The Hub March 2019

THE

HUB 2019

March

Official Magazine of the

THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED 1

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CLUBROOMS: Cutler Park, McLean's Island CLUB NIGHT: 7.30pm Ist Thursday of the month Phone 03 359—7004 canterbury@vcc.org.nz

2018-2019 Main Committee Chairman

John Coomber (Christine) johnchriscoomber@gmail.com

027 2925206

03 310 7056

Secretary

Rod Thrower (Lynda) canterbury@vcc.org.nz

338 2320

Treasurer

Kevin Sarjeant (Joan) kevin.sarjeant@xtra.co.nz

365 1938

Club Captain

Dave Inwood (Linda)

327 4156

Vintage Convenor

Brendon Eason (Elizabeth) easonbrendon@gmail.com

Veteran Convenor

Tim Palmer (Barbara)

021 338 692

03 313 3952

Group Convenor

George R Kear (Jorden)

027 221 4332

347 0315

Commercial Convenor

Neil Shaskey (Louise) neilandlouise@inet.net.nz

027 289 6201

352 8802

027 346 8324

Cover photo: A line-up of some of the entries on the Annual Commercial Rally held on Saturday 23rd February.

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2018-2019 Representatives Motor Cycle Convenor

Philip Jeeves (Marietta)

pmjeeves@gmail.com

338 0666

Spare Part Shed Reps

Ross Butler Wayne Stocks

rossrbutler@gmail.com waynestoxy@gmail.com

352 3160 383 1380

9-90's Co-ordinator:

John Kuipers

332 7926

VIC Representative

Don Bennetts (Judy)

385 6333

Maintenance/Clubrooms

Mike Foster

359 8260

Bar Managers

Amanda Franklin (Wayne)

389 7066

Bar Managers

Gill Stevenson (Kevin)

327 5743

Noggin Displays

Don Muller (Marlene)

385 6850

Librarian

Owen Genet

358 2514

Assistant Librarian

Kay Shaskey (Graeme)

Swap Meet Chair

Colin Hey (Jenny)

Swap Meet sites

Kevin Clarkson (Shona)

021 0270 6525

Barn Bookings/ Camping

Kevin and Claire Campion

027 407 5344

03 312 7255

Beaded Wheels Reporter

Tony Becker (Ngaire)

027 446 6964

421 2426

North Canty Noggin

Jeff Rogers

022 131 7235

03 313 8432

Hub Editor/Club Website

Brendon Eason

vccthehub@gmail.com

easonbrendon@gmail.com

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027 279 9195

352 5217 359 8737

027 346 8324

Club Events Month March

April

Day/s

Date

Details

Sat 9 Clipon Run Sun 10 Rear Wheel Brake Rally Wed 13 9-90s Wed 13 M/C Noggin Sat/Sun 16/17 M/C Jim Toohey Run Sat/Sun 30/31 Annual Branch Rally Sat 30 M/C Fish and Chip Run Sat/Sun 6/7 2 Day Autumn Run Wed 10 9-90s Wed 10 M/C Noggin Sun 14 Annual P Group Rally Thurs 25 ANZAC Day Run Sat 27 Scooter & Small M/C Run Sat 27 M/C Fish and Chip Run

Page No 12&17 18 14 12 12&19 20&21 12 22 14 12 23 24&25 12 12

Check the online calendar for more up-to-date Events information on our club website: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events

INSURANCE Vero CIS – telephone 0800 658 411 Canterbury Branch Agency Number 300130 This number needs to be quoted when taking out insurance, for Canterbury Branch to benefit.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication without the Editor’s permission.

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Chairman’s Report This month we have branch events every weekend and entry forms were in the February Hub. Remember that the Annual Branch Rally will be held on 30/31 March and entries close on 7 March. I hope we have a good number of entries for this event.

