North Penn Model A Ford Club
Minutes of the Meeting – April 1, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Carol Allen. There were 28 attending. Welcome to new members John and Amy George. They purchased Dave Wood’s car.
Secretary’s Minutes – The minutes of March meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – During the month of March, there were deposits of $82.00 and expenditures of $1,734.70, leaving a balance of $14,430.34 as of April 1.
Update on Members
Future Activities (NPMAFC-sponsored activities in bold)
Other Business
Product Torque to Loosen
No oil 516 lbs
WD-30 238 lbs
PB Blaster 214 lbs
Liquid Wrench 127 lbs
Krano Kroil 106 lbs
ATF acetone mix 53 lbs
The ATF-acetone mix is a “home brew” of 50% acetone and 50% automatic transmission fluid. The ATF and acetone will separate if mixture is put on a shelf for later use. Gently mix or shake before using.
Program
Doug Emerson gave an interesting history of his 1928 Roadster. His father graduated from Doylestown High School in 1936. Following high school, his father worked at several businesses, riding his bicycle. He purchased the Roadster in 1939 for $38 from Conroy Ford in Doylestown. On one doule-date, he had 4 people in the car. Doug’s father drove the car from 1939 to 1955. He was a member of the Mercer A’s. The car has been in the family since 1939. It is mostly original; the top was done in 1971 but the window is original. Doug brought lots of photos and a very old transistor radio that his father kept in the car. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed learning all about Doug’s father and the history of the car.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 6, at 7:00 pm at Trinity UCC Church, Skippack. Refreshments will be provided by Allen, Wright, Dixon and Valeri.
Minutes prepared by Diane Hall
Minutes of the Meeting – April 1, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Carol Allen. There were 28 attending. Welcome to new members John and Amy George. They purchased Dave Wood’s car.
Secretary’s Minutes – The minutes of March meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – During the month of March, there were deposits of $82.00 and expenditures of $1,734.70, leaving a balance of $14,430.34 as of April 1.
Update on Members
- Dini Vigliano had 2 heart attacks a week ago. She had stents implanted and is now rehabbing at Meadowood. We wish her a speedy recovery.
- Bruce Brown is feeling a little better. A card was passed around the meeting for everyone to sign.
- John Elliott had eye surgery. He is progressing at home. He loved the card the club sent him.
- Cheryl Emerson was in the hospital and came home on Sunday. Our best wishes are with her during her recovery.
Future Activities (NPMAFC-sponsored activities in bold)
- April 13 – Meet at 10:00 am at Worcester Elementary School on Skippack Pike. Anyone who wants their car driven will have the opportunity to have someone drive the car and give impressions. From the school we will drive through Meadowood for the residents. (Payback for accepting Dini into rehab!!) After the drive through we will travel to The Marketplace Cafe’ in Franconia (across from the Family Heritage) and meet up with members of the Running Board A’s and Active A’s clubs. Lunch will be in the banquet room. Members will order from the menu and pay accordingly. It will be a great opportunity to meet members of other clubs. Model A vehicles encouraged (if weather permits); otherwise modern cars. (If people want to go directly to the restaurant they can - lunch is at noon.) Carol Allen will contact the coordinator to make sure we have seats at the dining room.
- April 19 – 1:00 p.m. – The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage, Allentown. This is a very special tour for club members. There are still 8 slots open. The deadline for signing up is April 10. Contact Diane Hall (610-945-8537).
- April 28 – Steve Ryan Model A/AA Show and Swap (hosted by Lehigh Valley Model A Club), Goodwill Vol. Fire Company (7723 Hamilton Blvd, Breinigsville, PA 18031) 9 am-3 pm All Model A’s and vintage Fords welcome. Perhaps someone could volunteer to plan and lead a car drive to this event.
- May 18 – Pleasantville UCC Church Car Show (3424 Limekiln Pike, Chalfont, PA 18914) 9 am–2pm. Car pre-registration $12. Contact Jay Ogle (215-527-2174) for additional information.
- May 19 – 27th Annual Ambler Main Street Car Show – Butler Ave, Ambler. 1-6 pm (pre-registration for cars $20 due by April 26)
- May 27 – Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day parade. Sign-up details to follow.
- May 27 – Wayne Memorial Day parade
- June 1 – Cars for Christ Car Show – Heidelberg Church (1101 Cowpath Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440) 9 am – 2 pm. Car pre-registration $12; $15 day of show.
- June 8 – Club picnic at Green Lane Park. Frank Gormley usually leads the drive to Green Lane Park but is not able to do so this year. We need someone to step up to lead the car tour.
- July 4 – Skippack parade
- Aug. 2-4 – Dass Awkscht Fescht – Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie
- Ontelaunee Region of AACA is organizing a 3-day tour to the PA Grand Canyon area. Tom Hudecki will check into details.
Other Business
- Club Apparel – The new club clothing has arrived! Mark and Beth Howard were busy distributing everyone’s new items at the meeting.
- Jay Ogle‘s 1930 Deluxe Coupe is entered in the AACA Sr. Grand National Meet this week. Good luck to Jay.
- Barbara Schneider is selling Al’s 1931 burgundy coupe. A beautiful car in great shape.
- Jay Wise brought in a convertible frame for a 1928 or 29 is anyone is interested. He is working on his 1929 Model A Woody.
- Dick Longcoy is downsizing. He is putting his 1911 Oakland in an auction taking place on April 19. Dick brought in several touring maps from past years to share. Dick also mentioned that he will be selling his Model A in the near future.
Product Torque to Loosen
No oil 516 lbs
WD-30 238 lbs
PB Blaster 214 lbs
Liquid Wrench 127 lbs
Krano Kroil 106 lbs
ATF acetone mix 53 lbs
The ATF-acetone mix is a “home brew” of 50% acetone and 50% automatic transmission fluid. The ATF and acetone will separate if mixture is put on a shelf for later use. Gently mix or shake before using.
Program
Doug Emerson gave an interesting history of his 1928 Roadster. His father graduated from Doylestown High School in 1936. Following high school, his father worked at several businesses, riding his bicycle. He purchased the Roadster in 1939 for $38 from Conroy Ford in Doylestown. On one doule-date, he had 4 people in the car. Doug’s father drove the car from 1939 to 1955. He was a member of the Mercer A’s. The car has been in the family since 1939. It is mostly original; the top was done in 1971 but the window is original. Doug brought lots of photos and a very old transistor radio that his father kept in the car. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed learning all about Doug’s father and the history of the car.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 6, at 7:00 pm at Trinity UCC Church, Skippack. Refreshments will be provided by Allen, Wright, Dixon and Valeri.
Minutes prepared by Diane Hall