Tamworth Vintage Car Club Inc.

Committee for 2012 2013

President Greg Campbell 67671306

Vice President Vacant

Secretary Alan Early 67624744

Treasurer Lyn Hession 67608343

General Committee Brian Orman 67605105 Maree Early 67624744 Margaret Campbell 67671306

Plate Registrar Bob Hession 67608343

Rally Director Roly Morgan 67608280

Ladies Committee All Lady Members

Magazine Editors Greg & Margaret Campbell

Inspections & Public Officer Brian Orman 67605105 Property Officer Ken & Emily Brooks 67613679

The Tamworth Spark

Official Newsletter of the Tamworth Vintage Car Club

May – June 2013

Feature Article ~ Alan Early’s blue Dodge

The Club Magazine is printed Bi-monthly and members are invited and encouraged to submit articles to the Magazine Editors.

General Meetings are held on the third Thursday of

each month, at 7.30pm in the Salvation Army Complex on Goonoo Goonoo Road Tamworth

Club Runs are held on the Sunday after the monthly meeting. Runs depart from the White Street car-park, unless otherwise advised. Members of clubs receiving this magazine are cordially invited to participate in the activities of T.V.C.C. To satisfy regulations, the receipt of the invitation must be recorded in your club minutes and acceptance forwarded. Address all correspondence to: The Secretary Tamworth Vintage Car Club PO Box 3275 TAMWORTH NSW 2340 or www.TamworthVintageCarClub.com.au

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TVCC EVENTS CALENDAR – JUNE 2013 ONWARDS [1/6/13]

The following events have been categorised to assist those vehicles on Conditional Registration:

CLUB EVENTS: These are events which are organised by our club and details of participating vehicles will

be automatically recorded in club documents. Carry Club magazine or events calendar with you:

DATE 2013 DETAILS

6 Jun Mid week Pie Run. Meet at Viaduct car park at 11.00am

8-10 June North West Rally at Gunnedah – See details under INVITATION EVENTS

20 Jun Meeting

23 Jun Roly & Trish: Nundle

4 Jul Mid week Pie Run.

18 Jul Meeting

21 Jul Lionel & Gwen: Lunch at Bowling Club or Imperial Hotel, Quirindi

1 Aug Mid week Pie Run.

15 Aug Annual General Meeting and Ordinary Meeting

18 Aug Michael: M/Tea at Botanic Gardens, then lunch at Manilla Weir

Roly Morgan is our Rally Director. Please contact Roly if you have any queries.

INVITATION EVENTS: It is essential to advise the Club before participating in these events. This can

be done at a meeting, or ring the Registrar. Carry Club magazine or events calendar with you:

DATE 2013 CLUB DETAILS

8-10 Jun GVVC Gunnedah Vintage Vehicle Club – 2013 North West Rally. $50

registration plus meals. Entry Form supplied. Ian 0427 914 338.

8-9 June MVMG Manilla Vint Mach Group. Annual Rally at Showground. Barbara 67827303

15-16 June GAE Gunnedah Aero Club Family Flying Days at airport. Ryan 1438 572 800

2-9 Jun SCACC Sunshine Coast Antiq Car Club 50th

Anniversary Rally. Neil 07 5476 8388

16 June CCAH Central Coast Clubs Swap meet at Gosford Showground. Frank 4392 2270

16 June M of Fire Museum of Fire Sydney Classic & Antique Truck Show Mark 0418 402478

16-18 Aug NRVVCC Nthn Riv Vin & Vet Car Club Annual Weekend Rally in Lismore area.

Entry form supplied or contact Norm 02 66215767 or 0429 115 767

20-23 Sept CC NSW Chev Club of NSW. 37th

Nat Chev Festival at Goulburn. Rod 0408111025

3 Nov AIA Auto Italia Adelaide display of Italian Autos. Viano 0429 447 186

18-21 Apl

2014

PAMC Parkes Antique Motor Club / Bush Council 2014 Easter Rally at Parkes.

Entry forms supplied. Rodney 02 6862 2105 or 0419 622 165

FOR WEDDINGS, SCHOOL FUNCTIONS, EXTENDED OR INTERSTATE TRIPS, ETC:

You will need a Permit to Move. These must be obtained at a meeting prior to the event, and carried to the

event. In extenuating circumstances, separate arrangements can be made with the Clubs Office Bearers to obtain a permit.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE: Ring the Registrar and advise details before proceeding.

