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From The Driver s Seat Before I begin my message for this month I would be remiss if I did not give a special "Thank You" to our Oil Leak editor Tony Zeoli who is putting together and editing this

1 From The Driver s Seat Before I begin my message for this month I would be remiss if I did not give a special "Thank You" to our Oil Leak editor Tony Zeoli who is putting together and editing this months Oil Leak (May) while on a vacation cruise in South America. Boy is that going above and beyond the call of duty. Tony purchased a laptop computer so that he would be able to work on the Oil Leak from his cruise ship. While I'm on this subject, I'm sure you all have noticed the "Fantastic" job Tony has been doing to up grade and expand the Oil Leak each month (I can't believe that we now need table of contents). A popular saying in the Minuteman club over the years is the quote "What a "! This quote often comes to my mind when our members continue to voluntarily step up without being asked to assist in the running of our club. Being one who from my business sales experience has always been conscious of being on time for appointments, Nicky and I usually leave Newton for Sudbury around 6:00 PM for our monthly meetings. Expecting to open up the church and to begin organizing chair and table locations we have pulled into the church parking lot to witness all much of this work already begun by members of the club. This has occurred more than once. When we arrived for the April meeting Pat Martone, Ed & Joyce Croci, Len & Peg Michalak had already begun the setup and coffee (What a ). It's always fun to welcome new members at our meetings and we had this opportunity at our April meeting. A big welcome to Patrick Langan of Newton who is the proud owner of a 1929 Woody. It did take two of us to calm Dick O'Brien down but we could not control the big smile on Dick's face. Patrick's Woody was his father's and Patrick hopes to continue the family tradition of loving "old cars". Wayne Champagne presented the Model A Restorers awards for miles driven in a Model A. Mike Doyle received an award for driving 2,000 miles in his Coupe. Bruce Marshall received 2 awards, one for driving 5,000 miles in his Woody and 25,000 in his Coupe. Wayne Champagne award for 5,000 miles to his Fordor. John Roberson awarded for 10,000 miles driven in his Roadster Pickup, Dick O'Brien awarded for driving 50,000 miles in his Woody and last but not least Doug Linden award for driving his Fordor 75,000 miles. WOW! Congrats to all six Minuteman Model A Ford members. Tom Zappala reported on the tours completed in March and passed out the 2013 Tour Cards. He also reviewed with the members the tours taking place in April. Tom once again discussed our 50th Anniversary Party which will take place in September at the Collings Museum. Please or call us and let us know what you can do to help Tom and his 50th Committee. We will have eight (8) tours in the month of May. Check your Oil Leak or our Websites (Minuteman Model A Ford or Oilleak.org) for a list of the 2013 tours. By the time you are reading this issue we will have had our annual Winter Blahs Flea Market/Swap Meet (Thank you, Craig Martin). I was more than pleased to see that our new member Patrick Langan was one of the winners of the flea market raffle. Patrick is now a proud owner of a like new Model A horn. Also completed in April would have been our annual Minuteman Tour "Clinic" for the annual inspection of our Model "A's" (Thank you, Jack Stokinger and member "mechanics"). Refreshments for our April meeting were brought by Barbara McElhiney, Nicky Del Mastro, & Gary Hoyt. Of course, I hope the "coffee" lady knows how much she is appreciated. Joyce Croci not only makes the best coffee but she always has a big smile for everyone. The following members have volunteered to bring refreshments to our May 7th meeting. Pat Martone, Shirley Jacobson, Anna Gadbois, and Clyde Kelton. I'm happy to announce that we have locations for our "summer" meetings. We really appreciate Sally & Harold Legge (Natick) who will host our June meeting, JJ & Shirley Jacobson (Wayland) hosting the July meeting, and Jo Johnson & Jack Stokinger (Sudbury) will host our August meeting. Thank you, Vin 1

