THE WIPER The Newsletter of the Gore Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc.)
June 2018 MEETINGS: SECOND TUESDAY of the month at the Clubrooms, Waimea Street, Gore th
Next meeting: 12 June
Branch telephone number: 03 208 7424
2017-2018 Committee and Officers Branch Patrons Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Club Captain Assistant Club Captains
Neil McVicar, Ray Tressler Murray Proctor Greg Elder Katy Parish Tim Walsh John Tremaine Ken Buchanan Jim McFadzien Charlie Davis Greg Elder Bill Sheddan Keith Nunn Branch Recorder (Wiper Editor) David North Assistant Branch Recorder Position not filled at present House Convenor Des Brewster Assistant House Convenor Paul Corcoran Beaded Wheels Reporter Fay Graves Festival Rally Organiser Keith Dodds Assistant Rally Organiser Denis Knight Bar Manager Chris Scoles Assistant Starr McDougall Social Committee Beb Kennedy, David McDowell, John Parish Maintenance Supervisor Keith Nunn Maintenance Assistants Bill Ainge, Barry Clearwater, Keith Dodds, Alec McLennan Swapmeet & Parts Paul Corcoran Swapmeet & Parts Assistants Barry Clearwater, Evan Henderson, Bryan Neilson Hill Climb Evan Henderson Hill Climb Assistant Alec McLennan Sheriff Denis Knight Librarian Stewart Quertier Raffles Gerry Kennedy National Delegate David North Health & Safety Officer Des Brewster Privacy Officer Katy Parish Museum & HPP David McDowell Tuesday Ramble Co-ordinator Fay Graves Vehicle Identity Card signatories Evan Henderson, Denis Knight, John Parish, John Tremaine Front cover picture
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Chairman’s Annual Report 2018 I feel that our Branch is in a sound position and this is due to our committee members, along with everyone who organised or helped in any way to organise rallies and events, and also those who participate. Your work in the Branch made my position as Chairman rather easy. We have had some good events throughout the year with the highlight being, in my opinion, Ray Tressler’s 50 years a member presentation. Don’t get me wrong, all of the other events and activities that have happened during the year have been well run and attended. The exception being the Ladies Run, which had to be cancelled due to poor numbers. Some of our committee have indicated that they will be standing down this year so we will be needing others to fill those positions. Remember, if you think that it’ll be too much for you to take on, there is always support from others who have been there before and they are only too happy to offer advice. Some are struggling with the new rules and regulations regarding health and safety, especially those who have been out of the work force for a period of time. These rules are not going to go away. They are probably going to get more comprehensive over the years to come. Unfortunately, as they say ignorance is no excuse, so instead of fighting them we need to take notice and apply them where appropriate. We don’t want any accidents that would require investigation. We have had some new members join throughout the year and to you especially I’d like to extend a warm welcome. We have also lost some members and friends over the past twelve months and to those I would like to, on behalf of our Branch, again extend our sympathies. Happy Motoring Murray 4
Club Captain’s Report June 2018 Hello! Another VCC year nearly over with AGM coming up. I will not be standing for Club Captain at the AGM. I have done 2 years and really enjoyed the job, the more you put into it the more you get out of it. Thanks to all who have helped organising runs etc., you all have made Club Captain’s job very easy. Anyone can do it, that means you. Don’t be shy. Any new ideas are always welcome. End of Season Run Saturday 9th June is being run by Jim McFadzien. Annual Dinner and Trophy Night is on 7th July. The Ladies Run had to be cancelled due to lack of numbers. Very disappointing the lack of support. People put a lot of effort organising these events for you to enjoy. Catch up later J. Tremaine
No Fingers Joke Johnny was working at the fish plant when he accidentally cut off all ten of his fingers. He went to the emergency department at the local hospital. The doctor looked at Johnny and said "Let's have the fingers and I'll see what I can do." Johnny said, "I haven't got the fingers. "What do you mean, you haven't got the fingers?” said the doctor. “For Pete's sake, it's 2018! We've got microsurgery and all kinds of incredible techniques. I could have put them back on and made you like new! Why didn't you bring the fingers? "How the heck was I supposed to pick them up?" yelled Johnny. Gerry Kennedy 5
From the Editor’s keyboard Well, another year has rolled around and this is the final issue of The Wiper before the AGM. It is packed with stories of runs and rallies, a reflection of how many events there have been for you all to take part in. None of the events take place by accident, they are all the result of hard work on the part of one or more willing members. And it always seems to be those same members who, year after year, put their hands up for the many Committee and Officer posts. Have you ever taken on a job for the branch? If not, why not? As has been said many times, the more you put in, the more you will get out – so make this the year that you volunteer. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has provided material for The Wiper over the past year. I am frequently told how much people enjoy reading The Wiper and how interesting it is. My reply is always the same – it is only that good and that interesting because of the material I get sent. Yes, some (a very few!) contributors volunteer material, which makes me very happy, but most need a bit of “prodding”, which I look upon as part of the job of being Editor. At the end of the day (or month!) I can only put in what I am sent. So, to all the many contributors, a very heartfelt and genuine “THANK YOU” and please keep up the good work. Next year there will be a trophy for the most prolific contributor so get your thinking caps on. David North
