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The official magazine of the

Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia ACN 004 677 570

November 2012 Volume 47 Number 7

Club Man and Club Lady of the Year David and Margaret Landells cut our 46th. Birthday cake at Yarra Glen.

Coming CHACA Events 2nd. November.

11th. November 9th. December.

General Meeting and AGM at Deepdene Park Hall. 8pm.

Annual Luncheon and Presentation Day, Moorabbin Airport.

Christmas at Como Gardens with VDC.

To bring together persons with a common interest, to encourage the use, maintenance and preservation of automobiles built from the 1st January, 1931 up to 25 years old, without prejudice to make, model, method of manufacture or country of origin.

Committee Secretary Graham Hutchinson (Nancy) ghutchinson1@bigpond.com Ph: 9570 1011 President Kevin Churchill ( Erica) 28fordor@gmail.com Ph: 5983 8981 Mob: 0412 802 177 Vice President Ray Griffin (Margaret) raymar77224@bigpond.com Ph: 5977 6649 Mob: 0409 216 273 Treasurer Dennis Healy (Esther) estden@bigpond.com Ph. 9740 1441 Mob. 0411 187 882

Meetings 1st Friday of the month (except Good Friday & January) at Deepdene Park Hall, Whitehorse Road, Deepdene, Melway Page 46-A8 Tea, coffee and snacks are served at the conclusion of each meeting.

Visitors and prospective new Members are welcomed.

Members please bring a plate of food for the general meetings.

Club Newsletter The Journal is published monthly. Items for inclusion in the Journal must be mailed, emailed or passed on to the Editor at Club Meetings.

The Committee reserves the right to edit or decline any article deemed unsuitable. Photographs submitted for possible publication should preferably be glossy 5”x 7” or 6” x 4” prints or high resolution jpg/bmp images to ensure best reproduction in the Journal. Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Club.

Journal Closing Dates Nominally 2nd. Wednesday each month.

Editor editor@chaca.com.au Eddie Reynolds (Gail) 03 9770 1231 Mob: 0429 142 460 Technical Officer Neville Thomas Kunnel thomas_neville@yahoo.com.au Ph. 03 8743 4547 Mob: 0425 823 352 Property Officer Eddie Reynolds eddier2@optusnet.com.au Ph: 03 9770 1231 Mob: 0429 142 460 Membership Secretary Barry & Rosslyn Smith rozbar@bigpond.com Ph: 9807 6813 Mob: 0408 440 240 Activities Officer Vacant Notice To All Reciprocating Clubs Please address your magazines to The Secretary LPO Box 193 Kerrimuir Vic 3129

Journal Nights Nominally Thursday before the last Friday of each month

Website The Club’s website www.chaca.com.au is updated regularly and features Club History, Club Promotions, an Events Calendar, a full Journal for downloading and many photographs of Club Events.

Webmaster janelle@tpg.com.au

Journal Layout Editor Janelle Thomas PH: 9776 5370 janellet@tpg.com.au editor@chaca.com.au

Archivist and Historian Margaret Griffin - 5977 6649

Library Custodian Eric & Pam Chaplin Ph/fax: 03 5944 3312

CHACA Life Members Max Austin, Ray Griffin, Margaret Griffin, Barry Smith, Jim Kerr, Dale Allen, Bill Kerr, John Hunt, Tom Lambert, Roy Pepprell, Eddie Reynolds, Bob Mantle, Patricia Wightman, Peter Galley, John Schuurman.

Deceased: Fred McGeary, Norm Watt, Don Main, Ian Davey Eddy Dobbs Snr, Col Patience, Gordon Wightman.

All Makes Swap Meet Director Ian Hanks ijhanks@optusnet.com.au

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Editorial.

Next Meeting

It was brought to the attention of members at the last General Meeting (I wasn’t there) that the report and photos of our Birthday Run to Yarra Glen in May had not been published. “Unbelievable that this could happen”, that’s what I thought when Kevin told me. But when I checked, there it wasn’t!

I have the photos I took on the day, so there’s no problem. It will be in this month’s edition.

However this highlights the problem that we do not have an Activities Officer. No Activities Officer often means no report will be sent to me. Therefore........no reminder! This Editorship is not the only thing I’m involved in and it sometimes becomes difficult to keep track of what I’m up to. I’m retired and as most retirees will testify we do not have as much spare time as when we worked.

I do have one request. If anyone notices a mistake or omission in the Journal that needs to be rectified please contact me directly in the first instance (or a Committee member) where it will be fixed quickly and amicably. I find it hard to describe my feelings after hearing what happened at the General meeting.

Interesting to note that the incorrect date on the front page (20th. May) happens to be the date of the Birthday Run. What’s going on?

