Club Officers

The Rumble Sheet

April 2016
DIRECTORS CORNER
With the Spring Banquet now behind us, we are looking
forward to the upcoming events in April. A great time
was had by all at the Banquet and Craig Zingers music
set everyone toes to tappin. See details and pictures
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elsewhere in this issue. On April 10 Keith Waltower is
hosting the annual Safety meeting at his garage in West
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Newton. On April 23 , Chuck Berrington is sponsoring
the Annual Tune up luncheon at Rock Bottom at the
Waterfront in Homestead. Both of these events are very
worthwhile and are well attended. We are hoping as
many as possible can make it this year.
Thanks to the efforts of Don Unger, we are getting closer
to developing a co-operation agreement with one of the
local technical schools. I hope by this time next month, I
will be able to tell you more about it.
Now that spring is here, our thoughts turn to getting
those model As back on the road. Yesterday (March
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26 ), I took my coupes water pump off to replace the
packing nut and fan. I had purchased one of the
aluminum fans and a new packing nut because the old
nut had some broken ears. I was discouraged to find that
the leakless seal in the rear bushing had worn a rather
deep groove into the two year old stainless steel shaft. I
was surprised to see that after only about 1500 miles,
but then remembered folks warning: Dont change
Henrys design. He will reach out from the grave and you
will regret it. So now maybe I will remove the new seal
and rely on the lead ring seals in the packing nut to get
the job done. Does anyone know what works and what
doesnt with regard to water pumps? Has anyone out
there had problems with water pumps? Would a seminar
at someone shop be worthwhile? If there is enough
interest, I will try and get something organized this
summer or fall so let me hear from you. Until next month
then..Roland and Myrna

Many more pictures on the web! New Website

address see below.
http://3riverfordmodelaclub.weebly.com/

Comments Suggestions are always welcome!

Director:

Roland Farrow
442 Connor St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
412-421-8075
New E-mail: farrowrw@gmail.com

Vice Director:

Bob McClelland
24 Sunset Dr.
Coraopolis, PA 15108
412-771-6025
E-Mail: rdmcclelland24@verizon.net

Secretary:

Chuck Berrington
208 Overdale Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412-731-7704
E-mail: clberrington@comcast.net

Treasurer:

Suzanne Heatherington
128 Sharp Rd.
White Oak, PA 15131
412-672-0914
E-mail: sheatherington128@gmail.com

Historian:

Eleanor Waltower
6111 Meade St., McKeesport, PA 15135
412-751-9409

Newsletter:

Ron & Judy Giuliana

911 Fifth St. North Huntingdon, PA 15642
412-554-1809
E-mail Rgiuliana@concast.net,
JMG451955@comcast.net,
Ronald.giuliana@verizonwireless.com

Web Master:

Paul Stark
137 Main St., Hickory, PA 15340
724-356-2421
Email: krats@hky.com

Sunshine

Dolores Weinheimer
3474 Forest Rd.
Bethel Park, PA 15102
E-mail: DSweinheimer@juno.com

Lady:

Quotes from Henry

The effect of labor-saving devices is not to
diminish the number of men employed but to
increase it. October 11, 1926, New York Times
The Machine is the new messiah. Circa 19287-29
Machinery I accomplished in the world what men
has failed to do by preaching, propaganda, or
written work. Circa 1928

2016 3 River Event Calendar

Date

Event

Sponsor

April 9
April 23
May 6-8
May B
May 30
June A
June 25
June 26
June 27-30
July 2
July 4
July 9
July 12
July 13
July 16-17
August A
August 21
Sept. A
Sept. 24
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
October 22
Nov. 12
Nov. 26
Dec. ?

Safety Meet
Waltower
Tune up Luncheon
Berrington
Winchester Festival
Waltower
Steam Show
F. Daube
Elizabeth Parade
Berrington
TBA
Hayward/ Farrow
Old Economy
Berrington
(Rain Date) Old Econ. Berrington
MARC- Toledo Rauber/& Berrington
Kennywood
Berrington
Canonsburg Parade
Berrington
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PGH 200 Aniv. Parade Berrington
PVGP Car Cruise
Berrington
PVGP Parade/Display Berrington
PVGP Show / Race
Berrington
TBA
Giuliana/ Jacobetz
Picnic
Board
TBA
Grabiak
Derry Parade
Berrington
Columbus Parade
Berrington
Ligonier Parade
Berrington
Fall Tour
Waltower
Auction
Waltower
WPXI Parade
Berrington
Christmas Party
Roland & Myrna

If there are any corrections to the Calendar, Please

contact me ASAP!

