August 2011 Dedicated to the life-long enjoyment of historic vehicles by enthusiasts on the Darling Downs
Another club year winds up
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DDVVMC MANAGEMENT TEAM 2010-2011 President ........................................ Jeff Brown Ph: 07 4613 6706 Mob: 0403 454 332 Email: president@ddvvmc.com.au
Vice-President ......................Trevor Hoffmann Ph: 07 4635 4960 Mob: 0412 861 181 Email: vice president@ddvvmc.com.au
Secretary ................................... Katie Burgess Ph: 07 4634 2723 Mob: 0429 342 723 Email: secretary@ddvvmc.com.au
Treasurer ....................................... Joe Ciantar Ph: 07 4637 2424 Mob: 0439 734 165 Email: treasurer@ddvvmc.com.au
Dating officer ................................. Lara Wilde Mob: 0417 779 917
datingofficer@ddvvmc.com.au
Editor ...........................................David Grant Ph: 07 4635 0070 Mob: 0405 660 478 Email: editor@ddvvmc.com.au
Property officer .................. Paul Christiansen Ph: 07 4633 1287 Mob: 0432 331 496 Email: property@ddvvmc.com.au
Rally director ................................Pat Murphy Ph: 07 4635 5728 Mob: 0428 746 272 Email: rallydirector@ddvvmc.com.au
Librarian ................. Brad & Mitchell McKeiver Ph: 07 4630 7204 Mob: 0488 706 833 Email: librarian@ddvvmc.com.au
Workshop supervisor (QHMC rep) .....Jeff Cox Ph: 07 4635 4481 Mob: 0427 603 698
Membership officer ..................... John O’Hara Ph: 07 4632 8855 Mob: 0428 891 645
Swap Manager ..............................David Liffen 0400 200 090
Email: manager@toowoombaswap.com
Historian .....................................Brian Timms Ph: 07 4630 0048 Email: historian@ddvvmc.com.au
QHMC rep ................................Graham Allum Ph: 07 4697 6672 Mob: 0403 528 331 Email: qhmcrep@ddvvmc.com.au
Web site:
www.toowoombaswap.com www.ddvvmc.com.au Meetings: Visitors welcome
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in the DDVVMC Clubrooms, 2 Rocla Court, Toowoomba.
Mailing address:
DDVVMC, PO Box 486, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Clubroom Ph: 07 4633 3181
Workshop
Workshop open Monday nights from (approx) 7pm to 9pm and Wednesday afternoon 2pm to 5pm.
Next management committee meeting 7.30pm, Monday, August 8, 2011
Next general meeting:
7.30pm Thursday, August 11, 2011
Next newsletter closing date August 25, 2011
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By President Jeff Brown It’s been another great year. As the club year comes to its end and we prepare for another, it’s always a good thing to reflect on what’s gone before, and contemplate what lies ahead. I’m continually amazed at how many great people we have in this club - all car enthusiasts for sure, but also enthusiasts about each other and the club. It IS a great club because of the hard-working and dedicated members who make it that way. None of it happens just by chance. I hesitate to mention names because someone always gets missed, and really, I should just mention everybody. Each one contributes in some way, even if it’s just showing up at a club meeting, an event, or contributing a classified to this magazine. It takes every tiny part working together to make up the entire rich tapestry. We marvel at the whole and can so easily miss the little bits. I’d like to acknowledge all those little contributions and thank those who gave. And I will mention Jeff and Ann Cox, Pat and Lynne Murphy and Graham Allum who have so often stood at the forefront of club events. Thanks fellas. As a club, we’ve pulled off some big events this year. The RACQ QHMC Rally, the popular Petrol Consumption Run and the Swap, as well as all our monthly rallies, plus hosting several other club events, like the Armstrong Siddeley and Taree club. Then there was the Lourdes Home visit and, as a club, we put in a strong showing at the David Hack Classic. The good heart of the club showed up in other ways too, when it was nominated from the members that we give $25k to the flood appeal, and very efficiently managed by Kevin McGrath and his team. Other highlights include Bob and Marion Chapman receiving their 25 year badges, and Brian Timms launching his historical Garages book. I hope he continues his tradition of recording our local history. Who else should do this but a local old car club? We’ve also made it easier to join the club, by reducing the membership fee (something we’d always planned as the bank account rose), and reducing the number of hoops prospective members had to jump through. This year we’ve welcomed new members: Peter Saines, Bill and Elizabeth Sheppard, Owen Russell, Roy Dagan, and Dave and Norelle Maurer. It’s been great to have them and appreciate their contributions. Graham Allum must also be pleased at the better roll-up of cars at our club meetings. After a little goading and
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throwing down the Model A Ford Challenge, he’s been pleasantly surprised at the response - though I think he claims he’s still winning. Looking forward, I’ve always been a big believer that we, as a club, should be the go-to source for all things localmotoring-historical, therefore should have a comprehensive library (constantly growing) of not just mechanical books and manuals, but recorded local history (thanks Brian). This will be especially vital as the years roll by. We should also have a comprehensive workshop - which is constantly improving. We could also be looking at teaching and training younger members in the finer arts of classic car maintenance and restoration, as one day we may not just be a mere ‘old car club’ but a vital and valuable resource of motoring history and preservation. Is there a museum in our future? Anyway, I’ll leave it at that for now. Thanks again everyone. Looking forward to a new, brilliant year.
