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Dedicated Model A enthusiasts from across British Columbia and Washington State! |
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The Lions Gate Model A Club is a non-profit society dedicated to the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of 1928 to 1931 Model A Ford vehicles. The club is based in Vancouver B.C. and is a chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America. It includes members from Metro Vancouver, as well as the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island and Washington State. We enjoy monthly meetings, tours, technical seminars, workshops and social get-togethers. Guests and new members, whether a current Model A owner or not, are always welcomed. Please contact our president or membership director if you are interested in attending a meeting or joining the club. See Contacts page for phone numbers, e-mail addresses and membership application. |
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Next Lions Gate Model A Club Meeting
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What's New |
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Here's an interesting Model A story passed along to us from Gerry Hemmings |
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At the November AGM, the current directors for Vice-President/ Membership Coordinator, Treasurer, Webmaster and Tour Director were re-elected for a 2-year term by acclimation. | |||||
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Annual membership fees for 2023 are now due Payments can now be made by Interac e-transfer through your bank and will be automatically deposited in the club's bank account. Instructions and the e-mail address to use can be found in the Members Area. Payments can still also be made by mailing your cheque directly to Al Glen. Please make cheques payable to Lions Gate Model A Club. Payment by cash or cheque will also be accepted at our monthly meetings. |
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Glen Yates has provided us with a summary of his recent Tech session at our September meeting, as well as other useful information on auto polishing. See "Technical Tips" for details |
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John and Rita Buckley from the UK recently completed an adventurous circle tour of B.C. in their Model A. We corresponded with them prior to and during their trip but unfortuantely we were unable to meet in person. Click on the following link for an account of their trip. Canada Trip |
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Stan Rothstein has passed on a tip that ethanol-free gasoline is no longer available in most gas stations in B.C. Here is an example - left to right: |
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Visit the Recent Events page for pictures from our latest tours, including a garage tour and BBQ with the Corvette Club at John Rak's place in Abbotsford |
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Here is a copy of the June 2022 NAACC President's Report from John Carlson. NAACC June 2022 |
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A small but enthusiastic group ready to depart Ben & Lily's home in Blaine for our annual Ben & Gerry's Pie and Ice Cream run. |
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An updated membership roster for July 2022 is now available in the Member's Area | |||||
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Welcome to the club new members: |
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Car Stories Phil Kneeland of the Charter Oak Model A Club in California has been passing on car stories to NWRG clubs to maintain enthusiasm during these lockdown times. Some of the stories are short and some are long. They are all good and very interesting. The common thread is the authors telling about adventures or mishaps when they were younger. Click on the following links for the latest. If any LGMAC members would like to contribute their own story, please pass it on the your webmaster so we can share with Phil. |
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Club News and Communications | |||||
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Here's some more interesting reading passed on by Stan Rothstein. Click on this link to open The Benson Ford |
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Stan Rothstein has passed on this Youtube video link that you may enjoy watching. It has lots of original Ford factory footage and advertising. It's called " 1932.The invention of the Ford V8 Engine" by Aaron Maynard. It's about an hour long and covers from Model A to 1932. Click on this link to watch The Invention of the Ford V* Engine Here's another interesting Youtube video with lots of pictures of Model A's Vintage Auto Pictures from Years Gone By |
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A couple of pictures from the Vancouver Archives: | |||||
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Ford Assembly Plant 1020 Mainland Street, 1937 |
1020 Mainland Street - now | ||||
Lumberman's Arch ca. 1934
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Revised Tour Rules and Guidelines have been created. See Tours page for the updated copy. |
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