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THE VOICE OF THE VINTAGE CAR
DECEMBER 2019 JANUARY 2020
2019 Bay of Plenty Swap Meet - Kitchen Escapee!!
BAY OF PLENTY VINTAGE CAR CLUB (INC)
Email: bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz
WEB SITE: www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com
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COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN KEN FREW (DIANE) 07 5764263
PAST CHAIRMAN JIM SMYLIE (KAAREN) 07 5764180
VICE CHAIRMAN KERRY WILLIAMSON (MARY) 07 5734207
SECRETARY MICHAEL THORMAN (JANE) 07 5444291
TREASURER KEITH PERKINS (JANE) 07 5781231
COMMITTEE BRIAN PRATT (CINDY) 07 5447952
COMMITTEE LINDA DOWNEY (DOUG) 021 02777931
COMMITTEE DOUG BROWN (LINDA) 021 668117
COMMITTEE JOHN PAYNE 07 5706084
COMMITTEE JAMES TURNER (AMY) 021345053
COMMITTEE KAAREN SMYLIE (JIM) 021664341 or 07 5764180
OTHER ELECTED OFFICERS
HALL HIRE KAAREN SMYLIE (JIM) 021 664341
LIBRARIAN YVONNE BECK (PAUL) 07 5748482
PARTS SHED JACK ANDERSON (MERILYN) 07 5766346
PROPERTY MANAGER JACK ANDERSON (MERILYN) 07 5766346
NAME BADGES DAVID JOBLIN (NOLA) 07 5441690
NEW MEMBERS ALASTAIR JONES (GWEN) 07 5761124
SWAPMEET KEN FREW 07 5764263
VIC CERTIFICATION ALASTAIR JONES (GWEN) 07 5761124
VIC CERTIFICATION IVAN ALLEN (YVONNE) 07 5432629
APPAREL LINDA DOWNEY (DOUG) 02 102777931
KITCHEN YVONNE ALLEN (IVAN) 07 5432629
WELFARE LINDA DOWNEY (DOUG) 02 102777931
HONORARY SOLICITOR PETER BUTLER (MARION) 07 5756892
WEBSITE PAUL BECK (YVONNE) 07 5748482
KLAXON EDITOR PAUL BECK (YVONNE) 07 5748482
FACEBOOK DEIDRE RENNIE (TONY) 07 5767073
SAFETY OFFICER BRIAN PRATT 07 5447952
KLAXON EMAIL: klaxoninfo@gmail.com Fax 07 5746482
CLUB WEBSITE: www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com
SECRETARY EMAIL: bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz
For anytime Club enquires:
Kaaren Smylie (Committee) 07 576 4180 or 021-66-43-41
FACEBOOK bay of plenty vintage car club (Public page)
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Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club
The Club Rooms are located at 29 Cliff Road Tauranga.
P O Box 660, Tauranga, 3144.
Key contacts are—
Chairman– Ken Frew 07 5764263 Email: kenanddiane@xtra.co.nz
Secretary– Michael Thorman 07 5444291 Email: bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz
Monthly events—
Club night (except January) 2nd Monday Start time 7.30pm
Mid week run. Wednesday following the club night
End of the month run. Held on the last Sunday of the month.
Committee Meeting. Last Monday of the month
Noggin ‘n’ Natter 4th Tuesday at 6pm
Location Sequence of Noggin ‘n’ Natter
1, Tauranga- Tauranga Citz Club, Cameron Road. Organiser Jim Smylie
2. Te Puke– The Annan restaurant. 4 Palmer Place, Contact is Paul McIndoe 5733328
3. Tauranga - Tauranga Citz Club, Cameron Road. Organiser Jim Smylie
4. Katikati- Forta Leza Café, SH 2, Katikati. Contact Owen Smith, phone 07 570 2000
If your birthday falls in this month please remember it is your turn to provide a
plate for supper.
Our thanks go to last months birthday people for the food provided.
PLEASE remember to wear your name badges to all events. They can be ordered
from David Joblin phone 544 1690. BADGES ARE FREE TO NEW MEMBERS.
