CLASSIC, VINTAGE AND VETERAN MOTORING FOR 70 YEARS
Beaded Wheels
No. 348 October/November 2017
NEW ZEALAND’S FOREMOST HISTORICAL MOTORING MAGAZINE $7.95
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VCCNZ NATIONAL DAY
BEDFORD AC RESTORATION 1935 ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOR CARRIER
Waikato Welcome: The drive through cheering crowds along Victoria Street, Hamilton.
Byron Husband has supplied this photograph which first appeared in the Weekly News, on 6 August 1947. The issue covers the post war visit of General Montgomery who is seen here standing in a Buick coupe very much overdue for a wash. The car appears to be left hand drive. Does any reader know where the car is now? PHOTOGRAPHS REQUIRED Submissions of suitable prints and information (where available) are welcome. Post or email original photographs or high resolution digital files of historical interest with any available information to: Beaded Wheels, PO Box 13140, Christchurch 8141. Laserprints/photocopies are not suitable.
M and J Hastie have supplied this photograph of Marsden Motors, Waikari, North Canterbury. This was owned by the Marsden family until 1974.
Photos returned as soon as practicable.
management committee Contact National Office for all queries regarding VICs, logbooks, historic race licences, lighting endorsement, registration of vehicles, address changes, subscriptions, membership cards, speed events. The Vintage Car Club Of New Zealand (Inc.) National Office, PO Box 2546, Christchurch 8140 Phone 03 366 4461 Fax 03 366 0273 Email admin@vcc.org.nz
branches ASHBURTON PO Box 382, Ashburton 7740 ashburton@vcc.org.nz AUCKLAND PO Box 12-138, Penrose, Auckland 1642 auckland@vcc.org.nz BANKS PENINSULA 27 Showgate Ave, Riccarton Park, Christchurch 8042 bankspeninsula@vcc.org.nz BAY OF PLENTY PO Box 660, Tauranga 3140 bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz CANTERBURY PO Box 11-082, Sockburn Christchurch 8443 canterbury@vcc.org.nz CENTRAL OTAGO C/- 4B Roto Place, Wanaka 9305 centralotago@vcc.org.nz
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Please note this information changes annually - these details are valid until October 2018. PRESIDENT Diane Quarrie 06 876 4009 president@vcc.org.nz
REGISTRAR Rod Brayshaw 07 549 4250 registrar@vcc.org.nz
CLUB CAPTAIN NORTHERN REGION Kaaren Smylie 021 664 341 nicc@vcc.org.nz
SPEED STEWARD Tony Haycock 021 662 441 speedsteward@vcc.org.nz
CLUB CAPTAIN SOUTHERN REGION Alon Mayhew 027 202 9491 sicc@vcc.org.nz
BEADED WHEELS CHAIRMAN Kevin Clarkson 021 0270 6525 kevin@vcc.org.nz
SECRETARY/ TREASURER Michael Lavender 03 325 5704 hon.sec@vcc.org.nz
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING comms@vcc.org.nz
Ed Boyd 06 348 4547 mgmt3@vcc.org.nz Tony Bartlett 06 867 9850 mgmt1@vcc.org.nz David Yorke 06 358 8060 mgmt2@vcc.org.nz
ARCHIVIST Don Muller 03 385 6850
archivist@vcc.org.nz
A full list of branch addresses and contact details can also be found on the VCCNZ website at www.vcc.org.nz CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY C/- 94 Mt Herbert Road, Waipukurau 4200, centralhawkesbay@vcc.org.nz EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY PO Box 2168, Kopeopeo Whakatane 3159 easternbayofplenty@vcc.org.nz FAR NORTH C/- 64 Mangakaretu Road, RD2, Kerikeri 0295 farnorth@vcc.org.nz GISBORNE PO Box 307, Gisborne 4040 gisborne@vcc.org.nz GORE PO Box 329, Gore 9740 gore@vcc.org.nz HAWKE’S BAY PO Box 3406, Napier 4142 hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz
HOROWHENUA PO Box 458, Levin 5540 horowhenua@vcc.org.nz KING COUNTRY C/- 34 House Ave, Taumarunui 3920 kingcountry@vcc.org.nz MANAWATU PO Box 385 Palmerston North 4440 manawatu@vcc.org.nz MARLBOROUGH PO Box 422, Blenheim 7240 marlborough@vcc.org.nz NELSON PO Box 3531, Richmond 7050 nelson@vcc.org.nz NORTHLAND PO Box 17, Whangarei 0140 northland@vcc.org.nz
NORTH OTAGO PO Box 360, Oamaru 9444 northotago@vcc.org.nz NORTH SHORE C/- 7 Godwit Place, Lynfield Auckland 1042 northshore@vcc.org.nz OTAGO PO Box 5352, Dunedin 9058 otago@vcc.org.nz ROTORUA PO Box 2014, Rotorua 3040 rotorua@vcc.org.nz SOUTH CANTERBURY PO Box 623, Timaru 7910 southcanterbury@vcc.org.nz SOUTHLAND PO Box 1240, Invercargill 9840 southand@vcc.org.nz
SOUTH OTAGO C/- 1931 Breakneck Rd, RD 4, Balclutha 9274 southotago@vcc.org.nz SOUTH WAIKATO PO Box 403 Tokoroa 3420 southwaikato@vcc.org.nz TARANAKI C/- 297 Huatoki St, New Plymouth 4310 taranaki@vcc.org.nz TAUPO PO Box 907, Taupo 3351 taupo@vcc.org.nz WAIKATO PO Box 924, Hamilton 3240 waikato@vcc.org.nz WAIMATE 4 Harris St, Waimate 7924 waimate@vcc.org.nz
Please note this information changes annually - these details are valid until October 2018
WAIRARAPA PO Box 7, Masterton 5810 wairarapa@vcc.org.nz WAITEMATA C/- Embroidme, 23E William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632 waitemata@vcc.org.nz WANGANUI PO Box 726, Wanganui 4540 wanganui@vcc.org.nz WELLINGTON PO Box 38-418, Petone, Wellington 5045 wellington@vcc.org.nz WELLSFORD/WARKWORTH PO Box 547, Warkworth 0941 wellsfordwarkworth@vcc.org.nz WEST COAST C/- 17 Loris Place Greymouth 7805 westcoast@vcc.org.nz
Beaded Wheels
Beaded Wheels
Issue 348 October/November 2017
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FEATURES
THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NZ (INC.) The Historic Vehicle Authority of New Zealand ISSN 0113-7506 Vol LXVIII No. 348
Editorial Committee Kevin Clarkson (Chairman), Judith Bain, Bevars Binnie, Rosalie Brown, John Coomber, Mark Dawber, Marilyn McKinlay.
Material for Publication Reports of restorations, events, road tests, historical and technical articles should be submitted to beadedwheels@vcc.org.nz. Email of text and photos is preferred, digital photographs should be high resolution eg 300dpi. Alternatively mail your contribution to PO Box 13140, Christchurch 8141, typed or neatly printed, double space on one side of paper only. No payment is made to contributors. The opinions or statements expressed in letters or articles in Beaded Wheels are the author’s own views and do not necessarily express the policy or views of The Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc).
Glyn Clements takes a trip down memory lane, see page 14.
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This Canterbury Branch MG joined thousands of other vehicles around the country at the VCCNZ inaugural Rally for Cancer, see page 16.
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President’s Message
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As We See It
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VCC Events
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This convertible 1935 Plymouth from South Canterbury is looking for a new home, see marketplace page 41.
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President of the Cancer Society’s Taranaki Centre, Debbie McKinlay, pictured at the New Plymouth National VCC Day event. The 1906 Cadillac Model K belongs to Veronica Oliver, Taranaki VCCNZ Chairman, and her husband Steven. See page 16 for a round up of activities around the country. Photo: Megan Muter Beaded Wheels 3
president’s message
At the time I came up with the concept for our National Day I was unsure whether it would be successful and in the back of my mind hoped that we could get $20,000 for our nominated charity. I am so pleased to advise that our National Day – the Daffodil Rally for Cancer has raised $40,000 for the Cancer Society. A big thank you goes to our members and organisers who have got in behind this new initiative and supported the event. For the first time for decades the VCC has pulled together as one club. Over 2,000 vehicles were involved – mostly from Club members but also enthusiasts from one make clubs and the public. Another positive outcome from the day is that many branches also gained new members. We will be asking branches for feedback from their events in regard to what worked and what didn’t. Some branches went the extra mile with add-ons such as morning teas, lunches, raffles and other initiatives which greatly increased their individual totals. I hope that next year we will be able to get every branch to participate. I think that this event has the potential to grow into something that we in the Vintage Car Club can be very proud of and that we can do on a continuing basis. Our AGM has been and gone. Thank you to Marlborough Branch for hosting the event and it was great to see a good number of members from that branch and also neighbouring Nelson attending. The only change to the Management Committee is that we have a new North Island Club Captain, Kaaren Smylie, and she has made it her priority to visit all North Island branches over the next year. It was disappointing that only 19% of our members voted in relation to the two notices of motion. Both were lost. There was a discussion on the wording of the P80V category which highlighted that there are different interpretations on the rule. It was agreed that the Management Committee look at putting forward a new notice of motion to more clearly identify that all vehicles must have turned 30 years before they can be accepted. Unfortunately the Rally Director for the 2021 International Rally in New Plymouth has resigned. Some of the Management Committee will be travelling to New Plymouth at the end of September to 4 Beaded Wheels
attend a special meeting of the branch to discuss options regarding the future of the Rally. I would like to take this opportunity to most sincerely thank Colin Johnston for his enthusiasm and drive to get this event underway. I hope that Colin will still be able to be involved in the organisation of the event in some way should it go ahead. I will advise branches of the outcome of the Management Committee’s decision as soon as I can as I am aware that many people are looking to make plans or are working towards completing a restoration in time for the event. I was very pleased to announce that the recipients of the John L Goddard trophy were the Beaded Wheels Committee of Kevin Clarkson, John Coomber, Judith Bain, Marilyn McKinlay, Mark Dawber, Bevars Binnie and Rosalie Brown. A welldeserved award. Management Committee member David Yorke gave a thought-provoking presentation to the meeting regarding successful events not organised by the VCC. Discussion followed with various suggestions regarding the future of our international rallies. David will facilitate a small committee who will now make some recommendations to the Executive Meeting in March 2018 regarding the direction of our national and international events. I was reading an article recently about millennials getting into car collecting. Roughly speaking millennials are the generation born between 1977 and 1995 and they have their own idea of what vehicles are worth owning and preserving. The vehicles that fire their imagination are more likely to be pickups, SUVs and performance cars from the late 1960s to early ‘90s. They like to collect cars that were popular when they were kids or in high school. Apparently millennials are also more interested in going places in their vehicles rather than working on them. This set me to thinking about what relevance this will have to the future of our club. I also wonder what the VCC would have been like today had we stopped eligibility at 1960? I know that some of you think that should have happened, others the reverse. One thing for sure though, our club wouldn’t be in the strong position it is today if it had cut off at 1960 resulting in smaller membership numbers and vehicle fleet. We are the Historic Vehicle Authority of New Zealand – when does a vehicle (no matter what its age) stop being historic? Does that mean that we never have a final cut-off …. food for thought! Diane Quarrie VCCNZ National President
as we see it
It was an unexpected pleasure to have the John L Goddard Trophy awarded to the Beaded Wheels committee at the recent AGM in Blenheim. Three of our committee members were present to accept the award on behalf of the whole committee and those not present will have their certificate and badge presented at a suitable occasion. An abridged version of the citation can be found on page 33. The John L Goddard trophy is the premium VCC award and we are humbled to be the 2017 recipients. As award recipients we acknowledge the legacy of previous editorial committees and their commitment to producing a quality magazine worthy of the VCC. We would like to acknowledge all those who have contributed to the ongoing success of Beaded Wheels. Mention was made in the citation of the “stickability” of committee members and this has been the case over the history of Beaded Wheels as there have only ever been 36 (including the current crop) since the very beginning of Beaded Wheels in 1953. Frequently the word “classic” and how it applies to our club eligible vehicles is bandied about. Everyone has an opinion about what constitutes a classic and maybe some of them are right! What is certain is that common agreement on what is or is not a classic is never going to happen. I believe that there are vehicles out there that by design, past use or provenance could properly have that tag applied to them. I am not going to list them because others would have an opinion that would vary from mine. Who is to say either of us would be correct? To say that a vehicle is a classic just because it is over 30 years old is a nonsense. It might be a classic but age is not usually the determinate factor on its own. A member might drive a Morris 1100 and he may call it a classic and he is entitled to his opinion, just as you are to yours. If he calls it a classic, then in his eyes it is indeed a classic. Until that unlikely day when we have a consensus of opinion as to what constitutes a classic vehicle then you may use any term you wish to describe your car and if that term is “classic” then go for it! Kevin Clarkson Chairman, Beaded Wheels
This list of events is compiled from the VCCNZ National Calendar of Events, and branch events as listed in each branch newsletter. Any deletions, additions, alterations need to be notified to Beaded Wheels by the Branch Secretary before 10th of the month prior to magazine publication
VCC National Events 2018 24 March
30 March–1 April 30 March–2 April 1-7 April
National Executive Meeting, hosted by Wellington Branch North Island National Easter Rally hosted by Waikato Branch South Island National Easter Rally hosted by Southland Branch South Island Club Captain’s Tour
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Marlborough Waikato Canterbury Wairarapa Nelson King Country Southland Manawatu Waikato Canterbury Marlborough
15 Marlborough 15 Otago 15 Waikato 18–25 Nelson 18 Waikato 17 West Coast 20–22 Hawke’s Bay 21–22 Auckland 22–24 Sth Cant 25 Marlborough 26 28 28 28-29
Otago Sth Waikato Waikato Wairarapa
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Run to Wairau Bar Kairangi Hill Climb Swap Meet New Members’ Rally Biannual Rally Journey Through Time Vintage/PV Rally Swap Meet Club Run Girder Fork M/C Rally Nelson/Marlborough Biennial Rally at Nelson Motorycle Run to Picton PV/P60/P80 Rally Motorcycle Run Mount Cook Tour Wednesday Wander Morning tea Shantytown Safari Hunua 100 Rally Mt Cook Rally Fish & Chip run to Picton Foreshore Mid-week Run Dam Run Veteran Rally Peter Chisholm Memorial Rally P60/P80 Run
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3–5 Northland 4 Otago 4 Southland 4 Wellington 5 Banks Peninsula 5 Canterbury 5 Sth Cant 5 Waikato 5 Wairarapa 5 Waitemata
Veteran Annual Rally Club Run
Far North Tour Taieri Tour Commercial Rally 60th Annual Rally Peninsula Run Annual Motorcycle Rally Motorcycle Rally Veteran Rally Stretched Gymkhana Chelsea Chelsea Walsh Hill Climb 10–12 Gisborne Visit to E BOP 11 Canterbury Vintage Rally 11–12 Southland Arrowtown Motorcycle Rally 11 Sth Otago Clutha Rally 12 Ashburton Jim Lawton’s Run 12 Banks Peninsula Hawkswood Spring 12 Bay of Plenty Swap Meet 12 Horowhenua Tararua Trundle Rally 12 Marlborough BBQ run to Okiwi Bay, on to overnight stay at Waitata Bay 12 Nelson Kaiterteri Run 15 Waikato Wednesday Wander 17 Wairarapa Peter Chisholm Memorial Rally 17–19 Auckland M/C Rally & Swap Meet 17–19 Canterbury Show Weekend Tour 18 C. Hawke’s Bay Veteran Run 18 Otago Commercial/Veteran Rally 18 Nth Otago Swap Meet 19 Horowhenua Tararua Trundle Rally 19 Sth Cant Vet/VV /Commercial Rally 19 Taranaki Potters Paddock Gymkhana 19 Waikato Swap Meet 21 West Coast Morning tea Shantytown 25 Ashburton Commercial Run 25 Wairarapa Gold Medal Motorcycle Rally 26 West Coast Club Run
VCC Events
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Banks Peninsula Canterbury Gisborne Sth Waikato Otago
Ruapuna Homestead Run Ladies Run TTT Rally Mid Week Run
DECEMBER
2 North Otago 3 Otago 10 Ashburton
10 10 14 17 14–19 18 17 26
Canterbury Otago Nelson West Coast Ashburton West Coast Nelson Canterbury
JANUARY 1 1 1 1 7 20
Ashburton Banks Peninsula Canterbury Waimate Canterbury Central Otago
21 Otago 25 Otago 27 Ashburton 27 Otago 28 Canterbury 28 West Coast
Windsor Rally Moped Rally Vintage & Veteran Workers Picnic Children’s Christmas Picnic Christmas BBQ Christmas Light run Fish n chips Run Pre-Christmas Tour Morning tea Shantytown Christmas Picnic Boxing Day Run New Year’s Day Run Little River Picnic M/C New Year Run New Year Day Parade Picnic Run Swap Meet & Cromwell Classic Car Show Jackson Rally Mid Week Run Annual Rally Dunedin-Brighton Veteran Rally Veteran Picnic Run Club and New Year Run
F EBRUARY 2–4 Banks Peninsula Skope Racing, Ruapuna 3 Southland Southland Rally 3 Estn BOP East Coast Rally 9–11 Banks Peninsula Enzed Racing, Levels 10 Waimate Wallaby Run 11 Wellsford/Wkwth Gymnic
While Beaded Wheels makes every attempt to check the accuracy of the dates published in this column we advise readers to confirm all dates with the individual branch concerned.
Find out more about the Vintage Car Club Join our enthusiasts as they motor their classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visit vcc.org.nz to download membership application forms or contact your local branch directly for application forms and details. See page 2 for contact details of your nearest branch. Beaded Wheels 5
Julie Cairns-Gee
National Office Manager VCCNZ Inc National Office, PO Box 2546, Christchurch 8140 ph 03 366 4461 fax 03 366 0273 email admin@vcc.org.nz www.vcc.org.nz Office Hours Mon – Thur 9-5pm
national office news
National Annual General Meeting/ Branch Office details and calendar of events Members, please find enclosed a copy of the AGM minutes, branch office details and calendar of events. During the AGM weekend the executive meeting was held. A copy of these minutes is held by your branch secretary and your branch delegate will also have reported to the members. 10 Yearly Renewal of Vehicle ID Cards Three months prior to their expiry National Office will send out a renewal advice. When you receive this please check the details are correct and if the vehicle’s appearance has not changed from the original Vehicle Identity Card, forward your expired Vehicle Identity Card and the signed renewal notice to your branch for completion. Please remember, these must go to your branch for approval. If you do not enclose the expired Vehicle Identity Card, or if the vehicle’s appearance has changed, you must send two identical photos of the vehicle as it now looks. Please return your renewal advice as early as possible. Historic Race Licence It is compulsory for any member entering a VCC Speed Event to hold a current VCC Historic Racing Licence and VCC Log Book for the vehicle they are using. If you currently hold a VCC Historic Racing Licence keep an eye on the expiry date. If it needs renewing please complete the Historic Race Licence renewal form and forward it, along with the payment, and a new one will be issued. All application forms for the above are obtainable from your branch, the VCC website or the National Office.
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VCC Membership subscription At the beginning of September Vintage Car Club members will have received an annual account for membership for the period 1 November 2017 to 31 October 2018. To receive a discount payment must be received at the National Office by 20 October 2017. When paying direct into the Club’s bank account please make sure you put your membership number as the reference. Membership Cards will be sent in early November. For those who have not paid nor advised of their wish to cancel their membership, one reminder notice will be sent out. Change of Address Please advise the National Office if you have changed address, phone number, email address or vehicle ownership.
Important Notice to all VCCNZ Members Club subscription notices have been posted to all members - to receive the discounted rate payment must be received at the National Office by 20 October 2017.
Branch Transfer To transfer between branches complete a transfer form. This can be obtained through your branch secretary.
Attendees at the VCC AGM. Minutes from this are included with this issue of Beaded Wheels for all club members.