On a lighter note:- our last run to Trentham was extremely enjoyable. Thanks to John and Louise Baker for taking over from Trish and Henry Alger.

You should all have received a letter in the mail regarding our Annual Luncheon and Presentation day at Moorabbin Airport. The date is 11th. November 2012.

Late notice, but, again, no Activities Officer.

The closing date is (was) 31st October for catering purposes, but if you have overlooked it and are still interested contact Kevin or a Committee person ASAP. Also, note that our last run of the year will be the Christmas Party at Como Gardens (George Hettrell’s place) and the date is now 9th. December 2012. Not the 2nd. as previously indicated. Unfortunately the Steam train will not be running this time.

If you have presents for the kids see a VDC person on the day.

Next year (2013) will be my last year as Editor so please give it some thought and if you want to take it on I’ll be quite willing to give you all the help you need. My daughter Janelle takes a lot of the load off me and you will find her a very reliable and able adjunct to the role. Perhaps you would like to step into the role during the year and “learn the ropes”. I will happily be “Co-editor” for the year.

Eddie Reynolds.

Friday 2nd November, 2012 Well, as you all know, our next meeting is the Annual General, which means elections, followed by a natter night and supper with your fellow club members.

I hope you enjoyed Les Taylor's display and talk last month.

I did not know there were so many different types of Blow Torches made, and Les only showed us a small part of his fantastic collection. A most enjoyable night was had by all.

Don't forget a to bring along a plate for supper, to finish the night off and thankyou Ray Griffin Vice President.

HUTCHIE'S HUPP FOR SALE I am hoping for my 1934 Hupmobile (Registration No. 01190 H) to go to the home of a CHACA Member. The transfer of ownership of a vehicle on the CPS is simple when the transfer is to a fellow Club Member.

This will be a most reluctant sale, but age & illness has made it increasingly difficult for me to continue to maintain my pride & joy.

There is a comprehensive story on our Club Website dealing with the 20 year restoration if you have not seen it, look it up on www.chaca.com.au This comprises many pictures of before & after, as well as text articles listing those who contributed to the restoration, as well as a brief history of the work done over those years.

Look for HUTCHIE'S HUPMOBILE RESTORATION, & I suggest clicking on still photos.

Support our advertisers!

Mention their ad in our Journal when dealing with them

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Contact me on 9570 1011 or ghutchinson1@bigpond.com

CHACA Family AUTUMN National Tour 28th April – 3rd May 2013.

The First CHACA National Tour in 12 Years!

We have put together an exciting program of part touring, part Hub rally centred in Albury and invitations to CHACA affiliates have been extended to join with us. Enthusiastic replies have been received from our interstate “cousins”: Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia, Sydney Inc. Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia Wagga Wagga Region Inc. Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia Caboolture Inc. Morgan Country Car Club.

Melbourne CHACA tour details are: Sunday 28th April 2013.

Leave BP Pakenham via Princes Freeway to lakes Entrance, diverting off the Highway to minor roads with picturesque scenery & places of interest along the way arriving at Historic NYERIMILANG Homestead & Park for a visit prior to booking in to accommodation.

Monday 29th April.

Depart lakes Entrance along the Great Alpine Highway via Bruthen, Omeo, Bright & Yackandandah, enjoying the beautiful Autumn tonings of the trees and mountain scenery arriving at our Albury Accommodation.

Tuesday 30th April.

Meet up with & relax with interstate members. Maybe take a wander around Albury CBD and prepare to visit the Army Museum Bandiana in the afternoon, a must see.

Wednesday 1st. May & Thursday 2nd. May. Guests of Morgan Country Car Club & Secretary Herb Simpfendorfer, will escort us on local tours each day including lunch Wednesday at the club rooms in Jindera. Places of interest will include: Ettamogah Sanctuary (cuddle a Kanga).

Morgan’s Lookout.

Historic Jindera Gerogery, Doll Museum.

WALLA WALLA ( including an Organ recital at a local Church) Beechworth bakery.

El Dorado Museum and Famous Dredge. and more.

Thursday night a Dinner and presentation night will be arranged, an evening of fun and entertainment. including poetry readings by willing entrants with prizes including a section for children. Other activities TBA. Friday 3rd May. Depart for home via Rutherglen, stopping at Gehrig’s winery (Great Port!) to Wangaratta along the Federal Highway then through King Valley to Whitfield, stopping at Power’s Lookout, to Mansfield and on to Yea where the National Tour finishes.

We hope you can join us, particularly our newer Members (counts towards Red Plate attendance) and Families on this adventure. You will find an expression of interest form in the AUGUST journal which, by completing, you will assist us in arranging accommodation & catering. Official entry forms will be made available later in the year.

Please feel free to contact us.

