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Shade Tree A’s – Model A Ford Club Presentation to the West Augusta Rotary Club January 24, 2008

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?

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Shade Tree A’s – Model A Ford Club Presentation to the West Augusta Rotary Club January 24, 2008

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  1. Shade Tree A’s – Model A Ford ClubPresentation to the West Augusta Rotary ClubJanuary 24, 2008 Craig McMullin President, Shade Tree A’s

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

  3. Model A Ford Quiz • What’s in the box? • HINT: All 3 items can be found in your car today.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. After 75 years, just keeps going

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. A few club activities

  14. Q & A’s • Quiz answers • Questions? • Parking lot demonstration

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