The Hub September 2018

THE

HUB

September

2018

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

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

027 346 8324

343 2979

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

Cover photo:

027 2925206

03 310 7056

National Daffodil Rally for Cancer photos. TOP: The crowds registering in the main hall and enjoying the Devonshire Teas. BOTTOM: A selection of vehicles old, new, large and small - all gathered to support a worthy cause.

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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

027 346 8324

343 2979

Trophy Custodian

Leigh Craythorne (Tony)

vccthehub@gmail.com

easonbrendon@gmail.com craythornes@actrix.co.nz

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027 279 9195

352 5217 359 8737

342 9110

Club Events Month September

October

Day/s Sun Wed Wed Sat Sat Sun Wed Wed

Date 9 12 12 22 22

Details Under 25 Rally incorporating the Women Drivers Rally 9-90s M/C Noggin Branch Award Dinner Scooter & Small Motorcycle Run M/C Ruff Run & Working Bee at M/C corner 9-90s M/C Noggin

23 10 10 12,13, Fri-Sun 14 Swap Meet Sat-Sun 27-28 M/C Girder Rally Sun 28 All British Day

Page No 24 14 12 24 26 12 14 12 25 30 29

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

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication 5

Chairman’s Report The National AGM in Napier was an enjoyable weekend despite the wet weather. Our delegate will report on the meeting, but I wanted to highlight a couple of things I know will be of interest to our members. The Executive approved an increase of $5.00 in the annual club subscription to avoid the potential for a deficit in next year’s annual accounts, and also approved the production of a 60 year membership badge.

Those members who have been presented with a 60 year certificate previously will be awarded the badge once they have been produced. I raised this issue with the Executive as a result of concerns expressed to me after the 2017 Awards Dinner where we had three 60 year certificates presented. I am grateful to those members who raised their concerns to me both personally and through Beaded Wheels. Your efforts have been rewarded.

We have just had our annual National day with the VCC Daffodil rally, and it was a great success with a beautiful day to top it off. I want to thank Colin Hey and his family and all those who helped to make the day a success. A special thanks to the ladies who manned the kitchen, providing tea and scones from early morning until 2pm.

Thanks to Shirley Wills for bringing scone mix and doubling the number of scones we had last year. This was very popular and raised a considerable amount of money.

Once again, the Avonhead Rotary club provided a very good BBQ lunch, and Colin produced some unique trophy’s for the winners. Colin will advise the amount raised for the Cancer Society, but I know that it will exceed last year’s total. Well done to all who attended and helped.

The Bar alterations are nearing completion and we look forward to seeing the finished product. A huge number of hours have been spent over the past three months by the team comprised of Graeme Arps, Mike Foster, George Kear and his son, Dave Inwood, Paul Ainsworth and Alon Mayhew. These members have donated their time and skills to achieve this improvement so that the price of your drinks does not have to be increased to pay for it. Please remember to thank them for their generosity.

The Under 25 year olds rally and the Women Drivers rally will be held on Saturday 9th.

We hope that these events are well supported as a lot of effort goes into organising them, and their future will depend on the level of support received.

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Chairman’s Report...

The Annual Awards Dinner to honour our long serving members will be held on 22 September and this year will be attended by our National President Diane Quarrie and husband Geoff. Ivan Hibberd is receiving a 60 year award, while Don Bennetts, Peter Midgley, Don Muller, Graeme Shaskey and Tom Smith will receive 50 year awards.

There will also be 25 and 35 year badges presented. Congratulations to these members. If you have not got your tickets yet, please contact Leigh Craythorne.

With Swap Meet just a month away, we are all going to be busy.

Happy motoring.

John Coomber

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

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Mr Graeme Alan Humphreys 1946 Vauxhall, Sedan

Welcome!

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Mr Ajay Parmar

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Mrs Brenda Sawyer 1966 Ford Mustang convertible 1977 Austin Mini

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Mr Brendon Wright 1915 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

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Mr Michael Tucker (Rejoining) 1964 Landrover Series 2 soft top

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Mr F Hughes 1961 Chevrolet Corvaire Coupe 1961 Hillman Husky Van 7

Secretary’s Report Two issues that have come to our notice this month • tyre dumping on grounds. Again ???

• Member of the public found on grounds digging holes in camping area looking for old coins on a recent Sat morn.

Please check any strange vehicles or people parked inside or outside the grounds if noticed when passing. (Security cameras being installed an option)

Report AGM Napier 2018 Results of Notice of Motion 2018.

Motion Number One:Gerry Pethick/David Harris.

For 726 = 59% Against 506 = 41% Total1232 FAILED as majority of 75% not reached Motion Number Two:Tony Bartlett / Rod Brayshaw.

