The Hub - February 2020

The FEBRUARY 2020

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New format Christmas picnic a hit with the kids

Official magazine of the

THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND Canterbury Branch Incorporated

The FEBRUARY 2020

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BRANCH BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS Westpac Barrington Account Number: 03 1594 0096832 00 Please enter your name and event entered or other details on your deposit.

CLUBROOMS Cutler Park, McLeans Island

CLUBNIGHT 7.30pm 1st Thursday of the month Phone 03 359 7004 canterbury@vcc.org.nz

2019-2020 MAIN COMMITTEE Chairman

John Coomber (Christine)

johnchriscoomber@gmail.com

03 310 7056 027 292 5206

Secretary

Rod Thrower (Lynda)

canterbury@vcc.org.nz

03 338 2320 021 126 3529

Treasurer

Kevin Sarjeant (Joan)

kevin.sarjeant@xtra.co.nz

03 365 1938

Club Captain

VACANT ROLE

Assistant Club Captain

Dave Inwood

magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz

03 327 4156

Vintage Convenor

Mike Milne (Sacha)

oldandrecovered@gmail.com

022 358 7246

Veteran Convenor

Tim Palmer (Barbara)

timbarb25@gmail.com

021 338 692 03 313 3952

P Group Convenor

Neale Cook (Sasha)

nealeandsasha@xtra.co.nz

021 295 3628

Commercial Convenor

Neil Shaskey (Louise)

neilandlouise@snap.net.nz

027 289 6201 03 352 8802

Cover Photo: Santa arrived in style at the Children’s Christmas Picnic.

See report page 18.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication without the Editor’s permission.

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2019-2020 REPRESENTATIVES Motorcycle Convenor

Philip Jeeves (Marietta)

philipjeeves21@gmail.com

03 338 0666 022 025 9924

Spare Part Shed Reps

Ross Butler (Debbie) Wayne Stocks

rossrbutler@gmail.com waynesfoxy@gmail.com

03 352 3160 03 383 1380

9–90’s Co-ordinator

John Kuipers

03 332 7926

VIC Representative

Don Bennetts (Judy)

03 385 6333

Maintenance/ Clubrooms

Mike Foster

03 359 8260

Bar Managers

Amanda Franklin (Wayne) Gill Stevenson (Kevin)

03 389 7066 03 327 5743

Noggin Displays

Don Muller (Marlene)

03 385 6850

Librarian

Owen Genet

03 358 2514

Assistant Librarian

Kay Shaskey (Graeme)

03 352 5217 027 279 9195

Swap Meet Chair

Colin Hey (Jenny)

03 359 8737

Swap Meet Sites

Neil Shaskey (Louise)

swapmeetsites@gmail.com

03 352 8802 027 289 6201

Barn Bookings/ Camping

Kevin and Claire Campion

kj.ec.campion@xtra.co.nz

03 312 7255 027 407 5344

Beaded Wheels Reporter

Tony Becker (Ngaire)

danebecker36@gmail.com

03 421 2426 027 446 6964

North Canty Noggin

Jeff Rogers

kiwijeffian@hotmail

022 131 7235

Hub Editor/ Branch Website

Rosalie Brown

vccthehub@gmail.com

03 332 3531

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Welcome to our 2020 events programme.

December saw some well supported and enjoyable events as well as various section end of year functions. I want to thank the swap meet, parts shed and motorcycle sections for their kind invitations to take part in their celebrations. It was very enjoyable and always a pleasure to mix with the supporters of these important sections.

The Children’s Christmas picnic in December was a great success with lots of entertainment for both the children and parents/grandparents. We were nervous about the change of venue, given the opposition by some older members who usually attend with their grandchildren.

We had a good turnout of club vehicles which attracted a lot of attention from the general public who attended the festival.

I appreciated the supportive comments from a number of our members attending.

There are some organisational issues to sort out with the Kaiapoi Festival team for this year’s event but overall it was a great success thanks to Amanda, Wayne and Liz Paris, Graeme Sword, Dave Inwood, Rod Thrower and Gill Stevenson and of course our own excellent SANTA. Gill drove the club truck and gave rides to many children including my delighted eight month old granddaughter. Please remember that this event is put on for the children, and not designed to be a picnic for grandparents.

Our treasurer will be pleased that the event also saved us hundreds of dollars on previous year’s picnics.

Given that most of our events in 2019, including the quiz night and the AGM,

suffered between 20 and 50 percent drop in support from JOHN COOMBER the previous year, Chairman I was expecting a pretty low turnout for the boxing day picnic and the picnic run on 5 January.

Dave Inwood and I were amazed at the number of vehicles turning up for both events, and glad we had organised plenty of coffee and biscuits for the starting venues. I had wondered whether the two should be combined in future to bolster the numbers, but you have all showed that there is good support for both. Thanks to Dave and Linda for hosting the January event and thanks to you all for your support of these two picnics.

Sunday 26 January was the Veteran picnic run by Tim Palmer and it turned out to be a typical hot dry Canterbury day for the event.

The picnic spot was the newly upgraded Tai Tapu Domain and the veterans were joined by the Wolseley Club and also the Model A club who were holding a Posh Picnic. Plenty of shade helped make a very enjoyable day. We need to share more of these events with kindred clubs.

