May - Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club

VOL.51ISSUE 05MAY 2010MCAAC FEATURE CLUB AT WORLD OF WHEELS (SEE INSIDE STORY)PHOTO BY OTTO SO

C A N A D AA U T OSERVING THEHOBBYSINCE 1971!1688 St. Matthews Avenue @ Route 90Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0A2(204) 775-CARS (204) 775-2277Fax: (204) 788-1587Email: canadaauto@mts.netwww.canadaautoservice.comSERVING WINNIPEGSINCE 1935

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEBY JOHN EWINGWOW… what a great show!The Wilsons, Wayne and Sharon,and the Dycks, John and Bev,did a first class job of coordinating this clubdisplay initiative. The club did not competeagainst the other club displays as wewanted the larger area to showcase thebreadth of the club. And what a show!Wayne and Sharon logged hours andhours preparing display materials,artifacts, vintage clothing and accessories for the mannequins.Each one so truly representative of each of the vehiclesdisplayed. We got so very lucky with the weather, as I can attestto, as I was able to get my car out of its winter storage early (nosnow piles!), and indeed was able to drive in and out of theshow on clean, dry roads.The club bus won a major award for best Ford in the show.And every display vehicle won an award for outstanding or bestin class. And the volunteer effort was exceptional. All the usualsuspects and a few new ones.We ‘found’ a few new members, and several old membersand friends of the car hobby who had many stories to tell of thecars, and motorcycles of their youth.NEXT GENERAL MEETING • Thursday, May 13 @ 7:00 p.m • Headingley Community Centre at 5353 Portage Ave.EDITOR’SNOTESBY BRYNE MCKAYWanted! The Club is solicitinginformation so George Rogers cancompile a publication at the end ofour 50 th year. It will be a club scrapbook of happenings, souvenirs and sightings by membersduring the year. Please send in any observations you havemade.… maybe something you saw along a road side, maybeyou have a picture or clipping from one of our local newspapersor maybe you have a scrap book of events. It can be as shortas a line or two or a full story. Please send your submission toMCAAC (Attention: George Rogers) at P.O. Box 1031, Winnipeg,Mb R3C 2W2 or email gerogers@shaw.ca. President JohnEwing said “Let’s send a mountain of information for Georgeto sort through.”Received a ‘Heads Up’ from Don Robertson stating that oneof Winnipeg’s auto parts suppliers is moving into larger facilities.As of July Walker Auto Parts on King Edward Street will belocated at 880 Century Street. Checking the new MAAC EventsGuide I also noticed that former MCAAC advertiser Softy’sSpeed Shop has reopened at 1674 St. James Street. Goodluck to both in their new locations. This is probably a goodtime to mention that if possible support the advertisers in theSide Mount Reporter when making your purchases and makesure you tell them we appreciate their support.This is a reminder that our General Meetings switch to thesecond Thursday of the month with a start time of 7:00pm,same location. We will stay with Thursday meetings for May,June, July, August, September and October. Mark it on yourcalendar now!Have you checked out our website lately? Is there a pictureof your pride & joy somewhere on the site? (referring to yourclub car not a grandchild) If not, all you have to do is email mea picture stating whether we can use your full name or justI am thinking that we should support a club entry again, andmaybe next year is not too soon! The exposure we acquiredwas priceless. Vehicles you don’t see every day on the streets,and in fact don’t see on the rest of the show floor are what wecan bring. I’m thinking that 2, 66 Buick Wildcats side by sidewould be neat, or maybe 2 or 3 or 4 Chevy ½ tons of the samevintage (like an assembly line scene), or maybe a sceneshowcasing a service station activity around the time of theModel A in its hey days. Or what about a display of brands thatdon’t exist anymore (Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Hupmobile, Kaiser,Packard, Roosevelt, Studebaker… you get the idea)?Lots to do, old and new members alike should feel welcometo volunteer at any of the upcoming events. Even if you don’tknow what to volunteer for. We can find something for you andno better way to get to know other members and to get moreout of your being a member.The circle tour is coming up. Think about booking off for 4or 5 days and tour like its 1982! Sign up now.And while