The AUGUST 2020
HUB NEWSLETTER
New member, 17 year-old Ben Skinner with his recently purchased Morris Minor.
CLUBROOMS
Cutler Park, McLeans Island CLUBNIGHT
7.30pm 1st Thursday of each month Phone 03 359 7004
POSTAL ADDRESS PO BOX 11-082, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443 EMAIL canterbury@vcc.org.nz vccthehub@gmail.com
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT With the AGM behind us, I am pleased to advise that we have an almost complete committee to see us through the next twelve month’s programme. A rather obvious exception is a vacancy ROSS BUTLER under the heading of Club Captain. Chairman This is unfortunate as the job of club ph 03 352 3160 captain is to oversee and coordinate motoring and general organised activities. I have seen and been impressed by the way that some members of the previous committee have worked to ensure that the various events went ahead without any obvious hitches and I believe that we are indeed fortunate to have the support of Dave Inwood, who while not actually on the committee, using his knowledge and skills from his previous experience is working with us to keep events running smoothly. We would welcome anyone who could be interested in taking up the position of Club Captain and I would be very happy to discuss with them what is involved. Anyone considering this has our assurance that they would have the support of the entire committee. In the meantime, our gratitude is owed to all those who made themselves available to make up the committee for the coming year, thank you. Following on from the AGM, publication and distribution of The Hub and its associated costs are continuing under review. Bearing in mind that it is an essential part in communicating with all members, we will be doing whatever we can to keep it alive and well and in whatever format is best suited.
NEW MEMBERS
AUGUST 2020
Welcome to our club. We look forward to meeting you at our coming events and activities. Mr Morgan Alan Thomson, 1972 Buick Riviera Mr Joshua Harrison Lee, 1972 Triumph TR612, 1962 Triumph T90, 1951 BSA Bantam 3
SECRETARY’S REPORT I still have trouble getting my head around 82 members attending the AGM out of nearly 1300! Stats From 8 August 2019 to 7 July 2020: Deceased 15, Resigned 22, Unfinancial 26. I would like to thank those on the committee who helped make this year’s AGM a success.
ROD THROWER Secretary ph 03 338 2320
Also a special thanks to those members that came and contributed to the proceedings in whatever way they felt was appropriate at the time. Thanks also to Doug Watkinson and Chris Parker again for their door check duty, Annette and Lindsay Painter for the wonderful fresh cream scones. I know that the addition of Katryna Shaw onto the committee is going to make for a strong team going forward under the leadership of Ross. The Branch Committee are very pleased to congratulate Chris Leith on his election to the National Executive as Secretary/Treasurer Elect. Well done Chris.
COMING EVENTS August Sat 1 Thursday 6 Sat - Sun 8/9 Wednesday 12 Wednesday 12 Sun 16 Wed 19 Sun 23
Around the Bays Motorcycle Run Noggin Night Motorcycle Mid Winter Run 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Night – Valley Inn Old Cars Bikes and Coffee (OCBC) Commercial Noggin VCCNZ National Day (Daffodil Rally)
September Thursday 3 Wednesday 9 Wednesday 9 Saturday 12 Wed 16 Sun 20 Sun 20
Noggin Night 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Night –TBA Canterbury Branch Awards Dinner Commercial Noggin Motorcycle Ruff Run and VIC’s Old Cars Bikes and Coffee (OCBC)
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OLD CARS, BIKES AND COFFEE We had another great day on 18th July, with around 50 cars turning up - down slightly on last month because of the cold and damp weather. Great to see lots of enthusiasm from all taking part, and some really interesting vehicles turning up. Best of all, lots of comments about the need to keep this event going (it was a trial until July pre-COVID), so we will be doing just that. The next OCBC is on Sunday 16th August - just arrive any time from 9.00am and leave whenever you like. Note that the Parts Shed is also open, so you can do both. Colin Hey
Anything can turn up - even a Bentley pedal-car!