This month we start with the Commercial Rally and on 29th/1st March our Branch Annual Rally. Get your entries in early for these two events. Entry forms are in the December Hub. Also note the entry form for the rear wheel brake rally in early March. Entries close early February.

Contact Graeme Sword. On Sunday 16 February we will run the first of our “Old PAGE 7

Cars and Coffee” mornings from 8am to 11am at Cutler Park. This will coincide with the Parts Shed being open. We want to encourage new members especially to join us and bring their pride and joy, but also as many members as possible as this is a new initiative by Colin Hey along the lines of the very successful meetings many North Island branches organise. Rod and I want to use this monthly event to welcome new members who often feel lost when turning up for the first time at noggins. Please support this. We will have barista coffee for the purists, as well as tea and instant coffee and you can let us know how much you want us to cater for you on these Sunday morning meetings. Format is informal. A chance to see and display vehicles and enjoy the company. Thanks to the younger member who emailed me last year to suggest this is the type of event he would like to attend, rather than weekend long rallies which clash with other commitments.

A special thanks to all the members who brought their vehicles out to assist with the Grandparent’s and Children’s day at the Diana Isaac Retirement village on 23 January. The rides around the village were very popular. Thanks also to those who turned up at the wrong venue due to a miscommunication. I hope this does not put you off helping out again in future.

Looking forward to an exciting and rewarding 2020 season. Happy motoring.

John Coomber

NEW MEMBERS Welcome to our club.

We look forward to meeting you at our coming events and activities.

Jonathan Abel 1968 Triumph TR6 M/C, 1973 Triumph Trudent, 1927 Triumph W-Deluxe

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SECRETARY’S REPORT Happy New Year to all, and I hope you have had a good break with family and friends these last two months.

I will be away during the first three weeks of February so won’t be at Feb Noggin but will be able to access my emails if you require forms etc. Some are available at the magazine rack in the foyer or on the notice board.

I will be attending The National Executive Meeting in Wellington on 28 March as your branch delegate, if there are any matters you would like raised at this meeting please let me know before or speak to me at the March Noggin. This is the six monthly meeting between the National AGMs. Remember I am usually available up by the stage at most noggins if you require forms or have any issues you wish to raise with your committee. (Don’t be surprised if I ask you to put it in writing) At 6 January we had 42 unfinancial members, so if you are one of these and don’t receive your Hub you won’t be reading this and you won’t know why! If you receive it by email I will wake up to this in March and remove you from the emailing list.

Subscriptions were due end of Oct 2019 and invoices were sent out end Sept with a reminder in Nov so these are now two and half months over due so you would have noticed you did not receive your Dec/ Jan Beaded Wheels. Subscriptions not paid at the time of the National Half year Exc Meeting 28 March will be removed from the database and will have to reapply for membership (losing any continuity of membership).

Are your details up to date?

ROD THROWER Secretary

Please advise national office (admin@vcc.org.nz) or myself of any addresses, phone numbers and changed email addresses that are no longer active.

Thank you for the support given to Dave and John for a very successful Boxing day Run to Kirwee Domain. Fifty to sixty cars turned out for a very relaxing afternoon .

Congratulations also to those involved in the Picnic Run in January, this was a wonderful way to start of the New Year.

Thankyou to the seven people who offered their help at the Lady Issac Retirement Village, very succesful day, although driving around the village for two hours was hard work. And my apologies to those who went to the wrong venue, I will be more thorough next time, and try and sort out a better route.

CONDOLENCES Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of those members and friends of the branch who have recently passed away.

Ann Hastilow Mike Lawson PAGE 9

LETTERS SWAP MEET I read Colin Ray’s letter with interest although I have never have had a site and cannot comment on that, I was however disappointed to arrive at the gates of the swap meet on Saturday morning to put my Morris on display to be informed it would cost me $5.

A few years ago there had been some discussion on this with a decision made those members who have cars on display to have free entry.

For next year I will be better to not clean the old car, leave it home, take out the modern and pay the $5. Much easier.

On Sunday I was on duty patrolling the cars so had free admission which was fine.

John Henderson

COFFEE IS COMING

Calling all frustrated journos

OUR NEW MONTHLY OLD CARS, BIKES AND COFFEE MORNINGS START SOON

16 February 8-11am Free of charge and open to anyone (not just VCC members). We encourage you to join us and bring along your friends and neighbours in their club eligible vehicle (30+ years). This is a great chance to meet and mingle fellow enthusiasts.

Partners and children encouraged.

No dogs please.

We can’t offer you a Pulitzer Prize but we can offer you plenty of space to tell your story in our next issue.

The Hub is looking for articles of interest for our readers. If you are keen to share tales of your exotic motoring exploits, restorations trials and tribulations or anything else old vehicle related we would love to hear from you.

Contacts for the hub: Email: vccthehub@gmail.com Ph Rosalie 03 332 3531 (Tues-Thurs 9am-4pm) Post: Attn: The Hub, C/- PO Box 11-082, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443

VCC BRANCH NEWSLETTERS AVAILABLE ON-LINE All VCC branch newsletters are now available on-line from the club website. visit: http://vcc.org.nz/news-from-our-branches At last count there were 35 different newsletters from around the country - it’s well worth having a look through these to find out what is going on in our club in other areas.

