GRA-NEVA GRAM GRASS VALLEY/NEVADA CITY CALIFORNIA. Issue 6 Gra-Neva A s Model A Ford Club of America June, 2010

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1 GRA-NEVA GRAM GRASS VALLEY/NEVADA CITY CALIFORNIA Issue 6 Gra-Neva A s Model A Ford Club of America June, 2010

2 OFFICERS- 10 President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Membership Tours Editor ACCC Asst. Editor B days&anniv. Era Fashion: Historian: Librarian: Publicity: Raffle: Sheriff: Sunshine Technical Webmaster GRA-NEVA GRAM This is the newsletter of the Gra-Neva A s (Grass Valley/Nevada City) Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA.) Feel free to use information here, with credit. Club members may place a business card size advertisement in this paper for a small fee; contact the Treasurer. Larry Hubbard Aaron Johnson Bill Gleason Karen Mitchell Sandy Hundemer Halverson/Mitchell Denise Hugenberger SERVICE CHAIRPERSONS-2009 Bill Toensing Ted Baerresen Myra Clampitt Bridgette Holzapple Bill Mitchell Carl Ambrose Denia Hubbard Sharon Pierce & Kim Kelly Steve Straw Louise Baerresen Ron Pierce Bridgette Holzapple President s Message * * * * * * * * Editor: I was told the President is on vacation, so no message; but he wanted to send a BIG THANK YOU to everyone involved with putting on the 50th Anniversary Celebration. We had a great turn out. Old photograph books were on display documenting events from over 20 years ago. A few of our long-time members were able to identify some faces unknown to most of us. There was music, a little dancing, great food, and the weather even cooperated by holding off the storm. The new Hubley track was a hit. It was surprising to find so many folks had cars to race, and to witness the various states of repair (or disrepair). Rather than using cutthroat tactics, we enjoyed joshing one another. Former member, David Hughes, owned the Hubley that eventually beat everyone else s. Sometime take a look at the box Phil Dress brought his Hubley in, it was tailor-made by Phil. The track itself was built by Larry Hubbard and Ted Baerresen specially for our celebration. Club meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Banner Grange, 2629 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley at 7:00 p.m. We welcome all guests. Membership in MAFCA is required for club membership; write 250 S. Cypress, La Habra, CA Join us for an informal get-together at the Penny s Diner in The Fowler Center, near Save- Mart each Wednesday about 7:00 a.m. Items for the newsletter can be ed to: ModelA.Ray@att.net First Lady and President Hubbard at Club Anniversary If anyone has information re: a club member who is ill, or needs congratulating, etc. contact me. Louis Baerresen tbaer@foothill.net or Gra-Neva Gram 2.

3 Era Fashion News by Bridgette Holzapple First, I d like to thank Trisha, Ginny Gleason, Louise Baerresen, Denise Hugenberger, Mary Lou Drees, Sandy Hundemer and her granddaughter Jordan, for their attendance at the Era Fashion Kick-Off Event! We had a great time. We enjoyed pastries, quiche, fruit and coffee along with each other s company. Several people brought beautiful era items to show. We were able to discuss items to see if they were appropriate for our era (and/or close enough in some cases). It was very educational. If you were unable to attend, I sure hope to see you at future era events. Other news - I had the pleasure of judging as an apprentice judge at the NCRG roundup. I learned so much and enjoyed myself thoroughly! There were such a variety of ensembles; an organ grinder, a student nurse, a fly fisherman and a bride to name a few. I ve got my fingers crossed as it appears that I may get to apprentice or co-judge in Vancouver this summer! Please watch for information on an upcoming Vintage Fashion Expo in San Francisco on September 18. I thought it would be fun to carpool down and search for bargains together (and go to lunch??). The MAFCA web-site provides a variety of information on era fashions. Check out the many articles they have posted that answer just about every question you can think of. I will bring some of the articles to meetings for you to take home as well. Lastly, I would like to encourage anyone and everyone to dress in era fashion for our events whenever you get the urge especially for our Annual Christmas Party! As always, please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. * * * * No Minutes due to computer problems. Gra-Neva Gram 3.

