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Calendar 1

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Future Tours & Events 4 & 5

Past Tours & Events 6 - 8

National News 9

Tech Talk 10

Era Fashion 11

Swap Meet 12

National Schedule 12

Volume 34 Issue 11 P.O. Box 25, Wichita, KS November 2019

www.wichitaas.com

The Wichita A’s meet on the 4th Monday of the month except December. We do not hold a meeting during the month of December. Other meeting changes will be published in the newsletter prior to the scheduled meeting. The meetings are held at Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th, Wichita, KS. Meeting time is 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted in the newsletter.

November Refreshments

Beverages Brenda Broadhead

Cookies or Treats Brenda Broadhead Terry Grabendike Bonita Graham Arley Bennett

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25………. Club Meeting at Minisa Park 704 W. 13th…………. ...……….7:00PM

Program: Broadheads, Nungesser’s, Phyes, Bahre & Scott’s Trip to Kanab, UT

1………… New Years Day Tour……………………………….. ……..Grabendike

10……….. Newsletter [email protected]……… ……….Sheila Orr

27……….. Club Meeting at Minisa Park 704 W. 13th…………. ………...7:00 PM

7………….. Ladies Christmas Luncheon……………………… Hildibrand/James

14………… Club Christmas Party……………………………… ……….......James

NO CLUB MEETING IN DECEMBER

January 2020

Rumbleseat Review November 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Wichita A’s Meeting Minutes October 28, 2019 Minisa Park

President Alan Orr called the October 28, 2019 meeting to order and led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no new members or guests to introduce. It was moved by Jim Broadhead and seconded by Wayne Orr to approve the September minutes as printed in the newsletter. Motion carried. Claudia Ellerman gave the treasurers report. There were no reports from MARC & MAFCA, Wichita Area Car Council or Sunshine Lady. Denny Ellerman reported that he cooked hot dogs and a good time was had by all at All Ford’s Day. We had a nice showing of cars from our club in attendance. Jim Broadhead reported that he and Brenda, Bob & Barb Phye, and Jim & Carolyn Nungesser attended the MAFCA National Tour in Kanub, Utah. They traveled over 2,700 miles with-out any incidents. He stated the weather was gorgeous and they had a terrific time. There were 375 Model A’s, mostly from the California area but a few from as far away as the east coast. Alan Orr announced that the Board of Directors had chosen Francis and Ruth Grady as the recipients of the latest MAFFI brick to be placed at the Gilmore Museum. Tom Ruggles reported that the Men’s Tour was cancelled but he will try to reschedule for the spring of 2020. Refunds will be issued to those that had already paid. Don Waller announced that on Nov. 2nd, the club will be taking a tour to the Mennonite Thanksgiving Dinner in Yoder, KS. We will gather in the south parking lot of St. Theresa’s Hospital on west 21st street in Wichita. The tour will leave promptly at 11 AM. Kathy James and Vicki Hildibrand reported that the Ladies Christmas luncheon will be Dec. 7th from 11-1:30 at LaGalette French Bakery in Wichita. Ladies are asked to bring items to donate to The Tree House. Mike James announced that the Club Christmas Party will be Dec. 14th at the Senior Center in Delano District in Wichita. Following refreshments were provided by Vicki Hildibrand, Glenda Sill, JoAnn Bruce and Debbie Rice. Tom Ruggles presented a program titled “Model A Parts Identification”. Meeting adjourned Judi Sharp Secretary

With the cold weather around the corner and the Holidays upon us, it may be time to put the “A” up for the winter. Now is the time to do the work on the old car that you have been putting off. Making next years tours as break-down free as possible. Please keep the Gilbert Adam’s family in your hearts and prayers, with the passing of Joanna. She and her big smile will be missed. I also want to remind everyone to bring canned goods to our November Meeting, so others not as fortunate as us may be able to enjoy a meal during the holidays. Gil Adams has volunteered to deliver our donations again this year. President Alan Orr

