MODEL A RESTORERS CLUB
OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC.
Volume 35 Issue 6
Western Model A News
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Event: Hubley Racing at the Jeffree’s
Date: Saturday evening March 7th
Time: From 4.30pm
Location: 95 Boulton St Dianella
Contact: RSVP to Edith on 9275 4106
BBQ to follow: BYO meat, drinks and a chair. Bread rolls, salads,
sweets provided.
YOU DON’T NEED A HUBLEY-COME ALONG TO ENJOY
THE FUN EVENING.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Events - MARCWA
Events - Club & Others
MARCWA contacts
President’s Report
February Meeting
Busselton Nationals—Roundup
Darwin Nationals - 2016
Restoration Update
Electricity and Magnetism
Can You Help
Odds and Ends
Sponsors
FOLLOWING MEETING
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Event:
Date:
Time:
Details:
Organiser:
Waroona Run
March 15th
9-00 am for 9-30 am start
Piney Lakes, Murdoch Drive, Murdoch
Morning Tea at Mundijong. Lunch at Centennial Park,
Waroona.
Ashley Calhoun. 9593 6320.
I see on the internet March 15 Waroona Memorial Hall 1-3pm there
is the “Really Really Free Market”. Interesting concept of cross between farmers market and garage sale. You bring useable stuff to
give away and you browse about looking for stuff you might want to
take away, no trade, no barter, give and receive all for free. Could
be fun, the mind boggles! - Editor
COMING EVENT
Event: April Club Outing and Meeting
Date: Sunday 26th
Details: Details in next month's newsletter
Dean and Jenni Roberts organising.
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February—March 2015
MARC YOUR CALENDAR
More Event Information
CLUB
Vehicle inspections: Are scheduled for May the 10th, once again held at the VCC Club facility. Inspections are
no longer required by the Transport Dept. But we offer it to our members on a voluntary basis.
Club Meeting (June): Arrangements being made to visit Ford Farm (10400 Toodyay Road - Bailup 30km east of
Midland). Most likely meet at the park in Guildford at 9.30 for a 10am departure. The museum gates open at
11.00. Note the entry is $10 per person, cash only, no card facilities. (All proceeds to Princess Margaret Hospital
for Children) Formal details in future newsletters. Being organised by Ron Andrews. Refer to
www.fordfarm.com.au
NON-CLUB
Event
Classic and Vintage
Vehicles
The Vintage Collective
Markets
Location
March 14 Saturday
and 15th Sunday
March 15th and May 24th.
March 28 to 29
May 3rd & 24th
Mandurah Ocean
Marina
Oakover Winery, 14 Yukich
Way, Middle Swan
Streets of Northam. Hill
climb at My Ommanney
Midvale Speed
Dome
Sights, sounds and smells
of a past era.
Eddie Baron Drive,
Midvale
Free to participants.
Details
10am to 4pm
Contact
Cars and Coffee
(Formally Northam Flying
Fifty)
Mandurah Crab Fest
Date
Northam Festival of
Speed
eventstream@mandurah.
wa.gov.au
“…. For the Love of all things
Vintage …..”
Family friendly vintage market over 100 vendors, free
music, show & shine and entertainement.
12:30-3:30pm
Hill climb and Autokhana
Saturday. Round the
houses Sunday.
11am to 4:40pm
Free for spectators
www.The Vintage Collective Markets.net
www.vsccwa.com.au
$5 per car/bike
$10 Swap meet bay
Spectators free
9550 3840
Western Model A News is the official newsletter of the Model A Restorers Club of Western Australia Inc.
Copy deadline 1st of each month to: [email protected] or 95 Boulton St Dianella 6059
VIEWS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF MARC of WA Inc.
MARCWA (INC.) CLUB CONTACTS
ELECTED:
President:
Vice-President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Committee Member:
Committee Member:
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Alan Jeffree
Colin Davidson
Kathleen Kuenzel
Bob Piercy
Hans Hurij
Ian Paisley
APPOINTED:
9275 4106
Vehicle Registrar:
9495 4445
Editor:
9385 3887
Property Officer:
9405 3766
Events Coordinator:
9296 8744
Regalia Officer:
9456 1184
Librarian:
Website: www.modelafordclub.com.au
Western Model A News
Ray Mahony
Fred Manwaring
Bob Newton
Ian Paisley
Fred Kuenzel
Dianne Paisley
9271 7630
9475 0078
9341 5391
9456 1184
9385 3887
9456 1184
February—March 2015
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Alan Jeffree - February 2015
The year is off and racing! There is a lot happening— Hubley racing, vehicle inspections,
Whiteman Park display, some members off to the Goldfields for a week as well as our April
meetings all between now and early May.
