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Livingston As Great Lakes Region - Model A Restorer’s Club July 2018
Director’s Message
Happy Fourth of July! Now we are really getting into this summer thing. I'm enjoying it. Hope you are too.
Next up is the club potluck picnic meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 17th at Gene Panicacci's home. Bring a dish to pass, something to drink, chairs and place settings. We'll have our picnic and a short meeting. The event will begin at around 5:00 or 5:30 pm. Gene's address is 1881 Smith Rd. Fowlerville,
Michigan. Hope to see you there.
In order to balance the overnight tours, I'd like to be able to present to the club several day tours. I know that all of you cannot always make the overnight tours. Perhaps a lunch tour to Whitey's in Davison, Michigan coupled with a trip to the Blueberry Farm near Otisville might be of interest to some of you. Another day trip to the Stage Coach Stop in the Irish Hills was suggested some time ago. Anybody willing to lead this day tour? Also we haven't been to the Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run, nor have we visited Crossroads Village in a number of years. Grandkids would love the train ride.We have tours and places to go. We need willing leaders. Lead a tour and get a raffle ticket for payment of next years M.A.R.C. dues. Come on don't be shy. Jump right in . The water's fine. Make the most of your summer. It's going fast.
Fred Tryles Director, Livingston As
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NEXT BUSINESS (potluck) MEETINGTuesday July 17th, 5:00 or 5:30pm
Gene Panicacci’s Home1881 Smith Rd, Fowlerville, MI
Park on the North side of the building opposite the main entrance.
Meeting Minutes - June 19th, 2018
Director Fred Tryles called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. There were 54 members present. There were no guests.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept May minutes. They were filed as presented. TREASURER’S REPORT: The May treasurer’s report was presented by treasurer Gary McIntrye. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the report. It was filed as presented.
OLD BUSINESS:
OB1: Christmas Party: Ed Thibodeau reported that there was no new information. OB2: Dearborn Lunch and Test Track Experience; Marty Kapanowski is leading a tour to Dearborn late in September. Marty gave additional information. He wants to meet at the M-36 and US 23 McDonald’s and leave at 8:30 a.m. Lunch might be at the Ford Garage and a possible lap around the test track. The limit is 15 cars. OB3: Reminder of next meeting change: The July 17 meeting will be held at Gene Panicacci’s house at 1881 Smith Road, Fowlerville. The time is 5:00 p.m. This is a potluck dinner so bring a dish, place settings, table and chairs. There will not be an auction. This has been returned to the Christmas Party. OB4: Promo Tour Review: A summary of the trip was given: issues, car shows, meals
NEW BUSINESS: NB1: Sunshine Committee: Dea Knopf’s condition is improving. A thanks to the club was received from Paul Pickett’s daughter for all those who represented the club at his funeral. Paul passed away in early June. NB2: 50/50. $84.00 was collected. Bill Metz was the winner. NB3: Award: Congrats to Gary Cornillaud. He reached the 5000 miles mark for a mileage award. Congrats to Leonard Hammermeister for being the oldest driver at the Promo Tour. NB4: Poker Run: Tom Wright explained the Poker Run which will be sometimes in the fall. The route is about 60 miles. If you are interested see Tom.
CAR PROBLEMS: 1. Frank Remenar’s A had a cracked block. He put in Blue Devil. Problem solved. 2. Marty Kapanowski has problems when his car warmed. 3. Chuck Sherman’s car is running badly. The distributor cap was loose. 4. Vic Caporosso had trouble on the Back to the Bricks tour. His plastic insulator broke. 5. Ed Thibodeau bought a new radiator. He had a pinhole on the exit part of the old radiator. 6. Bill Metz reported that Paul Pickett’s car couldn’t start. There was a flat spot on the starter. 7. Clint Knackstedt’s Model A finally starts after 12 years!!!
TREATS: Thanks for treats: Rita Gould, Frank Remenar, Bev Points, Mary Beth Clewley. There are no treats for July. We have a potluck dinner. There are no treats for August. We have ice cream at the Caboose. JUNE BIRTHDAYS: John Haskin, Vic Caporosso, Bea Thibodeau, Paul Frisinger ANNIVERSARIES: Kapanowski and Miller
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(DETAILS ON TRIPS ARE SUMMARIZED IN THE “UPCOMING EVENTS TO PLAN FOR” SECTION OF THE NEWS BRAKE.)
