UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendar

OCTOBER: 3 Tour to Grand Traditions in Fallbrook

9 Business Meeting 7 pm San Carlos Rec.

8-11 Hershey Swap Meet, Hershey PA.

10 Gillespie Field Car Display & Airplanes

11 5th Ave. Car Display 11- 4:00 pm

24 Boo Parade (College Area)

NOVEMBER: 8 Fall Back Festival Downtown

13 Business Meeting 7 pm

DECEMBER: 5 North Park Parade

12 La Jolla Parade

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Dave Johnson

Greetings Club, this September brought back memories of last year with the excessive heat and

humidly that made you not want to drive your Model A Ford. Of course ‘International Model A Ford

Day’ always comes in September and I think we all were dreading driving in 95 degree heat. But it

wasn’t that bad this year. My thoughts were of cars overheating. But not so! Paul and Patty Win-

chester put together another beautiful International Model A Ford Day tour through the city ending up

in Balboa Park Automotive Museum where the cool breeze was very comfortable in the shade of the

Eucalyptus trees and the lunch was plentiful and delicious! We did have a Hard Luck Trophy event though….Ron

and Joyce Engen had a big problem, it was reported they lost the pin that couples the brake pedal to the brake linkage

thus the lack of any brakes except emergency brakes. I saw Ron and Joyce on the flat part of the tour around West

Lewis and Goldfinch; thank God they weren’t on a hill! Our club cars seem to be maintained in good condition, but

lesson learned, it might be a good idea to check all brake linkage and be sure cotter pins are in place! After the tour

and lunch, seven of us traveled to Qualcomm Stadium to display our cars with the T Bird Club at the SDSU football

game with University of South Alabama. Now that was a pretty uncomfortable experience with the heat and humid-

ity, but several of us stayed for the Aztec game and fun was had by all. Be sure to check out the reports from Bud

and Paul and see who was at September’s events. Betsy and I really enjoy being with all you members on all of our

events. We all have such a good time together, but I’m looking forward to cooler tours and parades! Last month Rob

& Robin Roland’s name was drawn for the members’ $40.00 drawing pot. The Roland’s weren’t there and they

missed out, so the next membership drawing is now for $50.00. Be sure to be at the October 9th meeting with your

name tag on because you may take home $50.00! That’s about it for this month, so let’s keep having fun and having

Model ‘A’ Days!!

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P.O. BOX 19805 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92159 OCTOBER 2015

San Diego Model A Ford Club Inc. Celebrating over 50 years of Model A’ing

QUAIL CALL

Published monthly by San Diego Model A Ford Club

All articles submitted for publication should reach the editor

before the 25th of each month. All articles become the property

of San Diego Model A Ford Club and are subject to corrections

or revisions. Permission granted to reprint articles.

You will find past and present issue of the Q.C. on the website

EDITOR Valarie Basham

9271 Huntington Ave.

San Diego, Ca. 92123-3124

(858) 278-6317

E-mail:dcmomof12@aol.com

WEB SITE www.sdmodelaclub.com

Mike Richardson (619) 733-9535

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Membership Ed Woodruff & (619) 660-8252

Peggy Dalby (858) 566-1939

Fashions Nayola Bieber (858) 530-2336

Historian Penny Smiley (619) 440-0374

Refreshments Shari Hughes (619) 723-6171

Cor. Secretary Karen Wittkop (619) 442-5552

Property Reen Kotas (858) 278-8178

Ways & Means Ed Poffenberger (858) 279-7200

Merchandise Betsy Johnson (619) 280-2492

Rec. Rep. JudyJo Beardslee (619) 465-9513

Defender, Ray Beardslee (619) 465-9513

Mail-box Ray Beardslee (619) 465-9513

So. Ca. Rep. John Frazee (760) 729-4865

CLUB MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 19805 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92159

Model A Restorers Club

6721 Merriman Road,

Garden Grove Michigan 48135

(734) 427-9050

E-mail: modelarestorers@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.modelaford.org Dues are $40.00 per calendar year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Dave Johnson (619) 921-9405

VICE PRES. Bud Swartwood (619) 579-6726

SECRETARY Judy Boyer (619) 224-5386

TREASURER Roxy Faust (619) 297-1424

TOURS Paul Winchester (619) 669-0737

TECHNICAL Arlyn Bieber (858) 530-2336

PAST PRES. Vern Schwebke (619) 697-6945 Board Meetings are held quarterly: see Quail

Call for dates and location. All member are

welcome to attend, just let the host or hostess

know you are coming.