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Where has the time gone? Seems this year has gone by way to fast!! Reminder, we will not have a meeting or newsletter in December! Time to enjoy the Holidays, Parties, friends and family. Also, a time to reflect over the past year and look forward to 2020. January will bring tour planning-so bring your ideas of tours or events for 2020! These events and tours are what keeps our club strong and going. Hope each and everyone of you has a great holiday season! Sheila Orr Editor

November 2019

Beverage Brenda Broadhead

Cookies or Treats Brenda Broadhead Terry Grabendike Bonita Graham Arley Bennett

MERRY CHRISTMAS

January 2020

Beverage Nancy Brown

Cookies or Treats

Orpha Eyes Kathy James

Donna Hileman Rita Hoffmans

Newsletter Deadline

Friday, January 10, 2020 Sheila Orr

[email protected] or 316-

November 2019 Rumbleseat Review

December Birthdays

2 Jim Broadhead 5 Ruth Anne Prager 11 James Sharp 12 Joyce Moore 15 Al Hildebrand 17 Darcy Beaver 18 Kerry Steffens 19 Meghan Stone 22 Eilene Cox 26 Gilbert Adams 26 Glorinda Shearer 30 Jack Hezlep 31 Bill Bowman

MAFFI Brick Collection

After the October Meeting, the balance was $51.90. Denny Ellerman

ROSTER UPDATES Steve & Linda White Correct PH is Bob & Judy Giesen Update Address Wichita, KS Lawrence & Lenette Kottas New e-mail:

January Birthdays

1 Chris Cushman 1 Denise Ross 5 Marcia Kurtz 6 Jeannie Rau 6 Lynda Cushman 8 Otto Praeger 9 Mike James 9 Randy Frazer 15 Carl Brandt 16 Richard Janne 18 Julie Gier 19 Dave Dreiling 28 Lylia Clark 29 Lonnie Bennett 30 Connie Craft

FOR SALE 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Asking $12,000 Car good for club activities now and all Fall, easy restoration work next winter. 1929 Beautifully restored Roadster with rumble seat, green with black fenders and cream wheels. This is an older restora-tion, with a full set of side curtains, turn signals, Stone Guard, and Wind wings. Included is a trunk rack (with a partially finished professionally made trunk, if buyer wants it).

Call Shirley Cormack PH: 785-841-6033 [email protected]

FOR SALE

1931 S/W Town Sedan, Restored by two Wichita Model A Club members years ago. Nice winter car, but I need to downsize. Any questions, please call Gilbert Adams to see and negotiate. PH: 316-765-5127

Sympathy

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gilbert Adams and Gil & Melanie Ad-ams and their fami-lies with the loss of their wife, and moth-er, Joanna. Her

smiling face will be missed.

LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON


FUTURE EVENTS

LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WHEN: Saturday, December 7th WHERE: La Galette French Café and Deli 1017 W. Douglas Wichita , Ks TIME: 11AM-1:30PM COST Club Member: $10.00 Guest: $20.00 SIGN UP & MENU SELECTION: November meeting or call Vicki or Kathy Vicki Hildibrand PH: Kathy James PH: PARKING: There is a parking lot behind the café (south side) that can be entered via the alley. There is also street parking behind the café on the south side and street parking on the block east of the café. CHRISTMAS CHARITY: This year, we selected the TREEHOUSE, as the charitable organization that we wanted to support. This is a non profit organization that assists economically challenged moms and children with basic necessities and educational needs. Donations to support this organization are appreciated. If you have any questions regarding the TREEHOUSE, please contact Vicki Hildibrand. The TREEHOUSE needs include but are not limited to the following items: Gently used or new clothing (Newborn-size 8) Dishes/pans Children & Ladies coats (new or used) Makeup Any baby items Kitchen towels Pens/pencils/crayons Kitchen items (soap, sponges, etc.) Children’s books/family games Calculators Kleenex Hand wipes

At our next meeting in November we will be collecting canned goods and non perishable foods to give to a charity. Gil Adams will be collecting and delivering these items after our meeting in November. Please remember those less fortunate and give with the Spirit of Christmas.

