• President

Ed Tolman

(909)573-2125

• Vice-President

Steve Yoss

(909)261-7129

• Secretary

Barbara Branam

(909) 986-8311

• Treasurer

Phyllis Munday

(909) 622-7196

• Tour Chairman

(Shared duty)

• Corresponding Sec.

Barbara Whitton

(626)-963-2170

• Raffle Chairperson

Edna Blackwell

(951)-354-9371

• Social Chairperson

Kathy Briggs

(909) 986-4172

• Newsletter Editor &

• Fashion Chairperson

Karin Woodworth

(909) 214-0595

• Regional Rep

Ron Buchanan

•Laughlin Chairperson

Barbara Branam

•Historian

George Munday

• Technical Chairman

Richard Bronstrup

• Membership

Karen Cornelius

• Telephone Committee

Chairperson

Phyllis Munday

• Advertisement Chair

George Munday

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Pvmafc.editor

@yahoo.com

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Steve

McQueen

Car Show

Northwest Regional Meet

Coos Bay, Oregon

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:57 pm.

Board & Committee Members Present: Ed

Tolman, Phyllis Munday, Barbara Branam, Edna

Blackwell, Karin Woodworth, Kathy Briggs, Richard

Bronstrup, and Steve Yoss

Members Absent: Karen Cornelius, Barbara

Whitton

Guests: George Munday, Ron Blackwell, Cheri

Bronstrup, Joe Branam, Monika Tolman and her

sister Sigrid, Jaye Steinbrick, Richard Briggs

President: Ed went over old business, past events

and upcoming events.

Vice President: Steve talked about the upcoming

picnic in July.

Secretary: Barbara had nothing to report.

Correspondence Secretary: Barbara was not able

to attend. Everyone that had surgery in May is doing

well.

Treasurer: Phyllis gave a full report on the account

balances.

Tour Chairman: Upcoming tours include Steve

McQueen Car Show, Coos Bay NW Regional Meet

and the 4th of July parades.

Technical Chairman: Everything is ready for

Hubley Derby Day.

Social Chairman: There will be no Supper Club in

June or July.

Membership Chairman: Karen has the new roster.

Please see her if you haven’t received yours yet.

Raffle Chairman: The raffle is doing well.

Newsletter Editor: All articles need to be submitted

to Karin by the 15th of each month.

In Other News: We are bringing back the baby

pictures and wedding pictures feature in the

newsletter.

Next Board Meeting: The June meeting will be held

at Iron Skillet in Ontario on the 12th. (One week

early due to the NW Regional Tour)

Meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm.

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Editor’s Email: pvmafc.editor@yahoo.com

All articles to be submitted by the Board Meeting.

June 2017 My Two Cents

Summer greetings to all, Looks like summer is finally here or at least the warm

weather of summer. By the time you read this, Memorial Day will have come and gone, kicking off a summer full of fun as usual. There will be no chapter meeting in July so don't forget to mark your calendars accordingly. We will

however have our annual picnic in Claremont. Keep tuned to your calendar and newsletter for more information.

June 3rd will find some of us attending the tenth annual 'Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show' in Chino Hills. As I write this note there are 5 Model A's and one Model T's signed up with the unveiling of my 1951 Ford F5 truck...

Typically there are over 400 entries in this show including motorcycles, cars, trucks and vintage camping trailers.

Come early and enjoy yourself before the heat rises!

Several chapter members will be heading to Coos Bay for the NW Regional Meet from June 22-24. By now everyone should have registered and reserved a room but there's

always room for more. Contact Barbara Branam for more information.

We will also participate in two parades this Fourth of July in Ontario and LaVerne. Please come to our June meeting to sign up as we are limited to 10 cars in each. More info

to come.

And don't forget that each month the club enjoys a meal together on the last Thursday of the month. (usually) We

have our own wonderful Kathy Briggs to thank for this

wonderful activity. See you all in the Funny Papers!

Ed Tolman, President

For over one hundred years, the Boys Republic in Chino Hills

has served as a consistent reminder to the community, that

youth, no matter how challenged, can overcome great

obstacles and achieve unimagined success. No former

student proved this to be true better than Steve McQueen, a

1946 alumnus of Boys Republic whose story started as a

troubled youth and ended as a 20th century icon. During the

height of Steve’s demanding movie career, he would visit

Boys Republic often and leverage contacts, friends and

movie studios to help the needs of the school. The Friends of

Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show exists to extend

that legacy through the leadership of co-chairs Chad

McQueen and Ron Harris, the creative genius of Peter

Dunkel and a talented committee of dedicated and tireless

volunteers.

Member dues were due on January 1st.

