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North and South seen together - Mystery Bus Tour Vintage Viewpoint is the official publication of the Marlborough Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc).

VINTAGE CAR CLUB MARLBOROUGH BRANCH PO BOX 422 : BLENHEIM E: Marlborough@vcc.org.nz

What’s Inside: Chairman’s Report

Club Captains report

Update from the Kitchen

Secretary’s Scribblings

Book Launch

Motorcycle Report

National VCC Advertising

Sponsors Advertising

Members Advertising

Marlborough Branch Office Holders List

Events Calendar

CLOSE-OFF for the VINTAGE VIEWPOINT is 7.30pm the First Friday of every Month

EVENTS : This Month…. A FULL EVENTS LIST IS ON THE LAST PAGE OF THIS NEWSLETTER AS USUAL

Sunday: 17th July Mid Winter Dinner and Prize giving. 12.00 Noon at Clubs of Marlborough. $35 pp. Motorcycles: Sunday: 17th July Leave the park at 11am for a ride to the Waitohi Bar in Picton.

Friday: 29th Natter and Noggin “Banger and Mash” Night. $20pp

NZ VCC Branch Newsletters Branches no longer post or email copies to other branches. If you would like to read these online go to www.vcc.org.nz then, News from our Branches Each of the branches newsletters are available for download

Chairman’s Report Hi Team, I hope in this cold wet month of July you are all keeping warm and well. Another month gone and who knows where. The last ‘noggin ‘n’ natter’ was a great night had by all who attended. Casserole night and what a feast it was, with some 12 different dishes plus vegies, breads, other special dishes and all followed up with dessert. I’m sure no-one went home hungry. Thank you to all those wonderful chefs who provided the goodies. If you haven’t attended one of these evenings, give it a go, good fun, good fellowship and good food. We had a great bus trip Sunday 19th June, on a beautiful day. The tour travelling to various areas down the east coast. The coach was generously supplied by Gary Wright of Marlborough Road Trips for a very minimal cost. The expert driver our own club member Allan Graham and our compere the very knowledgeable Ron Hebberd. We learnt a lot, we viewed a lot, we laughed a lot, we ate well and all arrived home safely after enjoying a great day out. Thanks to all who arranged and participated to make this a great day out. During the week the FORD team of Kevin Miller, Wayne Frew, Chris Bird and myself spent about three days carrying out some maintenance on Chris ’s V8 fuel tank, cleaning and some tank repairs, fuel line repairs and fitted a higher ratio diff (to make it go faster, as we all know, Chris can never go fast enough in his cars). This was a good social event with several tea and lunch breaks and I can report the car is now improved and running well. I have just returned from the Snow Run, (no snow of course) but meeting up with members of the Nelson branch at Rai Valley. We had use of the Carluke Hall and a visit to the Historic Turner Settlers Cottage which was built in 1881. There is a lot of history and a (Love Story) attached to this building and a family movie from the 60/70s showing a re enactment of the setters arriving through the bush in Rai, breaking in the land and building their lives there. We had a history lesson arranged, however sickness prevented this taking place. Most members however took the short walk down the road to view the cottage, it’s contents on display and read the history. Many thanks to Catherine for organising the outing and Diane and Kevin Payton for having the hall open, welcoming for us and setting out the photo history and book information table. Rai Valley is an area steeped in much industrial, forestry and farming history. After our lunch we joined clubs in a kids game of ‘Turkey’ which gave us all a good laugh. Congratulations to the winner Margy Wilson. Well another week looming, so will see you all on Wednesday club morning. Keep well, keep happy,

Rob Galloway

Club Captain’s Report Well another month has gone by. Our meal at Bamboo Garden was well attended and enjoyed by all. After a word with Ron Hebberd I decided to have a bus trip which included a visit to his collection of bikes, sewing machines and irons. This was very well attended and with a lovely sunny day thrown in, a most enjoyable day was had by all. We must also thank Gary at Road Trips and Allan our bus driver for helping make this day possible. Ron gave us a commentary on the Seddon area along the way, with a few jokes thrown in. By the time this comes out we will have been to the Rai Valley for our Snow Run with our Nelson members. Our Prize Giving and Mid Winter Dinner has been organised for the 17 th July at the Clubs of Marlborough, still time to put your name down, so see you there, you might be on the trophy list. To our members and families that have had health issues, we wish you all the best . Catherine Millar.

