The Presidents Message Spring 2012 by John W. Biggs, EFR 2

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1 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter A Chapter of The Model T Ford Club of America Early Ford Register affiliated with The Horseless Carriage Club of America The Presidents Message Spring 2012 by John W. Biggs, EFR 2 This first newsletter of 2012 gives me the chance to wish you all a very happy year ahead. May your Ford never miss a beat throughout the touring season. I would like to thank all the members who stood for election to the Board of Directors and also those who voted in the election. Commiserations to those who did not get elected and congratulations to those that did. I was delighted and honoured to be re-elected; more so when the Board members elected me President of the EFR. Carl Pate has done a magnificent job as our President and has done so much to help the club flourish through his knowledge and his ability to bring people together in friendship. I am delighted to hear that he will continue to host the annual get-together at Hershey when we will all have the opportunity to renew old friendships and establish new ones. Back in the days when our Hershey meeting used to take place in the HCCA tent, I remember somebody asking why early Fords were seldom seen on tours whereas Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles were plentiful. Well, the members of the EFR have certainly put that issue to rest. Through your efforts we have shown the old car world that early Fords are still a force to be reckoned with. Our turnout for the New London to New Brighton in 2011 was tremendous. I only regret that, for family reasons, I had to return to England at the end of the Paynesville Tour so missed out on the NLNB. I intend to be there this year. They say a new broom sweeps clean, but this broom sees no reason to change the direction of the EFR. We are a truly international club with members around the globe. The Ford Motor Company spread its tentacles all over the world even before the days of the Model T. Indeed, I am convinced that it was the business acumen of the Ford company in setting up dealership networks, export and overseas agents, spares networks and dealership training that was as much responsible for the company's success as was the quality and price of their cars. (continued on page 2) In This Issue President s Report page 1-3 Vice-Presidents Report page 4 Newsletter Editor s Report page 5 The EFR Technical Corner page 6-9 In Memory - Bruce McCalley..... page 9 Tours, Swap Meets & Events.... page For Sale and Want Ads page 11 EFR Newsletter Index page We welcome member submitted stories, pictures, technical repair and restoration articles as well as items For Sale and Wanted listings. You may send items either by mail or . Photographs may be returned if requested. This newsletter is published 4 times each year. Publication dates are February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15. Items submitted must be submitted by the first day of those months Early Ford Registry Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 1

2 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 2 The Presidents Message Spring 2012 (continued from page 1) The priorities for 2012 are to continue to do what we have been doing up to now. As members, we must continue to communicate with and assist each other. The website forum and the newsletter provide wonderful assistance in this regard. If you have a problem or have succeeded in overcoming a difficulty, please share that experience with other members. We are only custodians of these cars and we must not let the knowledge and experience die with us. Also, if you have any extra spare parts that you do not need, please let the other members know and sell them on. One John in his 1904 Model A participating in London mans' junk is another mans' treasure. Brighton Run in Third car is John s 1904 Model C driven by Chris Teuton Hopefully, 2012 will see the completion of the EFR (Oswald) Model N which is being restored at the Piquette Avenue Plant. There are still some major issues to resolve but it is important to move forward. The Model N project is a vital element to sustain our 501(c)3 Non-Profit status. The completed vehicle is intended solely for educational and charitable work. While on the subject of 501(c)3 non-profit status, I know many of you use your cars for visits to local schools, societies etc. or to raise money giving rides at charitable events. Could you let Dave Dunlavy have photos/newsletter articles every time you get involved in doing shows/giving rides at educational or charity events? If you don't want to write an article, just give the outline details. That way, we can build up a record of educational activities and encourage more involvement with the public. Last September, I was asked to bring a car to London Heathrow Airport where British Airways were holding an open weekend for the public and staff at their Engineering Base. One of the themes of the day was 'Great Engineers in history' and Henry Ford was a natural choice to be included. Chris Teuton and I plus another Model T owner spent two busy days giving rides in a Model C, a Model T and a Model T speedster. For most people present, it was their first experience of an antique car and they were thrilled to discover how much fun it was to ride in them. Although the rides were 'free' the charity donations box was placed in a prominent position and raised a few hundred pounds for a children's charity. On the engineering apron, British Airways had parked one of each aircraft type they operate. Members of the public were invited to walk through the aircraft and inspect them; pilots and cabin crew were on board to provide guided tours. One feature that was particularly popular was the opportunity for youngsters to be taken up in the basket on the hydraulic arm of a giant de-icing machine and spray water over the wing of a Boeing 747. (continued on page 3) 2012 The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 2

