Wheeling the A
The official newsletter of the Wisconsin Chapter Model A Ford Club of America
Volume LVII Issue 5 PO Box 26006 Wauwatosa, WI 53226-0006 May 2016
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1 Advanced Timing Scheduled Board of Directors 2016: Events for 2016
President: Mike Quam May 15 May tour - Dave & Carol Rozman and 414-491-3191 [email protected] Mike & Sandi Yokofich Vice President: Randy Kind 262-308-6036 May 27-30 Memorial Day over night tour– Mike and [email protected] Carol Mazurkiewicz Secretary: Dave Huenink 262-378-4216 [email protected] May 30 Memorial Day parade - Bob & Barb
Treasurer: Steve Lewis Sonnen 262-573-9821 [email protected] June 5 Sharon Model A Day - Walt Kaufman Indoor: Karry Kultgen 262-284-6592 [email protected] June 19 June tour - Gene & Betsy Taurman Outdoor: Neil Besougloff 262-408-1479 [email protected] July 4 Greendale parade - Dave & Linda Huenink Sunshine & Awards: Bob Schmiechen 262-544-5005 [email protected] July 17 July tour - Art & Sue Blazek
Volunteers for 2016: July 29-31 WI Rapids Reunion
Editor: Sue Quam 414-491-3260 Aug. 21 Annual picnic - Chris & Kate Rozman [email protected]
Webmaster: Carl Doro 414-259-9692 Aug. 13 Bluesfest - Bob & Karen Schmiechen [email protected] Sept. 11 Sept. tour - John Secord Club Property: Al Downs 414-762-3731
Tool Keeper: Bill Storey 262-338-0452 Sept. 17 Richfield Thresheree - Peter Stauber
Distribution: Marilyn Brojanac Oct. 9 Fall foliage tour - Dave & Linda Heunink 262-252-4340 [email protected]
Distribution: Lorraine Schultz 262-251-3043 Nov. 5 Veterans day parade -
Club Photographer: Jo Lene Jannsen, Nov. 20 Waukesha Christmas parade– Dave & Peter Stauber and Steve Cloyd Linda Heunink Video Librarian: Ron Smith 262-628-3688
Club Historians: Bob & Karen Schmiechen 262-544-5005 [email protected]
Fashion Articles: Diane Smith 262-628-3688 [email protected] Send all Wisconsin Chapter Correspondence to: Paid Advertising: Steve & Debbie Lewis WI Chapter MAFCA 262-573-9821 [email protected] PO Box 26006 Swap Meet Committee: Dave Boucher, Bob & Kitty Wauwatosa, WI 53226-0006 Schaefer
Technical: Roger & Jan Olsen 262-554-7058 Jeff Bezotte 262-552-7715
2 POKER in the Model A !
Are ya feelin lucky chucky? Either way, join us for a tour through the Wiscon- sin budding spring country side while you test your luck at drawing your best poker hand (no experience necessary). We’ll be making some fun and inter- esting stops along the way too. See y’all there! WHEN: Sunday, May 15, 2016 STARTING PLACE: Culvers Frozen Custard, on Racine Avenue in Muskego, 1/2 block south of Janesville Road. GATHERING TIME: 12:00 p.m. (or arrive earlier if you want to treat yourself to lunch or a sundae) DEPARTING AT: 12:30 p.m. FINAL DESTINATION: Kelly’s Bleachers 3 in Big Bend (W233 S7260 Vernon Ln) Your hosts: Dave & Carol Rozman and Mike & Sandy Yokofich Any questions call Dave at 414-333-9705
Mail Truck Model A
Providing all of your Model A needs
414-491-3191 [email protected]
8509 S. Howell Ave Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-762-7288
Owner—Tony Baudo We now offer shipping and Model A Service
3 Memorial Day Weekend Departure
A caravan will be traveling to Green Bay to start the Memorial Day weekend. We will meet at the McDonald’s in Mequon on Friday, May 27th, for a departure of 8:30 a.m. There will be rest stops enroute. The route will be direct and on rural roads with no trucks or high speed cars. The planned arrival at the Red Lewis Automobile Gallery in Green Bay is 1:00 p.m. We will have lunch near there at one of several restaurant choices in the area.
After the Gallery tour Mike and Carol Mazurkiewicz will lead us on to the our motel in Sister Bay for a great weekend.
