BABY TORQUE Magazine of the Austin 7 Club of NSW (Incorporated) NO. 242
A U S T I N 7 C L U B O F N S W
MEMBER OF COUNCIL OF MOTOR CLUBS
May 2010
Club Austin’s during the April Goulburn Weekend.
Correspondance:
Correspondance should be addressed to: The Secretary Austin 7 Club of NSW Inc PO Box 6009 North Ryde NSW 2113
Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm - NRMA Training Rooms, NRMA Building, George Street, North Strathfield. Parking is available in the NRMA carpark opposite the building.
Magazine:
The deadline is always the last Friday of each month, therefore the Editor should receive written/typed articles, pictures and reports for the June magazine no later than 28th May. Address: 3 Sunnyside Avenue, Lilyfield, NSW, 2040 Phone: 0404 099 157 Email: info@austin7clubnsw.org.au Website: www.austin7clubnsw.org.au
Banking:
Club BSB: 802841 Account Number: 0000009132
Spare Parts BSB: 633-000 Account Number: 128875804
If bad weather conditions are looming, please contact Maureen Boatwright on Saturday evenings or from 6:30 am on the Sunday of the run in question. Phone: (02) 9822 8609 Mobile: 0413 017 263 Please note: At all times your Austin 7 should carry; copies of your Comprehensive Insurance Policy, the Club’s Certificate of Currency and the most recent copy of “Baby Torque”.
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Committee President:
Mark Wellington
Phone: Mobile:
02 9545 1507 0409 121 576
Vice President:
Paul Pui
Mobile:
0413 621 078
Secretary/ Public Officer:
Joanne Wellington
Phone: Mobile:
02 9545 1507 0428 545 150
Treasurer/ Club Examiner:
Warren Gracie
Phone: Mobile:
02 9569 2108 0417 417 826
Spare Parts:
Mervyn Boatwright
Phone: Mobile:
02 9822 8609 0412 940 001
Editor:
Darryl Stockley
Mobile:
0404 099 157
Membership/ Registration:
Amy Pui
Mobile:
0402 816 345
Events Director:
Maureen Boatwright
Phone: Mobile:
02 9822 8609 0413 017 263
As a courtesy, please do not contact Committee Members after 9pm. PLEASE NOTE:
On account of their recent move Maureen and Merv Boatwright have a new home phone number. Please ensure you update your contact lists and phone books. Thank you.
Coming Events
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16th May National Motoring Heritage Day - Mystery Run Meet in NRMA car park George Street, North Strathfield and be ready to depart at 9:00 am. BYO lunch or purchase during the run. We will visit a few places of interest. 20th June Don Avery Memorial Shield Run Meet at old Information Centre, Hume Highway Liverpool. Hot soup will be served at 9:00 am. Be ready to depart at 9:30 am. A few places of interest to visit, bring your lunch or purchase at shops during our lunch stop. For booking purposes, if you are participating in this run please contact the Events Director with numbers attending. 18th July Progressive Xmas in July Join in the fun for the full day or join us at one of the stops. Breakfast cost will range from $6.80 – $13.00 (Italian Restaurant at Menai). The lunch location has not been finalised at this time but the cost should not exceed $15.00. Please contact the Events Director ASAP as the booking must be made very soon. 21st – 22nd August Shannons Eastern Creek Display Day Tickets are limited so please advise the Events Director if you require an entry form. 29th August All British Day - Kings School, North Parramatta Please contact the Events Director if attending on this day as you must have an entry form to be admitted. The booking form is being returned by 14th May.
Coming Events (cont.)
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1st – 5th October 2012 90th Anniversary National Austin 7 Hub Rally - Tanunda, S.A. Entry Forms are expected to be mailed out in October 2011. Trailer parking will be available for all entrants at one of the venues regardless of whether the owner stays at that venue or not. A list of accommodation venues will also be posted at this time. Entrants will need to make their own accommodation bookings of which there will be ample to choose from. The Headquarters for the National Rally will be at the Tanunda Show Grounds Hall which is in a very nice setting and has plenty of parking available. Registration will be held on the Monday (day 1) at the Headquarters. After registering, entrants will then be escorted in small groups on an orientation tour around the 3 main towns of the Barossa. Expression of Interest Forms will be sent out late this year along with 2 DVD’s (one on the Barossa Valley, prepared by the Tourist S.A, the other has snippets of the 2004 and 2008 Bay to Birdwood runs).
