VCC WANGANUI RIVET APRIL 2023

April 2023

Treasurer Neil’s Sunday Run. Chris White opens his garage doors. Report inside

Pictured with his 1967 Honda S800

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Greetings Members

Welcome to the March edition of the Rivet. Like most of you, apart from the hairy chested macho males in our Branch and the equally tough ladies, I am huddled inside trying to keep warm. Bloody cold weather the last two days. Planning a trip away over Easter with the Military Vehicle Club to our Annual Rally, in Auckland this year. Head Quarters at the Ardmore Airport which should be very interesting as we hope to view the museum there. Busy preparing my Willys Jeep, not that I polish it up at all though. Need to have that weathered and worn look about it, much the same as my personal appearance, as has been pointed out to me. Too far for me to spend hours behind the wheel of the old Willys driving to Auckland though. It is great off road but really uncomfortable on road. I suffer what is termed as Jeep bum. So I am trailering it up. I will report on this rally next month. Even though the Military Vehicle Club is not directly affiliated to the VCC, we have a common interest in preserving vehicles from yesteryear.

On the 11th of March I went up to Waverley for the School Jubilee Park Up. Really did enjoy the day, apart from trying to get my 37 Plymouth going. Damn thing kept on coughing and spluttering so I put it back in the shed and threw my thermos and a packed lunch into the Prowler and shot away to Waverley. (I have a surprise for the Plymouth coming up.) We all met in the Waverley Domain and from there went in slow convoy to the School. In typical country fashion, there was an array of vehicles from old Farmall Tractors, Vintage and Post Vintage cars, Military Vehicles, Hot Rods and Classics. Plus floats with a Highland Band leading the way. Many cheering locals lined the streets as we meandered towards the School grounds for a Park Up and to enjoy the Country Fair. I don’t know about you, Members, but I always thoroughly enjoy these Park Ups and I am certainly looking forward to the one on 30th of April at the Wanganui City College put on by the Road Rodders. I hope that a large contingent of our Branch Members will attend with their vehicles to fly our flag.

I attended the Horopito section of Neil’s recent Sunday Run, but left the group after that as I journeyed up to my eldest daughter’s in Hamilton. Thanks for organising the run Neil. His write up is in these pages. I also had a car to look at in Hamilton, a later model Chrysler 300C, which I purchased. I intend using this for parts for an upcoming project. I didn't think that I would bother about any more cars, but I couldn't help myself. Trouble is that I would have to be about the worst mechanic in the Club, so have to rely on others to undertake my projects. I should just stay with chickens! Now that is something that I do know about!

Don’t forget that the Branch is holding it’s Motor Cycle Trial on the 15th of this month, commencing at 8am. Please come along to see the bikes off. The Motor Cycle division of our Branch needs your support and I can personally vouch that they are a great bunch of people. The more one puts into a Club, the more one gets out of it.

Looking for Members who I could persuade to showcase their vehicles in the Rivet. Any suggestions would be welcomed. I am amazed at the number of vehicles and projects tucked away behind the garage doors of Members I have interviewed for past Rivet pages.

That’s about all for now. Yours in cruising Editor Ian

Greetings Members

It’s a busy month in our household with Easter and Anzac activities. But the one big one is our Club’s Motorcycle trial right in the middle. Bill and Heather have been busy again and I really am looking forward to helping out.

Looking further forward to June is our AGM. Here is a chance for members to really put into practice some of those helpful suggestions we have heard offered this year. There are a number of our excellent present committee who wish to step down this year for various reasons. It has been suggested that a (helpful!) comment offered at one of our meetings by a member could be considered a request to have their name put forward as a nomination for the committee.

This month’s speaker was an old friend of ours when we lived in Carterton. Ian Ingram had at the time a real passion for Puch scooters. Puch used to make these scooters and Panzer Military Tanks. The scooters were the heavier ones. Pictured are two these gems with us aboard off on a Rally.

I learned more about Ian’s fetish for putting bubbles in things i.e. making plastic and rubber foam materials at club night. I was really impressed how one of his inventions helped save around 70 lives during the 7/11 attack in New York. Ian now lives in Marton with an impressive amount of garaging to enable him to continue his passion of inventing things. The scooters are gone but have been replaced by a lovely low mileage 1974 Vauxhall Viva HC.

