Tag: Ford
Late 1931 Tudor Sedan
Barn find. Never been restored. Runs fair. Needs tuning up. Solid body. Fenders have been patched but solid.
$10,500 OBO
Doug Roberts, (336)-667-2378, N. Wilkesboro, NC
Trunk
Very nice condition trunk from my ’31 Deluxe Roadster. I replaced it with a black trunk to better match my new top color .
$450
Peter Deloof, [email protected], (734) 717-7195, Manchester, MI
My late father Lester
My late father, Lester, had me involved in Model A’s at a young age. As long as I could remember, he tinkered with a ’29 Roadster. Over the years, my brother and I helped assemble, paint, and eventually complete the little car with him. For some of the bigger jobs we couldn’t help with as kids, he relied on an old friend named Artie. Artie was a tough guy truck driver that looked every bit of the part. He was a “collector” of many things, some people now call it hoarding. For example, he had some kind of small switching locomotive in his driveway. Old box trucks on his property were loaded with motorcycle parts and literally tons of train memorabilia. He was single, answered to no one, and collected whatever he wanted.
Fast forward many years to 2008, and his health began to turn. He asked my father to help him sell off some of his things to pay for medical bills. We went down to his house in Elizabeth, NJ, and began to help take an inventory. About a week into this, I finally made my way into the detached garage. Lifting the doors just revealed more piles of old boxes and junk. But one thing stuck out and caught my eye. It appeared to look like the headlight bar and grill shell from a Model A! I went back and asked my father if Artie ever had an A. He said he remembered him having a pick-up, but that was 40 years ago. Digging a little deeper in the garage revealed this 1930 Pick-up. My father couldn’t believe he still had it, and neither did Artie… It was pretty rough from being in a dirt floor garage in NJ. Humid summers, cold winters, leaky roof, you name it. But the little truck was complete and had good bones. A deal was made and I took the Pick-up home to my garage. Over the next several years we restored the truck to its current state.
I will never forget the fond memories Model A’s have brought me over the years. My father and Artie are now both gone, probably collecting junk somewhere up in the sky. Myself and my wife, Helen, create our own memories now in our A, and enjoy driving the truck to shows. We wave back to the pointing onlookers, many who have never seen a car this old running down the road.
Thank you, dad, and thank you Artie, for this great hobby.
Ran into Greg and Nicole in Berlin, Ohio
From Jim Zimmer
Ran into Greg and Nicole in Berlin, Ohio.
Rita Gould Davison, MI
President
My name is Rita Gould, and I am seeking a position on the MARC Board of Directors. I have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. I have been involved with Model A’s most of my life.
My husband Rusty and I currently own 3 model A’s, a 1930 Rumble Seat Coupe – Rusty’s, a 1929 Tudor – Mine, and a 1929 Woody Wagon – ours. I enjoy driving my Model A, and most of all, I enjoy the many friends I have made in the Model A hobby.
I have been president of our local region Script A Region for 7 years and have planned and hosted many events and tours during that time. I am currently a member of the Script A Region, Heart of Florida Region and the Lady A’s.Along with being a member of, MAFFI, and the Henry Ford Heritage Association. I am also a past member of: Grandville A’s, Shipshewana A’s, and Dearborn A’s, (regions that were formed for the soul purpose of hosting meets).
I have attended all the MARC Membership and National meets for the past 12 years. I have helped in many areas during these meets. I was a committee member for the 2016 Membership Meet in Grand Blanc, Michigan hosted by Script A; hospitality room hostess for the 2018 Grandville Membership Meet; co-chair
for the 2017 Michigan Model A Roundup; co-chair and hospitality room hostess for the 2019 Dearborn National Meet and currently a committee member for the 2023 Script A Membership Meet in Bay City, Michigan. I have also worked the MARC merchandise booth in Charlotte North Carolina Membership Meet, Savanah Georgia Membership Meet, and Oshkosh Wisconsin National Meet, when the office girls were unable to attend. Working in these areas, I have talked with many members, and I know many of your concerns and would welcome the chance to share them in a board meeting.
I feel that past MARC Boards have done a great job to make MARC an outstanding organization, and I want to help keep it on that path, to grow and prosper. As a MARC Board member, I will do my best to represent all members of MARC and I will always be open to your questions and concerns.
Paul Ganninger Kirkwood, MO
Vice President
As a member of MARC’s Missouri Valley region I have served as President as well as holding various other offices. Married to my wife Pam for 33 years, we have two children, twins Katie and Alex.
I have been active in the Model A hobby most of my life and would like to share my love A’s with others. My focus will be on the recruitment of young members to our hobby so that we can survive and thrive.
Some activities that I have done.
2005 National Membership Meet m St. Louis, Missouri – Co Chairman
2018 National Meet in Branson, Missouri – Co-Chairman
2019 National Meet m Dearborn, Michigan – Co-Chairman
2017, 18,19, and 2021 Undercarriage Judge in Fine Point.
