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Quill & Quail January 2021

• President’s Comments & Events.
• The Newbie Backyard Mechanic and the Model ‘A’; by Steve Priest in St John’s, Newfoundland
• MAOC Mileage and Lady Drivers Program 2020
• The 1929 Model ‘A’ Sport Coupe – from the USA. Owner = Santiago Martin
• My Memories of Mr. Ford; by George E. Parsons
• TECH TALK; Starter Problem; by John Wyld
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail December 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• Our 1929 MOdel ‘A’ Town Sedan; Submitted by: KEVIN & DALE MATTHEWS
• TECH TALK; Brake Light Switch! By: Tom Endy
• Two Must-Have books for your reference library
• Model ‘A’ Stories and a Bit More. By Dennis Lee
• Why Did They Stop Making Model “A”? By Russ Leadabrand. Reprinted from The Pasadena Independent.
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail November 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• Victor’s Story; submitted by John Wyld
• TECH TALK; submitted by Debbie Campbell
• Jim Campbell Memorial Last Blast Tour 2020
• Jim’s Tech Tip – Removing Rear Wheel Hub/Drum; submitted by Jim Cannon
• Yonge Street: Much More Than Just a City Street; by David Bousfield (Continued from the October issue.)
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail October 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• This Lady Drives an “A” ; submitted by Debbie O’Hara
• Buried But Not Forgotten; by Jon Hasler, Wausaukee, Wisconsin
• Learn From Our Mistakes; by D.J. Freeman
• TECH TALK – King Pin Repair; submitted by John Wyld
• Yonge Street: Much More Than Just a City Street; by David Bousfield
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail September 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• Ian and Debi’s 1928 Tudor; submitted by Ian Hunter
• TECH TALK – Jim’s Tech Tip
• Learning to Drive a “Stick Shift”; by Darleen Shawl (June 2020)(as shared by our members in the Charter Oak Model ‘A’ Club)
• My First Model ‘A’  Ophelia “Buzz” Fisher writes about her luck at winning her first Model ‘A’, the 1929 Huckster.
• First Model ‘A’ Driving ExperienceBy Phil Kneeland (As told by Linda Kneeland)
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail August 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• Jim’s 1930 Tudor; submitted by: Jim Curtis
• In conversation, with a new Model ‘A’Owner, about Motor Oil
• The Ford Victoria Coupe, Part Two. By David Bousfield
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail July 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• Ethanol is a Problem for Carbs Ed Preston – Author
• A Special Model ‘A’ Coupe. Submitted by: Bud Dorie
• TECH TALK – P. Wilson
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail June 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• May – MAOCI GMM reported by P. Wilson
• The Ford Victoria Coupe, Part One By: David Bousfield
• Driving Henry’s Lady, Presented by: Dahlia Matthews
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors
• Model “A” Owners of Canada Inc. Spring Vehicle Check-Up Days

Quill & Quail May 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• April – NO MAOCI GMM reported by P. Wilson
• Financial Reports
• Bob Botten’s 1930 Tudor – Part 2,  submitted by the Author
• Mitchell Overdrive Installation, by Tom Endy, Westminster, California.
• Bill’s Bargains
• Model “A” Ford vehicle inspection guide for the yearly ‘A’ check-up
• Sponsors
• Model “A” Owners of Canada Inc. Spring Vehicle Check-Up Days

Quill & Quail April 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• March 3rd MAOCI GMM as presented by P. Wilson
• Bob Botten’s 1930 Tudor submitted by the Author
• Trillium Chapter’s 2019 Year In Review
  Chapter News:
  • Southern Ontario Chapter – MARCH, 2020
• Bill’s Bargains
• Model ‘A’ Owners of Canada Inc.
  Nomination to the Board of Directors
  Sponsors

Quill & Quail March 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• February 4th MAOCI GMM as presented by P. Wilson
• Our Project that Won the Prize; submitted by Roger and Debbie O’Hara
• Chapter News:
• SOC – November 13, 2019
• HWW – March Chapter Report
• Trillium Chapter Report for January and February 2020
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail February 2020

• President’s Comments & Events.
• The Story about Bangshift Betty; submitted by: John Edwards.
• Leakless Pan Gasket. Article courtesy Frank Rosin, Kirkland, Washington.
• MA F C A = T e c h Q & A – Spoke Straightening
• TECH TALK: When is the best time to change the oil in my Model A?
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail January 2020

