VCC HAWKES BAY OCTOBER 2023

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

DEADLINE

20th of the month (late contributions are accepted if time allows, please phone to check if this is ok)

Email: themag.vcc@gmail.com

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

Designer: Liv Coleske Ladybug Design 021 474427 during work hours 9am - 4pm Monday-Thursday

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

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

Steve Donovan (Pam)

p. 06 835 9956

c. 027 217 7730

stevedon@xtra co.nz

Craig Manning (Beth)

c. 021 954 958 cmanning@inspire.net.nz

Larry Morgan (Cindy)

c. 021 401 092 lazzer56@gmail.com

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

Spring has arrived with a mixture of wind, warm weather and now rain, which I don’t mind as it waters all the trees we have planted. But the wind certainly made itself felt when for our September Club run we went down to Taniwha in CHB for the annual daffodil run. We met at the Hatuma café for coffee and in my case to sample their scones but alas there wasn’t a cheese version on offer. Our time at Taniwha was blustery but ok so we still went for a promenade around the daffodil plantings which were a bit sparser than previous years, however good to see the Mabin family been well supported after a few years when the event just didn’t happen. By the time we left the wind was really getting stronger I was very pleased we were in the Humber and not the Chev. Though Graham did attempt to have the sunroof open and the noise was like been behind a jet engine on steriods.

We’ve had some really great speakers recently at our club nights, and I understand September was no exception though I missed it due to a cold that made me feel very sorry for myself. Thanks to Ian for Chairing the meeting and to Paul Hughes Officer in Charge of the Taradale Fire Station for giving an informative and from what I hear very entertaining talk on a wide range of topics including how the Volunteer Fire station runs, what they did during the Cyclone and the do’s and don’ts of charging your electric batteries, phones etc. which was a timely warning for people as so many of our gadgets do have batteries and there have been several incidents locally of garage fires caused by

batteries left to charge for too long.

Both the Wednesday runs and the Sunday Club runs are all planned up until Christmas, thanks to members who have put their hands up to organise these events, our Homestead run will be in November as usual.

Art Deco 2024-Planning is well underway and the registration form will go live at the beginning of October. The planning team consists of Larry Morgan as Rally secretary looking after the registrations and Saturday morning tea, Larry will be the go to person for any queries. Paul Eager looking after the accounts and advertising. Malcolm Blair and others organising the Sunday Funday breakfast. Ian Elmsly in charge of the Thursday evening dinner. Steve Donovan looking after the Saturday Car Parade and liaison with the Art Deco trust. Myself, I will with Graham’s assistance be looking after the Friday rally and liaising with the MG feature Marque. We will be co-opting others in to help along the way and be asking for more assistance nearer the time, so watch out for that tap on your shoulder. Anyone one who wants to be part of organising this event just let Steve or I know, the people mentioned above are in place to get it underway but we always need new volunteers.

A final thanks to Alastair Chalmers for superbly organising the Hastings Blossom Parade cars and keeping us all in order. And to Graham Smith for organising a contingent of cars to visit Karamu High School for their Blossom Parade day on the Friday.

UP & COMING EVENTS//

MID WEEK RUN

Wednesday 4th October

ALWAYS 1st Wednesday of the Month.

• Where: Meet at HB Vintage Club Rooms

• Time: 10.00am

What you didn’t know about Napier?

Our tour master for the day is John Cocking Q.S.M. and for those who were involved in last year’s Cocking run you can imagine the effort John will put before us in October.

Look forward to a large turnout for our first daylight day saving run.

CLUB NIGHT

Wednesday 11th October

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

SUNDAY CLUB RUN

Sunday 15th October

ALL DETAILS ON PAGE 9.

MIX & MINGLE NIGHT

Friday 27th October

Please contact Malcolm & Lesley Blair on 06 843 7664 or email malcolmblair52@gmail.com or add your name to the list at the club no later THAN TUESDAY 24TH OCTOBER.

2023 LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Ladies – Save the Date. Saturday 25th November

Further details will follow soonest

Every Tuesday morning the Club and the Spares Department are open between 9 & 11am.

