The Distributor April 2013 www.illinoisregion.com From the Directors Chair April 2013 2013 OFFICERS AND STAFF Director: Youth Advisor/Liaison: Well our meeting was SNOWED OUT last month BUT, SPRING is Mark Maron Dave Hartmann HERE!!! So says the calendar…but as we are freezing lets think (847) 302-7900 (847) 970-1040 positive, time to get those cars ready for the touring season ahead. [email protected] Photographer: Change the oil, check the points, and search and fix any problems, Assistant Director: Mike Gaimari which happens to bring me to talk about our Trouble Shooting Mike Kochevar (773) 631-3902 Roadside Repair Seminar. (847) 827-1555 Property Chairman: Treasurer: Ken Ehrenhofer WOW, WOW, WOW, 54 people attended one of the best we have Don Morman (815) 337-4656 had to date. A simple, logical way of troubleshooting was taught by (847) 825-5046 Raffle Coordinator: Ken and Ron Ehrenhofer at Ken and Helen’s 40-horse garage on Secretary: Marcia Donnelly March 16th. Two movies were shown on Roadside Repairs. One Rose Niermann (847) 359-5411 with the famous CAMMY CAMSHAFT, and the other on timing the (630) 595-1190 Technical Coordinator: ignition. Great questions with solutions were answered and everyone Editor: None walked away with more knowledge then when they entered. A Colin James Winter Swap hands on approach was also done as Ken demonstrated to everyone (773) 936-3981 Committee: what he explained during his lecture on a Model A after lunch. After [email protected] Mike Sargis the seminar many stayed for more NEW information by Mike Regional (773) 507-5144 Keating on a new alternator for the Model A with a set point voltage Correspondent: Val Maron and temp control, we learned more about voltage and amps on the Mark Maron (847) 302-7900 Model A and how to seek out more problems and fix them, (847) 302-7900 Mike Kochevar especially related to headlights and repo sockets. Jim Patterson Activities Chairman: (847) 827-1555 cooked a tasty lunch again for us with his culinary skills and the day Jim Patterson Refreshment Staff: ended with a raffle of the test lights and VOM’s that were used. (847) 934-6582 Val Maron Fellowship, Food and a Fantastic Seminar again by the Illinois Club Sales: (847) 302-7900 Region MARC/MAFCA. Thank you Ken and Ron. We encourage Pat Maroney Awards Staff: all members’ to attend these events to help learn and feel (847) 490-3543 Mark Maron comfortable to get our cars on the road. They all look great in our Distributor Staff: (847) 302-7900 garage but is that the reason we own them? Jim Dodaro Ladies’ A’s Staff: (847) 398-1957 Val Maron This weekend is the bowling party and tonight is the final night to Carl Kalbhen (847) 302-7900 sign up if you have not done so. Join us for a great fun evening. (847) 635-5083 Resident Experts: PLEASE see Mike Kochevar tonight for your registration and Jack Scambler Judging Standards information. (847) 392-7096 Ken Ehrenhofer Membership Staff: (815) 337-4656 April 27th is the Safety Check. PLEASE Register and let Mike Mike Kochevar Ron Ehrenhofer Dennis know if you will be attending. (847) 827-1555 (847) 255-6758 Announcements: Era Accessories: Make your reservations for the spring overnighter now. Get you Susan Szymanski Vince Scalabrino room booked at no charge and you can always cancel. BUT PLEASE (847) 455-8815 (847) 934-8167 NOTE: No Reservations will be taken at the host hotel without a Mini Swap Interiors & Upholstery: registration for the Michigan Roundup. Rooms are now being held Chairperson: Jim Antoni ONLY for registered guests. For more information see Ron or Carl Kalbhen (847) 698-2637 myself. (847) 635-5083 Dave Jahn PayCarShow (847) 488-0486 Please see your calendar for date changes that have occurred since Chairperson: Electrical: our last meeting for events. John Drengenberg Marty Brown (847) 272-7192 (847) 673-1157 Thank you all again, and see you all on the road…hey its SPRING New Member License Plates & Tags: TIME!!! Coordinator: Frank Smith Ron Ehrenhofer (847) 942-0905 (847) 255-6758 Fashion: Web Site Manager: Marilyn Krenger Mark Maron (815) 338-4008 (847) 302-7900 Mark Maron Ill Region MARC Director Ill Chapter MAFCA Director Minutes: MAFCA/MARC Membership Meeting - March 5, 2013 The March 5th meeting was cancelled on account of snow. MAFFI Museum Updates The MAFFI Museum’s grand opening is quickly approaching. New displays are being added as volunteers count down the days to May 17-19, 2013. A schedule of events for the Grand Opening at 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI 49060 can be found at: http://www.maffi.org/My_Homepage_Files/Download/GrandOpeningSchedule- Rev4.pdf. Information