APRIL- 2017 201622016NOV/ DEC 2016
TARANAKI BRANCH COMMITTEE 2016
Chair ColinJohnston Past Chair John Muter Secretary Raewynn Kruse Treasurer Rob Thomson Club Captain John Muter Motorcycle Rep Rob Gudopp Librarian Bill Durling Editor Jim Logan Beaded Wheels Colin Johnston Committee Danny Pattinson Pat Stieller Les Bognuda Brian Bolland Name Tags Badges Geoff Blackbourn Custodian Russell Lambert Historian, (vacant) Vehicle VIN’s Vehicle VIC’s Mid-Week Coordinators Parts Committee
cajohnstoncollections@xtra .co.nz megandjohnny@xtra.co.nz
7546216
taranaki@vcc.org.nz
7539743 0272438565 7584881
railmodels1@xtra.co.nz
7515554
7515554 vintagerob@hotmail.co.nz
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elinorandbill@hotmail.com
7584244
djlogan@ihug.co.nz
7510316 0276044821
PATTINSONFAMILY@farmside.co.nz bognuda63@xtra.co.nz aliebolly@hotmail.com dblackbourn@orcon.net.nz
7567735 7546096 7552810 7533313 7527671
7567309
Mike Williams
7654419
Phyllis & Des Cornwall
7656505
Neil Rook John Muter Pat Stieller Ces Budd
7586737 7515554 7546096 7587685
CHAIRMANS REPORT The Posh picnic that is organised for Sunday 26th March is an opportunity to showcase our club to the general public. This will be held at the Wind Wand carpark grassed area commencing at 2.00pm.The bollards will be removed so that you can drive your vehicle on to the grassed area to the left of the wind wand carpark. Please see advert in this newsletter. We hope to see you all dressed for the occasion with your best china and posh sandwiches or cakes. The club custodian Russell Lambert has been keeping our lawns mown for quite a few years now and has reported that the ride on mower is coming to the end of its useful life with a major break down recently so the committee have decided to apply for a capital grant from the TSB bank to fund the purchase of a new ride on lawn mower. We will apply as soon as the application is complete and in the meantime Russell has been able to keep the old mower going. This important part of keeping our clubrooms looking tidy and I again thank Russell for his untiring efforts. As of March 2017 we have 182 fully paid up members including joint members. I have just returned from Auckland where I attended the Excutive meeting as Delegate and a report will be available in the next newsletter. One idea that was discussed was to have a National Day all over New Zealand, may be in August/September and link up with a charity like the Cancer Society and each branch organise a run to raise money for that charity. It’s possible to create this event for little or no cost. It was moved to proceed with this and it to be known as "Rally For Cancer" and the date would be Sunday 20th August. All branches will participate and this needs a national push to get it promoted and market it. We are the leaders in Historic Motoring and will involve other motoring clubs. So keep the passion............attend the posh picnic all dressed up.......... enjoy the last of the summer weather " Yeah Right"............keep to the Left....... Keep the Passion.... ..
CLUB CAPTAINS REPORT This year’s Mini Vin Rally was well attended as usual and enjoyed by all. I didn’t have a chance to count the number of cars entered but there must have been over 30. Many thanks to Colin and Team for organizing a great afternoon. It was good to see Alan and Robyn Henry out in their newly purchased MGB GT which has replaced the Alvis. Another new car to the Branch is Elinor and Bill Durling’s Sunbeam Talbot convertible. It should keep Bill occupied over the winter months and we look forward to seeing it back on the road for future club events. COMING EVENTS Thursday 23 March the Mid Week Run starting at the children’s playground car park, Orlando St Stratford at 1.15pm. Sunday 26 March our Posh Picnic on the grassed area next to the Windwand car park assembling at 3.00pm, further details in Chairman’s report. Friday and Saturday 21 & 22 April our Maunga Moana Rally, Stratford. This year’s Rally is being organized by Rob Thomson and assistance for running this event is urgently required so if you are not entering and could help please phone Rob 7584881. Safe Motoring John.
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POSH PICNIC 26TH MARCH
WHERE: WIND WAND CAR PARK ON THE GRASS AREA.