• President’s Comments & Events
• December  Christmas Dinner – reported by Philip Wilson
• Mileage Awards
• My Dream Car…a few years later – submitted by: Karl Friesen
• Chapter News:
  • Southern Ontario Chapter
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail December 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• November – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by Philip Wilson
• Robert Henderson’s 1929 Tudor – submitted by Robert Henderson
• Seniority List Model ‘A’ Owners of Canada Inc. (Current to December 14, 2019)
• Judging Awards at the MArC MEET, Reported by Philip Wilson
• MAOC Mileage Program 2019
• Jim’s Tech Tip & MAOCI TECH TALK
• Chapter News:
  • Southern Ontario Chapter
    • October 2019 – SOC FALL TOUR: 2019
    • November 2019
• Bill’s Bargains
• Model “A” Owners of Canada Inc. Membershiop Renewal Form
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail November 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• October – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• Chapter News
  • Southern Ontario Chapter – October 2019
• TECH TALK – GREASE! by Tom Endy
• Bill’s Bargains
• Model “A” Owners of Canada Christmas Party – Details and Order From
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail October 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• September – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• My Dad’s 1930 Fordor Submitted by: David Whytock
• Chapter News
  • Southern Ontario Chapter – Sept. 2019
  • Huronia Wire Wheels – Sept. 2019
• Go the Cabin Car Way!
• TECH TALK Restoring a Fuel Level Indicator
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail September 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• August – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• PUFFING BILLY RUN TO MEET OUR CANADIAN VISITORS; Words: Brian Churchill. Photos: Russell Boyle
• We return to the conclusion of our Route 66 tour in the USA.
• MAOCI Mileage Awards Data – 2019
• Tip of the Month; with thanks to John Moorehead MARCWA
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail August 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• July – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• 2019 NIAGARA FALLS GETAWAY IN A MODEL ‘A’ REGISTRATION FORM  Monday, Sept. 23rd to Thursday, Sept. 26th
• Zenith Float Valves by Tom Endy
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail July 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• June – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• My Dad’s 1930 Speedster. Submitted by: Steven Priest and Jackie VanderLuit
• CHAPTER NEWS:
  • Main Club – Annual Family Day Picnic – June 22nd, 2019
  • AUGUST 15th LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR 2019 GETAWAY IN A MODEL ‘A’ REGISTRATION FORM : NIAGARA FALLS.
• THE VOLKSWAGEN. Written by: Hank Blommers for his slide presentation at the GMM
• TECH TALK – FROM THE EDITOR
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail June 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• May – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• Our Model ‘A’ Speeedster Submitted by: Steven Priest and Jackie VanderLuit
• CHAPTER NEWS:
  • SOUTHERN ONTARIO CHAPTER – May, 2019 RICHMOND HILL HERITAGE and DUNLAP OBSERVATORY – SUNDAY AUGUST 18, 10:00 AM‐ 4:00 PM
  • Trillium Chapter
• TECH TALK – The MAFFI Model AA Bus Restoration Project By: Jim Thomas
• Bill’s Bargains
• 2019 GETAWAY IN A MODEL ‘A’ REGISTRATION FORM : NIAGARA FALLS.
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail May 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• April – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• Norm Burland’s 1930 45B Coupe, submitted by the Author
• Internal Audit Report
• CHAPTER NEWS
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  • Southern Ontario Chapter – April 2019
  • HWW Hubley Derby – 2019
• 2019 Get Away in a Model ‘A’
• Bill’s Bargains
• Spring Vehicle Check-Up Days
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail April 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• March – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• Revisiting Lester Marco’s 1928 35-A Touring
• CHAPTER NEWS
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  • Huronia Wire Wheels Chapter – March 2019
• TECH TALK: Facts about 600W oil
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail March 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• February – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• Metal stitching of equipment – Lock-N-Stitch.
• Part 2: Conclusion of  In Conversation with Tom and Becky Luke about their 1929 Model A Ford
  Two-Window Fordor “Leatherback” (Model 60-B).  by David Bousfield
• CHAPTER NEWS
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  • Huronia Wire Wheels Chapter – January 2019
  • Southern Ontario Chapter – January 2019
• Tech Talk: When is the best time to change the oil in my Model A?
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail February 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• January – MAOCI GMM Report- reported by: Philip Wilson
• In Conversation with Tom and Becky Luke about their 1929 Model A Ford
  Two-Window Fordor “Leatherback” (Model 60-B).  by David Bousfield
• CHAPTER NEWS
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  • Huronia Wire Wheels Chapter – January 2019
  • Southern Ontario Chapter – January 2019
• Tech Talk: Facts about Henry Ford.
• Bill’s Bargains
• Nomination to the Board of Directors
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail January 2019

