Here we are in the deep freeze of February! Cars are put away and with the roads the way they are they’re in no condition to be out with the snow and salt. Now is the time for maintenance and repairs in order to get ready for the upcoming touring season. It’s also time to think about the upcoming garage clinics, so if you have an issue you want help with talk with Ed Saniewski to start setting it up.…
Submitted by John Morgan Touring is always a great way to enjoy your Model A and we have multiple tours during the year that are run by both old and new members. As a long time tour organizer and participant, a tour will run more smoothly and SAFELY if some easy tips are followed: The Leader (meet-head) provides readable directions. (large enough font for those of us visually impaired) Mileage for each direction is a plus but not required. The…
Welcome to 2026! I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. We’re looking forward to a busy year full of fun driving activities. We had a great turnout for our annual holiday party, run by Jeff and Evelyn Vanderhoff, thank you. We also swore in our new officers. I would also like to thank Jeff Vanderhoff for all of his efforts in the last two years to the betterment of the club. At the January meeting we discussed this…
Submitted by: Jeff Vanderhoff I would like to thank everyone that donated and attended the “Food Cruise” this year. I think it is a great cause for our club to be involved with. This should be continued and it is something that everyone could participate in. There are some new and exciting things that are going to be in the newsletter next year. Matt and his team are doing a great job by keeping us all informed of club events…
Submitted by: Evelyn Vanderhoff Our annual food cruise was a big success this year. There were four Model A’s, a Land Cruiser, four modern cars and rainy weather. We visited St. Mary’s Church food pantry with donations from our club members. Thank you to everyone who donated. After we left the food pantry, we took the back roads around Greenwood Lake. We stopped at a lakeside restaurant and had a great meal. We found out that it was Dave Volosin’s…
Submitted by: Evelyn Vanderhoff We all had a great time attending the Newton Holiday Parade. Everyone arrived and participated in the parade spreading holiday joy with the sight of our cars decorated for the festivities. After the parade we had a wonderful time having lunch and sharing stories. As we headed to the parking lot to leave, one of the cars would not start. There was no need to worry. Our technical advisors were there and a bunch of other knowledgeable…
Submitted by: Jeff Vanderhoff President 2025 At our last meeting, we learned that all the bills are in from the club firetruck and they are all paid. Our club is in great financial shape and all is good. I would like to thank everyone involved with the project. It was great to see the members of the club getting involved with the restoration. If you haven’t taken it out for a ride, do so. It is a lot of fun…
Submitted by: Evelyn Vanderoff It was a beautiful fall day for our fall foliage tour. We had 10 Model A’s and drove for 70 miles. We stopped half way at Anderson Farms in Sparta for some fall goodies and of course ice cream. We drove around a lake which had a very narrow road and many back roads in Passaic and Sussex County. The leaves were just perfect!! After the tour, everyone came back to our house for an “Oktoberfest.”…
Submitted by: Chris McManemin The Bendix system on the starter motor like any part gets worn over time. There are two 5/16” bolts and washers that hold the spring in place. Over time they loosen and shear off into the bell housing or worse; become lodged between the housing and the flywheel (Pictured). This unfortunately happened to me and it was a real challenge to get the bolt dislodged and removed. The flywheel was totally locked up. The crank would…
It is Fall now with a couple of tours left. Come on out and drive with us, a Model A is preferred but you are more than welcome to come with any automobile. Just join in!! The Fall Hershey meet is over. I saw many members of our club in the flea market section. I also saw many MARC members there too. It’s nice to see so many people with a common interest in one place and eager to answer…
Submitted by: David Volosin On Saturday, September 13th, the Model A Ford Club of New Jersey celebrated International Model A Ford Day with a tour and some local town drive throughs highlighting the event. Seven cars, 9 adults and two kids had a ball as we traveled the countryside and surprised a few local towns blowing our “ahooga” horns. Noone got arrested. On the tour we visited Kinnelon, Fayson Lakes, drove through Rockaway Valley, Denville Center and the Town of…
A great time was had by all at the club picnic. Nice weather, good food and friends all having conversations and fun. Thanks to everyone who brought a dish for all to enjoy. It was good to see all the members admiring the firetruck. I hope all our members will find the time to take it for a drive and enjoy it. We have a lot more upcoming fantastic events. Hopefully the turn out will be as grand as the…
Submitted by: Evelyn Vanderhoff Das Awkscht Fescht – One of the Country’s Largest Antique & Classic Car Shows Das Awkscht Fescht has been a summer tradition for all ages. Offering three fun-packed days in the great outdoors, it’s a perfect way for families to celebrate summer. In 2025, we celebrate our 62nd Annual Fescht, cruisin’ through 42 acres of fun. Admission included all events, shows, and entertainment. The 2025 Fescht featured the Camaro. “Das Awkscht Fescht” translates to “The August…
Submitted by Richard Smith We held the 2025 Gymkhana July 13th at the Pochuck Valley Farm Market and Deli. Terri and I arrived early enough to enjoy their ham, egg and cheese sandwiches before setting up for the games. The venue is excellent as it includes a nice shade tree and the grassy area avoids the summer heat of pavement. Five participants who brought their Model A’s included Jeff Vanderhof, John Morgan, Jim Dunlap, Ken Potts, and Richard Smith. Vinnie…
Fall is approaching and so is the end of the year. The cooler mornings remind me to get out and drive my Model A. We have some great upcoming events planned for driving. The club picnic, the fall foliage tour, the frostbite tour…. along with other things that are coming soon. I think this is the best time to tour due to the weather. And then there is Hershey. This is one of my favorite things to do. It’s not…
Since 1952 the Chatham Borough Fourth of July celebration has been sponsored by the Chatham Borough Fire Department. The event gives the community the American “hometown” feeling and has come to symbolize what life is like in small town USA. Borough residents line up chairs along the route days ahead of time for this annual parade. A Perfect Day for a Parade! Mother Nature truly smiled on us this year! The weather was absolutely ideal for our classic Model As…
The firetruck project is nearly completed and it is a beautiful truck. The truck was taken to the national meet in Gettysburg this June. It was admired by the spectators and scored very well in touring class. It was a lot of fun touring the Gettysburg Battle Grounds and of course, ice cream after. The fire truck is for all of us to enjoy, so get it out and take it for a drive. Let’s not forget about the…
BY: JEFF VANDERHOFF It was a beautiful day for a parade. The sun was shining and the temperature was perfect!! Brian and RonDee Lockwood asked Jeff to oversee their parade plans. Brian and RonDee had all the plans worked out in advance which made it very simple. We met at our usual spot and participated in the Newton Memorial Day Parade. Unfortunately, we did not have a big show of cars. During the parade, there were many spectators there who…
It is nice to see old members stop by our meetings. At our last meeting, Glen Sweerts paid the club a visit. He mentioned some old memories and spoke about past members. He also dropped off a box of parts. These parts were distributed to members at the meeting. Thank you Glen. On a sad note, this is Joan Kimball’s last newsletter. After 31 years, Joan has decided to retire her position as our newsletter publisher. I would like to…
I am happy to report there has been lots of progress on the continued project of restoring our club fire truck. We are about ¾ of the way to its completion. We were able to get the engine started and running last week, what a sweet sound and there was quite a round of applause. There are many finishing touches that still need to be done, but the majority of the reassembly is finished. There is still wiring, mounting the…