PLEASE RSVP to Gene or Betsy Taurman in advance for proper planning. Departure information Place: Mequon McDonald’s on Port Washington Rd. and Mequon Rd. Time : 8:30 a.m. Friday 5/27/2016
Memorial Day Parade
We are again pleased to invite you to join us on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th, 2016 to participate in the 151st annual Memorial Day parade. The parade is to remember our brave soldiers who gave their lives while in service of their country, so we can enjoy the freedoms and securities we have today. The parade will gather at 1:00 p.m. at the corner of North 4th Street and West Clybourn Street in downtown Milwaukee. The parade will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. It will then pro- ceed to Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lake front. Let's make this a great tribute to our Veterans who gave so much of themselves for their country. It is a day to HONOR THE DEAD BY SERVING THE LIVING. Bob & Barb Sonnen 414-771-1692
4 Wind Lake Community Veterans Parade committee is inviting Wisconsin Chapter Model A members and their A’s to the 2nd annual parade. This is a veterans parade that is just getting off the ground and they would really appreciate your support.
If interested, please contact Mr. Tony Fischer at [email protected] or call him at 414-507-2537 and tell him you are with the Wisconsin Chapter Model A Club and you saw this in the news letter. He would love to register you and your Model A for the parade!
When: Sunday May 29th (Memorial Weekend) Line up: 9:00 a.m. in Kelly’s Bleachers parking lot in Wind Lake. Intersection of Racine Avenue and South Loomis Rd. (7805 South Loomis Rd.). Parade start: 11:00 a.m.
Call Dave Rozman if you have any question (414-333-9705
This is not a club sponsored event, go on your own if you wish.
Sharon Model A Day Sunday June 5th It’s like going back in time when hundreds of Model A’s take over the small town of Sharon. The town itself paints a picture of the 1930s with the sleepy small town look. With the small shops and old buildings, then add Model A’s everywhere, an excellent swap meet, bands playing in the park and all kinds of food, its like stepping back 80 years.
The day starts in Sharon at 9:00 a.m. and if you want to find a choice parking area we will need to leave the New Berlin McDonalds at Moorland & National Ave. at 7:30 a.m.
Closed OPEN Sunday’s Monday- Saturday 10:30 am
3146 S. 27th St
5 100th Anniversary of National Flag Day Tour. Impromptu Tour!
Flag Day Parade at Waubeka, WI Sunday, JUNE 12TH 2016
Over 100 units, this years parade is honoring Navy service- men & women, and all other veterans. It will be a special Day.
Meet at OLD FALLS VILLAGE Pilgrim Road and Hy Q Just north of I 45 & I 41 Menomonee Falls,WI ****Depart at 11:30 a.m.****
Food and Beverage is available on the grounds. On your own. Please call the Larson’s at 262-251-1655 to confirm who’s going.
I will have my Stars & Stripes Honor Flight Flag displayed on our Model A during the parade
June 19 Tour TOUR TO WELLSPRING 4328 HICKORY RD NEWBURG, WI
Wellspring is the oldest Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) operation in Wisconsin in it’s 29th year. They supply homes, restaurants and farmer’s markets with fresh organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. The CSA arm of the organization operates with annual prepaid contracts that will grow and then deliver fresh local produce to their customers. We will enjoy an organic pizza and salad lunch on the grounds and a short walking educational tour of the gardens and river on the whys and how of organic produce. There will be a golf cart available for transport to and from car to handicap restroom and eating ar- ea. We will end our tour at Wayne’s Drive-In in Cedarburg, which is a short drive from the historic district of Cedarburg. COST: The price is $10.00 per person payable to Gene or Betsy Taurman. STARTING POINT: 10:00 a.m. at McDonalds, N112 W15936 Mequon Rd., Germantown END POINT: Wayne’s Drive-In, 1328 County Rd NN, Cedarburg, WI
6 7 Annual Picnic
Please join us on Sunday August 21st at Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion in Muskego, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for the annual Wisconsin Chapter picnic. The park offers a number of unique features. There’s a boardwalk nature trail that leads to the Old Muskego Settlement Center where we will be able to tour furnished historical buildings of Muskego. The park has a playground near the pavilion for the kids and the Pavilion is handicap assessable. The charge for a non-member is $10 for adults and $5 for kids over 8. Please RSVP: [email protected] or leave a message at: (262) 422-0976
8 Things you auto know… .
May 22 - WI Early Mustangers 34th Annual Car Show at Ewald’s Venus Ford 2727 E. Layton Ave, Cudahy 8 a.m.—3 p.m.
