HCVC

Delivery of more parts

We had about 25 members turn up for the day. The fires provided plenty of heat. The Ford LTL is ready for the road.

Lou Sadik has a vast collection of Ford's at different stages of restoration, they all have a safe home at Eddy’s place.

WINTER GET TOGETHER By Kevin Toovey

The HCVC had a BBQ at Eddy and Herb Van Dongen’s last year and it was pouring with rain. We managed to pick a very similar day this year.

However, that is the thing with Eddy and Herb’s place. It is an ideal location for winter gatherings, no need for last-minute changes because the weather is not going to be fine. With big sheds there was plenty of room for social distancing, everyone was able to stay nice and dry, two fires going so it was lovely and warm as well.

Eddy and Herb’s property is used for truck parking and storage for both working and retired trucks. Herb also has his engineering business along-side the truck parking. Herb and staff specialise in machinery manufacture and modification for vegetable growers. There is always something new coming out of the door..

Robert took the Mercedes for a spin this month and HCVC’s Roadside Assist was not required.

Eddy as seen here with his cross country gopher. He works on it on weekends when the workshop is free.

Rod Boyd brought his Fiat to the meet at Eddy’s. The old green 50’s Ford is kept undercover for when the day comes around to restore it. (right) Lou in centre has his Cummins engine under wraps for when time becomes available. (this picture) The Volvo corner featured an F86 and F12, the F86 was a popular and reliable truck in the ’70s and ’80s and affectionately known as a bubble because of the cab shape. The F12 looks like it could still be working. The Mack Valueliner has been parked up for several years, it doesn't have many oil or diesel leaks as the garden is thriving under and around it. Modifications of machinery is another side of the business. This is a ‘brussels sprout size sorter’ being finished off. I don’t think that is the name of the machine but that is what it does. I have to say I never thought about the need for such a machine but it would be a tedious

job if there wasn't a machine for it

The Ford LTL is ready for the road.

Someone’s project boat is

stored along-side the trucks.

Members having a look at the progress on Herb’s Albion truck project restoration. Chassis and diff completed, rims are awaiting tyres. Cab work to start soon.

Old trucks are good for storage, they can be the same as purposebuilt shelving systems. You can store some quite heavy items.