Rumble!
One of our members created "Amelia" (how cute!) for another couple's coupe "Abigail", where she rides in their rumble seat... several of us now have "pouty doll passengers". ... Rosie, Lela and Charlie the Mechanic! all in fun! Actually the first time Rosie was in the back, her "mom" almost had a fit, when "dad" forgot to seat belt her in. What if she had flown out... folks would think they were running over a kid! Why we could get a ticket she said. Get a grip, said dad... Rosie's a pouty doll! we can't get a ticket! Ever since then, however, she's been belted in (smile). Amelia, made her first tour to the Little Amador Railroad in Amador City in September.
Little Amador RR in Amador City
In September, after our meeting we toured by Model A to Amador City to view the "Little Amador RailRoad" miniature outdoor Model Trains. The Little Amador Railroad scale model railroad winds past actual mining equipment from the California gold rush. We had a nice surprise when we were also given a private tour of the "train room" where the trains are built. A little city was in the room. Outside the trains were running on the tracks, and a steam train was going. We stayed quite awhile, it was so interesting watching them go... the trains have been going for the last eleven years on weekends.
Amador City Museum and Buffalo Chips Ice Cream
After our tour, we shopped in the train depot then crossed the street to tour the Amador City Museum, then had ice cream (of course) at Buffalo Chips and saw a few antique shops. We recommend doing it again next year for those who couldn't make it... What a full day!
08/06 - Tuneup Seminar
The Seminar in August was held in Sutter Creek in the incredible "Barn" of one of our members.
It was a great hands on session to go thru the Model A and tweak the various systems that will help it run better. It was a very enlightening session, with instruction on
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Underground Gold Mine Tour - July 2006
The underground gold mine tour was fun! Along the way three of the cars had trouble, but we took care of it by helping one another out.
This provided additional push for holding a car workshop in August!
After the mine tour event we took a jaunt in our Model A's to Baskin Robbins.
2006 - Past events
Sierra House in Pine Grove, March 2006
Every month, more guests are invited. New members join after participating in two meetings, paying annual dues and initation fee. We now have club shirts, hats and sweatshirts with our logo.
Colina de Oro in Plymouth, February 2006
Airport Appreciation Day in Martell, June 2006
The club is invited to attend airport appreciation day. Several members participate.
May 2006 - Mystery Tour to Amador Flower Farm
We had fun on the mystery tour winding through the little historic towns from Jackson to the Amador Flower Farm. Along the way we had mysteries to solve until we arrived at the Flower Farm in the Shenandoah Valley. Along the way we went through Martell, Sutter Creek, Amador City, Drytown, Plymouth, and skirted by Fiddletown. It was 16 miles each way.
December 2005
The Argonaut A's Chapter, Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA) was chartered in December 2005 with a meeting in Jackson at Perko's.
January 2006 - Installation of Officers
Clube members enjoy local tours, sharing information and the spirit of the Model A. The first officers were installed at Rides and Rods in Ione, California in January. Members toured from Jackson to Ione. We were surprised with fun and laughter as we kicked off the club. Badges went from paper to real in moments. The restaurant posted our cars on their website.
06/06 - 125th Italian Picnic Parade
June 2006- Italian Picnic Parade - The Argonaut A's won 1st place for historical vehicles in the Sutter Creek 125th Italian Picnic Parade.
Our theme was Vote for Herbert Hoover, A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage! Gas 15 cents a gallon... and the crowd roared!!!
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Photo Gallery
June 2006 - Argonaut Gold Mine
The Argonaut A's held a BBQ at our namesake - the Argonaut gold mine in Jackson, California. The food was great, with tri-tips and potluck items galore. What a perfect setting for the vintage cars!
County Historian, Larry Cenetto spoke to us about the history of the gold mines in the county in the 1900's and the disaster that occured at the Argonaut mine. We held a raffle and Larry donated a copy of the History of Amador County.
Artist Loretta Armstrong unveiled the new Argonaut A logo which includes the Argonaut gold mine head frame and the Argonaut Charter cars.
Monthly Meetings ....
The Argonaut A's Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA) meets the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Our usual meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of the month at lunch at
Colina de Oro Restaurant at 11:00 am in Plymouth. They are followed by a local tour. Some tours are at private collections and require RSVP ahead.
Most of this year and last, the Argonaut A's have met at the same location in Plymouth, California followed by touring the backroads of Amador County to our final destinations.
The Argonaut A's are the MAFCA chapter in Amador County. Members often meet for ice cream afterwards or even between meetings!
Argonaut A's Mission
The purpose of the club is to unite owners of Model A Fords within the local community in a spirit of good fellowship and fun activities.
To serve as a means for exchanging ideas, information and parts for admirers of the Model A Ford automobile, and to aid them in their efforts to restore and preserve the car in it's original likeness and/ or spirit of the Model A.
Contact Information
For details on the next meeting, contact Argonaut A's at
argonautas.ford@yahoo.com
The main purpose of the club is to have fun with Model A's, local tours and sharing of information.
ps We are a small chapter and do not want to be solicited. Thank you for understanding.
.... ahooga! See you soon!
Links
- Amador County Map
- Barnyard Transform the Color of a Model A!
- Brattons
- Era and Flapper Fashions
- Hemmings
- Historic Hwy 49
- LeBaron and Bonney
- Macs
- MAFFI Factory Ford Photos
- Model A Barnyard
- Model A Ford Carburators
- Model A Ford Carz
- Model A Ford Club of America MAFCA
- Model A Restorers Club (MARC)
- Model AA Ford Trucks
- Muffler
- Restorer Guidelines
- Sacramento Vintage Ford
- Snyders
- Towe Ford Museum
- Northern California Clubs
- Argonaut A's, Jackson , California
- Sonoma A's - Sonoma, California
- Capitol A's - Carmichael, California
- Acorn A's - San Leandro, California
- El Camino A's - San Mateo, California
- Charter Oak A's - Visalia, California
- Auburn A's - Auburn, California
- Hangtown A's - Placerville, California
- Diablo Valley A's - Concord, California
- Santa Clara County Model A Club - San Jose, California
- Tokay A's Lodi, California
Other Links of Interest
MAFCA Listing of California Model A Clubs
