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The CRANKHANDLE
July
2015
Newsletter of the Southern Peninsula Classic and Historic Car Club Inc. A00011676Y
Print Post Publication PP100002657
The Crankhandle is sponsored by the Bendigo Bank
Postal Address: S.P.C.& H.C.C. Inc., P.O. BOX 12, DROMANA, VIC., 3936
Website: www.crankhandle.com.au Email: [email protected]
The aim of the Club is to cater for people who have an interest in restoring, touring and displaying all types of
Veteran, Vintage, and Classic cars, motorcycles, trucks and stationary engines, etc. or any piece of machinery of historical interest.
The views and/or opinions expressed in CRANKHANDLE are not necessarily those held by the Committee of the SPC&HCC.
The Next Generation!
A new Model T, complete with
Ivor Austin’s Grandchildren.
What’s inside
Page 3.......... President’s Report
Page 6...........Behind the Scenes
Page 13......................... Editorial
Page 5..Annual Monster Auction
Page 7 - 9.... Profile Ray Hudson
Page 14............Buy Swap & Sell
Page 5............... Coming Events
Page 11................. Shifting Gear
Back Page............. Shifting Gear
Page 5.............Federation News
Page 12..................Last Meeting
All at the SPC&HCC wish to
thank the Bendigo Bank for their
ongoing financial support in the
production of The Crankhandle
The deadline for articles and advertisements in
the next edition of the Crankhandle is the 15th
of July Items received after then will be held
over till the next edition.
Please email copy or information to
Julie Ellis-Jones: [email protected]
Front Cover
These are the moments.
Sunday lunch, last day of the month. The invitations were sent out to one son and three step sons and their families and
friends. A total of 24 gathered to sit down to a lunch and with the help of all, it turned out just great, but the afternoon was
not just about lunch! The real reason for being there was out in the garage. The result of four years work. Grandsons
Brenton and Aaron were about to drive the car on its very first run. My 1913 Model T ford. So far the car had only been
tested in the garage, and this was also their very first turn behind the wheel - supervised, of course, by myself. The boys
worked out between themselves who would go first, and swapped over. Later Aaron complained that the reverse pedal
needed adjustment. It so happened that he was right. I have since replaced it. While all this was happening, my son Matthew took his family for a short run in my 1916 Model T Tourer. Grandson James, aged 3 had his first outing in a “T”. All in
all it was a fantastic day for me and my family.
Ivor Austin.
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MEETINGS
General meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each
month at the Dromana Community Hall, Hodgkinson St,
Dromana at 7.30 pm. Melway Ref 159 G7
From Oct 1st 2015 the joining fee will be $35
The membership fee is $55 pa.
EXECUTIVE
President
Mick Daddo
Mt Eliza
Vice President
Michael Hurd
Mt Eliza
A WORD FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
9708 8703
9787 3181
Secretary:
Brian Niblock
Safety Beach 5981 8716
0476 264 726
Treasurer
Paul Lucas Mornington
5975 7203
Bradbury, Peter
Greening, Peter
Kruger, Anne
Pitcher, Colin
Spinaze, Warwick
Turner, Alan
Editor:
Julie Jones
COMMITTEE
Tootgarook
5985 2017
Balnarring
5983 5310
Mt Martha 0417 830 755
Mt Eliza
9775 2654
Tootgarook 0407 016 719
Rye
5985 5094
OTHER OFFICERS
Rosebud
Web Master
Mark Petty
Email: [email protected]
Membership Officer
Anne Kruger
Mt Martha
Library, Property & Dispatch
Peter Bradbury
Tootgarook
5986 4202
0405 351 335
0417 830 755
5985 2017
Club Permit Officer
Ray Beagley
Rosebud
0414 598 614
Safety Check Officer
Tim O’Leary
Rosebud
5986 8628
Club Regalia
Michael Hurd
Mt Eliza
9787 3181
AOMC Representative
Ray Beagley
Rosebud
0414 598 614
Federation Representative
Peter Greening
Balnarring
5983 5310
Club Photographer
Ray Gardini
9787 2868
Mt Eliza
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING
The July Committee Meeting will be held at
“The Library”, Mornington Gardens,
98 Bungower Rd, Mornington
Tuesday, July 14th at 1:30 pm
Tel 5975 7203 (Paul Lucas)
The winter solstice is upon us, the days are short and cold,
the nights are long and some lucky members are tracking
north to warmer vibes but for the rest of us, grin and bear
up, the days get longer from the 22nd!
Changes are happening ________ !!!