Please send in your $20.00 or give

to Phyllis.

More info to come in future issues of the Crank & Rod.

Make plans to join us in your Model A for some fun

events! And please make note of the dates each month

as things can change.

October Club Meeting:

November Club Meeting:

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Club Meeting 05/01/17 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm..

President:. Ed welcomed guest Jim Whitelaw

Vice President: Birthdays and anniversaries were announced.

Program: The program was on Model A manifolds, including original and aftermarket.

Tours Report: A report on the Chapman Family Ranch tour: It was windy and very cold, but everyone

raved about how awesome the tour was. Apparently Mark Gollhardt was in hog heaven! Pictures included in

the newsletter.

Treasurers Report: Phyllis has all of the bills taken care of.

Tech Tip: Hubley Derby Day is May 27th,

Sunshine Report: Joe Branam, Maniac Mike and Chris Woodworth are having surgery in May, and Karen

Cornelius’ mom fell.

Club Member Drawing: The Buchanan’s won the member drawing.. Come to the meetings and don’t forget

to WEAR YOUR NAME BADGE!!! For the member drawing, we will keep drawing names until

someone wins at each meeting.

Model A Driver’s Drawing: The Branam’s won for driving their A!

Membership: Karen has the new roster. The first one is free, additional rosters are $1.00.

Social: Supper Club for May will be at Steer ‘n Stein in Rancho Cucamonga.

Secretary: Barbara had nothing new to report.

Newsletter: All articles need to be submitted to me by the Board meeting each month.

In Other News: Ron Blackwell is doing a Car of the Month series. If you would like to be featured, please

contact him.

THERE IS NO MEETING IN JULY!

Meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm

Who Has Thummer? Thummer has been

sighted! He’s been lounging by the pool and drinking adult beverages at Jaye

Steinbrick’s house. What an easy life he’s

living! ***see Jaye’s photo*** Guests:

~ June 03: Steve McQueen Car Show

~ June 05: Club Meeting

~ June 12: Board Meeting @ Iron Skillet (one week early)

~ June 22: NWR Meet in Coos Bay, OR

~ July 04: Fourth of July Parades – Ontario and LaVerne

~ July 15: Annual Picnic

SUPPER CLUB INFO There is NO Supper Club in

June and July. Please check the August newsletter for the next

Supper Club info. See you then!!

New Members &

Guests:

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The tension on your Model A fan belt is very important. If it is too loose it will slip and the

generator may not charge. If it is too tight you may burn out your water pump bearing and/or

generator.

Richard Bronstrup, Tech Chairman

JUNE BIRTHDAYS 06/10: Terry Edmondson 06/10: Maureen Bush 06/16: Anna DeGraff 06/17: Janet Yoss 06/19: Ed Steinbrick 06/25: Kip Payne 06/27: Joe Vaniman 06/28: Leticia Salazar

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 06/06: Jeff & Patsy Holmes 06/18: Chris & Karin Woodworth 06/18: Roger & Nancy Herchenroeder 06/19: Bill & Anna DeGraff 06/20: Steve & Janet Yoss 06/21: George & Phyllis Munday 06/22: George & Jeanette Keeler 06/28: Adam & Lisa Matthews 06/29: Dan & Cathy Alford

Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary!

Save the date of November 16, 2017 Everyone seemed to enjoy our night at the

Candlelight Pavilion last year. So, save the date because on November 16, 2017 we are

planning to do it again. The Dinner Theatre show this year will be the “Musical 9 to 5,” with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. The doors open at 6 pm. More information and a sign-up sheet will follow in the future.

Richard and Kathy Briggs

Warmer weather is upon us. Above is a

swimsuit from 1931.

There was a lot more modesty in 1931

swimwear compared to what girls of 2017 wear.

Submitted by Karin Woodworth

FOR SALE / WANTED CORNER

Sunshine Report ~ Joe Branam had heart surgery on May 10th.

Our prayers go to him. ~ Karen Cornelius’ mother Lois fell and broke her wrist. A Speedy recovery is wished for her.

~ Chris Woodworth had a minor surgery on May 11th. We wish him well.

~ The Munday’s son in law Maniac Mike had both knees replaced and is doing well.

Cards were sent to all. ~ Contact Barbara Whitton if you know of someone ill or needing encouragement.

Words of Witt ~There are many things in life that will catch your

eye, but only a few that will catch your heart,

Email editor Karin if you have something to list.

Coming back to the newsletter…

*You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby… *Were We Ever That Young?...