June 11 - Heritage Senior Living Center at 1831 Meadow Lane, Waukesha (near the Gasthaus) arrive at 2:30 p.m. Awards at 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Parade Out. Need any and all antique cars to come. Questions call Brandon Butler at 262-574-1293
June 24-25 Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car event at State Fair Park. Enter gate 5 of 84th street.
July 17 - 35th Annual All Ford Roundup at Soerens Ford 18900 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.
August 6-7 - 31st Annual Summer Elkhorn, Swap Meet, Car Corral and Car Show. Walworth Cty. Fair grounds in Elkhorn.
Sept. 23-25 - 39th Annual Fall Jefferson, Swap Meet, Car Corral and Car Show. Jefferson Cty. Fairgrounds.
Family Dentistry
Robert G. Saur, D.D.S., S.C. 12690 North Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005
262-785-1499 Fax 262-785-0282
Senior Discount
9 Sunshine Report……
Long time member George Wartner passed away April 12th, in Arizona from pulmonary failure. Burial will be in Lodi, WI in June, at this time arrangements are pending. Our deepest sympathies to Carolyn and the family.
Karen Dickinson had a minor stroke and spent 3 days and nights at St. Luke’s hospital. While there doctors implanted heart monitor, a digital device that will monitor idiosyncratic beating behavior. Ka- ren is home and doing well.
I am told spring may be arriving to Wisconsin soon – hopefully before winter returns!
Volunteer Opportunities: (what doesn’t bring a ray of sunshine like a club member(s) stepping up to volunteer)
Banquet (2017), Dave/Linda Huenink have volunteered to host. Karen Schmiechen has volun- teered to run the silent auction - volunteers are needed help host as well as to provide auction items or donate cash for the purchase of items for the auction. Contact Karen at [email protected] or 262-544-5005.
Swap Meet (2017, it’s never too early), need volunteer for the coordinator position as the Quam’s will be stepping down after this year. Interested – talk to Mike or Sue Need hosts for the November, December (Santa already available) and February Indoor meets.
Please notify Bob Schmiechen with all sunshine needs. Call 262-544-5005 or email Rob- [email protected].
Welcome New Member:
Paul Brown of Kewaskum. 262-305-6139 Paul has a 1928 AA Stakebed
10 Model A Ford Club of America – Wisconsin Chapter Board Meeting April 9th, 2016
Board members present: Mike Quam, Dave Sunshine and Awards – Huenink, Randy Kind, Karry Kultgen, Steve Bob – A get well card was Lewis, Neil Besougloff, and Bob Schmiechen sent to Bob Sonnen. Flow- ers and a card went to the Mike called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Jerry Carlin family.
President – Mike- The board received the Old Business – An audit date has been set to newsletters from the reciprocating clubs. review our financial records. A discussion was held regarding picking up club property from Al Vice President – Randy – There are no new Downs hanger. Mike is checking on dates in members this month. May which will work with Al. The Wisconsin Model A Ford Club of America spending guide- Secretary – Dave – A motion was made by lines were given to the board members and dis- Steve and seconded by Kerry to accept the cussed. They will be entered into the clubs crit- th minutes from the March 13th , 2016 meeting as ical motions file and posted in “Wheeling the A” written. The motion was put to a vote and it car- for future reference. The board members were ried. One member renewed this month. There asked to think about a spring donation. No one are 211 members as of this meeting for 2016. has stepped up to take over the registration 25 have not renewed. part the club swap meet.
Treasurer – Steve – The financial report was New Business – The June Board meeting given by Steve. A motion was made by Dave date has been changed to June 18th due to and seconded by Mike to accept the treasurer’s some conflicts. Steve mentioned putting the report. Bills were turned in. A motion was excess funds in the clubs checking account into made by Neil and seconded by Dave to accept another CD. A discussion was held and the the bills. The motion was put to a vote and it board decided to transfer money to a new CD. carried. Dues renewal money was turned in. Reservation money has been turned in to the Dave made a motion to adjourn meeting and it Washington County Fair groups to hold the date was seconded by Karry. The motion was put to for the 2017 swap meet. a vote and it carried. The meeting was ad- journed at 7.39 p.m. Outdoor – Neil – Stan Larson is doing an im- promptu tour. The board also discussed the up- Respectfully submitted, th coming tour April 17 . Dave Huenink MAFCA – Wisconsin Chapter Secretary Indoor – Karry – The indoor event in Decem- ber needs a host.
11 ’A’ Trip Back to May 1990
Officers: President – Fred Bleidorn Vice President – Ken Fouty Secretary – Bob Heinrich Treasurer – Dick Lardinois
May 5-6 – Overnight - Roger Olsen and Bob Heinrich have planned a fun-filled week-end in the Oshkosh area.