CANNED GOODS & NON PERISHABLES


Planning is under way for a special Wichita A’s Festive Christmas Celebration

When: Saturday, December 14th

Where: 200 S. Walnut, Wichita, Ks (Delano district– downtown Senior Center)

Building Entrance: Park on the EAST side of the Building and enter door in SE corner of building.

Time: 1:00PM to 3:30 PM Dress: Christmas colors (Christmas sweaters, Christmas attire)

Cost: $12.00 for club members, $25.00 for non member

Note: Meal will be catered, we will not be doing the gift exchange this year

Signup: November meeting or call, text or email : [email protected]

Questions or sign up: Call Mike or Kathy James - Cell Ph:

CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY

NEW YEARS DAY TOUR 2020

The first tour of 2020 will begin at Spear’s restaurant located at 4323 W. Maple St. Plan to arrive at 11:30 AM. There will be a short driving tour following the meal. Be sure to bring your First Tour Card. Those driving their Model A will have their cards punched. If this is your first tour, you will receive a card. You do not need to make reservations, just drive your “A” and have a great time! Submitted by Don Grabendike


MAFCA Canyonlands 2019 National Tour

We left on October 3rd and arrived home October 14th after 2,750 miles. 375 cars were registered and 350 cars actually came to this huge national tour. There were 4 cars from the Wichita A’s that braved the trip to Kanab, Utah. Bob and Barb Phye, Jim and Brenda Broadhead and Jim and Carolyn Nungesser. Max Bahre and Paula Scott trailered their Model A and met up with us in Kanab. We traveled to Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park in Utah and the North Rim Grand Canyon in Arizona. While there and along the way we visited Bents Old Fort National Historic Site, an alligator farm, Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell, museums, caves, Little Hollywood where old westerns were filmed, Best Friends animal sanctuary and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park where the Nungesser’s were towed out by AAA on a Garmin failure! A new carburetor, new battery, changed fused and a few timing adjustments was about the extent of our car problems. Picturesque scenery, amazing weather, great friends and many laughs made our trip a vacation to remember. A special thanks to the Phyes and the Broadhead’s hard work on their planning to make our a adventure a grand suc-cess! Submitted by Carolyn Nungesser

Jim & Carolyn Nungesser, Barb & Bob Phye, Jim & Brenda Broadhead, Max Bahre & Paula Scott

Nungesser’s & Broadhead’s enjoying their vacation!

Looks like Jim & Carolyn Nung-esser are having a Great time!

Jim & Brenda Broadhead and Paula Scott & Max Bahre

Bob & Barb Phye, Brenda & Jim Broadhead and Carolyn & Jim

Nungesser

PAST TOURS & EVENTS


Mennonite Thanksgiving Dinner

There were 14 people and 7 cars that headed out for Yoder, Ks and the Thanksgiving Dinner! We all had a great time. First we stopped at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Colwich. There we had a wonderful church member who gave us very detailed information about the church with very good dates. We saw tombstones with information in Ger-man-everyone seemed to enjoy the walk in the cemetery! A special Thank You to Greg Rau for setting this up for us. From the church we went down a black top road directly to the dinner! I’m sure everyone left feeling full !! Submitted by Don & Donna Waller

Our Model A group looking at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Colwich

The tombstones and cemetery at St. Marks

Our Model A members eating the Thanksgiving dinner at Journey Church outside of Yoder, KS