2 2012 OFFICERS President Vincent Del Mastro Vice President John Kerns Secretary Rich Batstone Treasurer Barbara McElhiney Newsletter Editor Tony Zeoli Membership Jo Johnson Steering Committee: Nan Linden Tom Zapalla Harold Samuels John JJ Jocabson KEY CONTACTS Tour Director Tom Zappala Webmaster Wayne Champagne Programs Mike Doyle Shop Keeper Gary Hoyt Newsletter Distribution Sue Champagne Historian Art Callan Hospitality Joyce Croci Sunshine Sally Legge Raffles John Roberson CONTENTS Activity Winter Blah s Flea Market Page 7 Business Card Ads Page Calendar, May Page 4 Calendar, June Page 5 Class A Ads Page 13 s 50th Anniversary Announcement Page 9 History Art s Parts Page 10 L A dees Luncheon Information Page 10 MAFFI News Page 11 Meeting Information Page 20 Pizza Party Quiz Page 12 Officer and Key Contact lists Page 2 President s Message From the driver s seat Page 1 Sunshine Report Page 3 Tom s Tour Page Page 6 Tony s Transmission Page 3 Treasurer s Report Page 3 Weekly Information Page 10 2

Treasure s Report Tony s Transmissions editor was not the only one on vacation in April 2013.

The Backfire In an effort to gain more speed and pass Gene Bunce's new roadster on Rt 2 OB installed his hood panels backwards on the Cabriolet, By doing this, it forces more

3 Treasure s Report Tony s Transmissions editor was not the only one on vacation in April Many reports on activities, outings and tours were not received for publication in this issue. The Backfire In an effort to gain more speed and pass Gene Bunce's new roadster on Rt 2 OB installed his hood panels backwards on the Cabriolet, By doing this, it forces more air into the engine compartment (Ram Air Induction). Let us know, if it works Sunshine Report By Sally Legge A card of condolence was sent to Grace and Mike Doyle on the death of their beloved son Matthew. Our hearts go out to them and their family. If you know of anyone needing a card, please let me leggesally@yahoo.com or

May 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 08:00 2 3 4 5 6 7 Meeting Kicking 18:30 Gavel 19:30 08:00 8 9 Hudson R.B.

4 May 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 08: Meeting Kicking 18:30 Gavel 19:30 08: Hudson R.B. & Ice Cream Tour 18:30 Steve Anthony s Dinner Tour 18: L A dees Luncheon- Noon Sunshine Dairy Ice Cream Tour 19: : Concord Pops Tour 19:00 MAFFI Museum Grand Opening 19 Wellesley Town Parade 12: :00 CJ s Northside Grill Dinner Tour 18: Johnson s Diner Tour 11:00 08:00 Bertucci s Pizza & Yogurt Tour 18:30 4

June 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Meeting Manchester, VT, Kicking Auto Show 08:00 18:30 until Sunday Gavel 19:30 On Your Own 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Wellesley Black College Cow Food

5 June 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Meeting Manchester, VT, Kicking Auto Show 08:00 18:30 until Sunday Gavel 19:30 On Your Own Wellesley Black College Cow Food Parade & 10:00 AM I.C. Tour 6:30 PM Erikson s Ice Cream Tour 7:00PM 08:00 23 Elm Bank Car 08:00 Show MARC Meet in Lex- ington, KY On Your 30 On Your Own C&L Frosty Food & I.C. Tour 6:30 PM 5

net or Vin Del Mastro at 617-244-8417 or nicky.delmastro@veriz on.net for a tour leader contact information. * = non-grange start 05/01/13 WED 6:30 PM Hudson R.B.

