Taranaki VCC January 2017 by Vintage Car Club of New Zealand

JANUARY 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

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Chairman’s Report I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members a very merry Christmas and a real and happy new Year. It is hard to believe that another year has passed by. The club has had a very busy year and attendance at the various activities has been very good. We have had some very good parts sale in the Parts shed over the last six months and its all thanks to the parts team in preparing and advertising the parts for sale to a wider audience. Steady progress is being made on the upgrade of the toilet block at the club rooms by Brian Bolland and member helpers. The men's new urinals have been installed and the walls have been stripped and relined. The ladies toilets are nearing completion with new bowls installed. Next time you visit this area you will notice that the men's are where the ladies were and ladies are now where the men's toilets where positioned. This change will enhance and tidy this area up. The painting of the walls will finish this job off and make it all bright and tidy. The Christmas Parades have been well attended by members and the organizers really appreciate our efforts as the cars look really great and always stand out as the parades wind their way around the streets. I could not attend the Bell Block and New Plymouth parades but know other members did. The Waitara parade held last Saturday six members cars including Tidly Cox's Ford Model A all done up with Police logos on and Brian Bolland's Willys Knight with a big red bow around it. Thanks to all members who attended these parades. At our January Noggin and Natter we will have a BYO BBQ starting at 5.30pm so if you are not going on holiday come on out and have some New Year fellowship. Also the National Executive of the club will be here in January to inspect the facility's that we will show them for the big International Rally in 2021. They will be here for two days. As Rally Director 2021 I have included with this newsletter a letter inviting all members to signify if they would be interested in helping with this huge event and you will have the opportunity to advise me of your interests. This Team will have to have the dedication and willingness to commit for the next four years. There will be plenty of different areas that we will 2

need to cover, Remember it is now only four years to go for the "Rally Like No Other 2021" in Taranaki New Plymouth. Summer is supposed to be on the way but with this windy rainy weather that we are having makes one wonder however it is coming better and we will all be out and about in the warm summer days ahead. So keep the passion............keep to the left when out on the road..........Cheers...... Chairman Colin. CLUB CAPTAINS REPORT The Economy Run last month was well attended despite extremely wet weather. Starting from Inglewood we drove via New Plymouth to Opunake for our lunch stop. From there we travelled through Eltham and Stratford finishing at Inglewood, thus making a complete circuit of the mountain of approximately 95 miles. Most seemed quite happy with their cars economy (ours worked out at 31.5 MPG in the MG) Many thanks Les for an enjoyable day, let’s do it again. COMING EVENTS: Thursday 19 January B Y O barbeque at our clubrooms from 5.30 pm. Thursday 26 January Mid week run, we will meet at the East End Reserve car park on Nobs Line in Strandon at 1.30pm. We will finish at a café for coffee at the end of this event. Sunday 29 January A picnic Run out to lakes Rotokere and Rotorangi. Meet at Bath St Eltham at 10.45 am and don’t forget your lunch. Saturday & Sunday 18, 19 February The Vintage Hay Day is on again at Colin Honors farm Waitara Rd, we would like some cars to be displayed on the day. Sunday 26 February the Mini Vin rally at Waitara, see elsewhere for details.This is always a popular event which finishes at Colin’s home for afternoon tea and prizegiving. John

Christmas Parade Season

Cars assembled for the Waitara and Inglewood Christmas Parades - before the rain!

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DETAILS OF EVENTS FEBRUARY

Committee meets at 7.30pm Pre Club night B Y O BBQ 5.30pm Mid week Run Nobs Line carpark 1.30pm Picnic Run from Bath St, Eltham 10.45am Sun

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OTHER EVENTS Check dates with the local Branch 1 Len Haycocks New Years Day Run Horowhenua 5 Veteran Rally Manawatu 7 Autospectacular Far North 21-22 National Veteran Rally Wanganui 22 Lakefront Car Show Rotorua 22 Blue Smoke and Pedals Waikato 22 Burma Rally Wanganui 29-6Feb Parliamentary Tour North Shore

Closing date for February Topical Torque, 15 January Please forward articles to the Editor, Jim Logan 76C South Road N P 4310-or email to djlogan@ihug.co.nz

OTHER EVENTS Check dates with the local Branch 4-5 Club Captains Safari Wellington 5 East Coast Rally East Bay Of Plenty 11 Annual Veteran Rally Auckland 11-12 Three Rivers Rally Gisborne 12 Remembrance Day Rally Wairarapa 17-19 Art Deco Rally Hawkes Bay 17-24 25th National M/cycle Rally & Hub Tour Horowhenua 25 Swap Meet Wellsford/Wkwth 26 Open Day Waikato 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

