The Generator

Mid-America AACA Region February 2021 Vol. 4 No. 02

In this Issue

Activity and Meeting page 2 President’s Message page 3 Trivia Challenge Radfords/Edwards Enjoying Warm Weather pages 4-5 Flashback 2004 ` pages 6-8 Alice Huyler Ramsey Makes History page 9 What was the first to place 1948 T-87 pages 10-11 Membership Information page 12 1. a horn button in the center of the KC Auto Museum News page 13 This & That pages 14-16 steering, and KC Auto Museum—The UNDERGROUND page 17 Chef’s Corner page 18 2. first to have electric door latches? Activities —Mid-America page 19 AACA 2021 National Meets and Tours page 20 Mid-America Mission and Officers page 21

No February Activities and Member Meetings are on hold.

Your Board is evaluating possibilities for gatherings as we move toward Spring. Cer- tainly, we have all felt the frustration that the pandemic has brought into our lives.

Please know that our love of and club friendship will carry us through until we can safely gather once again.

Missing you all,

Martie

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SENT IN STORIES FOR THIS MONTH’S GENERATOR.

PLEASE SEND ANYTHING, EVERYTHING, ALL THINGS, FOR THE MARCH ‘GENERATOR”

...to [email protected]. Appreciate receiving info by February 25th for the March Generator. Thank you

...Martie

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President’s Message

Well, it is definitely NOT car show season, 18 degrees this morning with drizzle forecast for the next few days. In spite of this your MA-AACA Board continues to meet via Zoom to discuss issues that need to be addressed in spite of winter weather and the pandemic. We all want to start membership meetings and ac- tivities as soon as it is safe, however we are convinced it will be late spring or early summer before we think it is prudent to get together.

That said, we are still lining up events and monitoring events by other organizations we might join in. Even national AACA continues to hop on one foot while postponing the annual meeting, car meets and tours.

For 2021 national AACA has moved up the deadline for submitting our official membership list to January 31st, which has obviously passed as you read this. We quickly began a phone call committee when we became aware of this deadline change. If you have not paid your Mid-America region or national dues, please do so immediately as we will be submitting our paperwork in a few days.

Unfortunately, Gary Crispin, our Board Member-At-Large fell and broke his leg so keep him in your thoughts for a speedy recovery as he is a very valuable, hardworking asset of your club Board.

Your MA-AACA bylaws require an independent audit of the books whenever we gain a new treasurer. This audit is currently under way and the Board will report results to membership when it is complete. Continued thanks to Martie for keeping us informed and engaged during this crazy time. The Generator remains our connection to each other as a club.

We also extend our thanks to Toni Hall (treasurer) and Sharon Cygan (secretary) for their contribution to the Board as their terms have expired. They both provided valuable expertise and we will miss their many contributions.

...Jack

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Radfords & Edwards Enjoying Warm Weather

We are staying in Jupiter, Florida at the Jupiter Cove Condominium, which is just South of Hobe Sound, Florida. When I first went to work for Pratt & Whitney, we lived in Hobe Sound. The town is less than half a mile from the ocean as the crow flies. The weather is terrible upper 50s to 60s at night to 70s to 80s dur- ing the day. (editor note: Awe, that’s too bad, guys.) Much to our surprise we found a car show. The Pine school has an annual car show called 100 years of cars. This year’s show was January. 16th All proceeds benefit the Patriot scholarship. The scholarship is full tuition and is awarded to high school students, whose parents are active or retired military personnel. In the last 14 years they have raised over $400,000 to support the program. Enjoy the car photos:

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For further information and photos, google Pine School Florida and go to 100 years of cars and scroll down. After the car show we drove to Harry and the Natives and had Conch Chowder and Conch Fritters. It is a local restaurant and watering hole since 1952. It has the largest Tiki hut that I have been in and has some of the best food.

Story and photos: Dennis Rader

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Flashback 2004

On June 23, 2004 the “GREAT RACE” made an overnight stop in Overland Park, Kansas. They lined the cars up right on Santa Fe after they came in under the ceremonial finish line. There were lots of interesting cars and friendly car people willing to share stories and answer questions. The black Ford with Jack Roush’s name on the door was actually being driven by Jack Roush, hat and all.

