From Padre Island and Mustang Island to the sands of Galveston, driving directly onto the beach was part of the adventure during the Model A era. Take a look back at a time when hard-packed Texas beaches served as both recreation areas and roadways.
Discover a few surprising facts about Model A Ford keys, from shared ignition and door locks to Yale & Towne and Briggs & Stratton key blanks. You may even find that another Model A owner’s key fits your car.
The Mousehole Watermelon Run brought Model A members together for a hot summer drive through Haslet, Justin, Ponder, and the historic Mousehole bridge. The day wrapped up with cold watermelon, games, water balloons, and plenty of fun at Haslet Community Park.
The Fort Worth Model ‘A’ Club participated in the Wheels for Wellness downtown Fort Worth car show on Saturday, September 21. We had 15 cars with members in attendance, and all seemed to enjoy the show.
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.
Although we have not completed our fund raising goal (we are at about 80%) for construction, we want to complete the “shell” of the structure this year as we continue to raise the remaining funds for completion. We expect to have displays in place in our new expanded area this time next year.
On July 20, thirteen Model A’s and five moderns participated in a tour to Mary’s Café in Tin Top, TX. Twenty-five members, family and friends enjoyed the rolling countryside views and the tasty food at Mary’s. Following the lunch, some members drove to Weatherford to tour the Vintage Car Museum before returning to Fort Worth.
Wheels for Wellness is a fun event with over 400 vehicles attending but more important WFW arranges with a lab for FREE PSA blood tests. Our donation will cover the cost of registration for members Model A’s for 21 vehicles, first come, first registered.
As Co-chair for the 2024 Texas Tour, hosted by the Dallas Model A Ford Club, my desire was to have it in Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas, rich with Texas history. I love planning tours, but it wouldn’t have been the success that it was without the help of so many club members!
Without your help, Pate Swap Meet would not succeed. Fort Worth Model A Ford Club members have a big job, know how much I appreciate each and every one of you. As this event is our only fundraiser (major income) this is how we continue to have our hobby.
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