(Thanks for the photo’s Rose) TOPICAL TORQUE SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2022 2021 22021
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: Taken on the Midweek Run Kevin Fabish’s 1923 Essex truck and 1918/19 tourer (very rare)
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. HI FOLKS, YES, WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A CHAIRMAN AND A CLUB CAPTAIN, SO IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO WOULD LIKE TO TAKE EITHER OF THESE ROLES ON. THAT WOULD BE GREAT, YOU WOULDN’T BE THROWN IN AT THE DEEP END, SO IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT IT GIVE COLIN A CALL AND HAVE A TALK WITH HIM. MIDWEEK RUN WAS HELD IN INGLEWOOD, WITH A GREAT TURNOUT ABOUT 15 CARS MET AT THE INGLEWOOD RAILWAY STATION STARTING WITH A SHORT DRIVE AROUND INGLEWOODS BACK ROADS AND ENDING UP AT KEVIN AND CHRISTINE FABISH’S PLACE FOR A LOOK AT HIS ESSEX CARS AND A SHORT TALK ON THEM AND CHRISTINES SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL COLLECTION AND A QUICK CUPPA , OF COURSE THE DRY SPELL ENDED WHEN EVERYONE ARRIVED . THE WEATHER GODS DID NOT TREAT US WELL AT ALL WITH DAFFODIL DAY IN HAWERA BEING CANCELLED FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, DUE TO THE SCHOOLS CONCERNS OVER THE WEATHER EFFECTS ON THEIR GROUNDS, THIS EVENT MAY BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. MORE ON THAT LATER. DON’T FORGET THE RUBBER DUCKIE ON THE 17TH SEPTEMBER, COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE BIKE BOYS.RAFFLE TICKETS AT THE CLUBHOUSE TO SUPPORT THEM.HOPE THE WEATHER GODS TREAT THEM BETTER CLUB CAPTAINS TOUR. ANYBODY INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MEMBERS ON THIS TOUR POSSIBLY AT URENUI FOR THE REST OF THEIR TOUR ARE WELCOME TO COME ALONG AND FOR THE DINNER AT THE PLYMOUTH HOTEL, IF INTERESTED LET COLIN OR I KNOW. THE WEATHER IS IMPROVING SO WARM UP YOUR CARS AND BIKES.BE SAFE ON THE ROADS AND ENJOY THE SUNSHINE SAFE MOTORING, KEVIN FABISH.
Editors Notes Hi Folks, this month’s club night we are having another Shiny Parts auction. So, hunt out your collections and bring them along for sale to assist the Branch coffers. Also on the events calendar, at the end of next month there will be an opportunity to join with the Morris Minor Club members on a tour of gardens in the Fringe Garden Festival, more info on this next month.
As mentioned in the column above it is hoped we can still go ahead with the Car Show that we had planned for last month, until the weather got in the way. Until today it was looking good for some warmer weather, but wouldn’t you know, Mother Nature had other plans and it now looks like there will be snow for skiing after all!! Thats all, keep well and warm, JimLogan.
See below: An interesting Austin spotted in a motor museum in Sweden by Mark and Sheila on their Scandinavian adventure.
Events Calendar 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 1 Committee meet at 7pm 15 Club night from 7.30pm Shiny parts auction 16-17 RUBBER DUCKIE RALLY 23 N I Club Captains tour visit 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 6 Committee meet at 7pm 20 Club night from 7.30pm –30 Garden Festival Run, joining the Morris Minor Club members. Details in next month’s mag. OCTOBER
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
OCTOBER 1 – Swap Meet Manawatu/ 15 – Motorcycle Rally Manawatu/ 17-20 –East Coast Adventure Central Hawkes Bay/ 22 24 60th Anniversary Manawatu/28 31 –Safari Weekend Hawkes Bay.
SEPTEMBER 11 PV,PW,P60,P80 Rally Auckland/ 18 P V Rally Waikato/ 19-23 Club Captains Tour – North Island.
APRIL 7th - 9th 2023 WHEELS AT WANAKA: Australasia’s biggest all vehicle event. go to wheelsatwanaka.co.nz
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.
NOVEMBER 5 – Veteran Rally Waikato/11 – 13 Northland VCC 50th Anniversary Tour, further details from Ray Sanders, Northland Vintage Car Club, P O Box 17, Whangarei/ 19 - Tararua Trundle Horowhenua/ 19 – Gold Medal M/C Rally Wairarapa/ 20 Swap Meet Waikato.
Coming Events
On Saturday morning our clubrooms and parts shed will be open for our visitors to enjoy some Taranaki hospitality. 30 October Garden Festival Run, with the Morris Minor Club. OTHER BRANCH EVENTS
• 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)
FOR SALE
WANTED TO BUY
• Morris Minor 1000 engine, no carburettor, $200 ono, ph Steve, 067522149(mem)
• 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.
• 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.
• 1929 Ford Model A Tudor, body only, suitable for modifying, ph Albert 0278588072
• 1964 six cylinder Rover engine, complete or parts, Ph Marshall 02108840556
• 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
• Hillman Californian 1955, rego on hold, Holden Calais VL, 1987, 3 litre, very tidy Ph 0274188045(mem)
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.
• 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.
