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FEBRUARY 2021
The LION
MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE PEUGEOT CAR CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC) www.pccwa.org.au
Next Club Meeting Next Club Event
Tues 09th March Sunday 07th
Burswood Brunch
Club meeting (new date)
Tues 13th April Sunday 18th
Classic Car Show
Club meeting
Tues 11th May TBA
Supper by the sea
Club meeting
PCCWA (inc) “The LION” sample covers over the years
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PRESIDENTS PRESSINGS
PCCWA COMMITTEE for 2021 Welcome to 2021. Our first Club meeting for the year was attended by 11
President Neville Grimson masked and hearty souls, the new normal.
Vice President Kerry Torpy Welcome also to new club members. Grant Revel, who is the proud owner
of the Bart Edwards 404. Welcome also to Jeff Cook with a 404 sedan, and
Secretary Tom Pitt
Brian McNeil who recently purchased a 404 wagon. Our membership
Treasurer Ray Hudson continues to increase and now totals 52 which is encouraging.
Editor Brian Eyre Our first Club event for the year, breakfast by the Swan River at Burswood,
Merchandise Peter Olsen was postponed as a precaution with the latest lockdown in place. This
Event organisers Kerry Torpy proved to be fortuitous due to the heavy rain that morning.
Librarian Gordon Hort The breakfast event has been rescheduled for Sunday 7th March at 8am in
the Burswood picnic area. Check the website for details.
The Club allocated the Peter Morris 504 sedan to Dennis Brosnan who has
Committee member contact details are available at pccwa.org.au
made good progress in preparing it for relicensing. Unfortunately the
engine had seized so it has been removed from the car for rebuilding.
Code 404 has temporarily been retained so check out these details in this
edition of the magazine to ensure compliance.
MARCHEVENT
SOCIAL social event.
2021 Hope to see you on the 7th March by the river.
“Dave
SUPPER Roberts
BY THEBrunch”
SEA Safe travels, Neville Grimson
The Saturday
new date 23rd
is Sunday
March7th March
2019
Meet at western end of(from 08.00am onwards)
the Esplanade Fremantle (Bathers Beach Cafe)
Park in Marine tce Fremantle
Charles Patterson Park, (off Resort Dve Burswood)
From 06.30pm onwards
See opposite page for site map.
Bring your own drinks and picnic blanket!
Bring your own table and chairs.
BBQs
Ciccerelos, Kailis, arefish
Joes available.
shop (fish and chips)
(or other as available)
Please check pccwa.org.au for latest details
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THE PEUGEOT CAR CLUB OF WA (INC) General Business - Brian informed the meeting that Code 404 regulations
Minutes of the General Meeting, Tuesday, 9th February, 2021 will not be altered for the next 12 months. We will be notified of any
proposed changes before they may be implemented.
Held at the Club Rooms
A Vintage Rally will be held at Nungarrin on Saturday, 27th February for
Meeting opened - 0800 PM, Chaired by Neville Grimson
any members that are interested.
Members present - 11, as per attendance book.
Work has been started on the green 504 car that was taken over by
Apologies - 6, as per attendance book. Dennis Brossnan .
Visitors - None Brian has been working on his open wheeler, but has had a few teething
Minutes of previous meeting - Resolved. problems. Starter motor running the wrong way for a start, and rag under
two inlet valves!
Business arising - Breakfast in the park had to be cancelled due to Covid
restrictions. Plus the rain that fell on the weekend would have meant a Meeting closed 0828 PM, Followed by our usual supper provided by
cancellation at any rate. It was resolved to hold the breakfast on Sunday, Shirley.
7th March at the same time and venue.
Correspondence In - 1 email regarding Shannons Car Show, on Sunday, Just for laughs
18th April, 2021 at Ascot racecourse. One magazine from ACE Club.
Update on concessional licensing for club vehicles. 4 Interstate club
magazines by post.
Correspondence Out - Reply to Classic Car Show asking for the same spot
at the grounds and for 10 car spaces.
Treasurers Report - Current balance- $6,475-04 with 52 paid up members.
Merchandise—No report.
Editors Report - Looks like a small starter magazine this month.
Social Report - The Dave Roberts breakfast now to be held on Sunday, 7th
March, at Charles Patterson Park from 0800 AM. Combined French Car
Club drive possibly on Anzac Day, further details when decisions are
made.
