The MAY 2021
HUB
Official magazine of the
THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND Canterbury Branch Incorporated
The
HUB
Official magazine of the THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND
Canterbury Branch
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Contents 5 Chairman’s Report 6 Secretary’s Report 9 Welcome to New Members 10 Rally Report - Malvern ANZAC Day Run 15 Noggin Report 17 9-90s Report Seen at this year’s Malvern Run was the restoration of this stunning 1920 Model T, just completed by Evan Perrin (Darfield). He is in the passenger seat, with the car being driven by his son Vince at Sheffield. Photo Liam Melhopt.
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18 P Group Rally Report 20 Veteran Report 22 Obituary 23 Velosolex Owners Group 24 Old Cars, Bikes & Coffee
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29 Swap Meet Update 30 Notice of AGM and Nominations
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Canterbury Branch Coming Events May Sat 1 Sun 2 Thu 6 Sat 8 Wed 12 Wed 12 Sun 17 Wed 19 Sun 23 Wed 26
Ashburton Swap Meet Ground Crew Day Noggin Rural Run 9-90s Run Motorcycle Noggin Old Cars, Bikes & Coffee Commercial Noggin Motorcycle Ruff Run – to be confirmed North Canterbury Noggin
June Thurs 3 Sun 6 Sat 5-Mon 7 Wed 9 Wed 9 Sun 13 Wed 16 Sun 20 Sun 20 Wed 23
Noggin Night Ground Crew Day Irishman Rally 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Restoration of the Year Run Commercial Noggin Old Cars, Bikes & Coffee Branch AGM North Canterbury Noggin
TROPHY TIME AGAIN
Members are invited to compete for the following trophies which will be awarded at the 2021 Canterbury Branch AGM
MCLACHLAN TROPHY Awarded annually to the veteran vehicle, which covers the most mileage for the season. The mileage includes travelling to and from calendar events and also includes the Mount Cook Rally. This trophy is for the combined competition between Canterbury, Ashburton, South Canterbury, West Coast and Banks Peninsula Branches. All members who wish to compete for the above trophy should submit a record of the rallies attended and their mileage covered to Dave Inwood. MAX SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded to the veteran vehicle competing in the greatest number of Canterbury Branch events for 2020/2021 season. USE NOT ABUSE TROPHY To be awarded each year and available to members of the Canterbury and Banks Peninsula Branches to acknowledge the most creditable effort during the year for the same driver and vehicle (car or motorcycle) where at least two speed events and two endurance events have been successfully completed. Ph Ron Hasell 942 1105. All members who wish to compete for any of the above three trophies please send all relevant details to Dave Inwood, 126 South Eyre Road, RD 2, Kaiapoi 7692. Phone: 03 327 4156, email: magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz Please send your information to Dave by 1 June 2021.
Restoration of the Year Do you have a contender for this trophy?
Proposed Dates available next issue. Full details and judging criteria will follow in our May issue. PAGE 4
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT The three rallies listed for April were all well supported and their success was boosted by fine sunny weather. Thanks to Neale Cook for his organisation of the P-Group Rally, Malcolm McGibbon who originally initiated and now runs the Malvern Run for Anzac weekend each year, and Graeme Sword, ably supported by Tony Meikle for organising the Autumn Three-day Run over Anzac Weekend. There is a lot of time and effort put into these events and it is good to see that they are so well supported. I’m pleased to be able to report that we have a candidate prepared to fill the position of Club Captain, after this role has been vacant for a couple of seasons with the general committee managing activities as best as possible. After managing the Branch’s finances very ably for five years, Kevin Sarjeant will be
retiring from the position of Treasurer at the end of this term and we thank ROSS BUTLER Kevin for all that Chairman ph 03 352 3160 he has done in ensuring that the Branch remains in a sound position financially. It’s pleasing to be able to report that we have a well qualified candidate to take the reins from Kevin. Whilst is great to know that these very important positions are filled, I would draw your attention to the vacancies on the Committee and it would be really good for these to be filled as we go into the new season. Give some thought to putting yourself forward for committee, new input is always welcome.
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SECRETARY’S REPORT AGM for the branch 20th June. Have you put your name forward for any of the jobs that are constantly coming up to fill.
inclination to give it a go Don would love to chat to you.
The one that springs to mind this month is the replacement for Don Muller as Noggin Displays Convenor.
Further to this Secretary Mike Foster is ph 03 338 2320 always looking for willing helpers to give up a morning once or twice a month looking after the maintenance of the buildings and grounds, a very rewarding pastime. We all know how the grass and weeds just keeps growing.
Don wishes to spend a bit more of his time in the massive job of the Archives for the club which is a job he and Marlene have taken to heart, and for those who have visited I’m sure you will agree it is impressive. Regarding the Noggin displays Don has done a tremendous job over the last approx eight years with many nights of very interesting displays. As you know the displays often feature winners of previous months rallies with the occasional out of the box events like pedal cars, member hobbies. Don is prepared to help a new volunteer move into the role where needed. Like all of these roles everybody has different ideas on what would work and what might not, if you think you have the
ROD THROWER
So think about it, what can you do to help in what ever small way to make this huge branch of approx 1,200 members keep ticking over and attracting younger members (They are out there with the popularity of Irishman Rally and the gymkhana events proving this). See you at Old Cars Bikes and Coffee Sunday 16 May and 20 June and stay for the AGM in the afternoon.
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3 Inspectors on site. Please phone 366 9988 to book. PAGE 6
ARE YOU GOOD WITH STAINLESS STEEL? Your help is needed As many of you are aware, we are in the process of upgrading the kitchen. The project is now nearing the end, and we will be fitting the equipment shortly. Once the equipment is installed, we will need a couple of small work benches made to fit between the units. Is there anyone able to assist by manufacturing these benches from stainless steel?
If you are able to help, please call Philip Jeeves 338 0666 or 022 025 9924.