Andrew Dittmer Chairman

From the Editor:

My apologies to Members for being late in getting this April Rivet to you. I was away over Easter, and found it impossible to receive all material required for this edition before I left for Auckland.

Hope that the wait has been worth it. Ian H

Club Captain’s Report — April 2023

Greetings Members

Early in March Neil organised a run to Horopito and the Waiouru Army Museum. The plan was to have fish and chips at Taihape on the way home. Initially I was concerned it was too much for one day. I am thrilled to admit I was wrong and while it was a full day, when we got to Taihape most decided it was too early for tea and headed home. Thanks Neil, a very enjoyable day. While at the Army Museum I was thrilled to see the display of Mitchell Machine Guns. Allan Mitchell was a very talented local inventor. When I was a teenager I bought my first Datsun, a near new 1600 SSS. Allan was the first owner. I am currently restoring this car.

Recently I was reminded of a conversation I had with a good friend in the 80’s. He owned a 3.4 litre Mark 1 Jaguar and was quite animated as he explained to me that his car would soon be 30 years old and imagine a 120 mph car in the Vintage Car Club.

The 30 year rule still applies and like it or not we now have eligible cars that are as fast, luxurious and reliable as most modern cars. What I love is the great diversity of tastes in cars. To me originality is king but I have a huge admiration for some of the creativity and engineering that goes into modified cars. I will also strongly defend an owner’s right to do what they like with their cars. Many customised cars would have long since been scrapped if they had not be recreated or modified because original parts are expensive or too hard to find. Whatever you have enjoy driving it.

Cheers Andrew J

In Hospital

Most of you will be aware by now that our valued Member, Keith Turner, is currently convalescing in Wellington Hospital. Keith recently suffered an horrific accident while racing in his stockcar at Wanganui Oceanview Speedway. Apparently Keith suffered a cardiac arrest and slammed into a wall on the circuit. He was very badly injured and flown to ICU at Wellington Hospital. Thankfully he is now out of the ICU and re cooperating in the Cardiac Ward.

Thoughts and prayers to you Keith, for a speedy recovery. Also to Toni and his family as they must have been going through, and still would be, a most agonising wait to have their Keith back to his old self.

Editor Ian

Chris’s Collection

This month I have much pleasure in bringing club stalwart Chris White’s story to these pages. Chris brings a lot of experience to the Club. I personally have witnessed his ability to get things done. He has a vast knowledge in the spare parts section, one where I would be of no help at all! Even though he has now taken a well earned break from being on the committee, he still is active in the parts. This thoroughly likeable guy is an avid motor racer and gifted restorer, as evidenced in his story below. Hope you enjoy the read. Editor Ian

My interest in cars started in my early teens. Every weekend I cycled to my grandparent’s house as my grandfather had a workshop where we spent many hours repairing family cars. I wanted to be a motor mechanic. I left school and took an apprenticeship with the Post Office workshops in the mid 1960s. This was a great place, had a panel shop, paint shop, welding shop, machine shop and an experienced team of ‘old school tradesmen’. A great training place when I needed to progress my interest in rebuilding cars. I stayed there until the late 80s when the workshops closed and I became an insurance assessor, ultimately trading from the old Springvale Garage from where I retired in 2021.

I joined the Wanganui Car Club in the 1960s and enjoyed the motor racing side of the club. I ran various cars over the years including Mini 7’s in the 1970s, Morris 1000, Mini Cooper S, Riley Kestrel, Austin Healey Sprite, 100/4, 3000 Mk 1, and my last competition car, the Jensen Healey for twenty years. I have been able to run on both North and South Island circuits including road circuits which I have enjoyed.

My first rebuild was a 1934 Morris 8 in my first year of working, and with my grandfather, I rebuilt Mini’s, Morris 1000 and a near new Ford Capri. I married and purchased a home in the early 70’s and it had a large old soap factory on the section with a run down house. I then moved my repair activities to Gonville Avenue and was able to rebuild cars to ‘get ahead’. There were no rules and compliance then. Rebuilt the house and shed and continued to rebuild ‘get ahead cars’ – Honda Civics, Accords, Cortinas, Minis, Corollas etc. We shifted to our current home in 2000, a build as you lived in it, where we still live today. Sadly rules of today make it hard to do what we could in our era.