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From the President’s Desk

Well here it is, June, half way through another year with a lot to reflect upon for 2013 but more importantly, things to look forward to in the next half. As far as I can see he Club has done many enjoyable things and seen some great spots by driving our cars to the various locations about the District which is what I see we should use our cars for. Let’s keep this up so more enjoyment can be derived from the old cars and our friends within the Club. I reflect upon the organisation of the Club and how we, the Committee, are trying to keep it stable and a going concern. It might seem a little tedious when we speak of the need to keep up with legal requirements at meetings, things like the Constitution, the Statement of Objects and the use of our cars but I have to take my hat off to Alan Early in his never ending quest to ensure our Club and you, the members, are protected by the Law and Fair Trading. Alan spends much of his own time researching the changes to the Laws, he also watches and follows up on concerns raised by other Clubs to see if any of our practices need altering to stop us going down the wrong track as a Club. We may be small, we may be insular but we are not immune nor protected from any finger-pointing or complaint if something goes wrong so that is why what Alan does makes it very important for us all. I appreciate how he submits to me any proposal accompanied by supporting documentation for the Committee to make an informed decision. We hope that the decisions made when presented to members have been simplified yet easily understood when they go before a meeting and that you will accept them for their value. Being President of TVCC is a great honor and comes with a fair amount of work but being Secretary involves more, so again, thanks Alan. I will not let you forget that Lyn as Treasurer also does a fantastic job not only in front of the meetings but at home, in the bank and in Committee meetings that goes unnoticed by most. If the books don’t balance the Club will fall over but thanks to Lyn this has not and will not happen. Good one Lyn. Greg Campbell 2/6/13

I recently came across an advertisement for the traveler who has everything

It appears that you don’t throw anything away that could be used for another purpose.

We Pensioners cannot afford to stay in expensive hotels any more... we are now forced to go camping!

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TAMWORTH VINTAGE CAR CLUB Inc.

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING 16 MAY 2013

OPEN: The monthly/ordinary meeting was declared open by President Greg at 7.30 pm who

extended a welcome to all attending.

ATTENDANCE: There were 15 members present, plus 1 visitor applying for membership

being Dustin Evans. Dustin lodged an Application for Membership.

APOLOGIES: There were 4 apologies recorded in the Attendance Book and it was moved

Beryl Casson and seconded Gerard Ryan that they be accepted.

MINUTES: Minutes of April Meeting were presented by the Secretary and it was moved Brian

Chesterfield and seconded Margaret Campbell that they be accepted as a true record of the

meeting.

BUSINESS ARISING:

Sec to check with Gunnedah for participants re: North West Rally liaison.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Moved Bob Hession and seconded Gerard Ryan that the correspondence be received and dealt

with as required.

TREASURERS REPORT: The Treasurer’s report was presented by Lyn who moved that it be

accepted and that amounts stated therein be approved for payment. This was seconded by Carl

Casson.

EVENTS:

Past Runs

21 April Sunday Run. Gerard presented summary of run he organised to Gunnedah. M/ Tea at

park in Gunnedah where Terry Egan in his Whippet from the Gunnedah Club met us. Then it

was off to Don McDonnahs to view his miniature rail exhibition which he has established in the

front lawn of his house. It was a really good exhibit by a very dedicated and knowledgeable

person. Then it lunch at the new lookout style recreation area at Pensioners Hill. 14 cars with 25

members plus 1 visitor attended.

2 May Mid week Pie Run. Brian organised to meet at McDonalds South at 10.00 for coffee and

chat. 5 vehicles participated: Brian – Humber, Carl & Beryl – modern, Warwick & Alison –

modern, Neal – Saab, Bob & Lyn – modern.

3-5 May. Hat Head Rally. 6 members attended being Gerard & Margaret – Saab, plus Lionel &

Gwen & Roly & Trish. Vide Gerard there was a wide variety of cars with feature being a 1928

Plymouth which has been extensively used for charity and raised almost $1m.

4-5 May. Half Way Rally at Armidale. Paul Boyd in 57 Chev attended.

Future Runs:

19 May Sunday Run. 9.30 departure to Brian’s place for belated Mothers Day morning tea. At

invitation of Brian, meeting decided to then go on run to Loomberah / Dungowan and return to

Brian’s for Club sponsored sausage sizzle lunch. This is also National Heritage Motoring Day

which is about promoting the historic car movement and generating interest in restoration of

historic vehicles. Bring chairs and cutlery.

6 June Mid week Pie Run. Brian understands Roly is organising look at new Audi showroom,

and then get pies to have in park. Will provide more details on Sunday run.

