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1900 Wolseley Voiturette The oldest vehicle at the Easter Rally
Owned by: Colin Winter - VCC Otago
JULY 2019 Ashburton Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ
Mobile 0274 316 058 CLUB NIGHTS: 3rd Thursday of the Month, 7.30pm Clubrooms and Museum – Maronan Road Postal Address: P.O. Box 382 ASHBURTON Telephone: (03) 308 4595 Email: ashburton@vcc.org.nz DISCLAMER
The opinions and views expressed in Blowout are not necessarily those of the Editor or The Vintage Car Club of Ashburton. No offence is intended, nor will the officers of this club be liable for any breach.
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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019 - 20 JULY 18 Thursday
August 1 10 25
Thursday Saturday Sunday
September 8 Sunday 21 Saturday 29 Sunday October 11-13 Fri-Sun November TBA 30 Saturday December TBA 12-17 January 2020 1 Wednesday 25 Saturday February 21 Friday TBA March 3-21 April 4 13 May 2 June TBA 18
Annual Dinner at MSA 6pm Quizco Combined with Sth Canty at Timaru Garage Raid at Ashburton Show & Shine for Daffodil Appeal - VCC National Day Opening Run Combined with Sth Canty at Timaru Hororata Swap Meet Spring Rally Canterbury Swap Meet Post 60/80 Run TBA (Wilson’s Run) Commercial Run Veteran & Vintage Run plus Xmas Tea Oakley Pre Xmas Tour New Years Day Run and BBQ Annual Rally BBQ to start evening PV/PWV Run Proposed Veteran Run North Island (D & M Oakley)
Saturday Monday
Winchester Swap Meet Easter Club Run
Saturday
Ashburton Swap Meet
Thursday
Solstice Run Annual General Meeting
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BRANCH OFFICERS 2019– 2020 Patroness
Diane Ross (Rob)
308 2356
Chairman
Trevor Begg
308 3803
Secretary
Colin Sweetman (Cathy)
307 7373
Treasurer
Karen Bell (Robbie)
021 0243 1955
Club Captain
Peter Lambie (Susan)
302 0899
Vice Club Captain
Rod McKimmie (Dawn)
302 5853
Committee
Roger & Isla Jones
308 5757
Rod McKimmie (Dawn)
302 5853
Alan Begg (Jeanette)
308 6171
Nat Exec Delegate
Peter Jacob (Annette)
308 8940
Museum Custodians
Les Bennett (Marie)
308 4705
Trevor Coulter
308 4817
Jim Rooney (Audrey)
308 4441
Denys McEvedy (Marie)
307 2728
Colin Sweetman (Cathy)
307 7373
Ken Kingsland (Avis)
308 6539
Ron Winchester (Reliever) Parts Custodians
Gavin Smith (Gaylene)
308 2297
Trevor Clark
0276 235 990
Eean Parkes
307 1374
Tony Adams (Diane)
021 126 7992
Kevyn Begg (Iris)
308 6605
Alan Begg (Jeanette)
308 6171
Blowout Editor
Chris Gulleford (Alan)
0274 390 718
Blowout Circulation Commercial Convener Motorcycle Convener
Bernard Egan ( Marlene) TBA Percy Ralston (Heather)
308 3999
Clubroom Custodians
(Monthly Roster)
VCC ID Officer
Rob Ross (Diane)
308 2356
Trophy Steward
Tony Adams (Diane)
0211 267 992
Swap Meet Booking
Karen Bell (Robbie)
Swap Meet Co-ordinator
Noel Batty (Marie)
308 4003
Beaded Wheels Scribe
Colin Sweetman (Cathy)
3077373
Grounds Convener
Rod McKimmie (Dawn)
302 5853
Auditor
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021 0243 1955
Chairman’s Report Hello all. Well the Annual General Meeting is over for another year with 36 people there. You will have to put up with me for another year. This is my fifth term in the chair so I hope this is the last for me. I would like to thank those that have gone off the committee and welcome Alan Begg back on after some time off for other commitments, also welcome Colin Sweetman as Secretary. I look forward to working with the Committee for another year. Also thanks to Ron Galletly for his time as Commercial Convener. We are looking for someone to take on this job, it only involves one event a year, so if someone would like to take this on please contact me. The Bell Run was a great weekend away and sounds like there were a couple of our members doing a spot of speeding in Oamaru, no names will be mentioned. Look forward to a report on this run. Also thanks to Struan Moore for giving the Branch a heap of Pig Tail fence posts for the Swap Meets etc. That’s about it from me again, look after yourselves over the winter and I hope that those who have had the flu are getting better now. Trevor Begg FACT: In the late 1700's, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The 'head of the household' always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal.. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the 'chair man.' Today in business, we use the expression or title 'Chairman' or 'Chairman of the Board.' 6
NEW MEMBER: We extend a very warm welcome to: Edward Winchester, 1949 Landrover, 1974 Rover, 1971 Rover We look forward to seeing you participating in our events or if not able to attend, please send me a write up about your vehicles, we would love to hear your story. Editor: Chris Gulleford Email: chris.gulleford@outlook.com
re-TYRED TOILERS NEXT MEETING 25th JULY
at 2 – 4 pm Odd jobs and a cuppa We may even talk about old cars.