not on the ‘calendar’ of official events, we are intothe second year of our Adopt a Highway club undertaking. Wehave McGillivray Blvd.from the Perimeter to Brady Rd crossing.Look for the notice coming for a May date and pitch in as apicker, or a driver, or a general helper.Drive on!your first name or that you prefer no name. If you have morethan one submit them all. Our website can never have toomany good looking vehicles.Here is some good stuff for those who are ‘connected’.Publisher, Rick Penko sent in a link to a story on a car collectionowned by a gentleman in his 80’s. Make sure you check outall 4 pages. Google ‘Grandpa’s Old Ford Garage’ or go tohttp://kansastravel.org/grandpasoldfordgarage.htm. Ray Smithsent in a video onhow a VW Bugcan handle a 5 thwheel trailer.Google ‘vw bug5 th wheel’. Thelast one for thismonth was sent inby Wayne Prudenfor ‘all the maleoily geeks’. Do you like Big Engines’? How about one with108,920 hp at 102 rpm? Check it out by Googling‘areallybigengine’.ANNOUNCEMENTSBY ELEANOR BRUNETTEFor those of you who may remember Don Briggs; I was advisedby Jack Mavins that Don who was a former member, passedaway on March 30 at the age of 68.Don and his wife Linda served as club editors in the latesixties after Jack and Yvonne gave up the position.Vol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 1

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MANITOBA CLASSIC AND ANTIQUE AUTO CLUBP.O. Box 1031, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2W2Website - www.mcaac.mb.ca2010 EXECUTIVE ELECTED OFFICERSPresident - John Ewing 896-056147 Deerpark Dr. WPG, MB R3R 3N4Vice-President - Wayne Pruden 757-294912 Mirey Creek Dr., LOCKPORT, MB R1A 2S5Past President - Jim Drummond 489-8315305 Carpathia Rd. WPG, MB R3N 1T2Secretary - VacantTreasurer - Norman Magnusson 284-45226 Windermere Bay, WPG, MB R3T 1B2Activities - Wolf Fuhr 224-3152Paul Horch 586-2265Membership - Ellsworth Hay 837-8161912 Vimy Rd. WPG, MB R2Y 0T6Club Projects - Bryne McKay 269-503758 Kendale Dr. WPG, MB R3T 5M4Social - VacantJudging & Class. - Jim Drummond 489-8315305 Carpathia Rd. WPG, MB R3N 1T2APPOINTED OFFICERSEditor - Bryne McKay 269-503758 Kendale Dr., WPG, MB R3T 5M4 Fax: 261-5546brynemckay@mts.netLibrarian - Otto So 227-3377Appraisals - Gary Lambert 338-909051 Blackthorne Bay, WPG, MB R2V 4N2Swap Meet - Gord Brunette 222-229890 Allenby Cres., WPG, MB R2C 3J2Advertising - Wayne Pruden 757-294912 Mirey Creek Dr., LOCKPORT, MB R1A 2S5External Publicity - VacantDIRECTORSGeorge Rogers 896-0539Ross Metcalfe 831-8165Denis Robert 878-2474VOLUNTEER OFFICERSBus - Dean Weiten 888-1334Email Notices - John Ewing 896-0561ewing@shaw.caLabels & Roster - Ellsworth Hay 837-8161Manitoba Association of Auto Clubs (MAAC) -Wolf Fuhr 224-3152Cards & Recipes - Eleanor Brunette 222-2298The Side Mount Reporter is published monthly by the MCAAC inWinnipeg, Manitoba. It is distributed free by email and/or Canada Postto all members. All articles appearing in the publication express theindividual opinions of the writers and are not necessarily those of theMCAAC. All items are subject to editing for both space and content.All information to appear in the Side Mount Reporter must be receivedno later than the Wednesday following the general meeting of the currentmonth. It can be submitted by email or hard copy. All clubs are welcometo copy original articles including classified ads. Please provideappropriate credits. All prices quoted are at the discretion of thoseadvertising in the Side Mount Reporter and the editor accepts noresponsibility for the condition, availability or the value of the goodsoffered for sale. All articles appearing must relate to the hobby at large.Mission Statement: The Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club isorganized as a non-profit, non sectarian, limited liability organization.Its’ purpose is the preservation, restoration and admiration of all vehiclestwenty five years of age and older, the encouragement of this interest,and the showing of vehicles in tours and displays.The Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club (MCAAC) Roster is not tobe used without the expressed written permission of the MCAACExecutive.Sidemount Reporter Yearly Advertising RatesBusiness card size $ 80.001/4 page $150.001/2 page $275.00Note that MCAAC members get free Parts Wanted/For Sale ads. Forfurther information on corporate advertising, please contact WaynePruden @ 757-2949. Members’ classified ads may be forwarded to theSidemount Editor.Canada Post, Publications Mail Agreement #40619573Vol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 3