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EDITORS NOTES CLUB / CONCESSIONAL WA Code 404
Welcome to another year and the hope that things are bit more predictable this REGISTRATION
year. The first newsletter of the year contains the news that we have a few more Required to be financial members of yes
members courtesy of the venerable 404. There is also a bit of interest in the next an Authorised Vehicle Club
model up being the 504. it looks like being another good year for the club. Kerry Required to be affiliated with state no
motoring club council
Torpy has done a great job of keeping tabs on what members have been doing
Types of vehicles covered all
whilst being kept in lock down. What better place to be than in the shed. Modifications allowed minor only, no performance mods
I attach a copy of the requirements for a code 404 concessional license (right). vehicle condition 1 manufactured more than 25 years ago (under excep-
tional circumstances may be accepted as Unique and
Please note it is up to members to do the right thing in regards to vehicle use. I also Historic)
include a new version of our 2021 calendar and events program (page 6) as a few vehicle condition 2
changes have been made. vehicle condition 3
Club event use organised by any authorised club - unlimited use
I have virtually finished my own shed project being the rebuild of the 1960 open
Impromptu runs for one or more vehicles provided recorded in owner'
wheeler “WASP”. The car is powered by a supercharged 404 engine and hence the clubs event log - unlimited usage
name (W A Supercharged Peugeot). The car has been a difficult project to get to Exhibitions not organised by author- yes - unlimited usage
completion because of the hand built nature of the many bits and pieces that make ised motoring clubs
up the car. It is a true that things need to done at least twice before they appear to Ceremonial purpose use owners club must first provide written approval and
record, - unlimited usage
be right. The project has had its share of problems, mishaps and drama.
Testing following maintenance or re- within 30 km of garage or place of repair - unlimited
After spending two weeks making up a new adapter plate to marry the VW pairs usage
gearbox to the Peugeot motor, (the original one was out of alignment) it turned out Preparing and travel to and fro for yes - unlimited
above usage
that when the test was done the Bosch starter motor turned the motor over
commute to employment no
backwards! other private use no
I contacted Bosch with all the details and they were very good supplying me with Log books no
enough data to enable me to determine that a Range Rover starter would do the Club obligation 1 maintain a register of Club Permit vehicles
Club obligation 2 notify when owners are no longer financial members
job. A new adapter plate and flywheel modifications was required and so followed
Club obligation 3
another two weeks work to get the job done again. Club obligation 4
The two weeks work was done using only my right hand. I had put the car onto my Club obligation 5
car trailer to see if a Land Rover starter would fit, and when I took the car off the transferable to other vehicles yes
trailer it started to get away from me. I tried to stop the runaway winch with my
left hand, resulting in a broken thumb, lacerated palm needing stitches and three
bruised fingers. Next month; getting the beast to make some noise.!!!!
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LION TORQUE Club Treasurer Ray Hudson advised me recently that the club membership is
Hi everyone, welcome to a new year of club activities. I do not wish to now 53 members, this is great news. The first time in many years that the
dwell much on the Covid-19, except in that I didn’t think 2021 would be number has exceeded the 50 mark. I am sure Bruce Turner, the club founder
much different to last year. We can only hope the vaccine works the will be smiling when he reads this news. Bruce is still a club member
world over. On a positive note though the future for our club is looking although he has been residing in Victoria for several years now.
very sound as we near celebrating our 38th year in April.
Our first social event for this year, The Dave Roberts brunch planned for
This month I would like to welcome several new members into the club Sunday 7th February had to be postponed until another date due to the Covid
& look forward to meeting those of you that I have not met as yet. -19 lock down regulations. A new date for this event was discussed at the
Welcome to Jeff Cook & Christine (1969 Peugeot 404 sedan). Mike February club meeting held on Tuesday the 9th February. As Perth was still
Mouritz & Fiona. (Peugeot 403 pick up). Grant Revell & Mary (1969 in partial lock down members attending the meeting had to wear face masks,
Peugeot 404 sedan) Grant was a former club member & 404 owner back until the lock down ends.
in the 1980`s until 1993 when he moved to live in Virginia in the USA.
Fortunate for us living in the South West region our lock down finished on
Having returned to live in Fremantle with his family recently. Grant
Friday 5th February. However we were not allowed to travel to the Perth
contacted me looking for a 404 & keen to re-join the club again. How
region to attend the club meeting.
fortunate he was in that Bart Edwards was thinking about parting with his
lovely 404. Grant contacted Bart & a deal was done. Within an hour of The Combined French Car Clubs ‘’Drive Day‘’ for 2021 has now been re
Grant taking delivery of the 404 an interested buyer from Brisbane had scheduled to be held on Sunday the 17th October. The ‘’Drive Day‘’ was to
phoned to arrange to fly to Busselton to view the 404 hoping to buy it. be held on Sunday 25th April. However it has been decided that holding two
How fortunate the 404 is staying in WA, where it will be treasured by social events in April, one week apart is not a good idea. As we have no
Grant. Social event planned for October we have decided to hold the event then. It
will depart from the Classic Cars & Coffee display at the UWA venue for a
drive through the hills. I have been speaking to Ben from the Mistelle French
Restaurant & Hainault Vineyard in Bickley as a possible place to finish the
drive. There is much to discuss about Lunch menu & prices, if we decide to
visit the restaurant. Ben contacted President Neville Grimson recently
inviting our club to visit the restaurant on one of our social events. We will
have to find out if any on the drive would be interested in dining at the
restaurant or just visit the winery. A three course lunch in the restaurant will
cost around $65.00 per person.
I will advise the other French car clubs about the Drive Day & change of
date very soon.
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Cont.
