Committee Members for 2023-2024
Chairman Owen Duthie 021-2942158
Vice Chairman Steve Dyson 027-4907861
Secretary Barry Anderson 027-4852032
Treasurer Robert Todd 689-8103
Club Captain
Parts Department Keith Blackman 689-8278
Peter Bootsma 027-9310209
Bill Ryan 689-7063
Richard Terry 022-6375813
Club Room Convener Suzanne Anderson 027-2275406
Newsletter Barry Anderson 027-4852032
b.r.anderson@outlook.co.nz
WAIMATE BRANCH OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND (INC) MARCH 2024
Coming Events
March
10th MotorbikeRally SouthCanterbury
Parts
Sold $30-$40 at Wallaby Rally
Some Model T parts left at gate by whom unknown.
Parts are rusted out and no value
April
13th GeraldLynchM/Cycle
Rally NorthOtago
May
11th 3Passes/Gorges Waimate
16th AGM Waimate
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Next Meeting : 21st March 2024 7.30pm clubrooms
Club Captain Nil
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GENERAL BUSINESS:
1.Suzanne to arrange for a card for Jill
2. Trevor stated he is owed $60 for stamps for newsletters and is hap-
py to donate this purchase towards cover for new BBQ
3. Scooter Run
Peter offered use of bike trailer for run
Helpers Suzanne, Trevor, John
Need Back up Driver . Steve?
Keith to open parts shed
Meeting closed 8.15
Next Meeting 21 March 2024
Waimate Vintage Car Club Minutes
Dated 15th February 2024
Welcome Steve Dyson
Present As Per Attached
Apologies Jill, Brett, Barry, Owen, Lorraine, Peter B, Robbie, Donald, Robert
Moved they be accepted: Bill Seconded Owen carried
Minutes Minutes of the January 2024 meeting have been
Circulated taken as read and confirmed
moved Trevor Seconded Trevor John
Correspondence
Invoice Rally Plaques
Outwards: Nil
Moved Suzanne Seconded Keith carried
Club Rooms Convenor: Suzanne
Heat Pump is leaking reported by Dance Group
Owen to Call Donald re leak heat pump
Financial: Robert Todd as per attached
Moved the report be adopted and accounts be paid Steve
Seconded Owen Carried
CHAIRMANS REPORT
Hi Guy's
Thank you to Steve for Chairing the last meeting & Peter for acting secretary. Barry and I escaped on our motorbikes with 6 others, managed to go as far as Dannevirke and return. We had an awesome time very lucky with the weather fine all the way. Then back to reality to having our Nifty Fifty run held on the 24th of February.
Eight riders attended, One from Lawrence and another from Ashburton. After a shower of rain we hit the road, a very enjoyable run only to return to a great BBQ. Well done Trevor & Suzanne. Also thanks to Peter Bootsma for coming to the club rooms first thing to make sure everything was in order. Thank you to Steve for being our back up driver no pick ups. Last but not least thanks to Barry once again for helping to organise the run. There might have been only eight
Who is going to come up with our next club run. Bring your suggestions to the next meeting and let's make it happen. That's all I have for you this month. See you at the next meeting on the 21st March at 7.30pm.
Cheers Owen
2024 Wallaby Rally
The 2024 Wallaby attracted 31 entries, down on previous years, but those attending had an enjoyable rally I am sure.
The long route had a mixture of sealed and gravel roads which were quite dusty due to the dry period we are going through. With a mixture of flat and hilly roads and some good views over the country side it had a bit to keep every one on their toes following the route.
The short route was a more of a flat land route winding through Morven and Glenavy ending going through Waikakahi Valley Road which gave the entrants a bit more of a work out for their cars.
We ended up at the McCulloch Bridge Reserve which turned out to be great venue for lunch, with plenty of shade and even better toilet facilities.
Thanks to every one helping on the Rally, Suzanne and Peter time keeping, Trevor and John field tests and everyone helping in the Kitchen and especially to the organizer of the Rally which just happened to be the editor of the magazine.
If I was allowed to only keep one thing out of my collection it would be the Bantam.
I just feel sorry for the seat dealing with my butt for 40 years.
Specs
125cc 2 stroke
6v alternator electrics
Top Speed 55mph tail wind, 25-30mph head wind
Fuel Consumption 100mpg
Cruises at 37mph usually flat out
Brett
1952 BSA Bantam Model D2 (125cc)
1952 BSA Bantam fitted with Lucas Coil ignition
I have owned this bike for 40 years . It was purchased in running order (just) when I went to buy a motor for my 1958 Bantam.
At this stage I was still at school and spent many a lunch time sanding parts etc. The engine was fully reconditioned and the paint done in the back yard with a vacuum cleaner in lacquer, it has never had a full polish.
So it was ready for my license test and then pressed into every day transport. As time went one and I found myself unable to keep up on club runs the Bantam was semi retired and a BSA Goldflash took over.
I have ridden it Greymouth from Christchurch, Left home at around 2.30 in the afternoon intending to go to Arthurs Pass but could not get fuel so carried onto Greymouth, fueled up had a pie and rode back in the dark home. Got home about 1.30am and was not very popular.
Apart from the odd fuel blockage( the jets etc. are very small it has never let me down
Results of the Rally
Veteran 1st Nevin Gough Ford T
Post 80 1st Brian Perkins Ford Capri 1982
Post 60 1st John Adamson Hillman 1968
2nd Gil Edmunds Austin 1973
3rd Robin Tapp Wolseley 1966
Comm 1st Ernest George Chrysler 1926
Post Vintage 1st Stu Neill Dodge 1939
Overall Winner 1st Brian Perkins Ford Capri 1982
2and John Adamson Hillman 1968
PWV lst Ross Luscombe Vauxhall 1960
Vintage lst Michael Rickerby Ford A 1931
2024 Nifty 50 Scooter Run
A small field joined us for our second Nifty Fifty Run
The chairman Owen set the tone for the run first by having difficulties starting his scooter then getting lost on the run resulting in taking a short cut, he did catch up with rest of the riders in the end.
There was a mixture of roads from flat long roads to windy roads and in the end a bit of gravel which thankfully to a bit of rain was not to dusty.
Following the run we had a barb-que lunch using the new club Gas bar-b-que.
Thanks to Suzanne and Trevor for the lunch and Steve with the back up vehicle.
Next year we looking at longer route for the run up to and across Benmore Dam
Entrants preparing to get under way for the Rally
Approaching the time keepers
