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Manawatu Branch
Volume 1783
September 2017
Discounts on Cook Strait Ferry Crossings All financial members of the VCC of NZ Inc can obtain a discount on ferry crossings, for individual or group bookings. You must show your membership card. Quote the required codes: Interislander WH5465 0800878898
Blue Bridge – ANTIQUECAR 0800844844
Number 09/300139
When insuring your valuable items (property, car etc) with Vero, quoting the above number results in a commission being made to the Manawatu Branch. Thank you for your ongoing support.
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Coming Events 2017 September 2017
October 2017
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Committee meeting 7.00pm The Grove Manawatu Branch Vintage Rally Club night 7.30pm The Grove Morgan Factory presentation by Stan Garmonsway Sunday Run 1.00pm Chesters Committee meeting 7.00pm The Grove Branch Swap Meet Club night 7.30pm The Grove
November 2017
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Committee meeting 7.00pm The Grove Club night 7.30pm The Grove
December 2017
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Committee meeting 7.00pm The Grove Note change of date Christmas Party - catered
January 2018 February 2018
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New Year’s Day picnic details tba Committee meeting 7.00pm The Grove Club night 7.30pm The Grove
March 2018
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Committee meeting 7.00pm The Grove Club night 7.30pm The Grove
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Sunday Run details are in the Club Captain’s Corner each month. Regular monthly events are listed inside the back cover in each issue.
Booking for The Grove venue can be made through Creative Catering, Awapuni Racecourse Phone 06 354 2780 or info@creativecatering.co.nz
VCC ID CARDS RENEWAL APPLICATIONS Message from Head Office NZVCC
Please note that all VCC ID Cards have an expiry. This expiry is upon change of ownership, or 10 years from the issue date. Your vehicle must also be as described on the Card. A Renewal form personalised for each vehicle ID Card is distributed by the National Office to current financial members, approximately 3 months before the expiration. Even if your vehicle has had no changes, this form must be checked, signed and forwarded to your Branch, along with the ID Card (if the photo correctly shows your vehicle in its present state), or three new photos, as stated on the form. Upon receipt at the National Office, the ID Card will be reissued and will be valid for a further 10 years unless there is a change of ownership or major changes to the vehicle during that time. It is compulsory for all National and International VCC Rallies that vehicles entered must have a current valid ID Card.
New Members
contact the Secretary, Ron Persson, to organise for a name badge to be made.
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Notes from the Chair Greetings everyone. August club night comprised of a meal and get together with Central Hawkes Bay Branch at Dannevirke. This was followed by a fantastic presentation by John Singer, a policeman who had spent a year as sole police officer on Pitcairn Island. His job covered everything from stamping visas to child protection. The presentation covered a brief history of the island, an introduction to the people, and videos of events attended including dramatic events in boats. Thank you to Central Hawkes Bay for organising this event. September Club night is a presentation about the Morgan factory by Stan Garmonsway. Please come along and hear this entertaining speaker. I will talk about the recent national VCC AGM and Executive
Meeting which Ian and I attended. Please see reports from both of these meetings elsewhere in this Tourer. The swapmeet is almost upon us. Please let Trevor Hardy know when you can help on the gate. We also need volunteers to clean up afterwards. Please contact Trevor if you can do this. Everyone is welcome to take part in the Vintage Rally on the 16th of September. Please come along in your modern if your VCC eligible car is not on the road. Sarah Howell
New York’s fire chief has just pranged his new Chevrolet Royal Mail roadster, much to the amusement of the locals.
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VINTAGE RALLY - 16 September 2017 The Manawatu Branch VCC clubrooms will be open from 8.45 am to allow you and your crew to meet other rally participants and indulge in a hot drink and a biscuit or two before the 9.15 am briefing. As has been the case in recent years, the Vintage Rally will again be open to vehicles from VCC classification groups other than ‘Vintage’ - however vehicles from other classifications will be ‘non-competitive’ entries. Members who have only a veteran classification vehicle, or whose ‘vintage’ is currently off the road are more than welcome to participate in their ‘modern’ as a non-competitive entry if they wish. The morning section of the rally is approx. 75 miles (120 Kms) and is competitive for those who like a challenge – otherwise just follow the instructions and enjoy the scenery. The afternoon section is approx. 30 miles (45 Kms) and concludes at a nearby café. From the café there is approx. 15 miles (25 kms) of sealed road to return to Palmerston North. As with last year’s Vintage Rally, the route remains on the western side of the ranges so roads are relatively flat. There is only approx. ¾ mile (1.2 kms) of unsealed road on this rally. Bring your own picnic lunch, hot water, chairs etc., to help you settle in for an enjoyable lunch stop. If the weather is against us there is shelter at the destination. Entry Form Options : •
complete the form that is in this Tourer and mail it to the address on the form.
