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CLUB OFFICE BEARERS
President:
Stuart Smith
Ph: 07 827 4261
Vice President:
Colin Reed
Ph: 07 888 6555
Secretary/Treasurer:
Bob Hastie
Ph: 07 828 7867
Editor/Website Co-:
Jodene O’Reilly
Ph: 07 888 4110
Committee members are as above and the following;
John Overend
Ph: 07 889 1651
Colin Bates
Ph: 07 824 2030
Margaret Mold
Ph: 07 862 7543
Kevin Mold
Ph: 07 862 7543
Nick Hall
Ph: 07 829 7071
Bryce Edmonds
Ph: 07 884 9199
Malcolm Sankey
Ph: 07 888 6045
Jim & Irena Leadbeater
Ph: 07 888 7527
Run Coordinators:
John Overend
Bob Hastie
Bryce Edmonds
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Sheriff:
Colin Bates
Deputy Sheriff:
Colin Reed
Club Details
WAIKATO MUSTANG OWNERS CLUB
PO BOX 492
WAIKATO MAIL CENTRE
HAMILTON
www.nzmustang.com/clubs/waikato.htm
BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER:
06 - 0329 - 0727600 - 00
(Please enter your name as a reference when paying by direct banking)
MEETINGS:
Held every second Wednesday night of each month (excluding January)
at 7.30pm at the ‘Top Pub’ Main Road, Morrinsville.
BADGES:
Order these from the Club Secretary. Badges are $6.00 each.
JACKETS:
Order these from Malcolm Sankey. Jackets are $130.00 each. After you have given
the order to Malcolm, please deposit the money into the club bank account (details
above), using your name as a reference.
WINDOW SASHES:
New members receive them free with new member packs. If you require extras,
sashes cost $15.00. Order these from the Club Secretary.
WINDOW STICKERS:
New members receive them free with new member packs. If you require extras,
stickers cost $5.00. Order these from the Club Secretary.
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From the President
How’s everyone doing?
It’s been a tough few months on the weather front and as a farmer we are severely suffering, water
shortages are starting to become a big major and the heat is making it impossible. On the other hand it is
good for our club activities.
Firstly I would like to welcome our new club members, Lee Mahoney and Kaylene Oswald with their
1965 GT Mustang, Carl Brennan and his son Carmen with their 1969 Mach 1 390 S Code, Gary and
Rebecca Brandon with their 1969 Mustang Notchback.
It’s already been a busy few months with Club events and Cafe runs which are passing furiously by, I
know it is a very busy time of year for everyone at the moment with work started up again and getting
back into the groove, but it would be great to see the attendance numbers go up, so come on everyone
lets make more of an effort. The next Club Run coming up will be in April and that is the Anzac Run
which we have been invited to join the Auckland and Bay of Plenty Club on the 20th-21st and will
finish up at Okoriore, it would be great to have team members participating in this for the tri-club
games.
Our Waikato Mustang Convention is not to far away now its coming up very quickly in October and
there are still a lot of things to organise before then. The committee are working hard around the clock
and need all the help they can get, so if anyone can offer assistance or help in any of the areas listed on
pages 7 and 8 it would be much appreciated. The committee have finalized the logo for the convention
now and the registrations will be following shortly. The website will be updated very soon by Bob
with further details of what’s to come shortly, go to www.nzmustang.co.nz.
Our logo for the Waikato Mustang Convention, this is a round 5
spoke tyre logo, 70cm in diameter, this has been put on a black
background to show what it will look like on our shirts.
I hope you all have had a great start to the New Year .
Cheers Stu
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From the Editor
Hi Everyone
It has been another busy few months, I hope everyone has had a great New Years and is
refreshed for a new start. We have already started this year with two Cafe runs which were a great success and we have
had a few events in between from Whangamata to Kumeu to say the least. I have had a great response from members on
stories and pictures as well some private excursions that they have done so keep up the good work, it is much appreciated.
I am always interested to hear about whatever you have to say whether it’s small or big, so keep it coming. I myself have
met a very interesting person lately with a great story to tell so couldn’t resist getting a story off them, which you will see
coming up.
