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THE VICMOG GAZETTE

July 2015 Priceless

THE VICMOG GAZETTE

July 2015 Priceless

In This Edition:

2015 C.I.J. Report

Morgan's Electric 3 Wheeler

Kyneton Capers

How far will your Morgan Go

and much more

The VICMOG Gazette JULY 2015

The VICMOG GAZETTEThe Official Journal of the Victorian MorganOwners Group Inc. Reg No: A0029564YCorrespondence to:

Registered Address: PO Box 3044 Rowville, VIC 3178

[email protected]

July 2015 EditionCONTENTSREPORTSFrom the President 3

Secretary's Report 4Social Secretary's Report 5

2015 Social Calendar 7ARTICLES2015 C.I.J. Report 9Electric 3 Wheeler 15

Travellers' Tales 16

Kyneton Capers 18

How far can a Mog go? 19

Check out our website at: www.vicmog.com.au( The members password is Plus4 )

and our Facebook Page at :www.facebook.com/MorganOwnersGroupInc

EDITOR........................... Brian Hardy

PHOTOGRAPHERS.........Bill Emereson, Kerry Garrett,Lyle Honess and Bev Houston.ROVING REPORTERS......Bill Emerson, Kerry Garrett,Lyle Honess, and Ted Houston.

CONTRIBUTIONS

We are always on the lookout for articles of interest toour readers. We request that copy be providedelectronically, preferably as a Microsoft Office Worddocument file. Photographs should be sent separately.

Please send all contributions, letters and advertisingenquiries to the editor to: [email protected]

COVER PHOTO - This month's cover shot is of the2015 C.I.J particpants taken at the Cape SchanckLighthouse

VICMOG OFFICE BEARERS 2015

President: Chris Page

Email: [email protected]

Phone:0418 389793

Vice President: Frank Malerba


Phone: 0417 898001

Secretary/Public Officer: Ted Houston


Phone: 0438 717303

Treasurer: Laurette Macwhirter

Email: [email protected] Phone: 9500 9257

Social Secretary: Bill Emerson


Phone: 0418 427404

Regalia Officer: Ron Bayley

Communications Officer: Brian Hardy

Email: [email protected] Phone : 0408 516988

Club Register: Helen Davis

Phone: 0425 742064

Club Plates: Mike Devine


Phone : 0407 946699

Peter ffrench


Phone: 0411 030151

Phil Macwhirter

Email: [email protected] Phone :0417 050791CAMS Delegate Phil Macwhirter

VP MOCA`Vic: Colin Bartlett

Committee Member Phil Macwhirter

Committee Member: Brian Murray

Committee Member Colin Fairbanks

Committee Member: Michael Aisenberg


From our PresidentGreetings from Townsville,

Deb and I decided to have a week away in Far NorthQueensland, the plan was to do a bit of work, catchup with some friends who are travelling aroundAustralia with a caravan and do some sightseeing.Unfortunately we got a phone call on the second daytelling us that Justin had broken his leg and was inhospital. We both felt pretty helpless so plans havechanged and we are coming home a few days earlyso that we can be around when he gets out ofhospital. Justin likes to keep himself very busy so I'mtipping that he will be like a dog on a chain for thenext month or so!

Huge thanks to the Blundens and Russells for a

fabulous Christmas in June, the weather was perfectand everybody had a great day of driving and a funnight.

I received an email this morning from a retiredphotographer who spotted a number of our Morgansat Kyneton on the monthly RDO lunch run last Friday` I will forward the photos to Brian for circulation.

( Unfortunately with our special CIJ coverage, thismonth's issue is already oversize so we will have tohold them over for the August Edition > ED)

There was some good news for me today ` the Aero8is finally repaired, the problem related to thevariable valve timing in the end, which is a bitdisappointing considering that the car has only done25,000kms, maybe it's not been driven enough.

Don't forget the meeting at our place on Friday 10thstarting at 7.30pm, there will be parking available tothose who are keen enough to bring their Morgan.Please RSVP to [email protected] so that Debcan make sure we have enough tucker.

Cheers

Chris

C.I.J Morgans on the Helipad at Moondah Links


Secretary’s Report

Hi Guys

I am pleased to welcome five new members to ourVICMOG band this month:

Roy Nicholson and Katharine Flynn from Geelonghave joined with a 1994 green Plus 8.

