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Dick Steinkamp · 07-08-2017, 11:17 AM

Our local club is holding a tour up Mt. Baker Highway (NW Washington State) to the end of the road at Artists Point on August 9th. The climb is from sea level to about 5,000' in 45 miles or so. The last stretch of the road was finally cleared of snow on June 29th, so a few of us decided to give it a go in advance of the tour.

Back in the day, it was a common destination for Model As and similar vintage cars...

The highway is actually paved now so it was a piece of cake. We started at the August 9 tour rendezvous point...

...and stopped several places on the way to the top to check out picnic sites and other attractions...

...and made it to Artists Point...

No drama on the trip down. Brakes stayed cool and no fade. We're ready for the tour!

Here's a link to the tour flyer...

http://www.moonona.org/docs/CAN-AM%202017.pdf

hardtimes · 07-08-2017, 12:12 PM

Hey Dick,
Wow, such great pictures ! Thanks for sharing. Wish I could join in this climb/tour !!

37Benny · 07-08-2017, 06:22 PM

were are the pics of you throwing snowballs at me? That is no way to treat your chapter president �� Benny

Dick Steinkamp · 07-08-2017, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 37Benny

were are the pics of you throwing snowballs at me? That is no way to treat your chapter president �� Benny

It was an accident I tell you. I was aiming at Larry.

Gary WA · 07-08-2017, 06:32 PM

Thanks for the great pre-tour photo's. See You Aug 9th!

Gary WA · 07-08-2017, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 37Benny

were are the pics of you throwing snowballs at me? That is no way to treat your chapter president �� Benny

Benny will there be a place to stage extra tow vehicles and trailers in Demming at the start? Thanks Gary.

37Benny · 07-09-2017, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary WA

Benny will there be a place to stage extra tow vehicles and trailers in Demming at the start? Thanks Gary.

Gary, I'll be calling you this next week with information for your people. Benny

37Benny · 07-09-2017, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dick Steinkamp

It was an accident I tell you. I was aiming at Larry.

If that's the case, I think you need a new set of glasses ��

katy · 07-09-2017, 10:58 AM

We get enough of that white stuff in the winter, we don't have to go looking for it in the summer.

37Benny · 07-10-2017, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by katy

We get enough of that white stuff in the winter, we don't have to go looking for it in the summer.

wait...how do we know you didn't write that, just to fake us out and you actually have 100 A's coming from Alberta?lol �� Benny

katy · 07-11-2017, 09:56 AM

I'd like to come, but it's not in the cards.

Ian Curtis · 07-13-2017, 10:35 AM

Hey Dick,

How did you find those great old pictures from the Whatcom Museum? Do you have someone there that you know? I have an old Kodak pocket camera and am thinking about dragging it along and taking some era pictures for a write up for the MAFCA magazine and it would be cool to include some original pictures if possible.

Also we have to be in Deming at 9AM!

Dick Steinkamp · 07-13-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

Hey Dick,

How did you find those great old pictures from the Whatcom Museum? Do you have someone there that you know? I have an old Kodak pocket camera and am thinking about dragging it along and taking some era pictures for a write up for the MAFCA magazine and it would be cool to include some original pictures if possible.

Also we have to be in Deming at 9AM!

Ian,
Yes, the photo archives at the Whatcom Museum. They make it super easy to research old photos.

http://whatcommuseum.org/collections...hoto-archives/

I snagged all the ones having to do with Model As and Mt. Baker. You are welcome to use any of these you want...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/996911...57675057035693

Great idea about the MAFCA write up. It's easy to make digital pics look like old time ones. I can help with that if you'd rather shoot with digital rather than the film.

Redbird · 07-13-2017, 09:50 PM

That had to be a lot of fun climbing the mountain. Since I have never done anything like it, do you get out of 2nd gear while climbing?

Dick Steinkamp · 07-13-2017, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Redbird

That had to be a lot of fun climbing the mountain. Since I have never done anything like it, do you get out of 2nd gear while climbing?