OCBC OLD CARS BIKES AND COFFEE
CUTLER PARK
3rd Sunday of the month from the new (and incredibly civilised) time of 9.00am Enquiries to Colin Hey Ph 359 8738 5
LETTER TO EDITOR
This engine came from the Joyce brothers of Christchurch when their property was being cleared out. The two brothers raced at Cust on their Velocettes but the engine came from their father or grandfather. It has all veteran parts with JAP barrel and some Triumph bits. The crankcase appears to have been locally cast. As my intention is to install the engine in a suitable frame (when I find one) I would be interested in any information on the brothers or their family. One brother may still be alive but in a home. The engine would be one of the very few made here and deserves to be seen and heard. Thanks Chris chris.parker.chch@gmail.com 03351 1084 027 658 3537
VCC CLUB APPAREL FOR SALE The ideal gift for all members and their partners... For those who want to look the part on runs and events, we can now offer for sale the following items, all with the ‘VCC Canterbury Branch’ winged logo, tastefully embroidered onto it. All items are high quality and smart in appearance. Caps
$25
Polo Shirts $65 Dress Shirts
$75
Rainproof Dress Jackets $175 6
COLIN HEY Swap Meet Convenor
UPDA TE
The Swap Meet committee is now well up to speed, and organising Swap Meet 2020 is progressing. Rosters for the various duties are now available at Noggins and other branch events, so please step up and put your name to a duty for an hour or so - there is nothing particularly hard or onerous to do, but every member must be responsible to offer some time to this extremely important branch fundraising event. We also need some new sites for our large-format signs, so if you know of any locations where they could be erected on or off stands to publicise the event, please let me know.
COLIN HEY Swap Meet Chairman Ph 03 359 8738 E heywolseley699 @gmail.com
Also please note that sites are still available, so if you’ve had a clean-out over lockdown and/or have any parts or items you want to dispose of, now is the time to book a site. Sites Neil Shaskey Camping Sites Andrea Dallow
swapmeetsites@gmail.com 027 289 6201 regmad1957@gmail.com
03 388 2838
Shirts and jackets are available in men’s and women’s styles, in all sizes from S to XXL. Jackets have detachable zip-in hoods, lots of pockets for all of your manly (or womanly) possessions (tools, cellphone and VCC membership cards), and are available in genuine “Ice Breaker” or alternative “Biz” brand, depending on the style and fabric you prefer. All items are available at the bar at noggins, or you can contact Colin Hey (phone 03 359 8737, or 021 883 807) if you are unable to get to the clubrooms.
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MOTORCYCLE REPORT
CHRIS LEITH Motorcycle Section
Now five weeks past the shortest day, just think back to the middle of May for the same length days! PAST EVENTS
8 July – Noggin. I forgot clean about it, but apparently about 20 turned up to garage raid a place near The Junction, Addington. An eclectic collection of a few rare cars and bikes (all Japanese, no British), plus the odd example of fairground memorabilia. 25 July – Fish & Chip Run. Nine bikes braved a very frosty start but the run to the café at the Glentunnel Golf Club was enjoyed in brilliant sunshine. One or two peeled off on the way home to attend the VCC Branch AGM.
FUTURE EVENTS
1 August – Round the Bays Run. Probably in the past when you see this, but starts at PMH Hospital, 10.00 am for a 10.15 am departure. See last Hub for details; Royce Baker (021 323 571) organising, and a back-up being provided. 8 – 9 August - Mid Winter Run (Overnight). The meeting place is Yaldhurst Pub Carpark, 10.00 am for a 10.30 am departure. A circuitous route has been organised out west via the gorges to Methven for lunch, then to Rakaia and Leeston to stay the night at the Crate & Barrel Hotel, Leeston. There are nine motel units at the Crate & Barrel, with various sleeping combinations from 2 to 4 people each, it will be up to you to organise your own reservation. Craig Bradford is the boss there, phone 03 324 4000. The run is about 100 miles, and there may be an organised garage raid in Leeston as well. John Benn, 022 078 2002, is organiser. There is no entry form, just book your accommodation and turn up at the start. Better get A into G if you haven’t booked as the spots are filling... 12 August – Noggin Night. Being held at the Valley Inn, Heathcote Valley, at 7.30 pm. Something different, a nice warm welcoming hostelry. 29 August – Fish & Chip Run. Meet at BP Service Station, Moorhouse/Antigua St corner. 10.15 am meet, 10.30 am depart. Again, riders decide on destination. 8
ADVANCE NOTICE
9 September – Noggin. More next month. 26 September – Fish & Chip Run. 20 September – Ruff Run & Working Bee (pre Swap Meet working bee to tidy the place up…) 9-10-11 October – Swap Meet. Motorcyclists will roster to look after toilets etc. as last year. 17 – 18 October – Girder Fork Rally to Akaroa, Overnight. Organise your own accommodation. That is about it for this month, Keep Warm!
SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2020
Bar opens 6 pm Please be seated for dinner by 6.30 pm The dinner is held annually to present branch members 25, 35, 50 and 60-year membership awards. Tickets ($35 single) are available from branch committee members and at the bar at Noggins from August. The meal will be catered by our very own Annette and Lindsay Painter – who know just what we like. There will be plenty for all. If there are any special dietary requirements, contact Leigh 342 9110 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz as soon as possible. This year, our National President Diane Quarrie will be presenting the awards. Come along and support your fellow members on their special night. 9
Plan B worked a treat In place of the hangi we had a pot luck lunch at The Barn. We didn’t have as VCC CANTERBURY big a turnout as expected but I put that down to the confusion we had due to WINTER DOESN’T STOP US THE MORE THE MERRIER! having to change plans. We still had 25 cars and a good raffle although it JOHN KUIPERS didn’t make a profit this time. Next time 9-90’s better. The team had The Barn cosy Coordinator and warm, hot water, coffee and tea on tap, a great atmosphere and I think we have a new member to join the club. The effort some people put in so we could enjoy a nice home-made pot luck was amazing. Puddings and trifle, savoury items and sandwiches. There was not much left over. Thank you to you all.
9-90s
FUTURE 9-90S EVENTS MARK YOUR DIARY NOW August 12 Ken James and Bruce Miles Meet at the Bottle Lake Carpark, Waitikiri Dr at 9.55am. Destination unknown. PS Gumboots may be a good idea for this trip September 9 Tony Becker Meet at the Peg Carpark, Belfast Pub at 9.55am October 7 Alan and Barbara Hill Meet at The Peg Carpark, Belfast Pub at 9.55am The team and I look forward to seeing you all in August.
HORORATA MECHANICAL SWAP-MEET SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2020 Hororata Domain, gates open 7am Entry $5 site holders $15 on the day No bric-a-brac or household junk Contact: johnyboags@email.com 10
Worth a Watch Julie at National Office had a promo for this movie come across her desk and thought our members might be interested. This documentary follows an eccentric upperclass British couple as they drive their 1936 Rolls-Royce across India. Rupert and Jan Grey are in their sixties, married for 35 years and on the verge of retirement. At a time when most couples are preparing for a simple life, this free-spirited pair ignore everyone’s advice and head off in Rupert’s father’s 1936 Rolls-Royce across India on their way to a photography festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Over six months and 5,000 miles they fall into company with teawallah and maharajahs, dodge tribal conflicts, negotiate with border officials and make constant mechanical repairs. Coming to a cinema near you soon. CLUB NOTICES
Vero Insurance Scheme The VCC Vero insurance scheme is set up for those with current VCC membership. If you become unfinancial you will no longer receive discounted insurance premiums
A FRIENDLY REMINDER The Canterbury Branch of the VCC has a no dogs policy at all club events and around Cutler Park. We ask that this policy is respected.
Please welcome our new members We were all new members once - a friendly word of welcome from our long-time members goes a long way to creating a great club atmosphere. Please take the time to welcome new faces you see around the club.
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2020 MOPED RUN
This year the moped run was held separately to our clip-on rally – the event took place on Saturday 14 March 2020 in glorious conditions. Few of us realised that a lock-down was going to curtail all our activities in the near future. Sunshine and next to no wind – the perfect conditions the run which attracted an awesome variety of about half European and half Japanese models. The flat run also provided the perfect opportunity for the club’s Ariel first outing after its extensive repairs. A total of sixteen riders were sent on their way from the Halswell supermarket car park by organiser Kurt Ebrecht. Following the usual tracks along the Old Tai Tapu Road (including a very scenic loop around Rhodes Road) and River Road, the first stop was Selwyn Huts, where Sharon had prepared morning tea with homebaked cinnamon wheels, blueberry muffins and hot and cold drinks. One casualty along the way was last year’s winner Graham Barnett on his Vicky with a flat rear tyre, which was quickly repaired at this stop. The run continued to Laboratory in Lincoln and finally to the Halswell Tavern for prizegiving. The deserved winner of the 2020 trophy was Bruce Miles on his 1957 NSU Quickly. Special thanks again to Sharon for being backup driver and providing a fabulous morning tea.