ON THE COVERWORLD OF WHEELS 2010WORDS BY HARRY MORTIMERWorld of Wheels Winnipeg is one in a series of 35 Rod and Customshows across North America. Set up day March 25 started outon the frosty side but was better than the wet snow we awoke toon the Wednesday.Harry Mortimer’s 1954 Ford (photo by Ray Smith)Bev and John Dyck and Wayne and Sharon Wilson spentcountless hours preparing for the event. They must be believersin the adage ‘If you fail to plan, you plan to fail’ because all aspectsof the MCAAC involvement went smoothly. Matching mannequinsand accessories with eight different vehicles spanning 50 yearsrequires attention to detail and lots of resources. There were alwaysMCAAC members hosting the exhibit. Some were there late andback again early the next day selling calendars, recruiting newmembers and promoting the Club.Our eight vintage vehicles were a unique gathering of originalSharon Wilson’s matching mannequins (photo by Ray Smith)Duke’. The feedback we were getting from Show officials was thatour presence added a very positive element.Our exhibit probably would have received an award but we hadforfeited that opportunity with the decision to have more vehiclesthan allowed. We chose instead to promote the MCAAC. We knowwe are good and it was all captured digitally by Al Holmberg andOtto So.Wayne Pruden’s 1938 Buick (photo by Ray Smith)Norm Spark’s 1931 Packard (photo by Ray Smith)and restored artefacts amongst a sea of fancy paint jobs andmodified metal. The eight gathered a crowd. There were alwaysvisitors at the information table or talking to members about specificvehicles. I think the most photographed item in the show was theA&W food tray on my ’53 Ford car window and the car-hop in thepoodle skirt.Student career day has been a part of the WoW shows for thepast four years. The aim is to introduce high school students toopportunities in the automotive aftermarket industry. I’m sure ourvehicles showed that beauty can be achieved without a lot of chromeand graphics. Sometimes less is best.The Show had something for everyone: lots of chrome and paint,vehicles being raffled, jobbers, and of course ‘The Fonz’ and ‘DaisyMembers with vehicles as part of the exhibit: Ed Marchuk andthe 1911 Overland touring, Norm Sparks and the 1931 Packard,Ross Metcalfe and the 1938 Indian motorcycle racer, Wayne Prudenand the 1938 Buick Special, Ken Shaw with the 1946 single seatracer, John Ewing and the 1947 Buick Roadmaster convertible, HarryMortimer and the 1953 Ford Mainline Tudor and of course the 1918MCAAC Ford Bus. I think I speak for all of the above in thanking theMCAAC for deciding to participate in the WoW, the opportunity toshow our vehicles, promote the Club and be part of the 50 thanniversary celebrations.World of Wheels MCAAC Winners:Best Ford - 1918 Ford TT BusBest in Class - 1918 Ford TT BusBest in Class - Ed Marchuk’s 1911 OverlandBest in Class - Norm Spark’s 1931 PackardBest in Class - Wayne Pruden’s 1938 BuickBest in Class - John Ewing’s 1947 BuickBest in Class - Harry Mortimer’s 1954 FordBest in Class – Marie & Ken Shaw’s 1946 Racercontinued on page 6Vol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 4

SIDEMOUNTAUTOMOTIVECLASSIFIED ADS(OTHER CLUBS PLEASE COPY)Wanted (Lead):- Two consecutively numbered (ie AB-12-34, AB-12-35) Manitoba71 base pairs. Condition need only be ‘g’ or better, and stickeryear is not important (75 preferred, but not going to quibble...). Ifyou have anything like this available, please let me know.Contact: Jeff Ellis at somewhereinthecity@gmail.com• • •For Sale:- 1929 Model A FordSedan with Murray body,in very good condition.Runs well, dual tail lightswith turn signals, Fordscript spare tire cover,spare tire lock, Ford scriptmotometer, recentbattery, new safety glass and channels in doors, electricwindshield wiper, rear view mirror with clock, exhaust whistle,excellent tires and tubes. Manuals and some extra parts included.This is an all around nice car to use as is, not for hot rodding orrat rodding. Price, $13,800.Contact: Bob Rostecki at (204) 269-3903 orbobannr@hotmail.com• • •For Sale (Lead):- 1928 Model A Ford.Contact: Bill Kachurat (204) 224-3384• • •For Sale (Lead):- An excellent recently restored1965 Sunbeam Alpine, 1725ccengine rebuilt, Weber 32/36carburetor, new 3 core radiator,rebuilt Borg