Invitations Accepted 31st July – 1st August Ulladulla Harbour Classic 2010 Milton Ulladulla Vintage and Classic Car Club Inc. have invited our Club to join them on this rally for Vintage and Classic Cars and Motorcycles. It is a replacement event for the MUVCCC’s long running “Christmas in July” but with a completely new format. The Ulladulla Harbour Classic will be a 250 km tour of the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven Districts, the most scenic country on the Australian east coast. There will be a limit of 100 vehicles for this event so register ASAP to ensure your entry. Deadline for entries is 1st July. Cost is $75 per person (this includes Saturday morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Sunday morning tea and BBQ lunch). Please contact the Events Director if interested and you will receive an entry form and accommodation details etc.
Invitations Accepted (cont.)
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22nd – 25th April 2011 Austins Over Australia - Forbes, NSW Hosted by the Austin Motor Vehicle Club NSW. For those attending this event, please contact Events Director if you have not received Newsletter No. 4 which includes the Registration Form.
Other Events of Interest 15th – 16th May Oil, Steam and Kerosene Field Days Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum, 86 Menangle Road, Menangle Park. Open Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Adults $10.00 - Children $5.00 - Pensioners $5.00 Family (4) $25.00. 13th June Blast From The Past - Kembla Grange, NSW Held at The Australian Motorlife Museum, Integral Energy Recreation Park, Darkes Road, Kembla Grange. See a D-type Jaguar and many more cars, period caravan display, kids pedal cars, special guests, prizes, trophies and live entertainment including dancers. Food, hot and cold drinks will be available. Everyone welcome with gift bags for early arrivals. Please contact the Events Director for and entry forms.
Point Score Trophy Don’t forget the Austin 7 Club “Point Score” program. Our aim is to see as many people attending events and meetings (this includes monthly general meetings) as possible. Participation in an event or outing, begining from the starting point and going through to the finish, will score you 2 points while attendance at a general meeting will score you 1 point. These points are awarded if you show up in your Austin 7 or your modern and the person with the highest points tally will receive a trophy at our Christmas Luncheon/Presentation Day. So get involved, support your Club and have some fun. See the Coming Events section on page 2 for our next event.
Welfare
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Graeme Gullick’s mother passed away on 28th May. The Club has sent a sympathy card and made a donation to the Prince of Wales Hospital, Dementia Unit. Brian Haywood is doing well after his operation, we should see him back on the runs soon. He and Deirdre are also celebrating the birth of their gorgeous grandaughter, Amber. And last, but not least, Happy 55th Anniversary to Judith and Bob Riches. Please note: Any Member using a vehicle that is on Conditional Registration (HCRS) and is attending a Secondary Club Run, or any event listed under Invitations Accepted or Other Events of Interest, MUST contact a Committee Member to advise your vehicle movements prior to attending the event. The committee of the nominated primary club on your conditional registration must be aware, and approve of, all movements of your vehicle. If you wish to attend invitational events outside Club runs, you must contact a committee Member to log the trip, otherwise your registration and insurance is not valid. At all times your Austin 7 should carry a copy of the Club’s Certificate of Insurance (Public Liability) and the most recent copy of “Baby Torque”. Manson Property specialise in residential real estate in Menai, Bangor, Barden Ridge, Illawong and Alfords Point and are finalists in the Menai District Business Awards for 2009.
Lené Mitchell looks forward to assissting you personally in finding your new home. Phone: (02) 9543 7355 Fax: (02) 9543 7556 Mob: 0411 7000 14 www.mansonproperty.com.au
President’s Report
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As a relatively new member of the Austin 7 family I have been fascinated by the discussion on power. It is something that, at first, I saw as lacking in our little cars. I learned as a young man studying physics that power is directly related to torque. My conversations with veteran Members on the subject, even those who have raced, merely raises a wry smile. Our recent club weekend away to Goulburn began as a slow convoy down the M5 and Hume Highway. The opportunity to take in the scenery was fantastic as was the change in angry honking of “B” doubles diminishing to friendly “toots” as the other vehicles peeled away to reveal our classic cars as the hold up. Traffic jams in Goulburn were no longer a problem when other motorists spied us. Little old ladies and young children alike smiled and waved as we passed, one motorist even gave up his parking spot to allow us to park as a group. The Mobil service station attendant in Goulburn offered the free use of a petrol can when the President ran out of fuel. Heritage listed tourist attractions allowed us to park wherever we wanted. Then there was the top down, wind in your face, open country road trip to Tarago pub to sip on an ice cold beer on the verandah whilst bikies admired our fleet parked in the street. A 50mph tail wind added to the joy of the trip home, which at times pushed us past the end of the speedo dial, and allowed me to pass a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost near the M5 and M7 junction. The last bastion may be the angry toll collector on the Eastern Distributor who does not understand why an Austin 7 doesn’t have an “e tag”. Perhaps a strategically placed crank handle may obscure a number plate photograph enough to empower our little babies even more? Happy Motoring, Mark Wellington
Happy Birthday to all the Members who celebrate birthdays in May.
