FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT THE PINE

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PINE TREE CHAPTER MODEL A FORD CLUB OF AMERICA
MEMBER OF MODEL A RESTORERS CLUB
www.mainemodelafordclub.com
OFFICERS:
Volume 5, Issue 10
October 2014
THE PINE
E TREE CHATTER
PRESIDENT
Roland “Doc” Hannaford
(207) 671-2793
rhannaford@maine.rr.com
VICE-PRESIDENT
John MacIntyre
devilsbox44@aol.com
FROM THE
DRIVERS
SEAT
SECRETARY
Pam Trafton
traf43@myfairpoint.net
TREASURER
Kathy Sawtelle
kamver@metrocast.net
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Valerie Ward
(603)520-1913
mainemodela@gmail.com
SUNSHINE
COMMITTEE
If anyone knows of someone
who needs a pick-me-up please
contact Bev Wheeler
Bev can be reached via e-mail
billwbev@metrocast.net
Maynard Meserve, Dave Robbins and I enjoyed a Saturday at the Alfred
Shelter giving rides for donations for their annual Apple Fest. Dave White
represented the club on Sunday. A report of monies raised for the Shelter
will be presented at our monthly meeting this Saturday.
Thirteen cars, twenty two members and two dogs turned out for our gathering at Brackett’s Apple Orchard in Limington on September 27th. Beautiful
weather and a gorgeous location. Everyone left with a bag of apples of their
choice that they got to pick themselves. Thanks Dave and Jody White!
Our regular monthly meeting on the 11th will include a presentation on
“How to Test a Condenser”, followed by lunch at a local restaurant yet to be
determined. Hope to see you there!
Looking ahead…………..
• November 1st—Frostbite Tour to Cole Farms Restaurant in Gray.
• December—Christmas Party—details coming soon
• Seeking nominations for “Outstanding Member of the Year”
P.S. Thanks to Pam Trafton and Wayne Machado for last month’s refreshments.
DOC
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Meeting Place
Kennebunk Town Hall
Saturday, October 11th at 9:00 am
AGENDA
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS
Introductions with car info.
SECRETARY'S REPORT—Pam Trafton
Approval of September Minutes
TREASURER'S REPORT—Kathy Sawtelle
OLD BUSINESS
• Alfred Shelter Report
• Brackett’s Apple Orchard
• Christmas Party
NEW BUSINESS
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Frostbite Tour at Cole Farms
• Presentation Committee—John MacIntyre
• Outstanding Member of the Year
• 50/50 fundraiser
• Doc’s Post It Note Request
ADJOURN
Refreshments provided by Bev Wheeler and Jan Wright
The "Pine Tree Model A Club” accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any
statements, the fairness of any prices, or the quality of any goods or services mentioned in the
“Pine Tree Model A Newsletter”.
Comments are welcomed and encouraged and should be
addressed to
Roland Hannaford, President
Pine Tree Model A's,
at rhannaford@maine.rr.com
or (207)-655-4191
Volume 5, Issue 10
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There is room
for your ad to go
here
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Pine Tree Model A Club
August 9, 2014
President, Roland “Doc” Hannaford called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m.,
Twenty four members and one guest present. President Hannaford welcomed Scott and Debbie Lansberry new
members and gust John Kelly.
Secretary Report:
Minutes of the August meeting were accepted and stand approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
The August treasurer’s report was filed for audit. Susan Nourse asked if we have had applications for the Scholarship. Wayne Machado said Dan Keene’s nephew would receive one next year. There have been two other applications submitted.
Old Business:
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Thank you—Pam Trafton and Wayne Machado for providing refreshments today.
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Christmas Party: Plans continue to be made. Dick Bibber suggested the function room in Gray, at Spring
Meadows Golf Course. Possibly Back Street Grills new location in Sanford.
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Valerie Ward reported that the Union Station Tour was a great success and excellent turnout.
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Willowbrook Tour also a success. Our President was interviewed by a reporter from the Sanford Tribune.
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York County Shelter’s Apple Fest: Members gave rides again this year. Donations were given to the shelter.
New Business:
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September 27; Brackett Orchard Apple Picking Tour, Limington, ME 10AM, Dave White tour director.
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Dave Robbins asked if members would consider meeting next year at the Trolley Museum. They would be
willing to open at 9AM.
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The Vermont tour has been cancelled by the Wrights. The distance for one night was too great.
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Bob Wright suggested the club purchase a storage unit. Dave White will check with the town to see if they
would allow us space to keep it at the Town Hall.
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Bob Wright recommended the club sells tickets for a raffle instead of the monthly 50/50. Wayne Machado
said the entire amount would go to the Scholarship instead of sharing with the general fund. This will be revisited in near future.
Today’s tour is to Pulpit Rock Tower in Rye, NH Frank Kennedy made the arrangements.
Next months refreshments will be provided by Bev Wheeler and Jan Wright.