Model A Ford Club of America

250 S. Cypress Street

La Habra, Ca. 90631-5515

(562) 697-2712

E-mail: info@mafca.com

Website: www.mafca.com

Dues are $40.00 per calendar year.

BUSINESS MEETING HELD THE 2ND FRIDAY San Carlos Recreation Center

OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM 6445 Lake Badin Ave.

San Diego, Ca. (619) 527-3443

The San Diego Model A Ford Club was first founded in 1957 by a few dedicated Model A owners. Our pur-

pose is to help preserve the Model A, which was in production by the Ford Motor Company from 1928-1931.

Ownership of a Model A is not a requirement for membership in the club. Membership dues are $30.00 per

calendar year. Membership in one of the National Clubs is mandatory (either MARC or MAFCA) and the re-

sponsibility of each member. Contact information to join a National Club is listed below:

GENERAL MEETING OF

SAN DIEGO MODEL A FORD CLUB INC.

September 11, 2015

CALL TO ORDER- The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 PM by Director Dave Johnson.

Dave welcomed all to the 9-11 meeting, a Memorial Day never to be forgotten followed by the

Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT- Selena Forman requesting banquet meeting for September 17 or 18 or October 1st or 2nd.

Nayola Bieber has volunteered her home for the meeting. It was moved and seconded that the minutes be approved

as read in the Quail Call. Motion passed.

TREASURER'S REPORT- Roxy had to change bank accounts to our new club name. She reported the account

balance. There were outstanding bills to be paid. A motion was made and seconded to pay the bills.

REFRESHMENTS-Joan Dainer thanked all those who brought refreshments.

WAYS AND MEANS-50/50, cleaner, green enamel paint, gas tank filler screen and filter, parts box, handy zippered

tool bag. Door prize Mountain Berry Pie. Dave Johnson won the 50/50.

PARADES- Dave Johnson for Bud tonight. San Diego State Game right after Model A Day on September 19th. Oc-

tober Boo Parade starts at 10:00 on the 24th. Meet at Old Coco's location. November 8 Street Parade, Antique Air-

plane Event at Gillespie Field, Auto Showcase on October 11th.

TOURS- Paul Winchester reported on International Model A Day on Saturday September 19th. Meet on Fenton

Parkway at 10:00. Won't go East if it is hot. Will be behind Auto Museum in Balboa Park. Catered sandwiches

available. Please let Patty know if you will need lunch. Club voted to spend $400 to cover cost. San Diego State

event following. Saturday October 3rd tour to Grand Traditions by Stan and Judy Boyer. Lunch will follow at res-

taurant. Meet at IHOP 9:00 on Kearny Villa Road.

CLUB APPAREL- Betsy will be available at break if you wish to purchase items.

QUAIL CALL- Newsletters on table.

FASHIONS- Nayola said to plan for MAFCA Convention in Loveland, Colorado next year. It's a lot of fun to go as

a group. She will help anyone who wants to enter in Era Fashion Show. Nayola has clothing from a former member

for sale at good prices. She has shoes, a compass, dresses, purses, bracelets, gloves, bow ties, etc.

MEMBERSHIP-Judy Jo, standing in for Ed and Peggy reported 48 members and two visitors, Janet and Richard

Books.

Dan Seeman thanked those who took their cars to Mt. Helix.

TECHNICAL- Arlyn Bieber shared the Mystery Part a 30-31 tail light switch. The winner was Walter Faust. The

article in the Quail Call talked about fasteners. Henry Ford used a lot of cotter pins which are very labor intensive.

Today we can use split pins. Don't use them on brakes. Nylocks are also very useful as well as split lock washers.

Brake shoes are important.Get them adjusted properly. Backs will wear out before the fronts. New cast iron drums

are good. Board of Directors for MAFCA: Please vote only for the ones you want. Read about those running and

vote.

DRAWING- Rob & Robin Roland were not present, so another ten will be added to the pot.