Tour Co-ordinators: Vin Forbes 0400071067 email: lanvin@alphalink.com.au John Baker 0419588370 email: jabaroo@hotkey.net.au CHACA Journal Page 4

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING OF CLASSIC AND HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA Held at Deepdene Park Hall, Whitehorse Rd, Deepdene, on Friday 5th October 2012 Meeting opened 8.11p.m. Approximately 24 Members.

Welcome to the October meeting of CHACA, chair: Kevin Churchill.

APOLOGIES: John Baker, Vin Forbes, Graeme Hutchinson, Eddie Reynolds, Margaret Griffin, Max Austin and Neil Thomlinson.

Moved: David Landells, Seconded: James Allan, carried.

Visitors and New Members: Geoff Sleeth, Ronald Acosta and Chris Hawkins.

Guest Speaker: Les and Jane Taylor with his heat lamp collection.

CONFIRM MINUTES of September MEETING: Moved: John Christie, Seconded: Barry Smith, carried.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM September 2012 MEETING: Defibrillator—Still under discussion. Will cost us between $1,800 and $2,100. The guest speaker at the last meeting will assist us with our decision making. It is important to think about our duty of care. We will need Members who are willing to be trained. Please contact any Committee Member if you are interested in assisting the Club in this way. Council has been approached to place one in this hall for all of the users but to no avail. I will keep trying.

CORRESPONDENCE: Inwards/Outwards Newsletters from other Clubs; Emails to and from Committee; Australia Post statement; Australia Post stationary advertising.

Confirm that correspondence be approved: Moved: Terry Herbstreit, Seconded: Bob Clarke, carried.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE: Nil.

menu will be similar to last year. More information soon.

Don’t forget the Tri-Club Picnic on 14th October at Ruffey Lake Park. Details are in the Journal.

Activities.

Club Runs: 14th October Tri Club Run, 17th October Mid Week Run to Schwerkolt Cottage Mitcham—John Christie: I will be on the side road We will start meeting from 9am onwards, Vicki, the president, will be giving us a talk and show around starting at 10.30.

Other activities as per the current Journal Editor: Eddie Reynolds, absent.

Property: Eddie Reynolds, absent.

CHACA Family Autumn National Tour 28th April to 3rd May 2013: We now have 36 expressions of interest.

John and Vin have put together an excellent event with some surprises and plenty of value for money. This is the first National run in twelve years, an event not to be missed.

QUARTERLY REPORTS A.O.M.C. Nil. FEDERATION: Need a new delegate for the Club. Please talk to me if you are interested.

Cars & Parts for sale or wanted: James Allan, wanted: second hand VH 44 brake booster, 9729 5097.

Bob Clarke, wanted urgently: door or window regulator and lock for 67/68 Corolla.

GENERAL BUSINESS: David Landells, There were several mistakes in Octobers’ Journal, as in previous Journals’, it seems Club members are not reading them carefully or don’t seem to care as these errors are not often brought up, Perhaps it is time for someone new to take over the job of doing the Journals or maybe emailing the journal to another member for proof reading.

Ray Griffin, One of CHACAS’ first members, Jeff Watkins, is leaving us and moving to QLD later on this month.

The Lardner Park Swap Meet was large with about 3,000 vehicles in attendance.

CLOSED MEETING AT 8.45pm, Next meeting is the 2nd November at Deepdene Hall.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Nil, Dennis is currently away overseas and returns on Monday.

MONTHLY REPORTS: Vice President: Ray Griffin, Tonight we have Les and Jane giving a talk and extensive display of his heat lamp collection.

Technical Officer: Neville Thomas Kunnel, Everything is running smoothly. Over the next twelve months I would like all members to send in photo’s of their cars before or during renewing their CPS, please attach the hard copies to the registration form. A good size for the photo’s would be 10 by 15cms’.

Membership Secretary: as reported by Barry Smith, Membership is coming in at a great knot.

Special Activities: We have again booked our Annual Lunch at the Aero Club at Moorabbin. This will be combined with our Annual Display and Presentation Day. The CHACA Journal Page 5

Dear Club President, “myPlates”, the brand behind personalised number plates in NSW, will be releasing millions of new number plate combinations on Monday 8 October 2012; the first time in decades that new formats have been released in NSW. Until now, personalised content has only been released with letters first, followed by numbers. This landmark release of new content introduces three new Numbers First formats (222.AAA, 22.AAA, 22.AAAA) opening up new ways to personalise your plates.

Please feel free to share this with the Classic and Historic Automobile Club of Australia members to let them know about this milestone release. Numbers first Personalised Plates are available for a one-off order fee starting at $160 (depending on plate style chosen) and $99 per year.

You can order yours at www.myplates.com.au or call 131 758 from 9am on Monday 8 October 2012.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any more information.

