TOPICAL TORQUE AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2022 2021202122021
Taranaki Branch Committee CHAIR VACANT PAST CHAIR COLIN JOHNSTON E: cajohnstoncollections@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 754 6216 M: 021 131 6699 SECRETARY ROB THOMSON(Acting) E: railmodelsl@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 758 4881 CLUB CAPTAIN VACANT TREASURER ROB THOMSON E: railmodelsl@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 758 4881 LIBRARIAN - ROSE COX EDITOR JIM LOGAN E: logandj49@gmail.com Ph: 06 751 0316 COMMITTEE M: 027 604 4821 MARK MASTERS E: rmmasters@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 765 7544 KEVIN FABISH E: kev.fabish@gmail.com Ph:06 756 7665 IAN WILLFORD Ph: 067533691 GRANT BISHOP Ph: 067638440 HISTORIAN/CUSTODIAN ROSE COX E: roselcox7@gmail.com Ph: 06 752 2525 M: 027 353 9968 NAME TAGS/BADGES KEVIN FABISH E: kev.fabish@gmail.com Ph: 06 756 7665 BEADED WHEELS Ph: 06 754 6216 GROUND & VEHICLE VIN’S/VIC’S Ph: 06 755 2810 PARTS COMMITTEE NEIL ROOK Ph: 06 758 6737 JOHN MUTER E: megandjohnny@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 751 5554 PAT STIELLER Ph: 06 754 6096 CES BUDD Ph: 06 7588380 VEHICLE VIN’S/VIC’S Ph: 06 765 4419 MID WEEK COORDINATOR BRYAN MORRIS Ph: 06 272 8027 COLIN JOHNSTON LES MIKEBOGNUDAWILLIAMS On The Cover: The Simkin’s Rolls Royce’s and some of the assembly at the Bertrand Road Bridge celebration
Please also support the Daffodil Rally for Cancer Motor Show that will be held in Hawera on Sunday 21st August at the Hawera Primary School Grounds. This Motor Show is our branch joining in with Branches throughout New Zealand raising funds for this very worthy cause.
We have been trying to fix a roof leak at the clubrooms let’s hope we found it. We have another new member join our club so a very warm welcome to Andrew Wilkie from Waitara who has a 1926 Whippet car.
Hello Folks Time is marching on and soon the old gentleman in red will be with us, but we have a bit to go before his visit comes along. We hope to see you at our Noggin and Natter night coming up on the 18th of August. Its where you can catch up with other members to discuss our mutual hobbies in owning, driving and restoring our chosen vehicle. Please support our Rubber Duckie Motor cycle raffle that will be available at club nights and will be drawn at the rally dinner on the 18th September.
We have also had donated back to the club, two pewter Beer mug trophies by Colin Dray who now lives in the Waikato. Colin was the winner of the 1st and 2nd Maunga Moana Rallies
Brian Morris and his team of helpers are organizing this event. All exhibitors will be required to sign an entry form on arrival at the grounds. By completing this form, you will become included under the clubs Public Liability Policy for property damage and personal injury.
The North Island Club Captains Tour is ending in New Plymouth, and we have been invited to join the entrants for dinner at the Plymouth Hotel on Friday23rd September. Also, we could drive out and meet them as they approach New Plymouth. More details on this next month.
Committee Chatter At our June meeting, a motion was passed directing that “Upon joining the Taranaki Branch, a new member is to be given a VCC name badge with their name engraved on it, without charge to the new member”. Any new member should approach Kevin Fabish, on committee, to action this change to ensure the correct details are supplied.
We will be also hosting them for a morning tea at the clubrooms on Saturday 24th September and all members are invited to bid them farewell on their homeward journey.
We will be arranging a shiny parts Auction for the September Noggin and Natter so bring along any parts or articles that can be donated to the club or we will auction your parts for you. So, bring a little bit of cash along for a fun night.
Jim Logan
Editors Notes
In September we have the Rubber Duckie Rally on the 17th, hope you have all bought a raffle ticket, then on the 23rd, the North Island Club Captains Tour will be winding up their week with a dinner at the International hotel, branch members are welcome to join in, call Rob Thomson to book a seat, good luck and safe motoring to those from the Branch who are joining the Tour. Don’t forget our midweek run on the 25th, Kevin’s collection is well worth visit at any time and Christine’s display of crystal should be an eye opener. Well, that is all from me for now.
The National AGM of the Club is being held in Auckland this month and Mark Masters was appointed by the committee to be our delegate at this meeting. Even though the weather is typical of winter we can still get out and about in our vehicles and our motor cycle members will be out in force at the Rubber Duckie Motor Cycle rally in Colin Johnston the Committee
held in 1964 and 1965. Thank You Colin we will put these in our trophy cabinet in the clubrooms as part of our history of the branch.
