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NORTH ISLAND MODEL A FORD CLUB INC NEW ZEALAND
Model A Torque
November 2016
Inside this issue: . Christmas Function . Heritage Festival - Birkenhead . Club Events . 2017 National Rally . Christchurch Swap Meet . Tech Night
Chapter Members of
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TAKE A BREAK AND ENJOY READING - NEW EDITOR
Welcome to the North Island Model A Ford Club Inc.
The purpose of our club is to enjoy, restore, preserve and protect the Model A Ford automobile and to foster a spirit of good fellowship and family participation through the use of the Model A Ford.
Membership is open to anyone with a sincere interest in the Model A Ford. Ownership is not a prerequisite.
Website: [email protected]
North Island Model A Ford Club Inc PO Box 57017 Owairaka Auckland 1340 New Zealand
Club Captains Report 2 Committee Update 3 Heritage Festival 4 Club Events 5 Christmas Function 6 2017 National Rally 7 Speaking Fashion 8 Minor Improvements 9 Tech Night Fraser Cars 10 Christchurch Swap Meet 11 AGM Minutes 2016 12 Nostalgia 14 Classified Adverts 15 Henry’s Page 16
Club Captain’s Report
With the two major Club events, Awards Dinner and AGM behind us we can now concentrate our efforts on
planning events for the new Club year. Welcome aboard to new committee members Maxine & Robert
Steele (Secretaries), Karen Thomas (Newsletter Editor) and David Heilbron (Committee).
Thank you to a few of our North Shore members braving the weather to venture out and display their
vehicles in Birkenhead for the Auckland Heritage Festival. Many children were thrilled to sit in a vintage car
sounding off the horn, Ahoooga. Rumour has it the following weekend your Club Captain and his First Lady
were spotted at Silverdale outside the Big Red building. Dressed in period costume showing off a rather
nice maroon Fordor Sedan we handed out flyers promoting the Silverdale Pioneer Village Open Day, also
part of the Auckland Heritage Festival. Our flyers proved successful in attracting some of the first visitors to
the Village. All in all, the Club members supported the Festivals and generated interest in the A’s and the
Club. Helping the communities thrive.
I hope to bring some warmer settled weather back from Australia this month as Kay and I are taking a break
on the Gold Coast. I remind you of our Tech Night at Restoration and Panel Wairau Valley on Wednesday 9
November. We will look at Model A Ford restoration work along with other vehicles in the workshop for
repair. Proprietor Steve Simpson is retiring early next year, so this will be a good opportunity to see a
restoration panel shop in operation. Also do not forget our Christmas Party Sunday 27 November at
Auckland Botanic Gardens. Christmas is not far away.
Stephen Upson, Club Captain Page 2
EXECUTIVE & COMMITTEE - 2016 – 2017
Club Captain Stephen Upson (Kay) Committee Bruce Stratton (Rae) [email protected] [email protected] 027 488 7721 or (09) 443 0433 0274 853 634 or 09 299 7450
Vice-Captain Gavin Leckner (Helen) Errol McAlpine (Linda) [email protected] [email protected] 021 040 6116 or (09) 426 4697 0274 543 983 or 09 832 9818
Secretary Maxine and Robert Steele David Heilbron (Sonja) [email protected] [email protected] 0274 977 836 or (07) 826 4008 0272 966 266 or (09) 528 9709
Treasurer Ralph Levinson (Jenny) [email protected] 021 1727 637 or (09) 578 3000
Editor Karen Thomas (David) Historian Paul Smith (Vicki) [email protected] [email protected] 027 419 0191 or 443 5253 0274 852 234 or (09) 235 5305
Please Note: The Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month. If you have any matters which you would like discussed please contact a Committee Member before this day.
Better still come along and join us.
Hi there Model A folk
The role of secretary was available at the AGM and after discussion with Jenny Levinson (who was no longer in a position to carry out this role) a decision was made by Maxine and myself to give it a go. Reading through the notes made by Jenny and prior to her, Karen, finds that we have big jandals (summer is coming) to fill. In the following months I will endeavour to keep Club members informed via the monthly newsletter regards the main points raised at the committee meetings. This will ensure Club members know what is going on and no surprises are sprung. The main focus of the October meeting was -
The obligation of the Club to the new health and safety act, and what we as a Club, and as
individual members at Club meetings, need to do to ensure we are complying in a sensible manner.
