Auto Antics - Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club

Auto Antics
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE
SUNSHINE COAST ANTIQUE CAR CLUB
APRIL 2015 No.492
DIY — BATTERY NOT INCLUDED!
PUBLISHED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST
ANTIQUE CAR CLUB. ABN 64 010 012 781
P.O. BOX 362 NAMBOUR Qld. 4560
Phone 0498 009 396
Email – [email protected]
Website - www.scacc.org.au.
Meetings held 4th Tuesday of the Month at 7:30pm.
The Old School House at the Nambour Showground.
VISITORS WELCOME.
What’s Inside
Office Bearers
President’s Report
Rally Director’s Report
Bribie News
General Minutes
Members Articles
Classifieds
QHMC Calendar
EXECUTIVE
Name
Landline
Mobile
Email
President
Kevin Grant
5443 2767
0428 989 060
[email protected]
Vice President
Wayne Griffiths
5478 9430
[email protected]
Secretary
Neil Boulton
5476 1334
[email protected]
Treasurer
Vic Toonen
5447 7021
Rally & Events Director
Phil Tucker
A.H. 5456 4635 A.H. 0421 871 937 [email protected]
COMMITTEE
0412 666 103
[email protected]
MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
Assistant Secretary
VACANT
Editor
Erik Buttars
5478 1888
0418 250 796
[email protected]
Catering Officer
Enid Wilkinson
5445 4423
0408 458 240
[email protected]
0428 989 821
For general enquiries and all cars in
the Palmwoods area
[email protected]
Dating & Inspection Officer David Grant
Property Officer
John Kindt
5442 2171
0498 009 396
Librarian
Bill Ryan
5446 6942
[email protected]
Membership Registrar
Sylva Barns
5472 7061
[email protected]
Assistant Rally Directors
Gary Deane
GENERAL
POSITIONS
0437 554 207
David Whysall
5437 3989
Assistant Editor
Chris Anstey
5441 6865
Webmaster
Karen Ryan
5446 6942
Assistant Caterer
Peter & Anne Lingard
5445 6991
Dating Officers
Charlie Duckett
0423 613 129
For cars in the Bli Bli area
Rob Taylor
0413 302 389
For cars in the Aroona area
Bob Parsons
Duncan & Meg McFadyen 0417 193 480
Publicity Officer
VACANT
QHMC Delegates
Trevor Shields
3408 2364
Bill Ryan
5446 6942
John Kindt
5442 2171
Assistant Swap Co-ordinator Bill Ryan
0421 270 749
3408 6402
Bribie Is. Representatives
Swap Co-ordinator
[email protected]
For cars in the Banksia Beach area
0439 553 640
[email protected]
[email protected]
0498 009 396
[email protected]
5446 6942
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed within are not necessarily shared by the editor or
officers of the SCACC. All care is taken to ensure that the information contained within
the newsletter is correct at the time of printing.
Please Note: All events must be prepaid to confirm your attendance and all membership payments must
be received by the end of February each year to confirm your financial membership.
The Committee appreciates the effort of those who pay early or on time.
SCACC Account details: BSB:645-646 — Acc No:1028 23871 - ino SCACC
Kevin Grant
Hi all,
I hope all our members and families had a happy and enjoyable
Easter break.
Our club has been ticking along steadily, Motorkana is coming on
the 16th /17th May so get your entries in, it will be a great weekend.
ANZAC Day 100th anniversary celebration is here and there have
been requests for older cars to transport some of the veterans that
cannot march, so if you can help please do so.
The council has let the contract for the shed to the builder
Coastal Steel, they built our existing shed. The contract is in two
stages. Stage one is to the lock up by coastal, stage two will be by
SCACC.
New members to be voted on this month are Ron Pearson, Jeff
Poole and Bernie Daniels.
Happy Motoring, Kev
The Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club
was formed in 1963 to foster preservation of our motoring heritage by providing an avenue for sharing of information
by the owners of veteran and vintage
cars (prior to 1/1/1919 and 1/1/1931
respectively) and the encouragement of
their restoration and preservation.
They also intended to educate and
interest the general public by displays,
rallies, etc.
Today we welcome all people interested
in preservation and restoration of our
motoring and machinery history.
Generally, our members come from
those owning such over 30 years old but
owning one is not a mandatory requirement. Our veteran and vintage vehicles
remain our “respected citizens” due to
their historic significance. Rallies are
designed to allow for their limitations.