The Waikato Mustang Convention is coming along very nicely and our committee is doing a fantastic job of organising
this. If everyone is not aware, the date is set for Labour Weekend 25th-28th October 2013, at the Kingsgate Hotel. We
are suggesting to get in quick as rooms are going quickly and to book in the 300 section. Rooms are $119 including
breakfast.
100 Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Phone: 07 849 0860, Email: [email protected]
The Claudelands showground is all booked and plans are being drawn up for this at the moment by Jim, with the help of
John organising how we are going to fit the cars inside. I have attached some photos on the next page of inside and
outside, as some people may not have made it on our trip over to our annual general meeting to look at this. All and all,
there is still a lot to organise and we are still looking out for volunteers so don’t hold back. If you can help in anyway just
let Bob know.
On a last note, would just like to wish Stu a belated 50th birthday that he had in late December and also Jim Leadbeater a
Happy 65th Birthday - as you can see from the photo, we had a drink and a beautiful cake that Irena brought along to
celebrate. It was Jim’s birthday on our last
committee meeting in February.
Hope to catch up soon with everyone.
Your Editor JO :)
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Claudeland’s Event Centre above
Claudeland’s Arena to your left
Claudeland’s ground overview
Now the Arena is going to
be a lot larger than this, as
the seating that you can see
on the ground level is going
to be pushed back out of
the way which is going to
give us a lot of floor space
to work with.
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Horsepower 2013 Tasks and Team Leaders
Task
Leaders
Team
Co -Convenors
John Overend
Ronnie Phillips
All of below, Master Time Line/ Itinerary, Guest Speaker Colin Bates
Sponsorship
Margaret Mold
Mike Mahoney
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Individual sponsor, Club Member
sponsoring
Glen Rogers
Apply for Grants, vouchers for convention packs
Malcolm Sankey
Consider hosts for every event each day.
Craig Leith
Registrations
John Overend
Jo O'Reilly
Entrys, Merchandise, Accommodation, name tags
Nick Hall
Banking , Convention account, convention booklet
Bob Hastie
Mary
Irena
Margaret
Kingsgate
Stu Smith
Liaise with Hotel,negotiate rate, parking and
Parking security, Wash Points, grouping accommodation
Convention Packs
Irena Leadbeater
Stu Smith
Sponsors items, Logo item.
Bryce Edmonds
Merchandise delivery
Jo
Katherine
Christine
Nicky
Jan
Convention Merchandise
Shirts, logo item for convention Pack
Jo O'Reilly
Malcolm
Waikato Theme Fancy Dress ( A day at the races )
Christine
Clare Bayly
Sunday Night fancy dress, club members through out
convention
Venue Management
Access to Arena
Sarah Smith
John Overend
Colin Bates
Judged Cars, Show Cars, Club Cars, tradestands
Parking
Jim Leadbeater
Stu Brown
Pre staging, grouping, public exclusion, ropes etc
Stoney
Under car floor protection, Claudelands rules.
Frazer McKenzie
John Teem
Don Rankine
Nick Hall
Stu Smith
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Presidents Meeting
Stu Smith
Public Attractions
Bryce
Display Mustangs, drag cars, members cars, Fairview
Car display
Advertising
Colin Bates
Bob Hastie
Clare Bayly
Jono Zero Limits
Press, Radio, Web site , TV, Emails to Clubs/web site
Banners, Convention Logo/Background
Photography
Individual Photos
Powerpoint Presentation for Prize Giving
Trophys
Colin Reed
Trophy No's, Certificates, Calligraphy, Locate Top
Gun, Push & Grunt
Tony Palmer
Judging
All classes , Top Gun, Best Individual, Club and Peoples Choice
Mike Mahoney
Loraine
Amanda
10 x Club Judges
Signage
Nick Hall
Advertising Etc
Public Entry Sat Show
Mary Overend
Wayne
Entry Fees, Pass Outs
Megan Hill
Merrilyn
Diane
Saturday Night Meal/BBQ
Colin Bates
Meat/Buns etc
Wayne Bates
Bob
Mary
John
Sunday Cruise
Cruise route, Lunches ( School Fundraiser),Point
Duty, Push & Grunt
Jim Leadbeater
Craig Leith
Bryce Edmonds
Sophie McKenzie
Sunday Night Prize Giving Dinner Co-ordinator
Clare Bayly
Deidre Hastie
Set up, Decorations, Layout, Liaise with caterer,
Katherine Edmonds
band, clean-up
Sarah
Christine
Raffles
Lee Mahoney
Major Raffle, needs to be donated
Farewell Breakfast - Co -Ordinator
Liaise with Caterer, clean up
After Convention Debrief/ wind down/ take stock. John Overend
Co-Ordinate clubs assets Claudelands/ Kingsgate
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Colin Bates
JUST A LITTLE REMINDER OF WHATS TO
COME FOR OUR CONVENTION !!