Ash Walton from Drouin has a 1937 4/4, and islooking for advice from helpful members.

Darryl and Jennifer Stanisich are from EastMelbourne, and are proud to announce the arrival oftheir new red 4/4.

The Association of Motor Sports have just sent me aflyer advertising an interesting and FREE seminar

On 8th August, 8:30am until 1pm at the ChevroletClub in Moorabbin. A number of specialists willpresent information on; Auto paints, Cylinder HeadReconditioning, Carburettors and Fuel Systems,Balancing, Electrical Components, Chrome Plating,Pattern Making, Casting and Instrument /CableRepairs.

Email to [email protected] before the 5thAugust to reserve your seat.

I know Bev will be counting down the days to attendthis one!!

Our rerun of the concept of not having to fill in arenewal form if your info hasn’t changed has been ahuge success in receiving early annual membershippayments. I personally believe in the motto of ”notputting off until tomorrow, what I can put off untilthe new year!” Yet, I led the vanguard in getting inmy renewal fee.

So keep that cash coming, Remember your VICMOGannual membership fee becomes due and payablewithin 30 days from the 1st July 2015.

Your subscription remains unchangedfrom previous years at $40 for Full members and$10 for Associate members.

If all your details have remained unchanged from lastyear, you can just do an Electronic Funds Transfer ofyour subscription amount the VICMOG Inc bankaccount. Details are as follows:

Account Name VicMog Inc

BSB: 063539

Account No 00901914

Reference MR

If any of your details have changed however, thenyou need to complete a renewal form which you candownload from the VICMOG website atwww.vicmog.com.au

Remember for those on Club plates, it is vital thatyou keep your membership current and for those noton club plates we still do need your money to keepour wheels turning.

Cheers

Ted


Social Secretary’s Report

Hi Guys

OUR UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR JULY

As winter tightens its grip, things get a little quieter on the Morgan front butwe still do have two events coming up in July to give you your necessaryMorgan fix: These are:

Friday 10th July O Monthly VICMOGMeeting at the Pres' Place

Meeting at: 8 `14 Howard Street North MelbourneWhen: 7:30pm Friday 10th July

RSVP: As usual RSVPs are required for catering purposes. If you are coming please drop an

email to: [email protected]

Note: Please BYO Drinks. Nibbles will be provided. Undercover Morgan parking available

Friday 31st July O Friday RDO Lunch Run to Meletos at Yerring

Meeting up at: Back car park , Burvale Hotel, Corner Sprinvale Rd and Burwood Highway

When: 10:30am Friday 31st July

Route: We will be heading up through the Dandenong Ranges for coffee then across to the

Yarra Valley for lunch

RSVP: As usual RSVPs are required to make sure we have a seat for you at the table. Please

email to: [email protected]

For early 4/4 engine & gearbox bits and mechanical repairs &tuning of Morgans of all ages

Contact EDGAR at

FjORDFOUR MOTORS23 Spray AveMordiallocPhone 9587 1588


Social Secretary’s Report (continued)

LOOKING AHEAD

OCTOBER

The Jindera Pop the Top Rally is on again this year from Friday 2nd October to Sunday4th October. Check out the flyer on the next page setting out the activities. Lastyear's participants are still talking about it and are all going back again. Why not joinus. Reserve this time for a fabulous weekend away.

If you wish to come, you need to register directly with the organizers. You can findtheir registration form on their website at www.popthetopfestival.com.au. When you have put in yourregistrations, please drop me an email at [email protected] so I can keep track of who is going.

It is also worth getting your accommodation bookings in early at the Quality Resort Siesta Motel. Their contactdetails are on the flyer on the next page.

Remember this is a weekend for all convertibles so if you have a friend with a soft top, why not ask them tojoin us.

NOVEMBER

Don’t forget to keep putting your money away for the Magnificent, Monstrous, Maniacal, Mind`blowing,Morgan Magical Mystery Tour later this year. We will travel to far off shores, across the water where peoplespeak in different tongues, we will cross ravines and travel on treacherous roads. Our resident wine and foodexpert is in discussion with vineyards and in constant contact with meat, poultry and fish providores to makesure we are served with the finest meals and lubricants. The proposed dates are the 26th and 27th ofNovember.