I joined the VCC in the early 1980’s. My interest in VCC was after I had swapped a Mini for a rotten Bugeye Sprite. I had earlier been restoring a Triumph TR2 car. I had an infinity for BMC cars so the Triumph went and was duly restored. I bought an S800 Honda Coupe which I restored. I was racing my Bugeye Sprite but not allowed to race the Honda in classic meetings. ‘Never be a classic’ I was told so I swapped it for a rusty 100/4 from Hawkes Bay. The Honda went to a Japanese museum in the 1990’s.

I restored the 100/4 and used that for motor racing and with the VCC at race meetings. I Located an AH 3000 MK1 and traded my wife’s Mazda 3, which we had purchased new, for another ‘Rotten Healey’. I had a desire for another Mini Cooper and located a project car when racing at the Dunedin street race with my Jensen. This was rebuilt.

I always felt I had let myself down by selling my first Honda S800 early so searched for another. I located two with one man and was able to purchase both in Nelson. A Cooper S was offered to me and it was a rare 1071cc car, so even though I had one, I bought and restored it. My grandfather’s Morris 1000, which had stayed in the family since his purchase from Wright Stephenson's, was offered to me so I brought this back into the family circle

Chris’s Collection

My current and last project is a Mini Van!!

(pictured below)

Its hard to pick a favourite as I still have my Sprite, Morris 1000, 100/4, 3000, both Cooper S and Honda Coupe. Unfortunately you cannot drive all. But the Morris 1000 is the car I learnt to drive in and upgraded with my Grandfather, overhauled the motor in 1974 and is still running strong. So that is probably my significant car. ( pictured opposite on the left alongside one of the Mini Coopers )

All cars are enjoyable to drive. I love the Japanese technology in the 1967 Honda Coupe. We forget how advanced they were compared to the British of the same era.

1959

Left: Cute little 1963 Mini Cooper S

Below: Two Austin Healey's. On the left is a 1961 Bugeye Sprite ( love the name) and next to it is a 1954 100/4

( my favourite in Chris’s collection)

Hope that you have all enjoyed Chris’s article. I must admit that I was blown away when I delved deeper into this fabulous collection. What really intrigued me was the fact that Chris rebuilt all his cars himself!

Thanks Chris. Editor Ian

Above: Stunning

Austin Healey 3000 Mk 1

MANAWATU BRANCH

POST ERA’S RALLY, SUNDAY 7 MAY 2023

For all Club PV to P80 Vehicles

FORMAT

9.00 AM Meet at Clubrooms, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North for a tea/coffee before the Rally

9.30 AM Rally Briefing

10.00 AM First car away

● Run length: Approx 160 miles

● Fuel is available after Lunch stop - 80 miles

● Bring your own Picnic lunch (wet weather inside venue available)

● Rally Entry Fee includes a Plaque

● Run will conclude at the Clubrooms for Prize Giving and BBQ Dinner

● Please bring your own Drinks for the BBQ (water/tea/coffee will be available)

ENTRANT

PAYMENT DETAILS

Please make payment via Internet Banking

Manawatu Branch VCC

03 0718 0027253 00 Ref: Name, Reg No., POST ERA

Please send completed Entry Form to Organisers:

Glyn & Cath Clements PO Box 232, Feilding 4740 (ph. 0274 321 356)

Or Email to cbz1@xtra.co.nz (Note: No. 1 not L in email address)

**ENTRIES CLOSE: 20 APRIL 2023

Annual Mini Vin Rally 2023

By Heather James

On Saturday 24 February Bill and I got the MGB out of the shed, dusted it off and set out for the 50th Mini Vin Rally in Taranaki on Sunday. Had to stop at Patea and put the hood up (shame on me) as there were a few spits of rain and lots of black clouds around. Just as well as it turned out. We stopped in at New Plymouth and had a look at the Americarna display and met up with Ian Higgins in the middle of Devon Street as well.

