Lions Gate Model A Club
British Columbia and Washington State!
LGMAC Christmas Party - December 8th, 2013
Riverway Golf Course, Burnaby
It was a gorgeous setting, great food and wonderful people. What else could you wish for?
October 15th. Meeting
Jenny Mah and Loren Cocking entertained us with a fascinating recount of their epic Peking-to-Paris rally. They successfully completed the 12,000 km. 33 day ordeal despite many hardships, including breakdowns, getting stranded in the middle of Mongolia, lack of sleep, and on and on.... But the Model A held up in the end, just like we knew it would. Car7
Mary Carlson at Langley Museum of flight featured as MAFCA "A of the Day" September 19, 2013
Bill Day's Pickup featured as MAFCA "A of the Day" August 13, 2013
Langley Museum of Flight - September 14, 2013
Fifteen members of the Lions Gate Model A Club, the Totem A and T Club, and the Pacific Model A Club chugged into the Canadian Museum of Flight at the Langley Airport on Members Day, September 14.
They had been at the annual Model A Swap Meet in Langley and through the good offices of Matt Offer, Secretary of the Canadian Museum of Flight, had arranged for an afternoon at the airport.
They felt that there should be a lot in common with the Museum volunteers and staff – all people loving old machinery and memories of admired previous generations.
They thought it would be a happy kind of get-together and an opportunity to renew inter-club friendships and make new ones with airborne people. It was a great visit.
The Model A folks were very impressed – bowled over in some cases – by the extent and variety of exhibits, and by the obvious enthusiasm and camaraderie of the Museum volunteers. They were greeted with great friendliness and offers of assistance everywhere they went – whether at the hangar exhibits or on the airfield itself where there was an array of beautifully restored old biplanes and World War II aircraft.
The “A”ers were anxious for photo opportunities and appreciated the chance to have their “babies” nestled up to a 1930 WACO biplane – a real treasure, beautifully restored – just like their cars of the same age. The Ford crew thought that the unmistakable sound of the Model A engine is a bit more distinctive than the sound of the WACO’s five cylinders, but beauty is in the ear of the beholder.
The President invited the visitors to the annual Museum members Crab Fest. The meal was fantastic, as was the social chatter. It was a great experience for all.
Bill Day (thanks Bill for organizing this tour!!)
Photos - LGMAC Members and Friends
Terry
Mary
John & Rooney
Jeff
Neil & Irene
Mike
Vic
Rene
Werner
NW Regional Meet - Bend Oregon - September 3 - 8 , 2013
Carl Becker & Al Glen signing up MAFCA members to have their vehicles evaluated with the new Restorers Class at the NWRM at Bend Or.
The club had great support from its members through their participation at meet events. Those attending the convention got out and made things happen!
Carl and Donna Becker: Carl was a vehicle judge and headed up the new Restorers Class judging program
Ted Belyea and Charlotte: Ted and Charlotte were the fastest couple on the Grand Tour in Ted’s blue Ford Mustang, the Model A was depressed at being left home
Brian and Mary Carlson: Brian was Assistant Chief Judge for fashion judging, a Restorers Class vehicle judge and Northwest Regional Group club representative - Mary, a Master Judge, handled Major Garments for the fashion judging and trailered her 1930 Town Sedan to the meet.
Al and Suzanne Glen: Al was a vehicle judge as well as administrator and judge for the new Restorers Class judging program
Gordon and Joan Hill: Gordon entered his Phaeton in vehicle judging
Julie Lansiquot: Julie was an entrant for fashion judging
Some candid shots of our members:
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Members of the Lions Gate Model A Club enjoyed the nice weather and the 5 hour trip up the Sunshine Coast to Powell River . We joined about 90 people from the Vintage Car Club there for a Pig Roast held at the home of Chris & Lee Koleszar. The 165 lb, pig was roasted by our member (and Chef) Hugh Hunter. He has been doing this annual event for the past 15 years. The food was great, and we visited with some of our members that live in the area.
What A great way to spend 3 days.
Minter Gardens July 21, 2013
The weather was great, the gardens were spectacular, the cars were beautiful, and the vehicle on display as last year's 'People's Choice' winner..... a Ford Model A. Stan and Donna Rothstein, Moe, Larry, and Curly had a wonderful time. This year's car show, sponsored by the Fraser Valley British Motor Club at Minter Gardens, will mark the last car show at Minter Gardens. Brian Minter and his family have decided to close the gardens at the end of this season. The car club is actively seeking another suitable venue for next year's show. It seems like a tall order to come up with a venue that could come close to the brilliant venue that Minter Gardens provided over the years.
Sheepless in Vancouver tour group, Sunday July 14.
Dave and Julie in Dave's newly restored 1929 Chevrolet (the wolf amongst the sheep).
Part of the tour route on Shaughnessy's Beverly Crescent
June 18, 2013 Monthly Meeting
This month's meeting was held outdoors and the good weather allowed a number of members to bring their cars and enjoy a picnic on the lawn.
April 16, 2013 Monthly Meeting
Gord Hill gave an excellent presentation on the various starter drives, beginning with the less-than-successful early Ford Abell drive to the Bendix drives and the modern replacement style. If you need any of the small parts to repair your starter drive, Gord is the man to see.
Jim DeWolf demonstrates the club's new magnafluxer on an engine block. The block showed a large crack in the valve chamber between #2 & #3 cylinder exhaust ports, a common problem area. Jim pointed out that many machine shops don't know where to look for cracks in Model A engines and often only check the top deck.
Jim also tried the magnafuxer on some other items, including a flywheel housing and cylinder head.
Any club members can make use of our new tool by contacting Jim.
Ralph Bower featured in January 4, 2013 edition of Vancouver Sun
For those of you who missed it, a copy of the article by Alyn Edwards is posted here