Jim Richard’s 1961 Vauxhall Cresta
Feburary 2019
Issue No 383
Official Newsletter of the Pirie & Districts Automotive Restorer’s Club Inc.
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COVER PROFILE Jim Richards 1961 Vauxhall Cresta Most of my life I’ve been a bit of a petrol head & a Ford man at heart. Ford represented the working class while GM represented the more affluent. When a Cresta won the first ‘Bathurst” production car race (run at Philip Island, the first three years} I was very im- pressed. In the mid 80s I started looking for a “61 Cresta, I looked at many. In 1994 Brian Mallyon (a retired Pt Pirie plumber) advertised the one I purchased, a genuine low mileage in original condition. I was later to learn that it was a 1960 Cresta that won the first race (wrong again). In ‘61 a Cresta came in second. My Cresta is still all original & still goes like the clappers. Twenty four years after I purchased it a friend cleaned it inside & out & I had the pleasure of driving it to the Crystal Brook show for its first outing. I am still a Ford man at heart, but I can appreciate the great rivalry between Ford & Holden. Pictured right the driver of the Vauxhall Cresta Frank Coad posing in a replica Cresta in which he won the Armstrong 500 event as it was first called. Some of the interesting facts taken from a newspaper article thanks to journalist Taylor Auerbach. When Frank Coad crossed the finish line in his Vauxhall Cresta on November 20th 1960 he had no idea he was entering sporting folklore. Frank was 84 when he was interviewed by Taylor prior to the 2014 Bathurst. Frank & his co-driver John Roxburgh won the race by four laps, they were dressed in normal clothes & even wore collars & ties. They had three pit stops & filled up the Vauxhall with four gallon petrol cans. To prepare for their history making event Frank & John booked the Phillip Island track two weeks before the race & completed a full 500 mile test run under race conditions. They were impressed with their efforts & results & “thought baring something stupid they had the race won, & they did.” Franks said the prize money they collected was enough to buy his wife & self a new lounge suite. Frank stated that in the weeks following their victory, Vauxhall Cresta’s sold out in all car shops around Melbourne. Jim Richards.
SUPPER ROSTER Christine Baker
Disclaimer: The Pirie & Districts AutomotiveMarlene Restores McKay Club Inc. can not Guarantee the correctness of general or technical information published in ‘Crank Talk’ & accepts no responsibilityAmanda Toddfor the consequences arising from the use of such information, which is given only as a guideline.
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PIRIE AND DISTRICTS AUTOMOTIVE RESTORERS CLUB INC. PATRON – Pat Greenfield Ph 8632 3150
PRESIDENT Paul Collins 0437 016 700 VICE PRESIDENT Peter Cox 8636 2553 SECRETARY Leith Button 8632 1857 MINUTE/MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Glenys Collins 8636 5062 TREASURER Colin Lang 8632 2367 BAR PERSON Terry Dunning 8632 1158 WEBMASTER—FACEBOOK Lynn Dawes 0499 994 849 EDITOR Kerrie-Lea Scarman 0402 807 710 CLUBROOM CUSTODIAN Debra Greenfield 0498 049 179 HISTORIC REGO OFFICER David Willsher 8633 0774 ASST HISTORIC REGO OFFICER Peter Cox 8636 2553 ASST HISTORIC REGO OFFICER Mervyn Martin 0434 006 636 EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR David Willsher 8633 0774 COMMITTEE Connie Dunning 8632 6093 Garry Collins 8636 5062 David Haldane 0419 866 881 Kevin Green 8633 0828 MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE Colin Lang 86322367 Jason Dangerfield 86331895 David Scarman 86330798 CATERING COMMITTEE Connie Dunning 8632 6093 Jo O’Connell 0427 179 455 Mervyn Martin 0434 006 636 MAGAZINE COMMITTEE Jason Dangerfield Pat & Norma Greenfield Jeanette Button Christine Baker
Please address all club correspondence to:
The Secretary PADARC Email Address: [email protected] PO Box 815 Web Address: padarc.net.au Port Pirie SA 5540
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Hello members, Welcome to another new club year. I hope everyone has been keeping as cool as possible in all this extreme heat we have been having lately. There has not been any club activities as yet for 2019 but there is a lot coming up, one of the more important events will be the yesteryear day on the 5th of May, this will include Stationary Engines, Commercial vehicles (such as trucks, utes, tractors etc). There will be cars on the day, but we ask that vehicles on display please remain on the grounds until around 2pm for insurance reasons. Also, we would like to point out that this is a club event and there will be help required from you members to make it a success. I’ll remind you the cars will be there for display and registration and log checks which is a huge cost saving bonus of being a member, so I think it is not too much to ask for some assistance on behalf of the club in return. Also there has been some confusion about the date which subs are to be paid by, these can be paid anytime from now on but MUST be paid before the AGM, any members not paid by the 31st of May will be using club registered vehicles ILLEGALLY, and it is the clubs duty to report this for cancellation of the club rego, this is law not our rules.