NEW MEMBERS Welcome to Matt and Ryder Cook of Edendale. Ryder, at just 9 years old, is one of our youngest members, so a particularly warm welcome goes out to him. They own a 1968 Wolseley 1300 which, as far as I know, is the only one currently in the Branch so it will be good to see the car and crew out on our runs and rallies. The Editor 6
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Sayings‌ I don't feel old. I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap. - Bob Hope Evan Henderson & Bill Sheddan 9
Sayings‌ I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it. W. C. Fields Don't worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you. - Winston Churchill Evan Henderson & Bill Sheddan 10
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Taieri Wings & Wheels Spectacular 2018 With the Taieri Wings & Wheels Spectacular taking place on Sunday 11th February, we thought it would be a good idea to get the southern members of the Stag Club together for a run. Those who were on the Vero Rally in Dunedin will remember attending this day.
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We met up with two couples, Stag Club members, and enjoyed their company at a restaurant called the Black Dog on the Saturday night. On Sunday morning we met the other members and drove together to the airfield. As we were driving in, another Stag joined our convoy. Also we met with Katy and John Parish who had driven up from Gore that morning with their top down. Unfortunately for the organisers, what was going to be a very interesting and well-run day was ruined by the weather. Persistent showers started around 9 am and continued off and on throughout the morning. We arrived with tops down and left with them up. The closer to home we got, the drier the road was. Just goes to show, you can plan everything but the weather. Noel Kelly Postscript
I had quite a job pulling Noel away from the stars of the show - the Ferraris, Mercedes and Lamborghini. We haven’t got enough room in our shed!!! Jeanette 15
Reports for the Events of the 12th May 2018 The day started around 9am, with the impending arrival of the Invercargill Motorcycle Group on their annual Waimea Run, for which we were to provide morning tea for 15 to 20 people. Get the heating on and get the toasties (4 loaves) in to warm up and Gerry’s pot of soup on to heat up. They were due to arrive around 10.30 am. I was beginning to wonder if I had got the date wrong but the distant rumble could be heard around 11.15am and a group of 12 riders and one tail-end Charlie arrived. The soup was well-received, as were the toasties. The remainder was put to good use at supper that night. Many thanks to Beb, Gerry and Keith for their help.
Night Trial The weather was “average” as we gathered at 7-ish on Saturday 12th May. The first car heading off at 7.30pm on a short run out to the Knapdale corner, coming back via some town streets; approx. 32 km. A jar of pineapple chunks was on hand, and those taking part on the run had to guess the weight. This was won by John and Mary Tremaine. The actual weight was 403grams. I guess that’s OK John we need to keep you sweet! The first instruction to record the odometer at the start, complete the run and record the odometer in the car park on return, was done as requested by some, and some just reset their trip meter, so no points for them. Following the run, there were some brain teasers to decode; a short break to rehydrate; and then some quiz questions (Thanks Mr Google). Finally, rounding off the quiz, an old text book provided some Vehiclerelated questions. And for Gerry’s information my parents were married; and if I put the book where he suggested my eyes would have watered! The winners of the Trial were Murray and Marilyn Proctor with the closest distance and the correct maths used to get the answer. 16
The evening was completed with a very good spread so thanks to all for that, and for participating. Also thanks to Ken Buchanan for his help with the evening and to Murray Proctor for running the bar for us. Cheers. Des Brewster
Who Makes the Coffee? A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee". The husband said, "You are in charge of the cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee." Wife replies, "No you should do it, and besides it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee." Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me." So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and shows him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says: "HEBREWS" Gerry Kennedy
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South Island Easter Rally Nine Gore Club cars of the 126 entered attended the Easter Rally in Invercargill and entrants came from as far away as Australia, Wellsford, Bay of Plenty and Manawatu. The Rally was based at Stadium Southland and apart from the odd shower the weather was good. Our rally route was the long 120 mile one which was through Makarewa, Drummond, Otautau, Tuatapere, Ohai and Nightcaps with a short gravel section, and ended at the Winton Racecourse. After lunch the field tests consisted of folding a map, throwing horseshoes, and sweeping a ball along a crooked path with a broom. (Not easy to do!)
