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January/February 2016

Issue 161

Summer Special

The Wheel # 161 Southern Tablelands Heritage

Automotive Restorers Club, Inc

PO Box 1420, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

President Malcolm Stewart 6299 5272

Vice President Geoff Rudd 62383350

Secretary Lawrie Nock 6230 3320

Email: [email protected]

Membership Secretary Pam Corbett 6297 7285

Public Officer Ian McLeish 62303344

Treasurer Brian Thomas 6253 8261

Events Director Jane Nock 6230 3320

Events Committee Jane Nock 0479 169 874

Pauline Campbell 0419 402 866

David Torricke-Barton 0401 071 143

David Arton 0414 923 349

Alicia Tipping 0422 203 495

John Kaczmarek 0412 344 454 Registrar John Corbett 6297 7285


Vehicle Inspectors Albert Neuss 6297 6225

Webmaster Malcolm Roxburgh 6236 9408


Editor David Buckley 62914626 Email: [email protected]

Property Officers Ray & Barbara Malam 6238 3581

Publishing Committee John & Ronda Cornwell 0438 973 174, with Ian & Krystyna

McLeish, Geoff Rudd, and Jane Nock Front Cover 1955 Holden FJ Business Sedan

Club Website: www.stharc.org.au Club Email: [email protected]

ClubMeetings held at 8pm 1st Tuesday of each month (except January) at the Girl Guide Hall, Erin St, Queanbeyan.

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Our thanks to Homestead Press for their support: 3 Paterson Pde, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Tel: 026299 4500 Fax: 026299 4200 Email [email protected]

Minutes of General Meeting - Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Meeting Commenced: 8.05 pm Held at: Guide Hall Erin Street Queanbeyan

Attendance: 28 members Apologies: as per attendance book

Visitors: Trent Scerri and Richard and applicants for new membership Russell

McKinlay and Alexander Carter

President’s Report: Welcome to members. Visitors were invited to introduce

themselves and outline their interest in heritage motoring. President expressed his

appreciation for the efforts by all Committee members and other office bearers of the

club in keeping the club functioning.

Minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the November Meeting are published in the

November edition of The Wheel. Moved Lawrie Nock Seconded Ken Herne carried

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer unable to be present. Requests for reimbursement for

club membership badges – 8 @ $9.25 total of $74 apparel $155 total payable to

Elizabeth Nock please $229, also $40 for the site at Queanbeyan Swap Meet to go to

Allan Boyd. Members voted to approve expenditures. Homestead press account $225.50,

$50 received in payment for apparel including $5 raffle contribution plus proceeds from

1 December raffle.

moved Malcolm Roxburgh seconded David Torricke-Barton Carried

Secretary’s Report Correspondence: In

Applications for membership to be considered in General Business

Cheque book and Service One statements handed to Treasurer

Queanbeyan City Council City Life newsletter, promo material from Auto Art,

Pitstop Press

Magazines received: The Colonial, November 2015 December 2015/January 2016,

Canberra Antique and Classic Motor Club Inc; Rocky Road , September/October

2015 Goulburn Historic & Classic Car Club Inc; CVMCE News, September/October

2015, Classic and Vintage Motor Club of Eurobodalla; Bike Torque, ACT VVC

Motor Cycle Club November 2015.; Coota Hoota, November and December 2015,

Cootamundra Antique Motor Club Inc;

Invitations currently in hand to VVMCC January 24 2016 Tiddlers Rally for bikes

pre 1999 250cc and under, GEAR (Golden Era Auto Racing) Club at Wakefield

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Weston Park; 50th Anniversary and Bush Council Annual Rally 18-22 May 2017,

Antique Car Club of Albury/Wodonga Inc; Crookwell Potato Festival, 5 March

2016; Cherry Festival Young 5 December 2015 and entry forms; Highlands

Steam and Vintage Fair 13 February 2016•

Correspondence Out:

Messages about coverage of log book trial and to prospective new members

Property Officer’s Report: travelling. Jane is looking after things in the absence of

the Property Officer Registrar: Absent

Editor’s Report My apologies, I am in Indonesia again. Another very full 32 page

Wheel for Dec which I hope you enjoyed reading. Lots of contributors so thanks to

them and the publication committee. Don’t forget there are still 2016 calendars for

sale. Hope all the new members have bought one! Whatever is left will be sold at the

Christmas function. Hope these will be sold before Summernats.

