Q:   I am trying to reduce/eliminate leaks under my 1930 deluxe coupe. Currently, my transmission leaks on both ends (front and back). I would like to install Mitchell’s “Real Deal Seals” but looking at my reverse idler shaft, it does not stick out past the rear of the housing, but is flush as pictured. In […]

With autumn colors in abundance and temps more bearable, this is a great time of year to get our Model A’s out on the road and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. And I hope your local chapters are doing just that. But what of those members of your club who are having difficulty keeping […]

Come see MAFCA at the Swap Meet and Car Show in Hershey, PA. October 7-10, 2025. Chocolate Field CF 81-83

There’s nothing quite like summer in full swing to find opportunities to get the old Model A out. As you may remember from my June FQ article, I attended the semi-annual National Tour of the Model A Ford Club of America in Virginia hosted by the Dallas Model A Ford Club. What a wonderful event […]

MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 8:30 AM CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME AGENDA 9_18_25 Meeting Agenda in PDF Format. Agenda   President – Ed Tolman   Call to Order Welcome and Introduction of Visitors Flag Salute Invocation by Invitation Special Announcements (including visitors signing the register and meeting […]

REMINDER:  See 250+ technical articles here. Q: I started my Model A this morning and pulled it out of my garage. An hour later, hit the starter button and nothing. Crank started it and went about my day.  Got it home and pulled the switch off and direct connected a battery to it, and there […]

This is our 1930 Tudor, Galloping Gertie our modified touring car.   Recently a fellow Sonora A’s Model A enthusiast David Anderson helped me with writing the lyrics to “Come On Rose Let’s Take Gertie For A Drive.”  A song for my wife of 47 years Rose. Ron Barbour

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There’s nothing like summer in full swing to find opportunities to get the old Model A out and take her for a spin. And with that statement, why do we refer to the Model A as a she? This isn’t just in today’s world but has been historically since the very first one rolled off […]

Q:  I recently found and picked up a Zenith 1 carburetor that I want to rebuild and keep handy for a spare. I have it disassembled, cleaned and ready to paint. Now for the rebuild, I normally order most of my parts from Snyder’s as I have received good service, and being in Indiana they […]

By Anne Neely-Beck Milledgeville GA Imagine crisp autumn mornings, the school bell ringing through golden leaves, and girls stepping out in tailored plaid dresses with collars starched just so. For shoes, polished Mary Janes complemented argyle knee socks, while a felt cloche hat fashionable and practical—framed their keen eyes as they hurried down the brick […]

Pictures from the OKC Model A Restorers Group at the Edmond OK LibertyFest Car Show on June 28, 2025. David Mitchell

2025 07 Steering Column By now many of us Model A owners will have had ample opportunities to get Henry’s Lady out on the road whether it be to car shows or tours like the National Tour of Virginia. By the time this edition of the Restorer is published I will have made my cross […]

Awards Banquet Show off your beautiful area and get to know the MAFCA Board of Directors! This is the smallest and easiest MAFCA national event to host. National Tour Show off your beautiful area! Hub & Spoke Tour, Line Tour, or Circle Tour, it’s your choice! They are all fun! This is a very easy […]

The MAFCA website is like a digital book on the internet. HEADER. At the very top, you’ll find a header with the club name and logo. MENU: Right below that, there’s a menu. This is like the table of contents, with buttons or words you can click to jump to different parts of the website, […]

The Model A Ford Club’s National Tour this year will be to the Civil War battlefields of Virginia and neighboring states. Over 700 miles in 8 days starting and ending in Waynesboro, Virginia on June 15th with stops as far north as the Amish Country of Pennsylvania. This is a ‘bucket list’ trip that I […]

Q: I’m replacing the cam gear on my 29. I haven’t decided if I’m going fiber or aluminum. What do you recommend for the torque on cam nut? Thank You. -Skinz A: The Les Andrews book says the camshaft timing gear torque should be 100 ft/lbs. The fiber timing gears are how they came for […]

MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ZOOM MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025 8:00 AM PACIFIC TIME AGENDA President – Ed Tolman Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the February 22, 2025 meeting minutes MAFFI Hall of Fame nomination. Google Drive compared to previous? Business Recovery Plan, delayed until the end […]

Springtime is always filled with fun activities for getting your Model A’s out of winter storage and on the road. Whether it’s a car show, chapter tour or cars and coffee, opportunities abound, but you’ll need to make sure that ‘ole Betsy is up to the challenge. If you didn’t provide any maintenance during the […]

By Anne Neely-Beck, Milledgeville, Georgia The Model A Era was a period of significant transformation in various aspects of society, including fashion. As the world shifted towards modernization, sports and physical activities gained popularity, necessitating the evolution of sportswear. This era witnessed the birth of active sportswear designed for functionality and comfort, allowing athletes and […]

Springtime is always filled with fun activities for getting your Model A’s out of winter storage and on the road. Whether it’s a car show, chapter tour or cars and coffee, opportunities abound, but you’ll need to make sure that ‘ole Betsy is up to the challenge. If you didn’t provide any maintenance during the […]

Q:  My 1931 Fordor started to develop a blown head gasket (coolant into the oil and  oil seepage between cylinders 2 and 3 on the driver side of the block). The motor ran smoothly, but it was time to address the problem.  I removed the set screw under the distributor’s body and found the distributor was […]

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” — Henry Ford I love this quote, found on the Dallas Model A Ford Club’s website. It meant so much back in Henry’s day, for his workforce to come together and then work together. And it is just as valuable today as […]

Q:  I’ve started to look at a couple vehicles and am OK to spend a bit to get something that I don’t have to work through. My question is are any of your Model A’s capable of driving coast to coast without problems? Can they be that reliable? Are those 50,000 mile tires on them […]

I am pleased to report that at the last MAFCA board meeting petitions for two new chapters and one Special Interest Group (SIG) were approved. We are happy to welcome these three to MAFCA: Script A’s Club Ford Model A of Michigan Crankin A’s of Daytona Burtz Engine SIG We look forward to having these […]

MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING LA HABRA, CA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 8:30 AM PACIFIC TIME AGENDA President Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Welcome & Introductions/Sign Attendance Sheet Installation of new board members Recording Meeting – One person be recognized, state your name and speak one at a time […]

Q: I have a seven tooth steering box in my 1929 Ford model A can they be rebuilt and who would you recommend to do the rebuilding ?Are there adjustments on the steering box? Thank you, Sal A: Hi Sal, The 7 tooth isn’t adjustable like the 2-tooth.  They can be rebuilt.  I’d suggest asking […]

As this issue of the Flying Quail hits your inbox, the Pomona Valley Model A Ford Club, my hometown chapter, will be touring their way through the foothills of Southern California, commemorating Valentine’s Day a day late. We call it our Sweetheart Tour and have been doing it for the past five years. Originally started […]

By Perry Jones, Piney Wood Model A Ford Club My journey to becoming the first male member of the Era Fashion Committee (EFC) started during the pandemic, by taking the six open book Fashion Judging Tests. And why not? I already had the MAFCA Fashion Guidelines. I was also participating with the EFC’s Facebook group, […]

The Tunic Dress and Skirt – A 1930-1931 Design Feature Diann Eason Model A Ford Club of Colorado  

Monika and I attended the MAFCA National Awards Banquet in Salt Lake City a few weeks ago where the local chapters: the Salty A’s, the Beehive A’s and the Utah Valley A’s hosted a stellar ‘mini convention’. A new Board was sworn in and we said goodbye to several wonderful fellow Board members including: Robert […]

Q: I was able to buy a rebuilt engine a while back and since my pickup is an early 28 I wanted to change the oil pan to the early type with the oil pump service opening.  Oil pan removed, I found the spring under the oil pump broken and the timing gear converted to […]