*My First Car…

Send in your baby pictures, your wedding pictures and photos of you and your first car. I’ll include them in the newsletter and see who

can guess right at the next meeting! Please email them to:

Pvmafc.editor@yahoo.com

Please include approximate age for baby pictures; date of wedding; and year, make and model of your car and your age at the time you got the car. Any info is appreciated so I can

include a little article.

Photos by

Ron

Blackwell -

Borrowed

from the

club’s

Facebook

page

CAR OF THE MONTH

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Car of the Month Jaye Steinbrick Article and photos by Ron Blackwell

This month's Car is owned by one of our newest members, Jaye Steinbrick. It is an early 1931

Cabriolet, with a Russian B block motor. Please check out this motor next time Jaye is around. Most of you will see the minor differences right away. Jaye

bought this car nine months ago from its owner in Lakewood.. It was in storage for a long time and was not running at the time he bought it. He drove it to Jeff Holmes tune up day and our tech Chairman

Richard found that it had a carburetor issue. That was fixed. Jaye drove it to the Orange County

Pancake Breakfast. It would not start and had to be towed home. Thummer is now with Jaye and is resting by his pool. This Car is straight, runs well, and is not totally restored. Thanks Jaye for bringing something

new into the cub. Maybe you could give us the history of that motor.

CHAPMAN RANCH TOUR PICTURES BELOW BY RON

BLACKWELL

A Message from MAFCA President Happy Begg

I recently came across a Ford Motor Company advertisement from a Good Housekeeping magazine, dated August 1930. It features a photo of a 1930 Roadster on a dock near the sea. Its caption was, “A joyous car for golden summer days.” It goes further to say, “Many are the delights of the Ford Roadster

these golden summer days. Short the miles and pleasant because of its alert and sprightly performance, its safety and its easy-riding comfort. And what a joy it is to travel along the way with the top down, the blue

sky overhead and the fresh, cool air brushing a rosy glow upon your cheeks… Many months of glorious motoring await your beckoning.” Wow, I’m sold! Let’s take out our Model A’s and go for a ride! Don’t

forget to keep track of your miles for the 100K Miles in A Day Challenge! Travel with your Chapter or on your own - you pick the day! Send your mileage to Garth Shreading, Membership Director,

100k@mafca.com. The long awaited Model A Coupe Book is now available for purchase, $24.95, through the MAFCA Store and online at www.mafca.com. This book was put together by some of our

most dedicated members, Alex and Ruth Janke, Les Andrews and Garth Shreading, with assistance from many others. This is a superior compilation of all of the articles ever published in The Restorer on Model

A Coupes, plus some written by Les Andrews and never before published, until now! The book has a terrific introduction written by Alex Janke, which includes all of the data sheets with the original fabric, paint, and stripe combinations available on the various Coupes. This book is a must for the Model A hobbyist! It is only available from MAFCA and our vendors, order yours, today! Over the years, the

Model A Ford Club of America and your Board of Directors has been very successful in giving you, our membership the best that can be offered in the antique car hobby. Our membership is the largest of any

single marque. I believe this is because we have many great membership benefits such as our award winning magazine, The Restorer. Our magazine went from a fledgling cut and paste, black and white newsletter in

1957 to a sixty-six page, full color magazine today. Published six times a year, The Restorer, features articles about the Model A Ford, news of Chapters and activities, and other interesting articles. Along with The Restorer, MAFCA’s Directors, especially the Technical Director, are available to you via

telephone, mail and email to answer your questions and guide you in the repair and restoration of your cars. Each year, MAFCA recognizes our members who have contributed their talents to MAFCA and the

Model A hobby at the National Awards Banquet. Every even numbered year, we hold a National Convention, hosted by one or more Host Chapters in different places, gathering more than 1,000

members, and every odd numbered year, one or more Chapters host a National Tour for our members. We help to bring you together with others who have the same great love for the Model A Ford. The Board of Directors has always been prudent in the expenditure of our membership’s money, carefully investing along the way. As everyone is aware, the cost of doing business is an ever-increasing number, and we have arrived

at an economic squeeze point. We have done the very best to give you the most for your dues that we could, cutting out non-essential expenditures and reducing costs of doing business where possible, yet offering great membership programs. It has been ten years since MAFCA has had a dues increase. In

order to maintain and continue our great club, it is necessary to have one. Beginning with renewals for the 2018 calendar year, dues will be $50 for US membership, $60 for Mexico/Canada, and $68 for

International memberships. Along with this increase, we will be including a bonus, the online edition of The Restorer with every membership. For our International members, we are offering a $40 membership for the

online edition only. The online edition of The Restorer is a very valuable premium, as it is readable on your desktop and laptop computers, your tablets, and your smart phone - no matter where, around the world, you are! Up to three years, once online, will be available for your reference. Along with the First Fifty Years of

The Restorer, available on flash drive, you will have a huge digital library of Model A articles available anywhere you travel! Remember, as a member of MAFCA, you are always welcome to attend any Board

of Directors meeting, whether it is held in La Habra or elsewhere. Our next meeting will be held at The Gilmore Museum, home of the Model A Ford Museum, in Hickory Corners, Michigan, on September

15th beginning at 8am. I hope to see you there! Happy Begg 2017 MAFCA President

JOIN MAFCA!