Public Officer : absent. Website Report: All going well

Council Reports:

ACT Council of ACT Motor Clubs 17 November 2015 monthly meeting

President advised that he attended a recent meeting of Australian Confederation

of Motor Clubs. At the meeting it was suggested that the modified vehicle

concession arrangements might be put in place about March next year.

Graham Gittins is back in the job as publicity officer for CACTMC. He is

proposing to put out regular Council Communiqués for member clubs and the

media outlining events which are in hand. Clubs were invited to provide details

of events to both Graham and the webmaster to keep everyone informed.

Marques in the Park attracted about 270 cars and about 50 motor bikes. This was

the biggest attendance to date and the day was rated a success by the organizers.

The major items on the agenda were those relating to future events. There has

been no official notice about Summernats next year. Notice has since been

received and an email message has been sent to STHARC members.

There will be a Shannons Cars n Coffee event at 255 Canberra Avenue Fyshwick

on 13 December from 9.00am onwards. This coincides with the STHARC

Christmas party.

Discussions are under way for a CRS recognition of historic trailers in the ACT.

The carrying capacity for trucks and trailers under the existing heritage

arrangements is limited to 2/3 of their rated capacity.

Consultations are under way for a Wings and Wheels event to be held in 2017 in


conjunction with Canberra Airport. This event is likely to be held in October/

November 2017. At this stage there is no planning under way for Wheels in 2016.

It was decided that if no club or group of clubs comes forward to organize and run

Wheels in 2016 by the date of the January Council meeting, it will effectively be

too late to run the event and it will be cancelled. At this stage there is no proposed

site although east/west lawns of old parliament house and the open area at the end

of Hopetoun Circuit in Yarralumla are possibilities.

Planning for Terribly British Day is in hand. The date is 6 December and the

location is Weston Park Yarralumla. The site has good access and is a nice

environment capable of catering for several hundred vehicles. German Auto Fest is

scheduled for 18 September 2016, Italians on 3 April 2016 and Wheels if it

happens at all is most likely to be about 13 March.

Bush Council 1. Don Turvey, CHMC Registrar, did not seek re-election at the CHMC

Half Yearly Meeting. Jim Hatton from Cowra (Dinosaur Drivers Register) was elected

as the new Registrar.

2. The RMS Focus Group of which CHMC members Bill Waddell (RMS Liaison

Officer), Jim Hatton (Registrar), and Don Turvey (assisting) are participating in the

ongoing discussions and collaboration on the Classic 'MODIFIED' Vehicle Log Book

Trial. The Focus Group is requiring much effort and time for these Committee

members. The Trial is proposed to be introduced in early 2016.

3. STHARC Members are reminded that the 2016 CHMC Annual Rally will be held in

Temora over the Easter weekend 25 – 27 March 2016. Mark these dates in your 2016

diaries.

Events Director :

General Business:

Applications for membership have been received from Russell McKinlay and

Alexander Carter. Members of the Committee of management have considered the

applications and recommend acceptance of Russell and Alexander as members of

the club. Members voted to accept the new members. Welcome to Russell

McKinlay and Alexander Carter.

Terribly British Day this year is to be held at Weston Park Yarralumla. Any

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STHARC participants who are able to be there early and do some gate or

marshalling duty will be welcomed.

Crawlin the Hume next year departs from near the Ford factory in Victoria.

Geoff Rudd recommends the run to owners of heritage trucks.