• President’s Comments & Events
• December – MAOCI Xmas Dinner – reported by: Philip Wilson
• Part II: My Grandpa’s Model ‘A’ Submitted by: Mark Sears, President SOC-MAOC
• CHAPTER NEWS
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  • SOUTHERN ONTARIO CHAPTER – December 2018
  • HURONIA WIRE WHEEL CHAPTER – December 2018
• Tech Talk: A Lady “learns to ” Drive an ‘A’; submitted by Dahlia Matthews
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail December 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• November – General Meeting reported by: Philip Wilson
• My Grandpa’s Model ‘A’ Submitted by: Mark Sears, President SOC-MAOC
• CHAPTER NEWS
  :  SOUTHERN ONTARIO CHAPTER – Fall 2018
• Tech Talk: Tiny Tip – Keeping Moisture out of the Distributor
• Bill’s Bargains
• Model “A” Owners of Canada Christmas Party 2018
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail November 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• October – General Meeting reported by: Philip Wilson
• Kevin’s 1929 Model ‘A’ Sport Coupe Submitted by: Kevin Matthews
• CHAPTER NEWS: Southern Ontario Chapter – Sept. 2018, JUST A’s Chapter – Nov. 2018, Trillium Chapter – Nov. 2018
• Lady Drivers
• Model A Prices in 2018 – Ian Lavery
• The Robert Fletcher Building – Winnipeg Manitoba – News from the Editor
• Bill’s Bargains
• Model “A” Owners of Canada Christmas Party 2018
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail October 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• September – General Meeting reported by: Philip Wilson
  • Featured Guest Speaker; Peter van Dyke from the Huronia Wheels Chapter
• Jim’s 1929 Model ‘A’ Roadster Pickup, Submitted by: Jim Graham
• CHAPTER NEWS: July 2018 “Tour to Parry Sound” – by Ian D. McKechnie
• TECH TALK: True adventure from the Editor
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail September 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• August – General Meeting reported by: Philip Wilson
• Canadian Coasters 50th Anniversary Coast to Coast Tour – Conclusion submitted by: Norman Mulloy
• COVER STORY July 27/18 Day one of our “Tour to Parry Sound” – by Ian D. McKechnie
• TECH TALK IGNITION TIMING ‐ by Les Andrews, 1998
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail August 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• July – General Meeting reported by: Philip Wilson
• Canadian Coasters 50th Anniversary Coast to Coast Tour – Part 3 submitted by: Norman Mulloy
• Chapter News
• TECH TALK: 2018 Norsk A Modell Klubb’s Border Meet in Vrådal, Norway 1928 Fordor Leatherback Differential Failer submitted by: Märt Kirik
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail July 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• June – General Meeting reported by Ross Walter
• Canadian Coasters 50th Anniversary Coast to Coast Tour – Part 2 submitted by: Norman Mulloy
• Chapter News
• JUNE TECH TALK – CONCLUDED
• Model ‘A’ Sales of the Year
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail June 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• May General Meeting reported by Philip Wilson
• Canadian Coasters 50th Anniversary Coast to Coast Tour – Part 1 submitted by: Norman Mulloy
• Chapter News
• TECH TALK: Let’s take a run through the Annual MAOCI Inspection Form
• June’s Model “A” Story from Germany
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail May 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• April General Meeting; reported by Philip Wilson
• The Model ‘A’ Ford and the Great Depression by David Bousfield
• Chapter News
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail April 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• MARCH General Meeting reported by Philip Wilson
• 1933 Rockne Model 10 from Hemmings Motor News November, 2015 – Jim Donnelly
• The case of the un-damped Houdaille shock absorber By Don Ratzlaff
• 2018 MAOC GET AWAY TOUR TO THE GRAND TAPPATTOO RESORT IN PARRY SOUND: Friday July 27 to Monday July 30 (3 nights)
• Chapter News
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail March 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• February General Meeting reported by Philip Wilson
• Paul Wilson’s 1930 Tudor submitted by Paul Wilson
• MARC National Meet June 1992 submitted by George Mueller, reported by Bill Shedden
• CHAPTER NEWS AND TECH TIP
• SVAO Alert on Proposed New Ethanol Standards
• Chapter News
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail February 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• January 2018 GMM Minutes recorded by: Philip Wilson
• Green Bay National Meet 1982 submitted by George Mueller
• Model ‘A’s support the United Way reprinted from Q & Q November 2993 – by Gord Hazlett
• TECH TALK:  Converting a Ford Cut-out to Solid State submitted by: Ted Endy
• Chapter News
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail January 2018