3 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 3 The Presidents Message Spring 2012 (continued from page 2) (The de-icing fluid had been removed from the tank of the de-icing rig for the occasion). I am pleased to report that the spraying stopped each time the cars drove by so Chris and I remained dry throughout. BA also wheeled out the Concorde that is stored at Heathrow but would not allow anybody on board as the interior had been stripped out some years ago. No doubt, some of it was offered on Ebay. However, we could not resist the opportunity to take a photograph with Concorde, so here it is. Perhaps the caption should read:- "Concorde has had its day but the Fords are still rolling". Another area we want to develop within the EFR is a database of drawings, spare parts and services for our cars. We would also like to develop a register of casting patterns and to obtain the patterns themselves if they become available. But first and foremost, this is your club, so please tell us what you would like us to do. We have achieved so much in very few years and I am sure that together we can achieve so much more. John W. Biggs, EFR President 2012 The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 3

4 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 4 The Vice-Presidents Message Spring by Rob Heyen, EFR 162 Hope all of you are having a good winter. I look forward to the upcoming Spring / Summer / Fall events, including the Pre- War Swap Meet at Chickasha, Oklahoma, New London to New Brighton Tour in Minnesota, and the Ford tour in Savannah GA. I hope many of you have car events planned. Other "events" I hope to attend include the MTFCA tour in Lincoln, NE, and of course, the "Mecca" of car events, the AACA Show and Swap Meet in Hershey PA. The Early Ford Registry, Inc. Officers** President John W. Biggs EFR 2 ( ) JohnWBiggs@aol.com Vice-President Rob Heyen EFR 162 ( ) Rob4Holly@hotmail.com Secretary-Treasurer Rick Lindner EFR 106 ( ) Phone model-t-rick@insight.rr.com Technical Research Coordinator Hap Tucker EFR 59 Phone FordPiet@aol.com We are also excited as we work on our "new" 1907 Ford Model K. We purchased this K from another EFR member, and currently have it apart as we refresh an older restoration. Our goal is to have the car ready for summer touring, and ultimately take it along with our Model N to New London to New Brighton MN in August. Again, I hope all of you have many events planned for the upcoming year, as we enjoy showing our cars at shows, tours or other events. Happy Touring Rob Heyen, EFR Vice-President 2-cyl Technical Research Coordinator Carl Pate EFR 91 ( ) Phone ANPCOP@aol.com Chairman, Restoration and Preservation Committee Jerry VanOoteghem EFR 95 ( ) Phone jerryvan@ameritech.net Newsletter Editor - Internet Web Design Dave Dunlavy EFR 41 ( ) Phone Cell dave@dunlavy.us Directors* John Grace EFR 85 ( ) Phone jfgrace@peoplepc.com Floyd Jaehnert EFR 34 ( ) Phone Work floydj@usfamily.net Paul Mikeska, EFR 168 ( ) Phone paulmikeska@yahoo.com *Directors are elected by the general membership for a period of three years. **Officers are elected by the Board of Directors annually The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 4

5 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 5 Newsletter Editor s Corner by Dave Dunlavy EFR 41 Who s ready for Spring? Bev and I tried to shorten the winter by hiding out on a warm island. You know, it s great, but there weren t any of my projects to work on, so after a while, it looked good to come home to the frozen Midwest. We are so very lucky to be able to take our cars touring. If you are working on a project, let me encourage you to get it ready to take it touring. Don t wait until everything is absolutely perfect just make it safe and reliable to drive and go! During your pursuit of the hobby, you might run onto some interesting articles in an old publication. You might have noticed this is a very important source of our continuing education. We have reprinted (actually re-typeset) several fantastic articles during the past years. If you find something you think our members would like to read, send the original to me, if possible. I can scan the articles and return the original to you quickly. It is so much better to let me scan the original than just making a Xerox copy of it. We will check it out to make sure it is out of copyright or get permission to reprint it. When you are taking in this year s tours, parades, shows and other events, please keep in mind, we like to share your pictures and stories with the rest of the hundreds of EFR members. If possible, use a word processor and send us the result. However, don t let not having a word processor stop you. We ll be very glad to take your handwritten work and make a nice story out of it. We thank you for sending us your pictures and stories. Dave Dunlavy, EFR Newsletter Editor 2012 The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 5