Magazines are only available on-line for the month of publication so you need to keep checking regularly.

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COMMERCIAL REPORT Thanks to Mark Drury for hosting the commercial Christmas Barbecue, and Don Bennetts for opening his garage for the January commercial noggin, much appreciated.

Commercial noggin for February will be at Peter Monro’s, 401 Old Tai Tapu Rd (corner of Holmes Rd). If coming from town on Old Tai Tapu turn left into Holmes Rd (1st left past Osterholts Rd) then turn in first gateway on right beside cattle yards.

LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES

NEIL SHASKEY Commercial Convenor this date if you will be participating, even if the paperwork is a little slower reaching me. Rally start will be at Northern Bulldogs clubrooms car park on Raven Quay, Kaiapoi, meet at 9.30 for 10am(ish) departure, total distance for the day around 100 miles.

Lunch stop is at a country domain with toilets and water, bring something to eat and drink although there is a cafe nearby if you are in desperate need of coffee or food, followed by a casual run back to finish at Ashley for afternoon tea.

Give me a call if there are any questions.

Entries for the annual commercial rally close on 7 February, I need to know by

Barn Hire

The Barn is available for hire to all members for birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other functions.

Contact Kevin or Claire on 03 312 7255

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9-90’s REPORT 2019 Christmas Lunch Pineacres Restaurant was the venue for a superb Christmas lunch event, this was by far the best we have ever had. We have already booked for Christmas 2020.

The food and the atmosphere was great, the banter was good and this was a very successful outing. Peter and Pam Yeatman celebrated their 48th Wedding Anniversary.

We also had 13 Christmas raffle winners going home with a little extra cash in their pockets. The proceeds from the raffle mean everyone went home with a bag of goodies.

from the PARTS SHED

Now we are looking forward to 2020 and hoping for good weather and good health.

Feb 12 Grant Lomax - Meet at the Peg Carpark,Belfast Pub at 9.55am March 11 Les Sloan - Destination unknown at this stage.

April 8 George Nimmo - Destination unknown at this stage.

Looking forward to seeing you all in February.

J K and the team

Parts Shed

WHEEL PULLERS In the Shed we have quite a number of wheel pullers of varying sizes. These are available on loan to members so if you need one, check with us to see if we have the size you need.

NEW SERVICE We are now able to test generator and starter armatures on-site so talk with someone at the counter or phone Wayne or Ross for further information.

Check out our listings in the back of the hub for other parts for sale.

WAYNE STOCKS

ROSS BUTLER

03 383 1380

03 383 1380

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JOHN KUIPERS 9-90’s Coordinator

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DECEMBER

NOGGIN

DON MULLER Noggin Displays Co-ordinator Ph 385 6850

Electric Vehicles Old & New This was a display with a difference, with activities both inside and outside the hall. Outside there were three modern, either hybrid or fully electric cars available for members to test drive. Thank you to Neville Digby and the drivers from Orion for organizing this, as many members took advantage of the offer and enjoyed their electric car test drive.

Thank you to the following for displaying their electric vehicles:

Jason Bachelor Honda VF 500 E MC. Gary Thompson E Velosolex.

Neville Digby 1904 Baker Electric Lynnette & Tony Mallard 2017 Tesla 90D John Mallard 2019 Tesla model 3 John McIntyre EURO Beast E bike Barry Browning Radrover E bike Gary Thompson Velosolex E bike, modified by owner Jason Bachelor Honda VF 500 E motorcycle, modified by owner.

Normally, when display cars are coming into the hall on Noggin Night all you hear is the engine and exhaust of the cars. As the electric cars were driven into the hall all you could hear was the creaking floor boards.

John McIntyre Euro Beast E Bike. Barry Browning Radrover E Bike.

Future Displays February 2020. NOT TO BE MISSED Two Great, “Authentic Reproduction Vehicles, Also on display will be two very nice replicas.

March: Annual Rally Winners.

John Mallard 2019 Tesla 3. Neville Digby 1904 Baker electric. Lynette & Tony Mallard 2017 Tesla 90D. PAGE 14

The big guns are coming

Clip-On Run

Sunday 23 February 2020, 10:00 am Start The Clip-On Run is aimed at club eligible bicycles (30yr rule) with small (under 50cc) motors attached generally to the rear wheel

50 electric vehicles taken in 1924 from the roof of the Carlton Hotel in Bealey Avenue showing how popular electric vehicles were then.

This year’s clip-on run will start in Brooker Avenue near the corner of New Brighton Road and Brooker Avenue in the Burwood ‘red zone’. Brooker Avenue starts from New Brighton Road and is one street westward from ANZAC Drive or three streets eastward from Bassett Street. If you are guided by ‘google maps’ the address to search for is 391 New Brighton Road. (There is no longer a house there though!) There is plenty of parking in Brooker Avenue for cars and trailers.

We will ride for about 15 km to a very pleasant café where the staff will be expecting us. There will then be a ride of about 4 km back to the start. We hope to see as many as possible present.

