June-July 2019
Taranaki Branch Committee Chair Chair VERONICA OLIVER E: fordt@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 752 2149
Past Chair COLIN JOHNSTON E: cajohnstoncollections@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 754 6216
Secretary RAEWYNN KRUSE E: taranaki@vcc.org.nz Ph: 06 753 9743 | M: 027 243 8565
Treasurer ROB THOMSON E: railmodels1@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 758 4881
Club Captain Secretary John Muter E: megandjohnny@xtra.co.nz Ph: 06 751 5554
Custodian Secretary Rob Gudopp E: vintagerob@hotmail.co.nz Ph: 06 751 1395
Librarian BILL DURLING E: elinorandbill@hotmail.com Ph: 06 758 4244
Topical Torque Editor Secretary JIM LOGAN E: logandj49@gmail.com Ph: 06 751 0316 | M: 027 604 4821 Committee
LES BOGNUDA JOHN MUTER STEVEN OLIVER MOTORCYCLE REP
Email: bognuda63@xtra.co.nz Email: megandjohnny@xtra.co.nz Email: fordt@xtra.co.nz Pat Steer
Ph: 06 755 2810 Ph: 06 751 5554 Ph: 06 752 2149 Ph: 06 757 3022
Topical Torque Editor Historian
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ROSE COX E: roselcox7@gmail.com Ph: 06 752 2525 Mob: 027 353 9968
GEOFF BLACKBOURN E: dblackbourn@orcon.net.nz 06 752 7671
Groundsman LES BOGNUDA
Beaded Wheels COLIN JOHNSTON
Ph: 06 754 6216
Parts Committee NEIL ROOK JOHN MUTER PAT STIELLER CES BUDD
Ph: 06 758 6737 Ph: 06 751 5554 Ph: 06 754 6096 Ph: 06 758 7685
Ph: 06 755 2810
Vehicle VIN’s / VIC’s MIKE WILLIAMS Ph: 06 765 4419 Mid Week Coordinators PHYLLIS & DES CORNWALL, 06 765 6505
From the Chairperson
Veronica Oliver Chairperson
On the Cover: 2
Rally Cars at the Kaponga Lunch Stop
Club Captain’s Report
John Muter
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Closing date for JULY Topical Torque, 14 June. Please forward articles to the Editor, Jim Logan 76C South Road N P 4310-or email to logandj49@gmail.com This magazine is also available by e-mail as a PDF file. If you would prefer to receive a copy this way please contact the Editor. Pictures are usually in colour. Views and opinions expressed in Topical Torque are those of contributors and not necessarily those of the Taranaki Branch of the V C C of N Z, the Branch Executive or the Editor. Clubrooms: 1040 Mountain Road - SH 3A Inglewood. 6
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Colin Johnston receiving his 50 Year Award at the Maunga Moana 2019 dinner
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For Sale / Swap Chair 1923 Darracq DC Tourer
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Owned for 40+ years, currently Rego’d and WOF’d, runs well. Ph John 751 5554
Original paint and upholstery. Low milage and runs well. This would be a great rally car Ph John 06 7515554
1950 Morris Minor Low Light model, current WOF and registra on, Offers, Ph John 751 5554
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Parts for Sale
A large collection of new parts - ring sets, pistons, gasket sets, water pumps, brake shoes etc. Will sell as a bulk lot or for individual makes & models. John 751 5444
The Taranaki Vintage Car Club does not take any responsibility for claims made in rela on to condi on or performance of items appearing in these classified pages.
From the Editor Well, my last report for the year and on the last page as well, as they say, be er last than never!! It has been an interes ng year to say the least, I started with a trip overseas in May last year and have finished with a marvellous weekend in Taranaki, touring round our iconic Maunga. Unfortunately due to a moment of brain fade we took an unplanned detour on the morning run which meant we reached the lunch stop at the tail of the field. However a good day overall culmina ng in a splendid Dinner and Prizegiving at the Plymouth Interna onal on the Saturday evening. Great to see Colin Johnston’s service to the Branch recognised by his peers with the awarding of his 50 Year Badge. An update on the 2021 Rally was presented by Greg Terrill, so keep the dates,17– 22 JANUARY 2021 IN YOUR DIARY!! By the me you read this newsle er our A G M will be history and there will possibly be a new line up in the commi ee to run your Branch, that will be reported in the next Topical Torque, due out June 20. Hope to see you there, or maybe at an up coming run in the mean me take care and keep to the le ! Jim - Editor
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