Hawke’s Bay Branch Newsletter
THE MAG june 2020
Official publication of the Hawke’s Bay branch of the vintage car club of New Zealand (inc.)
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HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH CONTACTS// Chairman: Ian Elmsly (Kay) p. 06 845 0577 c. 0274 790 682 ian.elmsly@xtra.co.nz Club Captain: Esther Smith (Graham) c. 027 464-7314 humber@xtra.co.nz Secretary: Peter Ball (Helen) p. 06 843 6979 hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz Treasurer: Paul Eager (Carol) p. 06 845 4779 c. 027231 4304 paul-carol@xtra.co.nz Committee: Malcolm Blair (Lesley) p. 06 843 7664 c. 021 576 360 malcolmblair52@gmail.com Kevin McGrath p. 06 844 7626 kevinmcgrath@xtra.co.nz Steve Trott (Jo) p. 06 835 2452 c. 021 460 159 stevetrott@xtra.co.nz Steve Donovan (Pam) p. 06 835 9956 c. 027 217 7730 stevedon@xtra co.nz Librarian Allan Twort (Helen) p. 06 845 0438 ah_ha@xtra.co.nz Club Custodian: Steve Donovan p. 06 835 9956 c. 027 217 7730 stevedon@xtra co.nz
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HB Branch Life Members Allan Harris life member Trevor Charman life member
Volume 99 // Number 06 // June 2020
CONTENTS HB Branch Contacts 4 Chairman’s Report 6 Club Captains Report 7 Sunday Run 8 Up & Coming Events 9 Covid 19 Requirements 10 Taupo Safari 12 Message To Members 16 Wanted 18 Notice Board 20 Calendar of Events 22 Branch Events 23 For Sale 24
BRANCH DETAILS POSTAL: PO Box 3406, Napier 4142 Clubrooms: 67 Sandy Rd, Meeanee, Napier Phone: (06) 835 1483 email: hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz
www.hbvcc.org.nz
Club night 2nd Wednesday of month 7.30pm at Clubrooms supper provided. Clubrooms, library & Spares DEPARTMENT OPEN Tuesday morning 9-11am. Morning Tea available. 5
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT// By Ian Elmsly
Well, it seems like only yesterday that my last report was done, and in reality, time is flying in these strange times. Firstly I hope you are all well and have survived the “lockdown” period. No doubt most are wanting to get back out there and have some normality back in life, and the events of the past few days have at least started to allow things to start opening up. As I write this report we are moving within the committee to get the Club open and by the time the MAG is distributed hopefully some of you will have already been able to visit the clubrooms! One of the benefits of the lockdown should have been that projects requiring “time” have now been completed and just maybe there will be a few cars find their way back onto the road! Or is this just wishful thinking and the “time” thing still remains an excuse (perhaps I should ask the ladies?) Sadly during the lockdown period one of our long standing members, Noel Powell, passed away, and it was with sadness we hear this news. As a relative newbie in the club, I was always made feel welcome by Noel and he was never short of advice when you asked him about the old car.
May 2020
As we move forward and with some hope move out of the restrictions of Covid19, we are reopening the Clubrooms. You will have now seen the newsletter distributed on the 29th May outlining what and when the re-open proceeds. We have started with the Tuesday mornings followed by a Club Run on Sunday 14th June and the first Club Meeting on the 8th July. Please note that the AGM has been postponed and we are looking to reschedule this for the 9th September. All current committee members are prepared to continue through until this date, and those members have all advised that they are prepared to stand for re-election. The only changes are that Esther Smith has advised she is stepping down from the Club Captains role and myself who under the club constitution must resign from the office of Chairman. I will of course be required to continue on Committee as immediate past Chairman. Details of the rescheduled AGM will be advised ensuring adequate notice is given. So, lets get on with normality (if that is possible!) and get the historical vehicles to once again grace our roads, enjoy mixing and mingling (but be mindful of social distancing) and have some FUN.