Birthdays and anniversaries: Marie Burke 13/11

and Malcolm Stewart 12/11

Health and Welfare: Allan Warner from

Mittagong, who is known to many STHARC

members passed away recently and condolence

motion was moved. John Corbett is unwell as is Ian

McLeish who had a fall this afternoon resulting in

some bruising. Raffle: Fire extinguisher donated

by Marshall McCarron won by Kath Carratt

Meeting closed: 9.10 pm

Terribly British Day 2015 from Lawrie Nock

6 December 2015 saw British cars once again invade Weston Park Yarralumla as

they first did 40 years ago. The return to Weston Park was not driven by

nostalgia but rather by necessity. Changes in the administration of National

Capital Authority managed parklands in the Parliamentary Triangle have made

the running of motor car events in this area too expensive for free to the public

activities.

An organizing committee comprising members from several of the British

marque clubs, CACMC and STHARC was involved in planning the event. The

ACT Government made available a large area adjacent to the model train in

Weston Park and car owners responded in substantial numbers to the new venue.

A total of more than 350 vehicles participated in TBD. Among the attendances

were several vehicles which have not been seen at this event previously.

The Aston Martins had a good roll up as part of a plan to promote the Bond cars.

The Lagonda club won a prize for its display and Rhonda Winnett’s Austin

Cambridge rated a special mention. It was surprising to see that so many Morris

Minors and Mini Minors have survived the ravages of time. Even more

impressive was the numbers of MG, Jaguar and Triumph vehicles. It is possible

that these vehicles are actually breeding because some were in such pristine

condition that it is difficult to accept that they were made 50 or more years ago.


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Arrangements went pretty smoothly

with only a few minor problems. The

dust generated in the dry conditions

was a bit of a setback for owners who

had gone to a lot of trouble to present

their cars well. Those of us who did

not bother were not troubled by the

dust. The unprecedented roll up also

caused a few problems for the

organizers and car clubs. STHARC

members politely agreed to relocate to

allow CACMC more space after their

allocated site was invaded by another

activity. The cars were left in the hot

sun but it was convenient for STHARC

members to be

able to retire to

t h e s h a d e

nearby and not

too far from the

food and coffee

providers.

Barry and

Judy Davis

called in to

see the

display

and have a

chat.

Attendance by members of the public

seemed to be a bit down on previous

years. This may have been due to the

relocation of the event. The publicity

for the event was sufficiently effective

that without any provocation or

indication of our involvement in

heritage motoring, a woman in a shop

in Hall who has no personal interest in

TBD, asked us on Saturday morning if

w e w e r e g o i n g t o T B D .

Those of us who did

attend had a good day

Roll call

Paul Cunneen 1937 Ford 7Y Rhonda Winnett 1968 Austin Cambridge

Max de Oliver 1978 Mini Moke Allan Boyd 1957 Ariel KH500

Chris Forsey 1971 Aston Martin DBS

Peter and Ann Toet 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II

Lawrie and Jane Nock 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche drophead coupe

David Torricke-Barton 1953 Morris Minor

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The convoy left the Guide Hall at around 8.20am. We picked up Jantje and Simon

with the Hot rod at Bungendore. We missed John K in Bungendore but we met up

with him in Braidwood. The Braidwood Motor Club put on an exceptional event to

coincide with the annual Airing of the Quilts.

There was a wide array of makes and models for members to view and discuss,

approx. 60 cars, 2 Fergies, (yes) <editor - steady Malcolm, steady!> ½ dozen motor

bikes and the ever popular stationary engines from Moruya.

The weather was glorious, warm with a slight cool breeze. The Lions Club steak &

sausage sizzle, the pie shop and ice cream shop did a roaring trade through the day.

The horse drawn cartridge tour of Braidwood was well supported as well. Those

interested took in the quilt displays, I didn’t count the quilts on display but there were

a lot hanging in the main street, not to mention those displayed in the old buildings of

Braidwood. There was a courtesy bus travelling between the venues that were


displaying quilts which was well

appreciated. There was a Markets

Day also in the park so, all in all,

enough to keep everyone happy.