Alan Geldard getting up close and personal with the Fordson ute belonging to blacksmith Ken Greisbach Ken working his forge
Jeff Brown
WIND-UP RALLY PHOTOS
Trent Pascoe with Nobby Museum proprietor Louise Kennedy
Classic vehicles take over Nobby’s main street
Des Ham looking the part at Rudd’s Pub corner
Murphy’s XP Ford, Cox’s Whippet, Pascoe’s XB Ford
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DDVVMC MEETINGS MANAGEMENT ~ JULY 11 Meeting was opened at 7:30 pm by Vice President Trevor Hoffmann who thanked all for attending. Attendance as per book. Apologies: Lara Wilde, Jeff Brown. Minutes: Moved by Graham Allum Sec David Grant that the minutes as printed in the newsletter be accepted as a true record. Carried Business Arising from Minutes: nil Correspondence: Inward: Club magazines, Flyers, Cheque for swap site, membership fees, Letter of gratitude from Pam McPherson for the RACQ HMC Rally. Outward: Replacement badge for the Kleins, Applications for the AGM. Get well card to Len Richardson. Moved Katie Burgess inward received and outward be endorsed seconded David Grant, carried. Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report: delivered by Joe Ciantar. Moved Joe Ciantar Sec Paul Christiansen that the financial report be accepted and all inward accounts be passed for payment, carried. Vice President: Trevor has tried to follow up our public indemnity insurance to ensure our level of cover is correct as a discrepancy was noted. Awaiting their response. Editor: Newsletters posted Friday, David noted that he prepares a copy of the Rag in full colour if anyone wants a copy please contact him with your email address. Librarian: nil Dating Officer: nil Historian: Visitor centre want more books, some sold at the Rally and this has sparked some interest for sales in Brisbane. Workshop: Jeff Cox is purchasing a Chuck key for lathe and some cutting compound. Sewing machine is now back in its usual location.
Motion Pat Murphy that the left over rally badges be made available to members at cost price of $6.50 Seconded Katie Burgess carried. Pat Murphy sending a DVD copy of the photos of the RACQ HMC rally to RACQ. Historic Motoring Council: nil Swap: nil General Business: Trevor motioned that if we get less than 50 people attending the Dinner dance then it would be cancelled, seconded Katie Burgess, carried. Working bee on Saturday the 13th to help arrange the tables for the dance talk to Trevor Hoffmann. Ann Cox mentioned that some members have changed their address; changes need to be made to club records please advise if you have changed address or phone numbers. Ann has offered to continue doing supper for the monthly meetings. Ann will be away for the AGM meeting and to remind who ever is doing supper for same to expect larger numbers. Ann would like to have a back up person to cover suppers when they are away, also backup for the newsletter mailings please contact Ann and Jeff if you can help. Paul Christiansenn has offered to be a third person contact for the workshop in the event that Jeff Cox or Pat Murphy are unavailable. Jeff would like to see a motion register to keep track of motions. Notice of Motion by Pat Murphy that the club forms an official management committee position of provedore/ catering seconded Paul Christiansen. Carried Secretary Katie Burgess Vice-President Trevor Hoffmann.
Property: Paul is looking to cover drain pipe at side of workshop. Membership: Moved John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara seconded Pat Murphy that Alex Allum, Darryl Mogg, Trent Pascoe and Harold Schiller be accepted as new members, carried. Rally Director: Entry to Nobby museum is being subsidised by the rally fund this Sunday. Discussion of refunds for QHMC rally Motion Pat Murphy that A) Entrants who inform the club greater than one week prior, that they cannot attend the RACQ Rally should be refunded in full B) Entrants who inform us less than one week prior to the rally will be refunded all monies less registration fee, these people will receive the rally badge. C) Notification of absence during the rally will result in no refund This was seconded by Graham Allum, carried.