The question of liability insurance was raised and further follow up is required to understand just
what liability the Club could be exposed to and how the ongoing cost of insurance would be of
benefit.
Long term, planning of events for the calendar year was undertaken.
Discussion regards the layout of the monthly newsletter with ideas and thoughts from Karen were
discussed. Robert Steele, Secretary
Hello Fellow Model A’ers
Invoices for 2016/17 subscription renewals have been sent out – many thanks to all those who have already sent payment. Your invoice also shows your Model A(s) recorded in the Club’s database. It’s always good to know our Club info is current, so be sure to let me know if this needs updating. By the time you read this (or not read it, as I hear some only read the tech stuff), Christmas will be less than two months away. Late October I’m again helping to install the wonderful animated Christmas windows in Smith & Caughey’s department store, on Auckland’s Queen Street. Try to find time to check it out before Christmas. And if you have young children/grandchildren, don’t miss the Enchanted Forest and chance to meet Santa (top floor …book ahead online). For out-of-towners, the 27 November Club Christmas Party is an ideal time.
Quick question. Heard of ModelAosis? It’s a strange and recurring affliction affecting many 1000’s of people around the world. And that includes you and me! Aren’t we lucky!
Model A regards,
Ralph Levinson, Treasurer/Memberships
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SECRETARY’S UPDATE Robert & Maxine Steele
TREASURER’S REPORT Ralph Levinson
Editor’s Comment - Wow what a challenge! Thank you for electing me as your
new Editor, I will assume this challenge with all good intentions hopefully with not too many hiccups. When I was first approached about undertaking this role my immediate thought was - no way! After discussing it with my family the idea didn’t sound that bad after all so here I am ready to give it a go. Please be patient this is a new avenue for me but I will get there. In my experiences I have noted that a newsletter in any Club is the bringing together of people from all walks of life and sharing their experiences with what we all have in common, in this case the Model A. I remind us all that the purpose of our Club is to enjoy, restore, preserve and protect the Model A Ford Automobile and to foster a spirit of good fellowship and family participation through the use of the Model A Ford. I will endeavour to do this through the newsletter but I do need your HELP. If you have had any experiences with your Model A, no matter how big or small, share them with us all. I will print your stories for other Club members to read and together we will ensure the good spirit of the Club remains. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to contribute any articles - this is your Club and your contribution is valued. I hope you enjoy my first newsletter as much as I have enjoyed putting it together. Happy motoring – Karen
Heritage Festival – Birkenhead Auckland Saturday 01 October - Rob Brown
Watch out everyone! I have to make the most of this. Page 4
During the Auckland Heritage Festival our Club was asked to provide some cars for display at the Birkenhead shopping centre. Six local cars paraded through the main streets and parked outside the library beside the jazz band. Our Captain and Kay helped set the scene by dancing in era costume to the toe tapping music. Not so easy dancing on concrete we were told. The Pirongia Clydesdales were giving wagon rides throughout the day and the sound of their high stepping clippetty clop gait was almost as good as a well-tuned Model A idling at full retard. Much interest was shown in the cars by the
young, very young and older. Klaxons had a good workout and Grandson Angus had a particular interest in wheels.
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NOVEMBER
Wednesday 9th Tech Night. Steve Simpson at Restoration and Panel, Unit 5, 26 Hillside Rd, Wairau Valley, North Shore. Steve is opening up his workshop for a club visit at 7pm. There are a number of Model A projects in various stages of restoration including some Hot Rods. Please bring a bite to eat. Important - closed in shoes only in the workshop.
Sunday 27th NIMAFC Christmas Party - Auckland Botanic Gardens, 102 Hill Rd, Manurewa, Auckland commencing from 10.30am – 11.00am. See Page 6 for details.
DECEMBER
Sunday 18th Cornwall Park Picnic. Wind down before you wind up for Christmas with a BYO picnic dinner at 4pm in the Park.
2017 IMPORTANT DATES ******************** FEBRUARY
Wednesday 8th Tech Night. Onehunga Electroplaters. Details later.
Sat/Sun 11-12th New Zealand Classic Car Weekend - Concours d’ Elegance. Entries for this event are to be received before December 16th 2016 so give it some thought. If interested contact Errol McAlpine [email protected] or any NIMAFC committee member. Details are also available by emailing [email protected]
Saturday 19th Galaxy of Cars, Western Springs. Details as they come in.
