Model A moment
2006 was a year to remember. We hosted our first national membership meet and traveled thousands of miles together as a club. We made a lot of new friends in the hobby and sadly said good-bye to some dear ones who passed on to a better place. Through it all we grew closer together and created many memorable moments.
As we begin a new year we can look forward to the many tours our club members recommended. We weren’t able to follow through on every recommendation although we tried. Thanks to all who gave us ideas and especially those who volunteered to plan and lead a tour.
This is the year to get that Model A on the road and enjoy it. If you need some assistance in getting it ready let me know, there’s lots of good help available. You’re unlikely to run across a problem that one of our members hasn’t successfully encountered. We have mechanics, upholsters, painters, new and used parts suppliers and lots of encouragers to help you turn that garage decoration into a driver. You can waste a lot of time and money trying to figure out how these old cars were first put together. Take advantage of the wealth of information available.
Our editors have asked me to encourage the members to share a Model A memory or technical information through the newsletter. Its tough getting a newsletter out each month without support from the readers. If writing isn’t your thing give them the idea and they can put it into a story. Also if you have a Model A gathering dust instead of interest income, maybe Its ready for a new home. The newsletter will inform those with the most connections to a potential buyer and will help prevent your restored Model A from becoming a street rod.
2007 has the potential to be one of our clubs best years. Let’s all work together to make sure it is! I hope to see you at several of our events this year. Give me a call if I can be of assistance.
— John Yates, 2007 club president