So,September.Keepthe passion.......... take care on the Winter roads...... Stay Safe. Cheers
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Hello Folks, A busy end to the month with the car show in Hawera in support of the Cancer Society, a Midweek Run and cars for Daffodil Day deliveries on the 25th . We would like a good turnout for this important fund raiser, the Cancer Society has struggled over the last two years because of Covid restrictions but they still have to carry on with the all important work that they do.
Events Calendar AUGUST Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4AUGUSTCommittee meet at 7pm 18 Club night from 7.30pm 21 Daffodil Day Car Show at Hawera supporting the Cancer Society (see previous page for details) 25 Midweek run leaving at 1 pm from the Inglewood Rail Station, we will have a short tour to the home of Kevin and Christine Fabish where we can view Kevin’s Essex collection and Christine’s extensive collection of Swarovski crystal. Tea or coffee will be served for afternoon tea. SEPTEMBER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1SEPTEMBERCommittee meet at 7pm 15 Club night from 7.30pm Shiny parts auction? 17 RUBBER DUCKIE RALLY 23 N I Club Captains tour visit
Coming Events 21 August Motor show at Hawera to support the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, see Daffodil Rally for Cancer flyer in this month’s copy. 25 August Midweek Run, see Events Calendar for run details. 25 August The Cancer Society would like two or three cars to deliver daffodils in New Plymouth and Hawera, from 9.30 am to whenever, if you would like to help phone John 7515554 for more details. 17 September Rubber Duckie Rally, helpers required for marshalling duties etc, contact, Colin, or Rob if you can help. 23 September North Island Club Captain Tour There will be an opportunity for members to join the parties on this Tour at the Friday night dinner at the International Hotel, members can contact Rob Thomson to book for the dinner, cost about $43 per head. On Saturday morning our clubrooms and parts shed will be open if visitors want to enjoy some Taranaki hospitality. OTHER BRANCH EVENTS JULY 2 3 – Winter Woollies Wander – Wellsford/Wkwth / 3 – Night Owl Rally –Horowhenua/10 - SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW PARADISE VALLEY ROTORUA (7.00 am START SELLERS VEHICLE AND DRIVER $10.00 ALL OTHERS $5.00 PER PERSON) AUGUST 13 – NATIONAL VCCNZ AGM – Auckland/ 21 – Daffodil Rally for Cancer –Various Branch events/ 27 Sulphur City Rally – Rotorua. SEPTEMBER 18 – P V Rally – Waikato/ 19 23 – Club Captains Tour – North Island. NOVEMBER 11 13 Northland VCC 50th Anniversary Tour, further details from Ray Sanders, Northland Vintage Car Club, P O Box 17, Whangarei. APRIL 7th - 9th 2023 WHEELS AT WANAKA: Australasia’s biggest all vehicle event. go to wheelsatwanaka.co.nz
FOR SALE • 1965 M G Midget, completely dismantled and in average condition in Stratford. Suitable for parts or restoration by a keen, energetic enthusiast. Ph Jack - 7656059 • 1947 Plymouth sedan 1955 Humber Hawk OHV 1951 Humber Hawk SV 1964 Hillman Minx all suitable for parts. Two Ford V8 motors(24 stud), Two Dodge 6 motors condition unknown. Ph Mike 0225119003 or email mikegabites@gmail.com. • Hillman Californian 1955, rego on hold, Holden Calais VL, 1987, 3 litre, very tidy Ph 0274188045(mem) • Morris Minor 1000 engine, no carburettor, $200 ono, ph Steve, 067522149(mem) • Austin 8 1940 rego on hold Ford T Tourer 1925 26 a good restoration project Graham Paige 1930 sedan a restoration project with some work done. All for sale on behalf of Des Cornwall, phone Lynette 0212317385 or John 067655428. • 600x20 tyres, suitable for retreading $50 + one 1970’s Landcruiser motor complete fan to clutch $250 + Dash clock ex 1923 Bullnose Morris, requires service by Bates est’ $40, looks good for $50 as is, for any of above phone Neil 06 7586737. (mem) WANTED TO BUY • 1 ½ inch side draught carburettor, 4 or 5 inch pulley to take a flat type fan belt, also 2 U bolts 2 inches wide with a flat surface on top suitable for leaf spring, ph John 06 7515554. • 1929 Ford Model A Tudor, body only, suitable for modifying, ph Albert 0278588072 • 1964 six cylinder Rover engine, complete or parts, Ph Marshall 02108840556 Also, if anyone is requiring lever type shock absorbers, reconditioned, try Autolign, 192 Wordsworth St, Christchurch, ph 03 3770060, for excellent service and reasonable price.