Regrettably, Peter and Lorraine Greening have sold their
home in Balnarring and are moving to Devon North to be
closer to their daughter and family. Good news for them
but not good news for us! We are losing two lovely, caring
people who have devoted so much of their lives to helping
others and particularly us as members of SPC&HCC. I’m
lost for words on how to deal with their departure next
month. Their commitment to the Club has been outstanding
and is evident in how much esteem they are held by all
members. There is not an event I can think of, organised for
the enjoyment of us all, that they haven’t in some way either
directly arranged or had a hand in running.
I am so accustomed to seeing them participating, laughing,
enjoying helping others and being full of enthusiasm at all
our Club happenings that I simply cannot imagine Club life
without them being there. And then there are the BBQs!!
On top of this, Peter has been a very significant contributor
in his role as a committee member including being our
representative at the Federation of Vintage & Classic
Vehicle Clubs Inc meetings which he regularly attended
and reported on back to our committee and to members at
our general meetings.
On a personal note I will miss his wise advice and input
on all manner of things relating to the Club. He is a person
strong in his beliefs, without a puffed up ego who if he didn’t
know the answer to a particular problem, could always
direct me to someone who could help me. I often rang him
only to have Lorraine say “ hang on a minute Mick he’s
in the garage” and invariably he would be working on
something concerning the cars or fixing something for one
of their neighbours.
Peter, I thank you for your help to me as a committee
person but far more than that, all Club members want take
this opportunity to thank you both for all you have done in
making our Club and the camaraderie of us all so much the
better for your being there. The goodwill of us all goes with
you both in your new adventure.
LIFE MEMBERS
What a happy thing that you both jointly won The Club
Geoff Anderson, Ray Beagley, Greg Cripps, Ray Gardini,
Person of the Year Award in 2014, your last full year with
Tony Howard, Noel Meates, Laurie Turner,
Don Robinson, John Watson, Peter Bradbury
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us. No doubt you will have a trail of members visiting you both in the coming
years and we look forward to you both visiting us when you have settled in.
Car and Boat
Upholstery
Michael Leeden
Phone 0431 880 233
1B/15 Carbine Way
Mornington VIC 3931
Web: www.leedentrim.com.au
Email: [email protected]
• Restoration • Modifications
• Perfection
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Peninsula Auto Electrical And Air
Conditioning Servicing
And so a new committee member _______ !!!
With Peter’s departure, there is a need to urgently fill his vacancy on the
committee and to that end, we have approached Brian Evans as a long
time active member of the Club who had indicated a willingness to help in
any constructive way, to join the committee and I am pleased to say he has
accepted the invitation. It was passed unanimously at our June committee
meeting and he will take his place at our July committee meeting. He will
of course need to stand for re-election along with all committee members
who wish to nominate for re-election at our October AGM. Welcome aboard
Brian. We look forward to your participation.
And to future events __________!!!
The only other matters I want to touch on are a reminder of our Auction
Night at the July general meeting and the Wednesday July 22nd run to
Gembrook, The Motorist’s Gourmet Garage which will be a lovely drive and
a fun day. Don’t forget It’s a BYO everything with great picnic grounds and
BBQ area in a lovely setting right opposite David Peck’s Garage/museum.
You will also notice in the August calendar that we have set Wednesday
August 19th as the full day visit to Terry Dowel’s new private museum at
Beaconsfield. This promises to be quite a day as Terry has a collection of
some forty cars including several Cords and the only working Tucker car
in the country if not the world, plus many other interesting vehicles and a
mezzanine floor of memorabilia. Again it’s a BYO everything. A day not to
be missed!
See you all at the auction.
Safe Motoring.
Mick Daddo
The Committee wishes to advise the members of the following permits
becoming due in the next few months:
July:
P. Lucas; P. Greening; R. Connell; D. Turner; E. Bone; P Boulton; S.
Rose; G. Anderson; McGuigan Family; B. Jones; K Buckland;;
D. Meates; S. Gillard; S. Rose; C. Schwerkolt; J. Steele;
August:
P. Krueger; E. McPherson; I. Davies; D. Asker; B. Wilson; R. Beagley;
B. Glover; P. McFarlane
Adrian
Proprietor
Automotive Electrical &
Air Conditioning
Specialist
Fact. 2/10 Colchester Road.,
Rosebud 3939
Sepember:
T. Howard; P. Donnelly; S. Coombs; R. Monro; R. Beagley; C. Higgins;
L. Turner; V. Gallichio; A/ Buchanan; D. Jones; C. Schwerkolt;
D. Kisby; M. Jageurs; N. Meates; G. Cripps; R. Meates; B. Florrimell;
The Committee wishes to welcome the following new members
to the club:
Keith Anderson; Dainis Balcers; Felix Ruch; Mark Parritt;
Robert Armstrong
Phone: 0429 033 356
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COMING EVENTS Federation News
Please advise Conveners if you are going to attend their
event, or If you need further details, times, etc. Please
phone the Convenor, if you’ve already said you would
attend and at the last minute cannot.