Please note: DRESS TO BE SEEN. Enquiries to: Alister McKenzie Doug Watkinson

03 355 4017 03 383 1817 or 027 727 4466

If you would like to read more on this, there is an interesting article in Beaded Wheels issue 102 October 1976 pages 20-24 entitled, “1920s Heyday of Electric Power”.

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MOTORCYCLE REPORT Wishing all the motorcyclists a Happy New Year, and hoping it will bring prosperity and good cheer!

PAST EVENTS

30th November, Fish & Chip Run. A good turnout of about 15 bikes enjoyed the run out to Leeston to view the contents of a shed of “motoring memorabilia”.

Also viewing were the members of a Hot Rod club – don’t think they could believe their eyes either. Thanks to Gary Arps for organising.

11th December – Motorcycle Xmas Noggin.

About 55 members and partners enjoyed a Christmas Noggin that was extremely well catered by the Club caterers. Many thanks to the caterers, the meal was very well received.

2nd January 2020, New Year Run. Treated a bit like a F&C run, the assembled group of 10 riders decided on a run to the golf club at Hororata where a brand new café was operating. Mike Glenday’s bike suffered an internal haemorrhage on the way; one piston had the crown lift completely away from the skirt. Hopefully, the bike will be going again very soon…

25th January, Fish & Chip Run. A dozen motorcycles and two cars fronted up to the start at the BP, Cnr Moorhouse & Antigua Sts. Nice day, supposed to get to 33 degrees, so we opted for a run around the gorges with lunch at the Diner in Oxford. All done out like a 1960s American diner, was very good!

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CHRIS LEITH Motorcycle Section

FUTURE EVENTS

12th February – Noggin Night. Decided for something different and go to the Tai Tapu Pub, on the Old Tai Tapu Road, 7.30 pm as usual. This is a good motorcycle friendly pub, and hopefully it will be a nice summer’s evening.

23rd February 2020, Clip-on Run. In the past this has been a “Clip-on and Moped Run.” Due to popular demand it has been decided to SPLIT the two “parts” into two separate events. The Clip-on Run will be 23rd February and the Moped Run will be on Saturday 14 March. Specifically the Clip-on Run is for bicycles with small (under 50cc) motors attached generally to the rear wheel, of the type popular up until the 1950s or 1960s. Modern BMX bikes etc. fitted with cheap Chinese motors that have been recently obtainable are specifically banned; bring these along and you will not be welcomed at all. They need to comply with the 30 year rule for club eligibility.

This year the Clip-on Run will leave from Brooker Ave, near New Brighton Road at 10.00 am. The organisers are Alister McKenzie (ph 03 3550417 and Doug Watkinson (ph 03 383 1817 or cell 027 727 4466. See pg 19 for more info.

29th February – Fish & Chip Run. Start from the BP Petrol Station on corner of Moorhouse Ave and Antigua Street; meet 10.15am for a 10.30am departure. We plan to meet up with those on the VCC Annual Rally at their lunch break place. However, it would be great if you think about supporting the club by entering the Annual Rally on your motorcycle; see next page.

29th February – Branch Annual Rally.

Motorcycles can enter this event as well!

In fact, there are trophies on offer for motorcyclists, which I have to say, are not very often won…. If you like the idea of having your name engraved on cups or trophies then this might be an opportunity…

11th March – Noggin Night. This will be at the Social Corner, VCC’s Cutler Park, with a 7.30 pm kick-off.

20th – 22th March 2020, Jim Toohey Rally. - Please note there is a change of date - the run will be going to the West Coast in 2020 and we will be taking part in The Scenicland Rally in Greymouth. A motorcycle friendly route is being organised.

The dates are Friday 20th & Saturday 21st March. We will be riding over Friday afternoon 20th and back Sunday 22nd.

Hotel accommodation is being booked so a commitment required now if you are intending on going. Advise Mike Glenday if you intend going please, phone 021 192 0581 or mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz If you make a late decision then we will still find you accommodation but not with the main group who will possibly be at the Recreation Hotel. This run is normally a one night overnighter, but this time it will be two nights away. See elsewhere for more detailed information and entry form.

February Noggin

TAI TAPU here we come 12 February 2020 7.30pm WE FANCY A CHANGE OF SCENE FOR OUR FIRST CATCH UP FOR 2020 –

JOIN US AT THE TAI TAPU HOTEL (It just happens to be their pint ‘n pizza night) We’re hoping for a great summer evening – see you there.

28th March – Fish & Chip Run. Start from the BP Petrol Station on Moorhouse Ave, corner with Antigua Street; meet 10.15 am for a 10.30 am departure. We haven’t got a destination in mind however look out for the March Hub for a scintillating place to visit…

That is about it for this month, enjoy the summer riding months and remember, keep the rubber to the road!

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MICK & ROSE MARINER Rally Report

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PICNIC As most of you know we were approached

by Kaiapoi Parade organisers to see if we would like to provide a Vintage display and join their festivities for free for the day.

There was much discussion (and opposition) towards changing this event, and I would like to say that I was also apprehensive as to how this would work for us. Numbers were well down, but many new faces joined the day which was lovely.