St. Marks Church in Colwich, KS


THANKSGIVING FACTS, TRADITIONSAND OTHER BITS OF INFOR-MATION RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING

Every President since Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving Day. But in 1930, 1940, and 1941 Franklin D. Roosevelt pro-claimed Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November to lengthen the holiday shopping season. This upset the people. That same year, congress declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday to be on the fourth Thursday in November. 91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Thomas Jefferson thought the concept of Thanksgiving was “the most ridiculous idea I’ve ever heard.” Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey. Turkeys were one of the first animals in the Americas to be domesticated. A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. They can also burst into fight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds. Fifty percent of Americans put the stuffing inside the Turkey. More than 40 million green bean casseroles are served on Thanksgiving. Twenty percent of cranberries are eaten on Thanksgiving. In October of 1777 all 13 colonies celebrated Thanksgiving for the first time: however it was a one-time affair commem-orating a victory over the British at Saratoga. There are three places in the United States named after the holiday’s main course-Turkey, Texas, Turkey Creek, LA, and Turkey, NC. There are also nine townships around the country named “Turkey,” with three in Kansas. The Guinness Book of Records states that the greatest dressed weight recorded for a turkey is 86 lbs, at the annual “heaviest turkey” competition held in London, England on December 12, 1989. Copied from the November 2019 Issue of Meadowlark Model A Ford Club News

The Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club encourages members to join both National MARC and

MAFCA Clubs.

MARC 6721 Merriman Garden City, MI 48315 http://modelarestorers.org U.S. Membership Cost: $45

National Model A Clubs

MAFCA 250 S. Cypress St. La Habra, CA 90631-5515 www.mafca.com U.S. Membership Cost: $50

For membership information you can check MAFCA and MARC web sites.

MAFFI Newsletter Minute November 2019


In an effort to keep our museum exhibits new an different, we have appreciated our association with NATMUS (National Automotive and Truck Museum) in Auburn, Indiana. They have been willing to use several of our Model A Trucks and service vehicles in one of their exhibits and have made several improvements to display them. This has opened up area in our museum to bring in newly donated vehicles and to showcase others. Dave Yarde who is one of our Trustees is also the Executive Director of NATMUS and we appreciate his willingness to work with us on this effort. Also a special thank you to Randy Czubko and his grandson Tyler, Stan and Mary Sorrels, Greg Fish, Jerry Morrisey and Lou Ironside for their help in the move. If you haven’t been to NATMUS, you should make it a destination. It is well worth seeing and it is adjacent to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum which also has an amazing showroom of beautiful cars. Your continued support of MAFFI through your membership and donations is always appreciated. If you haven’t renewed your membership for 2020, please go to our website www.maffi.org and renew using PayPal or download a form and pay by mail. Thank You Marsha Quesnel, MAFFI Trustee [email protected]


Rational for converting the Model ‘A’ Electrical system to 12 volts

1. Some may not agree with this but this is my personnel experience. There are several advantages in doing this unless you want a show car, most of us have drivers.

2. The stock 6 volt Generator is not regulated, and if the third Brush is set at more than 8 Amps charge it can burn up the Generator, Battery, and blow Light Bulbs on a long drive. The Starter cranks slow and the 6 volt Battery’s have a short life compared to 12 volt ones.

3. By installing a Delco one wire 12 Volt Alternator, a 12 Volt Battery, you have faster starting, brighter lights, and Volt-age regulation to keep the battery fully charged even with night time driving. You will be able to run a 12 Volt CB, Phone Charger, or accessory’s that would require a Converter with a 6 volt system.

4. The 6 Volt Ignition Coil can be used with the addition of a 1.5 Ohm Resistor in series with the Positive side of the Coil. (Part number AL-795). This can be purchased at Auto Zone for 6 bucks. A lot cheaper than a new coil. Switch the Battery to a Negative Ground, reverse the Ammeter leads, Connect the Coil Plus to Positive 12 Volts, the negative side to the Red Ignition Switch wire and you are ready to go.

5. The Six Volt Starter can be used if you do not crank on it for a long period of time and over heat it. It is best to install a new set of 12 volt field coils in the Starter. I ran my Model ‘A’ for years before I converted the Starters to 12 Volts.

6. I have Four Model ‘A’s this way, I should have done it many years ago. Submitted by Jim Broadhead

Hope to see everyone at the Christmas Parties! Reminder there will not be a meeting

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Newsletter in the month of December.

If you have Club news please contact Sheila Orr at [email protected] and I will

share with Club members!

