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Model A Sparton Horn Maintenance

The unmistakable “Ah-ooo-gah” of the Model A Sparton horn is one of the most recognizable sounds of the era. Discover the history behind SPARTON, the men who built the company, and the maintenance that keeps these classic horns sounding their best.

2026-08-08T18:21:39-05:00

One Hundred Years Ago: July 1926

100 years ago, Ford Motor Company stood at a crossroads. From growing competition and early planning for the Model A to Edsel Ford’s support of aviation and rooftop air-marking, July 1926 offered clear signs that major change was on the horizon.

2026-08-08T18:40:45-05:00

Rebuilt Distributor Checklist

A rebuilt Model A distributor should always be checked before installation. Proper shaft-to-bushing clearance, open oil passages, correct lubrication, stable plates, and final electrical checks can help prevent misfiring, erratic point gaps, and distributor failure.

2026-06-06T19:06:23-05:00

The Running Board Report – MARC February 2025

Remember to register for the upcoming MARC Membership Meet in Nashville, Indiana April 11-13. Nashville is known for 120 privately owned shops nestled in the hills of Brown County. Tours are available from the Columbus, Indiana visitors center, 20 minutes away from Nashville. Plenty to do and see.

2026-06-06T18:34:40-05:00

Editor’s Comments February 2025

Already January has flown by and I have tasks that are not done that should have been. Even the birthday flew by on the 18th and we had a nice family dinner but I quit counting the years. Unfortunately, we had to put down our 16.5-year-old kitty named Augie, and that was very hard as he was like the third child in the family.

2026-06-06T18:34:40-05:00

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1929 Ford Model ‘A’ Cabriolet

Franklin D. Roosevelt, born into a wealthy family, could afford the best luxury automobiles. But it was a part of his "everyman" appeal that, when at home, he drove humble cars like this 1929 Ford Model A. Many of his cars were equipped with special controls that allowed the partially paralyzed Roosevelt to oper-ate the foot pedals with his hands.

2024-09-01T16:15:11-05:00

Triple F Tour 2024

On Saturday, August 24, our tour to Triple F Automotive was very interesting and lots of awe-some cars in the showroom and then an enormous variety of cars and trucks being restored, modified, etc. in the shops.

2024-09-01T16:08:31-05:00
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