May 18 – Board Meeting – host is Bob Heinrich.
May 20 – Let’s talk about ‘A’s Tour – tour chairman Nick Mazos is planning a fun tour you won’t want to miss. We will meet in the SW corner of Southridge at 1:00. A stop has been planned at Bob Adam’s Antique Mall in Caldonia. The tour will end at the “new model ‘A’ park” in Franklin where we will talk ‘A’s and being the first anniversary of the Texas Challenge, a video of the highlights will be shown.
May 28 – Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade – contact Jim Haag if you are able to attend.
June 10 – Rummage Tour – Ed Banach and Tony Sillman are planning a very unique tour that will include a scavenger hunt. We will meet at Greenfield Park at 11:00 where we’ll hand out scavenger lists and shopping bags for you to fill. You will dig, poke, and pick your way through other people’s junk. The final stop will be at Ken Kousin’s Musicland where refreshments will be served, judging will take place and prizes awarded for the most complete lists.
After six years as Tool Keeper, Fred Bleidorn is stepping down and Ray Schleuter was selected to become the new Tool Keeper. Selection from several candidates was based on location, availability, and abilities. (Gee, it must be nice to have several candidates to actually volunteer for something!)
Sunshine Report: Francis Drake is in the hospital recovering from heart surgery. We understand that he had a valve replacement as well as by-pass surgery. We hope his recovery is swift and we can see him at some of this summer’s activities.
From the Ladies Page by Burdella Miller:
Recipes for making homemade ‘Dump Cake’, ‘Rhubarb Ice Cream’, and ‘Rhubarb Orange Pie’. Let me know if you are interested in any of them and I will email them to you.
So Many Places in Wisconsin to See – suggestions include, The House on the Rock, Cave of the Mounds, Heritage Hill State Park, Rail America Museum, and the River Queen Port of Green Bay.
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12 Historical Events for May 1990 1st "Prelude to a Kiss" opens at Helen Hayes Theater NYC 2nd South Africa & African National Congress open talks to end apartheid 4th Angela Bowie reveals that ex husband David slept with Mick Jagger 4th Latvia's parliament votes 138-0 (1 abstention) for Independence 4th Oriole Gregg Olson sets relief pitcher rec of 41 cons scoreless inns 5th 116th Kentucky Derby: Craig Perret aboard Unbridled wins in 2:02 6th Tom Cruise is ticketed for careless operation of a vehicle in SC 9th NY Newsday reporter Jimmy Breslin suspended for a racial slur 10th French TGV-train hits record speed of 510.6 kph 10th Radio shock jock Howard Stern holds a mock funeral for rival John DeBella 12th 3rd time "Saturday Night Live" uses time delay (Andrew Dice Clay hosts) 12th Comic Relief USA '90 (4th one) raises $4.7 million 15th "Portrait of Doctor Gachet" by Vincent van Gogh sold for $82.5 million 15th Mona Grudt, 19, of Norway, crowned 39th Miss Universe 17th Cheers' star Kelsey Grammer sentenced to jail for 30 days for DWI 17th World Health Organization takes Homosexuality out of its list of mental illnesses 18th Cubs Ryne Sandberg ends 2nd baseman record 123 errorless game streak 18th Judy Carne arrested at JFK airport on an 11 year old drug warrant 19th 115th Preakness: Pat Day aboard Summer Squall wins in 1:53.6 20th Hubble Space Telescope sends 1st photograph's from space 21st Last episode of "Newhart" airs on CBS-TV 21st 43rd Cannes Film Festival: "Wild at Heart" directed by David Lynch wins the Palme d'Or 22nd Final episode of "Newhart" airs 22nd Microsoft releases Windows 3.0 22nd Andre Dawson receives a record 5 intentional walks in a game 23rd Cost of rescuing savings & loan failures is put at up to $130 billion 24th Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers beat Boston Bruins, 4 games to 1 24th A car carrying American Earth First! activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney explodes in Oakland, California, critically injuring both. 26th China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC 27th 74th Indianapolis 500 runs 27th Caesar Gaviria Trujillo chosen pres of Colombia 28th Cesar Gaviria Trujillo installed as president of Colombia 28th Longest wheelie (David Robilliard with 5h12m33s (Channel Islands) 29th Boris Yeltsin is elected President of the Russian Republic 29th Rickey Henderson steals record 893rd base, breaking Ty Cobb's record 30th 135 die in a (6.4) earthquake in Peru 30th Dow Jones average hits a record 2,878.56 31st 63rd National Spelling Bee: Amy Marie Dimak wins spelling fibranne 31st NYC's Zodiac killer shoots 3rd victim, Joseph Ponce 31st Seinfeld starring Jerry Seinfeld, debuts on NBC as Seinfeld Chronicles
