The Ford Barn

jkcrosson · 03-16-2013, 04:02 PM

I have read discussions on here regarding the benefits of joining a local Model A Club. Up until recently, I have neglected to do so because of the distance between me and the nearest club. After realizing that there are several members within 15 minutes of my house I made the decision to take the plunge. 2 weeks ago I joined the Central Alabama Model A Ford Club and participated in my first function this weekend. I've always known "Model A" Folks were good people but the hospitality that was extended to me this weekend has blown me away. It very well could be the best $20 I've spent on my Model A. Guys from Central Alabama, thanks for making me feel welcome.

jkcrosson · 03-16-2013, 04:04 PM

By the way, our function had Model A's from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and possibly Florida. A total of 78 Model A's going around the Talladega Super Speedway.

CarlG · 03-16-2013, 04:26 PM

I was really blown away when I discovered that the "president" of our club lives within walking distance of my house. He has become one of my best friends and mentors. The help and support I have received from all the guys in the club has just been great!

John Stone · 03-16-2013, 04:38 PM

My brother-in-law from La Grange Georgia was at this event. He called me at lunch time about a noise in an engine (not his). A little hard to determine what it is but from the description it was in the timing gear area. Hope they got home. From the background noise when he called me, they were having a great time.

spdway1 · 03-16-2013, 05:05 PM

We LOVE our local club, Great Fun, Great People and Good Food!!

The Westen Masssachusetts Model A Ford Restorers Club

jkcrosson · 03-16-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by John Stone

My brother-in-law from La Grange Georgia was at this event. He called me at lunch time about a noise in an engine (not his). A little hard to determine what it is but from the description it was in the timing gear area. Hope they got home. From the background noise when he called me, they were having a great time.

I assuming he was with the southside a's. I have a friend in the same club that I had not seen for 10 years prior to this weekend. I hope they had a good time

Bill in Al · 03-16-2013, 07:58 PM

What a day.Jamie's '29 out ran my '30 on the Talladega Race track! Just you wait 'till next year!!

glenn in camino · 03-16-2013, 07:58 PM

There are lots of good reasons to belong to a local Model A club. I joined one in 1970. I'm still a member even though I moved 500 miles away and joined the local club here. I probably wouldn't have a Model A if I didn't belong to the club. I don't know what I'd be doing if I didn't have my 6 Model As to keep me busy. I've been retired for 10 years and my Moidel As are keeping me young.

jimalabam · 03-16-2013, 08:01 PM

Hey Jamie: You got it right - Model A'ers are great folks. Kudos to all you guys and Gals in the CAMAFC. Jim Langley - River Cities Model A's...

jkcrosson · 03-16-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill in Al

What a day.Jamie's '29 out ran my '30 on the Talladega Race track! Just you wait 'till next year!!

I thought you came back and passed me. It was a lot of fun.

Mike V. Florida · 03-16-2013, 11:42 PM

I know for a fact that I would never have my car if I did not join a club first. When growing up Dad had a best friend that was a mechanic and would tell me when ever I would want to do work on the car; "mechanics have to feed their familys too". When I moved out I just did the same, sent the car out whenever it needed to be worked on. The first car I ever did any real work on was the A and it would not have been possible without a little hands on help from the members.

mack4759 · 03-17-2013, 01:03 PM

I don't want to hijack this thread because I strongly believe in local clubs but...

I have never been a member of a local club even though I'm a member of both MAFCA and MARC. The distance to the nearest club was over an hour away. So my version of a club was the Ford Barn. I came (and still do) come to you for advice and help with my car (I'm new to the hobby and have only had a car for two years). I kept reading about the camaraderie within clubs so we decided to try and start our own club. I collected names of Model A owners at parades, car shows and word of mouth. We gathered eleven interested individuals and had our first meeting last August, but I am surprised how difficult it is to start a club. I am concerned about our longevity. We have 15 members now, but how long (or how many people) does it take before the club takes on a life of it's own?

I really enjoy the meetings; and we have a slate of activities scheduled for the summer, but one month we only had three people show up?

Any ideas, comments or suggestions? I really want this club to survive.

Robert

Chris in WNC · 03-17-2013, 01:37 PM

Robert, just keep doing the things you enjoy and inviting all to join in with you and reciprocate by creating events of their own whenever they wish. you will have a good time and maybe create a lasting club. but if you don't create a lasting club, you will still have a good time. PM me if you want additional opinions and war stories in this realm, I've got plenty.......