The National South Island Easter Rally is held at Ashburton this year, so I hope there is a good turnout from Canterbury Branch, as it is not too far to travel. Remember that we hold the Penzoil ChallengeTrophy which was presented in 1963 for competition between South Island Branches at the National South Island Easter Rallies. This is a team event and we have won the trophy five times. We need four vehicles from different age categories, and I hope that we can once again hold onto this trophy. A reminder that entries close on 10 March, so get yours in before the close off date. Contact Rod Thrower if you need a form.

Christine and I have just returned from a very enjoyable visit to the Art Deco festival in Napier and our thanks go to Diane and Geoff Quarrie for hosting us and providing a vintage Chev to take part in the events. While there I was talking to Tony Haycock, the 2021 Taranaki Rally Director, and he gave me a couple of magnetic advertising posters for the rally and flyers advertising the event. This event is only 22 months away now, so we all need to start planning for it and arranging accommodation. Tony has promised to send more advertising signs down for us, and will attend one of our club nights to talk to us about the event. There was a lot of interest from the public at Napier in our advertising signs which we had placed on the sides of our cars.

Our works/upgrading programme is continuing this year with painting of our main hall and replacement of the old louvre windows . I want to thank Phil Jeeves for his efforts in researching and obtaining quotes for the work, and your committee will make a decision on commencement of the work in the very near future.

Enjoy this month’s motoring events, and get your entries in early .

John Coomber

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New Members Welcome to our branch. We look forward to meeting you at our coming events and activities. •

Fraser Kear 1930 Austin 7 special 1986 VW Golf coupe

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Evan Kear 1928 Austin 7 special

Welcome!

Signs of the times...

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Secretary’s Report

Welcome to my March Report, what there is of it.

Things have just been ticking along this month as I have been away.

I had a good response to the Name badge list published last month with nearly 50% being claimed.

As you will see in this months Hub we welcome two New members Frazer & Evan Kear who come from a fine vintage stock, please make them feel at home. The numbers of new members passing though committee this month is very pleasing with seven or maybe eight applications with two of them being joint members.

A good mix of vehicles including 2 Chevrolets, 4 Morris Minors,1 Holden, 2 Chryslers, 2 Austin, 2 Ford Cortinas. Please make these members feel welcome take them into your fold.

Don't forget now is the time to start thinking of joining our happy bunch on the committee or just becoming involved with the day to day running of our huge Branch. Without you members we would not exist , but with your input we can but grow. There are always places for people to help the conveners of Rallies etc on the day and we would love to see some of you come out from behind the wheel for a day.

By the time you read this the Back Country Run would have taken place and I'm sure we will be able to read all about it in next months Hub. A small picture from my camping spot in Nelson with the fires to keep us warm, not that we needed them.

Cheers Rod

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Club Captain’s Report No report from the Club Captain this month—he is away for most of February.

Commercial Report For the February commercial noggin we visited the home of Tony and Leigh Craythorne, for the usual catch up and look around the garages, including the large collection of airline memorabilia that’s obviously been collected over a large number of years and much interest in Tony’s portable car hoist.

Saturday 23rd was the Annual Commercial Rally, fortunately the serious rain never arrived as predicted so the day was mostly dry. Many thanks to Tony and Leigh for helping out with the rally, Amanda and Wayne for manning the bar for the post-rally BBQ, and the Vintage Machinery club for the invitation to drop in for a look around in the afternoon. Results of the day as below; 1st Overall 2nd Overall 3rd Overall Winner Time section Winner Field tests

John Gregan Peter & Lyndall Monro Peter & Pam Yeatman David & Pam Dacombe John Gregan

1929 Ford Model A pickup 1970 Mini pickup 1954 Morris Cowley ute 1930 Model A pickup 1929 Model A pickup

The next commercial noggin is on Wednesday 20th March, being hosted by Graeme Shaskey at 181 Grimseys Rd, see you there.

Neil Shaskey.

If you have an article you would like published, a funny story or some photos of a recent event or rally you could share, please send them through to the Editor for inclusion in a future edition of The Hub. 9

February 2019 Noggin Display Our February Noggin Display was, “the 4 Canterbury Team members won the Pennzoil Trophy” at the National South Island Easter Rally, Invercargill 2018. (I know it was a long time coming).

