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Hudson Essex Terraplane Nash Rambler Car Club Volume 1 of 2020-2021

HETNR Qld Inc. June - July 2020

HETNR Car Club Newsletter

1902 Rambler Replica (Gordon Pendlebury)

Disclaimer The views expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarily those of the Club’s Committee or its Editor. The information in this newsletter is published in good faith and for general information purpose only.

Roy Gillespie President 0427 922 661

Lesley Murphy Secretary/Treasurer 0417 617 205

Garry Murphy (Rambler) Events Director 0407 209 160

Bob Ward Dating Officer 07 5465 3912

Peter Wilkinson Webmaster 07 3300 3668

Sandra Purnell Editor 07 4687 7596

Website: HETNR-QLD.COM.AU and also http://hetnr-qld.com.au/galleries/

June-July 2020 Edition

Hudson Essex Terraplane Nash Rambler Car Club 1. Volume 1 of 2020-2021


MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING AT OXLEY COMMON, ROCKLEA 13/06/2020

Meeting opened by Roy Gillespie @ 10.22am

Members Present: 13 Apologies: 7 Visitors: 0

Minutes of previous meeting on 14.03.2020 confirmed by Roy Gillespie and seconded by Geoff Price

Business Arising: To be covered in General Business

Inward Correspondence:

➢ 3 Bank Statements for General Account

➢ Fair Trading Annual form to complete & return

➢ 2 New Membership Applications

➢ 1 Chrysler Newsletter

➢ Membership Renewals

➢ Email from Laurie O'Connell of Adelaide found lots of Terraplane & other bits that he wants to sell

➢ 2 New Membership Applications

Outward Correspondence:

➢ Posting receipts, membership cards & Badges

➢ Forwarding Laurie email to Editor of QLD & NSW Also to Steven Fripp

Moved by Secretary seconded Roy Gillespie

President’s Report- June 2020: Well, it has been quite a year and one that we hope will not be repeated as far as the Covid-19 pandemic is concerned. However, Australia has done very well in handling the threat. The last few months have made us stop and consider what is important in life and to look at new ways of doing things so as to retain what is worth keeping and discard what is not. This is just as true for our club events as it is for family.

The year started with our AGM electing six office bearers and the election of the previous office holders. At the same time, we were looking at how to reduce the number of business meetings which people seemed reluctant to attend. The club has tried a few ideas but has chosen to have four business meetings a year held in conjunction with outings and to have additional meetings at outings, less formal, to address pressing needs.

In August 2019 we had a delightful “wine and dine tour”, organised by Lesley, which to my mind highlighted what our club is all about. A trip through beautiful countryside, meeting up with friends and travelling together, meeting some along the way, and then enjoying a meal together and sampling wine or sharing a drink. Then travel home and help club members in the case of breakdowns. We did not make our last stop on the tour but I am sure all had a very enjoyable day.

In October we had our business meeting and enjoyed a run in our cars and lunch at the pub. Our Christmas “break up party” was held in Ipswich to help check things out for our national meet. A good time was had by all. Throughout the year a team was working hard to organise the national meet to be held in September 2020, but unfortunately that was not to be.

Christmas came and went and some of us attended the Samford Museum Australia Day celebrations. I arrived late due to another commitment but still enjoyed the day out in the Essex. Had a little problem with the idling but “she” ran well under throttle and we arrived home ok. It was good to catch up with friends and club members there.

The Rambler Round-Up on February 9th. was another great day with the opportunity to give the Hudson some “exercise” and enjoy breakfast with friends.

Helen and I went to Sydney and Melbourne with the caravan about this time but returned home with a cold so we ruled ourselves unfit to attend the meeting at Wivenhoe Dam as the Coronavirus pandemic was spreading in Australia and around the world. Then came the government restrictions and so club activities shut down while we sat out the impacts, staying isolated at home. We reached the stage where we had to make a decision about whether to proceed with the national meet or not and reluctantly, we chose to postpone the meet depending on what happens with the pandemic, due to too many unknown details around the whole meet. In hindsight, we made a wise decision as the restrictions became more severe and Australia is still not out of restrictions.