Photos kindly given to me by Frazer McKenzie.
AN IMPRESSIVE LINEUP FROM OUR CLUB IN SOUTHWARD
THE THEME ON THE PRIZEGIVING NIGHT WAS (W)
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A Rare Sight To See, Back From The Grave
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Greg Ryan the owner of a 65 Mustang fastback that
he is currently getting restored, but this isn’t just any average car. When I heard that it had
been buried underneath the ground for nearly 40 years over in the US and found out that it
was sitting on a trailer out the back of our shop, I was outta here. I was delighted that he had
brought it along for us to have a look at, and I was very curious to see how it had weathered all those years beneath the ground. I was very much surprised, as it had feared not to
badly and I couldn’t help but take a couple of photos. When I asked Greg if I could have
the story on how he came across his Mustang Fastback he said he would send it to me and
true to his word, I have attached it on the next two pages. Greg said it was going to the
dippers next and said that he will keep us updated, so watch this spot!!
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Notice how the owner had turned the
Ford letters upside down!
Under the hood shows some surface rust on the top surfaces,
but the 289 is unmolested and all original.
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The dented roof will be replaced
as part of the restoration.
The interior is all original and in need of restoration. Notice it’s a 4-speed car.
The upper surfaces have surface rust but it’s in
remarkably good condition.
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Mustang Club Member With Hidden Talents!
When I had my last little spiel about needing more stories and photos, Troy said to jump on
his site and have a look at some of his photos of the USA Day over in Tauranga he took. If
I had of known earlier I would have included these in the last magazine but still who would
of known we all have our own little talents A! This is Troy’s car in the first picture, if I had
of known Troy I would have been on your case earlier as well, lol.
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World’s First Car & Bike Show at the
Whangamata Club on New Year’s Day 2013
With our first New Years day free for 26 years, Jim and I decided to got to Whangamata for
a car show we had heard was on, it was being held between 8-10am. In the 68 Shelby we
arrived at the cossie club by 9.15am and found the carpark already full, apparently there
was around 200 vehicles on display including 24 bikes inside the Club, so we were sent
along the RSA carpark where others were assembling.
Parked up, we checked the car was still clean and then went to find other club members
who were there. Some fabulous cars were seen by the large crowd on what a fabulously
sunny day.
Prizegiving was mid-afternoon in the clubrooms, so we went in out of the heat, and were
thrilled to receive the prize for “Best Street Machine”.
A great start to what will be a busy year
Irena & Jim Leadbeater
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Wedding bells and ponies
A request came in to Secretary Bob late last year, for three cars for an upcoming wedding in the Hamilton
Gardens. The request caused consternation to his ‘Fastback’ ears as they wanted Notchbacks ………..
Professionalism to the fore, however, he soon had the cars lined-up - me, (turquoise ’67 - bride and her
father), Bryce Edmonds, (red ’66 – two bridesmaids) and Mark Studer, (blue ’66 – groom and two
groomsmen). Ribboned cars weren’t a prerequisite but Mark, (who has done quite a few weddings), turned
up with his car looking very ‘in the part’ so I’ll be going out and making my own for future weddings!
