VCC STH CANTERBURY TRI CAR OCTOBER 2023

Hello all.

You will see further through this Tri-Car a report on what the club intends to do with regards to all the Cruise Ships visiting our port. It has been thoroughly discussed at our committee meetings, and Colin Hawke and Grant Mitchell, who are the instigators of this and have done a tremendous amount of behind the scenes work. This was also discussed at the last Noggin and was very well received. Read what Colin and Grant are saying, and PLEASE support this new venture for us. It appears that it could be an extremely great fundraiser for us, so hopefully no increases in rallies or subscription fees in the future. We will need support from everyone. Not just to display cars, but also to do morning/afternoon teas and lunches for the helpers. As a Club we are committed for the Cruise Ship Season.

The rally season is upon us. The Mt Cook entry forms are out. Get your accommodation sorted now and your entry forms in early. Michelle needs numbers for the caterer, so if you know you are going but haven't got your entry form in yet, please let her know by txt, email or phone asap. The caterers are new so a big learn for them as well.

Thanks to those who attended the open run with Ashburton. Keep a watch on the list in the Tri-Car for upcoming events. Some dates may have to change because of timing with Cruise Ships coming in.

The All American day is coming up. We may need parking assistance with this. Contact Grant Stewart if you could help. 0273786149. Don't be shy to make contact.

The Safari Weekend is in November. Barry Smith can give you more info on this.

If you are thinking of entering the Vintage only Rally, then get your entries in. Numbers are limited. Further out is the National South Island Easter Rally being held in Nelson next year, so if this is on your radar, then you might want to think about booking accommodation for this. That's it from me.

Happy motoring

Cheers Alistair.

NOGGIN & NATTER,

Thursday October 5th

7.30 pm - Clubrooms, Redruth St Timaru.

SPEAKER :-

KITCHEN DUTY :- Ross & Delwyn Luscombe

CANCER RALLY THANKYOU.

Hi everyone, firstly a massive thankyou to all those who donated prizes, or money for me to purchase gifts for the raffle. It resulted in a fabulous lineup for our winners to choose from and everyone who won was very pleased. We drew 60 prizes so a very rewarding effort. The Cancer Society were extremely delighted to receive $3355.00 into their bank account from our rally day. Grateful thanks to the Waihi School at Winchester for allowing us to use the school as our venue. I wonder how many visited the Museum. Its amazing. If you didn’t get to see it, then lookout for when they advertise their open day and make the effort. A real credit to the school. A special thanks must go to the Headmaster Mr Alan Short. I don’t think I have ever seen so many people so spellbound/ transfixed with a speaker before. I wish I had a headmaster like that when I was at school. A huge thankyou to all of you who attended the rally. Without the support of our members, we could not run this event. The funds all go to our Local South Canterbury Cancer Society, so its nice that nothing is skimmed off the top to be used elsewhere. My grateful thanks to all those who helped out on the day.

Thank you all so much, and please mark your calendars now for the last Sunday in August 2024

Once again thanks one and all, from Nola and her team of hardworking helpers.

S.C.V.C.C. PARTS DEPARTMENT

October report.

September is over half way gone, and not long before we start preparing our vehicles for the Mount Cook Rally. That elusive part you may need to do just that last minute job might be down here at the Parts Shed.

We have parts coming in on a regular basis which we are very grateful for and our Wednesday Team manage to find shelf space for them.

The Gear Box Container Roof has been cleared of the items stored on it and now we can assess the problem with leaking and form a plan to fix it.

Our Wednesday's are well attended by our team who do a great job of sorting and finding space to put any parts coming in so well done to them.

Join us on any Wednesday to pitch in and perhaps stay for a cuppa, from 9am through to 12noon.

Barry Smith, Parts Manager.

SCVCC Website Updates www.southcanterburyvintagecarclub.co.nz

To access other club newsletters go to www.vcc.org.nz scroll to News

SCVCC Website - September 2023

- September newsletter placed up

- Trials information placed up

- Mt Cook Rally information placed up

- Behind the scenes word press updates

Upcoming - More stories of various runs, online version of newsletter, information about upcoming events, members vehicles in gallery, Stories and photos from members are ENCOURAGED and can be sent through to website.scvcc@gmail.com

Calendar of Events 2023 /2024 for the South Canterbury Branch of the VCC

October 21/22/23

Mount Cook Rally

November 3/4/5 Safari Weekend

November 11th/12th All American

November 19th

Veteran / Vintage / Commercial Run

November 20th Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

November 23rd Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

November 28th

Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

December 2nd Christmas Party & 50 year Badge Presentations (Note change of Date)

December 28th Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

December 30th Cruise ship Guests at Clubrooms

January 1st New Year’s Day - Fairlie

January 21st Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

January 27th Ladies Run

February 1st Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

February 10th Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

February 11th Chairman’s Run

February 24th *** OPEN DAY ***

February 27th Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

March 3rd Mid Island Rally (Note Change of Date)

March 8th Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

March 10th Motor Bike Rally

March 17th Cruise Ship Guests at Clubrooms

April 6th *** SWAP MEET ***

April 11th Mid-week Run

May 9th Mid-week Run

May 12th PV Rally

May 26th End of Season Run

June 2nd All British Run

June 6th *** AGM ***

On behalf of Norman and my self we would like to thank all those who helped with the flower delivery. Thanks for a job well done, The Cancer Society really appreciated our efforts. Regards to all .

