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Minor Headlines MINOR HEADLINES SPRING 2013 Vol.: 0010 – September 2013 Quarterly magazine of the Morris Minor Owners’ Club Johannesburg, South Africa Branch MMOC MINOR HEADLINES MAGAZINE - Spring 2013 MINOR HEADLINES CONTENTS © Without the permission of the editor material published in the Cover picture: MMOC “Minor Headlines” magazine may not be published elsewhere. MMOC Outing at Dries Niemand Park on 24/07/2011 The opinions and suggestions A photo recently submitted by Albert van Heerden, who wanted to presented in this magazine “Minor share it with everyone to bring back some happy memories. Headlines” do not necessarily reflect the views of the editor, the committee or the members of the Items Page Johannesburg Branch of the Morris Club Notice Board …………………………………………………... 3 Minor Owners’ Club. 2013 Events Calendars ………………………………..…………… 4 By making hyperlinks available we Newsflash ……………………………………………………………. 6 are not automatically endorsing any third party websites, their content, Feature Article: A Brief History of Britain’s Favourite Small Car .. 7 products or services they offer or Motoring News: General articles and videos ……………….……. 16 the owners of these third party News of Our Members and their “Antics” ………………………… 19 websites. Discretion is advised. SAVVA Update and Legal Issues …………………………………. 20 Editor: John Lawton Recent Club Events and Outings ……………………………….…. 21 [email protected] Minor Helpline ……………………………………………………….. 23 We are always pleased to receive Minor Trader Classifieds …………………………………………… 25 relevant items for publication: e.g. photos, a restoration project story, Technical Natter …………………………………………………….. 26 technical tips, interesting car find Regalia ……………………………………………………………….. 28 or history or some funny Of This and That …………………………………………………….. 29 experience. All submissions will be Morris Minor Database Summary ……………..…………………... 29 happily considered for publication. Humour ………………………………………………………………. 30 Communication: E-mail is the preferred means. For submissions Contact Details for the Club and Committee ………...…………... 31 you may also use a MS Word The Back Page ……………………………………………………… 32 document. Photos should be in JPEG format and not less than 1.0 MB in size - maximum of ± 1.5 MB. Photos, articles etc. submitted for publication should be of an original unpublished work. If not, quote the original source: i.e. where published and the date. Please then endeavour to establish what copyright on the material may still exist. Please note: The submission of material is no guarantee of publication. The editor’s decision regarding this is final and the right is reserved to edit content where considered necessary. Club Contact Details Postal address: 3 Garingboom Street, Mayberry Park, Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa 1448 Fax No.: 086 681 0666 FEATURE ARTICLE – PAGE 7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.morrisminor.co.za BRIEF HISTORY OF BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE SMALL CAR Page 2 of 32 MMOC MINOR HEADLINES MAGAZINE - Spring 2013 CLUB NOTICE BOARD M M O C is the abbreviation for Morris Minor Owners’ Club. CLUB AIMS AND OBJECTIVES …………….. NEXT CLUB EVENT / OUTING. ……..…….... These are, inter alia, to actively encourage the preservation of the post-World War II Morris Minor, to provide an enabling ~ Weekend away from 4 to 6 October 2013 ~ environment for owners to accomplish this, provide technical The 2013 Events Calendar is on page 4 support and to assist with the sourcing of spare parts. To Invitations, with full details, for all MMOC events / outings will organise outings, events and classic car shows and, in doing so, promote the use of these cars. be e-mailed to Members as usual ± 14 days beforehand. We believe it is not the Club, but the members that create the CLUB OUTINGS……… ……..……… . … location for the formal and informal interaction of like-minded Please remember you are not obliged to arrive at outings in Morris Minor enthusiasts. your Morris Minor. If it is being repaired or restored or you feel TECHNICAL ADVICE…………………………………….……...… the venue is too far away, do bring the family and join us in “modern tin” to enjoy the companionship of your fellow Club The Club has a wealth of experience and expertise to assist Members. members when and where necessary. NEW MEMBERS……… … …….……... .…… Should you need any advice please refer to the Club Contact Details, near the back of this publication, for the right person. We are always delighted to have new members join the Club. Any technical or other advice given by committee members in If you would like to join, or know of someone who is interested, please get in touch with: their official or personal capacity can, however, only be given Contact: Lenette Klopper (Membership Secretary) in good faith. The MMOC and its officials can in no way be held responsible for advice given. E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: (C) 082 565 4678 (H) 011 917 1657 SAVVA AFFILIATION……………………………………….…….. MEMBERSHIP FORMS ….……….