Hazel and I are regular visitors to the

quilt show but if the Braidwood Motor

Club puts on an event next year I

would highly recommend it to

members as a wonderful day out.

Roll call

Malcolm & Hazel Roxburgh- Modern; Alan

Boyd - BMW R80 GS (Dakar to Paris) Motor

bike, Graham Bates - 1954 Ford Mainline V8

Max De Oliver & Maree Burke - 1981 Commodore; Albert Neuss - 1942 Chrysler, David & Alicia

Arton - 1958 VW; Keith & Janice Bates - 1978 Datsun 200B (Cassie); Simon Brown & Jantje

Bruggeman-Brown - HOT 32C John Kaczmarek - 1975 Ford Falcon JGS’ Norm Betts was sighted in

the main street of Braidwood but not sure what vehicle he had.

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The Christmas party was held at Burra Sports Ground on 13 December. About 70

members, friends and children attended.

The lunch was catered for by the club with a spectacular spread of meats, salads

and desserts. Once again, no-one left the party hungry because of lack of food.

With about 50 prizes to be won in the raffle there were many opportunities for

everyone to share in the prizes. Thanks to those members who provided prizes

for the raffle and lucky door prizes.

The best decorated car prize was won by David and Gill Buckley.

After lunch, Santa arrived in Polly the 1926 International truck and delivered

presents to the children present including David Buckley who received a Ford

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book, and Jane presented Santa with a tin of

Holden motor cars or perhaps there may have

been biscuits in the tin.

Members were then subjected to a prolonged

bout of raffle prize draws and choosing prizes

from an outstanding selection. John and

Ronda Cornwell won the bone china tea set.

Simon Brown won the Jenga competition, but

how would anyone work out what the game is

from a name like that? Suggested “Nock a Block” (editor - LOL

At the conclusion of festivities the hall was restored to pretty much the same

condition in which we found it earlier in the day.

Following the December meeting a new membership application was received. It

was circulated to the Committee members and agreed by the Committee that the

new member should be recommended to the membership at the next meeting.

With the agreement of the committee members present, an unscheduled monthly

meeting was held primarily to consider the new membership application.

Minutes of the Mid December monthly meeting of STHARC

The meeting commenced at about 1.00pm with Geoff Rudd Vice President in the

chair or on his feet in this case. Simon Braun was invited to introduce himself

and his interest in heritage motoring to the members present and did so. Members

voted overwhelmingly to accept Simon as a member of the club (note as of 15

Dec subscription paid). Geoff took the opportunity to inform members that Ian


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to wish them well on behalf of the

membership, to thank the team

which had produced the Christmas

Party outcome and to wish all club

members a very Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year.

On behalf of the club Jane presented

to Malcolm and Hazel Roxburgh a token appreciation for the major contribution

they have made to the success of the event, Ron Scattergood for arranging the

use of the hall and providing Santa with transport and thanked the helpers for

their great work. Hazel also

thanked those who had helped,

donated raffle prizes and food.

Other members present were

invited to raise any issues

for discussion.

There being no other

business to discuss the

meeting closed after about

15 Christmas Elf minutes

Roll Call for Stharc’s Christmas Party 2015

Ron & Anne Scattergood P76 Leyland

Ronda & John Cornwell Modern

Alicia & Dave Arton Modern

Paul Cunneen 1937 Ford

Pauline Campbell, Albert Neuss & Bridie

Chrysler

Ray & Barb Malam Jaguar

Kay & Ken Carratt Holden Ute

Jeanette & Geoff Rudd 1962 Valiant

John & Rosemary Thomas EH Holden

Max, Maree & Grandkids Modern

Doug & Lee McMahon Chev

Mel, Terry & Annabelle Mcglashan “Polly”

Jane & Lawrie Nock Modern

Simon Braun 1963 MGB

David & Gill Buckley 1940 Mercury “Lady”