Beaded Wheels Beaded Wheels is the voice of The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) and its 36 branches covering the length and breadth of the country. The efforts of our members continue fostering and ever widening the interest in this segment of our country’s history. It is to these people, who appreciate the fascination of age, the individuality and the functional elegance of vehicles from a bygone era, that this magazine is dedicated. Beaded Wheels – Our long established title may have readers wondering about its origin. By way of explanation beaded edge wheels use beaded edge tyres that are kept in place by reinforced rubber beads, which fit into the rolled edges of the wheel rim. This style of wheel was a distinctive feature of early motoring being used on early bicycles, many pre1924 cars and most motorcycles until 1927. In March 1955 The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand adopted the title Beaded Wheels for their club magazine which was the successor to the monthly Guff Sheet.
mailbag The editorial committee reserve the right to p ublish, edit or refuse publication of any item submitted as comment. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily express the policy or views of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) or the publishers. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
1970 NI Motorcycle and 1971 2nd National Motorcycle Rallies Does anyone have photos of the 1912 Bradbury at these rallies held in Masterton and Wanganui respectively, particularly of it being ridden? It was my brother’s motorcycle, which I rode for him while he rode his 1913 LMC. I find I do not have any photos of the motorcycle at rallies and we don’t seem to have any photos of it in road riding condition. It now has a sidechair and is in the Motorcycle Mecca Museum in Invercargill. I have almost finished putting together my 1930 Triumph CTT and would appreciate anyone with a CTT, or parts thereof, getting in touch with me. Keith Bade 42 Te Kupe Road, Paraparaumu 5032. badefamily@clear.net.nz Vehicle Identified Bruce Cosson on behalf of Biz wants to identify the car in his family photograph (BW347 mailbag). It is a 1916 Cadillac V8 Type 53 seven seat tourer. A powerful and expensive car much favoured by wealthy sheep station owners and service car operators such as Newman Brothers of Nelson and also used on the Akaroa to Little River service. A superbly restored five seat example is in Levin. John Hastilow Research Query I am at present researching the history of South Island Motors Ltd, Wolseley agents for Christchurch and Dunedin. Possibly some of your readers might be able to assist with suggestions regarding the location of photos, company records or old staff members etc. (if any are still with us). This company traded in Christchurch at 145-147 Armagh Street from circa 1920, until new premises were built on the corner of Cambridge Terrace and Manchester Street, we think in 1965-66. This may have previously been the site of the workshop and used car department. The Wolseley Club have been very helpful in providing post earthquake photos of the old building and I have located recent images of the new one. Interestingly, as the result of earthquake damage, both buildings were demolished in June 2017. This firm was sold to the Austin agents
mailbag David Crozier in 1968 and S I M Ltd ceased to exist during 1969. I spent seven happy years with this excellent motor firm in Dunedin until its closure in August 1969. During this time I made several visits to the new garage to collect cars. I am particularly interested in photos of both these premises when the firm was trading. Any information would be greatly appreciated. John Gertson, 12 Magnetic St Port Chalmers 9023. phone 03 4728998 email johngertson37@gmail.com Waterpump Help My name is Leon Bester. I live in Cape Town, South Africa and am a classic and vintage car enthusiast. I own a number of cars including a 1926 Chevrolet, 1926 Dodge, 1929 Ford, 1965 Merc and a 1981 Chev Camaro. I have recently purchased a 1929 Dodge 6 in great condition, the only thing missing is the waterpump. My reason for contacting you is because I cannot find parts in South Africa for this car. So am reaching out in hope to find someone that knows of someone or some place that stock and/or sell parts. If you have any information that can help, it would be much appreciated. Leon Bester info@diehandelshuis.co.za PO Box 1023 Bellville, Cape Town South Africa 7530 A Triumphant Campaign May I, through the columns of your esteemed magazine, send greetings of warm affection to the men and women of the old brigade who participated in the Antipodean Antiquarian Automobile Expedition of ‘95. A unique one off event sanctioned by the VCCNZ Inc and organised by Major Kochupp and his enthusiastic chief of staff. It took the form of a quasi-military expedition that set out from Marahau Bay in the Nelson area and proceeded down the Southern Alps to end up on the beach at Riverton Rocks in Southland. The challenges and difficulties along the way were only exceeded by the great humour and fortitude of the brigade members. The most amazing and wonderful bunch of people and machines one could ever wish to be associated with in the journey of a lifetime. Film footage has been recorded of the event and excellent maps produced and presented to all troops for posterity. As well, all received a campaign medal.
I think of you all often with the greatest of respect and pleasure. Yes there has been quite a few holes shot in our ranks over the years, but keep the fond memories always. Best wishes for the future and kindest regards to you all. References Beaded Wheels Nos 214/215/216 The Major phone 03 577 7839 email theriverbank@slingshot.co.nz Beaded Wheels It is always a pleasure to see that little clear plastic pack containing Beaded Wheels sitting in the mailbox. Well presented, this magazine is a credit to the editorial committee. Containing regular reports of branch activities and rallies, we are all kept in touch with news of each other from the far north to the deep south. Our President’s warning of future possible restrictions, as gasoline cars gradually give way to electic, reminded me how important paddock gymkhana events may become. Page 30 of Beaded Wheels 347 (photo repeated below here) clearly shows the value of low cost period specials and the attraction for younger members.
Neale Elder explaining the inner workings of his OHC Minor special to his son during the 2018 Hadstock Trials.
Pat Cutler was way ahead of the game when he was instrumental in the Canterbury Branch obtaining 33 acres of land in 1969 which is now Cutler Park, McLeans Island, Christchurch. Perhaps other branches should also give some thought to securing land for future events. Just in case. Garland Saunders Wanganui Flat Batteries Further to my amateur instructions on how to start a Ford 8 on a frosty morning following my sad experience with a dung cart (BW347) I have always harboured a strong impression that motor car manufacturers over the decades have Beaded Wheels 7
mailbag continuously invited us to accept the “Flat Battery Challenge”. My first set of wheels was an A C Petite which was supplied with a strap to wind around the flywheel and pull in the event of a dead battery. Generally, motorists were given a crank handle. When the makers took away the crank handle we were obliged to push our cars to start them. Then they introduced the fluid flywheel so pushing was no longer an option. Some genius invented jumper leads and they were okay until the electrics under the bonnet became so sophisticated that jumper leads were no good unless they had a gizmo in the middle to protect an expensive computer. Then we wasted boot space with a heavy black thing which didn’t work after a couple of years and wouldn’t charge up again, and now we have a little thing not much bigger than a cell phone. There’s no end to it and one wonders what next – solar powered jump starts? That’ll be good unless we conk out at night time. But by then we’ll all be driving electric cars with the internal combustion engine threatening to slowly
Kaaren Smylie North Island Club Captain
captain’s log Since taking over from Paul Collins in my role as your North Island Club Captain, I have great pleasure to report that in the past month, along with my husband Jim, we have attended two tremendous branch events. The first event was 9 September for Taupo branch’s 50th Anniversary. We enjoyed a delightful gathering with a lovely lunch, with about 60 most hospitable and welcoming members. Chairman Neil Chave, Secretary Eric Foley, and Club Captain Tony Mannington organised a very pleasant afternoon. Well done team. On 13 September Jim and I attended an event of great significance for the Waikato Branch. Ten of their members received their 25 year badges and another Contact Kaaren by email: nicc@vcc.org.nz
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become obsolete, soon to be followed by steering wheels and pedals. Like I have said before “They are taking all the fun out of motoring”. Future generations will probably refer to the twentieth century as the I.C.E.* age. But still talking of jump starts, a strange thing happened to me one night while driving my taxi. I was called out at 3am to
nine of their members received their 35 year badges. All of these presentations were to very deserving recipients, who have been active in their branch affairs, and most obliging to offer their assistance with numerous rallies over the years. I would like to think Jim and I will receive our 35 year badges, however unless the elixir of youth is found, I daresay we won’t be recipients of 50 year badges! As I am the new kid on the block to the NICC role my intention, with the support of Jim, is to visit all 21 branches of the Vintage Car Club in the North Island over the next twelve months. To make it easier on ourselves we purchased a campervan to add to the fleet of numerous vehicles we have in the shed. This will allow us to travel independently around the North Island, with the intention to attend two or three events in the same week at those branches that are in close proximity to each other. I have several goals I wish to achieve in this new role and one of them is to communicate to members in the North Island on a regular basis. I am sure you would wholeheartedly agree that communication by email and the exposure you get from the digital world is the most powerful means of free commu-
assist a forlorn lady motorist. Giving her car a jump start was quite straightforward. As she sat in the driver’s seat enjoying some screaming revs in the wee small hours I felt like a hero while I unclipped the leads. But her exhilaration and my feelings of heroism suddenly came to a stop when she took her foot off the clutch and slammed the two cars together. Fortunately for both cars neither of the two hefty great steel bumpers were damaged as my two legs were between them to soften the blow. Thanks to Mum’s diet for me when I was a kid my bones are quite strong and thanks to Dad I am sufficiently religious not to have blasphemed, but I did later have to apologise to the lady for the silly names that I called her as I writhed in agony in the gutter thinking that I would be going home legless in a wheelchair. And of course, I hastily learned a simple lesson the hard way. David Mayhew Rotorua * I.C.E. Internal Combustion Engine
nication for the 21st century. No longer do we have to wait in anticipation for the trusty postie to arrive. Social media for example, has had a huge effect on the politicians this election, it is by far a different world to that which we lived in 30 years ago. For the year ahead, I envisage branches participating in more combined events; I believe this can only come about through our source of digital communication. In addition to the Annual Club Captain’s Tour, I propose a couple of times a year that we have a joint event in the various regions in the North Island. Club Captains could agree in advance to a suitable geographical location for all branches. I plan to discuss this with the branches on our visits and try to instigate something to take place sooner rather than later. I am aware some branches are struggling with their memberships whilst others are going from strength to strength. For me in my first term as your NICC, I want to support those needing assistance to retain and increase their memberships. Motoring I believe is a very social occasion and no matter where you are in the world, the long lasting friendships you make are sure worth their weight in gold.
historical snippets of motoring interest from years gone by Graeme Rice
timelines 100 years ago - 1917
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The King car company advertised that a cablegram money order would bring you one of these powerful V8 cars as quickly as shipping facilities permitted. Available as a $1658 seven seater touring car, a $1700 five passenger roadster or a $2388 seven passenger sedan, all models powered by a 60hp 4520cc motor. Wire wheels cost $100 extra. 75 years ago – 1942 In order to save fuel motorists were asked to consider removing a number of connecting rods and pistons to make their engines smaller. Tests carried out in 1940 showed poor acceleration and sluggish hill climbing could result although big multi-cylinder American engines could have pistons removed and still do 65mph. 50 years ago - 1967 The great Denny Hulme capped off a stellar year by beating Jack Brabham to the Formula One Drivers Championship by five points. By winning the German and Monaco GPs and scoring three 2nd and two 3rd places, Hulme scored 51 points. In addition he took 4th place in the Indianapolis 500 and was 2nd to Bruce McLaren in the Can-Am sports car challenge cup. 30 years ago – 1987 Piaggio finally withdrew the original Vespa (Wasp in Italian) from sale after 41 years and replaced it with the Casa or Thing. Introduced in April 1946 the Vespa, with its full steel floor pan, fully enclosed mechanicals and generous front leg shield, sold over 10 million units. Originally available with a 98cc motor later models were available with engines up to 180cc. Until 1965 many New Zealand Vespas came from the Douglas motorcycle factory in the UK. Beaded Wheels 9
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the way we were While Christchurch was at the centre of the post war revival of motorsport in general, it must be borne in mind that Auckland had a much fuller past history. With Muriwai Beach racing, Henning’s Speedway and Gloucester Park venues, it was rich in real racing history though very poor at conserving the machines that made that history. The Stutz was mouldering in Taranaki as a farm hack; the ex-Zborowski Miller long gone to Australia and the Roycroft Bugattis scattered or wrecked. Ron Roycroft had, with Reg Grierson’s help, secured the ex-Seabrook Works Austin 7 and we successfully persuaded him to come down to that first Wigram meeting in 1979. In Auckland a ground swell of “old timers” in the New Zealand Motor Racing Drivers Assn (NZMRDA), like George Smith and Reg Grierson, started to get things going again and old specials revived. There was also Ken Hemus, whose imports were to replace some of the vanished machinery of the past. This very early example of the Type 35 GP Bugatti went to Ron Roycroft and successfully raced till the weaknesses of that early
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Above and below; The Roycroft T35 Bugatti as first purchased by Ken Hemus.
engine type gave way. Replaced with a V8, Ron went on to many successes until acquiring the ex-Moore P3 Alfa. He always kept the Bug and it is still in his family
hands and I was delighted to make its acquaintance again at the Vero International Festival of Historic motoring in Dunedin last year. BW
a column for those who like to stir the pot…just a little
soapbox Membership, branding and the future Contributed by Peter S Cooper
Like many special interest organisations, the Vintage Car Club of NZ is struggling to bring in new blood. It’s been on our club’s radar for some time and yet there have been few solutions identified. We’re not alone in having such difficulties. I know of many similar groups that are struggling to attract a younger membership – even from within our own family groups – and all for very much the same reasons. Recently someone from my branch mentioned the need to attract people in their 40s into the club. Having researched this for another organisation I was involved in, that particular demographic is very much timestressed with family and career obligations. It’s very much a different world from the one that those of us lived in at that stage of life, and we need to accept that fact and look, perhaps, at attracting a younger segment into our fold. There are already avenues for us to do so. Six years ago I did a feasibility study for an economic development agency, investigating the possibility of setting up an innovation centre focused on motorsports and other sectors of the automotive industry. From my research it seems that New Zealand retains an amazingly high international reputation for motorsport skills way beyond our current generation of drivers. You’ll find Kiwis working behind the scenes in all forms of motor racing, as well as vehicle restorations and other areas of the industry. Where are these young men and women coming from? There are a couple of areas that are easily identified:
The performance import car scene – since the 1990s, this sector has evolved into a major international industry within New Zealand, with people highly skilled in metal fabrication, engine tuning, suspension, upholstery, paint, etc; Programmes are offered at tertiary level, such as the excellent Manukau Institute of Technology’s Automotive and Motorsports schemes (https://www. manukau.ac.nz/study-options/areas-ofstudy/automotive-and-vehicle-technology/ automotive-technology). What does that mean for the VCC? I believe an opportunity to attract a whole generation of young men and women who are passionate about motor vehicles, who could ultimately be our restorers, old car/ bike/truck specialists and most importantly, members. The big issue for us is how to attract them. Branding/Positioning As someone who spent much of his career in marketing, I have had a look at our current branding. My feeling is that both the name, ‘Vintage Car Club’ and ‘Beaded Wheels’ are good, strong brands
that have stood the test of time and should not need changing. Where there are opportunities to update the two VCC brands is imagery. A freshening up of the VCC logo with a more contemporary feel – again, targeting a younger audience – would be something I would recommend. In addition, broadening some of the features within our magazine to focus on more contemporary club eligible vehicles that would be of interest to my suggested target audience, some how-to articles and continue the stories about younger enthusiasts.
Another look at the visual aspect of the printed magazine to retain current readers and be of interest to younger ones (a tough call), as well as making it available for easy viewing on computers and – most importantly – mobile devices I’d suggest would be an important next step, along with getting a young person to manage the club’s social media activities. In the latter case, there are plenty of students studying communication who would jump at the chance to do a real-world project. I would also recommend that both the National Office and individual branches reach out to their local polytechs and universities to find ways to connect with students. Those who have secondary schools with engineering, woodworking and other trades classes might want to approach them, as well. One might be surprised at how receptive schools are to opportunities to give their kids real-world projects – I am speaking from experience, here. My suggestion would be to make the VCC and its publication the ‘place to check out cool ‘Old Skuul (School) rides’, meet some knowledgeable, caring folk and find out how learning vehicle restoration skills can lead to a career’. Action is needed What this means is that all of us need to have a role in attracting new blood into our organisation. Branches should be proactive in talking to young people within their communities, doing presentations at schools, setting up displays and working alongside educational institutions. All of this needs to be done on a regular basis, not just as a one off. As individuals we need to be seen, be accessible and be positive about what our hobby offers, both in practical and personal terms. Our events need to be based around the needs of our target group, so perhaps more ‘park and show’ or speed events might be an option, rather than our traditional rallies. My final comment comes from an old friend and editor of NZ Hot Rod Magazine, who told me some years ago, “The guys and gals who are playing with imports today are moving onto traditional hot rods and muscle cars as they get older…” I think there is a message in this for our segment of the old vehicle hobby.
Contributions up to 800 words are very welcome to soapbox. Email beadedwheels@vcc.org.nz
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Stuart Francis
Bedford D1 C2 Allan Martin bought a 1967 Bedford J1 in 1970 when he started a milk run on the outskirts of Invercargill and subsequently developed a passion for Bedford trucks.
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llan kept the J1 for farm work when he gave up the milk run and in 2013, when a well-used 1959 DIC2 became available locally he bought it. The D series Bedford trucks were introduced in 1957 succeeding the A series (introduced in 1953) and the D series was succeed by the J series in 1959. The D
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series has a 6 cylinder petrol engine with a four speed gearbox and in one form could carry 2 tons. This particular vehicle was bought new by the Tapanui Fire Brigade in 1959 as a water carrier. It has a couple of unusual features, a power-take-off for a water pump and a 12v electrical connection for an engine heater. The Tapanui Fire Brigade used it for five years, then lent it to the Te Anau Fire Brigade for two years. The vehicle was then sold in Cromwell to the Barnesdale brothers, Bluff fishermen, who used it for 36 years carting fish about the area (at some point it was converted to lpg operation). It was then stored for 12 years by the Barnesdale brothers before being acquired by Allan in Oct 2013 in a slightly rough but useable condition. Restoration started in early 2015 and despite its long use as a fish truck it was in a fairly reasonable condition. The engine needed some work, the cylinder head was planed and the valves reground. The exhaust manifold was also planed as a broken exhaust gasket had burnt a groove into the face. The water pump was rebuilt with a new carbon seal. The engine, gearbox and other mechanical parts were given a good clean to remove 50 years of greasy gunk. Although the brakes worked reasonably well they were completely refurbished. All the brake hoses were replaced and the brake shoes relined. A small leak from the master cylinder meant it had to be re-sleeved. Flushing and bleeding the brake hydraulics took some time but eventually they came right. The dynamo was replaced (the field coil had burnt out) and the rest of the electrics needed attention. The whole wiring loom was replaced but the original switchgear and wiring clips were refurbished and reused. The lpg tank, pipework and wiring were removed, as was all the additional switchgear and wiring that the fire brigade had installed.
Allen inspecting the initial strip down.
After so many years use as a fish truck it was not surprising that the deck was rather rusty and misaligned. The deck had to be pulled back into place, new pieces welded into several areas, catches, hinges, and a new tailgate made. The bumper had to be straightened, the dents knocked out and remounted. The bodywork had a number of dings and dents from its hard working life, every single panel was dented, including the roof. The dents were laboriously knocked out, the extensive body corrosion sand blasted and the holes, added by the fire-brigade, filled in. The time consuming task of filling, rubbing down and priming was undertaken by Glen Raymond, helped by Allan. Allan undertook a lot of the stripping down and rubbing down, but it still took them 150 hours to complete. While rubbing down the driver’s door the original fire service transfer was found as was the fire service paint. The vehicle is finished in a lustrous deep maroon two pack paint matched to the original factory paint colour found in the glove box. Although sprayed in less than ideal conditions in a farm shed, an excellent finish was achieved. All of the rubber windscreen surrounds and door seals were replaced. Painting the wheels with tyre black was a great finishing touch. The overall effect is it looks like it has just come from a 1950s showroom. So after all the hard work what is it like to operate? The engine starts easily and the truck moves off at a reasonable rate. The
gearbox ratios are well separated and seem to be well matched to the potential loads. It drives very well, and doesn’t wander down the road. It corners well and, despite the lack of power steering, the steering loads are not too bad. The heated cab is rather spartan with a minimum of dials and controls. The reupholstered seats are comfortable and the view from the cab is excellent. The brakes, now fully bled and bedded in, work well, the rears are particularly good without a load on. The wheels are 17 inch on the front and 16.5 inch on the back, which, coupled to the semielliptic springs, gives a good ride for this class of machine. The vehicle has now covered over 400 miles, including last year’s Southland Rally, and after a couple of minor teething problems is performing well. It will cruise at 50mph, consuming about 15 mpg. A small oil leak was traced to the sump gasket, which was replaced. Allan and Faye are very pleased with their new machine and have taken it on a number of local runs. Allan would like to thank a couple of people who helped with the restoration: Bill Skeggs (mechanical), Pat Barnes (deck welding), Glen Raymond (panel beating), Noel George (electricals) and Dale Simmons (painting). BW Postscript: Allan recently decided to downsize his collection and has now sold the Bedford to a gentleman in Auckland, who we trust will enjoy this splendid truck.
