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APRIL 2016 OFFICIAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE HISTORIC MOTOR VEHICLES CLUB Inc INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2. Club Management Information. 9. The European Car Day run. 3. Club Meetings and Events. 10. The Social Night report and photos. 4. The Coming Events Page. 11. Feature article...Fire extinguishers. 5. The Cover story. 12. Minutes of the last General Meeting. 6. This month’s club member Profile. 13. The Minutes continued. 7. This months feature Marque. 14. Jeff’s Jokes. 8. The Lincoln Story continued. 15. Buy Sell Swap & Registrars Report. ……. 16. Photo of the Alma Mile Hillclimb event. 1978 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2 DOOR HARDTOP OWNERS: KIP AND LYNNE NEWBOLD HISTORIC MOTOR VEHICLES CLUB PO BOX 610 VICTOR HARBOR S. A. 5211 Clubrooms—Corner Jolly and Warne Streets, Victor Harbor. HMVC Website... www.hmvc.org.au (why not make it your home page) Like us on Facebook… Historic Motor Vehicles Club Find it easily via the link on the Website Home Page EXECUTIVE, COMMITTEE AND OTHER DUTIES PRESIDENT Steve Hall Phone: 0418 826 028 Email: [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Meg Klecko Phone: 8554 3940 or 0438 364 870 Email: [email protected] SECRETARY Leigh Blacket Phone: 8554 1874 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] TREASURER Leith Kavanagh Phone: 8552 7771 Email: [email protected] COMMITTEE Harry Belcher Phone: 8554 2496 Jill Martin Phone: 8552 9133 or 0428 980 068 Deidre Solly Phone: 8552 8982 John Taylor Phone: 81 208 736 or 0408 835 082 Lester Williamson Phone: 8552 1872 or 0418 896 874 Glen Haythorpe Phone: 0419 547 278 Graham Withers Phone: 0430 011 457 Jeff Farmer Phone: 8552 4616 or 0408 897 018 Historic Vehicles Registrar Deidre Solly Phone: 8552 8982 Assistant Registrar John Dawson Phone: 8536 2561 or 0414 768 234 Vehicle Inspectors Glen Haythorpe Phone: 0419 547 278 John Dawson Phone: 8536 2561 or 0414 768 234 John Taylor Phone: 81 208 736 or 0408 835 082 Events Coordinator Graham Withers Phone: 0430 011 457 Email: [email protected] Assistant Events Coordinator TBA Phone: Welfare Officer and Social and Catering Coordinator Jill Martin Phone: 8552 9133 or 0428 980 068 Publicity Officer Leigh Blacket Phone: 8554 1874 Assistant Secretary Harry Belcher Phone: 8554 2496 Assistant Treasurer Christine Blacket Phone: 8554 1874 Steering Column Editors Jeff Farmer & Jan Dunk PO Box 610, VH. 5211 Phone: 8552 4616 Mobile: 0408 897 018 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Membership & Attendance Officer Rhys Constable Phone: 0411 714 084 Email: [email protected] Club Clobber and Regalia Malc & Jenny Haythorpe Phone: 8552 8331 Email: [email protected] Library Co-ordinator Dean Solly Phone: 8552 1042 Assistant Librarian Leigh Blacket Phone: 8554 1874 Club Ground Officer TBA Phone: Buildings Maintenance John Taylor Phone: 0408 835 082 Hall Hire Coordinator Di Humberstone Phone: wk 8552 1059 ah 8552 2759 Meeting Program coordinator Pending! Federation Representative Malc Haythorpe Ph: 8552 8331 Raffle Coordinator John Taylor Phone: 81 208 736 or 0408 835 082 Club Photographer Jeff Farmer Phone: 8552 4616 or 0408 897 018 Email: [email protected] The articles and views expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarily those of the Editor or Committee of the Historic Motor Vehicles Club. HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 2015 CLUB MEETINGS & EVENTS CLUB MEETINGS AT VICTOR HARBOR Committee Meeting April 28th 7.30pm th General Meeting May 5 7.30pm (Guest Speaker Fred van Gestel from the National Trust) Newsletter Night May 12th 6.30pm Committee Meeting May 26th 7.30pm General Meeting June 2nd 7.30pm (Auction of club items and any donations following the raffle) Newsletter Night June 9th 6.30pm Committee Meeting June 30th 7.30pm General Meeting July 7th 7.30pm FUTURE CLUB EVENTS Sunday 1st May Sunday 29th May Wednesday 15th June Wednesday 20th July Saturday 30th July Thursday 25th August Thursday 1st September Sat/Sun 17-18th September British Classics Tour Long Table Lunch at the club Observation Run Midweek Run Midyear Social Night/Dinner Midweek Run Old Car Day Rock N Roll Festival FUTURE EVENTS OF INTEREST McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic Sunday April 17th Coast to Coast Rally Wigley Reserve, Glenelg Sunday May 22nd 15th Ford Invitation Picnic Lenswood Oval Sunday November 6th SWAP MEETS Naracoorte Kapunda Kadina Sedan Globe Derby Park Willunga Gawler Strathalbyn Bendigo Sat 30th April - Sun 1st May Sunday 22nd May Sunday 12th June Sunday 19th June Sunday 24th July Sunday 21st August Sunday 11th September Sunday 16th October 13th & 14th November Check it out ... lots of information on the Federation Website www.fhmcsa.org.au HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 COMING EVENTS From Event Co-ordinator Graham Withers MAY BRITISH CLASSICS TOUR Sunday, May 1 9.30 am assemble 11 am start This will be the fifth year of this popular event with entries increasing every day. Entry Registration Forms are now available. If you haven’t got one check our HMVC website for one or call me on 0430 011 457, complete it and mail to me. Your car number windscreen label will be mailed to you. We are contacting members for our club team on the day so please call me if you can be part of it. We need marshals and most importantly our Social and catering Coordinator Jill Martin needs members for her team in preparing the Devonshire Tea for entrants. The more people we have the easier it is for everyone. It’s also a good event for new members to participate. Please call me as our committee is now planning rosters and schedules. ‘DOWN MEMORY LANE’ At our May general meeting on May 4, our guest speaker will be Fred van Gestel a member of the National Trust. He will give a very interesting presentation on the number of historic buildings in Victor Harbor and a background on many fine buildings which have been demolished to make way for new developments. You may remember their history. LONG TABLE LUNCH AT THE CLUB Sunday, May 29 12 for 12.30pm Something different, a long table lunch on a Sunday. A great meal and a guest speaker. Bookings are essential and must be made early with Jill Martin. Contact her 0428 980 068. Prizes. Cost is great value at $10 pp. Payment can be made at the May general meeting. JUNE OBSERVATION RUN Wednesday, June 15 9.30 for 10am START AT CLUBROOMS A great event which is being organised by last year’s winners Jeff Farmer and