For 1187 = 88% Against 160 = 12% Total 1347 PASSED Canterbury: 1301 Members of which 216 Voted “2018 % of Members who voted 17%” 60 year Awards Discussion Paper: Short discussion Motion approved by majority to go with option three. (Framed Certificate & Badge) Entry form for non members entering rallies not proceeding at the moment (ongoing) Sample Constitution of rules still a working Document,(any ideas to add, contact Diane Quarry) Any changes to branch constitutions must not contradict Clubs constitution.

Suggested changes be passed by Club Sec/Treasurer Budgets: lots of questions. Motion to Increase as Budget 2 being $5 / $1 joint passed by majority. 4 or 5 Branches were against. Comment made by one branch that budgets did not make a lot of sense.

Presentation on 2021 Festival of Motoring (Taranaki) April 17th to 22nd.

Highlighted this is not a rally as we have known but a relaxed format of Festival Motoring and site seeing over 4 days the Wed being the only competitive day. Venue New Plymouth Race Course with NO onsite camping. Branches might like to run the odd raffle with the prize being the likes of Free Entry.

Hope cost will come out less than last rally (Not finalised yet) 8

Secretary’s Report…

Presentation no 2 on Electric verses Combustion. Also warning on taking or importing cars to or from Australia for Rallies Etc (Asbestos) Zero tolerance. This included checking Brake linings, head gaskets even down to dash board knobs. You have been warned.

Congratulation to Canterbury on the Hub Magazine .

Ross wants more photo's for Face book with just a brief wording describing it. Example “Pedal car display” Kevin gave report on negative comments in Beaded Wheels and said they are always looking for improvements all the time in the font etc and more photos.

No change or movement on the Warrant issues, time or quality of inspections, suggested members ask other members to recommend garages suitable for older cars.

(On Going) John Goddard Trophy not awarded this year. (No Nominations) Changes to 25/30yr Award forms on web site, Branches to try and take more care when checking as to whether there have been multitude marriages and name changes.

Nick names is another problem not the name they joined with, on the application.

Posting of Branch Magazines on going problem for all branches, One Branch tried charging $45 to members to post and only had 1 person take it up.

The Historic Vehicle Authority of NZ (Vehicle Technical Code) Wording Changes Passed.

Production company doing Air NZ Ad and wanting to feature Vintage cars.

Regards Rod Delegate

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Club Captain’s Report On behalf of the Club I would like to thank all those members who turned out with their vehicles to the Official Opening of Feldwick Drive in Kaiapoi. We have received very positive feedback from the Council for our attendance.

The High Tea organized by Alan & Barbara Hill was a very enjoyable afternoon and evening ending with an excellent meal at the Rangiora RSA. Thanks again for the afternoon Alan & Barbara.

By the time you read this our Daffodil Rally will have been and gone. A big thank you to Colin Hey for all his time and effort in organising another successful contribution to the Cancer Society if the day turns out to be anything like last year's event.

There is more information regarding the Show Weekend Tour in this HUB. Entry form will be in October HUB. We still require someone or persons to organize the Homestead Run. This is now becoming URGENT.

The Awards Dinner is being held on September the 22nd.

The Night Trial and Dinner is listed to be held on the 28th September. As this is only one week after the Awards Dinner and basically the same as the High Tea it will be cancelled and possibly combined next year. Comments please!!

Cheers Dave Inwood

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Commercial Report The August commercial noggin was hosted by Dutton Garage, many thanks for providing the refreshments and the opportunity to have a catch up and look around the exotic machinery on display, thanks also to those who pointed me in the right direction to make the arrangements.

Mark Drury has kindly offered to host the September commercial noggin, at 7 Birkenhead Street Avonhead, and a special invitation is extended for ladies to join their partners for the evening.

Neil Shaskey - Commercial Convenor

Signs of the times...

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Motorcycle Report Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdie is; The bird is on the wing, But that’s absurd, Because the wing is on the bird… (Apologies to Ogden Nash…)

Yes, spring is upon us, and soon there will be plenty of motorcycling opportunities.

Past Events.

28th July, Fish & Chip Run; 11 bikes, 3 combinations, and one car. Out Old West Coast Road 20 miles, left to Darfield, pub lunch at the Darfield Tavern. Great motorcycling weather!

4th August – Round the Bays Run. About 13 bikes; from Woolston WMC, through Lyttleton Tunnel, then a break at Diamond Harbour to regroup. Purau, Port Levy, Pigeon Bay, over the hill to Duvauchelle for lunch. Solved most of the world’s problems over a pint then a leisurely ride home.