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Hamilton MOT 1975. Photo Bill Atkins, www.111emergency.co.nz
Cop Bikes Words Glyn Clements
I read with great interest the article by Greg Price in Beaded Wheels 346 regarding the Honda CB650Pz Police Bike as I rode one new in 1981. I fear the poor old girl has received a bad rap with regard to its handling; in this case, because of mistaken identity.
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he CB650Pz was pretty well received by bike cops at the time and were a step up from the CB550Ks that were the main patrol bikes of the late 1970s (1977 onwards). I started with the Ministry of Transport in Wellington in 1981 and we had a pool of bikes, mostly CB550Ks while the CB650s were for section sergeants and the few senior guys who had an assigned bike which they took home. The pool bikes got a bit of rough treatment and as I said, were mostly CB550Ks but we also had two Yamahas – XS650 twin and RD400 two stroke. The Yamahas were not well liked by the guys so if you were late to get down to the 14 Beaded Wheels
basement at Pearce House you were left with either of the Yamahas to patrol on. I more often than not ended up with the XS650. A big vertical twin, reminiscent of the Triumphs of the era. When I first rode it the curly cord for the radio handset was in a knotted mess (much like your telephone cord at home would be at the time). I spent 20 minutes untangling it, straightening out the twists and kinks before returning the handset to its cradle and heading out on patrol. Within five minutes the vibrating old twin had ejected the hand set from the cradle and it swung on the cord, bouncing off the spokes of the front wheel. Many knots were quickly reinstated in the cord to shorten its length. None of us were sorry when the RD400 was written off after it ploughed into the back of a stationary Wellington trolley bus in Lambton Quay. Inattention by the officer concerned (he was distracted by the sight of an attractive young woman on the footpath) saw his face a brighter shade of red than the bus.
Anyway my section sergeant took pity on me and quite often (especially on weekend roster) he would hand me the keys to his CB650Pz with strict instructions on how it was to be returned. So here I was on a brand new bike cruising the weekend circuit of Oriental Bay, Miramar and Lyall Bay in the summer sun and getting paid to do it – brilliant. I did a lot of mileage on that bike while in Wellington but within nine months I transferred to Palmerston North and was back onto a CB550K. (It was either that or the CB500 round tank model (1974), or the 1975 CB360 twin that was still operational at that time). In 1982 the MoT bought a batch of 28 Suzuki 750 Police Specials and we got one in Palmerston North which I rode on the odd occasion. Its long wheel base, combined with wide steering head angle (compared to the Hondas) and after-market screen did nothing for its high speed handling. It was rather vague to say the least when at the top end. No more were ordered but instead by 1983 the MoT got a shipment of Honda CBX650P bikes and I think it is this model
that had the major handling issues that bike gear and the day shift Senior Sergeant which weighed 20 pounds heavier if wet, Greg refers to. We got one in Palmerston would say “You’re in the section car today or pvc Line 7 wet weather gear in which North, but not for long as they you sweated like a pig (no pun were all recalled. intended). The leather jacket Past VCC National President, was later in the piece (BMW Norm Dewhurst, was at the days). time the MoT’s head of Vehicle Yes, we had a varied Inspectors, and I remember selection of patrol bikes, staying at Norm and Pat’s home some good, and some just in Manurewa on one occasion bloody rubbish. When I was when Norm got a phone call about at training college we had a vehicle being delivered to the around 20 of the CB550Ks big government stores complex at that were at their “use by Sylvia Park. I went for a drive with date” plus four civilian bikes, Norm and on entering the massive two Suzuki GS550Es and two warehouse spied a few decommisHonda CX500s which had sioned old black and white patrol been bought for evaluation. cars and a pile of those CBX650P The CX500 received bikes, around 20 or so. I believe mixed reviews on its release they were destined to go back to and earned the nickname Honda, but whether they were “plastic maggot” or “ugly stripped of the police equipment duckling”. I wasn’t sure of and sold locally I don’t know. the styling but rode one for Perhaps Norm may be able to shed much of my three months some light on this? at Trentham. Crossing the I left the MoT and joined Rimutaka Hill three times a the Napier City Council Traffic week, often in the rain, gave Department and got the first XJ me a whole new respect for Yamaha patrol bike in the country. those fine machines and It was a 650 version, the factory started a love affair which Glynn and Cathy Clements head out on the CX500 combination. demonstrator with frame and continues to this day. engine number 000001. so go and get changed”. So off to the I currently have two examples and have A great bike and very collectible today locker room, unlace those boots, out of had seven in total, one being a side car with those numbers. It was the only 650 to the jodhpurs, on with the black trousers combination, now club eligible. I find it a come into the country and I got a 750 in and shoes and back into the control room, bit ironic that having been a VCC member 1984 as did the ministry officers. only to find the night shift Senior Sergeant for 44 years my club ride of choice is a The XJ750P was probably the best patrol has come on duty and given the car to model that was introduced five years after I bike we had and was often preferred by someone else. Back to the locker room, joined the club. many over the BMW R80s that followed in reverse the process and then patrol on a And as for those CB650Pz and 1985/86. And as for the correct clothing of bike until meal break – 1900 hrs. Then XJ750Ps… they are both now club eligible the period that Greg has collected, those it was off with the bike gear and back and the odd one turns up on TradeMe now brown boots! Lace up in the front –this into “blacks” for car patrol until midnight. and again. I have the correct period MoT took an age to get on or off! We weren’t Then, if I had an allocated bike, it was “moggy man” helmet and sergeant’s dress allowed to drive patrol cars in bike gear or back into those boots and jodhpurs for the tunic. The helmet still fits… but the tunic ride bikes in car gear so you were forever ride home. seems to have shrunk while hanging in the having to change. On night shift (3pm And as for that leather jacket Greg… back of the wardrobe all these years! to midnight) I would go into work in my sheer luxury. We had old style greatcoats BW
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National Day
A good turnout in Taranaki was not deterred by a windy and cold day.
The 2017 Daffodil Rally for Cancer was declared a success with $40,000 raised for the Cancer Society.
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he premise was simple for the first National Day that the VCC had undertaken – hundreds of cars on the road at the same time, raising money for local cancer societies. Twenty-four branches took part with a combined turnout of 2,000 vehicles. Combined with the fundraising total of $40,000, it’s something that can only grow year on year. Many branches had members of the public joining in and some resulted in new members for the VCC.
A diversity of entrants was displayed at the combined North Shore/Wellsford Warkworth event as demonstrated by the appearance of these three vehicles: Ford bus, Ford hotrod, Jaguar D type. 16 Beaded Wheels
How did 24 branches raise $40,000? Just like New Zealand, every branch is unique. Some are tiny in remote areas, some are large in urban and heavily populated cities and some cover such a huge spread of kilometres that it is very rare that members can get together! Because of this diversity, it was very important that each branch was in charge of what they were going to do for the Daffodil Rally for Cancer. While it was understood that the Rally was to happen on Sunday 27 August and around 1pm in
the afternoon, every other detail was up to the local branch and what they could do with the resources they had. A few branches had a public display of cars and many also ran other fundraising initiatives like afternoon teas, sausage sizzles, car rides and raffles using goods donated by local businesses. Other branches did an easy run but included some fun on the way like questionnaires or a scatter concept and taking in local historic sites. Some branches joined in with an already established event which helped with promotion and organization but also brought in a set of new people. One branch did a car parade which is a huge undertaking but went very well. One of the most positive things to come out of the national day was the number of other clubs who supported this event and in some areas were co-organisers. And because there was no restriction on what kind of vehicle took part, everything from modern cars, to motorcycles, to hot rods to Vintage and Veterans took part. BW
Though small, Central Hawke’s Bay had a terrific turnout and raised over $2,000.
Auckland: Starting at Howick Historical Village and ending at Ambush Farm Park, Auckland Branch had a successful day and raised $1,600.
Taupo continued their involvement with Daffodil Day with the delivery of fresh daffodils to a large number of Taupo businesses. Around 34 cars also participated in the Daffodil Rally for Cancer.
Wanganui: Ninety-four cars took part from Wanganui, including this wee beauty.
Over $4,500 was raised from Canterbury Branch which included a devonshire tea and a sausage sizzle.
Waimate: Branch members getting involved.
South Canterbury raised over $3,000 and enjoyed stunning scenery amid their rural backdrop on a superb day.
Wairarapa Branch ran a run from Martinborough to Masterton, mostly over back roads.
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Waikato Branch cars lined up in Knox St ready to start the parade.
Waikato Branch worked in conjunction with the Hamilton City Council and the Classic Museum to organise a street parade through the main street of Hamilton ending with a car display at the museum. Approximately 150 vehicles took part from a variety of car clubs with vehicles ranging from Veterans to post 80s. The event raised close to $1800.
Nelson: A sunny day saw a great turnout of over 250 vehicles, assembled for a car display after a run.
Marlborough hosted a successful day involving a static car display at Brayshaw Heritage Park featuring a huge variety of vehicles. A staggering $9,000 was raised.
Let’s do it again!
A good turnout for Eastern Bay of Plenty. 18 Beaded Wheels
The 2017 Daffodil Rally for Cancer was a huge success and feedback from branches has been overwhelmingly positive. Plans for 2018 are underway already so stay tuned for the date and more details!
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mutterings of a mature motorcyclist Recently I found a picture and reference to what must be one of the most masochistic of motorcycle rallies, the ACU National Rally first run in 1933 This is a 24 hour event held on the roads and lanes of Britain. The entries have always been huge and the record I believe was set in 1951 with 1100 assorted solos, sidecar outfits and three wheelers. As it is held in July being in their summer it’s often wet and cold but always interesting and fun. Entrants are given a map of the country with as many as 122 check points marked and a directory giving alternative mileages between check points. Your task then was to go quietly mad trying to link up as many checkpoints to add up to 600 miles. This of course was long before there were any motorways to use. The organisers had a complicated scoring system. I never did understand that this involved not averaging more than 25mph and not travelling more than 50 miles between checks. It proved to be hard work staying on that 25mph average, what with finding your way, getting lost, drinking tea, eating and mending the odd problem. To say nothing of fighting the temptation to stop for kip in a shelter. In the report of the 1954 event no fewer than 80 riders completed the 600 miles with maximum points, so it was decided on age and capacity of machine. The final two
were a 125 Bantam and a 122cc James. The Bantam took the gong for starting the greatest distance from the finish. My old mate Bert and I did it in 1956 with his ‘46 Ariel square four and a homemade sidecar. Our target was 604 miles and our start was 60 miles from home. We were four hours and goodness knows how many check points in when the sidecar wheel bearing gave up. It was out with the spanners, scrounge a bearing from a garage, and back on the road again chasing that average speed ,with me in the chair with the maps. Of course with riders starting from all over the country we were seeing many other riders coming from all directions. The check points were all manned by club men and women dispensing cups of tea and sandwiches. It seemed as if every workshop in the country had someone with a wheel being rebuilt or some odd roadside surgery going on. I well remember seeing a bloke sitting on the kerb with a four valve head off his Ariel in his lap. Goodness knows what he was doing but I know he finished because we saw him in Morecombe. I wonder what happened to that bike. It was a 1935 Red Hunter with a bronze four valve cylinder head. We felt we were going quite nicely and foolishly said so. The gremlins must have heard us because as the tenth hour came up the rattle started. The verdict was that the left front big end was knocking, so it was out with the plug and tape up the lead and head for home 160 miles away. Don’t ever let anyone tell you square fours are fragile. She got us home on three pots and in good time as well. By now the insanity had set in and we had decided to get my 1952 ES2 Norton out to finish the rally come what may. Away we went two up with Bert on the maps this time and into the night we went still chasing checkpoints and cups of tea. Apart from
being totally knackered ourselves the Norton ran on and on at a lot more than 25mph. In fact we were flagged through one village by the local bobby at 60mph. The amount of help and goodwill was very special. Then a nasty clatter started on the overrun in the early hours of the morning. It was a badly worn throttle slide. The shops were shut so the worn part was built up with solder and filed back to shape, more tea and aspirins and away again. All the time we were meeting others with adventures mechanical and physical. One hardy soul we kept seeing was riding a 98cc James. This poor tormented machine was covered in oil and flies (as was the rider) but still motoring flat out to try to stay on time. Whenever we saw him at a check point he was stuffing a sandwich in his gob and running to get back on the road. No rest time for that lad. At the very last check before the finish, with 10 miles to go, we were having a blow and in he came almost on his knees but still running. When we reached the final check and clocked off it was off to the Joseph Lucas pavilion for a much looked forward to breakfast of bacon and eggs and lots more tea. The return home was another 230 miles and all along the roadside you could see blokes in their riding gear fast asleep by their bikes, all with the green rally number on. I know I slept peacefully on the footpath with the traffic a few yards from my head. Then it was back on the road again and off to work next day. I doubt if the boss got very much value out of me that day! BW
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Replica War Era Fire Tender Words and photos Colin Rae
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have spent 40 years in the New Zealand Fire Service and many years ago someone gave me a photo of a Merryweather Fire Tender coupled to a Triumph motorcycle. During all my years in the fire service I had not seen one of these units previously. After building two fire engines over the last few years I found that I had some bits and pieces left over so decided to use them up by building a small fire tender. I had previously bought a 1956 James motorcycle and decided this would be a good means of propulsion. Before readers object by saying this is too small a bike to couple a sidecar to I can only agree. This unit will only be used for a slow moving parade or most likely used as a static display. During the Blitz in England in 1941 these units would have been invaluable to extinguish the small fires that were started by the hundreds of incendiary bombs that were dropped by the Germans. One cannot help but think about the firefighters that turned out to stem the fire spread while the bombs were falling down around their ears, brave stuff indeed. These fire tenders were able to navigate the streets that had been narrowed down either because of building collapse due to bomb or fire damage. The tenders carried a standpipe, length of a hose and nozzle, a foam fire extinguisher, a soda acid fire extingusher, a short extension ladder to gain access to a first floor window, and the rider’s personal gas mask. The tenders were a one man operation. The sidecars that were built would have in all probability been built out of plywood as metal was in short supply during the war.
Fire fighter Colin Rae ready for action.
I used steel for the sidecar chassis and frame, and used plywood to make the panels. A quick internet search reveals that these tenders are being used in high population cities that have substantial traffic volumes, eg Tokoyo, Berlin, New Delhi. Some of these tenders can carry up to three men and are used as first response to achieve rapid arrival times. BMW are building them currently and one would imagine that these would be a swept up bit of gear. The fact that they are being built today proves that the powers that be got it right almost 80 years ago. On looking around the walls of the Canterbury Branch clubrooms one can see that the motorcycle played a major part as a mode of transport in the early days of motoring in New Zealand. These fire tenders are another very important use albeit not within New Zealand … until now. BW
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1935 Royal Enfield Motor Carrier Words and photos Bevars Binnie
It’s strange how things happen. I casually mention to Editor Kevin that if he wanted a Behind the Wheel article about an early motorcycle then I might be persuaded to write one some time in the future, although that would make it a Behind the Handlebar article I suppose. So here I am writing about Jens Christensen’s 1935 Royal Enfield Motor Carrier less than a month later.
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have owned and/or ridden well over 100 Veteran, Vintage and Post Vintage motorcycles, including a couple of dozen single cylinder and v-twin Royal Enfields. All of these have been different to ride, but generally a pre WWII bike will fall into one of a few simple categories. These are the pre 1910 early primitive types, the later and more capable Veterans, the competent and more reliable Vintage and the post 1930 bikes which are similar to early post WWII bikes, but with girder forks. Add in British, American and continental differences and you have most early bikes covered. But the subject of this article is something else entirely and falls into none of these categories, even though the large and famous Royal Enfield motorcycle firm made it and used mostly motorcycle components. Royal Enfield History But before we get to the vehicle itself here is a little history. The roots of Royal Enfield can be traced back to the 1840s 22 Beaded Wheels
and the manufacture of sewing needles by George Townsend and Company. By the 1860s they were also making precision light machine parts, and in the late 1880s had added bicycles to their range. In 1892 the business was taken over by Bob Walker Smith and Albert Eadie, who re-registered it as the Eadie Manufacturing Co Ltd. They soon received a contract to supply rifle parts to the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield so formed a new company called the Enfield Manufacturing Company and started marketing some bicycles under the Royal Enfield brand. Around this time they adopted a field gun as their trademark and the advertising slogan “Made Like a Gun”. Despite this they apparently never made guns, just gun parts. The company had a couple of further name changes, but in 1898 it finally settled down as the Enfield Cycle Company, under which name it continued to trade for more than 70 years. In 1898 Enfield started producing quadricycles, and over the next few years made tricycles and motorcycles as well. In
1902 they added the Enfield car to their range. This part of the business was put into a separate company called the Enfield Autocar Company Limited in 1906. Unfortunately it suffered early losses and was sold to Alldays & Onions in 1908. In 1905 the motorcycle market was suffering from oversupply and the company made the decision to stop making motorcycles. In 1909 Enfield re-entered the motorcycle market and over the next few years they developed a range of v-twins with the smallest being some 300cc and the largest 770cc. A 2-stroke model was added just before WWI and single cylinder 4 stroke models were added in the mid 1920s, but the company still had a relatively small range of models until the late ‘20s. While most of the bikes were relatively conservative designs, Enfield did make some innovations, inventing the cush drive hub in 1912 in a form that is still used on many motorcycles today. They introduced one of the first dry sump engines on the 3hp 425cc machine, also in 1912. This had a glass oil tank behind the seat downtube – glass so that the sceptical owner could see the oil going round and round. Over the years Enfields were raced extensively with considerable success at the Isle of Man TT and at Brooklands, but their reputation was really for high quality,
Evidently it was nicknamed “The Crab”, perhaps a reference to its looks or maybe to its handling.