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JULY
NOGGIN July Display In July we featured some of the winners from the 2020 Commercial Annual Rally.
DON MULLER Noggin Displays Co-ordinator Ph 385 6850
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to Neil Shaskey for organizing the display. Thanks to the following members for displaying their vehicles: Bruce Mc Cormick, 1937 Ford V8 Ute. (2nd equal) Mark Drury, 1982 Madza B2200 Ute. (2nd equal) The Parts Shed Daimler, that was for sale (now sold) was also on display.
Future Displays August: Renault cars.
September: Covid- projects
September Display Entries Wanted
show us your LOCKDOWN projects During lockdown, did you have a project or make something of interest? I have already been in contact with some members who have items they made and are willing to display them at the September Noggin. If you made an interesting item, be it woodwork, metalwork, art, electronic, or anything, and would like to display it at the Noggin, please call Don, ph 385 6850, to reserve a spot. This is open to both women and men. There will be tables available, to display your pride and joy. Space is limited.
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DAFFODIL RALLY FOR CANCER SUNDAY 23 AUGUST Although not being run as a VCC National initiative this year (because of COVID-19) our branch has decided to run a local event anyway, once again to fundraise for the Canterbury Branch of the NZ Cancer Society. This will be one of several events held around the country on the same day, as other branches have decided to go ahead with local runs as well. All veteran, vintage and classic vehicle owners, including individuals, and member of ALL motoring clubs (including Custom and Hot-Rod Clubs) have also been invited to participate.
NEW FORMAT THIS YEAR This year the format is quite different, in that we have organised four separate meeting places to commence the runs, all of which will arrive in our grounds at Cutler Park in time for lunch. The start points are as follows: •
Rangiora – Pak’n Save Car Park, Southbrook Road
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Rolleston – Countdown Rolleston Car Park, Cnr Rolleston Drive and Masefield Drive
• New Brighton – New Brighton Working Mens’ Club car park, Marine Parade •
Cashmere – Cashmere Club Car Park, 50 Colombo Street, Christchurch
You are welcome to join the event at any one of these venues. You will need to arrive between 10.00am and 10.30am, and from there you will be set off on a run that will end at Cutler Park, McLeans Island, around one hour later. All runs will have a long and a short route to cater for all types of vehicles, and all of the runs will cross paths so you will see other vehicles taking part in the event on your trip. All runs will finish at the VCC grounds by around noon. On arrival at the grounds, we will request a $10 donation (more if you wish – it’s a great cause) from each vehicle as it arrives. A barbeque lunch will be run by the Avonhead 14
Rotary Club, with proceeds also going to the Cancer Society. BYO lunch is another option. All vehicles will be lined up for display, to which the general public will be invited. A brief prize giving will be held at 2.30pm, with prizes presented for the following: • Best Motorcycle
• Peoples’ Choice
• Best Veteran Car
• Most Unique Vehicle – judged by a representative from the Cancer Society
• Best Vintage Car • Best Classic Car • Most Impressive Chrome
• Best Dressed Driver and Passengers (dress in the era or a style to suit your vehicle)
Note that the event will be run wet or fine – the clubrooms will be open to provide shelter if needed. Event Coordinator for VCC Canterbury Branch is Colin Hey – Phone 03 359-8737 (please call evenings only, after 7.30pm) or email heywolseley699@gmail.com
Volunteers Wanted SUNDAY 23 AUGUST
If you are able to assist at either of the four start points of this year’s Canterbury Branch Daffodil Rally - please contact Colin Hey 03 359-8737, heywolseley699@gmail.com. Start points are Rangiora, Rolleston, New Brighton and Cashmere. 15
ANNUAL
P GROUP RALLY
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2020
CLOSE 30 September 2020. ENTRIES If you require a plaque you must enter before 6 September
ENTRY FORM
PROGRAMME 9am assemble at Cutler Park. We will have field trials before 10am coffee and then depart. CONCOURS Concours will be judged at Cutler Park. Cars entered for Concours need to be at Cutler Park by 9am sharp. RALLY ROUTES We have two rally routes to help cater for the wide range of car years covered. Choose a route you feel most comfortable doing. Long route will have some shingle. Lunch will be at a domain followed by prize giving around 3pm.