Have a great Holiday Season! Enjoy time with your family and friends!

ERA FASHIONS


STYLISH AND WARM

Copied from A Book of Fashion Facts page 274

Dec.2-5, 2019…………. MAFCA Nat’l Awards Banquet 2019………………………… …………Claremont, CA

April 2-4, 2020………… 2020 Membership Meet, Swan Lake Resort-hosted by Highland A’s Region…………………………………………..

…………..Plymouth, IN

May 31-June 5, 2020…... “Fords "A" Plenty In 2020” Midwest Regional Meet………... ……..…by Plain Ol’ A’s

June 1-5, 2020…………. 2020 MARC National Meet hosted by Nickel A Region……. ……………Oshkosh, WI

June 21-26, 2020………. MAFCA’s 2020 Convention/host hotel YO Ranch Hotel……. ……………Kerrville, TX

LOCAL AND NATIONAL CALENDARS


March 13-14, 2020……... 45th Annual KS Sunflower Swap Meet for Charity…….Century II ………...…...Wichita, KS

March 15-17, 2020……… Norman Swap Meet, Cleveland County Fairgrounds……………... …………….Norman, OK

March 20-21, 2020……… Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet…………………………………… …...……Chickasha OK

April 22-26, 2020………. Spring Carlisle Swap Meet…...www.carsatcarlisle.com………… …….....…....Carlisle, PA

April 30-May 2, 2020…... Pate Swap Meet, TX Motor Speedway...www.pateswapmeet.com. ………...Fort Worth, TX

May 7-9, 2020…………... Chickasha Spring Swap Meet.. www.chickashaautoswapmeet.com. ………....Chickasha, OK

June 16-20, 2020………... Petit Jean Swap Meet……………………………………………… ………….Petit Jean, AR

July 9-11, 2020………….. Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet………………………………… …….…..………Iola, WI

August 21-23, 2020……... Ozarks Antique Auto Club Swap Meet.Ozark Empire Fairgrounds ….……..Springfield MO.

October 7-10, 2020……... Hershey Region AACA Swap Meet………………………………. …………….Hershey, PA

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

Ford’s A Plenty

Midwest Regional

Hosted by Plain Ol’ A’s

May 31-June 5, 2020

Mark your calendars for Ladies Christmas Luncheon

December 7, 2019

And Club Christmas Party December 14, 2019

MAFCA

National Awards Banquet

Dec. 2-5, 2019

Claremont, CA

Wichita A's Club Meeting

Minisa Park, 704 W. 13th. N

Meeting Starts 7:00 PM

4th Monday of each month except the month of May. It varies due to Memorial Day holiday.

There is not a club meeting in the month of December.

2020 MARC

June 1-5, 2020

National Meet

Oshkosh, WI

Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club P.O. Box 25 Wichita, KS 67201

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The Rumbleseat Review is the official publica-tion of the Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club, Inc., a local chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America and the Model A Restorers Club. It’s purpose is to keep mem-bers informed of past, present and future events, activi-ties, and club news. In addition, this newsletter includes articles and other information to aid in the restoration and enjoyment of the Model A Ford automobile.

This publication is mailed or emailed to mem-bers, prospective members and editors of similar publi-cations prior to monthly meetings. Meetings are usually the fourth Monday of the month. Members may publish antique car related ads only for free of charge which in-cludes items wanted, items for sale, or items for trade. We invite members to submit articles containing tech-nical Model A information and other interesting tidbits for publication in this newsletter. Items to be published must be submitted to the newsletter editor by deadline shown in the calendar. Wichita A’s membership dues are $25.00, per year (October to September30). MAFCA dues are $50.00 per year and MARC dues are $45.00 per year. A business card advertisement in this newsletter is $25.00 per year.

Wichita A’s Model A Ford Club Contacts

President, Alan Orr

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Vice President, Linda Kibbe

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Secretary, Judy Sharp

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Treasurer, Claudia Ellerman

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Tour Chairman, Don Grabendike

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