8th August – Noggin Night, at the Armagh St RSA. About a dozen availed themselves of the RSA’s hospitality. Very successful, a seriously great place to socialise at in the evening.

25th August – Fish & Chip Run. 7 bikes, one combination and one car undertook the run. Left PMH, up to the Summit Road, to Gebbes Pass, past the Wheatsheaf, into Governor’s Bay, to Lyttleton, through the tunnel, down to the Heathcote Valley Inn for lunch. A good trundle in cool but kind overcast weather. Nice pub that, be great on a sunny afternoon after a run…..

26th August – VCC National Daffodil Day Run, Supporting the Cancer Society. In amongst the 450+ cars there were about 21 motorcyclists, and 3 or 4 V8 powered machines from the V8 Trike Club (hope I have got that right…). An excellent turnout, with many thanks to the other motorcycle clubs that supported the VCC event. Special thanks to the Norton Owners, about a dozen of their members fronted up for what was their last-Sunday-of-the-month get together run.

Future Events.

12th September – Noggin Night. At Upper Classics, 2 Hall Place, Middleton – off Birmingham Drive. Meeting there at 7.30 pm.

22nd September – Scooter & Small Motorcycle Run. This is a re-run of the event that had to be postponed from about May due to some seriously crappy weather. Start is The Protocol on Colombo Street, close to the roundabout at the base of Cashmere Hill.

To make it clear, a “small motorcycle” is 250cc or less. See elsewhere for more info.

23rd September - Ruff Run & Working Bee at Motorcycle Corner.

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Motorcycle Report...

29th September – Fish & Chip Run. Meet at PMH, 10.15am for a 10.30am departure. Rider’s choice or we may have a tantalising garage raid organised for you. Turn up to find out!

10th October – Motorcycle Noggin Night. At McLeans Island, The Barn or if a nice night, at Motorcycle Corner. 7.30 pm onwards.

12 – 14th October – VCC Swap Meet. The Motorcycle Section is taking on the responsibility of cleaning the toilets during the Swap Meet Weekend. Normally this job is farmed out to another group who can earn about $600+. The Committee thought here is an opportunity for the Motorcyclists to front up and do something positive for the club as a whole. There will be a roster, it is not a huge job to go round each hour or so.

Phil Jeeves (pmjeeves@gmail.com or 022 0259924, 03 338 0666) is organising.

27 – 28th October – Girder Fork Rally, to Akaroa. You arrange your own accommodation in Akaroa, leaves Amy’s Road Liquor Store. More on this elsewhere and in next month’s Hub. The section owns a 1928 Ariel which is GOING AND REGISTERED/WARRENTED and awaiting YOUR reservation to ride this event!! Get in touch with Les Freeman (les.margfee@xtra.co.nz) or phone 358 4549 and have an experience of a lifetime! So that you can see and try out this machine beforehand, it will be at the Ruff Run on September 23rd. Here you can ride it, and try out the hand gear change mechanism for yourself. You will find that it is a piece-a-piss to ride!! J 27th October – Fish & Chip Run. Yes, the same day as the Girder Fork. As Labour Day is 4th Monday of month it is a week early this year which means the Girder Fork has to be a week later. If you are not going on the Girder Fork meet at PMH, 10.15am for a 10.30 am start. As usual, Riders Choice on destination.

The main VCC Noggin Night is the first Thursday of each month. You might have noticed that as you walk in there is a raffle table selling meat raffle tickets. It is the Motorcycle Section that runs this table, and we are looking for volunteers to run this each month. Very easy, two people per night, and the committee organises the meat prizes. If 22 volunteer at 2 per night over 11 months it comes pretty easy really; only once a year obligation. Or you and a mate might like to take it on in a more permanent arrangement. This next Noggin Night we will be looking for volunteers, so if asked, please consider seriously.

I have an email list of Motorcycle Members, to which notice go out every so often. If you are NOT on this list then GET IN TOUCH!! leithcm@gmail.com or 0212177140, 03 3585 378 will find me.

That’s it for now; keep the rubber to the road, Cheers, CML 13

9-90s Report

9 - 90s

Hi to you all Well, it is good to be back. We had a great holiday with friends, Grant and Pauline. Glad we did it, (but the further away you go makes you realise what a great country we have here).

Thank you to everyone who helped out with last month’s hangi, all who made it such a success. We might even make it a biennial event. A big thank you to the Tuahiwi Marae, Aroha and Granville and the helpers who made the hangi.