LIBRARY HOURS— The library will be open on club nights from 7pm. Also on most
Monday mornings until midday Yvonne & Paul work in the library and members are wel-
come to call in to search for or return books. If making a special trip please phone before-
hand to ensure they will be there, phone at home on
(07 574 8482 or 027 6098510)
HELP US HIRE OUT THE CLUBROOMS!
CONTACT KAAREN SMYLIE 07 5764180 OR 021 664341
Hall Cleaning Roster
Volunteers
We all use the hall.
If you have forgotten to add your name just email the Klaxon or contact
Kaaren or Jack and they will do it for you.
December: Colin & Leah
January: Paul and Yvonne Beck
Volunteers are now required for next years list
Please enter your name on the notice board list if you are
able to help.
All that is required is a once a month clean taking about 2
hours.
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BOPVCC LOCAL EVENTS DECEMBER 2019
Sunday 1 December - Club Christmas Party & Restoration
Awards
3.30 pm - Social get-together BYO drinks & nibbles.
5.30 pm - Dinner will be served.
SUNDAY The club provides ham, chicken, spuds, and punch. Members
1ST provide a dessert, a salad, their own crockery and glasses.
7 pm- RESTORATION AWARDS FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE-
DECEMBER BEEN COMPLETED and ROAD REGISTERED DURING THE YEAR
VEHICLES ENTERED IN PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE-
TO ENTER CONTACT KEN FREW: 075764263
TUESDAY SENIORS MORNING TEA
AT THE CLUBROOMS - 10am
3RD
ALL INVITED - COME ALONG FOR A GOOD OLD CHAT AND
DECEMBER CUPPA. Club to provide a cake and a tipple of sherry
PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF FINGER FOOD
Children’s Christmas Party
5.00 pm start. Children's car rides in the Club Mini Cars
also icing and decorating biscuits.
5.30 pm Santa will arrive in style with gifts for the children.
SUNDAY
6.00 pm BBQ by Jim Smylie. All members are invited to the
8TH BBQ.
Would members please bring a wrapped and named gift for
DECEMBER their child/ children and place in a designated Santa sack
in the library beforehand, and a plate of children's party
food for the table.
Please advise either Kaaren or Linda by 3rd December re the
number of children aged ten and under who will come along with
you to the Christmas Party.
Kaaren 021 664341 / 07 576 4180
Linda 021 02777931
MONDAY CLUB NIGHT
9TH A SPECIAL SUPPER FOR THE FINAL MEETING OF THE YEAR
DECEMBER
Mid Week Christmas Run
to the Mount Maunganui Retirement Villages
Organizer - Kaaren
Members are asked please to decorate their autos with a little
WEDNESDAY
Christmas cheer.
11TH Depart the club-rooms at 9.30am, meet the members from the
other side of town at Gloucester Road (by Bayfair) 9.45am
DECEMBER Morning tea will be provided to our members at Somervale
Village at about 10.15am. We then leave Somervale to tour 4
other villages winding up at the Mount RSA for lunch 12.15pm
MONDAY Committee meeting night
16TH
DECEMBER
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BOP VCC LOCAL EVENTS JANUARY 2020
WEDNESDAY NEW YEARS DAY LUNCH AND AFTERNOON PICNIC
TUAPIRO POINT, KATIKATI
1ST PLENTY OF PARKING AND A RELAXING DAY OUT
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
JANUARY Turn off the main highway with care approximately 7km past
Katikati.
(Tuapiro point is the next past Ongare Point turnoff.)
MONDAY CLUB MEETING NIGHT
13TH THIS WILL BE A SOCIAL NIGHT
JANUARY
SUNDAY FARMING LIKE GRANDDAD
26TH
We have been invited to join Western BOPVCC at farming like granddad
JANUARY event. SEE ADVERT
MONDAY Committee Meeting
27TH
JANUARY
TUESDAY NOGGIN AND NATTER
28TH
This month to be held at the Citz Club in Tauranga
JANUARY
FRIDAY– HIGHLAND FLING EVENT
SUNDAY This is being organised by Alastair Jones and is a national invi-
tation to all Veteran and Vintage cars only.
24– 26TH
SEE THE ADVERT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
APRIL
Reminder to all who require a printed Klaxon
A $30.00 annual subscription is required by 20th January payable to
treasurer Keith Perkins to meet the ongoing costs of production.