Sat/Sun 25-26th Steam & Vintage Country Festival @ Glenbrook Vintage Railway near Waiuku. Help celebrate 40 years of operation of the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. NIMAFC will be displaying their cars on the Sunday. More details to follow. MARCH
Sunday 5th Club Run – visit Auckland Grammar School, Mountain Rd, with AGS Archivist Paul Paton followed by lunch. This run to be confirmed. APRIL
Thurs–Mon 13–17th 13th National Model A Rally Napier – ‘Dare to be Deco’ Rally – hosted by The Hawkes Bay Model A Ford Club. See page 10 for more details.
NON-CLUB EVENTS - THESE MAY BE OF INTEREST TO SOME MEMBERS
November 20th Waikato Vintage Swap Meet Lake Karapiro - venue: Karapiro Domain 7am start.
January 21-22nd 2017 Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival – Kumeu A & P Showgrounds.
February 4-5th Leadfoot Festival Hahei, held at the Leadfoot Ranch the home of Rod Millen. Sat/Sun $95 or $50 for one day.
February 15-19th Art Deco Festival Napier. NIMAFC members do enjoy this festival. You may book Art Deco events by phoning Art Deco Trust 0800 427 833 or view their website: http://www.artdeconapier.com/ for further details.
Do not forget to visit the Club Website, click on the Events Calendar, or visit our Facebook page for more details. If you are unable to use either of these methods and have questions a committee member would be only too willing to assist. Give them a call!! Page 5
AUCKLAND BOTANIC GARDENS
Sunday November 27 – 10.30-11.00am
Logan Campbell Building 102 Hill Road, Manurewa
This year the committee have decided to try something different by holding the Christmas Party at the beautiful Auckland Botanic Gardens. This is 64-hectares of beautiful gardens and native forest located in Manurewa and home to more than 10,000 plants. There is something for everyone at this magical place.
The Club will supply cooked ham, chicken, cutlery, plates, napkins etc. Members with surnames beginning with A – H are requested to bring a salad while those beginning with I – Z are requested to bring a dessert. Apart from tea and coffee which will be provided everybody should bring their own drinks. Please bring along the children / grandchildren with a wrapped and named present for each child. Santa has been busy sewing his jacket in preparation for this day so do not disappoint him.
To keep your minds sharp there will be a Garden Walk Around Quiz along with prizes.
For those travelling from Auckland the gardens are located on the left hand side of Hill Road after taking the Manurewa Exit off motorway and turning left into Hill Road. For those folk travelling from the South you should take the Takanini Exit off motorway and head north on Great South Road going through Manurewa and turning right into Hill Road.
A portion of the public car park will be roped off for our use. Look for handsome club members wearing hi-viz vests to direct you to a park.
Footnote: Auckland’s Botanic Gardens have both indigenous native plants and exotic imports. The site is complemented by beautiful lakes and there is an award winning Children’s Garden. The gardens are adorned with sculptures by leading New Zealand artists. The gardens include sections devoted to threatened native plants, roses, edible plants, perennials, African plants, a rock garden, palm garden, urban trees and a Gondwana Arboretum. There is a native forest, magnolia garden, herb garden and orchards. It is a relaxing and beautiful site to enjoy. The gardens also have a mini-train, the “Wiri Rambler Train”. This takes visitors around the garden on a tour every Sunday throughout the year. Visitors can take a self-guided tour on set routes including the Native Plant Identification Trail, Permanent Sculpture Trail, Native Forest Trail, Puhinui Stream Forest Trail and the Sustainable Water Trail.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY 2016
I recently discovered that an odd unknown tool that has been lurking in my tool box for years, is for fitting the early style gudgeon pin with the centre lock sprung ring when assembling rods and early split skirt pistons. It worked a treat and I am happy to lend it to club members. If you have good early pistons especially oversize and with pins don’t throw them out they might be still usable. John Castle, Life Member.
Just a reminder about the 13th National Model A Rally to be held in Napier Easter Weekend 2017. The National Rallies are held every two years and you may well remember the fun we had in Wanaka South Island last year. Next year the Hawkes Bay Model A Ford Club Management Committee, have decided to move the format back to a long weekend as this may allow for fellow Model A’ers around the country to attend. Being located on the East Coast the Club have decided to run a ‘hub type’ rally so if you are interested in attending this event please book now to avoid disappointment. You may view all details on their website The main venue will be at the Taradale Club (this venue has changed due to the current rebuild of the Napier War Memorial Conference Centre). The venue has a limit of 290 people for catering purposes so be in quick – REGISTER NOW become an Earlybird and receive your information first (Registration forms have just been released to Earlybird Members only). Accommodation can book out early due to the popularity of the area and the events that are on so – DON’T DELAY.
