The Hub February 2022 by VCC Canterbury Branch

THE February

HUB 2022

Official Magazine of the THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED 1

THE HUB Newsletter of: THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED

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CLUBROOMS: Cutler Park, McLean's Island CLUB NIGHT: 7.30pm Ist Thursday of the month CONTENTS

Chairman’s Report

Entry Form

Secretary’s Report

OCBC Report

Club Captain’s report

Swap meet Report

Commercial Report

VOG Report

Veteran Report

The Mart

9-90s

Other Events

New Members

Officers and Reps

Motorcycle Report

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Wednesday 23rd March Contact "The Editor", 34A Harrowdale Drive, Avonhead, 8042 Phone 03 342 9110 / 027 772 8660 Or preferably email vccthehub@gmail.com The views expressed in ‘The Hub' are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of the Committee, Editor, Branch or Club.

Cover Photo Mark Drury with a happy load at the Children’s Christmas Picnic at Cutler Park. The Branch Dennis fire engine looking magnificent. 3

Canterbury Branch Coming Events February

March

April

Thurs 3rd Sat 5th Sun 6th Wed 9th Wed 9th Sat 12th Sun 13th Tues 15th Wed 16th Sat 19th Wed 23rd Sat -Sun 26th-27th

Noggin and Natter Commercial Annual Rally Grounds Maintenance Morning 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Boot Sale Moped Run Grounds Maintenance Morning Commercial Noggin Clip On Run North Canterbury Noggin Annual Rally

Thurs 3rd Sat/Sun 5th/6th Sun 6th Wed 9th Wed 9th Sun 13th Tues 15th Wed 16th Wed 23rd

Noggin and Natter Jim Toohey Run Grounds Maintenance Morning 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Rear Wheel Brake Rally Grounds maintenance Morning Commercial Noggin North Canterbury Noggin

Thurs 7th Sun 10th Wed 13th Wed 13th Sat 16th Wed 20th Sat 23rd Mon 25th

Noggin and Natter P Group Annual Rally 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Scooter Run Commercial Noggin Autumn Run Malvern Run

For the latest status of our events check our website. Online readers click here.

Refer Pages 40 and 41 for Branch Officers, Representatives and Co-ordinators 4

Canterbury Branch Monthly Programme Noggin Night 1st Thursday of the month

Old cars, bikes and coffee 3rd Sunday of the month

9-90s 1st Wednesday after noggin

Grounds Maintenance Morning 1st Sunday and third Tuesday of the month

Motorcycle Noggin 2nd Wednesday of the month

Commercial Noggin 3rd Wednesday of the month

Parts Department Wednesdays 12.30-5pm, noggin night and every 3rd and 4th Sunday 9-12pm

North Canterbury Noggin 4th Wednesday of the month (Third Wednesday for December)

For up to date information on what’s happening, have a look at our website. You can also see photos of most of this years past events. www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication without the Editor’s permission.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT I hope you all have had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year’s break. December saw opportunities to meet up in a number of branch social events – the Christmas Noggin, informal Christmas Social, Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee, Children’s Christmas Picnic and the Boxing Day picnic. The informal Christmas Social was a success and hopefully will once again be on our branch calendar. The Children’s Christmas Picnic was back at Cutler Park again and I received positive comments following this. Many thanks are given to my family and the non-committee members who supported me on the day to ensure that the children could enjoy a traditional Christmas picnic. The Boxing Day picnic at Ouruhia Domain was a relaxing day with family and friends and thanks are given to Judy and Don Bennetts for organizing this. I have enjoyed the photographs from the Vero Rally posted on Facebook and look forward to hearing about the attendees’ adventures. It sounds as though it was a successful event following the hard work put in by Greg Terrill and his rally committee. Have you sent Rod your vote for or against the proposed change of our club’s logo? It is important that you do so. With Omicron in our midst and once again living under the red traffic light system, it is more than ever important that we abide by the rules. This month’s noggin will go ahead, but with 100 maximum numbers, vaccine passes obligatory, logging in, social distancing and wearing masks etc. We all know the rules now and understand that although a bit of a pain, it is necessary to keep us all safe from this dreaded virus. A check for the passes and numbers attending will be held at the door. After the first 100, the Barn will be used as an overflow if necessary. Happy and safe motoring in 2022 — Leigh 6

SECRETARY’S REPORT Just when things are slowly starting to wind up again along comes Omicron, well not much we can do but just carry on taking all the care we can with social distancing, wearing our masks and where possible getting our jabs up to date to protect each other. Remember no Pass no entry.