When the January newsletter was sent out 33 members received by snail mail a second renewal
form reminding them that subs were due in the 1st of January. To date 18 have responded. On the
top of page one of this newsletter there is a small box. If there is a cross in this box, this will be
your last newsletter if your form and subs are not received. Forms are available on our web
page, look under “About” and print one off.
It was great to see so many members at our February BBQ breakfast/meeting. We had 28 model
A’s, one 1932 V/8 Sports Coupe, one 1934 Roadster, an Alvis and several moderns. In all we had
57 members, six visitors and three grand children. It was a special occasion for John and Fran Timmings who had their newly completed 1931 Five window Coupe out for it’s maiden Club run. A
job well done John! It was also pleasing to have Jason Fowler present in his “as found” 1930 Phaeton!
It was a pleasant surprise to hear that Ian, our event organiser, now has all monthly meetings catered for from Member volunteers. Thank you to those who have stepped up!
Our Hubley Racing evening and BBQ is the next event and all members are welcome. Details were
in last months newsletter. If coming, let Edith know if you haven't already done so.
Easter at Evedon Park. Those members going are, Peter Sartori, Ron Andrews, Merv and Kath
Ward, Val and Bob Newton, Alma and Ross letch, Pat and David Bussard, Toni and Ray Mahony,
Lorraine and Bob Piercy, Leanne and Chris Wringe, Germaine and Darren Jeffree, Dianne and Ian
Paisley, yours truly and our five grand children. Details will be emailed to these members.
The Victorian Model A Club is celebrating their 40th anniversary mid May and we wish them well.
Unfortunately Edith and I were unable to accept their kind invitation.
Vehicle inspections are scheduled for May the 10th, once again held at the VCC Club facility. Inspections are no longer required by the Transport Dept. but we offer it to our members on a voluntary basis. Two of our regular examiners, Peter Satori and Hans Hurij aren’t available because of
travel plans but Colin Davidson and Ron Andrews have volunteered to step in to help Reg and
Ray/Toni.
Beryl Paterson is still in the Joondalup hospital. She is now able to move around and the sling supporting the broken collar bones is off. No word of returning home just yet. Alan is visiting her each
day. We wish her a full recovery and to be home soon!
If you have an interest in vehicle judging at National Meets we will be asking for interested members to volunteer to meet and formulate a Western Australian position on this whole concept.
Each state has been asked to put forward their position.
Good health and stay cool!
Alan Jeffree
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FEBRUARY MEETING
Alan Jeffree
Twenty eight Model A’s one 1932 Sports Coupe, one Alvis , one 1934 Roadster were on display at
Sandy beach Reserve Sunday 22nd February 2015
Congratulations to John Timmings who had his 1931 Five window Coupe out for its first Club Run and
Jason Fowler in his “as found” 1930 Phaeton. Much work has been done mechanically but body wise,
almost as Henry made it!
Reg was proud to display his recently completed 1932 Sports Coupe to those members present.
See More photos on our web page!
John Timmings coupe
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2014 NATIONAL MEETING
Round-Up
Wednesday 24th was our Mandatory Run to the Dardanup Historic Park
This facility has been created by the Brooks family. The father, Gary Brooks operated a trucking business in
the South West and had a passion for old machinery and the contribution it made in developing our State.
Sadly Gary passed away before completion, however his family lead by his wife Jill, have continued his
dream. A large team of local volunteers are regular helpers in the restoration which continues, and the running of the Wednesday and Sunday open days.
Twelve months prior to our visit, arrangement were made for this day and I am told the volunteers all
started changing their work rosters and holidays so they could be there for our display and operate the
many machines and facilities inside the Village specially for us.
The first Model A of 120 left from Busselton at 8.10am. Departure was controlled with vehicles leaving at
set intervals for the 45 mile drive. Our display was set up by 10am ready for the public.
Your National Meet funds paid the $15 pp entry for approx 250 members present on the day.
The few photos enclosed show some of the activities of a great day!
AJ
www.dardanupheritagepark.com.au
Working Mill
Military
Museum
Duns Family Lunch
Vehicle
Parade
Tractor Pull
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DARWIN NATIONALS
Horace Misko
Planning for the Darwin National Meet
The 24th National Meet will be held in the Northern Territory starting in Katherine on 28th of May,2016
and travelling to Darwin a couple of days later.
