date: september 2013 model a torque

Date: September 2013

Special points of interest:

Henry Ford Memorial Day

MAFCA Membership

Model A Owners

From the Garage

Inside this issue:

Club Reports 2-3

Club Events & New Members 4

Westwind / Letter to Editor 5

Henry Ford Memorial Day 6

Model A Owners - Interview 7

Its Time! By Janice 8

MAFAC Membership 9

ERA Fashions 10

Club Night & Hot Fours 11

From the Garage 12

NIMAFCA Archives 13

Famous Quotes & Tiny Tips 16

Classified Adverts 15

Club Merchandise for Sale 14

Henry Ford Memorial Day ‐ Waikato

Stuart & Diane Jordan achieved second place and Gavin & Helen Leckner took out third place in the Best Vintage Class.

Welcome to the North Island Model A Ford Car Club Inc.

The purpose of our club is to enjoy, restore, preserve and protect the Model A Ford Automobile and to foster a spirit of good fellowship and family

participation through the use of the Model A Ford.

Membership is open to anyone with a sincere interest in the Model A Ford, Ownership is not a prerequisite.

www.modelafordclub.co.nz

Chapter Members of

Model A Torque

Club Captain’s Report - David Mossman

PAGE 2 NORTH ISLAND MODEL A FORD CAR CLUB NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2013

Executive & Committee 2012-2013 Club Captain: David Mossman [email protected] 027 235 0444 or 09 443 5253

Vice Captain: Terry Costello [email protected] 027 492 0642 or 09 630 0548

Secretary : Ross Bolton [email protected] 021 941 002 or 09 431 4092

Treasurer: Stephen Upson [email protected] 027 488 7721 or 09 443 0433

Editor: Paul Hunter [email protected] 021 435610 or 09 827 2153

Commi ee: Steve Driver 027 494 9905 or 09 534 6843

Brian Hosking 027 681 8845 or 09 298 2626

Gavin Leckner 021 040 6116 or 09 426 4697

Tom White (Librarian) 027 232 3221 or 09 832 3221

Historian: Paul Smith 027 485 2234 or 09 235 5305

Vice Captain’s Comments - Terry Costello

WoF reform a cau ous first step. While it is not the whole package of reforms sought by the FOMC on behalf of member clubs, the announced revisions to the WoF and vehicle li‐censing regimes are a posi ve first step towards reducing the mul ‐million dollar annual costs imposed on heritage and special vehicle owners. The argument that six monthly WoF checks impose heavy costs on heritage and collectable car owners without achieving any significant road safety benefit appears to have been accepted by the Government and its advisor. The FOMC will be submi ng that the frequency of WoFs for ‘veteran’ and ‘vintage’ vehicles should be once every 12 months – and that the defini on of ‘vintage’ vehicles should be expanded to include vehicles no younger than 30 years of age. To see the full ar cle visit h p://www.fomc.co.nz and click on newsle ers. Our club is a fully paid up member of the New Zealand Federa on of Motoring Clubs Inc.

A er watching America's Cup yach ng history with Emirates Team NZ, where two men were washed overboard compe ng in the 1st race of the Louis Vui on challenge series in San Francisco harbour, imagine if the Henry Ford design team had the finance and resources available to them like Oracle Team USA have today. Of course I'm a sailor at heart but when you mu er about something bro‐ken, an inferior design or access issue on your wagon, spare a thought for the depressed finan‐cial era and compe ve business in those 20's 'n' 30's. What they achieved as a team to produce your 'A' back then is my point here.

The Commi ee have you and the kids in mind with more fun events and surprises in store as we strive to include our wider provincial members . Nothing be er than cruising or chugging far away from those rat race motorways. Of worthy note was the combined Model T and Model A clubs overnight run to Hamilton celebra ng Henry's 150th birthday. This was a big success and I would like to thank all those who organised the excellent weekend. Well done to Tony & Pam Mannington ‐organisers. Well done Stuart & Diane Jordon and Gavin & Helen Leckner who secured second and third place in the Vintage sec on. It was also an honour to have the Model T & Model A sec on take the best Car Club display. Well done guys!! The challenge now is for every T or A driver to swap cars and experience a drive in either automobiles. Surprisingly there are very few who have ever done this.

