Shade Tree A’s – Model A Ford Club

Presentation to the West Augusta Rotary ClubJanuary 24, 2008

Craig McMullinPresident, Shade Tree A’s

Agenda

Shade Tree A’s – the organization The Model A Ford What we do Q & A’s

Model A Ford Quiz

What’s in the box? HINT: All 3 items can be found in your car today.

Shade Tree A’s – The Organization Incorporated in 1973, non-profit org. Affiliation with two national organizations

Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club

Purpose:The club is dedicated to the preservation and the restoration of the Model A Ford automobile and supports membership in the national organizations dedicated to the same purpose.

Our Members and Membership Family Oriented Membership currently 77 families throughout the

CSRA and beyond Over 100 Model A vehicles Don’t have to own a Model A Ford – just have an

interest in the hobby Award winning monthly newsletter and web site

www.shadetreeas.org Formal organization consisting of elected officers

and BOD’s

About our Members

Come from all “walks of life” Don’t have to be a great “mechanic” Some do have unique skills and are very

supportive

The Model A Ford Era

Built after the “Model T”, 1909 – 1927 over 15M Four years of production, 1928 – 1931 almost 4M Many different colors and body styles Two distinct body designs for 1928-29 and 1930-31

Radiator dimensions Tire diameter Headlight shape Bumper design Many others

After 75 years, just keeps going

Facts about the Model A Four cylinders, 40 HP engine (200 ci.) Top speed about 65 mph, 45-50 mph cruising Three speed manual transmission 10 gal. gas tank, gravity feed Hand crank and electric starter Mechanical brakes Manual spark advance, turn signals, choke

and throttle

More facts

6 Volt battery – positive ground No seat belts Tempered shatter-proof safety glass Most only have one tail light, only deluxe

models have two 1 wiper blade – driver’s side Heater was optional

What we do Enjoy the Model A hobby

Restoration Touring Swap Meets and Shows

Assist club members with restoration projects Technical seminars Shady A Ladies - era fashions

What we do

Tour throughout the Southeast and beyond Meet with other clubs Area community events Holiday parades Regional points of interest

Monthly club business / technical meetings Enjoy fellowship and food

A few club activities

Q & A’s

Quiz answers Questions? Parking lot demonstration