Membership renewals for Nov 2021/ Oct 2022, just a reminder if you have not paid your subscription yet you will not receive the Hub by email or printed/ posted version going forward. There are seven printed / posted copies not paid for at the time of writing this report. This was included on your Club Membership renewal $41.60 if you were receiving it during 2021. NEW LOGO: after a rip- roaring start on the voting running neck and neck we have suddenly gone very quiet. Obviously the majority of our branch members approx. 1150 couldn’t care less one way or the other or have some other deep seated reason for not wanting to divulge which side they bat for. Come on if you have an opinion let me know so I can have a clear direction to vote for on behalf of our branch at the March Exc Meeting. You only have 3 weeks to 21st Feb to let me know. And on that note hopefully Lynda and I are off on holiday for a couple of weeks, fingers crossed. Regards Rod

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Proposed Logo Change Those who have their email address registered with the club, will have received an email from the Management Committee with an attachment presentation explaining the reasoning, the path to date and the latest logo design. https://vcc.org.nz/brand/ All members were asked to discuss this and inform their branch delegate how they wish them to vote at the March Executive meeting. To this end, you are all asked to contact our branch delegate (Rod Thrower) either by email canterbury@vcc.org.nz or by mail P O Box 11-082, Sockburn, Christchurch (No telephone calls please.) stating that you would like him at the March Executive Meeting to vote either For the change to adopt the new logo to:

Or Against the change of logo and keep the status quo.

You will have reasons for voting either way of course, but please, this is what Rod will be asked to vote on at the meeting – so, no reasons for your vote, or comments on the design etc, just for or against the change. (Joint members will be able to have individual votes.) Please get your votes in to Rod by 21 February. If you know members who do not have email, please discuss this with them. Leigh

CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT Welcome to 2022! Happy New Year to all! Just before the holiday break we had Santa visit the children at the Christmas picnic at Cutler Park. This was a great day with egg throwing competitions, sack races, tug of war, candy floss, truck and train rides and of course a ride in our newly fixed fire engine! It was lovely to see the excited faces – which weren’t only from the children. With this being the season for picnics we had the Boxing Day one at Ouruhia Domain, New Year’s Day at Little River (which I understand was huge – this year) and of course our own “Picnic Run” to Orton Bradley Park organised by John Kuipers. 56 cars travelled to New Plymouth to the Vero – International Festival of Motoring rally. The week was full of sunshine, great rallies, fierce discussions (regarding rally directions), evening entertainment and lots of laughter! The car parade in Inglewood was a real highlight. The council closed the street and put on a band. We parked down the main streets whilst the local car enthusiasts had a good look and the rally participants enjoyed the food and a cold beer/wine. Great for us and the town needing an injection of tourist dollars. They made us so welcome it was overwhelming. Well done to the New Plymouth team who organised it! Things coming up: Saturday 5th February 2022 – Commercial Annual Rally – Neil Shaskey Saturday 12th February 2022 – Boot Fair Sunday 13th February 2022 – Moped Run Sunday 19th February 2022 – Clip on Run Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February 2022 – Branch Annual Rally – Katryna Shaw With unsettling times of Covid and variant Omicron we are endeavouring to keep all rallies going for those who are fully vaccinated. If numbers are over 100 people, we are looking at separating people into PODs to ensure safety. Remember cancellations will be put on the website Please if you are well and want to come – Enter! Enter! Enter! Katryna 9

Annual Rally Information Don’t forget to get your entries in for the Branch Annual Rally the weekend 26th and 27th February 2022. Our lunch venue includes sheds of interest, a small shanty town being constructed and nice gardens. The start off point is at Cutler Park for Vintage and P section cars. 9.30am, to leave at around 10.00am. Coffee and cake available from 9.30am. Rally briefing will be approx. 10am with the first car away shortly after. (These times may be subject to change) The veteran cars and slow vintage vehicles will meet at Dave and Linda Inwood’s, 126 South Eyre Road, RD 2, Kaiapoi. 9.30 to leave at 10am. Please get your entries in ASAP so we can prepare with Covid limitations! It won’t stop us from having fun! Sunday 27th February 2022 – Incorporating Annual Rally Prize Giving Sunday will include some field tests, the BBQ at $10.00 per head and some music. The day will start off at 10.30am with a few doozy field tests! There will be 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. Remember that if you just attend on Sunday to bring your $10.00 for the BBQ. This will be held at Cutler Park. 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.

Please get your entries in soon!

