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The Grille
Newsletter of the Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club Inc.
www.graftonvintagecars.com
PO Box 523 Grafton NSW 2460
AUGUST 2015
COFFEE RUN TO RAPPVILLE HOTEL
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OFFICE BEARERS
PRESIDENT
Doug Clark 0427 665 200 email: [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Tom Raven 0419 888 902
SECRETARY
Peter Arnull 6643 4683
TREASURER
Laurie Fitzpatrick 6645 4657
COMMITTEE
Tom Raven 0419 888 902 John Snape 6645 2377 John Harvey 6645 2313 Ian & Glenys Gardam 6645 3569 Kim Dahl 0418 660 347 Peter & Robyn Nixon 6643 1959
WELFARE OFFICER
Margaret Fitzpatrick 66 454 657
BULLETIN EDITOR
Peter & Robyn Nixon 6643 1959 0419 431 959
email: [email protected]
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Tom Raven Coordinator 0419 888 902 Richard Parmenter 6644 9037 Kim Dahl 0418 660 347 Ken Norton 0403 521 468
VEHICLE EXAMINERS
John Snape (cars) 6645 2377 Tom Hay (cars) 6647 3261 Ken Norton (cars) 6642 6817
WEB MASTERS
Peter Arnull 6643 4683 Peter Nixon 0419 211 991
PUBLICITY OFFICER
Ena Parmenter 6644 9037
CLUB CUSTODIAN
Spencer Orr 6647 6265
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Held at Brushgrove Community Hall. On the second Monday of each month. (except January) 7.30pm start. For enquiries or directions ring the President Doug Clark 0427 665 200 All meetings are designated Club authorised runs. You may drive your historic vehicles to and from meetings.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
August will be a busy month for members, as most weekends have some type of event listed. Those on the Bundy Tour are in final preparation, with a pre tour gathering on the 9th August. South Grafton Aerodrome, Wings & Wheels is on the 16th August, this is a popular event. For further information please contact Chris Sparks 0438 635 595. Christmas in July was a great success, with more than 60 in attendance. Tom Raven with his many helpers did a fantastic job, along with all members making a contribution, we were left with the greatest selection of food you could wish for. I recently attended Motorex in Sydney at Olympic Park. We think our vehicles are pretty special but most of the cars & bikes on display would possibly exceed $150,000 in costs spent on them. The thing that stands out is that we at least drive & use our vehicles.
Regards
Doug Clark
EDITOR’S COMMENT
Welcome to the August Grille!
A big thankyou to Michelle Thornton for contributing her recipe for red wine pickled pork. Any one with a special recipe that you would like to share with other club members please send it in to us and we will place it in a newsletter.
Another interesting article about the hazards of toxic chemicals present in newer motor vehicles. Benzine is a particularly nasty chemical. Another currently “safe” but maybe harmful chemical which we are exposed to is PBD, a close relative of PCB, with similar properties. It is used as a fire retardant on the upholstery of airplanes, in navy work uniforms and firefighter’s coats. Watch this space.
Don’t forget the buy swap sell and help advertisements for club members and outsiders. Adverts will be free for small items and run for 2 months. Ads for vehicles will attract a fee. You can email these and articles and photos of your cars to [email protected] or you can send by snail mail to 21 Bowtell Avenue, Grafton.
Regards
Peter & Robyn Nixon
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August 7 9.30am Bunnings Coffee Run to Blue Bottles Woolgoolga
Doug 0427665200
August 10 7.30pm AGM Brushgrove Doug 0427665200
August 16 11.00am at Tyndale Bakery
Clarence Valley Lunch Cruise Nev Hynard 0266 493 660 0488 022 232
August 16 TBA Fly In, South Grafton aerodrome Wings and Wheels, see advert this magazine
Chris Sparks 66476332 0438635595
August 12-16
TBA NRVCC Rally Lismore Michelle Thornton 66447713
August 23 8am to 5pm Brushy Triangle Tom 0419888902
August September
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The Bundy Tour Doug 0427665200
August 30 Art in the Paddock, Turtle Creek, Alumy Creek
Laurie Fitzpatrick 0266 454 657
September 6 Rusty Iron Macksville Tom 0419888902
September 7 Toast Urunga, Food, Wine and Music Festival
Tom 0419888902
September 14 7.30pm Club meeting at Brushgrove Doug 0427665200
September 20 TBA Open Garden at Parmenter’s, Whiteman Creek, Morning Tea supplied, BYO Lunch
Tom 0419888902
September 20 11.00am at Tyndale Bakery
Clarence Valley Lunch Cruise Nev Hynard 0266 493 660 0488 022 232
September 27 8am to 5pm Brushy Triangle Tom 0419888902 John 66452377
September 27 Swap Meet Maclean Showground Bob Gray 0417190860
October 12 7.30pm Club meeting at Brushgrove Doug 0427665200
October 18 TBA Monthly outing Tom 0419888902
October 18 11.00am at Tyndale Bakery
Clarence Valley Lunch Cruise Nev Hynard 0266 493 660 0488 022 232
Deadline for contributions for The GRILLE COB 26th of each month
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DISCLAIMER. The information in this magazine is supplied as a service to the Club members. Articles and other copy of interest are always welcome and encouraged. The opinions expressed in the newsletters are those of the authors alone, neither the Club nor any of it’s officers accepts any responsibilities for the accuracy of the statements expressed.