The tech night at Mas p in Avondale can only be described as an eye opener into a high‐tech industry. It was a privilege to see a team effort of silent achievers with a 24 hour produc on of unique plas c injec on componentry made from German steel. Read the report about this visit on page 11. A big thank you to our hosts Lionel Rogers and Chris Renfree.

Remember ‐ don't forget to make your bookings at the Cosy Corner Tauranga for our Christmas Party ‐ 23rd November. cheers David Mossman

NORTH ISLAND MODEL A FORD CAR CLUB NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2013 PAGE 3

Treasurer’s Report - Stephen Upson

Bank Balances @ 31 July from statement

Cheque account ‐‐‐‐‐‐ $ 2004.59

Savings account ‐‐‐‐‐‐ $ 1959.81

Term deposit ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ $ 13126.79

Total ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ $ 17091.19

Our financial year is coming to a close on 31st August and the year has seen some changes in the way we com‐municate and the way we do our banking.

You are encouraged to a end the AGM in September and as always your ideas, support and par cipa on is wel‐comed, to help one another grow the club and your hobby stronger. We have some members who will table ideas, so please come along and support your fellow club members.

Editor’s Comments - Paul Hunter Our clubs ou ngs and technical nights have been well a ended and this is excellent to see, as it supports those who put the

me and effort into planning and preparing for these events. It has been said, “who thinks of these events?” Well the an‐

swer is easy. It is our members and commi ee that come up with the ideas, so please do not stop forwarding sugges ons /

ideas, as I have found every event that I have a ended to be most enjoyable.

It has been a pleasure to bring the clubs newsle er to you every month, but please remember that it is your newsle er, is

there something that you would like to see? Is there something that annoys you? Are you keen to see your story published

in the NIMAFC newsle er? If you have answered yes to any of the above, contact me, otherwise I will have to keep making

stuff up to fill the pages! We have in the back of the newsle er a Wanted and For Sale sec on. I do not see change month

by month. If you have items for sale let me know, it is a free service to club members. In regard to Le ers to the Editor,

which I thoroughly encourage you to contribute, our postal details are on the bo om le page 16.

Secretary’s Report - Ross Bolton

Remember the Club AGM 25th September Lions Hall Avondale all welcome. Once again keep your eye on the upcoming events page in your newsle er.

Cheers and ahooga

Rosco

SECRETARIAL SOLUTIONS:

When you drop the sump for what ever reason you will have no ced that the oil pump drops down with the sump. The problem is when you come to refit the sump the oil pump needs to be held up in posi on before the sump can be in‐stalled. What you need is a small extendable plug to screw in place of the side oil outlet plug to hold the pump in place while you are posi oning the sump against the motor. Snyder’s part number is A‐6621‐R, try your local Model A parts suppli‐er for the Oil Pump Retainer, always handy to have one in the tool box.

That’s all from her and its good night from him

By the way Edsel Ford Bolton is doing very well—he is such a neat dog I can’t find any of my socks, slippers or shoes etc (li le b…….d).

NORTH ISLAND MODEL A FORD CAR CLUB NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2013

Welcome to new NIMAFC Club Members Our apologies to our new members. We got some of their details wrong, corrected details are: John David Bayes 1857 East Coast Road, Dairy Flat, Auckland Peter Butler, 679 Waimata Valley, Gisborne

Club Events - do not forget to mark these dates in your diary Current Month

September 4th ‐ Tech night at Sunnybrae Autos on Concours eligibility, how our cars qualify for the first 14 points of judg‐ing. John Castle will run through the first 14 Points.

September 25th ‐ 6.30 PM NIMAFC AGM Avondale Lions Hall.

September 28th ‐ Saturday‐‐‐Interna onal Model A Ford Day at West Wind Cinema, 177 Riversdale Rd, Avondale. 6:00 pm drinks, dinner served 7:00pm with a movie to follow. $20 per head. BYO drinks. Come on out and enjoy the evening with your fellow club members. There is a limited number of ckets available, please let David Mossman know if you are a ending by September 21st.

Ongoing Months

October 5th ‐ Manawatu swap meet Manfield Park, Feilding, Manawatu.