Thank you to the following from Team Canterbury, for displaying their winning vehicles: Pam & Peter Yeatman 1928 Rugby Roadster. Jim Miles 1938 Morris 8, Christine & John Coomber 1957 Bentley S1. Annette & Tony Meikle 1980 Toyota Cressida.

Pennzoil Trophy History.

In case you are not familiar with the Pennzoil Trophy, here is some history relating to it.

Sam Slyfield was the South Island Manager of the long established “Pennzoil Oil Company”. Pennzoil, through Sam, generously sponsored many rallies will oil and petrol etc as far back as the 1957 Veteran rally at Rangiora, 1958 Veteran & Vintage at Picton, 1962 Easter at Blenheim and 1965 6th International (Haast Rally), to name some.

Sam was the Deputy Organizer for the 6th International Rally in 1965, as well as being in charge of the Field Kitchen Service. His job was to ensure that the mobile field kitchen at the 1965 rally processed the 33 tons of food, that was made into 26,000 meals at 13 locations over 14 days all ran smoothly. The Trophy was donated in 1963 and was used nationally until 1981, when it became the trophy of competition, between South Island branches at National South Island Rallies. The Maxwell Trophy is the North Island equivalent.

Canterbury has won the Pennzoil Trophy 5 times.

Good luck Team Canterbury at this year’s National South Island Rally at Ashburton.

Future Displays: This Month: April:

Vintage Annual Rally 2018 Winners.

Canterbury Branch Annual Rally Winners.

Don Muller. Ph 3856850

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February 2019 Noggin Display...

Christine & John Coomber 1957 Bentley S1. Pam & Peter Yeatman 1928 Rugby Roadster. Jim Miles 1938 Morris

Annette & Tony Meikle 1980 Toyota Cressida

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Motorcycle Report These notes will be a bit of a rush, only got back from the National Motorcycle Rally held in Blenheim, so there may be a few gaps.

Past Events.

13 February 2019 – Monthly Motorcycle Noggin. As this was the day before some of the Canterbury participants were due to leave I did not attend the noggin, held at McLeans Island’s Motorcycle Corner.

15 – 21st February 2019 – National Motorcycle Rally and Post Event Tour. About 44 participants from Canterbury enjoyed the event from a total entry of 189 bikes. Contrary to expectations Canterbury did not win the Interclub Trophy, nor did it feature much in the general gongs and medals being handed out. Still, bloody good event very well run.

23rd February – Fish & Chip Run. No report on this event available.

Future Events.

3rd March – Moped Run, Kurt Ebrecht, cell 021 0433 707, is the organiser. Start is at PMH Hospital car park (not on the road as per F&C runs), 10.00 am for a 10.30 am departure. Room in park for trailers.

9th March – Clip-on Run. Alistair McKenzie is the organiser. Start is at 75 Fountains Road, assemble at 10.00 am for a 10.30 am departure, and see Feb Hub for details. Approx 26 km round trip, dress to be seen. Contact Alistair McKenzie 355 0417 or Doug 383 1817.

13 March – Monthly Noggin. Again to be at McLeans Island, 7.30 pm onwards. Motorcycle Corner (or Barn if bloody cold…)

16 – 17 March – Jim Toohey Rally. An Overnight run to Fairlie, entries close 8th March. See last month’s Hub for entry forms or go on line FAST!!! Leaves from NPD petrol station, Jones Road, Rolleston, meet 9.30 am for a 10.00 am start, backup provided.

30th March – Fish & Chip Run. Meet at PMH Hospital 10.15 am for a 10.30 am departure. Rider’s choice on destination.

10 April – Motorcycle Noggin.

27th April – Scooter and Small Motorcycles (up to 250 cc) Run. Details next month, John Benn is the organiser.

27th April – Fish & Chip Run. This will probably be the run to Ashburton that had to be canned late last year due to extremely inclement weather… See next month’s Hub for more details.