Please Note: Annual Dinner is on Thursday 18h July at the MSA, 6pm drinks 6.30pm meal. Guest speaker this year is Jock Ross followed by Restoration of the Year and Long Service Awards. Look forward to seeing you all there. Farmers Day Out 14 July from 10am – 3pm at Ashburton Racecourse Please contact me if I have not contacted you yet. Trevor Begg Ph: 308 3803 th
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MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB Inc HELD AT THE CLUB ROOMS AT 7.30pm June 18th 2019 (Un-approved) Present;
Trevor Begg, Peter Jacob, Peter Lambie, Rod McKimmie & Noel Batty. Visitors, Sue Tanner & Phil Kenny. Apologies; Isla & Roger Jones, Karen Bell, Colin Sweetman & Diane Ross Minutes; Minutes of the previous meeting as circulated taken as read. Moved, Rod/Peter L AIF Business arising; None Correspondence in; VCC Assorted Magazines VCC Targa information VCC Scenic Train offer Change of address, S Clark NBS term of investment renewal information Requests for cars for College Ball Membership enquiry re Insurance Correspondence out; Ordered more windscreen stickers from Central Otago branch Name badges Motion; that the inward correspondence be received and the outward approved, Moved Peter/Rod AIF Finance; Accounts for payment; Consultancy & Accounting $863.68 Fuel $54.25 Lighting, Power, Heating $192.21 Postage, Stationery, Printing $818.26 Prizes & Donations $1,050.00 Rally Expenses $507.49 R&M $155.92 Security $63.25 Subscriptions $58.65 Swap Meet $5,814.43 Telephone & Internet $67.30 Income Interest $110.80 Rallies $21,739.90 Swap Meet $3,189.00 VCC levies $69.86 Motion, that the financial report be received and payments approved, Moved Peter J/ Rod AIF Reports; Parts Shed; As read, in Blowout Museum; Nothing to report Swap Meet: There was a small issue with the Traffic Management Plan, Fulton Hogan sorted this with the council. Grounds report; Sprayed the Swap Meet marks, New mower had its first service 8
Club Captain; June Solstice Run will be a simple afternoon run Garage raid 10th August in Ashburton. Health & Safety; There were no incidents or accidents reported for the month. Applications for membership received from, Edward Winchester, 1949 Landrover, 1974 Rover, 1971 Rover Application for Lighting Endorsement received from, Nothing received Application for vehicle identity card received from, Nothing received Application for vehicle identity card renewal received from, D Oakley, 1938 Willys RJ Carter, 1954 Francis Barnett M/Cycle, 1952 Morris Minor General Business; The Ashburton Harrier Club had organised to use the VCC grounds for an annual event, they were using our grounds as the area they would normally use was in potatoes. No one on the Committee was aware of the grounds being used until Rod McKimmie went there to spray the Swap Meet marks. After some discussion we decided get two signs made “Spraying in Progress” to inform other users that spraying has occurred on the grounds. Fire Extinguishers were taken in for checking, one was sent for pressure testing and two needed to be replaced, the secretary was to organise the replacements from Ruralco. Motion, Peter J to purchase 2 x 2.5kg extinguishers from Ruralco for approximately $70.00each. moved Peter L/Rod AIF This year’s Garage Raid was being organised with Trevor Begg contacting various local sheds, the Chairman will be asking for help with some of the visits and lunch. Daffodil Day this year will again be a Show and Shine like last year on the 25th August 2019. The Committee are wanting help to organise this very successful event. Farmers Day Out, a mental health day for farmers coping with various stresses like M Bovis, this day is to be held at the Racecourse on 14th July, the organisers are wanting a dozen cars to be on display, please contact Trevor Begg. Restoration of the Year, there have been four entries, G Hunt, D Oakley, B Wilkins & R Ross. The proposed Calendar of Events was gone through before presentation at the AGM. Club Night, July 18th Annual Dinner Next Meeting July 16th 2019 at 7.30pm Clubrooms Meeting closed 8.35pm Signed................................................. Chairman Date................................... 9
