Borderland A's Model A Club

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The Borderland A's members are Model A Ford owners living near the border of the US and Mexico. Residents of Las Cruces New Mexico, El Paso Texas, and Ciudad Juarez Mexico are invited to join us. Our chapter provides information and enjoyment to our members and their families that help us to further enjoy of our Model A cars and trucks. Please contact us for additional information.

Photo of the Month

"Positive Ground"

Question asked at the June Business meeting: Why did Ford choose to use a positive ground electrical system when GM and most others used a negative ground system?

Answer: Ford was the first automaker to do this and for good reason. Due to gasses from the battery, the positive terminal always has a tendency to collect corrosion and cause poor connection. Ford engineers thought if they applied the positive terminal of the battery to the ground connection (reversing current flow) it would reduce the terminal corrosion and the corrosion that would form would not have as much effect on reduced voltage.
-- Les Andrews, 1998 MAFCA Technical Director

On Sunday June 17, we will drive up to the Las Cruces Airport and join the Experimental Aircraft Association for their monthly Pancake Breakfast. Plan to arrive around 9 AM. and come hungry! Many local car clubs are usually in attendance.

Our July meeting has been cancelled due to many members being out of town or unavailable. But watch for an announcement of a tour sometime during the month.

All Borderland A's members and guests are invited to bring a bag lunch. Evan Davies will lead us on a tour of his facility - you'll find it fascinating.

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Last Update: 06/05/2010