Mini Shed Raid

Meet for coffee at Fire Pot Café, Gordonton, and leave at 10am. Travel to Paul Johnston’s shed for a BBQ lunch –bring something to cook and drink. Visit a shed where Rally cars were prepared for Possum Bourne. Return to Bev & Terry’s shed, Ringer Road, Tauwhare, for a cuppa and ‘rag chew’ afterwards.

Paul –021-688-211 or Terry –027-276-319

If we talk about top-selling car around the world then undoubtedly it is only one name, and that is the Toyota Corolla. It is sold over 150 countries and different regions. Can you believe that the company sells 1 corolla every 15 seconds? Since its production, Toyota has sold up to 44 million Corollas that are 20 percent of the company’s overall sales (a rough calculation).

The Fastest Time for Removing A Car Engine, And Replacing It Using A Ford Escort

On 21 November 1985, this historic car engine change took only 42 sec-

A copy of the annual accounts was circulated via email. I was co-opted on to the committee as Treasurer in September 2019 and my priority was to bring the accounts into the modern era. After a bit of investigation, it was agreed that we would adopt MYOB as our accounting platform as they have a generous offer for clubs of just $10 per month. The purpose of having our accounts on this platform is for ease of recording all transactions and producing monthly and annual accounts thereby making it much simpler for future Treasurers to pick up and manage the club’s accounts. It also allows for much greater transparency when the accounts are reviewed. This year’s income shows that our revenue from subscriptions has increased slightly from the previous year. Vero commissions have remained steady but there has been a drop in interest received due to the downturn in interest rates. Our parts shed had a successful year with a healthy increase but the income from the swap meet was down on last year. Covid had an impact on our Rally/ Event income with some costs incurred through cancellation of events. Committee expectations on rally events are that they break even. Our expenses have remained in keeping with the previous year except for maintenance where major work was done on replacing the decking outside the clubrooms. Going forward a 10 year maintenance plan has been established which along with forward budgeting will aim to ensure that the club is doing it’s best to maintain it’s assets and that it also has sufficient funds to function successfully. Just a note on the operation of the club’s bank accounts. We run a business bank account which allows us to transact online. All online payments require authorization from two nominated persons just as any cheque payments also requires two signatures. As I am unable to attend the AGM –if any members have queries on the accounts that they would like answered please give me a call or email me at waikatovcctreasurer@gmail.com prior to the AGM so the question and answer can be provided to the members at the meeting.

Jillian Hayton Treasurer

ART DECO FESTIVAL 2021 THE VETERANS ARE COMING Come to Napier and join the HBVCC for Art Deco 2021 from February 18th -21st. Kindly sponsored again this year by Euro City Ltd In 2021 the Featured Group will be Veteran Motor Vehicles (all will be over 100 years old). We are expecting 50 plus Veterans thus year and already have 25 Veteran entries as at 10 September. Cars, commercials, motorcycles, high-wheelers, steam , electric and petrol. Veterans entered already include an 1895 Velo Benz, 1903/4 Oldsmobiles (3), De Dion, Calcott, Hupmobile, GWK, Dodge (3), Sears, L’etoile, Darracq (2) , Cadillac , Mitchell, Holly, Briscoe, New Pick and 5 Model T Fords. 2021 will be the 90 th anniversary of the 1931 Napier Earthquake. We want to get as many EQ survivor cars to attend the 2021 AD Festival as possible. A commemorative banner or similar will be presented to all qualifying vehicles. To qualify your vehicle must have been in Napier or Hastings at the time of the EQ. Please contact me if you have such a vehicle or know someone who has. The same applies if you own or know of any First Response Vehicles that may have been present during the EQ. (eg Ambulance, Fire Engine, Police, Military). For 2021 the main annual rally is again on Friday and we plan to have a touring run plus a picnic lunch at a great lunch venue. On Saturday we will have the morning tea and car show and popular choice at the HBVCC clubrooms, followed by the grand parade. Sunday events include breakfast at the HBVCC clubrooms and the Gatsby picnic in the afternoon. There are many other events offered by Art Deco Trust on the Friday and Saturday nights. Come and join the other 180 plus club eligible vehicles we expect to enter the 2021 Event. If you are entering a Veteran there are special additional events for you on the Wednesday and Thursday of Art Deco Week. If you plan to attend these please plan to arrive in Napier on the Tuesday. Otherwise we suggest you plan to arrive in Napier on Thursday 20 th so you can attend the Dinner at the Clubrooms that evening. We have prizes for the best dressed couples again this year. Dinner tickets are limited so be in quick.

Go to the HBVCC website for an Entry Form. (www.hbvcc.org.nz). Entry forms for 2021 are available now. Accommodation in Napier is already filling up for Art Deco Weekend so book now to avoid disappointment. Contacts: STEVE TROTT stevetrott@xtra.co.nz

PARTS SHED

Need a new WOF? Need new Wiper Blades, need new light Bulbs, Generators or Alternators — We have lots of new “Armatures” and parts to keep your car rolling. See the Parts guys –Reece, Clive, Don and Wilbur.

