July 2013 Vol 50 No 7

Newsletter of the Veteran & Vintage Car Club (Waikato) Inc.

Waikato Branch

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Chairman Report 3

Secretary 5

Club Captain 6

Double 50 results 7

Double 50 article 8

Events ahead 10

Motorcylce 16

Market Place 16

Officer Directory 18

Cover : Reece & Sue Burnett—1909

Darracq starting the Double Fifty

F irstly my thanks go to all members who attended the AGM in June. There was

a good turnout and I am please to report that you have some new faces on the

Committee for the next year.

Jan Dearlove is our Secretary, Hugh McInally is the new Editor, Tony Brierley is the

new Club Captain. Stan Richardson is a new Committee member and Paul Fussey

is joining the parts shed committee.

It will be good to have a full team again, and it is always nice to have some new

faces and fresh ideas.

I believe that the feeling of the members is that some innovation is required, fresh

ideas and different outlook on events. But your committee cannot do everything, if

you have an idea for an event or want to try something new just contact any member

on the committee, trust me he will listen. Also at the AGM the plans for the

clubroom extension were circulated. Our next task is to obtain accurate costings to

present back to members. To date no costs have been incurred, but the plans, fire

report, and engineers calculations will need to be paid for soon.

It was a real pleasure to see Robert Johnson receive his 50 year badge at the dinner

after the Double Fifty. Not many Fifty year members are still driving their original

car, which also belonged to the family before Robert joined the Vintage Car Club. It

was also a privilege to have our National President John Comber and his wife

Christine attend the Double Fifty Rally and to present Robert with his Fifty year

badge.

Joe and Lorraine Bruntlett deserve a big pat on the back for organising another

successful Double Fifty Rally. The prize-winning dinner was a great success thanks

to our Social Convenor, Jenny Patton. A lovely dinner and a great venue.

The branch’s programme of events is now out so put it on your fridge, in your office

or somewhere you can see it. Highlight the events you want to attend and mark

them in your diary, then you will have no excuse to forget any event. PTO

Chairman Report CO

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At the conclusion of the AGM it was a pleasure to ask Greg Terrill to present the

John L Goddard badge. The badge has been made to present to all past winners of

the trophy. This gives the recipient a permanent memento of this achievement. The

only Waikato member to ever win this award is Jan Dearlove. It was awarded for her

Secretarial role in the 2000 International Rally, of which Greg Terrill was the Rally

Director.

So fellow members lets all look ahead to the future, we have another year ahead of

us, make the most of it. Become involved and support your club.

In closing I would like to thank members for showing faith in me to carry on as

Chairman for another year.

Keep left and keep smiling

Graham Pate

The information in this newsletter and on the club’s web site, is supplied as a service to club

members. Articles and other copy of interest are always welcome and encouraged. The

opinions expressed in this newsletter and on the club’s website are those of the author

alone. Neither the club nor any of its officers accepts responsibility for the accuracy of any

statements or opinions.

Chairman Report Cont’d

At the end of the AGM we were all given a small piece

of paper and asked to write one name on it that you

would like to see awarded the above title.

Not an easy decision in some respect as there are many

in the club that deserve the title for the year. After

deliberations and all slips collected the name was read

out “And the winner is Bob Hayton”. The

announcement was followed by a generous round of

applause

I think it was very appropriate considering the fact that it

was the last night that Bob would be Secretary and not

part of the committee after so many years of excellent

service to the club

Congratulations Bob—a well deserved award.

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Secretary

W henever we hear that one of our members has experienced an operation, the rest of us

naturally hope they will soon be back in good health. So to John Bayly and Vicky

Draper, we wish you a quick recovery.

The motorbike group certainly will recall Brian Strangwick who was until recently a regular,

enthusiastic participant on many of our runs. Unfortunately, after being poorly for some

time, Brian sadly passed away recently and will be missed.

For our next Kairangi Hillclimb, Committee have approved an extended course length in an

attempt to meet participants’ expectations and create a better spectacle with improved

viewing possibilities. This will require some additional marshals, so if you are not driving,

please try and make the time available to assist where you can.

The secret is now out, the member presented with a 50 Year badge at the Double Fifty dinner

was Robert Johnson from Matamata. We were privileged to have National President John

Coomber attend to make the presentation and he advised us that he and Christine enjoyed

their weekend rallying in the Waikato and mixing with branch members.

The recent AGM went off well, with a few new members joining the committee and a very

satisfactory financial result reported. At last we have a Club Captain in Tony Brierley,

Venture will now be in the hands of Hugh McInally, with Stan Richardson joining the

General Committee and Jan Dearlove taking up Secretarial duties. Any articles, letters or

adverts you have for inclusion in Venture should be emailed to

waikatovcceditor@gmail.com or as before, mailed to our post box to arrive by the 15 th of

each month.

