VCC TARANAKI TOPICAL TORQUE APRIL/MAY 2024

Taranaki Branch Committee

TARANAKI BRANCH

BRANCH OFFICERS, BRANCH ADDRESS, AND MEETING DETAILS 2023- 2024.

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BRANCH COMMITTEE

COLIN JOHNSTON. 63 BROADWAY, WAITARA. 021 131 6699 / 06 754 6216. cajohnstoncollections@xtra.co.nz

ROB THOMSON. 7 LEATHAM AVE, STRANDON, NEW PLYMOUTH, 4312. 027 701 2485 / 06 758 4881. vcc.taranaki@gmail.com

JIM LOGAN. 027 604 4821 / 06 751 0316. logandj49@gmail.com

GRANT BISHOP: 027 295 8492 grantmerrilyn@farmside.co.nz

KEVIN FABISH: 06 756 7665 kev.fabish@gmail.com

MARK MASTERS: 06 765 7544 rmmasters@xtra.co.nz

IAN WILFORD: 06 753 3691 ijdawilford@gmail.com PARTS SHED:(

JOHN MUTER: 06 751 5554

CES BUDD: 06 241 0454

NEIL ROOK: 06 758 6737

PAT STIELLER: 06 754 6096

VEHICLE VIN’S / VIC’S: MIKE WILLIAMS: 06 765 4419 annmike21@hotmail.co.nz

LES BOGNUDA:

CUSTODIANS:( ( COLIN JOHNSTON ROSE COX: 06 752 2525 roselcox7@gmail.com

BRANCH INFORMATION:

CLUBROOMS ADDRESS: POSTAL ADDRESS: E-MAIL:

KEVIN FABISH: 06 756 7665

JOHN MUTER: 06 751 5554

ROSE COX: 06 752 2525

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

On The Cover: Anthony Wilson’s Calcott, No 1, at start of Maunga Moana Rally, Plymouth Quality Hotel.

Ken and Anette Foote, presented by N I Club Captain Glyn Clements with the Castle Cup for first place overall in the Maunga Moana Rally, driving their 1958 Humber 80 .

Chairmans Chatter for Topical Torque

Hello Folks

April has been great weather to get out and about and enjoy your Vehicles,

Philip Macey is the guest speaker for our April Noggin and Nater. Philip will speak on the Stra�ord Motor Park project and will bring us up to date with the latest news and where they are up to with fund raising etc.

Next month is the AGM of our club and I urge you all to think of the future of the club. We need new blood coming through to help run the branch and as you are all aware we have not been able to fill the Club Captain job last year which is an important posi�on. The Secretary and Treasures posi�on was filled last year by Rob Thomson who has done an excellent job with combining the two posi�ons. There is a huge amount of work when combining these posi�ons for Rob and it s�ll makes us one down on commitee.

Our annual Maunga Moana Rally has been held and you will see a report from Rob Thomson Rally organizer elsewhere in this newsleter. Many thanks to all who helped on checks and other du�es.

A very warm welcome to new member Lynete Mccomb from Ngaere who has a 1936 Standard Light12 Sedan which is currently registered.

At out last commitee mee�ng we discussed the past publica�on of a members membership list with a list of vehicles owned. In the past this has been a valuable list for contac�ng members with same vehicles for advice and communica�ons. Other motoring clubs have membership lists for members. The Commitee are aware of the privacy act and laws and are seeking clarifica�on from the Na�onal office to see if this could be implemented for members who want their name and vehicles published (for members use only) it is well known that if a member did not want their names added to the list then that can be arranged quite easily.

To the Taranaki members who are par�cipa�ng in the Highland Fling Rally in Feilding at Anzac weekend at the end of this month. I would think the bag pipes will be blowing and the highland hills will be calling. You'll take the High Road and I’ll take the Low Road. eh Lassie and Laddie.

I wish you all the best for a great drive through back country roads along with all 107 entrants all in pre 1932 vehicles.