2019 Veteran and Vintage Tour – South Island, New Zealand. Graeme and I have taken part in a number of Veteran and Vintage Tours around New Zealand over the past ten or so years in our Graham Paige 612 Coupe and in doing so, we have made a lot of friends with similar interests, who enjoy “Old Car Motoring”. In 2016 we took part in a V & V Tour that covered a large part of the Northern South Island, travelling largely on back roads and off the main highways. At the conclusion of that Tour, one of the members announced that he was turning 80 in May 2019 and did not want a party, but preferred to spend it with his mates on another V & V Tour, which his wife offered to plan for us all. And so the adventure began to be planned again! On the 29th of April this year, we had loaded our motorhome and had the Graham Paige on the trailer as we set off from our home in Waihi Beach, in the Bay of Plenty, to travel the 1000plus kilometres to Ashburton in Canterbury, about an hour south of Christchurch. We were travelling with friends who were also attending the Tour with their 1926 Chrysler Roadster. There are two reasons to trailer, one being the speed and ease of getting through the congested roads of the North Island, and the other being, if there are problems, we only have to get back to our Van and trailer and we can get home. Day 2 saw us reach Wellington in preparation for sailing across the Cook Strait next day. We were very lucky to have a beautiful sailing, calm seas and sunny for the entire crossing. Next morning, we set off down the Kaikoura Coast which suffered a devastating earthquake in 2016 and the whole coastline has changed. The road and rail was closed for many months and there is still huge work going on to create new roads, tunnels and huge reinstatement of some areas of land. It was slow going with all the road work but we were amazed at the work that has been completed. The huge seal colony on the coast has remained, with new viewing areas making it accessible for people to view these incredible animals in their natural habitat.
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We eventually arrived in Ashburton on Friday afternoon, unloaded the cars and had a look around town. On Saturday morning the boys were off to the Swapmeet held by the local Vintage Car Club. Sunday we took part in a Car Rally run by the local Rotary Club, with in excess of 150 vehicles taking part. It was a lovely day for a run in the country, on clear, smooth roads, so different from the North Island. We got our first glimpse of snow for the winter, on the Southern Alps. That evening we met up with the other Tourists and renewed many old friendships and were introduced to a number of new folk. Announcements made and 25 cars and crew were ready to head off the next morning. We woke to a very overcast morning with the odd bit of drizzle. That was to be almost the last sun we saw until the tour had finished in Hanmer Springs 7 days later. We headed South from Ashburton and then towards the coast, through Longbeach Farm where the Queen had stayed in 1953. Easy motoring along smooth, unsealed roads led us inland to cross the Rakaia River, then back to the coast until we reached Temuka. State Highway 1 took us to Timaru, where we again headed off the main road and to lunch at the amazing complex belonging to Gavin Ladbrook and his wife. Gavin has a wonderful display of cars and workshops that had the men drooling over. After lunch, Gavin joined the group for the rest of the tour. Day one ended in Waimate, where we enjoyed a meal together and chatted about the amazing roads and views we had seen today. Tuesday, Cromwell here we come, through the Waimate Gorge and on into the countryside to take on the challenge of Danseys Pass, a narrow winding road over a mountain pass with amazing views, both above and below the clouds. For some, the Danseys Pass Hotel was a relief to see and coffee was enjoyed in the sun! At dinner that night, we talked about the quiet roads and lack of traffic compared to the North Island and were all very surprised to hear that two of our group had been pulled up by the Police and given a written warning for “Impeding Traffic�. Both had just let traffic past and had built up a queue of 3 cars behind them while trying to get up to speed again!