Cheers ,

Bill (Biggles) Emerson

Social Secretary

STOP PRESSAs we were going to print I received an email from Chris Van Wyk.He has set a new record with 12 Morgans currently in transit to Australia: 8 3Wheelers and 44Wheelers.3Wheeler Sales at the moment are:NSW 4, QLD 4, VIC 3 and Tas 1Chris records his thanks to our VICMOG 3 Wheeler owners who turmned out at Winton. Thishas lead to coverage in the latest issue of Unique Cars Magazine


FRIDAY 2/10/15 5pm un l 8pm

Meet other enthusiasts and register for the Expo with Finger Food and entertainment at Quality Resort Siesta in the Sierra Room. SATURDAY 3/10/15

10.30am Marshaling at the Siesta Resort to join the cavalcade travelling to Jindera for the Expo, via Albury. 30min drive through picturesque farming country.

11.30am So Top / Conver ble Expo commences at Jindera Recrea on Reserve with light entertainment and food sales and the presenta on of trophies star ng at approx. 1pm.

Dinner Time Take advantage of a meal at the Quality Resort Siesta’s Bullring Restaurant

7.30pm Jindera Pop the Top Fes val Trivia Night, hosted by John Walker will commence in the Granada Room at the Quality Resort Siesta. BYO drinks and nibbles. SUNDAY 4/10/15

9.30am Jindera Pop the Top Fes val Rally, will depart from Quality Resort Siesta, led by Stephen Jones. This year the run will travel to the Dartmouth where we will have lunch at the Dartmouth Hotel.

Our patron the actor John Wood will once again be joining us for the weekend

Weekend Program

JINDERA POP THE TOP FESTIVAL 2015

SOFT TOP / CONVERTIBLE EXPO

2nd—4th October 2015

www.popthetopfestival.com.au

Brought to you by Jindera & District Multi Purpose Stadium Committee

PO Box 1011, LAVINGTON NSW 2641 Ph: (02) 6025 0200 or (02) 6026 3381

Register for this great weekend now!

Mention “jindera pop the top festival”to receive your 15% discount

Jindera Pop the Top Fes val Registra ons: www.popthetopfes val.com.au or info@popthetopfes val.com.au or 02 6025 0200

Accommoda on Bookings:

Quality Resort Siesta, 416 Wagga Road, Lavington NSW 2641 www.siesta.com.au or [email protected] or 02 6025 4555


2015 VICMOG CALENDAR(25 June Revision)

July10 JUL 15 FRIDAY EVENING CLUB MEETING - Chris & Deb's North

Melbourne home

31 JUL 15 VICMOG Monthly Friday RDO Lunch Run to "Meletos" at Yerringin the Yarra Valley. Meeting up at 10:30 am at the back carparkof the Burvale Hotel

August14 AUG 15 FRIDAY EVENING CLUB MEETING

The Garagemahal (Phil & Laurette's Place)28 AUG 15 VICMOG Monthly Friday RDO Lunch Run

September13 SEP 15 SUNDAY CLUB MEETING/PICNIC at the Rolls & Bentley

Concours, Wesley Glen Waverley Campus25 SEP 15 VICMOG Monthly Friday RDO Lunch Run

October2-4 OCT 15 Pop the Top Festival at Jindera (MOCA will be attending)11 OCT 15 SUNDAY CLUB MEETING/PICNIC Ted and Beverley's

Lysterfield home30 OCT 15 VICMOG Monthly Friday RDO Lunch Run

November3 NOV 15 MELBOURNE CUP15 NOV 15 SUNDAY AGM MEETING & LUNCH at Warwick and Paulette's

Coldstream Home26/27 NOV 15 Bill's Overnight Magical Mystery Tour

December13 DEC 15 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY MEETING/BBQ Phil and Lyndy's

Shoreham Home.16 DEC 15 7:30 PM Dinner and Christmas Lights viewing


C.I.J. HOLLYWOOD

WEEKEND

Saturday 13 June dawned clear with a beautiful bluesky, perfect for our Morgan tour.

Eight Morgans met at the Brighton Beach Railway

Station at 8.30am and by 9am were driving alongBeach Road. The traffic was good so long as thehundreds of cyclists kept to the inside lane. Theengine in the ffrenchs' Morgan kept cutting out andthey decided to drop off at home in Black Rock andget the "other" pop top.