Payable before - 20th January 2020.
Mail your payment to: The Treasurer, BOP Vintage Car Club, PO Box 660, Tau-
ranga 3140 or by direct credit to: Westpac Bank a/c 030435 0492753 00
Please use your name as reference. As we are trying to keep things simple - no
copies will be available at the front table on meeting night. The charge is neces-
sary to cover the cost of printing and mailing costs.
Klaxon will still be free of charge to all members who receive it on Email.
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NEW MEMBERS
We would all like to extend a welcome to
our new members.
Graham Holloway
Ian Renner and Jane Houstoun
Brian and Barbara Baker
William John [Bill] Heard
Phill Andrews
Gregory Brownless
Please make contact with David Joblin to order
Club Badges. Contact David 07 544 1690
Club badges are necessary for entry to some events and are
issued free to new members
Other club events of interest
19th Jan. Wanganui Burma Rally
26th Jan. Invite from EBOP VCC. Farming like Granddad.
20-23rd Feb. Hawke’s Bay VCC Art Deco Weekend
15th Mar. Gore Swap Meet
10-13th Apr. National NI Easter Rally. Horowhenua VCC.
24-26 Apr. Highland Fling - Central North Island.
Advertising may be found in Beaded Wheels for many of above events.
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Chairman’s Report November 2019
Well another busy month has gone past starting with the
Car Show/Swap Meet which turned out to be a great day,
great weather and a great crowd which showed up result-
ing in record gate takings, well done to all of you that took
part.
December is going to be full on starting with our Christ-
mas party and restoration awards on Sunday 1 December, look forward to seeing
as many of you that can attend on the day. I have just been notified that there
will be 25 year and 50 year membership badges to be presented at the Christmas
party.
Our next club night is (9 December), apart from being a social night we also have a
great entertainer calling in for a while, come and find out who it is and I under-
stand they will be giving out some special awards, we look forward to a fun even-
ing.
I thought it would be nice this year if members could bring along to our last club
meeting a non perishable food item which the club will donate to the Foodbank
Christmas Appeal, this is completely voluntary but a good community project to
get involved in.
Also:
We require a few sticks of 4 x 2 or 3 x 2 for shelving in back shed, give Colin
Cavanagh a call if you can help AND looking for somebody to look after bookings
for the mini cars hire, talk to Ken if you would like to help.
For Hire Kids mini cars, birthday parties, fun day, Kindy and Day Care functions,
call Ken to enquire 576 4263
Diane and myself would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peace-
ful new year.
Ken
To all members
We are making a collection of non– perishable foods for the
Foodbank.
All contributions to be brought along on our December club
night please.
Thankyou
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Your Klaxon Editor
Paul Beck
Contact Paul at
klaxoninfo@gmail.com
or 07 5748482
Hi Everyone,
After last month’s Swap meet, Yvonne and I just collapsed. While many
don’t realise, the effort that goes in to the Swap meet from the library is
huge. Over many months Yvonne has been collecting and filing away
books that are of interest to the club which are put away in the library,
while all the double ups or books of little interest are put away in another
area for sale at the swap meet. If any of you looked at the bookstall we
had, all what you saw on display was surplus to requirements. But it
does not stop there as after the event it all need resorting out and putting
back, and starting a collection for next years event. A lot of work for a
small reward.
Another of my tasks this month was to upgrade our website. I don’t know
how many are familiar with this task and what is involved but it is harder
than it looks. I am pleased to say it is now functional again after being
down for over a month and I think the new version looks pretty good. A
couple of changes to the older version all aimed at anybody looking for
information on what our Branch and the VCC can offer. Direct links to
relevant forms of the VCC and other information instead of references etc.
It is an idea I have been playing around with for a while which directly
links our branch to the VCC. Important for survival.
Heading into this month we have the Restoration Awards coming up and
I always look forward to this. It means more cars have been saved from
the scrap man and returned to their glory. Many hours of patience go into
restoring a car. Normally a huge learning curve involved as well. After all
it is not as though you can just go down the road and buy a new part. It
is a test of endurance coupled with skill that wins in the end. And the
end result is quite often an amazing story when told.