Registration starts from 4pm Thurs 13 April; Rally Events commence 8am Friday 14 April; ‘Gadsby Picnic’ Day Wear 1928 – 1931 Sat 15th ‘Depression Dinner’ and sing-a-long. Sat 15th ‘Dare to be Deco Dinner’ & Prize-giving. Sun 16th (Dress down for this) (Glitz and Glamour Attire) Farewell Breakfast from 7.30am Monday 17 April. Cut-off date for registration is 31 January 2017. Late entry fee is $100 on top of the normal entry fee. ______________________________________________________________________________________
Presentation of Clock to NIMAFC
A unique Model A Clock, made by one of our NIMAFC members Mr Dave Williams from Onerahi Whangarei, was presented to the club at the AGM recently. Mr Williams was unable to attend but instead asked his friend Wade Alexander Alexander to make the presentation on his behalf. The clock cut out of tin in the shape of a Model A and then carefully painted painted with all the features of a Model A was gratefully This was in appreciation for the received. It is evident to see that Dave has definitely put in a lot of man l lot of manhours to create this masterpiece. Dave wanted to thank the club for their show his gratitude and fellowship towards the club. A big thank you from us all. Stephen Upson accepting the clock
from Wade Alexander Page 7
TECHNICAL TIP
‘DARE TO BE DECO’ National Rally 13th April – 17th April 2017 (Easter Weekend)
SPEAKING FASHION
PEARLS – ALWAYS CORRECT (except sport of course)
Pearls, real and simulated, were very popular in the Model A era. Both were advertised in catalogues and magazines throughout our years. Pearls have been popular with notability and the upper classes for centuries, and, as I’m sure you know are still popular today. The oldest surviving necklace is 2,000 years old. They only became available to the middle and lower classes when they became artificially made. This was accomplished in 1899 by Kokichi Mikimoto in Japan. Cultured pearls, which are artificially, stimulated in a mollusc to produce, became more affordable, and became a popular import in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Faux pearls are made of shell, coated glass and ceramic. To find out if your pearls are real, check them with your teeth. If they feel “gritty”, they are real. They feel smooth or slippery, they are not. Since they have been popular for so many years, and are still popular, the only way to tell if they are from our era is by the clasp. There were also “seed pearls”, which were very small (less than 1mm in size). These were often clustered together in a rope. The “Choker” is 14-15 inches long, the “Matinee” is 20-24 inches long, the “Opera” is 30-36 inches long, and the “Sauteur” is up to 60 inches long.
Pearls have been popular for centuries, and even today are still a favored choice of jewellery. Given a new lease of life by Chanel in the 1920s, long strands of pearls suddenly became popular once again. Pearls were not only present in necklaces, but also in brooches – sometimes incorporated with the ‘white on white’ paste style, earrings and bracelets. Pearls really are a timeless jewellery item, and can be worn in so many different ways – perhaps proving
why they are still so popular.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH - Orange Lightning Cake
Ingredients
1 Orange (unpeeled) Preheat oven to 160C fan bake. Grease a 20cm diameter 1tsp Baking Soda cake tin and line the base with baking paper. ½ cup Water Cut the orange into quarters, remove the seeds and whizz 125g Butter in a food processor until finely chopped. 1 cup Sugar Dissolve baking soda in water and add to the food 2 Eggs processor with butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour. 1tsp Vanilla Extract Whizz to combine. 2 cups Flour Add sultanas or raisins and walnuts, if using, and stir with 1 cup Sultanas or Raisins a spoon or pulse several times to just combine (don’t ½ cup Chopped walnuts, optional whizz them or they will break up).