Gary Bolt who are putting a lot of work into it. Bookings will be taken at the May and June general meetings. I am taking bookings now on 0430 011 457 JULY MIDWEEK RUN Wednesday, July 20 Start and destination to be advised. MID YEAR SOCIAL NIGHT OR DINNER AT HOTEL SATURDAY, JULY 30 We are looking at having either of the above social functions to catch up with others and to meet and greet new members. A guest speaker and entertainment will make it a great night out. We will also present highlights of our events over the year. AUGUST MIDWEEK RUN Thursday, August 25 SEPTEMBER OLD CAR DAY Thursday, September 1 Visit to Kirribilli/ Kiama, residents and Dennis Martin Run to Sandpiper residents, Goolwa ROCK ‘N ROLL FESTIVAL Saturday – Sunday, September 17,18 OCTOBER CAVALCADE OF CLASSIC AND HISTORIC CARS - GOOLWA Early planning is underway for a special rally/run in the river port region. More details will be announced in the coming weeks. HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ ‘NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 COVER STORY THE 1978 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL , MARK V DIAMOND JUBILEE EDITION, 2-DOOR HARDTOP Owned by CD (Kip) and Lynne Newbold A very limited edition of only 5159 of these models were produced in only 2 colours, 2602 in Diamond Blue Moondust Metallic and 2557 in Jubilee Gold Moondust Metallic, to commemorate the 75 th Anniversary of The Ford Motor Company. The average car price in the USA (at the time, 1978) was US $6379.00, a base Lincoln luxury car cost US $11,200.00. This particular car cost US $21,149.00, being the most expensive and luxurious US built car. Price included CB radio, 8 track quadraphonic tape player and, rare today, remote car door receiver with the control on the driver’s side sun visor. The Lincoln has a big block Ford 460 C.I.D. 4V V8 motor (7.5 litres), a C-6 3 speed automatic transmission and a 2.5 traction lock 9”diff. It is 19’3” long, 14’6” wide with the doors open and weighs heavy! This car was produced on the 21st April 1978 and originally sold in Colorado by Pueblo Central Motors on the 18 th July 1978 to the Chief Executive of the Pueblo Gas Company, Lester Mueller. Mr Mueller then sold it to N. Lira in 1989, after the car had only done 17,000 miles. In 1998 N. Lira then sold it to S. Birrell, who later sold it to W. Bryant in 2011. The car had always been a local car in Pueblo, Colorado, and had always been well kept and maintained. Michelle Zanetti of Mudgarreaba Queensland, purchased this vehicle from W. Bryant and imported it into Australia in August 2013. She also imported another one the same and kept it. This car was sold to Bruce Lucking, of Golden Grove SA, in May 2014. Bruce did all the hard work with the legalities and Regency Park to get it on the road. I first saw the Lincoln at the “Cars of Australia” event at Strathalbyn in January 2016, with a “For Sale” sign on it, and spent the rest of the day drooling over it. I had to go north of Adelaide during the following week and said to Lynne, “That car I told you about is just around the corner, would you like to see it?” Half an hour later we arrived there! After negotiations we bought it, on January 30th. Bruce delivered the car a few days later. The Speedo showed 79,010 miles. He forfeited the rights to the number plate which simplified the registration process. He didn’t really want to sell it but wanted to buy a caravan to travel, so the Lincoln had to go. It had been repainted before leaving the USA and everything else is in original condition. It came with a total historical record and also all of the accessories and tools, even to a rare “Ford Diamond Jubilee Dealer Recipe Collection” book!! It is a pleasure to drive (like all Fords). HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 CLUB MEMBER PROFILE DON AND PETER BLESING Don was born in Adelaide on the 1st of September 1937, as a child he moved around a lot. Don’s Father bought and sold cars and I’m sure passed on this interest to Don. In his late teens he made his home at Macclesfield where he met Joyce, they married in 1959, and lived there on a dairy farm for many years. Don’s first car was an Austin A40 tourer (pictured below), then he bought an Austin A70 sedan, a Holden HD station wagon and a Valiant VE station wagon. They had four lovely children and in 1973 they moved to Torrens Vale to a bigger dairy farm. Don then bought his first historic car a 1929 Chev 29 and then joined the HMVC in 1976. Don’s eldest son also joined with his Chev 29 truck. Both are still members today. As the years went by Don collected many more old cars some are: FX Holden, Austin A70 Ute, 1950 Chev, 1925 Dodge, 1952 Hudson, 1946 Nash, 1952 Packard, 1964 EH Holden. These are only a few as Don collected many more over the years. Then in July 1992 Don and Joyce moved to Inman Valley where they still live today. He moved to Inman to have more time to do his work on old cars. He now works on tractors and engines and has a small museum. Many car clubs come and wander through his collection, which by the way takes more than one visit. Don in the past few years has been on some amazing tractor treks through the middle of Australia. The most recent one was from Kalgoorlie to Alice Springs which took about 7 weeks and through some amazing country side and met some new people who will be life long friends. Don still enjoys going on car runs and catching up with old friends, he usually travels with Peter and Ruth, and attends as many as he can. Don’s son Peter was born at Strathalbyn, lived at Paris Creek near Macclesfield for the first 12 years of his life, and went to school in Strath. The family then moved to Torrens Vale and he finished his schooling at Yankalilla Area School. Peter joined the Airforce at the age of 17 and trained as a Motor Transport Fitter and later a Diesel Mechanic. On leaving the Airforce he returned to Yank and worked in the area as a mechanic. He also worked in the mines at Kambalba WA for 6months. Peter married Ruth on the 23rd March 1996 have two daughters (Amelia and Deanna). They live at Inman Valley next door to Don and Joyce, have beef cows, and Peter operates his mechanics business. Ruth already had two daughters (Rebecca and Melissa). The four girls also loved coming on car runs. When Ruth met Peter she became a member of HMVC and enjoys the runs and friendships they have made over the years. Now that all the girls are grown up and have other interests, they no longer come on runs with us. Peter also has a collection of cars, trucks and engines, and has taken over some of Don’s cars. Some of his cars are a 1966 Mustang, 1970 HG Holden and a 1937 Buick. He also loves collecting old trucks and has a wide range of them. Peter is a mechanic by trade and operates a business from home which makes restoring and fixing cars and trucks much easier. It has been most enjoyable attending car runs and gives us an opportunity to see our local area and we have met some lovely people as well. Looking forward to many more runs and meeting new members. HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 6 THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY STORY The Lincoln Motor Company (also known simply as Lincoln) is a division of the U.S.