As a new member of the Club this was my first wedding, so I dutifully spent around two hours the day
before the wedding cleaning and polishing SUZPNY, including a deep and meaningful chat to behave
herself on the day! (Before her total makeover she was ‘failing to function’ when you least expected it).
My new responsibilities also saw me an hour ahead of time, so lots of time to drive around and recheck the
route from Dinsdale to the Hamilton Gardens where the ceremony would take place.
A more seasoned wedding driver, Bryce duly arrived from Te Aroha, and, (after pushing our seats as far
forward as they’d go), we poured the various members of the bridal party into the backseats of our cars.
The bride Nichol looked absolutely stunning and was one of the most relaxed, chilled out brides I’ve seen
in a long time. I could tell Nichol loved the attention from onlookers as we proudly followed Bryce and
the bridesmaids over to the Gardens. Mark, of course, was already there having deposited the groom and
his groomsmen.
We parked the cars up and got some photographs for our own records, and the Club, and then had some
official shots with the bridal party, after the ceremony.
All in all a fabulous day - the Mustangs behaved themselves, as did the drivers most of the time!
Sue Brown
Here's a shot of the three Mustangs with the bridal party at the wedding at Hamilton
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Recipe For Success
When you add fine weather, open roads, great Mustangs and people to a great venue with good food
and coffee you’ve got a recipe for success. And so it was for the first WMOG Café Run for 2013.
Sue Brown and I have only been members of the Club for a very short while, but long enough to realise
there are potentially two groups of members - those who are petrol-heads and for whom there is no happier
place than a car show, and then there are, (literally), the no-shows – and we went to President Stu,
Secretary Bob and Run Organiser Bryce asking if we could facilitate another type of 'run' which would
draw in more of the 'social' members.
The concept was The Cafe Run - impromptu runs heralded by the prospect of great weather, with an email
to all members, who elected to be part of a specific email group, inviting them to come on a run to one of
the great cafes in the greater Waikato region, (ideally around 1 to 1.5 hours from Hamilton).
The invitation went out in early January and got a great response and so, a few days later with the prospect
of a sunny weekend with no car events, the first run was planned – to Rhubarb Café in Arapuni.
The ‘beauty’ of these runs is that an email goes out to members with a start time and place – there is no
need to register – and so it was with trepidation that Sue and I arrived at Cambridge 30 minutes ahead of
the departure time. Concern that we might have been the only cars soon disappeared as one, then other
cars arrived.
En route to Arapuni we ‘picked up’ the Matamata and Tauranga cars – a total of 12 Mustangs, one
Thunderbird and one Big Dog bike bringing up the rear. The road, via Horahora, is a great drive almost
devoid of traffic and the line of cars looked good whatever your perspective – looking back in the
rear-view mirror, or ahead. In all, around 22 people descended on Rhubarb Café whose large covered
outdoor area accommodated the crowd and there was a steady flow of food, coffee and conversation. Most
stayed into the afternoon enjoying the opportunity to get to know other members better, and have a good
look at the cars.
The next run is planned for a fine weekend in February, so if you’d like your name added to the Café Run
email list, contact me – Clare Bayly [email protected].
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Kumeu
After a busy week away in Taranaki golfing, (which I got a birdie at Kaitaki golfcourse!!!! so proud of
that!!!!!), we decided to head to the big carshow at Kumeu. We managed to drag ourselves out of bed at
5.30am Friday morning and head to the big smoke, we hit Auckland at rush hour traffic and crawled along
the motorway for about 30 minutes then thank god we turned off and had some fun cruising time. When we
hit the Kumeu showground's there was hardly anyone there which was fantastic cause we got to park up
our convoy in the best spot ever!!! After setting everything up by pressing a couple of buttons we were of
shopping in Kumeu...... I found out quite quickly that there’s not much shopping to be done there!!!! Oh
well was a tad bit excited about all the stalls that were setting up in the showground's, so bring on
Saturday!!!! We settled in for the afternoon with a couple of drinks and yummy snacks, it was a tad bit
chilly that night, I thought it could have blimmin snowed!!! Auckland weather for you I say!! Barry
arrived that night with his bright orange Ford truck and a bloody nice muzzy in his trailer, took him a while
to get to Kumeu but better late then never a Barry:) .