Keith & Janice Bateman 1986 Ford Econovan

4WD Camper “Cherry Adventurer”

Jantje, Simon, Joss & Lucas PT Cruiser

Allan & Chris Boyd 1977 BMW 633csi

Bill Butcher & Marshall McCarron

Mercedes 450 SLC

Joe & Maureen Vavra Lexus

John Kaczmarek 1975 Ford Falcon

Russell McKinlay & Family Toyota Hilux

Garry & Roslyn Hatch Dodge Kingsway

Hugh Spencer 1949 Prefect “Penelope”

David & Lynette Torricke-Barton Modern

Trent, Jackie & Family Modern

Hazel & Malcolm Roxburgh Modern

Scott & Bree Modern

Craig & Peta Modern

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STHARC was approached by the Jerrabomberra Public

School early November asking if any members

had a suitable vehicle and some spare time to bring Santa Clause to the Schools

Christmas Party for the Defence Force children on the 27 November 2015. Ron

Scattergood offered Polly and the Nocks the RR Corniche which would also have

been great. But after contacting Danielle the "Transition Aid" for the school, Max

De Oliver kindly offered "THE MOKE " and asked Danielle to check out our

STHARC website to view it.

She was more than pleased, said it is perfect, and commented how

good the website was. Job well done Malcolm!

Max was happy to pick up Santa to deliver him and all the presents to the school.

Both adults and children had great time,

especially the children. That’s Max in Le Très

Bon cute pixie hat next to Santa - could be the

next big style for STHARC! The school

showed its gratitude by giving Max and

STHARC certificates of appreciation.

Onya Max!


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Date OTHER EVENTS CALENDAR CONTACT INVITE

January – April 2016

19 Feb Gundagai Show

25 – 27 Feb Ballarat Swap Meet

5 March Model T Ford Rally Crookwell

18-20 March Chryslers on the Murray - Albury

If you know of other events club members would be interested in let the

committee know! Check Stharc’s or Shannon’s Website for details and updates. Members of Other Car Clubs are most welcome to join STHARC on one of our

club runs. Please contact the Events Director or Secretary listed in our

Directory.

Health Matters from Lawrie Nock

Some health issues have impacted on our friends:

1. The good news: Malcolm Stewart was admitted to Canberra Hospital at the same

time as Ian McLeish but has been cleared and is now out of hospital.

2. The not so good news: Early in December fellow member Ian McLeish fell onto the

concrete floor in his shed and banged his head. He recovered from the fall but the

following night ended up in hospital where he underwent surgery to relieve the

pressure on his brain. He recovered from the surgery but a full recovery is not likely

to be a speedy one. Krystyna is handling the pressure well with support from their

family and friends.

Bereavements

1. ELIZABETH BOYCE Many members who have been associated with the heritage

motoring movement in this region over the years know Barry Boyce and his wife

Elizabeth. Barry and Elizabeth are personal friends of many STHARC members and

have attended a number of STHARC events since STHARC was established. Early

in January Barry’s wife of 67 years, Elizabeth passed away. The club’s condolences

have been passed on to Barry and his family.

2. KENNETH JOHN McCAULEY Max De Oliver informs us he lost a good friend

John McCauley, who he brought to the car club meeting in Dec, and was going to

join up in the New Year with his FB Holden Ute and Holden HQ Sedan. He

suddenly passed away at the age of 44 on Boxing Day. Cherished partner of Diane.

Adored father of Ksann. Much loved son of Gwen and Ken (dec). A celebration of

John's life was held in St Raphael's Catholic Church, Lowe Street, Queanbeyan, on

Tues,12 January 2016.