6 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 6 The EFR Technical Corner (Editors Note: This retype set article originally appeared in the April-June 1986 issue of the Bulb Horn, (Volume XLVII No.2). The Bulb Horn is published quarterly by The Veteran Motor Car Club of America, Inc. We were graciously authorized to publish the article and pictures in our newsletter. We thank Tim Morsher, EFR 126, who made a copy of the magazine available to us.) The Towe Ford Museum in Deer Lodge, Montana is the world s largest collection of Ford cars and trucks and the most complete collection of any single make automobile in that it has more years, more models and more body styles of Fords represented than any other collection, including the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. But until this past May the collection was conspicuously lacking one production model, the rarest of them all, the second in the so-called alphabet series, the Model B of This omission was corrected on May 18, 1986 when Mr. Edward Towe, the museum s founder and principal benefactor, unveiled their newly restored Model B at a special open house at the museum. The manufacture of the 1904 Model B Ford Touring represents a somewhat obscure chapter in Ford Motor Company history. This was Henry Ford s second production model after a very successful start the year before with the two-cylinder, eight horsepower, two-passenger Model A Runabout. The Model B was a dramatic departure from Mr. Ford s commitment to small, relatively inexpensive cars for the common folks, and was apparently built after pressure was applied from certain investors in the company. The Model B had a large, four-cylinder, 20 horsepower engine out front under a hood, weighed 1,700 lbs., carried four passengers, and also carried a price tag of $2,000. The Model A was selling for $850 that same year, and Ransom Eli Olds was selling his little curved dash Oldsmobile for $650. In spite of the popularity of the 1903 Model A and the flowery language in the Ford sales manuals, the experiment failed, and probably just over 400 were made before the Model B was discontinued. Today, we know of only five Model B Fords in existence. Serial #1, the car that was shown at the 1904 St. Louis Exposition, is owned by Larry Porter of Milan, Ohio who bought it from a man in Missouri. (continued on page 7) 2012 The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 6

7 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 7 The EFR Technical Corner (continued from page 6) Serial #52 is owned by Cecil Ralston of Gruver, Texas and is the only one left that is un-restored. It was bought from a blacksmith shop in Elmira, New York. Serial #166 can be seen in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. It was a gift from the Ford Motor Company. Serial #373 is at the Towe Ford Museum s example shown here. Edward Towe bought it from Dr. Herb Bloom in Arlington, Texas who bought it from Larry Porter who found it in Pennsylvania. Serial #401 is a part of the Harrah s Automobile Collection in Reno, Nevada; Bill Harrah bought it from Winthrop Rockefeller s Museum of Automobiles in Morrilton, Arkansas. Lewis Rector, who has managed Edward Towe s restoration shops in Circle, Montana and Helena, Montana for the past quarter-century, spent about 6,500 hours over the last seven years restoring this 1904 Model B. lt was a very difficult restoration and is Mr. Rector s crowning achievement after a lifetime of work on Ford cars and trucks since he was fifteen. Today, at 82, Lewis s enthusiasm, skill, and encyclopedic knowledge are very apparent in this recent restoration. Lewis went to Ohio to see Larry Porter s #1. He photographed it from every angle, took measurements, made a few drawings, and basically restored the Model B from that meager information. Many of the motor parts were cast from molds made from an extra Model B engine owned by Larry Porter. Hence all the motor parts had to be meticulously machined in Lewis Rector s shop. Too much metal ground off, or a hole drilled in the wrong place, or drilled too large, and the part would have been rendered useless. Lewis said that nothing fit correctly, and it often took hours of study just to figure how and where a part was to fit, and then it had to be machined so that it would fit. Tedious work was required with every piece, and authenticity is retained down to the smallest detail; even modern bolts were ground until the heads resembled those of 80 years ago. (continued on page 8) 2012 The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 7