The day unfolded as overcast and rain loomed in the background. The activities available to us were amazing, every type of bouncy castle climbing activity (my favourite was the whack a mole with children as the moles - very satisfying!), a self-propelled water boat activity, face painting, an incredible steam punk hands on biking - have a go style (this was popular with young and old), emergency services vehicles displays as well as our club truck giving rides to VCC kids only after Santa visited. Add to this the stalls to browse with local clubs, crafts and plenty of variety of gift stalls just ripe for a bit of pre-Christmas shopping PLUS a great area of food trucks PAGE 18

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with local and international cuisine.

This was alongside a stage where entertainment was the brass band, local dance troupes both young and old, bagpipes display with a truly lovely carol theme alongside traditional music.

By the time 11.30am came around there was a bit of light rain which quickly cleared, we had our Santa set to go giving out his gifts to all those that made the cut. Once this was done we lunched and made a very short walk to the parade route to wait for the procession to begin. Afterwards it was an easy pack up to head home. The best part of my day was the open positive comments we received from club members who supported the day, with very happy grandchildren/ children at their sides, this was more than the usual few we do get, and to be honest was a relief. Change is not always accepted well! Now we have experienced the day we know what improvements we need to make, and hope to have a much bigger display for the public next year.

Hear’s to a positive 2020.

Amanda Franklin

Arthur and Margaret Spiers and their great grand kids

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JANUARY PICNIC Rally

MICK & ROSE MARINER Rally Report

5 JANUARY 2020

We would like to thank our Assistant Club Captain, Dave Inwood, for this very enjoyable day out. An excellent number of cars turned out and at about 10.45 all headed out to Hawarden for our picnic lunch. In true Canterbury style it was a wee bit windy but we managed to find a nice sheltered spot.

roads to the farm were amazing.

Entrants were taken right into the back country on narrow winding unmade roads with beautiful views. We were made very welcome and got to look at owner Laurie O’Carroll’s many handsome horses which he uses for horse trekking for overseas visitors.

After lunch we made our way to Waitohi Downs, Hawarden, North Canterbury. The

Many thanks to Dave and Linda for a organising a lovely day.

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VELOSOLEX OWNERS GROUP

ROYCE VOG 1

(VOG’s) December run

The VOG’s had a great run on Tuesday 10 December organised by John and Junette McIntyre (VOG 13) starting from their home in Rangiora on a magic day with only a slight hint of nor’easterly wind.

Sixteen riders turned up plus Denise McKenzie our dependable backup and Jenny Thomson. Our first port of call was over the road to a neighbour who has a single garage specifically to house his hobby of “O” gauge model trains. Not only does the man make the layout and scenery but he also builds the loco’s and rolling stock. He was an engineer in his working life so those skills are really coming to the fore with this hobby.

On to our steads and we headed out on the roads around the Belmont subdivision in Western Rangiora and beyond. This was not without some delays. John being a speedy VOG’er on his well prepared machine set off without checking on the tailend Charlies who hadn’t even mounted their bikes let alone coaxed them into life. Now believe me this causes some problems as anyone who has done a “follow the leader” type of run will know. By the time we were about 3k from the start VOG 1 suggested to John that he should stop and regroup as there appeared to be very few riders following us so we did and we waited and we waited and we waited – it was some 15 mins before the rest of the bunch caught up. Turns out Brian Newberry was having a few problems which took a while to sort. Eventually we were on our way again heading towards the Paschendale PAGE 22

The team rearing to go on the Christmas Run.

cycle and walking track that goes from Rangiora to Kaiapoi following along the route of Lineside Rd with a few detours along the way. This was where the lads were able to wind the throttle on and reach breakneck speeds of 30kmh and beyond – wow is that exhilarating.

Noel Niven even admitted to me that he actually “broke the speed limit” at one point where there was some roadworks happening with a 30km/h speed limit he confessed that he was doing 32km/h this automatically put him into contention as the actual winner of our Hard Luck Trophy for the month. (Noel you shouldn’t let out these secrets).

We eventually made it all the way through to the booming metropolis of Kaiapoi after a few more stops along the way to let the stragglers catch up. Dave Backhouse, whose Solex always runs like a dream, had issues but nothing he couldn’t fix.

In Kaiapoi we viewed the magnificent recently restored River Boat Queen paddle steamer, a testament to all involved in the restoration.

We returned to McIntyre’s for an

abundant barbeque in sunshine. A big thanks to John and Junette for opening up your home for us and your hospitality on the day. A great end to another great year of “VOGGING”.

January 2020 Adventure January 14 saw 13 riders turn up at the start on a brilliant morning at the start point the North Beach Surf Club. This run was named The “Lyall Hurst Memorial Run” in remembrance of Lyall (VOG 3) who passed away March 2019.

The start was not without some dramas, most of us were able to set off in fine style and it was not until we were about 3k into our journey that VOG 1 realised that some of our riders were missing. I backtracked to the start to find Barry Walker and Brian Newberry both in strife with mechanical issues. Fortunately our team mechanic Dave Backhouse was on the case (where would we be without you Dave) it was just a matter of a change of plug and clean out the main jets on both bikes and we were all off with a hiss and a roar.