WHEN: 2PM
WHAT TO BRING:
Your Precious Car Please dress in Vintage Picnic clothes Bring any outside Vinatge Games (Coutts, Hola Hoops, Skittles, Petanque, croquet etc) Picnic blankets, Cushion, Baskets, Chairs, tables, table cloths Posh China, and of course fancy food and drink
SEE YOU THERE
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MARSHALLS WANTED FOR OUR MAUNGA MOANA If you are not intending to enter this year’s event could you please consider helping organizer Rob out by volunteering to be a Checkpoint Marshall on Rally day. A bonus is that you get to view all the cars as they drive by and can be a most pleasant way to spend a sunny Saturday Your assistance would be most appreciated Ph Rob 06 758 4881 or Email railmodels1@xtra.co.nz
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND TARANAKI BRANCH (INC) TO BE HELD AT THE CLUBROOMS AT WAIONGONA ON THURSDAY 18 MAY 2017 COMMENCING AT 8PM Notice of Motion of all amendments to the rules must be given in writing to the Secretary twenty eight (28) days before the meeting. ELECTION OF BRANCH COMMITTEE: Written nominations for Officers must be received by the Secretary two (2) clear days (i.e. 16th May) before the day appointed for the Annual General Meeting. Nomination papers are available from the Secretary. AGENDA Meeting opened – Notice of Meeting Welcome to all Members and Visitors Record of Attendance Apologies Minutes of previous Meeting read and confirmed Matters arising from previous minutes Correspondence Chairman’s Report Treasurer’s Report and Balance Sheet Election of Officers Remits Notices of Motion, if any General Business Annual Subscriptions for 2018/2019 to be set Date for 2018 AGM to be set Meeting Closure NOMINATION FOR CLUB OFFERS AND COMMITTEE Nominations for Branch Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Club Captain, Immediate Past President, Motorcycle Representative, Topical Torque Editor and three other members are to be in the hands of the Secretary before midnight on the 15 May 2017 Please hand in your nomination to any committee member before the May committee meeting (11 May 2017)
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FOR SALE CLASSIC CAR STEERING WHEEL COVERS
bodkin and fitting instructions. The diameter of your steering wheel and its rim ( grip ) required. Please make certain your measurements are precise. Price $55.00 each plus freight $9.00. Contact Roger Honey, Ph. 06 8684846 or 027 4780872. Email rohoney@clear.net.nz
Quality reproduction 1940 / 60’s style vinyl steering wheel covers with foam backing for driver comfort, made to measure with a choice of colours. Includes stitching cord, a
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OTHER EVENTS Check dates with the local Branch 2 Combined Swap Meet Northland 8 Brian Parker Memorial Rally Far North 8 M/C Mooloo Meander Waikato 9 Ted Green M/C Rally Horowhenua 9 Club Captains Run Wairarapa
OTHER EVENTS Check dates with the local Branch
BRANCH A G M 18 MAY MAUNGA MOANA
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Closing date for April Topical Torque, 14 March. Please forward articles to the Editor, Jim Logan 76C South Road N P 4310-or email to djlogan@ihug.co.nz
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This magazine is also available by e-mail as a PDF file. If you would prefer to receive a copy this way please contact the Editor. Pictures are usually in colour Views and opinions expressed in Topical Torque are those of contributors and not necessarily those of the Taranaki Branch of the V C C of N Z, the Branch Executive or the Editor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Clubrooms: 1040 Mountain Road - SH 3A Inglewood
make the weekend a success. Our big one next month, the Maunga Moana, get your entry in now to make the organisers job a bit easier. ED
Des Cornwall with the Jag at the Waitara Mini Vin Tour 2017 EDITORS REPORT Hi all just returned from a most enjoyable weekend away with a group from our Branch, visiting Raglan and some interesting places in between over Taranaki Anniversary weekend. A group of nine cars travelled north on Saturday, using the alternate route from Awakino, via Marokopa, which was our lunch stop, to our overnight stop at the old Waitomo Hotel. Sunday morning saw us leaving for Raglan, via Piongia where we stopped for a coffee break at the Clydsdale Café, and then turning off at Whatawhata to take SH 23 to Raglan. A few rain events saw the open top cars juggling their hoods to keep dry but the weather overall was dry. The harbour cruise was bypassed, and instead we all enjoyed a lovely evening meal at the Orca Restaurant on the Raglan seafront. A lunchstop at Bosco’s Café, Te Kuiti on the way home capped off a most enjoyable trip, thanks to Ron and Dianne all their efforts to