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IT’S ALL ON
Malvern Anzac run - rescheduled
MALCOLM MCGIBBON Branch Events Ph 0274 338 047
Like so many other events this year Covid 19 caused the cancellation of the Annual Malvern Run on Anzac Day. Now that some normality has returned, I decided to approach the organisers of the Hororata Highland Games to see if we could play a small part in their event. The date for this is Saturday November 7. Those of you who have been to the games will know what a great day out this is and how fortunate we are to have been accepted by the organisers. Like the Anzac Day Malvern Run, the event will be open to cars and motorcycles of the war years and will be followed on the Sunday by the Annual Vintage and Veteran Rallies. The Malvern Run will once again start at the Darfield Recreation Centre car park and will proceed to the Hororata Cenotaph where the vehicles will be lined up at 10:15 to make the grand entrance and lap of the games oval before being positioned in the display area. Cars entered will not be able to leave before 4pm. Your entry is your commitment to this display. Those of you who have never been to the games can expect a fun day of Highland Games, music to suit all tastes, market stalls, food and drink vendors and so much A Highland Games highlight is more. the hotly contested Kilted Mile. Entries will open in September, don’t be late with your entry because they may be limited. For any enquiries prior contact me on 0274 338 047
50-YEAR PRESENTATIONS John Daue, Robert Gough, Ian Hedgman, Trevor Lightfoot, Eric Mattsen, Terry Meadows, Philip Mitchell, Donald McClelland, Andrew McClintock, Trevor Stanley-Joblin
60-YEAR PRESENTATIONS David Kay, Robin Mundy, Gavin Paterson, Ken Whitaker 17
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BREAKING NEWS
TARGA 2020 VCC TIME TRIAL The Targa 2020 VCC Time Trial is now being run as two conjunctive events-: 1. The 4 day time trial starting Albany, Auckland Thursday 15 October 2020, travelling over closed tarmac road stages to overnight in Whangarei, before returning via closed road stages to overnight in Ellerslie Friday 16 October. 2. A 2 day time trial starting Ellerslie, Auckland Saturday 17 October 2020. This is a totally A great opportunity new event with a significantly reduced for first entry fee aimed at VCC members who wish timers to to enjoy an outstanding Targa VCC event try this over a weekend. type of
event
On Saturday 17 October, both 2 and 4 day entrants travel over closed tarmac roads on the Coromandel to overnight in Whitianga, where all VCC entrants, friends and family are invited to join for a meal together at the Mercury Bay Club, and where we’ll also be presenting some fun participation awards. Sunday 18 October will see all of us returning over closed tarmac roads on the Coromandel to event finish & prize giving dinner in Pukekohe. The Targa VCC Time Trial 4 day & all new 2 day event gives VCC members with VCC/VIC eligible cars an outstanding opportunity to test their driving & timekeeping skills over closed tarmac stages, safe in the knowledge that they’re all driving in the same direction from start intervals, with nothing coming towards them. It’s not a race, and no special car modifications (roll cage etc), are required. Entries may be limited, so please contact me asap. CONTACT Rod Corbett rod.corbett88@gmail.com 027 433 8772, For event pricing and further information please refer www.targa.nz 19
CALENDAR OF EV Canterbury Branch
Events in Italics are not organised by the branch.This calendar was ra
July
2020 Sat- Sun 11/12 Mid- Winter Motorcycle Run Sat 25
Dec
November
October
Sept
August
Sat 1 Sun 16
Branch AGM Around the Bays Motorcycle Run Coffee Old Bikes and Cars
Sat - Sun 8/9 Motorcycle Mid Winter Run Sun 23
VCCNZ National Day (Daffodil Rally)
Sat 12
Awards Dinner
Sun 20
Motorcycle Ruff Run and VIC’s
Sun 4
P. Group rally
Fri-Sun 9/11
Swap Meet
Sat-Sun 17/18 Girder Fork Motorcycle Rally Sun 25
Grasskhana – Cutler Park
Sat 7
Malvern Run for Anzac
Sun 8
Annual Vintage and Veteran Rallies
Wed 11
Anzac/Armistice Day Run
Fri-Sun 13/15
Show Weekend Tour
Sun 22
Homestead Run
Sat 5
Children’s Christmas Picnic (Kaiapoi Festival)
Thurs 26
Boxing Day Run
February
Jan
2021 Sat 2
Motorcycle New Year Run
Sun 3
Picnic Run
Sun 7
Grand Garden Party
Sat 13
Boot Fair
Sat 14
Moped Run
Sat 20
Commercial and Motorcycle Annual Rallies
Sun 21
Clip on Run
Sat/Sun 27/28 Branch Annual Rally 20
VENTS 2020 – 2021
Dec
Nov
October
Sept
August
July
June
May
April
March
ratified at the Branch AGM on 25 July 2020.