The organiser and main sponsor of this rally for all of the 50 years has been Colin Johnston (my brother). I remember back in 1973 when it all started. (I had just left school!!) There has always been lots of help over the years from the family and Mum and Dad would have been so proud to have been around for this one.

The run itself was pretty simple, no silent checks or tricky navigation. Nice to enjoy the day and scenery for a change. There were 46 entrants and after the briefing on Sunday morning which dawned bright and sunny, we set off for a short timed run around the back roads of Waitara and across Colin’s favourite bridge, the Bertrand Road bridge. This is a suspension bridge and is one of the oldest bridges in the country having been opened in 1897. Colin was part of the trust that raised $670,000 to restore it after it was damaged and had been closed for a number of years.

We arrived back at the Town and Country Club in Waitara just after 11am to climb aboard an old restored 1939 train carriage being pulled by an old shunting engine which had also been restored. There was also an open carriage at the back. There were 96 people who clambered on for a run up the old line to Lepperton, halfway between Waitara and Inglewood. It was pretty packed with standing room only for some. The engine then had to change lines and reverse past the carriages to hook up at the other end to return us to Waitara.

We were treated to a barbecue lunch at the Town and Country Club then set off for a second timed run, again crossing the Bertrand Road bridge. It was then back for afternoon tea and a presentation of winners and trophies. My sister and brother-in-law lent a hand with Peter completing the timing with an app which allowed him to click a button on his i-pad as each car passed the check negating the need for marshals to write the times manually. Sister Eileen was helping with the afternoon tea. The winners were Greg and Dennis Carter in a 1936 Chevrolet and this was their first ever rally.

There was no charge for this rally as all costs including the lunch, train trip and a beautiful 50 year plaque were covered by the sponsor (Colin) as they have been for the last 50 years. Pretty amazing if you ask me but I may be a bit biased.

Heather James.

Thanks for the article Heather. Great reading. Editor Ian

National Veteran Rally – Tuakau -Auckland

By Neil Farrer

This was to be an adventure – many of you will know Laurie Crocker who drives everywhere in his single cylinder Cadillac – so we made a team to travel to Tuakau - A long way at 30 MPH.

Our Route was designed to avoid main roads where possible. I set off on Wednesday 22 Feb to Hunterville via Fern Flats. Then on to Taihape fuel stop (as now petrol gauge or speedo ,and met Laurie at Waiouru. He had left earlier than I did from Rongatea. Over to Ohakune, then National Park to Taumarunui. We arrived early 1.15pm so instead of staying at my son’s place, we decided to drive on.

26km north we turned off onto Ongarue Road to eventually link up to SH 30 and left turn towards Te Kuiti. All good until we met road works where contractors were rebuilding an overbridge over the Railway. I followed the cones etc and ended up on a diversion which finally brought me back to SH 4 by a rest stop, so I did not avoid big hills after all. Laurie behind me asked the workmen and they let him drive over the partly built bridge and he got to Te Kuiti before me. No accommodation in Te Kuiti, but after ringing around I secured a cabin at the Top 10 Campground at Waitomo. It was very comfortable.

Next day onwards. Turned off at Otorohanga on bypass to Ngarauwahia. Then again turned off over the Waipa River and travelled up on the western side of the Waikato River. Nice road and no traffic. Turned off just before the Rangiriri bridge onto Glen Murray road and turned left onto Churchill Road. Unfortunately there was several miles of rough gravel at one stage. Finally linked up onto highway and on to Tuakau. It poured overnight. The Rover was outside.

Day one – The Rover decided not to go. Tried all sorts of things – nothing worked. So jumped in with Laurie in the Caddie to enjoy the run. Eastwards, Auckland South towards Bombay then Pokeno, ending up at Maxwell Golf Retreat to an excellent lunch. The afternoon was back to La Valla (Tuakau) for afternoon tea. There was a barbecue meal and then a movie. Good day and hardy any rain. Allan Hardacre spent time with my mag – cleaned etc and it worked – wonderful. I got covered storage at the pub for the next few nights. What a relief. Day two – back roads and off to Port Waikato. Somewhere I have never visited. Lunch was at Onewhero Football grounds. Great welcome by the School Committee – huge lunch and Kapa Haka group entertained us. After lunch many of the youngsters and some adults enjoyed rides around the grounds in our vehicles. Fine day and good travelling. This was officially the Auckland VCC Veteran rally as well. I dined with family at a Peruvian café. Lovely meal.