That is about it for this month, sorry for the vagueness and possible omissions.

Cheers, CML

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Shiny Side Up Talk On the first day of February a notice went out to all on the Motorcycle email list advising of a 'Shiny Side Up' talk to be held at Rydges. I counted only three VCC motorcyclists among the 200 odd that attended.

The rest missed a good evening.

First speaker was Brittany Morrow, who spoke about coming off the pillion at 120mph wearing a borrowed helmet, shirt, jeans and sneakers. Tumbled for several hundred metres and received abrasions and burns to 60% of her body. Pictures of the injuries and scarring were a bit sobering. Brittany has gone on to a career as a motorcycle tester and writer, and has recently taken up racing.

Next up was Dr. Chris Hurren talking about Motocap, a new independent testing organisation for motorcycle clothing. Funded by Australian state government organisations and our own ACC, this group provide accurate test data without all the advertising hype. Website gives easy to understand star ratings, and if you dig deeper, full test results.Currently doing around 150 tests per year, so this site will grow. If you are in the market for motorcycle clothing, have a look at Motocap.

Kevin Williams was up next, talking about being seen pros and cons of hi-vis and lighting etc. It seems there is no 'right' answer. Or a least each environment’s driving situation seems to need a different solution.

Bike set up was next topic. Dave Moss is passionate about setting your bike up correctly, to improve your comfort, enjoyment and safety. Dave pointed out many areas where a 'bike can be tuned or adjusted, plus emphasised the importance of proper maintenance. It's all about the little things‌ Avalon Biddle spoke of her career in motorcycle racing. I think currently second in Championship standings, three meetings to go, she is working hard for that top spot. Avalon reinforced the words of the earlier speakers, pointing out that good gear, correct set up and attitude all make a difference.

The evening was advertised to take two hours, actually took over three, A most interesting night, good speakers that knew their stuff, We probably learned a wee bit as well.. Keep an eye open for next time.

Gary Arps

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9-90s Report

9 - 90s

Well, here we go again.

Tony and Annette Meikle had an outing organised to Waiau.

That fell through for one reason or another so we went to Glentunnel Domain for a picnic. That is something we should do more often. Everyone enjoyed it. The weather was great, a good raffle, nice people and we gossiped about the ones who weren’t there. A good start to the year. Thanks Tony and Annette.

March 7 Les Sloan Meet at Rolleston Community Centre at 9.55am April 10 Ray Maginnes Meet at Dunsandel Community Centre at 9.55am Look forward to seeing you all next month.

J K and the team

BEADED WHEELS REPORTER

Tony Becker Phone 421-2426 14

Commercial Rally Saturday 23rd February 2019 Saturday 23rd February the weather forecast was not looking too good, but sixteen commercial vehicles arrived at Cutler Park ready for a good days motoring.

After catching up with other people, we were asked to collect our rally number and instructions.

The start of the event were the field tests, which included asking the driver, the date our vehicle registration was due and also the height of the top of the headlight on our vehicle. At the last test, we were given our start time for the timed section, so we headed off.

A very interesting run took us via Coes Ford to Leeston, where we were able to sit in the sun and enjoy our lunch in the Domain.

After a while it started to cloud over, so we packed up and commenced the afternoon run, shortly afterwards we has a couple of quick showers of rain, but it cleared again.

On our return to Cutler Park, we were invited to stop at the Vintage Machinery Club at Keating Park. We were welcomed and given afternoon tea and were able to look around their impressive shed and displays. The men were shown a vintage crane that came from Marble Point Quarry, just south of Hanmer.

After sometime we headed back to Cutler Park for a BBQ tea and the bar staff had kindly opened the bar. The winners for the day were announced. We were asked to bring our own meat to cook and they provided salads and bread rolls and to finish they bought out beautiful cakes that were much appreciated.

Thanks to Neil and his team for a great day.

David & Pam Dacombe

Peter and Lyndall Monro - 1970 Mini Pickup

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Graeme and Kay Shaskey - 1929 Dover

Commercial Rally...