8 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 8 The EFR Technical Corner (continued from page 7) The parts of the Model B which had to be made by Mr. Rector include the following: 15 gallon gas tank, door handles and catches, wooden steering wheel, steering gear and shaft, lock and key, floor boards, all brass around floor boards, top bow brackets, the fabric top, all eight hinged top stiffeners, brake pedal ratchet, trim around brake pedals, brake arm, new upholstery with original hog s hair packing, starting crank and arm that holds crank, the round fan belt, and the coil box. The parts of this Model B Ford that are original are: the wooden body, frame, four springs, spring shackles, tie rods, running board brackets, brake rods, brake rod clevises, front wheel bearings, differential housing, transmission, flywheel, intake manifold, radiator, carbide tank, all lights, horn (new bulb), and three of the little doors under the seats. The original upholstery was used as a pattern for new leather upholstery. The wooden body was in unusually good condition with no cracks. The rebuilt coil box houses the original type of coil. While Lewis was spared the task of actually building these parts from stock materials, it must be remembered that he had to restore each of them back to their original appearance and condition. A few other notes. The very first Model B s were equipped only with a step plate that was later replaced with a full sized running board. The early ones also had a smaller radiator than the one you see on our #373; overheating of the engine dictated a larger radiator. Perhaps one of the reasons there are so few Model B s left today is related to the fact that the lower water pipe of the radiator is too high to permit complete draining of the cooling system, probably resulting in many cracked engine blocks. Perhaps another reason is reported by Joe Galamb, Henry Ford s engineer, who claimed that many Model B s were sold to England for use as taxicabs. We are also told that the rear axle was poorly built; it was Warner s first design for a rear axle drive car. (continued on page 9) 2012 The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 8

9 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 9 The EFR Technical Corner (continued from page 8) After Labor Day of this year the major portion of the Towe collection will be moved to Sacramento, California, adjacent to the "Old Sacramento" complex and the California Railroad Museum. At Deer Lodge only about 35,000 persons a year visited the museum, but it is estimated that a half-million a year will visit the Sacramento location. At least sixty top quality antique and vintage cars will remain in Deer Lodge, including many Model T and A Fords, one of two 1903 Model A Runabouts and the impressive collection of Lincolns. The Towe Ford Museum has a lease arrangement with the Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation, a non-profit corporation that also operates the Powell County Museum and Old Montana Prison at the same site. Since the lease expires at the end of this year and the collection has outgrown the existing 35,000 square feet facility, the new arrangement solves many problems and seems to offer advantages to both operations. Bruce McCalley Bruce McCalley died on the morning of February 16 th, 2012 at home. He was recovering from a stroke. He was one of the six founders of the Model T Club of America. He was the editor of that club s publication, The Vintage Ford, from its inception in 1966 until McCalley, in collaboration with another of the club s founders, Ray Miller, wrote the first definitive study of the Model T From Here to Obscurity first published in Bruce later authored The Model T Ford Encyclopedia which was published in His book, Model T Ford The Car That Changed The World is considered to be the most valuable reference book on the subject. After serving many years on the Board of Directors of the MTFCA, he was made Honorary Director. He was inducted in 2006 to the Model T Speedster & Racer Hall of Fame in the category Historian and Author. He freely shared his wealth of knowledge with all of us without reservation. Bruce was a lifetime honorary member of the EFR. Our hobby has lost a great man. Rest in Peace The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 9