EVENT UP COMING N O SO
Rural Run
Saturday 8 May 2021 Starting 10.00 am, 246 Collins Road, Lincoln Morning tea/coffee provided. Lunch at picnic spot by river, toilets available. Judy & Murray Collins cowpats@farmside.co.nz
Canterbury Branch Monthly Programme Want to plan ahead - here is our regular monthly scheduled events Noggin Night 1st thursday of the month 9-90s 1st wednesday after noggin Motorcycle Noggin 2nd Wednesday of the month Commercial Noggin 3rd Wednesday of the month North Canterbury Noggin 4th Wednesday of the month Old Cars, Bikes & Coffee 3rd Sunday of the month Ground Crew maintenance team 1st Sunday of the month
SWANDRIS OPTIONAL! SEE YA THERE…
Parts Shed Wednesdays 12.30 – 5pm and every 3rd and 4th Sunday 9am - 12 noon. PAGE 7
Our club is celebrating and we’re planning a party … 2021 National AGM will be commemorating 75 years of the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc.) The VCC National AGM in August 2021 is being Hosted by Canterbury Branch. This is the 75th year of the Vintage Car Club in NZ. All club members are welcome at the club National AGM 9am Saturday 14th August at the Rydges Hotel, Latimer Square. Our small organising group would like support from local members either by • Offering to transport visitors from the Airport on Friday 13 August and return on Sunday 15 August. • Taking part in a short celebratory local tour in club eligible cars to an interesting lunch stop and return to the Rydges Hotel by 3pm on Friday 13 August
• Joining visitors at the regular sunday Branch OCBC (Old Cars, Bikes & Coffee) at Cutler Park on Sunday 15 August with interesting vehicles for display. • Attending the Dinner on Saturday night at the Rydges Hotel.
Help us make the celebration of our club’s 75th anniversary memorable. Any offers of help over this weekend will be welcome. Further Enquiries email the organisers Marilyn McKinlay: bmm45@uclive.ac.nz and or Katryna Shaw: katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com.
MOTORCYCLE REPORT No report this month but here is our Motorcycle Section Calendar of Events The only different thing this year, is the change of date for the Annual Motorcycle Rally. We have moved it to the end of November. February did not work this year because so many of us were away. 021 2 9 10 / 11 1 19 1 6 / 17 27 PAGE 8
June AGM July Mid Winter Run August Round the Bays September Rough Run and VICS (??) October Girder Fork November Annual Rally
022 2 2 January New Year Run 13 February Moped Run 19 February Clip On Run 5 / 6 March Jim Toohey 16 April Scooter Run 22 May Rough run 8 June AGM 9 / 10 July Mid Winter run 6 August Round the Bays 18 September Rough run 15 / 16 October Girder Fork 26 November Annual Rally
This event is getting bigger every month! Join us for our next OCBC (Old cars, bikes and coffee)
NEW MEMBERS Welcome to our club. We look forward to meeting you at our coming events and activities
CUTLER PARK
Andrew Foster: 1973 Lotus Elan and two
16 May 2021
coupes
Alex Doig: 1934 International CI Pickup,
Open to vcc members and Non-members
1920 Lea Francis, 1968 Escort MK1 rally car
Philip Van Deurs: 1962 Triumph TR 4 Surrey Top.
3rd Sunday of the month from 9.00am
Enquiries to Colin Hey
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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Rear Wheel Brake Rally Update For those that ordered Rally Plaques these are being manufactured at the moment. You will receive these mid May. Rally Organizer: Mike Milne
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George Lee and Terry Hutchinson rip the red flag in half to commence the run.
Dutton Malvern ANZAC Day Run Words Colin Hey Photos Liam Melhopt
Organiser Malcom McGibbon must have been very nervous the night before the Malvern Anzac Day run as he looked out the window and saw lightening streaking across the sky near Darfield. Fortunately the forecast remained steadfastly good for Anzac Day, so no contingency plan was put in place and the event proceeded as planned. And it turned out to be another good one! It was hard to believe that it had been 2 years since the last one, with the 2020 event having been cancelled due to the lockdown. With a list of around 40 official entries and a likely 10 or so more that would be roll-ups on the day, it was destined to be another successful event. Our meeting point was once again the Darfield Recreation centre at PAGE 10
10am, however there were already two cars there when I arrived at 9.00am, and they arrived steadily between then and 10.30. The weather looked promising, although a slight NW breeze was ruffling the trees around the domain, but with it came a bit of warmth. This was an added bonus for those in open cars, which accounted for about half of those on the run. Once again a strong showing of Veteran cars, with 19 arriving on the day, several of which had not been out for quite a while. Some of them had been driven from Christchurch, and a few came on trailers. Three of them belonged to Malcolm and Anita McGibbon – they were driving their 1915 Swift, their Renault AX was driven by Graeme Willis, and the Model T Speedster was piloted by Tim Palmer. Their 1948 SS Jaguar was also there, driven by
their son Bevan with wife Mon on board too. It’s hard enough getting one old car ready for a decent run, so to have 4 there as well as being overall organiser for the event was a big effort. A great effort too from Steven and Helen Kidd, who brought their 1914 Talbot all the way from Dunedin to do the run. There was also a very good showing of vintage vehicles, and good numbers too from the PV sections of the club. Top marks too to Percy Ralston, who arrived on the only motorcycle – his veteran 1915 Douglas Model U. It was really good having the cars on display for an hour, and this time was well utilised by many Darfield residents who came to look the cars over and see them depart on the run. It was also time well-spent by all the
participants – time to pick up rally packs and packaged lunches, have a coffee from the coffee van, and wander around checking out the other cars and catching up with people. At 11.20 we were all gathered together to hear Terry Hutchinson from the Darfield RSA conduct the Anzac remembrance ceremony, and although the sound system didn’t really perform as intended to play the Last Post and Rouse, the thought was definitely there, and I suspect the odd tear was shed too. George Lee (who with his wife Sue had the oldest car on the run – 1905 Alldays & Onions) then ripped the red flag in half with Terry Hutchinson to signal the start of the run. We then departed the car park one at a time, with those in cars over 100 years old receiving their Dutton plaque from manager
Percy Ralston prepares to leave Darfield on his 1915 Douglas
Time for a catch-up at the start.