rugged and reliable machines and parts. Their two speed countershaft gear was used by a number of motorcycle manufacturers in the late teens and early ‘20s, while Brough Superior and Norton among others used their hubs and brakes. By the late ‘20s Enfield was doing what other manufacturers were doing and made a wide range of models in the hope of having “something for everyone”. Hindsight suggests that doing this at the start of the Great Depression was not a winning formula, but RE managed to survive until many years later. The Arrival of the Motor Carrier In 1935 while the Great Depression was still a major problem Enfield decided to make a Motor Carrier – the subject of this article. From the 1900s carrier bicycles had been made in England as a cheap means of delivering small loads of goods of all sorts. They carried goods in a basket, box or cage arranged somewhere on the bike, but generally over the front wheel or wheels. Many of us who are a bit older will remember these from our childhood, as they were popular with butchers and grocers. Most of these were two wheeled bicycles, but three wheelers with a box over a two-wheeled front end were used for heavier loads. It was a natural progres-
sion to fit a motor to a larger version of this, and these became known as Motor Carriers. Enfield’s Motor Carrier has a substantial pressed steel channel chassis, with a single rear wheel and a two wheeled front axle, which pivots in a single central king pin. A largish cargo box is attached to the axle by leaf springs and turns with the axle. A 225cc 2-stroke motor, as fitted to Enfield’s Model A motorcycle, is used and drives through a 3-speed gearbox. The engine is enclosed under a cover and fins on the external flywheel provide cooling as the box at the front blocks any airflow from reaching the engine. Overall gearing is low, giving a claimed top speed of 25 mph and the whole outfit has a substantial look and feel. The clutch, back wheel and foot operated rear brake are larger than might be expected and appear to be the same as fitted to their larger motorcycles, probably in recognition of the total weight when the box is fully loaded. Both front wheels have brakes fitted and these must be carefully adjusted, as any imbalance will cause an unexpected sharp turn to be executed. There is also a handbrake lever to hold the outfit stationary when being loaded or unloaded. A handlebar is fitted to the rear of the cargo box with throttle and clutch levers
fitted to it. The whole box and front axle has to turn to steer the outfit. It has electric lights, with a battery, a coil and a generator that has the ignition points mounted on the end of it. The basic Motor Carrier cost £45 in England, and a range of different cargo boxes was available, with the smallest costing £2 and a special box designed to hold eight crates of 16 pint bottles of milk costing £10. Enfield claimed that it “could climb any main road hill with a full load” but I am not sure they realised just how much some people would load into the box. Enfield evidently had about 250 chassis made, but it is not clear how many machines were completed. Some chassis were evidently sold to the Dot Motorcycle Company, and an unknown number were scrapped. Only four are known to survive world wide, with the last of these having come to light in the last couple of years. Jens purchased his Motor Carrier from Auckland member Peter Alderdice in 2009, Peter having owned it since the early 1990s. It was originally despatched from the factory as a “chassis complete, less body” and sent to a UK export company called Scholefield-Goodman in Birmingham. It was imported new by Broadway Motors, Enfield dealers of Beaded Wheels 23
Jens Christensen
George Hughes
Newmarket Auckland, who used it to pick up and deliver parts and spares. When Peter bought the Motor Carrier it was more or less complete but dismantled for restoration and missing a few parts, most of which were unique to the bike. Peter made contact with George Hughes who was an apprentice motorcycle mechanic at Broadway Motors in the early 1940s and who rode the beast at that time. Evidently it was nicknamed The Crab, perhaps a reference to its looks or maybe to its handling? Peter chased around the world to find out what he had bought and to find information about it. He very quickly found that it was a rare vehicle and that no one knew anything much about it. He re-assembled the machine and started restoration, including building a new box, but it still needed complete restoration
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when Jens bought it. Phillip Jeeves restored it for him, rebuilding where needed and making missing parts when originals couldn’t be found. Its oddball looks along with its excellent paint and plating means it is a delight to look at. Initially a correct original carb was elusive and the motor did not run all that well on the substitute fitted and it would not pull top gear. A visit by Jens to Modak in Elizabeth Street in Melbourne produced the correct carb, with the owner commenting that he “had always wondered what that was off”. With this fitted the motor runs sweetly and it will now pull top gear. Road Test I approached this by discarding all thoughts of riding a conventional motorcycle, but I did think it might be a little
like riding a sidecar outfit. Only it didn’t turn out to be like that either. It really was a unique experience. As the outfit is not currently registered the test ride was done at the Canterbury Branch grounds at McLeans Island, which has the dual advantages of being flat and devoid of other traffic. The motor starts on the second or third prod of the kick-start and you can climb on board from either side. The handlebar feels strange as it is attached to the box at each end and is curved towards the rider, which means that you have to swing the bars from side to side rather than turning them. It also means that instead of your hands falling naturally onto handgrips you have to choose a spot on the bar to grab and your hands are unnaturally twisted inwards. My aging arthritic thumbs were feeling the strain after only a short ride. Both feet fit
Technical Specifications into leg-shields, which would give some protection in wet weather. The foot brake pedal is at the front of the right one. Pull the clutch lever in, select first gear, engage the clutch and off we go. The gearing is so low that no extra throttle was needed to get underway on the flat ground and I was able to take my time to get used to riding it. My first priority was to try the steering and I was surprised to find how light and precise it was. I have to admit to being apprehensive as the first time I set eyes on the beastie some 12 months ago when Jens had tipped it on its side at low speed because of some over enthusiastic cornering. This was in front of a few enthusiasts gathered at the Social Corner at McLeans Island so he got a hearty round of applause, cheering and ribald comment. I was not eager to repeat the feat in front of Jens! If you saw the episode of Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson drove a 3-wheeled Reliant and repeatedly fell over then you have the idea. With the steering under control I opened the throttle and then changed into second gear, heading along the driveway towards the gate to get a feel for the beast at speed. With the low gearing acceleration was brisk with the uneven bits of the
Engine:
Lubrication: Gearbox:
Clutch: Ignition:
Single cylinder 225cc two stroke. Bore 64mm. Stroke 76mm Petrol/oil mix Three speed with hand control. Ratios 9 to 1, 13.3 to 1 and 24 to 1 Substantial 4 plate with hand control Lucas 6 volt dynamo lighting and ignition
driveway occasionally causing some bump steering. The sprung saddle absorbed the bumps for the rider and it felt as though it would be comfortable on a longer ride. A slow, wide turn at the gate to avoid overturning and I head back into the grounds, this time getting adventurous and engaging top gear. I got up to an estimated (there is no speedo fitted) 20 mph and it was still stable, but Phillip has ridden it a little faster and reports that it develops a bit of a weave which limits how fast you would be prepared to go. A steering damper will probably need to be fitted before any attempt is made to rally it. I really enjoyed my short ride, but I am not sure if I would like to go any great distance on it. Its low top speed would be
Chassis:
Massive channel section rolled steel. Solid forged front axle. Steering: Direct steering Petrol tank capacity: 1¾ gallons Tyres: 25 inch x 3¼ inch Brakes: Internal expanding on all three wheels. Front 5 inch diameter hand operated, rear 6½ inch diameter foot operated.
problematical on today’s busy roads, and raising the gearing to give a higher top speed would probably cause steering issues to become a major worry. But it truly is a rare and unusual vehicle that arouses public interest wherever it is seen. BW Note: The only other known motoring example is owned by the English Royal Enfield dealers, and suppliers of spares for classic Enfields, Hitchcocks Motorcycles in Solihull UK. You can watch a youtube video of their one in action at youtube.com/watch?v=aWbuynlKdd0 or search for “youtube enfield motor carrier”. Notice the wobble as the rider takes one hand off the handlebar to indicate a left turn.
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Restoring a
1942 Harley-Davidson WLD 750cc Words and photos Bob Bullock
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uring the mid to late 1920s, America’s Big Three motorcycle companies, Harley-Davidson, Indian and Excelsior, all produced mid-sized 45ci (750cc) V-twins, which placed them between the smaller single cylinder and larger 74ci (1200cc) twin cylinder motorcycles. The Indian Scout and Harley-Davidson Model D both had side-valve motors, while Excelsior retained their proven ioe (inlet over exhaust) design. Ignaz Schwinn terminated Excelsior production at the large Cortland Street, Chicago factory because of financial concerns regarding the Great Depression in the spring of 1931. Production of the small twins enabled the two remaining companies to produce and market costeffective models over a considerable time span. Harley-Davidson’s 1929 Model D began life rather too cost-effectively however, with the 15hp V-twin motor being shoehorned into the single cylinder frame, necessitating the front positioned 26 Beaded Wheels
generator to be vertically mounted adjacent to the front cylinder. Naturally, Indian riders smiled when referring to the new ‘three-cylinder Harley’. Incidentally, the 45ci twins of both companies soon began to be referred to as forty-fives or simply 45s, as compared to the larger twin 74s or 80s. In 1932 Harley-Davidson redesigned the motor with the generator now horizontally mounted at the front of the crankcase, and redesigned the single front downtube frame with a double-curve to accommodate the new styled motor. This model was designated the R series and continued on with minimal changes for the next four years. In 1937 The Motor Company (as HarleyDavidson were sometimes referred to) debuted their new-look side-valve models following the highly successful 1936 61ci (1000cc) ohv Knucklehead unveiled the year before. Following traditional HarleyDavidson practice, steady but measured changes and improvements were imple-
mented, especially over the next five years. The Forty-five, now redesignated as the W series, would continue for the next 14 years until the series finished in 1951. The main change was the introduction of dry sump circulating oil systems that replaced the antiquated drip feed total-loss system. Improved highways and interstate roading allowed higher vehicle speeds which in turn required more efficient lubrication systems to keep pace with improved road conditions. Other model improvements included; a constant mesh three speed gearbox, a more robust big twin styled clutch, strengthened tubular section front forks, along with a new frame featuring two degrees less rake and, over the next five years, an inch less trail, self-aligning headstock bearings plus a wider rear frame section permitting fitting of a wider rear brake drum. Motor improvements included fitting deep-finned aluminium cylinder heads, larger inlet ports, inlet manifold and carburettor venturi. Subtle styling changes
began to morph the small twin into the big twin image. Full sized fenders, new style welded steel tanks (right-hand side now contained oil), streamlined cats-eye instrument panel, streamlined toolbox, steering damper and springer fork Ride Control, all mimicked the larger models’ styling cues. The Motor Company recognised that styling and performance updates drew in new customers. These improvements were fortuitously timed and implemented just as America became involved in WWII. HarleyDavidson supplied nearly 90,000 WLA (army) motorcycles mainly to the US Army and Allies during the conflict. The WLC Canadian Army version differed by using the big twin front wheel, front stand and minus the heavy-duty radio luggage rack on the rear fender which was standard equipment on the WLA. The Motor Company bargained hard for army contracts and ended the war with a financial surplus. Indian on the other hand didn’t bargain quite as hard and lost money during the conflict. Their main offering to the war effort was the underpowered 15hp 500cc 741B Army Scout. Indian management had allowed the old State Street, Springfield factory to decline since its mid-teens heyday. This together with a depleted workforce meant that Indian’s war output amounted to roughly half that of Harley-Davidson. England and its Commonwealth Allies, including New Zealand, saw many of the small twins head our way thanks to the US govern-
ment Lend Lease program. The bulk of the Indian Owners Register of New Zealand bikes are naturally enough 741s, where they are well catered for. As mentioned, WL production ceased in 1951 with demand rapidly dropping away, due in no small measure to England’s post-war edict – export or die. Bikes like the Triumph Speed Twin and 650cc Thunderbird targeted directly at the growing motorcycle market in America, really put things into sharp focus. Harley’s WL powered three wheeled Servi-Car which debuted in 1932, continued on until 1973. By that time it had acquired Hydra-Glide oil damped front forks, hydraulic brakes, electric starter and a Delco alternator. It had started life as a package and delivery vehicle, also being found suitable for attending vehicle breakdowns and servicing duties. By the 1960s and ‘70s many municipalities and police departments used them for parking meter or parking warden enforcement duties. Lest the humble forty-fives be typecast as plodding warhorses or utility hacks, it should be noted that they also had a sporting side that deserves a mention. Class C racing began in 1933 after Harley-Davidson and Indian joined forces to initiate the new class of stock motorcycle racing. Riders rode to dirt track race meetings, removed the headlight, front fender and front brake, then commenced racing. They enjoyed the fun of it. Naturally, the factories saw it as a means to invigorate the flat depression-
era motorcycle scene, while not spending large amounts themselves in the process. Class A and B racing involved professional factory sponsored racers and motorcycles, Joe Public never got a look in. All that changed when Class C arrived. By 1938 the action started to heat up with the factories beginning to provide more suitable race bikes, Indian had the Sport Scout, while Harley had the WLDR, eventually bringing out the hotted-up, stripped down WR racer in 1941 – then came WWII. Everything was put on hold for the duration, but soon picked up post-war. The 300lb WR produced about 35hp, sufficient for a top speed of 110mph.
Cylinder barrels showing relieved valve seat to bore area for better gas flow.
Crankcase assembly with timing gears in situ.
Truing flywheel assembly between centres.
Work Begins Moving on to the subject of this article, the 1942 WLD 45ci (750cc) V-twin. Harley-Davidson referred to it as the Special Sport Solo model, only 133 were made, in the six months leading up to America’s entry into in WWII, with the halting of all civilian motor vehicle production and the changeover to military production. The retail price was $365. The sporting package consisted of special iron cylinders with larger inlet ports, relieved areas around the valve/bore section plus larger cooling fins for improved heat disappation. The inlet manifold and carburettor venturi were larger to match the inlet ports. Thinner head gaskets were used in conjunction with the higher compression 6:1 deep-finned aluminium cylinder heads (standard WL heads are 5:1). One
Three speed gearbox. Yellow paint is factory mark. Denotes post 1947 style of “forward for top” shift pattern. Beaded Wheels 27
of my books states a 4 speed gearbox is also fitted, as compared to the standard WL 3 speed gearbox. The first WLD began with the W series in 1937 and ended with the 1942 model having benefitted from many improvements during that time. Unfortunately, it appears that the correct cylinders, inlet manifold and carburettor have been cannibalised in the past, being replaced with WLA army components, including the military Linkert M-88 carby. The cylinders are of Y manifold design, combined with the inclined inlet and exhaust valves, a swirl effect is created, thereby promoting more efficient cylinder breathing, a pre-requisite for extracting power from side-valve engines. Indian used squish type combustion chambers for similar results. The 4 speed gearbox has been replaced with a post 1947 3 speed one, with the later style ‘forward for top’ shift pattern. A blob of yellow paint on the shifter drum denotes the factory marking system for this change. If perhaps the correct components are located one day, I would look at swapping them over, however at this stage I can live with what’s there. The Restoration Process A comprehensive ten month strip/rebuild rectified any untoward areas encountered. Mismatched cylinders were bored to accept new pistons, original valves were cleaned and lightly lapped for a good seal. The big end and flywheel mainshafts utilise caged roller bearings and these were all in good condition, requiring simply a clean and reassembly. The speedometer reading of 17,576 miles is quite possibly correct. All indications point to a genuine low mileage bike with little wear and in good condition. The 4.50 by 18 inch wide whitewall diamondtread Coker tyres still have the centreline and moulding pips on the tread, yet I would estimate them to be at least 30 years old (and still in useable condition). The frame/forks paintwork was tired with the usual deteriorated sections visible, a sandblast and re-spray returned them to as new condition. All black components (wheels etc) were also repainted, while the original Flight Red tanks and fenders received stone-chip touch ups and a cut and polish. Any brightwork that needed attention was repaired and rechromed e.g. the bent handlebars. Any part that was repro/incorrectly chromed (one of my pet hates) was repainted e.g. primary chaincase cover, rear tail light body and toolbox. 28 Beaded Wheels
The bike has been registered/warranted with only 116 miles covered, so how does it measure up to the Special Sport Solo name? Given that the go-fast goodies were ratted years ago and 1942 has now become 2016, I guess it’s really a matter of conjecture. First impression looking at the bike is; what a machine; the red, black, white and chrome contrasts are visually superb. The bike’s physical proportions and various components look right and blend together as a complete package, nothing jars the senses or appears incongruous, left and right side are equally attractive. Harley-Davidson were renowned for their reliable electrical systems even in their formative years. The well proven coil ignition generally provides first-kick
starting. The rigid frame with leading link springer forks ensure good road handling and precise steering. Recently rebonded softer grade brake linings are a must in today’s traffic conditions, replacing those hard old linings which may last a lifetime. Performance-wise, the bike is currently being run-in, so no real data to provide yet. With an on-road weight of 530lb (260kg) and a modest 25hp of side-valve power, one will not be expecting tyre-shredding performance. Bike magazine tests report a cruising speed of between 50-60mph, with factory dynamometer chart readings showing peak power reached at 4750rpm and dropping off from that point. My guess is that 70-75 mph would be tops. History One final point arises, what is the bike’s history? Early in 2015 I finished restoring my 1931 Series 402 Indian Four and approached the recently opened New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Museum (NZCMM) enquiring if they could use my services in a voluntary capacity. That afternoon a civilianised 1942 Army Indian
741B arrived and, over the next five months, an extensive motor/gearbox/front fork rebuild took place, with the motor bored out to 600cc, a common modification done today to give the little 500cc 15hp motor a bit more urge. Following on from the Indian the WLD took its place in the workshop, with another total rebuild being performed, this time the wheels needed stripping and rebuilding as well. About five months later NZCMM founder/owner American businessman/ philanthropist Tom Sturgess experienced health issues and prudently decided to reduce his workload. Rather sadly, one of the casualties was NZCMM*. Having been rather taken by the WLD initially and only halfway through the ten month restoration, approaches were made to NZCMM manager, motorcycle guru John Shand regarding the possibility of the bike’s purchase. One thing led to another with approval being granted, along with a generous discount for the Indian restoration plus NZCMM absorbing the restoration costs. A great result. O w n e r s h i p documents show the bike with Spring City Electric Inc, Wisconsin in 2002 (odometer reading 17,576 miles, same as the NZCMM reading) then moving to Wisconsin Harley-Davidson in 2008 where NZCMM purchased it. At least a small portion of the bikes’ recorded history is known. My feeling is that it has been off the road and a display bike for many years, possibly in another museum. One thing is for sure though, its days as a lifeless static display are over. Move over all you big Indian Fours, there’s a new kid on the block, one of your old adversaries from the Harley gang. He’s only 74 years old, but has just had major surgery in Doctor Bob’s shed and can’t wait to stretch his tired leg muscles on some great kiwi roads. My sincere thanks to John Shand, Roger Devlin for the generator rebuild and last but not least, thanks Tom, you have enriched New Zealands motorcycle heritage enormously, it was a great ride while it lasted. BW *The motorcycle collection was subsequently purchased and is now on permanent display at Motorcycle Mecca, forming an excellent addition to the Bill Richardson Transport World attraction in Invercargill.
Don Muller VCC Archivist
VCCNZ Archive Have You Visited the VCC National Archive? The VCC National Archive is located at 12 Aberdeen St Christchurch and shares premises with the VCC National Office. It contains numerous items relating to the Vintage Car Club and much New Zealand motoring memorabilia as well as extensive records of past national and commemorative events. Our collection includes CDs and DVDs as well as automobile and motorcycle books, old original car handbooks, technical books, magazines, old photos of cars and people from past rallies. Some of the recent additions that have been kindly donated to the Archive are: Mauger Milestones, donated by the author Paul Corliss. It is a 500 page legacy of the North New Brighton, Christchurch family. There are eight chapters pertaining to the well-known Vintage car enthusiast, Warner Mauger and his car activities. An interesting book. We have received from Birmingham UK a copy of Alldays Enfield, Enfield Allday Car Production, with photos and car production data, from author Norman Painting who spent 15 years compiling this book. Another 500 page publication is Red Dust Racers, with interesting text and
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We’re 40 and going strong! Words Mike Khull and Mark Gibson
On Sunday, 25 June 2017 Horowhenua Branch celebrated their 40th Anniversary in style.
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e celebrated with a slap up catered luncheon at our clubrooms. We were privileged to have the company of National President Diane Quarrie and husband Geoff, who sat at the head table along with Chairman Colin Brooks and wife Cheryl. Two of our special members Richard Caldwell and Ian Bade also took a place at the table. As part of the proceedings, they were presented with their 50 Year awards by Diane. Also present was our Patron Tom Hayes. The clubrooms were decorated and the tables immaculate with special placemats and model cars. The placemats were printed with photos of members’ cars and were keenly swapped. Uniquely poured Vintage car chocolates were individually wrapped and laid at each setting. Seventy-six members attended. Displayed in front of the clubrooms were 30 vehicles. All attendees were photographed standing on the deck with vehicles before them. 1961 saw a group of enthusiasts gather together with old cars and motorbikes. Early meetings were held at friends’ homes, garages and sheds, many travelled to Palmerston North each month. Our branch then started as a sub branch of Manawatu in 1975. Members were active in rallying and get-togethers, and a very
National President Dianne Quarrie addresses branch members. 30 Beaded Wheels
social group formed. By 1977 there was a feeling within the group that consideration should be given to becoming a branch in our own right. Correspondence flowed between the VCC Executive and Manawatu Branch showed no objection. On 28 October 1977 at 11.39 am approval was given and we became the Horowhenua Branch. A month later the first issue of our newsletter, Spark, was printed and distributed. Clubrooms in Ohau have been central to the club, especially after being extended. In mid 2007 a move to the AP&I Show Grounds into debt-free clubrooms was a huge step forward. The building was constructed by members, thanks to many donations of materials, services and sheer hard work and is now the centre point of the branch. In 2016 our spares department received an extension of an extra bay almost doubling storage. The branch is in well set up with kitchen, library, Swap Meet Committee and parts teams working together to achieve many things. Volunteers look after the grounds and keep the branch looking clean and tidy. Our two Club Captains’ Sunday runs are well attended and interesting. Members are still active in restoring, attending rallies and weekend events. Some very nice restorations are presented for the Restoration of the Year Trophy. Thanks to the annual Swap Meet the branch is able to fund and run the clubrooms. The rooms and section are very well suited for us and the founding members can be well satisfied with where we are. The weather had not been kind leading up to our celebrations and the grounds between our clubrooms and the AP&I Show Grounds were saturated and had become boggy. Manoeuvring vehicles into the display proved difficult and several became stuck requiring a little man power. Next branch project – extend the parking area to prevent damaging the grass belonging to the Show Grounds. We can go forward into the future with confidence. BW
Branch Patron, Tom Hayes, on his 1930 Harley-Davidson Model C.
Richard Caldwell is presented with his 50 year award and certificate.
Foundation Members in attendance L to R Warwick Doreen, Tom Hayes, Peter and Shona Nightingale, Alton Harrison.
Brooklyn and Millie Scott eye up chocolates on the 40th cake.