The briefing

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Upcoming Events Clipon Run Saturday 9th March 2019 Bring along a Mini Motor, Power Pak, Velosolex, Cyclaid, Cyclemaster, BSA Winged Wheel, Mosquito or any other like machine for a fun run to Lincoln and return.

Assemble at 10:00am for a 10:30am departure. Approx 26kms the round trip, a back up will be provided, this run out in the country is a fun/leisure run, there must be quite a few tucked away in the sheds.

Which machine will make the most smoke ?

Dress to be seen.

Clipon Run starting from 75 Fountains Rd, Halswell Contact Alister 355 4017 or Doug 383 1817

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KAIAPOI

AUTO ELECTRIC

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Open Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Saturday 8:00 - 12:00 Roy & Annette Adams Phone/Fax 03 327 8155 After Hours 027 435 0636 Free Battery Check - MTA Member 96 Williams Street, Kaiapoi 7630 BATTERIES, AIR CONDITIONING, STARTER MOTORS, BULBS AND LAMPS, AUTO ELECTRICS

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Rear Wheel Brake Rally Sun 10th March 2019

Starting at NEW WORLD car park Charles Street Kaiapoi (First right over Bridge) Time 10:00am with vehicles leaving around 10:30am Morning tea supplied at the start. Cars leaving for the run at 10.30am.

Bring your own lunch.

Dinner at Pineacres at 4:30pm for those of you who have booked.

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Jim Toohey Motorcycle Run, 16th/17th March 2019 ENTRY FORM This year we are off to Fairlie, accommodation is at The Top Pub (Fairlie Hotel). There will be a back up provided for the weekend. I will require numbers attending for the accommodation so get your entry in early to help with that please.

For those new to the club, this run is an over night trip in March every year, named after Jim Toohey who many years ago organised the event and was tragically killed the night before the event. Open to all club acceptable motorcycles.

Entrant

Mem No.

Phone

Email Make

CC

Motorcycle Vehicle Year

Pillion/Other attending

Entry fee: $10.00 per rider Accommodation: $50.00 per person - this will be sharing a twin room cost per person.

There are limited doubles available in The Top Pub but plenty at one of the other accommodation providers. $100 a couple at The Top Pub. Other providers you will pay their cost. Meal costs are your responsibility of course.

Enter ONLINE: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events In the future all our entry forms will also be online via our branch web site.

Or by email to: mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz Or mail to: M Glenday, 11 Brahman Close, Prebbleton 7604.

Payment by direct credit, with your name and “Jim Toohey” to: VCC Canterbury Branch Motorcycle Section, 030 8020099727 00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.

Entries Close 8th March 2018

but I want them earlier than this date, so asap please.

Starting time – 9.30am for 10.00am start. Starting place –NPD garage, Jones Road, Rolleston.

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Annual Branch Rally Sat & Sun 30th & 31st March 2019

Saturday 30th March 2019 The Annual Rally will start at Cutler Park on Saturday 30th March 2019.

Rally briefing will be approx. 9:00am with the first car away 9:30am sharp.

The field trials will be held at the lunch spot.

The time trial will commence at the exit to Cutler Park.

Judging for concours will also be at the lunch stop.

There will be a choice of 3 rally routes – Short, Medium and Long.

Sunday 31st March 2019 – Incorporating “Annual Rally” Prize Giving A picnic/luncheon in-conjunction with the Annual Rally which will be open to all members especially including those who have not participated in the Annual Rally. There will be no entry fee for this day.

The venue we have selected is in a pleasant tree shaded area. We have arranged with the onsite caterer for a set lunch at a fixed price. This must be paid for in advance on the entry form (even if you are just doing the Sunday).

For those not wishing to participate in the set lunch, food is available to be purchased or you bring your own picnic.

The venue will be in the park area alongside the new development complex Tram Road, Mandeville.

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Annual Branch Rally - Entry Form Sat & Sun 30th & 31st March 2019 Entrant/s Name/s

Name

Membership No.

