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Hawke’s Bay Branch Newsletter
THE MAG
april 2019
Official publication of the Hawke’s Bay branch of the vintage car club of New Zealand (inc.) www.hbvcc.org.nz
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HAWKE’S BAY
BRANCH CONTACTS//
Chairman: Ian Elmsly (Kay) Club Custodian: Steve Donovan
p. 06 845 0577 p. 06 835 9956
c. 0274 790 682 c. 027 217 7730
ian.elmsly@xtra.co.nz stevedon@xtra co.nz
Club Captain: Esther Smith (Graham) Club Room Hire: Ana Brock-Jest
p. 06 843 9668 p. 06 835 1722
c. 027 464-7314 c. 021 022 75635
humber@xtra.co.nz abrockjest@aol.com
Secretary: Peter Ball (Helen) Cruise Ship Co-ordinator
p. 06 843 6979 Beaded Wheels: Helen Ball (Peter)
hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz p. 06 8436979
Treasurer: Paul Eager (Carol) jaxon.ball@gmail.com
p. 06 845 4779 Mag Editor: Kay Elmsly
c. 027231 4304 p. 06 845 0577
paul-carol@xtra.co.nz c. 027 2866 480
Committee: Malcolm Blair (Lesley) ian.elmsly@xtra.co.nz
p. 06 843 7664 Mag Printer: Liv Coleske
c. 021 576 360 p. 06 845 3276
malcolmblair52@gmail.com themag.vcc@gmail.com
Kevin McGrath Spares Manager: Brian Taylor (Margaret)
p. 06 844 7626 p. 06 844 5982
kevinmcgrath@xtra.co.nz c. 027 443 6009
Trevor Charman (Lyn) Spare Crew: Dave Roberton 06 843 5151
p. 06 844 5140 Geoff Johnson 06 879 9700
c. 027 292 6068
trevlyncharm@actrix.co.nz Bruce Carrad 06 843 6717
Ian Workman 06 844 7162
Steve Trott (Jo)
p. 06 835 2452 Allan Twort 06 845 0438
c. 021 460 159 Peter Crocker 06 876 4485
stevetrott@xtra.co.nz Peter Ball 06 843 6979
Steve Donovan (Pam) Colin Sheriff 06 845 2572
p. 06 835 9956
c. 027 217 7730 John Durry 06 843 5798
stevedon@xtra co.nz
Librarian Allan Twort (Helen)
p. 06 845 0438 HB Branch Life Members
ah_ha@xtra.co.nz Allan Harris life member
Trevor Charman life member
April 2019
Volume 98 // Number 04 // April 2019
CONTENTS
HB Branch Contacts 4
Chairman’s Report 6
Club Captains Report 7
April Club Run 8
Up & Coming Events 9
Hooters 11
March Club Run 12
Your Branch Photos 14
Motoring Article 18
Dishwasher Tender 20
Wanted 21
Notice Board 22
Calendar of Events 24
Branch Events 25
For Sale 26
BRANCH DETAILS Club night 2nd Wednesday
POSTAL: PO Box 3406, Napier 4142 of month 7.30pm at Clubrooms
Clubrooms: 67 Sandy Rd, Meeanee, Napier supper provided.
Phone: (06) 835 1483 Clubrooms, library & Spares
email: hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz DEPARTMENT OPEN Tuesday morning
www.hbvcc.org.nz 9-11am. Morning Tea available.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT// By Ian Elmsly How time fly’s! Having just had a couple of The six-monthly Exec Meeting was held on weeks R&R it seems like only yesterday that I the 23rd March with Past Chairman Steve was writing the February report (yes I know Donovan representing us in my absence. you all read it!!) and it has been a busy month, Thanks Steve and we will get an update from having been AWOL on a trek around the you at the next meeting. Marlborough Sounds area. The Monthly Kitchen nights are back in full March saw us host the North Island Club swing under the watchful eye of Malcolm & Captain Tour (minus the North island Club Lesley Blair and with numbers holding up Captain due unfortunately to illness) as we these nights are proving a hit. We will also joined this group for the March Run followed have the wrap up from Art Deco at the next by a BBQ dinner at the Clubrooms for some Club Night as we complete the paperwork and 80 people (sadly mostly visitors!). Feedback review as to how successful it was. from the group was very positive as they all Look forward to seeing you all shortly. tucked into a good meal and enjoyed the surroundings. The clean-up was made easy Happy Motoring. with the Dishwasher / steriliser which is certainly proving its worth. April 2019
CLUB CAPTAIN//
By Esther Smith
Our March run was held on Sunday the Talking of the kitchen the new super duper
10th of March, which enabled us to meet commercial dishwasher which was installed
up with the NI Club Captains tour entrants in time for Art Deco is winning praise
who were travelling down from Taupo. We all round. It does a wash in less than five
then hosted the 69 entrants and some local minutes, the machine gives the dishes a final
members to a barbecue at the clubrooms. rinse in very hot water which means they
When hosting these type of events for other then self-dry, therefore no more sodden tea
branches and clubs all profits go back to the towels and a great time saving, what more
branch, so many thanks to Malcolm and could you ask for!