Pour into prepared cake tin and bake until skewer inserted
“YUMMY and EASY to MAKE” into the centre comes out clean (about 1 hour). Page 8
“MINOR IMPROVEMENTS!” written at 19th October – by Keith Humphreys
I started creating a Model A Speedster/Special six years ago when the Lancia Lambda that we owned at the time broke its crankshaft and we had to wait 18 months and some $8500 later to get one made. From past experience I knew Model A’s to be simple and robust and that new crankshafts were available off the shelf for $950. After the recent South Island jaunt, taking in the Irishman’s Rally at Fairlie, I felt that a few aspects of the car could be improved: It leaked too much oil despite modern one-piece seals front and rear. There was inadequate suspension travel. The electric fan mounts were useless. The petrol tank had cracked. Roger Anderson of Model A & T Spares, in Napier suggested that we take the motor to Graham Miller of B &H Engine Services in Palmerston North, Graham is also a Model A owner and between them they had the oil leak issues sussed. So, first it was out with the motor and a quick drive to Palmy and back to deliver the motor. Next it was body off to access the rear mounted petrol tank and off with the front and rear axles. The radiator, petrol tank and diff went to a very talented friend for remedial work and the original front axle was located in Clevedon where the chassis was fabricated. I cleaned the front axle, painted it and set about re-installing it only to discover that it was a ¼” too small at the radius arm yokes. A quick phone call assured me that it would fit and I had a pair of spacers made for that purpose. However when I came to fit the brake shafts, they simply didn’t fit. It turned out to be a ’32-‘36 axle which also has a bit more drop in it than a Model A axle. In the meantime Graham from Palmy rang one morning to say all looked good and he was confident that the oil leaks could be fixed. The same afternoon, he rang again to say that they had tested the crankshaft and that it was cracked! This came as something of a shock as it had been tested before any work was done on it originally. Not a problem I thought, Roger has new crankshafts listed in his catalogue at $2964, but a quick phone call soon dispelled that notion as he hasn’t stocked them for a while, being too expensive and slow moving. From there emails issued from my computer to all and sundry only to discover that Snyders were out of stock too, (US$1585) but Scat could help.
Conditions are a bit tight in the garage
In my mind I could see no point in putting another second-hand one in which would require re-grinding, counterweights added and balancing, and then with the motor putting out more than twice the original horsepower, still be a liability. As we have entered an event in January, we wanted the crankshaft air-freighted out. We also explored getting a new crank machined from a billet, but although we got positive responses to that query, it looked like it might take longer than we could afford and the cost was still an unknown. In the end, Graeme McNeil and Derek Thomason both came up with propositions to land a crankshaft here, but Derek’s source (Snyders) had none in stock, and due to the pressure of time we went with Graeme McNeil who offered a new crankshaft landed including GST for $4-4500. This is comparatively cheap compared with the two Lancia Crankshafts we’ve had made and at least they’re available! In the meantime, having realised the later front axle wasn’t going to work, it looked like the original front axle was still available but that turned out to be wrong, and we were lucky to pick up a bare axle from Errol McAlpine. That’s now cleaned and painted and will be installed this weekend. With luck we’ll have it all back together by Christmas?
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Minor Improvements cont../
Expecting the crankshaft almost to have arrived, we were somewhat deflated when Graeme McNeil rang to say that he had just learnt that the crankshaft hadn’t been dispatched and in fact wouldn’t be available until November the 5
th.
Very Frustrating! I attempted to contact SCAT by email and phone without success as they appear to have counterweighted crankshafts listed. Finally they did come back to me but there was a 4-6 week delay until the next batch would be machined up and that was too much of a set-back. In the meantime I set about installing the original front axle. Keeping in mind that the chassis is 2” deeper than standard and the radius arms go to the chassis, not the bell housing. The 4” dropped axle was narrower giving less lock and less travel. It also required a “goose-necked” tie rod which flexed enough to allow the passenger’s side wheel to shimmy. I had fitted a steering damper which cured the problem but also made the steering a little bit heavier and didn’t allow the steering to self-centre quickly enough after going around a corner. I also had an adjustable drag link, necessary to get full lock on both sides with a shortened pitman arm. First I discovered that the drag link was hitting the chassis at each end of its travel so a standard pitman arm cured that. Next I discovered that the adjustable drag link was jamming on the perch bolt as it’s bulkier at each end, so an original drag link was resuscitated and fitted, where-upon I discovered it would only work fitted one way. This continual two steps forward and one back tests one’s patience, and frustratingly it had taken quite a lot of engineering work to get the dropped axle functioning satisfactorily in the first place. At the Fraser Car night, I was delighted to learn that Steve Driver could use the 30 thou. shell bearings out of my motor for a motor he’s doing up, it seemed to make something positive out of this soap opera!