Event Director’s Report The Club weekend away in Goulburn saw 21 adults and 5 children enjoying a visit to Riversdale Historic Trust home and enjoying morning tea in the grounds of this old home. Tea and coffee accompanied by cucumber sandwiches and tiny cup cakes were served to us in, and on, bone china. This brings back great memories from the Border Run to Wentworth/Mildura when we were served afternoon tea on bone china in the grounds of an old stately home. We visited many places of interest round Goulburn during the weekend and as usual it all came to an end far too soon. It was great to see 10 Austin 7’s travelling on country roads together. Some of us left Sydney on Friday morning and drove the “Babies” everywhere over the weekend. Our Austin 7 ticked up approximately 483 miles round trip. This made me think how good it was to see Faye and Robert Yarroll arrive at the motel in their Austin 7 “Little Herbert” very late on Friday afternoon. They have only been in Little Herbert for two Sydney runs since purchasing him and then they tackled the run to Goulburn and back on their own with no back-up. Those interested in displaying their Austin 7’s at Shannons Eastern Creek and The All British Day (Kings School, North Parramatta) are asked to please contact the Events Director so your name can be placed on the list. This will see the early birds being assured of Entry Forms for the events. The booking Form for All British Day is being returned on Friday 14th May so please hurry and book now with the Events Director. Please don’t forget to let the Events Director know, if you are going to the Christmas in July outings as bookings must be made NOW! Also don’t forget to put your name and numbers down for the soup stop on the June Run. Please join us on the runs and give your “Baby” and yourself a good experience and a lot of fun. I notice a number of Austin 7’s have not ventured out on our Club Run days yet this year. See you at the Mystery Run on National Motoring Heritage Day. Happy Austin 7 touring, Maureen Boatwright
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Photo’s
The Gullick’s newly restored car
Members enjoying the April Southern Tablelands weekend
Photo’s
Members enjoying the April Southern Tablelands weekend
Happy 55th Anniversary to Judith and Bob Riches
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New Website And E-Baby Torque
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Those who regularly attend general meetings would be aware that I have been working on a new website for the Austin 7 Club NSW Inc. The site was due to go live towards the end of February but was delayed to to some technical problems. I’m happy to announce that the new www.austin7clubnsw.org.au has been completed and is now live. The new site gives the Club alot more flexibility for future expansion, new features and powerful reporting tools, such as Google Analytics. In the modern world websites are often the first point of contact for people interested in specific subjects and club sites are a great way to showoff our cars and what we do. They are also a great tool for attracting new Members and providing other interested parties with a ready means by which to contact us. As such, I welcome all suggestions or improvements that Members may have in order to help the website accurately reflect our Club. So please, go online have a look and let me know what you all think. Also, our new hosting agreement includes an email facility that has allowed us to maintian the info@austin7clubnsw.org.au email address. Any pictures, reports or info you wish to send for the magazine and website or any correspondance you wish to send to the committee should be forwarded to this address. Finally, one of the other projects I recently completed was the evolution of E-Baby Torque. The first version was simply a pdf file that Members could open and view using Adobe Acrobat Reader. It was always my intention to have E-Baby Torque presented in a more “magazine-like” format for viewing on screen. Through the use of a very clever, free online publishing site I have been able to generate E-Baby Torque in the format that I had always envisioned. The new E-Baby Torque is identical to the printed version in all ways except that it is viewed via an online publisher instead of being posted. Current E-Baby Torque subscribers would be familiar with the new format and the monthly email that supplies a link to the latest version (go to www.issuu.com/austin7clubnsw to view our online library). A printable pdf version is still supplied. With the recent update of the Club’s Member database it has been noted that alot of you have active email accounts. With that in mind, in the coming months all Members that have supplied an email address will begin to receive E-Baby Torque instead of the traditional printed version. Please, have a look and decide if you are happy receiving your magazine in this format. Doing so will help the Club save money on monthly postage and printing costs. E-Baby Torque distribution will begin in June. If you are unhappy with E-Baby Torque and would prefer the printed version be posted you must email me to opt out. Darryl Stockley Editor