8-10 June North West Rally at Gunnedah. Appears 8 vehicles will be attending being: Greg

& Margaret – MG, Carl & beryl – HQ Holden, Lionel & Gwen – Dodge, Alan & Maree –

Dodge, Terry & Lyn – Kingswood, Gerard & Margaret – Saab, Roly & Trish - ? Neal - ?

We need to check with other clubs on securing future of the North West Rally. (Moree &

Coonabarabran).

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GENERAL BUSINESS:

Pres summarised Committee meeting held on 11 May:

Unfinancial members - Amended Statement of Objects ratified which incorporates

procedures for unfinancial members. 2 template letters adopted. (Basically reminders)

Fees – remain the same as last year. Existing members - $35. New members - $36.

Vehicles on Conditional Registration – need to record details of all usage.

Prizes – Do we need to continue these for vehicles, or retain only for clubmanship. Sponsors of trophies identified. General discussion. If retained, separate Committee or

Coordinator required to oversee all aspects of prizes including judging, collection,

engraving, presentation etc. Left to members to consider further and decide at future

meeting.

Carl Casson has Model A for sale for $21,000 including spares.

Gerard advised Terry Egan from Gunnedah may be interested in joining Club

RAFFLE: Won by Carl Casson.

CLOSE: There being no further business for discussion the meeting was declared closed at 8.25

pm with the next monthly meeting to be held on 20th

June 2013 at 7.30.

BELATED MOTHERS DAY RUN – 19th

MAY 2013

After some magnificent weather we struck an overcast rather coolish day for our belated

Mothers Day run. It was at Jill’s place and Chesty and his helpers were superb in providing a

remarkable morning tea. The helpers comprised both family and Club members. and the sausage

rolls, scones, jam, cream, cakes, biscuits, tea, coffee, the whole lot couldn’t have been better.

After morning tea the 33 Club members who attended drove off for a run to Loomberah and

Farrer, and back to Chesty’s for a Club sponsored BBQ lunch.

It would be remiss not to mention the following which is tendered with the utmost respect. There are some people who were uncomfortable at going to Jill’s so soon after her passing, and

that is understandable. But I think Chesty summed it up by insisting that the morning tea and

lunch is exactly what Jill would have wanted. Jill was not the type to expect anyone to mull

around in a gloomy, morbid, depressed state. Continuing with a long history of Mothers Day

morning teas, visiting Jill’s might be viewed as a testimonial, remembrance, memorial, whatever

you remember it as, it’s an acknowledgement of the wishes of a very special person.

The venue The cookers

It was also National Heritage Motoring Day which is about promoting the historic car

movement and generating interest in the restoration of historic vehicles.

Alan Early.

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FEATURE ARTICLE – ALAN & MAREE EARLY’S 1933 DODGE

The “blue Dodge” as it has become known started in America with the chassis and running gear.

This was shipped to Adelaide where T J Richards built the body, and the completed new car was

then sold by Harden & Johnston in Sydney. It was driven around Sydney by various owners for

30 years before ‘retirement’ in the North Ryde district, and was unearthed during building

demolitions in the early 1970’s. Luckily it was saved from the scrap yard by interested workers.

Restoration followed with the car painted green, and it was rebuilt in the 1990’s and painted

blue.

It is designated a KC series and in America all KC Dodges were light trucks. This Dodge has the

light truck chassis, but a sports coupe body and this combination makes it something of a rare

bird.

It is powered by a 6 cylinder engine of 3302 cc (same capacity as the red Holden motors), and

designed to cruise at 50 m.p.h. where you get 22 – 24 m.p.g. Gears are 3 speed with no

syncromesh, and brakes are of a very early hydraulic nature.

So enough of all that clinical stuff – what’s it like out on the open road? Well that light truck

chassis might sound tough and strong and it is, so you are guaranteed of a firm ride. For those

following behind that wandering over the road isn’t the result of sloppy steering or driver brain

fade, its just finding the smoothest part of the road and avoiding the holes. Either that or get

your gizzard shaken out. The leather on the bench seat is of very good quality, and when dressed

is exceptionally smooth which you find all about when you get to the first corner.

The motor was recently rebuilt and with good mechanicals the vehicle is reliable for long

distances. However the sports coupe body limits luggage space. After all, it was designed for

taking your girlfriend away for a good weekend, not as a family hack. It attracts a fair bit of

attention and filling it up with petrol can be a time consuming affair. Like 5 minutes to fill it up

and 15 minutes answering onlookers questions. And if you want to open the bonnet and check

the oil allow another 15 minutes.