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COMMERCIAL REPORT Thanks to Mark Drury for hosting the Christmas Commercial Noggin to finish off 2021, and Bruce & Elizabeth McCormick for starting us off for 2022, hosting the Commercial Noggin at their place, much appreciated. All going well the February Commercial Noggin will be on Wednesday 16th February, hosted by Don and Judy Bennetts at 714 Hills Road Marshland. Entries have closed for the 2022 Annual Commercial Rally on 5th February 2022, but a late entry will probably still be possible with the current Covid rules if there is anyone interested in joining us. Starting with coffee from 9am at Cutler park, and heading to a picnic spot for lunch, followed by an afternoon run back to The Barn for afternoon tea and prizegiving. As with all Branch events under the current rules a valid Vaccine Pass will be required to attend. Neil Shaskey

A Note from Colin Annual Rally – Saturday 26th February As far as the Annual Rally is concerned, a separate veteran and slow vintage route has been plotted out for the Saturday Run by Dave Inwood which begins at his property in South Eyre Road. We will still go ahead with that run, regardless of what happens with the rest of the Annual Rally. For those trailering vehicles to the start, you can leave your trailers there, and from there the run is only about 20 miles to the lunch stop between Cust and Oxford. You will need to be at Dave and Linda’s place,126 South Eyre Road at 9.30 for a cuppa, before heading off on the run at 10.00am. This run will still go ahead, but if necessary we may have to be in our own group of veteran/vintages for the day. Please go ahead and fill out the Annual Rally entry form if you intend to come. If you’ve any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. 11

VETERAN REPORT Jenny and I have just returned from the Vero Rally in New Plymouth, and really enjoyed the event. We didn’t take either of our veteran Wolseleys, opting instead to use our 1933 Wolseley Hornet Special, which did prove to be a good decision for us. Perfect weather for the whole time we were away (except for one short spell of rain one night) meant that the hood didn’t even come out of the bag for the whole trip, and most of our motoring was done in shorts, tee-shirts and sunhats with lots of sunscreen applied! I take my hat off to those who did the event in veteran vehicles (there were 26 altogether) - the shortest runs meant about 50 miles of motoring in a day, and the longest runs over 100 miles. Lots of rolling country with short steep descents and ascents would have also been a challenge for the lower-powered cars. The routes were plotted to keep us off the highways as much as possible, however sometimes there was no option and there was a lot of traffic and heavy trucks on some of them, meaning keeping one eye in the mirror was essential. Once off the highways though, the motoring was superb and very scenic. There were a few breakdowns amongst the veterans, but most were fixable on the side of the road, and I only heard of one car suffering a major failure. Highlights for us were the trip to Opunake on the south coast (an excellent day of motoring), the huge open day/display/ street party in Inglewood on the Thursday evening, and catching up friends from all over the country. Congratulations to the Enjoying a break during the Vero Rally at one of the large team who many beaches south of New Plymouth. Jenny Hey with the Wolseley Hornet Special. organised the 12

event, and well done for getting it in the bag just 48 hours before going into Covid Red setting (how lucky was that!). Over Christmas and the new year we had our 1909 Wolseley-Siddeley out a few times, using it on OCBC day and Children’s Christmas Party day at Cutler Park on 19th December, and on the Banks Peninsula Branch Model N Ford belonging to Steven and Veronica Oliver (New Plymouth) having picnic run to Little River. Once a quick clean-up after a hard run to again our car and the Tikorangi on the first day of the Vero McGibbon’s 1914 Renault AX Rally. were the only veterans at Little River, but we do have to admit to trailering them most of the way there. Both days were really good, with perfect weather. Malcolm McGibbon (Renault), Kelvin and Lesley Finlay (Hupmobile) and Allan Familton and Lesley Colsell (Stanley steam car) all ventured south to the Dunedin to Brighton on 22nd January, and joined 37 other veterans on the run - a very good turnout considering many of the regulars were away at the Vero Rally. This event seems to be slowly getting stronger each year despite, it seems, ongoing difficulties securing the necessary approvals to start and finish the event in the Dunedin Allan Familton sharing some steam at the finish CBD. In 2024 the of the Dunedin to Brighton. (photo by Malcolm event will celebrate it’s McGibbon) 70th anniversary run 13

one which will no doubt bring a large attendance, so note that date now! As yet, and until our main committee meets next week, I’m a bit uncertain how our coming events are going to happen now that we are back into restrictions of no more than 100 people, but rest assured it won’t stop our ability to run events – there will just have to be added precautions to ensure we’re sticking to the rules. It will certainly not be a problem just for the veteran section. Colin Hey

