Auto Antics
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE
SUNSHINE COAST ANTIQUE CAR CLUB
MARCH 2015 No.491
1934 DAIMLER V26 STRAIGHT 8 LIMO
PUBLISHED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST
ANTIQUE CAR CLUB. ABN 64 010 012 781
P.O. BOX 362 NAMBOUR Qld. 4560
Phone 0498 009 396
Email – [email protected]
Website - www.scacc.org.au.
Meetings held 4th Tuesday of the Month at 7:30pm.
The Old School House at the Nambour Showground.
VISITORS WELCOME.
What’s Inside
Office Bearers
President’s Report
Rally Director’s Report
Bribie News
General Minutes
Members Articles
Classifieds
QHMC Calendar
EXECUTIVE
Name
Landline
Mobile
Email
President
Kevin Grant
5443 2767
0428 989 060
[email protected]
Vice President
Wayne Griffiths
5478 9430
[email protected]
Secretary
Neil Boulton
5476 1334
[email protected]
Treasurer
Vic Toonen
5447 7021
Rally & Events Director
Phil Tucker
A.H. 5456 4635 A.H. 0421 871 937 [email protected]
COMMITTEE
0412 666 103
[email protected]
MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
Assistant Secretary
VACANT
Editor
Erik Buttars
5478 1888
0418 250 796
[email protected]
Catering Officer
Enid Wilkinson
5445 4423
0408 458 240
[email protected]
0428 989 821
For general enquiries and all cars in
the Palmwoods area
[email protected]
Dating & Inspection Officer David Grant
Property Officer
John Kindt
5442 2171
0498 009 396
Librarian
Bill Ryan
5446 6942
[email protected]
Membership Registrar
Sylva Barns
5472 7061
[email protected]
Assistant Rally Directors
Gary Deane
GENERAL
POSITIONS
0437 554 207
David Whysall
5437 3989
Assistant Editor
Chris Anstey
5441 6865
Webmaster
Karen Ryan
5446 6942
Assistant Caterer
Peter & Anne Lingard
5445 6991
Dating Officers
Charlie Duckett
0423 613 129
For cars in the Bli Bli area
Rob Taylor
0413 302 389
For cars in the Aroona area
Bob Parsons
Duncan & Meg McFadyen 0417 193 480
Publicity Officer
VACANT
QHMC Delegates
Trevor Shields
3408 2364
Bill Ryan
5446 6942
John Kindt
5442 2171
Assistant Swap Co-ordinator Bill Ryan
0421 270 749
3408 6402
Bribie Is. Representatives
Swap Co-ordinator
[email protected]
For cars in the Banksia Beach area
0439 553 640
[email protected]
[email protected]
0498 009 396
[email protected]
5446 6942
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed within are not necessarily shared by the editor or
officers of the SCACC. All care is taken to ensure that the information contained within
the newsletter is correct at the time of printing.
Please Note: All events must be prepaid to confirm your attendance and all membership payments must
be received by the end of February each year to confirm your financial membership.
The Committee appreciates the effort of those who pay early or on time.
SCACC Account details: BSB:645-646 — Acc No:1028 23871 - ino SCACC
Kevin Grant
This year is off to a speedy start, March already. There plenty of things
happening behind the scenes, tenders are out for the new building. The
council has taken over the management of the project and the goals are
still in place to try and achieve the end result.
Our rally director Phil has organised all the rallies while he is away on
holidays.
This year’s Brunch Rally on May 15th is BYO food and drinks. Motorkana is
in full swing and Phil and Deb will be home a few days before the Motokana gets under way.
I would like to ask the ladies to provide some cakes, slices, or biscuits for
morning tea for Motorkana please.
There are quite a few dues outstanding and it would be appreciated if
they could be paid ASAP.
New members to be voted on at the March meeting are Steve Valentine,
Mark Doblo, and Duncan Logan.
Regards, Kev
The Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club
was formed in 1963 to foster preservation of our motoring heritage by providing an avenue for sharing of information
by the owners of veteran and vintage
cars (prior to 1/1/1919 and 1/1/1931
respectively) and the encouragement of
their restoration and preservation.
They also intended to educate and
interest the general public by displays,
rallies, etc.
Today we welcome all people interested
in preservation and restoration of our
motoring and machinery history.
Generally, our members come from
those owning such over 30 years old but
owning one is not a mandatory requirement. Our veteran and vintage vehicles
remain our “respected citizens” due to
their historic significance. Rallies are
designed to allow for their limitations.