In the parts shed we have a new stock of Rally Number holders , these are priced at $15. Prepare your ride for some of the Rallies coming up. Contact Reece Burnett for more information on 07 855 8974

PARTS SHED NOTICE BOARD

Recent additions to the Shed include;

Vespa front brake cable ’62-’65; A40 Farina Mk2 grill 12/4 cowl vents and head ; MGA ’56 rim ’52 Prefect radiator : Triumph Herald back end assembly Morris 10 head ;Renault NN carb and inlet manifold 1300 Marina rear axles; Mk 3 Triumph Spitfire central grill panel ’25 Chrysler doors ;Ford 10 doors; Vanguard phase3 radiator

The following is being sold on behalf of an ex Branch member

!928 14 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley chassis and running gear .Rear guards and screen frame but no other body parts. Radiator, motor, steering, chassis ,front and rear axles with wheels ,gear box, drive shaft, petrol tank ( pattern only )

Enquiries to Reece Burnett 0274 835813 or email reece.sue@orcon.net.nz

Being sold with current Rego & WOF, it is a factory original restored Roadster and has been seen at a number of Art Deco and VCC events across New Zealand. A very motorable car to enjoy. POA.

Please Contact Theo de Leeuw 027 490 3248 12

FOR SALE "1928 HUPMOBILE ”

4 door sedan,A6 Series. Colonial body built in Christchurch (Stevens & Sons). The car has been in the family for 35 years and Rallied all over NZ. Upholstery and tyres in excellent condition. Rego is on hold. Have parts to repair motor but age and health prevents me from completing the repairs. Very rare car. $18,000. Phone Colin Patterson 0274936773 or 07 8479476" 8

For Sale

21inch / 450 Firestone brazil tyre blackwall had little use cost $220 new make an offer. 1x

Pair very good front guards for Austin Ruby also open to offers please.

ph Ron 078848285 or 0272487083. Ron Finucane 11

Parts Wanted

Looking to find an ok Cortina radiator Mark 1 or 2

Please phone Howard Tiddy Morrinsville 0272368386

For Sale & Wanted Adverts

If you place an advert in the For Sale or Wanted department we will run the advert for two

Notice

We are getting non members ask about putting an advert in the For Sale or Wanted section of the Venture. After a discussion with the committee it has been decided that an advert from a non Waikato VCC member will incur a $15.00 charge. This will cover a three (3) month insertion. After the three (3) months it will be automatically withdrawn.

The information in this newsletter and on the club’s web site, is supplied as a service to club members. Articles and other copy of interest are always welcome and encouraged. The opinions expressed in this newsletter and on the club’s website are those of the author alone. Neither the club nor any of its officers accepts responsibility for the accuracy of any statements or opinions. W a n t e d

Branch Officers 2019/2020

CHAIRMAN Graham Pate 07 8880009 021 2801586

PAST CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN Tony Brieley Dave Nordell 07 856 3509 021 0246830 021 502390

SECRETARY Jan Dearlove 07 8434542 0274 923521

TREASURER CLUB CAPTAIN EDITOR SOCIAL CONVENOR BEADED WHEELS CUSTODIAN/ BOOKINGS LIBRARIAN COMMITTEE

PARTS COMMITTEE

VIC Co-Ordinator

VALUATIONS ARCHIVIST WEB Co-Ordinator PULICITY OFFICER MEMBERSHIP Jillian Hayton Terry Pidduck Graham Boswell Bronya McInally Hugh McInally 07 8567238 07 8552486 07 846 4400 07 8235108 07 8235108

Andy Hammond * 07 8235712 Robyn Doughty * 07 824 0184 Graeme Luxford * 07 8275671 Peter Taylor * 07 855 5128 Ian Patton * 07 8556899 Reece Burnett 07 855 8974 Clive Plumbtree 07 8276443 Don Wise 07 870 4115 Wilbur Brown 07 889 1243 Dave Nordell david@nordellrestorations.com Bob Hayton 07 8567238 Kathryn Parsons 07 855 6774 Hugh McInally 07 8235108 TBA Peter Taylor 07 855 5128 027 4230608 027 2726319 021 2900985

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BADGES/TROPHIES TBA BILLETS Co-Ordinator No appointment SOLICITOR (HON) Paul Clark

07 856 2737 * Committee Positions POSTAL ADDRESS CLUB ROOMS ADDRESS PO Box 924, Hamilton 3240 MacLean St, Cambridge Club Night 2 nd Wednesday of month at 8pm Library and Parts Shed Hours 2 nd Wednesday of month from 6.30pm over Summer, 7.00pm over Winter. Website: www.wvvcc.co.nz Email addresses: Chairman; gandmpate@gmail.com Secretary: waikato@vcc.org.nz CLOSING DATE FOR VENTURE COPY: 15th of each month Contributions should be emailed to Editor - waikatovcceditor@gmail.com or posted to — 22 41 Greenfield Drive. Hamilton

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