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if you would like the form emailed to you to prevent you from having to cut into your Tourer, email the Rally Organiser ( bryana@xtra.co.nz ) requesting that a PDF version be emailed to you.
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alternatively forget the form and just send an email to the Rally Organiser with all of the details that are requested on the form included in the email text.
Payment Options : • send a cheque in the post with your entry form ; •
pay on the day ; or
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email the Rally Organiser ( bryana@xtra.co.nz ) requesting account details to enable you to pay by internet banking.
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THE MANAWATU BRANCH
Vintage Rally Saturday 16th September 2017 For Vintage classification vehicles
- and vehicles from other VCC classification groups as non-competitive entries Meet at the VCC clubrooms in Kelvin Grove Road any time after 8.45 am for cup of tea / coffee. The briefing will be at 9.15 am. BYO lunch & hot water for drinks etc. and chairs etc. for a picnic. Total distance for the day is approx. 105 miles (165 kms) – additional rally information is in the August Tourer.
ENTRANT: ............................................................................................................................... NAVIGATOR: .......................................................................................................................... ADDRESS: ……………………….......................................................................................... TOWN / CITY: .……………….….......................................................................................... TELEPHONE: (........) .....................................
Email ........................................................
VEHICLE MAKE & MODEL: ................................................................................................. YEAR: .............................. ENTERING AS: Vintage ENTRY FEE: $20.00
REG No. ..................................................... Non-competitive - Veteran/PV/PW/P60/P80/or modern
or $35.00 with Rally Plaque (optional)
PAYMENT METHOD: Cheque attached
TOTAL $.................
Pay on Rally Day
Internet Banking
Cheques payable to ‘Manawatu Branch VCC’ ENTRIES CLOSE:
Thursday 7th September 2017
RALLY ORGANISER: Bryan Abraham : Phone (06) 358 4014 Email bryana@xtra.co.nz (email the Rally Organiser for a PDF copy of this entry form - or for Internet Banking account details)
ENTRIES to: Bryan Abraham, 81 Apollo Parade, Palmerston North 4414.
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VCC Executive Meeting Blenheim 11 -12 August 2017 Matters arising from previous minutes: Membership form needs updating. Both Notices of Motion failed. Only 19% of members voted. Forty six Manawatu members voted which is 28% of our branch membership. The cost of postage of voting papers was discussed. One branch suggested having a box at the clubrooms for bulk mailing of voting envelopes. Correspondenceiuy: A letter requested clarification on when post 1980 vehicles are eligible to enter VCC events. It is one year after they become 30 years old, so a vehicle which was manufactured in 1986 becomes VCC eligible on the 1st of January 2017. There was a lot of discussion on this matter. The draft budget was approved. Changes to Club Bylaws: both of these were carried unanimously. A report was given on membership status. Calendar of Events: delegates were reminded to check for potential clashes with other branches. Matters pertaining to Health and Safety were reiterated. The meeting was reconvened after the AGM: 12 August 2017 Don Muller was re -appointed as archivist. Presentation: David Yorke “Membership Application Fees – A Discussion Paper” David had prepared graphs showing the different fees charged by each branch being the levy, in some cases a joining fee, and a charge for a membership badge. The overall cost varied quite widely across the country. In order to enable new members to join on line, David recommended a fee of $100.00 per year for the first year for all branches and advice to new members that in subsequent years the fee will be different. General Business: one branch suggested putting joining records onto computer. Julie showed delegates one very large handwritten book, of which there are The Tourer
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many. She has photographed each page but it would be a mammoth task to digitalise these records.
