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VOL. 27 No 3 JUNE 2013

Trevor and Lyn Bellchambers’ 1963 Dodge Phoenix (see page 12)

www.gawlercarclub.com

GAWLER VETERAN VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB

PO .Box 640 Gawler 5118 www.gawlercarclub.com

CLUB AIMS To encourage the restoration, preservation and use of veteran, classic and other special interest vehicles. To extend to owners, drivers, friends and all persons interested in such vehicles, the hospitality, privileges and conveniences enjoyed in connection with the club

MEETINGS On the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Terrace, Gawler at 7.00pm.

JOURNAL Available to all members bimonthly, on the web site or by post if preferred, in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

JOINING FEE $20.00: a “once only” payment due from all new members

MEMBERSHIP FEE $50.00 per annum due on 30 June (pro rata for new members)

LOG BOOKS See inside back cover for requirements to maintain currency of vehicle Log Books

OFFICE BEARERS 2012/2013

PRESIDENT [email protected]

Michael Williams Debra

H 8523 1233

M 0407 605 354

VICE PRESIDENT [email protected]

Mark Chapman Pauline

H 8522 6481 M 0417 808 594

SECRETARY [email protected]

Gavin Launer H:8522 4953 M 0422 998 980

TREASURER [email protected]

David Kernich Fran

H 8522 3302

M 0400 946 496

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY [email protected]

Ron Stephens Barbara

M 0417 848 541

EVENTS DIRECTOR [email protected]

Corrie Wake Kaye

H 8522 2373 M 0407 717 666

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Trevor Evans Barry Bywater Kingsley Branson

H 8280 7598 H 8522 3641 H 8522 3457

M 0412 438 310

CLUB APPOINTMENTS 2012/2013

PUBLIC: OFFICER [email protected]

Peter Bailey Kaye

H 8522 5248 M:0424 070 812

JOURNAL EDITOR [email protected]

Alvin Jenkin Sylvia

H 8529 2504 M 0427 973 051

AUDITOR [email protected]

Shane Bailey H 8523 2131 M 0418 825 497

HISTORICAL VEHICLE REGISTRARS [email protected]

Allan Kempster Cynthia

H 8562 8651

Norman Matthews Judy

H 8254 3569

John Drage Jennifer

H 8523 4939 M 0404 025 181

FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVE

Colin Curtis M 0439 819 943

SWAP MEET CO-ORDINATOR [email protected]

Michael Williams

H 8523 1233 M 0407 605 354

SEAL HOLDER S

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 2012/2013

SUPPER PEOPLE: Barbara McLellan, Lesley Russel DRINKS PERSON: Paul Modra

MERCHANDISING Kingsley Branson H 8522 3457

WEBMASTER [email protected]

Peter Bailey H 8522 5248 M:0424 070 812

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS AND LOG BOOK VALIDATION All members should have received their renewal packs by now and you are encouraged to return your renewal forms with payment as soon as possible.

GVVCVC Journal June 2013.

If you have not received your renewal pack contact editor Alvin to request a replacement pack. Email [email protected] or phone 85292504.

Renewals may be deposited in the box provided at club meetings or posted in the envelope provided (please put a postage stamp on the envelope if posting).

The Renewal Form clearly identifies if any of your vehicles are to be inspected by a Registrar.

Errata: The Renewal form requests that you provide your log book number. This is not necessary, but by writing “yes” in the GVVCVC Log Book Column against vehicles for which you have log books helps in maintaining the integrity of club records.

Registration Validation A reminder that a Statutory Declaration (provided in your renewal pack) will need to be completed for all vehicles registered through the Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club.

Log Book Validation will occur on Tuesday 18th June 6pm to 7pm prior to the June Meeting.

Note:No vehicle inspections will be carried out in this session. .

Registrar Allan Kempster validating log

books at the May meeting

Vehicle inspections and Log Book validation will occur on Saturday 22nd June 10am to 2pm at the Gawler Recreation Centre, and Sunday 23rd June 10am to 12noon at David and Pam Moule’s residence, 23 Seaview Road, Yatala Vale.(Note that this address was incorrect in the April edition of the Journal)

A Justice of the Peace will be available in each instance to witness statutory declarations.

The following are essential for validation inspections and log book sign off: • Log Book • Vehicle Registration Certificate • Proof of payment of renewal fees (The treasurer will be available to verify) • Statutory Declaration

If you are unable to attend at the nominated times you will need to make arrangements with one of the registrars (contact numbers inside front cover of the Journal) for inspection and Log Book sign off.

WARNING: 1. If your Log Book is not validated by 30th June, your vehicle is technically not registered with

consequent impacts on insurance and traffic offence penalties should the untoward occur. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE AFTER 30TH JUNE IF YOUR LOG BOOK HAS NOT BEEN VALIDATED.

2. If you have not renewed your membership by 30th July, your membership will cease. If you wish to return to membership after this date you will have to meet new membership requirements including attendance at 3 functions and payment of the membership joining fee.

3. If you have vehicles on conditional registration with the GVVCVC and you do not renew membership, the Registrars are required to advise Motor Vehicle Registration by 30 August. Motor Registration may then take steps to cancel your registration.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Tuesday July 16 th 7pm You are encouraged to attend this meeting to express your views on the activities of the club, and to be involved in electing the committee for the coming years.

The positions of President, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, and two committee members are declared vacant at this meeting and need to be filled (See clause 9.2 of the constitution). (The positions of Vice President, Secretary, Events Director and one committee member have a further 12 months tenure.)

Please give serious consideration to whether you can fill one of these positions or nominate a suitable person to fill a position


Sunday 15th September VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

• Parking Marshalls • Ticket Sellers • Set up Sat 14th • Pull down Sun 15th • Etc Etc.

Contact Mike Williams 8523 1433 Email [email protected]

Or respond at club meetings

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Over the month of April we have had 2 new members accepted into the club.

Welcome to Trevor and Anita Brown . Trevor and Anita have brought with them a1939 Buick Special 40 Series, 1959 Chrysler Royal AP2,1965 HD Holden Premier and a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado.

Welcome to these new Members, we look forward to seeing them out and about with their vehicles.

At the moment our Membership stands at 317 consisting of Singles;126, Joint;191. This gives us a total of 508 Members. We also have 2 Pending Joint and 3 Single Pending Memberships.

It is of concern that 80 Memberships have not been represented at a club event this financial year. Are you meeting the requirements of Club By-Law 001 and thus providing support to your club? (see page 19 for the By-Law)

MEMBER NEWS Our condolences to David and Fran Kernich on the recent passing of David’s mother.

Gavin Launer appears to have made a good recovery after emergency surgery to install a pacemaker in March

Congratulations to Phil Prior on being awarded “Most Original” for his HT Monaro at the Rock n Roll Rendezvous

Bob Collins may never live down drowning his tractor off Webb Beach on the night before the Crabbing Run in March. He claimed that he was looking to make sure there were crabs for the club visit! The tractor was extracted from the mud the next day with considerable effort, and was running a couple of days later (tow started by the editor’s Land Rover).