4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Bold & underlined print dates show official club events. Italic print dates show events of general interest June 4, 2010 Deer Creek School Continuity & Change Day Harms June 12, 2010 Humbug Days Malakoff Diggins. K-Mart 9 AM Hubbard June 13, 2010 SUNDAY Auburn Swap Meet by Mother Lode Model T Club June 16-27, 2010 (16th in Sacramento) Pony Express Tour MAFCA June 24, 2010 Membership Meeting 7 PM 4th of JULY parade in Dutch Flat 8:15 at K-Mart. -Osborne July 17, 2010 Naggiar Winery (see pg 7) $10 per person wine tasting Whitings $10 per person optional movie July 22, 2010 Membership Meeting 7 PM July 30-August 1, 2010 Swap Meet Hot August Nights South Lake Tahoe at Heavenly Ski Resort. Info August 1, pm $6 admission Reno Swap Meet in Sacramento-Arco Arena August 5-7, 2010 Swap Meet Hot August Nights swap meet actually in Reno. Info August 1-6, MAFCA International Meet in Vancouver, B.C. August 15, 2010 Swap Meet Chico Swap Meet Silver Dollar Fairgrounds 5:30 AM-2PM. Info August 26, 2010 Membership Meeting 7 PM Auction is usually held in August. Sept 3-6 Apple Hill Meet Hangtown A s This is a fun event we have been active in for several years. Meet at 8:15 AM at K-Mart for a little ride to Dutch Flat. We need to be there by 9:30 so we can sign up and get in line for the parade, which starts at 10:30 AM. Park your car in line in the shade and then get out and visit, decorate and view the other entries. Afterwards, we meet at the Community Hall for lunch, which runs about $6. There is entertainment and you can purchase great strawberry shortcake after lunch. Contact Tom and Jackie Osborne at to let them know you are coming. Santa Cruz Beach Hub Tour September 20-26, 2010 If you are planning to attend the Santa Cruz Hub Tour "Tons of Fun In The Sun" the application is due July 15th. We are ready to entertain you for 6 days of FUN! Don't miss the food, FUN, great Model A touring, and camaraderie with other Model A folks. You will find the application at the web site with more detailed information. Hosted by Delta A s, GRAMPA A s, and Silicon Valley MARC Gra-Neva Gram 4.

5 GOTS AND WANTS FREE: Free to first taker: Two 19-inch tires for use on ac chassis under restoration or as a spare. No cracks, but not much tread left. Call Ted Baerresen (530) JULY BIRTHDAYS 7. Jan Westmore 8. Bill Gleason 30. Bill Mitchell FOR SALE: 1931 Model A Deluxe Coupe Borg-Warner overdrive, trunk and cover. Asking $10,500. Call Vince Seck:: (530) For Sale: Automobile Quarterly books. Hardbound. Volume (1976 to 1999). $20 per year (4 issues) OR make offer on all. (An Automobile Quarterly subscription is $80 per year.) Call Vern Harms: (530) JULY ANNIVERSARIES 6. Aaron & Jennifer Johnson 8 years For Sale: Large Parts Washer $50.00 Call Vern Harms: (530) Thanks to Myra Clampitt for updates. I scream, you scream We all scream For Ice Cream Members have been meeting and taking advantage of Baskin Robbins special on Tuesday nights. Check with Steve Halverson at Refreshment Hosts June 24 July 22 REFRESHMENTS Please vacuum afterward = Ambrose & Ambrose/ Hundemer = Bevelhymer & Clampitt August 26 = Dawes &? NOTICE: Please contact Aaron Johnson if you cannot honor the dates above as given. Substitutes will be assigned Our new Grange location does not include trash pickup, therefore, hosts must be responsible for disposal. It is also the responsibility of the refreshment hosts at each meeting to pass on the supply box to the hosts for the following month. The hosts for the following month should attend the meeting to receive the box, or make an arrangement to do so. QUESTIONS? CALL V.P. Aaron Johnson Gra-Neva Gram 5.

6 Thanks to Ginny Gleason for these photos Gra-Neva Gram 6.

7 While the ladies were discussing era fashion: Some of the male members gathered in Gerry Holzapple s very nicely equipped shop to watch and maybe assist with the installation of a new top on his 1930 Tudor. It was immediately clear that Gerry had done a lot of research on the job before he started. Some of us drove tacks and some were gofers. I think we all learned a lot from watching the procedure and I would not be afraid to try it myself (with a little help from my friends?). Bridgette provided a nice array of snacks and drink including pastries, fresh fruit and quiche. I understand that the ladies were provided a similar feast inside the house. I hope they had as much fun as we did. In attendance were, Ted Baerresen, Steve Halverson, Larry Hubbard and Greg Youngman. Thanks to Gerry and Bridgette Naggiar Winery Tour Sign up for July 17th At the last meeting, there were only 6 members indicating interest in doing this tour on Saturday, July 17th. Since the winery is preparing for wine tasting, appetizers, and a winery tour, they would like to have at least 20 people. We should be able to do this. To "sweeten the pie", Naggiar is willing to delay our arrival time to 4:00PM in order to include the opportunity to see the outdoor movie at dark. So here are some revised details: *Bring a picnic dinner and your outdoor chairs, if you plan to stay for the movie. The movie is optional. *We will leave K-Mart at 3:00PM taking the scenic McCourtney Rd. route for about a 4:00PM arrival. *The wine tasting, appetizers, and tour should last from 4:00PM until about 6:30PM. * The picnic dinner should take us close to showtime, which is about 8:00PM. It would be a good idea to purchase a bottle of wine from Naggiar to enjoy with your dinner or to take home. The movie is optional, and a movie ticket is $10.00 each. The movie title is not known as yet. * We will return home on Hwy. 49, which is easier to navigate after dark, than the road we arrived on. * A final count will be taken at the June 24th meeting. Payment of $10.00 can be paid to either Bob or Bobbie Whiting for the wine tasting and appetizers on the night of the meeting. The $10.00 movie ticket can be paid for at Naggiar Winery on the day of our visit. This should be a fun tour, and hopefully there will be a good turnout. Please call us at if you have any questions. Bob & Bobbie Whiting Gra-Neva Gram 7.

8 Gra-Neva A s Model A Ford Club P.O. Box 2415 Grass Valley, Ca In Queue For BBQ