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The Wheel # 161


W hat would early January be like in the ACT without steel blue, cloudless

skies, searing hot temperatures, and high horsepower, ear-splitting

decibels (I estimated 5.7 gajillabob dBa at least) with acrid tyre smoke, fumes,

fire, Shannons Goggomobil trying to crack the 10hp on the dyno, (again) and

…. Summernats? Sleepy Canberra, with no pollies and a depleted population

(oao the annual exodus to the coast) shakes off its fusty, frumpy, PC image

and does the hippy-hippy-shake-shake, & goes a little bit nuts for 4 days.

It’s allegedly Australia's biggest pony power party where over 2000 “street

machines” (saw quite a few dragsters, and any number of machines that would

NOT be allowed on public roads unless on a trailer or flat-top!) roll into Canberra.

They came from around Australia; a few from overseas to show off to more than

100,000 spectators.

All doing our bit for global warming.

Summernats 29 was an over-the-top, screaming frenzy. Hoons Ville On A Stick.

Bitta fun eh? But the last day is family day when the car clubs are invited to

display in the main arena with free entry. A huge variety came along from an

early 20s Ford Model A “Woody” to the Ford FPV club with its huge marquees.

Representing STHARC at the bedlam were David Buckley (1940 Mercury Eight

“Lady”) Paul Anderson and 3 guests (1971 Hunter Royal), Keith Bateman (1978

Datsun 200B “Cassie”), and John Thomas (EH Holden) (text and photos David

Buckley, Goggo and flames from “Alistairway to Heaven”, & Paul Anderson)

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The Wheel # 161


John Cornwell’s

father had owned both

an FX and FJ Holden

utes. Then John and Ronda came to own a 1955 FJ Holden Business Sedan in

1983 when an elderly aunty of John’s workmate had it up for sale after owning it

quiet a few years, but it needed complete resto. So John completely stripped the

car and the paintwork back to the raw metal. Surprise, surprise – he found only a

few minor dents and no rust at all. It was then repainted in the original colour:

paint number 253-16209, Lithgow cream; while the interior upholstery was

completed by a family friend.

Then the Gunna family came to stay for a while: Gunna do this, Gunna do that; so

the FJ stayed like that until Melanie, John and Ronda’s daughter, asked if she

could use the car for her wedding in 1992. That ended the Gunnas and John got

stuck in again to complete a full front clip off to overhaul of the front-end, brakes

and a tune-up of the engine. Not much work was need before it was ready for

rego and it passed the roadworthy inspection with flying colours for full

registration. It was given licence plate “FJ755”. Needless to say Melanie daughter

Warn

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The Wheel # 161

looked beautiful in the car her father had restored and John and Ronda were as

pleased and as proud of their daughter as of the FJ!

Some of the technical features that distinguish John and Ronda’s FJ Business

sedan (Style FJ 217, Body - Sydney 2783; Sub-Frame: 5-11-560-Sydney; built: 7

month, 1955) are: Rubber mats, front and back. Painted seat base rear. Heavy

Duty Springs. Taxi Bar mounted Pillar to Pillar across the rear of the front seat. Door

pulls on all four doors. Two light switches for interior light. The interior light has a

switch on it as well as the right hand centre door pillar.

(Photos - John and Ronda Cornwell, and David Buckley


“Riv

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kn

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All the pretty girls love an FJ

Crossing the bridge at Cowra 2005

The Wheel # 161

RIP

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30 members and families and visitors took part in the Twilight run to the historic

London Bridge Homestead and Woolshed on the Googong Dam foreshores.

Great meeting and BBQ, beut weather and a nice happy social family affair.

MoM will be in the March Wheel. More photos on STHARC,org.au .

Thanks Prez Malcolm for suggesting this run.

Southern Tablelands Heritage Automotive Restorers Club Inc. page 25 You’re

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THANK YOU this month from the editor to the events organisers for their contributions to

another issue, and to our printing and collating team headed by John and Ronda Cornwell

(also photos and text for the COTM); and to all our contributors: Hugh Spencer, Andrew

Tut, Max De Oliver, Jane and Lawrie Nock, Malcolm Roxburgh, “Alistairway to Heaven”,

Paul Anderson, et moi. Contributions for March 2016 by 17 Feb please Digital photos

are preferred, please try www.dropbox.com & send a link to [email protected] .