But this month is to be a month of social events concluding with a run
around several rest homes spreading good cheer to the oldies and to con-
clude at the Mount RSA for lunch. Please decorate your cars for this
event.
May everyone have an enjoyable and safe Christmas and see you all in
the New Year.
Enough for this month.
Paul
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Our 2019 Swap Meet - by Paul Beck
Surely the subject of some of the talk has to be about our swap meet this year.
Ken and his committee got everything aligned up including the weather with the
result of a good turnout of the general public. Bright sunshine along with a fantas-
tic selection of vehicles to view helped to make a good display. From Veteran cars
to a modern Ferrari along with an army catering truck to a steam punk motorbike
all created a visual delight. The ice cream lady in her Mr Whippy van was very
quiet until about 11am then the heat of the day prevailed and was at times run
off her feet. A food truck provided tasty treats along with the club sausage sizzle
once again manned by Dave and Doug getting sold out.
Then came the membership enquiries. I had about 30 Klaxons printed for the day
and they ran out. If that is an indication of new enquiries about our club then all I
can say is Wow, but I somehow think that some people just took them to collect
paper like they do at shows. However quite a few forms were filled out for member-
ship keeping Michael and Alastair very busy.
So all I can say is to everyone who became involved and put in the effort “Well
done”.
Also a special thankyou to those members who turned up on Saturday for the
clean up and in particular Martin Carey who made a massive effort and was still
there when others had left. Then not forgetting Paul and Sandy who stayed over-
night with their two watchdogs keeping an eye open for intruders. A special
thankyou.
All the effort led to a successful event. Lets see if we can better it next year.
Photos by Brian Pratt:
Below: Kaaren and Jill selling raffles Below: A homebuilt with Merlin engine
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3 Ferrari’s on display 1928 Model A Boat tail racer
photo Brian Pratt photo Brian Pratt
American La France sports car Murray Toms and friend take time out
photo Donn White photo Donn White
Merilyn seller and eventual winner of raffle 1941 Chev Gun Tractor towing canteen trailer
photo Donn White photo Donn White
Dino 1 Ferrari Winner peoples choice Young fella trying out one of the Kids Cars
photo Paul Beck photo Paul beck
10November Midweek Run - words and photos by organizer Brian Pratt
The November midweek run took the form of a garage raid and saw a good turn out
of members and cars visiting two very different garages.
First up was a very short drive from Welcome Bay Palmers across the road and
down into little known Hairini to visit club member Phil Burlace who is seven years
into a full restoration of a 1904 Chenard-Walcker. This car is a grand Edwardian
style French car which would be very eligible for the London to Brighton when it is
complete and also if he could get it there!
Chenard-Walcker, was a French automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer
from 1898 to 1946. Chenard-Walcker then designed and manufactured trucks
marketed via Peugeot sales channels until the 1970s. The factory was at first in
Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.The make is remembered as
the winner of the very first Le Mans 24 Hours Race in 1923.
Moving on down the road to Oropi we arrived at Graham and Lois Thrupp's
property for a picnic lunch and to see every male members dream, a very large
garage (probably built by Chairman Ken, some years ago, certainly his company)
full of classic Cadillacs, a lovely Chevvy convertible topped off with a replica 1950
Milk and Hamburger Bar.
A wonderful day enjoyed by all.
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FARMING LIKE GRANDDAD
SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY
10am– 3pm
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club invites us to join them at
Farming like Granddad
A "Live" Day showcasing: Hands-on fun for all the 'kids', Clydesdale horses,
ploughing and mowing, Vintage Farm Machinery from tractors to milking ma-
chines, Vintage Cars, Traditional Crafts - Spinning and weaving, including flax
weaving, try your hand at knitting and sewing on an old singer machine, Animal
corner - all the fun of the farm, Hands on fun and games for all the "kids", Wagon
rides and music.
There are Food stalls and you're welcome to bring a picnic along, dress up in
vintage style and be in to win a prize.
A great family fun day out!
Adults: $10
Children free
Car park - free
Directions:
Proceed to Matata and turn off to Edgecumbe SH2
Right over Railway line into Awaiti South Road. SH34
Through intersection into Hallett's Road SH34
Follow the road into Military Road SH34
Look for show signs at the junction of SH30
13At our Swap meet we ran a raffle. The prize was a Kids Audi battery
drive car and was made possible by the following sponsors.
