Minneapolis, Mn. in our Model A Ford!

This year is the 125th anniversary of the Nash Finch Company and they wanted some special displays. The first plan was to transport the cars in February by Fed-ex. FYI that would have cost $4500.

This was not the longest distance we have driven the Huckster, but it was the longest drive without a Model A buddy to tour with us. The total round trip was 820 miles and it took 11 hours each way.

We really enjoyed visiting with others about our great hobby and answering many questions- -mostly, did you really drive this car all the way here?

2 Out and About with our Model A s From Gretna, Ne. to Minneapolis, Mn. in our Model A Ford! About a year ago, we were asked by Nash-Finch, our grocery supplier to display our grocery related Model A's at the Midwest Region Food Show in Minneapolis, Mn. This year is the 125th anniversary of the Nash Finch Company and they wanted some special displays. The first plan was to transport the cars in February by Fed-ex. FYI that would have cost $ , but it was not to smart at any cost to put them on the road in February. This was not the longest distance we have driven the Huckster, but it was the longest drive without a Model A buddy to tour with us. The total round trip was 820 miles and it took 11 hours each way. We did drive the beautiful scenic back road highways for 2 days each way. The average speed was 47 mph and our only repair was to replace the water pump at the hotel. We really enjoyed visiting with others about our great hobby and answering many questions- -mostly, did you really drive this car all the way here? Besides our Huckster and Delivery, there was a very nice 1950 Chevy pick-up on display. Every day, we would check the drip pans under the cars and the Chevy dripped a lot!! Mary McKinney Benson Parade Despite the cold and rain, we had a good turn out for the Benson Parade. Thanks to Lee Hendrix, the McKinneys, the Heerens, Steve Anderson and Nikki Vieth, Bill Patterson, and Don Graves. And, of course, the food and camaraderie at Pepperjax Grill afterward were great. I guess that there is always something a little different under each hood. What is a good parade without retiring to a local establishment for some socializing? 2

Out and About 2 Don and Sheri have a birthday treat at Salgado s Annual

(Great Annual Model A Ride Around Iowa) tour at the LeMars Ice Cream

Maybe we should take that tour?? All participated in the games.

Our board picked a beautiful day and a beautiful spot for our club

We had tasty burgers and sausage plus many good dishes that we all

3 Out and About 2 Don and Sheri have a birthday treat at Salgado s Annual Picnic What is a picnic without food and someone to make sure that it is cooked correctly. Volume 42, Issue 10 Doug Heeren ran into some Model Aers on the GAMARAI (Great Annual Model A Ride Around Iowa) tour at the LeMars Ice Cream Parlor. They were on their tour through Iowa in mid September. Hmm. Maybe we should take that tour?? All participated in the games. What happened to the score sheets? Our board picked a beautiful day and a beautiful spot for our club picnic this year. We had tasty burgers and sausage plus many good dishes that we all brought. The wind was a little stiff to play most of the planned games, but we had a rousing game of bolo ball. In spite of the beautiful weather, only a few Model A s actually made it to the picnic. A meeting of the minds, or just a meeting? 3

Volume 42, Issue 10 October Up Coming Events November 2 Cresent IA. Annual Fall Festival 6-9 Hershey swap meet 9 Regular Club meeting at D. C. Health Center 42 nd & Woolworth. 7:30 P.M.

4 Volume 42, Issue 10 October Up Coming Events November 2 Cresent IA. Annual Fall Festival 6-9 Hershey swap meet 9 Regular Club meeting at D. C. Health Center 42 nd & Woolworth. 7:30 P.M. 17 Bob Rand is planning a fall driving tour for the A s. This will be a driving tour in the Loess Hills of IA. Hopefully, the trees will be turning and the weather should be nice by then. 20 Eat out. Millard Road house in downtown Millard 6:45 p.m. 23 Liter Pick up. We will meet at Cubby s in Bennington and leave for liter pick up at 10:00 a.m. 24 The club will be going out to Mahoney State Park to view Peril of the Polls. Followed by supper at Parker s Barbecue. 27 Board Meeting: 6:30 pm at McKinneys. Anyone is welcome, please call first. 13 Regular meeting- White elephant sale and election of Officers / board members 17 Board meeting at Hendricks 18 Eat out. At the Pizza King in Council Bluffs. Located at: 1101 No. Broadway. Near the hospitals, meet at 6:45 P.M. Thanksgiving Day Future events December 5, Annual Christmas party January 7, 2011 The annual Club Banquet at Anthony s 4