Ian Bade is presented with his 50 year award and certificate. Beaded Wheels 31
Business as usual AGM 2017
Words Marilyn McKinlay, photos Steve Gee
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he Clubs of Marlborough in central Blenheim was an excellent venue for this years AGM. Mayor of Blenheim, John Leggett, opened the AGM on the Saturday morning and welcomed visitors from all over New Zealand to sunny Marlborough for the weekend. Members had arrived on Friday and were able to renew old aquaintances and meet new delegates before the executive meeting commenced that evening. On Saturday morning at the AGM National President Diane Quarrie welcomed everyone and also mentioned Founding and Life Member Andrew Anderson, Life Members Roger White and Norm Dewhurst QSM, and Past Presidents John
Coomber and Leigh Craythorne. Retiring North Island Club Captain Paul Collins was presented with a certificate before his successor Kaaren Smylie was introduced to members. The AGM minutes and the delegate’s reports to their branches will give full details of the proceedings. Briefly, discussions about new and prospective members requesting to join the club and making payments online, created a lot of interest at the meeting. A discussion on the role and format of national international rallies was raised and has been reported on by many delegates in their branch newsletters. The uptake of branch magazines appearing online is growing at a steady rate. Increasing
Management committee 2017-2017: Seated: Kaaren Smylie, Diane Quarrie, Standing l-r: Ed Boyd, David York, Alon Mayhew, Don Muller (Archivist), Tony Bartlett, Tony Haycock, Michael Lavender. Front row l-r: Rod Brayshaw, Julie Cairns-Gee, Kevin Clarkson 32 Beaded Wheels
membership and upgrading the Club’s image will continue. At the conclusion of the meetings the banner commemorating past meetings was taken down. Marlborough Branch Chairman Kelly Landon-Lane was presented with a certificate to mark the efforts of the organising branch. Marlborough members attended the meetings and helped visitors with transport all weekend. Finally on Sunday morning the clubrooms and parts shed at Brayshaw Park were open to all. Morning tea and more chatter with new and old friends proved to be a fitting conclusion to the weekend.
National President, Diane Quarrie, and incoming Club Captain Northern Region, Kaaren Smylie.
John L Goddard Trophy 2017 Recipient – Beaded Wheels Editorial Committee The three adjudicators for the Club’s John L Goddard Trophy are Gavin Bain, Kate Goddard and the sitting President. At the AGM the National President announced they had reviewed several nominations, which were all of very high calibre. Diane announced that the Beaded Wheels Committee were the 2017 recipients of the John L Goddard Trophy. The Committee consists of Kevin Clarkson (18 years, 15 as Chairman), John Coomber (22 years), Judith Bain (20 years), Marilyn McKinlay (15 years), Mark Dawber (15 Years) and Bevars Binnie (2 years). Rosalie Brown has worked alongside the committee under the guidance of the chairman and committee since 1991. They meet monthly to collate and edit the club magazine, Beaded Wheels. These meetings are not social occasions as committee members concentrate on going over every aspect of the magazine with a fine tooth comb. There is often robust debate. Outside of the meetings there are several hours homework involved in
proofing each story or letter that appears in the magazine. Committee members are also responsible for rewriting articles (with approval from the writers), proofing advertisements, and compiling columns for the magazine. The advent of email and cell phones has helped the committee in their work as they can now be on holiday or having a busy working week, (as not all of them are retired), but are all still able to be contacted. All still find time to put in the hours of work required to produce Beaded Wheels every second month. Other responsibilities include organising photo sessions, setting up stories plus hours of research to verify information supplied from the contributors. The collective knowledge of the committee includes engineering experience, keen motoring historians, those with a broad knowledge of club personalities and history and an encyclopaedic knowledge of things motoring. It is this dedication to their hobby that provides a platform for the magazine production
Three members of the Beaded Wheels Editorial Committee were attending the AGM when the surprise winner of the John L Goddard Trophy was announced – receiving the award on behalf of the committee were (L-R) John Coomber, Marilyn McKinlay, Kevin Clarkson.
that makes Beaded Wheels the continuing success it is today. Previous members were also acknowledged for their excellent service to the magazine. BW
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brass notes Not many Beaded Wheels readers have yet reached their centuries. In Ashburton we have Henry Hunt who is heading for his century later this year. Henry’s son Gavin is currently restoring a 1903 Darracq to celebrate his dad’s (Pops) birthday. Henry’s father purchased the car about 1925. Memories of this occasion are a little dim although he does remember riding in it, with his two sisters, from his home near Ashburton to the foothills for family visits. The trip in those days took several hours and is recalled as quite an uncomfortable journey. At a later date when the car broke down the motor was used to power the family blacksmith shop. Years later Henry gathered up the parts remaining around the yard and put them in his shed until about 50 years ago when he decided to start rebuilding it. He tried to gather up more parts with little success. The radiator tubes were re-finned and patterns to have castings made were borrowed but the cost proved to be outside his budget so the project was shelved.
1903 Darracq, Gavin Hunt.
In 2014 Henry once again mentioned the Darracq and as his son, Gavin, was nearing retirement age he decided to resurrect the project and make his Dad’s dream come true. He managed to get a 1903 Darracq catalogue from Tasmania that supplied a detailed body form. In 1903 there were different models/engine sizes and chassis lengths. He managed to source a front axle from Adelaide (the original one that was fitted to a saw bench disappeared at his Grandfather’s clearing sale.) A gearbox and diff were obtained but as is common in old cars the innards of the box were correct but the casing was the wrong centre height to match the crank. Rather than making a pattern and having another one cast he fabricated one to suit the correct crank height. At this stage the car is looking good, sitting on its wooden chassis with steel flitch plates. The Darracq has an 8hp motor with a mechanical valve and atmospheric inlet valve. Gavin says, “It works but not efficiently.” Although he wished he’d started the project earlier he says, “It will be ready for the special occasion.” Stop Press: Mission accomplished, the centurion has had his ride in the car on his special birthday. While at a Veteran car owners lunch recently I met Warwick and Judith Stephens of Christchurch, owners of a 1915 Rover 500 single 3½ hp motorcycle. Warwick was able to tell me the early history of his bike. It all started with the cycle manufacturer J K Starley who began
by making push bikes. One of which was used by Starley himself to visit his local pub. Starley’s son was not too keen on the pedaling aspect of the bike so against his father’s wishes he fitted a motor. This inspired Starley to make his own motor that he called Rover. Sometime in the early ‘40s the bike Warwick has today ended up in New Zealand. He has no further history (but would love some). He bought it through TradeMe three or four years ago. After taking possession he took the bore and piston into an expert for boring. It was found to be still the original piston and had probably only done about 1,000 miles since new. When everything was reassembled it ran roughly and was very hard to start then running only in short bursts. He sought help from a motorcycle guru in Christchurch whose diagnosis was that the timing was out even though the original owner’s manual instructions had been faithfully followed. After experimentation it was found that the manual was incorrect and with a new timing adjustment the motor has run sweetly ever since. Could this be the reason it ended up in New Zealand? Nelson’s Evan Moorhouse is working on the 1914 Cadillac that he purchased at the Canterbury Swap Meet two years ago. The car was being sold by two Dunedin gentlemen who had it for a short time before selling and replacing it with something else that was more desirable to them. It was reasonably complete although missing the back part of the body. In its earlier life it is thought to have been in a
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1915 Rover motorcycle, Warwick Stephens, Christchurch.
crash and had the back section removed. A second gearbox from a V8 Cadillac, and a hook, most likely for towing, was fitted. A replacement back section and one mudguard have now been sourced from Irvine Black of Temuka. The chassis has been repaired ready for wheels to be attached. Evan is on the look out for a pinion assembly for a two speed rear axle if anyone can help. At the recent Vintage Car Club AGM and executive meeting held in Blenheim local man Tris Winstanley had his 1911 Brush Model F on display. This car is the only survivor from six originally imported by Percy Easson, owner of a timber yard in Wellington. Later five of these cars along
with his business were sold to Brownlees of Havelock who then shipped four of them to Ruru near Greymouth where the motors were used to drive mill trolleys. One was kept in Havelock for use as a delivery van for their general store. Most of the Greymouth parts were later sold as scrap but remaining bits along with other parts found in Pelorous Sound were recovered in 1965 by Sam Slyfield and later purchased by Tris for the rebuild of his car. The car has a wooden chassis, front and rear axles and body. It has coil spring suspension, a 10hp motor 5" stroke engine, two forward gears and one reverse, with chain drive to the rear wheels. BW
I’d like to share this 1912 story that Bill Veitch found in an old motorcycle book told by the rider of a Clement motorcycle and his first clash with the police. It goes like this … I set off to ride to Rednal, a journey of 10 miles. The lighting consisted of a tenpence “Demon” bicycle oil lamp that jolted out unless the wick was turned up. Conversely if one stopped without turning the wick down the top of the lamp became nearly red hot. We reached Rednal in just over an hour, good going in those days, and stopped at the tea rooms for a cup of Bovril before setting out for home leaving the lamps on full throttle. Soon after starting off my lamp went out and there was a policeman just around the corner. He stopped me, “Where’s your light?” he asked. “It must have gone out officer,” I replied. “It was alright just around the corner.” “Ho!” he answered. “How am I to know that?” Not wishing him any harm, real harm anyway I replied, “You’ll find it’s still warm, feel for yourself,” He placed his bare hand on top of the lamp and let out a yell of anguish, a smell of burning flesh and a high jump that would have won a prize at the police games. I trimmed the wicks, relit it and left for home only stopping three times to repair the belt.
Planning is now underway for our 2019 Queensland National Rally. The Rally runs Tues 17 – Mon 23 September 2019 and for those who wish, either side of the event (Fri 13th-Thurs 26th Sept) we will arrange a selection of pre-and post rally “enjoyments & excitements". The event will have a distinctly Queensland feel: warm and welcoming with that relaxed outdoors lifestyle. The Veteran routes will offer beautiful Pacific coast and country scenery. For those who dare the Edwardian clothing theme is leisure and sport…. period beach wear, tennis, dancing, cricket, croquet and of course motoring. We currently have 15 “new” Veteran vehicle projects under restoration getting ready for a 2019 Rally debutant. In September our Spring weather is traditionally pleasant, part of the rally is over the school holidays - why not bring the family …or just escape yourselves! To help with the planning and to keep you informed attached we welcome expression of interest to this email: Rally2019@skymesh.com.au We would like to get a general idea of your requirements and it may help us negotiate accommodation discounts, etc. The VCCAQ website www.vccaq.com now provides a 2019 rally link.
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Beaded Wheels. Recipients will be listed in Beaded Wheels in the issue following their presentation.
Dereck Brownie South Canterbury Dereck joined in 1967 and his talents were quickly recognised. He was appointed branch secretary in 1969 where his meticulous approach to the job resulted in his holding it until 1974. He had a second term from 1979 to 1983 followed by a two year stint as Chairman. He was also involved in rally organisation for major events over many years including the First National Veteran Rally in 1975, as Secretary to the Hundredth rallies in 1985 which saw Easter rallies held at 8 different locations nation-wide. He was also Secretary for the 1999 National South Island Easter Rally at Timaru. Dereck’s mount at early events was his 1925 BSA 350 motorcycle while work progressed on a 1925 Buick, a lengthy project. The Buick ultimately made its debut, a credit to Dereck and his late wife Elizabeth, who did the upholstery and hood. Dereck and wife Frances motored the Buick on the 1990 Haast Tour and other local rallies before passing it on to Dereck’s family. Son Dallas also has the Powerplus Indian for which Dereck had been gathering parts for years. More recently Dereck and Frances have motored their MGB GT. Des Fowler Canterbury Soon after joining the Canterbury Branch Des organised his first Night Trial. He became branch secretary from 1971 to ’74 and during this time the Banks Peninsula Branch was formed. It was about that time that Pat Cutler advised the Canterbury Branch committee about the land at McLeans Island. Look at it today. Des has been active in the branch and joined with others in organising rallies. He organised, with George Kear, the rally 36 Beaded Wheels
which commemorated the opening of the Otira Viaduct. He has also organised Homestead Runs, the 25 years at Cutler Park and the 40 years at Cutler Park runs. He has been secretary of Spare Parts, chairman of that committee and has been their representative on the main branch committee for the past 15 years. He is record keeper of the branch trophies. In such a large branch and with over 100 trophies this is a mammoth task. Des also is the co-ordinator for branch plaques and name badges. Graham Henley Canterbury Graham joined the VCC in 1967, proposed by Pat Cutler and Graham Murray. He was part of the original development group to set the Canterbury Branch up at McLeans Island. He helped with the moving of the Ferron’s fish manure shed and after a lot of hard work, it became the Barn. He also helped to build the parts shed. He assisted with fund raising for the development of the toilet block and was a committee member from 1967 – 1971. He was club captain for the 1972 international rally. Graham promoted the sale of a raffle for a Daimler pedal car which was built by Tom Clements and Bob Bruce. He organised (with the help of Philip Mitchell) a very successful car show at the King Edward Barracks to promote the Silver Anniversary Raffle. Now (Graham says) he is just a spare parts shed helper! Ian Lamb Canterbury Ian bought his first car in 1960 at 16 years old, a 1928 Model A Tudor. Over the years this has been followed by many other cars and he and wife Lyndsay have travelled many thousands of miles around the South Island in these vehicles. In 2006 Ian obtained a 1930 Chrysler 77 Royal coupe in original condition after it had been in storage in New York for about 70 years. He is keeping this car in its original condition. Ian helped on the parts compound and also on various parts of the grounds in its early days. He has been on every Irishman since 1977 and won in 1983. He has helped on several Irishman since. Ian and Lyndsay travelled to the Nelson National Rally
in their DA Dodge and have competed in many other South island rallies. He has helped others restore and repair cars over the years. Ian has had a stall at the Canterbury Branch Swap Meet since it started and he also attends other branch swap meets. Norm Sisson Canterbury Norm discovered the Vintage Car Club during the 1965 international rally. Then, being interested in motorcycles, he found a 1913 James which he eventually bought for $95. He restored it with help from workmates and club members and has rallied it extensively around the South Island. He then bought a Model T which he rallied. Norm was involved in the working bees to set up Cutler Park. There was a lot of fun and a lot of guidance and knowledge from the older members. He served on the branch motorcycle committee for a few enjoyable years. Being an enthusiast, the fleet has somewhat expanded to fill his garages, helped by a sympathetic wife. The last vehicle bought was a Model A for the 1996 rally and this has done many miles with Norm’s family. A box was added for son Sam on the deck which was extended as he grew. Now it is his car. PS from Norm - “Sympathetic wife said if I bought another vehicle, I had better be able to sleep in it, so I bought a VCC eligible camper!” Paul Seaton Canterbury In 1967 he acquired a basket case Dodge 4 that had been trucked. This was followed by a succession of other Dodge vehicles in various states of disrepair, including a business coupe which he eventually took on the 1980 International Rally at Rotorua. Paul has taken part in every international rally since then. His next car was a 1916 Buick 4 roadster with an interesting background and the story of its recovery is in Beaded Wheels 181 December 1988. He drove a 1958 Austin A35 sedan to the Hamilton international rally and he drove a 1956 Austin A35 Countryman to the Vero rallies at Wanganui and Invercargill. His latest acquisition is a 1964 Wolseley 16/60 which he drove in last year’s Vero rally in Dunedin.
Paul still has four cars; the 1916 Buick roadster, a 1922 Dodge tourer, the 1956 Austin Countryman and the Wolseley sedan. Over the years Paul has served on the Canterbury Branch committee as; commercial convenor, Veteran convenor and Vintage convenor. He also spent three years on the swap meet committee and 30 years ago organised and ran an Irishman Rally. Ted Hockley Canterbury At the time Ted became a member he was using his late father’s 1916 Indian Hedstrom. His early years were spent restoring and motoring a 1925 Indian Scout motorcycle which he rode to the 1972 International Rally. He became involved with the motorcycle section and was motorcycle convenor on the Canterbury Branch committee and had a very short stint as club captain before leaving for Timaru. He and partner Jill soon became involved in helping out at South Canterbury events and he became the organiser of the very successful 1987 National Motorcycle Rally held in Timaru. He was South Canterbury Branch secretary for four years. After 11 years in Timaru, Ted and Jill returned to Christchurch in 1991 and restored their 1955 Hillman Californian ready for the 1996 50th Anniversary Rally. A 1967 MG BGT was purchased and Ted and Jill had a ball motoring both vehicles all over the South Island. During this time Ted was the Canterbury Branch secretary for five years, a position he thoroughly enjoyed and currently he helps out in the parts shed. Terry McQuinn Canterbury Terry’s interest in Vintage cars began with the car show held during the 1965 International Vintage Car Rally. He soon became a member and purchased a 1929 Graham Paige which he restored for the 1972 international rally in Nelson. When the branch moved to McLeans Island he did a huge amount of work on the grounds, planting trees and working on the gardens. He also helped on the Barn and clubrooms construction. On one occasion he even used his seven weeks holiday working every day at Cutler Park. Terry has been on the Swap Meet Committee in a number of roles. And in the early days of the Spare Parts Department he joined Graham Pluck and Alan Parris, helping
to build the part building and donating numerous parts. Terry has owned and restored a number of cars during the past 50 years, including a 1928 Ford Model AR tourer, a 1928 Ford Model A Tudor sedan and a 1976 MGB roadster. Although he had no training, he painted one of his early Ford restorations to concours standard. He is currently enjoying restoring a 1911 Ford Model T.