Our Rally Director tries to incorporate
suitable variations in rallies which will
cater for all our vehicles. S.C.A.C.C.
Phil Tucker
Well despite the weather, we had a good day for the Sign on
Day meeting. I had over 100 members in my attendance book, that did
not include their partners or friends. All up, it was a good turn up,
thank you all. To those that went on the Dalby Tour. I hope all went
well. ANZAC Day: If anyone needs any help, please give me a call,
thank you.
As I have no one to run the rally for the 26th of April, it was decided
to cancel that Rally. We will have cars out the day before for ANZAC
Day. Our Brunch Rally on the 3rd of May is to be a BYO... This is so we
can save the Club a few dollars for the shed. It will be held at Enid
and Leonard Wilkinson's Gardens.
Erik Buttars
To whom it may concern, 9 February 2015
The Nambour RSL Sub-Branch once more looks forward to its annual Anzac Day
Commemorations to be held in Nambour on Saturday, 25 April 2015.
The Anzac Day Organising Committee invites your organisation to play its part in this important Australian event by participating during the day by providing up to six cars to assist elderly ex-servicepersons for the march from Howard Street to Quota Memorial Park.
As previously, the program will involve a march from Howard Street, assembling at 8.30am to
be followed by the formal Service in Quota Memorial Park, Matthew Street from 9.10am 10.00am. The salute this year will be an eyes right and will be taken at the new WW1
DigiGlass walls in Ann Street just before Matthew Street.
The Committee greatly values the support not only from the Defence Forces, Veterans’ Associations and Returned Service League, but also the local community groups and local
schools. Their involvement ensures that the Anzac traditions of triumph against the odds,
courage, ingenuity in adversity and the bonds of mateship will live on in our community forever. The Committee looks forward to your valued support of this year’s ceremony. If you
cannot attend please respond by email, by Friday, 3rd April, 2015.
Yours faithfully,
Bill Sawrey OAM LM. Honorary Secretary & Anzac Day Co-Ordinator,
Nambour RSL Sub-Branch. [email protected];
0414-415446; 07-5441 5448
Duncan MacFadyen
Our "Sign on Day" is really becoming a highlight event, which is how
it should be with a club as friendly and social as ours. Our "Freebies" table courtesy of Bribie Auto Repairs Adrian Blackwell was well received as usual; it is good
to see all those items going to good homes instead of the tip. Our "Bribie run
for April will be replaced by our involvement with Anzac day commemorations at
Beerwah, we usually provide a number of club vehicles for the march and attend
the service, any member wishing to attend please contact me prior to the event.
Several of our Bribie members have visited the local "Coffee Club" to assess the
possibility of establishing an evening venue on a regular basis, the proprietor has
offered their $10 specials menu to all members and I can assure you it is a substantial meal. At this point, it is felt that the second Friday of each month
would work, so even though it will be too early for this issue we will be there on
March 13 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm and subsequently on April 10th, please contact
me for further information. Do not forget our March run organised by Gordon
Bess to the Redcliffe area [See February magazine].
Our best wishes to all,
Duncan and Meg.
The Original’ Gold Coast Swap Meet Mudgeeraba QLD
Original Gold Coast Swap at Mudgeeraba. 6am – 2pm Sunday 12th July 2015
Venue: Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Cnr Mudgeeraba & Worongary Rds,
Mudgeeraba QLD. Free parking in grounds. Entry from Worongary Rd. One of
the biggest swaps in SE Qld. Historic Car parts, Memorabilia, Model Cars, Antiques, Collectables. Adult Entry $4; Outdoor sites $10 inc driver (no booking
required). Saturday set up 2pm–5pm. Camping available $15 inc amenities & limited power sites. Sunday – Gates open 5am for stallholders. Trading 6am – 2pm
RARE STATIONARY ENGLISH PROPRIETRY ENGINE FOR SALE
A 1919-1923 DORMAN STAFFORD twin cam engine with OHV. Engine
number is KNO-5044. The editor has numerous images available to any
interested party who might like to see what is included. For further
information please contact Paul & Tamrara Donsky in Maryborough on
07 4122 1385 or 0421 590 373.
562nd GENERAL MEETING MINUTES – 24th February 2015
Meeting opened 7.35pm with 53 Members in attendance and 11 apologies as per Attendance Book.
Visitors Ian? Bob Keogh, Lindsay Price, Duncan Logan, Mark Doblo, Gary Epple, Wayne? Steve
Valenko.
Neil Boulton moved minutes of last meeting as printed in February 2015 Auto Antics No 489 be
accepted, Sec. Derek Dixon m.c.