November 5/6/7 TBA Jacaranda rally Doug 0427665200
November 9 7.30pm Club meeting at Brushgrove Doug 0427665200
November 15 8am to 5pm Brushy Triangle Tom 0419888902
November 15 11.00am at Tyndale Bakery
Clarence Valley Lunch Cruise Nev Hynard 0266 493 660 0488 022 232
December 14 7.30pm Club meeting at Brushgrove Doug 0427665200
December 20 TBA Christmas Party Kim 0418660347
December 27 8am to 5pm Brushy Triangle Tom 0419888902
OTHER CLUB’S EVENTS We now have official visitors rights with the Summerland Sports and Classic Car Club, meaning our members are eligible to attend their events, and also theirs to ours. To aid with this our magazine is distributed electronically to their members and their magazine will be distributed electronically to you..
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BRUSHY RUN A monthly run to the Brushgrove Recreational Park (called the Brushy Triangle by us), Clarence Street Brushgrove. This community park has shade, toilets open 24/7 and an electric BBQ shelter with sink. The run is for vehicles with H plates, between 8am and 5pm on the designated day each month and allows you to travel from your residence to Brushgrove where you might enjoy morning tea, read the paper, enjoy a picnic or pub lunch or a later run for afternoon tea. It’s up to you. Or you may simply do the run and return home. This doesn’t of course mean you can go via Glenn Innes! If the rules are not adhered to we will have to take the run off the calendar. Any questions please call myself or John. Members must advise prior by email to myself [email protected] or by phone 0419 888 902 or to John Snape [email protected] phone 6645 2377 that they intend to do the run. Your particulars will then be recorded.
MEMBERS’ PAGE Members’ vehicles can be displayed on the club web site. To have your pride and joy displayed send photos to: [email protected] or phone Peter Arnull 0266 434683
OPEN DAY AT THE PARMENTERS Dick and Ena will again host an open day on September 20th to enjoy a relaxed day around the gardens and shade house at Whiteman Creek. Hopefully the orchids will do the right thing and be out in flower. Maybe enjoy a bush walk after lunch. Morning tea of fresh scones and assorted home made jams will be provided. It is planned to have the club BBQ trailer on site for BYO luncheon and drinks. Plenty of room for parking. Everyone welcome.
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Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on 13th July 2015
At The Brushgrove Community Hall, Woodford Island The Meeting Opened: 7.35 pm Chairman: Doug Clark Apologies: Danny & Michelle Thornton, Allan Hepple, Denis Connell, Ken and Ann
Norton, Jim and Barbara Watkins, Peter Nixon, Bob Purnell. m/s T. Raven, K. Dahl.
Attendance: 30 members were present. New Members: Nil Guest and Visitors: Michael Corvisy - Canberra Items for Agenda: Nil Minutes: m/s R. Parmenter, J. Harvey, they be received. Business Arising: Nil Correspondence: In Magazines from:
Summerland S.C.C.C.,New England Wheels Coffs Harbour Veteran & Vintage, Tweed Valley Vehicle restorers Club, Ballina District Vehicle Restorers Club, Port Macquarie Heritage Car Club, Port Macquarie Antique and Classic Car Club. Classic & Specialist Car Club of Northern NSW, Austin Motor Vehicle Club of NSW. Update Bush Council manual. m/s T. Raven, K. Dahl that correspondence be received.
Treasurer’s Report: Bank balance at 30/06/2015 $XXXXX.13 (operating account) m/s G. Gardam, G.Gallagher the report be received Accounts for payment: Nil. Editors Report: Closing date for magazine 28
th of each month. More articles are required.
Events:Past. Last Coffee Run – Rappville 11 cars
Tyndale Run – 7 cars Pimlico Run – Greg gave a report.