REGULAR PICNIC GATHERINGS
Held at McCrae Beach, off Pt Nepean Rd.next to the
Eastern Lighthouse and McCrae Yacht Club in The George
Kiboum Park, Mel 158 K10 on the 2nd Thursday of Nov.,
Dec., Feb. and March only.
The Briars, Nepean Highway, Mt Martha, Mel 145 F12, 4th
Tuesday of every month (except Jan). Arrive about 11am at
either venue and BYO
everything. There’s no official convenor, so just turn up and
enjoy the fellowship of people with like interests!
July 2015
Tue 7th
General Meeting Annual Monster Auction Night
Tue 14th
Committee Meeting
Thur 16th
Pub Run to Rosebud Hotel
from 12:00 noon
Wed 22nd
Visit to Motorist’s Gourmet Garage
Details as in last mag
Cost $2.50 pp to offset operatiing costs.
Tue 28th
Briars Picnic BYO from 11:30 am
Thur 30th
Coffee Run to Flinders Bakehouse from
2:30 pm
August 2015
Tue 4th
General Meeting Speaker to be advised
Tue 11th
Committee Meeting
Wed 19th We wish to thank the Federation very much for the $750
grant to buy the computer for the Club Permit Rego
Scheme Management. A letter of thanks has been sent
to them. It was great to see a photo of two of our past
members on the front cover of Fed News.
Don’t forget your entries for the Golden Oldies Tour. leaving
Marong Picnic on the 30th of August. Entry FOrms are out
for the Melbourne to Maffra run on the 10th of October.
THe next day is the Maffra Picnic on the 11th. See me for
entry forms. Volunteers are needed for Bendigo Swap as
gate keepers and ticket sellers etc. The swap is on 14th
and 15th of November.
The next Federation meeting is the AGM of the Federation
and anybody interested in running for committee will need
to see me for forms.
Till the next month from
Peter & Lorraine Greening.
Annual Monster
Auction Night
Tuesday July 7th at the General Meeting
Get out your old tools, spare parts, old car books and
magazines, in fact anything that could be of interest to
fellow members and you are happy to donate to our auction night.
Bring your stuff to the July GM on Tuesday 7th in a night
that promises to be bigger and better than ever under the
hammer of our one and only Max Caddy!!!
All monies raised go to the Club coffers to pay rent and
subsidise the Xmas Dinner.
Remember UNSOLD ITEMS must return home with you
so no junk please!
Club Permit Scheme
Management Info
Day visit to Terry Dowel’s new 40 car
museum at Beaconsfield.
Depart Bunnings Mornington 9.45am
BYO everything.
Gold coin donation for local charity.
Convenor Mick Daddo 0419 879 004
Ray Beagley is now the Club Permit Officer, and
Brian Niblock is deputy officer for emergency only.
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Behind the
Scenes
with
Max Caddy
I have just finished a load of washing, all done in a large bucket.
Lorraine won’t let me place it in the washing machine. Why? You
may ask.
Laying under the MG trying to read the label on a rear shocker,
I suddenly noticed the floor was getting colder, no, wetter. I had
inadvertently knocked over a bottle of kerosene and I was wet
and smelling right to the skin. The kerosene smell is so strong
and of course I am out of favour ….again.
Bays
Auto
Paints
for a full range of auto paints
and finishes, sanding, polishing
and spray painting equipment.
10% discount on presentation of this advert.
I know of a Club member (no name) who like me, is not aloud to
place smelly rags etc. in the washing machine. Not to be beaten,
he simply drives down to the laundromat with this load of coveted
‘rags’. No probs.
29 - 31 Yuilles Road, Mornington, 3931
P: (03) 5976 3881 F: (03) 5976 3882
Continuing on the MG; I removed the drivers seat to enable me
to add some packing to hopefully help alleviate some of my back
pain and found seven dollars in gold coins. The question ‘begs’:
if you did find a considerable amount of money in a purchased
vehicle, would you return it our just say nothing. If the vehicle is
legally yours, who owns the contents?
E.M.S.
I remember a Auto Upholsterer in Bulleen, who had coins all over
the carpeted workshop floor. The proprietor stated throughout
the year, they fell on the floor as repairs were undertaken. Every
Christmas they raked them up, cashed them in and purchased
beer and goodies for the Festive Season.
My Son told me of an acquaintance who operated a carpet and
upholstery cleaning business. When he saw a coin or note, he
quickly vacuumed it up, later emptying the bag in private.
