TOPICAL TORQUE
JANUARY - 2025
Taranaki Branch Committee
TARANAKI BRANCH
BRANCH OFFICERS, BRANCH ADDRESS, AND MEETING DETAILS 2024- 2025.
CHAIRMAN:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
COLIN JOHNSTON. 63 BROADWAY, WAITARA. 021 131 6699 / 06 754 6216. cajohnstoncollections@xtra.co.nz
ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: ROB THOMSON. 7 LEATHAM AVE, STRANDON, NEW PLYMOUTH, 4312. 027 701 2485 vcc.taranaki@gmail.com
CLUB CAPTAIN:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: JOHN MUTER. 06 751 5554 megandjohnny@xtra.co.nz
NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
JIM LOGAN. 027 604 4821 / 06 751 0316. logandj49@gmail.com
BRANCH COMMITTEE:( ( ( ( KEVIN FABISH: 06 756 7665 kev.fabish@gmail.com
PARTS SHED:( ( (
LES BOGNUDA: 06 755 2810 021 084 82323 bognuda63@xtra.co.nz
DANNY PATTINSON: 06 756 7735 pattinson-family@farmside.co.nz
BRIAN EVANS: 027 956 0441 brian.julie@outlook.com
JOHN MUTER: 06 751 5554
CES BUDD: 06 241 0454
NEIL ROOK: 06 758 6737
COMPLIANCE / VIN’S / VIC’S: MIKE WILLIAMS: 06 765 4419 annmike21@hotmail.co.nz
LES BOGNUDA: 06 755 2810 021 084 82323 bognuda63@xtra.co.nz
MID WEEK COORDINATOR: BRYAN MORRIS: 06 272 8027
SCRIBE / BEADED WHEELS: MEMBERSHIP / ARCHIVIST: NAME BADGES: LIBRARIAN: CLUBROOMS CUSTODIAN: GROUNDS CUSTODIANS:( (
BRANCH INFORMATION:
CLUBROOMS ADDRESS: POSTAL ADDRESS: E-MAIL: MONTHLY MEETING:
COLIN JOHNSTON: 021 131 6699 cajohnstoncollections@xtra.co.nz
ROSE COX: 027 353 9968 roselcox7@gmail.com
KEVIN FABISH: 06 756 7665
JOHN MUTER: 06 751 5554
ROSE COX: 027 353 9968
LES BOGNUDA: 06 755 2810
DANNY PATTINSON: 06 756 7735
TARANAKI [19] 1040 MOUTAIN ROAD, SH3A, WAIONGANA, INGLEWOOD. C/o 7 LEATHAM AVE., STRANDON, NEW PLYMOUTH. 4312 taranaki@vcc.org.nz AT CLUBROOMS, 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 8.00pm.
On The Cover: Members and cars at the Waitara Christmas parade
Chairmans Chatter for Topical Torque
Hello Folks
On behalf of the Committee, I extend a Happy New Year to all members. Over the next four months there is a lot of activity for our members to enjoy and support. Coming up really quickly now is the 150 years celebration for Inglewood. And the all-important Motor Car Show for Cancer that is being organized in Hawera. You will see details elsewhere in this newsletter of times and venues.
We are asking for as many members as possible to support the events that have been organized and with the Hawera Motor Show it is our chance to now join the August last year fund raising for Cancer that other branches have been successful in doing throughout the provinces.
Our branch acknowledges the passing of the Vintage Car Club NZ foundation Member and Life Member, Andrew Anderson a 70-year continuous club membership holder from Christchurch. Reading some of the early Beaded Wheels magizine shows just how active he was in the early years of the clubs’ formation, and it’s been a privilege to hear him speak at many AGM meetings throughout New Zealand as he has never lost his passion for our movement. I am sure his presence will be missed and the last time that I was speaking to him was at the Vero International Rally held in New Plymouth in 2022. The Branch extends our deepest condolences to all the family.
The 60th Maunga Moana Rally Entry Forms are now available from our Rally Secretary Rob Thomson. This is a celebration of sixty years with everything well in hand. Please get your entry in early as we want a big entry from our branch members.
Here is a note for club room key holders of the club rooms. Please make sure the power is switched off when leaving the premises as someone forgot recently. Shortly we will have an alarm system installed with a code for entry for key holders.
We are now going to collate the membership list from the membership forms that members have filled in, if you still want to be on the list, this is your last chance to be included in the first booklet that will be in the A5 size format.
So, keep the passion .....................Get out and about....... Support our events..... The Motor Show in Hawera for Cancer .........Drive Safely.... and...... keep to the Left.......... Cheers
Chairman Colin
EDITORS’ REPORT
Hello folks, here is your report for the start of 2025. Hope you are all getting used to the New Year, Three weeks in already!!
As mentioned in Colin’s report, there will be quite a bit of activity in the next few months for our Branch, so get your vehicles out and get amongst it. Also coming up is the Taranaki Vintage Machinery Clubs Hay Day, at 331 Waitara Rd, the weekend of 8-9 March. From 10am daily. Adults $10, under 15 and over 80 Free !! This is Taranaki Anniversary weekend this year.
Don’t forget to get your ownership details in to Rob as soon as possible as we are very close to closing off the membership list to send to the printers.