-based Ford Motor Company that sells luxury vehicles under the Lincoln brand. While currently sold primarily in North America and the Middle East, Ford has introduced the Lincoln brand to China in April 2014 and had their first dealerships in November. Lincoln vehicles are also officially sold in South Korea and Japan. Founded in 1917 by Henry M. Leland, Lincoln has been a subsidiary of Ford since 1922. The Lincoln Motor Company 1917-1940. Henry Leland, a former manager of the Cadillac division of General Motors, and his son, Wilfred Leland, formed the Lincoln Motor Company in August 1917 in Detroit, Michigan. Leland named the new company after Abraham Lincoln, his hero and for whom he cast his first presidential vote in 1864, when he was 21. Lincoln’s first source of revenue came from assembling Liberty aircraft engines, using cylinders supplied by the Ford Motor Company, to fulfil World War I government contracts. The company encountered severe financial troubles during the early 1920’s coupled with body styling that wasn’t comparable to other luxury makers. After having produced only 150 Lincoln L-series cars in 1922, Lincoln Motor Company was forced into bankruptcy and sold to the Ford Motor Company on February 4, 1922, some of the proceeds of the sale went to pay off its creditors. The purchase of Lincoln was a personal triumph for Henry Ford, who had been forced out of his second company by a group of investors led by Leland. Leland’s company, renamed Cadillac in 1902 and purchased by rival General Motors in 1909 was Lincoln’s chief competitor. When Ford acquired Lincoln, it quickly became one of America’s top selling luxury brands along side Cadillac, Pierce-Arrow, Marmon Peerless. Duesenberg, and Packard. Ford made no immediate change either in the chassis of the V8 L-head engine which produced 90bhp (67kW) at 2800 rpm. An unusual feature of this power unit was the 60 degree separation of the cylinder blocks that helped to cut down the synchronous vibration found with similar engines with 90 degree separation produced at the time. After the Ford takeover, bodywork changes and reduced prices increased sales to 5,512 vehicles from March to December 1922. At the direction of Henry’s son Edsel, in 1923 several body styles were introduced, that included two-and three– window, four-door sedans and a phaeton that accommodated four passengers. They also offered a two-passenger roadster and a seven-passenger touring sedan and limousine, which was sold for $5,200. In 1924 large touring sedans began to be used by police departments around the country. They were known as Police Flyers, which were equipped with four-wheel brakes, two years before they were introduced on private sale vehicles. These specially equipped vehicles, with bulletproof windshield, measuring 7/8 of an inch thick and spotlights mounted on the ends of the windshield. Police whistles were coupled to the exhaust system and gun racks were also fitted to these vehicles. In 1932, Lincoln introduced the V12-powered KB platform alongside the V8 powered KA platform with an all new streamlined appearance. In 1933, Eugene T “Bob” Gregorie, at the styling studio created by Edsel Ford, began designing the smaller Lincoln-Zephyr, which led to the first Continental. The smaller Lincoln-Zephyr was introduced for the 1936 model year as a marque of its own, with a 267 cu in (4.4L) V12.. The Lincoln-Zephyr was so successful in its first year as to increase the Lincoln sales nearly ninefold. In the 1941 model year, all Lincolns were based on the Zephyr chassis, and when production resumed after the War the Zephyr name was not continued. On April 30, 1940 the operation of Lincoln changed as the Lincoln Motor Company became the Lincoln Division of Ford Motor Company. Lincoln was now brought closer under Ford control, modernize the division to better compete with the equivalent competition from Chrysler (Imperial), Packard, and General Motors (Cadillac). In 1946, an all new model called the Lincoln H-series was offered as a coupe, sedan, and limousine, all installed with the Lincoln V12 as standard equipment. Lincoln Continental In 1940, the Lincoln Continental commenced production as a personal luxury car quite literally due to the popularity of the personal car of Edsel Ford. Dissatisfied with the boxy designs produced by his father, Edsel wanted a European-style car to drive around on vacations in Florida. In 1938, he commissioned Ford Chief Stylist E.T. Gregorie to design a body for a 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Convertible Coupe. Most of the bodywork involved sectioning the body 4 inches (102mm) and the deletion of the running boards, and an external-mounted spare tire on the trunklid. The styling of the rear tire mount proved popular; it would become a styling feature of the Lincoln Mark Series and those who work on custom cars call a similar mount a “Continental Kit”. The car was put in production for the 1940 model as a model under Lincoln-Zephyr. In June 1941 to 1948 it was a model under Lincoln marque. When production ceased in 1948 a total of 5322 had been built. Continental Division (1956-1960) For 1956, Ford revisited the original concept of the 1940 Continental. Organized under its own marque, the newly created Continental Division, the Continental Mark II was a two-door hardtop coupe. Instead of an actual spare tire mounted on the trunklid was styled with a tire-shaped hump. Positioned above the Lincoln marque, the Continental Division’s Mark II was the only vehicle in the division, and was designated as the flagship of the Ford Motor Company. At a base price of $10,000 (equivalent to ($87,038 in 2015) comparable to a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Until the introduction of the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, it was the most expensive American-produced car. As a result of its largely hand-built construction, every Mark II was sold at a loss of over $1000. 