Saturday morning was an early start it about 7.30am I stepped outside to check out the weather and OMG
I’ve never seen such a lineup of hot cars and trucks waiting to get into the showground's. We cooked
breaky and watched the cars drive past us, it was awesome! The day went really fast, there was so much to
see. The stalls were pretty cool, there was everything, except USA chairs and USA umbrellas!!! Quite
disappointed about that!!!!. Stu arrived rather late Saturday afternoon in his Buick. We left him to have a
look around as we had pretty much seen everything. We ended the day of with a yummy bbq and a few
drinks while watching this cool as big music screen which rocked till the early hours:)
Sunday was a bit drizzly so we decided to head home...I was keen to get on the road to beat the traffic.
All in all it was a fantastic weekend!!!! AND the BEST thing about it was........WE DIDNT BREAK
DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicky and Jan Telford
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BARRY’S 1969 BOSS 429, THAT HASN’T SEEN THE
LIGHT OF DAY FOR A WHILE
1965 FASTBACK FOR SALE
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Denny Hulme Memorial Race
Meeting, Hamptons
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18 – 20 January
For those amongst us who cherish motor sport this was a not to be missed weekend. The
organisers had sourced ex Denny Hulme road and race cars from around the globe including
his Formula 1 world championship winning McLaren M23 (1973) and 5 McLaren/Hulme
Can-Am cars, two of which Hulme has driven to Can-Am Championships. Add to this full
fields of Formula 5000 (32 cars) Group A and Historic Touring cars, HMC/Pre78 Saloons,
pre 85 open salons, Formula Junior and F3 cars, Historic Formula Fords, BMW Open etc
etc, it was an amazing weekend.
After the now regulation cooked breakfast at the “Hastie Cafe & Bar” in Huntly, Bob,
myself, Bryce Edmond’s and 2 special guests, Murray Sterling, (now Taranaki) and Dave
Green (Specialty Cars, Matamata) met up with Craig and Christine Leith who had their new
toy out for a spin, (the ex Fraser McKenzie 69 Mach 1). Fellow club member Bruce
Dreadon was racing his immaculate 64 Mustang against the Historic Muscle cars and
although totally out-gunned by their different regulations, had a ball and represented us
proudly. Too many highlights to report here, but as commented on by the many overseas
entrants, this was one of the best historic events held anywhere in the world.
Naturally the weekend was capped off back at the “Hastie Cafe & Bar” with several cold
ones served by the sultry maid Deidre.
PS Muzz has not lost his wicked sense of humour.
Colin Reed
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DENNY HULME BIO
Denis Clive "Denny" Hulme OBE, (18 June 1936�4 October 1992),
was a New Zealand car racer, the 1967 Formula One World Champion
for the Brabham team. Hulme later went on to race for McLaren in
Formula One, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup series, (for
Group 7 sports cars), and at Indianapolis. He was CanAm champion in
1968, (driving the McLaren M8A), and 1970 (driving the McLaren
M8D "Batmobile"). He drove the McLaren M8F in 1971; teammate
Peter Revson won the CanAm championship that year. Hulme and
Revson drove the McLaren M20 in the 1972 CanAm races, but the
M20 was overpowered by Roger Penske's Porsche 917s, (driven by Mark Donohue and George Follmer).
Hulme retired from Formula One at the end of the 1974 season but continued to race Australian Touring
Cars. Hulme's untimely death, caused by a heart attack whilst driving a BMW M3 during the Bathurst
1000, made him the first former Formula One champion to die of natural causes.