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From left top: Percy Ralston and Diane Ross look on as Rob Ross draws a number out of the “Pot�. Below: Some of the vehicles that took part.
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With a free day in Cromwell, there were a number of places we could all go and visit. Highlands Motorsport Park was high on the agenda for some, while we preferred to go and try some very nice Central Otago Pinot Noirs and sent a package home for our pleasure on cool winter evenings! Lunch at Bannockburn was enjoyed by quite a group of tourers, after which we decided to tackle the Hawksburn Range Road and friends decided to come with us. Easy going for the first few miles, then we came to a gate which had a sign on “Not Suitable for Cars”, but we were in OLD cars, made for these roads the boys said, so on we continued and boy was that a magical drive! Thankfully a grader had been through the road a few days before and there was very little rutting, but the road twisted and turned and climbed and dived for a good hour of slow driving, culminating in reaching a bluff looking out over the townships of Clyde and Alexandra in the distance – Stunning! AND then we dropped down into Clyde – WOW! What a ride down the hill. Not for the faint hearted! Glad we went the way we did as I do not think our cars would have climbed that steep grade. Day 4 – Cromwell to Haast. We set off in very thick fog, which did not clear until we had passed through Wanaka and Hawea, but enabled us to enjoy the magnificent Haast Pass. This is quite something else but when travelled at leisure in a Vintage Car, you appreciate the steep gradients and precipitous terrain that those men traversed to put such a road in and open up the West Coast to the bottom of the South Island. There were obligatory stops to view waterfalls and photograph our car crossing the Gates of Haast Bridge, and taking in the magnificent bush scenery, before we arrived in Haast Village by lunchtime. We had previously travelled to the Northern most point of roads on the West Coast at Karamea, so we headed out to Jackson Bay, the southern most point of the road, after lunch. After passing 3 cars on the 26km trip, one of them being one of our group, we arrived at a fishing village with one shop – and it was closed! A very desolate fishing village, renowned for crayfish, was a very dismal place on a cold, wet afternoon, so to escape the sandflies, almost the size of cats, we headed back to Haast. That evening the group had dinner at the Hard Antler Restaurant and Bar. Following a delicious meal and the presentation of the Wooden Spoon again, we were treated to another tune on the bagpipes by one of our Tourers, who plays them each evening for the group. 13
Above: Dansey Pass Hotel Below: Top of Dansey Pass on Diane’s Run -Isla photo
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This time however, a patron in the bar, an older lady, approached John and asked if she could do the Highland Fling to his piping – and did, before a bar-lady came from the Bar and asked to play John’s pipes – and OH MY GOODNESS! She was amazing! She played some modern tunes – fast, and soon had all the bar patrons and staff in the room with us. She then danced to John’s piping, and she was good…. What an amazing evening it was. Who would have thought that in a small place like Haast, there would be two ladies who could dance and play the bagpipes like these ladies. Today we had our first breakdown of the group. A 1912 Renault twoseater has ended terminally and they were continuing in a rental car. Day 5 – Haast to Hokitika. A long day of 160 miles and our instructions read “Keep the sea on your left and the mountains on your right”, so that is what we did and we saw trees, trees, more trees, rivers, mountains including snow on Mount Cook and beautiful as it was, it was a long day. We went to a motorcycle and car collection in Fox Glacier, owned by the local garage owner, before continuing North and passing over the bridge that washed away in severe storms several weeks before, effectively cutting the State Highway, with no way around. It is not as long as we imagined but the torrent of water that came down from the mountains did amazing damage in the