Matthew Hey (1933 Wolseley Hornet Special) leaving Sheffield.
Veterans taking a well-earned break in Glentunnel. PAGE 11
George and Sue Lee receive their Dutton 100 year badge from Royden Mauger as they start the Malvern Run.
Royden Mauger as they departed. This year the first non-veteran car received its plaque – a newly and beautifully restored jet-black 1920 Model T tourer owned by Evan Perrin. The run took us past the Darfield memorial, already decorated with many wreaths from the earlier morning service there. A quick (or for some, slow) lap of the town, and then onto Kimberley Road for the long straight heading north to join the Old West Coast Road, to turn left for Waddington. After
passing through Waddington we arrived in Sheffield, stopping briefly at the memorial to pay our respects to those commemorated there. A short stint heading slightly downhill at last to the Route 72 intersection, where we took the right turn to head south towards Coalgate and Hororata. Here the faster cars had the opportunity to get ahead, including Allan Familton in the Stanley steam car who whisked past our car, leaving us in his water vapour. The run along the foothills was superb - plenty of time to take in the scenery and relax at 30mph as we settled into an easy cruise with the putt-putt-putting noise of the twin-cylinder engine beating away behind us. Turning right at the SH77 Awaiting the start in Darfield - from left 1910 Brush (Brett O’Rourke), 1914 Renault AX (Malcolm & Anita McGibbon, 1914 Talbot (Steven & Helen Kiddd), and 1905 Alldays & Onion (George & Sue Lee).
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intersection, we were soon in Coalgate, where we had the option of proceeding straight on to the finish at Glentunnel, or turning left to Hororata to visit the memorial there. We chose the latter, arriving there 10 minutes later to arrive soon after the public service ended. At this memorial a large panel had been temporarily put up with the names and photographs of all of those who had fallen during the two Wars shown on it. We left our poppies there, and returned to Coalgate and then Glentunnel pushing once again into a stiff head-wind and gradual uphill grade, while the faster and newer cars carried on up Downs Road to visit the memorial at Glenroy before completing their circuit to Glentunnel in the opposite direction. This year’s run finished at the new Glentunnel Community Centre. The car park there could accommodate most cars, and the facilities were spacious and spotless. Some chose to enjoy their lunches outside in the grounds, whilst others went indoors. There would have been more than enough room to accommodate everyone inside had the weather been cold or wet. Once again plenty of chance to check out the cars and chat to others. By 2.30pm large clouds were appearing on the horizon, and although the weather actually later improved, it signalled it was time to head for home. An easy run back to Darfield and beyond capped off a good day of motoring. Thanks are due to Malcolm and Anita McGibbon and his family, Dutton Garage, and the many others who helped out with marshalling and a back-up on the day. Thanks also to the dozens that participated in the event – a very worthy day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the past, allowing us to enjoy something we can value and enjoy today, whilst supporting the local RSA as well.
25, 35, 50, 60 and 70 YEAR BADGES To be presented at the Branch Awards’ Dinner Saturday 11 September 2021 If you are eligible for these badges, please contact Leigh Craythorne, telephone 342 9110 or email craythornes@actrix.co.nz for the appropriate form. Applications (for continuous membership) are made on a form available from me, either at a Noggin or give me a telephone call (342 9110) and I will post it to you. (You may choose to email me – craythornes@actrix.co.nz) Applicants for a 60 or 70-year badge must have been presented with a 50-year commemorative badge for a 60-year badge and a 60–year commemorative badge for a 70-year badge. Please attend to this and contact me as soon as possible as the badges have to be approved by the branch committee before being processed via National Office and forwarded to us from Wellington - delay may mean a wait until next year’s Awards’ Dinner for presentation. Members do not have to have been in the same branch for 25, 35, 50, 60, 70 years – it is recognition for continuous membership of the Club. Leigh Craythorne craythornes@actrix.co.nz Please note - contact me please - do not contact National Office. PAGE 13
Daffodil Rally for Cancer
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday 22 August 2021 PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE CANCER SOCIETY
Everyon e Welcom e No mat ter wha t kind of vehicle you driv e.
Please note this date on your calendar and in your diary now, and if you are involved in any One-Make clubs please ensure your club committee is aware of this date as well. It will be an open event suitable for any veteran, vintage, classic (old or new) or collectible vehicle or motorcycle. This year the event will start by meeting in four locations at 10.00am: Rangiora, New Brighton, Cashmere and Rolleston (exact locations to be confirmed closer to the time), with runs from each converging at Cutler Park by 12.00 noon, where all cars will be on public display for the afternoon. A donation (suggested $20 per car, but you decide) will be collected on arrival at Cutler Park. All proceeds will be passed on directly to the Canterbury/West Coast branch of the Cancer Society. Prizes for Best American, British, European, Japanese, Australian, motorcycle, Best Dressed, and Cancer Society personality’s choice. If you would like to help with the organisation – especially at any of the start venues, please contact Colin Hey on 021 883 807 or email: heywolseley699@gmail.com TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE DAFFODIL RALLY FOR CANCER,
VISIT WWW.VCC.ORG.NZ PAGE 14
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NOGGIN Boom Trikes 1500. Mitsubishi turbo. 1600 Peugeot. 2000 Peugeot.
There were no club eligible vehicles at the April Noggin display, but the trikes from NZ Trikes, certainly created a lot of interest. Whenever you looked, there was a constant crowd around them, especially the V8. There were three four cylinder models on display, one with a 1500cc turbo Mitsubishi engine, a 1600cc Peugeot engine (the green one) and a 2000cc Peugeot engine. These four cylinder models were made in Sonheim Germany, by Boom Trikes. The business was founded in 1989. Also displayed was, a SMT Trike, KPR62 with a 350ci Chevrolet V8, 3 speed Auto, BMW 5 series rear end, with 20 inch rims. For more information on both of these trikes, www. boom-trikes.de. & SMT Trike V8 Trikes (smttrike.de) Thank you to Dave Trezise from organizing the display & Tim Hurndell, the owner of
DON MULLER Noggin Displays Co-ordinator Ph 385 6850 NZ Trikes who made a special effort to get the trikes to the display, by riding each one to McLeans Is, then he was driven back to Blenheim Rd to collect the next one, that’s a total of eight trips, thanks Tim, well done it was appreciated by the members. If you would any further information about these trikes, call Tim Hurndell on 027 562 5345. Display Coordinator Needed It was published in the February Hub that June is my last display, as am standing down after eight years of organizing the Noggin Displays. As yet, nobody has expressed an interest to take on this task. Please contact a Committee member if you are interested. If you are interested and you have any questions about the displays, I will be pleased to answer them.