John Foster

AUTOMOTIVE NOSTALGIA

Your committee, and attending members at the recent Noggin & Natter, have agreed to a proposal to bus paying cruise-ship passengers from the upcoming Cruise visits to Timaru, between Monday 20 November 2023 & Sunday 17 March 2024, to our club-rooms for vehicle displays, arts & craft sales, and memorabilia = a total of 12 cruise ship visits at this stage, with likely more to be included.

Our plan is to bring paying ship passengers to our club-rooms, where you, our membership, bring your vehicles/motorcycles along for each cruise ship day, for display, and remain with them to show them/explain to our guests - we want this experience to be as 'interactive' as possible for our visitors. We envisage 15 or so cars, with a 'mix' of styles and years to be on display at the club-rooms front and rear yards. We intend to have a morning and afternoon session, so we would like those attending on each date to be able to stay for lunch, and do BOTH displays. We would love to have some motorcycles on display in our club-rooms & possibly outdoors, along with the Cecil Wood Tri-Car.

We have secured 2-3 'unique & eclectic' craft people to attend our club-rooms, to display and sell their wares to passengers - to entice not only those interested in our Automotive Nostalgia encounter, but to ensure we provide a 'point of difference' to what else is on offer to cruise passengers within our district. We also have the opportunity to sell some of our SCVCC memorabilia during each of the sessions. Our guests will also be offered morning/afternoon tea, access to our Library & Parts Dept, and we will run continuous old rally and other available footage via our TV systems. The cruise ship dates are also in the Tri car and we would like to hear from those of you yet to hear about, and then commit to this project. It needs full support from our membership, and not just committee members and the regular helpers please! Grant MITCHELL is handling the roster of people and their vehicles and he will likely contact many of you to get details of your vehicles and if/when you might be available. Should be good fun and not onerous at all... Grant's cell phone contact is: 021 296 1126 Maybe give him a text or a call around your availability please.

(Cruise ship visit dates are included in “Calendar of Events” page)

NZ Vintage Car Club Member Exclusive Discounted Ferry Rates

VCC Member Promo Code: ANTIQUECAR

• Terms and Conditions:

• Rates are valid for bookings for sailings from 1 November 2023 through until 31 October 2024 and are subject to availability.

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• Peak rates will apply to sailings between 20 December through till 10 January annually. Also Easter weekend including the Thursday before Good Friday and Tuesday after Easter Monday. Off-peak rates will apply through all other dates in the remainder of the year.

• These special rates are exclusively for NZ Vintage Car Club (NZVCC) members.

• Discounted passenger fares available for both walk on and vehicle travel.

• A maximum of six passengers in one booking.

• These rates are not available in conjunction with any other offer. NZVCC discount only eligible for bookings that include a minimum of one NZVCC member.

• Members must present their NZVCC membership ID when they check-in as proof of entitlement.

• If not presented, the standard fare will be charged.

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• Flexi Sail fare conditions apply. You can find these fare conditions at; https://www.bluebridge.co.nz/payment#fare-types

• Simply use promo code ANTIQUECAR when booking at www.bluebridge.co.nz. Or quote the promo code when you call 0800 844 844.

• Payment must be made when booking via the following payment methods; Poli (bank transfer), Credit card and/or Afterpay.

• The promo code must be used at the time of booking and cannot be retrospectively added to an existing booking.

1909 Brush –Wooden Front Axle

MID WEEK RUN – 14TH SEPTEMBER 2023

On a warm and sunny day 18 cars left the clubrooms travelling via King St and Opitua Rd to Quarry Rd. We then travelled through the Scenic Reserve and turned right at the bridge then left onto Gleniti Rd. Turning right into Pages Rd we travelled on Kellands Hill Rd, Cartwright Rd, and left onto SH8. Turning left into Rolling Ridges Rd, left into Fraser Rd, then right onto Brockley Rd. Left into Hadlow Rd, right into Rosebrook Rd, we then turned left into Fairview Rd and proceeded to the Fairview Hall for afternoon tea and a social hour. A lovely relaxing drive, great views and good company.Thank you to Pat and Rodney for organizing the afternoon. As this was the last run for the season, our thanks go tom all the organisers of the runs. See you next season.