DEFENDER- Ray Beardslee had no report.

JOKE- Ric Bonnoront entertained us with the one-eyed redhead joke.

HARD LUCK TROPHY was awarded to Vic and Joyce Patterson for having their tailpipe

blow off before arriving at Lantern Crest for the car display. Thanks Reen for making their

drive home a lot quieter.

ADJOURNMENT- The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Joan Minnick for Secretary Judy Boyer

TOURS: Paul Winchester

Saturday September 19th 2015 we met at the IHOP parking lot in Mis-

sion Valley for our 2015 International Model A Ford Days event, with a

short tour through San Diego’s Mission Valley, Presidio, Mission Hills,

and Bankers Hill areas, ending at the Automobile Museum at Balboa

Park. The Club provided a catered hot sandwich, potato salad, green

salad, and drinks for lunch, with watermelon and a cookie for desert. The Automobile

Museum provided tables and chairs and back door access to the museum where the

rest rooms were. A donation basket was set up at the Museum where we collected and

gave $72.00 to the museum for their help.

A special thank you goes to Ray Beardslee for obtaining the Patches and Bud Swart-

wood for helping set the whole thing up and JudyJo Beardslee and Patty Winchester for decorating the tables and

making sure we had food on them at lunch time.

We had 24 Model A Fords of all styles and years, and 5 moderns with 49 people in them.

Mileage goes to; Driving their Model A’s, Ray & JudyJo Beardslee, Walter & Roxy Faust, Arlyn & Nayola Bieber,

Jim Tabor & friend, Stan & Mary Baker, Rich & JoBeth Stelzer, Steve & Nancy Lovell, Paul & Patty Winchester,

Bud & Judy Swartwood, Reen Kotas, Joe & Susan Valentino, Valarie Basham, Dave Sohr, Richard Potts, Ron &

Joyce Engen, Fred Crone, Ray & Barbara Miller, Richard & Janet Books, Dave & Betsy Johnson, Bob & Jeanette

Bowie, Vic & Joyce Patterson, Gary Karr, Clyde Marion, and Rich Phillips.

Driving Moderns were Roy & Dalene Jensen, Mike & Karen Richardson, Cacey Barnett, Ed Poffenberger & Anne

DiNapoli, Mark Williamson & daughter.

October 3rd 2015 is a tour to the “Grand Traditions” in Fallbrook, lead by Stan and Judy Boyer. Lunch will be at

the “Garden Center Café” nearby. We will be meeting at I-HOP parking lot, at Fenton Parkway off of Friars Rd. by

the Costco/IKEA leaving at 9:00 am. We have 18 cars signed up, it will be a fun day.

We are over two thirds through this year, 2015. I will not be doing Tours next year, if you would like to help out the

club and lead Tours next year please let me or Dave know. YOU are what makes this club fun, take your turn, and

lead Tours next year.

PARADES & Car Displays: Bud Swartwood

Completed ------

Saturday, September 19, following the International Model A Day, 7 of us met at Qualcomm

Stadium for the San Diego State/South Alabama football game. Along with the San Diego Ford

Thunderbird Club we had a nice time.

Coming up -------

The Antique Airplanes are coming to Gillespie Field Saturday October 10. The Event will be from 9AM -

12AM. Meet at 8:30AM on the 1900 block of N Marshall Ave just north of Billy Mitchell Dr. Plan for a great break-

fast ($5.00), interesting airplanes and fun vehicles.

Sunday, October 11 is the 5th Ave Auto Showcase. This Event begins at 11AM, ending at 4AM. We will meet at

9:30AM on the north side of Ash just off the 163 exit to downtown as we did last year. As soon as I receive the final

staging instructions I will make them available.

Saturday, October 24 is the BOO Parade, our second time to support this annual Event. Last year we found this Pa-

rade to be well organized and fun. Make plans to join us. Meet at the now closed Coco’s (5550 Lake Murray in La

Mesa) for an 8:40AM departure.

Sunday, November 8 is the Fall Back Festival in Downtown San Diego. Kids of all ages enjoy this opportunity to

join in the many varied activities. Event time is 11AM - 4PM. Staging details and location will be provided via the

Club e-mail.