Sunday we parked in Surrey Park Reserve for the public display and were part of the Pennzoil Trophy team where the driver had to judge distances and there were newspapers to be ’posted’ by the navigator. Youngest and oldest drivers also competed against each other. 18
An unusual sight – three 1960s Renaults
Sunday night’s Dinner and Prize-giving was held in the Working Men’s Club. It was good to see younger members picking up a lot of prizes including the overall Rally winner. Jim & Dorothy McFadzien (P80) and Paul & Lynn Herron (Veteran) brought the prizes back for our Club. (Congratulations! The Editor) Linda & Keith Nunn
Sayings… Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out. - Phyllis Diller Evan Henderson & Bill Sheddan 19
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Gore Branch events for the 2017-18 Season Event
Date
People Responsible
2018 End of Season Run 9th June
Jim McFadzien
Branch AGM
12th June
YOU!
Annual Dinner & Trophy Night
7th July
Gerry Kennedy & Des Brewster
Combined Rally
11th & 12th August John Parish
VCC National Day
26th August
To be confirmed
Tuesday Ramble
Normally the last Tuesday of the month. (Variable in December)
Co-ordinated by Fay Graves
Editor's note to event organisers: if you want to see a report in The Wiper please provide one yourselves or organise somebody to do it for you. (N.B. This usually works best if you ask them before the event!)
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Timaru All British Day, Caroline Bay Northern Car Park. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Contact Neil: email: mg1956@xtra.co.nz or phone: 027 2011 942
4th August
VCC National AGM, Napier
26th August
VCC National Day. Details to follow
22nd September
Blossom Festival Rally, Alexandra. Organised by the Central Otago Branch
12th – 14th October
Canterbury Branch Swap Meet
22nd - 27th October
Targa NZ - VCC South Island Time Trial. Rod Corbett 03 423 1551 or 027 433 8772
16th – 18th November
Canterbury Branch Monte Carlo Rallye
16th - 18th November
National Veteran Rally (Nelson), preceded by the Prince Henry Tour. National Rally contact Jim & Kyra Wareing, 03 544 9998 Prince Henry Tour : contact Ray & Glenis Miller, 03 314 4322 2021
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Newsletters from other branches Many Branch Newsletters are now posted on the VCC Website: www.vcc.org.nz/news-from-our-branches A very few branches are still sending us printed copies and these are displayed on the stand in the Library for three months. Others are received as pdf files or by email and can be forwarded to you, on request, by the Editor or the Secretary. 24
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End of Season Run Saturday 9th June
1.30pm: Meet at club rooms for running instructions This will be an all seal run of about 40 miles. The destination is an “invitation only� private one-make collection of cars with an entry charge of $10 per head Bring your afternoon tea Jim McFadzien (03) 208 0121 26
Annual Dinner & Trophy Night
Saturday 7th July at the Clubrooms 5.30pm: Happy Hour 6.30pm: Dinner Cost $28 per head for a great meal Contact: Gerry Kennedy (03) 208 5806 027 233 4634
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Des Brewster (03) 208 1960
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South Island Club Captain’s Tour (1) I had heard Mum and Dad talking about these Club Captains tours for a long time, they would talk about all the interesting places they had been, all the wonderful and friendly people they had met and a lot of them were lifelong friends. Dad asked if I would go with him on this one and why don’t we ask Ann to come as well? And so to cut a long story short we were all organised. Dad had the idea that the three of us could share the driving, which was a great idea, although Ann and I were a little dubious on the gear changing required and no power steering. We went to Invercargill on the Sunday night for a very brief briefing and didn’t learn a great deal, but Dad was so pleased to meet so many “vintage car” friends who had been on the Easter Rally in Invercargill over Easter. Monday morning we were off with the plan to catch up with everyone else on the Tour at Curio Bay. I drove and every time I slowed down at a corner or a give way the car would stop, it would start again quite easily but this stopping was a concern. “What are you doing Fay, why did you stop here?” Dad would say. “Nothing Dad” was my reply. Morning tea at Curio Bay and the sun was shining. As kids, way back when freedom camping was the only way to camp, we would go to Curio Bay for holidays, no running water, no electricity, no toilets or showers and it was always sunny and they were great holidays with family. There was a little reminiscing!! And guess what, Dad was driving now and the Austin would keep stopping! “What are you doing Dad?” Ann and I walked in to the Purakanui Falls and then on to Owaka for lunch at the Pie Cart and then on to Balclutha for the night.