October 9th ‐ Tech night Paul Manuell Racing, 40F Allens Rd, East Tamaki.

October 11th ‐ Canterbury Swap Meet @ McLean’s Island Christchurch.

October 20th ‐ Hotel Devin now known as Dilworth School Rural Campus Run Mangatawhiri Ladies Driving Day

November 10th ‐BOP Swap Meet Cliff Rd Tauranga

November 13th ‐ 6:30pm Chem Spec Auto Chem, car polish night 116 Princess St, Onehunga.

November 23rd ‐ Xmas Party Cosy Corner Tauranga. Just one requirement is that any accommoda on booked must be for 2 nights minimum which is our standard terms at this me of year. We will give any Model A members a 20% discount on their stay at Cosy Corner. I have also nego ated a 10% discount for members at the Blue Wave Motel behind us if they stay for 2 nights. Any bookings must say they are NIMA members when booking.

December 8th ‐ Club run to Paul Smith residence Waiuku

2014

March ‐ Hampton Downs Roycro Trophy day . The Waitemata Branch Vintage Car Club of New Zealand would like to invite NIMAFC membership to their Roycro Trophy Race Mee ng at Hampton Downs Race Circuit on Sunday 9th March 2014. Entry costs for NIMAFC members for the day will be $30 per person. This will include : Entry for the Driver and one passenger in your Model A ‐ period a red. : Cooked Breakfast at the Te Kauwhata Café at 10 Main Road, Te Kauwhata. : Be part of the Lunch me Parade around the Race Circuit.

We would need to organise Pre Booked Tickets but this can be sorted out closer to the event

me. Please reply to Di Humphreys ‐ 09 4460916(hm) ‐ 09 4457587 (wk) or [email protected]. For those interest con‐

tact the editor and I will send out the full invita on.

March 16th ‐ Run To The Pointon Apartments


Club Dinner ‐ SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2013

INTERNATIONAL MODEL A FORD DAY

WESTWIND CINEMA ‐ AVONDALE

177 Riversdale Road

6.00pm

Come along and help celebrate Interna onal Model A Ford day with dinner, drinks and a mystery movie or two. Please bring along your friends and / or family ‐ this will be a night not to be missed. Dinner will be served at 7.00pm. BYO drinks and remember to bring your own glasses. Cost ‐ $20 per head (dinner and movies incl). Please advise David Mossman by phone or email of num‐bers a ending for catering purposes. David's contact details are on page 2.

Letter to the Editor

1256 St. Highway 16 Waimauku Auckland North.

Dear Sir or Madam, Gree ngs. I wanted to send this direct to Paul Hunter, the Editor, but you’ve only given ‘web site’ numbers, which, to many older genera on members are meaningless since most of us don’t have modern websites or on line numbers. So please in future could I request that mailing address s ll be given. Thanks. I know you’re always needing ar cles for our monthly newsle er so I thought I’d contribute the following: P.S. I own a 1930 tourer and currently live at Waimauku where inter‐sec ons are fewer in number. The Model A has always been a Brickell family favourite and at one me we had 5 parked in the drive.

THE ‘STOP! GO FOR IT’ SYNDROME I’m sure that most vintage car owners have experienced it but when it happened to me again the other day, I thought I’d men on it to you. It works like this. I was barrelling down the long incline in Hillsborough keeping up with the busy modern traffic in my ‘A’ when to my consterna on I spied a ‘modern’ appear at an intersec on at the bo om of the rise. Through heart stopping experiences in the past I knew exactly what would happen next. He would merrily launch out into a gap in the traffic and slowly try to gain the speed of the traffic flow. Let’s now have a look at the workings of a nethanderthal brain. He arrives at the intersec on and when ra onally observ‐ing the passing traffic he wisely realises that the flow is too fast and the gaps too short to successfully join the throng. How‐ever, while studying the approaching traffic, he suddenly spies a vintage car in the procession. This is when reason goes out the window and he thinks – hey wait a minute, here comes one of those old mers – can’t be capable of more than 5 or 10 miles per hour, I’ve got plenty of me to get into the traffic ahead of that – so here goes. This same driver cannot fathom the nasty bump in his rear and the unexpected view of an anguished body in his back seat clutching a steering wheel in one hand and a hand brake in the other! The modern motorist seems incapable of understanding that most old cars can be quite speedy and their brakes are 80 plus years old. The problem is worse for the older 2 wheel braked cars.