area. Lunch in Franz Joseph was enjoyed in a little bit of sun. Finally we arrived in Hokitika late afternoon and found that our friends 1926 Chrysler had some serious motor damage. They grabbed a rental car on Saturday morning and went to Ashburton to collect their motorhome and trailer, arriving back on Saturday night. On Saturday it became obvious that the 1926 Hupmobile was also travelling home by transporter and its crew joined us in a rental car. Three vehicles down. Saturday morning of Day 6, some of us ladies decided to visit a quilt shop in Hokitika, leaving the men to their own devices. After some Tiki Touring around and getting some local knowledge, it was decided that the shop had moved north to Nelson, some 7 years ago, but was still advertising on the internet from Hokitika. Never mind, we made it back for lunch with a group of Tourers, before we were led on a scenic tour by a local vintage car driver. 15
During the tour we visited a Memorial to 7 New Zealand Policemen who were shot in 1841, by an enraged local man whose milk had been downgraded by the Dairy Inspector – very moving, and had a line-up photo of some of the cars on tour. We then went on to visit the Hokitika Gorge which is set in native bush and very beautiful, with the river changing colour with the sky. Many of us enjoyed the swing-bridge over the river. Our final adventure for the day was to visit the Westland Heritage Museum at Hokitika Airport, where a dedicated group of local men are restoring a number of engines from various mills in the area, plus various collections of “things”, Gigs, outboard motors, fire engines, chainsaws and the like, while another man is teaching young men to weld and build a miniature railway to run around the complex, to hopefully help them gain employment. This was a really interesting place. Our last day – Day 7 – and boy did it rain in the morning. Typical West Coast rain and wind, while we noted that every house we saw in Kumara, Greymouth and Reefton had at least one chimney, some with two or three, all belching coal smoke and the air was heavy with the associated smells. A visit to the village of Blackball saw us enjoying coffee at the famous “Blackball Hilton” Hotel. Gosh it would really take a special kind of person to live in these tiny communities. Apparently the party in the hall, the night before had been amazing! Next stop for us was a visit to the Pike River Disaster Memorial, at the time they are trying to re-enter the mine. It is a very moving place to be, very personal and I personally left, thinking it would be nicer to leave the 29 miners together and have this wonderful memorial to them, rather than split them all up after so long. We reached Hanmer Springs for our final evening together, in the late afternoon, so after a walk and a spruce up, it was time to relax and celebrate Rob Ross’s 80th birthday and the end of another wonderful tour. After another lovely meal, Rob and Diane were presented with a gift from all the tourers and then we took Rob on a “This is Your Life” Story. With a wonderful speech made by their son Ashley, Rob’s birthday cake was piped into the room, carried by daughter-in-law Jo and grand-daughter Tayla.
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When the Hooter and Wooden Spoon were handed over to Nola and Alistair Day from Timaru, to plan the next Tour in late 2021, another very successful Veteran and Vintage Tour was completed. Next morning we woke to brilliant sunshine with a covering of snow on the ranges around Hanmer and the very sad news that a dear friend who was to have been on the Tour with us, but had collapsed on the Friday night before, had passed away. For us, we headed back to Ashburton to collect our motorhome and trailer, visiting friends and family along the way, and then began the trek north again. Sadly, on the way back to Auckland, Car number 4, a 1924 Velie, broke a crankshaft just south of Blenheim and Carrie and Wayne Roberts also found alternative means to travel home. We had a wonderful three week holiday, saw some amazing sights and are already planning to join the Days in our 1929 Graham Paige Coupe in 2021. Thank you Diane and Rob Ross. Rest in Peace Glenis Miller. Love to your wonderful husband Ray and all your family.