Future Displays May 6: New Veteran restorations. (Not to be missed.) SMT Trike V8
June 3: Sunbeam & Talbot cars. PAGE 15
CUTLER PARK GROUND MAINTENANCE CREW Come and join us 1st Sunday of every month 8am - noon Call Mike Foster 03 359 8260 if your want more information or just show up on the day.
- New faces always welcome north canterbury noggin
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Join us at our regular North Canterbury Noggin
rangiora RSA Fourth Wednesday of the month/- From 7.30pm 82/82 Victoria Street, Rangiora Photo: Proshotz Photography
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Photo: Proshotz Photography
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HERITAGE DAY SUNDAY
AT THE HOROWHENUA VCC CLUBROOM
THE ULTIMATE TIME GATES TRIALOPEN 2021 10am to 4pm
ACentral special Levin Daytoprovided North IslandHeritage from Taranaki Hawkes Bayby The Vintag Two event optionson on closed roads Among the displays showtarmac will be Vern Jenson (Whe 5 Day Time Trial: Tuesday 26th to Saturdaywho 30th will October be demonstra 2 Day Time Trial: Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October There will also be Tractors/Fire Engines, and Veter Refer: www.targa.nz for details. including a gaggle of Ford Model T Contact: Rod Corbett rod.corbett88@gmail.com 027 433 8772 It will be a fun day out for all the family w And I have promised
HERITAGE DAY SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2021
9-90’s REPORT 9-90s Report April 2021 Arthur Bodger took care of this month’s outing and a good job he did too. We met at the New Brighton Club Carpark and we did a round trip over Evans Pass, Lyttelton, around the suburbs and we finished at the Barn. The weather was kind to us. We had 40 odd cars, a good raffle and a few new faces. Arthur had decided ahead that he would donate the entry fees to Nurse Maude. A big thank you from Nurse Maude, Arthur, and also a big thank you for organising a great day. Kevin Templeton and his wife who live in Akaroa were two of the new faces and they intend to come more often. Kevin offered to organise a trip for us to Akaroa. I gave him the choice of a month in 2022 and so we will go to Akaroa in April. Then the Meikles came forward and wanted to claim February, and Tony Becker put his name down for March. Not to be outdone, George Nimmo is
going to organise October. So if you are keen to organise an outing in 2022, give me a ring and you can pick your month. May 12 Organiser, Tony Becker We will start from Cutler Park at 9.55am and we are going back to David Smith who is going to show us some cars that have not been on show before. June 9 Ken and Ruth Hands Meet at the Peg Carpark, Belfast Hotel at 9.55am July 8 The Annual Mid Winter Pot Luck Lunch at the Barn at 11am. The Team and I are looking forward to seeing you next month. FUTURE EVENTS Please check your emails or the club website for any cancellation of our future trips.
JOHN KUIPERS 9-90’s Coordinator
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P GROUP RALLY REPORT
Photos Neale Cook and Linda Inwood On Sunday 11 April approximately 45 cars set off from Cutler Park on one of two different length routes for the Annual P Group rally. The weather played its part and we were now heading for Torlesse Wines in Waipara instead of the more traditional domain that was planned for the backup venue. Both routes went via Tuahiwi , Ashley and Broomfield. Roughly a third of entrants continued all the way to Greta Valley, through Scargill, Waikari and back to Waipara. The Scargill Valley and Weka Pass roads are my personal highlights from testing the route with their Autumn colours starting to show. After finishing up at Cutler Park I had a moment of panic upon arriving at the end venue to find the place empty of vintage cars. My wife Sasha and friend Rebecca had been waiting unnecessarily to help park all the early arrivals. They were filling in time by chatting and sampling wine… to our relief about ten minutes later the first cars arrived. I would like to thank all the drivers for cooperating with their parking instructions and forming neat lines around the outside of the venue. This left an area with large trees in the middle to provide the necessary shade for picnicking. The sun came out PAGE 18
NEALE COOK P Group Convenor in the early afternoon and the shade was appreciated. When planning this event I lost sleep trying to work out how to fit everyone in luckily it all worked out in the end. Maggie and Kim from Torlesse Winery donated a couple of bottles of wine for the prize giving and allowed us free use of their attractive grounds and facilities. A slow but steady number of members responsibly took advantage of the wine tastings and sales available, some by the glass in the sun while others loaded cases into cars. After the event I received several compliments for the relaxed run and interesting end venue choice. Hopefully with the support of my team of helpers we will attempt to provide something similar next year for everyone to enjoy. P Group Rally Winners Les Humm Memorial Trophy (Plate) Concours at the Annual P Group Rally H Harris 1960 FB Holden Special J & J Ritchie Trophy Overall winner of Annual P Group Rally C Tibbles 1964 Wolseley 6/110 Sandy Goodman Memorial Trophy Best performance of a PWV vehicle R & E Cox 1959 Morris Minor
Lunch amongst the vines at Torlesse Winery, Waipara.