Day three - Back roads to Waiuku where we displayed our vehicles while we had lunch at the pub. About 55 vehicles. After lunch we were able to visit Waiuku Tractor and Truck Museum –lots of tractors, trucks and military vehicles plus a huge display of models, and other tools including a range of Seagull outboard motors. I spent a long time there and was the last to leave. Formal dinner that night but I dined with family. Later I learned that the Rover was awarded a prize for attendance and Members Pick as the most desirable to take home, and there were some wonderful vehicles to choose from!!

National Veterans Rally-Tuakau-Auckland

By Neil Farrer

Now Monday – homewards - Back down the highway to Glen Murray, turned off onto Glen Murray Road to Rangiriri - Lovey views and the weather fine. Onto Te Kauwhata and down the eastern side of the lake. No Traffic BUT half way down (Waikare Road) the Rover decided to stop. Mag problems again. Laurie caught me up and decided to go to Cambridge to see family. Fortunately phone coverage, so I rang the AA. After 30 minutes finally talked to a real person, explained the problem and 30 minutes later breakdown truck arrived. Ross and Nadia Fergusson were wonderful. Loaded the Rover and off we went to Wanganui. When we got to Nixon Street, the truck backed up my drive and Ross helped push to Rover into my garage.

Footnote. Took the mag over to Warwick Buchanan in Waimutu Road , who stripped it to find a fault where there was a discharge from the coil to the housing. No wonder there wasn’t a spark.

Great story Neil. Love the pic of two old veterans ( vehicles and NOT the drivers ) having a breather en route. Editor Ian

Burma Rally Pics

Above left: Dale Whitaker at the controls of her 1980 Ford Escort.

Above: Sam Wilson patiently waiting to get his 1958 Morris Minor 1000 underway. Left: Another 1980 Ford Escort. Lee Turner is rearing to get her car away.

Burma Rally Pics

Top left: Philip Brown creeps towards the start line in his 1952 Daimler Consort.

Top right: Graeme Langridge in his 1935 Packard 120 under starters orders.

Above left: 1975 Austin Mini Clubman piloted by David Down edges forward.

Above right: George Buchanan in the big 1983 Daimler chatting with Mr. Starter.

Below left: Jim Bilby set for a flyer in his 1955 Ford Zephyr convertible.

Below right: 1969 Rover with Stuart Stubbs at the wheel patiently waiting to get underway.

Burma Rally Pics

Top left: David Robinson all set to go in his 1939 Ford Deluxe.

Top right: 1930 Dodge DC8 piloted by Andrew Toy.

Above left: Peter Toy at the wheel of his 1963 P4 Rover 110.

Above right: 1970 Morris Minor Traveller with Evie Symonds at the wheel.

Below left: Only bike in the rally-1962 Myapet with Paul McCormick at the controls.

Below right: David McDermid raring to let his 1930 Ford Model A Roadster let rip.

Burma Rally Pics

Top left: 1931 Ford Model A Phaeton driven by Don McLean.

Top right: Neil Herdson piloting a sporty 1977 MGB GT 1800.

Above left: 1970 Singer Vogue set for a flyer with James Whibley at the wheel.

Above right: Here we have Secretary Frank James lining up in his 1959 Austin A35.

Below left: 1929 Ford Model A Pickup piloted by Chris Edwards waiting patiently.

Below right: Stephen McCann in his tough looking 1952 Land Rover Series 1.

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Treasurer Neil’s Run

By Neil Farrer. Pic by Dale Whitaker

Eighteen vehicles left the clubrooms just after 9am bound for Horopito. Only 5 were club eligible – the rest were moderns but that is ok. I was probably last to leave in the Vanguard and never caught up with the rest until I arrived at Horopito. Two more vehicles had turned up so nearly 40 people to visit which made it worth while for Barb & Colin to open up for us. Museum fee $10 each to enter.