1926 Lincoln L-series town car 1931 Lincoln Model K 1938 K-V12 LeBaron convertable 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr 4 door 1942 Lincoln Continental Coup 1948 Lincoln H series 1956 Continental Mark II HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 7 THE LINCOLN STORY CONTINUED Continental Division continued… For the 1958 model year, a number of changes were made to the Lincoln. Production of all Lincoln and Continental vehicles was shifted to an all new assembly plant in Wixom, Michigan. Showcasing the new assembly was a redesigned product lineup. The new V-8 430 cu.in. Ford MEL engine was used in all Lincolns. In a radical change from 1957 Lincolns, the chassis was of a unibody construction. Sharing a body with the Continental marque, the 1958-1960 Lincolns would become some of the largest production vehicles ever built, they are the longest Lincolns produced without 5-mph bumpers. They are the longest wheelbase cars ever produced by Ford Motor Company. In 1959, the Town Car name made its first appearance. A formal-roof sedan it was available only black. For the 1961 model year, Lincoln dramatically reduced its model lineup from the Capri, Premiere, and Continental Mark V to a single car designated as the Lincoln Continental. The 1961 Continentals were distinctive in their exceptionally conservative styling for the era, considerably smaller size (reduced by 15”), and use of rear suicide doors. Available as a sedan and convertible, it would become the last American 4-door production convertible. During the 1960’s, the continental underwent minor year-to year changes. In 1966, a two-door model joined the lineup with the convertible ending a year later. In 1968 Lincoln harked to its exclusive Continental Mark II to come up with a rival to the successful Cadillac Eldorado personal-luxury coupe. Named the Lincoln Continental Mark II it became the marque’s new halo car. Large Lincolns For the 1970 model year the Continental range was given its first complete redesign since 1961, the new generation marked a departure from its predecessor in terms of layout. In a return to body-on-frame construction, the 1970 Continental marked the return of front-hinged rear doors. To lower its development costs, the chassis and basic underpinning were now shared with the Ford LTD/Mercury Marquis. The 460 cubic-inch V8 introduced by Lincoln in 1968 became an option in Mercury models in 1972. To distance itself from the Marquis hardtop, the Continental was given a new roofline for 1975. In 1977, a Mark-style radiator grille was added to the Continental. The success of the Mark III led Lincoln to follow up with a successor. Again based upon the Ford Thunderbird, the Mark IV was introduced for the 1972 model year. While sharing more in common with the Thunderbird than its predecessor, the Mark IV would distinguish itself by starting a new tradition for the Lincoln division. In tandem with several fashion designers, Lincoln would design several special-edition packages; these featured unique colour combinations and interior trim. For 1977 the Mark IV was redesigned and replaced by the Mark V; with the Thunderbird now downsized, the Mark V used a body and chassis unique to Lincoln. In spite of being a longer car in the beginning of the era of downsizing, the Mark V proved to outsell both of its predecessors. As the Mark V continued the tradition of special editions, with various designer and commemorative editions. After the fuel crisis of the mid 1970, Lincoln was relatively ill-prepared for the 1980s. After the 1977 downsizing of the General Motors full-size range the Continental and Mark V were the two largest mass-produced cars in the world. 1982 marked the beginning of major changes to the model lineup. Due to slow sales of full size two-door sedans, the Town Coupe was discontinued. In a move to better compete with Cadillac and German imports, the Lincoln Continental was added back into the lineup. As it shared the chassis with the Ford Thunderbird/Mercury Cougar, it maintained the use of rear-wheel drive. The 1982 Continental would also serve as the basis for the next Mark, the 1984 Continental Mark VII. Nearly a yard shorter than the Mark V, the Mark VII was benchmarked against European coupes. A far more advanced design than its predecessor, the Mark VII was equipped with 4-wheel air suspension and 4-channel ABS (the first American car to do so). To transition into the 1990s, Lincoln further distinguished and modernized its model lines. In 1988, the Continental was given a ground-up redesign becoming the first front- wheel drive Lincoln. Sharing a chassis with the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, the 1988 Continental was larger than its predecessor; it was also the first Lincoln since 1949 without a V8 engine. Front wheel drive!!??, that finishes the story for me...Ed. Presidential Cars Lincoln has a long history of providing official state limousines for the U.S. President. The first car especially built for presidential use was the 1939 Lincoln K-Series V12 convertible called “Sunshine Special” used by Franklin D. Roosevelt. It remained in use until 1948. A 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan called the “Bubble Top was used by Presidents Harry S Truman, Dwight D Eisenhower, John F Kennedy and once by Lyndon B. Johnson. It was retired in 1975. Perhaps the most famous Lincoln Presidential state car was a 1961 Lincoln convertible, known as the SS-100-X, designed for use by John F Kennedy. Designed to be an open-top car to give the President better visibility and a better ability to interact with citizens. It was in the back of this car that Kennedy was assassinated. Due to security concerns following Kennedy’s assassination, it was temporarily removed from service. While it was once rumoured that Kennedy’s successor, Lyndon Johnson, had ordered it be destroyed, it instead was retrofitted with armour plating and a fixed, permanent sedan roof. It re-entered service and was used by Johnson and his successor, Richard Nixon. It was eventually retired in 1977 and is now on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan A state car based on a 1969 Lincoln was commissioned for Richard Nixon. This vehicle also had an added sunroof so that Nixon could stand upright when appearing before parade-goers as desired. This car is now located at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California. 