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Taupo IRC Meeting
Taupo Raceway 26th-29th January
Lucky me attending, but another V8 orientated race meeting the following weekend. The
meeting also included the 3rd round of the International Toyota Racing Series, but truly, the
huge crowd had come to watch and support the Central Muscle Cars And the Pre-65
Saloons. This became embarrassingly apparent as the Corporate Boxes and stands were full
for the Saloon Car Racing and all but deserted for the single seaters. In the scratch races
for the Pre-65s, it was Mustang, one - two – three, the same results basically for Sunday’s
Handicap Races. In Central Muscle Cars, Bruce Honor in his big block 69 Mustang proved
this car to beat, heading both Shane Wigston, (HQ), and Aussie Paul Stubber, (Camaro), for
the weekend spoils. On the Sunday, we all left the circuit for 1 ½ hours to watch the
Off-Shore boats battle it out on Lake Taupo, a race that was won on the last corner by
Fairview Windows. At about 7.30, (after a few cold ones with the Central Muscle Car
blokes), I’ll admit to be nearly V8ed out, (nearly)! Roll on the “big” V8 Hydroplanes at
Karapiro next weekend.
Club Circuit:1.3 km
National Circuit: 2.3 km
International Circuit: 3.32 km
Direction: Anti-clockwise only
Surface: Asphaltic concrete
Pre 65’s Mustang racing in round 4
Colin Reed
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Motorama,
Morrinsville
February 10th 2013
Another great summer day dawned with
Waikato members congregating at the
“Top Pub” in Morrinsville at 8.00am to
support Yankee Haulers day in the park.
Approximately 8 or 9 cars left the pub
together and once inside the grounds
parked up and put up the club banners
along with the club sun shelter. In all
about a dozen club members made the
show which was a good turnout. We even
had a couple of “Henrys” earlier models
belonging to our members join in.
Everyone dispersed around a very good
selection of Swappers which included
some of our members with stalls. Stoney would just about take the prize for the most gear
that could be squeezed in a courier van as transport to his stall. He told me his dog was on
his knee and he had to move a carton to change gear! There was the usual array of bits and
pieces, parts, clothing etc and generally something for all.
As in previous years the kids got to ride on a fire engine, play on the Bouncy Castle and
even take in some Motor Mower racing. Mum and Dad were well catered for with plenty of
parking, food stalls and gazing at the real stars-The Cars! There was something for
everyone from cars, trucks, and even a tractor with a V12 Lincoln Zephyr motor that ran
very sweetly.
All in all another very good day in the summer sun run by an extremely well organised
group.
Kathryn & Bryce Edmonds
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Paeroa Swap Meet
16th February
It was a slightly cooler morning and I had got up about 6am in the morning and made a packed lunch and
got all my essentials together before I headed round to Colin and Barb’s place. Irena and Jim came out to
meet me round 8am and we all headed off. We were not to sure how many of us club members were
coming as we had not heard, but were hoping for a great turnout. We had a nice trip on the way to Paeroa
and NO road works which was even better. We were able to get a nice place right under the shade of the
trees and in a position where we could drive out if we wanted to. We set up camp and Irena and I went and
got coffees.
It took a little while for it to fill up, so we
all just sat down for a while and enjoyed
the scenery. We then decided to have a
look at the swappers, which took a while,
it’s amazing what little wonders you come
across in someone’s little pile of
treasures. Saw Stoney and his stand and
he certainly had a huge display. I can
understand now why people are so
amazed at how he manages to fit it all in
his van. After a good look around we
then decided it was time to feed our
bellies and treat ourselves with a glass of
wine, it's hard work looking around, I tell
you, lol!
There weren’t as many attractions this year. They still had the motorised couch and some dirt rack cars
going around the paddock but I think they were more of a hindrance than anything else. I would estimate
there was between 200-300 cars once it had finally filled up and there was also a lot of motorbikes as well.
Barry Featherstone had turned up with his
1969 Shelby Convertible, which was a
nice surprise as I had not caught up with
him for a while, so we all got talking. As I
am a stock car fan, this is what our
conversation turned to. A birdie had told
me that he had returned to racing his
Saloon again and I was concerned so I had
to ask. So I gave my motherly speech
about being careful.
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The motorised couch, I went on this last
year with Nicky and Lucas, this was
really awesome, I don’t think they were
doing the paddock runs with it this year. I
think they were just randomly cruising
round the place.
Tom Sharplin was playing as the
entertainment and he was fantastic, later
on the rock and rollers came out and
started to do their thing, Irena and I went
up and got his card in case of future
occasions, he might come in handy.
