WAIMATE BRANCH OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND (INC)
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
OCTOBER 2023
Bathurst
Coming Events
November
12th TeapotRally NorthOtago
December
2and WindsorRally NorthOtago
6th TenBowling/Dinner NorthOtago
10th XmasPicnic/run Waimate
Parts Peter
A motor for the compressor to be obtained so the tyre changer can be operated
Club Captain Nil .
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Very Successful swap meet 19 sites
Wallaby Rally Entry Form to be sent out to clubs by email
Teapot Rally 12th November
January 2024
20th KickstartMotorbikeRally Waimate
February
10th Wallaby Rally Waimate
Bowls with North Otago 6th December
Xmas Run 10th December, a run followed by lunch at Riverstone Kitchen numbers required
Run in October proposed to be advised
Result's of FOMCO survey
Meeting closed 8.20
Next Meeting : 19th October 7.30pm Club
Rooms Followed by a Video
Waimate Vintage Car Club Minutes
Dated 20th September
Welcome Owen Duthie
Present As Per Attached
Apologies Owen, Lorraine,. Jonathan, Keith, Peter, Margaret
Moved be accepted Donald seconded Bill carried
Minutes Minutes of the August 2023 meeting have been
Circulated taken as read and confirmed
moved Bill Seconded Peter Carried
Correspondence Inwards
New Member Initial Fees
Blue Bridge and Interislander Charges
Minutes AGM and Executive Meetings
Contact Details Branches and Management Committee
Outwards: Nil
Hi ya a bit late getting my report in this month. Have been in rangiora back now to put pen to paper. Good to see two new members at the last meeting Andrew and Noel welcome again guys. I would like to apologize to Maureen forgetting your surname wrong where I got that from I've got no idea. I bet I don't do that again. Insane that thanks to Maureen for starting to advertise the Wallaby rally. A reminder to our members I need numbers for a Christmas run on the 10th of December. Riverstone will be our destination after a car run. Hopefully I will have some information about the teapot Rally on the 12th of November at our next meeting. We haven't forgotten about a car rally this month for our Club members we will keep you informed with what we get are going to do. The weekends are coming around too quick. A reminder to all members Robert will be showing a CD on V8 engines at our next meeting. Should be interesting, let's get behind Robert. Well not a lot to report this month. See you at the next meeting on the 19th of October at 7:30.
Club Rooms Convenor: Suzanne
Thanked Robert Todd for supplying and installing paper towel dispensers
Financial: Robert Todd as per attached
Moved the report be adopted and accounts be paid Barry
Seconded Donald Carried
CHAIRMANS REPORT
Cheers Owen.
Part 2 Driving the Beast (Brush)
Starting from Cold:
1. Make sure in neutral, ie lever in middle notch
2. Turn on fuel , flood carb, turn on oil , set advance /retard lever to retard
3. Crank over a few times slowly with rag wrapped over carb to prime, remove rag
4. Switch on ignition, bring up to compression stroke with crank handle (note it turns left) a swift pull over it should start.
Let it idle , don’t touch anything until it warms up, sometimes when very cold it is necessary to open main jet 1 full turn and jack up back axle to allow trans oil to spin back wheels and get engine turning faster.
Opps forgot to mention make sure brakes are locked otherwise you have just been run over.
Hot. Usually just turn everything on as above and crank unless there is crowd about then it will not start.
Teapot Rally
12th November
10th December is the date for our Xmas Run and lunch at the Riverstone Kitchen
Numbers needed please advise Owen
On the Road
Foot on brake, release park brake mechanism, bring engine revs up a little (RH lever on steering column ) Ignition , advance about an inch (LH Lever) move gear leaver into back slot, left foot on brake, bring revs up and it should move away.
Then at 5-10mph change into top , advance spark, adjust throttle to suit.
In top gear if you brake for a corner etc, the transmission will release and you coast until brake is off, have to make sure it does not over rev.
In Low or reverse you need to flick it out of gear (no clutch) .
Brakes are really good , have to be careful to not lock up (no ABS)
All hand signals have to be done while working throttle and advance levers, gear changes and waving to the ladies, it can get really busy
On open road or on hills the exhaust cut out can be opened , not much , more power but sounds nice (baby bulldog)
Fuel consumption is 30-40mpg , so sit back and enjoy the flight, you will be there in a while.
It’s a fun car to travel in but can be hard work in town, there is a spare seat for a nice adventurous lady.
Next Month 1929 Desoto Roadster. What is it like to wn one.
Brett
WE need other members to write about their cars .
SWAP MEET 2023
For Sale
NOT FOR SALE