1.2nd Monday June-August Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club’s Classic Car Cruise-In 2. June 22-24 Gordon Hall Days Antique and Classic Car Show 3. June 24-July 1 National Meet in Branson Missouri 4. June 25 Day trip to Otisville being planned. 5. June 28 Oakhaven Manor Retirement Home car show 6 July 13-15 Model T and A Standish car show 7. July 17 Meeting night and potluck dinner 8. July 22 Model A’s on display – Flushing Depot Museum 9. July 25 Day trip to Otisville 10. August 5 Waldenwoods Concourse de Livingston 11. August 11 Haskin Rib Fest 12. August 12 V-8 Ford Club Jackson 13. September 14-15 Model A Day – Gilmore Museum 14. September 27-28 Michigan Round-Up 15. October 21 Ladies Brunch 16. August 4-9, 2019 National, Dearborn
Adjourn; 8:30 p.m.
Judith Coebly/Reutter Recording Secretary
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Back to the Bricks Tour From June 8-13 a number of club members took part in the Back to the Bricks Tour. The group left from Davison with overnight stops in Mt. Pleasant, Gaylord, Petoskey, St. Ignace, and East Tawas, culminating with an "End of the Road" Luncheon at the Birch Run Speedway & Event Center. From the looks of these pictures, a good time was had by all!
Preparing to cross the Mackinac Bridge: Crossing the Mighty Mac!
Car Show in Gaylord. I feel bad for the guy in the red ‘Vette, getting upstaged by a classy Model A:
Leaving Gaylord:
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At the beginning of the tour, club member Leonard Hammermeister received an award from tour founder Al Hatch, for reaching the 55,000 mile mark! Congratulations Leonard!! (Sorry, don’t know why Al is cut off. The thumbnail photo looks fine! Computers!………)
And………….as Cyndi Lauper said, “girls just wanna have fun!”. And here they are, at one of the car shows on the tour. Lookin’ great, ladies!!
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The club enjoys the beach in Tawas, below. Vic was actually talking to me in this picture, addressing a question about taillights!
The big finish in Birch Run is below. Check out the eyelashes on Rusty and Rita’s car on the right! Very stylish! All in all, it was a successful run, with few breakdowns. Notable were Marty Knowlton’s (Script As) original fan that threw a blade through the radiator’s upper tank. Replace those stamped/welded original fans with 1-piece aluminum fans, folks! As I was repeatedly told by a certain club member: “These cars were meant to last 3-5 years! Replace that fan!” The other notable one was Bob and Nora Petriches’s clutch pedal arm broke off. A welder was found in Mackinaw City and it was fixed for the next day’s drive!
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Gordon Hall Days Antique & Classic Car ShowOn June 26th Bill and Ann Miller planned a tour to Gordon Hall Days in Dexter. Ironically Marty Kapanowski, who lives about 1/2 mile from Gordon Hall, did not plan to attend due to having to
haul a horse to a show that day. As fate would twist things though, someone else hauled his daughter’s horse, and between horse events, Marty headed home to suit up in some approximate period wear and head over in his “A” to join the gang for an hour. But alas, it was not to be!! Upon arrival there were a dozen or
more cars of various vintage present, but no Model As other than a Rat Rod. It turns out the organizers said many owners did not want to bring their cars due to the high risk of rain that day. So, Bill
and Ann, thanks for setting up the tour anyway, but I was the only one there, and I didn’t even sign up! :-) There was an old-timey brass oom-pah band playing on the grand porch of Gordon Hall, a food cart, some antique-sale tents, and a few nice old cars to look at. They also offered tours of the house which was built by Judge Samuel Dexter in the 1840s, underwent some changes of hands, decay, rebuilds, and was part of the underground railroad through Michigan.
Ok, it’s not a Model A, but I have not seen a 1960 Jaguar before, and I thought this car was pretty cool. ————>
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Upcoming Events To Plan For 2nd Monday of the month, June - August: Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club’s Classis Car Cruise-In 4-7pm, June 11, July 9, Aug 13 the LCWCC will host a classic car cruise in. 6060 East M-36 Whitmore Lake, MI. 810-231-1811. Food/drinks available. Open to the public.
June 24-July 1: 2018 National Meet Location this year is Branson, Missouri. The main hotel hosting the event is already sold out but there are many other lodging options in the city shown on page 4 of the Sept-Oct Model “A” News.
June 25th: Day trip to Otisville. Still being planned.