Barry Yates.

On an overcast Sunday, a grand total of 134 vehicles, covering a variety of models and top speeds ranging from 80 to over 300 km/h, materialised in the Caroline Bay northern carpark, ready for a run for a charitable cause – the gatekeepers tent sometimes resembling Grand Central Station with the people surround it, and the nearby raffle ticket sellers doing a roaring trade. With the briefing had, the participants vehicles headed up Virtue Avenue at almost walking pace, speeding up when travelling through a labyrinth of normally low-traffic side-streets through Seaview, before reaching the CBD and Port. Headed south via Timaru's cemetery, it was a trip down the hill into Redruth, and out to Fairview – a few were seen taking glances across fields at Oliver Irving's Ford Falcon collection on the way past. Now heading northwest, we soon reached the rolling hills of Claremont, Hadlow and Rosewill, heading towards Washdyke on the newly sealed Spur Road, encountering a number of houses that were not present 10 years prior. With the steam coming from Washdyke's various boilers in the rear vision mirror, it was a trip into the flat crisscross road grid of Kerrytown, before reaching Pleasant Point – a compulsory pie, ice-cream and relief stop for many, cars filling up every available space with a couple proudly stating '{colourful word} cancer' on their windscreens.

With ice-creams soon melted, it was a trip across the Opihi and through the rolling hills of Waitohi and Hilton to travel in and around Geraldine, heading down towards Winchester

where a 'world tour' was had of its streets. Headed north, we were soon greeted outside the Waihi School by flags and Grant Stewart waving us all in – attendants placing us orderly in the adjacent paddocks.

With the queues to the food caravan and coffee car long, it was a great time to have a close look at the Waihi School – a private preparatory school for year 4 to 8 students, recently made full co-ed. In the early afternoon we all found ourselves in an assembly service, the principal, Allan Short, giving a great presentation on the school. With the raffles drawn, a number of us took the time to explore the school proper, looking through various storeys of the original Waihi building – the well resourced classrooms often having a fun atmosphere largely unseen when this author was at school. One interesting room of note was the Museum, ably supervised by Norm Bunt, where a number of 19th and 20th century artifacts were encountered.

Overall the Daffodil Rally was an interesting one for those that attended – thanks to the organisers, and to Waihi School for a great day's motoring.

“Waiting in the queue” at Pleasant Point

assembly” listening to the Headmaster, Allan Short, tell the history of Waihi School.

From early vehicles to modern vehicles seen on the Rally

Helen and Les Rzepecky selling raffle tickets

Getting the Coffee fix

Opening Run’, 3 September 2023.

Starting at Hinds Community Centre, Hinds, the run took us across the plains and

RATES QUOTED FOR NZ Vintage Car Club

Booking Reference: WH5465

The below rates are based on prices to date, inclusive of GST and subject to availability.

Booking conditions and instructions for members are:

• Each reservation must be made direct with Interislander online using the special link below.

• Book online at https://www.interislander.co.nz/members-fares

• To access these rates members must insert the reference “WH5465”• Payment is required at the time of booking.

• Space is subject to availability at the time of the booking request.

• Refunds

Once paid for fares are 90% refundable if cancelled prior to check-in and nonrefundable if cancelled after check-in.

• Members are required to present their current NZ Vintage Car Club Membership credentials on check in or retail fares will be charged. Fares valid for travel 01 February through to 15 December 24

Continental Rally Sunday 10th September 2023

Starting off at the Clubrooms in Redruth, we travelled via Beaconsfield Road, Rocky Hundreds Road and Fairview Road to Cave, then via Taiko, McLeod’s and Robinson to Pleasant Point. Then it was on to Geraldine via Halstead Road, Seven Sisters Road, Goodwin Road and Earl’s Road before heading up Highway 72 to Mayfield for a lunch stop at the Mayfield Country Pub.

After Lunch it was on to Methven where we were guests of Bruce Williams at his Citroen vehicle collection. After a very informative time there it was on to check out more vehicles at Neil McDonald’s Mechforce Engineering. Some very interesting vehicles in this collection. Thanks to Kevin Manchester for organising the Rally.

Further pictures of this event are posted on the South Canterbury Vintage Car Club’s Facebook page.

From the Treasurer.

Hi everyone.

For those of you who receive your Tri-Car by post, The year has rolled around again and the postage fee needs to be paid for you to continue receiving your Tri-Car in the Post. $30.00 for this year because of the increase in postage, If you could please deposit the payment into the SCVCC account at SBS Bank 03 1355 0647203 00 using your name as the reference please.

If this could be paid ASAP I would appreciate it. Many thanks.

For those who receive the Tri-Car by email but would like to change to post please let me know by email - nola,day@xtra,co,nz - or by text 027 2035007 and I will make the changes, you can get it by email as well if you want, but I understand some want to also receive it by post but I need to know so that we can get more magazines printed. Thanks for reading and don’t forget to make the payment ASAP.