Address Cell

Vehicle

Email

Make/Model

Year

No. of Cylinders

Competitive YES

NO 35mph

Average Speed

20mph

25mph

30mph

Route

Short

Medium

Long

Entry Fee

$15.00

Rally Plaque (optional @ $10.50) Sunday:

Prize Giving Lunch – No of …………… @$15.00

(Please remember if to enter number of lunches if you are not doing the rally and doing the prize giving only on the Sunday)

Enter ONLINE: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events In the future all our entry forms will also be online via our branch web site.

Email to:

Katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com

Mail to:

K Shaw, 129b Paparoa Street, Papanui Christchurch 8053 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “Annual Rally” to: VCC Canterbury Branch,03-1594-0096832-00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.

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Two Day Autumn Overnight Run Sat 6th and Sun 7th April 2019 Open to all VCC Members Starting in (KAIAPOI NEW WORLD CARPARK). Be there by 9.00am for a 9,30 Start.

Morning tea supplied at the start.

Information for participants: Please bring along some cash for a raffle, also for the lunch on Sunday which will cost $15 per person profits going to two charitable organisations in Waiau.

Saturday lunch will be a bring your own lunch at Kaikoura.

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Annual P Group Rally - Entry Form Sunday 14th April 2019 Entrant/s Name/s

Name

Membership No.

Cell

Email

Make

Year

Vehicle

Concours

Yes

Run (approx.)

120km

No 150km

Average speed for timed section Entry Fee per Vehicle $15.00

$15.00

Assemble at Cutler Park at 9:00am.

We will have field trails here before 10:00am Coffee and then departure.

Concours will be judged at Cutler Park. Could the cars entered for this please be there at 9.00 sharp. This year there are 2 rally routes to help cater for the wide range of car years covered. Please choose a route you feel most comfortable doing. All routes will have some shingle but a diversion will be available. Lunch will be at a domain followed by prize giving around 3:00pm.

Enter ONLINE: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events In the future all our entry forms will also be online via our branch web site.

Mail to:

George Kear, 40 Rossendale Road RD5 Christchurch 7675 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “P Group Rally� to: VCC Canterbury Branch,03-1594-0096832-00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.

Open to ALL Vehicles 1932-1988 Entries close 31st March 2019 23

Dutton Garage Malvern ANZAC Day Run Thursday 25th April 2019 Reminder for those intending to enter the Malvern runs on Anzac day that the shut off for entries is 31st March 2019. No late entries can be accepted.

So far we are pleased to have accepted entries from not only Canterbury branch members but also from other South Island branches and even Australia.

As most of you will have participated last year I request that you have some means to attach the rally numbers to your cars, reason being that the Malvern News once again will publish the entrants list along with their numbers for the benefit of the public.

In addition to the car display there will be an entrants and people’s choice so please have your pens ready and your numbers on your car.

The results of this will be announced at the start briefing.

It was hoped that we would have four times Bathurst winner, Greg Murphy, participating this year. I made an approach to him last year and he was keen to come but unfortunately commitments in the USA have prevented this from happening this year but he did say that the producers of the Sky Speed Show along with Steven McIvor are working to fit the Malvern Run into their schedule. Lets hope they can make it.

Thanks to all of you who have entered so far, your meal choices have all been clearly stated.

We are working hard to ensure that we don’t have the hold ups that we did last year, The Willows Cafe is now fully functioning so things should be a lot smoother this year. Actually it was an absolute credit to them that they achieved what they did and as far as I was concerned the quality of meal made up for any delay that I may have suffered.

For any enquiries do not hesitate to call me, contact numbers are on the entry form shown in this months Hub. Malcolm McGibbon 027 433 8047 or Dave Inwood 03 327 4156

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Dutton Garage Malvern ANZAC Day Run - Entry Form Thursday 25th April 2019 Entrant/s Name/s

Name

Membership No.