The journey today took us through North Shore, Queenspark, Burwood, Prestons Ouruhia and Belfast. Taking in a mixture of quiet suburban streets and nerve wracking busy roads, I’m sure the traffic is getting faster, well that’s what it seems from the cockpit of the ‘Solex when up the front of the pack. The route that I had planned three weeks ago along Marshlands Rd had a slight hiccup at Lower Styx Rd – yikes there was a detour “where am I going to go”?

Fortunately all was sign posted well and a crisis averted. It was then just plain sailing to our lunch at Armadillo’s Belfast where Lyall’s wife Kay joined us as a special guest.

We hoped for a trouble free return trip as as Alister & Denise McKenzie our faithful backup were leaving us at this point. But oh no trouble came to life again with both Barry

Santa traded Rudolph for a Solex this year at the NZ Motor Caravan Association Christmas function.

and Brian having further “go” problems so it was Dave once again to the fore to get their incorrigible little beasts firing into life. Finally it was on the road again and homeward bound, the journey went quite smoothly until yours truly suffered a nail through my tyre. Fortunately thanks to great team work Alastair Wright completed the ride and picked up his vehicle and trailer and came back and rescued me, thanks Alastair.

Just on closing an interesting piece of trivia supplied by VCC member George Calder – did you realise that the Velosolex mobilette was the brainchild of Marcel Mennesson the man who was responsible for developing the Solex Carburettor. I always knew we had fine breeding.

Brian Newberry just had to be awarded the Lyall Hurst Hardluck Trophy he hasn’t won it yet so it was time that it graced his mantelpiece.

January riders.

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CANTERBURY BRANCH ANNUAL RALLY SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY The Annual Rally will start at Cutler Park on Saturday 29 February 2020.

Rally briefing will be approx. 9.00am with the first car away 9.30am sharp.

There will be Three Runs. Long, medium and short.

Further details will follow

SUNDAY 1 MARCH A BBQ and light entertainment in-conjunction with the Annual Rally which will be open to all members especially including those who have not participated in the Annual Rally. There will be no entry fee for this day.

This will be held at our clubrooms at Cutler Park. There will be a BBQ and light entertainment from 11.30 am till 3.00pm.

Should you wish to bring your own picnic lunch that’s all cool, but please bring a gold coin donation to assist with the entertainment costs.

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ANNUAL RALLY

SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY & SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2020

ENTRIES CLOSE 22 FEBRUARY

ENTRY FORM

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

EMAIL ADDRESS

NUMBER OF CREW

VEHICLE YEAR

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL

YES NUMBER OF CYLINDERS

20MPH

25MPH

AVERAGE SPEED

30MPH

(CIRCLE YOUR PREFERENCE)

SHORT

MEDIUM

ROUTE

LONG

(CIRCLE YOUR PREFERENCE)

$ 5 5 $ 10 ___ $

Entry fee per vehicle Plaque (optional Sunday (Entertainment and

prizegiving lunch $12/head)

No attending _________x

(Please remember to enter number of lunches if you are not entering the rally and only joining for the entertainment and prize giving on the Sunday)

NO

COMPETITIVE (CIRCLE YOUR PREFERENCE)

12 ___

$

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10

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Payments should be made by internet banking to Canterbury Branch Account.

Westpac Barrington Account Number:

03 1594 0096832 00 Ref code: ANNUALRALLY

Email the event organiser at: Katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com P O ST

Mrs K Shaw 129b Paparoa Street Papanui Christchurch 8053

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JIM TOOHEY

20 – 22 MARCH FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

MOTORCYCLE RUN

(SCENICLAND RALLY)

ENTRIES CLOSE 8 March 2020

ENTRY FORM This year we are riding to Greymouth to take part in The West Coast Branch’s Scenicland Rally. The run will leave late morning on Friday 20 March, via Arthurs Pass - stay two nights at the Recreational Hotel and return Sunday 22 March. Backup will be provided.

Accommodation has been booked, thank you to the members who advised me after the December Hub came out to say they are going as we are paying a deposit soon. If members have not told me then please advise me asap, if

more want to attend than beds I have booked then they may be away from the main group in a motel/hotel. A motorcycle friendly run is being organized for riders and we will attend the evening rally event on the Saturday. I will organize the entry forms for The Scenicland Rally, once costs for that event are known and you will be contacted for payment. Further info regarding the start and time for the Friday will be in March Hub. Something a bit different than our usual run but will be worth it.

RIDERS NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

EMAIL ADDRESS

MOTORCYCLE YEAR

MOTORCYCLE MAKE/MODEL

$ 20.00

Entry Fee ACCOMMODATION (Total cost for two nights) SINGLE - shared

$100.00

DOUBLE

$200.00

SCENICLAND RALLY COSTS – separate from above, as stated you will pay these fees once I know them, they cover Scenicland entry fee/lunch & evening meal on Saturday.

Total to pay

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Click the enter online button here or go to the events page of our branch website

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ONLINE PAYMENT ON

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Post your entry and/or cheque to organiser: Alternative Mike Glenday Contact: 11 Brahman Close Chch 7604 Chris Leith Ph 03 344 0425, Ph 021 217 7140 021 192 0581

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Internet banking to VCC Canterbury Motorcycle Acct Account Number: 03 0802 0099727 00 Reference: JIMTOOHEY

ANNUAL

P GROUP RALLY

SUNDAY 5 APRIL 2020

ENTRIES CLOSE 31 March 2020.