A.G.M 12 August 2017
Reports were received from the Secretary / Treasurer, Club Captains, Beaded Wheels, Speed Steward, Archive, NZFOMOC, Registrar, 25 and 35 year badges, and Facebook page. The management committee was re-elected with the only change being a new North Island Club Captain. – Kaaren Smylie. Paul Collins was thanked for his work. The club has a new insurance broker. This insurance covers club assets such as buildings. If any member has a dispute with Vero the member must be willing to supply their name if the club is to act on their behalf. 2021 Rally: The Rally Director has resigned as he has not been able to get a team together. Presentation: David Yorke : “International Events: What does the future hold?” David presented data about three very successful national non-VCC events: Beach Hop, Americarna and Art Deco to show why these events are popular and to examine what VCC can learn from these events to attract more participation. Each of these events is held at the same venue each year and follows a set format. Participation is not restricted to any one club. Each event lasts no longer than five days. Discussion : Tony Haycock thought that 5 days should be maximum for the core event with extras added at each end for those who want a longer event. Roger White thought that the club should look at using Cutler Park and Mystery Creek for these events. A sub committee will be formed to look at the feasibility of future international rallies. General Business: The compiler of the VCC Facebook page needs more material. Short videos are good. 50 year badge nominations go to the management committee which needs a fair amount of time to check the validity. Next Executive Meeting will be held on the 24th of March at Wellington Airport Conference Centre. The management committee is looking at all branch constitutions. Tax
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exemptions are to be included in Branch Constitutions. Julie has sample clauses. Revision of the Incorporated Societies Act seems to have gone to ground for political reasons. The delegate from South Canterbury Branch suggested making a TV programme about VCC eligible vehicles. Tony Haycock pointed out that producers of such programmes have to pay TV networks to get broadcast films produced and that if this idea went ahead that the club would need to find someone with expertise in the field. Waimate Branch enquired about the 400 members that we are losing nationally each year. Branches need to contact ex members to see why this is happening. It was pointed out that if a member resigns their insurance with Vero may automatically lapse. Twenty four branches are taking part in a Daffodil Day Rally. The John Goddard Trophy was awarded to the Beaded Wheels Committee.
Olive Tree Village are celebrating 25 years of being in business on 28 October 2017, from 2.00pm – 4.30pm. They would like some old cars for the residents to look at and maybe have a ride in around the complex. A special afternoon tea will be provided, and there will be other entertainment to keep you amused. Please phone Ron Persson if you are able to help – phone 354 5266
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Swap Meet Saturday October 14 2017 Helpers required for the Swap Meet. As this is the Branch’s annual fund-raising event, I would like to ask for your help in manning the entry gate to collect money from both the buyers and the sellers. We are not starting quite so early this year, so you will get an extra hours sleep in! Starting from 7.00am, there is a need for two people every hour to collect money from sellers. Starting from 8.00am, we need two or three people every 90 minutes, for buyers.
Refer to the table below.
Please give this some thought, and give me a call, or send me an e-mail. My address is: ts.hardy@xtra.co.nz Please display your car for the day – driver gets free entry. Thanks Trev Hardy
South Street Gate
Kawakawa Road Gate
8.00 – 9.30am (3)
7.00 – 8.00am (2)
9.30 – 11.00am (3) Josie Persson Karl Gilchrist
8.00 – 9.00am (2)
11.00 – 12.30pm (2) 9.00 – 9.30am (1) Ian Rowden
Volunteers needed for cleaning up afterwards. Please choose a slot and phone Trevor Hardy on 323 4040 to add your name or email ts.hardy@xtra.co.nz The more people who volunteer the better.
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THE CAR TAILORS
68 Wilson Street- Wanganui
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The acknowledged experts on all types of Vintage and Post Vintage Nickel and Chrome Plating. We are one of those old-fashioned firms that take pride in the quality of our work. (Ask anyone who has dealt with us) For all your METAL FINISHING REQUIREMENTS Copper, Brass, Bronze, Silver, Alloy Plating,Gold, Antique Finishing and Metal Polishing Phone Dave on Wanganui (06) 345 5042 for prompt and efficient service
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Club Captain’s Corner SUNDAY RUN TO THE HERB FARM AND CAFÉ – 30 July 2017 It was a pleasant run to the Herb Farm on a fine day for the nine cars that met outside Chesters in Tremaine Avenue. The nearly 40 mile route took the group out Rongotea Road to Green Road, onto Taipo Road, Fairfield Road, Penny Road, the Mt Stewart Halcombe Road,
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Sandon Road, through Feilding onto SH54, then onto Colyton Road and Grove Road. Because the Café was busy that afternoon they had opened their conference room up for us with the tables set up in a ‘U’ shaped arrangement which made for a very comfortable afternoon tea stop for the 22 people who came on the run. Bryan and Catherine Abraham
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MID MONTH MEANDER TO THE VINES CAFE – 9 August 2017 Eighteen people converged on the Vines Café on SH1 at Foxton after a pleasant drive along Lockwood Road, Main Drain Road, Himatangi Block Road, Motuiti Road, Hickford Road and Ridge Road to the Café. Unlike most runs this one was not uneventful – with one car needing to be parked up en-route and trailered home later because the gearbox wasn’t behaving as it was supposed to, one car having difficulty starting after lunch because the driver had a short term memory lapse and forgot to unset the ‘kill’ switch, and another needing some assistance with jumper leads to get mobile as the driver forgot to turn the headlights off when parking up before lunch.