The clubrooms extension plans have now arrived back from the engineer and members

approved the next step of procuring appropriate construction costs. Once pricing is received,

this will be brought back to a special meeting for the next stage to be determined. Another

option put to members was the possibility that the Judo Club may vacate their clubrooms

leaving us with the chance of taking this over. Some spoke for and some against the idea

and several ideas were discussed for suitable uses for this property, such as a workshop,

spares store or a section den; any more suggestions that you have would be welcomed by

Committee.

Whilst financially things are very sound, members approved the Committee recommendation

of a $1.00 plus gst increase in branch levy on each principal membership, to come into effect

from April next year. This increase will assist with an anticipated need for upgrade of some

of our older kitchen appliances.

Just a couple of entry forms are available right now – Wellsford/Warkworth Branch Winter

Woollies Wander and the Sulphur City event at Rotorua. Call Jan, or email

waikato@vcc.org.nz if you would like a copy sent to you.

Bob Hayton

Retiring Secretary

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Club Captain

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Robert & Mattie Simpson

Transfer from Wellsford

Wilbur & Ayleen Brown

We hope that you will enjoy the club and it’s many activities

T wice over the last couple of months I have said that the Double 50 rally

was more often than not won by someone who attended our training run,

and so it was this year. Congratulations must go to Bruce Murcott who at

age 92 years of age showed all the younger ones the way home. I would

say that that is a record that will stand for some time because firstly we have to

reach 92...Wow!! The AGM was well attended and it was pleasing to see all

positions filled, so that means that this will be the last report from The Phantom.

We are indebted to Tony for putting his hand up for what is a kingpin position in the

club. The July club event is a run to Raglan for a conducted tour of the new

museum and also a look at the new wharf that was destroyed by fire on April 10th

2010. I understand that the wharf took so long to replace because it was discovered

that the original wharf buildings were built over water, resource consent was a slow

process. As well as our own Ladies rally there are some good away events coming

up including the Wellsford Winter Woolies Wonder and also the Rotorua swap meet

so get out your car and gumboots and shine them both.

The Phantom

See you

around

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50 Thank You

We would like to thank the following people for helping us on the day. Shirley Foot as our

Secretary and a Marshal, Ivan and Alison Stevens as on course Marshals and computer work.

David and Aileen Barnes as our off course Marshals. Robert and Glenys Braddock, a big

thank you for the marketing and all the computer work. Tony and Judy Breirly for the lunch

stop and pikelets for afternoon tea . Tony and Pam Mannington for being Tail End Charlie.

Thanks for our two sponsors Dent Magician Paintless Dent Removal and Vicky Draper on

behalf of BNZ. Our Sons –in-law Wayne and Kelvin, and Grandson Jarod for being on-

course Marshals, and to our two girls Carey–Ann and Tracey for our wonderful afternoon

tea.

Without all these people we could not have run this rally

Results

Veteran;

1st R & B Burnett

2nd R & R Hutcheson

Fast Vintage

1st G & D Quarrie

2nd G & G Terrill

3rd B & J Hayton

Fast Post Vintage

1st I Patton & G Van den Broek

2nd G & C White

3rd K Hawk

Post 60 vintage

1st P & K Collins

2nd H & A O’Rorke

3rd S & G Growdon

Ladies

1st K Parsons & L Wilson

2nd C & S Bovis

Slow Vintage

1st W & C Roberts

2nd P & C Fussey

3rd A & S Price

Slow Post Vintage

1st C & L Patterson

2nd B & L Cossey

3rd G & J Oliver

Post War Vintage

1st K & A Foot

2nd B Murcott & T Forsyth

3rd B Weightman & B Popplestone

Commercial Vintage

1st G & M Morris

2nd J & J Gardener

3rd C & P Bell

First Overall Ken & Annette Foot

First Waikato Bruce Murcott & Trish Forsyth

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Double Fifty Ian Patton

WVCC

DOUBLE 50 WEEKEND

2nd June 2013

Granddad’s 92nd Birthday and the Double 50 Rally were a clash this year but it wasn’t until

we had said yes to both that we realized this.

Our Double 50 started in Australia as Granddad lives in a high rise on the Gold Coast.

After a week of ordinary weather and a final farewell lunch we were heading for the 3pm

train to take us to the Brisbane Airport.

NZL34 was to land at Auckland Airport around midnight then an hour drive home –

hopefully no fog!

Finally to bed around 2pm and up at 7am to prepare my car, mind and body for the 9am

start.

My regular ‘NAVIGUESSA” was too busy with lunch duties so I was to be guided this day

by Georgia Van Den Broek.