Warner auto trans, rebuilt seats, new interior panelsand carpets, rechromed bumpers and more. Located in Mitchell,SD. Submitted by Chuck Ingram.Contact: Paul at (665) 770-7788 or palmjeld@mit.midco.net• • •Wanted:- Jack and tool kit for a 1941 Plymouth coupeContact: Bryne Mckay at (204) 269-5037 or brynemckay@mts.net• • •For Sale:- 1952 Dodge truck cab,fenders and grill. No rust,solid floor, completeglass, no power train andno instruments. Fits 1/2ton chassis. $500.Contact: Harry at (204)878-3069 orm0rtimer@mts.net• • •For Sale (Lead):- Collection of cars and tractors:47 Ford Coupe, 62 Mercury 4dr,59 Ply 2dr HT-excellent chrome,48 Ford coupe, 50 Merc 1/2 T-flathead V/8, 77 Cougar-302 V/8, 47 Merc 2dr, 52 Monarch 4dr,46 Monarch 4dr, 28 Chev graintruck-motor, frame &undercarriage, 40 Nash, 57Merc Y2 ton short box, 47 Ford1/2T, 63 Chry 4dr HT-383 V/8,50 Studebaker Commander2dr, 50 Studebaker 4dr, 79 FordF250, 59 Chev Impala 4dr HT,51 Ford grain truck, 72 Lincoln-460 4dr, 62 Fairlane 221 V/8, 59GMC 1/2T step side 6 cyl, 37Olds coupe-no power train, 70Galaxie 500 2dr HT 351 V/8,21,000 mi on new engine, 56Ford 2dr HT, 41 Ford 4dr, 39 Chev4dr, 60 Ply 4dr, 28 Ford Model Aplus parts, 65 Merc Parklane 2drHT 390 4 barrel. Plus 29 tractors.Vehicles are near Boissevain MB.Contact: Jack Kemp at (204) 5346859• • •Wanted:- Standard equipment chrome gravelguard for 1950 Plymouth Deluxe.Contact: Phil at (204) 339-7445 orpcs@mts.net• • •For Sale:-1950 DeSoto4dr sedan, fluiddrive, six cylinderwith white walls.In originalcondition(upholstery,paint, chrome) with 34,400 mi,always stored inside. Safetied andeverything in working order and funto drive. Carburetor overhauled,motor completely tuned and newrear brake shoes and cylinders.Owned for 31years. Bought fromclub member. Have original owner’smanual plus a shop and a partsmanual. Asking $15,900 OBOContact: Vic Wieler at (204) 832-3012 or vwieler@mts.net• • •For Sale:- Four Remington Cushion Aire H78x15” tireswith 21/2” wide whitewalls, long mileage. $100OBO.- Four 15” Cadillac wire wheelsin good condition. $100 OBO.Contact: Richard Reinke at (204)257-3410• • •Vol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 5

ON THE COVERWORLD OF WHEELS 2010CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4Marie & Ken Shaw’s 1946 Racer (photo by Ray Smith)Ross Metcalfe’s 1938 Indian Junior Scout (photo by Ray Smith)John Ewing’s 1947 Buick (photo by Ray Smith)Mannequins enhanced the displays (photo by Ray Smith)Ed Marchuk’s 1911 Overland (photo by Ray Smith)MCAAC 1918 Ford TT Bus (photo by Ray Smith)continued on page 7Vol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 6

ON THE COVERWORLD OF WHEELS 2010CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6Cecilia Mortimer and Sharon Wilsondressing mannequins(photo by Otto So)Ed Marchuk receiving award for his 1911 Overland(photo by Otto So)John Ewing receiving aware for his 1947 Buick(photo by Otto So)Marie & Ken Shaw receiving award for their 1946 Racer (photo by Otto SoPast President Dean Weiten blowing up those pesky tires (photo by Otto So)Were you at the 50 thAnniversary Reunion onFebruary 27 th , 2010?Did you sign in? Thenyou should be able tospot your signature inthe picture supplied byOtto So.Vol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 7

UPCOMING EVENTSMark YourCalendarsDate Event Location ContactMay 02 Car Show/Swap Meet Minnesota State Fairgrounds Derek Thille (204) 475-2694May 13 (Thurs.) MCAAC General Meeting Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.7:00 pmMay 13 (Thurs.) 50 th Anniversay Meeting Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.6:00 pmMay 15 Howell’s Hoedown (Pig Roast) See notice this IssueMay 16 Swap Meet Red River Ex. Grounds G. Brunette (204) 222-2298M. McKechnie (204) 889-9970May 24 Half Moon Luncheon Lockport, MB Paul Horch (204) 586-2256NoonJune 10 (Thurs.) MCAAC General Meeting Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.7:00 pmJune 12 MCAAC Show & Shine Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage W. Fuhr (204) 224-3152Eager Volunteers Required 9:00 am Paul Horch (204) 586-2256June 13 Portage la Prairie Car Show Meet at Headingley C.C. W. Fuhr (204) 224-31529:00 am Paul Horch (204) 586-2256June 15 Lindenwood Manor Seniors S&S 475 Lindenwood Dr. E. Paul Horch (204) 586-225610:00 am - 11:30 amJune 19 Golden Links Seniors Ctr. S&S 2280 St. Mary’s Rd. Paul Horch (204) 586-225610:00 am - 11:30 amJune 20 Seine River Retirement S&S 1015 St. Anne’s Rd. Paul Horch (204) 586-2256Arrive 11:00 am, BBQ 11:30-12:30, Depart 1:30 pmJune 21 Half Moon Luncheon Lockport, MB Paul Horch (204) 586-2256NoonJuly 01 Canada Day St. Andrews Heritage Ctr. T.B.A.July 08 (Thurs.) MCAAC General Meeting Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.7:00 pmJuly 25 MCAAC Feature Club Cruisin’ the Peg John Ewing (204) 896-05616:00 pmAug. 