ULTIMATE MOTOR
GROUP
CONTACT FROSTY
TONY HAMMOND
MOTORS
CONTACT TONY
HAMMOND
DA VINCI CLINIC
PLASTIC SURGERY
CONTACT
ADAM BIALOSOCKI
NIASMITH & JONES
CONTACT
HOWARD JONES
also our regular sponsors
CLASSIC TYRES BIRCH AVENUE RADIATORS
BOB HYSLOP PANEL BEATERS WALTON RAILTON
SUMMIT TYRE SERVICES AMS PLUMBING AND GAS
THE BOP VCC SAY THANK YOU TO YOU ALL FOR SUPPORTING OUR CLUB
TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
PLEASE SUPPORT THESE COMPANIES WHERE YOU CAN
14Book review by Paul Beck
“Nine Lives Plus” by Hon Mrs Victor Bruce
Yvonne spotted a book that has just come in to our Library.
A story of record-breaking on land, sea, and in the air.
An autobiographical account by The Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce.
In 1974, Mrs. Bruce was roaring round Thruxton racetrack at up to 110 m.p.h.
She was then 78. The interest this aroused has led Mrs. Bruce to explain how it
came about, and she does so in her remarkable life-story, Nine Lives Plus. Her
performance at Thruxton is but one more event in a life full of exciting adventures
and daring escapades.
At the age of 15, she was the first girl to appear before a court on a charge of
speeding (at 67 M.P.H. on her elder brother's motor-cycle). At an early age she had
determined to enter the world of competitive driving and, entering an AC in the
1927 Monte Carlo Rally, she won the Coupe des Dames.
She raced at Brooklands against, amongst others, Frazer-Nash, and took a touring
car two hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle.
After spotting a tiny plane in a shop window she purchased it then told an
instructor she needed to learn to fly within one month as she was going to fly
around the world to Japan, “singlehanded”.
She then took part in the first air-to-air refueling in Britain, and her company did
contract work for the Air Ministry.
Her exploits then set a record for a double crossing of the Channel in an outboard.
She relates all these adventures in a narrative with humour and detail, and also
describes something of the family background: her great-grandmother fought off
Indians in mid-West America, and her mother was a Shakespearean actress who
also played the ukulele.
Mrs. Bruce is a first-class raconteuse, and her story is one of spirit and courage.
The many photographs bear out how much she was a pioneer, at a time when it
was particularly unusual that a woman should undertake such challenges.
I found this story fascinating, mainly because it was during the period where wom-
en were considered helpless. It was only by the efforts of women such as the au-
thor that broke the barrier down and showed the way for other women that it was
not an all male world.
Well worth the read.
This book is now available in the club library.
Paul
15For further information on the Highland Fling
See the next page
2021 VERO International Festival of Historic Motoring
17-22 January 2021
Mark your diary now. Planning for our next international rally in Taranaki is well
underway.
Come join the fun more information go to
http://www.historicmotoring.co.nz/register-your-interest/
16‘Highland Fling Rally’ 24th – 26th April 2020
NEWSLETTER 1 8 November 2019
Preliminary planning is completed, with the finer details now
being attended to, and if you have been waiting for more
information before deciding to express an interest in partici-
pating in this exhilarating event, specifically organised for Veteran and Vintage
vehicles, this is for you!
RALLY HEADQUARTERS: The Gretna Hotel at Taihape has generously agreed to
provide facilities for participants to gather on the Friday evening (6 – 9pm)
It would be appreciated by the organisers if you could collect your instructions on
the Friday evening.
BRIEFINGS: The Saturday briefing will take place at 8am outside the Gretna
Hotel in Hautapu Street. You may get something to eat and drink at the Hotel
and socialise with your mates on Saturday evening. Sunday morning gather at
8am in Hautapu Street ready for another great motoring experience through to
lunchtime. After that there will be an opportunity to demonstrate your driving
skills when we find that rare commodity, a piece of flat ground.
ENTRY FORM: Saturday and Sunday lunch details will be notified in the Entry
Form which will be sent out late November.
