MAFCA Social Media Page now welcomes Shay Model-As

[jack backer]

Poof, the whole thread vanished..Michael is not a good admin, nice guy, just doesn’t fit the job.He was confused why no one reported the Shay post, why the members won’t help him keep the place clean and tidy.. hey, he wanted the job.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Jordan

I don't think it was meant to be a negative... & it's not like he's turning the group into a "shays" group... I just think that he's open minded to allowing Shays to participate in the group. We have a shay that comes on tour with us in our club. Doesn't take away anything from the other cars. The person who drives the shay knows his car isn't like the others and he points out the differences to people when they ask about his car.

My 2 cents which I know won't amount to much.

Jordan, I agree. It also sounds like your club does not promote them, ...but respectfully accepts them (-likely no different than allowing any member to participate with their modern car on an outing or tour).

Originally Posted by jack wingard

I just gave Michael a ear beating, letting members decide, who does he think he is????, he's not even an elected Board member.

Jack, you should hear from a couple of veteran members of the Houston Model-A club give their opinion of Michael. I think these hobbyists who are local to Michael have him figured out.

Originally Posted by jack backer

There is a reason for everything, I believe their drive for membership and revenue opens the door to all kinds as long as they pony up. For the longest time the web site was a free advertising opportunity for a clown with a Model A business, every response directed the poster to his parts concern..the page does draw in the new model a owners and it’s interesting to spot trends..

Jack, for that very reason you mentioned, I finally blocked this "clown" (-supposedly a struggling lawn mower repairman turned self-proclaimed Model-A expert according to his local club members). I guess we should all be thankful they both these guys chose social media instead of Fordbarn to hang out, huh?? Interesting thought about spotting trends. It will be interesting to see how this next decade of caregivers deal with restoration and maintenance on their Model-As.

[jack backer]

What’s ironic is the clubs drive to stay relevant and attract new members yet they mismanage a golden opportunity. Social media is where you get the younger owners, the people they need to survive. Administrators of sites like the MAFCA page can impart the clubs rules and be a force for developing these new owners to ‘take the reins” and lead the club into the future.It’s a phenomena of social media that page members look up to admins for leadership and direction, a perfect opportunity to outline the clubs rules and corral them into a cohesive group.

[Brad in Germany]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

For those that don't frequent MAFCA's Social Media page, it appears the Administrators feel it is appropriate that Shay Model-A replicas should be allowed to participate on the Model-A Ford Club of America's official social media page since afterall, the Shay looks just like a Model-A. .....

Thank goodness. This is great news!!

I have a couple of all original Bramwith Ford Model A's which look very much like an original Shay and so hopefully they will allow me to also join the MAFCA's Facebook group. My cars are all original and look just like a Ford Model A and a Shay. Here are some photos of my Model A's:

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Brad in Germany

Thank goodness. This is great news!!

I have a couple of all original which look very much like an original Shay and so hopefully they will allow me to also join the MAFCA's Facebook group. My cars are all original and look just like a Ford Model A and a Shay.

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[jack backer]

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That thing is uglier than a wagon load of assholes..and it’s British to boot!!

[Greg Jones]

My uncle had one exactly like it! Only it was a Chevrolet, painted black, and a convertible. But exactly like the Model Shmay's shown here!

[grj]

Guy came to the Motor Cities Meeting promoting his vehicle. To Quote Model "A" Joe. "That ain't no Model A". Nuff said. Gary

[jb-ob]

Imagine the 'How To Restore Your Shay' series......

[jack backer]

I always like the deluxe delivery..

[Will N]

Hey, Shay's are collectible in their own right, but they are not Model As. As they are more than 25 years old, the AACA would welcome them. Although if you think about it, some of the modified A's we welcome to club activities may be just as far from being a Model A as a Shay is. Is a car with a B engine, overdrive, hydraulic brakes, fiberglass fenders a Model A?

[Karl Wescott]

Many a club, with many a focus, has been haughty-totty exclusive for various reasons...


As the club ages, the elderly members wonder why they cannot attract new members...


Finis.

[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by Karl Wescott

Many a club, with many a focus, has been haughty-totty exclusive for various reasons...


As the club ages, the elderly members wonder why they cannot attract new members...


Finis.

Exactly.

I'm afraid I find 'clubs' generally not very attractive they tend to be pretty cliquish. I know the Shelby American/Mustang Club is REAL bad like that from first hand experience. Talk about unfriendly stuck up dudes

[Randy in ca]

As Oscar Wilde stated:

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”

[Randy in ca]

Seems to be a technical problem (double posting)

Apparently others experiencing it also - link on V8 forum below:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=314073



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[Tacoma Bob]

So being devils advocate................I'm considering a Burtz engine. Would that be bad. I was going to change the name of my car to Hop-Sing.

[Chris in WNC]

As long as MAFCA is adamant about the fact that "a Shay is NOT a Model A", I see no harm in allowing their owners limited participation.
Maybe some of the Shay owners will develop an interest in real Model As......

[chrs1961815]

Originally Posted by Tacoma Bob

So being devils advocate................I'm considering a Burtz engine. Would that be bad. I was going to change the name of my car to Hop-Sing.

The difference is a Burtz engine is quite hard to tell from an original engine. A shay is obviously not a Model A to most.

[CarlG]

My friend has 2 Model As. One is made to look like a firetruck, the other one is made to look like a taxi. He also has a Shay, a Pinto make to look like a Model A.

[jack backer]

Originally Posted by Tacoma Bob

So being devils advocate................I'm considering a Burtz engine. Would that be bad. I was going to change the name of my car to Hop-Sing.

Word around the campfire is they contracted for 800 engines.. somebody put strong money in that project.