07-13 Keystone Circle Tour Denis Robert (204) 878-2474Aug. 12 (Thurs.) MCAAC General Meeting Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.7:00 pmAug. 21-22 Lockport Centennial Celebration In Conjunction with Corn Roast Details to ComeAug. 22 40 th Annual Corn Roast North of Anola Yvonne & Jack MavinsAug. 26 MS Crusin’ For a Cause A&W 3095 Portage Ave. Paul Horch (204) 586-2256Arrive Between 4:30 & 5:00 pmSep. 09 (Thurs.) MCAAC General Meeting Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.7:00 pmSep. 25 Riverview Seniors S&S 1 Morely Ave. John Ewing (204) 792-58782:00 - 3:30 pmBoldface activities are exclusive MCAAC events.Check your MAAC calendar for a comprehensive list of all the events across the Province or, check the MAACweb site at, http://www.maac.autoclubs.ca/submitted byNorm MagnussonNew ChevyBillboards PostedAround Detroit,MichiganVol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 8

SMRFROM OUR KITCHENTO YOURSPEPPRMINT COOKIESSUBMITTED BYJUDY & PAUL HORCHIngredients:- 2 cups sour cream- 2 cups shortening- 4 eggs- 4 teaspoons baking ammonia- 3 cups sugar- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract- Enough flour to make a soft dough for drop cookies or rolledcookiesMethod:- Mix ingredients as you would for a soft cookie dough and rollout and cut or drop on to cookie sheet and bake at 375 degreesfor about 10 to 15 minutes or until done. When cool, ice withpeppermint icing. Paul’s sister uses the drop cookie method.LETTERS TO THE EDITORGood Evening Bryne,I sort of grew up with Model A cars. My grandfather had the first taxicompany in my home town of Picton, Ontario back in 1930. He had4 new Murray Town Sedans, all of them black with a grey interior. Thosecars became part of the Manlow boys forts in our back yard over time. Ican remember my cousins and I playing with the cars and pretendingthey were bombers in the war. The 4 taxis all went to the scrapper 30 yrslater. My dad saved the carb and a steering wheel from one of them. Istill have those parts today. My dad had a Model A pickup he woulddelivery bread and milk around town. I used to go with him on weekends.We use to get 8 cents a quart for the milk and 5 cents a loaf for the bread.Although my first car in high school was a 64Impala. Paid $400.00 for her, drove her all throughhigh school. Gave her to my younger brother whenI joined the Marines and went overseas. My firstModel A was a 30 Tudor and I paid $30.00 for her.Wasn’t much of a mechanic but fixed it up as bestas I could and drove it around town. When I wentover seas my dad and uncle restored her for me.I moved to Ottawa in 1975. I had my 30 tudor upthere and found lots of guys with Model A’s around.We did start the Canada’s Capital A’s. We held ourmeetings at Ed Macies Motel over on Carling Ave.Great bunch of guys for sure. Joe Amendola was our resident A expert.I Lived in Ottawa until 1999 and then moved to Winnipeg. Sold that ModelA but my Dad had another 30 Tudor he restored and he brought the carup to Winnipeg for me. He passed away a couple of years later. The 30Tudor became part of a bitter estate war. My step mother had the carbrought back to Belleville, Ontario and then sold it. I was crushed at thetime. My wife never figured I would get another A again since I wasn’tmuch of a mechanic. I always had the urge and kept an eye out for anyA that captured my heart. I did find a 31 Vicky in California. I was out bidon it in an Auction at Pebble Beach, Ca.I drove transport for 30 years. No accidents or tickets in all those 3.6million miles but came close the day Ispotted a 31 Tudor in a Forddealership’s window. It had a For Salesign on her. I was headed down theinterstate with my transport. I didn’t usemy signals just pulled over to the sideof the road and walked down theembankment to the dealership. It wasSunday and they were closed. I calledthem the next day from Houston. Theytold me the car was going on the auctionOld KitchenEleanor Brunette’s comment: This is a very old and interestingfamily recipe submitted by Paul Horch via his sister Judy. Itwas a