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Dad and Ann with Tautuku Beach in the background
Each night we all met for a chat and maybe? a drink at 5.00pm at the motel the Club Captain, Alon, his wife Tracey and son Nick were staying at. This was the opportunity to meet others, and swap a bit of nonsense and where the wooden spoon was handed out for the day, and yes we had our turn with it at a later stop. Now while we were at Balclutha the men, well some of them, were under the bonnet of the Austin, as men do. They all thought they knew what the problem was, it was the carburettor! Tuesday saw us off again, over Mt Stuart and into Lawrence for lunch, we were supposed to go and see the punt at Tuapeka Mouth but somehow we missed that, took an alternative route, as you do, but did get to where we were supposed to be all the same. Drove on up to Beaumont and then turned left and back down the south side of the Clutha River and guess what, we saw the punt from the other side of the river. The punt wasn’t working that day as the river flow was 29
too low. Up and over the Blue Mountains and into Tapanui where we visited the West Otago Vintage Car Club’s Museum. In two days we had driven on some very rough, very steep, and very winding roads, but there was much more to come! We spent Tuesday night in our own beds after a very successful and enjoyable meal catered for by our own members in our own Clubrooms. Thank you to all those who helped. Dad came to pick us up next morning in the Honda, Ann and I were very surprised, no Austin!
Dad and Ann checking the supplies in the boot!
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But Dad had decided that it would be better and safer to go modern than have the Austin break down goodness knows where. Because it wasn’t the carburettor after all that and no it wasn’t fixed as all day Tuesday we had the same problem. Stopping! It was probably a very wise decision as the roads continued to be rough, winding, steep with blind corners and the corrugations were vvvvvvery disconcerting, to say the least. Oh and I didn’t mention the pot holes. Yes it’s great to see some different country and avoid the main roads but we were very pleased to be in the Honda. Ann and I didn’t have to have our luggage measured as we did in the Austin, there was plenty of room for everything in the Honda, but there was not much shopping done. “No, it’s not a shopping trip”, Dad would tell us. We had a great time for the week, Dad was happy to sit in the back seat most of the time and let us do the driving and navigating. He enjoyed the company of everyone and would more than likely be putting his hand up for the next Club Captain’s Tour. It is in two years’ time at the top of the South Island. But be warned, if Alon is organising it, he loves gravel roads. There were 38 cars on the tour and approximately 75 people. Fay Graves
ONLINE BONUSES The beginnings of the Goodwood Festival of Speed Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUr6_6oYY_k The First Year: https://www.motorsport.com/vintage/video/main-gallery/top-25-festivalof-speed-moments-year-one-108096/ Toys in the 1950s/60s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHQZYKxvxr0 Six Days on the Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHbGhEfnh2E 31
South Island Club Captain’s Tour (2) The tour started after the Easter Rally, going round the Catlins to Balclutha and the next day coming to Gore via Lawrence and Tapanui.
We started the Tour at the dinner in our Gore club, and enjoyed our meal and meeting up with lots of old friends from other tours we had been on. Next morning we had the option of visiting the car collections of Greg Elder and John & Mary Tremaine then it was a leisurely drive to Cromwell. We shared the drive with friends Peter & Shirley Jenkins who were on their first tour. Stops at Lumsden for coffee, Kingston to eat our lunch and Arrowtown filled in the day. ‘Happy Hour’ was held when we arrived in Cromwell and, as well as a drink or two, it involved jigsaw puzzles! We picked six pieces each night and swapped with others to hopefully finish it by the last night – a good way to get people mixing and getting to know each other. Our meal that night was at the local V.C.C. clubrooms. 32
Day 4 started with an interesting visit to John Martin’s shed where he works with wood to make steering wheels, dashboards etc. We went to Wanaka for lunch and some visited Graham Taylor’s shed at Luggate on the way to Twizel. The evening meal was at the local Poppies restaurant. The following day going to Timaru was what we were looking forward to as we hadn’t been off the tarseal up until then. The route took us onto gravel at Burkes Pass over the Waratah Saddle and down to Fairlie, then north to Opuha Dam where we ate our lunch near the lake in the sun. We headed south then, through the Raincliff Forest and came close to Pleasant Point and Washdyke, travelling on lots of roads and reaching Timaru at the south end where our accommodation was. The nice barbecue meal at night was at the local V.C.C.