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A friend of the Boyles from New Mexico, the late Gab Joiner (in the blue shirt) was a regular in the race having placed very high numerous times and winning at least once. He is standing next to his entry, a 1917 Marmon. Gab and his wife Evonna were fixtures on the event for more than 20 years. Gab was a founding member of Rally Partners in 2002 that kept the Great Race alive after Tom McRae retired. They won the 1995 race, which ran from Ottawa, Canada to Mexico City, Mexico and were given a new Buick Riviera. Gab once told Jack he would never drive any car, let alone an old car in Mexico again! Until Gab’s passing in 2015 all his race cars and 70 other vehicles, mostly trucks were on display in their Rio Rancho, New Mexico museum.

Gab Joiner

The 2020 Great Race was postponed and is re-scheduled for June 19 – 27. The route goes from the Caroli- nas to San Antonio through Rolla, Missouri and overnights in Joplin. Exact date TBD.

Story and photos: Jack Boyle

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Alice Huyler Ramsey Made History In 1909

Alice Huyler Ramsey was the first woman to drive across the from coast to coast.

On June 9, 1909, the 22-year-old housewife and mother from Hackensack, began a 3,800-mile journey from Hell's Gate in , New York to , in a green Maxwell 30. On her 59-day trek she was accompanied by two older sisters-in-law and another female friend, none of whom Jack and his buddy polishing the new mags in 1968 could drive a car. They arrived amid great fanfare on August 10.

The drive was originally meant as a publicity stunt for Maxwell-Briscoe, the carmaker. At that time, wom- en were not encouraged to drive cars. The group of women used maps from the American Automobile As- sociation to make the journey. Only 152 of the 3,600 miles the group traveled were paved. Over the course of the drive, Ramsey changed 11 tires, cleaned the spark plugs, repaired a broken brake pedal and had to sleep in the car when it was stuck in mud.

Along the way, they crossed the trail of a manhunt for a killer in , a case of bedbugs Ramsey re- ceived from a hotel, and in Nevada they were surrounded by a Native American hunting party with bows and arrows drawn. In San Francisco, crowds awaited them at the St. James Hotel. Ramsey was named the "Woman Motorist of the Century" by AAA in 1960.

Story and photo posted on Facebook

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1948 Tatra T87

I had never seen this car before, so, of course, it piqued my curiosity. I was surprised through research to discover the first Tatra, a T-11, was created in the 1920’s. Its purpose was to be a budget friendly car and was quite technically sound with an air-cooled engine, independent suspension and transmission located in the rear of the car. The design evolution of the Tatra are accredited to Dr. Hans Ledwinka, an Austrian engi- Jack and his buddy polishing the new mags in 1968 neer and Erich Ubelacker.

The T87 made its debut in 1936 and with the German annexation of Czechoslovakia was not produced during 1943 and 1944.

Following is an overview of the 1948 Tatra T87:

Production: 1936-1950 3,056 produced

Assembly: Koprivnice, , Czechoslovakia Class: Luxury car, 5 seater Body Style: limousine (Finned Fastback) Engine: 3.0 liter V-8 rear-mounted all magnesium air-cooled engine, produced 85 horsepower Transmission: 4-speed manual (3 and 4 synchronized) Length: 186.6” Width: 65.7” Height: 591” Curb weight: 3.020 lbs Mileage: 18.8 mpg Top speed: 100 mph

1940’s price: 25,000 Swiss Francs or $125,000 Price today: $300,000 (if you can find one)

Fun facts:

• The Tatra entire rear could be opened, making it easy to work on the engine. • Aerodynamic body allowed the Tatra to be one of the fastest production cars of its time. • It had suicide doors. • The Tatra was able to fit the rear engine and the luggage compartment in the back of the car. To help balance it out, two full-sized spares were stored under the hood.

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Jack and his buddy polishing the new mags in 1968

The red Tatra was built from 1956—1975, and was the final Tatra produced

My favorite is the 1948 Tatra T87. I would love to have this classic sitting in my garage.

Wouldn’t you?

Story by Martie Kernodle

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Membership Information

Hi All,

Yesterday, Penny & Jack Boyle sent in the required Mid-America Regional membership papers to AACA National. For those of you who renewed “Thank You.” If you haven’t, it is never too late to renew. We plan on having a much more active year as the COVID-19 vaccinations increase across our state. Of course we cannot predict what will happen, but keep positive about club events and meetings for 2021.

For those of you who have renewed with National, but have not received your 2021 AACA membership card, the following info was in the AACA January Speedster.