• President’s Comments & Events
• December’s 2017 Christmas Dinner; Minutes recorded by: Ross Walter & Philip Wilson
• Everett Wins the Henry submitted by: Everett Hessells and Ross Milne
• MAOC Mileage Program AWARDS 2017
• TECH TALK: Slight Clunk in the Boot Brake: replacement backing plate bolts from many of the suppliers were in fact set screws! Richard Payne (Credit to: MODEL ‘A’ FORD CLUB of New South Wales Inc. ‐ Model A Flyer ‐ Sept. 2017 issue)
• Chapter News
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail December 2017

• President’s Comments & Events
• November’s 2017 General Membership Meeting; Minutes recorded by: Ross Walter & Philip Wilson
• In conversation with Al Fisher about the various automobiles in his life, and in particular about the Model ‘A’ Fords in his life. by David Bousfield
• MAOCI Mileage Program 2017
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail November 2017

• President’s Comments & Events
• October’s 2017 General Membership Meeting Minutes recorded by: Ross Walter & Philip Wilson. When was the last time you had to replace your gear shift lever?
• In the Beginning, there was the MAFOC Part 2: submitted by: Philip Wilson and Ross McDowell
• CHAPTER NEWS
• TECH TALK IGNITION TIMING – by Les Andrews, 1998
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail October 2017

• President’s Comments & Events
• September’s 2017 General Membership Meeting
• Minutes recorded by: Ross Walter & Philip Wilson
• In the Beginning, there was the MAOC Part 1: submitted by: Philip Wilson and Ross McDowell
• CHAPTER NEWS
• Recent Summer 2017Activities and Tours
• TECH TALK F-100 Steering for the Model ‘A’ Presented by – Ross Walter
• CHRISTMAS PARTY 2017
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail September 2017

• President’s Comments & Events
• Aug. 18th – Aug 20th. 2017 The MAOC Get-Away Tour to Prince Edward County.
• August 2017 General Membership Meeting Minutes recorded by: Ross Walter & P. Wilson
• John’s Mytroen’s ’28 Chevy submitted by: John Mytroen via Ross Walter
• Chapter News & Reports
• GET AWAY 2017 TO PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY (as submitted by Karen Wyld)
• TECH TALK Roadster Door Alignment Reprinted from: ‘the Canadian A’s’ newsletter, Nov./Dec. 1966 of the Model ‘A’ Ford Owners of Canada
• Chapter News
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail August 2017

• President’s Comments & Events
• MARC Award of Excellence for our Quill & Quail Philip Wilson was presented with his award at our July
• The Illustrious Model “A” Pietenpol Air Camper presented by Brian Kenney meeting.
• Minnie’s Story by John and Karen Wyld & family
• Mileage & Lady Drivers 2016
• TECH TALK It’s Time to Replace the Gears by Philip Wilson, Editor
• HWW ‐ Chapters Ice Cream Social – At the Langens
• Chapter News
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors

Quill & Quail July 2017

• President’s Comments & Events
• Bernie Campbell reflects on restoring his 1931 Model ‘A’ Standard Roadster as a 1967 Canada Centennial Project
• Quiz: What is this? by Dr. Mark Sears, Southern Ontario Chapter MAOCI
• Philip Wilson commentary on CAM OIL- a new product formulated for our flat tappet engines.
• Chapter News
• Bill’s Bargains
• Sponsors