3 River Region Model A Restorers Club2016 Spring Banquet

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Our Spring Banquet was held March 19 at Ricos

Restaurant in the North Hills. 35 members enjoyed
fellowship, great food and special entertainment by Craig
Zinger. Lucky Bob Fawcett won the 50/50 raffle of
$56.00. We were thrilled to be part of Bill and Joan
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Hamiltons 68 wedding anniversary and Craig offered a
special number just for them. Fortunate guests went
home with a potted tulip including, of course, Lucky
Bob. Mileage awards for 2015 were presented to Chuck
Berrington, Frank Daube and Ed Wienheimer.

Happy Anniversary!

11. Open End Wrench Set -1/2-

12. Adjustable Wrench 6 Crescent
13. Screwdrivers- Set of 3 Sizes
14. Pliers
15. Water Pump Pliers
16. Wire Cutters
17. Small File
18. Flashlight
19. Tire Irons 2
20. Ford A- Adjustable Wrench
21. Pocket or Scout Knife
22. Scissors
23. Electrical Tape
24. Duck Tape
25. Bailing or Tie Wire
26. Drift Punches 1/16, 1/8, 3/16.
27. Starting Crank Handle
28. Small Ball Peen Hammer
29. Battery Lift Strap
30. Hydraulic Bottle jack
31. Grease Gun
32. Oil Squirt Can
33. WD 40
34. Shop Rags
35. Hand Cleaner
36. Cotter Pins- Assorted Sizes
Spare Parts
1. Fan Belt
2. Headlight and Tail Light Bulbs
3. Water Pump Packing
4. Ignition Points and Condenser
5. Spark Plugs
6. Distributor Lower Plate W/ Pigtail
7. Ammeter
8. Ignition Cable & Switch (non Pop out)
9. Generator Cut Out
10. Stop Light Switch
11. Starter Drive ( Bendix)
12. Coil
13. Distributor Cap
14. Distributor Body
15. Rear Axle Key
16. Front Wheel Bearing and Race
17. Head Gasket
18. Carburetor Gasket Set
19. Fuses
20. Water Pump Gasket
21. Manifold Gasket
22. Distributor Rotor

Shop Talk
As we prepare for this years Touring season here is a list I
found for items to have in your car, although it may not be
an exact list, it is a starting point.
Tools
1. Volt / Ohm meter, analog or digital
2. Ignition Timing test light
3. Feeler Gauge
4. Compression Gauge
5. Stethoscope
6. Coil High Voltage Tester
7. Torque Wrench
8. Vacuum Gauge
9. Socket Wrench Set, Drive 5/16-7/8
10. Box Wrench Set -3/4

Annual Safety Meet ,

Saturday, April 9th, 10:00

AM to 2:00 PM, Keith Waltowers Garage
400 East Main Street, West Newton, 412-513-6559
It is time for your Annual Safety Meet. The purpose of
the meet is to bring your Model A to Keiths garage to
assist you in getting it ready for the touring season.
Assisting Keith will be several Club Volunteers to
perform minor adjustments to the ole A. Please no
major work, but the following are candidates for
adjustment, as examples:

Adjust Points
New Points & Condenser
Oil Change & Lubrication
Adjust Steering
Align Front end
Adjust Brakes

Around noon we will order Pizza and soft drinks to

nourish the workers. Come Join us and get the A ready
for the Spring Tune-up Luncheon on April 23!! Please let
Keith know if you are coming with or without a Model A.
Submitted by Chuck Berrington

Starting for 2017 dues, if not paid by

December 31, 2016, there will be a $5.00 late fee
added on.
Attached with this News Letter is the current roster. If
you name is in Yellow, we have not received your dues.
Any member not paid by 4/1 will be removed from the
mailing list.