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Membership renewals still being taken prior to AGM Full membership is $50 Working bee to set up for Dinner Dance - Saturday 13/8/2011 at 1:00pm
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GENERAL MEETING ~ JULY 14 The meeting was opened at 7.30 pm by Vice President Trevor Hoffmann who thanked all for attending. Apologies: Lara Wilde, Jeff Brown, Kevin McGrath, Visitors: John Parker, Ted Godfrey, Ross Klein, Rod Terry, Ken Walters. Jack Hertroch. Present: As per attendance book Minutes amendment: Lara Wilde’s apologies were missed in the minutes for the May meeting and the dating officer’s report should have included that Lara dated George Wilkinson’s ute. Visitors name should have been Cowan not Cowland. Moved Ken Forster that the minutes as printed in newsletter accepted as a true record Sec Paul Christiansen Carried Correspondence: Inward: Club magazines, Flyers, Cheque for swap site, membership fees, Letter of gratitude from Pam McPherson for the RACQ HMC Rally, Applications for the AGM positions. Outward: Get Well wishes sent to Len Richardson. Replacement badge for the Kleins. Moved Katie Burgess inward be received and outward be endorsed seconded David Grant, carried. Treasurers’ Report: Joe Ciantar delivered financial report. Moved Joe Ciantar Sec Katie Burgess that the report be accepted as read and the inward accounts be passed for payment, carried. Editor: Full DVD of photos of the HMC rally to be put in the library if anyone is interested in a copy
at cost price $6.50 see Pat Murphy. Working bee on Saturday the 13th to help arrange the tables for the dance talk to Trevor. Bob Chapman attended the Winter Sun and talked about the National Motorcycle museum from Nabiac (near Taree) and has some flyers in the stand at the club room. Greazefest flyers also. Notice of Motion by Pat Murphy that the club forms two official committee positions of provedore/catering officer and Web Manager seconded Paul Christiansen. Carried. Motion Bob Chapman that the club replace the cook top and purchase a new oven seconded Pat Murphy carried. Ann Cox will be here for the AGM won’t be here for the August or September meeting, Lyle & Betty Handley to do newsletter mailing. Ann talked about left over consumables from the rally. Ken Walters donated a beautiful repair manual for early 50’s English cars, sincere thanks from the club to Ken. Quiz: Graham handed out some left over place mats from the Rally and delivered the quiz. No further business meeting closed at 8:30 pm Katie Burgess: Secretary
Trevor Hoffmann: Vice-President
Librarian: nil Dating: nil Historian: books donated by Pam see Brian Timms Workshop: Purchased chuck key for the lathe, cutting compound, sewing machine is back in usual location if needed. Property: Paul is looking to cover drain pipe at side of workshop. Membership: Moved John O’Hara seconded Pat Murphy that Alex Allum, Darryl Mogg, Trent Pascoe and Harold Schiller be accepted as new members. Rally Director: Mentioned a letter of thanks to club from the rally. Pat conveyed his thanks for members who participated and helped with the rally. Brad McKeiver entry to Nobby museum is being subsidised by the rally fund this Sunday. Graham Allum Aug 20, 21 fuel test with pizza and a movie on the Saturday night calling for entries please.
Visitor Ted Godfrey from Tamborine caught up with old mate Brian Timms & James Meara after the meeting.
Historic Motoring Council: nil Swap: nil General Business: Trevor Hoffmann Dinner dance tickets are on sale please get your money in so that numbers can be relayed to caterers. Also called for nominees for committee positions if you are interested please get your form in prior to the AGM.
Indoor Bowls ~ a fun night Played at DDVVMC Club Rooms every second Tuesday night at 7.30pm. All welcome. Dates: August 2, 16, 30 For further enquiries: Ted Taylor 4632 2565
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RALLY ROUNDUP WIND UP RALLY Sun 17th July This event organised by the McKeiver family was very well attended. Brad took us on back roads to Nobby where our vehicles almost filled both sides of the main street. A number of new vehicles were in attendance. New members John and Noleen Parker drove their Morris Minor while Michael and Sue Wells brought their 48 Austin Truck. This vehicle has been restored for some time but doesn’t get much use as it’s fairly slow. Michael drove it straight from home to Nobby. Another very interesting vehicle was Stuart Cooper’s original 54 Vanguard utility. Vehicles like this one complete with surface rust always draw a lot of attention. There is a school of thought that suggests these types of vehicles should be preserved in their unrestored driveable condition rather than making them bright and shiny. A number of place names on the rally sheet were deliberately spelt incorrectly and contestants had to spell them correctly as well as completing a walk-around observation test. A few general knowledge questions were included for good measure. We also visited the Vintage museum and Nobby Forge run by Louise Kennedy and Ken Greisbach. Louise has a collection of clothing and household items from yesteryear while Ken is a blacksmith. The museum is located in the front section of the former Nobby bank. Even the strongroom was used for displays. In the backyard Ken has built a blacksmith’s shop and has his current restoration project, a Fordson ute, close by. Ken mainly works on wagon fittings but is happy to make items for old cars (phone 4696 3376). There were five prizes and the results were read out after a two course meal at Rudd’s Pub.
