VCC HAWKES BAY JUNE 2023

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ARTICLES, PHOTOS, REMINISCENCES, MECHANICAL TIPS, NOTICES, FUNNIES.

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Editor: Kay Elmsly 06 845 0577 or 027 286 6480 during work hours 9am - 5pm Monday-Friday

11 Claridge Place, Taradale, Napier 4112

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The views expressed here in are those of the authors and do not necessarily express the policy or views of the Editor, the Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc), the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc) or other publishers. The editor/committee reserves the right to accept, edit, publish, abridge or decline contributions submitted for publication. All names, dates and times published are checked against the material supplied and the editor/committee can have no responsibilty for mistakes in the copy supplied. Some material may be held over until there is sufficient space to publish it.

HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH CONTACTS//

Chairman: Esther Smith (Graham)

c. 027 464 7314 humber@xtra.co.nz

Past Chairman: Ian Elmsly (Kay)

p. 06 845 0577

c. 0274 790 682

ian.elmsly@xtra.co.nz

Club Captain: Paul Anderson (Janine)

p. 06 844 2912

c. 0274 463 908

p.anderson1@xtra.co.nz

Secretary: Sandra Marsh (Kevin)

p. 06 8700493

c. 021 2334476

hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz

Treasurer: Paul Eager (Carol)

p. 06 845 4779

c. 027231 4304

paul-carol@xtra.co.nz

Committee: Malcolm Blair (Lesley)

p. 06 843 7664

c. 021 576 360

malcolmblair52@gmail.com

Alastair Chalmers (Jean)

c. 020 4088 4523

alastairchalmers@hotmail.co.uk

Kevin Cains (Kaye)

p. 06 842 2496

c. 021 560 905

kevin.cains53@gmail.com

Steve Donovan (Pam)

p. 06 835 9956

c. 027 217 7730

stevedon@xtra co.nz

Graham Bowker (Lyn)

p. 06 845 0663

thebowkers@xtra.co.nz

Librarian: Larry Morgan (Cindy)

c. 021 401 092 lazzer56@gmail.com

Club Custodian & Room Hire: Steve Donovan

p. 06 835 9956

c. 027 217 7730 stevedon@xtra co.nz

Wednesday Run: Barrie Browne (Lyndsay)

c. 027 270 1238

Cruise ship Co-Ordinator: Colin Barnes

c. 027 695 7075 cruiseshipcoordinator@xtra.co.nz

Mag Editor: Kay Elmsly

p. 06 845 0577

c. 027 2866 480 ian.elmsly@xtra.co.nz

Spares Manager: Brian Taylor (Margaret)

p. 06 844 5982

c. 027 443 6009

Spares Assistant Manager: John Durry (Jenny)

p. 06 843 5798

c. 022 676 9401

Groundsman: Trevor Charman (Lyn)

p. 06 844 5140

c. 027 292 6068 trevlyncharm@actrix.co.nz

HB Branch Life Members

Allan Harris life member

Trevor Charman life member

BRANCH DETAILS

POSTAL: PO Box 3406, Napier 4142

Clubrooms: 67 Sandy Road, Meeanee, Napier Phone: (06) 835 1483

(This number is only available on Tuesday mornings or Club nights and Events, or refer to our website) email: hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz

www.hbvcc.org.nz

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT//

By Esther Smith

The Branch activities continue apace, I find that the first two weeks of the month are really busy for me as Chairman what with the Committee meeting and then our monthly Club night after that I thought I might have a couple of quieter weeks, but that’s not the case there is such a lot happening.

First up and most importantly is the branch AGM on Wednesday the 14th of June. One of the items to discuss is a motion to increase our Branch levy by $10 due to our operational costs far exceeding revenue. Also on that evening we will have the National Selection Committee for the next Vero International Festival of Motoring present, the Committee consists of our national VCC president Diane Quarrie, North Island Club Captain Kaaren Smylie and our incoming National President George Kear. So please we really need your support to ensure Hawke’s Bay is the location selected, HB have never hosted one of these festival events and while I feel there is a lot of support nationally for us to do so we do have to put our best foot forward and prove we can do it. There is a sub-committee of myself, Paul Anderson, Larry Morgan, Ian Elmsly and Malcolm Blair who will meet with the selection committee during the two days they are here to show the possible headquarters venue the Pettigrew Green Arena, the motoring opportunities around the district, discuss accommodation options plus meet with local body representatives regarding support from them for the event.