Our Rally Director tries to incorporate
suitable variations in rallies which will
cater for all our vehicles. S.C.A.C.C.
Phil Tucker
Hello all,
We had 16 cars for our drive up to Dulong and across to Woombye. Then on to Mullers park for lunch. Thanks to those who came
out, some members had never been the roads I took them through
that day.
Gary Deane is hosting a run on 22nd April. The Brunch run will be
on the 3rd of May. X-Roads is coming up on the 9th of May.
Now is the time to get things organised for MotorKana on the
16th and 17th of May. So please download your entry forms from the
web site.
Phil
Erik Buttars
Duncan MacFadyen
April 25th Anzac Day, any members wishing to take part in this major commemoration at Beerwah please contact me for assembly instructions; we will need
to be in the marshalling area by 08.20hrs.
Friday, 8th May 6.30.pm Coffee Club Bribie evening meet.
Saturday, 30th May, St Michaels Fair, Bribie members normal assembly procedure, other members enter venue off Old Toorbul point road to arrive prior to
09.00am.
The June Bribie run will be organised by Bob Parsons and will be a normal
start procedure, travelling to Godwin Beach for byo morning tea, then on to the
Donnybrook, Toorbul and Meldale areas There will not be a July Bribie run due to
the Swap meet.
Also, be advised that the 17th Bribie Island Classic Boat Regatta will be
held on the 9th and 10th of May, members wishing to attend the Sunday events
to gather on the grassed area to the south of the VMR base off Sylvan Esplanade from 10.00am.
The Caboolture R.S.L. has invited our club to help them celebrate 65 years of
service to veterans and the community, this will be held on Monday May 4th at
09.30am, to 12.30.pm, the RSL will provide a sausage sizzle and refreshments to
members during the celebration. As Meg and I will be interstate at the time this
will be organised by Gordon Bess, contact Gordon on Mob,0437-484-442 for any
further information.
Meg and I on behalf of our club would like to thank Gordon and Rose for
the kind donation of a near new printer/copier/fax to the club I'm sure it will be
most welcome.
Our best wishes to all,
Duncan and Meg.
RARE STATIONARY ENGLISH PROPRIETRY ENGINE FOR SALE (**)
A 1919-1923 DORMAN STAFFORD twin cam engine with OHV. Engine
number is KNO-5044. The editor has numerous images available to any
interested party who might like to see what is included. For further
information please contact Paul & Tamara Donsky in Maryborough on
07 4122 1385 or 0421 590 373.
563rd GENERAL MEETING MINUTES – 24th March 2015
Meeting opened 8:00 pm with 64 Members in attendance and 14 apologies as per Attendance Book.
Visitors Storm Day, Mark Doblo, Feff Poole, Pam Pearson, Bernie Daniels. Neil Boulton moved minutes of last meeting as printed in March 2015 Auto Antics No 491 be accepted,
Sec Keith Guy, mc.
Business Arising
Printer write-off - no interest
Inwards Correspondence
QHMC
Bulletin 3-2015
QHMC
Bulletin 4-2015
Jumpers in July
Warwick event including vintage cars
PGF Fire Solutions
Brochure re Blazecut Suppression System
Sunshine Coast Council
Completion of lease
SunshineCoast Council
Quote for shed
Outwards Correspondence
Sunshine Coast Council
Acceptance of shed quote
Neil Boulton moved that inwards be accepted and outwards endorsed. Sec Lyall Exelby - m.c.
Business Arising
TREASURERS REPORT was tabled by Vic who moved it to be accepted. Sec - Erik Buttars, m.c.
MEMBERSHIPSteven Valentine, Duncan Logan, Mark Doblo voted in.
VICE PRESIDENT Summarised March committee meeting. Raffle stands at $320
RALLY REPORT – Refer to Auto Antics for details of upcoming events.
Note open day at Australian Open Gardens on 12th April (proprietors are Club members)
Volunteers needed for Motorkana sponsorships canvassing - intro letter available
Rally for 26th April cancelled in favour of Anzac Day Parades - Caloundra resuming 9.30am service
Get your Motorkana entries in please.
SWAP REPORT Sites still available for booking
Does anyone know a suitable replacement for the Marine Harvest stall?
EDITORS REPORT
nil
WEBMASTER REPORT nil
CATERING nil
GENERAL Early entry to hall needed for Bob Wilson to set up for movies. Committee to make arrangements.