Update from Your Kitchen

Custodian

Another month has past and a reasonably quiet one. The Redman room has been used quite a bit over the passed month, being used by a group called Senior chef, helping elderly people plus widows with cooking and shopping for smaller meals. Also we catered for an 80th Birthday plus hosted a brunch for them the next day. Our Natter and Noggin Casserole night was a great night with some very interesting dishes. Don't forget that Daffodil day is coming up on the 21st August and again we would like baking and help in the kitchen - even if you can only give us an hour of your time. Will be much appreciated. Natter and Noggin for July is on Friday the 29th and it is going to be a Banger and Mash Night. $20pp

Cheers Dale 5

Photos from the Mystery Bus Tour - Linda Laing

Above: Awatere Rail Bridge

Below: Mt Tapuae o uenuku

Secretary’s Scribblings Well, we are now past the shortest day, and believe it or not, the days ARE starting to lengthen out a bit. Not long before it will be warm enough for me to put the hood down on the Model A and get out and about again. The Mystery bus trip a few Sundays ago organised by Cath was well patronised, and having Ron Hebberd with his knowledge of the southern part of our province as commentator on the day was great. Ron’s comments about the area as we drove through was great and the early history was very interesting. Thanks to Cath for organising this, and bus driver extraordinaire, Alan Graham for getting us there and back with no problems.

From our Committee meeting last Wednesday. • There are a number of requests coming into the Branch from people and other like-minded groups asking us to display our vehicles and events. These will be advertised in Vintage viewpoint. • We are running the Biennial Rally in October. The routes have been

chosen and driven to check them out and a bit of final organisation needs to be done before the entry forms are out. Keep the weekend of 14th to 16th October free. • The Targa rally being held in Top of the South have had a date change which now will be the same weekend as our rally, but we hope this will not have a huge effect on us. • As you will see around the grounds, there have been a few straggly trees

and shrubs removed along the compound wall, Cath, John and Roger will be deciding what to replace them with. There was a suggestion that a “Muriel” be painted on the wall!! Where are the artistic people in our membership??

• A document from National Management committee was presented

entitled 5-year Strategic Plan. This was last updated 7 years ago so is somewhat behind the times but will be discussed at the Clubs AGM to be held in Auckland on 12th and 13th August, which I will be attending on your behalf. • As you will be aware, the Vintage Car Club national day, Daffodil day is coming up on 21st August where we will be running our very successful vehicle show and display, as we have in the past years. Organisation for this event is well underway, and we need members, and anyone else with interesting vehicles to put them on display for the day. Also, helpers will be needed, and baking provided to the kitchen to be sold on the day.

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We have decided once again to produce a 2023 calendar which will be out for sale (hopefully) on Daffodil day. Cath and Linda have taken charge of this project. There was a discussion on how the members of the VCC Management Committee are selected. It was pointed out that each position is up for election each year. It was asked if there was a maximum term for each of these positions, as far as we are aware there is not. Comment was made that perhaps there needs to be a 3 year term set for these positions. If that was to happen, the Constitution would need to be changed which is a process which is likely to take a couple of years.

Have a great month of Heritage Motoring.

Chris Bird

New Members.

Jonathon Franks, 1973 Morris 1000. Keith Thoms, 1954 Austin A30 Tina Little, 1960 Morris Oxford Welcome along to the Marlborough Vintage Car Club. We hope to see you out and about at our events, like Wednesday morning smokos, Monthly runs and Noggin and Natters and other events which we hold. These are all listed in the monthly Vintage Viewpoint.