Kind regards, JEFF KAPLAN pr & promotions manager

Letters to the Editor.

It’s interesting to note that in November 1941 the MRB could not give away the vitreous enamel plates.

Now, 70 years later, motorists are paying $1,000.00 just to “borrow” replica ones.

Ed. (Ed Bourke).

I hope to attend at Cranbourne.

Courtesy Vin Forbes.

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Annual Luncheon and Presentation Day Sunday 11h. November 2012.

Our Presentation Day and Annual Luncheon have been combined this year and will be at the Moorabbin Airport.

Aero Club Bar and Bistro

Contact Kevin Churchill on 5983 8981 or 0412 802 177

Arrive from 10.30am onwards.

Drinks are at bar prices

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AND NOW YOU KNOW Q: Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left?

A: When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left.

Because wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right! And that's where women's buttons have remained since.

Q: Why do ships and aircraft use 'mayday' as their call for help?

A: This comes from the French word m'aidez -meaning 'help me' and is pronounced, approximately, 'mayday'.

Q: Why are zero scores in tennis called 'love'?

A: In France, where tennis became popular, the round zero on the scoreboard looked like an egg and was called 'l'oeuf,' which is French for 'the egg'. When tennis was introduced in the US, Americans (mis)pronounced it 'love'.

Q. Why do X's at the end of a letter signify kisses?

A: In the Middle Ages, when many people were unable to read or write, documents were often signed using an X. Kissing the X represented an oath to fulfil obligations specified in the document.

The X and the kiss eventually became synonymous.

Q: Why is shifting responsibility to someone else called 'passing the buck'?

A: In card games, it was once customary to pass an item, called a buck, from player to player to indicate whose turn it was to deal.

If a player did not wish to assume the responsibility of dealing, he would 'pass the buck' to the next player.

Q: Why do people clink their glasses before drinking a toast?

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A: It used to be common for someone to try to kill an enemy by offering him a poisoned drink. To prove to a guest that a drink was safe, it became customary for a guest to pour a small amount of his drink into the glass of the host. Both men would drink it simultaneously. When a guest trusted his host, he would only touch or clink the host's glass with his own.

Q: Why are people in the public eye said to be 'in the limelight'?

A: Invented in 1825, limelight was used in lighthouses and theatres by burning a cylinder of lime which produced a brilliant light. In the theatre, a performer 'in the limelight' was the centre of attention.

Q: Why is someone who is feeling great 'on cloud nine'?

A: Types of clouds are numbered according to the altitudes they attain, with nine being the highest cloud. If someone is said to be on cloud nine, that person is floating well above worldly cares.

Q: In golf, where did the term 'Caddie' come from?

A. When Mary Queen of Scots went to France as a young girl, Louis, King of France, learned that she loved the Scots game 'golf'.

He had the first course outside of Scotland built for her enjoyment. To make sure she was properly chaperoned (and guarded) while she played, Louis hired cadets from a military school to accompany her. Mary liked this a lot and when returned to Scotland (not a very good idea in the long run), she took the practice with her. In French, the word cadet is pronounced 'ca-day' and the Scots changed it into 'caddie'.

Q: Why are many coin banks shaped like pigs?

A: Long ago, dishes and cookware in Europe were made of a dense orange clay called 'pygg'. When people saved coins in jars made of this clay, the jars became known as 'pygg banks'. When an English potter misunderstood the word, he made a container that resembled a pig. And it caught on.................

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Report: Pig and Whistle Run 23/9/2012 – 25 Cars- 46 People enjoyed lunch.

We met at 7/11 at Rockbank for 10.30 departure, enjoying a chat and coffee. We got away late from this which meant we could only have a toilet stop at Gisborne.

We left Gisborne, via a roundabout 15 mins later than what we had planned.

We all enjoyed the run through the scenery of Gisborne and Woodend and the Wombat State Forrest. We covered the Houdini small monument on the fields of Diggers Rest, (Remembering the first plane flight in Australia) and at the base of the Macedon Ranges we were amazed to view the Horse Stud, which featured white starting stalls and a Kilometre straight through the valley.

We arrived at the Pig and Whistle at 12.27pm, and there we were joined by Ralph and Lois Provan in their beautiful Pale Blue 1930 Dodge, which Ralph had recently restored.

We were joined by several visitors for the lunch, which was great value for $25 a head.

Soup, Roast Lamb or Pork, and delicious sweets, Rhubarb and Apple crumble, Sticky date pudding, Crème caramel, the list went on of delicious sweets to choose from.

Lucky Entrant prizes were drawn by Trish and Henry Alger and were well received by one and all. The prizes were a gift from Chaca to show appreciation of the members support.

We finished up approximately 3.30pm with a group photo in front of the Pig and Whistle taken by Eddie and then some people headed to Trentham for a town walk and then headed on home.