Confucius says “take advance ac ons before all intersec ons”.

Ford Model A Waikato Weekend by Brian Hoskings


Saturday 27th dawned fine and clear and there was a good turnout of club members at the Drury Service Centre mee ng point. Around 9:20 we all set off for the Classic Car Museum, in Railside Place, Hamilton. There we were joined by our Wai‐kato members, as well as some Model T Fords. The Classic Museum was well worth the visit, with a great selec on of im‐maculate classic and vintage vehicles. A very modern building, with a well laid out presenta on and many other items of interest. These include old petrol bowsers, garage signs, oil containers and many items from the rock and roll era and of course Elvis singing his hits. During our visit we took the opportunity to dine at the Jukebox Diner, for lunch. Then it was off towards Cambridge, to visit the Bellevue Auto Barn, in Pukemoremore. Model A and Model T vehicles turned up from all direc ons, but all appeared to get there, one way or another. At Bellevue we viewed another fine selec on of classic American cars, Chevs, Buicks, Cadillac’s, to name a few. Also a Daimler, Mk 1 Zephyr and VW Beetle. Some older classic caravans were also on display, with curved and varnished plywood interiors, very skillfully built. Once again, all with classic and rock and roll items around the walls and old movies of Elvis playing on the TV. A highlight of this visit would have to be the very well built 1950s homestead, all in immaculate condi on. Furnished with floral carpet, light fi ngs, leadlight china cabinets and a radiogram, all of the 1950s era. It certainly brought back a few memories to us older folk. Then it was off to our motels in Hamilton, to prepare for dinner at the Waikato Commerce Club. This was a combined dinner with the NZ Model T Club. Sunday 28th was an early start, to meet at Claudelands Showgrounds, for the Henry Ford Memorial Day Dis‐play and Swap Meet. Once again the weather was fine and along with the Model T's, we se led into our allocated display area. Breakfast was cooked on the BBQ by the Waikato members, along with tea, coffee and cake to follow. A huge display of Fords on site, with a vast quan ty of Mustangs. A er all , the day is hosted by the Waikato Mustang Owners Club. I was impressed with the technology on some of these motors, with their 32 valve V8s, complete with turbochargers or super‐chargers. Certainly come a long way since the Model T or A, but could we really work on them? Shortly a er 1pm it was me to announce the prize winners and first up was the best display. This was won by our very own Model A & T display.

The best vintage was a very nice 1935 V8 coupe and then Stuart & Diane Jordan achieved second place and Gavin & Helen Leckner took out third place. So well done to all of us. The best hot rod trophy went to a V12, Lincoln Zephyr powered tractor, complete with Hogan alloy heads, a very impressive piece of work. It was great to associate with the Model T members and we hope to combine some future events with them. Thanks to organizer, Tony Mannington, a great weekend was enjoyed by all of us.

For more photos go to above web page. http://www.kiwimotoring.com/blog/post/event-19th-annual-henry-ford-memorial-day-display-swap-meet. Our thanks to Tony Mannington for the photos.


Model A Owners Interview - Paul Smith (Life Member)

Q What made you decide to get a Model A and when did you get your first Model A? A – When I was at High School, new cars were what some rural fathers bought for their kids, but for some reason we had older stuff. Dad had a series of early Bedford’s, Vauxhalls and Holden’s and a Chev Pickup. Old cars have and will always be easier to fix. I did look at a Morris Cowley, a DA Dodge, then a Model T, but got a Ford Prefect at 15 and needing to drive to get to the bus for school. Then at 18 I got the a 1930 Town Sedan from Dad’s friend near Puhoi in 1976 for $1050.00 and promptly joined the NIMAFC.

Q Was your car restored or did you restore it? A ‐ The Town Sedan was as‐driven, running and legal, but I stripped it down and checked most parts, repainted it all Forest Green with green wheels and was first taken on a Club run in January 1977. It later threw a rod out the side of the motor and was unceremoniously towed to recovery by Murray & Anne Ashby in their Falcon. It went round the South Island trou‐ble free on a six week tour repainted blue in January 1980. My AA Truck was built up from various bits. My Roadster I completely built from a trailer load of bits, it went round East Cape in 1983 and has been the length of NZ. It was sold being replaced with the Roadster Pickup I now have.