Sat/Sun 6/7
Jim Toohey Motorcycle Run
Sun 14
Rear Wheel Brake Rally
Sat-Sun 20/21 (Scenicland Rally) Sat 20
Winchester Swap meet
Sun 11
P Group Annual Rally
Sun 25
Malvern Run for Anzac
Sat 24/26
Autumn 3 Day Run
Sat 1
Ashburton Swap Meet
Sat 8
Rural Run
Sun 23
Motorcycle Rough Run
Sat/Mon 5/7
Irishman Rally
Sun 13
Restoration of the Year
Sun 20
Branch AGM
Sat-Sun 10/11 Mid Winter Motorcycle Run Sun 25
Mid Winter Run
Sun 1
Around the Bays Motorcycle Run
Sat 14
VCC National AGM Christchurch
Sun 29
VCCNZ National Day (Daffodil Rally)
Sat 5
Women Drivers & Young Drivers Rallies
Sat 11
Awards Dinner
Sun 19
Motorcycle Rough Run and VIC’s
Fri-Sun 8/10
Swap Meet
Sat-Sun 16/17 Girder Fork Motorcycle Rally Sun 24
Grasskhana Cutler Park
Sat 30
Annual Motorcycle Rally
Sat 6
Annual Vintage Veteran Rally
Fri-Sun 12/14 Show Weekend Tour Sun 21
Homestead Run
Sat 4
Children’s Christmas Picnic
Sun 26
Boxing Day Run
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MARKETPLACE For Sale VAUXHALL H AND I 10/12HP (1940-1949) Genuine factory service manual in mint condition. No greasy fingerprints! Comprehensive details for workshop. $30 firm. Phone Tom Clements 03 352 2457. OLDSMOBILE 1925 UTE Rough condition and not going. Chev 6 engine under the bonnet. Oldsmobile gearbox and diff on back tray and other spare parts. Also the original Oldsmobile 6 engine. $500.00. Contact John Smith on 0274 360 239 or 03 327 9469
Wanted 1915/16 MODEL T FORD BACK/FRONT MUDGUARDS, hoodbows, any condition for barn find project. Phone John 03 347 4111 1934 CHEV MASTER DASH/INSTRUMENT PANEL 1920s Cleveland motorcycle parts or information.This is a 2 stroke with combined engine and gearbox made in the U.S.A. Chris Parker phone 03 351 1084, chris. parker.chch@gmail.com CONTINENTAL ENGINE PARTS WANTED - models 7R , 6Y or 7U (all 6 cylinder engines) Contact John 027 448 1430.