Lesley Blair also Ian and Kay Elmsly for Speaking of which the old domestic style
the work they put into the planning and dishwasher is up for tender, refer elsewhere
cooking. in the MAG for details.
This run seems like ages ago now, as the Our April run will be held on Sunday the
very next day Graham and I set out in the 14th of April, it will be an interesting run
29 Chev on a 1000km tour of the top of the and there is an opportunity to go for a meal
South Island along with a few other hardy afterwards this run is been organised by
souls. The car behaved itself, considering Lesley and Malcolm Blair
its age and what it was asked to do. We Refer elsewhere in the MAG for details
were on D’Urville Island when we heard of
the shooting in Christchurch, so it will be COMING EVENTS:
one of those times that stick in your mind. Upcoming events are:
When we got back to French Pass the car
• Wednesday 3rd April 2019 –Mid week
naturally caused a lot of interest and gave
run and committee meeting night
rise to some odd questions; one visitor asked
incredulously if it would really be able to get • Wednesdy10th April 2019 –Club Night
back up the hill, which I will admit was a • Sunday 14th April 2019-Club Run
mighty climb, but in reality would you bring
the car down if you were not reasonably • Friday 26th April 2019 –The Kitchen
confident/hopeful that you would get back Don’t forget if you have any ideas for run’s or
up. The later climb (each way) over the interesting places to visit let me know.
Takaha hill was even more of a challenge,
but the Chev took it all in its stride.
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Hawkes Bay Vintage Car Run
Waimarama Wanderer
April 14th 2pm
Meet at Car Park Behind Rose & Shamrock
Treachers Lane
Havelock North
Bring BYO afternoon tea
Warm Clothing
At end of run we will be going to a location
For dinner
$28.90 per head (2 courses)
Need to know numbers for dinner
By 11/4/2019
Contact Malcolm 021576360
Lesley 0272207096
Home 06 8437664
April 2019
UP & COMING
EVENTS//
MID WEEK RUN CLUB NIGHT
Wednesday 3rd April Wednesday 10th April
ALWAYS 1st Wednesday of the Month. Come along for a chat after the meeting
while you have a cup of coffee or tea.
• Where: Meet at HB Vintage Club Rooms
• Time: 10.30am
KITCHEN NIGHT
CLUB RUN Friday 26th April
Sunday 14th April
Numbers needed by Monday 23rd April
to Malcolm & Lesley Blair ph 06 843 7664
More info on page 8. or 021 576 360 or email
malcolmblair52@gmail.com.
PLEASE NOTE: Club run in May will be on Sunday 19th May due to
Mothers Day on the 12th May. Mothers Day is always the 2nd Sunday
in May.
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April 2019HOOTERS//
Ana @ Hooters
Hi Folks, customers are wanting and of course adapt
When last we spoke we were preparing to make sure that we showcase the Region
for our biggest gig of all time to date and and all it’s best assets. To do this we need to
15 Hooters cars lined up and left the take the time to head out and explore the
showroom in convoy to collect our guests offerings. It’s a tough job but someone had
from Elephant Hill. to do it!
All 15 cars made the journey and delivered This winter we have decided to sell off
our guests on time to Cape Kidnappers. a few of the fleet to make space for the
two project cars (The Studebaker and the
Sadly, only 14 cars made it home unassisted! Hupmobile ‘Annie’) to step up and join the
That’s right one of our most reliable cars fleet so here’s a few pics of the cars currently
‘Rene’ the 1953 Citroen did a brilliant job on offer if you fancy a new toy:
of delivering our guests to the Cape before
heading up to the top car park to turn
around and make the descent. Clearly she » Sky
decided that it was all too much stress for
the universal joint. David to the rescue and
a daring recovery with our truck and trailer
saw ‘Rene’ arrive home an hour later and
straight into the workshop for our Steve D. » Ruby
That Cape Kidnappers driveway is a
stunning drive but certainly takes it out of
the old gals!
The rest of the month has kept us busy
working lots of cruise ships, static display’s
and of course the first of the Autumn » Lizzie
season weddings.
The end of the 2018/2019 season is drawing
to a close with the last few ships and the last
of the summer holiday-makers visiting in
the next month or so. In a matter of weeks » Harry
it will all be over and the planning for
2019/2020 season starts ramping up.