A beautiful sunny day, enjoyed by all.

Thank you for supporting Chaca !!!!!!!!

Report Louise Baker.

Photos Louise Baker and Eddie Reynolds.

Those who attended:-

Vehicles:-

Barry & Ros Smith Lorraine & John Poiner John & Louise Baker Vin & Lana Forbes Graeme & Joan Moore Mal Hillier Ian & Jenny Hanks Ken & Margaret Robinson Kate & Peter Marotta Neville Thomas Kunnel Eddie Reynolds & Gail Evans Brian & Irene Garrett Peter & Janet Galley Don & Claire Larkins Kevin & Erica Churchill Ray & Shirley Nichol Henry & Trish Alger Alan & Rosemary Arkcoll Jeff & Margaret Albon Russell & Lesley Betts Victor & Daniel Pace Paul Ferraro & Friend David & Margaret Landells Ralph & Lois Provan Joseph Pace & Melissa

Modern Visitors BMW Bauer TC1 1955 Dodge Kingsway 1984 BMW 635i Coupe 1968 Ford Mustang 289 Coupe Modern 1962 Chrysler Valiant 1971 E Type Jaguar Ford Mustang 1978 Mercedes Benz 300D 1980 Datsun 280c-430 Modern Modern Modern 1939 Pontiac Chieftain Modern 1968 MG B Roadster 1979 Ford Fairlane 1972 Holden Torana Mercedes 300SE Modern 1978 Ford LTD Sedan 1930 Dodge Modern

Door Prizes:- Barry & Ros Smith, Mal Hillier, Kate & Peter Marotta, Victor & Daniel Pace, David & Margaret Landells.

Compliments.......Peter Hibbert CHACA Journal Page 10

CHACA Run, “Out Trentham Way”. 23rd. September 2012.

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“Out Trentham Way”.

Before

After

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“Out Trentham Way”.

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CHACA Birthday Run and Motoring Heritage Day It was a cool morning early but warmed up nicely as the day wore on. We were blessed with a good attendance of members both new and long standing. There were even some we seldom see these days, so it was great to catch up with them again.

Many thanks to all those who helped with our stall on the day and particularly to Gail who made up all the salads for us.

The food, of course, was for the ,members who attended the run. It was a gourmets delight with sausages, rissoles and homemade salads. And we mustn’t forget the cake, our 46th. Birthday cake.

This was cut by our Club Lady and Club Man of the year. David and Margaret Landells.

Attendance List for CHACA Birthday Run Andy Logan ‘46 Buick Esther & Dennis Healy ‘48 Buick Gary Gilder ‘62 Thunderbird Pat & Fred Lombardo ‘60 Dodge Russell Betts FJ Holden John Baker BMW Bauer Vin Forbes ‘55 Dodge John Rennie ‘78 Fairlane David & Margaret Landells ‘78 Ford LTD Ken & Margaret Robinson ‘62 Valiant Marion & Phillip Simpson Olds Sloper Ilma Baron ‘35 Plymouth Jan & Phil Ramsay Modern Ken Leeden Monaro GTS ????

‘62 Thunderbird Tom & Fiona Howat ‘59 Zephyr Reg Dunn ‘51 Plymouth Ashley Sampson ‘75 Ford Coupe Ian & Jenny Hanks ‘78 Mazda Lester & Yvette Cole ‘34 Plymouth Brian & Irene Garrett ‘80 Datsun Graeme & Joan Moore ‘58 Zephyr Peter & Kate Marotta E-Type Jaguar Bob Clark ‘55 Studebaker Mick Guy MGB Brian Guy ‘66 Mustang Victor Pace ‘70 triumph Robert Rankin ‘66 Mustang Graeme & Judy Bedford LC Torana Dianne Rankin ‘66 Mustang Val & Russell Kerr ‘65 Studebaker Jim Groves ‘80 Fairlane Ray & Shirley Nichol ‘39 Pontiac Ralph & Lois Provan ‘30 Dodge John Christie ‘18 Chevrolet Graham Hutchinson ‘34 Hupmobile Steve Beardon & Julia Welham ‘78 Corvette Geoff Hilliard ‘36 Buick Eddie Reynolds & Gail Evans ‘36 Dodge

No Brainers courtesy Peter Hibbert.

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CHACA 46th. Birthday Run at Yarra Glen 20th. May 2012.