6 * = non-grange start Tours By Tom Pre-tour and post-tour information will be provided in the Oil Leak, as it is received. All members are encouraged to contact the leader of the event, if you have any questions about a tour. Also, you may contact Tom Zappala at or t.zappala@comcast.net or Vin Del Mastro at or nicky.delmastro@veriz on.net for a tour leader contact information. * = non-grange start 05/01/13 WED 6:30 PM Hudson R.B. & Ice Cream Tour 05/09/13 THU 6:30 PM Steven Anthony s Dinner Tour 05/14/13 TUE 7:00 PM Sunshine Dairy Ice Cream Tour 05/18/13 SAT 7:00 PM * Concord Pops Tour 05/19/13 SUN Noon * Wellesley Town Parade 05/22/13 WED 6:30 PM CJ s Northside Grill Diner Tour 05/26/13 SUN 11:00 AM Johnson s Diner Tour 05/30/13 THU 6:30 PM Bertucci s Pizza & Yogurt Tour 06/07/13 FRI SUN ON OWN Manchester, VT, Auto Show 06/09/13 SUN 10:00 AM * Wellesley College Parade 06/12/13 WED 6:30 PM Black Cow Food & I.C. Tour 06/18/13 TUE 7:00 PM Erikson s Ice Cream Tour 06/23/23 SUN ON OWN Elm Bank Car Show 06/24/13 MON FRI ON OWN MARC Meet in Lexington, KY 06/26/13 WED 6:30 PM C&L Frosty Food & I.C. Tour 07/04/13 THU Noon * Sudbury 4 th of July Parade 07/10/13 WED 7:00 PM Bedford Farms Ice Cream Tour 07/13/13 SAT 9:00 AM Essex/Periwinkle s Lunch Tour 07/14/13 SUN ON OWN Bay State Auto Show 07/15/13 MON 7:00 PM Volante s Farm Ice Cream Tour 07/18/13 THU 6:30 PM Stow Cruise In Food & I.C. Tour 07/21/13 SUN ON OWN Codman Estate Auto Show 07/25/13 THU 6:30 PM Welly s Restaurant Dinner Tour 07/30/13 TUE 7:00 PM Kimball Farm Ice Cream Tour 08/03/13 SAT 10:00 AM Saugus Iron Works Tour 08/07/13 WED 7:00 PM * Wayside Inn Ice Cream Tour 08/09/13 FRI-SUN ON OWN Stowe, VT, Auto Show 08/15/13 THU 6:30 PM Ye Olde Cottage Diner Tour 08/18/13 SUN ON OWN Collings Race of the Century 08/20/13 TUE 6:30 PM Dairy Joy Food & I.C. Tour 08/24/13 SAT 10:30 AM Great Brook Farm Picnic Tour 08/28/13 WED 6:30PM Kennedy s Rest. Dinner Tour 09/08/13 SUN 1:00 PM * 50 th Anniversary Party 09/11/13 WED 6:30 PM Trombetta Farm I.C. Tour 09/14/13 SAT 10:00 AM Windham Junction Tour 09/21/13 SAT 9:30 AM Wingarsheek Beach Tour 09/27/13 FRI-SUN ON OWN New England Meet 10/05/13 SAT 11:00 AM Apple Picking Tour 10/08/13 MON 6:30 PM * Villa Restaurant Dinner Tour 10/18/13 FRI SUN TBD Fall Tour to the Berkshires 10/24/13 THU 6:30 PM * Wayside Inn Dinner 10/27/13 SUN TBD * Woburn Halloween Parade 11/03/13 SUN 10:00 AM Wright s Chicken Farm Tour 11/09/13 SAT 10:00 AM Frostbite Tour 11/12/13 TUE 6:30 PM Water Lily Dinner Tour 12/01/13 SUN 1:00 PM * Maynard Christmas Parade 12/06/13 FRI 6:00 PM * Minuteman Holiday Party 6

Minuteman Activity April 7, 2013 We had another great turn out of vendors and the antique car

00 in order to pour over all the hundreds of car parts, literature and gizmo's offered that day.