Tony & Annette Meikle’s 1957 Vauxhall and Roy & Shirley Grainger’s 1936 Dodge getting the ‘thumbs up’ from a young admirer. PAGE 19
VETERAN REPORT
Duncan Grant’s 1913 Unic Coupe (picture taken at the Malvern Run)
It’s been another good month for the veteran owners with two good outings. The first was the monthly Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee (OCBC) morning on Sunday 18 April, when around 10 cars from the Veteran Car Club run joined us at Cutler Park after a short run from Kathryn Smith’s property, before later carrying on to the Groynes for a picnic lunch. At OCBC Malcolm McGibbon was kept very busy teaching members young and old how to drive a Model T Ford, making his Speedster available for anyone who wanted to have a go. For some it was a complete re-write of the “how to drive a car” book, but others took to it easily and mastered it quickly. Apparently one of the outstanding students was Terry McQuinn’s nephew, 12-year-old Hector MCCallum, who came out to OCBC specially to have a go. We think he’s lining up to drive Uncle Terry’s PAGE 20
COLIN HEY Veteran Convenor Ph 359-8737 021 883 807
Model T which is due to emerge from the restoration shed any month now. Two veteran cars arrived at OCBC which were ‘new’ to our branch. The first of these was the 1910 EMF tourer belonging to Ramon Farmer, out on it’s first club run after a restoration spanning the best part of ten years. Ramon bought the car as a road-legal running veteran, and used it for a short while before deciding it needed a full restoration to sort out reliability and engineering issues. It’s a large car and Ramon has executed a superb restoration. (For those of you who get the Hub before
this month’s noggin, it’s likely you will have the chance to see it there, together with Bruce and Shirley Shadbolt’s 1904 L’Etoile which was finished in 2019, and perhaps even another restoration that Brian Newberry has just completed which may be unveiled at noggin – a surprise I think). The second ‘new’ car was the 1910 Stanley Model 71 steam car, newly imported by Allan Familton. What a machine!! This is a veteran car that stands alone in awesomeness. It also is a stunning restoration, but it’s not until it starts moving that you realise how impressive it is. Clouds of steam follow in its wake, it has silence, power and acceleration unlike any other veteran I’ve seen, and more taps, pipes and valves than the plumbing department at Bunnings! Alan is to be commended for having the fortitude to a) purchase it from the States, b) get it across the border, c) get it vinned and certified, and d) to drive it. I’m sure we’ll see a lot more of this car at our events in future. After OCBC Jenny and I joined in with the run to the Groynes in our 1909 Wolseley Siddeley, and we had lunch and a delightful afternoon there in perfect autumn weather. This was quite a contrast to driving it from West Melton to Cutler park at 8am that morning, when the first frost for the year made for very cool motoring.
First outing for the 1909 EMF tourer just completed by owner Ramon Farmer.
Allan Familton’s impressive 1910 Stanley Model 71 steam car
The second event was the Dutton Malvern Anzac Run on 25 April. Nineteen veterans took part in this event (reported on elsewhere in this Hub), including a few that we hadn’t seen out for a long time. Included in this list was Brett O’Rourke’s 1910 Brush, Duncan Grant’s 1913 Unic Coupe (formerly restored by Brian Black), a delightful 1915 Model T truck owned by Brendon Wright, Bruce and Shirley Shadbolt’s 1911 Hupmobile, and Kathryn Smith’s 1911 Model T tourer. Allan Familton also brought the Stanley to this event, where it again Continued overleaf
Perfect day for a picnic at the Groynes. PAGE 21
attracted lots of attention. The run to the four Malvern memorials is almost 50km, and although the running seems flat, it’s a gradual climb all the way to Sheffield and then Glentunnel. Combined with a stiff NW wind for parts of the run some of the smaller cars were working pretty hard, but all made it to the finish in time for lunch. A great run on another nice autumn day – hard to believe after the impressive thunderstorm the night before. Most left Glentunnel about 2pm when some large white cumulus clouds began
Obituary
to appear on the southern horizon. As we motored back towards Darfield through the autumn colours in sunshine, heading slightly downhill with a slight tail wind, I turned to Jenny and said “this is perfect veteran motoring”. Another great day out on a very memorable Anzac day and outing. On a very sad note, I must record the passing of Alistair McKenzie two weeks ago. We will miss his enthusiasm, skills, and sense of humour at our events, and pass on our sincere condolences to Denise and the wider family.
Alister McKenzie
Alister joined the Vintage Car Club in August 1989. I first met him in the 1990s when we were both on the annual Syd’s Moped Run. He was riding a Trojan Mini Motor powered bicycle. I also had one of these languishing in my garage and so we started talking and developed a strong friendship from that day onwards. He was a stalwart of the VIntage Car Club, ably assisted by Denise, for almost 32 years until his passing on 16 April this year. Along the way he collected and restored a range of vehicles including two Model T Fords, a Model A Ford pickup, a number of vintage tractors, a stationery engine and an assortment of clip-on motors and several mopeds. These included a Velosolex which he used regularly on a local monthly event, VOG runs. On one occasion he took his Mini Motor to a National Motorcycle Rally in the North Island. He entered in the various motorcycle events as there was not a separate category for mopeds or clip-ons. After the longer motorcycle rally route he told me that he had never before or after had such a sore bottom! Surely this showed true resilience and was a legendary achievement. Some years ago Alister and I decided that we would resurrect the Canterbury Branch annual ‘clip-on runs’. Planning these with Alister was a pleasure as it was truly a co-operative effort. Alister was ably supported by his wife, Denise, who assisted Branch members on the monthly ‘VOG’ runs by driving the back-up car and trailer, as she did on the annual moped and clip-on runs. Sincere condolences to Denise, Andrew and Sarah and families. Rest in peace, Alister. Doug Watkinson Canterbury Branch PAGE 22
VELOSOLEX OWNERS GROUP April 2021 Run The records were set yet again for April’s run – 20 riders arrived at the starting point of VCC club member Rhys Jones’ property in Maddison Road near Rolleston, but unfortunately only 19 riders completed the trek. Jens Christensen who has been having his model 2200 prepared for top performance in readiness for his debut ride with the boys didn’t even make it over the start line, as the wee “tart” lost compression and nobody was able to find this so it was onto the trailer and Jens then did backup for us – a bit of a shame as he had been psyching himself for this big day for quite some time now. Needless to say Jens was the honoured recipient of the Hard Luck Trophy this month. Rhys organised this month’s great run for us. First off we viewed his varied and abundant collection of items to do with motoring that he had stored on his property in 40 foot containers and various shed spaces, so many projects there he should never get bored. Shane Backhouse made a comment that the collection was almost like American Pickers on TV. I was interested to see Rhys had four Hillman Minx’s of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s in his collection – these
John Irvine’s 1914 Model T
ROYCE VOG 1
were always a popular family saloon back in their day. It was then time to hit the road and as we were semi-rural out there, very little traffic was on the roads until we hit Rolleston where we travelled through some of the newer subdivisions of Falcons Landing and Farringdon to eventually end up at VCC member John Irvine’s home to view his collection of Veteran Model Ts under restoration plus also his 1914 Model T speedster, (must be fast it was painted red) a real tribute to John’s workmanship. A quick trip then to our lunch stop at Pedal Pusher in the Farringdon area where we sure had the staff on their toes with meals and drinks, gee they handled it well and the food was beaut’ also. As luck would have it the rain that had been threatening during our morning ride did finally arrive whilst we were dining and was all over by the time we hit the road again back to Rhys’. A couple of the lads had a bit of a problem with wheel slippage when going over the Weedons Rd motorway bridge, the drive pulley onto the front wheel doesn’t get much grip once the wheel is wet. You could actually smell burnt rubber from the power output of the pulley onto the tyre.