Graeme & Raewyn Fenn (Australia) What an AWESOME Report!! On behalf of all our members I “Thank you� so much for this wonderful detailed account of the Rally. It is exciting reading about what you have done and where you have been. Thanks again, Chris Gulleford - Editor FACT: Common entertainment included playing cards. However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards but only applicable to the 'Ace of Spades..' To avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb because they weren't 'playing with a full deck. 17
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Garage Raid 2019 The Ashburton Branch is holding the Garage Raid Saturday 10th August 2019 Starting at the Club Rooms on Maronan Road with a cuppa from 9.00am, we will be leaving at 10am. The cost will be $5.00 per head for Pea, Pie, Pud as normal. We look forward to seeing you all on the day. Thanks a lot. Trevor Begg
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When: Monday 28 October to Saturday 2nd Nov 2019. Where: Central & Lower/Mid North Island. Refer www.targa.nz 2019 Events – Targa NZ 2019 for Draft Event Programme. What & Why: Outstanding opportunity for VCC members to drive iconic North Island roads as a time trial. This is not a race, but rather an exercise in precise driving to maintain a set average speed through all closed tarmac stages, (similar to a regularity trial, but with the safety of knowing that all participants have staggered start times, drive in the same direction, on the same road, with nothing coming towards them!) It’s also a great opportunity for VCC branches to raise public awareness of the VCC & hopefully attract some new & younger members. Eligible Cars: All types of cars with a current WOF & minimum thirdparty insurance may enter, but there is a special discount available for VCC eligible cars (30+ years old) with a VIC. No special modifications (roll cage etc), are required. Refer www.targa.nz 2019 Events – 2019 Targa Time Trial Terms & Conditions. Cost: Substantial 30% discount of entry fee for VCC members with VCC/ VIC eligible cars = $4,790 reduced to $3,353 + Medical Levy & RallySafe. (All entry fees are + GST). Please note discounted entry fee increases by $140 from 1 July 2019, so we recommend entry during June if possible. Travel & accommodation expenses are in addition to entry fee. Refer www.targa.nz 2019 Events – 2019 Event Pricing for further details & discounts. LANDROVER Contact: Rod Corbett rod.corbett88@gmail 027 433 8772 for further details. 19
Preliminary Notice, Pre-Christmas Tour 2019 The Pre-Christmas tour will take place from 12th to 18th December and will travel to the Blenheim area, via Molesworth and the Rainbow. It is envisaged that it will visit a station in the Blenheim area, and the Port Underwood road. Roads travelled may be unsuitable for low clearance vehicles. Accommodation details will be available in August and will be advertised in this magazine. Please phone David or Marion Oakley in August for information at that time.
North Island Tour 2020
Expressions of interest are invited from those interested in attending a tour of the lower North Island in March 2020. The tour is intended for only Veteran class vehicles and Vintage class vehicles which are equipped with only rear wheel brakes and routes will be suitable for single cylinder vehicles. This tour will be accompanied by a backup vehicle. For information please contact David and Marion Oakley by email. d.oakley@xtra.co.nz. 20
FOR SALE Morris Minor Low Light car, very tidy body, not complete but a good restoration project Contact Parts Shed Vespa, Douglas scooter, mid 1950's good project, Plenty of spare parts. Contact Gavin 03 308 2297 WANTED Parts for a 1982 Mazda B1600 1 ton truck, including the front seat. Contact: Bill Stewart, 4 Tucker Street, Ashburton Cell Phone: 027 693 7003 Hi I’m a Vauxhall enthusiast who is restoring a 1934 ASX Vauxhall sedan I live in Wakefield outside of Nelson and I’m struggling for a couple of parts and wondered if there was anyone within your club who may be able to help me out. The parts I need are:1. The Key / light switch which has a built in regulator (hard to describe what it looks like but like an older oven switch a flick switch with a central key hole. Hope that makes some sense to your members) 2. Two headlight top bottoms either with Vauxhall or Lucas written on I am happy to pay for these parts if someone has spares they âre willing to sell Thanks for your help with this matter. Would love to hear from someone and make progress getting my Vauxhall on the road Kind Regards David Ching info@panelbeaters.co.nz 21