Now the August report. Grant Lomax organised a great run through the countryside to the Upper and Lower Selwyn Huts. I am sure that 80 percent of the people had never been there before. If you ever want to go for a nice Sunday drive I have a few copies of the instructions. We are going to do it again. Our lunch stop was at Ray and Nancy Drury’s place. They were very hospitable as always and their car collection is world class. A few new 9-90s participants came to me and told me they didn’t know this museum existed. A very big thank you, Ray and Nancy, from the 9-90s. By the way, the Drurys are having one of their concerts on 9 December, the theme, Winifred Atwell. If you are looking for a pleasant afternoon put it on the calendar. Details will be in the Hub. Grant was thinking of his future too and donated the entry fees to Nurse Maude. Thank you Grant.

September 12 Organiser Geoff Townsend Meet at the Yaldhurst Pub Carpark at 9.55am October 10 Organiser Tony Becker Details in next month’s Hub

The team and I are looking forward to seeing you all in September.

Regards JK

BEADED WHEELS REPORTER

Tony Becker Phone 421-2426 14

Afternoon Tea in the Parts Shed Courtesy of Ken Lowden Wayne Stocks, Parts Shed Rep here. I have enclosed a photo of Ken Lowden who prepares our afternoon tea break at the parts shed.

Ken does a fantastic job as you can see. We all bring a contribution and Ken prepares it and makes a wonderful cup of tea to go with it then clears it all up afterwards. Ken has been doing this every week for as long as I can remember, every week come rain or shine winter and summer.

So from all the guys at the parts shed a big thank you to Ken Lowden a true VCC Club member.

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August 2018 Noggin Display The August Noggin Display was, “Pedal Cars & Scaled Motorized cars.”

A BIG Thank You to all the 19 exhibitors, who displayed their pride and joy, last month.

There were 22 pedal cars and 9 scaled cars, that made a magnificent display, with no spare parking, anywhere in the hall (not one of them dripped oil). Some were original, some restored and others beautifully custom made.

The Pedal Car (etc) exhibitors were: Neal Cook Jeep. Dutton Garage, J40, Ferrari, 2 pedal cars. Roger Brown, Maserati.

Tim Eagle, J40, VW, Ford Thunderbird, Ford Zephyr, Austin Cambridge. Don Bennetts, Racer.

Nancy McSaveney, Buddy L. Greg Inwood,1937 Ford Pickup, a pretty 1955 Ford Thunderbird.

Stu Scotts beautifully made, 1903 Ford Model A, 1916 Ascott. Jim Hauschild, Mercedes.

John Coomber, Renault Floride. Paul Cameron, 1903 Curved Dash Oldsmobile that his Dad , Malcom and Pat Cutler made. Mark Dury, Mk1 Ford Zephyr.

Graeme Sword, Hot Rod T Bucket, Austin 7 Roadster. Terry Richards magnificent Model T & 1936 Ford V8. Andrew McClintock, Jeep & his nice Locomobile, made by Andrew in the 1970s. Chris Parker, Tractor, Jeep. James Polden, 4 CV Renault. Our younger exhibitors ever, were, aged 7 and 8, Ben & Zac Polden Berg Racing car. Tony Meikle, Cadillac & Minors Minor small Scaled cars.

Both Chris Parker & Mark Dury, are proud, one owners of their pedal cars, owning them since they were aged 3.

Future Noggin Displays: This month: Prince Cars October: Duzgo Cars, winners from the “Womens & Under 25 Rallies” November: Swap Meet, One Make Car winners Thanks. Don Muller.

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August 2018 Noggin Display

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I woke up about 5am on Sunday 26th, and the negative thoughts immediately started.

What if we only get a hundred or so turning up? What if the route instructions are all wrong? What if the sound system doesn’t work, or the power goes off in the kitchen?

And the Swap Meet line - what if it rains? Having helped organise several big events now, I should know better than think like that, and I was certainly pleased that none those things happened – and in fact exactly the opposite occurred. At 10.10am I was beginning to think (not seriously though) that maybe we should send someone out to close the gate to stop the cars coming in – we needed to get the runs underway!

The Daffodil Rally for Cancer was a huge success, thanks to brilliant spring weather which bought out the owners of veteran, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles in their hundreds to enjoy the event. Organised as our (now annual) fundraising event for the Cancer Society, the event is the one day in the year we now get to open the gates to everyone to promote our great Club, and our great facilities. Along with a huge number of our club members, come they did, and it seems as though everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Registration and Devonshire teas in the clubrooms started the day off from 9.00am, and it was all hands to the pumps to keep up with the registration paperwork, and especially with the Devonshire teas. Unfortunately the scones we’d had pre-made by a supermarket bakery were not of the quality or size we had expected, so Shirley Wills set about rectifying the situation by turning out dozens and dozens of freshly made scones from the ovens in the kitchen, to supplement the bought ones. She was helped by a very hard-working team who just managed to cope with the jam and cream, and the hundreds of dishes created by the hungry punters. That effort alone raised well over $1,000.

