FEBRUARY-MARCH - 2025
Taranaki Branch Committee
TARANAKI BRANCH
BRANCH OFFICERS, BRANCH ADDRESS, AND MEETING DETAILS 2024- 2025.
CHAIRMAN:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
COLIN JOHNSTON. 63 BROADWAY, WAITARA. 021 131 6699 / 06 754 6216. cajohnstoncollections@xtra.co.nz
ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: ROB THOMSON. 7 LEATHAM AVE, STRANDON, NEW PLYMOUTH, 4312. 027 701 2485 vcc.taranaki@gmail.com
CLUB CAPTAIN:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: JOHN MUTER. 06 751 5554 megandjohnny@xtra.co.nz
NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
JIM LOGAN. 027 604 4821 / 06 751 0316. logandj49@gmail.com
BRANCH COMMITTEE:( ( ( ( KEVIN FABISH: 06 756 7665 kev.fabish@gmail.com
PARTS SHED:( ( (
LES BOGNUDA: 06 755 2810 021 084 82323 bognuda63@xtra.co.nz
DANNY PATTINSON: 06 756 7735 pattinson-family@farmside.co.nz
BRIAN EVANS: 027 956 0441 brian.julie@outlook.com
JOHN MUTER: 06 751 5554
CES BUDD: 06 241 0454
NEIL ROOK: 06 758 6737
COMPLIANCE / VIN’S / VIC’S: MIKE WILLIAMS: 06 765 4419 annmike21@hotmail.co.nz
LES BOGNUDA: 06 755 2810 021 084 82323 bognuda63@xtra.co.nz
MID WEEK COORDINATOR: BRYAN MORRIS: 06 272 8027
SCRIBE / BEADED WHEELS: MEMBERSHIP / ARCHIVIST: NAME BADGES: LIBRARIAN:
CLUBROOMS CUSTODIAN: GROUNDS CUSTODIANS:( (
BRANCH INFORMATION: CLUBROOMS ADDRESS: POSTAL ADDRESS: E-MAIL: MONTHLY MEETING:
COLIN JOHNSTON: 021 131 6699 cajohnstoncollections@xtra.co.nz
ROSE COX: 027 353 9968 roselcox7@gmail.com
KEVIN FABISH: 06 756 7665
JOHN MUTER: 06 751 5554
ROSE COX: 027 353 9968
LES BOGNUDA: 06 755 2810
DANNY PATTINSON: 06 756 7735
TARANAKI [19]
1040 MOUTAIN ROAD, SH3A, WAIONGANA, INGLEWOOD. C/o 7 LEATHAM AVE., STRANDON, NEW PLYMOUTH. 4312 taranaki@vcc.org.nz AT CLUBROOMS, 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 8.00pm.
On The Cover: Some members vehicles, and others at the Hawera Car Show for Cancer on 2nd of February.
Chairmans Chatter for Topical Torque
Hello folks.
I am writing this report from overseas in Brisbane Australia. And will be returning home just in time to run the The Waitara Mini Vin Tour on Sunday 23 February that I hope to see another good turnout to this annual rally. I am here in Brisbane to support Alexander and Lizzie who have come over to get some extensive therapy training over a three-week course for my granddaughter Cove from NAPA which is not available in New Zealand.
The weather is very warm at 32 degrees most days but cooling off with drinks and swimming is the order of the day.
It is amazing to see so many vehicles on the freeways and streets around where I am staying but as yet I have not seen any vintage or classic vehicles on the roads here. So, with the strict registrations and usage of the vintage vehicles here it makes me appreciate how we can drive, go on rallies and enjoy our vintage vehicles at any time of the day or night here in New Zealand.
I have been kept informed on the progress and success of the Inglewood 150-year celebration parade and our own motor show for cancer at Hawera with both events being very well organised and successful. Many thanks to all those involved in organising these events.
Before I left for Brisbane, A lot of progress has been made by Rob Thomson and myself with the Maunga Moana rally that is coming up next month in March I hope that you have got your entry form filled in and sent on to Rob as it will help if we know how many people are coming at an early stage so that we can organise correctly for the special celebration of 60 years.
The Maunga Moana rally has always been a very popular event, and we look forward to a good entry from outside Taranaki as well as from our local members.
A special rally plaque has been struck and for any collector of special events this plaque is a real beauty so I would encourage any member to order one of the plaques on the entry form as they are limited in quantity, I will be returning o n the 18th of February and look forward to catching up with everyone at the Noggin Natter.
So get out and about in your vehicle and enjoy …….. keep to the left ……… stay safe…. We are lucky to drive our pride and joys …… Cheers Chairman Colin.
EDITORS’ REPORT
Hello to all, here we are one month into the new year already and it has been a busy time in the Vintage Car Club calendar, with more to come. Partly due to the continuing fine spell of weather there has been a great turnout of members at events over the past month. Coming up are the Mini Vin in February and our Maunga Moana in March, keep that support coming and polish up those pride and joys, as this good weather won’t last, or will it??