Jens’ model 2200 ride didn’t quite live up to his anticipation! PAGE 23
April - Old Cars, Bikes & Coffee OCBC for April was another good one, with around 70 cars making an appearance during the morning – this month everything from many veterans to a very new-looking Mazda MX5 made for interesting viewing. And yes, the coffee van did arrive this month, with plenty of freshly made coffee and lolly-cake on board too. Just what most needed to warm up after a cool start to the morning.
Avonhead home. They were out on their annual Creepy Crawly Rally, which would continue after OCBC and take them to the Groynes for a picnic lunch. Everyone was captivated by the 1910 Stanley Model 71 steam car as it arrived with this group with owner Allan Familton at the controls – the first time anyone had seen this car on the road – what an impressive machine!
OCBC was the start venue for two club events as well – the Triumph TR Club fielded about 20 superb examples, and around 10 cars from the Veteran Car Club arrived after having first assembled at Kathryn Smith’s
By 10am it was warm and the sun was shining, and by 11am most had departed having enjoyed another excellent and very social OCBC. This month’s OCBC is on Sunday 16th May. I’ve been told that the Wolseley, Jowett and Riley Clubs are using
A big variety of cars made the effort to come out for April’s OCBC
A member of the Triumph TR Club arrived in this beautiful TR4.
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Chris Dyer (left and Malcolm McGibbon) compare T notes.
it as the start point for a combined outing and welcome any other owners of these marques to join them. Likewise, absolutely anyone else is welcome, whether a VCC member or not – just bring the machine of your choice, or anything you’ve created and want to show off – we’d love to see you there.
Model T test drives a roaring success As promised last month, Malcolm McGibbon arrived at Old Cars Bikes & Coffee with his Model T speedster. He offered rides and driving lessons for anyone who had never experienced the wonders of Model T pedals before, or who had, and wanted to drive someone else’s T for a change. Malcolm was kept busy, and his star pupil was Terry McQuinn’s 12-year-old nephew Hector McCallum who was absolutely stoked to be able to have a go, and mastered it quickly! Hector McCallum (12 years old) masters a driving lesson in Malcolm McGibbon’s Model T speedster at April’s OCBC PAGE 25
Autumn Run 2021
Entrants are back from the wild and we will have a full report on this run next issue but thought these photos were too good not to share with you right away. 1952 Austin A40 Sports. Leigh and Tony Craythorne, 1977 Ford Escort, Judith and Arthur Bodger, Hudson. Kay and Graeme Shaskey
Line up outside the castle including Mini Pick up Lyndall and Peter Monro, 1970 Ford Fairmont owned by Pauline Delore and Grant Lomax, VW 1500 Eileen and Robert Worsfold, 1978 Triumph TR5 Rae and John Hanson. PAGE 26
Dave’s been busy planning
mark your diaries
Restoration of the Year Run SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021 Come and join us for a casual run open to all members not just those entering the restoration of the year. Start at Don Crawford’s (Crawfords Mouldings), 7 March Place, Belfast. Arrive by 10am for morning tea (supplied) - leaving at 10.30am.Take a picnic lunch - run will finish at Cutler Park for lunch and judging. Queries to Dave Inwood, Ph: 327-4156.
Show Weekend Tour for 2021 FRIDAY 12, SATURDAY 13, SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2021 Our annual Show Weekend Tour is a long run Canterbury Tradition - if you haven’t joined us before it would be great to see you come away with us for a tour to Sunny Nelson. Plan ahead and book accommodation for the above dates - in the Nelson, Richmond area. You can choose to return on Sunday but we will organise a Sunday run for those that wish to stay on return home on Monday, the 15th. Any questions ring Dave Inwood, Ph: 327-4156.
Specialising in new parts for English Fords 1932-1980 ✆ 03 379 3775 PO BOX 13-515 CHRISTCHURCH WWW.ENFORD.COM PAGE 27
WE WAN YOUT COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN If you want to make new friends and enjoy a challenge, we have a job for you!
2021 SWAP MEET COMMITTEE This is your chance to assist with this year’s Swap Meet, by joining the committee and having some active input into the organisation of the 2021 event. Our aim is to do our very best to raise funds to help maintain and run our branch and facilities for the benefit of all VCC members, and to have fun doing it. The committee meets once a month from April until November, on the second Thursday of every month. Meetings are relatively informal and social, but we get stuff done!
All positions are open for nomination: • Chairperson
• Workforce
• Secretary
• Traffic co-ordinator
• Treasurer
• Handbook Editor
• Site co-ordinators (2)
• Promotions
• Camping co-ordinator
All you need to do is fill out the form below, and give it in person to Colin Hey or Katryna Shaw on Noggin night, post it or scan and email it to the addresses below.
