TOPICAL
MAY - JUNE 2024
TORQUE
Taranaki Branch Committee
TARANAKI BRANCH
BRANCH OFFICERS, BRANCH ADDRESS, AND MEETING DETAILS 2023- 2024.
CHAIRMAN:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
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
BRANCH COMMITTEE:( ( ( ( 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
CES BUDD: 06 241 0454
NEIL ROOK: 06 758 6737
PAT STIELLER: 06 754 6096
PARTS SHED:( ( ( ( JOHN MUTER: 06 751 5554
VEHICLE VIN’S / VIC’S: MIKE WILLIAMS: 06 765 4419 annmike21@hotmail.co.nz
LES BOGNUDA: 06 755 2810 bognuda73@xtra.co.nz
MID WEEK COORDINATOR: BRYAN MORRIS: 06 272 8027
BEADED WHEELS: ARCHIVIST/LIBRARIAN:
NAME BADGES:
ASST. LIBRARIAN: CLUBROOMS CUSTODIAN: GROUNDS CUSTODIANS:( ( COLIN JOHNSTON
BRANCH INFORMATION:
CLUBROOMS ADDRESS:
POSTAL ADDRESS: E-MAIL:
ROSE COX: 06 752 2525 roselcox7@gmail.com
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 r..
the recent Highland
weekend
On The Cover: Chairman Colin’s Dodge on
Fling
and another.
Chairmans Chatter for Topical Torque
Hello Folks.
Our next meeting at the Clubroom's will be our AGM. It is hard to believe that another year has passed by and it seems to be speeding up for all of us. It would be great to see a big attendance at this meeting. The Chairman's annual report has been sent to all members along with the financial statements of the club by email. With these reports you will see that the branch has had a very successful year. Whilst membership has remained steady the committee would like to see younger members as well join the mo vement and this is a challenge New Zealand wide.
This next year will see some changes to the National and our branch constitutions to bring us all up to date with the change in the incorporated society act. We received a letter of thanks from the North Island Club Captain for the awesome Maunga Moana Rally that we put on. So good teamwork from Rob Thomson and all who helped make this rally a success. Well Done. We warmly welcome another new member. William (Bill) Mobbs from Hawera. Bill owns a 1939 Ford V8 Coupe and 1947 Ford V8 Coupe. Welcome Bill hope to see you enjoying our club activities.
The very popular "End of Rego Run" is again being held in June and the tradition continues with a run to the Stratford Mountain House in our vehicles for lunch so get your names into John Muter asap as they can only cater for about 50 people. So, looking forward to seeing you all at the Annual Meeting on the 16 th. Bring along any ideas you may have to discuss. Get out and about in your vehicles....... keep to the Left and Stay Safe.......
EDITORS REPORT
Well folks, another year has gone by and it’s A G M time again . Look forward to seeing you at this year’s meetin g, it would be helpful if you could bring a plate for supper. You will see that our trip to the Moun tain House is at the end of June this year, if I don’ t see you at the A G M maybe we can catch up on the 30th. Thanks to everyone who took time to send in your reports , photos etc for the Topical Torque this past year, keep them coming.
That’s all for now, Jim Logan.
Cheers, Chairman Colin.
Three vintage cars from Taranaki on the Highland Fling Rally. Colin Johnston’s Dodge, Kevin Fabish’s Essex and Danny Pa�nsons Essex on top of the hills under the wind generators on the Ruahine Ranges.
Kevin and Christine Fabish’s Essex coupe somewhere in the hills and over farm tracks on the Fielding Highland Fling Rally.
Danny and Sue Pattinsons 29 Essex waiting to descend a steep portion of farm track then full power to get up the other side which they completed no sweat. (thanks, Col in for the photos)
MAY
BRANCH NEWS
Coming Branch Events
16 May, our Branch A G M
22 May, a Midweek run has been arranged to view the Maketawa “John Deere” Museum , on SH3 approximately 3 Km’s south of Inglewood. If we could meet at the Museum by 2 pm, we will enjoy some afternoon tea while Barry Bishop gives us some of the history of his museum . There will be a cover charge of $10 and we will be free to wander through the displays till 5pm.
JUNE 30 June – Midwinter Run to Stra�ord Mountain House, northern members can meet at the Inglewood Railway sta�on to leave at 11.15 for the Mountain House. Southern members could meet at the Stra�ord Railway sta�on, leaving at 11.30 for the Mountain House where we have booked for lunch at 12pm. A�er lunch there is an opportunity, if the weather is not too bad, to drive up to the plateau car park and take a short walk to view the new suspension bridge that has been built to give easier access to the Manganui Ski Field.
OTHER BRANCH’s EVENTS
MAY 18 Motorcycle Rally, Northland – 26 Experts Rally, Auckland – 26 Post Era Rally, Manawatu – 26 Ladies Rally, Wellington.
JUNE 2 Annual Rally, Wanganui -- 8 Double Fifty Rally, Waikato – 16 Brass Monkey, Taupo – 29 Molloy Trophy, Far North.
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
Events Calendar
MAY 2 Committee meet at 7.30, 16 Club night and A G M, meet at 7.30. 22 Midweek run to Maketawa Museum (see details in Branch News) JUNE 6 Committee meet at 7.30. 20 Club night and AGM at 7.30pm 30 End of Rego trip to the Mountain House, (see details in Branch News) 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. M T W T F S S 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 M T W T F S S 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
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY - ALMOST
A couple of weeks Colin rang to see if I could drive my Dodge to a local rest home as they had a resident turning 104, and the family decided that she would like to have a photo taken with a vintage car.
A staff member of the rest home contacted me and was amazed to discover that my Dodge was the same age as the birthday girl and that a newspaper reporter was also attending for some photos.
On the day of the party the weather was a little unpleasant, but I still went along with the open car as I didn’t want to disappoint anyone. Luckily the weather cleared as the morning advanced.
On arriving at the home a few family members and friends were gathered outside where I was greeted by a staff member who informed me that there maybe a slight delay as the birthday girl thought it was still to o early to get up.
Soon after this, New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom walked in with a large bouquet of flowers, along with a few more deliveries from local florists.
Inside, there was a banquet waiting with one of the residents hovering over a mountain of sausage rolls and other goodies.
At about this time the newspaper reporter arrived, and the granddaughters went in to get the guest of honour out of bed. A blue Skoda arrived with our local M P, David Macleod aboard and another large bouquet of flowers. This presented me with a good opportunity to query David about the supply of fossil fuel for our old cars over the coming years. I was assured that there would be no problem
By now the sausage rolls had proved irresistible to the elderly resident who promptly filled his plate and retired to a quiet corner .
The granddaughters then returned having been unable to coax their grandmother from her bed so the celebrations would have to go on without her.
Following the party some of the family sat in the Dodge for photos and I suggested taking them for a ride round the block. This was a new experience for them which they thoroughly enjoyed never having ridden in an open car before.
I was disappointed not meeting the birthday girl but maybe next year, when 105 years come around !!
John MuterWANTED 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 history, 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, Ph 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.