…. … The MMOC, Johannesburg Branch is affiliated to the Forms are available from committee members at all outings South African Veteran and Vintage Association (SAVVA). and meetings or you can request them from the editor. The objects of this association are to promote and improve co- New membership applicants should please note they need to operation between the various clubs and organisations in Southern Africa concerned with the preservation, restoration complete and submit the SAVVA Indemnity form as well as the Membership Application form. and use of all vehicles built before 1980 and much more. Go to: http://www.savva.org.za for more information. MEMBERSHIP FEES ..…………... … INSURANCE …………... …… Annual fees: R150.00 + per member (the “+” is any more you want to Classic car insurance is considered essential. Only a pay, which will be gratefully appreciated) limited number of insurance companies offer suitable cover. A Payable on or by 1st April each year. NB: If paid after the comprehensive classic vehicle insurance scheme is offered end of June a re-joining fee of R50.00 is also payable. through FNB (SAVVA approved). See the FNB advert in the Depending on the event, this may include a few ‘associate’ MINOR HELPLINE section or go to: http://www.savva.org.za type benefits for a spouse / partner. OUR SOCIAL OUTREACH / CHARITY …...…….……………… New members: R50.00 registration fee plus the annual membership fee of S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), who advance and look after the safety and well-being of all R150.00 +: i.e. a minimum of R200.00. animals, is the Club’s charity of choice. Please remember to CLUB BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS…………………………....… give generously at each and all gatherings of the Club! Bank: Standard Bank Dave and Denise Stewart will collect all donations of pet food Branch: Greenstone and money and pass it onto to their local sanctuary. Branch Code: 016342 NEWSWORTHY ITEMS ………….…………………………….… Account name: Morris Minor Owners Club Account No.: 427928567 Please submit any news items to the editor at: Reference: (Quote your) Surname and Initials [email protected]. CLUB DISCLAIMER: PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS…………….....………………………………..………………….……….….…….… The Johannesburg, South Africa Branch of the Morris Minor Owners’ Club, the Committee, organisers, promoters, and / or sponsors of the events accept no liability whatsoever for any loss, injury or damage suffered by, or to, any entrant owner, driver, participant, attendee, or any vehicle by any means, acts, or omissions while participating in, travelling in, to or from the branch’s Club events, car runs or rallies. Drivers must hold and be in possession of a valid Driver’s Licence for the vehicle they are driving. All current traffic / road rules and regulations must be adhered to. Any vehicle used for attending and or participating in an event must have a valid roadworthy (where required) and registration certificate, a current licence (with the disc affixed to the left bottom inside of the front windscreen) and adequate insurance. The Johannesburg, South Africa Branch of the Morris Minor Owners’ Club and / or its Committee members will not bear any responsibility for any loss, injury or damage incurred whilst participating in any events. Page 3 of 32 MMOC MINOR HEADLINES MAGAZINE - Spring 2013 2013 EVENTS CALENDAR Please diarise these important dates: DATE IN 2013 TIMES VENUE & DETAILS EVENT TYPE HOSTED BY 27 January 11h00 to Benoni: A relaxing picnic / bring MMOC Joburg Completed ± 16h00 Eden Retirement Village and braai lunch – a day Rusty Clover for all Members to meet Mike del Frate again and catch up 24 February ± 12h00 to Joburg: At the Piston Ring Club House site SAVVA dating of Club MMOC Joburg Completed ± 16h00 / grounds, Modderfontein Morris Minors and a Rusty Clover MMOC Committee Meeting at 10h00 picnic lunch Charles Gardiner John Lawton 24 March 31 March 10h00 to Grasslands Driving Range, Benoni with a A social outing at 2 MMOC Joburg Completed ± 16h00 visit to David Gouw’s private car collection venues. Lunch (± R30 Rusty Clover Note the date change from 31 March each) at Grasslands Charles Gardiner 1 April Reminder: Membership renewal fees of R150.00 + are due by 1 April 2013 28 April ± 11h00 to Joburg, North Riding: Vinyl Music … MMOC Joburg Completed ± 16h00 Home of John & Colleen Bowes Rusty Clover The Bowes 12 May 11h00 to Vereeniging, Committee Meeting with MMOC Joburg Completed ± 16h00 The Lawtons home a bring and share lunch John Lawton MMOC Committee Meeting at 11h30 26 May 11h00 to Joburg, Piston Ring Club House, AGM followed by a bring MMOC Joburg Completed ± 16h00 Modderfontein and braai / picnic lunch Rusty Clover MMOC Joburg Branch Annual General John Lawton Meeting starting at 11h30 sharp Terrance Redmond 30 June 12h00 to Joburg, Bedfordview Restaurant lunch MMOC Joburg Completed ± 14h30 Werner’s Bistro Rusty Clover NB This is the 5th Sunday of June 14 July 11h00 to Vereeniging, Committee Meeting with MMOC Joburg Completed ± 16h00 The Lawtons home a bring and share lunch John Lawton MMOC Committee Meeting at 11h30 28 July ± 09h00 to Sonop (north west of Pretoria): Bass A fishing trip and lunch MMOC Joburg Completed ± 16h00 fishing at the farm of Ben and Sue Calitz.
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