CLUB CAPTAIN// By Esther Smith
It looks like the branch will be able to resume normal operations in the very near future. Amongst the committee there has been much deliberation as to when we would open and what measures we needed to have in place to comply with the ever changing restrictions. When we decided that it would be possible to put on a Club run in June, my mind went blank in regard to what we could do or where we could go, usually I have a forward plan in place and a few spares ideas just in case. Anyway the brain cells kicked back in and we now have a plan in place so come along and join us on Sunday June the 14th. It’s a chance to give the car a run and catch up with everyone. Full details are elsewhere in the MAG After nearly seven weeks at home I am now back at work in the office, I miss getting my morning coffee and biscuit delivered to my desk, though I think Graham is quite pleased to have his space and quite life back. We both got thoroughly tired of the Skype call tone, as that was the way my work colleagues kept in touch and some days it could be incessant, I would have to warn Graham when an important meeting was booked so that he didn’t start up the grinder or some other noisy piece of equipment. We also used to have the four grandchildren up to our shed “apartment” for afternoon tea, this was to give our daughter a break and to give the children a change of scene, but with four little ones aged between 5 and 2 in our small space it could be quite chaotic. When level 3 was announced our builders wasted no time in getting back on site, the
build has progressed well and when the decisions you are making are about where the best location for the toilet roll holder is, then you know it is nearly all over, hopefully only another couple of weeks. There was a momentous happening during lockdown as per the last MAG, Graham completed the fitout of our 1972 Renault 16 TS, it is all warranted and the rego taken off hold, so now we will have to give it an outing on the next club run. The fitout of our 1935 Humber continuous at a leisurely pace as pieces are discovered and fitted, the luggage rack was fitted during the lockdown Graham required some particular bolts to do this and he had fair idea that there would be some in spares the great dilemma was how to get them, however he adapted some he had so we didn’t need to declare an emergency and break the bubble after all. We were very sorry to hear of Noel Powell’s death on the 12th of May, he had enjoyed participating in club events and was fortunate that in later years his son Phillip continued to bring him along so he could participate in club outings. Noel had been a good friend of our family for many years and he was always interested to hear what our children and grandchildren were up to, Graham had kept in touch with him during the lockdown and as soon as it was over we had planned to bring Noel out here to show him progress on the house. We will very much miss his company, his ready sense of humour and his presence in our lives. Check out the details of future events elsewhere in the MAG and I look forward to catching up with you all soon. 7
BLOW OUT THE COBWEBS SUNDAY RUN DATE - SUNDAY 14TH JUNE MEET AT THE CLUBROOMS 1.00PM FOR 1.30PM START LET’S GET EVERYONE OUT AND GIVE THOSE CARS A RUN FOR AN AFTERNOON TO KICKSTART THE CLUBS REOPENING OF ACTIVITIES. AT OUR END VENUE THERE WILL BE TEA & COFFEE & CAKES TO PURCHASE WE WILL REQUIRE NUMBERS IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THIS RUN SO PLEASE CONTACT IAN ELMSLY ON EMAIL ian.elmsly@xtra.co.nz or 06 8450577 OR KAY ON 0272866480 NO LATER THAN THURSDAY 11TH JUNE. THANK YOU. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.
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UP & COMING EVENTS// JUNE CLUB RUN Sunday 14th June
CLUB RUN Sunday 19th July
All details on page 8. Looking forward to you coming out in your cars.
Details for this run will be in our July mag.
MID WEEK RUN Wednesday 1st July ALWAYS 1st Wednesday of the Month. • Where: Meet at HB Vintage Club Rooms • Time: 10.30am
KITCHEN NIGHT Friday 31st July If you are attending please contact Malcolm and Lesley Blair on 06 843 7664 or email malcolmblair52gmail.com no later than Tuesday 28th.
CLUB NIGHT Wednesday 8th July 7.30pm - come along for our first meeting since lockdown.
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TO ALL MEMBERS CLUB COVID 19 OPENING REQUIREMENTS As per our newsletter of 29th May, the committee have agreed to open the Club in a controlled manner commencing with: 1. Tuesday Mornings From 2nd June Only tea & coffee will be provided - no food! 2. Club Run Starts From 14th June Details In Mag 3. Mid Week Runs From 1st July 4. Club Night Starts From 8th July Tea & Coffee will be provided 5. Kitchen Night Starts From 31st July
Sanitiser for your hands is provided in the reception, at door between spares and the main hall and at the kitchen servery- you must use it!! You are required to sign in each time and provide your ph. Number/ time and date of arrival whether it is a tuesday morning or a club event. Spacing of tables will be set out to provide seperation. IF YOU FEEL UNWELL - PLEASE STAY AWAY. These are govenment rules that the club has to abide by Thank you all for your co-operation Welcome back look forward to seeing you all there! May 2020
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TAUPO and beyond. SAFARI.