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But otherwise it was a very enjoyable outing and lunch which allowed a couple of hours of conversation in a spacious and comfortable café with good food, tea and coffee served up to the three tables that had been put aside for our group. Bryan and Catherine Abraham
SUNDAY RUN – 24 September 2017 Meet at 1.00 pm at the Chesters Plumbing and Bathroom carpark in Tremaine Avenue (Palmerston North) for a leisurely run on easy roads to a Café for afternoon tea and a chit-chat. The total mileage for the afternoon (i.e. including back to Palm Nth) will be approx. 50 miles (80 Kms). The Tourer
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Tourer Trader FOR SALE 1962 Humber Super Snipe 1964 Austin A40 Farina Austin Mini, modified to tilt nose All above have water damage 1958 Austin A40 Farina, dry storage, has a re-conditioned motor and not yet run All cars are open for offers Any enquiries or if you would like to view any of these cars, please contact Les Phone 07 323 6406 Mobile 027 271 7022 Or email les.gail.costar@slingshot.co.nz
FOR SALE 1929 Austin 12/4 Clifton Tourer 2nd owner (since 1974) Current Reg and WOF; garaged; motors well Well maintained, tidy condition with original leather upholstery. Spare parts, original ownership papers and handbook included. $25000 Phone Dennis Inkpen (Branch member) 06 3238030 The Tourer
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Feilding Auto Electrical Ltd “All auto electrical faults repaired on Alfas to Zephyrs�
Alternators & starter motors reconditioned or new Batteries - automotive, commercial, marine Computer diagnostics - Engine, ABS, Airbags etc MP3/CD Players supplied and fitted Car alarms Air conditioning Automotive parts and accessories at: Feilding Auto Electrical 71 Stafford Street, Feilding Ph: 323 8427 Mobile: 0274 423 967 Email: fae@inspire.net.nz 18
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The ABC of the Manawatu VCC O is for 1926 Oakland 54-C By Ian Rowden
In 1999 when Esmee had retired from managing the NZ Women’s Hockey team and was looking for a replacement activity I suggested a vintage car. We visited the Te Puke Autobarn in January 1999 and selected a good looking vintage tourer, a 1926 Oakland 54-C. We trucked it to Palmy and embarked on a steep learning curve. Fortunately Esmee knew Dot Martin and our friendship with the Martins has been the best feature of our vintage motoring. At our first meeting with Murray he lifted the bonnet and declared that it would need to be rewired. The car had presumably been sold in Auckland as it had been restored in Auckland in the 60s and again elsewhere in the 90s. The current registration papers commenced in the 90s. The body and interior were pretty good when we bought it but it was not mechanically sound. I played mechanic’s mate while Murray completed the restoration. It was rewired, an underseat tool chamber built and indicators, a tray and trunk, power cutoff switch and electric wiper added. The engine was a puzzle but it had a crack between two cylinders. With a replacement halfblock she was back on the road. Murray has continued providing all skilled maintenance required. Basil Shailer replaced carpets and The Tourer
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added a tonneau for the rear which was the most useful feature we added. Oakland was formed in 1907 in Pontiac, Oakland County Michigan and in 1909 became part of GM. The 54 series went from 1924 (A) to 1927 (D). It had a new 3litre 6 cylinder L-head engine, four wheel brakes, centralized controls, and it introduced Duco paint. It was marketed as the “True Blue Oakland Six.” In 1926, Oakland also built the first Pontiac, “a quality six to sell at a four’s price.” This was an immediate success and the last Oakland was built in 1931 (with a new synchromesh with silent second.) In 1932 the name of the company was changed to Pontiac Motor Company. For some reason I immediately named her Betsy. It must have been ordained because I later learned that the (true blue) American patriot who sewed the first Stars and Stripes was named Betsy Ross. Betsy was a regular at Art Deco, with our friends Maureen and John Doolan leading us in dressing up, most recently as clowns.