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Daffodil Day Rally for Cancer 2018...

At 10am the runs got underway, leaving Cutler Park and each visiting one of a variety of venues including the car collections of Ray Drury and John Stewart, the Yaldhurst Transport and Science Museum, Mike Pero’s motorcycle museum, Mona Vale, and the Darfield Art Gallery. Two touring routes were also available (a long and a short one), and despite printing off 100 sheets for the long run, we ran out of sheets for that one.

Probably around 100 cars just stayed put in our grounds, the owners choosing just to soak up the sunshine and socialise instead, and that was just fine.

All of the rallies returned to the VCC grounds, where a barbeque lunch was available for purchase from the Avonhead Rotary group, who did a lively trade. The brave kitchen crew soldiered on and put on afternoon tea as well!

At 2.15pm there was a brief prize-giving, with Kate Reid from the Cancer Society thanking all participants for taking part in the event, and giving us a brief outline of what the Cancer Society does towards making the difference in a disease that touches everyone in some way either directly or indirectly. All up we estimate around 500 vehicles took part in the event, and at the time of writing, it looks as though around $6,000 was raised from the event.

I would like to say a huge thanks to the many members who helped out on the day – especially the kitchen crew (some of whom stepped in at the last minute once it was realised how busy it was becoming in there), and to members John Stewart and Ray Drury for opening their museums for the event. There was also a team doing the registrations, and many who helped marshal the cars as they arrived at Cutler Park, and also went out to the rally venues to keep things orderly there. Thank-you to you all for helping make the day such a success.

The following were the recipients of the trophies awarded on the day: Best Veteran: Brendon Wright – 1915 Model T Pickup Best Vintage: Roy & Shirley Grainger – 1929 Graham Paige Best Classic: George and Sue Lee – 1935 Ford V8 Coupe Best Motorcycle: Mike Will – 1951 Royal Enfield Most Impressive Chrome: Peter Rowe - 1961 Chevrolet Belair Best Dressed: Kevin & Judy Straw – Model A Ford Cancer Society’s Choice (Chosen by Kate Reid): Malcolm & Anita McGibbon – Mercedes Benz 190SL Convertible.

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Daffodil Day Rally for Cancer 2018...

When the dealing’s done...

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Notice from VCC Head Office

Payments into the National VCC Bank Account

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16 pages of Direct Credits today, and 14 individual payments have not put the correct reference. I have managed to identify (with some difficulty – spending just over 1 ½ hours on them), but there is still one which I cannot identify.

Please remember to put a valid reference on your Bank Payment, as stipulated on the Annual Invoice.

It is extremely time consuming trying to work out who a payment may belong to.

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.

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VCC Landscape and Garden Club!

September 2nd, 16th 9 am - Noon October (last chance tidy up) 7th The work that will be undertaken is as follows‌ New plantings for 2018.

Mulching with pea straw, new and existing plants.

Prune plants to establish form.

Weeding.

Installing canes and stakes for plant protection.

Other tasks that pop up!

We hope that you are interested and able to join us.

Pete and George

Garden area outside Motorcycle Section Taken 2016

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Garden area outside Motorcycle Section Taken 2018

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Tyres dumped by an unknown person outside the Tunnel Barn 13/08/2018.

Help us stop these idiots dumping their goods on our grounds please!

It costs the Club money to have to dispose of other people’s waste.

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Canterbury Branch Up Coming Events Under 25 Rally incorporating the Women Drivers Rally Sunday 9 September Optional:

Dress to the year of the vehicle or wear a decorated hat.

Start:

Dave Inwood’s, 126 South Eyre Road (off Tram Road) 9:30am Starting with morning tea (supplied) 10:00am Field Tests in Dave’s paddock after which the run will start.

Lunch:

12:00pm at a lunch venue to be decided

Timed section will start at around 1:30pm (Average speed will be 35mph for all vehicles)

Finish of run at Cutler Park with afternoon tea (supplied in the main hall)

BRANCH AWARD DINNER SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2018 Clubrooms, Cutler Park.

Bar opens 6:00pm Please be seated for the meal by 6:30pm The dinner is held annually to present branch members 25, 35, 50 and 60-year membership awards.

This year, our National President Diane Quarrie will be presenting the awards.

Tickets ($34 single) are available from branch committee members and at the bar at August and September’s Noggin.

Come along and support your fellow members on their special night.