Moved Ray Hume, seconded David Buckton that a congratulatory letter be sent to member Peter
Wellington on his appointment as Speaker of the Queensland Parliament. m.c.
CAN WE HELP Lyall Exelby referred to a local Vintage Auto Electrician.
BATTERIES
Some years ago, I posted an article in Auto Antics about using one of those
small battery chargers for battery driven appliances, which automatically charge
batteries not used regularly, e.g. the battery in your club car.
My article drew considerable ‘flack’ in the next edition of Auto Antics. The
point being was and still is, quite correct for the old style battery chargers.
The purpose of this article is to inform you, if you do not already know, that
my idea has been commercialised. I found this out recently when purchasing a battery from Auto Barn in Currie Street Nambour. The chap who served me tried to
interest me in a ‘Battery Link Charger ($40.00) which is basically what I was trying
to promote years ago. The chargers from old battery driven appliances are virtually
‘throw away’ items today. If you want to “DYO” for a 12-volt battery, obviously get
a 12-volt charger with at least 500 milliamp (mA) output on the secondary – better
still a 1000 mA, i.e. one (1) Amp. Make sure the output is DC. Symbol ___/---. Some
are AC, symbol ~. The other vital thing is to get the polarity correct. A digital multimeter will sort that out for you.
Ray Hume (07) 5441 1485
A CAR SALESMAN'S NIGHTMARE
This lady will not buy a new car until she has worn her old one out and it is
still in new condition - after all it is only 84 years old (the car that is, oh the
lady... she is 101). Take notice in the video that she lays a shop rag on the running board to step onto when she gets in the car. After she is in the car, she
leans all the way down to the running board to get the rag. She is in great physical and mental shape for her age. The car is not bad either! Click on the link below to view this beautiful car and listen to this wonderful, seemingly ageless
woman.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/qxCpK1W_Gjw?feature=player_embedded
Changhai Expat.
After living in Shanghai for 50 years, a Chinese man decides to move to
Australia ... He buys a small piece of land near Mt Isa. A few days after
moving in, the friendly Aussie neighbor decides to go across and welcome
the new man to the region. He goes next door but on his way up the driveway, he sees the Chinese man running around his front yard chasing about
10 hens. Not wanting to interrupt any Chinese custom, he decides to put
the welcome on hold for the day. The next day, he decides to try again,
but just as he is about to knock on the front door, he looks through the
window and sees the Chinese man urinate into a glass and then drink it. Not
wanting to interrupt another Chinese custom, he decides to put the welcome on hold for yet another day. A day later he decides to give it one last
go, but on his way next door, he sees the Chinese man leading a bull down
the drive-way, pause, and then put an ear next to the bull's bum. The Aussie bloke cannot handle this, so he goes up to the Chinese man and says,
'Jeez Mate, what the hell is it with your Chinese customs? I come over to
welcome you to the neighborhood, and see you running around the yard after hens. The next day you are pissing in a glass and drinking it, and then
today you have your head so close to that bull's arse, it could just about
shit on you.' The Chinese man is very taken back and says, 'sorry sir, you
no understand, these no Chinese customs I doing, these Australian customs.' 'What do you mean mate' says the Aussie, 'those are not Australian customs... 'Yes they are', replied the Chinese man, 'travel agent man
say to become true blue Australian, I must learn chase chicks, drink piss,
and listen to bull shit.'
Clearing shed - Reducing Collection.
Car 1. 1927 Falcon Knight 2 door coach.
6-cylinder sleeve valve engine. Very rare
vehicle. One of only 23 coach bodied Falcon knights made by Holden motors and
only two still known to exist. Older restoration. Runs well. On club rego, nontransferable. Asking $19,500.
Car 2. 1957 Austin Healey 100/6, restored. Has 3 Litre motor, disc brakes,
and Dayton chrome spoke wheels. Never
driven since restoration. Asking
$39,500.
Car 3. 1949 Ford 4 door sedan, (single spinner) Geelong car completely restored to original. Side valve V8 engine, 3-speed column
shift. Asking $16,500.
Car 4. 1950 Ford 2 door convertible. (Single
spinner) Unrestored. Some work done. New sills and floors. Car is complete, engine runs; hydraulic roof
mechanism is all there. Car is
LHD but most RHD conversion
parts included.
Asking $18,500.
Phone Robert on:
0448 533 149.
Location: Coolum.