The Branch Committee is looking for new members to replace those who are moving on, just a reminder that all committee positions can be contested, we welcome new ideas and different perspectives so here’s your opportunity to be part of running the club. With the number of members in the branch sometimes we don’t always get to know of potential candidates, so if you are interested don’t hold back please give me a call to discuss or the nomination form is in the MAG and there are copies in the Library so put your name down, collar a seconder and submit the form to our branch Secretary

Art Deco- The entry form for our Winter Art Deco event has been emailed out to all branch members and to those on our Art Deco email list. We have already had registrations rolling in, so if you are planning to attend please submit yours. It’s all a bit of an unknown as to what the response will be so an early indication of numbers will assist our planning. The Art Deco Trusts Winter Deco program also has a number of interesting events worth investigating.

Just a reminder to please keep in touch and continue to offer support to those affected by the Cyclone, it is already evident that needs are changing with the passing of each phase from recovery through to re-establishment where ever and whatever that is and you never know when a helping hand or a listening ear might be required.

I look forward to catching up with you all and seeing you out and about participating in the Branch events.

CLUB CAPTAINS REPORT//

By Paul Anderson

Old time Ongaonga Run – the weather on Saturday night prior to the run was atrocious and again I found myself wondering what I had done to upset the weather gods. I thought most would change their mind about attending when they heard the heavy rain on the roof, but Janine said most would be soundly tucked up in bed and wouldn’t hear the rain. She also said that the forecast for Sunday was good. She was right on both counts, because Sunday dawned fine and there was an excellent turnout of some thirty cars. Mike and Elanor Green joined us from Waipawa and there were two cars having their first outing at a club event – Steve Trott’s “Burnt Orange” Chevrolet Impala and Craig Manning’s “Canary Yellow” Morris Pick-up (No sombre colours here). We travelled to Ongaonga on secondary roads and on arrival had a look around the Museum before having a picnic lunch in the grounds. We then moved 200 metres up the Street to the old Coles Furniture Factory run by the Local Heritage Trust. The oral history, video presentation and photos around the walls were very interesting.

Following that visit we crossed the road to visit Mr Ian Franklin who is in the process of restoring an early Riley and also had a couple of other interesting cars and projects on the go. Finally, we visited Stuart and Janice Jones out in the country and had a look at their collection of Massey Fergusson and Ford tractors.

April Club Meeting - Richard Anderson brought along his recently purchased Bryham Formula 4 single seater race car and gave a very interesting presentation on the car’s pedigree and technical specification. After looking at the car, I found that there would be no point in my owning such a vehicle as with my ample bulk, I simply would not fit in the cockpit.

Acquisitions and Sales – Richard Comrie (Austin A 35 owner) has recently purchased a very nice red 1966 MGB Roadster out of Auckland and we look forward to seeing it out on a run. Helen Ball has sold “Vinnie”, her much loved 1951 Vauxhall LIP Velox into the collection of a NZVCC member in Amberly, Christchurch. Happy motoring

UP & COMING EVENTS//

MID WEEK RUN

Wednesday 7th June

ALWAYS 1st Wednesday of the Month.

• Where: Meet at HB Vintage Club Rooms

• Time: 10.00am

All details on page 11.

CLUB NIGHT

Wednesday 14th June

THIS IS THE CLUB’S AGM SO IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL MEMBERS ATTEND IF POSSIBLE.

Come along and catch up with other members and after our meeting enjoy a cuppa together.

SUNDAY CLUB RUN

Sunday 18th June

DETAILS FOR THIS RUN WILL BE CONFIRMED AT A LATER DATE.

MIX & MINGLE NIGHT

Friday 30th June

OPEN FROM 6PM - BYO!

Please contact Malcolm & Lesley Blair on 06 843 7664 or email malcolmblair52@gmail.com to add your name to the list at the club no later THAN TUESDAY 27TH JUNE.

HAWKES BAY VCC AGM

WEDNESDAY 14TH JUNE 2023

TO ALL MEMBERS

It’s important that members attend this meeting if possible as one of the items to discuss is a motion to increase our Branch levy by $10 due to our operational costs far exceeding revenue. This will be apparent when you see the Branch Accounts and will be fully explained at the Meeting.

Plus election of committee members – if you are able to help out by becoming a committee member please put your name forward. By introducing new ideas especially from newer members to help the club continue to be an even better place for our members to enjoy and hopefully bring new people in.

VERO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MOTORING

Also on that evening we will have the National Selection Committee for the next Vero International Festival of Motoring present. The National Selection Committee consists of National VCC President Diane Quarrie, North Island Club Captain Kaaren Smylie and our next incoming National President George Kear.

So please come along, we need your support to ensure Hawke's Bay is the location selected, HB have never hosted one of these festival events, so we do have to put our best foot forward and prove we can do it. What a boost to our region the hosting of such an event would be, with many visitors from all over New Zealand and overseas attending.

WEDNESDAY RUN - JUNE 7TH//

Don’t bring your lunch!!

Wednesday Run June 7th 2023 or “don’t bring your lunch “

Yes that’s correct, no need for the ladies to make sandwiches or hot drinks it’s your day off.