Some members are:
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Driving their Model A to the event, some towing either a small trailer, camper trailer or Teardrop caravan.
Towing their Model A on a trailer, with towing vehicles such as mobile home, ute with slide on caravan, vehicle fitted with a rooftop camper, tent or car trailer fitted with camper trailer tent.
Flatbed truck with Model A on the tray, towing a caravan.
Not taking a Model A, driving a modern vehicle, some equipped for camping, others planning to stay
in accommodation along the way.
The journey is about 3700km to Katherine which would make it two weeks of travelling covering a minimum
of 300km per day and allowing for rest days in Broome and Kununurra.
In talking to members it looks like several groups might be formed depending on the intended number of
Kms per day being driven and the type of accommodation required.
In order to put like minded members in contact with each other some information is required.
Obviously the decision to join a group is up to the individual and plans can change so this is a preliminary
step to forming groups that will meet and plan out their own itineraries.
Basic information required is:
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Driving a Model A?
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How many Kms per day travel?
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Accommodation required?
1.
Hotel/motel/cabins
2.
Caravan parks in towns or roadhouses
3.
Camping in Rest Stops with toilets
4.
Bush camps with no facilities
5.
Combination of the above options

Rest day/s required? Yes/No
Towing a Model A?
Not taking a Model A?
300-350 Kms
350-450 Kms
More than 450 Kms
Most will choose to follow the coastal road so I have two scenarios which are only suggestions.
The itinerary will be determined by the participants of each group. The responsibility for booking particular
accommodation requirements is up to individuals.
At this stage we have around 16 MARCWA members who will be attending.
Members may email intentions to me and I will supply you with the names of other members who have
similar travelling plans.
Horace Misko.
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Email [email protected]
(not listed in the Model A member’s directory)
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February—March 2015
DARWIN NATIONALS
Horace Misko
Cont’d:
Possible Route — Plan (1)
A look at the options, open to discussion:
I looked at the trip trying to do 300-350 Kms per day and I don't think it works out that well because most of
the stops are roadhouses with limited facilities. About the only advantage is that there would be more time
for fuel stops and shopping in the towns along the way.
1.
Perth to Dongara 362km
2.
Dongara to Overlander 343km
3.
Overlander to Minilya 330km
4.
Minilya to Fortescue 390km
5.
Fortescue to Port Hedland 344km
6.
Port Hedland to Sandfire 291km
7.
Sandfire to Broome 320km
8.
Rest day in Broome
9.
Broome to Fitzroy Crossing 396km
10.
Fitzroy Crossing to Halls Creek 289km
11.
Halls Creek to Kununurra 358km
12.
Rest day in Kununurra or Lake Argyle
13.
Kununurra to Katherine 513km
Could make the the Kununurra to Katherine leg over 2 days and arrive earlier in the day for the start of the
Rally and make the journey a total of 14 days.
This plan doesn't offer much flexibility for accommodation but it cuts the Model A driving time to about 4.5
to 5.5 hours per day on average.
Peter and Kaye Eardley's Teardrop caravan
See next page for an alternative route as driven by Wayne Millman.
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DARWIN NATIONALS
Wayne Millman
Possible Route — Plan (2)
Some thoughts from our member Wayne Millman from Collie.
Just a rough estimate of travel and campsites I used. 6 camps, information from the website
www.outbacknow.com.au
Day 1 Gingers roadhouse 8.00am to Geraldton 386km - Or approx 36km more to campsites 436 or
437.
Day 2 Geraldton to Wooramel 362km - Or another 43km to campsites 459 or 460
Day 3 Wooramel to Burkett rest area 380km - Campsite 488
Day 4 Burkett rest area to Sherlock River 360km or Whim Creek 387km - Sherlock river campsite
514
Day 5 Sherlock river to Pardoo roadhouse 294km - Need to check accommodation / camping
Day 6 Pardoo to Goldwire rest area 307km - Campsite 619
Day 7 Goldwire to Broome 157km
Day 8 Rest day
Day 9 Broome to Fitzroy Crossing 393km (maybe to far in one day)
Day10 Fitzroy to Halls Creek 376km
Day 11 Halls Creek to Kununarra 355km - Lake Argyle another 60km suggest Lake Argyle beautiful
spot
Day 12 Rest Day
Day 13 Kununurra to Victoria River 318km - Campsite 196
Day 14 Victoria River to Katherine 195km - Katherine to Darwin 324km
RESTORATION UPDATE
Bob Piercy and Ross Letch
Bob with his project looking good !