Committee meetings report The following was resolved at a committee meeting on April 4th

- The annual Club Dinner set for 24th August 2013 - The annual Christmas Dinner set for 8th December 2013 - Club members attending a cancelled Club Run shall inform the Event Director of their attendance (for registration purposes) - no subsidies will apply to any future Club Runs or events - at a General Meeting, an open forum will discuss the merits of a financial reward/voucher to volunteers at Swap Meet and Club events - this reward to be used as a subsidy to either Christmas or Club Dinner.

DEADLINE FOR AUGUST 2013 EDITION FRIDAY JULY 26 th 2013 Note that the Editor will be away until then. Please email copy to [email protected] or if you

do not have email access give your copy/article to the Secretary, Gavin Launer, at club meetings or post to The Secretary, GVVCVC, PO Box 640 Gawler SA 5118


Events Calendar More details of some events will be found elsewhere in the Journal. Contact person is shown in (brackets). Note: Most runs start from Gawler TAFE carpark . Lyndoch Rd (behind Fasta Pasta)

JUNE JULY

Sunday 2nd

Sparrow Run to Cross Keys Meet 8.00am at TAFE

Sunday 6th Sparrow Run to Cuddlee Creek Meet 8.00am at TAFE

Thurs 6th Restoration Workshop 7pm for 7.30pm 114 Bassnet Rd, Humbug Scrub (Trevor Evans)


7th-10th June Weekend Run to Berri Tues 16th

Club meeting 7.00pm Annual General Meeting

Tues 18th

Club meeting 7.00pm Log Book signing 6pm-7pm

Wed 17th Police Museum Run (Cancelled) Mystery Run Meet 9am for 9.30am at TAFE (Lorraine Bywaters)

Wed 19th Bellchambers Run Meet TAFE 9.00am for 9.30am (Trevor Bellchambers)

Sun 28th

Mystery Sunday Run Meet 9.30 am for 10.00am at TAFE (Corrie Wake)

Sat 22nd Validation Day Gawler Rec Centre 10am-2pm

Sun 23rd Validation Day Moules, 10am to 12 noon

AUGUST SEPTEMBER

Thurs 1st Restoration Workshop 7pm for 7.30pm 114 Bassnet Rd, Humbug Scrub (Trevor Evans)

Sun 1st Old Car Day Runs at 9.00 for 9.30 from TAFE, Fremont Park and Mallala (Alvin Jenkin)

Sun 4th Sparrow Run to Gumeracha Meet 8.00am at TAFE


Tues 20th Club meeting 7.00pm

Sun 15th Gawler Swap Meet

Wed 21st Wednesday Run by the Ladies Meet 9am for 9.30am at TAFE (Lesley Russell and Pam Moule)

Tues 17th

Club meeting 7.00pm

Sat 24th Annual Dinner Wed 25th Cruising Classics

Sun 25th Lobethal: Jason Richter’s Meet 9.30 am for 10.00am at TAFE (Barry Bywaters)

Sun 29th Bay to Birdwood Classic

Other dates for your Diary: GVVCVC Events Sunday Dec 8th: Christmas Dinner

Other/Invitational Events 7th-9th June: HD HR Holden Nationals, Mount Gambier 21st -27th July: Swan Hill Ruby Rally 13th -14th October: MG Magnette 50th Run Strathalbyn 20th October: Barossa Classic Motorcycle Rally: Williamstown 2nd -4th November: Hillman Imp run to Linwood Easter 2014: Hillman National Rally , Bathurst

Swap Meets ( Sourced from http://www.bevenyoung.com.au/car.htm)

9th June: Kadina 16th June: Sedan 28th July: All Makes: Angle Park 18th August: Willunga

15th September: GAWLER 6th October: Motorcycle only Balhannah 20th October: Strathalbyn 16th 17th November: Bendigo


GVVCVC ANNUAL DINNER Sat AUGUST 24th

Details at June Meeting

Old Car Day Sunday September 1st 2013.

Bethany Reserve; Bethany Road, Bethany 12.30pm BYO Lunch

The first day of Spring, September 1st is promoted by the Federation of Historic Motor Vehicles SA as “Drive It Day ” in SA. You are encouraged to take your historic vehicles out so that the public can see them. Take them to work, take them shopping, go for a drive, organise a run. This year it falls on FATHER’S DAY, so take the opportunity to take Dad for a run or take the kids and/ or grandkids The Gawler Club has organised runs to Bethany starting as follows:

Fremont Park, Elizabeth TAFE Car Park, Gawler Mallala Oval, Mallala All runs meet at 9.00 am for 9.30 am start.

It is all very informal, BYO lunch, toilets and a large shelter are available, but we suggest that you bring chairs. It is a great opportunity to mix informally and share our hobby. So, come along, meet with fellow enthusiasts, have a chat, give the old vehicle an airing.

More Information: Alvin Jenkin 85292504 or email [email protected]

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first Hillman Imp coming off the production line in Linwood, Scotland, the Rootes Group Car Club will be hosting a pilgrIMPage to Linwood, South Australia. (between Freeling and Kapunda) Saturday November 2nd – Monday November 4th 2013 Itinerary: Saturday: Settle into accommodation at Hahndorf

Sunday: Morning drive from Hahndorf to Linwood. then to Freeling for lunch. Then Back to Hahndorf Monday:Visit to the Birdwood Museum.

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact the Rootes Group Car Club –[email protected] or (03) 9886 6582 A/H (note that the club is based in Victoria, but SA interest would be welcome)

AUTOPRO GAWLER

Sponsoring the Gawler Car Club Web Site www.gawlercarclub.com

See Gordon & his team at 80 Adelaide Rd Gawler for service and advice.

Phone 8522 2000 Produce your membership card to receive discounts and special offers.....


Invitation Events:

Willunga Swap Meet Strout Park, Binney Road Willunga Sunday 18th August 2013

• Traders 7am, buyers from 8am

• $5 Admission

• Contact Graham Meyer 0429 902 007 [email protected]

Barossa Valley Classic Motor-Cycle Club 29th Annual Rally, 20th October 2013

• Starts Victoria Park Williamstown 8.30am for 9.30am for run of about 100Km through the Barossa. Roast lunch on return to Williamstown.

• Entries close 10th October • Contact Adrian Schilling 8564 0069 [email protected]

MG Car Club of SA, Magnette 60th Anniversary celebrations 13th 14th October 2013

• Strathalbyn • Entries close 31st July • Contact Tony Welsh: [email protected] or Arthur Ruediger 8346 7747

Hillman National Rally 2014 Easter Weekend 2014 • Bathurst NSW • Open to all Hillman cars 1907-1977 plus Commer and Karrier commercials • Contact Wayne or Alice Baxter 02 4774 2533 [email protected] website

www.hillman.org.au

WHAT CARS WERE THEY? The editor had no response to the question in the April Edition, so here are the answers. I expected Dave Kent to hit

me with the first one!

1954 Sunbeam Alpine 1910 Siddley Deasey

The Web Site Have you looked at the club web site recently? www.gawlercarclub.com. A new page has been created featuring the swap meet. You will find the link on the RHS of the home page just under the sponsor’s acknowledgement.