OTHER VETERAN EVENTS If we cannot hold a full branch noggin in March, I’ll organise a veteran noggin at some unlucky owners house (any volunteers?) on that same night (Thursday 3 March), and advise everyone by email. In discussion with Malcolm McGibbon, the Dutton Anzac Day run will still go ahead as planned, but will be restricted to only 100 people. This is another perfect event for veteran vehicles, and it may be supplemented with another day of visits to local collections the day before the run to provide a bit more activity for those who are coming from out of town. Happy Motoring Colin

OLD CARS BIKES AND COFFEE (OCBC) We’re still planning on holding OCBC in February and beyond, however we will keep to groups of 100 people within the grounds as was done in December. You will need to bring your Vaccine Passes, and bring a facemask as well if you plan to have a good look around and a chat to your friends. This probably goes without saying - please do not come if you are feeling unwell or have any flu-like symptoms. We’ll email out a reminder a few days beforehand to advise if there is any change or last minute alterations to the gathering rules. February’s date is Sunday 20th February.

9-90s

Hi to you all We had our Christmas Lunch again at the Pineacres Restaurant. We had a full house, 79 people, and a good time was had by all. We had a raffle with a difference. The proceeds went to balance the books. Everyone went home with a bag of Christmas Cheer. Let's hope that 2022 is going to be better than 2021 2022 February 9th Tony Meikle. Meet at The Peg Carpark, Belfast Hotel at 9.55am. (Please note, change of advised meeting place) We would like you to bring your vintage cars, if possible. . Looking forward to seeing you all again. J K and the Team

...and now to wind a few up: Could this be a first (and a last) for the Hub—a cake picture! At the Commercial Section Christmas Noggin held during an absolute monsoon downpour, host Mark Drury proved that he’s not just a top mechanic but a master baker as well.

THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PICNIC Sunday the 19th dawned sunny and cloudless, the perfect day for a family picnic. People started arriving round about 10 and after having our Covid Passports checked, children given a bag of sweets and being pointed in the right direction, we parked our car and a great day began.

There was candy floss to eat and stilts to play on and eventually, to the wailing of the siren, the beautifully restored club fire engine appeared, followed by the club truck. Rides were given and eventually we were driven (via a great drive round the grounds) over to Steam Scene for rides on the miniature railway. We were fortunate to have a ride on the little steam engine with smoke billowing all round us. After lunch there were running, 3 legged, and sack races for all the various age groups and finally an egg throwing contest. I have to say there were a few messy hands and clothes at the end of that contest. Lastly there was the tug of war. A really amazing programme. Finally, the big moment. Santa arrived on the fire truck and gifts were given. So much excitement. The day ended with ice blocks for all and, I am sure, some very tired and sun burnt children.

It was really great to be back to the car club again for the traditional picnic that we have looked forward to for most of the past 45-50 years. Sincere thanks to those who arranged such a wonderful day. Hopefully we can look forward to something similar in 2022. Margaret Seaton

Above: Terry McQuinn the candy floss man caught red handed. Left: Leigh has just asked for a 2022 Swap Meet. (Father Christmas looks remarkably like Phil Breading. How interesting!)

Z Car and MG Rescue Mission—A Dodgy Story (With a happy ending) Sunday, 16 January was a nice sunny day and Robyn and I headed out to OCBC. Unfortunately, when we got around the back of the airport our Dodge decided to stop. I hopped out and put the bonnet up to try to see what the problem was. Within a short time Grant and his friend had stopped and offered their help. I thought that I would be ok and sent them on their way but not before Grant gave Robyn his phone number in case we needed a tow. I continued to work on the problem which I knew was likely to be a blocked jet in the carburettor. I didn’t have any success and then Lyndsey Saunders came past and stopped. While he was there a third club member (David?) stopped and offered his assistance as well. In the end Lyndsey towed us to the club rooms. Being towed through all the cars at OCBC was a bit like doing the “walk of shame” but at least it gave everybody something to talk about.

I was unable to fix the problem at the clubrooms due to lack of appropriate tools. Despite receiving lots of offers of help I felt that it was better to be towed home where I could fix the problem in my own time. Kevin Sarjeant kindly agreed to tow us home. As it turned out the problem was what I thought, a blocked jet. When I was finally able to clear the jet the Dodge worked perfectly fine. What a relief! I found that the jet was full of old RTV. It’s such a nice feeling knowing that the club has so many members who are willing to stop and help other members, even if they don’t know them. A big thank you to everyone who stopped, 18

helped or gave advice /suggestions as to what the problem might be. The photo of the MGBGT towing the Dodge is certainly interesting and shows that size doesn’t matter. Cheers Eric

8X6 (It’s a fuel saving dodge!)