SWAP MEET COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM 2021 I, ………………………………………………….……………………………………………agree to be nominated for the position of …………………………………………………… on the 2021 Swap Meet Committee. Signed ……………………………………………………….. Membership No ………………………….…………… Proposer …………………………………………………….. Membership No ………………………….…………… Seconder …………………………………………………….. Membership No ……………………………………… Post to the Secretary, P O Box 11082, Christchurch, or email to cardisplays@gmail.com to arrive no later than Thursday 8th April 2021 Any enquiries please contact Colin Hey, phone 03 359 8737 or 021 883 807 PAGE 28
SWAP MEET REPORT The Swap Meet committee has held its first meeting for the 2021 Swap Meet, so planning is now well and truly underway. Neil Shaskey is keen to hear from you if you booked a site the cancelled 2020 Swap Meet and have not already confirmed your booking for 2021 (bookings have been rolled over); or if you require a new site for this year. Contact Neil on email at swapmeetsites@gmail.com or phone 03 352 8802, 027 289 6201. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS From this month until September we will be asking for volunteers for the many tasks that need doing – we hope that every fit and able member will step up and offer at least a couple of hours to help us make the event successful. A roster sheet will be available at noggins from now on so that you can choose a task that suits you. Please don’t hesitate to contact myself or Katryna Shaw (the Swap Meet Secretary) for any general matters, or Neil for any questions regarding sites. Colin Hey Chairman, Swap Meet Committee
THREE REASONS TO GET INVOLVED WITH SWAP MEET
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SUPPORT BRANCH FUNDRAISING Canterbury Swap Meet provides over 75% of our branch operating income for the year. A successful swapmeet substantially impacts the financial viability of our branch - COVID-19 forced the cancellation of swapmeet last year so with your assistance we need to ensure this year’s event is a success.
MEET NEW PEOPLE Canterbury Swap Meet is the largest of its kind in the South Island, stall holders come from all over New Zealand to take part in a weekend of swapping and socialising. TWO HOURS OR THREE DAYS - ANY HELP ACCEPTED Running swap meet takes hours of voluntary labour - if you are in a position to assist for a couple of hours or a day then please sign up at the roster sheets that will be floating around at noggins.
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NOTICE OF AGM
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CANTERBURY BRANCH
Notice is hereby given that the 65th Annual General Meeting of the Canterbury Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) will be held on Sunday 20 June 2021 at 2.00 pm in the clubrooms, Cutler Park, McLeans Island. Nominations are invited for all positions on the Committee in accordance with Rule 9, which states: “The election of the members of the Branch Committee shall be carried out by secret ballot at each Annual General Meeting of the Branch. Any financial member of the Branch unable to attend may appoint a proxy to vote at such a ballot on his/her behalf by notifying the Branch Secretary in writing two clear days before the Meeting. A proxy must be a member of the Branch. A proxy may
represent one member only. Each such nomination to be signed by the person nominated that they are willing to serve in such capacity. Each such nomination shall require to be proposed and seconded by Branch members and shall bear the signature of the proposer and seconder.” All nominations must be forwarded to the Branch Secretary, P O Box 11 082, Christchurch 8443, must receive Notices of Motion or resolutions to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting by 23 May 2021.
More helpers are always needed to work with our committee – please consider how you can assist with the day to day running of our branch PAGE 30
2020/21
CANTERBURY BRANCH COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM
This is your chance to assist us with helping to run the Branch, from organising rallies, maintaining the grounds and buildings, organising social events, in fact most things the Club does at the local level. The committee meets once a month on the first Monday of every month. All positions are open for nomination: Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Group Convenors, Social Convenor, Club Captain. All you need to do is fill out the form below, and give it in person to Rod Thrower, the Club Secretary, post it or scan and email it to the addresses below.
CANTERBURY BRANCH COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM 2020 I, ………………………………………………….…………………Membership No ………………………….…………… Hereby agree to nomination for the position of ...............................…………………………………………………… on the Canterbury Branch Committee. Signed ……………………………………………………….. Membership No ………………………….…………… Proposer …………………………………………………….. Membership No ………………………….…………… Seconder …………………………………………………….. Membership No ……………………………………… Nominee, Proposer and Seconder must be financial members of the Canterbury Branch. BIOGRAPHY: _________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
Post to the Secretary, P O Box 11082, Christchurch 8443, or email to canterbury@vcc.org.nz to arrive no later than Wednesday 23 May 2021
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COMMERCIAL REPORT
VINTAGE REPORT
The March Commercial Noggin was a visit to Peter Monro’s property at Tai Tapu, many thanks for having us around, we’ll have to organise it for a bit earlier in the year next time for a good look around with some more daylight.
Well the frosts have started to appear in the mornings and it is cold in the workshop which means Irishman Rally is coming.
Commercial noggin for May is being hosted by Wayne McCrone at 134 Hoon Hay Rd, on Wednesday 19 May.
NEIL SHASKEY Commercial Convenor
If you haven’t got your entry in please get them in to help out the organizers with their planning. It was great to see the weather Settle for the ANZAC day rally and i’m sure all those in attendance enjoyed the day. AGM is coming up also so please support your club by attending or even better being nominated for a role within the club. Safe Winter Motoring.
MIKE MILNE Vintage Convenor
CARS WANTED - CAN YOU HELP? Ronald McDonald House Fundraising Event Friday 18 June 2021 Ronald McDonald House are running their annual Christchurch Supper Club fundraising charity dinner on Friday 18 June. We have offered to organise at least five cars to help transport their guests from the predinner venue at Christs College to various locations around Christchurch. This will involve transporting two to four passengers, probably doing two trips, starting at 7.00pm. It will only take one hour to complete the task. Ideally we need large cars that can accommodate adults comfortably particularly in the back seat. As we found out last time we helped, it will be dark, cold, and possibly even wet, so we need cars that can handle these conditions. Many other car clubs are contributing to this event also. If you can help, please contact Colin Hey, phone 359-8737 PAGE 32
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IRISHMAN CREEK RALLY
5–7 JUNE 2021
ENTRIES CLOSE 7 May 2021. If you require a plaque you must enter by the closing date. Enter early to help our organisers.