A cuppa is made around 10am for those that would like to have a sit down and have a natter.

COUNTRY RUN SUNDAY OCTOBER 15TH

START TIME – 10AM

WHERE – BEHIND THE ROSE & SHAMROCK

HAVELOCK NORTH IN THE CAR PARK

FINISHING AT THE HASTINGS GOLF CLUB AT BRIDGE PA FOR LUNCH IN THE RESTAURANT AT 1.OOPM

Lunch is off the menu – At your cost

Numbers are required by 8th October

Please email Lesley & Malcolm at malcolm.lesley@xtra.co.nz

Or ph. Lesley on 027 220 7096

WANTED-ONE CLUB CAPTAIN

Your Club needs someone to fill the role of Club Captain

The committee will give you their full support and assistance with this role

To discuss please con tact Esther Smith-Chairman 027 464 7314

A HEAVENLY DAY OUT//

By Mary Anderson

With the title of the run “A Heavenly Day Out” we did wonder what was in store. A great turn out of 15 cars and 32 people set off on this beautiful, warm, sunny day. Firstly, to Clive and on to Haumoana. Being fairly new chums to Hawkes Bay, we just love cruising these new roads with great scenery on these VCC runs. After looping back over the Black Bridge, the instructions took us up to Te Mata Peak (was this representing the Heavenly Day Out?). A nice coffee and cake was waiting for us all to enjoy, while taking in the stunning views in every direction. There were plenty of hikers on this glorious day walking the numerous trails that spread across the landscape. Several people walking briskly beside us up the road itself. “We could have done that years ago too” my ‘boyfriend’ said. “Yes, a long time ago” I replied.

We were all given the next set of instructions before venturing down into Havelock. We

had to stop at a playground and identify the 12 items we had on our sheet. A prize awaited the winner or winners at lunch.

With that completed we continued to our lunch spot. This happened to be St Matthews Anglican Church in Hastings. (Now we know what the title represented!). When all were gathered we were given a great talk about this beautiful church by the Reverend David Van Oeveren and about his life. Also he had on display a very impressive range

A HEAVENLY DAY OUT//

By Mary Anderson

of robes his mother had made for him with the most exquisite, colourful needlework designs. She took up quilting when David was very young and obviously had great patience and talent to do such fine, intricate designs on these robes, which he wears with pride. She also made the wall hangings which were also on display. I just loved the amazing stained glass windows throughout this church, and with the light shining through they looked incredible. A very calming, peaceful place indeed. We all sat in the church in comfort and enjoyed another coffee with our lunch, and chatted about what a lovely day it had been.

Thanks to the organisers, Barbi and Jim. Well done on a great and memorable day indeed. Thank you both.

HASTINGS BLOSSOM PARADE//

» Pete Johns in his Renault

» Barbie Speers doing some final rearranging of the decorations

ART DECO TRUST VINTAGE CAR CO-ORDINATOR JOB

ABOUT US: The Art Deco Trust of Napier is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the iconic Art Deco heritage of our beautiful city. As we continue to grow and expand our offerings, we are seeking a Vintage Car Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This role is diverse and exciting, making it an ideal fit for individuals with a passion for cars and a desire to be part of a vibrant cultural community. While experience in the tourism industry is beneficial, it is by no means essential. Flexibility is key, especially during our busy summer season when our vintage cars take centre stage.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Vintage Car Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the impeccable presentation and operation of our vintage car collection. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining High Standards: Presenting our cars to the highest standards at all times.

• Car Maintenance: Handling tasks such as fuelling, cleaning (including washing and dusting), and regular inspections.

• Mechanical Oversight: Checking and topping up oil, water, and other essential fluids as required.

• Battery Care: Implementing battery trickle charging for each car every 4-6 weeks.

• Storage Management: Ensuring cars stored in areas with bird access or dust are properly covered and uncovered.

• Emergency Response: Being on call to respond to breakdowns, arrange replacement cars, and coordinate repairs with mechanics, A & M Panels, auto electricians, upholsterers, etc.