favourite of their late mother Zelma Horch, and of hermother. I’ve been told that baking ammonia can be purchasedat pharmacies and that this makes a very large batch of verygood cookies. There is a little guess work to the amount offlour, as there is for all recipes similar to this one, but ourseasoned bakers will be able to judge for themselves and maytry halving the recipe.block at some antique carshow down there unless theysell it first on ebay. They weregoing to give Ebay a one daysale the following Saturday. Igot home and talked to thewife (begging helped) andshe let me bid on the car. Therest is history. The car wasmine that Saturday. All I knewabout the car at the time wasthat it was a 31 Deluxe tudor. I later found out that the car was the first carat the dealership and the original owner never didsell it. He used it around town for parades and stufflike that. It had been repainted and the originalrunning boards and splash aprons were stolen butreplaced with a set of 30’s they had up in theirwarehouse. When he passed away at 85 the sonsput the car in the back lot of the dealership in anold warehouse. The dealership was closing downand the two sons decided to sell the car. Whenthey got the car out of the warehouse the motorwas missing. They replaced it with a 29 engine theypurchased from a member in the Dallas Model Aclub.Got the A back home in Winnipeg and my love affair with A’s startedall over again. I was almost afraid to drive it too. This A had all the bellsand whistles and wasn’t an old beater. I had to remember how to drive ittoo, that was too funny. Took the wife out to vote with it and when we hadfinished there were about a dozen people over looking at her. Kind ofscared me a bit.Over the last two years we have had lots of fun. Ran out of gas 3times, not funny. Got caught in a heavy rain storm last summer, thewindshield wiper stopped working, not funny. With the windshield tiltedout my wife and I got drenched.Well the grandkids are back home from the movies so I have to signoff. Sorry I did not join the club sooner. I work in a dispatch office forParamount Trucklines and do not have much time off. I did not figure Iwould have time to be part of a club. I only work 40 hrs a week nowinstead of 70, kinda nice. Looking forward to meeting the guys.I have included some pictures and a bill of sale from another car Iown. A 53 Ford Tudor sedan. My uncle purchased the car new in 53,passed away and left me the car. I towed it to my brothers place fromBridgeport, Ct to Picton, Ontario. It is in original condition but needs tlcfor sure. Please add the car to my membership list of vehicles.Thanks, Wayne ManlowVol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 9

SPOTTED....1914 MODEL T TOWNCARWORDS & PHOTOS BY BRYNE MCKAYEditor’s comment; I spotted this car at the Prime Steel CarShow in Grand Forks on April10th. The following informationwas provided with the display.1914 FORD MODEL T TOWNCARBuilt & Owned by Rick Nelson, East Grand Forks, MnFord Town Cars were produced from 1909 to 1918, in anattempt to make a low priced luxury limousine, but one ofthe most expensive Model Ts. In 1909 a Town Car cost $1000and in the last year of production in 1918 a Town Car cost$595. Due to the bigger and more luxurious cars of the daythe Town Cars fate was to become taxis, and most weredestroyed over the years, very few originals remain today.In 1914 1,699 Town Cars were produced. Only 2 original1914 Town Cars are known to exist.The entire body was made from scratch . No reproductionparts are available. You must make them yourself or havethem reproduced for you. I have done 95% of the work, fromthe wood wheels to the body wood and sheet metal and paint,to rebuilding the motor and drive train. I have 5,616 hours ofmy life in this car.Manitoba Classic & Antique Auto Club13 TH ANNUALADMISSION$3.00 Per PersonChildren Free(12 Yrs. & Under Accompanied by an Adult)SHOW & SHINEOpen to all Vehicles 25 Yrs. & Older, Street Rods,Modified & Special Interest Vehicles.Vehicles & Driver Only Admitted Free.CONTACT: Gord Brunette (204) 222-2298brunette@mts.net orMort McKechnie (204) 889-9970RED RIVER VALLEY SWAP MEETSUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010RED RIVER EXHIBITION PARK3977 PORTAGE AVE. WINNIPEG MBHOURSVendor Set-up Starting at 6:30 a.m.Gates Open at 8:00 a.m.Close at 4:00 p.m.VENDOR SPACE RENTALS: $10.00All outside (rain or shine)NOTE: Vendors supply their own tableCAR CORRAL: $10.00Per vehicle for sale (Vehicles must be25 yrs. or older or special Interest)PLEASE BRING A DONATION FOR WINNIPEG HARVESTVol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 10