Wednesday June 7th will be known as; THE EFTPOS CARD RUN.

We will travel the roads around these parts for a short while then finish up at a café where the Guys will be able to pick up a Hot Pie or Packet of Hot Chips or Deep Fried Chicken.

The ladies will have the choice of a Nice Sandwich or Chocolate Muffin or Pastries the choice is wide and varied.

Rain Hail or Snow won’t stop us as the finishing line is, cosy and warm, it once was a very hot spot?

All you will need is your car, navigator & driver and yes the EFTPOS Card.

See you there 10am Regards, Barrie.

MAY CLUB RUN ONGAONGA VISIT TO HISTORICAL VILLAGE//

» Kitchen » 2BD Cottage

» Bedroom

» Living Area

» School House

» Butchery

MAY CLUB RUN ONGAONGA VISIT TO HISTORICAL VILLAGE//

» Jail House

» Armory

» The bonky bath - that’s what’s on the sign!

» Forestry hut “Hi Thanks for visiting”

» Lunch time

» Members cars parked up

MAY CLUB RUN ONGAONGA VISIT TO HISTORICAL VILLAGE//

» Dennis giving us a talk on the History of the factory

» Big belt sanders working hard

» Members looking around the factory

» Tools of old

» Steve’s Trott’s new baby

» Coles Builders & Joinery factory

MAY CLUB RUN ONGAONGA VISIT TO HISTORICAL VILLAGE//

» Lilliput Caravan

» VW Wagon

» Property of Ian Franklin with his restoration of a Riley

» Riley & Armstrong Siddley

» Property of Stuart Jones

» Stuart’s Tractor Collection

SWAP MEET 2023//

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES SALE

WHERE: HBVCC CLUBROOMS

WHEN: SATURDAY 1ST JULY 2023

TIME: 10.00AM TO 2.00PM

THIS IS NOT LIMITED TO ART DECO

$5 PER TABLE

BOOK A TABLE BY PHONING SANDRA MARSH ON 021 233 4476

If you have something to sell but can’t be there, we can sell on your behalf.

ANY DONATIONS TO THE CLUB

AGM NOMINATION FORM//

Hawke’s Bay Branch (inc) Of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (inc)

For Committee and Officers to be voted on at the Annual General Meeting to be held on

WEDNESDAY 14TH JUNE 2023 at the Club Rooms, 67 Sandy Road, Meeanee, Napier at 7.30pm

Position…………………………………………………………………..

Nominee – Name………………………………………………………...

Signature………………………………………Date……………………

Proposer – Name…………………………………………………………

Signature……………………………………….Date……………………

Seconder – Name…………………………………………………………

Signature………………………………………..Date……………………

All must be financial members of the Branch and nominations must be in the hands of the Secretary at least 7 clear days prior to the meeting as per rule 9.6 of the 2018 club rules.

SPARES NEWS//

By John Durry Hi All,

So last month was all go at the spares department, getting ready for the swap meet on the 7th, so we emptied the scrap bin ready for the swap meet, & received $160 so thank you all that had added to the bin.

On a Saturday morning prior to the swap meet we spent some hours loading B.T. trailer with what we thought would go so we can make a 6.30 start on the Sunday morning. Sunday was fine and we setup with our trailer for it all to happen. I must say I had my doubts as we only had 18 cars in the first hour turn up, but from there on it turned out okay, and we did $530 worth of sales. At mid day we moved back to the club rooms where we had a few more sales and it ended up with a total of $1,100 for the day. We had one seller who didn’t want to take his unsold items home, so Rod McKenzie ended up filling up our scrap bin, just as well he had emptied it. We also had some people return the next Tuesday to carry on looking for treasures, and we made some sales, hopefully they will become members.

Looking forward to next years swap meet.

CLUB SPARE PARTS CORNER

For any enquiries phone Brian Taylor on 027 443 6009 or John Durry 022 676 9401 on Tuesday mornings between 9am & 11am on 06 835 1483.

*Refers to 136LiL & 136LiHD45

ARE YOU JOKING//

Don't mess with me

FOR SALE//

FOR SALE: CLOTHING TAPE Mend your furs in time for Winter Art Deco Festival 2023. $4 per metre. Phone Carolyn on 06 844 3323 or email carolyn@asian-seed.co.nz.

WANTED//

WANTED: 1 PINION SEAL FOR 1946 DODGE. Outside diameter 3 9/64” or 3 3/16”, Inside diameter 1 7/8”, Width ½” or 9/16”. Please phone Lance on 027 464 2018.

WANTED: Road wheel for Standard Vanguard car. Early to mid 1950s. Geoff Johnston 879 9700 or 0273421 696.

Ads for Wanted or For Sale that have been in the Club Mag for 4 months or more will be removed if the editor has not been notified that you wish to continue with advertising your item.

HBVCC MAGAZINES//

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