Prizes were awarded to Michael & Sue Wells, Rob Drummond, Clyde & Maree Baker, Kristie and Pat & Lynne Murphy. After lunch a number of us took an alternate journey home stopping at a new home built around five shipping containers on the way. The occupants invited us in for a tour and we were all surprised at the excellent workmanship and the overall finish of the house. DINNER DANCE Sat 13th August When the idea for this function was put forward, lots of members indicated their intention to attend. The meal has been subsidised down to $15 for three courses which is excellent value. If you haven’t yet got your tickets please contact Trevor Hoffmann. PETROL CONSUMPTION TEST 20/21 August Graham is keen for club members and outsiders to be involved. There will be a meal and film evening on the Saturday evening and the run will be on Sunday. There are some excellent trophies in a number of sections.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW We have had some excellent attendances on many of the events held throughout the club year. I believe that we have also included plenty of variety with a combination of social and competition events.
Meal time at Ruddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub
We have included observation runs, timed events, a gymkhana, a poker run and a number of quiz style rallies. There has also been some input from a number of different club members. The Klein family, David Liffin, Bill and Del Fischer, Michael and Sue Wells, Jeff Brown, Jeff and Ann Cox, Graham Allum and the McKeiver family have all contributed towards rally organisation. We ended up organising three runs ourselves as well as the Historic Motor Council rallies. The position of rally director is made much easier if other members make some contribution. Imagine if there was enough interest to have twelve different groups of people involved? Pat and Lynne
PETROL CONSUMPTION TEST 20/21 August The petrol consumption test for 2011 is being held on August 21, with entertainment on the evening of August 20 to entice entrants from out of town. Commencing around 5pm, we will be having pizza for tea on Saturday evening followed by a Bud Spencer/ Terence Hill movie. I would appreciate members bringing a plate for supper for this evening. Sunday morning will start with a drivers briefing at 8am. BYO morning tea will be en route with a BBQ lunch at the club rooms, on completion of the course. Please bring something for sweets after the BBQ as well. Each entrant will be given a certificate of performance as well as the chance to win class and outright prizes. As usual the best and worst outright will be calculated on ton miles per gallon, however this year the classes will be capacity based rather the number of cylinders. This means more prizes up for grabs. So far entries have been slow, except for some from VVTE members. This group are really excited about this event and an eight person, two car team have even had t-shirts printed for the event! They have so many that they have spare people who can be navigators for any of you who may need one and I am sure they would really appreciate a ride even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a navigator. All members of this team are under 25! Entries so far include five vintage, one 1930s and two 1960s vehicles. Hope to see you there! Graham
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YOUNG GRAHAM’S OLD VEHICLE QUIZ
9 What was an Expeditor Coupe? A coupe with a pick up box in place of the Dickey seat
July answers 1 Which make offered the “Multi” model with 21 gear ratios in 1914? Rudge Whitworth
10 By which make was the SS100 produced from 1925 to 1940? Brough Superior
2 The Ventura was offered by which maker in the 60s? Pontiac 3 Which make offered the ‘Coupster’ in the 20s? Star (Durant)
August Quiz:
4 The “10-AB” then “12–AB” V12s were offered from 35 to 38 by which maker? White
1 Which make offered the Viper in 1931? ................................................................................................. 2 The Starfire and the Jetstar were offered by which maker in the 60s? ................................................................................................. 3 Which make had a goose in flight as part of its emblem? ................................................................................................. 4 Which maker produced the Scarab in the 30s? ................................................................................................. 5 From 35 to 39 the Maintainer was offered by which maker? ................................................................................................. 6 Which maker produced the S27, more commonly called the Sloper, from 27 to 37? ................................................................................................. 7 The Marathon was introduced in 1959 by which maker? ............................................................................................... 8 Which maker offered the Speedway 4 and the Speedway 6 in the 20s? ................................................................................................. 9 The Royale and Royale Elite were offered by which maker in the 30s? ................................................................................................. 10 Which maker went from 288, 327 & 359 straight 8s to 320 & 352 V8s in 1955? .................................................................................................