23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, October 2020 Name……………………………………………………………….. Postal Address……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… Navigator…………………………………………………………… Passenger/s………………………………………………………..... VCC Number………………………………………........................ Car make…………………Model…………………….Year………. Phone……………………………………………………………….. Mobile phone………………………………………………………. Email……………………………………………………………….. ENTRY FEE $30.00. [Per car] Please make payment to HBVCC Bank account No. 06-0701-0389864-00 Please enter your name as particulars and Safari as reference. Date registration paid.
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Email entry to trevlyncharm@actrix.co.nz Or post to HBVCC, Safari, PO Box 3406, Napier Organisers, Trevor and Lyn Charman, phone 06 844 5140
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Taupo and beyond. SAFARI 2020 23rd, 25th, 25th, 26th, October 2020. Safari this year will be based in Taupo. We have pencilled a motel large enough to accommodate us all for the nights of, 23rd, 24th, 25th, of October 2020. As the drive to Taupo is not a very long run, the Saturday run will be of an equivalent distance. Sunday will be mainly a short radius of Taupo. At this stage we have evening meals organised for the Saturday and Sunday nights. This year we have to pay in advance, [one payment] and will have to pay for the number of persons that we book for, therefore there will be no refunds if you change your mind at the last minute. We trust that you will honour this arrangement so that we can remain as a group. There will also be two entry fees of $5.00 p/p. We will notify the entrants of the meal costs at a later date. Please make your own motel bookings. Rates from $125 to $185, p/night. Acapulco Motor Inn Phone. 07 3787174 Email. stay@acapulcotaupo.co.nz When booking please quote the Hawkes Bay Vintage Car Club, Safari Rally, and Trevor and Lyn Charman. Organisers Trevor and Lyn Charman 06 8445140. Please email your registration ASAP to trevlyncharm@actrix.co.nz or post to HBVCC Safari, PO Box 3406 Napier.
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May 2020
Early Bird Registration is open for the 15th National Model A Ford Rally 2021. This will be held from Sunday 28 March to Sunday 04 April 2021 (Easter Weekend) in Gisborne at the A & P Showgrounds and Events Centre. Come along and join other Model A enthusiasts for a relaxed but entertaining time in Gisborne. Enjoy the friendly people and experience the ‘Real New Zealand’ driving your Model A. Gisborne is situated on the East Coast and is known for its beautiful beaches, vineyards, orchards and good Model A roads. Sometimes referred to as the ‘City of Rivers’, Gisborne is the first City on earth to see the sun rise. ‘Early Bird’ indicates to the organisers you have chosen to receive your rally information early and avoid missing out on the news as it comes to hand, or tours that may have limited numbers. Don’t wait too long to register as we are limited to 300 entrants.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE - $20 To obtain your Early Bird Registration Form email the organising team at gisbornemodelafordrally@gmail.com or phone one of the organising team members David Mossman 0272 350 444
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Tony Bartlett 0272 725 648
Rob Brown 0274 745 726
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Karen Thomas 0274 190 191
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Karen Thomas, Secretary 15th National Model A Rally Gisborne 2021
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MESSAGE TO MEMBERS// 27TH NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RALLY 12 - 14 MARCH 2021 The Wairarapa Branch of the VCC of New Zealand wishes to advise all members we do envisage that the 2021 National Motorcycle Rally will be proceeding as planned. Therefore, the Rally Committee will continue on with the organizing of this event, scheduled to be held in Masterton 12th to 14th March 2021. The After-Rally Tour will follow on 15th to 18th March 2021 The official entry form and accommodation details will be sent to all branches in June. Please contact Beth Taylor, Rally Secretary for further details either on cell: 021 732 832 or email: vccrally2021@gmail.com
RUN OUT OF GARAGE SPACE? Secure and safe storage available in Napier for vintage vehicles. Facility shared by a number of classic car enthusiasts. Phone Lloyd Wilson 021 436 432, or email paradehomestay@xtra.co.nz for more information.