Morning coffee was at "The Rocks" down by the

water at Mornington. Good choice, great coffee,yummy cakes and parking spaces for the Morgans.Phil and Lyndy Blunden, our hosts for the weekend,met us here. Also time to welcome the fourTasmanians, with Morgans, who had joined us for theget together.

Leaving the cafe and heading for our lunchdestination at Flinders, we partook in an ObservationTrial. So now the navigator has eyes in all directions,as well as trying to get the driver to stop occasionallyso they can actually read some of the informationrequired. Counting the number of curves and as wellas the suggested speed signs whilst charging upArthur's Seat was a challenge.

Lunch was scheduled around12.30 in the PeninsulaRoom at the Flinders Hotel. Standing on the corneroutside the pub around this time it was amazing tosee Morgans arriving from all points of the compassthen throwing a quick right or left turn and


vanishing again as they hunted for the last elusiveclues. However, for most it was all in vain as, withoutstanding coordination, team work and an eye fordetail that would put Sherlock Holmes to shame, theteam of Kevin and Helen Davis swept all aside andwon this event.

At Flinders the Hardys, having done their duty at agrandchild's second birthday party, joined the groupso there were now 12 Morgans and several othercars in the group. We had a lovely venue toourselves. Lunch was a la carte and very pleasant andas always it is great to catch up with our Morganfriends.

After lunch, Lyndy and Phil had organized a Regularitytrial so, provided with a totally baffling sheet offigures, we dutifully headed off to the designatedstart point where Mac Russell flagged us off at 2

minute intervals. The idea was to get to an unknownfinish point averaging 63KPH.

We duly set off down a beautiful windy road out ofFlinders bound in the direction of the Cape SchankLighthouse and were really enjoying the run till werounded one particular corner and saw Phil so westopped. It was clear some of us did actually have anidea of what they were doing and Mike and DotDevine won this event by a small margin from theMacwirthers and the Davis's.

Our next point of call was the Cape SchanckLighthouse and it became apparent that the TouristBoard did not really expect people to come fromFlinders looking for the Lighthouse as the sign hadbeen overgrown and as a result most of us overshotthe turn. Fortunately coming back in the otherdirection the signage is very clear and we gathered inthe car park at the lighthouse and thanks to Lyndy'sbrillant organization were allowed to drive ourMorgans up to the base of the Lighthouse.

We had intially parked facing the Lighthouse but Philtalked us all into turning around and after this wasaccomplished and we had taken a few photos, weclimbed the lighthouse and gazed back on themagnificent sight of our Morgans below. The veiwout to sea wasn't bad either.

Then back into our Morgans and a short run to ourovernight accommodation at Peppers, Moonah Links.The accommodation here is in seperate lodges andwe filled the Boobialla Lodge and overflowed into theneighbouring Lomandra Lodge. The rooms were large


modern and spacious and the best feature was thatour function was held on the ground floor ofBoobialla.

Around 6:30 pm we appeared in our Hollywoodfinery posing for the photographer on the red carpetthen enjpoying a few drinks and conversation beforeour beautiful meal was served. Lyndy and Phil'smovie triva quiz demonstarted to most how little weactually all knew about movies but we got some veryfunny guesses.

The aptly named "Mac Anthony" had to be the moststunning male costume present and "Marilyn" Hardywas judged the best female costume. Kevin and

Helen Davis' chillingly realistic (and I suspect mostuncomfortable) Clockwork Orange outfits won thebest couples costumes. However, all had madefantastic efforts in the costume department andcombined with Lyndy and Phil's fantastic moviethemed room decorations the atmosphere wasperfect and the night really buzzed.

We gathered for breakfast next morning then headedout onto the Golf course's Helipad for some calendarshots before dispersiing. Lyndy and Phil kindly put ona light Sunday lunch at their Shoreham home forthose who were still around.

Santa Lyndy ably assited by Phil and Mac and MarjRussell put on a truly fabulous weekend. Their themeand concept for the weekend was brillant, theirattention to detail was outstanding and everythingwent like clockwork. The fact that the weather wasabsolutely perfect for Morganing was a big plus aswell. All I spoke to raved about how good it was. Welldone Guys and thanks so much Lyndy. You havereally set an incredibly high standard for future C.I.J.events.

Check out the following pages for more shots of ourspecial weekend.