Cell

Email

Make

Year

Vehicle

VIC No for 100 year vehicles Meal Choice, numbers required

Meal A

Meal B

Meal C

Entry Fee $35.00 (includes 1 lunch). Additional lunches @ $15.00 Lunch Options: Please indicate A, B or C and number required on your entry - or you will default to A

A

Butchers Pie Meal (Pea, Pie, Pud) Salad and Chips

B

Butchers Pie Salad (Pie, Salad, Chips)

C

GF Vege Fritatta

Assemble at the Darfield Recreation Centre, North Terrace from 9:30 to collect the days rally pack. Please park in the designated areas as the vehicles will be on public display from 10am to 11am when the first vehicles will depart.

Enter ONLINE: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events In the future all our entry forms will also be online via our branch web site.

Email to:

mal-anita@xtra.co.nz

Mail to:

Malcolm McGibbon, 1561 Telegraph Road Darfield 7571 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “ANZAC Run� to: VCC Canterbury Branch,03-1594-0096832-00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.

Open to ALL VCC Members with those after 1945 being in a support category

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FOR SALE Flywheel puller for fit European Mopeds 1 double ender 22m x 1.5 with 26 x1.5 $25.00 And single 28mm x1.5 $15.00 Phone: Corran Vincent 021 565 688 Car Transporter for Hire. $50 Per day. Minimum 2 day hire.

Club members only.

Phone: Bob Hayes 352 1449 Hupmobile Motor R137342 approx. 1923 and parts, + oil pump (Hupp) Brass Honeycomb Radiator Core, McCord, Hayes Hub quick release. Offers invited.

Space Heater Siesta Contact: Ivan Hibberd 03 323 8769 Nothing listed this month…

News from the Parts Shed

Come down and see the guys and see what bargains/parts you can find!

PARTS SHED OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY 1 pm – 4:30 pm THIRD & FOURTH SUNDAY 9 am – 12 noon Open first Thursday of the month on Noggin Night from 7:00pm.

If you have an advert you would like to repeat, please let The Editor know.

Otherwise all adverts will run for the month of publication when received.

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WANTED Wanted to beg, buy, borrow or steel a set of chains to fit 500R19 wheels for the Irishman rally.

Phone: Corran Vincent Ph 021 2565 688 Vehicle transfer interisland North to South. Mid sized English sports car from Ruapehu district to Christchurch .All leads followed up, suit back load for North bound trip .Generous contribution to costs .

Contact: Alan Wills

The 2021 Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring would like announce that our website www.historicmotoring.co.nz is now live. We would like to invite all our members and off-shore friends to go to the site and register your interest in attending the VCC's showcase event. This will assist us with projected numbers and the type of vehicles we will need to cater for.

We would also like to introduce our official accommodation suppliers for the Festival, the Plymouth International Hotel and the Auto Lodge Motor Inn.. Both are offering special discounted rates for Festival entrants and offer a full range of accommodation from self-contained motel type units to luxury suites. You can follow the link from the Sponsors section of our website to contact them. When booking, please ensure you mention that you are attending the Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring at the time of booking.

Don't forget we also have a Facebook page, Vero International Festival of Motoring 2021 Like our page and keep an eye out for future updates Tony Haycock Festival Director 27

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Can you Name the Vehicle Brand?

How many brands of motor vehicles can you name from their logo?

Hint: This month = starts with M

XXXXXXX

X XX X X

XXX

Interesting extra‌ How many people currently own one of these cars? Which Brand?

Answers for last month (L vehicles) How many could you guess?

Lada

Land Rover

Lexus

La Salle

Lamborghini

Lincoln

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Best of British Parade Sunday 31st March 2019 I email you in relation to an event that myself (Penny Black Victorian Tearoom) and The Tannery would like to hold at The Tannery to commemorate the birthday of Sir Henry Royce. We are proposing the date of 31st March.

We would like to know if, in conjunction with a handpicked selection of other external organisations, the combined Vintage Car Clubs would be interested in members with British vehicles exhibiting them at this Best of British Parade.

If so, it would be great to get an idea of the number of vehicles that would likely attend. I anticipate putting an Application to Council for a road closure in the coming week.