The annual Classic Car Show will be held on Sunday 18th April this year.
Tom Pitt has asked the organizers to allocate us space for 10 vehicles. I feel
that we could have this number of vehicles on display this year. Please keep
this date in mind.
After several years off the social events calendar the Fuel Economy Run is
planned to go ahead this year. There is enough renewed interest from the
club members to run the event in conjunction with the weekend away. I am
advising club members well in advance so you can think about joining in
on this popular weekend. The Economy Run will commence on the
outskirts of Perth so as not to be frustrating impatient motorists by driving
at an economical speed. The days of city run economy runs are well gone.
Because of the good numbers attending the Weekend Away it makes it
worthwhile to combine the Fuel Economy Run together.
The date planned for the Weekend Away and Economy Run is Sat 21st &
Sunday 22nd August.
Tom & Tona Pitt took part in the Veteran Car Club of Western Australia
(Busselton Branch) Australia Day Rally held in Busselton over the
Australia Day long weekend. Tom & Tona entered their 1974 504 sedan
along with 70 other entries, the oldest being a 1907 Rover. They enjoyed a
few days holiday in Busselton after the rally & were invited to visit John &
Trish Brockman on their farm at Nannup. Former farmers themselves, Tom
& Tona spent an enjoyable day there with plenty to chat about farming with
John & Trish. Tom was also eager to spend some time in the Peugeot spare
Parts shed during the visit.
Until Next Month
Drive Safe & Enjoy It
Kerry Torpy.
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IN THE SHED WITH THE SHED SLEUTH Jalbarrgup (near Nannup) member Robert Taylor has been very busy
removing large blue gums on his property preparing for the fire season. He
is now ready to get stuck into more work on his 403 sedan. The repaint
Over the Christmas New year break the Sleuth project in progressing well, hopefully it will be completed later this year.
has been busy looking for a story or anything The 504 sedan that was donated to the club found a new home with Dennis
on ‘’the grapevine‘’. Barry Mouritz has now Brosnan. Dennis contacted me recently to tell me that the engine was
sorted out the 1952 203 engine. A new completely seized & needed a complete rebuild. Dennis is very familiar
distributor was fitted recently & Barry could with the 504, as he served his apprenticeship on 504 at Eurocars South
not believe the improvement in the Perth in the 1980`s. So it wasn`t too much of a problem. The engine rebuild
performance. With all the small jobs now is well underway. Dennis was waiting for the rebuilt cylinder head to be
completed that were needed to complete the returned from a rebuild when he called me.
mini restoration Barry has decided to list the
203 for sale. He isn`t keen to see it go now that Salva Trolio has decided to carry out a respray on his 1969 404 sedan. I am
it is purring so well. Room in the shed for too many classics is the main looking forward to seeing the end result. Salva has already tended to many
reason and at least one treasure has to go. The price for a 203 in this mechanical jobs needed doing before the 404 went through registration in
condition & such a genuine low mileage one is most reasonable at $14000. November last year. This will be a very nice 404 when completed. How
fortunate that Salva purchased this lovely 404 after it had been sold to a car
If you are interested give Barry a call on his mobile 0408 958 784. I wrecker. It was then advertised for sale by the wrecker & purchased by
believe there has been interest in the 203 from a QLD enthusiast. Salva. A similar story to that of Gordon Hort`s beautiful Sunburst Brown
Bob & Dina Burchell our Toodyay members have been down to Busselton 404 Gordon purchased from a wrecking yard ready to be sent to the
to visit the Shed Sleuth & to pick up some much needed parts for their crusher.
1967 404 that Bob is busy restoring. We had a great day together & Bob Ray Hudson has finally started working on his 504 wagon. The wagon
was like a kid in the lolly shop. On a happy note after several very stressful restoration was put on hold while Ray restored his three vintage Peugeot
days & nights their property was spared the horrific bush fires passing powered speed boats. Ray also purchased John Wilyman`s 504 automatique
them by very closely. It was good news for Neville & Jenny Grimson, their last year. He then spent a considerable amount of time giving the 504 a
property in Swan View area was in the line of the fire. All the treasures cosmetic restoration. Ray has removed the wagon`s rear suspension,
(Peugeots) their animals & other valuables were relocated to their Sons cleaned & repainted the underside of the floor & renewed all suspension
property well away from the fires. Sadly for many others they were not so bushes, & coil spring mount pads ready for installing. Over the coming
lucky. months Ray will continue at full steam on the restoration of the wagon.
Bunbury member Tiina Gibbs contacted me recently wanting a distributor Brian Eyre has almost completed the restoration of the 1960 ‘’Wasp ‘’, an
for her 1968 404 the weights had seized up. Tiina`s Brother Simon was open wheeler super charged 404 Peugeot powered racing car. I am looking
over on holiday from Adelaide & he carried out a full service for Tiina on forward to visiting Brian soon to view the car. I am sure Brian will
the 404 while servicing it he discovered the problem. With the with the elaborate more with his story of the project.
new distributor fitted the 404 is running fine again.
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