5 Which maker offered the Escort and Squire from 55 to 59? Ford England 6 From 33 to 40 which maker offered cars powered by Hudson straight 8s? Railton 7 Which make succeeded the “Commonwealth” in 1923 but never sold a car privately until 1959? Checker 8 Which make offered the Expeditor Coupe in 1936? Chev
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DAVID LIFFEN’S VINTAGE QUIZ
QHMC SUMMARY
Have received some emails from David Liffen, and he sends his best wishes to all club members. He has given me this quiz as a bonus on top of Graham’s regular one. Except you don’t have to wait for the answers...
The July meeting, held on the 28th, was also the AGM.
Questions 1 How do you make a vintage car go at 100 km per hour? ................................................................................................. 2 What do you call a vintage car with a sun roof? ................................................................................................. 3 How do you make a vintage car disappear? ................................................................................................. 4 Why did they fit heated rear windscreens on older cars? ................................................................................................. 5 How do you repair an old run down vintage car? ................................................................................................. 6 What do you call an old car with a long radio aerial? ................................................................................................. 7 Why are some old cars fitted with rear wipers? .................................................................................................
Answers: 1 2 3 4 5
Drive it off a cliff. A skip. Apply rust remover. To keep your hands warm when you’re pushing them First lift the radiator cap. Then push the car off a cliff. Finally push a replacement car under the radiator cap and tighten. 6 A dodgem. 7 To remove the flies when they crash into them.
Items discussed in the general meeting were: • The continued negotiation for a standard dating form. • Some problems with S plate vehicles using the toll roads after recent rate increases. • A reminder that if you are planning to re-register a car that hasn’t been registered for quite some time, go to the QHMC web site and read the Guide to Registering Old Cars. It will save you quite some angst. • The AHMF has their AGM in September so if you have any items for the National agenda they need to be sent in ASAP. • The QHMC Transport liaison people will be meeting with QT in August to discuss seat belt compliance among other things. • Some interesting stats from the SIVS discussion, There are about 11,000 pre-1960 vehicles registered, with about half on SIVS. However there are about 15,000 cars in the 1960 to 1970 era with less than half of those on SIVS. Seems many would rather have full rego and less restrictive use of their vehicles. The AGM followed with usual difficulties in filling positions, indeed at one point it looked like both President and Vice President positions would remain vacant, with Treasurer held conditional on these first two being filled. After some tense moments all positions were eventually filled and the Council now has a few new faces and looks set to continue pushing QT. It was quite a long night and I think Jeff would not have made it home before midnight. Graham Allum (& Jeff Cox.)
My apologies to Des & Leonie and all the graphic artists. There was only one Nissan Micra opposite, but I had some fun photoshopping some extra toy cars in.
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Transparent 1939 Pontiac This 1939 motor is a Pontiac Deluxe Six which has been covered in Plexiglas, developed just a few years earlier in 1933. General Motors and chemical company Rohm and Haas built the vehicle for $25,000 - an astronomical price during the 1930s. Billed as a vision of the future, it was made for the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair, where it became a sensation at General Motors’ ‘Highways and Horizons’ pavilion; and it continues to cause a stir today. Just two were ever made and this model, which has a three-speed manual transmission, has clocked up just 86 miles in its lifetime. Once their respective showcases had closed, both ‘Plexiglas Pontiacs,’ or ‘Ghost Cars’ as they were sometimes known, toured the nation’s dealerships. Following the dealership tour, it went on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and was reportedly there until 1947.
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Ready to Celebrate Spring in Glittering Style? Saturday, September 17, 2011 ~ 10am-2pm You’re invited to a perfect Spring day in Toowoomba among amazing blooms for the Carnival of Flowers, and... fantastic classic cars, hotrods, street machines and bikes. It’s the 2011 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers car show... Carnival Classic Cars This long standing event, for the past 4 years has been known as the Carnival of Flowers Floral Classic Show & Shine. From midday, tens of thousands will line Toowoomba’s city streets as the Carnival of Flowers cavalcade wends its way to Queens Park. Awaiting them will be a static display of your classic cars and bikes — glittering in the Spring sunshine. It’ll be a fantastic day for the whole family. Enjoy the parade, the colourful spring blooms and the exciting festival atmosphere.