Save the Date --------

The North Park Holiday Parade is scheduled for Saturday December 5 at 11AM. This Event is still in the planning

stages. Do save the date.

The 2015 La Jolla Community and Holiday Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 13. A new Club Event for

this 2PM Parade.

TECHNICAL TALK: Arlyn Bieber

EMERGENCY BRAKE CHANGES

In August 1930 Ford added 4 lugs ½”high to the outer flange of the emergency brake

carrier plate assembly A-2600 and A-2601. See following picture.

These lugs provide additional sup-

port for the emergency brake band

and lessen any possibility of the

band shifting to one side. I have

heard about a situation where the

emergency band slipped on the old

carrier and locked the brake drum

in place, not a pretty picture!

By August 1930 about 4 million

Model As had been produced with

the old style carrier. This means

only about 1 million Model As

were produced with the new style,

so finding the later style with lugs

can be difficult. If you find one at

a swap meet, it might be a good

idea to purchase it and the next

time work is done on the rear

brakes, change to the later style.

This might save you a AAA tow

and also keep you from receiving

the “hard luck trophy”.

I’ll be at the Hershey Swap meet

during the October meeting look-

ing for Model A treasures so see

you all at the November meeting if

not before.

UNCLE SAM

Ever wonder how the United States got the nickname Uncle Sam? It is

linked to Samuel Wilson, a New York meat packer who supplied barrels of

beef to the Army during the war of 1812, Wilson stamped the barrels with

"U.S." for the United States, but soldiers began referring to the grub as

"Uncle Sam's".

Just thought you would like to know...Bill Corson

ERA FASHIONS 1928-1931: Nayola Bieber

Can you guess what year these patterns for Paris designed evening dresses

appeared in the Pictorial Review magazine? Hints: Each dress has a waistline emphasized by a

sash or is belted. Note the shape and size of the purse. Notice how long the ladies hair is.

The first pattern shows a triple-tiered skirt with horizontal

lines as well as a graceful bertha type collar/sleeve made in

a polka-dotted net material lending feminine charm. Paris

says ruffles and tiny sleeves are smart – and extremely flatter-

ing as well -- featured in the second pattern!

1928 1929 1930 1931

1928 1929 1930 1931

The third pattern has an Empress Eugenie neckline and be-ruffled

skirt assuring radiant charm! The Grecian gown is a smart choice

for important occasions, especially since it has a dipping peplum

at the sides, a tied sash, and a flattering V-shaped encrustation in

the bodice of the dress.

Mile High Country Colorado is waiting for you...

When: June 19-24, 2016

Where: Loveland, Colorado

Why: For a Great Model A Time in the Rocky Mountain State

Hosted by: Model A Ford Club of Colorado

See what is planned by going to the website, MAFCA.com . On the HOME page scroll down to MAFCA 2016 Na-

tion Convention and click on the wording “Please go to our web site”.

On their website you will see a link for HOTELS. If you have any thoughts of attending the Convention, NOW

would be the time to reserve your hotel room. Some of the hotels, with blocks of rooms at the reduced price, are

now full. (Embassy Suites and Hampton Inn have rooms available at a higher price).

Many have expressed interest in attending this National meet, give it some thought and start planning now. Hotels

are filling up. Let’s get a list of those interested in attending from the San Diego club, would you drive your A,

trailer your A behind a modern or fly in. In 2004 we had a large group of San Diego members attend the Portland,

Oregon Meet, let’s do it again. You won’t be sorry, it’s a great experience.

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Paul Hastie has inventoried the donated Model A Magazines. There are approxi-

mately 80 of them. They will be on the kitchen counter at the next meeting. Take as many as you need to complete

your collection. They are free. If you would like a copy of the inventory list prior to the meeting, email Paul at

prhastie@sbcglobal.net.

I am a Seenager. (Senior teenager)

I have everything that I wanted as a

teenager, only 60 years later.

I don’t have to go to school or work.

I get an allowance every month.

I have my own pad.

I don’t have a curfew.

I have a driver’s license and my own car.

The people I hang around with are not

scared of getting pregnant and they do

not use drugs.

And I don’t have acne.

LIFE IS GREAT !