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6 Volume 42, Issue 10 Please support our advertisers: DON V Insurance. Your Local J. C. TAYLOR and 224 North Main Fremont Nebraska HAGERTY INSURANCE AGENT LOW COST INSURANCE FOR YOUR A C&C Monogram and Embroidery Quality Computerized Monograms & Embroidery 2315 Lincoln Road Bellevue C&C Tailor Shop Men s and Ladies Alterations Military Uniform Specialists Shizuko Chase & Verl A. Chase Jr. Owners NEW PARTS Come to the "Best in the Midwest" for your new Model 'T' and 'A' parts. See us for mechanical parts, books, accessories, sheet metal, fenders, roadster bodies, pickup beds, wood kits, and original style bolt kits. We have a 120-page, all 'T' catalog and a 173-page, all 'A' catalog. Send for your copy or pick one up at the store. Daily U.P.S. service, Master Card, VISA, or COD Have quite a bunch of surplus stuff in the garage yet. If you are looking for something for your "A", let me know. I just might have it. Rick & Joan Birkenholtz BIRDHAVEN VINTAGE AUTO SUPPLY 3515 West 88 th St. North, Colfax, IA Phone Toll free Fax No lists - ask for what you want and I'll look for it and let you know. Frank Cooper 2300 College Dr. Blair, NE

Before and After Bob Rand s Model A Stretch Limousine In 2003, Bob

As efforts progressed, this is the extended body when the new wood

7 Before and After Bob Rand s Model A Stretch Limousine In 2003, Bob Rand asked me if I would build a Model A Limo. My answer was: I don t know. So, this is what we started with just in case it didn t work. As efforts progressed, this is the extended body when the new wood was being installed.as efforts progressed, this is the extended body when the new wood was being installed. The interior is a combination of different Model A seats and custom made interior panels. 7 Finished product The answer to the original question: I think

Monthly meetings are at the Douglas County Health Center. See map and directions below.

They are also invited to submit technical Model A information and other interesting tidbits. Material should reach the editor by the last Saturday of the month.

8 Monthly meetings are at the Douglas County Health Center. See map and directions below. This is the official publication of the Meadowlark Chapter of the Model A Restorers Club (MARC) and the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA). This monthly newsletter is mailed to members, prospective members, and editors of similar publications. Its purpose is to keep you informed about what has taken place and to remind you of future activities. Members may publish at no cost, ads for items wanted, for sale, or trade. They are also invited to submit technical Model A information and other interesting tidbits. Material should reach the editor by the last Saturday of the month. MONTLHY MEETINGS: Second Saturday of each month (except January) at 7:30PM at the Douglas County Health Center in the Town Hall. 42 nd & Woolworth Ave Officers President Howard Denker VP/ Pres. Elect Lee Hendrix Secretary Treasurer Millie Jankowski Board Members Steve Anderson Ed Jankowski Bob McKinney Bruce Rima Bob Rand Membership dues for the Meadowlark Club are $24.00 per year prorated monthly for new members. Membership in one of the national clubs is required. You may join both national clubs if you wish. MAFCA dues are $40.00 per year and MARC dues are $38.00 per year. Prospective Members: Please call Membership Chairman, Don Graves, ( ) for more information. Club web address: Club web master: Janet Graves

possible so we can check out each idea for the best possible show.

possible so we can check out each idea for the best possible show. President's Message Calendar July s Events Upcoming Events Birthdays and Anniversaries Normally, the August President s message would include a big thank you to all who participated in our annual Ford