We started 26 out of the nearly 80 cars and were soon on our way.

Leaving the Hamilton Classics Museum we left the city via straight line navigation to find

Shirley somewhere out by the Hamilton Zoo.

We were headed North via back roads with very few instructions and relatively easy

questions to answer provided you were still on route.

Lunch was at the Te Kauwhata Rugby Club made difficult to find because of the Rangiriri

road works and a detour in addition to our instructions.

The 50 mile afternoon return journey was very pleasant with some new roads encountered,

even fewer instructions and more questions easily answered provided you were still alert and

on track.

I enjoyed the route and Georgia’s company very much.

The evening function at St Andrews golf course was a pleasant change, the place was full.

Between Joe, Lorraine and Graham the official presentations and prize giving was well

executed and entertaining.

The winners I gather are on page 7. Special congratulations must go to Bruce Murcott &

Trish Forsyth for First place for a Waikato entrant

Present at the function was National President John Comber who presented Robert Johnson

with a 50 year service badge.

Both John’s address and Robert’s acceptance were entertaining and relevant and thought

provoking as to the future.

This years Double 50 can be simply summed up as a very good event.

Thanks to all concerned.

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Double 50 Dinner &

50 Year Award to Robert Johnson

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Wed 10 Club Night

Sun 21 Club Event - Fish ‘n’ Chip run to Raglan

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Sun 11 Motorcycle Run

Wed 14 Club Night

Sun 18 Ladies Rally

Fri-Sun 31-1/9 Long Weekend Tour—Motu

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Wed 11 Club Night

Sat 14 Kairangi Hillclimb

Sat 28 PV Rally

Events Ahead Home

Club Night Event

Wed 10th July This month we have the opportunity to see at first hand how Paintless Dent Removal is performed. Our guest will be Hugh McInally Franchisor for Dent Magician the only nationwide company in NZ and largest Paintless Dent Removal Company both here and in Australia. Paintless Dent Removal is very much a skill and a craft and is recognised as such by the Guild of Master Craftsman in the UK Along with Hugh there will be a couple of his Franchisee’s/Technicians to give you a emonstration of how the system works. No, dents cannot be sucked out as many presume. The system is basically made up of numerous steel rods of various shapes and sizes that allows the Technician to get in behind the panel and with very precise pushes the dent is slowly manipulated until it is completely removed. No need to panel and paint. Big savings—car remains original and only without your car for about an hour rather than days.

NO PAINTING!!

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Sat/Sun 6/7 Wellsford/Warkworth “Winter Woollies Wander”

Sun 14 Rotorua Swapmeet

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Sat 17 North Shore Tripled Combined Rally

Sat 31 Sulphur City Rally—Rotorua

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Sat 14 Auckland PVV/PWV/P60V/P80V

Fri/Sat 27/28 North Shore Spring Tour

T.B.A Rubber Duckie M/C Rally

Events Ahead Away

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CLUB BADGES FOR SALE These are available from the Badge & Trophy Guardian; Shirley Foot (07) 823 5641

Lapel or Cap Badges - enamelled $5.00 each

Car Bumper Badges - cast in brass $35.00 each

Windscreen Transfers $2.00 each

Windscreen Vinyl Stickers $2.00 each

Club Emblem Jacket Patches 2 for $5.00

Number Plate Surrounds $5.00 pair

Rally Number Holders $10.00 each

Motoring Safety Kits $100 each

It’s about time we got to Raglan to see the new Museum that everyone is talking about. The

visit to the Museum will be a conducted tour for a small fee of $2pp

While we are in Raglan you couldn’t live with yourself if you didn’t visit the new wharf and

of course while you are there who could possibly leave without sampling the delicious fish

and chips at the award winning Fish & Chip shop based there.

If fish and chips aren’t your thing there are many eating outlets in the town that will bend

over backwards to cater for your every need.

Meet at the Mitre 10 Mega

car park at The Base

Te Rapa @ 10am Sunday 21st July

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JOKE A boy is walking along a road when a car pulls up alongside him. ‘If

you get in my car ,’ says the driver, ‘I’ll give you a bag of sweets’. The

boy ignores him. ‘Okay’, says the driver. ‘Get in my car and you can

have two bags of sweets.’ The boy ignores him. ‘Okay’ says the driv-

er. ‘Get in my car and you can have two bags of sweets and $5.’ The

boy ignores him. ‘The driver says, ‘listen, if you’ll just get in the car

I’ll give you all the sweets you want and $20’. The boy turns to the

driver and says, ‘Dad, for the last time, I’m not getting into your

Skoda’.