Some interesting trivia. I note the new MX5 presently being built
in Hiroshima has joined ‘Weight Watchers’. Even the wheel studs
have been considered, reducing them from five to four on each
wheel and extensive use of aluminium throughout the build.
I was greatly impressed with our 14 year old guest speaker at the
last general meeting. His knowledge and enthusiasm for his Go
Kart was enlightening and portrayed in a very articulate way. I
would have liked my Grandchildren to have heard him speak.
A couple of new cars on the block:
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John Watson has imported a beautiful Ford from Canada. Apparently an extremely rare vehicle, namely a 54
Ford Monarch, Lucerne Sun Valley. Glass top, two tone green and only 74,000 miles on the clock. I was very
impressed.
John also had a lovely little red Subaru Brumby Utility for sale at the front of his now sold Factory. A very
tempting 4WD machine. I looked, I hesitated, then regretably, yet satisfactorily, turned away.
Vin Gallichio has imported a 54 Ford Custom Tudor with only 24,000 miles on the clock. Completely original
car inside and out. Original paint, Sandlewood tan. The boot/trunk when opened, came packed and I mean
packed, with trophies won over the years. Each one wrapped in bubble wrap. Hard to estimate just how
many, could be as many as 30-40.
And finally ..
Have you checked your garage/shed for something Auto to bring along to the Auction being held at our next
meeting? Bring along some money too. It is usually a fun night – be there or be square.
So enjoy, happy, happy and healthy days ahead.
Max
Xxoo (for the girls)
Profile - Ray Hudson
I had the pleasure this week to be invited to meet Ray in his wonderful
workshop. Along with Max Caddy we enjoyed a great coffee from the
Italian Coffee Machine!
Ray explained to us, after a life of fast machines of all types and now in
semi-retirement, he registered a clever company logo “The Slow Lane”
depicted by a snail decked out in customs racing helmet and a “four
exhaust” tail section!!! (see logo)
DARREN McGRATH
Proprietor
Ray and Wendy have been very successful entrants in the RACV “Fly
the Flag” tours. This year they won a top award with the Fiat Abarth as
featured on the front cover and a couple of years back a similar award for
their Fiat “Topolino” which is bright red and yellow.
More of Ray’s life of motoring etc as follows in his own words.. -
MUFFLER AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS
TOWBARS AND SHOCKERS
Fact. 2/5 Newington Ave., Rosebud 3939
Phone: (03) 5981 2299
“I have been married to Wendy for 43 great years. We have had 3
children together, 2 girls and a boy. I have been lucky - Wendy is a car
person and has supported me while I have been restoring cars and when I
was younger building race cars and boats etc.
I have from childhood had an interest in cars. My father was a really good
mechanic with a huge range of experience and I earned my first 10 bob at
13 years of age putting a timing chain into an E93 Ford Prefect under my
dad’s supervision..
I started an engine reconditioning business and after many hard years
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Profile - Ray Hudson
bought our first Cam Grinder. I could see that was the
way to go and started Crow Cams and although the
reconditioning business was successful and had 30
or so employees, it was sold off and we concentrated
on the cam business. It grew fast and by the mid
1990’s was by far the biggest supplier of cams to the
aftermarket in Australia.
I did a hand shake deal with Gibson Motor Sport and
supplied race cams only for their team and did the
development for them from the last of the Nissan GTR
days until after they stopped racing. We did a few
other teams at different times including teams like HRT
and Garry Rogers Racing.
In the touring cars I designed and made cams for cars
that won the then Bathurst Race 7 times and one year had 7 cars in the first 10 places. Although I liked the touring cars,
I preferred drag racing. There have been 8 world records set in drag racing outside of the USA and Crow Cams was
involved in the cam design of them all. I still make cam masters and do design work for people like Victor Bray, John
Zappia and Peter Kapiris. In Door Slammer, which is a blown alcohol class, my cams ran the fist 7 second pass, the first
6 second pass and the first 5 second pass in that class - all by John Zappia. Even I can’t believe the development and
power people can now get out of these engines and how fast these cars go. We even helped make the car that was the
first Automatic car to run a 5 second pass for the quarter mile. The car was a small block Chev and could run to 100 mph
in 60 feet and only take less than 1 second for the 60 foot mark.
Apart from the racing side we also made all the XR8 and GT Falcon cams for Tickford, then FPV. We started in 1998
and I designed the 220 kx AU Ford cam but also made the 200 kw and TE50 cams. Then the BA quad cam engine came
along and with 4 cams per engine we had to get another larger factory and 4 more cam grinders just for that job and from
2003 to 2011 we made around 60,000 cams plus for the Fords and did not have one single warranty return. I had built
the cam grinders to be fully computer controlled and invented a computerized checking system that allowed 100% quality
control. This was so rigorous that every cam was individually numbered and the readings from the cam was recorded.