2021 AACA Membership Cars Delayed

“We are processing all of the 2021 membership renewals as quickly as we can. While it only takes a day or two for the renewal process to be completed, please note that it does take a few weeks to see your new membership cards arrive in the mail. And, with all the mail delays going on in the US., members have been telling us that it is taking up to a month for them to see their cards.

Ever 2 weeks, we send a batch of renewals to our printer, who then prints and mails the cards for us. This process saves both staff time and mailing expenses.

Your new 2021 membership card will come in a small blue envelope like the one pictured here.”

If you haven’t renewed National or Mid-America Region, it is never to late to do so. If you are not sure whether you renewed National and/or Mid-America, you can always check with Penny Boyle, Secretary 913-908-9635 or Meredith Williamson, Membership Chair, 816-456-7727

National Dues Reminder: You need a National membership in order to join Mid-America Region. To pay your annual dues to National of $45, you can renew online at www.aaca.org or mail in to National with the renewal form that comes in your “Antique Automobile” magazine or call 717-534-2910.

Mid-America AACA Regional Dues Because we are not hosting monthly activities, tours, shows etc., due to the pandemic, our local expenses and efforts are greatly reduced. For that reason, we have decided to cut local dues in half to $12.50 for 2021. PLEASE NOTE: Local dues are payable to: Mid-America AACA.

Please mail checks for $12.50 to our new 2021 Treasurer: Paul Williamson, Treasurer 4525 N. Baltimore Drive Kansas City, MO 64116

Thank you, Martie Kernodle

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Kansas City Auto Museum

No report received this month from the KC Auto Museum.

So here is a bit of trivia. Can you identify the car that landed in the river?

1963 Stingray

Bonnie answering questions about her 1940 Plymouth

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This and That

PLEASE SEND AN E-MAIL TO PAUL WILIAMSOM @ [email protected] you would like to share your birthday or anniversary.

Dennis Radford 2/04

Jon Kernodle 2/14 Diane Nygaard 2/15 Herbert Barry 2/26

Dennis Roberts 2/26

Thomas & Joyce Hudson 2/13 Norm & Margaret Kressmann 2/24

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Toni Hall, our former Treasurer, received these two nice letters from Harvesters, one for our food donation and one for the Mid-America AACA Region’s club donation. THANK YOU, MEMBERS!

Trivia Challenge Answered What car was the first to place the horn button in the center of the steering wheel and the first with electric door latches?

1915 Scripps-Booth Model C

Thank you Tom Wedbush for this month’s trivia.

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This and That

Lawrence Region Swap Meet On January 28th, Margaret Barnes, Lawrence Region President sent an email, stating that the 2021 Swap Meet on April 30, May 1 and May 2 is still in the planning stage. Plans are still pending awaiting COVID guidelines and whether they will be able to use the fairgrounds. Lawrence club planners are working dili- gently to see if they can work it out this year. We will advise you of further developments.

DO YOU REMEMBER???

Thank you Gary Crispin for the memories!

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This and That

Things WD-40 Can Do

 Cleans and softens paint brushes  Cleans spray paint nozzles Removes paint from shoes  Opens stuck paint can lids

 Masks door knobs when painting  Prevents mosquito eggs from hatching in stagnant water  Untangles and cleans jewelry

 Removes gum and crayon from wallpaper  Keeps flower pots from sticking together  Stops squeaking patio doors, stove and car doors  Lubricates sleds and metal buckles

 Removes ink from fabric and carpet  Removes newspaper print from tables  Removes glue and gum from hair  Gets rid of pigeons  Sprayed on bird feeders makes squirrels slide off  Polishes and shines sea shells  Removes scuff marks from car bumpers  Cleans toilets and tubs  Softens baseball gloves  Prevents clay from sticking to hoes and rakes  Prevents snow from sticking to snow shovels  Prevents corrosion of garden hose connections  Polishes and protects antiques such as brass, silver and gold  Makes artificial plants look better  Keeps license plate screws working well

Any additional ideas for WD-40 uses? Send to your Editor, Martie Kernodle at [email protected] and we will share your ideas in next month’s issue.

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Chef’s Corner

At meetings and special events, when we have brought food to share, the one thing we know is that we have some fabulous cooks. So this new page has been added based on member requests, PLEASE send recipes to your editor to share.

SORRY!