Doyle Barbara & Dick Obrien Rich Weintraub Nan & Doug Linden John Pierce George Day Len & Peg

7 Minuteman Activity April 7, 2013 We had another great turn out of vendors and the antique car community at the swap meet on April 7th. Over 300 attendees passed along $3.00 in order to pour over all the hundreds of car parts, literature and gizmo's offered that day. Only one donut remained at he end of the morning and the raffle went well with several of our members taking home a prize. The total success of the day is due to the help from the following club members: Grace & Mike Doyle Barbara & Dick Obrien Rich Weintraub Nan & Doug Linden John Pierce George Day Len & Peg Michalak Jo Johnson Jack Stokenger Vin DelMastro Tom Zappala Bob Quebec John Kerns Rick Gadbois Dick Krug Clyde Kelton Gene Bunce Jim True Hope I did not forget anyone, See you next year! Craig Martin 7

8 Minuteman Activities April 2013 Pictorial Great center pieces! Please see oilleak.org for a complete set of Minuteman s April Activities 8

9 Save the Date!!! Sunday, September 8th, 2014 Minuteman Model A Ford 50th Anniversary Celebration The Minuteman Model A Ford board has established a committee to oversee the celebration of the club's 50th anniversary. Among the events planned are an afternoon party on Sunday, September 8th, 2013, at the Collings Museum in Stow - to which members will be invited to bring their Model As, enjoy the Collings' collection of vintage automobiles and airplanes, and share in the company of their fellow club members. Dinner will be served. Among the committees formed in planning the event are the Finance Committee (Barbara McElhiney and Dick Stitt); the Food and Beverage Committee (John Jacobson, Shirley Jacobson, and Nicky T DelMastro); the Guest and Program Committee (Jo Johnson, Vin DelMastro, Rich Batstone, and Tom Zappala); and the Logistics Committee for day of event support (John Kerns). If your are interested in hoping out, please contact a member of one of the committees. 9

Art s Parts From the Archives May 1978 35 years Dues were only $5.00. Plans for annual picnic at the Clarks.

Sturbridge national registrations are up to 380. Hotel Barre brunch tour. Robyn robynsamuels@yahoo.

The first to name the year of this radio wins three manmade needlepoint bookmarks. Josie DeFazio as a homeless person.

WIND Take time in your busy schedule to share your experiences once a month. We ladies are the main frame of the Minuteman Model A Ford.

May 1998 L A dees Luncheon BREAKING NEWS Dick Krug reports that all the toilets in the Acton Police Station have been stolen. The police have nothing to go on.

10 Art s Parts From the Archives May years Dues were only $5.00. Plans for annual picnic at the Clarks. May years Please let Robyn know, if you are attending, in order to give the restaurant a heads up. Dick Dolan joins and drives a Model A xmas present. Sturbridge national registrations are up to 380. Hotel Barre brunch tour. Robyn robynsamuels@yahoo.com years Jeff Gould tech talk--powder Coating "The Proposition" movie at local a theatre starring: Dick O'Brien as a gardener. The first to name the year of this radio wins three manmade needlepoint bookmarks. Josie DeFazio as a homeless person. Aldie, Wilma and Gene Ervin stand in a bread line. Doug Linden's first starring role: Oops, he is hidden on the back floor of his sedan. WIND Take time in your busy schedule to share your experiences once a month. We ladies are the main frame of the Minuteman Model A Ford. What a great fun way to show it.. Our next L A dees Luncheon is at Bertucci in Wayland Town Center on Route 20: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Noon. May 1998 L A dees Luncheon BREAKING NEWS Dick Krug reports that all the toilets in the Acton Police Station have been stolen. The police have nothing to go on. Harold S says French Pancakes are haunted! They give him the crepes. Wayne says Velcro is a rip off. JJ's friend, a cartoonist, was found dead. Details are sketchy 10 Weekly Meetings The touring season has been off to a great start. Recount the events at breakfast in the Big Apple Deli at 331 Boston Road E in Marlboro, MA. Minuteman members and guests meet year round just about every Wednesday about 8 AM