Hope to see you at an upcoming event, safe driving and don’t forget the sunblock.
Jim Logan
CLUB CAPTAINS REPORT
First of all, many thanks to Brian and Julie Evans for organising the Christmas rally and barbecue in December. Unfortunately, Megan and I were unable to attend due to family commitments but every member I spoke to thoroughly enjoy the event well done.
The numbers of cars at Christmas parades in New Plymouth were down this year but Bell block, Waitara and Inglewood that excellent turnouts. The crowds love seeing our old cars and it's a great way to promote our club. I also heard our club had won an award in Waitara for attending Colin is checking on this.
COMING EVENTS:
Thursday 16th of January - the January club night.
Saturday 25th of January - Inglewood celebrates 150 years. Our branch has been invited to display some vehicles after the parade. Please assemble in Moa St before the parade which starts at 12 o'clock. Please note, not all of our cars will be in the parade as the organising committee has already selected appropriate vehicles to cover each decade of motoring.
Sunday 26th of January - Inglewood charity motor show
Sunday 2nd February - the Daffodil Motor Show to raise money for the Cancer Society at the Showgrounds, Burnside Avenue, Hawera from 10 am to 3 pm.
Bryan Morris and Malcolm Harding and their team of South Taranaki members have been working hard to organise this important fundraising event. We would like as many members as possible from our branch to bring their cars along for the show. Entry fee will be $5 per vehicle.
Thursday, 20th February - the guest speaker at our February club night will be Mike Davey from Ravensdown fertiliser company.
Sunday 23rd February – the 52nd Waitara Mini Vin Tour. Please meet at the town and country club West Quay Waitara for this popular event finishing at Colin's home for afternoon tea. Please bring a plate.
Safe Motoring, Brian and John.
NATIONAL EVENTS
2025 ……………. 25 – 27 January 2025 National Motorcycle Rally, Manawatu Branch.
5-7 February National Veteran Rally, Marlborough Branch. 18- 21 April S I Easter Rally, Canterbury. 18-21 April N I Easter Rally, Waikato.
2026 ……………… 15- 21 March Vero International Festival, Nelson.
OTHER BRANCH’S EVENTS
January 17- 20 Vintage Weekend, Whanganui – 19 Burma Rally, Whanganui – 25 Roycroft Hampton Downs, Waitemata.
February 1 Annual Rally, E Bay of Plenty – 8- 10 Three Rivers Rally, Gisborne – 12- 16 Art Deco Festival, Gisborne - 23 Ted Green Memorial M/cycle Rally, Horowhenua.
March 8-9 Irish Woman’s Rally, South Waikato – 15 Swap Meet, Horowhenua – 15 Country Roads Rally, Taupo.
Members cars at the Inglewood Christmas parade
DID YOU KNOW –
That any members are welcome to visit our parts shed by contacting a committee member to organise a suitable time for a visit. There is a wealth of parts within and there is not always time on Club night to rummage through them all.
WANTED TO BUY
• Veteran engine, with or without carburettor or magneto, anything considered phone Albert 0278588072
• Ford T 21-inch wheel and rim, 4 stud bolt on type, ph John 7515554(mem)
FOR SALE
• Triumph Mayflowers (Two) Partly restored, both cars have registration papers gauranteed all offers considered, Ph Mike Williams, 0273583856 (mem)
• 1936 AUSTIN 7 OPAL, Bodywork is original but has some rust. Hood and Hood bows included. Chassis has been blasted and painted, and some restoration done. Believed to be complete but for rear mudguards and upholstery. Seat frames included and some spare mechanical parts. $1,200 Photo indication of completed project.
• Please text only 027 457 3200 New Plymouth. (Member)
• 1934 BSA 10 hp. Rare as hens’ teeth. Almost complete mechanically. Wheels mudguards. Scuttle, radiator, plus other bits. $1000. Text Jim Watson. 0274573200.
• 150mm Bench grinder, double – ended, $50, Chev gearbox -1937 -39 $100, piston ring sets many and individual sizes from 1920’s to 1990’s, ph John on 7515554
• Yakima brand roof rack Excellent condition. New price $495, will sell for $200 cash.
The S16Y Aero ThruBar silver pair, fits around 1,000 makes and models. Visit www.yakima.co.nz to see if it fits your vehicle (Neil also has a list). Contact Neil Rook, 06 7586737.
• Kent driving lights , chrome, as new $40.00 pr. Electric cooling fan, as new, $25.00 Metal Velocette sign, approx 400mm x 300mm new $20.0. Sunroof, suit 80’s on. NOS Vanguard rocker panels [sills] NOS, light surface rust, $50. Mazda B1600 ute tail gate skin, NOS, $5. Luggage carrier, rusty but will clean up, $50.00. Audi 5-cylinder engine, $200.00. Contact Taranaki Branch - Parts Dept
• Morris 1300, twin engined, unique, road legal and drives well, asking $9,000, ph Albert 0278588072)mem).
Anyone wanting one or more of these stylish decals to go on your vehicle’s windows, please see Kevin Fabish, size 5cm x 12cm
Here you are folks, a local business that is keen to help you with any of your clutch and brake problems, give them a call.