(the Model A of course)
Ross (camera shy) his
Model A progressing
well and looking good
too.
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ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
Ray Mahony
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
by Ray Mahony
MAGNETISM
Following on from last month you will remember that the three main aspects of electricity, that we are concerned with, are: voltage (pressure), current (flow) and resistance to flow. If you think about it for a while
you may see that these aspects are similar to a hydraulic system. More about that another time.
Although we are unable to see electricity we can see the effect of it. You have no doubt seen the heating
effect; the filament of a light bulb glows white hot to give off light, the spark from a spark plug is hot enough
to ignite the fuel mixture in the cylinder.
You have experienced the chemical effect of electricity which changes the chemical composition of the
battery fluid when charging the battery. Also corrosion of aluminium components in the modern cooling system is caused by chemical reaction within the system.
Another effect, which is our subject this month, is the MAGNETIC EFFECT. I have no doubt that all of you
would have played with ordinary old magnets (permanent magnet) sometime during your life. You will know
that magnets are attracted to metals
Magnets have an invisible force field that surrounds
them that flows from a NORTH pole to a SOUTH pole
through the air.
Like poles repel - unlike poles attract. That is if you place magnets end to end they will either attract each
other or push away from each other
Magnetic field between unlike poles
Magnetic Field between like poles
(note field distortion)
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ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
Ray Mahony
Cont’d
Electro-magnets act in the same way. But what is an electro-magnet?
If an electrical current passes through a conductor, a magnetic field is produced around that conductor. The
direction of the magnetic field is determined by the direction of the current.
Shape and direction of magnetic field around
tion of current flow is reversed,
a conductor
if the direcmagnetic field will be reversed
If the conductor is wound to form a coil, the magnetic field from each winding will work together to produce
a magnet similar to a permanent magnet.
Magnetic field development around conductors
set side side (as in a coil). Magnetic lines of force will
not cross, but run together.
The strength of an electro-magnet is determined by the number of turns, the amount of current flow and
type of core, or what is inside the winding. If a piece of soft iron is placed inside the winding, the strength of
the magnet will be increased by about 1000
times.
Section view of windings around an iron bar,
showing the development of a field around a
coil
Continued next month
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CAN YOU HELP
Heavy Duty Trailer Wanted:
Member Fred Manwaring is looking to borrow a vehicle trailer of greater than 2t capacity for a 2 week period late October, early November 2015. Why ? … to transport my 1930 Buick sedan to Margaret River to be
used as the Bridal car for my daughters wedding.
Why not the Model A ? I can understand her reluctance to climb up to the dickie seat in the Roadster — oh
well!
I would prefer to trailer the Buick to ensure it arrives trouble free for the wedding. I have exhausted just
about all sources of hire / rentals searching for a trailer, they only have significantly less than 2t or light duty.
Specs for the Buick:
Weight 1975kg tare
Wheel base length of 3960mm front to rear tyres, total length front to rear bumper 4950mm.
Width 1660mm to outside of tyres, total width 1780mm mudguard to mudguard.
I can source a 4WD vehicle (hire) equipped to tow a loaded H/D trailer loaded with the Buick but unfortunately I have no trailer. If any member has a H/D trailer of specs to carry the Buick and is willing for me to
use it I would be grateful. I am of course, more than happy to pay for the use of it.
Alternatively you may be aware of a company from where I can hire a 2t vehicle trailer or plant trailer. I
have tried a few industrial / mining supply hire companies and many “regular” hire companies, but no result.
Contact Fred: mobile 040 616 1313 or email [email protected]
ODDS AND ENDS
Items received by the club email and may be of interest to you.
Retroautos - An Australian on-line classic and vintage car magazine and its free. Looks to be of very high
production value. Your browsing may take you to a page that has costs, don’t be frightened off it is advertising for web hosting as the magazine editor uses a free service to distribute the issues. To view and
download the magazines are free, worth a look.
Retroautos online:
http://issuu.com/retroautos
or
www.retroautos.com.au
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Car Lift: Details on a car lift for where you don't have sufficient height for a conventional hoist. Interesting
alternative to full height hoist. Further details you could go to the companies web site at
http://www.kwik-lift.com/products_authorize.php
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Newsletters: The club email receives Model A newsletters from other Australian states and New Zealand.
If you want to be placed on the email distribution list to receive a copy, contact the editor at the MARC
email [email protected]
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