Lube Your "A" Day

Don Carver would like to invite all Heart of Florida Model A’ers to bring out their A’s and join them at Van’s Barn on

Tuesday May 6th from 10-3

for a special Lube your model A day!
Cost will be $5 to cover materials.

These materials will be to lube your chasis.

(if you wish to do an oil change that day, please bring your own oil to the party).

If you know for sure you are going to make it (although no rsvp is required) please give Don or Van a shout so they will be prepared with supplies!

Don Carver at (352) 357-7066 or ednacrvr1@wmconnect.com

Van’s Barn is at 5422 Round Lake Road, Apopka,
(near Zellwood)

Thinking about Certain Members...

Some information that we received after the newsletter was printed and in the mail yesterday was that Charlie & Barbara Teut informed us of the tragic death of their grandson in New Jersey. He was 25. So please keep their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Also just a quick update on Mal Colby is that he is settled in at his new residence just outside of Pensacola, FL. As soon as we have his new address we will forward it on to all of you.

May Heart Meeting in Umatilla!

Our next meeting will be held at 11:00 am at the
Quarterdeck Restaurant in Umatilla
831 S Central Ave , Umatilla, FL (across from the citrus plant)
Phone - (352) 669-4662

followed by a short tour to our Annual Ice Cream Social at the Beckett’s house!
40905 Maxwell Road Umatilla, FL 32784

The Beckett’s have also invited the Crankin’ A’s to be part of this meeting so we hope to see a very large crowd!

Bill Lumsden is also asking all officers and volunteers to be available if possible after the ice cream social for a board of directors meeting.

Need some Upholstery done on your Model A?

At our last meeting in Salt Springs we were introduced to a friend of Dick Ingram who has an upholstery business and who specializes in classic and antique car upholstery. Since I have been asked several times in the past if I know of anyone who does this kind of work... I have decided to post his business card here:

Model A for Sale at the Villages

Our own Rob MacVicar is wanting to sell his 1931 Deluxe Coupe Model A. If you know of anyone looking for a nice A have them contact Rob at (352) 259-1314 or email him at gaylespins@comcast.net.

Here are a few pictures:

April 5th Heart Meet - Salt Springs!

Our Heart meet for April is going to be a tour meeting. We will have two starting points and one destination. One starting point will be at the Home Depot Parking lot in Lady Lake at 9:am lead by Rob MacVicar. Rob will gather his group and travel the back roads to Umatilla to join up with the second group who will be meeting up at McDonalds in Umatilla at 10:am lead by Tim McCormack. (this is a change from the newsletter information - please make a note that the Villages group will be meeting at 9:am instead of 10 and they will be traveling to meet up with the second group in Umatilla).

Both locations will begin their tour at 10:00 am sharp. So please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to particiapte in the drivers meeting. Also please bring an FRS Radio/walkie talkie with you if you have one or can purchase one before then.

Please come with your model A or modern car gassed up and ready to travel. If you have a tool kit for your A, bring that along to help out if anyone breaks down.


Our destination is Bass Champions Restaurant for a 12:00 noon meeting and luncheon.


If you know for sure that you are going to participate in this tour, please RSVP by email and give your cell phone number as well as your starting location - Lady Lake or Umatilla. This is so we can have a list of members for each location, and can be looking out for you. Likewise, if you plan to meet us at the restaurant on your own, let me know that as well. RSVP is not required, just requested :).

floridamodela@embarqmail.com

Thank you! Sandi

April 26 - Barberville Car Show put on by the Crankin' A's

I have just heard that the Crankin A's car show at Barberville is going to be on Saturday April 26th. This is an awesome car show at a lovely location. If you have not attended an event at the Barberville Pioneer Settlement, you are missing a memory.
I have received a flyer from the crankin' A's and have posted it here. The car show will be from 9-3 and registration is free! See you there!

April 12 - Black Bear Festival in Umatilla

The ladies at the Umatilla Historic Museum have requested the presence of our model A's on the grounds of the museum Saturday April 12th from 9:30 until 2:30. This is a well known Festival and Umatilla goes all out with lots of goings on.
The location of this Museum is 299 Trowell Avenue. Directions are: Travel North thru Umatilla to the only red light. Turn right onto Bulldog Lane go one block. Then turn right onto Trowel Avenue and go one block to the museum. Park on the grounds.
The ladies of the Museum wish to thank you for your support! And are looking forward to seeing you there!

29 Sport Coupe for Sale

This model A Sport Coupe used to belong to our own president Bill Lumsden, he sold it to Dennis Wilkie, and now Dennis is wanting to sell it.