THE IRISH ANGLER (apologies to the Irish)

One of the floats assembled for the Inglewood Santa Parade

The rain was pouring down. And there standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub, was an old Irishman, drenched, holding a stick. With a piece of string dangling in the water. A passer-by stopped and asked, “What are you doing?” “Fishing” replied the old man. Feeling sorry for him the gentleman says, “Come in out of the rain and share a drink with me.’ In the warmth of the pub, as they sip their whiskies, the gentleman cannot resist asking, “so how many have you caught today?” “You’re the eighth”, replied the old man!! NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Older cars to be banned from Paris

POTTERS PADDOCK GYMKHANA There was a good turnout of cars for this year’s Gymkhana with the weather being kind to us. Due to heavy rain prior to the event the ground was rather soggy, causing some loss of traction to a couple of cars. Unfortunately, we were unable to contact Madeline Potter’s daughter Ngarie for the presentation this year due to her being on an overseas holiday. Many thanks to all members that competed and helped on the day.

First Place Second Place Third Place

RESULTS Willie Wood Albert Gordge Robert Gudopp

Morris Minor Ford Model A Morris Minor

All cars made before 1997 are to be banned from Paris under drastic measures to combat the city’s toxic smog. Classic cars are not The new laws, which came into effect in July, also ban motorcycles registered before 2000 from the city centre on weekdays. The plans sparked an angry backlash from bikers when they were proposed last year. The move is part of a larger plan to only permit vehicles that are less than 10 years old on the capital’s streets by 2020. Pre-1997 vehicles are thought to account for around 10 per cent of all vehicles in Paris, but generate as much as half the city’s pollution. – Daily Mail

MIDWEEK RUN NOVEMBER There were 10 cars, mostly Vintage or Classic, who did the midweek run on 24/11.We headed along Mawhiwhiti Rd onto Normanby Rd, enjoying the rural scenery, through Okaiawa until we hit Surf Highway 45.Then heading to our destination Pihama Lavender ,in the old Pihama Dairy factory. The present owners have had it for 3 years, it has 3 parts to it Lavender, Accommodation and a Gallery. We were given a history of the building and site.In 1897 it was the site of a flax mill ,which burnt down. Rebuilt in 1922 as a Dairy factory until 1967 when it was shut and turned into a piggery again in 1977 it burnt ,but not completely, leaving a glorious "courtyard " between Four buildings. Lavender oil is distilled Jan, Feb and March; It takes approx 1 hour to distill a basket of lavender into about 6oz of oil. As the Lavender was not yet ready rosemary was being distilled giving a pleasant aroma through the buildings. We wondered around the beautiful gardens, some of us walked down to the Punehu stream bordering the lavender to meet "Neil the Eel", before looking through the Gallery which houses lavender products plus Arts and Craft. After afternoon tea in the court yard we headed off in our various directions Home. A lovely Run Pihama Lavender worth a visit. Maxine & Albie Gordge

2017 National B S A Rally

24 - 26 February 2017 Vertical Horizon, 558 Everett Road, RD 8 Inglewood, Taranaki

44th WAITARA MINI-VIN TOUR SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2017 Assemble at the Waitara Town and Country Club car park West Quay Waitara. First car away at 1:30pm Rally in true Mini-Vin tradition and enjoy the get-together. Rally finishes at Colin and Alexander Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence at 63 Broadway, Waitara for afternoon tea (please help out with a plate) Prizes and trophy will be presented and the winners name will be added to the Honours Board at the club rooms. You are invited to come on your motorbike or motor in your Veteran, Vintage PVV, Post 60, Modern or anything you like.

JUST BE THERE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME For any further information contact Colin Johnston on 06 7546216 or 021 1316699

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.

ENTRIES CLOSE 5TH FEBRUARY Interested parties please contact Chairman Colin. Ph 7546216

EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY RALLY Entries close on Friday 27th January 2017

(Entry forms can be emailed from Secretary or Editor)

FOR SALE-SWAP

 Aluminium windows, 3 x 86cm x 60cm and 1 x 95cm x 70cm (outside measurements), see any of the Parts team to view.  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, $15000 ono, Ph 0274188045 (mem) WANTED TO BUY  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)  1972 SL Mercedes, period Mag wheels to suit, txt 0279169918 in first instance.(mem)  1989 Honda Civic door molding. Also,1989 Honda 1500 35X suitable for wrecking, auto if possible. Ph 0274188045(mem)

The Taranaki Branch of the V C C does not take any responsibility for claims made in relation to condition or performance of items appearing “For Sale”