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 winter then you’ll want to do so now before you commit to any long distance travel. I won’t take the space to list anything here but there are plenty of resources and check lists, etc. Paul Shinn’s videos on YouTube are also a great resource.
And I would like to remind everyone that May is Model A Youth Month and has been designated as such for the past several years. The Model A Youth Scholarship and the Model A Youth Restoration Award (MAYRA) programs could use our support but more important is a plan from local MAFCA chapters to plan and organize opportunities to showcase the Model A Ford. Some examples might be a trip to a local school or church to allow youngsters a close up experience with Henry’s Lady.
Regarding the MAFCA website, thank you all for your patience as we continue to address issues, including design, content and checking and rechecking links, etc. If you see something that needs addressing please don’t hesitate to contact any member of the National Board, including yours truly. And that includes content, design and simplicity of search ability. We want to hear from you, the members!
The Model A Ford Museum, in Hickory Corners Michigan, is expanding and will be celebrating that expansion during Model A Days this year on September 19-20th. If you’ve never been to the Gilmore Car Museum and the MAFFI Museum, this is a must see to add to your Bucket List. I must admit that I was like most of us and had never visited the Museum before Model A Days last year and what an incredible experience. I’m looking forward to visiting again. And if your schedule won’t permit a visit in September then any time of year is great.
In closing, I’d like to make one final plug for the National Tour to the Civil War Battlefields of Virginia and surrounding areas from June 15-22 starting and ending in Waynesboro, VA. The Dallas Model A Ford Club are the hosts for this event and have quite the schedule laid out for us. Please visit their website for more info and registration forms. Visit: www.dmafc.com and we’ll see you on the Road!
Ed Tolman, 2025 MAFCA President