I believe Board members of MARC should be an advocate of all aspects of the Model A hobby and be supportive of activities that attract NEW young members and retain existing ones. Focusing on Younger members will ensure that our hobby will survive and thrive.
Retired from a career in management and finance. I presently own a Closed Cab Pickup, as well as a 160-A that I am restoring for Fine Point as well as a 60-C and 160-B for future projects.
Curt Hillman Standish, Michigan
Treasurer
I was born and raised in rural Michigan. My wife Wendy and I were childhood sweethearts and married while in college. After college, graduating with a Certificate in Mortuary Science, we moved to Standish, MI, also small-town America. We raised a daughter and son, who are grown, and have a rambunctious 4 year old grandson. I have been a licensed funeral director for 45 years and owned Arenac Abstract and Title Company for 33 years . I served as Councilman, Mayor, and City Manager for the City of Standish. Additionally I have been a member of Kiwanis International for 33 years and have been active in improving our community by serving on several boards including the Economic and Industrial Development boards, our local hospital, and Arenac Opportunities (an organization whose purpose is to promote the general welfare of the mentally handicapped citizens in our county). In all of these capacities I have been responsible for budgets upward of $2,000,000.
I was active in Boy Scouts as a Youth and as an adult, for 14 years, serving as a Den Leader and Assistant Scoutmaster. My wife and I started a coed Venture Crew – BSA where we served as Leader (assistant leader) for several years. Scouting has allowed me to establish excellent rapport with the youth, something I would continue to work on if I have the honor of serving on the MARC Board of Directors.
In 1976 I met a retired oil field worker and his wife. We established a long friendship of 16 years. It was through him that I acquired my 1929 Model A Fordor. Our friendship led him to ask if I would serve as executor of his estate when it was needed. Of course I agreed, but stated that I would not accept payment for the service. A few months later the gentleman took me to the Secretary of State’s Office and added my name to the title of his beloved Fordor because he knew I would provide loving care and not turn the Model A into a hotrod. It was his way of paying me for my services. After the gentleman passed, the car became mine. A few years later, the Fordor became severely damaged in a hail storm. I totally dismantled the car, scrupulously labeling all parts down to the nuts and bolts. Then, unfortunately “life” set in and the Fordor sat idle for 17 years until I was able to do a total driver frame-off restoration over a two year time period. I managed to restore it just in time for its first outing to be driving my office secretary and her new husband to their wedding reception .
I have been a MARC member since 1992, first as a member of the AuSable A’s in Northern Michigan, and currently with the Script A’s in the Greater Flint area since 20 I 5. I am also a Life Member of MAFFI. We really enjoy the wide variety of activities of our club and have met many wonderful people who are so willing to share experiences and knowledge of the “A.” We love mingling with people from the across the nation who have the same passion for keeping cars original. Recently we became friends with a lovely couple from Australia, who attended the most recent National convention. My wife and I attended the Ground Breaking and Grand Opening of the Model A Museum in Gilmore plus three additional Model A Days. Over the years I have attended nine Michigan Model A Roundup’s and seven Membership Meets. In 2016 , our Script A’s hosted the membership meet and my wife and I are involved in many activities. We attended the 2018 National Meet in Branson where T had the privilege of serving as a Touring Class Judge, giving me the inspiration to tune up my restoration. I entered my 29 Fordor for judging in the Touring Class at the 2019 National Meet in Dearborn. I received the Award of Excellence, 500 points.
My love for cars and restoration led me to sponsor a Car and Bike Show in Standish in 1986, hosting 150+ vehicles on show day. After 25 years of running that car show, my wife and I decided we wanted to focus on the older cars that were kept as original as possible. We started one of the first shows in Michigan that focuses solely on Model A and T’s and other historic cars 1931 and older. We have held eight annual shows which are held at the Standish Historical Depot and Welcome Center, working with Hagerty Insurance Agency, establishing a Youth Judging program for our show.
I have been Chairman of the Arenac Heritage Route Authority, the organization that owns the Standish Historical Depot, a 50 I (c)(3) since 2002. The inter-local governmental authority focuses on the restoration and preservation of the Depot which was built by local farmers and merchants in 1889. During each of the last 8 years , we have kept the history alive by attracting people from all over the state to see these vintage cars at a perfect setting like the Standish Historical Depot and Welcome Center.
I look forward to serving the MARC Board and its membership. The success of all organizations comes from the grassroots level, the Reg ions. Without the work of all the Regions , MARC would not be where it is today. Since we are all getting a bit older, I will strive to pique the interest of the youth in belonging to this wonderful hobby, keeping the ” A” alive for generations to come. This can be done through various programs and events, including the Youth Judging Program sponsored by Hagerty Insurance. It may also be possible for the Regions to work with their local Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) to adopt Vintage Car Restoration as part of their automotive curricula.