• Transportation: Transporting cars to mechanics and other service providers as necessary.

• Inspection Preparation: Ensuring cars are in excellent condition for Certificate of Fitness (COF) inspections.

• Relocation: Relocating cars as needed within the organization.

• Key Management: Managing municipal keys for our cars.

ART DECO TRUST VINTAGE CAR CO-ORDINATOR JOB

• Special Occasions: Decorating cars for weddings and other special events.

• Display Responsibility: Ensuring cars are on public display when required.

• Busy Season: During the peak season (October to April), you'll participate in multi-car and cruise days.

• Daily Operations: Starting the day by uncovering, checking, cleaning, and fuelling all cars by 8:30 AM.

• End-of-Day Checks: Inspecting cars for damage, fuelling, and cleaning at the end of each day.

• Mechanical Support: Addressing breakdowns or defects by liaising with mechanics to ensure an adequate fleet for the next day.

• Collaboration: Liaising with the Tours department to assist with vehicle availability and coordination with the driver team.

• Familiarization Tours: Participating in familiarization tours for visiting media and travel agents.

• Driver Training: Training new drivers and providing induction for newcomers.

• Health and Safety: Conducting health and safety training for the drivers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for vintage cars and their maintenance.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Valid driver's license with passenger class endorsement.

BENEFITS:

• Be a part of Napier's vibrant Art Deco community.

• Work in a dynamic and culturally rich environment.

• Opportunity to engage with vintage car enthusiasts and tourists.

• Flexible hours during the winter season.

• Involvement in training and safety initiatives.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with us and play a vital role in preserving our vintage car collection, apply today. No prior tourism industry experience necessary—just a love for classic cars and a commitment to maintaining their elegance and charm. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Art Deco in Napier!

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the role to walks@artdeconapier.com.

VIC OFFICER’S AWARENESS/TRAINING SESSION

Recently Neil Beckenham the VCC Registrar ran a training and awareness session at the Clubrooms for our VIC officers Richard Anderson and Wayne Richards plus others who were interested.

This was an opportunity for them to learn about and discuss the club’s revamped/new format VIC application. Great to have the Registrar here as allowed for a good discussion and a chance to ask questions.

TOTALSPAN ARE PROUD TO BE 100% LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED, WITH 26 FRANCHISES NATIONWIDE.

YOUR BRANCH PHOTOS//

SEPTEMBER RUN TO TANIWHA DAFFODILS/

» First stop the Hatuma cafe for coffee

» Taniwha property

» Taniwha property

» Around the lake

» Around the lake

» Graceful swan

YOUR BRANCH PHOTOS//

DAFFODILS//

» Flores amongst the daffodils

» The ladies with a lovely bucket of daffodils

» Buying daffodils to help a charity

» The work shed

NZ Vintage Car Club Member Exclusive Discounted Ferry Rates

VCC Member Promo Code: ANTIQUECAR

The rates above include GST

Terms and Conditions:

• Rates are valid for bookings for sailings from 1 November 2023 through until 31 October 2024 and are subject to availability.

• Peak rates will apply to sailings between 20 December through till 10 January annually Also Easter weekend including the Thursday before Good Friday and Tuesday after Easter Monday. Off-peak rates will apply through all other dates in the remainder of the year

• These special rates are exclusively for NZ Vintage Car Club (NZVCC) members.

• Discounted passenger fares available for both walk on and vehicle travel

• A maximum of six passengers in one booking.

• These rates are not available in conjunction with any other offer.

• NZVCC discount only eligible for bookings that include a minimum of one NZVCC member.

• Members must present their NZVCC membership ID when they check-in as proof of entitlement. If not presented, the standard fare will be charged.

• Flexi Sail fare conditions apply. You can find these fare conditions at; https://www.bluebridge.co.nz/payment#fare-types

• Simply use promo code ANTIQUECAR when booking at www.bluebridge.co.nz. Or quote the promo code when you call 0800 844 844.

• Payment must be made when booking via the following payment methods; Poli (bank transfer), Credit card and/or Afterpay.