Thought for the Day Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and

can’t stand in the driver ahead of you

Rotorua Vintage Car Club 31st August

9am Briefing

Entries Close 19th August Contact Ian Patton for Entry Form

Email; red4go@xtra.co.nz Phone 07 8556899

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1st September

2013

Weekend

Programme

Saturday Sulphur City Rally 31st August Rotorua Vintage Car Club Compete or tour 9am Briefing. Rotorua (see entry details) Saturday Stay at Ohope Beach Top 10 Caravan, & camping or cabins Sunday Accommodation to suit including 2 Night room share. Telephone and make your own booking Ph 07 3124460 Sunday Ohope to Motu 107km 1st September Motu Road 48km Back to Ohope via the coast 107km

Note! Roads suitable for high clearance vehicles

Sunday night we will stay at Ohope Beach Top 10. Monday will be an informal programme for the trip home

Make your own arrangement for the rally entry (not compulsory) and ac-commodation. Motu Tour will be a “follow the leader” event with no formal instructions

If attending the Motu Tour and/or require an Entry Form for the Sulphur City Rally please contact Ian on:

Email; red4go@xtra.co.nz Phone 07 8556899

Waikato

VCC

Motu Tour

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18th August

2013 This years theme is based around the spirit of the

‘Famous Five’ adventure, with characters from the

1940’s, mad scientists, gypsies and villains galore

Programme 9.45am Arrive at Clubrooms for morning tea and to pick up rally pack

10.15am Rally briefing

10.30am First car away

The rally will finish at the Waikato Branch clubrooms in Cambridge at approximately

3.30pm

Entries Close

Friday

19th August

See Enclosed

Entry Form for

particulars

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As I mentioned in the last months Venture, we would meet at the club-

rooms and have lunch together before going on our run on the 11th

August. Well the place we were going to visit has to be changed because

of a double booking. We are now going to visit Nelson Marshall who has

kindly offered to let us view his collection of Bikes, Rally Cars and as he

said other ITEMS.

As Nelson’s place is in Hamilton and with Bert Munro’s Bike hopefully

still being at the Classic Museum I thought it would be a good idea to

have our lunch there and then visit the Museum ($10.00 for Club Members and name badges

must be worn) then go to Nelson’s place at about 2.00.

So we will meet at the club rooms at 11.00 and then go for a ride on back roads to Hamilton

arriving just before 12.00, this should give us time to do all we need to do, but I would like

your feed back by phone or email on this event, as we have a bit of time to fine tune things

before August.

It is with regret that I have to advise that my very good friend and club member Brian

Strangwick passed away on Tuesday 11th June. Brian always took a great interest in all the

Club’s activities and in particular our bi monthly Bike Runs where he always found some

one to talk to or some thing to talk about. Brian also did a very good article for the Venture

on our visit to the Toyota Car Plant. He was so impressed with what he saw there, that he

took his own group along latter on in the year.

While you are reading this we will have been on our combined run to Te Aroha. As I am

writing this article the weather does not look good for that, but it is winter.

In the mean time Safe Riding, Peter Spiller

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1958 AJS or Matchless G11CS, 600cc Sports Twin. Prefer matching engine and frame numbers. Ph: 07) 888 1719 or email: m.arthur@xtra.co.nz”

1961 Vanguard Ute differential with a 4:1 ratio, I believe its a phase 3 model. Contact Jason on email at cyberm@xtra.co.nz

Does any club member have an operating spark plus cleaning air blaster or know who has one? Contact Barrie Grant 07 846-5698

Fiat 1800 or Fiat 1200 motor. Either of these 6 cylinder motors manufactured from 1959

onwards. Contact Greg Terrill 07 846 4355 or 0272145816

Market Place - Wanted

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Market Place - For Sale

Morris 8 Parts, for pre-series, series 1 or 2, steering column include drop arm and steering wheel, all in good order, front bumper and brackets, 2 cylinder heads, 1 wire wheel and 2 easy clean wheels (S2), 2 half axles (one for the earlier cars and one S2), two front guard stays. There are a few other little bits, all usable and surplus to requirements. $65-00 the lot or will part out separately. Contact Theo de Leeuw 07 827-8228.

From the Parts Shed New stock just arrived - Lots of 37 Morris 12 Parts and we still have heaps of doors

Offers taken on all Contact Howard Porteous 07 888 7596

Swap 1998 E Series Mercedes Benz D300 258,000km. Very economical and goes well. Reg. & WoF. Swap for Vintage car, bike or Commercial vehicle. Useable preferred but anything considered Call Terry 027 272 6319

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For further details; Contact Peter Lowe 07 862 7418

Market Place - Wanted cont’d

Wanted medium sized tidy car 1936 to 60 by motorcyclist with loss of physical integrity,

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