This is Paeroa-based Richards Team
Motorsport new Toyota Camry race car
which has just been brought and was
trailered in, when we saw it pull up we
were all waiting in anticipation to see
what was going to pop out, as it was a
pretty flash trailer.
The boys at work always joked about me
joining an Altezza Club, what do you
think, should I buy a Altezza race car
instead?
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Kiwi A Salt - World Record Holder
158151 mph, best speed 165609 mph
The official racing description for the car
is XF/BFRMR
• XF stands for vintage Ford flathead
engine
• B stands for blown (super charged)
• F stands for Fuel, which can be
anything including petrol, nitro or nitrous
but we run Methanol only.
• RMR stands for Rear Engine
Modified Roadster
I actually ran into these gentleman a
couple of years ago at Kumeu and they
were raising money at the time to go
overseas to go racing, Kiwi A Salt’s name
originated from racing on the Bonneville
Salt Flats in the US, and Stu you would be
familiar with this as you have only just
been here recently.
So after another look around at the cars and listening to the prize giving, we all packed up round 3.30pm
and decided to make tracks. It turned out to be a really pleasant day, but only two club cars turned up on
the day, so not a great turnout.
Betty Boop, I have always loved this, and
who can resist Betty Boop.
JO O’Reilly
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Kaimai Cafe Run
February cafe run
February and March have to be two of the busiest months on the car calendar, events and runs most
weekends combining with stunning weather. There was one Sunday during February which didn't clash
with other local car events so a cafe run was held to the Kaimai Cheese Factory Cafe in Waharoa, north of
Matamata. The route over circumnavigated road works taking in some great less-travelled roads through
Scotsman Valley. In all seven Mustangs and 14 people. The coffee, food and location was fantastic - a
swelteringly hot day but our table was under the veranda so we were in the shade with our cars in full
sight.
This is only the second run I've been privileged to organise and it was great to meet some new members,
hear their stories and see their cars. It's sometimes said, (mainly in hot rod circles), that Mustangs are
'container cars' inferring they're 'all the same' - but the reality is they are all quite different, each car
personalised to its owner. Each time we get together it's a great opportunity to compare what some have
done, with what you've got on your own car - as these photographs show; some of us taking the
opportunity to check out the fan/cooling set-up on our cars as we prepare for Beachhop and the
interminable delays which occur.
We won't hold a cafe run in March, because it is so chock-full of events, but watch out for the April run
which will have something a little extra ......
If you aren't on the email list for cafe runs, flick me a line [email protected].
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Jim’s Day Out At Hampton Downs
Due to the development of our Gull Service Station in Matamata, I got to know one of the contractors very
well, Brian McGovern, he supplied us the new fuel tanks and forecourt work.
During the job we talked about cars as guys do and I told him we were a member of the Waikato Mustang
Club, and we owned a 68 Notchback. I asked him if he would he like to go for a ride, of course he said yes.
So the next day I fired up the 68, in he jumped and I drove out to Turanga-O-Moana and Brian drove back,
he thought the car was great and went well. Then Brian told me he owned a 944 Turbo GT Porsche and he
raced it on the N.Z circuit and is holding 2nd place overall this season. “Would I like to go a few rounds
with him in the Porsche at Hampton Downs in February” he asked, (I’d be a fool to turn that down
wouldn’t I).
He organised it for me on 2nd February this year, Irena and I drove to Hampton Down’s and watched the
race meeting from the pits with Brian, he had two races, running 3rd and 4th, he was happy with that, car
went well.
After the meeting it was my turn, he fitted me out with overalls and helmet and gave me a run down about
the car safety and strapped me in the seat. I wasn’t scared or nervous, I just said to myself relax and enjoy
it. I fired up the Porsche and off we went, Brian drove hard, foot to the floor, hard into the corners and fast
out of them. I kept one eye on the speedometer and we got up to 200-220 km an hour up the hill on the
front straight, then braking hard down the hill going into the right hand corner.
After 5 exhilarating laps Brian pulled off the circuit and into the pits, I got out of the car with a big smile
on my face and shook Brian’s hand.