All in all, it’s a good vehicle and provides plenty of fun, especially for occupants in the dicky

seat!

Before restoration After

And what of the 1924 Dodge? Its still being restored and you might see it about in 12 months.

Alan Early.

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Look who has a new Holden.

Terry and Lyn Archer recently added this machine to the garage, a little larger than the MGB.

Run report to Gunnedah model trains. Our April run was to Gunnedah on the 21st and it was another good day. On time 11 cars left the car park and met 3 others plus a visitor at Gunnedah for morning tea.

After this necessary stop we visited 141 Barnes Street and looked at the impressive display of model trains that Don McDonagh has in his front yard. Don gave us a run down on his trains, they are ‘Q’ gauge and initially came from the shop his family owned in the main street and were a Christmas display in the windows. Don enjoys showing off his display and indicated

that in the years they have been out only twice have they been vandalised.

After Gerard Ryan thanked Don for his hospitality (incidentally finding out they were related) we headed to the Rotary Park lookout, aptly named ‘Pensioners Hill Reserve’. This park was well presented with a great view out over the township. It had a number of stone carvings representing the history of the District and its aboriginal heritage. They told a story as you walked through them.

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This carving shows Pioneer woman.

This picture shows modern woman having a sedate drive in Alan’s Dodge

This picture shows the same woman in her Pops MGB – spot the difference? Those participating were:- Terry & Lyn Archer – 77 Holden, Lionel & Gwen Bridge – 63 Falcon, Greg Campbell & Jade McCormack – MGB, Carl & Beryl Casson – 73 Holden, Brian, Tom & Will Chesterfield – 61 Holden, Michael Crawley & Mary – modern, Alan & Maree Early – 33 Dodge, Bob & Lyn Hession – 65 Chev, Kevin, Jamie-Lee & kids – modern, Barry & Margaret Markwick – 77 Citroen, Neal & Bruce

McLoughlin – 82 Saab, Roly & Trish Morgan – modern, Brian, Betty & Michelle Orman – 53 Morris, Gerard & Margaret Ryan – Saab. Guests were Terry Egan and his wife. G. Campbell

Don’t let this picture put you off nominating for a position on the Committee. Our AGM will be held on 15th August 2013 and all positions need to be filled. If you want to nominate yourself or someone else for the following positions get a form from Alan Early and submit it 7 days before the meeting.

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

1 of 3 committee members

Public Officer

Registrar Annual Fees.

Please be reminded that the fees for membership remain the same this year, that is $35 for family membership (child up to 18 years) and $1 joining fee. They are due by the end of July and must be paid to have voting rights at the AGM. Our Treasurer Lyn has requested that if possible can you pay her with the correct amount; cash is preferred as it doesn’t attract bank fees, and try not to all pay at the same time to make it easier for her. Thanks

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Apparently this could be the result of Global warming when we cut down to many trees!

Could this ever happen?

An engineer dies and reports to the Pearly

Gates. Saint Peter checks his dossier and,

not seeing his name there, accidentally

sends him to Hell.

It doesn't take long before the engineer

becomes rather dissatisfied with the level of

comfort in Hell.

He soon begins to design and build

improvements. Shortly thereafter, Hell has

air conditioning, flush toilets and escalators.

Needless to say, the engineer is a pretty

popular guy.

One day, God calls Satan and says with a

sneer: "So, how are things in Hell?"

Satan replies: "Hey, things are going great.

We've got air conditioning, flush toilets, and

escalators .and there's no telling what this

engineer is going to come up with next."

"What!" God exclaims: "You've got an

engineer? That's a mistake, he should never

have been sent to Hell. Send him to me."

"Not a chance," Satan replies: "I like having

an engineer on the staff, and I'm keeping

him!" God insists: "Send him back, or I'll

sue!" Satan laughs uproariously and

answers: "Yeah, right. And where are you

going to get a lawyer?"

FOR SALE.

Carl Casson has his 1928 Model A Ford for

sale, regrettable the combined age of the

driver and car is becoming too big so one

has to go.

The car has been restored for some years but

still looks pretty good. It runs very well

and comes with a heap of spares including

running gear and a spare motor.

Carl said you could drive it anywhere

without a problem. If you are interested at

$21,000 or near offer ring Carl on

67659456. On Club plates which are not

transferrable.

June Pie Run.