I read the number off a BA BF BG cam and even today look it up and would know what machine made it on what day
and all the tolerances and size it had been ground to. We saved 3600 separate readings around every lobe and journal
and the readings are to a millionth of a metre accuracy.
The machine I made to do this was built on a 2 ton
granite slab for stability and the thermal properties of
Granite are good so the machine can be accurate over a
temperature range of a normal day.
Not all cars are designed well or made well but I like
them all and believe a sample of all the different cars
should be and need to be conserved and saved from the
scrap heap. I have had some really quick road cars in
my life - a 1968 Chev Camaro with an alloy 480 cubic
inch big block was a 10 second street legal car I had for
10 years. It could run 0 to 200 kmph in the 10 seconds.
I am not sure what the top speed would be. It would
have to be a braver man than me to find out.
I now have a few smaller cars - a 1950 Fiat Toppolino is
my favourite car but the 1963 Fiat Abarth is also good,
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though even when new these cars were not particularly
reliable and certainly not fast but I still like them. I also
have a 1970 Mustang and a 1968 Cooper “S” and am
working to finish a 1964 Galaxie Convertible that has
been a work in progress for 15 years now and I hope to
have this finished this year.
I have a small factory in Dromana and although I do not
work a full day any more, I am there most days working
on either my cars or friends’ cars or other projects I have.
The workshop is reasonably well equipped. I have a
CNC Milling machine and a lathe and make a lot of parts
and do repairs on my various projects. To me, this is a
perfect retirement.
Things you see in New York
Everyone talks about it! The
future is electric cars that can
fuel up in the street. Trouble is
you haven’t seen it in Australia.
Well...... it is happening in Central Park New York. As we were
walking down a small feeder
road into Manhatten proper, there must have been 50 power stations, fueling up electric cars! You put your money in the
box, like a parking meter, and away you go. We were so keen to get these pics that we didn’t see the makes of the cars
with the exception of a “Volt” which got David excited, until we kept walking to discover them to be quite common in New
York! Ed..
At the Smithsonian
US Postal Museum
we did a search on
stamps with a car
theme and were
lucky enough to find
these specimins.
Ed.
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The Committee want the membership to be aware of our “Supa Dupa” (or
should that be Super Dooper - but I digress) Club Metal badges that are
currently in stock and ready to adorn your club vehicle.
These badges have been made to a high standard and well worth the $30.
Contact Michael Hurd Tel 9787 3181 (before its too late).
CLUB MERCHANDISE
For Sale to Members
Metal Car Badges
Reversable Vests *
Floppy Hats
Lapel Badges
New Name Tags
Replacement Name Tags
Cloth Badges
Windcheaters*
Metal Car Badge
Reversable
Vest
Windcheater
Floppy Hat
$30.00
$15.00
$ 7.00
$15.00
$ 7.00
$ 3.50
$25.00
$30.00
* Special Price Items
All these items may be purchased from
Michael Hurd ~ Tel.: 9787 3181
The weather, thankfully, stayed reasonable fine, and I
thought the crowd was down in numbers compared to
previous years. I wish to thank Peter Greening (who was
unable to attend), for making all of the arrangements for
this event, everything went very smoothy. I saw Brian
Niblock later in the morning, I suspect he was checking
up on the acting convenor. Thankyou to all members and
visitors who attended , and those who assisted me during
the day.
CLUB PERMIT HANDBOOK
The AOMC Club Permit handbook is currently being updated to reflect the latest changes to the club
permit scheme.
The latest Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) can
be downloaded from the AOMC website, printed off
and placed as an insert into the existing handbook
(yellow cover 2011 edition).
A revised version of the handbook will be published
as soon as details are confirmed. AOMC’s website is
www.aomc.asn.au
Ray Beagley (Acting Convenor)
Attendees:
Red Hill Show
28th March, 2015
Although the day started with overcast and showers, didn’t
deter 13 Club members and their vehicles from attending.
We had 2 extra vehicles join us, John McQuay in his 1925
Bentley Roadster and Rod Hanson in his 1922 Bentley
Roadster, to complete the impressive line up in what
turned out to be an enjoyable event.
Roger Howes in his magnificent 1964 Studebaker Cruiser
won the Red Hill Show President’s award.