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BALANCING BALANCING BALANCING, We can balance most Vintage and single cylinder engines, fans, driveshafts etc. Work is carried out on a modern digital machine. M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, Phone 03 366 7463, Fax 03 366 7462, Email: mscoombesltd@clear.net.nz COACHWORK F or all your coachwork, woodwork and timber rim steering wheels for your Veteran, Vintage or commercial vehicles contact Designs N Wood, John Martin, 11 Bell Avenue, Cromwell. Phone/fax 03 445 0598, 021 109 1309 or email martin_jw@xtra.co.nz MEM CENTRAL OTAGO
GOT VIBRATION PROBLEMS? T he crankshaft pulley/balancer/damper may be the cause. Rubber perishes over time. John at Harmonic Damper Rebuilds can rebuild your pulley like new. He has a proven system to re-rubber and re-sleeve dampers. Most can be rebuilt as good as new and save you money and engine repairs. 027 666 3350 or 07 863 3350 damperdude@gmail.com HUBCAPS – any problems contact me. I now produce either hubcap skins or complete hubcaps. These are top quality replicas. Pressed not spun to the closest possible original specifications. I can manufacture any model that uses the skin system plus many others provided they do not exceed 10½" in diameter. For more information phone Dave Patten Replica Manufacturing (2003) Ltd, Phone 027 247 7956, 160 New York Street, Martinborough. dave.patten@wise.net.nz
1955 CITROEN BIG 15 - dismantled but fairly complete plus some spare panels - doors, bonnet, and some mechanicals. Body has been stripped and primed, but needs panel work beyond my skills. Any reasonable offer considered. Rego on hold. Phone Godfrey 07 824 2272, 021 297 8968, godfreylarsen@gmail.com M EM WAIKATO 1977 MGB ROADSTER, Royal Blue. Ex California changed to RHD some years ago. Chrome bumpers, Four speed with O/D. Mileage inconclusive but CARBURETTOR RECONDITIONING — including thought to be about 72,000 miles. Includes an classic and performance makes. 40 plus years unrestored hard-top. Goes well. No room for Grandtrade experience. Free advice. Contact Graeme children. $11,500. Phone 0274 467 198. Email: rod. Tulloch, Tulmac Carburettor Specialists on 027 612 mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz M EM CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY 2312 or (Levin) 06 368 2202 MAGNETO AND COIL WINDING SERVICES Magneto repairs, coil rewinding, work guaranteed. We buy DISTRIBUTOR & FUEL PUMP and sell magnetos of all types except aircraft. PARTS AND SERVICE 728 Waimutu Road, RD2 Marton 4788. We rebuild distributors, vacuum advance units, Phone Warwick 06 327 3849, 027 281 8066, mechanical fuel pumps and supply parts new, walandlynn@farmside.co.nz MEM NOS, remanufactured and used. Vacuum advancers restored. VINTAGE ENGINE SHORTBLOCKS Electronic ignition kits to eliminate points. We can in most cases rebuild your shortblock using Quality Rebuilds, modern shell bearings, new pistons and rebuilt oil 85 Polo Prince Dr, Manurewa, Auckland, 2576. pump. Please contact us for more information. email: peter@qualityrebuilds.com M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph Street, www.qualityrebuilds.com Christchurch, Ph 03 366 7463, Fax 03 366 7462, PHONE PETER 09 267 4700 mscoombesltd@clear.net.nz DRIVESHAFTS DRIVESHAFTS DRIVESHAFTS We can alter or make driveshafts with fabric PENRITE ENGINE C O O L A N T components to take modern universal joints and A colourless hybrid-organic non glycol based yokes, as well as performing dynamic balancing. corrosion inhibitor designed specifically for use We also carry a large range of driveshaft in Veteran, Edwardian, Vintage and Classic Car components for car, trucks, industrial and cooling systems. M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph marine. M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph Street, Street, Christchurch, Ph 03 366 7463, Fax 03 366 Christchurch, Ph 03 366 7463, Fax 03 366 7462, 7462, mscoombesltd@clear.net.nz Email: mscoombesltd@clear.net.nz
AMERICAN STAR, front axle complete. LHD T Ford gearbox top with pedals, handbrake and cross shaft. Cleveland rear axle, reasonably complete (no pinion) very restorable. Veteranish. Overland rear axles x 3, mid vintage, cross sprung, possibly Red Bird. Marlborough Branch Spares, phone Earl 03 577 7839 MEM MARLBOROUGH 7 NEW CROWN WHEEL AND PINIONS f or Standard Flying 10 1937-1946, 2 for Austin 10 8 hole 1938-1939, 1 for Austin A40 and 1 1965 Oxford MG/A also 2 x Regent part number R/CWP 92.B & 93.B, no charge. Phone 03 310 2474, jjhardy@clear.net.nz PENRITE OILS We carry a large range from Vintage to Modern engines. Gearbox, diff, S.U dashpot and water pump grease. M S Coombes Ltd, 344 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, Ph 03 366 7463, Fax 03 366 7462, mscoombesltd@clear.net.nz
VETERAN AND VINTAGE CARS. 1 928 Willys Whippet Roadster. Wolseley 6/110. Veteran Buick model 10 from 1910 - 1912, two seater. Veteran Brass Ford T. 1935 Chrysler coupe body. Veteran car 1902 – 1910. 1903 De Dion Bouton. Rushmore Motors Ltd. 027 22 45 045. VETERAN PARTS, P erfector wooden rear screen, Auster rear screen, E&J gas headlamps, pair Lucas oil side lights and tail light, Jones and Stewart brass speedos large and small, dual ignition Bosch mags, wooden 4 cyl coil box, P&H, Dependence oil tail lights, Claudel Hobson brass carbs, gas generators, 4 cyl dash oiler, Wolseley dash oiler, brass oil and grease cups, dash mounted fuel air pumps. Phone 07 348 4227. ROTORUA MEM
VINTAGE TRUNKS made to order or stock sizes. Dust proof and waterproof. Phone Allan on 06 844 3959 or 0274 469 331 Napier. MEM VALVES exhaust quality stainless for Vintage engines. Available in blank form or machined to size required. George Calder, 307 Hoon Hay Rd, Christchurch. Phone 03 338 5372 or email gandkcalder@clear.net.nz
MY WOODWORKING FABRICATION DAYS are over and it’s time for these friends to go to a new home. The bandsaw is a Masport with a 14" throat on a metal stand with drawers and wheels so that it can be moved around. Tanner drill press is on a wooden stand; both in respectable order for their age, sold together $650 can help with transport 09 521 0357 jcooke@clear.net.nz M EM AUCKLAND VINTAGE & CLASSIC QUARTZ h alogen bulbs. SALES BROCHURE FOLDUPS, ’51 Packard, ’47 Olds, Replace your existing bulbs without rewiring the headlamp assemblies. Up to 100% brighter than Harley-Davidson $15 each. Austin 7 (other Brit your existing Tungsten bulbs. Will fit most reflectors cars?) nuts/bolts $10. Decals to detail engine bay fitted to Pre & Post war cars and motorbikes. Also $1. Tractor/truck wheel attch lugs $3 each. Vintage available in single filament 55 watt P22 & BA wiring and tracers, all gauges, cheap. Hoist 1½ 15 bases for use in spotlamps and mechanical ton, endless chain $45. Driver’s manuals etc $15 dip reflectors. Most bases and configurations each. AC fuel pumps $10 new in boxes. 1972 available in 6v & 12v. Further info: Norm & Jan International Rally flyer $10. Phone 03 354 9254. Sisson, sole NZ Agent. Phone 03 389 0643 Model SET OF AUTOCAR MAGAZINES FROM 1963. Ford Boat Supplies, 38 Ottawa Road, Christchurch 6. Email modelboatsupplies@snap.net.nz trucks 5cwt to 4 ton sales brochure (1930s). Ford V8 reference book (1936). Ford V8 instruction book for Model 51 trucks. Offers please. Phone 06 378 7422. PISTONS PISTONS PISTONS PISTONS MEM WAIRARAPA FOR VETERAN, VINTAGE, CLASSIC & ODDBALL ENGINES. We can supply piston sets for most makes and models. All piston sets come complete with rings and gudgeons. We have over 700 listings at competitive prices. M S Coombes Ltd 344 St Asaph St, Christchurch PH 03 366 7463, FAX 03 366 7462 TYRES, set of five unused 730x130 Dunlop WOODEN WHEELS made for your metal beaded edge tyres, offers for lot. Now surplus requirements. Longuemarre Veteran work. Steam-bent felloes, any shape spokes. to carburettor. Hoyt 2” 15-0-15 Ammeter. Halda New beaded rims available in some sizes. Phone Speed Pilot S/No. 37093,V5? Mounting bracket and Vern Jensen 06 323 3868, 16 Osborne Terrace, 1 Feilding, sandvo@callsouth.net.nz Mem. 3 different 8:1 R/A gearboxes. Smiths 3 ⁄ 8 white face tachometer 0-5000, 2:1, A/C. Jaegar (Smiths) TRIUMPH HERALD and 13/60 parts gearboxes diffs, Black 31 ⁄ 8 clock, No glass. Smiths 2” black face driveshafts, swing axles and hubs. SW rear spring 30°-110°c temperature gauge. Phone Neil 09 298 and front coils, sedan and sw wheels. Instruments 7162, nimble@xtra.co.nz. MEM AUCKLAND and some switches plus front uprights and brakes. VANGUARD SERIES 3 taillights, hubcaps, rear Triumph Herald early clamp type steering rack windows, Ford Zephyr head complete Mk1. suitable for TR4 RHD conversion. Enquiries phone Vanguard 6, Triumph 2000 needs 3 x 650x13 03 541 9391. MEM NELSON crossply tyres. Skoda 136 headlights, taillights.
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All Classic and Vintage Car restoration. • Panel making • Wooden body repairs, • Bumpers and moulding repair 37 years experience • Competitive hourly rate. VINTAGE AND VETERAN CAR MARKETING. I maintain a database of buyers and sellers of Veteran, Vintage and Post Vintage vehicles, placing buyers and sellers together. Free to list. No hidden costs. No computer, no problem. Just call me. Whether buying or selling a Veteran, Vintage or Post Vintage vehicle, contact Les at Rushmore Motors Ltd. Best is 027-22-45-045. or 03-528-7924. vintagecars@xtra.co.nz Finance may be available on most vehicles. 1917/18 DODGE TOURING CAR PROJECT, mostly all there including full tourer body, guards, and the hard to find parts as lights and gauges. Lots of running gear. For more info call 027 446 1986, kimhunter22@nowmail.co.nz MEM HAWKE’S BAY HOUSE SITTING U.K. Resident, retired farmer, VCC member who spends the winters (your summer) in NZ. Happy to house sit free for members and care for your pets. Based this year in Nelson from mid November until mid March. Phone Hal Junker 021 0228 4298 or halbjunker@outlook.com MEM 1942 WLA BASKETCASE Frame, some motor, front forks, parts for front wheel, two rims, front brakes petrol tank, gearbox, primary drive cover. $11,000 ono. Phone Owen 027 6769 802. PARTS 1938 DODGE D8 AND D5, 1939 Dodge D11. Lots used and NOS front and rear fenders, suspension, motors. Phone Peter 027 526 9170.
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1927 CHEV SEDAN 4 doors, Vauxhall Victor super 4 doors (1963?), Jaguar Mk II front spoiler, 1938 Vauxhall bonnet, 1936 Chev radiator and fueltank, 1967 Chev brake drums, 1952 Chev trunk lid, LF guard. Phone Howard 07 888 7596, 027 403 5009, TYRES FIVE FIRESTONE 5 .25x21 inch 6 ply rating Wolseley 16/60 steering column. Offers on all dianneporteous@xtra.co.nz, The Waikato Branch Parts Guys. MEM WAIKATO tyres. Good sound walls and tread. $250 for the items. Phone Richard 04 577 0350. set. Phone Brian 07 346 0362. Beaded Wheels 39
GLASS REFLECTORS used to mount number plates and on saddlebags and mud flaps for Veteran Vintage and classic vehicles. Many styles and colours. Email enquiries to peter.alderdice@me.com MEM AUCKLAND
1926 FORD NEW BEAUTY MODEL T Early ‘70s restoration in good condition. Very tidy interior, exterior as to be expected for a restoration of the era. Stored for the last 10 years. Some spares, Registration on hold. A very rallyable motor vehicle. Photos on request - POA. Phone Tony 027 284 5840 MEM SOUTHLAND
SPORTS CAR BODY to suit smallish car. For chassis width 700mm, length of body from firewall fitting to tail is 1940mm long. Inc leather seats, spare wheel fitting on tail, windscreen, new tonneau. No wings or bonnet. Body was on a racing T30 Bugatti but is too narrow for my road T30. Offers around $5,000. Paul Hicks, hicks.family@xtra.co.nz MEM WELLS/WKWTH
MERCEDES 560SEC 1987 5.6 litre V8 225 kw motor, full beige leather, auto, air con, cruise control, sun roof, a pleasure to drive. $15,000. Phone 07 308 2498, 027 271 0094. MEM EBOP
ery tidy condition, fast 1971 TRIUMPH HERALD 13/60 Complete rebuilt MATCHLESS 1958 V in 1990. Very low mileage since. Reg and WOF, reliable rally bike. Sold new as a 350cc but Receipts for repairs. Very reluctant sale. Located in previous owner has fitted a 500cc barrel and Tauranga area. $8,000 ono. Phone Snow Greaves head. Still has factory matching engine/frame no.s Located in Invercargill. Will have current WOF and 07 548 1140 or 021 280 3311 MEM BOP Reg when sold. $6,000. Phone Rob 027 367 7676 M EM SOUTHLAND
ith some modifications. Keeps RUDGE RAPIDE 1935 250cc twin 1924 STUDEBAKER LIGHT SIX Older restoration, 1966 FORD ANGLIA w valve. Almost original. $10,000 ono. motors well. Current registration and WOF. Phone up with modern traffic, new tyres, good condition Phone 09 4159 821, berns@xtra.co.nz Dick Appleyard 03 319 6694, rjappleyard@xtra.co.nz and goes well. $9,750 ono. Phone 021 239 3653. MEM BANKS PENINSULA M EM NORTH SHORE M EM CANTERBURY
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NEW MODEL A FORD SHOCK ABSORBERS. Precision manufactured in NZ. They are fully adjustable and work as per the originals. Available in CW or ACW $322 Phone 03 359 0565 or www.vintagefordparts.co.nz Original shock absorbers also reconditioned. MEM CANTERBURY
Reliable runner, Restored, 1930 MODEL A FORD TOURER. Current owners for 1936 AUSTIN 10/4 SHERBORNE O wner has 1954 A40 SOMERSET 20 years. Current Reg, WOF. Garaged. Runs well, tidy had this car for 44 years. It is in almost original tidy condition, WOF and Reg. Phone 027 222 7918. condition. Phone Dave 021 259 3690. MEM WAIKATO MEM CANTERBURY condition, has been rallied regularly and motors very well. Current registration and WOF. Phone Dick Appleyard 03 319 6694, rjappleyard@xtra. co.nz M EM CANTERBURY
‘66 LUXURY HARDTOP i n Embergio Metallic, 6 cylinder, in excellent condition 914,896 miles. Less than 1000 of these produced. 40k. Car in M/ Bridge phone 022 635 9065. MEM AUCKLAND
1972 HONDA CB350F S uperb condition, very low mileage, just 19,650 miles, which is believed to be correct. Original handbook and tools. Sweet running OHC 4 cylinder which set the sports motorcycle market on its head in the early 70s. $7,500. Email white.house.stokesvalley@xtra.co.nz, phone Roger 04 5636 236, for additional photos. MEM WGTN
UNIQUE 1935 PJ PLYMOUTH SPORTS ROADSTER with rumble seat by T J Richards, Adelaide. New stainless frame w/screen, tyres/wheels, brakes refurbished, 12 volt conversion, stainless steel exhaust, driveshaft. Instruments restored, radio. Needs body work and new hood/upholstery. Realistic offers. Ph 03 615 8248, horstmancar@gmail.com MEM STH CANTY
1968 FORD GALAXIE CONVERTIBLE. Factory 390 V8 and auto, new power top, very tidy throughout and super reliable. Magnum 500 wheels which were a popular period option in the day. $39,000, Ph 027 446 1986, kimhunter22@ nowmail.co.nz. MEM HAWKE’S BAY
1930 FORD MODEL A PICKUP. H igh speed diff. High comp. head. Modern shocks. Bonded brake pads. Included with the sale: original shocks, replacement recond. gearbox, side curtains to match. Original ownership papers. Wof and Reg. Rushmore Motors Ltd. Phone 027 22 45 045.
1930 DODGE G ood running order and in excellent condition. This vehicle completed the 100 year Dodge Tour of New Zealand in 2014. A very nice example and well worth an offer over $30K. Vehicle is located in Otahuhu. Contact Alistair 027 202 5007. MEM STH CANTERBURY
EARLY VETERAN TALBOT ENGINE for tender closing 30 Oct 2017. Presumed as model 2VB 8hp, 8-10 Year 1905/06, 2 cylinders, bore 85mm, stroke 110mm, motor no. 1897. Car no. 1501, capacity approx 1248cc. Ph 03 442 1351, Bruce Jones 18 Inverness Crescent, Arrowtown. Email for description /pics and tender docs bejones1818@gmail.com
1962 ROVER 100, G racious British classic finished in slate grey over light navy. Part aluminium body panels, overdrive, new tyres. Battery, wof, reg. $8,500. Phone 03 545 2402. Nelson
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE MODEL H 1920, one original owner. Barn find in 1957, in storage for 59 years. Recently been made a runner but otherwise unrestored. Two new tyres included. Further info please ring Bruce on 06 843 6717. MEM HAWKE’S BAY
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1958 STANDARD 10 PENNANT. A deceased restoration project, was being prepared for historic saloon racing. Body shell painted, all mechanical parts seem to be present. Needs a new home asap either as an ongoing restoration or parts. $1,000 ono. Phone Ian Goldingham 09 445 8811 MEM WAITEMATA
1984 TOYOTA STARLET 2 Door, 1300cc Automatic. DE DION ENGINES 1903-1905. Choice of several Very good original condition throughout. 77,000kms 6 and 8 hp engines now surplus to restoration from new by 2 owners. Regular on Canterbury club requirements. Most are complete and have been dry runs. $5500 ono. Ph Ray 03 344 5935 or 021 689 335. stored. Some engine parts also available. Engines MEM CANTERBURY priced from $750. Email Landbee1900@gmail.com for details. MEM BANKS PENINSULA
1939 PLYMOUTH P7 TOURING SEDAN Very 1951 98CC JAMES SUPERLUX AUTOCYCLE reliable car with full history and receipts. Larger Space and advancing age lead to parting with of the engine options. Registered and WOF. my fully rebuilt motor, new tyres, re-spoked rims, Many spares including drawbar. $19750 ono. repainted as original, rego on hold, some small Mark Jenkinson 06 876 5180, 027 942 1146. fettling to be done. Best offer above $2,000. Mike M EM HAWKE’S BAY Little phone 06 838 8543 evenings. MEM GISBORNE
MODEL A FORD REBUILT SHOCK ABSORBERS, as original. With exchange $195 each or $230 outright. Arms and all connecting parts available. Postal delivery extra. can be seen on Site no. 153, Canterbury Vintage Car Club Swap Meet October 6,7,8. Phone Jack 03 352 6672, 0274 322 041. Christchurch.
1937 MG TA 1 299cc 2 seater sports. Charming sports car. Older restoration maintained/campaigned by Ian Bradley. Refurbished and roadworthy, good condition, just some surface chips on body and slightly faded, great interior. Orig engine replaced with later TC XPAG for usability. $30,000 ono Phone Ian Goldingham 09 445 8811 WAITEMATA
RESTORATION PROJECT 1925 Morris Bullnose Cowley. Mechanically complete 13.9hp, original engine, front guards, spare engine and radiator. Originally NZ new 2-seater roadster. One of only 6 remaining. Available for inspection and purchase in a few months. Expressions of interest to Ian Goldingham Phone 09 445 8811 WAITEMATA MEM
1950 TRIUMPH MAYFLOWER. Engine professionally CLASSIC CAR STEERING WHEEL COVERS Quality rebuilt, body refurbished to good standard in two reproduction 1940s/60s style steering wheel covers tone black/silver. An ongoing project with upholstery with foam backing. Made to measure, choice of colours, still to do. Some spares. Needs to be re-registered includes stitching cord, a bodkin and fitting instructions. but can have its old B&W number plates reinstated. Diameter of your steering wheel and rim (grip) required. $2,000 ono Phone Ian Goldingham 09 445 8811 $64 ea incl. freight. Phone 06 868 4846 or 027 478 MEM WAITEMATA MEM 0872 email rojhoney@outlook.com MEM GISBORNE
1930 DODGE SEDAN Rego KO1929. It is running fine and all in working order. Phone Ph 09 429 0628, info@aotealodge.com
BEDFORD JO 1966 reg on hold, last on road 2015 still quite drivable, has a Nissan LD28 5SD Celica box, standard diff, drum brakes. The second one was to be used for parts, inc various spare parts, towing A frame, and a set of vintage hay grabs, vehicles located Alex/Clyde $2500. Phone Paul 09 434 00423
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VCCNZ 70th Anniversary Lapel Pins Lapel pins produced to commemorate the club’s 70th anniversary are now available. Contact VCCNZ, National Office, admin@vcc.org.nz to order and arrange payment. $5 plus $1 postage (within New Zealand)
1979 CHRYSLER HUNTER 1 75,000 continually registered and WOF. Original black plates, Very tidy condition. Goes well garaged all the time. Asking reasonable $. Phone Joe Fletcher, 03 215 8475, Invercargill,
1957 100E FORD PREFECT. R estored by me, on radial tyres. Goes very well and no vices. Two tone paint. Low ownership and miles. Stored in Alexandra. $10,000. Phone John 03 448 7192.
1930 PHAETON T rophy winner, recondition Claas motor. Unique vehicle, 3 owners. $40,000. Phone 07 855 8063, brifran@actrix.co.nz MEM WAIKATO
1952 RMF RILEY 2½ LITRE, Good tidy motorable car last owner for 35 years, well maintained. $22,000 phone 03 686 1441.
1954 ALVIS GREY LADY, A ll round excellent condition, 8048 miles on the clock. Fully road legal, some spares. $35,000. Phone 09 971 9300.
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I’M LOOKING FOR THE END SECTION f or this front bumper needed. Phone TOOL BOXES for Ambassador 197. Phone 021 AUSTIN A30/35 two piece Mobilubrication sign, also interested Howard Tiddy 027 236 8386, tiddy@ xtra.co.nz 2505461. MEM ROTORUA in any other motoring related signs. Phone Allan 027 436 1008, am.brookland@xtra.co.nz M EM SOUTHLAND
1925/6 STUDEBAKER DUPLEX rear side and back windows or frames. Side windows 15¾ high x 11¾ ins wide rear window 11 high x 30¾ ins wide. Phone Tony 09 441 9343, daligan@ihug.co.nz. M EM NORTH SHORE
STEERING BOX OR t he whole assembly for a NEW ZEALAND NUMBER PLATES A LL YEARS 1914 Standard Model S car in any condition. The From County plates thru to 1966. In particular steering box is one large iron casting with the drop With prefixes A, B, C, D, E, H, L, P, R, S, T, V, arm sitting on top and has a very distinctive shape X,DPL, GOVT, GVT & motorcycle plates similar per the photo. Steering wheel is two overlapping to samples above. Will purchase singles thru to L shape steel plates each about 3 mm thick. entire collections, and accumulations. Good prices Phone 03 3851 200 or trevor.wendyl@xtra.co.nz paid.Phone Graham 03 349 4779 or 021 365 449, MEM CANTERBURY email graham.freeman@xtra.co.nz MEM CANTY
1923 DOUGLAS TS m otorcycle belt drive, must be “all parts included” but could need some work. Please include photo and price to: wc.tm.bowater@ xtra.co.nz or post details to PO Box 743, Kerikeri, 0245 att. Wally
CHEVROLET left front and right front mud guards wanted to suit 1934 Standard or Master or 1935 Standard. Phone Bruce on 06 876 6161 or 027 246 9899. MEM HAWKE’S BAY
FIRST AND SECOND GEARS f or 1941-45 Chevrolet 1935 FORD V8 WHEELS 16 inch in good condition truck. Would consider a complete gearbox if in wanted. Phone Joe Scott. 07 544 1941 or email reasonably good condition. Phone Andrew at 07 scott.jj1966@gmail.com M EMBER BAY OF PLENTY 884 8783.
