The Ford Barn

steve s · 05-24-2014, 07:37 PM

I just spent most of a beautiful Michigan spring day docenting at the Gilmore Car Museum's Model A Ford building in Hickory Corners, MI.

One highlight was when a gentleman thought he recognized his old car, which had been restored and donated by a southern California Model A club. We opened up the hood so he could get the engine number to check against his records when he gets home. Fun!

Another new fun thing is that one of the cars has been designated as ok for people to sit in. My fellow docent and I managed this process on an individualized basis, depending on the crowd conditions at the moment. We don't want the crowd to suddenly start thinking it's ok to pile into the cars! I limited it to children, with the condition that I needed to see a big smile--no problemo!--great fun.

If you haven't visited this place yet, I think you've got a real treat in store.

If you live in the area, they could use more volunteer docent help.

Steve

Jim Brierley · 05-25-2014, 10:56 AM

nice report steve! i recommend all model a'ers to visit that museum, use it as a stop-over point while on vacation, or any time.

ArchieAeh · 05-25-2014, 01:27 PM

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We plan to visit Gilmore during summer vacation. Especially look forward to visiting the A museum.

05-24-2014, 07:37 PM	#1
steve s Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalamazoo Posts: 1,656	Model A Ford Museum I just spent most of a beautiful Michigan spring day docenting at the Gilmore Car Museum's Model A Ford building in Hickory Corners, MI. One highlight was when a gentleman thought he recognized his old car, which had been restored and donated by a southern California Model A club. We opened up the hood so he could get the engine number to check against his records when he gets home. Fun! Another new fun thing is that one of the cars has been designated as ok for people to sit in. My fellow docent and I managed this process on an individualized basis, depending on the crowd conditions at the moment. We don't want the crowd to suddenly start thinking it's ok to pile into the cars! I limited it to children, with the condition that I needed to see a big smile--no problemo!--great fun. If you haven't visited this place yet, I think you've got a real treat in store. If you live in the area, they could use more volunteer docent help. Steve

05-25-2014, 10:56 AM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Model A Ford Museum nice report steve! i recommend all model a'ers to visit that museum, use it as a stop-over point while on vacation, or any time.

05-25-2014, 01:27 PM	#3
ArchieAeh Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 9	Re: Model A Ford Museum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We plan to visit Gilmore during summer vacation. Especially look forward to visiting the A museum.