·
Business Arising nil
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Inwards Correspondence
Sunshine Coast Council - Showground Users Minutes
Stripping Solutions— brochures
Queensland Auto Spectacular Willowbank, 19th April
David Hack, Flyin brochure
Shannons Sydney auction, Mon 2nd March
QHMC January minutes
Q T & Main Roads minutes of meeting of motoring organisations and car clubs
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Outwards Correspondence
Nil
Neil Boulton moved that inwards be accepted, Sec – Olive Guy - m.c.
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Business Arising
Robert Shannon Award opens for restorers under 30.
2015 QHMC rally in Pittsworth run by QHMC Committee since no club volunteered
Clubs asked to make National Motoring Heritage Day rally in Ipswich their monthly run
Reminder to report breaches of Concessional Rego through Club
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TREASURERS REPORT was tabled by Vic who moved it to be accepted. Sec, Derek Dixon m.c.
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MEMBERSHIP - no report
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VICE PRESIDENT - In the absence of Wayne Griffiths, Kev Grant read the minutes of the
Committee Meeting and announced that the raffle balance is $320
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RALLY REPORT – Refer to Auto Antics for details of upcoming events.
Sign-on day very successful with 106 members and cars attending. There were many public
attendees also.
Working on an Anzac theme for Motorkana
Malcolm King mentioned the Noosa Classic Car Show on the first w/end in October each
year and asked for interest in SCACC becoming the featured club for 2016. Show of hands
indicated there would be a large attendance.
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SWAP REPORT payment received for 80% of booked sites so far.
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EDITORS REPORT
The mystery car is a 53 Chevy in POLO WHITE.
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WEBMASTER REPORT – QHMC info is now added. Business card info to be added for those
businesses deemed to be of interest.
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CATERING REPORT: Thanks for help at sign-on. Don't forget to provide own utensils as much
as practicable to minimise use of plastics.
·
GENERAL: Club to write-off two old printers. Available to club members if interested.
Remaining member lists to be posted. Disappointment that quite a number who were at Sign-on did
not pick their copies.
Neil Boulton attempted to clarify member's relationship to the Club, which is a Company. The Company is a legal entity, which exists at law, but not in substance. It owns all the assets and uses
members to achieve its objectives. The various
activities that members conduct all
serve to maintain their interest in the preservation of Australia's motoring heritage, which is the
company's primary objective.
Bob Wilson warned that Bottle trees grow to 60ft. (an Xebec is a three masted ship - secretary
threw that one in for good measure)
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CAN WE HELP
No requests but Jack O'Bryan has a quality set of expanding reamers for sale. Bill Lindeman has a
give-away 21x500 rim and tyre.
OPEN GARDENS AUSTRALIA
Please help us support The Sunshine Coast Hospice.
Len and Enid Wilkinson will be hosting The Australian Open
Garden at 192 Mons Road, Buderim property on Saturday 11th
and Sunday, 12th of APRIL from
10:00am to 4:30pm. Pottery, plants and
sculptures will be on sale and refreshments will be available. All monies raise
will go to the Sunshine Coast Hospice.
Should you have any questions or can assist in any way, please call 5445 4423 or
Enid on 0408 458 240.
POST TURTLES: While stitching a cut on the hand of a 75-year-old farmer, whose
hand was caught in the squeeze gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a
conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to politicians and
their role as our leaders. The old farmer said, "Well, as I see it, most politicians
are 'Post Turtles'.'' Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what
a 'post turtle' was. The old farmer said, "When you’re driving down a country road
and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle." The old farmer saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to
explain. "You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there,
he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, he's elevated beyond his ability to
function, and you just wonder what kind of dumb ass put him up there to begin
with." That is just about the best description of a politician I have ever heard!
Dinosaur Expedition - August 2015.
Greetings all, I am putting together a trip to Aramac, Muttaburra,
Richmond and Hughenden to see the dinosaurs or their bones. The trip may
also include Mount Isa and Townsville. The plan is to get away by
approximately 26th August 2015’ after the general meeting, for
approximately 22-25 days or more. There will be more details available as
information comes to hand. Please contact Bevin or Yvonne for further
information or expressions of interest so I can include you on the list, as
several people have already shown interest. Bevin & Yvonne Mutch
FOR SALE 1979 Cadillac Seville (*)
Excellent condition. Eight new tires on spoke
wheels and standard rims.
Good battery, runs well.
Make a realistic offer?
Phone Al on 5491 4440.
SIGN ON
DAY—
NAMBOUR
2015 with a
different perspective.