From the Blokes in the Shed… A quiet month but to be expected with a cold wet June and the ever present COVID being prominent. However the teams are continuing their endeavours to sort and rack various parts and the compound clean up is proceeding with the removal of tons of scrap, much of which has been stored for over 50 years and has little or no commercial value. In a very dark and remote corner of one shed we have a selection of vintage period tourer and sedan doors which we would be ecstatic to move on to appropriate restorations. Many are in reasonable condition so is there any interest out there?, if so please call and inspect our inventory. Tyres are a major problem to us so unless they are in good warrantable condition we will not accept them, so please dispose of them to the landfill yourselves. Cheers, Tris Winstanley.

Tyres - Tyres Tyre sale $10 - $20 12in x 540 , 13in x 525 - 560 - 600 640 - 650, 14in x 520 - 525 - 600 695 - 735 15in x 600 - 630 - 650, 16in x 575/600 - 175 radial - 670 Truck 17in x 560 & 18in x 525/550

Branch Books & Badges AA CENTENNIAL CAR BADGES $35 each David Bool P: 03 579 4716

AA CENTENNIAL BOOKS $25 each Trevor Harris P: 03 572 5323

Good selection of tubes $5.00 ea no patches.

See the ‘blokes in the shed’

1934 Morris Cowley 6 - Restored and Owned by Neville Grant The following pages are a members recollections of the find, drive and restoration of his beloved Cowley. Thank you to Neville for the article which was published for the VCC in the late 1970’s early 1980’s his final words of the time being “p.s. The car is now entered in the 1980 International Vintage Car Rally to be held in Rotorua in Feb / March”. The story itself is timeless and the final part covering the restoration itself will be in next months issue. Thank you to Mac for typing the copy for print and to Neville for sharing his story with us.

Do you have a story to tell? Contact the Editor or Mac on a Wed am.

CONFESSIONS OF A COWLEY SIX RESTORER Neville Grant Finding the Car I was at a Primary School Reunion in September 1977 and while talking with a bloke I hadn’t seen in years, I mentioned that I was looking for an early thirty’s car and he mentioned that he had a 1934 Cowley Six that he would soon have to sell as he was going overseas, so I mentioned that I could be interested and an arrangement to view the car was made. He had brought the car some four years previously off a Mr Fred Rowse of Mangere Bridge, who had owned it since 1943 (& incidentally, had driven the car no further than Te Rapa in those 30 years). (Previous to this, the car had been imported to New Zealand in 1937 and was first owned by a Mr John Morgan of Papatoetoe). Consequently, the car was still in good original condition with mileage at 97,000 miles. Though, in the four years of being garaged, the spiders, moths, rats, borer, birds etc, had all taken a homely interest in the car. The car was virtually complete and although it had not been driven during this time, the motor had been started at regular intervals. I was fascinated by its quaint oddments like the “Pull and Spin – Push to Stop” windscreen wiper, the “Shutters” in front of the radiator, the Convex Mirrors above the corners of the front windscreen, so as you could see the indicators when they were on and the false “Rocker Cover”, cunningly disguised as an air filter.

Being a relatively rare car and in relatively good nick, I decided to purchase; a price was agreed on and the car was towed home. A swift couple of weeks work on brake cylinders and hoses and it was ready to go (or stop). A further couple of days hassle with the Post Office, Transport Department and local M.V.D’s over the re-registration and it was round the block. All systems were operating, though it was weeks before I figured out the devious ways of 3 brush generators (no 3rd brush within the generator which can be adjusted to 2 – 16 Amps). A W.O.F was easily obtained (it seems to me those older cars get them easier than new ones) and it was a case of drive it around for a few months to find out what was wrong and what wasn’t. I then joined the Morris Register and quite apart from the social aspects of the Club, I am indebted to the many members for the assistance in procuring parts and information on the car, which I would otherwise not have been able to obtain. Owning the Car In the course of driving the car, one of the first things I had to get adjusted too was the accelerator. It’s between the clutch and brake pedals. Surprisingly, adapting to this system was not as difficult as expected, although real emergency stops still catch me out. I also learnt that it was necessary to have vast amounts of water onboard, mainly due to the leaky water pump. This would leak water slowly when you were stopped and rapidly when you weren’t, necessitating stops at 5-minute intervals for refills. (Conversely, the canvas roof