Up for grabs will be NEW individual category prizes, Best Original Condition and Best Light Commercial (see accompanying registration form) as well as the major prizes of Best of Show and People’s Choice. Registration is still only $10 per vehicle. Pay cash on the day, at the entrance. All profits will benefit the Carnival of Flowers nominated charity, the Red Cross How to Register: Registration Entry Form is included with this letter. Please photocopy or reproduce as many times as you need, and pass onto as many of your classic vehicle owning friends as you can. Please use one form per vehicle. You can also download them from the DDVVMC’s website: www.ddvvmc.com.au, or from the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers website, www.tcof.com.au You can pre-register by filling out your details, and mailing back to the address immediately below. Or simply complete the form and bring it with you on the day.There will be no pre-payments. Payment is only at the gate, on the day. It will help speed of processing to have the exact amount ready. CARNIVAL CLASSIC CARS PO Box 243, SOUTHTOWN QLD 4350 For further details contact Jeff Brown 07 4613 6706 (h) or 0403 454 332. Conditions of Entry for Carnival Classic Cars: Cars and bikes need to arrive at Queens Park by 10am. This is a static display. Judging begins at 11am and category winners will be announced shortly after 2pm, just before the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers parade float awards. Please do not spin wheels or unnecessarily tear up the grass in Queens Park. Judges' decisions will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. The Carnival Classic Cars car show is a lighthearted event. Please keep to the spirit of the event and enjoy the day. Directions to Queens Park for entrants: Upon arrival at the very top of the range, turn immediately right into Cohoe Street, follow street round to the left into Margaret Street, proceed down hill and turn right into Lindsay Street, then left into Campbell Street, left again into Hume Street, then on the corner of Hume and Godsall streets, enter Queens Park. You'll be directed to the Carnival Classic Cars show area to your left, which will be in the same area of Queens Park as last year’s Carnival of Flowers event. This event is managed by the Darling Downs Veteran & Vintage Motor Cub Inc. in partnership with the Toowoomba Regional Council.
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2011 CARNIVAL CLASSIC CARS REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY USING BLOCK CAPITALS.
Download form from: www.ddvvmc.com.au
NAME of Car Owner........................................................................................................................................................ CAR CLUB (if applicable).................................................................................................................................................. YOUR ADDRESS............................................................................................................................................................... SUBURB..........................................................................................................................POST CODE............................ PHONE......................................................................MOB.............................................................................................. EMAIL................................................................................................................................................................................ MAKE OF VEHICLE....................................................MODEL.........................................................YEAR................ REGISTRATION NUMBER.............................................................................................................................................. For possible future media purposes please provide a short summary of what's special about your car. ........................................................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................
I WOULD LIKE MY CAR ENTERED FOR JUDGING IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY BEST VETERAN (up to 1918)
BEST CLASSIC (1940 - 1960)
BEST PREWAR (1919 - 1939)
BEST CLASSIC (1961 - 1981)
BEST STREET MACHINE
BEST SPORTS CAR ( - 1981)
BEST HOTROD
BEST CLASSIC MOTOR-CYCLE (up to 1981)
BEST ORIGINAL CONDITION BEST LIGHT COMMERCIAL Note: The vehicle judged Best of Show will be considered as a stand-alone winner and therefore will not be eligible to win an individual category. ..............................................................................................................................................................................
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED, to COMPETE in JUDGING or just SHOW I acknowledge I am accepting an invitation to show my vehicle in a public place. I therefore take full responsibility for my vehicle and indemnify the Toowoomba Regional Council and the Darling Downs Veteran & Vintage Motor Club inc, their officers, contractors and members against any claim whatsoever arising out of any accident or damage occasioned in any way to my vehicle and its passengers as a result of or in connection with this event. I confirm that my vehicle, if registered, is covered by compulsory third party insurance. I authorise the Toowoomba Regional Council and the Darling Downs Veteran & Vintage Motor Club inc to photograph and reproduce in any medium me/and or my vehicle and to use such reproduction on advertising for future Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Carnival Classic Cars.I undertake to follow all directions and instructions of the organisers and to act in a safe and responsible manner throughout my attendance at this event.
DATE............................................................................ SIGNED........................................................................ ..............................................................................................................................................................................
Either bring these completed forms with you, or to speed processing on the day, return these two forms to: (pay on the day) CARNIVAL CLASSIC CARS PO Box 243 SOUTHTOWN QLD 4350
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OFFICE USE ONLY DATE RECEIVED....................................................... PAYMENT RECEIPT NUMBER.................................. EXHIBITOR NUMBER...............................................