Club night this month will see us inviting Steve Green to come and tell us about what you should and should not be doing in the Online and Internet field, he has some good information to pass on which will be useful to all.
Hope to see you at the Mini Vin next weekend, also to remember Americana is here again on the 19th to the 22nd this month.
Until then safe motoring, Jim Logan.
CLUB CAPTAINS REPORT
The sun shone in Hawera for the Cancer Society VCC Taranaki Car Show.
There was a very good turnout of cars, and the A&P Showgrounds were buzzing with rumbling engines and sparkling and polished cars.
There was a great selection from old vintage cars, Hot Rods, Mustangs, Military vehicles and some modern prized possessions.
The coffee cart and sausage sizzle were kept busy all day.
At 2PM there were prize draws with all prizes donated.
Big thanks to everyone that attended to support this worthy cause, & thanks to Bryan Morris & Malcolm Harding and all the others who helped arrange the day.
The total cars on show were 160 with $2,100 being raised for the Cancer Society.
Also like to thank all the members that supported the Inglewood 150th celebrations and the delayed car show on Waitangi Day.
We had a great turnout from members at the car show on a very sunny day.
The 150th celebrations were very well turned out with cars from different eras represented in the parade, and at the static display in the railway car park.
Upcoming Events
Thursday 20th January – Club Night change of advertised guest to Steve Green Taranaki’s Computer Chap, Mike Davey has been rescheduled for March club night.
Sunday 23rd February – the 52nd Waitara Mini Vin Tour. Please meet at the town and country club West Quay Waitara for this popular event finishing at Colin's home for afternoon tea. Please bring a plate
Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd March – 60th Maunga Moana please submit applications to Rob Thompson.
Safe Motoring Brian and John
From Jeff Daniels book, c1980: ‘BRITISH
LEYLAND, THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CARS’.
Amongst the first impressions made by the motoring press upon the release of the MAXI, 1500 cc, with its remote cable operated gear change, this analogy was made, ‘…and its appalling five speed gear change had the similarity of stirring a knitting needle in a bag of marbles’ .
This concept did not last long, being replaced by a rod operated gear change.
Events Calendar
NATIONAL EVENTS
2025……………. 25 – 27 January 2025 National Motorcycle Rally, Manawatu Branch.
5-7 February National Veteran Rally, Marlborough Branch. 18- 21 April S I Easter Rally, Canterbury. 18-21 April N I Easter Rally, Waikato.
2026……………… 15- 21 March Vero International Festival, Nelson.
OTHER BRANCH’S EVENTS
February 23 Ted Green Memorial M/cycle Rally, Horowhenua.
March 8-9 Irish Woman’s Rally, South Waikato – 9 Ruahine Ramble, Manawatu - 15 Swap Meet, Horowhenua – 16 Open Day, Taupo –29- 30 Autumn Tour, Auckland.
April 5 Mooloo Meander, Waikato – 12 Whanganui M/cycle Rally – 19 Brian Parker Rally, Far North - 25-27 Highland Fling, Manawatu.
DID YOU KNOW –
That any members are welcome to visit our parts shed by contacting a committee member to organise a suitable time for a visit. There is a wealth of parts within and there is not always time on Club night to rummage through them all.
WANTED TO BUY
• Veteran engine, with or without carburettor or magneto, anything considered phone Albert 0278588072
• Ford T 21-inch wheel and rim, 4 stud bolt on type, ph John 7515554(mem)
FOR SALE
• Triumph Mayflowers (Two) Partly restored, both cars have registration papers gauranteed all offers considered, Ph Mike Williams, 0273583856 (mem)
• 1934 BSA 10 hp. Rare as hens’ teeth. Almost complete mechanically. Wheels mudguards. Scuttle, radiator, plus other bits. $1000. Text Jim Watson. 0274573200.
• Yakima brand roof rack Excellent condition. New price $495, will sell for $200 cash.
The S16Y Aero ThruBar silver pair, fits around 1,000 makes and models. Visit www.yakima.co.nz to see if it fits your vehicle (Neil also has a list). Contact Neil Rook, 06 7586737.
• Kent driving lights , chrome, as new $40.00 pr. Electric cooling fan, as new, $25.00 Metal Velocette sign, approx 400mm x 300mm new $20.0. Sunroof, suit 80’s on. NOS Vanguard rocker panels [sills] NOS, light surface rust, $50. Mazda B1600 ute tail gate skin, NOS, $5. Luggage carrier, rusty but will clean up, $50.00. Audi 5-cylinder engine, $200.00. Contact Taranaki Branch - Parts Dept
• Morris 1300, twin engined, unique, road legal and drives well, asking $9,000, ph Albert 0278588072)mem).
Anyone wanting one or more of these stylish decals to go on your vehicle’s windows, please see Kevin Fabish, size 5cm x 12cm
Here you are folks, a local business that is keen to help you with any of your clutch and brake problems, give them a call.