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Mid-west run, Day 3

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Ian Steer

A restful day in and around Dongara today. We started with the Dongara Museum, and then the helpful volunteer opened-up the old Russ Cottage for us just back over the bridge. (It’s a bit disturbing when lots of the stuff … Continue reading →

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Mid-west run, Day 2

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Ian Steer

A much longer today of 340km from Wongan Hills to Dongara. Things ran more smoothly for all the cars – no stopping for repairs. Our car did have a little period of loud back-firing, but enriching the fuel mixture a … Continue reading →

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Mid-West run day 1

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Ian Steer

Model A mid-west run, Day 1: Today was a short 200km run to Wongan Hills. I think it was about 30 degrees – and that is enough in a Model A. Six Model As, an FB Holden and a “modern” … Continue reading →

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1931 Tudor

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Ian Steer

Featuring: Mitchell Overdrive Cast drums Float-A-Motor mounts V8 Pressure plate conversion Steering Stabiliser B – Ford head and pump Weber carburettor Electronic ignition Oil filter installation Twin tail lights For further details voice calls only to  :  042 777 6214 … Continue reading →

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1929 Model A ute for sale

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Ian Steer

Member Andrew Gower is selling one of his cars – a 1929 ute. Andrew says it does run & drive, but hasn’t done so for a few years. It has been in dry storage. $8,500. Call Andrew on 0408 448 … Continue reading →

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90th Anniversary Badges

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Ian Steer

The Model A Restorer’s Club of WA is considering doing another batch of 90th anniversary car and hat badges.  The cost would be $15 + postage for the car badge, and $5 + postage for the hat badge. If you … Continue reading →

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Where cap jets go to hide when you let them escape

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Ian Steer
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Millman: Murray Bridge trip – it’s a wrap

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Ian Steer

Good morning The three of us arrived home on Monday 12.30pm safe and sound, only a flat tyre on Old Mort 30kms from Collie, apart from the normal oil leaks on a Model A both vehicles performed quite well. Both … Continue reading →

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Millman: Balladonia-Corrigin

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Ian Steer

Good evening Departed Balladonia for Coolgardie yesterday, only got a few kms down the road and the electrical gremlins popped up. Rang a mate Mick Williams an auto lecky instructed me how to fix the problem by disconnecting the amp … Continue reading →

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Millman: back across the Nullabor

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Ian Steer

Hi All Since leaving Wirrulla on Wed made it to Nullabor Roadhouse for the night, then onto Madura for next stopover, no problems so far. Left Madura yesterday hoping to make Fraser Range, unfortunately there was a Roadtrain accident and … Continue reading →

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