SCACC NAMBOUR SIGN ON DAY 2015.
GREAT DAY, GREAT PEOPLE AND
TASTY TUCKER!
Recommendation from Derek Dixon.
NORTH COAST RADIATORS: Many of our club members may know Jim Cowley of
North Coast Radiators in Service Road, Maroochydore. Jim has been very helpful to
me personally over the past few years, regardless of what I take to Jim; he is able
to turn his hand at trying to fix it. Jim has done repairs like soldering the 12/50
radiator, which is made of over 2500 tubes, repaired German silver shell, brazing of
solid brass and he even has a motor mechanic at his disposal at a very
reasonable hourly rate. If any member wants to get a job done by somebody
that cares, Call Jim on 5443 2540 and say you are from the SCACC.
NAMBOUR EXHAUST, TOWBARS & 4x4 Firstly thank you for reading this
letter. Let me introduce myself, my name is Carl Wilson and I am the owner of Nambour
Exhaust, Towbars and 4x4 located at 1 Price Street, Nambour, phone 5441 3799. I took over
this business in early September 2014 and it has taken me some time to get to where I feel
comfortable to approach your club and offer our services to your existing members.
We are a product of our name; we supply and fit all brands of towbars and exhausts.
We custom make mandrel and pressed bend exhaust systems and as an Ironman 4x4
distributor, can supply and fit their accessory range, although we are not limited to any brand
as we have numerous suppliers, as well as have qualified mechanics and experienced fitters in
our workshop. I understand that you and your club members have their preferred suppliers of
services, accessories and equipment, but if we can help your club or members with any enquiry
of the above-mentioned services please do not hesitate in calling as we have experienced
people from the Nambour and Sunshine Coast area.
Yours Sincerely, Carl Wilson - Owner http://www.mufflermen.com.au/
Our Librarian Bill Ryan has been working hard to get the Library up
and running so that you are able to look at and use the vast array of
books, magazines etc. Bill will open the club shed on meeting nights
from 6.30pm to 7.30pm for members who may like to come along and
see what the library has to offer. There are many technical books and
workshop manuals that may help you in your restoration projects. We
have many old club newsletters that you can read a good source of the
club history. The photo copier is able to be used if you need to copy
anything from the books.
For more details please contact Bill on 5446 6942. This is OUR library
we encourage members to come along and use it.
Please note these events are on the “Events Page” on our website
www.scacc.org.au. If there is any change or cancellation to an event it will be
posted on the website and will be updated if possible, prior to the time of the
event and as soon as the webmaster has been informed.
All rally start times are 09:00am unless otherwise advised.
Please bring chairs, morning tea and lunch unless otherwise advised
March
15th
Meet at 8:30 at the Club House leaving at 9am for a drive to Gheerulla , near
Kenilworth. Please bring Smoko, Lunch and chairs as it is a musical day.
29th
Meet at the club rooms at 8:30 for a 09:00am start for a drive up the range
and smoko at Woombye. Lunch at Muller’s Park Bli Bli.
29th
Bribie Island has a rally down there so please read Duncan’s report to get the
April
11 & 12th
Open Gardens Australia—192 Mons Rd Buderim 10:00 am to 4:30pm
22nd
Meet at the Club Rooms at 9:30 for a drive to Mudjimba for smoko then on to
the Botanical Gardens for lunch. BYO smoko and lunch. This run is hosted by
25th
Cars are required for the ANZAC Marches. If you did it last year, please
keep it rolling.
26th
Cancelled
May
3rd
The Brunch Run. Meet at Enid and Leonard Wilkinson's place at 09:30. BYO...
9th
X-Roads in the Show Grounds. More to come in the April report. Please come to
16th & 17th Motorkana
29th
Maleny Show
Other Events of Interest
Rick’s Garage, Palmwoods. Last Thursday of each month. Meet at 5:00pm.
The Silver Bream, Caloundra. Third Friday of the month. Meet at 5:00pm.
Old Skool Cars Show, MASTERS-Morayfield. First Saturday of the month
(Feb to Dec). Meet at 6:30pm.
Auto One, Kawana. Meet at 6:30pm.
PLEASE NOTE: When an item has been advertised in ‘Auto Antics’ for a period of 3 months
and not sold it will be placed on the club website (www.scacc.org.au) for a further 3 months.
Please let the Editor know as soon as possible after the item has been sold.
(N.B. Number of asterisks denotes number of months in AA )
For Sale advertisements should contain a brief description of the item, the price and a contact name,
number and email address if available. If selling a car, please specify year, type and model, whether
registered, current safety certificate or not and general condition.