10 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 10 Tours, Swap Meets and Events March 15-16, 2012 Pre-War Swap Meet at Chickasha, Oklahoma. Setup Wednesday, March 14 th at 4:00pm. This swap meet always starts the third Thursday in March. We will have a Meet & Greet on Thursday afternoon, March 15 th at 4:00pm. Be sure to check signs posted around the grounds for the exact location as we cannot be guaranteed a specific location until we get there. We will have plenty of refreshments and treats. July 1-6, th Anniversary of the Horseless Carriage Club of America tour in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Come for 6 relaxing days of Pre-16 touring in the beautiful Pikes Peak Region of Colorado Springs. More information: July 20-22, th Annual Root River Antique Engine and Tractor Show in Spring Valley, MN. 15 miles South of Rochester, MN on Highway 63. Complete information or Roger Byrne at byrne1@hmtel.com August 4-26, 2012 Early Ford Tour of the Baltic Countries Host: Lee Chase phone: modeltchase@yahoo.com August 8-11, 2012 The 26 th Annual New London New Brighton Antique Car Run in Minnesota. Warm-up tours on Wednesday, August 8 th thru Friday, August 10 th. The 120 mile Grand Run will occur on Saturday, August 11 th, Entries are limited to vehicles with any number of cylinders built through 1908 and one and two cylinder vehicles built thru We will have a get together some afternoon after touring be sure to check posted information. September 6-7, 2012 Dearborn, MI Lansing to Dearborn Run, 2 days. 200 mile run for any pre-1909 vehicles and any 1&2 cylinder car, steam car, electric car, cycle car and motorcycle built up to Co sponsored by The Snapper s Brass and Gas Touring Region of the AACA and the South Michigan Motorists Chapter of the HCCA. Contact John and Dorothy Grace, or jfgrace@peoplepc.com October 10-13, AACA Eastern Division National Fall Swap Meet, Hershey, PA. We will have a Hershey Meet & Greet on Thursday, October 11 th at 4:00pm. More information in the next newsletter. November 4, London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, The Royal Automobile Club's annual run is the world's longest running motoring event. More information The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 10

11 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 11 Tours, Swap Meets and Events If you would like to host a Early Ford Registry Tour, please contact any member of the Board of Directors. It takes months to plan and host a good tour, so we are always looking for the next location. If you don t know any of the Board personally, simply call or , Dave Dunlavy, Newsletter Editor ( or dave@dunlavy.us). For Sale Oversize Model F pistons, pins and rings, new. Model C and AC water pump. Don Tyler mtyleroh@aol.com For Sale Two cylinder Ford, tonneau step, rubber original style floor mats, engine mounts for 8 & 10 hp cars, 20 flywheel. me for a complete list and prices. Richard Emery randkemery1@aol.com New Reproduction N.R.S. Ford Parts. Call, or write for a complete list with prices. Floyd Jaehnert, 1679 Atlantic St St. Paul, MN days evenings floydj@usfamily.com Wanted to Buy Model A 4 door Sedan, , must be restored. Don Tyler mtyleroh@aol.com Wanted to Buy Parts to make Leather License plate for Iowa. Dave Dunlavy dave@dunlavy.us 2012 The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 11

12 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 12 EFR Newsletter Index Here is an index of articles appearing in The Early Ford Registry Newsletter. Index for The Early Ford Registry Newsletter Volume Issue Page 100 Years in Canada -- Kevin "Bill" Mowle Model A Ford Tonneau, Care Takers of - by Carl Pate Cylinder News - by Hap Tucker A "2006" Ford Model N - by Lee Roy Thevenet Air Cooled Ford -- by Carl Pate Al Buller, New Member Interview - - Dave Dunlavy Bakersfield Swap Meet Report -- by Floyd Jaehnert Band Lining, Using Modern - by Dave Dunlavy Bones Restoration - - Tim Morsher Boy Scout Model N Restoration of Model N Nr 89 - part 1 - by Chuck Walneck Boy Scout Model N Restoration of Model N Nr 89 - part 2 - by Chuck Walneck Carburators for Ford Models - from Glen Rand Chickasha Swap Meet Report -- Dave Dunlavy Chickasha Swap Meet Report Dave Dunlavy Chickasha Swap Meet Report Dave Dunlavy Crankcase Breathing, Improved - - by Irvin Haisch Do You have a Centennial Car? - by Carl Pate Do You know where the Model B Ford's are? Early Town Car - by Hap Tucker EFR History - by Carl Pate & Dave Dunlavy Ford in Britain before the Model T - - David Burgess-Wise FMC Monthly Sales, March 1906 through August 1909, - by Trent Boggess Henry Ford Picture Display to Piquette - - Rick Lindner Hershey Swap Meet Report Carl Pate Hershey Swap Meet Report Carl Pate Horseless Age, July 11, 1906, Volume 18 Number Horseless Age, November 15, 1905, Volume 16 Number Horseless Age, November 22, 1905, Volume 16 Number How I Acquired My Model S - - Richard Gould How Lucky Can You Be? - - Bob Trevan Identify that Flywheel - - The Technical Corner - - by Carl Pate Installing a Brass Windshield - One Man's Approach by Richard Gould Interchangeable Parts NRS and Model T - by Dave Dunlavy London to Brighton Run 2009, by Dave Dunlavy London to Brighton Run 2010, by Carl Pate Lost Model S Coupe - - by Hap Tucker Model N #116 History - by Chris Lawson Model N #3096 History - by Irvin Haisch Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Volume Issue Page 2012 The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 12