• The promo code must be used at the time of booking and cannot be retrospectively added to an existing booking.

The Interislander rates are applicable for 2024//

Bluebridge rates from 1st November 2023 – 31 October 2024//

RATES QUOTED FORNZ Vintage Car Club

Booking Reference: WH5465

The below rates are based on prices to date, inclusive of GST and subject to availability.

Off Peak Fares: Each Way

Adult $58.00 Children $31.00

Motorcycle $50.00

Car/Van/Trailer up to 5.5 metres $149.00

Each half metre over5.5 metres $26.00

Premium Plus Lounge $86.00 18yrs plus

Queen Charlotte Lounge (Kaitaki ONLY) $32.00 18yrs plus

Pelorus Jack Lounge (Kaitaki ONLY) $43.00 family lounge, 2yrs plus

Off Peak Travel Dates

1 Mar – 27 Mar 2024

3 Apr – 15 Dec 2024

Peak Fares: Each Way

Adult $64.00 Children $32.00

Motorcycle $63.00

Car/Van/Trailer up to 5.5 metres $165.00

Each half metre over5.5 metres $27.00

Premium Plus Lounge $86.00 18yrs plus

Queen Charlotte Lounge (Kaitaki ONLY) $32.00 18yrs plus

Pelorus Jack Lounge (Kaitaki ONLY) $43.00 family lounge, 2yrs plus

Peak Travel Dates

1 Feb – 29 Feb 2024

28 Mar – 2 Apr 2024

Booking conditions and instructions for members are:

• Each reservation must be made direct with Interislander online using the special link below.

• Book online at https://www.interislander.co.nz/members-fares

• To access these rates members must insert the reference “ WH5465”

SPARES NEWS//

By John Durry Hi All

Not a lot happening over the last month, the team have been helping Derek sort out the scrap which will be going to the merchant very soon, so if you are having a cleanup don’t forget to give us a shout, we will help you sort your parts out.

A bit of interesting information has been circulating around a lot of New Zealand car clubs, if you haven’t seen it, please see the next page. This is interesting as a lot of people with older vehicles don’t use a computer, so how do they come up with these figures.

We seem to be getting a great turn out on Tuesdays, not many looking for parts but lots coming for a laugh. Until next time.

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

NOTICE BOARD//

If you want to add any notices to the notice board please contact the Editor.

NAME BADGES

Don’t forget name badges are available from the Club Treasurer At $15 each Please remember to wear your name badges on club nights.

FOR SALE//

FOR SALE: CLOTHING TAPE Mend your furs in time for Art Deco Festival 2024. $4 per metre. Phone Carolyn on 06 844 3323 or email carolyn@asian-seed.co.nz.

THE COOL & COLLECTABLE UPMARKET RECYCLERS. 206 Southland Road Hastings. For all your Deco needs and more. Open 4 days a week Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/ Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Ph: 027 404 2930. Email: sandracowen@hotmail.com.

FOR SALE: COLLECTION OF OLD SAWS. Would prefer to sell as one lot. Phone Trevor. 027 2926068.

FOR SALE: 1937 VAUXHALL DX In registered/going order with current warrant. 43,000 miles. In original condition with leather upholstery. Also there are a number of spare parts too. Car is located in Napier and would be a great “Art Deco” Car. Contact Sue Myles 027 208 3300.

FOR SALE//

1916 BUICK

Chassis no 216718, as a chassis, block, mag, gearbox, honeycomb radiator, front and rear diffs, fuel tank, brakes, wheels and rims, guards etc, is for sale as a single lot or as individual parts. Located near Napier.

If this vehicle seriously interests you, please contact Paul Baker, cell 021818191 or email ashmar@xtra.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.

WANTED: Model ‘A’ Ford gear cluster in good condition. No repro gears please. Contact Les Pearson 027 2245 045 or lespearson@xtra.co.nz.

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.

ARE YOU JOKING//

What do you call a Spanish man who has lost his car? CARLOS!

What happened to the frog who parked on the double yellow lines? ITS CAR GOT TOAD!

HBVCC MAGAZINES//

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