Remember to give thought to our AGM and the commitee posi�ons.

Enjoy your ou�ngs in your vehicles ....................... Keep to the le�.............. Take Care out on the roads.........................

Cheers, Chairman Colin.

Report from George Kear, President V C C.

Further to the summary of the March Execu�ve Mee�ng from the pen of our Na�onal President, some points of interest I noted during the mee�ng in Christchurch.

Constitution [National Body].

The Vintage Car Club of N.Z. must reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 to retain its incorporated society status, before 31 March 2026. The proposed and/or necessary changes will be put together with the Management Committee reviewing the draft before presentation of the first draft at the Executive Meeting, August 2024.

The proposed change to the management structure of the club generated robust debate, it becoming obvious there was a strong mood for change.

The makeup of the 12-member National Committee, the structure being one of three options seeded at the workshops held during 2023.

The [proposed] National Committee structure;

President: Elected for 3 years – for a maximum of 2 terms.

Hon Secretary/Treasurer: Appointed by Board for 3 years – for a maximum of 2 terms.

Registrar: Appointed by Board for 3-year term – reappointment for further terms by Board.

This is a specialized position hence may be in the VCC’s interests to retain a person in this position for more than 2 terms.

Nth Island Club Captain: Elected by North Island members for 3-year term – maximum 2 terms.

Sth Island Club Captain: Elected by North Island members for 3-year term – maximum 2 terms.

3 Regional Representatives from the North Island: Elected by members in their respective region for a 3-year term – maximum of 2 terms.

3 Regional Representatives from the South Island: Elected by members in their respective region for a 3-year term – maximum of 2 terms.

Beaded Wheels Chairman: Appointed by Board for 3-year term – reappointment for further terms by Board. On the Board but with non-voting rights

This is a specialized position hence may be in the VCC’s interests to retain a person in this position for more than 2 terms.

Speed Steward and Archivist: Appointed by and responsible to the Board, no fixed term. Not a Board Member, position has non-voting rights.

Board Appointee for specialized projects: Fixed term, position has non-voting rights.

V.I.C. applications and renewals: Can take up to three months to process. National Office ask members not to wait to the last minute for renewal.

Branch Manual: As some of the content is now out of date or is not correct, the manual has been withdrawn from the VCC website. The replacement in the format of an enlarged and updated Club Procedure Manual will become available, in digital form only, [no paper copy] end of April. It is anticipated the Procedure Manual will generate more consistency between Branches.

Rob Thomson, Branch Delegate.

