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October~November 2013 October~November 2013 National Executive October~November 2013 October~November 2013 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE President: David Patten 156–160 New York Street, Martinborough 5711 Ph: 06 306 9006 E-mail: [email protected] Vice President: Position Vacant Secretary: Mike King 21 Millar St, Palmerston North 4410 Ph: 06 357 1237 Fax: 06 356 8480 E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer: Peter Mackie P.O. Box 8446, Havelock North 4157 Ph: 06 877 4766 E-mail: [email protected] Club Captain: Winston Wingfield 7 Pioneer Crescent, Helensburgh, Dunedin 9010 Ph: 03 476 2323 E-mail: [email protected] Patron: Pauline Goodliffe Editor: Mike King Printer: Aorangi Print (Penny May) 125 Campbell Rd, RD 5, Feilding 4775 Ph: 06 323 4698 (home) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.daimlerclub.org.nz All membership enquiries to the Secretary. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MAGAZINE Please send all contributions for inclusion in the magazine directly to the Secretary via fax email or mail by the TENTH day of the month prior to publication. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this magazine are purely those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Daimler and Lanchester Owners’ Club. October~November 2013 CONTENTS Page From the Driver’s Seat – National President’s Report ............................................ 2 Getting Up to Speed – National Secretary’s Report ............................................... 3 Mailbox.................................................................................................................... 4 Rally 2014 ................................................................................................................ 5 Round the Bazaars – Daimlers on the Run ............................................................. 7 Timelines ................................................................................................................. 11 Photo Gallery ........................................................................................ 14–15 Articles of Interest: Engine Oils ........................................................................................................ 16 The History of the SU Carburetter ................................................................... 17 CJ’s Centenary .................................................................................................. 22 Hitting the Road – Daimler Events Diary ................................................................. 25 Members’ Market ................................................................................................... 27 October~November 2013 1 From the Driver’s Seat ... A Message from your National President Hello members, What a mild winter we have had, the odd storm at various parts of the country but overall I don’t think we have much to complain about all things being considered. Now that we are into spring with the days getting longer, some of us tend to develop a greater interest in doing more things. For me, I thought it was about time I started planning the restoration of my 1936 Lanchester that has been sitting in the shed for a couple of years patiently waiting its turn for a new lease of life. I purchased this car from an elderly gentleman who lived in Masterton, he had used this vehicle up until the 1960’s as a family car until it became unreliable and he moved up to a later model. He had always intended to restore the Lanchester but time had passed and he had now reached an age where his interest had passed. The car was not running when I purchased and it is in such condition that it requires a complete overhaul. Not knowing much about this car I thought I had better do a little research to find that it is one of a family of cars produced by Daimler at the time and was targeting the small car market in the UK. The Lanchester Light Six was produced in a range of Body Styles Saloons, Coupes and other body styles to special orders. Announced in September 1934, it was the better- finished versions of an almost identical pair the other half being the BSA Light Six. It followed the Lanchester 15/18 introduced three years earlier and the Ten introduced in October 1932 as the third break away from previous Lanchester large cars. Most of the information that I could find referrers to the Lanchester Ten fitted with a four cylinder motor but my car is known as a Lanchester Eleven and has a very small six cylinder rated at 1378cc, it was designed for the twelve tax horsepower class at 12.09 HP. This engine is unusual in so far as the cast iron block and cylinder head are all one piece and it has a two piece aluminium crankcase. The pistons are made of an Aluminium alloy. The new engine design was on the same general lines as the Lanchester Eighteen though with a chain-driven dynamo and a much reduced bore and stroke taking down the swept volume from 2390 cubic centimetres to 1378 cubic centimetres. The transmission is the Daimler fluid flywheel and Wilson four speed pre-selective self-changing gearbox. Prices ranged from 365 GB pounds