It is interesting to read the comments left on the site. There was one left for the April Journal which featured Anthony Argall’s VW restoration which reads

John Argall says: April 13, 2013 at 12:00 pm “My brother, Anthony, has spent years getting this VW restored. He chased all around to get genuine parts. He was fussy to get the paintwork correct, in fact he probably did a better job than the original. Congratulations”


Sunday 29th September 2013 For vehicles manufactured between 1 January 1956 and 31 December 1977

Application forms are now available, see the secretary or download at http://www.baytobirdwood.com.au/entryform.html

The classic will follow a new route, up the South Eastern Freeway to Verdun then up the Onkaparinga Valley to Mt Torrens and Birdwood.

Get involved in the activities surrounding the Bay to Birdwood Classic

Entry Form is available at http://www.baytobirdwood.com.au/2013mcentryform.pdf

Monday 23rd September: BIG YP MORNING TEAS AND BIG YP SHEDS

• Hosted by MAPS • Morning tea at Kulpara and then to Kadina Farm Shed Museum • $10 per person

Tuesday 24th September: SOMETHING TO WINE ABOUT • Hosted by Ford Owners Club of SA • Morning tea at the Ford Owners Club then to a winery at Kersbrook • $25.50 pp includes lunch

Wednesday 25th September: HILLS TO THE VALLEY • Hosted by GVVCVC: “This is ours: support it!” • Through Piccadilly, Lensood etc to Lobethal for Morning tea at Jason Richters Adelaide Hills Model

Raceway, then to a BBQ lunch and a continued tour to Lyndoch and Hermann Thumm’s porcelain collection

• $18.00 pp includes lunch Thursday 26th September: A DAY AT MALLALA

• Hosted by the Falcon Car Club of SA • Morning tea at the Mallala Museum and then to the Motorsport Park to visit Clem Smith’s collection • $12 pp

Friday 27th September: CLASSIC CRUISE OF THE ADELAIDE HILLS • Hosted by The Sporting Car Club of SA • Morning tea at Glen Ewin Estate, view the original hill climb track. BBQ Lunch at SCC Clubrooms • $27.00 pp inc lunch

Saturday 28th September: MORNING TEA GET TOGETHER • Hosted by Motorfest Classic Committee • $5 pp

Monday 30th September: MEET MISS STUART AND FRIENDS • Hosted by Military Vehicle Preservation Society • Morning tea at the Military Museum at Edinburgh Park, followed by guided tour and lunch then to

the restoration workshop. • $22.00 pp

Tuesday 1st October: GETTING WOUND UP ON THE FLEURIEU • Hosted by the Historic Motor Vehicles Club • To Belair and Macclesfield for Morning Tea, then to Victor Harbor for lunch and view memorabilia • $22.00pp

Wednesday 2nd October: A BREW and a BBQ • Hosted by The Early Ford V8 Club of SA • West End Brewery tour and then BBQ at the clubrooms • $20.00 pp

Thursday 3rd October: RAMBLE TO STRATHALBYN • Hosted by MX5 Club of SA • BYO run to Strathalbyn followed by visit to Hahndorf and or wineries • $5.00 pp


Run Reports Run organisers are requested to nominate someone on the run to provide an article for the Journal, and also someone to report on the run to meetings (preferably a separate person for each). A report sheet is available to assist in reporting and is on the web site at http://gawlercarclub.com/pdfs/run_report_template.pdf . Reports should include some statistics on number of cars and people on the run plus information of a general nature. Photos of the run are earnestly sought by the Editor and the Webmaster.

Crabbing Run to Port Parham March 26th Anne Williams Despite inclement weather forecast there was still a good turnout with twenty one folk braving the elements with seven classic cars plus several moderns.

Had little rain on and off but quite windy so therefore hard to see crabs in water. Ten guys and one brave gal waded out with tubs, rakes etc. Several of us women stayed behind to mind Sylvia and Misty the puppy plus a couple of guys to keep eye on rest of us wee gals (as if we would miss behave).

Around forty crabs came back to be cooked and devoured. Apparently many more than that had to be thrown back ready for next year. We hope.

During lunch a blonde "rocker" arrived, then a little later on his brown haired almost identical twin brother made an appearance. Made for good conversation though. It seems that these blokes had previously received a warning from Fisheries about undersize crabs, and did not want to be recognised!

Bob Collins paid a quick visit but had to whiz off to keep his eye on the receding tide in the hope of recovering his drowned tractor which was bogged the day before in water up to top of exhaust pipe.

Great to see Mike, Mary and Molly Osborne over from Ardrossan. Molly had a couple of playmates in Sandy Kempster and Misty Jenkin.

As always Alvin and Sylvia did a marvellous job of organising everything for the day. We appreciate their valuable time and effort, so a big thank you from all who attended.

Turned out to be an enjoyable day for sure.

Another Mystery Run “Via the Villages” 17/4/13 Trevor Bellchambers.

Add the word ‘mystery’ to one of our Club Runs and it leads to curiosity, intrigue and a sense of adventure. My sincere thanks to the 35 keen motoring adventurers who assembled at the car park where instructions and maps were distributed. By the map it was simply follow the pink road.

The first village we passed through was Sandy Creek, then Rowland Flat and on through Bethany, turn right at Vine Vale and follow on to the STOP sign next to Vintners. From here there was a choice on the map to either take the pink road through Angaston , on to Moculta and some unsealed road to Truro or take the green sealed road to Truro. Most followed the pink road to Moculta, a rarely visited Barossa village with a sharp turn left into the village. David Moule and party were obviously chatting, missed that turn and headed east through the range and found himself near Sedan.. oops! He belatedly caught up with the group and said that he had followed a great 4x4 scenic drive, not really Mercedes Coupe country.

The first section of unsealed road out of Moculta was rather rough. Bruce and Anne’s little red rocket has hard sports suspension and I think their teeth are still chattering (and the car has been sold!). Our morning tea destination was the Truro Sunshine Bakery with lots of decadent buns, slices, etc. and good coffee. We spent a leisurely hour plus here then headed off on the next leg of our adventure. The road from a little west of Truro to Kapunda is a motoring joy with hills, valleys, long sweeping bends through scenic countryside.


At historic Kapunda there was a ‘stop and explore’ choice or drive on to Freeling. At Freeling our lunch location was the Gungellan Hotel (McLeods’ Daughters fame). The lunch and leisure time there was appreciated by all. A few extra Members joined us during the Run and we appreciated their participation and company.

I greatly enjoy the sense of adventure that Mystery Runs give and you are all invited to my next one.... Soon!

Club Run to the Aviation Museum at Greenock Sunday 31st March Corrie and Kaye Wake Left Tafe travelling along Lyndoch Road and the cars all automatically stopped at the Lyndoch Bakery for morning tea.

Onwards through the scenic countryside, and despite some dodgy directions every one arrived at the planned destination. We sat down to a bar-b-q lunch with lots of delicious salads.

The person driving the fastest car arrived last…..Why Trevor? Luckily there was plenty to eat so they didn’t miss out.