We are now able to have up to 20 people at a meeting so we are holding our AGM while observing present restrictions. I am guessing that members will be feeling like me and are looking for an opportunity to get our cars out and do more touring, so I look forward to meeting you all in our club outings. If you have any ideas on what you would like to do then why not put it in writing and send it to Sandra. I am sure it would be welcome and any stories on hobbies or trips with family will also be suitable. I thought I might contribute with a verse of poetry that “speaks” to me. I will see how that goes.

To end off, let 2020/21 year be our year of recovering from the pandemic restrictions and let us all contribute to outings and our newsletter. Love to see you out and about in the coming year. Roy Gillespie


FINANCIAL REPORT: TRADING ACCOUNT ONLY (not Stanthorpe Meet a/c refer AGM)

INCOME since 14.03.2020 - Total: $1,494.76 Membership Renewals inc new members $1,140.00 18 Calendars $ 270.00 Bank Interest $ 0.26 4 Bumper Badges incl. Postage $ 84.50

EXPENDITURES since 14.03.2020 - Total: $149.45 Postage of 4 Bumper Badges $ 11.95 Further Stamps for the Treasurer/Secretary posting receipts & cards $110.00 Postage of form Renewal Forms to Sandra Purnell $ 5.50

Reimburse Spencer Yarrow for Stamps $ 22.00

General Bank Balance as at statement date 31.05.2020 $............. Stanthorpe Meet Bank Balance as at 30.04.2020 $............. Petty Cash as at 30.04.2020 $............. TOTAL as at 13.06.2020 $.............

Financial report moved by Treasurer, seconded by Joy Moreland

Membership: as at 14.03.20 = 74 Membership as at 30.04.20 = 75

2 New Membership Application Form received since last meeting

Peter Lawrence - 1979 AMC Jeep Cherokee - Proposed by Garry Murphy, seconded by Geoff Price Donna & Jack Gleeson 1963 AMC Rebel - Proposed by Garry Murphy, seconded by Bob Ward

All in Favour

Events: National Meet in 2020 postponed due to Covid-19. After some discussion it was decided due to a lack of numbers for the event it would be cancelled.

All members discussed and agreed it will be up to members to volunteer to organise an event. Garry Murphy will still be organising Rambler events. Roy Gillespie to organize August event in August to Deception Bay and drive to Caboolture for morning tea - subject to Social Distancing Restrictions and Geoff Price to organize an October event. Other months will be General Meetings. Dates TBA.

Garry Murphy to organize Rambler Round up at Rush Creek in November this year. Lesley Murphy to organize Christmas 2020. Subject to Social Distancing Restrictions being completely lifted.

Depending on Social Distancing Rules: for 2021, Rambler Round Ups to be organized for February, July and November. Also, pre-organized events Cooly Rocks in June and Chrysler Expo on Fathers’ Day 2021 (2020 event unknown at this stage)

Late February/early March 2021 - Event to be organized by Gerard Wilkie with an April 2021 Event to be organized by Harry Moreland.

Webmaster: Refer AGM

Dating Officer: Nothing to Report – Moved by Bob Ward

Editor: Spencer Yarrow has stepped down from posting Newsletters to members therefore Sandra to post the newsletter in new envelope. A big thank you to all who have contributed to the newsletter over the past year. It is greatly appreciated as it makes my job easier to give all of our members an interesting read. – Moved by Sandra Purnell,

General Business: As we no longer have an official Events Director, 4 members to nominate a month to organize a rally (refer to events). Ideas from members a country drive, Sit Downs meals & ensure plenty of Notice in Newsletters. Garry Murphy happy to continue with Rambler Round Ups.

New Applications. In the past New Membership applications only approved at General Meetings, but as meetings few months apart, there has been discussions of New members waiting a long time for their membership to be accepted and confirmed.

As per Department of Fair Trading Model "New Membership - 1) An Application for membership of the Association must be proposed by 1 member of the Association (the proposer) and seconded by another member (the seconder). 2) (a). in writing and (b) signed by the applicant and the applicants proposer and seconder: and (c) in the form decided by the management committee.

New membership applicants will be emailed to committee management for more timely approval but announced at next general meeting.