about their transmission and tire raffle, which are being raffled off to support the museum, can be found at: http://www.maffi.org/My_Homepage_Files/Page10.html. Photos below show some of the progress, but please visit http://www.maffi.org/index.htm for information and photos. Diane Kory asked to have the following public service notices posted in the Distributor. FORD TRUCKS We are very fortunate to have Bob Friskies and James Nierman presenting their knowledge about Ford Trucks between 1928-1931 at our April Meeting. I did not have much knowledge about trucks, focusing the majority of my time on learning some of the ins-and-outs of the cars. Jim kindly provided me an interesting article from the December 2012 Auto Restorer that features a 1930 Model AA Ford Truck. According to the article, the Ford AA, a one- and-one-half-ton capacity vehicle, succeeded the Ford Model TT which was a result of Henry Ford recognizing that offering a truck would be a sound idea for his company. The following are some key differences that are worth noting in case someone asks about the Ford Model AA. First, the front suspension is much heavier on the truck. Disc wheels and a four speed transmission were introduced in 1929 and 1930 saw the addition of a 157 inch wheelbase. The AA was not introduced for heavy freight, but rather to carry bulky items. Many of the truck parts are heavier, although some features, such as the doors, cowl and windshield are interchange with those on the Tudor. The radiator shells are also interchangeable, except that the shell on the AA is deeper and also is straight across the top, as opposed to the heart shape top found on the cars. The radiator is also different, where the truck uses a four-row core as opposed to a three-row core radiator. Photos above show just some of the trucks made by Ford. FORD TRUCKS IN TEXAS I was sent to Texas for work at the end of February/beginning of March. As you would expect, the weather in the Southwest was much more favorable then Chicago. I was unfortunately unable to get away to the Texas Transportation Museum (http://www.txtransportationmuseum.org/index.php), but wanted to point it out in case anyone else is in the neighborhood. Of particular interest is a nice 1929 Ford model AA truck that is on permanent loan to the museum. Below are some photos of the truck. In addition, while I was walking back to the hotel, a 1931 Model A pickup truck passed by, complete with 1931 Texas license plates. I was unable to capture a photo, but found that its owner is a member of the Alamo A’s in San Antonio (http://www.alamomodela.com/). To the right are photos from their website of the pickup truck. The Fashionable Model A Era (1928-1931) Horsehide Leather From the start of the 1930s, when the fist zippered leather jackets were made, to end of the 1950s when supplies of good horsehide became scarce, half belted horsehide jackets were produced by countless local producers across North America. The fact so many of these jackets still exist today, in eminently wearable condition, is a tribute to their manufacturer and the fact that they were made using U.S. Chrome Tanned Front Quarter Horsehide. Similarly, horsehide boots were advertised in countless magazines, such as the Country Gentleman. A number of people say that horsehide boots are tough to break in, but once broken in are fantastic. Today, vintage horsehide jackets and boots are considered highly treasured collectibles. High end companies, such as Aero Leather in Scotland, produce popular Front Quarter Horsehide jackets in a variety of styles. These are great because they can be worn while driving your ‘A’ or ‘AA’. Trouble Shooting Follow-Up For those who missed a great seminar at Ken Ehrenhofer’s Forty Horse Barn, we have summarized a few things to remember when your car suddenly stops working (thank you Jim Patterson for the summary). I. SPARK: 1. Remove sparkplug wire leaving ¼” gap key on, crank engine see spark then you know: a) Ignition system good b) Rotor is turning c) Points are opening and closing d) Condenser is working e) Pop out is ok f) Coil is fine 2. If no spark: a) Points closed b) Condenser bad c) Pop out faulty d) Loose wire e) Gap gone f) Rubbing block ware 3. Tests a) Pass side terminal box if lights ok; if no light check for loose connection; battery ground; blown fuse. b) Driver side terminal box if light ok: if no light ammeter bad replace it c) Coil black wire if lights ok: if no light black wire bad. d) Coil red wire light ok: no light coil not good replaces it. e) Movable side of points KEY ON light when open ok: if no light new points needed.