Bryan Morris with the Vauxhall at the Waitara Mini Vin Tour 2017
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44th. “ The Waitara Mini Vin Tour 2017 ” Offical Results......Sunday 26th February 2017 ENTRANTS NAME
VEHICLE
POINTS LOST
Albert and Maxine Gordge
1930 Model A Ford
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WINNER
Ron Hyatt
Morgan
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John and Meg Muter Peter and Lyn Ingram REST OF ENTRANTS Rob Gudopp and Kay DeBarr
1965 MGB
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1930 Ford Model A
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Morris Minor
40
Ron and Margaret Ingram
1929 Dodge
45
Tidd and Rose Cox
1931 Ford Model A
45
Les Bognuda and Ken Maul
1937 MG
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Robert Tudor
Citroen
50
Steven and Veronica Oliver
1915 Ford Model T
60
Ian and Jocelyn Bleakley
Toyota Corolla
55
Jim and Jayne Logan
1930 Ford Model A
65
Alan and Robyn Henry
MGBGT
40
Des and Phyllis Cornwall
Jaguar 2-4
50
Kevin Fabish
1929 Essex
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Graeme and Suzanne
Mercedes SL
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Danny and Sharyn Hurley
Rover
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Geoff and Marlene Blackbourne
1954 Green Morris Minor
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Brian Morris
Vauxhall
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Ken Marshall
1967 Austin 1100
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Ian and Debbie Wilford
1990 MG Montego
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Pat Stieller
1938 Dodge
40
Bruce Marshall
T car
65
Sven Slager
Peugeot 202BH
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Bill and Elinor Durling
1971 Mercedes 350 SL
70
Pat and David McDowell
Hillman Hunter
100
Brian and Ali Bolland
Willys Knight
150
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Ma ny Thanks to all entrants who attended the 44th Waitara Mini Vin Tour 2017. There were twenty seven entrants. Thank you to everyone who brought the afternoon tea what a wonderful spread there was. Thank You to Rob Thomson and Ashley and Lorraine Smith for their help. Let’s look forward to next year which will be the 45th. Thanks again everyone. Colin Johnston, organiser.
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FOR SALE
Winners of the 44th Waitara Mini Vin Tour 2017 Albert and Maxine Gordge losing no points and driving their Ford Model A. Congratulations to you both.
WANTED FOR THE BRANCH The position of Branch Archivist has become available following the move to the Waikato of our previous Archivist. This is an important position for the Branch and the job involves, collecting and archiving all our Branch records, compiling photo records of Branch events and maintaining these records in a safe and secure location Interested parties please contact Chairman Colin. Ph 7546216
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ROVER P4 100 1962. White with Red trim. Odo reading 88,200 ml. Good motoring car yes can be enhanced with some care. $6,500.00, e mail Malcolm for photos - malmalsmart@icloud.com or phone 06 751 2376 Pink batts almost a full bale of 2.2(100mm)wall batts, offers over $50 contact committee members. Tyres, 2 x 590 x 13, as new Ph Rodneys, 7590044(Sponser) 1937Morris 12 Saloon, dismantled, needing full restoration for details and viewing contact Les Bognuda, ph 7552810(mem) 1912 Cutting, an interesting project to restore to a motorable veteran or historic Indy race car, open to sensible offers, ph John, 06 7515554(mem) 1980 Toyota Cressida 2 litre, 4 Cyl, 5 speed, manual, blue, 170km, Rego on hold. In original condition, suitable for restoration, all offers considered, ph Peter 06 7586948 1955 HILLMAN CALIFORNIAN, Restored 1980’s, repainted red over cream 1990’s, 3 owners, 10,000kms since motor completely rebuilt, new upholstery, rust protected, spare body and motor parts including window glass and gearboxes, $10,000 ono, Ph 0274188045 (mem) WANTED TO BUY 1 or 2 metre painting trestles, must be lightweight, ph 0274188045 Zenith Carburetor, models 24T-2 or C1323 or C1264 to fit Ferguson 19 or 24 HP tractor, Ph 06 7584873 (mem) Austin or Morris 1300 car parts wanted, any considered, ph 7554049(mem) 1937 I/2 ton Chev truck or rolling chassis, ph Pat 7546096(mem)
ďƒ˜ 1989 Honda Civic door molding. Also,1989 Honda 1500 35X suitable for wrecking, auto if possible. Ph 0274188045(mem)
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