Greg Hocking & Cindy Taylor
David Baud
Len & Betty Stampton
Phill Hill
Roger Howes
Murray & Ian Grierson
John & Shirley Steele
Brian Crocker
Michael Hurd
Mick Daddo
Tony & Shirley Howard
Chris Higgins
Anne & George Robertson
Ray Beagley
Jenny & David Ryan
John McQuay
Rod Hanson
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1948 Morris 8/40
1913 Model T
1977 Rolls Royce
1979 Holden HZ
1964 Studebaker Cruiser
1981 Mercedes Benz
1973 Leyland P76
1968 MGB
1928 Ford A
1978 ROlls Royce
1949 Mercury
1962 Austin A90
Visitors
1925 Bentley
1922 Bentley
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An old man, a boy and a donkey were going to town. The boy rode on the donkey and the old man walked.
As they went along they passed some people who remarked: “What a shame, the old man is walking and the boy is
riding.”
The man and boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions.
Later they passed some people who remarked: “What a shame, he makes that little boy walk.” So they then decided
they’d both walk!
Soon they passed some more people who remarked “They’re really stupid to walk when they have a decent donkey to ride.”
So, they both rode the donkey.
Now they passed some people who shamed them by saying: “How awful to put such a load on a poor donkey.”
The boy and the man figured they were probably right, so they decide to carry the donkey.
As they crossed the bridge, they lost their grip on the donkey and he fell into the river and drowned.
The moral of the story?
If you try to please everyone, you might as well kiss your Ass goodbye!
Shifting Gear
Ian Potter Museum, Federation Square, June 2015
A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor’s office.
“Is it true,” she wanted to know,
“that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the
rest of my life?”
“’Yes, I’m afraid so,”’ the doctor told her.
There was a moment of silence
before the senior lady replied,
“I’m wondering, then,
just how serious is my condition
because this prescription is marked
‘NO REFILLS’..
A major new exhibition at the Ian Potter Museum, Federation Square, Shifting Gear: Design, Innovation and the Australian Car presented the history and design of cars made
in Australia. Holden highlighted various stages of concept
cars, design and ultimate finished product. As a first ever major exhibition of Australian car design, it takes visitors on a
journey of discovery at the beginning of automobiles to the very epitome of today’s cars. Alongside the car display, Holden
presented its design archives by showing sketches, illustrations, photos, car engines, racing trophies and the original
‘Holden Lion’ plaster maquette for the exhibition. On the Gallery Floor online; https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/shifting-gear/; Shifting Gear: Design, Innovation and the Australian Car – NGV
brochure, 2015. GM Holden produced an impressive hot rod concept car,
EFIJY, in 2005. A beast of a machine, it graced the ground floor entrance
to the exhibition. An array of vehicles included Holden’s first concept, the
sleek 1969 Hurricane. The high-performance 1970 Torana GTR-X; an
Austin 7Ace; Falcon XA Coupe; Tarrant 2-seater roadster; Chamberlain,
and a Molina Monza to name but a few on display. Other cars included The
Buick Avenir, awarded ‘Best Concept Vehicle 2015’ shown with a horse
drawn vehicle. Found under a peppercorn tree in the 1980s is an incredible
unrestored 1934 Ford Ute. The two-fold uses were travelling to church on
Sundays, then back onto farm work the next day. Cars of yesteryear also
managed to come to grief. The amazing Maybach Mark 1 with a dent but
remained driveable! A veritable feast to satiate any car enthusiasts’ pasVeteran, Vintage, Classic,
sion!
American, English, European,
“The exhibition features some very important cars in Holden’s design hisand any Modern Vehicle
tory and demonstrates how forward-thinking our designers have always
Full Workshop
been, and that is something still at large today,” GM Australia Design
Director Richard Ferlazzo stated. “Our current design team includes some
of the most talented people I have ever worked with, and we are all lookAutomotive repairs and
ing forward to playing a significant role in the future of GM Australia design
servicing to all makes
here in Melbourne,” he concluded. The Shifting Gear exhibition is on at
and models
NGV Australia at Federation Square until July 12. For more information
visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au
BEAGLE BOYS
AUTOMOTIVE
Tim O’Leary, Proprietor
1/1 Newington Avenue,
Rosebud, 3939
Tel: 5986 8628
Words and photos by Anne Kruger
See Page for accompanying Photos
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Last Meeting
At the June general meeting, about 85 members enjoyed a
presentation on go-kart racing from Tim O’Leary
(proprietor of Beagle Boys Automotive – see ad page 11)
and his 14 year old champion racer son Tyler.
Tim and Tyler, clearly a strong father/son team, proudly
showed their new Italian 125cc 2-stroke go-kart. Its top
speed is about 120 kph!!
Imagine how speed might feel with the air rushing past
your body, the noise & G-forces and your backside 100 mm
above the bitumen!!