After lunch we looked around the museum and were amazed at the large number of different model planes. It was very interesting.

Later a Commer truck was started up-known as a Commer “Knocker” – a three cylinder motor with six pistons. Apparently in England the cost or registration was based on the number of cylinders a vehicle had. This truck was designed to be more economical to register with only three cylinders. (Editors Note: these were a 2 stroke diesel with a supercharger, and just like a Zeta, the motors can run backwards (but not by design!)) There was a small shop selling locally made products. The mustard pickle we bought turned out to be very tasty. The museum was well set out and well worth a visit.

Club Run to Mallala and Port Parham Sunday 28th April Corrie and Kay Wake Everyone met at Tafe for a 9:30am start to the Malalla Museum with the Maitland Car Club MAPS. There was a good selection of cars with no two cars the same. Morning tea was in the hall across the road from the museum. It was an amazing spread of cakes, sandwiches, scones with jam and cream. After a scrumptious morning tea we went to the museum. The museum was very interesting and well set out. There were some of Alvin’s old relics there. There was an old classroom from a country school that Trevor Bellchambers taught at (and Alvin was taught in), which brought back old school memories. A lot of war photos brought home the many sacrifices of war. It was an amazing step back in time with clothes, crockery, furniture and all sorts of household goods from the past.Stepping back into the present everyone headed to Port Parham for lunch. The food was tasty and freshly cooked with plenty of salads and a delicious desert. Alvin gave us all an interesting history lesson about Port Parham. The weather was perfect making it a great day out.


Copper Coast Classic Cavalcade Sunday 26th May by Roving Reporter

For some of the early starters who were down for the weekend the day started at 0630, with a fine sea mist coming in off the sea they left from the caravan parks and accommodation to go to the assembly point. Considering there were other motoring events taking place that weekend there was the usual good turnout with the final count about six hundred cars in the cavalcade,

The early morning breakfast and refreshment was well received, and the only hazard at that point was ensuring the runny fried egg didn’t land on your shirt.

By 10.00am everybody was ready to move off, but there was a slight delay as the regular lead vehicle (1927 Chrysler) was not in position .“Oh dear where is Trevor?” Finally the Cavalcade left, using a slightly different route from last year, but taking in the same Towns, Wallaroo, Moonta Bay, Port Hughes, Moonta, North Yelta, and finally Kadina.

The weather was perfect for the cars and as usual there was a great and enthusiastic turnout of spectators, especially in Moonta High Street where they really appreciate our cars travelling long distances to participate.

There was a good turn out from the Gawler Club, Dave and Jean Beeching took up two cars - Jean driving her Austin A55 on its maiden run and obviously taking no chance that hubby would break down in the the Vauxhall. They left the breakdowns to Sue and Steve Purnell who only had a very minor mishap when a pin dropped out of the fuel pump in their Holden (fortunately the RAA were on hand to assist and get them back on the run). But more noteworthy was Ted Povey’s fall from grace (literally) as he became inclined to a sinking feeling in the Austin 1800 –it was no longer “floating on fluid” but developed a noticeable list to starboard, somewhat deflated Ted returned home in a depressed manner (some people will do anything to stop David Beeching taking the hard luck trophy!).

The remainder of us completed the run and caught up with one another at the oval and enjoyed the entertainment and food, the only disappointment was they ran out of Cornish Pasties and Farmers Union Ice Coffee very early - “Yours truly got the last carton” but we were in very early!

“CONGRATULATIONS” goes to Geoff Francis who took out two prizes for his Holden EH Ute, Best in Class and Best Restoration Project. It would have made his day which was a good and well organised event and well worth the entry fee.

EYES & EARS by Dabtoe • “Commiserations” must go to Glenys having to put up with Moaning Martin all day around the

house; I hear she is looking for a job (The story so far: Martin was up a ladder and decided to step onto a wheely bin which moved, dumping Martin on the ground and breaking his ankle. He denies that he was checking out the sunbathing neighbour!)

• Rumour has it that that our intrepid Vauxhall owner very early on Sunday morning and only a few kms from home, enroute to the Copper Coast Classic, got lost in Angle Vale and could not find the Port Wakefield Road, luckily an early morning walker went home and got his car and took our lost soul to where he wanted to go, (he could not blame Jean as she was following in the Austin A55 behind)

• Travelling on route to Wallaroo, who was driving the Mustang? When leaving the bakery at Port Wakefield, our driver decided to follow behind a B/Double? After a short while his passenger remarked “WHY ARE WE GOING TO Port Augusta” cannot blame you this time Shirl the signs were on his side of the road

• Early Sunday morning driving through Wallaroo in a fine early sea mist the driver of the Sunbeam Talbot and followed closely by the Mustang took a wrong turn and found themselves nearly stranded in the sand dunes and scrub, the Talbot driver who shall remain nameless claims his Port lookout was still asleep.

• After an excellent night out and evening meal one of our club members, resolutely tried to navigate back to their accommodation. Being in a strange and unfamiliar area, plus being in a dark and unlit area he was soon totally lost. His navigator (“I won’t use the Jowett, I’ll use the Mustang”) was also lost and thus of no help whatsoever. But not to be concerned - the two female lookouts in the back seat suddenly shouted, “Turn right and first left,” luckily the car brakes work well as the ENTRANCE to the council refuse dump loomed ahead. Fortunately the gates were closed or all may have ended up in a big hole waiting just beyond.

(Editors note: sounds like plenty of Swanky was consumed even before leaving the southern cities!)


Our 1963 Dodge Phoenix Trevor & Lyn Bellchambers

One of a matching pair bought by a Mr. Hall of Nuriootpa in 1963. They were the same colour grey with white side flashes. One had a deep red interior and that was his ‘church car’, polished during the week and driven on Sundays. The other car had a tan interior and that became his ‘every day car.’

After Mr. Hall’s death the two cars were covered and stored in a shed at his son’s place (Lou Hall) on the outskirts of Gawler where I found them. Lou would not separate them so I had to buy both. The ‘church car’ (our current car) was a very low mileage car but the paint work was thin in places from polishing. The ‘every day car’ (I wish I still had) had a replaced passenger side door that the old gent had hand painted.

There was a truck load of spares that had been gathered over the years and offered to me but sadly I could not afford them.

I repainted the ‘every day car’ white and when my father, Ray Bellchambers joined our Club I let him have it and it went on many Runs. A couple of years later Dad said, “I like your grey car better, would you swap?” I agreed on the condition that the car came back to me when he had finished with it. Technically, I suppose I am the 2nd and the 4th owner of this car.

The white car was eventually sold (idiot!) to Jack the Jeweller from Renmark where it is still. While Dad had the car he had many people wanting to buy it so I had to remind him a few times of our agreement. When Dad eventually felt unsafe driving the Dodge I got it back. The paint was well worn as Dad was a polisher too!