PRIZEGIVING & DINNER: The Sunday evening frivolities (Flings) will be around
6pm – 6.30pm, once again at the Gretna Hotel.
ACCOMODATION: We are limited to around 200 beds in Taihape, and with un-
precedented interest so far, arranging your accommodation without delay is abso-
lutely essential.
FUEL RESERVES: Please ensure you have adequate reserve fuel supplies for an
arduous day’s motoring on Saturday, the distance will be advised in the Entry
Form.
PLEASE NOTE:
Accommodation providers have all been briefed.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS IN TAIHAPE:
Gretna Hotel 06 388 0638 – (Rally Headquarters)
Aspen Court Motel 06 388 1999; taihape@aspencourt.co.nz
Taihape Motels 0800 200 029; bookings@taihapemotels.co.nz
Safari Motel 0508 724; info@safarimotel.co.nz
Coachman Motels 0800 246 899; coachmanmotel.taihape@xtra.co.nz
Rusty Nail Backpackers Lodge 06 388 1496; info@rustynailbackpackers.co.nz
Taihape Riverview Holiday Park 06 388 0718;
taihape.riverview.holidaypark@xtra.co.nz
Cheers ‘The Highland Fling Team’
AJay (aka Alastair Jones) – Organiser - BOP VCC Ph 07 5761124 or email
gandajones@kinect.co.nz
Or Kaaren Smylie – North Island Club Captain 021 66 4321 or email
kaaren@smylie.co.nz
17Obituary for Arnold (Arnie) Mortensen
1932 – 2019
Arnie passed away peacefully on the 5th November in the company of his loving
family around him at the Rest Home in Bay View Village, Tauranga. He was born in
Masterton during the depression period, and also had a sister Noleen. Arnold’s
family moved frequently due to the work his father Percy undertook in the region.
Later they moved to the Waikato. Arnie was a keen boxer and was also selected for
the Under 18 Rugby Team. However, another family move prevented him pursuing
this opportunity. When he left school, he had a variety of jobs including trucking
from Auckland and the Waikato.
One day his Mother, Ethel, asked Arnie to take home a lady who worked in the
dress shop. He did so begrudgingly, but somehow Dulcie caught his eye and ro-
mance blossomed from there. Arnie and Dulcie married in 1953 in Hamilton and
they became devoted to each other. Later Arnie and Dulcie had two daughters,
Carol and Vicki, while working for the Power Board. They settled in Morrinsville,
with Arnie retiring from the power board in 1982.
During 1992 Arnie and Dulcie moved to Waihi Beach, building their own house on
the section. He had an interest in Vintage Cars, and over time, owning several
marques, including his maroon Model A four-door sedan. He maintained their
home, gardens and the Model A to an immaculate standard. His grand-children,
Kelly, Richard and Hannah were the apple of his eye, and he spent as much time
as possible with them. Hannah related many fun stories with their Poppa, includ-
ing gathering garden rubbish and going to the local refuse dump. Great fun in their
early years.
Arnie was a dedicated family man. When Dulcie became ill with cancer, he was
devastated. Arnie nursed Dulcie until her passing in 2014. They had been married
for over 60 years. Arnie never fully recovered, and as time went on, he moved to
Bay View Village in 2015 having sold the Model A. In his new environment, Arnie
still had a good sense of humour and charm, making new friends and had a good
rapport with his fellows.
When Arnie sold his Model A, to Malcolm Hogg, he withdrew from active motoring
events and had very fond memories of his time been involved with the local BOP
VCC branch, especially as a past Club Captain, and also when Dulcie was the Club
Secretary for many years.
Rest in peace Arnie.
Clive Taylor – Past Chairman BOP VCC
18Taken from Jack Hoven’s collection of Poems
Henry Ford
If Henry Ford had been “Our Lord”
We would have nipples on our knees to give them now and then, a little shot of
grease.
Don’t you think that would be clever, your knees would almost last for ever.
Some universals on our spine, so they would never go out of line.
No more embarrassment would be caused, by rude noises from exhaust.
Because silencers would be fitted, to dampen noises so emitted.
No distinction between classes, we would all be wearing brass rimmed glasses.
One thing’s for sure, that's that we will, still be puffing going uphill.