SHORROCK, JUDSON OR SIMILAR small vane type supercharger suitable for 1–1½ litre motor. Also wanted flywheel to suit 1020 FW Coventry Climax fire pump engine. Phone 03 541 9391. MEM NELSON
TRIUMPH 2.5S MANUAL WANTED l ooking for a good original car, would consider a 76/78 2.5 Man/overdrive, power steering, car must be good. Phone John 07 578 8779. jskcarroll@xtra.co.nz M EM BAY OF PLENTY
1947 AUSTIN 16 radiator and mounting wanted. FORD MODEL A 1930 ROADSTER OR COUPE. Also rear bumper irons, 2 rear body mountings and Must be in excellent condition and ready to rally. TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE PARTS for my restorations inside light. phone Bill 03 212 8786 M EM SOUTHLAND. Phone Barry 027 443 5479 barryhoff @xtra.co.nz models 1907 1909 Baby, H, SD, and R some MEM TAUPO swaps available. Unfinished projects or complete 1974 AUSTIN 1300 REAR BUMPER, 1 over rider, 4 collection of parts purchased also Alldays gearbox WANTED for 1961 Humber Super chrome bolts. Also chrome strip for across boot lid. HUBCAPS X 4 any condition. Phone 09 533 8050, taylorhq@xtra. Reasonable condition wanted. Phone Ian 027 472 Snipe in good condition Phone 021 468 535. co.nz MEM CENTRAL OTAGO 0870 M EM EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY TRIUMPH PI 2.5 1969-71 CAMSHAFT 307689 (2 A GEARSTICK KNOB complete with an overdrive OLD LANDROVER WANTED does not have to run or thin grooves on front of shaft) also 1 x back plate switch as fitted to MGB’s. Phone John Kinvig 04 have reg, or wof. To stand outside my shed and talk for 2500/2.5 engine and a J Type Overdrive sump 234 1262 or 0274 524 326. MEM WELLINGTON about old times. Must be complete in any condition. plate. Phone, Ken 06 348 5508. MEM WANGANUI Can collect anywhere in Waikato. Phone Barrie 027 BOSCH MAG e arly English run anticlockwise. 561 5783, plann@xtra.co.nz M EM WAIKATO SECOND HAND TYRE AND TUBE -WANTED 30x3 (or No ZE1 for single cylinder stationary engine. For similar) to fit 23 inch rim, any condition considered NOS mechanical and stationery engine IOWA oversize associate Waterloo PEUGEOT 203 AND 403 Phone Bruce 06 878 6141 or 07 481 1524 M E M No 346715 USA 2hp. The original mag would be electrical parts for all models 1949 to 1965. HAWKE’S BAY Phone Mike Hodgkinson 021 425 431, great. Phone John 07 871 9527 evenings. mike.hodgkinson@xtra.co.nz MEM TARANAKI WANTED TO SUIT 1939 PLYMOUTH. Head liner BSA B33 rigid rolling frame and gearbox. Phone bows to suit sedan, interior light and switch, RADIATOR HONEYCOMB core in good condition Douglas 07 378 9984. headlight lens or lenses (square). Phone 027 wanted. Approx 490 wide x 500 h. Must be 446 1986, kimhunter22@ nowmail.co.nz minimum 380 wide, 450 height for visibility in MEM HAWKE’S BAY surround. Phone 434 5644, t.hill@clear.net.nz 44 Beaded Wheels
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Details to be finalised but a lay day on Monday 6 November for R&R or explore Doubtless Bay. Off again on Tuesday 7 November to the Cape. A run around Taipa on Wednesday 8 November then home. CONTACTS
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Club Captain. Lester Appleton lesterappleton55@gmail.com ph 09 432 3266 Chairman. Keith Taylor keith.taylor55@gmail.com ph. 021 168 5928 Secretary. Mike McGee northland@vcc.org.nz ph. 022 087 2128
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30 MARCH – 2 APRIL 2018 Registration Friday at Stadium Southland Rally Day Saturday followed by evening meal at clubrooms Sunday is Public Day, including Pennzoil Trophy Team Challenge Followed by Prize Giving & Meal Monday Parts Shed open plus Pop Up Vintage Clothing Sale
Registrations out now, or enter online at: www.sporty.co.nz/southlandvintagecar for more information visit our website which includes accommodation options
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Swap Meet starts at 7.00 a.m. Entry: Sellers $10.00 Buyers/Browsers $5.00 Children (under 12) Free Vintage Car Display - Car Parts Old & New - Motoring Books & Manuals Collectibles – Bric-a-Brac Refreshments – Sausage Sizzle – Bacon Butties
Venue: Wellsford/Warkworth Vintage Car Clubrooms Satellite Station Rd –off SH 1 – 3km south of Warkworth All enquiries to 027 423 8122 or wellsfordwarkworth@vcc.org.nz
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30 March – 1 April 2018 The Waikato Veteran and Vintage Car Club would like to invite all to a weekend of majestic motoring on some of the country’s most beautiful rural roads. All classes of vehicles have been catered for. The rally routes have been plotted, the certificates produced, the lovely prize giving venue at Gail’s of Tamahere has been booked. The Waikato Veteran and Vintage Car Club are ready to make your Easter of 2018 a memorable motoring occasion. Entry Forms are available from the Waikato VCC website from the beginning of December or from the rally organiser; Greg Terrill Email; terrill@xtra.co.nz Phone; 07 859 1207
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Ashburton: Cars parked at lunch venue Waihao Forks Hotel.
Auckland: David Jones 1923 Essex Four.
Ashburton Owen Wilson We welcome new members John and Heather McKimmie and their 1935 Morris and we look forward to their participation in branch events. Karen and Robert Bell’s club run to South Canterbury on 9 July was a great day out covering 210 miles. We went from Ashburton to Washdyke before travelling on back roads to a farm in the Hunter Valley then on to Waihoa Forks Hotel for lunch. Later we travelled the coast then back to the Studholme Hotel for afternoon tea before returning home. It was a very pleasant day and we look forward to more great outings like this. We held our Annual Dinner on 27 July and presentations were made to Ian Hydes for his 1947 Fargo Truck for Restoration of the Year, Derek Prebble for his 50 year badge and Pearce Watson for his 35 year badge. Presentation were all made by Michael Lavender standing in for National President Diane Quarrie Our Guest Speaker was local school principal Peter Livingstone. He had everyone in fits of laughter with songs in
Auckland: Dave Williams 1928 Harley-Davidson.
Auckland: Ford V8 and two Auburns. Part of Steve Keys collection viewed by mid week tourers.
which he had changed the lyrics to reflect our motoring and old car hobby. Auckland John Stokes Motorcycles: We extend condolences to Clarrie Flutey’s family upon his passing. Brian King spoke at the July section meeting about his build of an AJS Period Special. Dave Williams won the Mug Run on his 1928 Harley-Davidson 10/12. Paul Tomlin is working on an exhaust system for Leo Fowler’s 1920 Indian Powerplus. Veteran: Steve Raffills spoke at the August meeting about the history of his 1903 and 1906 Cadillacs. Roy Sharman has got his 1910 Reo starting a little easier after figuring out the decompression system. Jim Boag has got some Veteran number plates. Gary Running has bought the 1913 Talbot ex Stan Corlett and Jim Lewis. David Oliver, Monty Scarborough and John Morrison are working on their brass Model Ts. General: We extend condolences to the Schollitt family upon the passing of Dereck (Yogi). A highly successful VIC afternoon was held at the clubrooms in July. Thirteen members had 20 vehicles processed with the form filling by Michael O’Kane and some of
the committee which made the process more user friendly, this idea could well be emulated by other branches. The combined run with North Shore attracted 20 vehicles. The July club run got 25 club eligible cars, several motorcycles and moderns and was won by Neil Lucas. August’s mid-week tourers travelled to Steve Keys’ property and garage. Seventy vehicles, of which 44 were club eligible attended, with other branch participation as well. David Jones 1923 Essex Four was the only rear wheel braked vehicle on the run. A successful Shiny Parts Auction was held on August club night and in excess of $550 dollars was raised. Three bikes and 37 cars, including Jim Boag’s 1915 Studebaker attended the Daffodil Day Rally. Bay of Plenty Bryce Strong We welcome new members Ivan Sisson with two Rover cars and Barry Anderson with a 1948 Fordson truck. At August Club Night Jayne Conning (NZRN) explained how to use our recently gifted defibrillator – considering our predominant age group, this is potentially a most important skill! Beaded Wheels 49
idletorque At our end of month run in July it was great to see four cars from the Eastern BOP Branch attending. It was great to meet new people and view different cars – you are always welcome guys! Our August Mid-Week was a revisit to Scilla Chocolates in Ohope, followed by lunch at the Whakatane Sports Fishing Club. On Tuesday 22 Aug members supported the local Cancer Society by delivering on their annual Daffodil Day. This was followed by Noggin “n” Natter at Katikati. Our monthly movie night continues to be popular. August featured The Dam Busters. There was a very strong turnout for the NZ VCC Cancer Society fund raising day. On 12 November our Annual Car Show and Swap Meet will be held at our Clubrooms at 29 Cliff Road, Tauranga and all are welcome. On a sad note one of our 50 year members, Wally Jelaca, has passed away. He was an early member of the Auckland Vintage Car Club and later was a Founder Member of the Waikato Branch and he received his 50 year membership badge here in Tauranga. His funeral service was well attended by our members.
Canterbury Tony Becker The VCC’s National Daffodil Day fundraiser saw a large vehicle display for the public and hub rallies for entrants, all based at Cutler Park. Strong local support was evident with the final display attracting some 500 classic, Vintage and custom vehicles, motorcycles and even tractors. The event was highly successful, raising thousands for the Cancer Society. Organised by Colin Hey, the public display served also to motivate several enthusiasts into joining the Canterbury Branch. Cutler Park’s upgraded layout could have comfortably accommodated twice the entries for this first year of our Daffodil Day fund-raising. Its marathon rejuvenation in the care of a small band of keen members led by George Kear and Peter Gatehouse plus additional help employed via forestry students of Lincoln University is helping the extensive grounds to already acquire a settled look. Thanks too to a good balance of rain and sunshine! Thousands of plantings now grace every area of Cutler Park, complete with irrigation lines. Another new Cutler Park development is the Parts Shed extension plus recently constructed parts shelters, all currently being fitted out. These are steadily filling with more of our otherwise weatherexposed treasures. This facility surely
has to be one of the most comprehensively stocked collections of old-car parts anywhere, thanks to another dedicated bunch of branch members. A motion at the Branch AGM by Brendon Eason has seen the adoption of email for distributing The Hub branch monthly magazine. This is resulting in significant cost savings to the branch. EBOP Peter Donovan Some years back stalwart member Nobby Clarke suggested the branch hold a dinner as a social event and it was immediately named Nobby’s Nosh. Now an annual event, even if Nobby can only be fondly remembered, this year 30 or so of us enjoyed the occasion. The get-together for meals prior to our monthly meeting is also becoming more popular, as is the attendance of members at the monthly local Classic Car Club breakfasts. For the last breakfast 48 cars turned up from Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Tauranga and EBOP with models ranging from a Fiat Bambina to a 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Back in July eight members joined the BOP Branch for their club run making a total of 36 cars with 70 to 80 members leaving from Paengaroa, all on a lovely sunny winter’s day. The drive included
Canterbury: Jack Porter and Ford A raceabout. VCC Daffodil Rally for Cancer.
Canterbury: 1936 Vauxhall 14/6 at VCC National Daffodil Day, Canterbury Branch.
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Canterbury: 1963 Humber 80 and other English cars at the National VCC Daffodil Day event, Canterbury Branch.
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Far North: Diane Quarrie presents 50 year award to Chairman Warwick Woollams.
Far North: Winston Matthews presented with life membership by Warwick Woollams
EBOP: Cars at Pikowai on the EBOP Branch run.
stunning views of Little Waihi from Pukehina Beach, through Maketu for fish and chips and on to Little Waihi. The locals at Pukehina enjoyed the spectacle of 36 Vintage cars parading through. For the Kawerau run Club Captain Barry plotted the route mainly through back roads with competition based on Rally rules and also questions: Growdens first, Costars second and Watsons third Some of our members are involved in Kawerau’s Water Wheel Project, which recently held an Antiques Roadshow. The local newspaper report covering this very successful event featured a photo of Phil Leaming’s newly acquired Model A coupe. Far North Dave Duirs The Hills planned the Molloy Trophy run on another wet day, around the hills behind Doubtless Bay with photo matching clues followed by a visit to Matthews’ Vintage Museum to match up further clues with exhibits, followed by a welcome, warm pot luck lunch at the clubrooms. A good turn out on another wet day enjoyed our Annual Dinner and Prize Giving where we were graced with the presence of our National President Diane Quarrie and husband Geoff. The special significance of her visit was to present our Chairman Warwick Woollams with his 50th year of membership award and for founding member and branch stalwart Winston Matthews to be granted Life Membership....two great achievements earned with that extra contribution to the branch.
Horowhenua: Rex Williams’ newly restored 1968 Sunbeam Rapier.
Horowhenua: Mark Morgan with his certificate.
Considerable discussion is ongoing re encouraging members to participate and help plan activities which may involve more members more often....bit of a mouth full but it would be good to see more old cars and their crews! Our Autospectacular is all ready to go for 6 January with an enthusiastic team planning something special again. Gisborne Rodney Clague July 29 was an auspicious occasion for this branch with the presentation of our first 50-year award to founding member Joe Webber by National President Diane Quarrie, with 35 members gathering at the presentation dinner. July 30 began with an interest visit to Mark Dunn’s shed to view Trevor Jukes’ newly-acquired 1925 Ford T Coupe and to hear a Model T motor that had been under a bench for 40 years fire up for the first. That didn’t happen on the day but it has run since after Mark lapped the valves. Our Daffodil Day rally was a success with 54 entry forms being filled out and $845 put in the bucket. Entrants had a free run to Tolaga Bay for afternoon tea before returning home. Hawke’s Bay Helen Ball Membership is still on the increase and we warmly welcome all our newcomers to the branch. July’s midweek outing, organised by Barrie Browne, was very popular and had 15 cars doing a town and around run before finishing at Napier Operatic’s Theatre in
Ahuriri for a behind the scenes tour. This was so successful that it may be repeated so more members can find out just what it takes back stage to put on a production. Our branch was again involved in the Art Deco Trusts Winter Deco Weekend. Saturday’s Dress and Process parade had an impressive line-up of vehicles from Model As, to Plymouths to Auburns, just to name a few, leading out the walkers in all their finery. Once the costume judging was over some of the cars stayed on for an hour to give locals and visitors the treat of a ride around the block. Any donations received went to the local Community Patrol. The Auto Ramble on Sunday was combined with our club run and was organised by Steve and Pam Donovan. As well as driving the Napier and Hastings areas for an hour, participants in the 20 or so vehicles had plenty of questions to answer on the way. The run finished at our clubrooms and everyone was surprised to find the building in darkness with a theatre usher showing people to their seats by torchlight. After viewing a couple of old time movies, and a tub of ice cream at half time, winners were announced. Our thanks to the Art Deco Trust for supplying all prizes and the afternoon tea. Horowhenua Mark Gibson Sadly we lost an important member of our branch on 8 August when one of our foundation members, Shona Nightingale, passed away with her family around her. Shona had been an extremely active Beaded Wheels 51
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Horowhenua; A Model A leads Shona Nightingale’s Manawatu: Ashhurst run members enjoying a cuppa hearse. and chat.
Manawatu: Ashhurst run - Des and Maureen Locke’s Model A.
Manawatu: Abrahams’ Mk II Jaguar, and Rickards ‘28 Dodge.
Northland: The Jim Shaw 1923 Austin Clifton. Photo Bruce Cosson.
North Otago: The chauffeurs.
member of our branch for 40 years. Patron, Tom Hayes, spoke at the funeral and painted a lovely picture of Shona’s life. Afterwards Matilda, the Nightingale’s well known and rallied Model A Ford tourer, led the hearse on its journey to Harvey Bowlers Chapel, followed by a cortege of club vehicles as a tribute to Shona. Our most sincere sympathies are extended to Peter. Well known member, Mark Morgan, stood down from his role on the parts committee after many years’ service. His contribution was marked at the July meeting with the presentation of a certificate to commemorate his input. The annual Night Owl Trial was run on 16 July, organised by Verdon Heath with his usual finesse. An excellent turnout again - numbers increase steadily each year. Bruce Jacob was this year’s winner and the next Night Owl will be organised by Don Macdonald, who organised our very first Night Owl many years ago. Rex and Brigid Williams appeared recently with their newly restored 1968 Sunbeam Rapier. This car has been kept under wraps for some time now and made a surprise entrance. What a lovely addition to the Williams’ fleet and Horowhenua’s growing list of club cars. Well done Rex.
on 16 August, was well attended. Guest speaker was John Singer, a member of NZ Police who was fortunate to be assigned to Pitcairn Island for 12 months. He gave us a fascinating talk and a good insight to the challenges he faced in administering this very isolated rock outcrop in the middle of the Pacific Ocean – accessible only by sea, with the ever present risk of injury or illness being fatal as a result. Stan Garmonsway, recently transferred from Wellington, entertained us at our July meeting with his experiences of a visit to the Goodwood Revival Festival of Speed in England. The cars, both static and racing, the planes, and the crowds had to be seen to be believed. We look forward to part two of Stan’s experiences. Club Captain Bryan Abraham organised a visit to one of our Tourer magazine advertisers, Hamco Industries. Craig Hambling navigated our members through the process of building wire wheels for cars and motor bikes, and then showed members his collection of speedway cars, engines and related memorabilia. The spares shed opens on the first Sunday of the month at 2pm and there is always a group of enthusiasts finding treasures for their latest restoration. Later on the same day a smaller group of stalwarts socialise in the clubrooms over an informal bring your own type meal. Out of town members are very welcome to join in these activities.
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Marlborough Carroll Wiblin We welcome new members Stephen and Katrina Davies, 1950 Humber Super Snipe, Michael and Linda Hanley, 1970 MGB and Dave Neilson, 1954 BSA Goldstar, 1972 Triumph Trident and a 1978 Triumph Bonneville. Our branch annual prize giving dinner in June was well attended. From all accounts it was an enjoyable time for those who attended. Trophies presented were; The Ladies Trophy - Lorraine Pyne, the Patrons Trophy for best attendance on m/c outings - David McKelvey and Barry Newman, Keown Cup for Concours m/c David McKelvey, the Pierce Trophy for P60 vehicles - Bruce Mantold, the McDonald Trophy for attendance - Barry and Margie Wilson, the Popular Vote Trophy - John Monson, the Events Trophy - Tony and Jen Smith, the Fairweather Night Trial Trophy - Chris Bird and Sharon Parkes, the Outwitted Owl - John and Denyce Armiger, the Mortimer Trophy for runner up concours - John Armiger, the Whimp Trophy for concours - Wayne Frew, the VCC Trophy for outstanding service to the branch - Charlie Rogers and the Contretemps Trophy for a big OOPS during the year - Lyall Mooney. In July our annual Snow Run took us to St Arnaud. This started out as a
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North Otago: The North Otago fleet ready to collect students from Waitaki Boys’ High.
North Shore: Glyn Davies Ford Model TT and AA trucks.
Nelson Branch initiative but has slowly evolved into a shared thing. This year was Marlborough’s turn to put on the lunch and they hired a group of mums raising money for the school. After lunch there was the inter branch competition organised by last year’s winners, West Coast Branch. It was won by Marlborough, so will be interesting to see what sort of event they will organise for next year!! As well as our run to Onamalutu in August we hosted the National AGM. It is some time since we have hosted one of these so it was an experience for those who have never attended one.