LOOKING BACKEditor’s comment; The following article was extracted from theJune 1990 issue of the SideMount Reporter.MEMORABLE MOMENTSIN THE HISTORY OF THE M.C.A.A.C.BY GEORGE HARNESSIt was a spring evening in 1972 that Iwitnessed one of the historical events ofour club. This took place in Ivan Crouch’sworkshop on Madison St. What could thisbe?After over thirty years of silence, theengine of our bus again sprang into life.After a rebuild by the Automobile SupplyCo. and a few turns of the crank by Jack Mavins,a more satisfying sound had not been heard for a long time.With the shop doors open to let out the exhaust, it was a wonderthat none of the neighbours called the fire department.After this milestone in the history of our bus, much morework remained to be done. From plans drawn by our draftsmenJohn Blanchette, a new oak body was constructed.After the bus was moved around to variousmembers premises in the course of restoration,it was finally displayed at our antique auto showat the Convention Centre. At one show, theoriginal driver when the bus ran from the StreetRailway line to Selkirk down to the lockson the Red River was on hand to talkabout her days as a young girl in 1917.She was Mrs. Davis, the daughter ofGeorge Donald, known in the area as theBusman - Boatman.•••Darren Shaw (7) gives his dad, Ken Shaw, a few tips beforestarting out in his 1922 Ford Model T Speedster which is takingpart in the Lauerendrye Tour of Antique Cars (pic from theAugust 4 th 1974 Winnipeg Tribune, Photographer: Jeff Debooy).CLUB PROJECTSBY BRYNE MCKAYNEW ARRIVALSCELEBRATING OUR 50 TH ANNIVERSARYThree Styles ofShort Sleeve Shirts$29.00 eaCLEARANCE SALETwo Styles ofLong Sleeve Shirts$29.00 eaHowell“Hoedown”50th AnniversaryCelebrationPig RoastSaturday, May 15, 2010Stonewall, MB3:00 - 7:00 pmHowell ResidenceOn Highway 7 approx. a mile north of the intersection ofHighway 7 and 67 (approx. ¼ mile after the end of the 4 lanes)Bring a lawn chair, and beverage of your choice if desired, coffeesupplied.MCAAC Club Summer JacketRegular Price $75.00 Sale Price $45.00(1 small-medium available)Contact: Bryne Mckay at most General Meetings or call(204) 269-5037 or email brynemckay@mts.netTickets $10.00 each available fromGord Brunette, John Ewing, MortMcKechnie and Wolf FuhrGeneral Meeting Thursday, May 13 thcut off for ticket sales2:00pm meet at Sobey’s (North Main).2:30pm Paul Horch will lead group tothe HowellsVol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 11

MINUTES OF MCAACGENERAL MEETINGRECORDED BY WAYNE PRUDEN1. President J. Ewing called the meeting to order at 2:14 p.m.Intro of guests/New members – There were introductionsof new members, see under the membership report.2. The Agenda - Our President was “mixing it up” and sothese minutes may, or may not, follow last month’s format.Minutes from the March meeting were presented as theyappeared in the Side Mount Reporter.Motion –to accept the minutes.Moved, seconded –Carried as amended3. Business arising from the minutes – none4. Unfinished business – none5. Correspondence –There were the usual newsletters fromother clubs.6. Reports;1. Chair – J. Ewing started with a “missing wives” joke thatreceived a good approval rating from a rather tough room. In amore serious vein John gave recognition to the serious effortsput forth by John and Bev Dyck in support of the recent World ofWheels Show, along with recognition to Wayne and SharonWilson for their efforts in “dressing” up the MCAAC display. Theirefforts along with those of the other “Club” exhibitors resulted inthe MCAAC winning; “Best Ford” for the Club bus, Best in Classfor the Club Bus, Best in Class for the Marchuk’s 1911 Overland,Best in Class for Spark’s 1931 Packard, Best in Class for Pruden’s1938 Buick, Best in Class for Ewing’s 1947 Buick, Best in Classfor Mortimer’s 1954 Ford. John Dyck added that the Detroitpromoter of the World of Wheels indicated, at the Banquet, thatthe MCAAC display was one of, if not the best, Club display hehad ever seen. Special mention was made of the fact that ourClub withdrew from the “Club Display” competition in order thatother participants might have a chance at winning. The MCAACshow project came in under budget and will provide for many50 th Anniversary Memories. It was all captured for us by thecamera-work