Moved by members at the meeting Seconded by all at the meeting

Next Meeting: TBA

Meeting Closed: 11.25am


Members then Adjourned for the Annual General Meeting.

MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AT OXLEY COMMON ROCKLEA 13/06/20

Meeting Opened by Roy Gillespie @ 11.27am

Members Present: 13 Apologies: 7 Visitors: 0

Confirmation of Previous AGM minutes held at Beaudesert on 22.06.2019. Minutes read by Roy Gillespie, seconded by Bob Ward all in favour.

Business Arising: refer General Meeting.

Inward and Outward Correspondence: ➢ Inward - The Office of Fair Trading Form 12-1 for completion and return with 20/21 year fee of $56.60 ➢ Outward – The Office of Fair Trading –Form 12-1 with 20/21 year fee

Financial Report for Financial year 01.05.19 to 30.04.20

Full Report read out to members present by the Treasurer. A full copy will be forwarded to The Office of Fair Trading with Form 12-1 signed by the Treasurer and President. Financial Statements meet level 3 requirements. For privacy the full report is not reported in minutes. Members may request a copy from the treasurer. Stock at hand $658.70. Fixed Assets at cost (less Depreciation) $315.62.

Contingent Liabilities, Debtors, Creditors, Insurance and other Claims – None.

Treasurer moved the financial report be adopted – seconded by Joy Moreland - Carried.

Presidents Report: Read in General Meeting – Roy Gillespie. President

Secretary/Treasurer Report: The Club is financially healthy and financial members steady.

Events Director Report: refer to General Meeting.

Editors Report: Agrees to be Editor for another year but feels it is time for someone else to put their stamp on the newsletter – please have a think about nominating for the 2021/2022 year.

Webmaster Report: The website is running well and has regular updates for upcoming events and photos of past events. Although under constant attack from hackers, especially since COVID-19, the frequent updates to the software has prevented any problems. In May 2020 I converted our site over to HTTPS: with SSL encryption for additional security and all major web browsers are requiring it. Backups are done on a regular basis and before major upgrades. Thank you to all those who have contributed to the web site. Moved by Peter Wilkinson, HETNR Qld Webmaster

Dating Officers Report: Nothing to report.

General Business: As discussed in General meeting however, fees to remain $20.00.

President declared all positions vacant and appointed Geoffrey Price as Returning Officer.

Returning Officer recorded the following Committee Members Elected:

➢ President Roy Gillespie

➢ Secretary/Treasurer Lesley Murphy

➢ Dating Officer Robert Ward

➢ Webmaster Peter Wilkinson

➢ Editor Sandra Purnell

President Elect –took chair to close meeting

Meeting Closed at 11.40am

Minutes by Secretary


A SORT OF FREEDOM – OXLEY CREEK ENVIRONMENT CENTRE

13 June 2020

Well here we were eager to venture out after the COVID-19 lockdown which saw most of us having to find things to do around the house. Harry did something different – he went and purchased a new vehicle. Joy showed us some photos – it is a beauty (except for being left-hand drive) and we look forward to seeing it on the road. It was good to see more than expected turn up for the day. When we arrived at Oxley Common it was difficult to find a car park – wow what a turnout for the HETNR Club. It turned out there were some cyclists who went for a ride. There was also a group of individuals who belonged to a fitness club who, unbeknown to us, had booked the entire undercover area. They practiced social distancing during their exercise class but then proceeded to congregate on one side of the undercover area. We found another table and as most people had sensibly brought chairs, we didn’t have too much trouble settling in. Most people headed off after the meeting.

Roy and Helen, Gerard and Geoffrey and myself had brought our lunch so it was decided we would stay and eat it there. Gerard nearly got locked out of Queensland – he’d been off tripping around but skedaddled over the border when word got around it was about to close. Garry and Lesley came in their Mustang as all the Ramblers were either in need of surgery or hard to get out of the shed – so only photos of people using safe distancing. Peter Wilkinson couldn’t make it due to the flu and Sue Ward was doing some volunteer work. Here are some shots of us all social distancing.

Garry & Lesley decided to have lunch at the Dayboro Pub on their way home.