One thing I think is a shame, we’d all be looking much the same.
All our family and friends, would have spare tyres and big ends.
Morning sickness, difficult births, eliminated from this earth.
Babies would come looking fine, simply from an assembly line.
Our skins would be of genuine leather, resistant to the sun and weather,
And the best part I must say, If Henry Ford would have his way,
racism would halt in its track, because everybody would be black.
19Electrification of Historic Vehicles: Statement from FIVA
An increasing number of commercial outfits are offering to convert historic vehicles
to run on electric power, replacing the entire drivetrain with an electric unit and
batteries.
In this way, they claim, it’s possible to retain the classic appearance of the vehicle
while meeting modern environmental standards. As an additional benefit, the con-
version might also increase power and performance. Some conversion companies
have even obtained permission from the type approval/certification authorities to
retain the original Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the donor vehicle, despite
more or less replacing the entire drivetrain.
FIVA's view on electrification
FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federa-
tion of historic vehicles) understands the motivation of some owners to electrify
their vehicles - and acknowledges that, subject to legislation and regulation, all
modifications are a matter of personal choice.
However. FIVA - as an organisation dedicated to the preservation, protection and
promotion of historic vehicles - cannot promote, to owners or regulators, the use of
modern EV components (motors and batteries) to replace a historic vehicles power-
train.
Conversion of historic vehicles from their original internal combustion engines to
electric power doesn't comply with the FIVA definition of a historic vehicle, nor
does it support the goal of preserving historic vehicles and their related culture. In
FIVA's view, vehicles so converted cease to be historic vehicles’ unless they are
subject only to 'in period' changes.
According to FIVA, a historic vehicle is a mechanically propelled road vehicle that
is
• At least 30 years old
• preserved and maintained in a historically correct condition
• Not used as a means of daily transport
• Part of our technical and cultural heritage
Concludes Tiddo Bresters, FIVAs Vice President Legislation. 'It is not, in our
opinion, the shape or body style of a vehicle that makes it historic, but the way in
which the entire vehicle has been constructed and manufactured in its original
form.
"Hence if any owner, motor engineer or manufacturer chooses to make such
conversions to a historic vehicle, FIVA would strongly recommend that any
changes are reversible, with all the original components marked and safely stored.
In this way, the vehicle may - if so desired in the future - be returned to its original
state and may once again become a historic vehicle."
20Electric Vehicle Adverts and Claims by Paul Beck
I came across an advertisement the other day which immediately rang alarm
bells for me.
Before I proceed I would like to make it quite clear that the idea of electric appeals
to me but it is only the method of the electricity source that I question. That is the
difference between Battery and Hydrogen generated power and the claims made by
the car companies and how clean they are and how little they cost to run.
It is good to see also that the battery electric car technology is developing very fast
in terms of distance traveled. 449km max travel range is getting into the very good
area but then the curtain falls, particularly if the car is being used for a trip away.
What it means is that somewhere, sometime, in the trip you have to take a long
break in a town somewhere to top up the battery and that is a slow process.
The following claims were made in an electric car advertisement that for obvious
reasons I will not name, however AA Driven recognize the car as the best electric
car for 2018. Yet so many details are questionable. Once again we see advertise-
ments making extravagant claims, making the vehicle look better than it really is.
Ever bought a hamburger from McDonalds, and did it look like the picture?
First is the Energy consumption claim of only $400 per year. With a little note at
the bottom. The actual cost per year and energy consumption could vary from that
shown, depending on factors such as vehicle condition and any vehicle modifica-
tions, driving style, traffic conditions, distance travelled and energy price variations.
You should not expect to meet exactly what this cost says. Cost per year based on
charging a 64kW Electric on a home charger at a price per kWh of electricity at $0.20
and average distance of 14,000km per year.
According to the specifications in the advert:
The consumption rate of electricity is 14.3 Kwh per 100 km. (I have used this fig-
ure but because of the other claims suspect this figure may also be distorted)
Using the Trust power rate of 30c Kwh, (taken from my latest power a/c at home)
equates to $4.30 per 100 k/m. (the 20c Kwh charge used in the advert may be
available in NZ somewhere but the average price charged per Kwh throughout NZ
is a lot more than 20c)
Therefore to travel the 14,000 km in a year the cost equates to $602.00. Not $400
However: Using the EECA NZ site, if you use a fast charge station away from home
you can expect charges to more than double to $10.00 per 100 km. Think about
21that if you are on a trip away from home. It is still cheaper than petrol but more
expensive than Diesel.