Some of the cars at Geraldine
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road which came out at Cave). After crossing State Highway 8 we travelled different roads in the Totara Valley area where we had been the previous day and came into Geraldine. After lunch the route took us through Mayfield and Hinds before getting to Ashburton and heading out towards the sea before coming in at the north end of the town. Many were trying to find those last pieces of puzzle at our last ‘Happy Hour’ we still had 3 missing! The final dinner was at the MSA Club in Ashburton. Thanks to Alon & Tracy Mayhew for all the happy memories of another trip away exploring the countryside with the Vintage Car Club. Linda & Keith Nunn
HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT? You have to try this please... it takes 2 seconds. I could not believe this! It is sent from an orthopedic surgeon This will boggle your mind and you will keep trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but you can't. It's pre-programmed in your brain. 1. Without anyone watching you (they will think you are GOOFY!) and while sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles with it. 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction. I told you so! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if you've not already done so. Sent in by Evan Henderson and Betty Clearwater 34
Deflating Experiences Recently we had our first puncture on our Kia. Not too bad for 11 years travelling. The Mitsubishi Ute has had 1 flat tyre in 270,000kms or 29 years. At the tyre repair shop they showed me a bucket full of debris taken out of tyres over the years; nails, screws, screwdrivers, stones etc. However when I got the car back it was riding hard so out with my own gauge, yes about 8lb too much. Letting the pressures down to handbook recommendations made for a better ride. Next, I took the car wheel spanner and tried to take a wheel off which I couldn’t till I got my own power bar and socket. Factory recommends 65 ft lb, my torque wrench didn’t click till almost 100 ft lb. My wife or me on a country road would not be able to change a flat tyre. Needless to say, I went around the other 3 wheels. The car tyres were sprayed with a silicone preparation which must be magnetic. The tyres suck up dust and look terrible. After several washes that silicone is still working much to my disgust. Two new tyres on the front of the Ute and same result, 6 psi too much and overtightened nuts. Don’t let those tyre fitters use a rattle gun to put your wheels back on.
Can You Remember This? When I was at primary school, now and again, to no fixed schedule, a Ministry of Works Bedford truck used to come around the roads. It had a generator on the deck and it towed a trailer that had an enormous electromagnet about 4 inches above the road powered from the unit on the truck. In the early days most cars were bolted on to the chassis and the bodies bolted together. This unit used to collect bolts by the bucketful, horseshoes nails were common and other junk. With today’s cars being unitary or monocoque assembled that truck is probably in a museum somewhere. Jim McFadzien 35
Scenicland Coal Trail Rally 2018 – Greymouth Wednesday 14th March. After packing the 1966 Valiant Regal on a lovely sunny morning we motored to Gore to meet other travellers from Invercargill and Winton to travel to Cromwell for the night. After a Jimmy’s pie in Roxburgh we proceeded to view the car collection of Colin Robb which is made up of mainly Fords. We all met up in Cromwell after members did their own thing on the way. Thursday 15th March. Overcast and windy. We made our way over the Lindis Pass to stop in Omarama then on to Fairlie for lunch and Darfield for the night. Friday 16th March. We all visited Matt Williams’ Miniature Museum in Darfield which was very interesting and included a wide range of garage and kitchen memorabilia. Lunch stop was at the Otira Hotel which proved very interesting - a must to stop and have a look through when driving the Arthur’s Pass.
Seen at the Otira Hotel!
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The Valiant outside the “Blackball Hilton”
After answering a set of questions we proceeded to the north end of Cobden Bridge. Heading north onto Taylorville – Blackball road we stopped at the Brunner Mine site. We then passed the Ngahere Gold Dredge which is currently not in operation. Then up the hill to Blackball and continued on the Roa Road to look at the remains of the Bath House. There is also one chimney still visible. Many visited the Pike River Mine Memorial. Next stop was at Giles Creek where after a safety briefing by the owner of Birchfield’s Mines cars travelled in convoy to view this opencast coal mine then onto Reefton for the lunch stop and field tests. After this most took time to look around Reefton then back to Greymouth to get ready for the evening meal at Shantytown. Brunner Mine Disaster Memorial 37
This was followed by prize-giving and was an enjoyable night with a very nice meal. As a matter of interest we managed to get 3rd place in the Rally. (Well done! The Editor)
John, the Valiant – and prizes!