Q How many Model A’s have you owned and have many do you have now? A – Over the years I’ve had a 1930 Pickup, a 1930 Tudor, a 1930 Roadster, a 1928 AA and I currently own a 1930 Roadster Pickup, a 1930 Town Sedan, a 1930 AA Truck, a 1931 Special Delivery replica, a 1928 A Tractor and 2 un‐restored chassis / with some body parts…

Q What is your Favourite Model A memory? A – Having an interest that has allowed me to see New Zealand and the world, mee ng many amazing people along the way. Have been to Model A and old car events in all states of Australia, the UK, Europe and now working through all of the US States (did not see a Model A while in Kenya).

Q Where would you want to travel in your Model A? A – Anywhere there is something that interests me, maybe one day drive a Kiwi A across the USA. Unfortunately have too many interests and not enough weekends to do fun stuff in Model A’s.

Q What would your dream Model A be? A ‐ Happy with the ones I have, always wanted a 1930 Roadster Pickup and 30 years later now have one. Would like to do a Concours eligible vehicle just once.

Q What advice would you give to someone if they were buying a Model A? A – Decide what you want before looking, consider its limita ons, seek advice if you don’t know things, join a club. Once you own it, learn its idiosyncrasies, learn how to diagnose and fix its minor problems and carry enough small parts to get yourself out of trouble. Don’t rely on others to supply parts, or fix your problem – not everyone’s vehicle has the same modifica on or originality.

Q What's the best thing about being a member of the Model A Club? A ‐ I am a member of many Model A Clubs for the contact and informa on and have made many lifelong friendships.

About the member Born in Warkworth in 1957, brought up in Coatesville on a farm, before all the development there was only about 5 or 6 farms. I started work as a Field Surveyor with the NZ Forest Service, then Lands and Survey and am currently a Land Survey‐or in Pukekohe where I’ve been for the last 17 years. I live in Waiuku in a great home with Vicki and with the big shed I al‐ways wanted for the Museum Collec on I have built up over 40 years. Joined the NIMAFC in Oct 1976, have worked in most commi ee posi ons and was honoured to be awarded Life Membership in 2006.


Its Time! By Janice (our thanks to the Phoenix Model A Club for the ar cle)

Ladies ‐ Time for us to start driving “our” Model A’s.

There are direc ons on the procedure of driving a Model A below. Back in

the “A” era many women drove the cars on errands and to a ernoon lady

gatherings. Many automobile adver sements showed women driving the

Model A. The point was driving the cars, it made the women get home quick‐

er to do their domes c chores. There are a few lady members who already

drive their Model A’s. Also we should teach our children and grandchildren

when they become of age.

We may be able to use some of the facili es on the October 20th Run to Hotel

Devine and get you ladies behind the wheel for some lessons, Editor.

Tech Tips by Clyde Miller ‐ How to Drive Your Model A

To Start the car:

1. Turn on gas (either under the dash or under the hood depending on what year your Model A is).

2. Turn the key.

3. Retard the spark control (up towards the front of the car ‐ le of wheel).

4. Pull gas rod (hand thro le) down un l gas pedal moves slightly.

5. Pull choke rod out.

6. Depress the starter bu on.

7. As soon as the engine starts release the choke rod.

8. Pull the spark control down 2 notches.

To Get Car Moving

1. Depress the clutch.

2. Put car in 1st gear.

3. Slowly depress the gas pedal.

4. Slowly release the clutch pedal.

To Change Gears

1. Let off gas

2. Depress the clutch (double clutch meaning depress clutch move gear shi out of 1st gear to neutral slowly let up on

clutch, then depress clutch a second me and move shi lever into 2nd gear and slowly release the clutch smoothly).

3. Press gas pedal.

As you gain speed

1. Repeat steps 1 & 2 shi ing into 3rd gear.

2. Press on the gas pedal.

To stop the car

1. Let off the gas.

2. Depress the brake.

3. Depress the clutch.

4. Shi into neutral.

I tried to find copy of a right hand drive illustra on,

but to no avail, so Ladies imagine the steering wheel

with the hand lever controls and the floor pedals on the right side, Editor


There is nothing better in life, than getting the NIMAFC Newsletter, the next best option is getting the

MAFCA Restorer Magazine - NIMAFCA members are encouraged to join MAFCA.