1960 Continental Mark V Sedan 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible The Mark III revived the Mark II’s signature spare tyre hump 1984-87 Lincoln Continental The 1939 ‘Sunshine Special’ The open roof Continental 1961-63 1969 used by Richard Nixon 1989 used by George W Bush HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 8 THE ‘EUROPEAN CAR DAY’ MEANDER UNTER ZEE BLACK FORREST! A brief cessation in the noisy babble arising from the gathered crowd of exited Members and guests saw Herr Events Director, Graham Withers, urging us to be on our way from the Clubrooms by 10 am. “Schnell! Schnell!” Some chose to meet up with the Goolwa contingent, and then travel on to the Currency Creek Lions Park. Others went there directly and took up positions to continue the babble, over coffee, and await the arrival of the rest of the touring party. Graham and Jan’s arrival in the Merc saw the appearance of a very large, very fresh, all-very-Continental “Bee-Sting” cake. As fast as Jill and Jan Dunk could slice the cake, it disappeared down the assembled throats. The noisy babble was reduced to a steady ‘hummm’ of satisfaction! Special thanks go to Neville Merritt, at the C.C. Lions Park, whose timely ‘That’s about close enough!’ saved your scribe’s ‘Voog’ from a very nasty close encounter with car-mangling jagged-edged boulders! Just when everyone was preparing for their second, or third, cup of coffee, Herr Director began loudly issuing marching orders. Despite all being contained on a slip of paper, there had to be problems for some… The directions seemed all very straight forward at the time, but ended up with a number of drivers and navigators vowing to make appointments with ‘Spec Savers’ (el al.), and get their peepers checked! Some of us would want to veer off Enterprise Road for a closer look at Blackfella’s Swamp, having almost missed the tiny partially obscured ‘Proctor’s Rd’ sign. Everyone finally made it to the ‘Information Centre’, Kuipo forest. Some of the Club’s ‘easy-riders’, John Taylor and Bob and Elaine Sellar included, leisurely rolled-into Kuipo at nose-bag time. Good to have the Northern Fleurieu-domiciled Members along with us. President Steve sent us a ‘would-be if I could-be’ message. Ah, these hard-working plumbers with hands full of feelthy Lucca! Due to recent tree-felling, the troupe were faced with the quandary of either staying at that site and foraging, ignoring falling pine cones, and acorns, or, venturing on to some place with a name like ‘Chickenoodle’. The less adventurous, (that’s 99.9% of ‘em), opted to remain, whilst one, brave, fearless, driver (name unknown), was all for chasing that ‘chicken’ place. His wife decided the issue… No sooner had the picnic baskets been emptied, than yet another enticing ‘Bee Sting’ escaped from that Merc boot. After a short chase by the said pair of doughty cake slayers, the ‘Bee-sting’ was once again professionally dissected. Special thanks must go to Jeanette Thomas, who assisted in the slicing-up and distribution of the second ‘brute’. Most of the world’s problems, and some of the automotive ones currently afflicting the gathered flock, were ably resolved over more coffee and more ‘Bee-sting’. All too soon it was time to pack up and vamoose, chez nous. Oh yes, there were a few ‘European’ cars there… seem to recall a bevy of Mercs, a lovely red Porsche, and a strange little insect-like creature which for all the world looked as though it had just escaped its cocoon… name like ‘Smart’ car.. or something. Might be wrong, but… Then, of course were all the would-be ‘European’ cars, the well-known ‘Ostend A-35’ of Deidre Solly, Graham and Sandy Stoddart’s ‘Spatfuer’, the odd ‘Holstein’, and the scribe’s ‘Umble Voog’. The best there must include that would-be- ‘European’ of Roly and Denise Bartlett’s; their majestic (VW-owned!) “Bentley”… ah! The sheer pleasure of the ride…. To round off the day, several members found that they still had room for more, and so descended on the Meadows Bakery for coffee. A pleasant cruise home in the 36 degree heat, interspersed with light rain, made ‘home’ a very welcome sight after a busy day coping with the noisy continental crowd. FINALE… it is all so easy to scratch up a few words, such as these, to entertain the troops (with tongue firmly placed in cheek, mind!), but the success of the “European Car Day”, and every similar event, is fundamentally due to the time, care and preparation taken by Graham and Jan. On behalf of all the finger-lickin’ lot who enjoyed the 2016 ‘European Car Day’ at Kuipo, please accept my sincere thanks. Leigh (a.k.a. “Noiret le Noir!”) HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 9 AMAZING STORY TOLD AT SOCIAL NIGHT An amazing story of courage, compassion and human endeavour of a small group of local women working with orphan children in Tanzania was told by their leader and guest speaker Lyn Barnes at our March Social night at the clubrooms. At the invitation of our Social Coordinator Jill Martin, Lyn with her colleague Jill Sprigg, enthralled a packed room of members and friends as she spoke of how some years ago she saw the need to help these children. Based in Victor Harbor she formed an organisation called BEE (believe, educate and empower) with the aim of helping orphan children in the poverty stricken regions of Tanzania. She is managing director with Jill as Assistant Managing Director who added to presentation in being dressed in colourful local costumes of the region. Her initial idea was to build a church but this was to happen well after she raised funds to build a number of schools. It was extremely hard in raising enough money for each of the projects but she succeeded telling of extraordinary experiences of financial support from generous people and philanthropic organisations Her work continues and soon she will be returning to visit the progress of several projects underway. Special Club Certificates of Appreciation and chocolates were presented to Lyn and Jill. The night was full of laughter as everyone was in a great mood catching up with friends. Jill Martin and her team of Janette Thomas, Jan Dunk, Eryl Haythorpe and Sandy Stoddart did a great job of preparing and serving the delicious BBQ ably cooked by Glen Haythorpe, Milan Prochazka and Lester Williamson. Prizes were won throughout the night topping off a great night once again organised magnificently by Jill. We look forward to many more. Graham Withers Your One Stop Hire Shop 20-24 Adelaide Road Victor Harbor PHONE 8552 7744 - FAX 8552 1371 Email: [email protected] www.a1hirevictor.com.au HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 10 THERE’S A FIRE IN THE ENGINE BAY BY FRED STACE VSCCSA On a recent Vintage Sports Car Club of SA club run a member was unfortunate enough to experience a fire in the engine bay of his much prized historic sports car. The member had sufficient forethought to carry with him, as did another member, a powder type fire extinguisher, both of which were used to bring the potentially vehicle destroying fire under control. The circumstances of this event prompted a new member, Robert Jacob to approach his local firefighting equipment agent to recommend a suitable small capacity unit for the use in such situations as an engine bay fire. A unit was selected from the range of extinguishers available and a price negotiated for bulk purchase order. A number of members took up the offer but later discovered that a well known hardware chain were selling a “fire extinguisher” for a lower price than the unit offered by Bob Jacob and subsequently withdrew their order. A visit to the hardware chain to collect data on the item offered for sale and compare that data with the unit offered by B.J. revealed interesting results in the differences between the two types of units. Not all powder type fire extinguishers have the same firefighting capabilities, just because the extinguishers are painted red with a white band near the top, have 1kg. powder type printed on them, does not mean their firefighting capabilities are the same. The data on the unit needs to be decoded to determine if the unit is suitable for the application for which it is required to be used. The preferred Fire Extinguisher Specification for use on a motor vehicle fire as recommended by the firefighting equipment agent is one that complies with the Australian and New Zealand standard-AS/NZS 1841-5 Certified and Approved Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers and suitable for Class A, Class B ,Class C and Class E Fire. A range of dry powder fire extinguishers are available in a small hand held unit, the most common are— Powder Type ABE and Powder Type ABC. Dry powder fire extinguishers are best for solids (wood, paper, plastics) Flammable Liquids (petrol, oil, paraffinkero) Flammable Gases (propane, butane, methane) and Electrical Apparatus. The recommended small size unit with the following minimum specifications: Class A, Class B and Class E 1.0kg Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher Still Air Fire Rating: 1SA :2B :E — this code is most important as it is an indication of the size if the fire that that has been successfully extinguished. Powder Type ABE Operating Pressure—approx. 1000 kpa ( 10-11 Bar) Stored Pressure Powder Extinguisher Controllable Squeeze Grip Operation. Like the old TV Slogan ‘Oils ain’t oils’ - Fire Extinguishers aren’t all the same. Steps to take in case of fire 1. If you have no fire fighting equipment— steps to take are— bloody big quick ones in a direction away from the fire!!. 2. If you have inappropriate or inadequate firefighting equipment— aim the extinguisher stream at the seat of the fire until is has run out, then follow step (1) 3. If you have appropriate and adequate firefighting equipment — aim the extinguisher at the seat of the fire until the destructive menace has been eliminated. When this has been achieved, sit down and have a cold beer!!. I hope that the preceding information is useful in determining if the fire extinguisher that you have, or have recently purchased will perform to the level that you require. Most important—KNOW HOW TO USE YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Acknowledgement is recognised for the two South Australian Fire Extinguisher companies who provided the technical information for this article and also to Australian Standards for their references. Disclaimer: The information in the preceding document is for guidance and interest only and is not intended as a legal document. Members should access formal documents to obtain information to make a balanced decision. FRED STACE B.E; H.P.E.; B.H.W. This article has been included here with the kind permission of Brian Bennett, Editor ‘The Vintage Bulletin’ HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 11 Historic Motor Vehicles Club Inc. MINUTES of the General Meeting, no.496 held at Victor Harbor Clubrooms, Thursday, April 7th, 2016. Opening: President Steve Hall opened the meeting at 7. 30 pm Present: 77 members, 2 visitors and 1 7 apologies. Apologies: include R. Lang, D. Humberstone, A. Jeffery, R. Schultz, R Wilson, V and D. Connell, R and D Moore, B and P Goude. Visitors: Allan Gill, Mike Woodhouse. Minutes of the General Meeting, no. 495 held at the Victor Harbor Clubrooms, Thursday, March 6 th. 2016 were adopted on Motion from Bob Sellar, seconded Robert Dunn. Business Arising from the Minutes: nil. President’s Report: President Steve stressed the need for recruitment of younger Members, and new Committee Members. Matter of Heritage Plaque on–offer from Council mentioned, Plaque to be attached to the old Hall. Advised of Committee’s decision to simplify the m’ship. appln. process over the December-January period. Register of Assets being revised. Garage almost finished, with new timed/sensor lighting. Carpet cleaning must be done again. Members asked to carefully stack chairs after the Meetings. Report on the Inspection by the Heritage Architect, Wednesday Apr. 6 th. given by Leigh Blacket. Highly satisfied with the quality of the work. Mentioned cracks in the stonework which must be watched. Windows and surrounds need urgent attention. Suggested making new Grant applications for both Stage Two repairs on the Hall, and the window frame repairs. Treasurer’s Report: (Leith Kavanagh) Treasurer advised that the Autojumble proceeds were $4083. Funds available had been decreased by the purchase of chairs, repairs to the Hall, garage, a/c installation. At this time last year the Club had welcomed 25 new Members. This Year it was 16. Quite obviously three auto enthusiasts Clubs are catering well for their communities. The release of the Grant money from Council ($2,310) will swell the funds available. Treasurer reminded Members that he was available to discuss financial matters from 6.30pm on night of the Meeting. Treasurer’s Report received on Motion from Meg Klecko, seconded, Glen Haythorpe. Correspondence Inwards: 1. Magazines received from other Clubs. (on display in the Library) 2. David Mildwaters, Kadina; requesting that his advt. for an Austin A40 Somerset be included in our “Buy, Sell and Swap” segment in the “Steering Column”. (referred to Jeff) 3. Philip Carter, Hist. Racing Register, advising of an event at Mallala on 23 rd- 24th. April. (flyer) 4. Robert Dunn: enquiring details re. dates for eligibility for regn. under the Conc. Scheme. 