North Shore: Jim Wooton works on the base of the Dennis bus driver’s seat.
North Shore: Brian Cullen prepares the Dennis bus for painting.
through the motor and tidied up the car. ‘Ann’ spent 50 years in a shed in Marton. Apparently Jim had heard about the Clifton and he had talked casually about it with the owner. But that’s all. It was in the weekend and Jim and wife were on to some property maintenance chores. “I was out the back of the house mowing some grass,” he recounts. With the noise of the mower and earmuffs on, Jim could only guess that something was ‘on’ when his wife came hurtling around from the road side of the house waving and calling, fair scorching the tread off her Red Bands. “Jim”, she shouted over the howl of the Northland Bruce Cosson mower. “There’s a Vintage car out there on The Spring events calendar is away to a a trailer! cracking start. Member enthusiasm is full But it’s OK, I’ve had a look at it and you throttle. can buy it.” A major upcoming bucket list ‘to-do’ is the ever-popular Annual Northland Tour. North Otago Clive Blunden This year the cars will go the whole way, so There was a good turnout to help deliver that means Cape Reinga ! (Place of leaping) the Cancer Society’s Daffodils all around From Awanui, it’s a great tarseal drive. Oamaru and beyond, this year we assembled Scenic, interesting, and home territory for at the Waitaki Boys High School and this writer. You can get all the contact picked up special needs pupils chosen to details from our blue notice in ‘Swap Meets accompany us on the delivery run. Each and Rallies” All welcome. pupil was accompanied by a caregiver and The feature vehicle for October is the they both enjoyed riding in the old vehicles. 1923, 12/4 Austin Clifton tourer from the Vehicles were: G Ellery, 1950 Bedford Jim Shaw stable on Beach road, Onerahi TC pickup; R. Shirreffs, 1939 Chev; V (Whangarei). An excellent address, right on Chambers, 1971 MGB GT; J Adamson, the water, and with terrific views over the 1952 Hillman Minx; W Kent, 1968 Hillman harbour. Jim has engineered his way right Imp; R Weir, 1963 E S Holden; C Walsh,
North Shore: Clive Sandham manufacturing the passenger seats.
1985 Ford Falcon and the writer’s 1928 Willys Whippet pickup. Nearly $5000 was raised for the benefit of cancer sufferers in our local community. North Shore Richard Bampton In July a short run to see Glyn Davies’ collection of Fords and Mercedes at the former Smith and Davies yard yielded some interesting vehicles. Side by side were a ‘46 Ford V8 coupe and a ‘48 Mercury coupe. Although all the body panels are different and the Mercury is larger, at first glance they appear remarkably similar. Also on show among other vehicles was the first lorry that Smith and Davies purchased – a 1927 Ford Model TT truck to cart cream to the dairy – and their 1930 Model AA truck. The branch Morris 8 Series 1 went out on this run. The oil pressure took a long time to register, then maintained a steady pressure until the car was almost back at the club, when it dropped very low. The sump has since been removed, the strainer cleaned, the oil pump checked, the oil pressure ball replaced and the oil changed. While the sump was off it was decided to check the big end bearings and piston rings as it was smoking. The bearings were passable but the rings will be replaced. Meanwhile the Dennis bus is progressing well. Clive Sandham has been the driving force behind the manufacture of the passenger seats. Brian Cullen has sprayed a lot of paint with the assistance of Tony Beaded Wheels 53
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Rotorua: Angie Brunton studying the list of addresses, her Minor Traveller well loaded with flowers.
Rotorua: Bill Skelton with his 1929 Austin 7.
Rotorua: Cliff Wickham’s Ford Anglia and electric bicycles at our August club night.
Gillett, Colin Austen and Bob Fairburn, while Jim Wooton, who has only recently retired from his vehicle upholstery business and now joins us on Thursday mornings, is taking a busman’s holiday and has completed the driver’s seat. Otago Graeme Duthie It was very good to have such a large number of Vintage vehicles delivering daffodils round the city for the Cancer Society. These were the pre-orders for the cancer society fund raiser. On the Sunday of the National Daffodil Day for Cancer run the branch ran a very successful stall at the local Mitre 10 as another major rally was taking place on the same day in the city. An overnight run to Naseby took a route along the coast road to Palmerston for morning tea, then on up the road to Ranfurly for lunch before going on to Naseby to check in at the accommodation. Then it was a short drive down the road to the curling rink where a couple of hours were spent learning and enjoying curling. In the evening a nice meal was followed by some very good socialising. In the morning we visited a garage and a museum before heading home. The mid-week Sparkaholics is still proving very popular as is the run on the last Thursday of the month. This leaves the clubrooms at 1pm and goes to a destination for afternoon tea and return. 54 Beaded Wheels
Rotorua: Cliff Wickham, Ford Cortina.
Rotorua: Best of British, with the welcome return of Alan Barnes’s recently repainted Riley 2½ litre.
Coming up we have some events of other organisations which include a night run, starting at our clubrooms, and the Autospectacular. The Taieri Tour and the Dunvegan run for motorcycles are coming up this month. We have a busy calendar ahead so refer to our branch magazine the Otago Roadrunner. Rotorua Ronald Mayes The deadline for this report falls just short of the date of the Sulphur City rally, but the forecast is good and 55 vehicles have been entered for this popular event with many from the Waikato, Auckland and beyond. It comes at a busy time for members, with a mid-weekers’ run, Cancer Society daffodil deliveries (ably organised by Angie Brunton) and the VCC National Day following the Sulphur City Rally. The writer was out of action in July so missed some events. Of the branch’s July swap meeting secretary Dennis Whimp wrote that the weather was clear for the Saturday set-up and the Met Service’s forecast deluge came during the night but had almost ceased at dawn on the day of the meeting. It was definitely a day to be wearing gumboots. Sellers commented that a bit of rain was good as people didn’t stand around and haggle but pay, grab and run, and almost all said they had a very successful day. Dennis’ last comment was “I can’t wait for next year. Where else can you stand in a polar blast with water
Sth Canterbury: Presentation for the winning team at the annual quiz night with Ashburton Branch - South Canterbury VCC chairperson Ashley Milliken at left, with team winners John Foster, Lex Westoby, Marion Foster and Shannon Stevenson. At right are quiz masters Alan Ferguson and Raywyn Meredith (out of shot).
Sth Canterbury: Treasurer Nola Day being presented with a special trophy recognising her services in our branch by John Foster.
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Taranaki: A line up of our club members Model As outside the Inglewood Historic Railway Station at the start of the End of Rego club run to Mount Taranaki.
Taupo: Members making daffodil deliveries of fresh flowers to local Taupo businesses.
Wairarapa: Just what we needed for the project car, Wairarapa: Paul Furkert Wairarapa: A washdown for the Bradford chassis. a sound Ford 10 motor with gearbox. with the Trojan mini motor.
dripping down your neck and off your nose, collecting money and telling the punters what a great day it is to be alive?” At the July meeting Kevin Scott had his 1936 Ford V8 De Luxe on show. In August Cliff Wickham told us all about his Ford Anglia. A guest speaker from a local bike shop displayed a range of electric bicycles. South Canterbury Shannon Stevenson Our Annual General Meeting was held on 6 July and was well attended by members. Sixty year membership certificates were presented to Terry Wilson and Alan Averis, For the 2017-2018 Committee there have been a number of changes in the ranks; Chairperson, Club Captain, Secretary and Clubrooms convenor roles have now been taken by Ashley Milliken, Darren Ladbrook, Miles Winter, and Alistair Day respectively, Clive Merry also joining the committee. The July Mid-week run had a number of members in inclement weather travel along back roads to Cave before reaching the Wenlock property at Fairview. On 22 July a number of members attended the Waimate Branch garage raid, visiting VCC members’ vehicle collections in the Waimate area.
A dinner was held at Seven Oaks, Timaru on 22 July to celebrate the 50 years membership to our branch of Alan Hawke, Derek Brownie and Barry Smith. Badges were presented by VCC Southern Region Club Captain Alon Mayhew with all recipients giving enlightened speeches covering their time in our branch. The annual quiz evening with Ashburton Branch took place on 4 August. With organization by Alan Ferguson and Raywyn Meredith, the quiz stretched members’ brain cells – Timaru being the eventual trophy winners. A number of members supported Daffodil day on 21 August. Timaru swarmed with older vehicles delivering daffodils to the local community in support of the Cancer Society. Taranaki Colin Johnston Health and Safety officer Jannie Halliburton gave a very informative talk to around 40 club members at our August club night. She spoke on health and safety management and how it affected our club and what this will mean to us when we are attending club events here and around the country. It was made quite clear that to protect ourselves as an organiser of a club event we should make sure that we make every effort to keep our members and the public safe.
Our Annual Breakfast Run was held with the first car away at 7.30am. The run took us around the streets of New Plymouth and then out into the country for a short cruise before returning for a tasty breakfast at the popular Auto Lodge. Our branch now has two banner flags with the VCC Taranaki Branch emblem on. They are complete with a portable ground penetrating stand or a solid placed portable stand that the banner slides into and can be set up for a car display on a grassed area or tarseal. These will help promote our club at any event that members attend and will let the public know just who we are. Taupo Neil Chave July’s club night was a movie night with ice cream at half-time and a small group of members braved the winter cold to see Captain Phillips featuring Tom Hanks. Our branch again supported the annual Hobbies Expo where we have a range of members’ cars to both promote the Taupo Branch of the Vintage Car Club and add value to the Expo. The annual Quiz Night was held in August and quiz master Kelvin Trim presented a wide range of general knowledge questions with a few motor related ones thrown in for good measure. We had a great turnout of members and dinner was fish and chips from our local chippery. The winning team were awarded Beaded Wheels 55
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Wairarapa: Hugh Hunter in his Morris 8 Sports on the gravel.
Waitemata: Wet R’OilCan cars rest at the lunch break.
Wairarapa: Gravel rally winners Francis and Gaye Pointon in the Ford Jailbar.
Waitemata: First Shed raided out West Auckland.
chocolate fish as their prize for demonstrating how smart they all were. Also in August we held the Club Captain’s Run and this year we headed to the Waiotapu Pub for lunch and then on to Atiamuri to view an interesting collection of trucks and classic cars at Peter and Yvonne Phillips’ private collection. From there a number went on to another collection of NZ Railway and Air New Zealand memorabilia just down the road. In September the branch will be holding its 50th Anniversary with a lunch for all current and past members. The day will start with a show and shine in town followed by a drive to our lunch venue. Waikato Gaynor Terrill At a recent clubnight branch member Kathryn Parsons and her husband Brett entertained us with Kathryn’s puppet show from Kathryn’s marionette collection. It is always interesting to see what other endeavours members engage in outside of Vintage Car Club activities. Branch members recently enjoyed a club run to Tahuna organised by Tony and Judy Brierley with 36 vehicles taking part. The Wednesday Wanderers are also starting up again mid-September after a winter recess. At the upcoming branch meeting in September, 12 members will receive long service membership awards. Kaaren Smylie, the recently elected North Island Club
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Waitemata: Model As at Whatipu.
Waitemata: Another West Auckland shed.
Captain, will be in attendance and she will give a short talk outlining her role. It is with much sadness that I report the tragic passing of Snow ( Michael) van den Broek, a long time Waikato branch member. Snow and his wife Judith rallied their Model T and more recently their BSA car. Our sincere condolences to Judith and daughter Georgia. Planning is well advanced for the 2018 National Easter Rally hosted by the Waikato Branch. Secure your accommodation booking in either Cambridge or Hamilton. The rally will start with a twilight run on Good Friday. Wairarapa Kevin Ball The Margaret Gee Memorial Rally consisted of a series of garage raids in Masterton and Carterton. First up was Peter Cameron’s amazing collection of Ferguson tractors, one of every model produced and his collection of Vintage car models, including a metre-long and minutelydetailed Rolls-Royce. Meanwhile the ladies oohed and aahed over Marian Cameron’s beautiful woollen craft work. Then it was on to the father and son Dodge projects of Simon and Alec O’Hara and the sheds of Andrew Dittmer (Austin 7 van) and Ian Ingram (Hillman sedan) in Carterton. Francis and Gaye Pointon earned themselves the responsibility of organising next year’s gravel rally after taking out this year’s inaugural run. They brought their
Ford Jailbar home at the head of the field. While regular rallies often avoid gravel the aim of this one was to spend as much time as possible on the loose stuff. Winter conditions, including mud and water, made travel difficult for some but generally entrants enjoyed the run. Offroad, the focus of the Bangers and Beer Sundays has been the building of a club car from parts sourced from the parts department. So far we have the remains, including the chassis, of a post-war Bradford, part of the body shell and a selection of Ford 10 motors, one of which has a gearbox attached. Putting that all together and getting it running will occupy the team for the rest of winter. Paul Furkert had his latest project at the B&B gathering. It is a tiny 49.9cc Trojan mini motor temporarily attached to a modern bicycle with a friction drive to the rear wheel. A friend gave Paul the motor as a project and he has it running sweetly. Motorised bikes were common post-war and died out when improving economies made motorcycles more affordable. Waitemata Diane Humphreys Waitemata annual Mid-Winter Christmas bash was once again held at the remote Whatipu Lodge which is located in Auckland out on the wild west coast on the northern side of the Manukau Harbour entrance. Once again a superb Christmas evening was had by all. Amongst other
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Wanganui: Ian Chamberlain proudly polishing his 1917 Buick in time for the MTA 100 year celebrations over 19/20 August in Wanganui.
Wanganui: A mixed bunch of ‘”old car enthusiasts” from Manawatu; paying a visit today to Ed Boyd’s Autobarn.
Wellington: Forge tutor Che shows us what they teach there.
Wellington branch cars at the Learning Connexion.
Vintage machines was a grand line up of Model As and only a few moderns. Our annual R’Oil Can Rally is always held mid-July. Only entrants prepared to keep hoods stowed away are allowed to enter this event and while all Waitemata’ites know this we must get the message across to ‘out of townies’. After all, we do not allow tin tops from our own branch to enter so we must preserve this ruling. The Can was well organised by Rob and Joan Chapman. We travelled north through more or less the centre of the North Island to finally reach our destination, the Duke of Marlborough, the lovely old hotel on the waterfront in Russell, Bay of Islands. On a beautiful Sunday at the end of July we risked invading the west of Auckland. We had a good turnout of nosy parkers who wanted to look into the Westie Waitemata’ites sheds. We have collected a few members over the last year or two from West Auckland who all have Model As that do Irishman each year. The three guys we raided have the most amazing collections of vehicles and other stuff. We have to thank Keith Humphreys for putting together these monthly raids as we are getting to some pretty interesting places.
The AGM for the branch saw quite a number of changes, including a new chairman, long time member Bruce Ardell. Peter Hardy resigned after doing three years (and very well done and appreciated too!). Several new committee members all willing to do their best will no doubt add value to the mix also. Sunday Runs have been well attended and the various visits have been much appreciated. Community events too have been well attended and the Annual Daffodil appeal was well supported. Club nights have been averaging attendances around the 50 mark despite many a cold night. A lady Master Goldsmith demonstrated her various wares and branch members Mike and Brenda Marshall spoke (and illustrated with great photos) of their recent trip to Canada. A new dishwasher has been purchased for the club kitchen, plus a new hot water service too. All very positive.
Wellington: Bruce tends to the thermette.
Wellington: bacon and egg pie with a bit of a view.
part of the Vintage theme, before returning to Martinborough. The Remembrance Rally in July started cloudy and cold when we left the clubrooms for the Paraparaumu Aviation Museum which is a small museum run by enthusiastic amateurs. From there we went to Otaki Beach and Slapsy’s Restaurant for lunch. The winner of this rally is traditionally picked at random and this year it went to Stewart, Elizabeth and Margaret Hunter who received the Murray Mitchell Trophy. At the July Club Night Emeritus Professor David Bibby from Victoria University presented a talk entitled “The Rise and Fall and Rise again of the Electric Car”. He traced the history of electric vehicles from the first practical electric car built by Thomas Parker in 1884 to today’s successes typified by the Nissan Leaf and the Tesla. Education seemed to be the theme for July with the Kapiti Coast Mid-Week Run visiting the Learning Connexion at Taita, Lower Hutt where there are some fascinating arts and crafts courses available. We are currently planning our 60th November Rally on 4 and 5 November and welcome members from other parts of the country.
Wellington Claire Benge The Leprechaun (little Irishman) Rally in June had a fine start at Martinborough before we headed southeast on the road to White Rock and Tora, past the Hau Nui Wind Farm on a reasonable gravel and clay Wanganui Fay Chamberlain road. We checked out the remains of the Wellsford-Warkworth The Wanganui branch has been SS Opua, wrecked in 1926, before finding a Anne Hamilton very busy of late, (despite the inclement pleasant grassy spot next to a small beach. The Winter Woollies Rally and the weather). We basked in the sun as we ate our lunches, annual prize giving have taken place. Major a thermette providing hot water for coffee as Beaded Wheels 57
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Wellsford Warkworth: Peoples Choice 2nd place, Carrick and Margaret’s 1950 MK5 Jaguar convertible.
West Coast: Ann and Brent Newton’s 1952 Ford Prefect sedan at Reefton. Wellsford Warkworth along with North Shore and Hibiscus Coast organised a combined Daffodil Run. The cars assembled at the monthly meeting of Classics & Caffeine on the North Shore attracting 112 entries, with 83 participating. It was a rotten day so we were delighted with the generosity of the crowd gathered to view the hundreds of assembled cars and motorbikes when we rattled the donation buckets. Anne Hamilton.
Wellsford Warkworth: Peoples Choice - Ian Davies replica Ford Model T built 1990.
West Coast: Paul Elwell-Sutton’s 1925 Renault MT Doctors’ Coupe near Snapshot Creek, Haast.
awards went to: Warkworth Rally winners Vivienne and Brian Guest. Aggregate points for the year– Denis and Sheryl Martin, Club Member of the Year – Denis Martin. Our combined Daffodil Run culminated in a display at the wharf in Warkworth. There were 29 cars on display when the run arrived and of our own members 8 participated in the run while another 13 were on display. The town was buzzing and for a first time event everyone was delighted with the turnout. The People’s Choice went to; 1st Ian Davies Replica Ford Model T bus, built in 1990 and 2nd; Carrick and Margaret’s 1950 MK5 Jaguar convertible. We raised about $2000 and look forward to next year. As we approach the festive time of the year it might be worth mentioning some upcoming events. The final Sunday run for 2017 will be 29 October and is a Coast to Coast, with breakfast on the east coast and lunch on the west. Then of course, are the two Santa Parades our members support, Warkworth and Wellsford plus our Posh Picnic has been brought forward to 3 December while our Christmas lunch is on 17 December. Also worth a mention are our aspirations to drive in the 2017 London to Brighton Run. Doug and I, along with Leon and Brendda Salt, have put in an entry with a 1904 Cadillac loaned to us by David Arrigo
of Malta. The car has done three previous runs and this year David is hoping to drive his 1904 Siddeley. Fingers crossed for good weather.
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West Coast June Campbell Mid-winter brings a quiet club time, but always good for indoor gatherings and vehicle maintenance of course. Our club run to Reefton in August attracted 30 plus members and our monthly morning teas at Shantytown continue to be enjoyed by our retired members. A small group travelled to St Arnaud to the combined Nelson/Marlborough Snow Run. This is an enjoyable overnight run and it’s good to catch up with our northern Branch members. I have had contact from our southernmost member, Paul Elwell-Sutton who hails from Haast and you can see his beautiful 1925 Renault MT Doctor’s coupe pictured on this page. It is currently off the road, awaiting a refurbished transmission universal, of which it has but one, just ahead of the gearbox. Another photo, to keep to the Renault company, is Greymouth members’ Ann and Brent Newton’s 1952 Ford Prefect E93A sedan which is a regular on our club runs. This was taken at the Reefton club run in July.
At the time of writing five vehicles have been involved with assisting the local Cancer Society with the delivery of their corporate daffodils. This weekend we are looking forward to participating in the new National Daffodil Rally on 27 August. The weather report is looking ominous but we have joined up with two local motoring groups for an afternoon dedicated to fund raising.
Passing Lane In this column we acknowledge the recent passing of club members. Information is supplied to Beaded Wheels by VCCNZ Branch Secretaries.
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