With each new season we have to make
changes and adjust and improve our Well that’s it for another month, be seeing
offerings. To ensure we offer what the you…
11MARCH CLUB RUN// Sunday 10th March dawned fine and cloudy at the Tutira School were lunch had been in Napier but once we turned onto the Taupo organised for the tour group who were seated road we could see that it was not going to last. under cover on the decks. By now the rain Sure enough rain, low cloud, horse trucks and had cleared and we sat in lovely sunshine to floats by the dozen heading towards Napier enjoy our lunch. Unfortunately this did not were upon us. Unfortunately the Waitara last long and sure enough we saw the tell tale Road sign was nowhere to be seen which then mist approaching across the paddocks. A made us doubt that we had turned onto the hurried pack up as rain started to fall – again right road. The old fashioned way of checking – and with that we departed for home. Being a our route i.e. a map had been left at home!! tad damp we whimped out by taking the easy Electronic maps etc were not invented when way back via the main road. our cars were manufactured, so must keep I have it on good authority that the afternoon directions authentic to the era!! After much run along Waipunga/Darky Spur/Kaiwaka discussion we agreed to turn back to check. So Roads were enjoyed by all. By then the rain over the Mohaka bridge, about turn and yes, had cleared so the fantastic views from these it was the correct road. In drizzly to real rain roads could be enjoyed. Luckily the roads we assembled at the DOC site to await those were not nearly so muddy which made on the NICC run coming from Taupo. It was motoroing more pleasant. Joining the main disappointing that so few of our members Road at Eskdale it was then smooth driving made the trip which was a good run albeit into town. wet (at times) with very muddy roads. Surely there must be others joining us I asked? VCC Once again an enjoyable way to spend a members are made of sterner stuff I thought! Sunday with like minded people. Back on the road again passing the Bellbird Juliette Cadwallader Bush Reserve (far too wet and drippy to stop) as a rule the views would be spectacular but low cloud prevented this. Lunch stop was » See photos over page. April 2019
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AROUND//
17MOTORING//
The first Peking to Paris race ran in 1907, a structural test by Ghent University in
with five competitors accepting the seemingly Belgium, some improvements were made to
impossible challenge of driving those early the chassis, wheels and engine.
cars a massive 13,840km.
Among those few early pioneers was a French
three-wheeled Mototri Contal piloted by an
ambitious duo, Frenchmen Auguste Pons and
Oscar Foucauld, who would amazingly and
unfortunately go on to be the only competitors
to not finish the race, which would see them,
and their three-wheeler, stranded in the Gobi
Desert and attempting to walk back to Peking,
almost losing their lives in the process.
But although the original car is still With more than 13,000km with no
buried under the desert sands, one man is rear suspension and a very basic saddle,
determined to finish what Pons and Foucauld it was never going to be comfortable for
112 years later. Auguste Pons.
As with the original Mototri Contal, there
is no rear suspension at all and just crude
springs on the front. The navigator sits over
the front axle perched out front in what was
christened the "suicide seat".
The brave navigator in that seat perched out
front as Foucauld was all those years ago will
be Belgian Herman Gelan, an accomplished
triathlon and marathon runner in his first
motor sport event.
Perched over the front axle, Oscar Foucauld's
Gonnissen will be behind him steering the
navigator's seat was a slightly terrifying
trike from over the rear wheel for 36 days
place to be. and 13,840 kilometres aiming to finish in
Inspired by the story that almost cost the pair Paris, with the only concession to comfort
their lives, Belgian architect Anton Gonnissen being a Harley Davidson saddle in place
set about acquiring and restoring an original of the original seat.
Mototri Contal.
"The story for Auguste Pons was a short one,"
He eventually found one of the very few said Gonnissen.
Mototri Contal's left in the world together
"Stranded without petrol early in the race they
with its original manual and following
couldn't be rescued by the other competitors
April 2019Belgian architect Anton Gonnissen is determined to finish what Pons started. Just 122 years later.
as they were ahead of them. They ended up "As it is one of the few original Mototri
drinking the water out of the radiator, and Contal, we have tried to keep as many
then started their perilously long walk back original parts as possible which is why some
to Peking in the heat. They nearly died and components of the original trike will be in
the Contal is still out there covered by sand place. In some cases we have simply had to
somewhere. beef up the chassis with the endurance rally
"Auguste Pons and navigator Oscar Foucauld and the finish in mind.
were the only men not to eventually make it "We are nearly ready to start testing the
back to Paris so we intend to lay that ghost to Mototri Contal which has to be ready to be
rest. Pons was certainly the bravest of the five shipped to China in early March. We want to
competitors in the race and he lost everything be prepared but I am not underestimating the
in the Gobi Desert - even his 1906 driving formidable challenge ahead. We know this
licence was left in the trike when the Contal will be a life changing event if we can get the
was abandoned. However, we did find his 1908 Mototri Contal all the way to Paris and finish
replacement document. the job for Auguste Pons 112 years on."