CONDOLENCES Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of those members and friends of the branch who have recently passed away. Brian Edward Black Colin Clutterbuck
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OFFICERS 2020-2021 MAIN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ross Butler (Debbie)
03 352 3160, 021 314 221 rossrbutler@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Rod Thrower (Lynda)
03 338 2320, 021 126 3529 canterbury@vcc.org.nz or thrower.rod@gmail.com
TREASURER: Kevin Sarjeant (Joan)
03 365 1938 (pref), 027 365 1938 kevin.sarjeant@xtra.co.nz CLUB CAPTAIN; Vacant VICE CAPTAIN: Dave Inwood (Linda)
03 327 4156, 027 3077-636 magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz
COMMITTEE: George Kear (Jorden)
03 347 0315, 027 221 4332 george.kear@charton.co.nz COMMITTEE
Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 359 8737, 021 883 807 heywolseley699@gmail.com
Katryna Shaw (Bryce), 021 02772 3375 katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com P GROUP CONVENOR
Neale Cook (Sasha), 021 295 3628 neale.cook@bayleys.co.nz VETERAN CONVENOR
Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 359 8737, 021 883 807 heywolseley699@gmail.com VINTAGE- CONVENOR
Mike Milne (Sacha), 022 358 7246 oldandrecovered@gmail.com COMMERCIAL CONVENOR
Neil Shaskey (Louise) 03 3528802, 027 289 6201 neilandlouise@snap.net.nz IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR:
John Coomber (Christine) 03 310 7056, 027 292 5206 johnchriscoomber@gmail.com
2020-2021 REPRESENTATIVES MOTORCYCLE CONVENOR
Phillip Jeeves (Marietta), 03 338 0666 pmjeeves@gmail.com VELOSOLEX GROUP (VOG’S)
Royce Baker (Janice), 03 322 5529 whiskey17@xtra.co.nz PARTS SHED REPS:
Wayne Stocks, 03 383 1380 waynestoxy@gmail.com Ross Butler (Debbie) 03 352 3160, 021 314 221 rossrbutler@gmail.com 9-90’S CO-ORDINATOR
John Kuipers (Collen), 03 332 7926 VIC REPRESENTATIVE
Don Bennetts (Judy), 03 385 6333 djbennetts@compassnet.co.nz MAINTENANCE/ CLUB ROOMS
Mike Foster, 03 359 8260, 022 3598 260 mike dawn.foster@xtra.co.nz BAR MANAGERS
Gill Stevenson (Kevin), 03 327 5743 kstevenson@xtra.co.nz or gill.ellwood@cdhb.health.nz Amanda Franklin (Wayne), 03 389 7066, wfranklin100@hotmail.com NOGGIN DISPLAYS
Don Muller (Marlene) 03 385 6850, 021 181 3449 donmarlzmuller@gmail.com
LIBRARIAN:
Owen Genet, 03 358 2514 congenet@xtra.co.nz ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
Kay Shaskey (Graeme), 03 352 5217 kayandgraeme@xtra.co.nz SWAP MEET CHAIR
Colin Hey (Jenny), 03 359 8737 heywolseley699@gmail.com SWAP MEET SITES:
Neil Shaskey (Louise) 03 352 8802, 027 289 6201 swapmeetsites@gmail.com BARN BOOKINGS/CAMPING
Kevin & Claire Campion 03 312 7255, 027 407 5344 kj.ec.campion@xtra.co.nz BEADED WHEELS REPORTER :
Tony Becker (Ngaire) 03 421 2426, 027 446 6964 danebecker36@gmail.com NORTH CANTY NOGGIN:
Alan Hill, 03 313 6008, 021 161 5866, abhill@usnet.co.nz TROPHY CUSTODIAN
Leigh Craythorne (Tony) 03 342 911, 027 460 4508 craythornes@actric.co.nz HUB EDITOR/CLUB WEB SITE
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• Brake & Clutch Specialists • Brake Shoes and Band Relined • Brake Drum Machining (including steel drums) • Clutch Plates Relined • Brake Hoses and Brake Pipes Manufactured • Hydraulic Cylinders Reconditioned and Resleeved • Brake Cables repaired
87 Fitzgerald Avenue Ph 03 379 6140 www.saferbrakes.co.nz
• Competitive prices • Over 1300 different Model A items in stock, plus second hand parts • Increasing inventory of new Model T parts • Model A servicing and repairs • Exchange items – Speedos, steering boxes etc • Classic and vintage tyre sales Mail and phone orders welcome Ph 03 379 7370 Fax 379 7371 A/h 021 637 656 earlyfordparts@xtra.co.nz 11 Henry Street, Waltham. PO Box 33321, Christchurch
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Open Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Saturday 8:00 - 12:00
Roy & Annette Adams Phone/Fax 03 327 8155 After Hours 027 435 0636 Free Battery Check - MTA Member 96 Williams Street, Kaiapoi 7630 BATTERIES, AIR CONDITIONING, STARTER MOTORS, BULBS AND LAMPS, AUTO ELECTRICS
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For hard to source cables, brake parts or hoses
Call the Specialists
0800 102 739
www.apexautocentre.co.nz parts@apexautocentre.co.nz
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