ENTRIES CLOSE 7 MAY
ENTRY FORM
The Irishman Rally is for Vintage and Veteran vehicles only. PROGRAMME: Collect entry pack Friday night from the Criterion Club Hotel, 13 Tarbert Street, Alexandra. Rally will start from Molyneux Park, Central Ave, SH8, Alexandra at 7.30am. Sundays run will start from outside the Gladstone Hotel, Fairlie. Can we please gather at 8.00am before the start. Prize giving and supper will be in the community hall which will open from 6.30pm for a 7.30pm presentation.
▲ DRIVER’S NAME
▲ MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
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Internet banking to VCC Canterbury Branch Account, Westpac Barrington Account Number: 03 1594 0096832 00 Reference: IRISHMAN RALLY and your name
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RESTORATION OF THE YEAR
20 JUNE 2021
ENTRIES CLOSE 28 May 2021. If you require a plaque you must enter by the closing date. Enter early to help our organisers.
ENTRY FORM
Entries are now open for our coveted Restoration of the Year Trophy. Vehicles must have completed at least two Club events. Judging will take place after the Restoration of the Year Run at 1 pm on the drive outside the Main Hall (if wet in the Hall) at Cutler Park. Trophies available for the following categories: NOEL BEECROFT TROPHY - for Veteran Cars, THE RAE TROPHY - for Vintage Cars, NOEL BEECROFT TROPHY - for PV & PWV Cars, C.J.S. and M. HEY TROPHY - for P60V Cars, ERIC WALKER TROPHY - for Motorcycles We would appreciate any photos you have tracking the progress from start to finish being made available on the day of judging.
▲ ENTRANT’S NAME
▲ PHONE NUMBER
▲ CELL
▲ EMAIL ADDRESS
▲ VEHICLE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
▲ DATE RESTORATION COMPLETED
▲ VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL
▲ GROUP TROPHY YOU ARE ENTERING FOR
▲ KNOWN HISTORY OF VEHICLE
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(CONTINUE OF SEPARATE PAGE IF NECESSARY)
▲ PLEASE DESCRIBE THE EXTENT OF THE RESTORATION
(CONTINUE OF SEPARATE PAGE IF NECESSARY)
▲ PLEASE INDICATE WHAT TASK COMPLETED BY YOURSELF AND/OR BY PROFESSIONAL:
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MARKETPLACE For Sale the Parts Shed
Makings of Special based on Studebaker President Eight. A project for a real enthusiast. The basics for a VETERAN STUDEBAKER, circa 1915 rolling chassis. Lots of motorcycle parts received recently. Come and take a look. Contact Wayne Stocks 383-1380 or Ross Butler 021 314-221
1939 VAUXHALL 12. Renovated by present owner, new wof and rego. Lovely car, full cv and more photos at, maguireandmundy@ gmail.com or Dennis 027 471 3963 1936 PLYMOUTH fully restored. Was concours winner when completed. Immaculate condition. Offers to Russell Ph 03 349 8869.
IS ANYBODY MISSING THIS WHEEL HUB. Found Spotswood, North Canterbury end last month. Phone Denise 027 416 9017 if you think this is yours.
1936 MG SA rare vehicle in unrestored used condition.Current Reg and WoF. Brakes completely redone, new tyres and carpet. Changed circumstances force reluctant sale. Offers over $45K. Phone Kevin 03 365 1938.
Wanted WANTED FOR 1925 BUICK STD 6 Windscreen frame to fit coupe or sedan, oval dash plate for choke, carb, heat controls, interior light, bonnet (‘25-’27 will fit). Phone Les 027 929 9976 AUSTIN 10 1938 for parts or restoration. Any offer considered. Ph Bob Hayes 03 352 1449 PAGE 36
CONDOLENCES Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of those members and friends of the branch who have recently passed away. Alister McKenzie
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OFFICERS
2020-2021 MAIN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ross Butler (Debbie)
COMMITTEE
VETERAN CONVENOR
Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 359 8737, 021 883 807 heywolseley699@gmail.com
Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 359 8737, 021 883 807 heywolseley699@gmail.com
03 338 2320, 021 126 3529 canterbury@vcc.org.nz or thrower.rod@gmail.com
Katryna Shaw (Bryce), 021 0277 2375 katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com
VINTAGE CONVENOR
TREASURER: Kevin Sarjeant (Joan)
Neale Cook (Sasha), 021 295 3628 neale.cook@bayleys.co.nz
03 352 3160, 021 314 221 rossrbutler@gmail.com
SECRETARY: Rod Thrower (Lynda)
03 365 1938 (pref), 027 365 1938 kevin.sarjeant@xtra.co.nz
P GROUP CONVENOR
CLUB CAPTAIN; Vacant
Mike Milne (Sacha), 022 358 7246 oldandrecovered@gmail.com COMMERCIAL CONVENOR
Neil Shaskey (Louise) 03 352 8802, 027 289 6201 neilandlouise@snap.net.nz IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR:
VICE CAPTAIN: Dave Inwood (Linda)
John Coomber (Christine) 03 310 7056, 027 292 5206 johnchriscoomber@gmail.com
03 327 4156, 027 3077-636 magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz
COMMITTEE: George Kear (Jorden) 03 347 0315, 027 221 4332 george.kear@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 whisky17@xtra.co.nz
BAR MANAGERS
SWAP MEET CHAIR
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
Colin Hey (Jenny), 03 359 8737 heywolseley699@gmail.com
NOGGIN DISPLAYS
Wayne Stocks, 03 383 1380 waynestoxy@gmail.com
Don Muller (Marlene) 03 385 6850, 021 181 3449 donmarlzmuller@gmail.com
9-90’S CO-ORDINATOR
LIBRARIAN:
PARTS SHED REPS:
John Kuipers (Colleen), 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
Owen Genet (Phone messages to Owen should be left with Kay see her contact details below) ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
Kay Shaskey (Graeme), 03 352 5217 kayandgraeme@xtra.co.nz
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, (Barbara) 03 313 6008, 021 161 5866, abhill@ usnet.co.nz TROPHY CUSTODIAN
Leigh Craythorne (Tony) 03 342 9110, 027 460 4508 craythornes@actrix.co.nz HUB EDITOR/CLUB WEB SITE
Rosalie Brown, 03 332 3531 vccthehub@gmail.com
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