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Holdens’ view on ethanol Concerns continue about the use of ethanol in petrol The product ethanol added to petrol may also be called bio-ethanol to link its use with non-fossil derived or renewable bio-fuels. Bio-ethanol has been used at times over the decades, but its recent use is linked to EU directives to increase the proportion of automotive fuel derived from renewable sources, in order to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The fact that all petrol now contains a small percentage of ethanol raises two very important issues: Ethanol is hydroscopic which leads to a separation of the ethanol and petrol, with the ethanol going to the bottom of the tank/fuel pump/ float chamber etc; and, Ethanol is not compatible with a range of materials such as aluminium, brass, natural rubber, etc.

See full list below.

Shell UK have advised as follows : “The fuel we sell will continue to comply with the relevant fuel standards and specifications as it did previously. The finished petrol will meet the UK gasoline standard EN228, and the maximum amount of ethanol blended into the fuel will be in line with this and the RTFO (renewable fuel transport obligation - 5% max). However that doesn’t really help owners of vintage vehicles. There are several things you can do to minimise the effects of ethanol. Firstly run a non-alcohol based fuel stabilizer all year round. Older engines were designed primarily for straight gasoline, and using ethanol without protection may cause corrosion of some metals in the engine. It also may damage natural rubber and cork parts. Fuel Stabilizers contain additives to protect against rust and corrosion caused by ethanol fuel blends. If practical Install a water separation filter and fuel filter, and replace fuel lines, gaskets or o-rings with new ethanol resistant materials.

Similarly replace the fuel tank if necessary with one made from an ethanol resistant material.

In terms of laying up the vehicle; Assuming the above measures are in place (we cannot make a laying up procedure if they are not, as it simply would not be advisable with fuel containing ethanol), we would suggest filling the fuel tank to about 95% of its capacity with fuel, rather than leaving the fuel tank low. This minimizes; the tank-breathing effect, the loss of volatile components and the ingress of moisture into the fuel tank. The latter, in extreme cases, can cause the appearance of free-water in the fuel.

If a fuel is to be stored in a motor vehicle fuel tank, then maintaining fuel quality is important in order to maintain good start-up and a good level of vehicle drivability. When an engine fails to start after a period of lay -up, it may be less to do with fuel deterioration, and could be related to un-seasonal fuel, which may not be sufficiently volatile to start the engine from cold. Non volatile residues are often observed in the fuel tank, de-

livery system and/or carburettors in cases of severe evaporative loss of a gasoline. The residue can manifest itself as either a gum or lacquer-like film or deposit, or a gel-like substance. This residue would be a combination of low-volatility constituents and detergent additives that are found in gasoline, but concentrated after evaporation. We do not advise storing fuels in vehicles for more than 6 months. You should also take into account the differences between summer and winter grades of petrol.

Petrol has a higher volatility in the winter in order to enable cold starting. For this reason it is better to fill the tank with a winter grade fuel (16th October - 14th April) rather than a summer grade.”

Material

Recommended Not recommended

Metals

Carbon steel Stainless steel Aluminium

Elastomers

Fluorocarbon Nylon Teflon® Viton®

Polymers

Carbon filled acetal

Brass Copper Lead Tin Zinc Nitrile rubber Buna rubber Neoprene Chloroprene Natural rubber Hypalon StyreneButadienerubber Butadienerubber Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyurethane Polyvinylchloride

Others

Fibreglass

This list is not comprehensive and the quality of the material must be appropriate for the intended application. More information can be found at http:// fbhvc.co.uk/bio-fuels/

By Colin TAYLOR (Holdens are a British parts supplier for old vehicles) This article was downloaded from the AOMC website.

THERE’S A DEVIL! One evening, a young woman came home from a date, rather sad.

She told her mother, “Anthony proposed to me an hour ago”.

“Then why are you so sad?” her mother asked.

“Because he also told me he is an atheist. Mom he doesn’t even believe there’s a Devil”.

Her mother replied, “Marry him anyway, between the two of us, we’ll show him just how wrong he is”.

Courtesy Russell Kerr.

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Ken’s Joke of the Month.

A bloke goes out and buys himself the best and most expensive car he can find. He takes it out for a spin, and while stopped at a red light an old bloke on a moped (both looking about 90 years old) pulls up next to him.

The old man looks over the sleek, shiny surface of the car and asks, “what kind of car you got there sonny?”

The dude replies, “A 2012 Turbo BeepBeep. They cost over $500.000.00” “That’s a lot of money” muses the old guy. “Why do they cost so much?” “Cause this car can do 320 miles an hour”, states the cool dude proudly. The old man asks, Can I take a look inside?” “Sure”, replies the owner. So the old man pokes his head in the window and looks around. Leaning back on his moped, the old man says, “That’s a pretty nice car alright!” Just then the light changes and the cool dude decides to show the old man what his car can do. He floors it, and within 30 seconds the speedo reaches 320. Suddenly the guy notices a dot in the rear vision mirror....and it seems to be getting closer. Whhhoooooosssssshhhhhhh! Something whips past him, going maybe three times as fast! The guy wonders what on earth could be going faster than his Turbo BeepBeep....Then ahead of him he sees a dot coming towards him. Whhhoooooosssshhh! Goes by him again, and it kind of looked like the old man on the moped! But the guy thinks it couldn’t be, for, after all, no way could a moped outrun his Turbo BeepBeep! Again he sees a dot fast approaching in his rear vision mirror. WhhhooooosssshhKABLAM!! It ploughs into the back of his car, demolishing the rear end.

