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Lions Gate Model A Club
Dedicated Model A enthusiasts from across British Columbia and Washington State! |
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This page is devoted to Model A restoration projects that may be of interest to other members. |
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Mike Chapman's 1930 Sport Coupe |
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Jon Carey's Barn Find |
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My friend Rob Merz inherited his dad’s collection and this Tudor was last registered 1948 when the head gasket went and while in the shop the owner died. Bud Merz got it from the estate in 1961 drove it home and parked it in the shed, used the wheels for whatever and it sat on blocks. We installed a set of wheels I had and she saw daylight Aug 26 2017. Things only dreams are made of! |
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Tom Spouse's Phaeton | |||||
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Wayne Culos' 1929 Model 60-A Leatherback Restoration | |||||
Wayne has spent over 6 years on the restoration of this car. Following is his story and a photogallery showing the progress. It all started when my brother in-law said lets go for a drive I’ve got something to show you, I had just completed my restoration of a 1975 21’ Campion boat and he figured I was bored. Well we went to one of his businesses storage sheds and there in the corner was this very sad looking model A. He said there you go that’s a car for you, I said thanks but NO, he said it’s yours and we’re taking it to your home shop today, its yours!! After more back and forth the car ended up it my shop, pushed into the corner where it sat for about 3 years. Body wood: Engine: Metal work: Paint time: Roof and upholstery: So here I am with 700 nails pulled, 700 nails hammered back in, the wiring all done, windows in, fenders/running boards going on, inside upholstery done, I bought new seat springs and did the seat upholstery in the basement 2 years ago, upholstery gun very handy tool! Six wheels sand blasted/painted, whitewall tires mounted ready to go. Cowl lights on, head and tail lights ready to mount, hanging of the doors for the final time, door upholstery still to go, but getting close to the big day after 6.5 years and I don’t know many hours or how much cash has been consumed but it doesn’t matter as it’s kept me off the streets, I Guess!
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Monte Robinson's Heater Installation | |||||
The Model A did not come with a heater because of expenses and room for installation, according to Henry Ford's plan for that period. Other plush cars did have heaters and so be it. I have found a place and method to install a heater in the smallest of cars. |
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Click on thumbnail pictures to open/close or alternatively you can use the buttons to scroll through the set. |
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Brian Thompson's Engine Installation | |||||
One of the benefits of belonging to our club is the terrific support amongst fellow members. If you have a problem with your car, you can be sure that help is on the way. In Brian's words, "I can’t begin to tell you what an emotional lift it gave me at a very low time in this situation and I will be forever grateful. The car seems so much more to me now and has been driven more this year than the total time i’ve owned it until now.
Well done guys! |
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Al Glen's 1931 Sport Coupe | |||||
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before |
April 2011 |
January 2015 |
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completed chassis - Jan. 2015 |
Body on frame - March 2015 |
October 2015
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The finished product - 2017. |
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Hugh Hunter's 1929 Pickup - April 2015 | |||||
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