June 28: Oak Haven Manor Retirement Home Car Show 1320 Ashebury Ln, Howell, MI 48843, (517) 548-9870.
July 13-15: Model A and T show in Standish. Fred Tryles has the information.
July 17: Meeting night and potluck dinner. Gene Panicacci will host this year. More details to come.
July 22: Model As on display at Flushing Depot Museum.
August 5: Waldenwoods 2-6 p.m. Concourse de Livingston . Pre-registration forms are available.
August 11: Annual Rib Fest at the Haskins’ home
August 12 The Early V8s will host their annual Pig Roast. Vic Caporosso will lead. Sign-up sheet went around at the meeting.
September 14-15: Gilmore Model A Day A block of rooms has been reserved for us at the Clarion Inn 3640 E. Cork St. across the highway from Hilton. Group rate is $99.00 per night plus tax. This includes Free breakfast, wifi, indoor pool and hot tub. (Clarion is also a choice hotel if anyone wants the reward nights). To reserve a room call (269) 381-1900 and request a room in the Livingston A’s block for September 14-16. The cutoff day for requesting a room in this block is August 14, please call before then to reserve. There are double queen rooms and some King’s available for us. Tentative schedule of events follows.
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September 25: Ford’s Garage and Ford Facility Tour Marty and Cindy Kapanowski will lead a tour to Dearborn. We will hit two Dearborn fixtures, one new and one quite old. First we will drive our Model As to a Ford Facility and participate in a tour of it (this is the “old” part). Then we will head to Ford’s Garage for lunch. They have great burgers! That’s the “new” part.
September 28-29: Michigan Roundup Hosted by the Script As in beautiful Grand Blanc. Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint. Rates are $109. Use special code MMA. FREE Ice Cream social for early arrivals on the 27th.
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Tentative Schedule Friday, Sept.14 All museum buildings open 9 to 5. (main entrance only) Self-driving tours (info at host hotel lobby) 12:00 Swap meet set-up begins 7 PM Seminar at Four Points * Saturday Sept 15 All museum buildings open 9 to 5 Swap meet open Seminars * (In Theatre by lobby or in garage shop area and there will be a people mover to all events) Model A Ford Glass by Phred Hollister of Herb's Glass and Trim Model A Ford Wood by Howard Comstock and Rickey Hite of Classic Wood Products Online and in Era Fashion: How to Shop Those Websites by Chris Aupperle How to get Ready for Safe Touring in the Model A by Happy Begg Model A Ford Front End Alignment by Dan Manola Buying and Selling the Model A Ford by Tom Mack MAFFI Ceremony At 1:00 pm in front of the Model A Museum Opening remarks Presentations Hall of Fame introductions 50/50 drawing Closing remarks Sunday September 16 All museum buildings open 9 to 5 (No Model A events) * NOTE: All seminars are $5.00 per seminar, per person
Hotel Information The Host hotel for Model A Day (and site of the Friday evening MAFFI Seminar) is: The Four Points Sheraton 3600 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 Room rate of $99 Phone (269) 385-3922 The block of rooms with group rate being held closes on August 13. Direct Booking Link Across the street is the: Holiday Inn Express 3630 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001 Room rate of $110 Phone (269) 373-0770
Co-Chair Nora Petriches 810-962-2146 or Rita Gould 810-252-1379.
October 21: Ladies’ Brunch at the Quarter Bistro, Ann Arbor 300 S. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor. Our annual event honoring the ladies of the club. The club covers the ladies’ meal. Men pay their own way! Sign up at the next meeting.