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hi David, It was early on a Saturday morning when old Charlie rang me full of excitement. He had apparently heard of the whereabouts of a vintage Rolls Royce on a banana farm up in the hills behind Mullumbimby, and he asked if I would like to go with him and see if we could find it. I didn’t need much prompting and away we all went full of expectation. We had done these trips many times before but the majority had ended in disappointment. He had been given a name so all we had to do was find the property. The trouble was nobody lived beside the main road to ask directions, and we had to often navigate some shocking goat tracks some 2 miles long up into the mountains to find any form of habitation. Occasionally I wondered whether I really wanted to see this car or if in fact it was even there. After a couple of hours of really scary rally driving we found our destination and the car was there! But it wasn’t exactly what we had expected to find. What we saw was utter heartbreak for any old car enthusiast. The car was a 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 sedan and it had actually been driven to the property, with the sole purpose, we were told, to use the chassis to build a trailer to carry bananas on the farm. The front of the chassis had been cut off behind the front axle and this once beautiful queen of the road was sitting there on its sump in the dirt. But what was even worse, the bodywork had been burnt either accidently or deliberately to get it off the chassis. I remember we located the radiator miles away being used on another farm. The idea of making a banana trailer must have been abandoned because Charlie was able to buy the remains of the car, and I remember the fun we had towing it up and down his street trying to unseize the big motor. Realizing the enormous task and cost it would have been to restore the car it was sensibly passed on to another enthusiast. Ted Godfrey,
Tamborine
Hi David, My lifetime hero has always been racing driver Sir Stirling Moss who today at a spritely 82 is still competing around the world in historic events in his newly acquired $1.7m 1961 Porsche RS 61 sports car. But it is only recently that I have learnt much about the American driver, author, car builder, engineer and war hero, John Fitch. I would recommend any of your club members who have access to the internet to look up the many websites on John Fitch and read about the amazing life of this man. There is a great interview on the Jay Leno Garage site. This old guy still occasionally competes at the young age of 94. Ted Godfrey,
Tamborine
A TREASURE TROVE OF AUTO ELECTRICAL PARTS For many, many years Kev Baker of KB Classic Parts has been sourcing and supplying electrical parts for all kinds of vehicles of the older variety. You may have seen his frequent stalls at Swap Meets in South-East Queensland, with queues of people patiently waiting to purchase their bits and pieces.
Hi all, After some deliberation and urging from family, I have decided not to re-apply for the position of Membership Officer this year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the previous and present committee members for their friendship and support during my time in this position. Especially those who kindly went out of their way to get me to and from meetings each month. Also heartfelt thanks to Graham Allum for his patience and time to sort any glitches I had with the club computer. I trust that the new officer will have the same happy association in the year ahead. Thank you all again. John O’Hara,
Membership Officer
Dear Graham I am very excited about entering in the petrol consumption test, and have been trying to study really hard. Unfortunately I have not been able to find too many questions or past-papers on this subject. So next year, could you maybe publish some sample questions on the club web site, so that I can perform better on the day? Thanks MC Ryder
Kev is now nearing retirement and his large collection of electrical parts is up for sale. It is time to pass the baton on to some enthusiastic person with an interest in keeping those beautiful older models on the road and firing well. It would be such a shame to see these treasured and ‘hard to find’ parts lost to the scrap merchant. The parts include Lucas, Prestolite, Bosch, Auto-Lite, Delco-Remy, Duciellier, Paris-Rhone, S.E.V., Butler’s and C.A.V. Most are new/old stock, with some 2nd hand, and most are sorted and listed on computer disk and/or hard copy. Relevant reference books and information leaflets are also available. The entire stock is going for $45,000 ono. Smaller job lots would be considered. Ring Kev on 07 5494 4221 or email eilbaker@hotmail. com to make a suitable time to come and take a look, or for more information. The parts are presently situated at Maleny in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
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FOR SALE & WANTED TO BUY