leaked rapidly when you were stopped and slowly when you weren’t, although, before this happened, it did have to be raining). The water pump was soon repaired and although no water leaked, the car still managed to boil regularly. I found that at 30 MPH stops were needed every 15 mins, but at 35 MPH, they were needed every 10 mins, I was too scared to go any faster. One of the first major trips was to Whangarei, about 100 miles. This took 5 hours of driving and 8 gallons of water. The car ran beautifully there and back, even over the Brynderwyns’ in second gear. A few weeks later another trip was on, this one to Whitianga and up to Kuaotuna. Once again, much water was consumed, particularly over the Tapu Hill, but the joys of driving at 20 MPH on a hot day along a dusty road, wearing my worst hat, and having the front windscreen opened out, far outweighed the slight inconvenience of these frequent stops. The absence of shock absorbers made the ride somewhat pendulous, particularly on the road north from Whitianga, where the entire contents of the back seat transferred itself, in a parabolic motion, to the front seat, and thence on to the floor. While getting petrol at Whitianga, I was approached by an old joker who said he used to work on the cars before the war and hadn’t seen one since. He poured over the car for several minutes, recalling memoirs of 40 years. On just about every outing now, I am approached by someone who used to own one or drive one or ride in one as kids. One day when out, I had a guy proudly tell me that he drove one over the cliff at Eketahuna just after the war! 16

The actual decision to restore was not taken lightly. I had owned many vehicles previous to this, but had never restored one. I had dismantled several, with good intentions, but had run out of money, space, the ability, knowledge, or time. So, with a determination to see this through I drove the car into the shed and started the dismantling process mid May 1978. Not having any manuals or guidebooks at all, I decided it best to record every detail of the operation and now have three volumes of descriptions starting with: 1: Bonnet - 2 screws, Front - 2 screws, Rear All screws, nuts, bolts, and small parts were placed in individual envelopes with a description written on the outside of the envelopes. Often it was necessary to draw a picture of a part or set of parts and I reproduce here, those relating to the ignition timing. There were timing marks o anything except on the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets where there were two “T” ‘s (for Top). With typical British reasoning, the No. 1 cylinder was about to fire when the T’s were both at their lowest point. (See diagram on page 16) Believe it or not, when the assembly time game, this method of setting camshaft and ignition timing, turned out to be precisely right and no adjustment was necessary at all. The basic order of dismantling was lamps, bumpers, guards, radiator, seats, steering box, firewall, gearbox, motor, front and rear axles, doors, dashboard, upholstery, windows, floorboards. The body shell was left on the chassis, but everything else was removed, cleaned, inspected, labelled, stored and then attended to bit by bit.

I was fortunate in having a 15’ X 50’ garage to work in and even this was not really big enough to store all the bits, so with much buttering and tact, I was eventually able to move the doors, guards, and upholstery into the lounge and spare bedroom. Overall, the condition of the car was good, although the processes of dismantling had revealed a little more dust and some rotten woodwork. So having taken the waggon to bits, the next question was “where to start?”. Part Two : The Restoration Next Month!

Motorcycle Report Getting a run to Picton is turning into a bit of a mission with cancelling due to weather and the road closure after the accident all conspiring to force alternative plans. In last month’s case an alternative ride up to the Waihopai dam and back then for lunch at Renwick. Even with the cooler weather we had a turnout of 15 bikes and 19 people for lunch. Paul rode the Ace up the valley and back again and it would be fair to say most of us noticed the judder bars caused by tree roots under the tar seal on the way back but watching Paul bounce his way between ruts with the Aces rigid back end made me appreciate having rear suspension and gave an insight on how tough a life the early bikes had on rutted unsealed roads. Roy has found a spare Guzzi and reattached the side car that provided family transport on runs many years ago, Ben got to play ballast in the chair for its first outing and didn’t seem fazed by the experience. Riding a bike with a chair is totally different from riding a solo bike and sitting in a chair has its own peculiarities one of which can be lack of suspension. On an early club run Roy had managed to shoehorn the wife and kids into the chair which was no mean feat on its own, after stopping for lunch half way around the Queen Charlotte track the hood was lifted to expose one small boy unconsolably bawling and howling, further investigation ascertained that hitting a large pothole with the side car wheel had coincided with said child trying to remove an irritation from inside his nostril, the sudden down up movement had resulted in a finger insertion of up to at least the second knuckle hence the tears and discomfort . Glenn