FRIENDS from our Roving Reporter Bill Corson

It has been said absence makes the heart grow fonder. Conversely out of sight-out of mind is appropriate in

some instances. It is with much appreciation on my part that even though many miles separate us, I occa-

sionally receive e-mail messages and phone calls from my model A friends inquiring as to my well-being.

We all know individuals we consider friends but, I can honestly state those associated with the San Diego

Model A Ford Club rank among the most genuine. When a fellow club member is in need of moral, emotional

support, or technical assistance, they step forward without hesitation.

With all the times set aside for special recognition throughout the year such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,

even Groundhog Day. Why not FRIENDSHIP DAY? Of course, that would require an act of congress or

Presidential proclamation and obviously I have no clout with politicians. They all seem to know me when

they want my vote but, otherwise I do not exist. However, I would still like to make the proposal for

FRIENDSHIP DAY.

With that in mind I extend the following poem I picked up somewhere in my travels.

Some friends are messy, some are quite neat. Some friends have fungus, and corns on their feet.

Some friends are nice, while others will swear. Some friends have dandruff, and bugs in their hair.

Some friends are pure, yet others have sinned, Some friends smell bad ,cause they break lots of wind.

Some friends are skinny, still others have guts. Some friends spend too much time just scratching their butts.

Some friends are many things, these are just a few. But most of all,

I’m really glad my friends are you.

(if that doesn’t get the tear ducts flowing I don’t know what will) Bill Corson

I used to hear Mother's day is exactly 9 months after Father's day. Not sure I get it!

INTERPRETATION

While visiting with an Amish friend a fellow stopped bye in response to an advertisement that

was posted in the newspaper regarding farm equipment and livestock for sale. The guy said he

was interested in a horse but wanted the one that was in it's right mind. Looking confused,

Moses inquired as to what the potential purchaser was talking about. Pulling the paper

out of his pocket he pointed at the ad and said " look here, It

reads TWO HORSES FOR SALE, ONE BUGGY".

Guess it is all a matter of interpretation..... Bill C.

I don’t know about your, but I think it’s time for Bill to return to Southern California.

1997 SVT Corbra, 4 cam, 4 valve mo-

tor, many extras, super shape.

Howard Kruegel 619-425-3241

$50

October Anniversaries

Bob & Carol Weckman October 4, 1969

Steve & Joann Cordtz October 23, 1976

Karl & Jane Wehrle October 30, 1976

Dan & Patti Elkerton October 15, 1980

Jimm & Sharon Kiklis October 30, 1984

Vern & Lori Schwebke October, 1, 1989

Greg & Mary Hmielvskie October 15, 1993

Jeff & Tina Huston October 14, 1995

Refreshments: Shari H. & Joan D.

Thanks for signing up to provide goodies

For the October 9th meeting:

Patty Winchester Laura Abbott

Jennette Bowie Selena Forma

Jim Kruegel

October Birthdays

HARDLUCK TROPHY

Vic & Joyce Patterson were the lucky winners of the

Hard luck trophy this past month. It seems that they

had a small but very noisy problem with their ex-

haust pipe on the way to the Lantern Crest Car Dis-

play. They sure made a GRAND entrance. Need-

less to say we heard them coming looooong, before

we saw them. After lunch and the engine had a

chance to cool down, Reen Kotas made his way over

to the car with his tool box, he and Vic had it back

together in no time. That sure made the ride home

much quieter! Congratulations?

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER

Tim & Theresa Johnson, 1931 Tudor

619-726-6298

Richard & Janet Books, 1928 Coupe

760-703-6606

1 Joan Dainer

Lisa Gambill

2 Betty Wied

7 Judy Jo Beardslee

8 Susan Valentio

10 Gabriel Nordquest

13 Mark Sawyer

16 Joe Ambrose

Judy Boyer

19 Dan Gambill

23 Arlyn Bieber

Ross Henderson

31 Robin Judd

Jack Simmons

MEMBERSHIP DRAWING:

The pot is growing, Rob & Robin

Roland missed out last month. You

could be a winner if your name is

drawn and you have your name tag on at

the next meeting FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH.

See you there………..

LOOKING FOR:

Old Restorer magazine issue March/April 1977, it

has a picture of Bob Bowie’s car (Special Coupe

49A). Bob Bowie 619-469-3866

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