Bob/Karen
Presidents notes….short and sweet
Lots of great up coming tours, check out the advanced timing. Club books audit was done, everything in fine order. Thank you to Bob & Sandy Davisson who completed the audit with Sue and I. Our spring start up tour was great, and the weather couldn’t have been better. Flight for Life was very inter- esting. Thank you to the Larsons for hosting that tour. See you soon, Mike
13 Looking Back in the Rearview Mirror
How to Rebuild A Generator Technical Seminar Thursday, March 17, 2016
You missed a very good technical seminar if you didn't come to our March seminar. Scott presented a very helpful session on generators and how the whole electrical system works. He went through how the cut out worked and how simple it is to move the third brush to increase output for night driv- ing. Scott explained how the magnetic system delivers the power to keep everything charged up. Scott went through the generator I brought in for the demonstration and found out that it was not any good. He discovered that the one I brought had a short in the fields and the third brush did not work at all. I took the generator back home and fixed all the problems Scott found. The generator is all good now and ready to go. We all thank Scott Tilton for presenting such an interesting and informative seminar on the Model A generator. Remember to let Jeff or I know what projects YOU would like to have covered in our next technical seminar which will be on Thursday, October 20th. The best seminars are the ones that are done by club members. Whatever your problem is, our group can figure it out. All of us are here to help you with any problems.
Roger and Jeff
OUTDOOR MEET ADVISORY TEAM NEED HELP WITH YOUR “A”? QUESTIONS For help in running an event call: THAT YOU NEED ANSWERS TO?? Jim Kummer 262-895-2897 Call our technical advisers : Stan Larson 262-251-1655 Roger Olsen 262-554-7058 Dave Boucher 262-662-2273 Mike Brojanac 262-252-4340
Please remember: · To contact the club secretary if you have change of address, email address or phone number! · To submit an article before and after your event. · Deadline to submit articles and ads is the 15th of each month and remember the editor is always working one month ahead. Example= January issue is being created in December. · Check out www.model-a-wis.com for more pictures of club events.
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FOR SALE: Complete running driving, original 1930 Model A Chassis. It even has the original engine pans on it. Dry stored for over 35 years under a TOTALLY RUST FREE 2 Door Sedan. Amazing Condition $1,875. Many other parts available. Call Dave 262-662-2273
WANTED: 1928 or 1929 Model A Ford Roadster doors. Phone 715-347-5295 Gary Rzentkowski
WANTED: 1931 Commercial Radiator Shell Phone 715-347-5295 Gary Rzentkowski
FOR SALE: Several Model T fenders and hood call 608-206-3125 or 608-837-4363
FOR SALE: 1978 Thunderbird, Nevada car (never driven in salt) 351 V-8, auto, blue, new interior and shocks, runs great $8000.00 or will trade for Model A Coupe, roadster or Tudor Call 608-206-3125 or 608-837-4363
FOR SALE: 1930 Model A Fordor Sedan The car is in "ready to go" condition: new battery, new oil, checked fluid levels for steering-transmission-rear end. Inspected lighting and replaced a few light bulbs. Rebuilt the carburetor, drained, cleaned and refilled the gas tank. Removed brake drums, inspected shoes-drums-brake rods, etc. Adjusted and tested brakes. Spark plugs removed, cleaned, adjusted and reinserted. It does start quickly and drives nicely. Asking $15,000 or best offer. Any questions, please contact Jordon Beller (630) 816-1932 or e-mail [email protected]
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Dues for 2016 for the Wisconsin Chapter, MAFCA: Randy Kind Receiving the newsletter & roster via the internet is $20.00 Vice President/New Member Chairperson To receive the newsletter and the roster via the US Mail (first class) Wisconsin Chapter, MAFCA the dues are $30.00 New member applications are approved at the PO Box 26006 monthly Board of Directors meeting, which is the second Wauwatosa, WI 53226-0006 Saturday of the month. You will receive a welcome letter upon approval. Dues include membership only in the Wis. Chapter MAFCA until the end of the current calendar year. ** 2016 **
15 Wheeling the “A” Wisconsin Chapter MAFCA Marilyn Brojanac, Distribution N61 W15975 Beechwood Dr. Menomonee Falls. WI 53051
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