60-year presentation to: Ivan Hibberd 50-year presentations to: Don Bennetts, Peter Midgley, Don Muller, Graeme Shaskey, Tom Smith

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Canterbury Branch Up Coming Events

All British Day Sunday 28th October 2018 The start point will be our Vintage Car Club grounds at McLeans Island, where vehicles will need to assemble between 9:30 and 10:30 am. Soon after 10:30 all vehicles will depart on a scenic run which will take participants to a country domain.

Irishman Rally 2019 •

The 2019 Irishman Rally will start in Fairlie next year for those of you wanting to sort accommodation early

A note from the Editor…

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It was brought to my attention that the Calendar of Events published in last month’s copy of The Hub needed this alteration : The Clipon Run is set down for 9 March 2019, this was moved and passed at the last AGM 25

Annual Scooter & Small Motorcycle Run Saturday 22nd September Scooters & post-veteran motorcycles up to 250cc (Note: Veteran bikes of any size welcome – we’ll all travel at about the same speed!)

Start at Protocol Café/Bar (corner of Colombo St & Centaurus Rd) Gather at 10:00am, ready for a 10:30am start Approximately 100km in three sections (Shingle section optional) A full, fun day out.

Back-up trailer Organiser: John Benn Ph: 022 078 2002 “Get your motor running; get out on the highway…”

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.

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Branch Award Dinner Saturday 22 September 2018 Clubrooms, Cutler Park.

Bar opens 6.00 pm Please be seated for the meal by 6.30 pm If there are any special dietary requirements, please contact Leigh - 342 9110 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz as soon as possible please.

Barn Bookings Kevin and Claire are away from 13th September until 2nd October.

If you would like to make a booking for the Club’s Barn, Camping or Hall facilities during this time, please contact: Rod Thrower, Club Secretary

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Strength From Struggle (Display Vehicles Wanted) Long-time member (60 years) of the Vintage Car Club Canterbury Branch Ivan Hibberd and friends will be putting on a Belfast Heritage Display for Heritage Week at the Peg Hotel Belfast (7mile peg). Displaying his and others life-time collections of the Belfast area with photographs and memoirs.

Date:

Sunday the 21st of October 2018.

If wet Monday 22nd Time: 1:00pm till 4:00pm.

We would like help in organise a vehicle display in the carpark (afternoon tea will be supplied to members who display their vehicles). We hope to encourage members of the public to come along and look at the large Heritage Collection inside. This will likely be the last time the collection is all together in one place at the same time.

Please ring Graeme Sword on 3277812 or Ivan Hibberd on 3238769 if you can display your vehicle.

MARINE PLYWOOD * 18mm BS 1088 -$165.00. 1220x2440mm. * Second grade - 12mm $65.00, 18mm $85.00, 25mm $112.00 all 1200x2400mm. * High Pressure Laminate -12mm $80.00, 18mm $90.00. all 1220x2440mm. * Anti Slip -18mm $100.00 1220x2440mm. * Bending Ply - 4mm $80.00. 1220x2440mm Phone Paul 027 277 8049 28

All British Day Sunday 28th October 2018 The 2018 Canterbury All British Day will be held on Sunday 28th October.

The start point will be our Vintage Car Club grounds at McLeans Island, where vehicles will need to assemble between 9.30 and 10.30 am. Soon after 10.30 all vehicles will depart on a scenic run which will take participants to a country domain.

A mix of long and medium runs will be provided to cater for everyone.

The entry fee will be $10.00 per vehicle, with all proceeds once again going to the Van Asch Deaf Education Centre.

Bring a picnic lunch, or food may be purchased along the route.

The event is open to British vehicles of all ages (veteran to modern) and all types mopeds, motorcycles, cars and trucks.

IF IT'S BRITISH AND CAN BE MADE ROADWORTHY, PLAN TO BRING IT! Organiser: Colin Hey, Phone 359-8737

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Girder Rally Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October 2018 The Girder Run is a yearly event organised by the motorcycle section, a two day event to Akaroa but obvious some riders do return home on the Saturday.

The event is for motorcycles pre 1945 fitted with Girder Forks.

The rally will leave the Super Liquor carpark, Amyes Rd, Hornby at 9.45am. Back up is available.

This year we are visiting a private collection of motorcycles and cars out Leeston way before heading to a BBQ lunch near Motukarara. After lunch to Little River and onto Akaroa.

The evening will be based around the Grand Hotel as usual. Breakfast can be ordered with the entry form at the Grand Hotel.

Accommodation up to the rider. Sunday stop & prize giving at Tai Tapu Hotel before heading home.