Tyler standing with his proud dad, Tim O’Leary
Tyler, a confident articulate young man, told the group
about his racing career over the past seven yearsincluding spills and wins. It’s no surprise that he often races
the sons of V8 supercar drivers. With much help from his
pit-crew, manager and chauffer ( i.e. Tim), Tyler has raced
interstate and overseas. Tyler fielded questions from the
audience and cracked a few jokes including one about his
generous “treasurer”.
Very early next morning, Tim and Tyler were to hit the road
northwards to Warwick Qld for a national race meeting.
Congratulations to Tyler ( & Tim) on your racing career to
date and best wishes for many wins in the future from us all
at this car club.
Photos by Anne Kruger, text by Warwick Spinaze.
Letter to
the Editor
A friend of mine (Bob Showers) is endeavouring to raise
interest in the Vicroads/TAC organisations to the potential
dangers to frail, injured, or incapacitated persons
travelling as front seat passengers in current model motor
cars.
He is attempting to build up a case file of incidences
where such folk have sustained injury when that particular
air bag is activated.
If there are Club members who have had such an
experience or have reliable knowledge of such an event,
would they please contact me, either by phone on 5986
2511, or by e-mail, [email protected].
I will then pass them onto Bob for what I believe is a very
important matter. It is worth noting that guidelines to this
effect are already in place in the UK.
I have already made my submission based on our own
family experience, hence further case studies would be
gratefully appreciated.
Thanks.
Kevin Poulton.
We wish all of our members and their families who have not been enjoying the best of health lately, a
speedy recovery and return to good health. Members are not named for privacy reasons and also we
do not want to cause offense by failing to mention someone by name.
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Editorial
As Douglas Macarthur said, “I have returned” - from the
US any way. Now this is not a boast or anything like that,
but our 14 day holiday was on the go all the time.
We travelled on the new Dreamliner (Boeing 787) - what
a plane. If you haven’t seen the Youtube clip of its near
vertical take off then you’ve missed something special.
The plane was quiet, roomy (even in cattle class) and just
modern and fresh. I had a window seat. You don’t have
those little plastic blinds to slide down anymore. There
is an electronic control that controls the darkness of the
window now! - Sort of like polaroid glasses. Pretty special.
Landing in Newark NY, we went on the monorail to the
outside of the airport. Onto the train to Pennsylvania
Station. Caught cabs for $10 a pop. Bought tickets for the
tourist buses (Grayline), went on the subway, had a ride
on trike taxis and of course the horse and carriage rides
around central park. Then there was the walking. I reckon
David and I are and inch shorter.
Despite the modern aspects of New York and in particular
Manhatten, there are buildings and other reminders
of times gone by. We saw the neatest garage signs
probably from the 30’s still hanging off the side of a
building. We saw parking lots where they stack the cars
vertically on hoists! We are sure New Yorkers invented
the car horn because they are really good at it. The cars
were everywhere, but despite that, we saw no bingles.
Well that is not completely true. There are hundreds
of buses. Maybe more. These buses go down these
narrow’ish roads like it is a 3 lane highway. One such
bus took the corner while a Post Office Truck was on the
corner double parked. David reckoned if they haven’t hit, it
was a finger gauge job. No yelling or screaming about the
accident though and I guess that was because both the
drivers didn’t own their vehicles.
Did you know that there are no petrol stations uptown or
downtown Manhatten. We saw a station in Harlem, and
there is another on the extreme west side, but the tour guy
said that people have to get their petrol in Brooklyn, New
Jersey, Queens or anywhere other than Manhattan. If you
ran out of petrol on the island, that would be a real problem.
I dont know if they have an RACV over there.
We went to the Smithsonian of American History. In the front
foyer was a carriage from the late 1700’s - it was original untouched and in perfect order. Unbelievable.
The quality of the displays at the museum were terrific. Not
over done, but spot on - including the maniquins which were
so well prepared - White in colour, including their clothing
and so life like. They must have borrowed the technology
from Madame Tusseauds on 42nd street!
While we were in NY, it was Memorial day (well actually
the whole week was a celebration) Imagine our Anzac
overdosed on steroids and you may get close. Girls, you
should have seen the Marines - I saw one black soldier and
he was a mountain. The Atlantic fleet had come in for the
celebrations, but all we saw was the Guided Missile Cruiser
USS San Antonio - that was enough. The ship was tied up
to the dock and was GUARDED. BIG TIME. There were
marines on the gates, police in cars, Navy Sailors all armed
with BIG guns. No BB guns here. It was the real deal.
At any rate enough about men in uniform, but I think you
get the picture. It was interesting in Manhatten. We were
walking in the crowds just behind a Naval Officer of some
rank. 5 sailors were walking towards them in the crowd
and when they crossed paths, the sailors all saluted
simultaneously. The Officer barely acknowledged them but
the discipline was amazing. I know I am rambling about
everything but cars and the Crankhandle but I have seen
some great things.