MOTORCYCLE CALENDER Sunday 17th July : Leave the park at 11am for a ride to the Havelock pub. Sunday August 21st : Garage run.

2023 National Motorcycle Rally 3-6 February 2023 Hosted by the Southland Branch Join us for an action-packed weekend! Information: www.sporty.co.nz/nationalmotorcyclerally

The Marlborough Branch Updated History book is now available. Copies can be picked up from Trevor at 6 Milford Street (Ring before coming around on 578 4142) or on Wednesday mornings at the clubrooms. Payment of $40 can be made by direct credit 03-0599-0246604-001

Or EFTPOS at the clubrooms or cash to Trevor. I had the privilege of being invited to the launching of this book on Sunday, May 29, 2022 and a grand occasion it was with some good speeches and a great spread on the smoko table. It is a ‘must have’ read, and chronicles the History of the VCC extremely well. Humour anecdotes and some serious stuff well mixed so it keeps everyone interested. Extract from a Review by Kevin Andrews

National Veteran Rally 2023 Friday 24-Sunday 26 February Hosted by Auckland Branch Based in rural Franklin in Tuakau, 56km south of Metro Auckland Registration open to all veteran vehicles manufactured before 31 Dec.1918 VIC required. The rally is based in the expansive grounds of LaValla Estate less than 2km from the historical small township of Tuakau. Tuakau is located in the district of Franklin. Franklin lies between State Highway 1 and the west coast and is known as the breadbasket of Auckland, growing potatoes, vegetables, and other products on its rich volcanic soils. The area offers great motoring country for veteran vehicles. To reach Tuakau and LaValla, those coming from the south can leave the Waikato Expressway (SH1) at Pokeno, just south of the Bombay Hills. Those coming from the north exit the motorway at Bombay. The registration fee covers: ‘Meet & Greet’ breakfast; light refreshments at start and finish of each day’s run; three lunches; final banquet dinner; Movie Night (in the small cinema at LaValla); Rally Pack and plaque.

Key Dates The event runs over the last weekend of February, the weekend following the Art Deco Festival in Napier. The rally commences on Friday morning with registration from 8.30 and breakfast and rally briefing from 9.00 to 10.00, ready to depart on the first day’s run at 10.30. The rally concludes with a celebratory dinner and awards on Sunday evening. Rally Headquarters The rally is based at LaValla. Registration, the first ‘Meet & Greet’ breakfast and the final dinner are held at LaValla. Each day’s run departs and finishes at LaValla with light refreshments. There will be ample opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new friends in a beautiful, relaxing setting. LaValla has an interesting history as a former Marist college, now in private

ownership. It is less than 2km out of the township of Tuakau, made up of well-maintained and expansive grounds (109 acres) overlooking rural countryside. LaValla provides a secure site where veteran vehicles, modern cars and trailers can be safely parked for the duration. There is limited accommodation at LaValla, and more accommodation is also available at the nearby boutique Tuakau Hotel. Other options are the motels in Pukekohe and Pokeno.