The entry form will be in the October Hub as the run is the last weekend of that month, usually the weekend after Swap Meet but due to Labour Weekend being that weekend we have had to change the dates. The entry form will also be online in October.

Any queries contact Mike Glenday – 03 344 0425 John Coomber’s 1956 silver Bentley at the Official Opening of Feldwick Drive, Kaiapoi

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Show Weekend Tour 16, 17th and 18th November 2018 As previously notified the tour will be centred around Greymouth.

We intend to travel over on Friday, the 16th via Lewis Pass. For morning tea (BYO) we will stop at a High Country Station. With our late lunch stop at Reefton Racecourse BYO or buy something in Reefton.

On the Saturday run we will stop at Mitchells – Lake Brunner Lodge (this was the old pub) for morning tea. You can take your own picnic or purchase coffee and eats at the old Pub. However the owner will need numbers so let me know with your entry which will be in the October HUB. It would be good to support the Lodge as they are opening up their gates for parking. You will need to pay on the day.

Prices and details will also be in the October HUB. Saturday night we have arranged a dinner at the Paroa Hotel.

We will also arrange a run for Sunday 18th so those of you who are retired or can get the Monday off work, book your accommodation for Sunday night as well.

Plan for a relaxed drive home via Otira on Monday 19th.

Any other questions phone Dave Inwood 327-4156.

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FOR SALE 1964 16/60 Wolseley in very tidy and original condition. Cream and green colour, nice looking complete car. Original plates with registration on hold. Will need brakes and clutch looked at as it has been sitting for some time, possibly tyres also, for wof. No rust, garaged $3500 ono.

Phone: 027 488 5392 1: Traction Engine headlamp 270mmwide, 220mm deep, 540mm high Spring loaded mounting point.

2: Railway guards signal lamp 180mm wide, 180mm deep 320mm high 3: One pair of vintage headlight lenses 10” TiltRay 4: Honey comb radiator Very tidy order. 470mm wide,730mm high,55mm deep with a 65mm filling neck 5: 1920’s Palo /carbox petrol pump Panelled and painted in Big Tree colours.

Phone: Bob 021 364 308 or email rjscotty@gmail.com News from the Parts Shed Chevrolet Complete Back End. 1940s -50s New brake shoes, new outer bearings and crown-wheel and pinion believed reset $200.

1250cc Block suits MG TC TD TF

$50

Late 30’s or 40’s Standard radiator in very good condition. Model not sure, could be Flying 12.

Contact Ross Butler, 352-3160 or 012 314-221 Morris Minor 1956 2 door. Reg. on hold, recent repaint. $2,500 ono.

Phone: Keith Harrison 03 312 5827 1947 Vauxhall 10. Good straight body. Very little rust. Complete. Front mudguards and sunroof need work. Been shedded for 30 years. Shop manual, no papers. $600 ono.

4 x new 500x24 tyres $450 each 1 x secondhand 500x24 tyre like new $350 Phone: Robert 03 313 6244 32

FOR SALE Hello fellow Vintage Car Members We are in the process of selling our Club Vintage Bus. It is a 1937 Chev Bus and has been in our club for a number of years. Our numbers are becoming few and the ability to be able to continue to home this beautiful bus is now of concern.

We are offering to clubs first and at present are looking at expressions of interest.

Please reply to this club email and I will forward onto our Club President, Pieter Deutz-Ebeling.

Attached is a recent photo.

Regards Frances Munden SWVCC secretary/Treasurer

1966 MGB Roadster Red. Reg and WOF. Excellent hood and black leather upholstery Has extra Fibreglass hard top. Engine size 1800 cc. Manual transmission. Wire spoke wheels. $13000.

Phone: Eric Mattsen 359 7289 Hupmobile motor R137342 approx 1923 and parts, offers invited.

Tyres 670x16 very good retread not used heavy duty 6 ply tread 10mm.

Tyres 640x13 6mm tread.

155Rx13 tyre and rim 4 stud 100cpi, Dunlop Aquajet.

Space heater Siesta, wetback.

Phone Ivan: 03 323 8769 1931 Plymouth Coupe with oval back window. This Plymouth is in need of complete restoration $2000. No rego.

Phone: Graham Cargill 358 2129 33

WANTED Douglas 1914 parts or leads wanted for front end or any parts there of and a carburettor to suit Phone: Brent 03 325 4223 Austin J 40 Pedal Car or Pathfinder I am looking for an Austin J 40 pedal car or a Pathfinder both in good order. I would like Red if possible but will consider other colours.