5. Sporting Car Club SA: annual book and magazine clearance sale, Sat April 30 th. (flyer) 6. Andrew Stevens, Historic Architect; advising April 6 th for the Inspection of the Hall. 7. PADARC (Port Pirie Club): advising 16 th Bi-ennial Rally, 11th-12th June, 2016. Forms available. 8. Riverland Vint. & Classic Car Club: Loxton Mallee Run, Oc. 1 st-3rd, 2016. Entry forms. Correspondence: Outwards: 1. John Brownsea: thank-you letter regarding his participation in the Toy Fair. 2. Shane Gray; enquiry re. Membership. Letter, and Newsletter sent. 3. Allan Gill: enquiry re. Membership. (as above.) 4. Peter Stock: enquiry (per phone) re. Membership. (as above.) 5. Robert Dunn: advising the correct years from the ‘Code of Practice’. 6. Andrew Stevens: suggesting 1-30-2.00 pm as Inspection time on April 6th. Business arising from Correspondence: nil. Corres. Inwards rec., and Outwards approved, on Motion from Harry Belcher, sec Ray Klecko. HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 12 MINUTES CONTINUED…. Reports: Membership : Rhys Constable unable to attend due to ill health, provided a Report which was read by Leigh Blacket.) Members (total) 260, Single 20, Family 240, L.M. 12. 31 Members did not renew for 2016 due to range of reasons. Membership Inductions: None this evening. Registrar: (Deidre Solly): Reminded members of the need to have their Regn. Certificates stamped when paid. Mentioned an on-going case where someone tried to falsely register a vehicle belonging to a Club Member. Matter referred to the Police. Events Co-ordinator: (Graham Withers): Encounter Re-enactment Council’s request for cars. 15 French cars coming, 12 British vehicles. Display near the Fair. Austin-Healeys in town on Rally. Aquafest, Goolwa, will have cars on display. ‘Show and Shine’ set for Sunday at Morgan Park. Marshals on hand from 10am. “British Classics Tour” should have over 200 entries, still coming in. DVD of 2015 “BCT” available at $15. Observation Run to be held in June. Jeff Farmer and Garry Bolt organising it. ‘Rock ‘n Roll Festival’ : (Leith Kavanagh): HMVC has been involved in the Festival for past eight years, Last year 510 vehicles took part in the Festival’s events. Opportunity for those with American cars to bring them out and show them off, Help may be required in processing entries. Social and Catering Co-ordinator : (Jill Martin): 4 cards and several calls made. Recent Social Night a great success. Guest Speaker from ‘BEE’ spoke on building primary schools in Tanzania. Club donation of $300 to their work. Buying new table clothes as old ones soiled. Federation representative: (Malcolm Haythorpe): nothing new to report. Newsletter : (Jeff Farmer): no report. Strathalbyn Swap Meeting: (Glen Haythorpe): Volunteers still needed for work on Swap day. Vehicle Inspections. : (Glen Haythorpe): Numbers down at present. Members finding trouble registering vehicles should contact Glen for advice. Autojumble : (Lester Williamson): no report. Building and Garage Refurbishment Sub-Committee : (Meg Klecko/John Taylor): Awaiting fresh quotes on decorations planned for shed front. Painting the shed is the next task. Club Dress and Regalia: (Jenny Haythorpe): New ‘bucket’-type hat displayed, Cost: $15. A few coats still available at $77. New stock, when supplied, will be more expensive. Library: (Dean Solly): Donations from Rod Lovell, Andy Moffett, Peter Mathews. General Business: Harry Belcher advised of his brother’s coming clearing sale at Euroa. Andy Moffett advised Members to upgrade computers to version 10 before July. Guest Speaker: Mark Rose of Rose’s Herbs and Honey spoke on bee-keeping. Mark, a full-time electrician, became interested in bees after encountering a swarm. He spoke of his involvement in a hobby, now a business, with great understanding of the hierarchy and labour divisions in the hive; the Queen, drones workers, nurses, ‘grocers’, construction workers, guards, and field workers. His discussion covered everything from swarming to a/c the hive, bee-sting problems, and how to encourage bees into your garden. Mark had supplies of honey and beeswax for sale to members. President Steve thanked Mark for an excellent address, thoroughly enjoyed by all members, and made a presentation to him. BUY, Sell and Swap book: Read to the Meeting. Entries to be published in the newsletter. Raffle: John Taylor conducted the monthly raffle. Closure: Meeting was closed by President Steve Hall at 9. 30pm. Steven Hall. President. Harry Belcher Assistant Secretary. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM: Allan and Rhonda Gill of Goolwa Greg and Tanya Mitchell of Goolwa HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 13 JEFF’S JOKES Some years ago, there was a Mensa convention in Sydney. Mensa, as you know, is a national organisation for people who have an IQ of 140 or higher. Several of the Mensa members went out for lunch at a local cafe. When they sat down, one of them discovered that their salt shaker contained pepper, and their pepper shaker was full of salt. How could they swap the contents of the two bottles without spilling any, and using only the implements at hand? Clearly this was a job for Mensa minds. The group debated the problem and presented ideas and finally, came up with a brilliant solution involving a napkin, a straw, and an empty saucer. They called the waitress over, ready to dazzle her with their solution. "Ma'am" they said "we couldn't help but notice that the pepper shaker contains salt and the salt shaker..". But before they could finish, the waitress interrupted. "Oh sorry about that". She leaned over the table, unscrewed the caps of both bottles and switched them. It seems that a devout, good couple was about to get married, but a tragic car accident ended their lives. When they got to heaven, they asked St. Peter if he could arrange for them to be married, saying that it was what they had hoped for in life, and they still desired wedded union. He thought about it and agreed, but said they would have to wait. It was almost one hundred years later when St. Peter sent for them. They were married in a simple ceremony. So things went on, for thirty years or so, but they determined, in this time, that eternity was best not spent together. They