1ST Veteran

1ST Vintage

2ND Vintage

3RD Vintage

1ST Post Vintage

2ND Post Vintage

3RD Post Vintage

1ST Post War

2ND Post War

3RD Post War

1ST Post 60’s

2ND Post 60’s

3RD Post 60’s

1ST Post 80’s

2ND Post 80’s

1ST Overall

Highest Placed Taranaki Entrant

1ST Taranaki Navigator

1ST Taranaki Post 60 Entrant

1ST Two Person Crew

1ST Pre 32 Vintage

Steven & Veronica Oliver VETERAN CUP

Kevin & Christine Fabish CORNWALL CUP

Jim & Cameron Logan

Danny & Sue Pattinson

Danny & Sharyn Hurley ANGLIS CUP

Peter & Janine Jannings

Greg & Denise Carter

Ken & Annette Foot KIRKBY TROPHY

Grant Bishop

Alan & Sharron Price

Neil & Judith Herdson MERV BARRAS TROPHY

Stephen & Tracy Winterbottom

Norm & Pat Dewhurst

Graham & Marcia Pate

Bill & Elinor Durling

Ken & Annette Foot CASTLE CUP

Neil & Judith Herdson FINDLAY CUP

Judith Herdson BOWMAN-BOGNUDA TROPHY

Neil & Judith Herdson MAX FISHER CUP

Ken & Annette Foot

COLLEEN MOORE TROPHY

Kevin & Christine Fabish GORDON WICKS CUP

Noel & Sheryl Thompson HARD LUCK TROPHY

MAUNGA MOANA RALLY 2024

Our annual Maunga Moana Rally for 2024 is now history. On Easter Saturday an entry of 40 vehicles, under Taranaki sunshine, motored a route from the city, up Carrington Road and through Pukei� to Saunders Road, then onto the Wirimu to take the motoring convoy onto the roads of rural southwest Taranaki, with the rally, almost 80 miles, finishing in Kaponga for lunch at the Swiss Club Hall. The Kaponga Lions providing a BBQ lunch for those entrants who wished to avail themselves of the op�on, and what a lunch it was with the o� repeated comment ’way beter than a boxed lunch’. Following lunch, rally par�cipants meandered back to New Plymouth by any route they choose.

The Plymouth Hotel hosted our Saturday evening Rally func�on. A social �me preceded Diner which was followed by the North Island Club Captain, Glyn Clements, presen�ng 50-year membership awards to John Hood and Peter Huton, Glyn reading a cita�on for each. To make the most of the occasion, 25-year membership badges were also presented by Glyn to Leigh Buchanan and Grant Bishop. Congrats to all four of you for achieving these milestones. The presenta�on of Rally Trophies then followed.

In organising this year’s event, the ever changing age of the vehicles seeded a change in thinking. This year the selec�on of vehicles ranged from a 1914 Calcot, 1915 Ford T to 1968 Camaro, 1982 Corvete C3, 1985 Mercedes Benz 500SL, plus a number of MGB’s, and in between a ‘Morry’ 8 and a ‘Morry’ 12 (Best of Bri�sh stuff), hence average speed op�ons needed a litle different thought. Because of the varia�on in contour of the roads the rally route was divided into three average speed sec�ons for each vehicle class, that’s nothing new, but now we have to cater for the ‘moderns. A�er discussing my thoughts with Peter Croot, the master of computerized rally results, the addi�on of a third, faster �ming op�on to cater for the

Post War, P60, and P80 op�ons [read driven fast] became a reality. Sorry folk, the op�on was s�ll too slow for some. All in all a successful Maunga Moana 2024.

Thank you to those who assisted in any way. A very special thanks to the Hurleys, they organised the Kaponga Lions to provide a BBQ lunch which drew much favourable comment. Also, thanks to Mike Kruse. He had expressed a wish to be involved in checking the route so he could get a handle on what is involved and this we did do, and then on the day he provided tail end support.

In 2025, the Branch will celebrate 60 years of the event, 21 – 22 March. It’s not too soon to put your hand up if you would like to be involved in organising this event. 60 years of vintage motoring to celebrate, indeed a Taranaki Branch milestone. Rob T.

BRANCH NEWS

Coming Branch Events

MAY 16 May, our Branch A G M

JUNE 30 June – Midwinter Run to Stra�ord Mountain House, more details next month. Max of 50 bookings. Contact John Muter to book a spot. Ph 751 5554.

OTHER BRANCH EVENTS

APRIL 6 Mooloo Meander, Waikato – 6-7 Overnight to Ohakune, Rotorua – 20 Motorcycle Trial, Whanganui –26-28 Highland Fling, Manawatu – 28 Swap Meet, Northland.

MAY 18 Motorcycle Rally, Northland – 26 Experts Rally, Auckland – 26 Post Era Rally, Manawatu – 26 Ladies Rally, Wellington

ANNUAL ALPINE VINTAGE AND CLASSIC AUTOSHOW, NATIONAL PARK SCHOOL GROUNDSNATIONAL PARK VILLAGE, WHAKAPAPA, 1 JUNE. 10.00AM START. FOR FURTHER INFO autoshow.at.the.park@gmail.com

WAIKATO BRANCH, DOUBLE FIFTY, SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH RALLY SECRETARY, GAYNOR TERRILL terrill.g.j@gmail.com

Mid -Year run to the Stra�ord Mountain House, Sunday 30th June. Max of 50 bookings. Contact John Muter to book a spot. Ph 751 5554.