Rally Programme Franklin lies between State Highway 1 and the west coast, bounded to its south by the Waikato River. Built-up areas, busy roads and steep roads will be avoided. There are short and long routes each day. Day 1: The route uses roads criss-crossing the Bombay Hills including the old main roads before the motorway was opened. Day 2: The route crosses the Waikato River on the iconic Tuakau Bridge and follows the river to its mouth at Port Waikato. Day 3: The destination is the historical port town of Waiuku, taking in Glenbrook Vintage railway close by. For more information, contact Barry Birchall (Organiser) or Nicola North (Rally Secretary):

barrybirchall@xtra.co.nz Landline: (09) 8188755

nicolahnorth@gmail.com Mobile: 0277225225

Good afternoon fellow Ford owners,

Above is a flier for the Henry Ford birthday celebration meet to be held in Blenheim on Sunday 31st July 2022 and is hosted by the Ford Club Marlborough. We hope that you can make it and come help us celebrate Henry Fords birthday with the oldest Ford being a 1914 Model T truck right thru to more modern Fords. We welcome any and all Fords so come along, join us plus also have a look thru the amazing Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, now home of the famous WW2 Mosquito, and the Omaka Classic Car collection which is just over the road. I’ll be in touch closer to the time just wanting a indication of vehicle numbers attending so that we have sufficient parking for the fabulous Fords on show. Thanks and keep safe. Regards, Murray Eyles (Secretary) Ford Club Marlborough M: 027 608 5667

The following badges are produced and sold by the Branches as follows:

CLUB MERCHANDISE

Bumper Badges: Brass or Nickel plated Hawke's Bay Branch E: hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz PO Box 3406 Napier 4142 Jacket/Blazer Badges: Cloth Eastern Bay of Plenty Branch VCC of NZ Inc. E: easternbayofplenty@vcc.org.nz PO Box 2168 Kopeopeo Whakatane 3159 Lapel Badges: V.C.C. General Wellington Branch E: wellington@vcc.org.nz PO Box 38-418 Wellington 5045 Car Rally Number Holders Ashburton Branch E: ashburton@vcc.org.nz (Check branch for sizes) PO Box 382 Ashburton 7740 V.C.C. Motorcyclist Wairarapa Branch VCC of NZ Inc. E: wairarapa@vcc.org.nz PO Box 7 Masterton 5810 Number Plate Frames South Island Distributor North Otago Branch E: northotago@vcc.org.nz PO Box 360 Oamaru 9444 North Island Distributor Manawatu Branch E: manawatu@vcc.org.nz PO Box 385 Palmerston North 4440

VCC Winged Vehicle Stickers Central Otago VCC of NZ Inc. E: centralotago@vcc.org.nz 100 year vehicle badges Please refer to Section 40G for the appropriate application The Vintage Car Club of NZ E: admin@vcc.org.nz PO Box 2546 Christchurch 8140 27

Online Membership Application Good Afternoon Please note that the Online Membership Application is now live on our website under ‘How To Join’. It can be found here https://vcc.org.nz/how-to-join/. Kind regards, Linda Duffell Office Administrator - The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Incorporated The Historic Vehicle Authority of New Zealand Please note National Office hours are Monday – Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm.

Non commercial

Advertising in the Vintage Viewpoint

is free for members of the NZ VCC NZ. Our close-off is the 1st Friday, after the branch meeting of every month. To place an advert : Contact the Editor, Chris de Wagt P: 5777 238 For Commercial Advertising please contact the Secretary Chris Bird. 28

Craig Noble 027 577 5166 Phone: 03 577 5166 Fax: 03 577 5165 40 Park Tce, Blenheim Riversiderefinishers@yahoo.co.nz www.riversiderefinishers.co.nz

Insurance Work Cars, Buses Motorhomes and Campers Aeroplanes and Aircraft Boats and Marine Furniture Appliances (ie) Fridges and Dishwashers Joinery and Kitchens (Old and New) Full or Part restoration Fibre glassing And more…...

See us for: Your next WOF Motor Registration Road User Charges Pre Purchase Inspections Off Dobson Street, Blenheim Open: 7.30am-5pm Mon-Fri 8am-12.30 Sat Ph: (03) 577 9942

VEHICLE VALUATIONS Classic, vintage vehicles and all Trucks. For Insurance, Tax man and Lawyers. 35 years' experience with valuations in Nelson & Marlborough Area Give me a call and I will come to you.