ROLL CALL FOR THE 2016 TWILIGHT RUN

Lawrie & Jane Nock - 1973 RR Corniche; Albert Neuss & Pauline Campbell - 1950

Holden; Ken & Kay Carratt - Holden HR Ute; Simon Braun MGB “Maggie”; John

Corbett - 1948 Pilot “Albert”; Malcolm & Hazel Roxburgh - Modern; Ray & Barbara

Malam - Modern & Club Trailer; Keith & Janice Bateman - 1978 Datsun 200B “Cassie”;

Russell & Kerrie McKinlay & 2 Daughters - 1993 Toyota Celica; Brian & Benita

Thomas- Modern; Marshall & Sandi McCarron - Modern; Ronda & John Cornwell -

Modern; Jeanette & Geoff Rudd - 1962 S Valiant; Simon & Jannie Brown & Lucas -

Modern; Paul Cunneen - Motorbike; Malcolm & Raelene Stewart - 1977 HX Statesman;

Judy & Ken Herne - 1956 Buick; Maree & Max De Oliver - Commodore; Scott

Roxburgh & Bree Kreis - Modern; David Buckley - Modern; Hugh Spencer - 1948

Prefect “Penelope”; Visitors Peter MiGan - Modern; Damian Monagnan - 1969 HC

Hillman GT; Bob Fulthorpe & Katy Daly - Modern; Apologies John Thomas

AROUND THE TRAPS from Max De Oliver

Two of our club members went to the south coast vintage caravan get together at

Shell Harbour last month with there 16ft 1969 Franklin Freeway caravan The

caravan and motorhome magazine people where there also our proud club

members received a two page write up on the restoration of there van Well done

Ken and Judy Herne

The Wheel # 161

T his is a very large, USA-made classic tractor and very rare in Australia. All

the original red tractors were recalled, and the rebuilt tractors were blue. You

can see the red just behind the blue

paint where it’s been chipped!

Henry Ford had a personal interest in

“providing an affordable tractor to the

small farmer” (actually the farmers

were normal height but the farms were

small!!!), Henry Ford and Harry

Ferguson agreed to build tractors with

the Ferguson system, leading to the famous Ford N-Series tractors. Then Ford

purchased New-Holland in 1985. In 1991, Ford-New Holland was sold to

FIAT. So it’s interesting to see a Fiat tractor pulling a Ford tractor apart!

Hugh Spencer with John Corbett had a most pleasing day recently ‘demolishing’

KIT. The careful and considered

mayhem required careful

application of brute force via the

Fiat tractor to remove the VERY

LARGE (head high to John) and

HEAVY cast nose of the Ford.

Now Hugh can access the

steering gear and hydraulics to

fix them properly!


This Moto Guzzi Grillo And Its Garage Are Perfectly Preserved

Website reviewed www.petrolicious.com - fantastic photos and story with photography by

Federico Bajetti, features Bruno Borghi, with his father’s 1932 race spec Moto Guzzi 250-cc.

"Want to hear the ‘Grillo’? Give me a good push, c'mon you, let's go!" I pushed him through

the gravel of the old courtyard until the distinctive "thump-thump" of the horizontal single

echoed on the century old walls surrounding the garage. "The redline is 4500 rpm!"

screamed Bruno: still, the bike was really loud. The level of decibels drastically increased

when he jumped on the bike,

engaged first gear, and gave the

old girl the berries. It's natural

to fall in love with these old

motorcycles. For the full story go

to http://petrolicious.com/this-

moto-guzzi-grillo-and-its-garage

-are-perfectly-preserved - you

won’t be disappointed!