Events Calendar

APRIL

4 Committee meet at 7.30, Philip Macey will give an update on Stratford Motor Sport complex.

18 Club night, meet at 7.30.

MAY

2 Committee meet at 7.30.

16 Club night and AGM at 7.30pm

Looking for someone to take on the Facebook Administrator position for the Branch, Les Bognuda, our present administrator willing to give guidance in this regard, contact Les or any committee member.

Members enjoying lunch after touring the Balance Urea plant at Kapuni

Starters at the Plymouth Quality Hotel for the 59th Maunga Moana Rally

Cars at the lunch stop, Kaponga

During the Maunga Moana Rally

WANTED TO BUY

• I'm looking for a Riley Elf front grille. Phone Ben 0277883304.

• 1979 Datsun 200B, hubcap, rear bumper, windscreen washer nozzle, sender unit for oil pressure gauge, ph Ces, 062410454(mem)

• 1955 Matchless, model G9, kickstart lever plus shaft and possibly internal parts to fit B 52 gearbox. Ph John 067587834(mem)

FOR SALE

• 1927 Chevrolet C. Cab Truck Restored condi�on and all complete. Rego. on hold, good tyres. Colour Blue with sign wri�ng professionally done. Been in storage for the last 12 months. Offers Wanted. photos available. On behalf of deceased member. Phone Colin Johnston. MOB: 0211316699 63 Broadway, Waitara 4320 Taranaki.

• TYRES - 5:50 x 19 FREE, failed WOF due to lack of tread, but ideal for use in your workshop to help with vehicle movement. You collect. Ph 027 4104749

• 1994 Volvo 440 GLT Auto Sedan, One lady owner, full-service h istory, 12596 Kms. Warranted & registered un�l 23rd Dec 2023, and always kept in enclosed garage. For an enthusiast who appreciates the quality of this European car, ph 0276065812

• 1938 Chev, owned for 20 years, registered and WOF, rust free, very tidy, P h Clint 0276138812

• 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia, V6 manual, 88.75K, just serviced, one owner, Silver, ph Ian 02102797395

• Austin-Morris 11- 1300 – hundreds of engine, gearbox, diff, suspension parts. Mini 1098- 1275cc -engine and gearbox parts. One 1098 engine as new stripped for inspection. One Morris Minor head complete ready to refit to engine, valves and seats all done, ph Albert 0278588072(mem)

• 1951 Morris Minor low lite, very tidy, WOF & registered $5000 ono. Greg Carter 067648667 or 0220335720 (mem)

• #14 Holden 138 powered midget – last ran 2013 , has spare wheels and engine – complete but will need refresh $5,000, #4 VW powered LTC midget - last ran 2021, complete with spare engine and numerous spares – freshly rebuilt Autocraft engine by the VW shoppe - that has not been run. fresh repaint. $20,000, Both cars are extremely tidy and are being offered to club members before going on Trade me. Contact Philip on 021- 275-8096

• 1986 Subaru Justy. One Owner, Rego on hold, goes well, offers wanted. A great little car to preserve. Contact member Steve on Ph 027 5286032

• Clutch pressure plates for Ford Cortina 2000, Vauxhall 3.3, Triumph 2000. New water pumps for Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi 1970 to 1990, most models. Piston rings for many makes, 1920 on, also a set of 24” Dodge wheels,John 7515554(mem)

• 1958 Mk1 Jaguar 2.4 Very good condi�on; running; currently registered and with WOF. The engine has been recondi�oned and the car repainted some years ago. Always been garaged. Same family ownership since 1984 when purchased from first owners. We also have the 1940 Sedan Aus�n 8 for sale (reg on hold). Both cars are in Stra�ord at John Campbell's place. John's phone number is 027 288 1105.