Article courtesy of John Ambrose


Thank you to Spencer for the above article


Chryslers On The Murray (more of the vehicles at the event)

Classic line up Hornets on show Couple of Matador X’s Hornet stock car

Gremlin known as Gizmo Beautiful Nash 1955 Hudson 1958 Ambassador

1968 Javelin 1974 Gremlin 1964 American (second place AMC) Levis Gremlin

1968/9 Javelin 1968 Javelin Matador X Barcelona 1970 Rebel

1967 Marlin 1972 Hornet (winner small 1965 Classic 1972 Hornet (Winner top 5) block forced induction)


1972 Hornet 1973 Matador 1966 Classic 1971 Hornet

1967 American 1965 Classic 1970 Hornet 1968 Rebel

1973 Hornet Two 1972 Hornets 1970 Rebel & 1968 Rebel AMG Hummer Jeep Cherokee

Couple more Hornets 1966 Classic & 1965 Classic Another Classic line up Leisa the kids are playing up again

Leisa loading the AMC Alley sign Signs advertising what we have Old school style photo’s on the streets of Albury, AMC’s everywhere

Nice group shot Steve working hard at his A.M.C Rambler Spares Swap Site


EVENTS

IF YOU WISH TO ADVERTISE A SWAP MEET OR INVITATIONAL EVENT PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

HETNR QLD Inc CLUB OUTINGS

Every Friday from 4pm to 9pm there is a car cruise into Elizabeth Street Shopping Centre at Acacia Ridge, corner of Elizabeth Street and Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge. This is open to all club members who wish to attend this event. Any further information contact Garry Murphy on 0407 209 160.

Jul No Event

Aug 22 Non-Meeting: Meet at Deception Bay Council Park between Bayview Terrace, Captain Cook Parade, Endeavour Street, near Library. (UBD Map 79,R5). 9.30 am start with BYO morning tea, walk along beach, leave at 10.30 am – Old Bay Road/Uhlmann Road/boat ramp at mouth of Caboolture River and photo shoot – back along Uhlmann Road/Bruce Highway/Bribie Island Road/Beachmere Road/roundabout/Main Street/park at beach car parking/BYO or buy lunch - local eateries close by. More photos. (UBD Map 60, J20). Please advise Roy a week in advance if you wish to attend (15 Aug) – mobile 0427 922 661. Please note the changes in the map reference.

Sep 6 Rambler Event: Chrysler Expo 2020, Rocklea Showgrounds (entry via Goburra Street) – visit website www.chryslerownersclubqld.com for further information or contact Garry on 0407 209 160. At present it is still advertised on its website. I’m sure Garry Murphy will give you a reminder closer to the date.

Oct General Meeting: Geoffrey is organising this event – either Lockyer Valley or around Esk.

Nov Rambler Event: Garry is organising this – an event Rush Creek way

Dec Christmas Event: Lesley is organising this event – somewhere on the north side.

2021 Jan General Meeting: ?

Jan 26 Australia Day Event:

Feb Rambler Event: Plainlands

Late Feb/early Mar Meeting: Gerard is organising this event

April Non-meeting Event: Harry is organising this event – around their area

May ?

Jun General Meeting & AGM:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CLUB ITEMS FOR SALE

Bumper Badges

Quality enamel Bumper Badge covering HUDSON, ESSEX, TERRAPLANE, NASH and RAMBLER. Suitable for all HETNR vehicles. Why not put one on your modern cars? Costs: bumper badges $17.00. To order phone Lesley Murphy on 0417 617 205 to arrange payment and delivery.

http://www.chryslerownersclubqld.com/

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiMsdCR3ODNAhWKF5QKHXKMBqYQjRwIBw&url=http://bodystylemodern.blogspot.com/2008/08/28th-street-metro-cruise-august-2008.html&bvm=bv.126130881,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNFKKKDyNlzujrV40rLmJNOuy2a4-Q&ust=1467959134764123

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FOR SALE

This 1955 Nash was almost ready for the road when a repair guy accidently set fire to the interior of the car while welding a small rust patch under the floor of the car. Work that had been done prior is, the brakes radiator new exhaust pipes made but not fitted but with car motor gearbox and diff all good. Please contact the owner direct if you are interested on 0417 592 837 Graeme. He is asking $5000. Note this is an RHD car and is located near Phillip Island.