Wanted ---------------------------------------------------------------------------0 Governor to suit an automatic gearbox for 1960 MkII Ford Zephyr Contact John O’Hara 07 4632 8855 or 0428 891 645 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------0 Timber 8” x 2”, prefer Tasmanian Oak Radiator cowl and front apron for 1929 Pontiac Contact Katie & Malcolm Burgess 0429 342 724 or tadpoleandfroggy@bigpond.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------0 Two front shockies to suit 1928 model A Ford Contact Joe 07 4647 2424 or 0439 734 165 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Webber dual throat side draft carby 45DC0E9 or 45DC0E13 Contact Bob Dixon 02 6652 9770 Coffs Harbour ---------------------------------------------------------------------------2 AC bypass oil filter to suit Holden grey motor Contact Alan Hoffmann 0428 976 578 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Sale ---------------------------------------------------------------------------0 Chevrolet C20 early 1970’s 290 cubic inch six, 4 speed manual, dual rear wheels, crane mounted on tray, pipe racks, great tow vehicle. Spare engine. Call Pat 0407 302 633 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------1 10hp Kohler motor excellent condition; $400 Villiers petrol motor with belt drive water pump on frame; $150 Tray, steel frame with timber floor; $550 Honda XL100S trail bike; $295 Off-road racing buggy; offers invited over $550
---------------------------------------------------------------------------2 I am a former member of the club and have disposed of my vintage cars except for a partly restored Hudson which I would now like to sell. The details are: 1927 Hudson Super Six sedan, under restoration. Five wheels with new wooden spokes, five tyres. Doors have been restored. Mudguards have new sections to replace rust. Body has a new rear section. There are two engines, two front axles, two differentials, plus spares. The asking price is $3500. W.R. Richards ph 4630 8913 There is also a list of other spares available. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------0 Garmin GPS navigation system with USA maps installed. $50 Call Len Kennedy - Garden City Tyre Plus 07 4639 2244 or 0429 612 345 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------0 1983 W.B. Holden Ute has now been sold, thanks. Des Ham ---------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Datsun 120Y 1978 model, 127,000 km on the clock, original paint work and interior very tidy. 1.2 litre engine, manual gear box, good tyres, runs well, was registered up until June 2011. Selling as is where is. The car is located in a shed at Darling Heights, Toowoomba. Price $1,600. Contact Pat on 07 4630 2015 or patandgayle@gmail.com
1980 CM Chrysler Regal wagon, very original car, nice paint work, clean original interior; $3500 James Laird ph: 0417 075 819 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------1 The Melocco MGTC Special This is a unique opportunity to purchase a really good MGTC Special. It makes no claims to being original but is truly one of the great TC’s and is a pure delight to drive. It is now offered for sale on behalf of the family. Contact Percy Hunter. 02 4733 4554 or pwhunter@tpg.com.au The asking price is A$58,000
Note about private, free classified ads
Free ads will be run for three (3) consecutive issues, and then removed, unless notified to continue. The number above the ad is the number of editions left. Editor
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COMING EVENTS August 11: DDVVMC AGM August 13: DDVVMC Dinner Dance
6:30 for 7pm start. Cost is $15 for members & $20 for nonmembers. Club awards will be presented on the night, as well as dinner and dancing.
August 21: Petrol Consumption Rally
This year the rally will be open to anyone, as it will be advertised through the Historic Motoring Council. There will be a pizza and movie night on Saturday 20th starting at 5pm prior to the rally proper which starts with a driver briefing at 8am on Sunday.
November 5-6: GCAAC Autorama
Gold Coast Antique Auto Club’s Autorama Further enquiries from Autorama organisers, Coral and Graham Cogzell (07) 5534 5941 or The Secretary, Margaret Hession (07) 55241 338 autorama@gcaac.com.au
June 9-11, 2012: RACQ HMC rally Maryborough Ken Ashford kenashford@hotmail.com www.maryboroughvintage.com
September 17: Carnival Classic Cars
Saturday ~ 10am-2pm You’re invited to a perfect Spring day in Toowoomba among amazing blooms for the Carnival of Flowers, and... fantastic classic cars, hotrods, street machines and bikes. It’s the 2011 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers car show... Carnival Classic Cars. Entry form enclosed in this edition.
October 1-2: Rotors Wings n Wheels fly-in Oakey
Museum of Australian Army Flying has invited DDVVMC to join in a display of historic vehicles http://www.army.gov.au/history/museums.htm
October 8: Show and Shine
Macksville Showgrounds, Macksville
Are there Significant Events in Your Family?
Members — contact me if you have a family member or know of a fellow club member suffering a bereavement or celebrating a significant event, eg: birth, marriage or anything of note. Katie Burgess
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‘A mix of new & old, youth & experience, enthusiasm & knowledge.’
If not claimed please return to Darling Downs Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc: PO Box 486, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Noel Cox showing visitor Tim photos of the initial stages in the restoration of his 1912 Cadillac Model 30. Tim has a veteran as well - a 1917 Dodge, so they had plenty to talk about.
Brad McKeiver volunteered to organise the Wind-up rally, Graham Allum the Petrol Consumption rally, Pat Murphy & Jeff Cox have much to share in the workshop as well as on rallies.
Darren, Joshua & Ashleigh Ciesiolka
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Morning tea at Nobby with families enjoying a common bond
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