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND TARANAKI BRANCH (INC) TO BE HELD AT THE CLUBROOMS AT WAIONGONA

ON THURSDAY 16 MAY 2024

COMMENCING AT 8PM

Notice of Motion of all amendments to the rules must be given in writing to the Secretary

twenty- eight (28) days before the meeting. (i.e., 18 April)

ELECTION OF BRANCH COMMITTEE

Written nominations for Officers must be received by the Secretary two (2) clear days before the day appointed for the Annual General Meeting. (i.e., 14th May)

Nomination papers are available from the Secretary.

AGENDA

Meeting opened – Notice of Meeting

Welcome to all Members and Visitors

Record of Attendance

Apologies

Minutes of previous Meeting read and confirmed.

Matters arising from previous minutes.

Correspondence

Chairman’s Report

Treasurer’s Report and Balance Sheet

Election of Officers

Remits

Notice of Motion

General Business

Annual Subscriptions for 2024/2025 to be set.

Date for 2025 AGM to be set.

Meeting Closure

NOMINATI ONS FOR CLUB OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE

Nominations for Branch Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Club Captain, Immediate Past President, Motorcycle Representative, Topical Torque Editor and three other members are to be in the hands of the Secretary before midnight on the 14 May 2024

You may hand in your nominations to any committee member before the May committee meeting 2 May 2024

EDITORS REPORT

A keen group of members gathered at the carpark outside the Ballance Urea manufacturing plant on Thursday and we were joined by some local Lions club members, about thirty all told.

A�er a safety briefing and induc�on by Plant Manager, Sean, we were divided into two groups for the tour of the plant. Luckily the weather cooperated, and we were able to complete our walk round just before a shower drove us inside. Thanks to the extensive knowledge of our two tour guides, by the �me we got back to the visitor centre we were all well informed about the plant’s opera�on and its importance to the farming community and local economy. As a complete surprise, our tour was followed by a generous lunch

in the Company Cafe, which was enjoyed by all. Whilst si�ng in the cafe, we spoted a fully laden truck/trailer leaving the plant with a load of urea, des�na�on – Ashburton!!

It would be great if some of you are able to get to the MotorFest and SwapMeet on at the Stra�ord A & P Showgrounds, on the 20th of this month, details below

An event that might appeal to some is the Show n Shine on the 28th of April at the Rahotu Domain from 10am. A good way to end the school holidays.

Thats all from me for now, keep pedalling, Jim Logan.

LIFES LIKE THAT

As a bagpiper I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper ’s cemetery in the Nova Sco�a back country. As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost and, being a typical man, I didn’t stop to ask for direc�ons. I finally arrived an hour late and saw that the funeral guy had gone and the hearse was nowhere in sight. There were only the diggers and crew le� and they were having lunch.

I felt bad and apologized to the men for being late. I went to the side of the grave and looking down saw that the vault lid was already in place. I didn’t know what else to do, so I started to play. The workers put down their lunches and gathered round. I played out my heart and soul for this man with no friends or family. I played like I had never played before , for this homeless man. As I played “Amazing Grace”, the workers began to weep. They wept, I wept, we all wept together. When I had finished, I packed up my bagpipes and started for my car. Though my head was hung low, my heart was full. S I opened the door to my car, I heard one of the workers say, “I have never seen anything like that before, and I’ve been pu�ng in sep�c tanks for twenty years!”

Apparently, I’m s�ll lost………it’s a man thing.

STRATFORD PARK

MOTORFEST AND SWAP MEET

SATURDAY 20 - APRIL 2024

STRATFORD A&P SHOWGROUNDS

11AM – 4PM

Public Entry

Swap Meet Site

$5 - Display Site $5

$20 - Trade Site $40 - $70

CARS – TRUCKS – MILITARY – SPEEDWAY

SOUND OFF – KIDZONE – LIVE BAND