Email: kenaustin522icloud.com Phone: Ken 021 164 4848 Salisbury Differential 1920/1921 Crown Wheel and Pinion required Phone: John Lynn 027 448 1430 6 volt Car Battery in sound condition Phone: Trevor 385 1200 or email: trevor.wendyl@xtra.co.nz 1939 Master Deluxe Chevrolet, and am looking for the Rear Quarter Sliding Window Mechanism Email: ken@pascoe.org.nz MGBGT early 70's, chrome bumper model, over drive, good order.

Phone: Mike 344 0425 Solex 1700/2200 engine crash bar (round headlight models). The rougher the better!

Phone: John 022 078 2002 Beaded Edge tyres 30� x 3�. New or quality used.

Phone: John Lynn 027 448 1430

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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Copy for the October Hub closes on 26 September 2018 Contact "The Editor", Brendon Eason By phone 343 2979 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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The Fords of Norway

Best septic truck - ever!

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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 G

X

XXXXXX

XXXXXX

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

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

Ferrari

Fiat

Framo

Ford

Frazer Nash

Feuerwehr

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

Saturday 15th September 2018 Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet Hororata Domain, gates open 7am entry $5 Site holders $15 on the day No bric-a-brac or house hold junk Sunday 16th September 2018 - Flaxmere Garden’s Posh Picnic See advert on page 39 Friday 21st—Sunday 23rd September 2018 - International Model A Rally Blenheim Details available from Clubroom Noticeboard Sunday 30th September 2018 Rural Ramble - Amberley Friday 5th—Sunday 7th October 2018 - Marlborough VCC Biennial Rally Details available from Clubroom Noticeboard Saturday 6th October 2018 - Weka Pass Railway ‘English Electric Showcase’ See advert on page 41 Saturday 6th-Sunday 7th October 2018 - Otago VCC Dunvegan M/C Rally Details available from Clubroom Noticeboard Saturday 28th October 2018 - St Margaret’s College House & Garden Tour See advert on page 42

North Canterbury Noggin Fourth Wednesday of the month, Rangiora RSA from 7:30pm 38

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Rural Ramble Sunday 30th September Starts from Hurunui District Council car park. (Between public toilets and Council HQ SH1 Amberley). (Look for classic car sign). Two sections of gravel, as is expected on a back country tour. Free NZCC magazine. Coffee car at start venue and the lunch venue, which is at an Historic Homestead. Historic display in billiard room. Bring your lunch and chairs to picnic in lovely grounds.

Registration time is from 9.30am – 10.30am. Depart in your own time. Two other venues to visit before lunch. Shorter route to finish point but none-the-less interesting, over roads seldom travelled.

Note: no gravel over our Christmas Picnic route, nor our annual North Canterbury Classic Tour. All three events open to all V.C.C. eligible vehicles. $15 per vehicle entry but no other costs involved. Balcairn Hall fundraiser

Condolences

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of:

Ray O'Rourke (Wife) Phillip Manhart

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Weka Pass Railway 'English Electric Showcase' Saturday 6th October

On Saturday 6th October, Weka Pass Railway are hosting a photographers event. We are looking for cars, preferably pre mid-1970s British vehicles, to use as a backdrop for photos with our 1950’s/60’s diesel locomotives at Glenmark Station, Waipara. This will be the first time in about 30 years that there will be 5 English Electric built diesel locomotives in action in one place.

Di1102, Dg770, Dg772, Dg791 and De1429 locomotives will be in attendance with passenger and goods trains.

There will be a BBQ lunch available and you can ride on the trains afterwards (departing at 1:30pm and 4:30pm, fares apply), or you can follow them on the road.

A short run to Waipara will leave New World Kaiapoi at 10:45am.

If you would like to attend, please contact Graeme Sword (03 327 7812) or Matthew Morison (Andrew Morison’s son, 027 884 1424 or matthewamorison@gmail.com)

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.

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Mid Canterbury Branch VCC 2019 Veteran & Vintage Tour START ASHBURTON MONDAY 6TH MAY FINISH HANMER SPRINGS MONDAY 13TH MAY Details yet to be finalised but we will be travelling through the Haast Pass Expressions of interest to Diane Ross, email; randross@kinect.co.nz Address 38 Keenans Road RD 2, Ashburton Phone 03 3082356 43

Rearview Mirror Ponder this… Just how new is our ‘new tech’?

Christchurch electri-car importer, Mr AR Harris at the wheel of the black Detroit Electric car run by his company during the 1920’s. It was driven from what appears to be the back seat, but n spite of appearances, forwards was forwards and backwards was backwards.

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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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Rearview Mirror...

Ponder this… Just how new is our ‘new tech’?

More than 50 electric vehicles in Bealey Ave, photo taken from roof of Carlton Hotel.

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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 48