ASHBURTON VCC MUSEUM CAR OF THE MONTH
This month’s Car is a 1906 Cadillac Model K 10HP. This car has been resident in our Museum for some time and is an early American ‘light runabout’ featuring a watercooled single cylinder motor with a 5” bore and stroke with rack and pinion steering. It has trembler coil ignition, chain drive with total loss oiling and a top speed of 30 mph. In 1926 Leslie Bearman stripped the car and converted it into a well sinker. He then spent the next 40 years sinking household wells around Christchurch. In 1966, Colin Bearman inherited the well sinker from his Father Les and by 1970 had completely restored the Caddy back to its former glory. Most missing parts were handmade by Colin including a new body, bonnet and radiator. The Cadillac has been in the family since new and is now owned by Colin’s son, Mark. Colin Sweetman 22
BAKED SALMON Preheat oven to 200°C or fan bake 190°C Ingredients: Salmon fillet leaving skin on, minus pin bones. Cut to serving size pieces or leave complete, depending on how many people you are serving for. Red Onion sliced or diced Mushrooms sliced Dill either fresh or dried Butter or Oil spray Remove the pin bones but leave the skin on. Method: Tear off a good size piece of foil paper (big enough for making a tent to help steam the fish.) Spray the foil, then layer red onion, sliced mushrooms, followed by the fillets skin side down. Sprinkle with dill, salt and pepper. Either spray the fillets or put a small amount of butter on top to keep the fillet moist. Fold up the foil, making a small tent on top. Put in a tin with sides in case the tent leaks. Bake for 15 - 20 mins depending on fillet thickness. Remove the skin, plate the onion and mushrooms, followed by the fillet and serve with Hollandaise sauce, salad or vegetables. ENJOY. 23
Parts Shed Report Some good sales for the month, $240. Have had a side valve, Low Light Morris Minor donated and will put ad in Blowout Gavin Smith JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
6 Eean Parkes
3 Tony Adams
7 Trevor Clark
13 Alan Begg
10 Gavin Smith
14 Tony Adams
20 Kevyn Begg
17 Eean Parkes
21 Gavin Smith
27 Trevor Clark
24 Alan Begg
28 Eean Parkes
31 Kevyn Begg PARTS SHED OPEN 10 - 12 SATURDAY IF ROSTERED DATE DOES NOT SUIT PLEASE CONTACT GAVIN Gavin Smith Trevor Clark Eean Parkes
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Tony Adams
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MUSEUM ROSTER 2019- 2020 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 6 Ken Kingsland
3 Colin Sweetman
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13 Les Bennett
10 Trevor Coulter
14 Colin Sweetman
Jim Rooney
20 Denys McEvedy 17 Ken Kingsland
21 Trevor Coulter
27 Jim Rooney
28 Ken Kingsland
24 Les Bennett 31 Denys McEvedy
IF ROSTER DATE DOES NOT SUIT YOU PLEASE CONTACT JIM
Denys McEvedy
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Jim Rooney
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Colin Sweetman
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Ken Kingsland
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Clubroom Custodians Roster
2019/20 as per AGM If the month allocated to you does not suit please arrange to swap with someone else. June
July
August
September
Roger & Isla Jones
Peter & Susan Lambie
Peter & Annette Jacob
October
November
December
January 2020
Bernie & Kevin Harkness
Ian Moore
February
March
Trevor & Craig Begg
Anne & Stuart Bernie & Kevin Hart Harkness
Percy & Heather Owen & Lorraine Wilson Ralston 26
April
May
Milner & Jan Jacob
David & Marion Oakley
Ashburton Canvas Canvas Shade & Motor Trimming
JOHN or JARED *Vintage Cars * Motorbike Seats * Hay Covers *Caravan Squabs * Roll Out Bin Covers * Sail Shades * Ute Covers * Awnings *Roll Out Blinds * Repairs * Custom Cars * Telephone 03 307 7307 or 027 362 8231 11 PETER STREET, ASHBURTON
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Ashburton Vintage Car Club PO Box 382 Ashburton
Two fully qualified restorers, dedicated to restorations only Insurance and Private Work Loan cars available Accepted by all insurance companies Locally owned and operated family business Phone: 03 3085238 or Duncan 0272831513, Debra 0272921969 104 South Street, Ashburton www.panelcraftltd.co.nz – email info@panelcraftltd.co.nz We work along side Goulds Towing and provide a HASSLE FREE service. 28