2015 C.I.J. PHOTO ALBUMOO Heading up Arthur's Seat


2015 C.I.J PHOTO ALBUMOO Red Carpet arrivals


Just when you think you have heard it all, something comes up and just makes you stop and wonder why.

Following on their total lack of success with Plus E, a classic Morgan with an electric engine, Morgan has nowcome up with the EV3 based on the standard Morgan 3 Wheeler. The EV3 is claimed to look at the world ofzero emissions motoring with an entirely new approach. Morgan advise that this prototype version iscurrently undertaking a full testing and development programme and is expected to go into productiontowards the end of 2016. A single rear electric motor provides 45kw of power and the overall weight is lessthan its combustion based counterpart at 450kg. Range is expected to be approximately 150 miles.

Looking at the pictures, something struck me as odd but it did not dawn on me for a moment. Then it came.Why would an electric car need a fuel cap? I am guessing it is where you stick the plug in.

Now I am no expert but I sort of thought the main market for the M3W was for cashed up old guys who weresmart enough to figure that their reaction timings precluded them from safely riding big motor bikes. Withthe M3W they could still get the thump and roar of a big bike engine and the bugs in their teeth but stayupright with minimal effort. I just wonder if the "bugs in the teeth in total silence" experience will appeal toanybody.

MORGAN ANNOUNCES ELECTRIC THREE WHEELER


REPORTS FROM ABROAD

As the Melbourne winter bites, a number of ourmembers tend to flee the country to warmer climes.Lyle Honess sent in this picture of his Plus 8 Jockproudly sporting our VICMOG badge in Scotlandwhere he informs me that the petrol is moreexpensive than the whisky but the weather is fineand there are some great Morgan roads .

As a good Morgan owner does when travelling in theUK, Lyle dropped in on the factory and sent me acouple of pictures of a new Aero with the most awfullooking plastic seats. Just goes to show money andtaste do not necessarily always go hand in hand

Our worthy Social Secretary Bill and his better halfKate also in the UK dropped into the factory and sentus some great shots (see next page)

Bill was told they currently have 25,000 visitors ayear going through the factory and that they hadonly produced 3 new Aeros so far. His guide wasunable to tell him where the spare wheel if any islocated on the new Aero.


BILL AND KATE'S MALVERN ALBUM


Reporter: Ted Houston

The weather forecast was for a bright sunny winterday with light winds. Perfect for Morganeering.

A small group of five Mogs met at Todd Road for aprompt departure at 10:30. Brian would have beenpleased. Colin led the troops in his shiny blackmachine, and David and Carol took up the rear.

We had an uneventful drive up to Frank and Sarah'swhere we rested the horses, drank Frank's coffeewith liquer, and ate the chocky biscuits. Saying that,I’m still having nightmares that include M&M’s.

Geoff F met us at Frank's which brought the numbers

up to seven, plus Peter and Heather's tintop.

The drive from Frank's over to Kyneton was superb.The roads were windy, the scenery was spectacular,and the Mogs were very pretty (Bev said that!)

I would love to have a look through some of thosebeautiful old homes and mansions that graceMacedon

A great day to be alive. Frank's cream Roadster was in

front of me burbling away with a very distinctivetone… ummmmaybe I need to upgrade.

We arrived at Source dining to a very welcomingstaff, whilst decorating the streets of Kyneton with adazzling automotive display . Small children screamedwith delight and young ladies were swooning andfainting. Ron Bayley joined us here with hismagnificent Plus 8

We even had a professional photographer (a Moglover) take many pictures pro bono, hopefully we candisplay some in the next newsletter.

The lunch was very tasty and ideal for the hipsterclientele such as us. Roast duck, slow cooked lambshoulder, home made pies, pork belly…though I can’t

remember what anyone else ordered.

A fast 110km drive home down the freeway, finishedoff the day just in time for an early sunset and a liedown with a Bex.

FRIDAY RDO LUNCH RUN

KYNETON CAPERS


HOWMANY MILES CAN A MORGAN DO?

By normal standards, our Morgans tend to be relatively lightly used so perhaps the question "How many milescan I get out of this car?" is not one that crosses your mind often if ever but just to give you some idea, here isa one owner, original bodied, original engined Morgan that Lyle came across this month at Ben and Mike'sHartelbury Garage.

If you look closely at the speedo you can see it has travelled an amazing 229,057 Miles (or 368,631 Kilometers

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