of Al Holmberg and will be part of our 50 th video.2. Secretary – position vacant - no report. We really need amember to step up and volunteer for this job.3. Treasurer – N. Magnusson – indicated that the Club is ingood position financially, and gave an update of the currentaccounts.4. Activities; - P. Horch, (W. Fuhr) urged members to takepart in the many activities planned for the coming “Car Season”.Members are advised to read their Side Mount Reporter carefullyas all events and dates will be listed there.5. Membership – El Hay reported that we have a total of 146paid up members, and 20 honorary members for a total of 166members. El welcomed new members Chris & Rose Verden,Dave & Donna Reimer from Winnipeg along with Wayne & CarolManlow from West St. Paul. El also noted that the “Special”membership cards should be ready in a few weeks.6. Club Projects – J. Ewing reported that there was a newsupply of denim shirts both long sleeve and short sleeve, thesewill be available at coming MCAAC events.7. Side Mount Reporter – deadline for articles and ads isThursday April 16 th.8. Library – Otto So gave a brief update and announced thatthe library was open. He is looking forward to additional newcabinets.9. MAAC – Wolf indicated that members should read theSide Mount Reporter for the MAAC minutes and the MAAC“book of Summer Events” was ready.Vol. 51 Issue #05 May 2010 — Sidemount Reporter 12HeadingleyCommunity CentreSunday, April 11, 201010. Swap Meet – G. Brunette gave an update on this year’sswap meet. Gord indicated that many of the “Swap Meet”personnel have been at this task for quite a few years and itwould help considerably if some additional members volunteeredto help out.11. Events: Paul H. reported that a number of Show & Shinesare set up for Senior’s Residences this summer. A&W are lookingfor some cars to take part in a fund raiser for MS. Check yourSide Mount Reporter, the info will all be there.Lockport 100 th Anniversary - Plans are moving ahead to workwith the Lockport Marketing Group to have an Antique Car Displayin their Heritage Village. In addition Wayne Pruden hasvolunteered to organize a car show at Lockport on August 22 inconjunction with the 100 th Anniversary plans. It was suggestedthat perhaps the MCAAC Corn Roast could be moved back anhour or so to allow members to attend the show in Lockport andthen cruise over to the Mavin’s estates for the Corn Roast.Adopt-A-Highway – it is still too wet to have the Spring versionof this event but we are looking for volunteers, about 30 or sowould be great!7. 50 th Anniversary Committee Report –R. Metcalfereminded members that although many events are planned forthis Anniversary year he would still welcome ideas membersmight have for additional events.Marilynn Schultz reminded everyone that tickets are availablefor the Spring Fling which is being held at Kingswood Golf andCountry Club, Sunday April 18 th .Wayne Wilson addressed the meeting and thanked those whotook part in the World of Wheels Show (note: the Wilsons did agreat job promoting the club).Otto So also reported on the Club’s success at the show andturned over to the Club a cheque he received for “Show Security”.Denis Roberts gave an update on the Circle Tour along withan explanation of the need for registration fees. As well, Denisindicated that Club members, other than those signed up for thetour, are welcome to join the tour for the trip to Carmen. They willjust have to provide for themselves for the day as lunch etc. willbe included only for those signed up for the tour. The registrationfee of $100 dollars will end April 30 th after that the fee will be$125.George Rogers requested that if members have good storiesrelating to the Anniversary Year he would like to hear or havecopies of them.8. Unfinished Business – none9. New Business – Dean Weiten addressed the group andindicated that he had recently had a steering box cleaned byBob Massey of Canadian Soda Blasting and he would highlyrecommend them to our members.The next meeting will be on Thursday night, May 13 th .Motion –to adjourn – moved/seconded Carried-MEMBERSHIP NEWSEL HAY - MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMANI would like to welcome the following new members to our club:Alan Turner, Frank & Lucy Pilz, Chris & Rose Verden, Dave &Donna Reimer, Dennis & Debbie Korne all from Winnipeg andWayne & Carol Manlow from West St. Paul. We now have 147paid up members plus 21 Honorary members for a total of168.