President – Ed Tolman VP – Happy Begg (calendar and website Liaison) Secretary – David Frazee Treasurer – Bill Truesdell (Office Liaison) Chapter Coordinator – Doug Linden (Social Media Liaison) Advertising – Dave Krill (Insurance Liaison) Publications – Sherry Winkinhofer (Era Fashion and Youth Liaison) Membership & Marketing – Jay McCord Technical Director – Paul […]

MAFCA CHAPTER SERVICE AWARDS I wanted to share this great story and picture from our friends in the Diablo A’s. MAFCA Service Awards are a great way to say thank you for that special member who goes above and beyond the call of duty in contributing to your local Chapter. It is easy to remember […]

Thanks, Paul Shinn, for this Model A Birthday Video!

December 2024 President’s Web Message I am finishing my second term as MAFCA President and this will be my final Web column message.   It has been a pleasure serving on the Board of Directors over the previous four years and as president of MAFCA for 2023 and 2024.  It has been a pleasure serving with […]

Q:  I would appreciate an opinion here.  A customer brought me a ’29 Sedan and wants turn signals, using the existing tail light and an added right rear tail light for rears, and use the cowl lights for the forward facing turn signals.  I have done these before, however when I did, I bought the […]

I am finishing my second term as MAFCA President and this will be my final Web column message. It has been a pleasure serving on the Board of Directors over the previous four years and as president of MAFCA for 2023 and 2024. It has been a pleasure serving with fellow board members: Ed Tolman, […]

Ed Tolman shared this video today from Jack Remillard. Looks like they have a great event planned for us in 2026!

As a MAFCA member, you can post FREE classified ads to sell your Model A Ford or find the one you’ve been dreaming of. Our classifieds section is tailored to connect enthusiasts like you, making it the perfect place to share or find your passion for Model A vehicles. Haven’t visited MAFCA.com yet? Take a […]

Q: I have a 1930 Fordor , with 37,000 miles on it. When I got it, it was setting a long time, and had a valve hung up in it. I used a wood dowel to tap the valve loose. Since then, I have driven it for two summers. I did a compression test and […]

On Saturday, October 21 MAFCA celebrated its 67th annual anniversary.  I went back to the first Restorer newsletter published May/June 1956 for some “current” information about the beginnings.  Originally MAFCA was formed as the Model A Restorers Club of Southern California, with Art Miller as president, and was part of the Model A Restorers Club […]

If your Chapter is like mine, you may have just wrapped up your elections for officers for next year or your elections may take place later in December or even into January. There is no one profile that fits all our Chapters but the one thing that is the same is that we all need […]

Model A Days 2024   As they would say in Hollywood, “That’s a wrap!”  The 2024 MAFFI Model A Days held on September 20-21, 2024 in Hickory Corners, MI is in the bag.  Held at the beautiful Gilmore Car Museum, this year’s event was another huge success for MAFFI and the Model A community.  With […]

Q: Rayburn Mitchell writes- Gentlemen, I often see Model A’s that owners have converted to 16″ tires and wheels. I have spoken to a few of the owners as to the rationale behind the change. I am beginning to suspect that it has more to do with the “look” as compared to the actual advantages as […]

Great 2024 National Convention News!   As many of you may remember, just over 3 months ago, The Southwest Model A’s, along with the Model A Ford Club of America, were forced to cancel the 2024 National Convention due to the natural disasters that devastated the Ruidoso community. At the time of cancellation, our first […]

A very exciting day this year at the 2024 Model A Days at the Model A Museum in Hickory Corners, MI. What is already a world class destination is made even better with the addition of the first 100 bricks celebrating the 50 year Chapter Longevity winners for the Model A Ford Club of America. […]

Thanks to our MAFCA Secretary Gary Price for this flyer. You can print this to hand out at your local chapter meetings or gatherings.