8X4

Kevin stretching the MG

NEW MEMBERS A warm welcome is extended to the following new members. We look forward to seeing you at our events.

Neville and Stephanie Sharland 1969 Ford Cortina Sedan

Jasmine Purdie-Smith 1947 Standard 8 Tourer Transfer from Overseas Member while living in Australia back to Canterbury Allan Brosnahan (Welcome back Allan) David and Brigit Blair 1958 Jaguar MK8 Saloon Lachlan Wooley 1975 MGB Roadster B. Desmond and Kylie Shackel 1952 Citroen Light 15 Sedan 1983 Mitsubishi L300 Truck Nigel and Tina Dolan 1973 MGB Roadster 1965 Anglia 4 Door

THE BOXING DAY PICNIC Ouruhia Domain provided a pleasant place to relax after Christmas, with family and friends. For those so inspired, a game of cricket provided some entertainment. Thanks to Don and Judy Bennetts for the organising.

MOTORCYCLE REPORT February – LAST month of SUMMER!!! Summer didn’t last long, did it???! Past Events. 8th December – Motorcycle Noggin, Christmas Special. About 50 met to enjoy the final catered meal by the Club Caterers, who now slip into retirement. Thanks, guys; you excelled yourselves for this, your final act for the VCC Canterbury Branch. 11th December – Fish and Chip Run. An extra slipped in as there was no F and C run in November (cancelled) and there isn’t a December run at EOM. About 20+ bikes met for the run into North Canterbury to visit 3 sheds; and lunch was at Sheffield Pies in Oxford. Deteriorating weather though put a damper on the day’s proceedings, but still a great day out. 2nd January – Motorcycle New Year Run. About 22 bikes went again into North Canterbury on a circuitous run to the recently reopened Greta Valley Pub. Great warm day slightly overcast which made it a much more pleasant riding experience. 29th January – Fish & Chip Run. Actually in the future at time of writing – is to be a run to the Hororata Swap Meet, but as this has been postponed will be a run to – elsewhere… Will put the Ashburton run on hold for another time. Will report on this F and C run next month. Future Events. 9th February – Noggin Night. The organiser of the “Ride Forever” motorcycle courses, Dan Ormsby, is unable to speak at this noggin, but his offsider will be there to speak instead. We’ll hold it in the Barn, from 7.30 am. It is likely that a course will be organised for 19th March. One course was run a couple of years ago with a follow-up to come, but COVID made a good job of stuffing things up. 13th February – Moped Run. Graham Barnett is the organiser of this event; it will start from the New World supermarket in Halswell at 10.30 am. Please see elsewhere in this Hub for more details.

19th February – Clip-on Run. Doug Watkinson is the organiser; please see elsewhere in this Hub for further details. 26th February – Fish and Chip Run. Cancelled for this month as this day is the VCC Canterbury Branch Annual Rally. Motorcyclists who are looking for a run on this day please consider entering the Annual Rally. There are a large number of motorcycle trophies up for grabs; the run does have motorcycle friendly instructions and the like. Support YOUR CLUB on its premier event for the year. STOP PRESS… At the time of writing we do not know what is happening with this event. (See page 10Ed) We’ll put out an email with more information after the main committee meeting which is on Monday 31st January. 4 – 5 – 6th March – Jim Toohey Run. To the West Coast. Leaving Friday 4th , accommodation reserved at the Recreation Hotel, Greymouth. On the Saturday a good run is being organised, out and back, but will be weather dependent. Home Sunday to Christchurch. Look out for separate email seeking interest for accommodation. Organiser, Mike Glenday, 021 192 0581 or mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz. At this stage this event WILL BE CARRYING AHEAD. We don’t get 100 on this run, so no reason why it cannot proceed. More information will be emailed out after the main committee meeting, and the motorcycle committee meeting on 9th February. 9th March – Noggin Night. Meeting outside Armadillo Café, Prebbleton, 6.00pm, for a ride to the Crate and Barrel in Leeston for a pub meal. Home in own time after. 19th March – Ride Forever Course, Dan Ormsby. More details to come, will be an email out about this closer to the time, and so look out for it. Also, more details in March Hub. Paul Ainsworth – Ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.nz is the contact for this event. Please contact him directly for information and your entry. 26th March – Fish & Chip Run. That’s it for this month, CML.