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FOR SALE
1 x 1929 Radiator Shell. Contact Merv Boatwright (on behalf of a Club Member) on 02 9822 8609 or at boaty@unwired.com.au
Austin 7 Meccano Set, 1928 Model Uncovered after forty years , leaning against the wall at rear of storeroom The set comprises : • Front axle c.w. steeing and brakes • Rear axle c.w. brakes • Magneto engine M 65241 complete with ancilliaries • Chassis c.w. Springs and shock absorbers , steering column etc. • Gearbox , gate change with speedo drive , this makes it about mid year production Bring your trailer or roof rack and make an offer Contact Bob Riches on 02 9417 3637
Wanted Alloy Brake Shoes 11/4” to suit 1932 Austin 7. 2 x Stub Axles, Right hand and Left hand. Contact Merv Boatwright (on behalf of a Club Member) on 02 9822 8609 or at boaty@unwired.com.au
Spare parts
All Spare Parts correspondance should go to: Merv Boatwright, PO Box 1055 Menai Central, NSW, 2234 Phone/Fax: (02) 9822 8609 Email: boaty@unwired.com.au Due to increased stock, parts will not be brought to the meeting unless requested beforehand. Please contact Merv by the Wednesday evening prior to the meeting with details of the parts required. All Members choosing to forward cheques as payment for parts, please read the details on the bottom of your spare parts invoice. Please make cheques payable to: Austin 7 Club N.S.W. Inc. Spare Parts Mervyn Boatwright Spare Parts Officer
Minutes of the April General Meeting
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Held on 13th April 2010.
The meeting was opened at 8:15 pm by Mark Wellington who welcomed all Members to the meeting. Attendees and Apologies. There were 25 Members in attendance. Apologies; Deidre and Brian Haywood, Faye Yarroll, Darryl Stockley and Helen Lewis. The minutes of the March meeting were read and accepted. Moved. Maureen Boatwright Seconded. Cliff Edwards Business Arising The new website is now up and running. Correspondence The Depender, Veteran and Vintage Car Club of Goulburn Inc newsletter, Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum newsletter, The Bent Wire, Invitation from NRMA to IAG Research centre – look behind the scenes in motor design and technology, Baby Torque – WA newsletter, Light Shaft, Drive Chatter, Ulladulla Harbour Classic Rally Invitation, Member thank you for Calendar – to the Editor, Membership Renewals, Email - Brian Haywood – illness notification, Email – from organisation in UK featuring restorations, Torque talk. Treasurer Warren read the Financial report. Final Balance $13733.94. Moved. Maureen Boatwright Seconded. Amy Pui Spare Parts Merv read the Spare Parts report. Final Balance $6047.19. Moved. Bob Riches Seconded. Cliff Edwards Editor Darryl not here tonight. Website up and running. Membership Officer Waiting for the last 13 or 15 people. Members Mate will be out shortly. Photos – in next month’s magazine. Secretary/Public Officer Paid for PO Box. Welfare Brian Haywood ill. Faye Yarroll had operation on her back – sore and sorry but doing well.
Events Director 16th May – Mystery Run meet at Nth Strathfield to depart at 9am. June – Memorial Shield – Picton area 9.30 start at Information Centre at Liverpool – serving hot soup from 9am. Christmas in July – progressive day – start with a late breakfast and lunch somewhere else. Eastern Creek and All British day – names to Maureen ASAP to get numbers. Invitation – Milton Ulladulla Club – Rally – 250 km tour of Southern Highlands. Limit of 100 vehicles. 75 per person. Goulburn trip – 10 Austin 7’s. Robert and Faye first weekend away – drove on their own. Bob had a wonderful weekend and really enjoyed it. Had a wonderful run home. Left at noon and were in Roseville by 2:45pm – I never changed gear or stopped until Willoughby. Wind behind us. Warren won the event for the weekend – Glass is in the mail. All reports moved. Ken Rolley
Seconded. Amy Pui
GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Invited to enter an Austin on April 26th in the St Ives Ignite The Flames Festival – anyone interested let us know please. 2. CMC running event – Tyre Discussion Forum - April 24th. Anyone interested contact Warren for more details. Meeting closed at 8:40 pm.
2010 Supper Roster June
Faye and Robert Yarroll
08/06/10
July
Maureen and Mervyn Boatwright
August
Judith and Bob Riches
10/08/10
September
Amy and Paul Pui
14/09/10
October
Joanne and Mark Wellington
12/10/10
November
Helen Lewis
December
AGM - Members to bring plate
13/07/10
09/11/10 TBA