2nd Monday of the month, June - August: Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club’s Classis Car Cruise-In 4-7pm, June 11, July 9, Aug 13 the LCWCC will host a classic car cruise in. 6060 East M-36 Whitmore Lake, MI. 810-231-1811. Food/drinks available. Open to the public. Planning WAY Ahead…
August 4-10, 2019: National Meet in Dearborn, MI!!! Rooms NOW Available to Book! 313-592-3622 CODE: MARC Follow on the website: https://mark35879.wixsite.com/marcdearborn2019
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:-)) A hip young man goes out and buys a 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider. It is the best convertible sports car, costing about $250,000. He takes it out for a spin and while stopping for a red light, an old man on a moped, wearing an open face crash helmet (looking about 70 years old) pulls up next to him. The old man looks over the sleek, shiny red surface of the car and asks, “What kind of car ya’ got there, sonny?” The young man replies, “A 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider. They cost about a quarter of a million dollars!” “That’s a lot of money,” says the old man, shocked. “Why does it cost so much?” “Because this car can do over 200 miles an hour!” states the cool dude proudly. The moped driver asks, “Can I take a look inside?” “Sure,” replies the owner. So the old man pokes his head in the window and looks around. Leaning back on his moped, the old man says, “That’s a pretty nice car, all right!” Just then the light changes so the guy decides to show the old man what his car can do. He floors it, and within 30 seconds the speedometer reads 220 mph. Suddenly, he notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It seems to be getting closer! He slows down to see what it could be and suddenly, whhhoooossshhh! Something whips by him, going much faster! “What on earth could be going faster than my Ferrari?!” the young man asks himself. Then, ahead of him, he sees a dot coming toward him. Whoooooosh! It goes by again, heading the opposite direction! And it almost looked like the old man on the moped! “Couldn’t be,” thinks the guy. “How could a moped outrun a Ferrari?!” Again, he sees a dot in his rear view mirror! Whooooosh Ka-BbblaMMM! The moped plows into the back of his car, demolishing the rear end. The young man jumps out, and it IS the old man!!! Of course, the moped and the old man are hurting for certain. He runs up to the old man and says, “You gotta tell me how you got that thing to be faster than my Ferrari !” The old man looks up and replies, “OK..., but first, unhook my suspenders from your side-view mirror, will ya?”
- From jalopnik.com, 1/3/2017
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General Information
2017 LIVINGSTON’ A’s OFFICERS Director Fred Tryles 810-629-3994 [email protected] Vice Director Dan Sampson 248-719-6762 [email protected] Secretary Judith Coebly/Reutter 586-872-4535 [email protected] Treasurer Gary McIntyre 248-820-7101 [email protected]
2017 VOLUNTARY POSITIONS Sunshine Group Sandy Tryles 810-423-9437 [email protected] Ann Miller 734-769-4481 [email protected] Karin Guinan 517-230-9610 [email protected] Mileage Awards Dick Knopf 734-878-1902 [email protected] Newsletter Marty Kapanowski 734-730-7745 [email protected] Lemonade Dick Weaire 810-360-8113 [email protected] Bea Thibodeau 734-878-6290 [email protected] Coffee Dan Samson 248-719-6762 [email protected] Keeper of the photo albums Dick Weaire 810-360-8113 [email protected] Webmaster Gary Cornillaud 248-568-8146 [email protected]
Regional News Dea Knopf 734-878-1902 [email protected]
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.
Newsletter contributions are appreciated! Please have any newsletter information to us by the 25TH of each month. Email contributions to [email protected]. For any clarifications, call Marty at 734-730-7745. We will do our best to get the newsletter out by the 5th of each month.
Books, videotapes and DVD’s are available to borrow. Contact the Vice Director. 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 1980. If you are interested in borrowing any of these to browse and if you take any pictures you would like to be includ-ed, 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 2004.
The Livingston A’s have four tables and two large ice chests available for club members to borrow.
The NEWS BRAKE is the monthly news-letter of the Livingston A’s Region of the Model ‘A’ Restorers Club
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Editor’s Corner Happy 4th of July!
As we prepare to celebrate our Nation’s independence, I am reminded of the independent spirits that Model A-ers are. Most of us work on our own cars. They have no warranties, and we can’t turn them in after the 2-year lease is up and they start to need some maintenance. We are on our own. If we are on a trip and the cars break, we change points, condensers, distributors and caps, coils, generators, starters, cam gears, radiators, water pumps, tires, wheels, brakes, lights, and just about anything else that doesn’t need an engine hoist; all on the side of the road if needed!
Mr. Ford grew up on a farm and once said (approximately) “Farming is far too much work, given the result”. He wanted to give the country independence of mobility to move people and goods freely around the country instead of being tied to one day’s horse ride to move your goods to market. He also provided many people independence from rural life if they so chose, by offering $5 a day to assemble cars, thus exponentially growing the middle class and the economic and industrial engine of the country. And it was that engine that provided the means to preserve our country’s freedom and independence in World Wars I and II.
So, this 4th of July, thank a veteran, and thank the inventor of our beloved Model As (and Ts) for helping to preserve the independence that our forefathers claimed for us so very long ago.
Marty Kapanowski [email protected] 734-730-7745