"DALBY TRIP REPORT”
What a great time we had - beginning with
meeting at Cruice Park on Thursday for the early
birds and setting off on Friday to Benarkin with
approximately 40 people. We were treated to
Devonshire tea at Ralph Tennant Car & Tractor
Museum, then onto a camp oven lunch. Doug Harvey entertained us with his piano accordian. Then
onto our various camps or accommodation via The
Bun pub where we saw some muscle cars and some
enjoyed a welcome beer. Saturday morning we viewed a private collection of muscle cars,
then onto the Dalby Pioneer Park Museum for a delicious lunch and look around the museum.
Sunday we drove a few klms out of town to see a
collection of mostly BMW motorbikes. Then in the afternoon, we set off to another property, which houses
many restored trucks. What a collection they
had! Musical talents of some of our party came forth
around happy hour.
Monday we set off in another direction out of Dalby for a grain property, which had
a wonderful display of tractors (about 45 I think). The ladies were not forgotten, as there
was a beautiful garden to explore. We were also privileged to have our Club President, Kev
Grant, officially open a cottage housing the most amazing collection of Avon memorabilia on
this property.
Tuesday was a free day, some people taking the opportunity to go to the Bunya
Mountains, visit Lake Broadwater, or do a spot of op shopping. The campfire provided a
great backdrop for the ukuleles’ to come out, and a sing-along followed.
Wednesday we headed for Jimbour House, a most beautiful "house", overlooking the
surrounding countryside with gracious gardens. Members of the Dalby Car Club also joined
us and entertained us with some bush poetry. The
trip ended with a visit to a wheat farm where
many old cars were stored in a shed, along with
some interesting machinery used on wheat farms
today.
David Grant put so much effort into ensuring that
this was a very interesting and varied trip in all the
places he organised for us to visit. We thank you so
much David on behalf of the whole group for the way
the whole weekend was so well planned.
Pam Andersen
FOR SALE: 1927 FIAT TOURER - Downsizing house and no longer drive vehicle.
Pictures are from Restored Cars 1994 Issue 104.
$28,000 negotiable with a large assortment of parts.
Paul Roughan (Innisfail) Ph: 0413 831 945 or Email: [email protected]
Our Librarian Bill Ryan has been working hard to get the Library up
and running so that you are able to look at and use the vast array of
books, magazines etc. Bill will open the club shed on meeting nights
from 6.30pm to 7.30pm for members who may like to come along and
see what the library has to offer. There are many technical books and
workshop manuals that may help you in your restoration projects. We
have many old club newsletters that you can read a good source of the
club history. The photo copier is able to be used if you need to copy
anything from the books.
For more details please contact Bill on 5446 6942. This is OUR library
we encourage members to come along and use it.
Please note these events are on the “Events Page” on our website
www.scacc.org.au. If there is any change or cancellation to an event it will be
posted on the website and will be updated if possible, prior to the time of the
event and as soon as the webmaster has been informed.
All rally start times are 09:00am unless otherwise advised.
Please bring chairs, morning tea and lunch unless otherwise advised
April
11 & 12th
Open Gardens Australia—192 Mons Rd Buderim 10:00 am to 4:30pm
22nd
Meet at the Club Rooms at 09:30 for a drive to Mudjimba for smoko then on to the
Botanical Gardens for lunch. BYO smoko and lunch. This run is hosted by Gary Deane,
25th
Cars needed for carrying old Diggers to the Ceremonies. Please call me for
information on the Marches..
26th
The Rally for the 26th has been cancelled.
May
3d
To Enid and Leonard Wilkinson’s place. Meet at 192 Mons Road Buderim.
smoko and Lunch. Around 09:30 to 10:00 am.
9th
X-Roads Nambour Show grounds. Come in and drive the underprivileged people around
the showgrounds. Smoko and Lunch provided by the club. Ladies, please bring a plate,
thank you.
16th & 17th
Motokana Sign in at around 10:00am and then enjoy the weekend.
29th
Maleny Show: Please take your cars up to show the locals.
30th
St Michaels Fair. Near Bribie Island. Please call Duncan McFadyen on 0417 193 480
for more information.
June
Nambour Show Cars needed for show on the three days
21st
Ladies Rally. More to follow….
27th
Pie and pea soup night (any soup will do)
Other Events of Interest
Rick’s Garage, Palmwoods. Last Thursday of each month. Meet at 5:00pm.