I stripped the body, had it professionally painted in a slightly darker grey with white side flashes and I feel that the colour scheme really suits that car. Recently, thin white walls were added to the tyres to enhance to look of the car. It has only travelled 82,000 miles so I am sure it is a car to be enjoyed for many years to come. (editors foot note: Lou Hall was a neighbour of ours when we lived in Hillier and he had great sheds which held various Packards, T Model Fords and V8 Holdens. His facilities proved most useful in the construction of the “Jenkin Jinker” which features on the Club crabbing days.)

Cars sought for photographing Gavin Farmer has addressed club meetings on a number of occasions in relation to the books that he has written and published, including those on the Leyland P76, Valiant Charger, the History of Chrysler in Australia, Holden Monaro etc (go to http://www.ilingabooks.com.au/ for all the info on these). Gavin is looking to photograph cars for future publications, and is seeking out suitable candidates. If you own any of the following or know where to find a reasonable example, please give Gavin a call at 8339-3645 or email [email protected]. Gavin can travel to most areas to get photos (eg I believe that there is a Triumph Mayflower in Broken Hill, and he is considering it!)

Austin Gipsy, Austin A40 Devon, A70 Hampshire & Hereford, A40 Farina, A50/55 Cambridge, A60 Cambridge Farina sedan and wagon

Triumph Herald sedan, Triumph 2000, 2500, PI, Mayflower, Renown; Vanguard Spacemaster; Vanguard Phase III, 6-cylinder

Morris 1500

Holden FX, FE/FC, FB, EH, HD/HR, HK/HT/HG sedans and wagons (got Monaros), HQ-through-HZ sedans and wagons, Statesman; Torana HB 4-cyl; Torana 6-cyl HB, LC, Hatch, Brabham Torana

Ford “humpy” V8, Custom, Customline, “tank” Fairlane 500, ZA/ZB/ZC,ZD Fairlane, ZH Fairlane & Landau coupe; XK/XL/XM/XP Falcon sedan & wagon, XR/XT/XW/XY Falcon sedan & wagon, XA-XC Falcon sedan & wagon, XD/XE Falcon; Cortina Mk I, Mark II sedan, GT; TC/TD Cortina sedan & wagon, TE/TF Cortina 4- & 6-cylinder sedan & wagon


My First Car by Fred Chapman My first car was a 1924 Austin 7.It consisted of a chassis, with a set of cut down wheels 16” Dia with wire spokes. This made it look real sporty. I was 14 yrs old at the time in 1959.

I heard about a fellow who had been building an Austin 7 Special & had bought an MG TC instead. My brother John took me on the pillion of his 350 Jawa to have a look at the Austin. We didn`t tell Mum & Dad where we were going because we figured that they would only tell us not to buy it & then we would have been stumped. I had been working for the local Grocer Mr Jenkins, stacking shelves & keeping the store room tidy, which included setting & emptying the Rat & Mice traps regularly & letting Mr Jenkins know whenever I should happen to see a brown snake hiding in the shelves or cupboards. They used to creep in looking for mice but it was only occasionally. Anyway Mrs Jenkins didn`t like them & she refused to go into the storage room. I capitalised on her dislike for these reptiles by reporting that I had seen one frequently & exagerating my estimate of their size. This at least ensured that I had a pretty good chance of keeping my part time job. I also had another part time job at the Feed Mill where I would take my Daisy air rifle & shoot Mice, Rats & Pigeons who would steal the Grain & Fodder. My other part time employment activities included Fruit & Grape picking when in season or getting in the way in the shearing shed or helping to sow bags of grain. All this activity had enabled me to save up a few pounds & I had heard that the fellow was not asking a lot for the Austin.

We set off on my Brother`s Jawa full of anticipation. I was expecting to find an almost complete little special with a polished aluminium body in the shape of an Ulster racing Special. When we did see the vehicle it consisted of a completely bare chassis with four wheels. The only components assembled to the chassis were the front & rear axles with the wheels attached. In about 5 Orange (Fruit) Boxes there was a collection of engine, gearbox, steering & brake systems all dismantled into the absolutely smallest components possible. As well as this there were 4 Aluminium Cycle guards an aluminium dashboard with a hole in it for a speedo & a cylindrical aluminium Fuel Tank.

Somewhat taken aback I said to the fellow whose Name I recall was Laurie Hart, “ I thought that you were selling an Austin 7 sports”. “It is he replied , it just isn`t quite finished yet”. “Anyway he continued how old are you?”. “14” I replied. “Well”, said Laurie “ you have 2 years yet to put it all together before you can get a licence anyway, how lucky are you, I didn`t get my first car until I was 17 & therefore had to wait a year after getting my licence before I had anything to drive”. I thought for a moment & then thought perhaps he is right I am lucky aren’t I.

Not Fred’s, but its got to be close!

My brother asked Laurie if we could be sure that all the parts were there to put the thing together. Laurie assured us that they were & then went & brought back from another shed a large Rubber Bulb Horn. He said that because there were no electrics on the car ( It was Magneto Ignition ), I would need this horn which he graciously offered to give to me at no extra cost. The horn apparently was off an old 1908 Oldsmobile. After some more bartering I paid a deposit & arranged to be back in a couple of weeks after I had earned enough cash Apricot picking during school holidays.

We returned home, keeping the Austin 7 a secret for now. A couple of weeks later I had been picking Apricots & saved enough cash to pay for the car I was wondering how I could get the car home . Mr Lee, for whom I had been picking provided me with the solution. He offered to bring the car home for me if I went with him in his truck to the Produce Market & help him unload his delivery of Apricots. I was pleased with this arrangement but spent the next two days hoping that Mum or Dad did not bump into Mr Lee or his wife until we had brought the car home. I knew that once the car was home & in our shed my dad wouldn`t be able to tell me to take it back.


I was almost wrong in this assumption. When dad came home he saw the chassis & boxes of parts etc & asked Mum where they had come from. She had not been home when Mr Lee dropped them off for me so they both assumed that my brother John must have got them. John is eight years older than me ( there is almost a whole war between our birth dates due to Dad’s absence from home at that time ) so he would have been about 18 yrs old & therefore it wasn`t unreasonable for them to assume that the stuff was his. During Tea, however, the question was raised. Dad asked John what he had bought & he said “Oh, that must be Fred`s”. When Dad asked me about it I explained that I had been helping Mr Lee fruit picking & delivering to the Produce Market & therefore with what was owing to me I had managed to pay for the car & get it delivered home. Dad said that he was pleased to see me working to get something that I wanted but Mr Lee had been far too generous & he would have to see him & reimburse him for some of the cost. I was terrified that Mum & Dad would find out the real cost & hurried to tell Dad that because he did not know Mr Lee as well as I, he may not realise that this may offend him. This managed to quieten everything down & after Tea Dad went out into the shed with me to look at my prize.