11 Model A Ford Foundation, Inc. Click GrandOpeningSchedule Donate to: Model A Museum Fund PO Box Nonantum, MA Minuteman MAFFI News John Marshall brought another load of parts, Model T engine and trans, die cast, etc. to the Museum yesterday.while he was there a few others joined them and did an assortment of other odds and end We stained the KR Wilson cabinet, stained the Postal Window base, mounted the signs to the overhead door, moved the 5Z tools, and put up a couple other misc signs. Time is short, but the Museum is really looking nice. Art Callan 11

12 The World Famous Pizza Quiz 1. The Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in what year? A B C D Ford was launched in a converted factory with $28,000 in cash from 12 investors. Who were the notable investors? A. John & Horace Dodge B. John Chrysler C. William Old 3. What was the first Ford called? A. Quadricycle B. Model T C. Model A 4. In 1933 Ford offered what expensive device as an option for the first time in a car? 5. Canadian Model As used screws with what type of head? 6. What year did Ford expand into the luxury auto market by acquiring the Lincoln Motor Co? A B C D After Bantam invented the Jeep, the War Department handed the production to Ford. True or False 8. What was the first product to be produced at the River Rouge complex? A. Model T B. The B24 airplane C. Model A D. Eagle Boats 9. What was the last year the Model AA truck was Sold? A.!931 B C.1933 D In what country was the last Model AA truck produced? 11. According to the Pizza Industry what is the most popular pizza topping: 12. In 1960 what Ford facility ranked just behind Niagara Falls, The Smokey Mtns, The Smithsonian, and Lincoln Memorial as a vacation destination? A. The Rotunda B. Greenfiled Village C. Rouge Plant D. Fairlane 13. What date does Ford celebrate its official anniversary? A. June 15 B. June 16 C. June 17 D. June How many LONG spokes are there on a Model A Wheel? 15. What Great Lake state has more shoreline than the entire U.S. Atlantic seaboard? 16. On March 20, 1931 the high temperature for the day in Framingham was? A. 27 B. 37 C. 47 D How much did it cost the Ford Motor Company to re-tool in 1927 for the new Ford? A. 175 Million B. 50 Million C. 250 Million D. 100 Million 18. In what state was the first center line painted on the road for safety? 19. What car company produced a truck that was changed and used in the Beverly Hillbillies. A. GM B. Chrysler C. Ford D. Oldsmobile 20. In 1930, Ford produced Model A s at the rate of one every seconds: A. 29 B. 39 C. 49 D

Swap or Sell 1929 Model A Ford 1929 Town Sedan.

Running chassis with hood and fenders. All new glass and related window and door parts.

Will also swap for a tandem car trailer. Bill Thibodeaux 617-491-0687 wethib@hotmail.

13 Swap or Sell 1929 Model A Ford 1929 Town Sedan. All wood in the body /doors replaced and sheet metal in primer. Running chassis with hood and fenders. All new glass and related window and door parts. Original interior included. Selling for less than the cost of the wood kit. Will also swap for a tandem car trailer. Bill Thibodeaux wethib@hotmail.com 8/13 Please note all ads are dated. That s the date the ad ceases, unless we hear from you. All ads will run for three (3) months. Renewed ads run for three (3) months. Call or Tony Zeoli at or Zeoli@comcast.net 13

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Minuteman Model A Ford PO Box 545, Sudbury, MA 01776 May 2013

org Next Meeting May 7, 2013 We get out of life only what we

Monthly meetings are held on most first Tuesdays of the month

16 Minuteman Model A Ford PO Box 545, Sudbury, MA May 2013 Please Mail to: REMINDER Be sure to visit Next Meeting May 7, 2013 We get out of life only what we put in. Monthly meetings are held on most first Tuesdays of the month at the Memorial Congregational Church at 26 Concord Rd in Sudbury, MA Tire kicking at 6:30 PM Meeting begins at 7:00 P.M. 16

The Oil Leak. July 2016 Volume 53 Issue 7

The Oil Leak. July 2016 Volume 53 Issue 7 The il Leak July 2016 Volume 53 Issue 7 We are still looking for an editor for the newsletter President's Message Touring season is here and it sure is nice to see the Model A s out and about. Although,