Invita on to Join? What do you get?

Membership in MAFCA includes the following:

· A one year subscrip on to The Restorer, our award‐winning bi‐monthly magazine

including free classified ads.

· The right to register and par cipate in all Na onal and Regional MAFCA meets

· Vo ng privileges in Na onal elec ons of officers and by‐laws revisions

· Free classified adver sing on the MAFCA web site and pos ng of photo of your car in the

Photo Album sec on

· Technical advice to help restore your Model A and keep it in top shape

MAFCA membership runs from January 1 to December 31 (calendar year). Major MAFCA events include an Na onal Awards Banquet, usually held in December, and a Na onal Conven on held once every two years in the summer months which includes car and fashion judging, car ac vi es and events the whole family can par cipate in. These and regional MAFCA chapter ac vi es are reported in The Restorer magazine. United States Membership $40.00 Canada/Mexico Membership $50.00 Interna onal Membership $56.00

Want to Join?

MAFCA makes it easy for new members to join. There are several ways for you to choose to join MAFCA:

Use our online secure web page You can sign up (or to renew) by right clicking on MAFCA and MAFCA Store and open the link or cut and paste this link www.mafca.com into your browser

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Model A Ford Club of America - Membership


Era Fashions

Club Tech Night - Mastip Industries


Looks what's under the bonnet

Four‐bangers formed the founda on hot rodding was built on. And while there is no denying today's engines are tech‐nologically superior in every way, vintage four‐cylinders s ll have appeal, even though it's more emo onally so than prac cal. Four‐banger speed equipment isn't ge ng older, it's ge ng be er. Gerald Greenfield's '32 Ford Model B400 conver ble sedan is equipped with a new Miller‐Schofield‐Cragar over‐head valve (OHV) conversion from Steve Serr.

Read more:

h p://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0805sr_four_cylinder_engine_build/#ixzz2bbE28ePk

Mas p Industries was founded by club member Lionel Rodgers and Mas p has been in the Hot Runner industry for over 20 years star ng as a nozzle manufacturer for large OEM compo‐nent distributors. Since then Mas p has evolved into a global supplier of hot runners and is today recognised as a supplier of quality hot runner solu ons. The company’s expansion has been achieved by focusing on two main direc ons: product development and providing a high level of service & support. Today Mas p supplies complete Hot Half or manifold only solu ons into most markets covering engineering resins, high cavity systems or mul ple material applica ons. All solu ons are fully engineered to meet the end customer’s demands.

You might well ask what are Hot Runners, well 18 club members met at Mas p Industries 455 Rosebank Road Avondale for a presenta on and evening looking at the ins and outs of injec on moulding. Hot Injec on Runner technology is about efficiencies and less wastage, and Mas p lead the world in this technology.

The level of high end tech‐nology employed by mas‐ter cra sman, had our club members ques oning the use of the equipment in regard to manufacture of

Model A Ford components, even machining the heads. Anything is possible today, you just need to spend 4‐5 years a tool maker / ma‐chinist, then your Model A head is almost on the way and also a few millions dollars in equipment investment will assist.

Our thanks to Lionel and his staff for giving up an evening to educate and entertain us, the BBQ a erwards was enjoyed by all.

From the Garage - by Paul Hunter


Starter Maintenance By Lynn Sondenaa Model A starters do not require a lot of maintenance, but at least once a year the contacts should be cleaned and

lubricated with dielectric grease. Figure 1. shows the starter contact bu on (A‐11102) and the starter switch

contact with its bu on (A‐11450). The two contact bu ons are made from copper and have a tendency to pit and cor‐

rode.