Our A's are torque monsters. Only 40 HP but about 120 ft pounds of torque. A lot of the climb was done in 3rd. Only when an uphill hairpin slowed the car too much was a downshift to second needed. The 5,000' altitude did not seem to affect performance noticeably either.

37Benny · 07-13-2017, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

Hey Dick,

How did you find those great old pictures from the Whatcom Museum? Do you have someone there that you know? I have an old Kodak pocket camera and am thinking about dragging it along and taking some era pictures for a write up for the MAFCA magazine and it would be cool to include some original pictures if possible.

Also we have to be in Deming at 9AM!

so don't be late and wear your vest! Kiddo

Ian Curtis · 07-14-2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dick Steinkamp

Great idea about the MAFCA write up. It's easy to make digital pics look like old time ones. I can help with that if you'd rather shoot with digital rather than the film.

Thanks! I figured there had to be a database somewhere, my google-fu just wasn't good enough to find it.

I have a modern camera too, ye olde camera is just more fun, just like the Model A.

Art Newland · 07-14-2017, 02:30 PM

I have a long way to go before even starting to Mt. Baker...

37Benny · 07-14-2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Newland

I have a long way to go before even starting to Mt. Baker...

Shop Meet at Art's house!

07-08-2017, 11:17 AM	#1
Dick Steinkamp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,163	Dry Run up Mt. Baker Our local club is holding a tour up Mt. Baker Highway (NW Washington State) to the end of the road at Artists Point on August 9th. The climb is from sea level to about 5,000' in 45 miles or so. The last stretch of the road was finally cleared of snow on June 29th, so a few of us decided to give it a go in advance of the tour. Back in the day, it was a common destination for Model As and similar vintage cars... The highway is actually paved now so it was a piece of cake. We started at the August 9 tour rendezvous point... ...and stopped several places on the way to the top to check out picnic sites and other attractions... ...and made it to Artists Point... No drama on the trip down. Brakes stayed cool and no fade. We're ready for the tour! Here's a link to the tour flyer... http://www.moonona.org/docs/CAN-AM%202017.pdf __________________ All steel from pedal to wheel Last edited by Dick Steinkamp; 07-08-2017 at 01:19 PM.

07-08-2017, 12:12 PM	#2
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,190	Re: Dry Run up Mt. Baker Hey Dick, Wow, such great pictures ! Thanks for sharing. Wish I could join in this climb/tour !!

07-08-2017, 06:22 PM	#3
37Benny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wet side of washington Posts: 215	Re: Dry Run up Mt. Baker were are the pics of you throwing snowballs at me? That is no way to treat your chapter president �� Benny __________________ 1937 Ford 1 1/2 ton Deluxe Panel (78-80D) 1937 Ford Deluxe 4dr Touring Sdn (78-73D) 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Sdn (55-A) 1928 Ford Model A TBD MTFCI & AACA Tacoma Model T Club Tyee Old Car Club Gallopin Gertie Model A Club

07-09-2017, 10:58 AM	#9
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,712	Re: Dry Run up Mt. Baker We get enough of that white stuff in the winter, we don't have to go looking for it in the summer. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

07-11-2017, 09:56 AM	#11
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,712	Re: Dry Run up Mt. Baker I'd like to come, but it's not in the cards. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

07-13-2017, 10:35 AM	#12
Ian Curtis Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 102	Re: Dry Run up Mt. Baker Hey Dick, How did you find those great old pictures from the Whatcom Museum? Do you have someone there that you know? I have an old Kodak pocket camera and am thinking about dragging it along and taking some era pictures for a write up for the MAFCA magazine and it would be cool to include some original pictures if possible. Also we have to be in Deming at 9AM! __________________ "It is much easier to call someone else a genius than admit to yourself that you are lazy." - Dave Gingery

07-13-2017, 09:50 PM	#14
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 536	Re: Dry Run up Mt. Baker That had to be a lot of fun climbing the mountain. Since I have never done anything like it, do you get out of 2nd gear while climbing?