This month Chesty and Roly took us for a

drive to the old Bunning’s store which is

rapidly becoming the sale headquarters of

Audi, SsangYong, Peugeot and Suzuki. We

were shown around the building by the site

manager John Dawes. The building has

undergone a major transformation and the

Audi section is to Audi’s requirements, air

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conditioned etc. etc. After going through

the site most members headed to Shopping

World for pie and peas before heading

home.

Attending the run was Terry Archer –

Holden, Cliff & Phil Bird – modern, Greg

Campbell – modern, Carl & Beryl Casson –

modern, Brian & Warren Chesterfield –

Holden, Michael Crawley & Mary – Jag,

Alan & Maree Early – Dodge, Roly & Trish

Morgan – modern, John & Marilyn Smith –

modern. We also had Peter Rice come

along for a look, Peter has returned to

Tamworth and is looking to join our Club,

he has a Humber Snipe on the road and an

old Ambulance to be done up in the future.

2013 NORTH WEST RALLY

GUNNEDAH 8-10TH

JUNE 2013

Gunnedah Vintage Vehicle Club hosted a

very successful rally with 50 vehicles from

12 different clubs. Participants from our

Club were Roly & Trish – Buick, Lionel &

Gwen – Futura, Greg & Margaret – MGB,

Alan & Maree – Dodge, Carl & Beryl –

Holden, Terry & Lyn – Holden, Neal and

Bruce – Rover and Cliff & Phyllis –

Chrysler.

Headquarters for the rally was the

Gunnedah Rural Museum which houses a

large array of historical items as well as

some old vehicles owned by Gunnedah club

members.

Clear skies prevailed for registration on

Saturday, and also the run on Sunday which

took us to a private collection of rural

memorabilia for morning tea. The

collection belongs to Chris Burgess who is a

member of Gunnedah Club.

Chris has some old bikes in one corner.

The collection is well set out in his old

woolshed. All the walls are lined with

items including Tonka toys, tins, signs,

branding irons and on the floor is a couple

of old Singer vehicles and numerous

stationary engines, beautifully restored.

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If you had ‘an axe to grind’ have a look in

this room.

A drive through the Emerald Hill area to

Water Ways Animal Park for lunch and a

visit to the new Pensioners Hill look out

before finishing back in Gunnedah.

The evening functions went off well with a

very entertaining short performance by the

Gunnedah Band on Saturday night and

presentation dinner on Sunday night. Roly

and Trish Morgan picked up the best post

war trophy for their 1949 Buick

Convertible. Talk amongst friends was then

what occurred, it was so intense that the

new Member for New England, Adam

Marshall, slipped in and spoke with his

friends from the Band and slipped out

without being noticed by many. Adam is a

keen supporter of the Band and thought they

had a performance on but missed by one

day.

It was good to see wide selection of cars

involved in the rally which ranged from a

1918 Hudson to a 1978 Kingswood, plus 4

Singers and a Goggomobile Dart.

Congratulations to the Gunnedah Club for a

well-staged event, they tried hard to reduce

the work load on members by utilising

various catering groups, the CWA did

morning and afternoon teas, Westpac

Rescue Helicopter supporters did lunch,

Gunnedah Band did evening meals and the

Rural Museum group did breakfast on

Monday. I asked the Rally Committee did

it help reduce the work and did it reduce the

stress level, their answer was Yes and No.

No matter what you do there is still a lot of

work in organising a Rally.

Namoi Valley Antique Vehicle Club at

Narrabri is preparing to host the 2014 rally,

and it is hoped that the Moree Motor

Enthusiasts Club will be able to bring

Moree back into the loop for the 2015 rally.

This picture shows the quality of cars on

display Greg Campbell/Alan Early

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A couple of funny photos

Bob & Lyn Hession rock Cooli Rock

At the start of June Bob and Lyn Hession

cleaned up the Chevy, put some seat belts

on the front seats to stop sliding around the

corners and put a heap of fuel in the tank to

head off for a week on the Gold Coast.

They booked in at Coolangatta and headed

for the Cooli Rock shows. Bob says that

about 2000 cars had entered for the week -

long event, anything in any condition made

before 1966 I think he said was the vehicles

allowed.

On the first weekend there were shows and

then different runs during the week with a

big procession to finish off.

This one appears I original condition

Here Bob & Lyn Chevy sits in with others

Again here is another original car.

Both Bob & Lyn had a great time and state

its well worth the trip but the traffic is

terrible. Asked if going back again next

year Bob said there will be domestics as

Lyn wants to go to the North West Rally at

Narrabri.

Greg Campbell