Take the 449km range maximum. It won’t get you to Wellington from Tauranga. So
it involves a top up somewhere. The downside is you have to stop in a town, not a
nice picnic spot. The stop will be for about 1.5hrs. Quite a long time added to your
trip especially if you are banking on doing it in a day. Keep reading as things do get
worse.
1. In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) charging cable (43 hours)*
Cheapest option. Uses power at the same rate as your
home. Only requires a 10 amp power point to plug in.
Downside is obviously the 43 hours it takes to fully
charge the battery from flat. Also the batteries prefer a
higher charge rate for long life. So if the battery has gone
flat it is almost 2 days before you can use the car again.
2. Fast Charge Wall Box (9.5 hours)*
Requires a 30 amp power supply installed. If you are at
your home it uses power at the same rate as your home.
However let’s put the power consumption into perspec-
tive. 30 amps is the same as using your electric stove on
full power. This may cause problems in some households
where other appliances such as air conditioning using the
same power also, may demand an upgrade in your power mains supply from the
street. The faster charging method is preferable to slow charging for longer battery
life. But the installation of a charging point could become very expensive and not
only for the homeowner, but also the Government as the extra loading of a fleet of
electric cars over the country puts a strain on the electricity supply. It will take
more than a few windfarms or solar panels to take up the slack.
3. Public Rapid Charging Station (75 minutes to 80% charge)
The fastest way to charge your Electric car is by utilising
a powerful 50kW DC charging unit which offers a fast and
convenient solution to those out on the road.
Downside: According to EECA, the power rate charged is
double the normal home rate with the cost rising to about
$10 per 100km and may become a factor if away from
home.
Charging times for the high voltage battery may vary as it is dependent on the
condition of the high voltage battery, charger specifications and ambient tempera-
ture.
22Like I said, I like the idea of electric cars. The car itself is clean and green as the
saying goes. That appeals to me. At the moment we only seem to have one choice
as far as the method of power transmission in a vehicle goes and that is electricity.
The weak point of electricity is how it is produced. I dealt with that in previous
issues of Klaxon.
This article however is about an advert on a battery powered car and its claims.
Sure, each manufacturer has to make his product look better than their opposition
and in doing so will distort facts to their own advantage.
But to see the AA endorsing this form of advertising is concerning.
We are going green no matter what. So our present method of transport will have
to change. Cost seems to be a lesser concern than the global warming issue. We
are going to be pointed in a direction according to our Government whims and
fancies and at the moment it is heavily weighted in favour of the battery electric
car. Although hydrogen power may shoulder its way in and give us a choice. But in
my opinion we are being fed a truckload of extravagant claims which distort the
true picture.
So what is our choice?
The hydrogen powered car also has its problems as well, that being which method
will be used to produce the hydrogen. Little is still known about either process that
will be used in NZ so time is going to have to pass first before we find out. However
hydrogen is becoming more and more common overseas and in particular in the
USA. So the idea is not new.
We all need to think carefully before a heavy investment is made as to what meth-
od of fuel we are going to prefer. There seems to be a choice of two methods to pro-
duce hydrogen and both have their Pro’s and Con’s.
However the methods available to produce enough electricity to recharge the vehi-
cle fleet if it was battery powered are not looking quite so rosy either.
Everyone is quiet on this fact but the generation providers are well aware a major
investment is required in the electricity sector. Its lack of generating capacity to
meet peak demands is obvious when they have to use a coal generator to keep us
going at the moment. Maybe nuclear will become a reality in the future, and it has
been spoken of.
In my opinion hydrogen fits our needs in NZ as a good all round alternative vehicle
mainly because of the quicker recovery times to refuel. Sure it will probably cost a
little more to run but I do remember the time when CNG was the thing because of
the cost to run but it was a nightmare. Cheaper may not be the best.
Paul
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FOR SALE 1951Alvis Ta21. Manual, Current mileage 80000. Black/
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