New
MARC Membership Program for 2016 MARC is
pleased to announce a New MARC Membership
Program for 2016.Its 2016 and time to pay it forward
Do you know a Model Aer or family friend that has an
interest in Model A Fords and is not a member of
MARC? Here is a great way to create new members for
MARC and do something nice for someone in 2016.
Any member or Region of MARC who signs up a new
paid member will receive a Complimentary
Membership Application to pass out to an additional
new member if requested. This Program is effective as
of Jan 1, 2016 so send in your new member applications
and request that we will send you a Complimentary
Membership application.
This program is for new members only and does not
include renewal of current or recent members.
Here is an example, A Region signs up a new member
in early 2016. They can then request a Complimentary
Membership Application to give away to the next new
member candidate for MARC. This will help our
membership grow. As the year goes into the fall of 2016
these Free Applications can then be used for new
members for 2017.
This program is available to all of MARC members and
MARC Regions and will include all of our International

Members.
We hope this will help our Regions grow in size and gain
new members. Thanks for participating!
If you have any questions regarding this new program
please contact the MARC office or the Director of
Membership Ken Ehrenhofer at 630-697-3906.
The new Free Member Form will be of a different color
and will have a special marking on it?
You cannot belong to our Region without paying the
National dues as well.
The deadline for registering without penalty for Grand
Blanc/Flint Membership Meet has been extended to March
20th.

Tune-Up Luncheon
Saturday, April 23 - 11:15 in Parking Lot,
11:45 Lunch
PLEASE CALL CHUCK FOR YOUR RESERVATION BY
MONDAY, APRIL 18.
Come and join in on the fun! We are having a spring
Tune-Up luncheon at the ROCK BOTTOM Restaurant,
Located at the Waterfront in Homestead on Saturday,
April 23. This is an opportunity to dust off the As and
take them for a pre-season spin to get ready for a great
touring year. It is also an opportunity for all of us to get
out and enjoy the spring sunshine as well as to socialize
and enjoy each others company. We have a private
room in the restaurant. The room is the SING-Sing
Room, different from last year. We can order off of their
Luncheon Menu and have individual checks. So lets do
it come and enjoy a great lunch and each other. The
luncheon selections are very reasonable ranging from
$9.50 to $11.50.
The Rock Bottom Restaurant is located in the
Homestead Waterfront Complex. Their address is 171 E.
Bridge Street, Homestead, PA, 15120. Their phone
number is 412-461-6177. See you there!

Chuck Berrington
412-731-7704
clberrington@comcast.net

on Route 51 ,Southland Shopping Center leaving at 10

AM. After viewing the equipment and crafts we will leave
there to go to a late lunch. RSVP by May 16
Frank Daube 412 384 7908

Irwin Car Show

Saturday April 30
Irwin Car Cruise on Main Street 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
One of the largest car cruises in the state revs up
in downtown Irwin. Antiques, classics and muscles
dominate the streets, as the proud owners of these
beauts strut their stuff. Main Street closes between 3rd
Street and 5th Street for this event. For more information
about this event call: 724-864-3840 or visit:
http://www.irwinevents.com

Winchester Apple Blossom Festival

May 6-8

Winchester Trip

Elizabeth & White Oak Memorial Day

Parade- Monday, May 30, 2016
How about this opportunity --two (2) Parades the same day;
we did it last year. We had breakfast after the Elizabeth
Parade and then lunch after the White Oak Parade; all doable
in a very relaxed way.
Elizabeth Memorial Day Parade (Note, the Elizabeth Folks
have a sponsor for our Club -$100).
Line up at 9:00 AM
Location yet to be determined
Those that plan to attend call or email me for location. We
will meet there.
White Oak Parade
We will caravan for a light breakfast, most probably at Jacs
Restaurant in White Oak; then caravan to Line-up location at
11:45.
After the Parade we will caravan to a lunch location.
Call or email me if you plan to run in one or both.
Chuck Berrington
412-731-7704
clberrington@comcast.net

Keith and Eleanor will be hosting the trip to the

Winchester area again this year. The dates are May
6-8. If you are thinking of going, please contact
Keith at 412.513.6559 ASAP!

Steam Show
The Thirty sixth Annual Steam Show will be held on
Saturday May 21 .The tour will begin at McDonalds

This Years National Meet- Are You Planning on Going?

Contact Jim Rauber and Chuck Berrington for more

information.

3 River Region MARC

Ron & Judy Giuliana
911 Fifth St.
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
We are on the Web!
http://3riverfordmodelaclub.weebly.com
There are more pictures of all events
On the web!

Official Publication of the 3-River Region MARC

Volume 16 Issue 2 2016