It did not take Dad too long to decide that what I had got was far from complete & he felt relieved that Mr Lee had not wasted any money helping me. Fortunately neither Mum or Dad ever did learn the real cost of my first car. The car, however, turned out to be one of the best purchases I was ever to make. My Father & I spent a lot of time together in the shed & from him I learned so many valuable lessons about all things mechanical. My father was the best teacher I ever have met or in fact I am sure ever will meet. He would spend some time explaining the purpose & function of each component firstly & then demonstrate how they should fit together. He would then leave me to assemble the component & after a day or so join me in the shed again & go over what I had done. If I had done well & achieved what he had set me to do he would congratulate me & show me the next step to follow. If I had not managed to finish the task he would help me pull it all apart again & show me where the mistake had been made without making a big deal of it. He would then leave me to have another go. Dad would never step in & take over as so many other dads do he would only help when I asked for help. Most importantly, he always used to explain the various functions of each component while referring to the principles of Physics & motion. It is a fact that whenever you come across an almost insurmountable problem that you need to break the problem down to the most basic rules of physics & then analyse the problem step by step. If I ever have any problem at all I always think back to what my dad would have said & what he would have done & it always seems to help me out. Dad was a really amazing fellow when you understand that he started work at the age of 12 driving Pit Ponies in the Yorkshire Coal Mines & Never had any formal training . When the coal mines closed down & he was out of work he came to Lancashire & had a job sweeping factory floors. His interest in the machinery prompted one of the foremen to give him a turn operating a lathe & he eventually moved through from becoming a machine setter to Foreman, Tool Room Superintendant & eventually was sent over to Australia in 1947 to set up the first Wheel Production Factory for Rubery Owen at Finsbury in the old Munition Factory.

Any way this story is about my first car. By the time I was about 15 ½ with the help of dad & my brother I had the vehicle all assembled & ready to drive. The first one of to drive the vehicle was my brother. This was because he was already able to drive our car, a little Morris 8/40 & he could handle the clutch, gears & push starting. After a quick push start the little mobile chassis took off down the hill on our Orchard at Strahalbyn & John roared around the Almond block. There was no floor in the chassis, just a sheet of Plywood on the drivers side & you could sit in the drivers seat & look straight through to the ground on the Passengers side. There was no body but just a tubular steel frame work that Dad had helped me to build to fix a body to. Even the transmission shaft cover was just a framework & when driving the tail shaft was only inches away from your left leg totally exposed & spinning rapidly. The cycle guards were to be fitted after the body had been fitted & therefore the only other item visible was the Cylindrical Fuel Tank which was mounted just behind the drivers Seat, ( the only seat the vehicle had ).

As I have already said, the vehicle had no electrics other than the Magneto for ignition & therefore to get petrol from the fuel Tank at the rear I had come up with an ingenious solution. I placed a tyre valve into the air breather on the tank & connected it via a short piece of plastic tubing to a copper pipe running from the rear of the vehicle to a bicycle pump mounted on the Dashboard. This allowed me to pressurise the tank & therefore push fuel along another Copper pipe feeding from the bottom of the tank up to the Float bowl of the Carburettor . I spent the next six months tidying up various little bits & pieces & of course driving the vehicle around our property as often as I could. I found that the car would run for some considerable time with only a few pumps to pressurise the Tank. This was easier to achieve if there was plenty in the tank & therefore less air space to compress. I also became quite proficient at pushing the little car along to running speed & then jumping in, crunching into second gear & dropping the clutch. Even though I was not a very big lad I was still quite able to start the vehicle this way.

There were many interesting & funny stories about my experiences with this little vehicle but there is only enough room for a couple. When I turned 16 I obtained my licence ( only a ten question form to fill out ) & began driving the car around Strathalbyn. It may be hard for anyone to understand ( particularly our younger generation ) but it was extremely easy to register anything then. I never got around to manufacturing a body for the vehicle because I was having too much fun driving it.

I did, however, paint the space frame & Petrol Tank black & I polished the aluminium dashboard which I thought looked great. My satisfaction turned to annoyance, however, when I was travelling with the sun behind me & I was blinded by the mirror like dashboard reflecting back into my face. I quickly painted the dashboard black as well.

At one stage I found a tin of Red enamel Paint in Dads shed & asked him if I could use some to paint the Cycle guards that I had decided to fix to the vehicle. Dad said that there wasn`t much left in the tin but I was welcome to use it if I wished. I decided that it would be easier to paint the guards before I fitted them because I could turn them upside


down to paint the underside. One night after returning home from work as an Apprentice Toolmaker I painted the 4 guards on the underside & placed them aside to dry. The next day when I came home I checked the guards & found them quite dry. I was thrilled at the bright red colour & could hardly wait to see them on the car. I carefully applied the Red Paint to the topside of the first Guard & then wondered where I could put it while it dried. I decided to lay the guard onto the tyre to dry. I completed all 4 guards & placed them carefully onto each wheel to dry. As I packed up & put the paint & brush away I checked to see how the first one I had painted was drying. To my dismay I found a host of little bugs committing suicide by landing on the sticky paint & adhearing themselves to the guard. It was a balmy summer evening & the little bugs were flocking in droves to land on my fresh paint & turning the bright Red Shiny Guards into what appeared to be four furry giant sized caterpillars clinging to the wheels. In panic I rushed to the back of my vehicle & began pushing it into the shed. The wheels began turning & all four of the Guards followed around with them & were crushed on our gravel driveway. Needless to say the vehicle never did get its Guards either.

One other event that is worth mentioning happened when I had been visiting a mate of mine in Adelaide . I was heading home & travelling up a road that happened to be a bus route. I noticed that there were a few people up ahead waiting for the bus & among them there were two young Ladies. As is even the case today it is not uncommon for young fellows to do stupid things with their vehicles in the hope that they may somehow impress certain members of the opposite sex. Well at this time I was no different & so I accelerated up in second gear (the Austin 7 only had one more gear) & I gauged my rate of travel to require a nifty change into top when I would be right at the bus stop. All went well & I executed the most remarkable change into top when suddenly the rear wheels locked up & I was jolted forward into an ingracious embrace with steering wheel & the vehicle came to a dead stop about 20ft past the Bus stop. I climbed out of the vehicle which was stuck in the middle of the traffic lane & saw the two young ladies climbing onto the bus giggling. A passer by came over a helped me pick up the rear of my car & wheel it like a Wheel Barrow to the side of the road. I had no idea what had happened & was trying to think of what it could be perhaps the gearbox locked up or maybe the diff ceased I thought. The passer by pointed to my driveshaft & asked if it should look like that. When I looked I could see that there was a large wad of material wrapped around the shaft. What had happened was that the cushion I had been sitting on had got caught in the exposed universal joint & been whipped from under my bum & wound around the shaft until it jammed. I was carrying a penknife & I hastily cut the cushion free & left the scene as quickly as I could. Once we all carried a pocket knife without any thought of using it for anything other than what would be considered legal. However, what a shame it is that in circumstances today you could find yourself in trouble if caught carrying one.

I drove the Austin 7 regularly to work until winter came & then I became tired of having to wear cycle clips on my legs to stop the cold air from rushing straight up my trouser legs & blowing my cap off. It seemed to be time to find another vehicle with a roof & windscreen to provide a little more comfort. That is when I saw an advert for a Mod 621 Graham Paige for sale at George Thomson Motors. This came to be my second car.

Well as I have said there are still many great stories about this remarkable little car that I could list but this article is becoming a little too long.