went back to St. Peter, and said "We thought we would be happy forever, but now we believe that we have irreconcilable differences. Is there any way we can get divorced?" "Are you kidding?" said St. Peter. "It took me a hundred years to get a priest up here to marry you. I'll never get a lawyer!" A woman and her twelve-year-old son were riding in a taxi in Detroit. It was raining and all the prostitutes were standing under awnings. "Mum" said the boy "what are all those women doing?" "They're waiting for their husbands to get off work" she replied. The taxi driver turns around and says "Geez lady, why don't you tell him the truth? They're hookers, boy! They have sex with men for money!" The little boy's eyes get wide and he says "Is that true mum?" His mother, glaring hard at the driver, finally answers "Yes". After a few minutes, the kid asks "Mum, if those women have babies, what happens to them?" She said…. "Most of them become taxi drivers". Yesterday I had an appointment to see the Urologist for a Prostate exam, Of course I was a bit on edge because all my friends have either gone under the knife or had those pellets implanted. The waiting room was filled with patients. As I approached the receptionist's desk, I noticed that the receptionist was a large unfriendly woman who looked like a Sumo wrestler, I gave her my name, in a very loud voice, the receptionist said... "Yes, I have your name here; you want to see the Doctor about impotence, right?" All the patients in the waiting room snapped their heads around to look at me, a now very embarrassed man. But as usual, I recovered quickly, and in an equally loud voice replied…. "No, I've come to inquire about a Sex Change Operation, but I don't want the same doctor that did yours". A man woke up in Alberta to find a bear on the roof, so he called the Alberta bear removers. Thirty minutes later a guy arrives in a ute with a cage on the back, a ladder, baseball bat, 12G shotgun and a very mean looking heavily scared old pitbull. He asked him, ‘what are you going to do?’ The bear remover says, I’m going to put the ladder up against the wall and knock the bear off the roof with the bat, when he falls off, the pitbull will grab his testicules and not let go, the bear will be subdued enough to put him in the cage. He then handed the shotgun to the homeowner, ‘what’s the gun for he asks,’ If the bear knocks me off the roof , shoot the dog! The things that come to those who wait.. may be the things left by those who got there first! HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 14 BUY SELL SWAP FOR SALE 1994 Mazda 121 sedan, 5 speed manual, excellent condition, no rust, Garmin GPS, reg serviced $1200 ono. Leigh Blacket Ph: 8554 1874 1982 6X4 trailer, good tyres, some surface rust. $350.00 1969 Hillman Hunter Safari (Wagon), originally sold from Brandwood Motors Victor Harbor, runs well, minor repairs needed, (eg small rust spot and speedo not working) Located in Glynde. $5,000 Ad also on Gumtree. Deidre Solly Ph: 8552 8982 Engel Fridge-freezer with transit bag. Ron Park Ph: 0418 853 781 1949 Morris Minor Lowlite convertible, substantially refurbished, 918cc side valve, leaded, o/hauled engine, New.. floor boards in front, hood, upholstery, paint, electrics, shockers, twin carbs, single carb manifold available, tyres good, owner and workshop manuals included. Photos available. Rego S255-BKG $14,918. Rick Castle Ph: 8552 9822 1978 Mercedes Benz 450SLC, gold colour, as new tyres, new repaint, excellent condition. $10,000 neg Ian Brock Ph: 8555 5948 1974 Historic 13ft Pelican Runabout Fibreglass Clinker, 18Hp Mercury Motor, on galvanised trailer. Both in very good condition, 2 life jackets. $4,500 ono. George Meola Ph: 0438 729 691 1993 Series I Lexus LS400 V8 4L, 110,000K with full service history, immaculate in every way, Champagne metallic with beige leather, 2 owners, arguably the best in Aust, orig price $156,000 asking $12,500. Peter Jones Ph: 8552 2023 1972 HQ Holden Kingswood 202 auto, genuine one owner, local car in original condition, some rust, comes with spares $1400 ono. Malc Haythorpe Ph: 0488 528 331 1961 Jaguar Mk 2 3.4 Litre, Sherwood green paint, tan upholstery, four speed manual with electric overdrive, near new tyres, bolt on chrome wire wheels, used regularly on club runs for 11 years, now for sale at $17,500 Bob Sellar Ph: 8556 4276 1954-55 Austin Sumerset, recon motor, new upholstery and tyres, slave cylinders re-sleeved, in running order with workshop manual. Requires painting, chroming and new wiring loom. $3500 firm. David Mildwaters Ph: 8821 1274 or 0409 091 631 located in Kadina. WANTED Valiant Model AP5, AP6 or VC 85-86. Shane Gray Ph: 0438 861 498 251 Chrysler 6 cylinder Flathead engine. Rod Lovell Ph: 0428 747 767 Anyone have a 65-68 Mustang for sale. Brian Barwick Ph: 0417 802 694 15” sports steering wheel, any condition. John Taylor Ph: 0419 825 304 Please advise the Editor when you have sold your ‘for sale item’ or found your ‘wanted’ item. Advertisements will now be run for 2 consecutive editions then withdrawn unless an extension is requested. REGISTRARS REPORT Have you renewed your registration lately? If the answer is yes you are required to have the back of the registration papers stamped and have your Log Book recorded by your Club Registrar “as soon as practicable after renewing your registration”. As of 31st March there are 16 vehicles that have not had their registration papers stamped. Please see your Registrar or Assistant Registrar to have this done. BEWARE Recently a member notified me that he had received a letter from DPTI stating that a person had come to a Service Centre with details of one of his vehicles and they wished to renew the Registration. This person was turned away as he did not have the current paperwork. But does this mean someone is trying to steal this person’s vehicle? The member was advised to take this up with the Police. We will let you know the outcome. DEIDRE SOLLY HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 15 PUBLICATION NUMBER 100018786 POSTAGE PAID AUSTRALIA If undeliverable please return to HISTORIC MOTOR VEHICLES CLUB Inc PO BOX 610 VICTOR HARBOR SA 5211 MOUNT ALMA MILE HILLCLIMB Saturday 2nd April INSURANCE FOR MOTORING ENTHUSIASTS CALL 13 46 46 FOR A QUOTE | SHANNONS.COM.AU Shannons Pty Limited ABN 91 039 692 636 is an authorised representative of AAI Limited ABN 48 005 297 807, the product issuer. Read the Product Disclosure Statement before buying this insurance. Contact us for a copy. HMVC ‘STEERING COLUMN’ NEWSLETTER PAGE 16