Moped Run - Sunday 13th February Meet at the Halswell New World car park at 10.00 am for a 10.30 start. It will be a flat run, so asthmatic bikes can participate with confidence.

A back up trailer available. Dress to be seen. If you need to know more, phone Graham 027 240 6297

Clip On Run, Saturday 19th February, 10:00 a.m. The 2022 Clip On Run will start in Blakes Road in Prebbleton. Travelling into Prebbleton from the north head down Springs Road and turn right at the first roundabout. As you enter Blakes Road, All Saints Church is on the left, and Prebbleton School is on the right. There is plenty of parking outside either facility on that section of Blakes Road. There will be an interesting run of approximately 20 km to 'The Laboratory' cafe in Lincoln. Any enquiries to Denise McKenzie, 03 355 4017 or Doug Watkinson, 027 727 4466 or 03 383 1817.

JIM TOOHEY MOTORCYCLE RUN 4-5-6 MARCH 2022 WEST COAST ENTRANT ………………………………………………………………………… EMAIL ………………………………………………………… CELL ……………………………………………………... MOTORCYCLE ……………………………………… MODEL ……………………………………... The run for 2022 will travel to the West Coast and be a three day ride starting Friday morning. We will be staying at Greymouth in the Recreational Hotel. Saturday there will be a run returning to Greymouth and home Sunday. Friday’s start will be at Motorcycle Corner, VCC grounds - meet 8.45am for 9.15am start. Back up provided but try to carry your own bag. Accommodation Single shared $58pp Other rooms for couples/single $115 Entry fee $15.00 Total $.................... If we are over subscribed for the run and I have not reserved enough beds and the Recreational Hotel cannot take everyone then I will book whereever we can close by to the Recreational Hotel. Costs may then change for those staying in those other venues. Payment for the run to our treasurer – Royce Baker with your name and Jim Toohey as reference – via the listed below. VCC Canterbury Motorcycle account – 03 0802 0099727 00. Email/Post entry form to mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz Mike’s cell 021 192 0581. 11 Brahman Close, Prebbleton 7604. Covid 19 – remember riders must be double vaccinated and be able to produce their covid passport when arriving at VCC grounds/cafes and hotels where we are staying. ENTER ON LINE HERE 25

MOTORCYCLE SECTION CHRISTMAS NOGGIN This was also the last delicious meal prepared by Lindsay and Annette Painter who have served the Branch so well in recent years

Save the Date Sunday 10th April - P Group Annual Rally We will be starting at Cutler park and heading to Arthurs Pass (approximately 130km) Details in the March hub.

THE CITROEN TRACTION AVANT REGISTER The NZ Citroen car club's website is now being used to help record ( potentially all ) of the Super modern 12s and Light 5 vehicles that remain in New Zealand today. Whether they are restored, driveable, under restoration, donor cars only suitable for spares or just a pile of parts, there's a place for them on the register. All models and body styles are included in the register and members and non members alike are urged to record the details of their car/s by clicking here The Citroën Car Club of New Zealand Inc (cccnz.club) . "There is no need to log in" on the website and all owners have a choice as to whether they will allow their details to be shared with other owners, or want their personal details to remain private and their vehicle details used for statistical information only. The advantages of registering are numerous. If you know of someone with a traction who isn't a member, you're most welcome to email me their details and I'll contact them personally. So far there are sixty something tractions recorded on the register. I think there could be as many as 400 more. If you need help or wish to contact me regarding the register, my email address is; mistert.nz@xtra.co.nz Graham Tulett Traction Avant register administrator VCC member Canterbury Branch (abridged)

PICNIC DAY SUNDAY 9th JANUARY 2022 We spent the day at Orton Bradley Park. What a great place for an outing. It couldn't have been better. A beautiful day, plenty of shady places, in one word, fantastic. I counted 28 cars. The majority of them were from the 9-90s group. We had a good raffle and donated the proceeds, $90.00, to Nurse Maude. A good day was had by all.

John Kuipers. Photos from Tony Becker

Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee (OCBC) January Colin McIntosh with his lovely A40 Farina Countryman

From the BIG, (Dave and Linda Inwood’s 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight)

…...To the small. Bradford and Austin

Top Left : Bob and Esme Humm (Toyota) Top Right: Greg Roberts with his and Sue’s beautiful 1959 Borgward Isabella. Left: 1936 Dodge D2

SWAP MEET REPORT Nine noggins to go! Let’s hope Omicron is under control by then! TWO MORE FROM THE CHILDREN’S PICNIC Annette Painter gives support to the winning girls team

….hang on, I think the boys are a bit short on numbers.