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Hi, I was at the Hershey Pennsylvania USA car meet last week. While walking the car parts flea market, I met one of the originators of your club. I"M SORRY I NEVER GOT HIS NAME. He was totally surprised that I read your club's newsletter. I told him I enjoyed reading the newsletter, and I was happy to read about all the events you plan for your members and their A's. The gent was a very nice guy, and a pleasure to speak with. He told me he recently bought a Model A coupe. If you know of whom I am writing, tell him I write Hi !!! Wayne Duprez, New York, USA
Question: Who is this person from New Zealand – identify yourself to the Editor and maybe we have a story here!
Technical Night – Fraser Cars – Wednesday 26 October
After having this venue in mind as a club visit for some time, it was great to see so many people make the trek to Beachhaven. There were even representatives from the Waikato and winterless North. Scott Tristram, the owner of Fraser Cars spoke almost nonstop for 3 hours about the construction of his cars and also low volume vehicle certification. Who has checked the website to see if their Model A mods are over or under the line? Of particular interest was the all brazed chassis construction of the Fraser’s and their awesome power to weight ratio. Malcolm Clarke of Bygone Autos also showed us his workshop where there was a very original old Holden and a Jaguar V12 alongside his Rover V8 race car, and an American pickup in the yard. There are never two vehicles the same in this workshop. At the same locality you can have your torque wrench calibrated, or get some pinion preload spanners made from plate steel by abrasive water cutting. May have to be another night. - Rob Brown
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CHRISTCHURCH SWAP MEET – 7-9 October McLean’s Island
Aubrey Bateman’s old car – now in South Island So often we do not see a photo of the rear view
Help wanted with this Cadillac Bus Resto Collection of Model T’s
1932 Ford Pickup Ford Jail Bar Truck
McLean’s Island Swap Meet is held every year and is a social gathering of many members from various car clubs around the country as well as the general public. You need to be interested in vehicles, machinery, motor accessories and general ‘junk’ to enjoy yourself. Drawing crowds of many enthusiastic people from all walks of life, I am told it is a “must see”. This I am yet to find out. If you are holidaying down South this time next year or have nothing to do, mark it on your calendar. You might find it interesting or should I say
find more ‘junk’.
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SPOT THE MODEL A BLOCK
NORTH ISLAND MODEL A FORD CLUB INC
Minutes of Annual General Meeting Friday 23 September 2016 – 7.30 pm Venue Auckland VCC Clubrooms, 39 Fairfax Avenue, Penrose
Present Jan & Jim Corbett, Steve & Letitia Driver, Stuart & Diane Jordan, Malcolm & Jacky Elliott, Rae Emus & Bruce Stratton, Harry Sherborne, Robert Steele, Terry & Joss Costello, Kay Palmer, Stephen Upson, John & Mary Castle, Vivien Burgess & Bill Quelch, Bill & Sherrill Hulse, Anne & Murray Ashby, Rodger Ball, Anne-Marie & Hugh Hulse, Wade Alexander, Anne & Marty Perkinson, Trish & Rob Brown, Errol McAlpine, David Mossman, Jenny & Ralph Levinson. 36 people in attendance.
Apologies Lionel & Mary Rogers, Karen Thomas, Paul Smith & Vicki Thomson, Gavin & Helen Leckner, Brian & Kay Hosking, David & Sonja Heilbron, Bill & Carmela Beard, Mark & Debby Smith, Warwick & Penny Woollams, Liz & Graham Somervaille, Tony & Lynsey Bartlett, Paul & Kerrie Hunter, Pam & Tony Mannington, Daphne & Alex Wilson, Trevor & Carol Farr, Russel & Jocelyn McAlpine, Trish Alexander.
Obituaries Members stood for a minute’s silence in honour of 3 Club members who had passed away during the year, Ron Griffen, Charlie Bowden and Marianne Geary.
Minutes from the September 2015 AGM 2015 AGM Minutes were circulated. Harry Sherborne moved the 2015 AGM Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record. Seconded, David Mossman. Carried.
Matters Arising from 2015 Minutes John Castle was present, but had not been recorded.
Treasurer’s Report Ralph Levinson spoke to the Treasurer’s Report which had been circulated with a copy of the audited financial accounts for the financial year ending 31 August 2016. Jan Corbett moved the report be accepted. Seconded, Terry Costello. Carried.
A vote of thanks was proposed to the Club’s honorary Auditor, Marty Perkinson. Marty audited the 2015/16 financial year accounts, prepared a 4-page set of Annual Accounts + Auditor’s Report to NIMAFC members, all within a very tight timeframe.