A recent photo is not necessary but will help with the sale.
FOR SALE: 1996 MITSUBISHI TRITON UTE
(*)
Five Speed Manual, Petrol, Mechanically Sound. Regularly Serviced Runs Well, Everything
Works, 281,000kms approx. Good Windscreen & New Tyres. Reluctant Sale but larger vehicle
required. $4,500 NEGOTIABLE. Phone Mike: 5478 9370.
FOR SALE: 1967 Austin 1800 Sedan (***)
Automatic 1.8L 4 cylinder. All reasonable offers considered.
Running and registered on non-transferable club plates. Recent motor and
gearbox restoration. Receipts available for $8000 worth of recent mechanical
work. No rust. Test drive in Gympie. Phone: John or June (07) 5482 9267
FOR SALE: 1926 Chevrolet Ute (***) Rolling chassis. Panels all repaired.
Wheels good. Lots of spares. $7500. Phone: Geoff Thorne 0419 644 434
FOR SALE: Stessco 3.5m Car Topper (***)
15hp Honda 4 stroke outboard. Depth sounder. Full flooring. Folding trailer.
$3250. Phone: (07) 5438 3989 or 0408 525 537
FOR SALE: 1985 Subaru L Wagon (***)
Very suitable for restoration. $100.
Phone: Bill Riley on (07) 5494 7230
Got something to sell? Contact the Editor at [email protected]
Come one, come all…
Bob Wilson organises short movies
prior to each General Meeting.
Curtain goes up at 6:45pm sharp.
FOR SALE: 1939 J Model Vauxhall (**)
Recent restoration with reconditioned motor, new paint and chrome, carpets, upholstery and hood lining. Brakes including lines, wheel and master cylinders restored. New tyres. Drives great. Reluctant sale. $14,250
Phone David on: (07) 5437 3989 or 0408 525 537
FOR SALE: 1973 Cadillac DeVille 4 door Sedan 6CD49 series (**)
RHD conversion with previous Qld registration. Good running condition, excellent
repaint. Vinyl roof, interior still in original condition and leather upholstery. Also
included is a long list of new and reconditioned parts. $12,000 neg.
Phone Peter on: 0407 740 452
FOR SALE: 16’6” Jayco Starcraft Pop Top (**)
First registered 2000. Double bed, Dinette, Lounge, 3-way fridge, microwave,
near new awning and full annexe. Registered until Oct 2015. Good condition
throughout. $12,950. Phone David on: (07) 5473 3989
FOR SALE: 1956 FJ Holden Ute. Original running gear, wide wheels, no rust,
needs new paint.
Phone Stuart Garrett on: 0437 657 896. Email: [email protected]
For Sale: 1928 Ford A — A fully restored Geelong Built Roadster. (*)
The vehicle is located in the Cooroy area. To obtain a full description and list of work completed and extra available parts.
Phone: Malcolm King on 0438 552 051.
Asking $35,000 with RWC
TWO NEW FORD T FLOOR BASES
FOR SALE IN LISMORE, NSW.
Asking $2,450 each.
Phone: Bob Trevan
Queensland Historic Motoring Council
2015 Event Calendar
March
22nd
Gold Coast Super Swap & Show-n-Shine, Country Paradise Parklands
Nerang Refer to: http://autorestorers.com.au/swapmeet-php
29th
Ormiston Swap, Ormiston State School.
Refer to: http://www.baysideclub.org.au/swap.htm
April
3rd - 6th
QHMC Rally / Nor’Easter Hub Meet. Cairns & District Historic Vehicle Club.
Refer to: http://www.qhmc.org.au/calendar
19th
2015 Queensland Auto Spectacular Swap Meet, Willowbank.
Refer to: http://www.queenslandautospectacular.com.au/
May
.
2nd - 3rd
Tweed Valley Vehicle Restorers Club “Tweed Valley Tour”
Rally Invitation & entry form
9th — 10th
RVCD 16th Anniversary Rally – Dalby
17th
National Motoring Heritage day – Car Display at Queens Park, Ipswich,
hosted by QHMC, for Veteran, Vintage and Historic vehicles. Free entry, pre-registration is required or post a completed entry form. This event
is organised at NO COST to you or your club. Make this your monthly club
run. See flyer for more information.
17th
Gatton Swap, Gatton Showgrounds
Q: What type of car had the
distinction of being GM's 100
millionth car built in the U.S?
A: March 16, 1966 saw an Olds
Tornado roll out of Lansing ,
Michigan with that honour.