Future Christmas in July 19/7/2015 at Brushgrove Hall from 10.30 for 1.00pm lunch. 25
th Glenreagh Timberfest 8.30 start
7/8 Coffee run 9.30 Bunnings General Business: Bevan Sommerlad addressed the meeting and expressed concerns he has about the close vote on Jabour Park and that the club being united. He also hoped that there would be enough volunteers. Summerland Sports and Classic Car Club has issued an invitation to our club to take part on any of their events. The result being that their events will be included on our calendar. Members are encouraged to carry their membership cards on all outings. Meeting closed 8.15 pm Next meeting 10/08/2015 7.30pm.
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CAR AIR CONDITIONER HAZARD
Now this is very interesting! My car's manual says to roll down the windows to let out all the hot air before turning on the A/C. WHY? No wonder more folks are dying from cancer than ever before. We wonder where this stuff comes from, but here is an example that explains a lot of the cancer-causing incidents. Many people are in their cars the first thing in the morning and the last thing at night, 7 days a week. As I read this, it makes me feel guilty and ill. Please pass this on to as many people as possible. Guess it’s not too late to make some changes.
Please do NOT turn on A/C as soon as you enter the car. Open the windows after you enter your car and then after a couple of minutes, turn ON the A/C. Here's why: According to research, the car's dashboard, seats, a/c ducts, in fact ALL of the plastic objects in your vehicle emit Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin. A BIG CARCINOGEN. Take the time to observe the smell of heated plastic in your car when you open it, and BEFORE you start it up. In addition to causing cancer, Benzene poisons your bones, causes anaemia and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure can cause Leukaemia and increases the risk of some cancers. It can also cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
The "acceptable" Benzene level indoors is: 50mg per sq.ft. A car parked indoors, with windows closed, will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene - 8 times the acceptable level. If parked outdoors in the sun, at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level. People who get into the car, keeping the windows closed, will eventually inhale excessive amounts of the BENZENE toxin. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidneys and liver. What's worse, it is extremely difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
So friends, please open the windows and doors of your car - give it some time for the interior to air out -(dispel the deadly stuff) - before you enter the vehicle
CLARENCE VALLEY LUNCH CRUISE
The lunch cruise advertised here unfortunately clashes with our organised events as we also plan outings for the third Sunday of the month. As it stands this provides an alternate activity for those who may not wish to travel on the long distance outings, but still want to exercise their old vehicle.
EDITORS NOTE REGARDS BENZINE C6H6
Benzine is one of the aromatic hydrocarbons. What is special about all aromatic hydrocarbons is that they contain the “benzene ring” which is a circular arrangement of the carbon atoms with alternate single and double bonds.
Benzine was used in aftershave prior to it being recognised as a carcinogen. I cannot vouch for the figures quoted in the article below and they seem a bit high.
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RARE SHED FINDS
On a recent club outing the men and Robyn all visited a private collection which at best would be described as a rare shed find. The condition of the vehicles reinforced with me the need to keep older motor cars indoors and out of the weather. Compare the Fiat and the Mini. Most interesting was how good the older vehicles were compared to the more recent builds. Once upon a time cars were designed to last and not be replaced every 3-6 years.
Although some of these finds probably should be crushed, they can still supply bits and piec-es for an avid restorer. This begs the question, with the recycling trend and retired vehicles being crushed, where will future restorers get their old vehicles and in what condition will they be?
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ANOTHER PERIOD AD FOR A DISTINGUISHED MOTOR Robyn’s Dad was going through some old newspaper clippings regards his fitting and turning marks at TAFE when he chanced upon this advertisement for a Wolseley 4/44 on the same page of the Daily Telegraph, January 18, 1955. The price was £1,086, or approximately 5 years wages. Motor vehicles really have dropped in price. It is interesting to note that even in 1955 dealers quoted prices without tax or delivery charges to make the vehicle seem more affordable than it really was. A fitting description…….”A distinguished car—lovely to look at—to own—to drive…..”
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SWAP MEET Maclean, Northern NSW
Sunday 27th September 2015
Venue: Maclean Showground, Cameron Street
Gates open 6.00am
Sites available Cost $8.00
Camping available Saturday night
Catering Saturday night and from 6.00am Sunday
BUY SWAP OR SELL Organised by Grafton Vintage
Motor Vehicle Club Inc.
Contact Bob Gray for further information on: 02 6645 2950 (H) 0417 190 860 (M)
The Club does not accept responsibility for any accident, loss or damage whilst attending this
event
RED WINE PICKLED PORK
1 1/2kg piece pickled pork 2 carrots 2 sticks celery 1 red onion 5 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves Sprig of thyme, or tsp dried thyme 10 peppercorns 1 cup red wine 3 cups chicken stock 2 tblsp tomato paste
Brown pork in saucepan with 4 tblsp olive oil – remove and add the roughly diced carrot, celery and onion, garlic. Saute for a few minutes and then add tomato paste, red wine, peppercorns & thyme. Saute for another few minutes then add 3 cups chicken stock. Return meat to pot and simmer for 2 hours.