If you require a plaque you must enter before 15 March

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.

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

EMAIL ADDRESS

VEHICLE YEAR

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL

NOMINATED AVERAGE SPEED FOR THE RALLY ROUTE

$ 5.00

Vehicle Entry Fee. Plaque - optional (If you want a plaque you must enter before 15 March

$

$10.00

$

Total to pay

YES

NO

120km

160km

Concours Entry (tick your preference) Run choice (length is approximate)

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DUTTON GARAGE

MALVERN RUN ANZAC DAY

This is the third year that this event will be held and once again we are very fortunate to have a partner in Dutton Garage (est 1911).

The featured vehicles, as before, are those built during the war years and a Duttons medal will be presented to vehicles 100 years old and over. (VIC is required).

All club eligible vehicles are welcome with those produced after 1945 participating in a support category.

A commemorative number plate, also supplied by Duttons, will be given to all participants and the Malvern News will be including an entry list of pre-1945 vehicles along with the route for the information of Malvern residents.

Optional lunch is being supplied at the new Willows Cafe at the Hororata Golf Club (Glentunnel), where the vehicles will again be on display for the residents to come and view.

Three choices of meals will be offered so please indicate in the space provided on the entry form what meal/meals you have chosen.

Entries will close on the 31st March and no late entries can be accepted.

Come and join us on what is a very special day, remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice and doing it in cars and on motorcycles that they would recognise.

ADVANCE NOTICE

IRISHMAN RALLY 2020

The rally will start on Saturday morning in Christchurch on 30 May and then in Fairlie for Saturday night and Sunday George Kear

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DUTTON GARAGE

MALVERN RUN ANZAC DAY

SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2020

ENTRIES CLOSE 31 March 2020

ENTRY FORM The run will be preceded by a public display of the vehicles in the Darfield recreation ground carpark from 10am to 11am so please assemble from 9:30 when your day’s rally pack will be available. Please park where instructed.

The route travels on secondary roads (no shingle, easy veteran motoring) through the Malvern District and passes the War Memorials of Darfield, Sheffield, Hororata, Glenroy and Glentunnel.

Feel free to stop and pay your respects with a poppy at each. Distance is approx 50 miles (80ks).

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

EMAIL ADDRESS

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS

VEHICLE YEAR

VIC NO FOR 100 YEAR VEHICLES

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL

Vehicle Entry Fee

$ 20.00

$20

Meal Option $15 each. (Not included in entry fee)

Number Required

Indicate your preference and number required.

x $15 per meal

Option A Butchers Pie Meal: Pea, Pie, Pud

$

Option B Butchers Pie Salad: Pie, salad & chips

$

Option C GF Vege Frittata

$ Total to pay

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mal-anita@xtra.co.nz

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CLOSING SOON

REAR WHEEL BRAKE RALLY

SUNDAY 8 MARCH 2020

ENTRIES CLOSE 8 February 2020

ENTRY FORM

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

EMAIL ADDRESS

PASSENGERS NAMES

VEHICLE YEAR

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL

$ 10 10 $ 10 ___ $

Entry fee per vehicle Plaque (optional)

Cost of Homestead visit $ (2 x people including a look around inside)

15 ___

Total amount to pay

10 Dinner Sunday ($22 per person to be paid on the day) Number attending ___ $

Dinner will be two courses at a very nice nearly new restaurant in Darfield served at 4 o’clock so you will have enough time to get home before dark. The information on this entry form is needed by the organisers by the closing date. Organisers contact details below.

PROPOSED PROGRAM

The run will start at Cutler Park at 10 o’clock Morning Tea supplied.

There is some shingle on the route but a non-shingle route can be taken.

BYO Lunch at a Homestead in Whitecliffs. Dinner will be in Darfield at 4 o’clock.

WAYS TO ENTER THE ANNUAL RALLY Via the events page of our branch website

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canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events R O N LI

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Payments should be made by internet banking to Canterbury Branch Account.

Westpac Barrington Account Number:

03 1594 0096832 00

Ref code: REARWHEEL2020 Graeme Sword 69 Otaki St. Kaiapoi 7630

Email the event organiser at: graemesword69@gmail.com

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Phone 03 327 7812 PHONE

CLOSING SOON

AUTUMN 3 DAY ANZAC WEEKEND RUN

25–27 APRIL SATURDAY–MONDAY

ENTRIES CLOSE 15 February 2020

ENTRY FORM

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

CELL

EMAIL ADDRESS

PASSENGERS NAMES

VEHICLE YEAR

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL

15

15

$

Entry fee per vehicle

Total amount to pay

$

10 Dinner Saturday ($20/person – pay on the day) N umber attending ___ Dinner Sunday ($20/person – pay on the day) N umber attending ___ Lunch Sunday (tba) Number attending ___ Lunch Saturday & Monday BYO Number attending ___ $

The information on this entry form is needed by the organisers by the closing date. Organisers contact details below.

PROPOSED PROGRAM

Run starts with the Anzac Day Run (Darfield 9.30am- 10am).

Saturday Run to Geraldine.

Saturday Night Light dinner at the Hotel then games night.