Patrick Pascoe City Motors Ltd RMVT Phone 0274421786 29

Rover Car For Sale Judith and David Bruce have owned this fun car for some years but due to David’s health it is no longer suitable for their use. They have asked the club to offer this car for sale with all proceeds to be generously donated to our Daffodil Day for Cancer fundraiser.

Rover Cabriolet( convertible) 1997 - 129016km British racing green. Good tidy condition New warrant of fitness Last model of Rover produced . This car has been valued at $3000.00 and any interest or offers in that vicinity will be considered. For viewing or further details contact Rob M: 0211299133 or P: 578 2395

PURCHASING PARTS from THE SPARES SHED Any parts advertised for sale from the Parts Shed are able to be inspected Wed mornings.

Contact: Tris Winstanley M: 0274440834

Cars & Motorcycles For Sale 1948 Riley RMB 2.5litre Good Condition. Current WOF & Rego.

1954 Singer SM 1500 Roadster OBC Twin Carb Excellent condition, WOF & Reg’d From a deceased estate, minor paint repair required on R/H guard Soft Top in perfect condition. Vehicle restored by Graeme Edwards

Contact: Marina P: 022 6908 522

$17,500 ono David P: 03 5794716

Jawa 350 Twin Sport 1987 Overall it is in good condition, complete and very original. I have quite a few useful spares, including tank transfers and engine parts, all included. Fully road legal and a nice easy bike to ride. Go and lay a few smoke screens! I restored it around 20 years ago and it is now tired, but loveable, time for me to move on. Paul Radmall. 027577 8328 Ex member Fred Early, now living in Takaka is selling a classic Honda Its old, but mechanically it runs well. Not reg (on Hold) and not WOF’d Contact Fred on 03 929 7115

Parts for Sale Morris Mini or 1100 starter motor. Unused since overhaul by Lucas NZ ltd. $50 Contact Earl P: 577 7839

Wanted to Buy Gear Lever for Morris Minor We have a gearbox for a 1958 Morris 1000 but it lacks a gear lever. Most useful if you want to change gear. We need it for our Trials car so it’s condition isn’t an issue and with or without a knob would acceptable!

Phone Mac M: 021 266 4966 Looking for one Luvax shock absorber same as shown: Contact Murray Jobberns P: 03 5728762 or M: 0272785635

FOR SALE EX-VCC BRANCH MOWER

JOHN DEERE D140 The minor steering repair needed has been done, installed new front tyres and it has been fully serviced. This is a John Deere D140 side delivery ride on. It has very low 261 hours use, with the large 22HP twin cylinder JD engine. It drive, mows and looks like new.

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Contact: Rob Galloway 578 2395

Parts in the Shed POA To Custodians

Essex four

engine and rear axle assembly.

Fordson E83W

selection of parts.

Hudson 1929

parts, body panels and some mechanical.

1934 to 1937 International

Chevrolet radiator badge selection.

Wolseley 1250cc Engine

complete with after market cast aluminium tappet cover.

Mark 1 Ford Cortina and Escort mechanical parts, engines, gearboxes, rear axles etc. etc.

light truck C1 ?, excellent chassis on powder coated wheels with new tyres, two engines, rear axle , two front axles, drive shaft, fuel tank, front fenders plus other sheet metal and woodwork for patterns, POA.

Mopar s/v head selection includes Chrysler and DD Dodge.

1930s Morris 10

Ford Escort n.o.s. water pump. P. O. A.

1930s Morris Minor Front axle with wheels and bumper

Dodge light truck s/v engine circa 1953/4.

Morris Eight Morris eight, mid 30s two door model in dismantled state .

Dodge car radiator surround, circa 1930/31, had a good badge.

MGB 1.800 engines. One complete and turns over.

Huppmobile

Set of four near new 15 inch cross ply tyres, suit EIP Vauxhall etc

An assorted selection of mid to late 20s Huppmobile mechanical parts, enquires to Parts Custodians please.

or 12hp s/v engine P.O.A.

