MODEL 40 CONVENTION MARCH 2024

If you own a 1933 or 1934 Ford, you’ll want to be a part of the Model 40 Convention to be held March 8-10 next year. Celebrating 90 years of this beautiful model Ford, the event is open to both original & modified examples, but is limited to 100 entries. Having hosted past vintage and hot rod events, including Deuce Days for the 1932 Fords, the venue at Solway Park at Masterton is perfect for this sort of event. Trust House & JRI Insurance have come on board as major sponsors, and registration is open now. For more information follow the event on the 1933/34 Ford New Zealand Facebook page. Expressions of interest and requests for registration form to magoos@xtra.co.nz. Enquiries to the convenor; Lloyd Wilson 021 -436-432

PS: Whether or not they can attend we would still be interested in hearing from owners, as we have established a register of 33/34 Fords in New Zealand. Also, we will be producing special anniversary plaques which will be available to Model 40 owners.

August Report

With the recent accident suffered by Reece, the task of re-shaping and correctly mounting the front mudguards has been put on hold for a while, but he and Peter are proceeding with making a new front skirt after producing a second cardboard pattern. The three replacement copper fuel and vacuum lines for the re-located vacuum tank have now been run and fitted, with new skills in three-dimensional work mastered. Installing the replacement cam gear after having it cleaned turned into one of those ‘two steps forward followed by one back’ episodes. Difficult to remove nuts and bolts, a broken water jacket fitting requiring extraction and replacement, as well as the need for valve timing to be done correctly has slowed this job, but it’s almost there now. Alan has machined a suitable fitting in insulating Tufnol to locate the high-tension connection to the exterior distributor plate for conversion of the magneto to a ‘points & coil’ system, so that can now be rebuilt. The workshop sand-blaster is now working properly, so we can get on and clean those rusty small parts in-house now, which will be a great help. First to go through this process will be the two dozen replacement wheel lugs found at the Canterbury swap-meet last spring.

Lots of interesting jobs remain, so if you are keen to join in with this club project in any capacity, get in contact with Alan Sharp or Bob Hayton at either: alannzdodge@gmail.com or hayton.rj@gmail.com respectively (alternatively, by phone at 02102553853 or 0274230610) to have your name added to the contact list, together with any special skills you may be able to contribute. Work sessions are currently on the workshop open days on Thursday mornings, from 9.30am onward and morning tea is always put on, so no excuse really for not becoming involved to help, learn or socialise.

A Big Welcome To Our New Members

We hope that you will enjoy the club and it’s many activities

If you have any queries either big or small please do not hesitate to contact any member of the committee and they will be more than willing to assist you in any way possible.

Mark Thompson Chevrolet 1946 ½ Ton pickup

Warren (Wazza) Flay NZETA 1964 502 Supreme Sunbeam 1951 S7 Deluxe MC

Once again, welcome to the club. We hope to see you at the club night on the second Wednesday of each month.

Events Ahead Home

Wed 19 Wednesday Wander

Thu 20 & 27 Workshop Open 9.30 am

Sun 30 Motorcycle Visit

Thu 03 Workshop Open 9.30am (Morn. Tea)

Wed 09 Club Night

Thu 10 & 17 Workshop Open 9.30 am

Fri 11-13 National Executive & AGM in Nelson

Wed 16 Wednesday Wander

Sun 20 VCC National Day - details P10

Thu 24 Workshop Open 9.30 am

Thu 31 Workshop Open 9.30 am

Thu 07 Workshop Open 9.30am (Morn. Tea)

Wed 13 Club Night

Thu 14 Workshop Open 9.30 am

Wed 20 Wednesday Wander

Thu 21 Workshop Open 9.30 am

Sun 24 Club Run

Thu 28 Workshop Open 9.30 am

Sat 7 Motorcycle Run

Wed 18 Wednesday Wander

Sat 28 Club Run & Awards Dinner

Events Ahead Away

July

Sat/Sun 22-23 Hawkes Bay Deco Rally

Sat 26 Sulphur City Rally

Sun 10 Auckland PV-P80 Rally

Sat 16 Taranaki Rubber Duckie MC Rally

Fri 20-23 6th Annual National Commercial Rally