Members of our group left the next day to drive down the West Coast but we went to Westport to visit our daughter and family for a few days. We travelled home via the Lewis Pass then through Rangiora onto Timaru where we stayed the night then home the next day. There were 110 cars registered for the Rally. A big thank you to the organisers. Mary Tremaine
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Reminders Non-commercial FOR SALE and WANTED advertisements are free to Club members. Each advertisement will be published in 3 consecutive issues of The Wiper. Please contact the Editor. The vinyl “VCC Wings” badges (as featured on the front cover) are still available from the Treasurer, cost $2 each. VCC name badges If you haven't got one, they are available from Van De Water Jewellers at a discounted cost of $18. The badges are black with white lettering and bear your name and Gore VCC. NB. Not wearing one at a meeting is likely to attract the Sheriff’s attention and result in a fine! The Wiper is also available by email, either as a pdf file or a link to an online version. These arrive earlier than the printed ones and have (working) hyperlinks and colour pictures. (You will also be saving the branch money!) Let me know if you would like to go “green". The Editor 39
COOKERY CORNER Crispy Pork Belly (From the Farm.......Annabel Langbein) The key to pork crackling is to dry the skin well before sprinkling with salt. Blast the pork in a hot oven to start with so it gets crunchy, then slow cook it for a further hour and a half in a bath of milk, which makes it really moist and tender. This is a very traditional Italian way to cook pork belly – one I learned from Elizabeth David’s books. 1-1.2kg pork belly with skin scored Ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 2-3 sage leaves 2-2½ cups of milk Preheat oven to 240ºC. Pat the skin of the meat dry and season the flesh side with pepper and half the salt. Sprinkle the sage leaves on the bottom of a baking dish and put pork on top, skin side up. Season the top with the remaining salt. Roast for 20-30mins at 240ºC until the skin is starting to blister and crackle. Watch closely for burning. Pour the milk around the meat to come about half to two thirds of the way up the sides of pork. Reduce heat to 160ºC and roast for a further 1½ hours or until pork is meltingly tender. Check the level of liquid during cooking and if it has evaporated add a little more to the pan. Remove pork from the oven, lift out from dish and allow it to cool. Discard the liquids, which break into curds. For easy cutting place the meat flesh side up on a chopping board and use a heavy sharp knife to cut into slices about 3-4cm thick. Serve warm or room temperature with Crunchy New Potatoes with Thyme, Green Beans with Lemon, and Roasted Pepper Pesto. Sent in by Coralie Bewley 40
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SALE Model A Truck
1929 complete with immaculate wooden crate. Runs really nice, new Reg and WoF with sale. I have not seen a better example! $37,000 Please contact me, Grant Clearwater: 0210735339 / 094017205 or email grant@northernsouth.com 2/3
WANTED Hi all. Received this through the Club Facebook but as the page is not for buy, sell or exchange I decided to send it out to the branches. Contact me if you can help and I will put you in touch with the person. Ross Holden, Communications & Marketing Officer, Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.). Phone 021 2638488. Email: comms@vcc.org.nz “Hi. I have just purchased a 1939 Vauxhall 10 hp and, typically, I’m finding it hard to find parts or even if there are any others in NZ, Do you have any recommendations? Thanks Anthony” WANTED Looking for 1958-59 FC Holden right hand front mudguard, right hand front indicator and rear windscreen. Also, any other parts for the same model! Please contact Chris Scoles on 027 226 5967 if you can help. 3/3
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Run reports, articles of interest, photos, technical tips, letters and feedback are always welcome. Please send all contributions to David North
before the 21st of each month for inclusion in the next Wiper If you don't have a computer I can type up a hand-written article or put your notes or jottings into shape for The Wiper. If you prefer I can even take notes as you talk to me and write up the story for you - I am always ready to help so just let me know how! e-mail: northd14@gmail.com physical mail: 4 Trotter Street, Riverton 9822 telephone (mobile) 0211723281 Remember that insuring your vehicle(s), boat(s), house(s), contents or travel with Vero Insurance and quoting the branch number (300135) results in the branch receiving a commission payment Please support our advertisers so that they, in turn, can continue to support the Branch The opinions and statements in The Wiper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or views of the Gore branch or of the VCC. The branch accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any statements. The Wiper is printed by i-Cue 10 Wood Street, Invercargill. Telephone (03) 218 3350 43
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