If you have any questions of any sort, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time.

I look forward to hearing from you and working with you.

Kind regards, James White, Master of the House, Penny Black Victorian Tea Room, The Tannery Boutique Shopping, Dining & Arts Emporium, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch.

0272211993

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Copy for the April Hub closes on 27 March 2019 Contact "The Editor", Brendon Eason By phone 027 346 8324 or preferably email vccthehub@gmail.com The views expressed in ‘The Hub' are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of the Committee, Editor, Branch or Club.

BARN HIRE

The Barn is available for hire to all members for birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other functions.

Contact Kevin or Claire on 03 312 7255

Canterbury Branch Web Site www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz canterbury@vcc.org.nz PO Box 11-082, Sockburn, Christchurch Our bank for direct credit payments is Westpac Barrington Mall A/C 03 1594 0096832 00 Please enter your name and event entered or other details of deposit.

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OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS EVENTS See Notice board posters for more information.

Week 7th, till 13th March 2019 - VCC Nth Island Club Captain’s Tour Details available from Clubroom Noticeboard Weekend 8th, 9th and 10th March 2019 - VCC Taupo Country Roads Rally Details available from Clubroom Noticeboard Saturday 16th March 2019 - VCC Scenicland Gold Trail Rally Details available from Clubroom Noticeboard Sunday 24th March 2019 - 17th Nth Canterbury Classic Tour Details available on next page Sunday 31st March 2019 - Best of British Parade (The Tannery) Details on previous pages.

Saturday 6th April 2019 - Pomeroy Trophy Meeting Details available on next page Easter Weekend, 19th til 22nd April 2019 - VCC National Sth Island Easter Rally Details available from Clubroom Noticeboard

North Canterbury Noggin Fourth Wednesday of the month, Rangiora RSA from 7:30pm 33

The 17th North Canterbury Classic Tour Sunday 24th March 2019 The 17th annual event is to be held on Sunday March 24th. Departs Hurunui District Council carpark in Amberley (beside the public toilets). Registrations from 9am to 10.50am. $15 per vehicle includes NZ Classic Car magazine and A3 poster, featuring 14 classics out of 163 that attended last years’ tour, taken @ Glentunnel Domain during lunch break. Lunch destination is Waiau School to celebrate the opening of their new pool. (We raised $3,030 at our 15th event towards the total cost. Old one was wrecked in earthquake). Bring bathing costume if you wish.

Organised by Trevor Stanley, email stancar_nzcc@hotmail.com Phone 03 314 8628 fax 03 314 8618 (Coffee car on site @ start & lunch venues).

(Lunches available on site by Pool Committee, plus fruit, cold drinks etc.).

POMEROY TROPHY MEETING SATURDAY 6TH APRIL 2019 We are again holding the above event at Mike Pero Motorsport Park Ruapuna on Saturday morning starting at 8am.

Documentation and checking of vehicles will be done from 8am.

This event is open to ALL CLUB ELIGIBLE VEHICLES. Drivers will require a crash helmet of suitable condition and at least cotton overalls.

This is not a speed event, but consists of five tests that test the capability of the driver, the vehicle must be able to carry two regular suitcases.

Test 1. Standing ¼ mile.

Test 2. Flying ¼ Mile.

Test 3 Wiggle Woggle.

Test 4. Braking across a line.

Test 5. Based on a formula you are given a number of laps to complete in 20 minutes.

The event will end with a road section to a venue for presentation of trophies and results.

We have had very successful meetings in the past which appeared to be enjoyed by all entrants,we will be sending entry forms late February to those who competed in past.

If you are interested in having a go this year please phone Ron at (03) 942 1105 or email bankspeninsula@vcc.org.nz so we may send entry forms early March.

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Brake Shoes and Band Relined Brake Drum Machining (Including steel drums) Clutch Plates Relined Brake Hoses and Brake Pipes Manufactured Hydraulic Components Reconditioned www.saferbrakes.co.nz Brake Cables Repaired 36