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Lions Gate Model A Club and the new MAFCA Restorers Class

Al Glen and Carl Becker in the Convention Centre – Bend, Oregon in September

The new Model A Ford Club of America’s Restorers Class was unveiled at the Northwest Regional Group’s meet at Bend, Oregon held September 3 – 8, 2013. This was the first time that this new class for the ‘Everyday A’ was given a field testing through the evaluation of twelve Model A’s.

The Restorers Class committee assembles at Bend, Oregon. (left to right) Alex Janke – MAFCA President Brian Carlson – LGMAC President Al Glen – LGMAC Technical Advisor Dave Vestal – Past MAFCA President Carl Becker – LGMAC member, CMAFF President (Not in attendance: Garth Shreading – Past MAFCA President)

The Restorers Class is a culmination of almost two years of planning and development by the above group of MAFCA members. Notably, three of the six individuals are members of the Lions Gate Model A Club.

Evaluators are hard at work utilizing scoring sheets developed by the committee

The Restorers Class was born out of a perceived need for the recognition of Model A owners who maintain their vehicles to a standard that reflects original manufacture and condition but are utilized as ‘daily drivers’.

Evaluators going over a 1929 Roadster owned by Steve Lewis of Sebastopol, California

Entrants start with zero points but can be awarded up to a maximum of 400 points. This class recognizes that not every vehicle can be entirely original or a pristine show car. Evaluation of each vehicle is made in five overall areas.

Committee members Carl Becker (centre) and Dave Vestal (right) making an award

Based upon the vehicle’s score, awards are made to each entrant. There are four levels of achievement: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Participation. The awards at Bend, Oregon were made at the Awards Banquet, held at the conclusion of the meet.

Next the committee will convene in order to review the results of this first outing of the Restorers Class and fine-tune the process for the next opportunity which will be the 2014 MAFCA National Convention in Puyallup, Washington.

It is hoped that Lions Gate club members will find this report of interest and be more aware of one of many roles our club is playing in the Model A world.

MAFCA 2010 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - VEHICLE JUDGING
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Winning Vehicles

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2009 NWRM Judging breakfast. Chief Judge Bill Cote conducted the early morning meeting and set the guidelines for judging. 073109

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A rare "Bell Telephone Company" Model A pickup was restored by Bill Cote and offered for Judging. Owner Barbara Birt of the Evergreen A's took 1st place with 470 points. Way to go Barbara! 073109

Judges discussing their area on a nicely restored 1930 Fordor. Jim Barbee of the Evergreen A's restored the car and took second place with 465 points out of 500. Nice job Jim! 073109

Bill Cote - Chielf Judge (right) and Steve Schmauch - assistant Chief Judge (left) working away at score sheets. Looks good to me Steve! 073109

Awards Banquet - vehicles entered into judging were nicely lined up for viewing at the banquet. Nice touch! 073109

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