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I thought some of you might be interested in getting a preview of the new addition to the Model A Museum at the Gilmore Auto Museum in Hickory Corners, Mi.

It is a Pietenpol Sky Scout plane powered by a modified 1929 Model A engine. It was donated to the Model A museum by a retired Air Force colonel.

Our company, Valley City Sign, was hired by MAFFI to transport the plane, engineer and fabricate a mounting stand and install it in the museum. We also produced and installed all of the interior and exterior signs for the Model A Museum, restored the light fixtures from the old Minneapolis Ford plant and restored the two gas pumps in front of the museum. On a personal note, I restored a 1931 Deluxe Coupe in 2010 that has been in our family for over 60 years. I got involved in the signs for the museum when we drove Model A to the ground breaking of the facility. It has been a great experience combining my Model A hobby with our sign business.

The plane is going to be delivered and installed on Thursday, June 5. I will follow up with more pictures when complete.

The modifications made to the motor are very interesting and this should make a great display in the Model A Museum.