19TENDER
DISHWASHER//
HAWKE’S BAY VINTAGE CAR CLUB-DISWASHER - TENDER FORM
Tender’s are been called for the purchase and removal of a domestic type dishwasher, which up until recently was installed
in the HBVCC clubrooms kitchen at 67 Sandy Road Meeanee
The dishwasher is a Miele make. It was bought new from Harvey Normans and installed at the clubrooms in November
2012.
The dishwasher can be inspected at the clubrooms at the following dates and times: Tuesday mornings the 2nd and 9th of
April between 9.30 -10.30am or at Club night on Wednesday the 10th of April
Tenders Close at 4pm on Friday 12th of April 2019
Email or post to the branch Secretary
Email address: hawkesbay@vcc.org.nz
Tender Offer
$_______________________
Signature ______________________________
Name ______________________________
Address ______________________________
______________________________
Phone No _____________________
Note Conditions of Tender
The dishwasher is available in as is where is condition.
The dishwasher must be picked up from the Clubrooms on a date to be negotiated on the acceptance of Tender
The highest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
For Queries contact Trevor Charman 06 8445140 or 0272926068 or Steve Donavan 027 217 7730
April 2019WANTED//
WANTED BLACK TV CABINET, 350x700x430 with two glass doors.
Phone Dave Roberton 843 5151
WANTED DODGE PARTS My son Alec’s 1925 has just wrecked a 20 inch steel
disc rim, so we are desperately trying to locate at least one to get the vehicle back
on the road. An extra 1 or 2 would be great so as to have a spare. Contact Simon
O’Hara phone 06 370 8844 or cell 021 141 2332.
WANTED RIMS 1928 Fast Four sedan, at least 2 x 19 inch split rims to fit onto the
wooden spoke wheels. We would be keen to hear of any other spare Parts to suit the
1928 fast four and both 1924 and 1925 cars. Contact Simon O’Hara phone 06 370
8844 or cell 021 141 2332.
WANTED AUSTIN CHAMP PARTS ph. Pete Judd 0274 483025
If any of these ads are no longer required please contact
“The Editor” Thank you.
CLUB SPARE PARTS CORNER//
For any enquiries phone Brian Taylor on 027 4436009 or contact the Club’s Spares
Dept. on Tuesday mornings between 9am & 11am on 06 835 1483.
21NOTICE BOARD// If you want to add any notices to the notice board please contact the Editor. April 2019
CLUB ROOM HIRE
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of hire and be solely responsible for hireage.
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23CALENDAR OF EVENTS// APRIL MAY 3 MID WEEK RUN 1 MID WEEK RUN COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING 10 CLUB NIGHT 8 CLUB NIGHT 14 CLUB RUN 19 CLUB RUN 26 KITCHEN NIGHT 31 KITCHEN NIGHT FUTURE EVENTS// April 2019
HBVCC
BRANCH EVENTS//
25FOR SALE// CLOTHING TAPE Mend your furs in time for Winter Art Deco 2019. $3.50 per metre. Phone Carolyn on 06 844 3324 or email carolyn@asian-seed.co.nz. FOR SALE 1952 Ford Perfect – Car is virtually complete and goes. Needs Restoration - $100.00 Phone Bruce 06 8444 408 FOR SALE MORRIS MARINA UTE 1981 Very Good Condition. L ots of spares $6,000. Phone Basil Rouse on 06 835 6068 or 027 2030811. MORRIS MINOR TOW BAR $40 DRY RIDER MOTORCYCLE JACKET with zip in liner as new condition Medium Size $70. Elbow, shoulder & Back protectors RJAYS RED SUMMER MOTORCYCLE RIDING JACKET zip out liner medium size $50.00. Elbow, shoulder & Back protectors MARK 1 CORTINA SUPER 1966 DRIVES WELL $12,000. Ph. Bruce on 06 8436717 FREE Two sound-looking 16” Sankey-type steel wheels. Five stud with studs at 2.5” centres. Fitted with 5.00/54.25 x 16 tyres. Tyres probably not warrantable but OK for a vehicle under restoration. Wheels take centre screw on hubcaps. Possibly late 1930s/ 1940s Vauxhall 10 or 12. Free. Contact Graham Smith Ph. 06 843 9668 or e-mail humber@xtra.co.nz FOR SALE (OFFERS) Two 4.75/5.00 x 19” Lucus tyres. Possibly just warrantable but OK for retreading. Offers Contact Graham Smith Ph. 06 843 9668 or email humber@xtra.co.nz. If any of these ads are no longer required please contact “The Editor” Thank you. April 2019
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