Frank Brown won the 50/50 raffle, he donated $38.00 to establish a lending library of books and tools.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30
Respectfully submitted,
$$$A reminder dues of $20.00 were due
Pamela Trafton, Secretary
at the Annual Meeting in June.$$$
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Classified Ads
For Sale: Recently refurbished 1931 Model A Ford Roadster for sale in Holden, MA
$17,900.00 OBO. Garaged and in running condition. Please contact Josh at (323)
877-5362 (Oct 2014)
Wanted: Good sounding Model A horn in decent condition. Bob Wright (207) 8501974 or e-mail wrielect@metrocast.net
For Sale: Model A engine block, June 1928 #A218030. The block includes the head,
valve cover, oil pan and front pulley. It does not have the flywheel, front bell housing,
oil fill tube, upper water outlet, side water inlet or dip stick. There are no visible
cracks, the engine is clean where cracks typically occur. The engine has green paint
on it and it can be turned easily. There is very little corrosion. The studs for water
pump look good. Engine is in Steuben, ME $275.00 call Ed Hart (207) 546-2579
For Sale: 1931 Ford Phaeton with original top and upholstery, all black, low production model, less than A400 $25,000.00 Carl Sneirson (603) 534-1933
For Sale: 1928 Ford 4dr Leatherback, new tires, kingpins, shocks, green w/black fenders, Not an AR $14,500.00 Carl Sneirson (603) 534-1933
For Sale: 1 New all steel left rear fender to fit 1930-1931 Model A Coupe, Roadster,
Cabriolet or narrow box Pickup $200.00 or best offer —Bobby Harp (207) 637-2045
Help Needed: I would appreciate information on converting a Model A to a flathead
V8. If anyone can help dladrigan@live.com or (207) 485-7705—Thanks, Dan Ladrigan
For Sale: FIVE 1933-1935 Antique Ford 16” Rims and Tires for a V8 car. Four
available w/hubcap at $200.00 each and One without a hubcap for $180.00. Call Josh
at (323) 877-5362 located in Holden, MA. Pictures Available.
For Sale: 1931 (Model A) mechanically perfect, interior and rumble seat excellent
condition from Virginia originally, needs paint job. A must see! Will sacrifice for a
$9,000.00 firm. Call Sal at Sal’s Auto Body and Welding shop (207) 264-7496. Rumford, Maine—pictures available.
Wanted: Radiator Shell for a 1930 Roadster—Also need hand crank for the same year
(13/16ths on the lug nut end) call Richard Reed (207) 685-4709
For Sale: Several A short blocks for sale core value= $150.00 each take your pick—
Peter Brown (207) 318-8757
For Sale: Early ‘28 “AR” real axel w/torque tube, with correct/different brake drum,
single (no parking brake) shoes. It has been outside so must be rebuilt $100.00—Peter
Brown (207) 318-8757
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Brackett’s
Apple Orchard,
Limerick, ME
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After the discussion at the last meeting, Susan Nourse took it upon herself to provide us
some good information. Thank you Susan.
Contemporary plates. An owner of an antique auto, horseless carriage, street rod or antique motorcycle may use registration plates that were issued in the same year the antique vehicle was manufactured, as long as the motor vehicle: A. Is over 25 years old; B.
Is registered as an antique vehicle; and C. Carries a valid antique motor vehicle registration certificate and plates. Display of contemporary plates. Contemporary registration plates must have
matching plate numbers, be affixed to both the front and rear and conspicuously bear the year of
manufacture.
Related to the seatbelt question, the law applies to those vehicles that are required to
have them. If the vehicle was not manufactured with seatbelts, then the requirement to
use seatbelts is null. See below. I added the underlining. This applies to children regardless of their weight or age. I copied the following directly from the statute. When a
child who weighs less than 40 pounds is being transported in a motor vehicle that is required by the United States Department of Transportation to be equipped with safety
seat belts, the operator must have the child properly secured in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions in a child safety seat.
Low-speed vehicles. The Secretary of State may issue a registration for a low-speed vehicle upon
application and payment of an annual fee of $25. The registrant must provide a certificate of title
required by section 651, proof of financial responsibility required by section 1601 and evidence of
payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482. A low-speed vehicle registered under this section is issued a registration plate with the word "low-speed" instead of "Vacationland."
Operation of low-speed vehicles A person operating a low-speed vehicle on a public way shall
comply with the provisions of this chapter as they apply to the operator of an automobile and with
this section. 1. License required. A person operating a low-speed vehicle must possess a valid
Class A, Class B or Class C driver's license pursuant to section 1252. 2. Road restrictions. A lowspeed vehicle may be operated only on a road or street where the posted speed limit is 35 miles
per hour or less. A low-speed vehicle may cross, at an intersection, a road or street with a posted
speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. The department may prohibit the operation of a lowspeed vehicle on any highway or segment of highway under its jurisdiction if it determines that
the prohibition is necessary in the interest of public safety. A municipality may prohibit the operation of a low-speed vehicle on any road under its jurisdiction if it determines that the prohibition
is necessary in the interest of public safety.
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2014 ~ On the Move!
October 11, Center Sandwich Antique Auto Show, Sandwich, NH
October 12-14 Seal Cove Museum Fall Harvest Weekend
October 26-31, Spooky Car Days on Mount Desert Island
November 1, Frost Bite Tour, Cole Farms, Gray, ME
November 8, Meeting Kennebunk ~ Open
December 13, Christmas Party