The guy stops and jumps out, and indeed it is the old man. The moped is totalled, and the old bloke is badly bent up. The dude runs up to the old man lying, dying in the middle of the road. “OMG you’re really hurt bad! Is there anything I can do for you?

The old man sighs, “Yeah, unhook my braces from your side view mirror, will ya?

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Events & Swap Meets of Interest to Club members Sunday 7th October

Last of the Chrome Bumpers, Lardner Park

Friday/Sunday 26th-28th October

Motor Classica, Royal Exhibition Building

Sunday 28th. October

Federation Picnic at Maffra

Saturday/Sunday 17/18th. November

Bendigo Swap Meet

Sunday 17th November

Historic Commercial Vehicle Club Annual display day Sandown Racecourse

24th to 28th November

RACV 80 years Great Ocean Road Celebration Tour

Sunday 25th November

Aussie Classic Car Show Calder Park, Ph: 03 9890 0524

(Maffra Shed).

Dear Clubs, Just a reminder....don’t miss out on this motoring must attend Christmas Party.

I can now confirm pricing is at a subsidised amount of $80 per head. This included canapĂŠs on arrival, entree, mains and desserts with tea & coffee. Also in this price is a continuous beer and wine package.

Free parking at Sandown will also apply.

Music, Charity auction and special guests will also feature.

Please book early.

Regards Richard A Sanders

Business Development Manager - Victoria Phone +61 (03) 8588 0877 Mobile +61 0417 490 949 Email: richard_sanders@shannons.com.au

Colin and Jenny Woods

Factory 3/45 Kolora Road Heidelberg West, Victoria 3081 CHACA Journal Page 18

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Buy, Swap and Sell Advertisements in this column will appear for three consecutive months unless instructions to the contrary are received by the Editor. Victorian State laws require all advertisements for registered vehicles to display a Price and Registration Number, and for unregistered vehicles, the sale price together with the engine or VIN/Chassis number.

Advertisements that do not comply with the above will not be listed, nor will it be the Editors responsibility to seek such information.

SALE: The car is 1934, 5 window coupe, one of five executive cars built from Geelong Ford Company.

Rego number; 264290 VIN numb; C18XF43 Engine number; C18LF49AVR38392 Rego; expires 5th of November 2012 Price $70,000.

Regards, Tim. 0408998051 thank you.

SELL: Two 6 cylinder side valve engines, one No. C10110670, the other has no engine number. They could be late 20’s – early thirties Willys’. $100.00 the pair. Phone Ray Griffin 03 5977 6649 SELL: Attention FORD ( Enthusiasts ) & Car Club Members. This FORD ( Tickford ) XR8 Model ED 1994 is reluctantly ( FOR SALE ) It is in IMMACULATE condition & one owner. It is Automatic & Built in July 1994 & has only travelled 152,500 Klms This is a real Collectors Car @ $8000.00 ( Negotiable ) It has new Michelin Tyres, Body Kit, S/S Muffler, Tinted Windows. This is a very attractive vehicle & still looks like NEW. For further information please ring 02 65561426 ---- Mobile 0427499573 or email ( gordonbryson@bigpond.com ) Many Thanks Gordon Bryson ( TAREE Area NSW )

SELL: 1958 Ford Prefect 100E Sedan, Club Reg. 105744H. Previous original plates in storage. Eng. & Vin No. 100E 57110. 103,000 original miles. Built 27-11-58.

High performance motor, S U fuel pump, CD stereo/radio.

Zenith Downdraft carb. VH 44 Power boosted brakes.

High end 3 speed close ratio synchromesh gear box. White wall radial tyres. Brand new hub caps. Torrington Needle roller new rear axle bearings. Light blue interior. Smoke grey 2 pack paint. Good performer and rally car. Needs nothing spent on it. $8000. James Allan 9729 5097 (0712).

SELL: Rear axle for 1940 Chev. Sedan. “Restored Cars” Magazines, No’s 1 to 27. Lots of items for 1946-1948 Chev. Too numerous to mention. OFFERS. Two tyres P 265/70 R16. 55% tread. $200.00.

Ed. Bourke. (03) 9544 4147.

(1112).

WANTED: ‘67 Corolla parts to complete a full restoration.

Drivers door lock assembly and window regulator or a complete door.