Everyone scattered – some to look at the museum, others looking for parts, others wandering around the grounds. Quite a few made purchases. 11.30am came very quickly and there was still one person wandering out the back somewhere. After a short search, found the Packard driver and off we went to Ohakune for lunch. It was a lovely day so we sat around in the park next to the toilets and put the world to rights. At 1pm the troops gathered and off to Waiouru Museum. Parking was at a premium, with some at the front and others around the back. We all got in at the senior rate $10.!! The displays are fantastic. About 3.15pm, I met with several in the Café where Mihi was patiently waiting for her husband. Dave was the last to emerge around 4.15pm. We all enjoyed our visit and the Café. Off to Taihape. We gathered by the Gretna and decided that it was too early to have tea and as it was such a nice day everyone headed back to Wanganui. I helped Mike Marshall load some Austin parts at Utiku and then headed homeward.

Arrived home about 7.15pm. A great day out.

Taranaki – Maunga Moana Rally

By Neil Farrer

I was unable to travel up on Friday – so up early and depart at 6am. The trusty Vanguard cruising in overdrive around 55- 60 MPH. Arrived at the start venue at 8.30am which gave me time to meet and greet other rally people. I counted 26 vehicles. Starting at 1 minute intervals from 9.30am, we journeyed around northern parts behind Waitara. Inglewood and Tarata. Always a scenic tour but at times, the timed sections (two of them) had speeds of 31 MPH and 27 MPH were challenging. Always a tunnel to go through. I followed Bob Ballentyne in his Auburn and that made navigating easier for me. The morning run was approx. 74 miles. An enjoyable lunch at the Taranaki VCC Club Rooms. They provided patties, sausage, coleslaw, and spuds. Pudding was a big slice of chocolate, or banana cake, but when I fronted up I had the choice of a large slice of fruit cake -wonderful. Again lots of chatting and a chance to investigate the spares. Unfortunately there was not an afternoon run – everyone was free to find their own way back. I decided to visit relations in Hawera and then drove home quite late. I stopped in Stratford to fill up -the car had travelled 280 miles since filling at Taihape the previous week. (worked out at 30mpg which was very good).

It was a comfortable day trip, just under 300 miles including the rally.

Thanks heaps to Neil and Dale for submitting these interesting reports and pic. Editor Ian

Burma Rally Pics

Top left: Mike Green in his 1964 Hillman Series S ready to roll.

Top right: 1954 Ford Customline V8 piloted by Bryan Cossey rumbles towards the line.

Above left: Barry Pettengell with his 1989 BMW patiently waiting. :

Above right: Here we have the Zeilstra Brothers. The very sporty 1965 MGB eager to start.

Below left: Connal McIvor at the wheel of his 1955 Peugeot 203.

Below right: 1960 Jaguar Mark 2 piloted by Alastair McCarthy waiting at the line.

25 Year Badges

Left: Bruce in centre presents 25 year badges to Andrew and Sue Dittmer

Right: Andrew on right presents to Mike Marshall his 25 year badge

Club Calendar

All runs meet at the Clubrooms at 1pm unless otherwise stated

April 15th Motor Cycle Trial. Meet at Clubrooms at 8am. Phone Bill 027 353 2190

21st-23rd Highland Fling in Taihape.

22nd Sunday Run with Sietse and Pierre

30th Road Rodders Park Up at Wanganui City College. Meet in Cook Street at 8am.

May 3rd Club Night

13th Working Bee 8am to 1pm

14th Toy Fair. VCC vehicles for a display. Please contact Sietse or Pierre 027 345 6977

21st Sunday Run with Andrew J

June 4th Annual Rally. Details to follow

7th Club night. AGM

July 5th Club Night

16th Sunday Run

Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm Saturday: 8am–12noon

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Burma Rally Pics

Above left: Kaye Smith driving her 1972 Fiat 125 Special.

Above: 1962 Morris Minor with Fiona McIvor waiting for the green light.

Left: Bruce Pullan ready for a flyer in his 1963 Humber 90 Mk 2.

Last batch of Burma Rally Pics in next Rivet. Editor Ian.