Disconnect the ba ery; then disconnect the ba ery cable to the starter switch and any other wires that connect to the

starter switch. Remove the starter switch and you are now ready to clean. If the starter bu on is pi ed, file it smooth

using a single cut mill bastard file (Fig.2). This picture also shows emery paper, Scotch‐Brite and dielectric grease. Use

either emery paper or Scotch‐Brite to clean the copper surfaces so they are bright (Fig.3). The next step is to coat the

copper surfaces with dielectric grease (Fig.4). This grease promotes electrical contact and helps to eliminate cor‐

rosion. The last step is to clean and coat the copper terminal and nut on the starter switch (Fig.5) and reassemble

everything. Note if your Model A uses a fiber gasket (A‐11450) between the starter housing and starter switch check its

condi on for wear. These were correct for 1928 to early 1930 Model A’s, but they can be used on all years. It is a good

idea to use them because they help prevent shorts.

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From the pages of the past – NIMAFC Club History - By Paul Smith – Club Historian (Part 2 next month)

Small Cap Badge $5

NIMAFC sew on badges $9

Metal bumper badges $20

Caps $15

Polo shirts $25

Polo fleece jackets $45

The only item not shown is the adhesive s cker of the NIMAFC. They cost $1 and are the same as the sew on badge. To order any of the above merchandise please make contact with Gavin Leckner on 021 040 6116 or 09 426 4697


Club Merchandise for Sale

Wanted & For Sale

Classified Adverts - Support our advertisers

(plus I need your backing plates). Ted Spain 09 626 3141 or 021 119 3090 or [email protected]

Wanted 1928 early AR style hubcaps suitable to replate. 1928 – 29 Tudor window winders (original only) – need 3 Phone John Castle 09 - 4794135

For Sale - 1930 - 31 Model A Truck Chassis 131½ inch wheel base. Sand blasted and painted, ready for use - $900 ono Owen Goldsmith 07 543 0061

For Sale - new cast brake drums for the Model A both front and rear . These are at the best price possible @ $235.00 ea. incl GST or a set of 4 for $880.00. Contact Errol McAlpine (see Veteran & Vin-tage advert above for full con-tact details)

Available Custom made engine crate for freighting your motor to an engine rebuilder, contact John Castle 09 - 4794135 for more information

For Hire - Tandem axle flat deck car trailer available for hire to Auckland Club members - $50 per weekend/two day hire. Contact Paul Hunter - 021 435 610 or email [email protected]

For Sale - 1929 Ford Model A Rumble seat Roadster, restored 20 years ago, stone guard, custom upholstery, side curtains, hood cover, full width rear bumper, trunk rack & trunk. 4000 miles on reconditioned mo-tor, new WOF and Rego, $35,000 Phone Malcolm 09 412 7720

For Sale - 1930 Town Sedan, blue with black guards, burgundy upholstery, good tyres, brakes redone, over-all good condition: asking $26,000 Contact Colin Orr 0274 975 523 (a/h) 07 826 3320

Wanted - I am looking to swap a 1928 Phaeton Model A for a soft top Model A Truck from the same era, con-tact B Collins 06 356 9700

For Sale - Flat Head Ted Brakes - Four new drums high quality ductile iron, new linings arced (to these drums), new studs welded to hubs and grub screwed in, new woven linings of the parking brake bands. My deluxe brake kit all fitted to your backing plates $1700


A space for your advert, contact the Editor for more information - [email protected]

Classified adverts and Wanted & For Sale. No charge for members selling their own items. Items will run in three issues, unless renewed or canceled. Business card size commercial ads are $25.00 per year, and “hobby business” ads are $10.00 per year. For informa on, con‐tact Paul Hunter 09 8272153 or email [email protected]

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Henry Ford Famous Quotes “You say I started out with practically nothing, but that isn't correct. We all

start with all there is, it's how we use it that makes things possible.”

Henry Ford

Tiny Tips features in each and every MAFCA maga-zine printed monthly, these Tiny Tips from MAFCA members will be reprinted in our newsletter. Should you have you own Tiny Tips, please do not hesitate to provide an article for our club members. This way we all enjoy and learn from others experiences and we in turn can put these tips into practice. Email the editor with your tips

North Island Model A Ford Club Inc. P.O. Box 57-017, Owairaka, Auckland New Zealand.

The views and articles expressed in this newsletters are the views of the authors and may be reprinted provided acknowledgement is given. Where articles have been reprinted, the NIMAFC recognizes those authors and thank them for allowing their article to be used in our club newsletter.


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