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She took us to the Invercargill International Rally in a tour group led by John and Judy Callesen , stumbling on Dot and Murray at Franz Josef. There was a lot of rain on the coast but no mishap. My worst breakdown was when I broke a half-shaft at Cheviot on the way back to PN and had her transported home. For years I had the problem of shearing of the valve on the right rear tyre. This was finally cured by injecting a sticky belt “additive.” A tyre supplier suggested that a larger tyre (by a different maker) might be needed. Old age caught up with me faster than Betsy and I became very sore after a few hours motoring. We sold her in 2016 to an Auckland group of VCC motor bikers. They are very pleased with her. She did the Far North Rally, won the last Easter Rally and travelled to and from Canterbury by coaster to do the last Irishman’s rally. We still have a 1935 Chrysler and a 1951 Sunbeam Talbot. Both are for sale!
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Directory BRANCH COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN:
Sarah Howell (Ian) 06 374 6645 iansarahhowell@gmail.com
VICE CHAIR:
Bryan Abraham (Catherine) 06 358 4014 bryana@xtra.co.nz
SECRETARY:
Ron Persson (Josie) 06 354 5266 ron.persson@gmail.com
CLUB CAPTAIN:
Bryan Abraham (Catherine) 06 358 4014 bryana@xtra.co.nz
VICE CLUB Vacant CAPTAIN: TREASURER: Ian Howell (Sarah) 06 374 6645 iansarahhowell@gmail.com COMMITTEE:
Trevor Hardy (Sandra) 06 323 4040 ts.hardy@xtra.co.nz John Ireland (Anne) 06 323 4170 Ireland.clan@inspire.net.nz Brian McPherson (Deirdre) 06 354 6310 briandeirdre@slingshot.co.nz Bill Williams (Lynda) 06 323 2717 waltwilliams51@yahoo.co.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR NEXT TOURER – 20TH SEPTEMBER 2017 The next issue of the Tourer will be October 2017.
Please send your contributions: rally reports, your motoring stories, cuttings, technical reports, humorous articles, photos, drawings etc
to: The Editor erowden@gmail.com
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APPOINTED POSITIONS SWAPMEET CO-ORDINATOR:
Trevor Hardy (Sandra) 06 323 4040 ts.hardy@xtra.co.nz
EDITOR:
Esmee Rowden (Ian) 06 3567871 erowden@gmail.com
CUSTODIAN:
Gary Millar (Marion) 06 354 8298 gw.millar@hotmail.com
LIBRARIAN:
Gary Millar (Marion) 06 354 8298 gw.millar@hotmail.com
DELEGATE:
Sarah Howell (Ian) 06 374 6645 iansarahhowell@gmail.com
PROPERTY:
Vacant
BEADED WHEELS: Ian Howell (Sarah) 06 374 6645 iansarahhowell@gmail.com PARTS SHED:
Gary Millar (Marion) 06 354 8298 gw.millar@hotmail.com
ID CARD ADVISORS:
Murray Martin (Dot) 06 354 5960 dottiem@clear.net.nz
John Ireland (Anne) 06 323 4170 ireland.clan@inspire.net.nz
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Manawatu Branch Meetings held at the Clubrooms “The Grove”, 684 Kelvin Grove Road, Palmerston North Third Wednesday of each month from 7.00pm. Meetings start at 7.30pm. (Please wear name badges at all Club events) • Committee Meeting— 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm. • BYO Tea — First Sunday of each month from 5pm at the Clubrooms. • Parts Shed — Opens from 2pm first Sunday of each month. • Library — Open on club nights, and by arrangement with the Librarian. • Noggin & Natter — First Tuesday of month at 7:30pm. Murray’s Irish Bar Feilding. Vintage Car Club Vehicle Classifications • Veteran Motor Vehicles constructed prior to 31st December 1918 • Vintage Motor Vehicles constructed between 1st January 1919 and 31 Dec 1931 • Post Vintage Motor Vehicles constructed between 1st January 1932 and 31 Dec 1945 • Post War Motor vehicles constructed between 1st January 1946 and 31st Dec 1960 • Post 1960 Motor vehicles constructed between 1st January 1961 and 31st Dec 1980 • Post 1980 Constructed after 1st January 1981 provided that no vehicle is accepted for this class until January 1st of the year that is 30 years after its original year of construction • Factory Built, & Historic Racing Vehicles -as described in the Club By-laws • Period Specials - as described in the Club By-laws
THE TOURER: New Zealand Registered Magazine.
The Official Newsletter of the Manawatu Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc) Email: Manawatu@vcc.org.nz Phone: (06) 354 8582 Clubrooms: ‘The Grove” 684 Kelvin Grove Road PO Box 385 Palmerston North 4440