Venetian Blinds/Auto shades This period accessory is available brand new from a South Australian Manufacturer, who has been making them for more than 60 years. The steel interior venetian blinds can really enhance the appearance of your vehicle and provide protection for your upholstery etc from the sun’s rays. Barry Bywater has purchased one for his Falcon Ute and is very pleased with the result and price. There is a 12.5% discount off of the list price for all shades for Club members. An extra 7.5%discount (a total discount of 20%) will apply to any orders of 5 shades or more. (For a current price list contact Peter as shown below) The manufacturer will consider manufacturing shades for vehicles not already on their list. Contact Peter O'Brien atO'Brien Auto Shades 0410403268 or at [email protected]


FOR SALE

EH Holden parts - Bumper bars, front and rear, both need TLC on ends but centre bits are good. $80 the pair - Differential including brake drums and hand brake cable $120 - front drivers side door in very good condition,includes window glass (main and quarter) plus winder mechanism and door handle. $280 - Lots of other EH parts also available. Bob: 8265 0442 or email: [email protected] 1304

1959 Chrysler Royal AP2 Rolling body, 6 cylinder, no motor or trans, full resto required. Some rust in floor and other parts $500 Andrew 0416 382 326 1304 Vintage Caravan Chassis Furness Junior with some fittings. $150 Andy 73292264 1304

Toyota Hilux utility 2003 4 door/4 wheel drive, immaculate condition has canopy, dual fuel petrol/gas. 260,000 kms Rego No XJX783. $12,500 ONO PHONE 8280-7457 1304

1973 Mercedes Benz 350SLC Soft top/hard top White duco, red leather interior, wood grain dash Electric windows, power steering 158,000 Km $14,000 Ph 0408 666 296 Sell separately Grand Prix Number plates $2,000 1304

1993 Holden Nova Hatchback, Good condition ,Blue, new radiator, timing belt, alternator, a/conditioner, 5 speed, economical 500 kms to a tank of petrol. (3 months registration). - Rego No VMZ314 $1700.00 ONO Phone 8284 0208 or 0422378838 1304

Going Free! • The remains of an old Ford truck in the NYP area free to

whoever can collect. Gearbox and front and rear axles in place in chasis. Contact Colwyn [email protected]

• T model Ford chassis of unknown vintage plus some axle parts and mudguards in poor condition. Model A front axle with wire wheels, set up for use as a trailer axle Alvin 85292504 1304

1978 Holden Gemini TD station wagon Very good condition, lots of recent work done $3000 Andy 7329 2264 1304

Car Trailer, 4.6m x 2.1m (15’x7’) Dual axle Leaf springs electric brakes Suits small to medium car size 3.5m x 1.5m (11’6”x5’) (was built for Austin 7) $2500 for more info ring Rick on 8325 3776 1306

Toyota Celica parts Possibly TX 22 1974 new valves,various seals,other new or newish parts and an engine,a gearbox and a host of exterior and interior “things”. 8521 4527 and 0417 801 319, or Ron 0417 848 541

1306

Tyres Radial, white wall, set of 4 175-800-13 Suits EH Holden etc 80% tread $60 each Colin 8523 5161 1306

Tandem Trailer 14ft x 7ft Galvanised, full cage, 3500Kg total load 4 wheel electric drum brakes with breakaway Chris 8522 6637 AH 1306

Electric Motors and Air Compressor 4 HP (3KW) 3 Phase, 18mm shaft recently rewound by Gawler Motor Rewinders $125 3HP (2.2KW) 3 Phase 18mm shaft in good order $100 Air Compressor Swan V twin pump 150 litre tank, single phase good order $120 8522 3457 1306

Genuine Specials

Arfa will run his specials for two issues of the Journal unless advised otherwise


Valiant Regal AP5 sedan PB auto, genuine 56,400 miles white with double blue Interior, near new white wall tyres, very clean. Located at Moonta. Rego S794ATK Genuine reason for selling. Goes exceptionally well. $10,800 firm. Phone 8825 1512 email [email protected] 1306

1979 MGB Limited Edition Black tourer, in original condition with 94000 miles on the clock $12,000 ONO. Martin 8254 9248 [email protected] 1306

Club Laptop Computer Vista, Office 2003, good condition $120 ono David 85223302 [email protected]

3500SE SD1 Rover 'factory fitted' Walkinshaw body kit complete with skirts, spoilers, etc, Possibly one of only 2 in Australia Automatic, fuel injected with cruise control and has good tyres and a brand new battery (still under warrantee). Unused for 15 years waiting restoration Mechanically sound, but needs some minor body work Peter 8331 0933 or Email [email protected]. 1306

Rare 1934 Rover Pl Odometer Reading 55,115 miles, 12 H.P., 4 cylinder engine. Doctor’s coupe body by T.J. Richards in Adelaide The car is in very good condition and has beenwell looked after. Has done 10,000 mile since 1980 including trips to Canberra, Tasmania and Queensland and others. $24,000 Edward Nixon, Hahndorf, 0407 608 121. 1306

Deceased Estate. All vehicles as is where is, some just require battery and petrol, some are missing some parts, some are dismantled (Note: several have gone since last listing)

DAIMLER Century 1956 Preselector HUMBER HAWKs

1950 Motor out 1955/56 motor out 1955/56 1956 Black, motor out

MERCEDES-BENZ 1970 280S Cream. Excellent tan interior. 560SEC 1989 Dark Blue- beautiful car, a goer

ROVERs P3 4 LIGHT 1949 Mid Green P5 3L 1960 P6 TC2000 1970 P6 V8 3500 RXY111 1972 White/black vinyl roof SD1 V8 3500 1979

ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT 1989 White. Excellent condition. A goer

VAN DEN PLAS 4L (R-R MOTOR) 1965 Retrimmed interior to be go with car.

Should anyone require further info: please 'phone Barbara on 8865 2588 after 7pm. If there is no answer, please leave a message & I will 'phone back as soon as possible.

Editor Alvin can provide a report and photos of Rovers, Mike Osborne 8837 3158 can report on most other vehicles 1212

Mini 1100 Head Paul 8522 5847 1304

Serrated knife (Lost on Bethany Run 20th Feb) 6-7 inches long with a brown handle held by brass rivets and a square stainless steel hook for hanging it up Michael 8284 0208 1304

B.S.A. M20 1939-43 military Motorbike. Full bike or parts for restoration Ron......0417 848 541 1306