29 Model A Sport Coupe
I am attaching a picture of the car, and I have done the following things to it:
. Replaced generator with alternator
. Installed electronic ignition (everything looks the same as a standard car)
. Installed turn signals
. Moved spare to right front fender
. Installed trunk on rear
. Complete brake job about three years ago (not hydraulic)
I will ask $14,000.
Dennis Wilkie


note from Bill:
I sold this car to Dennis several years ago when he was a Ford Motor Co. vice president so I know it's in great condition. It is located in Bonita Springs, Florida. Dennis can be reached at denniswilkie@mac.com Bill

Woodmen of the World - Apopka - Cook Out

Joe Laver and Don Carver are members of the Woodmen of the World in Apopka, FL. Their group is having a BBQ cookout on April 12th from 1:30 till 4:30 and would like to invite any model A'ers to come and bring your A's, park and enjoy their BBQ as their guest!
If you would like more information on this event, please give Joe a call at (352) 242-0617.

Woodmen of the World
425 Blue Bird St, Apopka

LIVE OAK CARRIAGE & CAR SHOW
BY
BOB GRANT

Sponsored by the Kingdom of The Sun Region, AACA, five Heart of Florida Model A’s were seen chugging along to Ocala on Sunday,, March 30. Leading the group were Buddy and Beth Pearce, followed by Rod McVicar, Ron Unger, Bob Grant, and Bill McClelland. Bringing up the rear was our newest club members, Ron and Carla Schell in their shiny, new Chevy Pickup.(Both promise to bring their Model A down here this winter).

The Kingdom of The Sun Region sponsored a memorable show with some 140 beautiful and rare cars shown. The hospitality of the host club was outstanding; Donned in their 2008 T shirts picturing a 1906 Cadillac, the club members all waved and greeted the car’s occupants as we entered the field. The same hospitality was shown as we departed, waving and thanking us for coming. What a nice feeling to receive this kind of appreciation.

Judging was done by car participants selecting their choice of best of 10 catagories:
Class (Years) 1900-1925 1926-1930 1931-1935 1936-1940 1941-1950
1951-1955 1956-1960 1961-1965 1966-1970 1971-1975

Lovely, large, etched, heavy glass containers were given to the winner of each class. “Yours truly” was fortunate to win a trophy with his 1930 Roadster. Door prizes were also given throughout the afternoon. Another ballot was give to each participant to vote for his/her choice of the best car of the host club. Host club members were not permitted to vote. The car selected was a beautiful 1906 Cadillac.

Of interest to many folks was the FOR SALE of a 1930 Model A Roadster Pickup. It was sold within minutes of arriving. V P Buddy Pearce was removing his wallet to make the purchase when a gentleman from New Hampshire beat him to the draw!!! The sold price was $12,000.

Many cars were indeed rare, including a large 1932 Packard, a 1935 Chevrolet Suburban, a 1947 Nash Woodie, and a 1959 Chevy Impala Convertible. Many nice Model A’s were viewed by the large crowd in attendance. In an adjacent area were the beautiful carriages and horses which were also in competition.

The weather was perfect and the day’s activities were outstanding. Unexpectedly, however, “yours truly” ran out of gas on our way home. A big “THANKS” to Bill McClelland for driving me to the next station for ½ gallon of gas.

A big round of applause is extended to the Kingdom of The Sun Region for an outstanding show..

FOR SALE 1930 Model A Ford Roadster

FOR SALE 1930 Model A Ford Roadster. Recent restoration, leakless water pump, New Whitewall Tires, and more. Black with Apple Green wheels and stripe.
LIMITED 100,000 miles or 10 year warranty.
$21,500. Will trade for 1931 Model A Phaeton.
Bill Lumsden (352) 404-9007 wrl03@yahoo.com

Another CAR show opportunity! 3/30/08

Car and carriage show on Sunday, March 30th at the Live Oak Horse Farm in Ocala, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20.00 to register. It is presented by an AACA chapter - Kingdom of the Sun Region. Registration closes at 11:30 a.m., awards at 3:00 p.m. Buddy and Beth Pearce are going and would like for anyone who wants to to join them.
If interested give Buddy a call at 352-307-8521.

He plans to meet up with everyone in the Lowe's parking lot (behind Cracker Barrel) on 441 near The Villages. And plans on leaving the parking lot at 10:00 a.m.

Name Tags

We have placed the order for our new magnetic name tags for all members who were at the last meeting and for those who "regularly" attend meetings. We should be able to provide these at the next meeting in April to our members who are present at that meeting.
They are $6 per couple and some of you have already paid for yours.

Apopka Fair Car Show

March 29 & 30 from 10-3 (you can show up anytime after 8am)
Apopka's Kit Land Nelson Park
We are anticipating a great show with trophies, dash plaques, and fabulous door prizes in addition to live entertainment with several bands performing. There will also be arts and craft vendors, a wide array of food vendors, and a giant midway with amusement rides.