Photographs before

Photographs after

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Verse of the Day- by Roy Gillespie

Poem: “Old Australian Ways” by Banjo Paterson.

Last verse.

“And if it be that you should know,

The tracks he (Clancy of the Overflow) used to ride,

Then you must saddle up and go,

Beyond the Queensland side,

Beyond the reach and rule of law,

To ride the long day through,

In Nature’s homestead – filled with awe

You then might see what Clancy saw,

And know what Clancy knew.”

Comment: It amuses me that Queensland was considered to be the outback back then. We can make the poem relevant to us by modifying some lines such as,“ Then we must fire up the old car and go” and instead of “ride” insert “drive”. However, still identify with, “In Nature’s homestead – filled with awe” which expresses the joy I get out of driving through our beautiful countryside. Hope you enjoy the verse.


FOR SALE Contact: Laurie O’Connell (Adelaide) on email address [email protected]. No other information was supplied. He will be advertising it on Gumtree in two month’s time so I will only leave it in our magazine for the next two additions. Also, there are quite a few more photos which I have sent to Peter so please check our website for all items for sale. No descriptions were given so hope you know what they are.

mailto:[email protected]


Sell or Swap: Four (4) clamps for spark plug cable tube and oil line on pre-1927 Hudson Super Six (as pictured).

I’m looking for one of the similar items as used on the 1928 - 1929 F-head Super Six – it carries the spark plug cable tube, Electrolock cable and the oil line. Will swap my four for one or

more of the later version. Contact: Peter Ransom - phone 07 3359 2671 or email [email protected]

Give Away: 2 x cable tube clips (part no. GM 13242 in the 1925 Hudson Parts List). These are for the tube that carries the spark plug cables. Contact Peter Ransom on 07 3359 2671.

Give Away: Hudson 1928 (possibly also 1927) RH drive pedal control assembly: mounting bracket, clutch and brake pedals. No linkages. Please take it away. Contact Peter Ransom on 07 3359 2671.

For Sale: Nash parts for 52/54 Nash Airflye models. I have a complete motor, 2 cylinder heads, a gearbox with overdrive, rear diff, water pumps, a back bumper and dash gauges etc. Also, 1953 to1955 Nash parts – motor, bumpers, hubcaps, misc – Contact Bill Harris, Gawler East South Aust 0412 236 272.

For Sale: Essex parts 1916 to 1923 front axle, 1926 headlight and rear brake drums. Contact Barry Sweetman 0435 596 203 or ozhudsonatgmail.com

For Sale: 1924 Hudson chassis and wheels only – Contact Joe in Western Australia on 0407 085 636.

For Sale: Barry Sweetman has all the body for a 1924 – Contact Barry on 0435 596 203.

For Sale: They're calling it a '28 but with that radiator it can only be a '24, '25 or '26. Interested parties should contact Donald Stewart by email at [email protected]

View of Rear Seat View of motor from right side

Front View View of dashboard

Side View Rear View

Wanted: Nash Airflyte Ambassador “Bathtub” 1949 - 1951/1952 - 2 or 4 Doors. Running is preferred but not essential. Contact: Robert Brotchie 0434 110 114 or email [email protected]

Wanted: I’m also looking for a ‘28 Hudson Flying Man radiator mascot. Contact: Peter Ransom on 07 3359 2671 or email [email protected]

Wanted: 1927 Hudson side parking light. I have the glass and bezel. Just need the bucket. Please contact [email protected] or 0419 841 119.

Wanted: For 1929 Hudson –

• Radiator shell in good condition, ie: plating OK, no rust. Shutters and crank hole cover not necessary.

• Wahl hydraulic shock absorbers

• Driver's door handle incorporating lock. Prefer rose pattern but pine cone is OK

• Cigarette lighter/ash tray for rear passenger

• Garment rail support bracket, must be rose pattern

• Lock device for spare demountable rim and tire

• Stop light

• Taillight and number plate mounting bracket

Contact Peter Ransom on 07 3359 2671 or [email protected]

HETNR WEBSITE The address is: http://hetnr-qld.com.au Please contact Peter Wilkinson on [email protected]

FOR SALE

WANTED


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