Enjoy ☺ Recipe supplied by Michelle Thornton
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JULY COFFEE RUN TO RAPPVILLE HOTEL
On Tuesday 7 July 2015, Grafton members left Bunnings and headed up the Casino Road and picked up Lower river members at Whiporie. We then continued headed north and turned off to the once thriving town of Rapville. Like many old railway towns, Rapville has decresed in size since the deciline of the railway. An ongoing legacy to the age of steam is the Rapville Hotel, a lovely two story building which is the process of being restored. It is one of the few remaining timber Hotels surviving without having burnt down. We started with coffee, cake and biscuits at the pub then went for a run to view some local history, some members travelling on the back of a ute and others piling into Kim Dahl’s combi van (this was the highlight for our son James) and then came back to the pub for lunch.
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CLUB SHOP
SEW ON PATCHES - $8.00 -VALUE FOR MONEY
DRESS SHIRTS - $45.00 FOR THOSE SPECIAL OCCASIONS
POLO SHIRTS - $40.00 - MORE CASUAL STYLE
PEAK BUCKET HATS - $15.00 - FOR SUNNY DAYS
NUMBER PLATE FRAMES -$ 25.00 -
ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM SPENCER ORR
0412424104 or 66 476 265
USE OF VEHICLES ON CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION ( CLUB PLATES )
The registered owner must be a financial member of an RMS recognised historic vehicle club. If membership renewal is not paid by June 30, of each year, your vehicle will become unregistered and uninsured, after that date. Vehicles can only be used for events organised by their Club, another Club or recognised community organisations provided an official invitation, has been received & documented by the Club in the Official minutes, or the official Day Book. Vehicles can also be driven for servicing within a short distance from their place of garaging or for inspection of the vehicle. If a longer journey is necessary, the member must notify the Club Secretary so that they can enter the details in the Club’s official Day Book or minutes. Vehicles on Club Rego can NOT be used to go to the pub, shopping, transporting children to school, transport to & from work or other unapproved use. If in doubt ask the Club Registrar or Vehicle Inspector. Any Club member wishing to use their vehicle for a wedding should check their legal obligation under the Passenger Transport Act 1990 with the Taxi & Hire Car Bureau of the Department of Transport, Parramatta on (02 9689 8888). The Club must also authorise the use of the vehicle for this purpose. Vehicles must display conditional registration number plates and a current registration label & carry the Certificate of Approved Operation in the vehicle whenever it is in use.
WANTED
Gutter roof racks to suit Mini. Phone Trevor Green 0412 701 566 email [email protected]
FOR SALE 1976 Fairlane 50 year special, in storage since 1984, 80,000km
Phone Frank Croker 0427 762 162 or 02 6647 7430
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PETER AND ROBYN NIXON’S MORRIS MINORS
I have owned Morris Minors all of my motoring life. The disease started with a 1000 panel van followed by a 1949 tourer. I then restored another 49 tourer for my brother which he has since sold to the original owner. Over my life I have owned 3 travellers, one panel van, numerous sedans, 1 utility and 2 tourers.
We are about to begin restoration of the 49 tourer again, properly, this time with a side valve motor and running gear. These parts were missing when the car was first acquired, for $15 and $20 for the trailer hire. When I first did up the tourer I used it for the weekly commute between Alstonville and Grafton, something that just wore the vehicle out. In my opinion, older cars are best on club plates and left to enjoy their senior years with short runs close to home and support.
Our current club car is a 1954 Morris Minor 4 door sedan, named “Baby”. This is on H plates and has travelled on many club runs. Robyn bought this one for me as a fiftieth birthday present, in a “fully restored” condition. We have had to do some minor repairs to the brakes, speedo, chrome, tail lights and wipers over the last 6 years, but otherwise the vehicle has been excellent. Tyres are about due, being at least 6 YO (recently confirmed to be 36 month 03) and to this end I have sourced 6 of the very hard to find 4” Morris Major Elite rims from the biggest retailer of Morris Minor parts in the world…...EBAY.
I am now driving our Wolseley 4/44 and getting the bugs out of it while it is on full rego prior to it moving to club plates. It still needs some panel repairs and an engine / gearbox refurbishment.
I hope this article and Tom’s last month, inspires other members to send in their old car story.
Regards
Peter Nixon
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If undelivered return to G.V.M.V.C P.O. Box 523 Grafton. N.S.W 2460