03-16-2013, 04:02 PM	#1
jkcrosson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pell City AL Posts: 720	Joining A Local Model A Club I have read discussions on here regarding the benefits of joining a local Model A Club. Up until recently, I have neglected to do so because of the distance between me and the nearest club. After realizing that there are several members within 15 minutes of my house I made the decision to take the plunge. 2 weeks ago I joined the Central Alabama Model A Ford Club and participated in my first function this weekend. I've always known "Model A" Folks were good people but the hospitality that was extended to me this weekend has blown me away. It very well could be the best $20 I've spent on my Model A. Guys from Central Alabama, thanks for making me feel welcome. __________________ Jamie Crosson 1929 Tudor Looking for an Original 888 Key

03-16-2013, 04:04 PM	#2
jkcrosson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pell City AL Posts: 720	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club By the way, our function had Model A's from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and possibly Florida. A total of 78 Model A's going around the Talladega Super Speedway. __________________ Jamie Crosson 1929 Tudor Looking for an Original 888 Key

03-16-2013, 04:26 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club I was really blown away when I discovered that the "president" of our club lives within walking distance of my house. He has become one of my best friends and mentors. The help and support I have received from all the guys in the club has just been great! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-16-2013, 04:38 PM	#4
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club My brother-in-law from La Grange Georgia was at this event. He called me at lunch time about a noise in an engine (not his). A little hard to determine what it is but from the description it was in the timing gear area. Hope they got home. From the background noise when he called me, they were having a great time.

03-16-2013, 05:05 PM	#5
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,402	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club We LOVE our local club, Great Fun, Great People and Good Food!! The Westen Masssachusetts Model A Ford Restorers Club

03-16-2013, 07:58 PM	#7
Bill in Al Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pell City (New London) Al Posts: 317	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club What a day.Jamie's '29 out ran my '30 on the Talladega Race track! Just you wait 'till next year!!

03-16-2013, 07:58 PM	#8
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club There are lots of good reasons to belong to a local Model A club. I joined one in 1970. I'm still a member even though I moved 500 miles away and joined the local club here. I probably wouldn't have a Model A if I didn't belong to the club. I don't know what I'd be doing if I didn't have my 6 Model As to keep me busy. I've been retired for 10 years and my Moidel As are keeping me young.

03-16-2013, 08:01 PM	#9
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club Hey Jamie: You got it right - Model A'ers are great folks. Kudos to all you guys and Gals in the CAMAFC. Jim Langley - River Cities Model A's...

03-16-2013, 11:42 PM	#11
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club I know for a fact that I would never have my car if I did not join a club first. When growing up Dad had a best friend that was a mechanic and would tell me when ever I would want to do work on the car; "mechanics have to feed their familys too". When I moved out I just did the same, sent the car out whenever it needed to be worked on. The first car I ever did any real work on was the A and it would not have been possible without a little hands on help from the members. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

03-17-2013, 01:03 PM	#12
mack4759 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 97	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club I don't want to hijack this thread because I strongly believe in local clubs but... I have never been a member of a local club even though I'm a member of both MAFCA and MARC. The distance to the nearest club was over an hour away. So my version of a club was the Ford Barn. I came (and still do) come to you for advice and help with my car (I'm new to the hobby and have only had a car for two years). I kept reading about the camaraderie within clubs so we decided to try and start our own club. I collected names of Model A owners at parades, car shows and word of mouth. We gathered eleven interested individuals and had our first meeting last August, but I am surprised how difficult it is to start a club. I am concerned about our longevity. We have 15 members now, but how long (or how many people) does it take before the club takes on a life of it's own? I really enjoy the meetings; and we have a slate of activities scheduled for the summer, but one month we only had three people show up? Any ideas, comments or suggestions? I really want this club to survive. Robert

03-17-2013, 01:37 PM	#13
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Re: Joining A Local Model A Club Robert, just keep doing the things you enjoy and inviting all to join in with you and reciprocate by creating events of their own whenever they wish. you will have a good time and maybe create a lasting club. but if you don't create a lasting club, you will still have a good time. PM me if you want additional opinions and war stories in this realm, I've got plenty....... __________________ our next Model A is out there in the unknown......