Nola Day– Treasurer

Dodge at Jewel Lake

Photos from Barry & Carla Barnes on their current overseas trip

50 Dodge

Ford Thunderbird

Another Chev 2 door

SAFARI WEEKEND

A reminder that the Safari weekend is coming up in November. This year is somewhat special as it will be our 41st safari. Special because one of our founding safari member's,' Don Campbell' had not missed attending any of these Weekends.

It will seem strange not to have 'Stick' on Safari this year! This year we will be camping at O'Neills Reserve, Cave so any of you camping stalwarts who wish to join in for the weekend feel free to rock up with a tent and stay a night --or two!

The facilities are 5star compared to 40 years ago with a His and Hers Long Drop!!.

For any further information contact Barry Smith on 684 7405 or 027 307 9631.

For Sale - 1931 Dodge DD sedan (Chrysler Canada built, Budd Body)housed in shed for 50 years, partially assembled, straight body, engine packed with oil would make a great restoration project.

You are invited to…..

The 2024 Founders Prince Henry Tour

With three days of Veteran motoring from Dunedin- Gore – Owaka – Dunedin. Starting on Monday 29th January 2024, following the National Veteran Rally in Dunedin. Returning Wednesday 31st January.

We will be travelling at a relaxed pace, with a backup trailer for peace of mind. Mark these days on your calendar!

Tour organiser is: Nevin Gough easttaieri@yahoo.com or 0211150312, Marion McConachie bmmcconachie@xtra.co.nz or 0273387008

WAIMATE BRANCH OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND (INC)

2024 Wallaby Rally

Departing From Club Rooms

4 Harris Street Waimate Saturday 10th February 2024 At 10.00am

Entries close January 20th 2024 With Wallaby Rally Organiser

Waimate VCC

4 Harris Street Waimate 7924

ALL AMERICAN WEEKEND TIMARU

11th & 12th November 2023

Saturday 11th November — Cruise

• Meet from 3.30pm Caroline Bay North Car Park (off Virtue Ave) for 4-30pm departure to destination of interest.

• All sealed roads.

• $10 per American vehicle for cruise plus small fee at destination.

Sunday 12th—All American Vehicle Display

• Caroline Bay North Carpark 10am to 2pm

• Featuring Live Band.

• $15 per display vehicle

$20 per vehicle covers both days - CASH ONLY

Proceeds to Cardiac Kids Club Mid and South Canterbury.

Organised by S.C. Vintage Car Club.

Food and Coffee available both days

Major Sponsor—SJ Allen Ltd Enquires to Grant 0273786149

Other Coming Events Elsewhere

(Check our Web Page for further details on events listed below)

Canterbury Swap Meet & Display

October 6th – 8th

Wanganui 6th National Commercial Rally October 20th 23rd

Banks

Peninsular MMXXII Rallye Automobile Ancienne Monte Carlo

Waimate Motorcycle Rally

Dunedin 2024 National Veteran Rally

Dunedin Prince Henry Tour

Blenheim National Vintage Only Rally

Waimate Wallaby Rally

Masterton Ford Model 40 Convention

November 18th

January 20th 2024

January 25th 28th 2024

January 29th –31st 2024

February 5th - 7th 2024

February 10th 2024

March 8th-10th 2024

Clive Shaw

Murray Foley

New Members

Michael Scott

Gary Bleeker

Ryan Geary

Andrew Melhopt

Office Bearers 2023-2024

Chairperson: Alistair Day (Nola) 027 2025007

Vice Chairperson: Colin Hawke (Glenys) 6889955

Secretary: Pauline Young (Wayne) 6861833

Treasurer: Nola Day (Alistair) 027 2035007

Club Captains: Gavin and Michelle Munro 6864824

News Letter Editor: Les Rzepecky (Helen) 021 1220011

Clubroom Convener: Sandy McMillan 027 6155150

Parts Shed Manager: Barry Smith (Lynette) 6847405

Librarian: Barry Barnes (Carla) 6885105

IT Officer: Shannon Stevenson 6863263

Committee: All of the above

Identification and Certificate: Alistair Day, John Lester, Colin Hawke.

Swap Meet:

Chairman: Colin Johnstone (Trish) 36939093

Secretary / Site convenor: Michelle Munro (Gavin) 6864824

Treasurer: Nola Day (Alistair) 027 2035007

Ground Convenor Barry Smith ( Lynette) 6847405

Committee: Gavin Munro (Michelle) 6864824

(Plus all above) Krystal Munro 027 8567940

John Lester (Mary) 6158135

Sandy McMillan 027 6155150 027 4484655

Alan Patrick 6158803

Glen Hawkins 027 2076625