Thanks mate, I loved it, I’ll do it again
Jim Leadbeater
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Pineapple Snow
Another favourite of mine, that is so easy to make when you want a quick summer treat that
can feed a crowd.
INGREDIENTS
1 Tin Crushed Pineapple
1 Packet of Tropical Jelly
1 Bottle of 250ml Cream
DIRECTIONS
First of all you need to set you jelly, once your jelly is set then you beat it slightly with
a hand beater.
Beat your cream until it is whipped.
Drain the juice out of your pineapple. You do not use the juice for anything so you
can discard this or use it for something else.
Once you have done all this, then you can carefully mix all your ingredients together
and then put it in the fridge to set for an hour.
This is real yummy, my mum has been making it for years and now I make it and take it
from me the kids love it as well.
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Funny Stuff !
BEST LAWYER / INSURANCE STORY OF THE YEAR,
DECADE, AND POSSIBLY THE CENTURY
This took place in Charlotte North Carolina. A lawyer purchased a box of
very rare and expensive cigars, then insured them against, among other
things, fire.
Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars,
the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company.
In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost 'in a series of small
fires.'
The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason, that the
man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyer sued and
WON!
(Stay with me.)
Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the
claim was frivolous. The judge stated nevertheless, that the lawyer held a
policy from the company, in which it had warranted that the cigars were
insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure them against fire,
without defining what is considered to be unacceptable 'fire' and was
obligated to pay the claim.
Rather than endure lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company
accepted the ruling and paid $15,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the
cigars that perished in the 'fires'.
NOW FOR THE BEST PART...
After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested
on 24 counts of ARSON!!! With his own insurance claim and testimony from
the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was convicted of
intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced to 24 months in
jail and a $24,000 fine.
This true story won First Place in last year's Criminal Lawyers Award
contest.
ONLY IN AMERICA ... NO WONDER THE REST OF THE WORLD THINKS THEY ARE
NUTS!
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What’s On?
Cambridge Cruise Nights:
Presented by Stragglers Rod & Custom Club on the first Wednesday of each month, from 5.30pm onwards. This event began
in October and continues through until April.
Waikato Classic Car & Hot Rod Breakfast Cruises:
These are on every 2nd Sunday of every month , leaves Riverlea Wreckers on State Highway 1 at 9.00am for Karapiro Café.
For further information phone Archie Stutt on 07 855 1071.
River Haven Breakfast:
Held on the 3rd Sunday of every month at River Haven Café, SH 1 Huntly at 7.30am. All are welcome. For further
information phone Bob Hastie on 07 828 7867.
Hamilton Cruise Nights:
Now happening on the last Thursday of each month with Cock & Bull Hamilton, sponsoring the nights. Cruise on in to the
Cock & Bull from 5pm until when daylight saving finishes on April 1st. Cock & Bull are offering a $50 voucher for a car
chosen by a staff member on the night and a discount on meal & drinks. For any information contact Mark Studer 021 213
0723. Please be patient while the cars are being parked, thank you.
April 10th
WMOC Meeting Night — Morrinsville Top Pub. Meetings start at 7.30pm the second Wednesday of every month except
January, bring your wife/partner and meet for a meal first at 6.00pm with other club members. You just might get the
’Treasurer’ to shout you a drink!
Monthly Cafe Runs - These will now be occurring on a monthly basis and are being organised by Clare Bayly.
March 28th-1st
Classic Cover NZHRA Street Rod Nationals - Taupo
March 30th
Vintage Ford Car Display - Pukekohe Intermediate School, Queen Street, 9.30am-12.30pm
March 30th-31st
IRC race meeting - Taupo Motorsport Park
April 6th
Matamata Car O’Rama - 2271 Mangawhero RD, Matamata from 9am
April 7th
NZ Petrolhead Breakfast - Classic Car Museum, 11 Railside Place, Hamilton, 8am-10am
April 12th-14th
Auckland ITM 400 - Pukekohe Park Raceway
April 21st
Hampton Downs ERC Series
April 26th
Historic Racing Club Practice Day - Pukekohe Park Raceway
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