The Silver Bream, Caloundra. Third Friday of the month. Meet at 5:00pm.
Old Skool Cars Show, MASTERS-Morayfield. First Saturday of the month
(Feb to Dec). Meet at 5:30pm.
BYO
PLEASE NOTE: When an item has been advertised in ‘Auto Antics’ for a period of 3 months
and not sold it will be placed on the club website (www.scacc.org.au) for a further 3 months.
Please let the Editor know as soon as possible after the item has been sold.
(N.B. Number of asterisks denotes number of months in AA )
For Sale advertisements should contain a brief description of the item, the price and a contact name,
number and email address if available. If selling a car, please specify year, type and model, whether
registered, current safety certificate or not and general condition.
A recent photo is not necessary but will help with the sale.
FOR SALE 1979 Cadillac Seville (**)
Excellent condition. Eight new tires on spoke
wheels and standard rims.
Good battery, runs well.
Make a realistic offer?
Phone Al
on 5491 4440.
RARE STATIONARY ENGLISH PROPRIETRY ENGINE FOR SALE (**)
A 1919-1923 DORMAN STAFFORD twin cam engine with OHV. Engine
number is KNO-5044. The editor has numerous images available to any
interested party who might like to see what is included. For further
information please contact Paul & Tamara Donsky in Maryborough on
07 4122 1385 or 0421 590 373.
Got something to sell? Contact the Editor at [email protected]
Come one, come all…
Bob Wilson organises short movies
prior to each General Meeting.
Curtain goes up at 6:45pm sharp.
FOR SALE: 1939 J Model Vauxhall (***)
Recent restoration with reconditioned motor, new paint and chrome, carpets, upholstery and hood lining. Brakes including lines, wheel and master cylinders restored. New tyres. Drives great. Reluctant sale. $14,250
Phone David on: (07) 5437 3989 or 0408 525 537
FOR SALE: 1973 Cadillac DeVille 4 door Sedan 6CD49 series (***)
RHD conversion with previous Qld registration. Good running condition, excellent
repaint. Vinyl roof, interior still in original condition and leather upholstery. Also
included is a long list of new and reconditioned parts. $12,000 neg.
Phone Peter on: 0407 740 452
FOR SALE: 16’6” Jayco Starcraft Pop Top (***)
First registered 2000. Double bed, Dinette, Lounge, 3-way fridge, microwave,
near new awning and full annexe. Registered until Oct 2015. Good condition
throughout. $12,950. Phone David on: (07) 5473 3989
FOR SALE: 1956 FJ Holden Ute. (**)
Original running gear, wide wheels, no rust, needs new paint.
Phone Stuart Garrett on: 0437 657 896. Email: [email protected]
For Sale: 1928 Ford A — A fully restored Geelong Built Roadster. (*)
The vehicle is located in the Cooroy area. To obtain a full description and list of work completed and extra available parts.
Phone: Malcolm King on 0438 552 051.
Asking $35,000 with RWC
TWO NEW FORD T FLOOR BASES
FOR SALE IN LISMORE, NSW. (**)
Asking $2,450 each.
Phone: Bob Trevan
Queensland Historic Motoring Council
2015 Event Calendar
March
22nd
Gold Coast Super Swap & Show-n-Shine, Country Paradise Parklands
Nerang Refer to: http://autorestorers.com.au/swapmeet-php
29th
Ormiston Swap, Ormiston State School.
Refer to: http://www.baysideclub.org.au/swap.htm
April
3rd - 6th
QHMC Rally / Nor’Easter Hub Meet. Cairns & District Historic Vehicle Club.
Refer to: http://www.qhmc.org.au/calendar
19th
2015 Queensland Auto Spectacular Swap Meet, Willowbank.
Refer to: http://www.queenslandautospectacular.com.au/
May
.
2nd - 3rd
Tweed Valley Vehicle Restorers Club “Tweed Valley Tour”
Rally Invitation & entry form
9th — 10th
RVCD 16th Anniversary Rally – Dalby
17th
National Motoring Heritage day – Car Display at Queens Park, Ipswich,
hosted by QHMC, for Veteran, Vintage and Historic vehicles. Free entry, pre-registration is required or post a completed entry form. This event
is organised at NO COST to you or your club. Make this your monthly club
run. See flyer for more information.
17th
Gatton Swap, Gatton Showgrounds
1934 Riley racing
car coming up for
auction at Shannons
on Monday, 18 May
2015 and now on
display.