Tazio Nuvolari

Stanley Rose grew up on his

family farm in Dorset, England

but has lived in a 14th Century

French châteaux since 1991. He

won the Peter Helck Award, for

his painting of Nuvolari with his

Alfa, in 2008. For more (and

prints) see www.stanley-

rose.com

The Wheel # 161

Lindsay G. Cumming (1894-1979) lived in Alexandra, Vic, and set up a

studio and bike shop in the main street about 1910, later a bee keeper and then

ran a Ford dealership. His photographs document the history of the Alexandra

district between roughly 1910 and 1950. These 2 photographs are in the archives

of the Victorian State Library and are available on line

in digitised form, and are copyright free. The link to the

photos is handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/146184.

Above - see Davo - going cheap.

Left - 2004 Saleen S7R ALMS

GT1 chassis 029R – future

classic, extremely quick but very

easy to drive. May need pit crew.

Car located in Luxembourg,

inspections welcome USD$725k

ono phone 0011 352 661 700 777

- won’t disappoint


Jerry Cans 1 x 1944,

1 x 1951, and

2 x 1952.

All in good

condition and no leaks.

$150.00 for the four.

Contact Terry Davis - mob

0418 211 332

Built on a lengthened frame from

a MB 300SL with a 3L direct-

injection engine from a 1955 300

SL Gullwing. Doors, mudguards

etc from the MB 180 sedan.

After MB stopped racing

following the Le Mans tragedy it

was exhibited in the USA then

for 10 years kept in the MB test

department.

Then scrapped by MB in 1967.

WHAT !!!! ERRRRK! SOB

Variety of old trucks in various condition. A

life time’s collection needing new

homes. MANY MAKES Call Ron Scattergood

on 0458045589 to discuss what's available

The Wheel # 161 STHARC Items Available

The following items are available for sale at our monthly meetings. Please let our

property officers Ray and Barbara Mallam know at a meeting or by phone on 6238

3581 if you would like to buy or try on any items. There are items for both

Summer and Winter, so have a look at what is available. All clothing

embroidered with STHARC logo

Note how prices have remained the same over the years! 2015 2008

Polo T-shirts $35 $35

Long Sleeve Poplin Shirt Good Sun Protection subsidised price $45 n/a

Polar fleece pullover – adult (by order) $42 $42

Broad brimmed Hat - Good sun protection $18 $18

Peaked Cap $18 $18

Woolen Beanie $10 n/a

Metal badge - a must for your car! $27 $27

Plastic Car Badge $8 $8

STHARC key ring $11 $11

Club name bars suit new CRS no plates - pair for cars $18 $18

Club name bars suit new CRS no plates - single bikes $9 $9

STHARC windscreen banner (subsidised) $15 n/a

D avo’s starting up some Evening Classes for STHARC blokes. Apologies - but he

says these may not suit the fairer sex. Topics will include:

1. IS IT GENETICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP QUIET AS SHE PARALLEL

PARKS? Driving simulation. One on one counsellors in attendance.

2. DO REAL MEN ASK FOR DIRECTIONS WHEN LOST? Real life testimonial from

the one man who did, by video link from Europe, with Focus Group formation.

3. HONEY, THE AIRBAGS WORK OK!” Roundtable discussion.

4. DIFFICULT QUESTIONS - “Dishes & Cutlery: Do They Wash Themselves?”,

“Toilet seat up? Or down? How to tell the difference.” Q&A with a panel of experts.

5. WHEN RELATIVES STAY - “Losing control of the remote control” PowerPoint

Presentation. Help line and support groups available.

6. HOW TO BE THE IDEAL SHOPPING COMPANION: “Fabric Sale Excitement”;

“In the Dress Shop”; “The Makeup Party”; & “Advanced Shopping for Shoes”.

Relaxation exercises, and ZEN meditation from a master … Oooooommmm


Seiffert Automotive

All types of mechanical work done to most

makes and models of vehicles.

Authorised Inspection Station NSW & ACT.

Albert & Andrew Neuss

8 Endurance Ave Queanbeyan

02 6297 6225 “N

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