The Model A Ford Club of America, Inc.

(MAFCA) is a California non-profit

corporation and a national historical society

dedicated to the restoration and

preservation of Model A Ford vehicles as

manufactured from 1928 through 1931.

MAFCA's members are dedicated to the

restoration, preservation, and enjoyment of

Ford vehicles of that era. MAFCA is the

largest club in the world dedicated to one

make of automobile.

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A MESSAGE FROM MAFCA PRESIDENT

HAPPY BEGG Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.

~John Harrigan

What better way to share happiness than touring our beautiful country in

your Model A with your fellow club members? As I prepare to travel with our

MAFCA SIG, the Southeastern Touring Group, I am imagining all the fun

and happiness we will share. We will be touring in the beautiful Bluegrass

State of Kentucky near Lexington. Yes, it will be Derby Weekend, but we are

hopeful that we will be visiting the sights the Derby fans will not. I am looking

forward to the green rolling hills and white fences that are uniquely

Kentucky. We are planning a trip to the Old Friends Retirement home of past

racehorses and a lunch at the famous Daniel Boone Tavern Restaurant,

operated by Berea College, while in the area.

While touring, our SIG will be keeping tabs of our mileage for the “100K in A

Day” program. All members of the Southeastern Touring Group are

members of MAFCA, so whichever day we choose, we will be sending in our

total mileage. Remember, you choose the day, collect everyone’s mileage -

that means their mileage from home and back for the entire day is counted,

and then send your groups’ total to 100K @ mafca.com. Only MAFCA

members’ mileage is eligible for the program. If you have folks participating

with your driving tours, who do not have membership in MAFCA, please

encourage them to join. There is always more fun in numbers than alone!

Several years ago, the membership of MAFCA voted to change the By Laws

regarding the number of terms a person could serve on the MAFCA Board

successively. That change limits an elected Director to two successive terms

and then is not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors for two full years.

At the time, it was not seen by the membership as a problem. But, as we

move forward to this year’s election, we are seeing a problem with this By

Law change. The problem, our members are not stepping up to help lead

our great club! Folks, we need your help to keep running this club into the

future. Garth Shreading, Membership Director, would love to speak with you

in this regard. He can answer all of your questions about what being a

Director involves, what expenses are reimbursable, and what each position

is responsible for. Please call Garth, (409) 753-2564, or email him@,

membership mafca.com, with your questions or suggestions for nominees.

The new Coupe Book is about to go to the printer. This long awaited for

compilation of all of The Restorer articles on the various Coupes will be for

sale soon. I am anxiously waiting for my copy, as I have just finished

restoring a 1930 Sport Coupe. I spent a great deal of time combing through

the First Fifty Years of The Restorer looking for articles on Sport Coupes and

this book will be of great help to me in the future. You can buy The First

Fifty Years of The Restorer, a flash drive, on the club website.

In closing, this is a beautiful time of the year to take your Model A out for a

drive, whether you are just going for ice cream or taking a cross country trip.

Share your happiness with the world and drive your Model A! Happy

Motoring,

Happy Begg 2017 MAFCA President

The long awaited Model A Coupe Book is now available for purchase for $24.95 plus shipping. This book was put together by some of our most dedicated members, Alex and Ruth Janke, Les Andrews and Garth Shreading, with assistance from many others. This is a superior compilation of all of the articles ever published in The Restorer on Model A Coupes, plus some written by Les Andrews and never before published, until now! The book has a terrific introduction written by Alex Janke, which includes all of the data sheets with the original fabric, paint, and stripe combinations available on the various Coupes. This book is a must for the Model A hobbyist! It will only available from MAFCA and our vendors. You can purchase your copy from the MAFCA Store, or you can order from MAFCA Headquarters (562) 697-2712 Monday - Friday from 10AM to 4PM Pacific time

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Club meetings are on the first

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July and December.

Membership in the national Model ‘A’ Ford Club of America (MAFCA) is encouraged along with chapter membership.. You can join by contacting

them at: MAFCA, 250 South Cypress St., La Habra, CA 90631-5586 or phone (562) 697-2712 or on their website at www.mafca.com.