Parts Shed Identities (Three of the many who keep our parts department going). Parts Convenor Wayne Stocks hard at it. Another load of treasure.

Open all hours? Brian Newbury ready for business

Assistant Librarian Ted Hockley busy in his sub-library 32

December Noggin Display

On the left is Don and Judy Bennetts’ 1927 Chrysler 72, winner of the Time Trial Challenge Cup at the Vintage Annual Rally. Don and Judy have motored this car extensively throughout NZ for the past 35 years. Still in immaculate condition and with just 72,000 miles on the clock it has only ever been “tidied up” after being in the good care of the late Alan Storer. Right is the beautifully presented Ford Model A of Max and Ady Duncan, overall winners of the Rally. Originally imported from Los Angeles to Nelson, it was converted to RHD. After Max’s purchase he has finished it off including new upholstery and paint to a very high standard.

VOG REPORT Velosolex Owners Group Velosolex Owners Group DECEMBER & JANUARY RUNS Well talk about wrong decisions and incorrect weather reporting, December 14th 2021 was to be the day that the VOG’s were to have their Christmas run around the Leeston district, but alas this didn’t happen. VOG 1 had been listening to weather reports leading up to the big day and all looked doom and gloom in the form of considerable precipitation falling down upon us. So the decision was made to pull the pin on the run but all to no avail as the morning of the 14th was brilliant. All was good though as VOG 1 had organised that we go to lunch at the Papanui Club and what a success that was with a fantastic turnout of 22 loyal members turning up. I think I redeemed myself I even awarded myself with the “Hardluck Trophy” because of the “Clayton’s” wet weather decision.

And now to a New Year and new beginnings. We did actually get to do the run intended for December – Tuesday 11th January in fact was the great day. Gary Thompson was the journey director for the day and what a magic ride it was starting from Doyleston at the Osborne Domain with 17 riders heading around the back streets of Doyleston viewing remains of the old railway siding and many of the original homes in this early little Ellesmere district village which along with Brookside serviced the farming communities of yesteryear. It was then a leisurely jaunt back over

Leeston Rd and eventually onto Volkmans Rd passing a graveyard in a farmers paddock of older English vehicles (quite a few Morris Marina’s were noted in the pile) but VOG 1 fears most of these vehicles would be beyond redemption (sigh). We eventually ended up on Leeston Rd and diverted left into Station Road passing the well known Millers Machinery company and their yard of dead tractors – surprising how many of these had been destroyed by fire. A quick ride down Station Rd, Leeston Lake Road, Woodville St, through Leeston Sports ground to eventually end up at our lunch stop at the Crate and Barrel hotel. What an amazing place this is. If you haven’t visited this establishment yet it’s well worth the trip just to see the collections of memorabilia within the building even to a couple of Indian Motorbikes attached to the walls. The upstairs part of the building is really the highlight with one room set up with musical instruments of all types attached to the walls, another area for the rugby fans and sporting fans of all interests. It will “blow” you away. The food is real great too! A short ride down the Leeston Rd “cycleway” eventually returned us to Osborne Domain and the end of yet another GREAT VOG group adventure. Thanks to Gary Thompson for organising. Hoping all our avid readers had a great Festive Season and are now looking forward to a healthy & happy 2022. Royce

FOR SALE Triumph Model N Motorcycle, 1927. Downsizing my collection, so my Model N is for sale. For full details please apply to Chris Leith, phone 021 2177140, Landline 03 358 5378, or email at leithcm@gmail.com Vauxhall Victor 1963 Set of new 13 inch tyres on wheels, with hub caps and trims, Plus too many other parts to list. Phone Peter on 021 212 6088. Or 03 389 8674 Lapel Badges Vauxhall $5.00 pair. Tom Clements 03 352 7457 Transmission Gears-Ford four-speed truck gearbox 1929-1947, original, nearly new condition. All including the cluster. May also fit International Trucks, same era-Borg Warner. Offers wanted. Phone Jack 03 352 6672. Cell Phone 0274 322 041. Mem. Canty.