13 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 13 Index for The Early Ford Registry Newsletter Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Model N Restoration Project Report - by Jerry Van Ooteghem Model S Roadster #3313, Resurrection of - by Dennis Hood My Life and Work, by Henry Ford - A Free Book New Book Material Wanted - Carl Pate New London New Brighton Antique Car Run, by Dave Dunlavy New London New Brighton Antique Car Run, by Dave Dunlavy New London New Brighton Antique Car Run, by Ima Tourer Index for The Early Ford Registry Newsletter Volume Issue Page New London New Brighton Antique Car Run, by Ima Tourer New London New Brighton Antique Car Run, by Dave Dunlavy News from England - - John W. Biggs NRS Questions from Members - by Hap Tucker Paint Colors, Modern - - Dave Dunlavy Paynesville Tour by Dave Dunlavy Piquette Meeting 9/9/2004, Early Ford Group - by Hap Tucker Real History - A First Person History - by Tim Morsher Rust Removal using Electrolysis - by Dave Dunlavy Schumard's Elleptic Spring Outfit - brochure T-Party Revisited by Carl Pate Technical Corner - Paint Striping - by Richard Darling Technical Corner - Rebushing rear axle housing - by Richard Darling Technical Corner - Best Oil for early Ford Transmissions - Dave Dunlavy Technical Corner - How much oil to fill a 2 cylinder transmission - Dave Dunlavy Technical Corner - Penetrating Oils Compared - - Wayne Coffman Technical Corner - Learning How to Drive Your 2 Cylinder Car - Dave Dunlavy Technical Corner - Review of NRS - by Glen Rand Technical Corner - Cycle & Auto Trade Journal Feb 1, 1906 from Glen Rand Technical Corner Ford Cars - Cycle & Auto Trade Journal Glen Rand Technical Corner - Model F RPM vs MPH - - by Dave Dunlavy Technical Corner - Horseless Age V16 N24 P1 from Glen Rand The Magic Barn - - by Tim Morsher Tour, Our First - Decorah, Iowa by Dave Dunlavy Tour, Summer 2007, Tiffin Ohio - by Dan Coffman TrueFire Ignition, Using - - by Dave Dunlavy Web Feature - Technical Drawings Web Site Login Information - by Dave Dunlavy Were the K's really as bad as they say? By Bob Trevan What a Ride! (Purchasing a Model F_ - - by Richard Gould What Models Have what Features - - Dave Dunlavy Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 13

14 2012 The Early Ford Registry Newsletter page 14 About Us... The Early Ford Registry, Inc. (EFR) is a Chapter of The Model T Ford Club of America (MTFCA) and an Affiliated Register of the Horseless Carriage Club of America (HCCA). You must be a member of the Horseless Carriage Club of America and we encourage membership in the Model T Ford Club of America. Contact the Secretary for specific information regarding furnishing your membership number. We welcome anyone with an interest in Ford automobiles manufactured from 1903 through 1909 (those were generally manufactured in the first manufacturing plant that Ford Motor Company built, the Piquette Plant). You do not need to own a car of this vintage to be a member of the EFR. Annual membership dues: $10 US to receive Newsletters by - $20 US to receive Newsletters by USPO in the USA - $30 US to receive Newsletters by USPO outside the USA. We are a 501(c)3 Non-profit tax-exempt corporation. This means you may make tax deductable donations of material and money to us and receive a receipt letter which may be used to itemize your Income Tax. The corporate office is 2895 Bluffton Road, Decorah, Iowa The web page is The address is Secy@EarlyFordRegistry.com. The Early Ford Registry, Inc. is not responsible for any incorrect technical information contained herein. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the editor or EFR. For Sale and Wanted Items are listed as a free service to EFR members. The editor can not be held accountable for unclear or misleading statements in listings. If you have any questions regarding our organization, please contact the Newsletter Editor by at NewsletterEditor@EarlyFordRegistry.com or write to Newsletter Editor, The Early Ford Registry, Inc., 2895 Bluffton Road, Decorah, IA The Early Ford Register Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 1 page 14