Circa 1958 Standard Vanguard Ute

running chassis, the engine starts and runs well and is drivable, (no reg or wof), P. 0. A

Vintage era steel rear trunk complete with lid and corner fittings etc. Open to offers.

Marlborough BRANCH OFFICERS Patron Trevor Harris Chair Person Rob Galloway (Adelle)

Club Captain Cath Millar (Kevin) Or

578 4142 578 2395 579 1147 021 208 89166

Secretary - Mobile: 027 247 1089 Chris Bird 574 2318 Treasurer David Bool 579 4716

Committee John Russell (Mary) 577 5087 Don Laing (Linda) 027 315 6227 Dale Nicholas 021 026 57507 Bill Nicholas 027 578 4322 Roger Millard 027 777 8112 Kelly Landon-Lane (Janice) 578 9907 Model ‘A’ & ‘T’ Custodian Kevin Millar (Catherine)

579 1147

Mini Custodian Rob Galloway (Adelle) Motorcycle Section Rep Trevor Harris Glenn Harris (Paula)

578 4142 577 6453

Examiners Ron Hebberd (Shirley) Ray Fairweather (Lyn ) David Kemp (Debbie) Pat Pascoe

575 7196 578 6841 578 6270 573 8964

Parts Custodians Tris Winstanley Or Tiger Lyons (Eileen) Roger Millard John Russell (Mary) Earl Preston (Rose) Security Mike Gray (Karen)

578 2395

578 3343 027 444 0834 578 9139 027 777 8112 577 5087 577 7839 578 1435

Librarian Barry Wilson (Margie) 578 1587 Museum Custodians Mike Gray (Karen) 578 1435 Bill Nicholas (Dale) 027 578 4322 Denny Greer (Audrey) 578 1895 Ross Kennington (Rona) 578 1332 Don Laing (Linda) 027 315 6227 Gary Vercoe (Sue) 578 8570 John Monson (Dot) 578 9044 Rex Howard 578 4642 Kitchen Custodian Dale Nicholas (Bill)

021 026 57507

Grounds Administrator Cath Millar (Kevin) 579 1147 John Russell (Mary) 577 5087 Roger Millard (Lynn) 027 777 8112

Beaded Wheels Scribe Carroll Wiblin 021 254 6850 Or Graham 022 198 2573 Photographer Linda Laing (Don) lindylaing@gmail.com

021 09054895

Newsletter Editor Chris de Wagt (Mac) 577 7238 E: chrisdewagt@xtra.co.nz 10 Houghton Cres. Redwoodtown

Newsletter Distribution Barry & Margie Wilson

578 1587

Health & Safety Officer Roger Millard (Lynn)

027 777 8112

Delegates to the Executive Rob Galloway (Adelle) 578 2395 Observor: Chris Bird 574 2318 Brayshaw Park Admin Delegates Don Laing (Linda) 027 315 6227

Branch Spokesperson Rob Galloway (Adelle)

578 2395

Clubrooms Phone :

578 0616

Website: www.marlboroughvcc.com

EVENTS : This Month…. Sunday: 17th July Mid Winter Dinner and Prize giving. 12.00 Noon at Clubs of Marlborough. $35 pp. Motorcycles: Sunday: 17th July Leave the park at 11am for a ride to the Waitohi Bar in Picton. Friday: 29th Natter and Noggin “Banger and Mash” Night. $20pp

EVENTS : Next Month…. Tue 9th Aug: Mid Week Lunch. Dodson Street Beer Garden, 12 noon. Sun 14 Aug Mud Plug. Lets meet at Clubrooms 11am and go out and support these guys and have a sausage for lunch, or bring your own. Venue you the same as last year see advert page: Sun 2st Aug

Daffodil Day at Brawshaw park.

Sun 21st Aug Motorcycle : Garage run. Thu 25 Aug : Ten Pin Bowling - meet there (Battys Road) 1pm. $10pp – small plate for afternoon tea. Please put your names down at Clubrooms prior so we can book enough lanes.