Blue Singer Roadster. 1949. Chassis #A1841S, engine #1896S. Have original ownership papers. Full restoration needed. Seats have no coverings. Majority of car assembled. Green Singer Roadster (think originally was red). Stripped down to parts. Almost all parts there.1951. Chassis #4A6374U. Motor #A6495U. Have original ownership papers. Full restoration required. Chassis blasted and undercoated. Needs 100% new woodwork. Included: -one car set of re-chromed items including one front grill, front & back bumpers, door & windscreen hinges, hubcaps, main lights etc. -One new wiring loom. -Another front unrestored grill. -Original front and both door windscreens with glass, -soft top frames (rusty), -gas tanks -Original rims. -2 main instruments. -Original carburettors. -Front Singer badges. -one repo data plate. -No engine bay tools. Any inquiries to, waynecw_69@hotmail.com Viewing in Kaiapoi 021 217 7945 Tony Becker can provide additional information. Phone 03 421 2426

WANTED Zenith or SU Carburettor 1” or 1 1/8” for Vintage 4 cylinder 1500cc Tony, Phone 342 9110 / 027 772 8660 Douglas motorcycle parts.

All I have is a 1930 EW 350cc frame, so needing engine, gearbox, wheels, front forks etc. Anything considered. Please phone Justin on 027 977 9276 or email justin@peskypukekos.co.nz. For 1931 8-31 Reo Royal Victoria Coupe. I need a new head for the old girl. If you know where I could get one it would be a big help. Contact Malcolm 027 438 6925 malcolmneilson.chch@gmail.com Triumph Stag Ph 03 342 9110 / 027 772 8660

OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS EVENTS See Notice board posters for more information.

TARGA Postponed until May 2022 The Rangiora RSA Run on Waitangi Day has been Cancelled Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Classic Car Run 1st May 2022 For any further information please contact either: Owen Moore – owen@moorepark.net.nz, 03 308 3442 or Alan Sim – sim.family@xtra.co.nz, 03 308 8835 Ashburton Branch Swap meet CANCELLED

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2021-2022 Representatives Motorcycle Convenor Paul Ainsworth (Joss)

Bar Managers Gill Stevenson (Kevin) ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.nz kstevenson@xtra.co.nz 027 432 1391 gill.ellwood@cdhb.health.nz 03 327 5743 Velosolex Group Royce Baker (Janice) Amanda Franklin (Wayne) whisky17@xtra.co.nz w_franklin100@hotmail.com 020 4081 9909 03 322 5529

North Canty Noggin Alan Hill (Barbara) abhill@usnet.co.nz 03 313 6008 021 161 5866 Beaded Wheels Reporter

Tony Becker (Ngaire) Parts Dept. Rep. Wayne Stocks waynestoxy@gmail.com

03 383 1380

Librarian Kay Shaskey (Graeme) kayandgraeme@xtra.co.nz

03 352 5217

9—90’s Co-ordinator John Kuipers (Colleen) 03 332 7926

Asst Librarian

VIC Representative Don Bennetts (Judy)

Ted Hockley (Jill) hockleyjt@xtra.co.nz 03 323 7183

djbennetts@compassnet.co.nz

03 385 6333

Maintenance/Clubrooms Swap Meet Colin Hey (Jenny) Mike Foster mike_dawn.foster@xtra.co.nz

heywolseley699@gmail.com

03 359 8260 022 359 8260

03 359 8737 021 883 807

Barn Bookings/Camping Kevin and Claire Campion kj.ec.campion@xtra.co.nz 03 312 7255 027 407 5344

Swap Meet Sites Neil Shaskey (Louise) swapmeetsites@gmail.com

03 352 8802 027 289 6201

danebecker36@gmail.com

03 421 2426 027 446 6964

Trophy Custodian Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz 03 342 9110 027 772 8660 Hub Editor Tony Craythorne( Leigh) vccthehub@gmail.com 03 342 9110 027 772 8660

2021-2022 Main Committee Chairman

Veteran Convenor

Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz 03 342 9110 027 772 8660

Colin Hey (Jenny) heywolseley699@gmail.com 03 359 8737 021 883 807

Secretary

Vintage Convenor

Rod Thrower (Lynda) canterbury@vcc.org.nz thrower.rod@gmail.com 03 338 2320 021 126 3529

Graham Evans ( Anne) gaevans@xtra.co.nz 03 351 5919 027 320 7948

P Group Convenor

Treasurer

Neale Cook (Sasha) neale.cook@bayleys.co.nz 021 295 3628

Robyn Cox (Eric) robyncox99@gmail.com 021 237 6777

Club Captain

Commercial Convenor

Katryna Shaw (Bryce) katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com 021 0277 2375

Neil Shaskey (Louise) neilandlouise@snap.net.nz 03 352 8802 027 289 6201

Assistant Club Captain Dave Inwood (Linda) magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz 03 327 4156 027 307 7634

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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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