There were questions from the floor related to the Treasurer’s Report and much discussion.
Malcolm Elliott wanted clarification the annual subscription would be $45.00 + $30.00 if a posted newsletter is required and was concerned members without email addresses would still receive mailed newsletters at the Club’s cost. Ralph confirmed the small number of members without email addresses would continue to receive newsletters by mail.
Murray Ashby mentioned sharing a physical copy of the newsletter was part of the enjoyment in belonging to the Club. Ralph pointed out Life members (such as Murray) would still receive printed copies.
There was discussion about the alternative of cutting back on costs and trimming to a lower budget.
Terry Costello pointed out the NIMAFC subscription is the lowest of the many clubs he belongs to. He felt we should even index subscriptions to the inflation rate in future.
David Mossman mentioned the MAFCA annual subscription has increased to US$70.00 (NZ$96.00).
Following the above discussion, Ralph Levinson put forward a Motion to increase the annual subscription for both Individual and Family Memberships to one amount of $45.00. Seconded, John Castle. Approved unanimously. Motion carried.
Ralph Levinson also put forward a Motion that the charge for a printed/posted copy of the newsletter for 11 months be $30.00. Seconded, Anne Perkinson. 1 Against. Motion carried.
Club Captain’s Report The Club Captain’s Report was circulated prior to the meeting. Club Captain, Stephen Upson moved that it be accepted. Approved, Errol McAlpine. Seconded, Vivien Burgess.
Awards The following awards and badges for continuous membership were announced –
Amateur Restoration Cup - Norman Geary Attendance Cup - Steve & Letitia Driver Aubrey Bateman Trophy - Paul Hunter Best Commercial - Paul Smith Page 12
Competitive Events Cup - Garry & Fiona Learmonth Concours Cup - Not awarded Elegance Award - Not awarded Endeavour Trophy - Terry Costello Ladies Trophy - Kay Palmer Pride of Ownership - Tony & Pam Mannington Ron Griffen Trophy - Bruce Stratton
20 Year Badges - Graham & Liz Somervaille Owen Jones Wade & Tricia Alexander Les & Lesley Webster 30 Year Badges - Dugald Hoyland Errol McAlpine Joe & Jill Scott 40 Year Badges - Paul Smith Colin Freland
Election of Officers Club Captain - Nomination, Stephen Upson.
Proposed, Jan Corbett. Seconded, Ralph Levinson. Carried. Vice-Captain - Nomination, Gavin Leckner.
Proposed, David Mossman. Seconded, Jim Corbett. Carried.
Secretary - Jenny Levinson has resigned as Secretary. No nominations received. Treasurer/Memberships - Nomination, Ralph Levinson. Proposed, Stephen Upson. Seconded, Rob
Brown. Carried.
Newsletter Editor - Nomination, Karen Thomas. Proposed, Gavin Leckner (in writing prior to meeting). Seconded, Stephen Upson. Carried.
Committee Bruce Stratton - Proposed, John Castle. Seconded, Steve Driver. Carried. Errol McAlpine - Proposed, Terry Costello. Seconded, Harry Sherborne. Carried. David Heilbron - Proposed, Harry Sherborne. Seconded, Terry Costello. Carried.
There were no further nominations. Nominations closed.
David Mossman proposed a vote of thanks to Jenny Levinson as outgoing Secretary and to both Jenny and Ralph for their work on behalf of the Club during the year.
General Business
1. Subscriptions/Newsletters. Covered in Treasurer’s Report. 2. Club Events. Stephen Upson asked for discussion on events run by the Club. John Castle is happy
to help with a run to Wenderholm. 3. Ralph Levinson mentioned Paul Smith’s detailed and very helpful archival exercise in preparing a
database of all Club members, past and present, with years of membership. [Paul is also completing the year-by-year binding of newsletters since inception]. Ralph proposed a vote of thanks to Paul.
4. Wade Alexander presented Club Captain, Stephen Upson, with a clock made especially for the Club by member, Dave Williams (Onerahi). Vote of thanks proposed.
5. Rodger Ball, Secretary of Auckland VVCC and NIMAFC member, presented a CD of photos from the 2011 Top of the South Model A Rally, also 2 etched glasses, given to him by a VCC member.
6. Stephen Upson proposed a vote of thanks to Stuart Jordan for providing the Committee’s monthly meeting venue. A box of cider was presented.
