Shade Tree A’s – Model A Ford Club Presentation to the West Augusta Rotary Club January 24, 2008 Craig McMullin President, 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 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 and  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, 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