May 2020
MESSAGE TO MEMBERS// I have been asked to convey to members of the VCC the sad news that one of our number, Noel Powell, passed away this morning Tuesday 15 May. His family regret that due to the Covid 19 lock down they are unable to have more than 10 mourners and will be having a family only funeral. Noel’s family are very aware that he has many friends from many walks of life and they are keen to celebrate his life with them. They will therefore organise a memorial get together at the Meeanee Speedway at a later date when the lifting of the lock down makes it possible. I would like also to pass on the thanks of Noel’s family to all those people who have kept in touch with him over the past few years and helped him stay within the community and to enjoy the last of his life and the friendship of so many. The Man. Noel will be well known to many. He has been a long time member of the VCC who was very active within the branch and was well known throughout the vintage car movement. In early years he restored and motored a C1928 Chrysler and in slightly later years he campaigned his well known 1938 maroon Desoto sedan and his much loved 1938 two tone green Desoto coupe. He was a great supporter of the monthly Friday meal nights at the HBVCC club rooms and was always keen to attend club meetings. He loved the VCC picnic runs and seldom missed the cruise ship displays. He remained active within the club until very recently. Noel was a friendly person with a cheeky wit who was always willing pull someone’s leg. He was always happy to help anyone who needed help. He was a foundation member of the NZ Chrysler club and was a long time member of the Stock Car Club who some years ago awarded him a life membership as a sign of their appreciation for all the years he worked so tirelessly for them in so many capacities. Noel was also well known in the building industry having worked as a brick layer most of his working life. Bruce McKechnie.
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WANTED// WANTED DODGE PARTS My son Alec’s 1925 has just wrecked a 20 inch steel disc rim, so we are desperately trying to locate at least one to get the vehicle back on the road. An extra 1 or 2 would be great so as to have a spare. Contact Simon O’Hara phone 06 370 8844 or cell 021 141 2332. WANTED RIMS 1928 Fast Four sedan, at least 2 x 19 inch split rims to fit onto the wooden spoke wheels. We would be keen to hear of any other spare Parts to suit the 1928 fast four and both 1924 and 1925 cars. Contact Simon O’Hara phone 06 370 8844 or cell 021 141 2332. WANTED AUSTIN CHAMP PARTS ph. Pete Judd 0274 483025. ANYONE WANTING LED LIGHTS LED V INCANDESCENT LIGHTS. Just fitted 6 volt parking lights, hard to tell the difference. Anyone after 6 volt lights including headlights give me a call. Bob Ackerley PH. 876 6968
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CLUB SPARE PARTS CORNER// For any enquiries phone Brian Taylor on 027 4436009 or contact the Club’s Spares Dept. on Tuesday mornings between 9am & 11am on 06 835 1483. May 2020
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS// JUNE
JULY
14 SUNDAY CLUB RUN
1 MID WEEK RUN COMMITTEE MEETING 08 CLUB NIGHT 12 SUNDAY CLUB RUN 31 KITCHEN NIGHT
FUTURE EVENTS// WINTER ART DECO - CANCELLED (AS ADVISED BY THE ART DECO TRUST) VINTAGE VEHICLE RALLY 10-13TH SEPTEMBER - CANCELLED. 16-21 JANUARY 2022 VERO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF HISTORIC MOTORING May 2020
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FOR SALE// CLOTHING TAPE Mend your furs in time for Art Deco Festival 2021. $4 per metre. Phone Carolyn on 06 844 3323 or email carolyn@asian-seed.co.nz. FOR SALE Portable gramophone with a number of 78 records. This gramophone has been restored and is in excellent playable condition. A must for Gatsby Picnic, Art Deco, homestead run etc. $275 Mark Jenkinson 027 942 1146. FOR SALE SINGER VOGUE SERIES 1 to 4. Grill bottom half in very good condition $50.00 Phone Colin on 06 878 5969 or bmck@xtra.co.nz FOR SALE ¾ DRIVE SOCKET SET SK ¾ inch drive socket set in excellent condition. Set includes 9 sockets from sizes 15/16 to 1 5/8 inch + 1 Tipco @ 1 11/16. 1 x elbow bar @ 450 mm 1 x universal joint drive 1 x extension @ 200 mm 1 x extension @ 400 mm. Original tool box. These are very good quality tools in excellent condition. There are some minor marks on the box. Phone Colin on 06 878 5969 or bmck@xtra.co.nz FOR SALE AUSTIN VANDEN PLAS 4 litre R new old stock oil filter cartridge $15.00. Phone Colin on 06 878 5969 or email bmck@xtra.co.nz. FOR SALE AUSTIN A30/A35 STEERING IDLER new old stock still in box. $50.00 +freight or pick up. Phone Colin on 06 878 5969 or bmck@xtra.co.nz. FOR SALE AUSTIN/MORRIS 1800 WHEEL TRIM. It has a few marks on it. $10.00. Phone Colin on 06 878 5969 or email bmck@xtra.co.nz. FOR SALE MODEL T PARTS including 1 partial vehicle with engine, 2 more engines, 5 transmissions, diffs,. front axles, body parts, 5 chassis, Ruckstell axle parts, plus heaps more. Would prefer to sell as bulk lot. Pete Judd 0274 483025.
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