7. The “About Us” page has been updated to help promote our Club. 8. Club Business Cards are also now available to promote our Club at events. 9. A record 31 new or re-joined members this year. 10. Stephen Upson mentioned that following the First Aid evening in 2015, a suggestion has been made
to purchase a Club defibrillator (approx $2500.00). Ongoing discussion for next committee. 11. Public Liability Insurance. Ongoing discussion for next committee. 12. Website. Terry Costello asked who would look after the website in future. Paul Hunter has
previously offered to continue this role.
Meeting closed 9.00 pm, followed by a very pleasant supper. Jenny Levinson Outgoing Secretary Page 13
How to get two extra Horsepower from your Model A!
M9604 Dick Jordan’s Model A Ford bogged down while getting shell at Jordan’s (Kukutango) Island. This shell was used around troughs, in gateways, on roads and as aggregate in concrete. Alan Jordan 2113001 (Photo supplied by the Helensville and District Historical Society)
THE FORDY FIRST PSALM (From the Model A Ford Club of Colorado)
The Ford is my auto, I shall not want. It maketh me to lie down in muddy roads, It leadeth me to the repair shop. It troubleth my soul. It leadeth me in the path of ridicule for its name’s sake. Yea, though I ride in the valleys I am towed up the hills. I fear much evil when thou are with me. Thy roads and thy springs discomfort me. Thou prepares a blow-out in the presence of mine enemies. Thou annointest my head with oil; The radiator runneth over. Surely, if thou followest me for the rest of my life, I shall dwell in the poor house forever.
(found in the 1979 issue of Scuttlebutt)
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ATTENTION: CORRESPONDENCE SENT TO CLUB PO BOX NUMBER
Just to keep members informed we have experienced a few problems with our PO Box at Owairaka. If you have posted anything to us at any stage and it has been returned to you or if you have not had a response it may mean we never received your mail. You can be assured the matter has now been resolved and our PO Box number is alive and well again. An email or phone call to Ralph Levinson letting him know returned mail is being forwarded again would be helpful.
ATTENTION: CORRESPONDENCE SENT TO CLUB PO BOX NUMBER
Just to keep members informed we have experienced a few problems with our PO Box at Owairaka. If you have posted anything to us at any stage and it has been returned to you or if you have not had a response it may mean we never received your mail. You can be assured the matter has now been resolved and our PO Box number is alive and well again. An email or phone call to Ralph Levinson letting him know returned mail is being forwarded again would be helpful.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS – support our advertisers
For Sale – Veteran & Vintage have secured a supply of sets of screws for several models of Model A. These come already bagged up in sets to suit the individual model of your car. These are all the internal screws to bring your vehicle up to a more correct standard for your personal satisfaction and only very limited quantities. Contact Veteran & Vintage (09) 832 9818.
Wanted – a closed cab pick-up. Cut down sedan or project okay or enough parts to build one is okay. Ph (07) 884 8551. Jeff Broekhals.
Spotted on our trip to Boulder City – Ford V8 Truck Page 15
Veteran and Vintage Spares and Repairs Ltd.
Watch this space for an announcement in the December issue.
It will affect Model A & T parts supply & sales to the North Island and beyond.
Phone (09) 832 9818
Errol & Linda McAlpine.
There is no charge for members selling their own items. Items will be advertised 3 times unless renewed or cancelled. Business size commercial ads are $25 per year. For business ads contact Ralph Levinson (09) 578 3000.
Looking down the long Model A Assembly Line at Ford River Rouge Plant
Henry Ford started out in 1915 buy buying 2,000 acres along the River Rouge, west of Detroit, intending only to use the site to make coke, smelt iron and build tractors. His plans changed and by the late 1920’s Ford had built the complex up to the point where it included virtually every element needed to produce a car: a blast furnace, an open hearth mill, a steeling rolling mill, a glass plant, a huge power plant, and an assembly line that was first used during 1927, the last year
the Model T was produced.
The views and articles expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and may be reprinted provided ackowledgment is given. Where articles have been reprinted, the NIMAFC recognises those authors and thanks them for allowing their article to be used in our club newsletter.
The last words are from the man himself.
There is safety in small beginnings and there is unlimited capital in the experience gained
by growing.
North Island Model A Ford Club Inc. PO Box 57-017 Owairaka Auckland 1340
Website: www.modelafordclub.co.nz