for the Light Six Saloon up to 435 GB pounds for a made to order Tickford coupe manufactured by Salmons & Sons. Hopefully my car will look this good sometime in the near future. Happy motoring. Dave Patten Example of a Lanchester Light Six Saloon 2 IN NEW ZEALAND INC Getting up to Speed ... A Word from your National Secretary A warm welcome to this month’s new members. • David Harman of Christchurch, has a Daimler V8. • Rod Mason of Te Aroha, has a Daimler Conquest. • Rodney Blundell of Auckland has a Daimler XJ40 Sovereign. • Selwyn and Anna Cheetham of Levin, they have a Series 3 Double Six. • Murray and Kay Fairweather have a Daimler V8. This is one of the cars from the collection of John Thorner and Pat Screen. New Member Rod Mason requested information on which oil to use if his Conquest Fluid Flywheel and Preselect gearbox. The original requirement called for a straight 30 grade engine oil, not so readily available today. Modern oils tend to be too “slippery” causing the bands to slip. There are alternatives, some lawnmower shops will have 30 grade for their small engines, “Running in” oil will work well, and I believe Penrite also have a suitable 30 grade. It pays to periodically change the oil in a preselect gearbox. The material shed from the bands can form a sludge if left too long. If necessary, flush with kerosene to clean out before renewing the oil. The most feared problem with our older cars is the all too frequent Warrant of Fitness! Some testers are extraordinarily observant when it comes to spotting the slightest deficiency in a classic car which may travel a whole 500km’s each year. There are some things we can do to prevent vital items “wearing out” between warrants. BRAKES. Brake fluid is hydroscopic, it absorbs moisture form the air. It is cheap, replace it regularly to preserve cylinders and seals. Also take a peek at the rear brakes, weeping wheel bearing seals can cause mayhem with the linings. Ensure brake pads and shoes have plenty of meat so preserving the discs and drums. STEERING GEAR. Grease it regularly, every 1000 miles at least! Daimler steering boxes appear to consume oil, all is well as long as you keep it FULL. Don’t use grease, it won’t lubricate it. New seals are cheaper than steering box overhauls and failed warrants. Wheel alignment checks are also cheaper than tyres. Also keep your tyres out of the sun when in storage. SHOCK ABSORBERS. If you car has lever types, remove them occasionally, clean and drain the old oil and refill. Use motor bike front fork oil, it’s readily available. ELECTRICS. These like to be clean and dry. A squirt of CRC2-26/WD40 will work wonders on dodgy connectors. Make sure all lights, wipers, washers etc work. If it was fitted to the car when new, it must work… BODYWORK. Do Daimlers rust? My word yes! Keep you car clean, above AND below. See to any paint deficiencies promptly, take a squiz underneath and treat any suspect surfaces with fish oil or whatever. Also a good idea to take a peek under the carpets, inside the doors and other crevices that might get wet. Enjoy your car over the coming summer. Mike King October~November 2013 3 Mailbox ..... Dear President Dave, When I went to lunch yesterday at David and Glenys Watt’s I was very pleasantly surprised to be presented with Life Membership of the Daimler Club. Over the years I have had a great deal of satisfaction from restoring and motoring four Daimlers, and enjoyed the fellowship of like minded enthusiasts. Whilst one doesn’t seek accolades, it is nice to have one’s efforts recognised and appreciated. Please pass on my thanks to the Club and my best wishes for the future. Yours. Ed Hayhoe ________________________________________________________________________ Subject: New membership Hi Mike, Just a quick note to say “package” arrived in the mail yesterday. Have to say I was very impressed with the very professional material received. Easily the best ever from a car club I have seen. I must make the effort to be at Palmerston Nth next year. Your old Daimler is making good progress as I recommission it for the road again. Rgds Rod Mason ________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Daimler engine rebuild Hi Mike The engine for the Daimler has just recently been rebuilt by Hart Busas of Tauranga, the contact that came from my query to you. Have yet to install however well pleased with the work done. Many thanks Peter Burton __________________ 4 IN NEW ZEALAND INC Rally 2014 In preparation for next year’s Rally in Palmerston North, I have included the Concours Rules and Guidelines as well as the Trophy criteria for the various classes. As there has been some confusion in previous years, this will enable members to determine the class for which their vehicle will be eligible. If there is any aspect you wish to question, please contact myself or your National Executive member. Later, I will include a copy of the Judging Sheet to give members some idea of what the Judges will be looking for! Rules and Guidelines for National Rally Concours Judging 1. All vehicles must have travelled to the event under their own power and be owned by financial members of the Club.
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