On Cranky things, you will notice a distinct lack of advertising
from last month. RACV have pulled the pin as has Autobarn.
Do you know of any potential advertiser who would like to
be part of our great Newsletter. Let Treas Paul know.
In the meantime
Happy Motoring
Julie (The Rambler)
J. C. ELECTRONICS
22 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE
John Weir
404 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud West
Television, Computer, Antenna Installation & Sales
All Audio, Caravan & Trailer wiring
PS. We came back to the house being demolished which
is good., but we cant get any of our cars out of the Garage.
Poor Ruby!
This Club is a member of the
FEDERATION of VINTAGE,
Home Theatre systems, Etc.
VETERAN & CLASSIC VEHICLE
0406 536 948
CLUBS Inc. (Vic)
and
[email protected]
Repairs to All Makes and Models
THE ASSOCIATION OF MOTORING CLUBS Inc
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BUY, SWAP OR SELL
Members may submit notices of items they wish to BUY, SWAP or SELL at no charge (2 issues only).
Non Members (not commercial) shall be charged $10.00 for seven lines, max. two issues only. Club Permit
eligible vehicles only.
Commercial advertising enquiries should be addressed to: The Treasurer, S.P.C. & H.C.C., PO Box 12,
Dromana, Vic., 3936. Government regulations require that the registration, engIne or chassis number of the
vehicle MUST be included in all “FOR SALE” advertisements.
NOTIFY THE EDITOR ONCE YOUR ARTICLE HAS BEEN SOLD OR THE ADVERT. IS NO LONGER REQUIRED
Wanted
For Sale
Boat trailer for 10ft tinnie
Contact. Paul Lucas. 5975 7203 or
[email protected]
Quantity 2 brand new Lucas “D”
tail lamps as on early Holden
utes and others, Chrome
For Sale
1962 “S” Series Valiant
Manual, Original Registration, Original Floor Mats, Very
Good Interior, Unrestored, Sage Green. 132,000 Miles
Quick sale due to health reasons. $17,500.00
Contact: Neville (Burwood East) Tel: 9803 3796
Mob: 0408 587 943
Looking to recoup cost
$90.00 each
Geoff Bartlett, Tootgarook
5985 7739, 0419 547 823.
For Sale
For Sale
Steel Luggage Roof Rack 48” x 48”
Gutter Mount. EC
Price: $80
1989 Toyota Cresida - 2 Owners
178,000 Kms, 4 new tyres, sunroof, silver in colour
Reg TPW 227 RWC
Price $3,500
Speedo Cable New 6 foot; illman, Vogue, EC
Cost $70 will sell for $40
Camper Trailer - Single person 6’ x 4’ x 5’
H.D. Canvas, Bed, Cabinet, Toilet (unused),
9’ x 6’ rear awning, Toolbox. A must see. EC
Price: $1,500
Contact Geoff Anderson 5986 4929
For Sale
Evernew POP Top 17’ 6” Caravan
Double Island bed, level rides, Torino towing mirrors,
ratchet jockey wheel, porta potti, new light truck tyres,
van cover, all cutlery, crockery, pots, pans & kitchen
utensils, 3 way fridge, kettle, jug, vac, cleaner, toaster,
iron, radio, LCD, television & aerial, rollout awning &
sunshade, outdoor matting, many other extras, electric
brakes. Simplicity independent suspension.
Excellent Condition $13,000
Contact Don Robinson Tel: 5971 0272
For Sale
1959 ROVER 90
ESN: 610800924
Chassis No: 611800304
Speedo Reading : 97,000 miles [ 2nd time around? ]
Rego: GUB 902
Colour: Cream with green interior.
Car is complete and engine working. Previously belonged
to owner’s grandfather who twice sold the car and twice
bought back. At some time fitted with gas but now petrol
only. Ken Burrows has sighted this vehicle and can give
any interested person, a good run down on the car.
Basically in need of TLC. Some rust at bottom of the
doors. Dash needs refurbish but woodwork basically
undamaged. No sign of accident damage. All panels fit
nicely. Price: $2000 ono
Contact: Robert Alexander 5975-6199
Commercial Advertising Rates
for The Crankhandle
(11 Editions)
Men’s Red Repco Holden SS bike 26” 28 speed gears
Price: $100
B & W
1/4 page. $110
1/3 page. $160
1/2 page. $180
Ladies mauve Gracecross 26” 15 speed gears
Price: $80
Contact: Graeme Hind 5985 3054
0409 184 830
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Colour (Back Page)
1/2 page. $330
Full page. $660
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OR check the ABS website: www.absauto.com.au
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Pictures as taken at the Ian Potter Museum,
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