NO RECIPES SUBMITTED THIS MONTH

PLEASE SEND ME RECIPES

Editor’s note:

One of our goals for 2021 is to take our collected mem- ber recipes and create a Mid-America AACA Region Cookbook. We can sell our cookbook for our treasury and also use it as a giveaway at special events.

So gentlemen and ladies, please flood my inbox with your favorite recipes. [email protected]

Thank you!

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Upcoming Events

Other Events

NO ACTIVITIES

Everyone your Board is working on events and shows. As you know, COVID-19 will determine our plans. Hang in there!

Mid-America AACA Official Event

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2021 AACA National Meets & Tours

2021 AACA National Calendar & Other Events July 1—3 RESCHEDULED FROM May 6-8 - Central Spring Nationals - AACA National – Always verify information prior to making plans Auburn, IN to attend any event listed.March 7 Swap Meet/ Car Corral - AACA Ontelaunee Region - Ham- July 11-16 Vintage Tour (1931 and earlier) - burg Field House, Hamburg, PA - Lester AACA National - Lock Haven/Wellsboro, PA Manwiller, 610-823-4656; [email protected] July 22-24 Annual Grand Nationals - Minneso- March 17-20 Special Winter Nationals - Puerto ta Region - New Ulm, MN Rico Region - San Juan, Puerto Rico August 13-14 Western Fall Nationals - Poudre March 26-27 51st Annual Indoor/Outdoor Part/ Valley Region - Loveland, CO Swap Meet - AACA Sugarloaf Mountain Region - Carroll County Agriculture Center, Westmin- September 9-11 Southeastern Fall Nationals - ster, MD - We have over 250 indoor vendor spac- South Carolina Region - Greenville, SC es available and virtually unlimited outside spac- es. See the Show Flyer for details. Please spread September 12-17 Glidden Tour (1942 and earlier) the word. Jack Gallagher - VMCCA - Saratoga Springs, NY 301-674-5431, [email protected] October 6-9 Eastern Fall Nationals - Hershey Re- April 8-10 - Southeastern Spring Nationals - gion - Hershey, PA Hornets Nest Region - Charlotte Autofair, Con- cord, NC October 11-15 Southeastern Divisional Fall Tour, Mt. Airy, NC April 15-17 rescheduled from February 11-13 85th Annual Convention - AACA National – October 18-20 Central Division Tour, Broken Sheraton Downtown, Philadelphia, PA Arrow, OK

April 19-20 - Southeastern Divisional Tour - November 4-6 Special Western Nationals King of the Road Chapter - Central Florida Phoenix, AZ April 21-23 rescheduled from March 19 Spe- cial Grand Nationals - Puerto Rico Region - San November 7-11 Western Divisional Tour Juan, Puerto Rico Metropolitan Phoenix and Central AZ

May 20-25 - Founders Tour (1932-1996) - Mountain State Classics Region - Davis, W

June 2-5 Eastern Divisional Tour - Eastern Shore Region & Bay Country Region - Eastern Shore of Maryland

June 17-19 Eastern Spring Nationals - Saratoga Region - Saratoga Springs, NY

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Mid-America AACA Mission Statement Mid-America AACA mission is to: - share our hobby and love of classic cars with fellow club members - promote our club to others who share our interest in classic cars - promote and organize outings to car shows and other functions - build the interest of youth in our hobby - support charitable organizations - follow the guidelines of National AACA - have fun together!

Mid-America AACA Officers

President Jack Boyle 913-544-4650 [email protected]

Vice-President Roscoe Yoder 913-710-7720 [email protected] Advertising space is free to Mid- America AACA members. Secretaries Penny Boyle 913-908-9635 Non-members, ad rate pricing is [email protected] on our web site Sharon Cygan- Emertis 816-604-9948 www.Midamerica.aaca.org [email protected] or Treasurer contact: Paul Williamson 816-529-0426 Martie Kernodle [email protected] 816-686-6700 [email protected] Member-at-Large Gary Crispin 816-918-7258 [email protected]

Membership Chair Meredith Williamson 816-456-7727 [email protected]

Webmaster Any errors, please forgive your edi- Tom Wedbush 913-669-5544 [email protected] tor and send corrections to: Newsletter Editor [email protected] Martie Kernodle 816-686-6700 [email protected]

Thank you. Club Ambassador Bonnie Johnson 816-353-4114 [email protected]

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