Holden 186 S Cast Iron Exhaust headers Chris 8522 6637 AH 1306

19” Michelin disc wheels; 4 stud


Trevor 08 8280 7598 1306

THE MINUTES SECTION: Very Abridged minutes of the GVVCVC general meetings Tuesday 16th April 2013 127 members were in attendance. 19 members sent their apologies. 4 visitors introduced themselves and gave a description of their car. TREASURER’S REPORT: The annual tax has been paid along with normal monthly accounts. The Term Deposit has been rolled over for a further 7-month term. CORRESPONDENCE: In - 1. Invitation from Historic Motor Vehicles Club 2. Sporting Car Club of SA re 2014 National Rally 3. Scouts SA Rally 4. Vintage Sports Car Club SA 5. Federation Minutes 16th 6. Bay to Birdwood – volunteers registration. CLUB EVENTS: - B Williams gave report on Pt Parham crabbing day – 20 attended- G Launer gave report on Easter Sunday Run to Greenock Aviation Museum – 18 cars, 35 members - Hamley Bridge Sparrow Run – 64 members- T Bellchambers outlined forthcoming mystery Run- R Freeman outlined Morris Day Event on 19th May - L Bywater outlined June long weekend trip to Berri - T Unsworth gave update on Scouts SA Rally in Gawler 24th May. Volunteers and Club cars for display required. WORKSHOP: T Evans reported that 2 extra days, namely 26th and 27th April (1-3 p.m.) are diarized for body priming of Club car. Seat covers, carpet and paint have been purchased. Next workshop Thursday 2nd May. REGISTRARS: Information day at Clonlea Park well attended. Resolved that Log Book and Statutory Declaration forms can be signed at May and June meetings, from 6-7 p.m. MEMBERSHIP: Trevor and Anita Brown were welcomed in to full membership. GENERAL BUSINESS: - Committee policy requires a member to contact the Event organiser, within1 week of their attendance, at a cancelled Club Run - The Committee advises that no subsidies will be allocated to any Club Runs or Events - Following an outline by President M Williams regarding some form of reward for volunteers, a positive response was received from the meeting. The Committee will formulate a policy and bring to a future meeting for acceptance - B Williams asked that expenses incurred by members at Club Runs and Events be considered for reimbursement. Committee to attend to this matter. - Meeting notified that the Annual Dinner date is 24th August and Christmas Dinner 8th December - Resolved that the Club trailer be offered for sale at $ 1750, firstly to Club members. A replacement will be sought in due course.

TUESDAY, 21st MAY 2013 7.08 p.m. 135 members were in attendance. 16 members sent their apologies. 9 visitors were present with 4 prospective members giving a description of their Vehicle report. MINUTES of previous meeting held on 16th April 2013 were read by the Secretary. BUSINESS ARISING: The Club trailer will now be upgraded and retained. The subsidy policy will be discussed at the next Committee meeting. CORRESPONDENCE: In - 1. Various Club journals 2. Accounts passed on to the Treasurer 3. BV Classic Motor Cycle Club invitation 4. MG Car Club invitation 5. Hillman Owners Club 6. Federation meeting Minutes Out - Sympathy card to D Kernich and family CLUB EVENTS: - - T Unsworth outlined the Club’s commitments to the Gawler Scouts Rally on Friday 24th May - L Bywater updated those members attending the June long weekend Club trip to Berri - Validation day 22nd June at Gawler Recreation Centre WORKSHOP: An extra workshop to be held on Thursday 30th May, 1 – 3 p.m. Normal workshop on Thursday 6th June. SWAP MEET: President M Williams has commenced discussion with Council regarding Swap Meet. The need for Club members to assist with the Swap Meet was stressed as very important to the smooth running and success of this, our major Club event. REGISTRARS: Re-iterated that Validation day for those vehicles requiring inspection will be held on Saturday 22nd June at Gawler Recreation Centre. MEMBERSHIP: Current membership is 508 with 10 pending members. Vinny Barry was welcomed in to full membership. FEDERATION: C Curtis read out Federation letter regarding the grace period on historicalregistration. From the Federation Minutes, the example of adding a family member as a vehicle owner was clarified. EDITOR: A Jenkin advised he will be away during June and July and any Journal information should be emailed to him. Alvin also advised that Old Car Day will again be held at Bethany on Sunday 1st September. T Unsworth gave details of Cruising Classic program. GENERAL BUSINESS: - Notice of AGM to be held on 16th July. - M Stephens made a request for any Motor Manual magazine 1956.

Available to Members The following are available to members, see past issues of the Journal for details.

Car carrying trailer : Contact Peter 8522 5248 Club Marquee: contact Corrie 8522 2373 The 2012/2013 Club Directory ($2) and Constitution and Vehicle Identity Placards Contact Alvin 85292504 Club merchandise, Kingsley 8522 3457.

For American Car Enthusiasts

Anthony Argall has submitted the following website which displays original factory brochures for American vehicles from 1910 -1990 plus miscellaneous brochures for things like tyres, oils, tools etc. Well worth a look. www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html


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Contributions to The Journal and to the Club Web Site

Contributions to both the Journal and the Web site are welcomed.

Contributions may be in any format. They may be handwritten, typewritten, or photocopied documents, or even a telephone call or they may be computer files

Paper copies can be given to the editor at meetings or runs, or posted to A Jenkin, PO Box 199, Dublin, SA 5501. Photographs will be returned once they have been copied, but please clearly identify your ownership either by using soft pencil or marker on the rear, or placing in a sealed envelope with your name on the front.

Computer literate people can email contributions to [email protected] . MSWord is the preferred format for text and photos as .jpg files, preferably less than 100KB in size. Memory sticks and CDs are also accepted.

Website: Photos of club events, reduced to less than 100KB in size can be emailed to [email protected] and these will be placed on the club’s website www.gawlercarclub.com

Deadlines: Contributions will be accepted up to midday on the third Friday of the month before the publishing months: February, April, June, August, October and December

Registration and use of Historic Vehicles under The Log Book System

Preamble The system of historic registration of qualifying vehicles in S.A. is an excellent system that promotes the use of Historic Vehicles by Club Members in the enjoyment of their hobby. As, Historic Registration is only available to members of a recognized Club then it is the expectation of the Club that Members will use a small portion of the logged outings to participate in some Club Activities using their Historic Registered Vehicles.

By-law 001 It is the expectation of the G.V.V.& C.V.C .that as a Member with Club Historic Registered Vehicle/s that you will attend and participate in at least three (3) Club Activities during a Club Calendar Year with one or more of your vehicles to qualify for re-issue of your club membership. Where there are special circumstances, you may present your Log Book and appeal to the Club Historic Registrars or Committee for their consideration.

Accepted by Committee: 22/ 2/2000 Ratified at General Meeting: 21/ 3/2000 modified by Committee 27/1/2009

I m p o r t a n t Your Log Book must be signed each year by 30 June by one of the club registrars. It is your responsibility to present your Log Book, current registration, Statutory Declaration and membership receipt. Fees The membership fee is due by 1s t July every year. Renewals shal l be on the prescribed renewal form which is posted in April to all financial members. Membership will cease if the membership fee remains unpaid thirty days after the due date. The Committee may re-admit the person upon payment of the joining fee plus the outstanding membership fee. DISCLAIMER Opinions expressed in the Journal are not necessarily those of the Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club or its editor. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material submitted, errors and omissions may (and will accidentally) occur. Enquiries to the Editor: Alvin Jenkin, 8529 2504 email: [email protected] .


A Classic Aussie Car on a Classic Aussie Road

The Around the Villages run was a great day for Aussie cars!

Parham Jinkers on display at Port Parham Sports and Social Club L-R

Yella Terra

Jenkin Jinka

Shrek

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