Also a metal sun visor, rear venetian, any new parts, can swap ‘68—’69 parts if required.

URGENT Bob Clark 03 9391 8327. (1112) SELL: ‘56 Morris Minor 4 door Deluxe.

Genuine 2 previous owners, always garaged, no rust or damage ever. Professional ground up restoration, no expense spared, every thing factory correct. Finished in Champagne Ivory (light green) with contrasting dark green leather interior and matching very rare Westminster carpet.

Fitted with sun visor, weather shield, factory heater— demister, mud flaps, venetian blind, locking fuel cap, exhaust finishes, windscreen washers, mesh headlamp guards, spot lamp, hand made chrome badge bar, original tool kit and jack, plus whitewall tyres. Ex Club Plate CH0139. Full colour feature in Restored Cars magazine No. 72.

Offers considered around $15,000.

Bob Clark 03 9391 8327. (1112)

WANTED: Second hand VH 44 Brake Booster.

Contact James Allan 9729 5097 (1012) CHACA Journal Page 20

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CHACA Membership Details.

Category

Annual Subscription

Total

$25.00

$45.00

$70.00

Concession Rate

$25.00

$39.00

$64.00

Joint Membership Concession Joint

$25.00 $25.00

$50.00 $43.00

$75.00 $68.00

$25.00

$40.00

$65.00

Concession Country

$25.00

$35.00

$60.00

Joint Country

$25.00

$45.00

$70.00

Concession Joint

$25.00

$39.00

$64.00

Full Member

Country Member

Joining Fee

Contact Barry Smith Ph: 9807 6813

Mob: 0408 440 240

Joint Membership – Husband/Wife, partner etc..

Country Member – Residing outside of Melbourne Telephone District Zone.

Concession Rate – Junior (under 18 years) or Full Time Student or Full Rate Pensioner Members.

Renewals – If joined Nov-June, must renew when due on November 1st. If joined July-Oct. Membership will carry through to renewal date in following year.

Club Permit Scheme Renewal of Permit.

Send to Neville Thomas Kunnel with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Neville will return it to you for you to pay at your nearest Vic Roads Office. You can also see Neville at meetings and on runs, please bring along a copy of the Permit for Club records. Please ensure that you have submitted CP2 and CP3 forms, if unsure please check with Neville.

FOR New Applications/renewals: Contact Neville Thomas Kunnel Email......thomas_neville@yahoo.com.au PHONE: 03 8743 4547 MOB: 0425 823 352 1 Val Court, Dandenong, Vic 3175

To all Permit Plate Holders Due to VicRoads tightening their control on all Clubs involved with the Club Permit Scheme (CPS) we now request that all members issued with a Permit through CHACA since February 1st. 2011 under the new Log Book scheme attend at least one Club Run or Meeting every 6 months with the Car. This will assist the Club in ensuring your vehicle continues to meet with all the guidelines and conditions of use as set out by VicRoads and CHACA. Members are also reminded that the Club is bound by the new rules of this scheme to advise VicRoads of any Permit Holder who is no longer a financial member of the Club.

Any queries please contact Neville Thomas Kunnel on Ph: 8743 4547 Mob: 0425 823 352 CHACA Journal Page 22

VicRoads queries 9854 2432 60 Denmark Street, Kew 3010.

PO BOX 340 LILYDALE VIC 3140 PH: 1300OPTIMA FAX 039735 1842 EMAIL Graeme@optima.com.au

www.chaca.com.au Affiliated Clubs Independent Clubs Affiliated with the

Classic& Historic Automobile Club of Australia Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia Wagga Wagga Region Inc. Secretary: Wendy Hocking, Phone 02 6931 6200 Mobile 0429 316 200 PO Box 749, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 Meetings: First Monday of the Month, at Rules Club, Jezza Room Fernleigh Rd. Wagga Wagga 7.30pm. Guests and visitors are welcome.

Morgan Country Car Club Secretary: Herb Simpfendorfer Phone: 02 6029 2224 PO Box 428, Albury, NSW 2640 Meetings: At Clubrooms on Jindera Sports Grounds, First Tuesday of every month 7.30pm.

Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia Sydney Inc. Secretaries: Anne Campbell, 0414 521 521 PO Box 306 Wentworthville, NSW, 2145.

Phone 02 45765872 Email: annecampbell3@bigpond.com Meetings: All Sunday meetings start at 2pm. Members may arrive from two hours prior to meeting times to have meal and chat.

Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Caboolture Inc. Secretary: Jan Beatson PO Box 514 Caboolture, Qld. 4510, . Phone 07 3267 0363 email: secretary@chacc.com Meetings: 2nd Sunday of the Month. Meeting at the Sundowner Hotel car park, Caboolture at 6.30am

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