Sunday Run 9.30am start finishing at a Castle built in 1884 Inland from Timaru back to Geraldine for Dinner and music.

Monday 10 am start with the run off main roads where possible, BYO lunch on route.

Programme provisional at this stage, final details will be emailed to all entrants.

WAYS TO ENTER THE AUTUMN ANZAC RUN Via the events page of our branch website

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canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events R O N LI

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Payments should be made by internet banking to Canterbury Branch Account.

Westpac Barrington Account Number:

03 1594 0096832 00 Ref code: AUTUMN2020

Graeme Sword 69 Otaki St. Kaiapoi 7630

Email the event organiser at: graemesword69@gmail.com

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Phone 03 327 7812 PHONE

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CLASSIC MOTOR HOUSE

Classic Car, Memorabilia and Antique Auction run in conjunction with McCormack and McKellar Auctioneers

Sunday 23 February 2020

Motor House in Balcairn, North Canterbury approximately 35 min north of Christchurch.

The Auction will include a small selection of classic cars. Hghlights include a large number of lots of memorabilia, including rare hand built models, books, tin signs, garden statuary, sculpture, period classic car accessories, motoring art, advertising.

Our instructions to the auctioneers is for everything to be sold !!

Viewing will be on site from 10am – 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning prior to the start of the Auction at 12 midday.

Catalogues and images to be posted on the auctioneers website 10 days prior to the sale and can be viewed at mccormackandmckellar.co.nz Contact Andrew Bain for further details 0275819191 andrew@bains.co.nz www.mccormackandmckellar.co.nz www.bains.co.nz

CANTERBURY BRANCH BOOT FAIR IS BACK This is a low key event at Cutler Park - you are welcome to join in.

We aim for about a dozen cars selling bits and pieces and maybe a sausage sizzle.

15 February from 7.30am

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other branch and organisation events 8 FEB 2020 VCC Waimate Wallaby Rally Ph Margaret 03 689 1001 or email b.r.anderson@outlook.co.nz

22 FEB 2020

VCC Nelson Swap Meet, Bazaar Venue: Nelson Speedway grounds, Lower Queen St Richmond.

Sites $15, complete vehicles can included for sale on the day at $10, both sites and vehicles for sale include one person admission. Call Lloyd 027 590 1042 or Merilyn 027 454 8188.

15 MARCH 2020 Gore Swap Meet Waimea Street, Gore - 8am start.

Enquiries to Gerry 03 28 5806.

10-13 APRIL 2020 Enter before 7 February 2020 to avoid late fee

Final Closing Date – 12 March 2020 and must be with the Rally Secretary PO Box 458 Levin or to Michael Gaffaney - michael@gaffaney.com

National North Island Easter Rally Get your entry in by 7 February to avoid late fee, more information on our branch website.

12TH/14TH MARCH 2021

2021 National Motorcycle Rally Details on Club Noticeboard.

13th, 14th and 15th March 2020 Enquiries to Rally Secretary – Heather Duncan Email - heatherduncan@xtra.co.nz Phone 027 232 4866 | P O Box 907, Taupo 3351

TAUPO

MORE DETAILS ON THE NOTICEBOARD AT CUTLER PARK Entries close on 24 February 2020

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MARKETPLACE For Sale CENTRELOCK SPANNER for sale at the Parts Shed. 81 mm across the flats. Contact Ross 03 352 3160 or Wayne 03 383 1380

FROM THE PARTS SHED. TOP END GASKET SETS for Ford Cortina, Escort or Anglia $50 TOP AND BOTTOM GASKET SETS for 1967 – 1969 MGC or 1968 – 1970 Austin 3 Litre $75 Honda 90 Stepthru $250. See pic

1937 AUSTIN 7 RUBY Current owner 22+yrs. Beaded Wheels Cover Car 1995.

Recond. 2011. Abundant Receipts and Spares available. VCC VIC. WOF & Reg. Not concours but very tidy and very motorable (2019 Chch – Dunedin via Dansey Pass – easy!) Smokers hatch intact. $6,000 ono. Inspection welcome. Car in St Albans. Ph 03 355 8633/ 027 604 5380, charlesrushbrook@yahoo.co.nz 1937 AUSTIN 7 RUBY Current owner 22+yrs. Beaded Wheels Cover Car 1995.

Recond. 2011. Abundant Receipts and Spares available. VCC VIC, WOF & Reg. Not concours but very tidy and very motorable (2019 Chch – Dn via Dansey Pass – easy!) Smokers Hatch intact. $6000 ono.

Inspection Welcome. Car in St Albans.

Ph 03 355 8633, 027 604 5380 charlesrushbrook@yahoo.co.nz HUPMOBILE MOTORS 1923 AND PARTS 8 x generators - Delcon, Remy, Bosch, Lucas etc. 3 x starter motors - Lucas, one vintage long shaft. 1 x Aere magneto 1914, 2 x 8 inch headlights. 1 x brass honeycomb radiator core. Ph Ivan Hibberd 03 323 8769 ivanehibberd@gmail.com

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Talk to us in the Parts Shed or contact: Ross Butler, 352-3160 or 021 314-221

Wanted 1915-16 Model T Ford mudguards wanted.

Any condition - for barn find project. Phone John 03 347 4111.

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