Anyway, on a happier note let’s all enjoy the new club year and I’ll look forward to catch- ing up soon. Paul
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With the welcoming in of 2019 we also welcome the following new fam- ilies as members: From our city we have Sam & Jemma Salvemini & their two children, they have a 1987 Holden VL Sedan. Also local residents are Craig & Amanda Johnson, they also have two children. Craig at the present time is restoring a 1959 Holden FC Sedan & they also possess a 1978 HZ Holden Ute which is in original condition. Residing on the Terrace are new members Mark & Kylie Phillips. They have three young chil- dren & its pleasing to see families coming into our group. They have an original Bedford truck the model is J3D. Mark has been desperate to establish the exact year of the vehicle but the closest he can discov- er is it is in the late 50s. From Crystal Brook we welcome Larry & Mer- edith Avery, they own a 1983 Toyota HJ$ Restored Utility. Ed & Elise Morgan have their home in Jamestown. They have two restored Ford vehicles , A 1967 XR Sedan & 1992 EB sedan. Ed’s present project is their 1972 XY Ute & with a grown up family these projects should be- come easier.
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Item of interest Being always on the look out for helpful items in our hobby line restoring I've re- cently found a supplier of first class friction tape essential for restoring & remaking new wiring looms. I procured a couple of rolls & you are able to purchase over the phone from this suburban dealer. The dealer is Realport Traders Pty Ltd, Unit 2 ,12 Streiff Rd, Wingfield SA.5013 Their phone no 82606355 fax 82606755 The electrical tape, cloth 19mm x 25m $16. & tape, fleece 19mm x 25 m $13.50. Frank Ventura.
Old Hertz Rental Car Brochure — Which car would you pick?
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We received a copy of the following information through another club over the Christmas Period and thought we would pass it on for you to see:
Curtesy of PAVRC.
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PIRIE AUTOPRO
Port Pirie’s only privately owned parts store
MORE ITEMS 80 Esmond Rd STOCKED. PORT PIRIE CHANGES MADE BUT PHONE THE SAME GREAT
08 86332633 SERVICE.
Supporting PADARC Members with club discounts since 1995
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Leith Button’s ute at the Crystal Brook Scouts Ute Muster on Australia Day.
Peter Cox found a friend just before Christmas.
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Members Information on Club Rego
This is just some information for our club members for the start of the New Year. To re- mind old members and to inform any new members to the club.
Log Books must be filled out every time the vehicle is driven and trips will only last until midnight on that day.
Log Books must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
You must be a current member of a Club for your log book to be used. If your mem- bership runs out, you cannot use the log book and your vehicle will not be legally registered.
Your registration and Log Book need to be signed off by the Club’s Registration Officer every year.
Fines of up to $750 can be issued by the Police if these rules are not followed.
This is an excerpt from the Club Registration Rules and if you would like anymore infor- mation please speak to our Club Registration Officers.
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Great PADARC minds solve the problem with Andrew’s Chevy on a President’s Outing in yesteryear.
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January and February
Birthday greetings this year commencing with January are extended to Wayne White 60, Anne Marie Hancock 65, Pat Coomblas 75, Barbara Jarrett 80, & Pat Greenfield 85.
No Anniversaries for January.
Junior members celebrating a birthday were Brody Maywald & Brandon Hoskin.
Celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on February are Anne & Barry Barker, we wish them contin- ued happiness & many more happy years to follow. Celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary also is Kerry & Jack Lucivero, all our clubs good wishes for more great times ahead are extended to them both.
PADARC senior members celebrating a birthday this month are John Power & Jamie Ireland. John is top of the hoop coming 75 & Jamie is a half centurion.
Our Juniors are Ashley Maywald & Belinda Harvey.
To all the above PADARC Members we wish you a Happy Birthday & many more to come. Best Wishes one & all.
Wayne White Has been hospitalised for an procedure & is now well & truly on the mend
If you are on the sick list we wish you a speedy recovery.
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Now for a bit of fun!!! Your Yearly Dementia Test (only 4 questions)
Yep, it's that time of year again for us to take our annual senior citizen test. Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you lose it! Here is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to your last test. Some may think it is too easy, but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty.
Take this test to determine if you're losing it or not.
The spaces below are so you don't see the answers until you've made your answer. OK, relax, clear your mind and begin.
#1. What do you put in a toaster?
Answer: 'bread.' If you said 'toast', just give up now and go do something else. And, try not to hurt yourself.
If you said, bread, go to Question #2.
# 2. Say 'silk' five times. Now spell 'silk.' What do cows drink?
Answer: Cows drink water. If you said 'milk,' don't attempt the next question. Your brain is already over-stressed and may even overheat. Content yourself with reading more appropriate literature such as Women's Weekly or Auto World. However, if you did say 'water', proceed to Question #3.
# 3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?
Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said 'green bricks', why are you still reading this??? PLEASE, go lie down! But, if you said 'glass,' go on to Question #4.
# 4. Do not use a calculator for this: You are driving a bus from New York City to Philadelphia . In Staten Island , 17 people got on the bus. In New Brunswick , 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on. In Windsor , 2 people get off and 4 get on. In Trenton , 11 people get off and 16 people get on. In Bristol , 3 people get off and 5 people get on. And, in Camden , 6 people get off and 3 get on.
You then arrive at Philadelphia Station. Without going back to review, how old is the bus driver Don't you remember your own age?!?! It was YOU driving the bus! If you pass this along to your friends, pray they do better than you. PS: 95% of people fail most of the questions!
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Oil Can Harry
A jockey is about to enter a race on a new horse. The horse’s trainer meets him before the race & instructs him with these remarks “All you have to remember with this horse is that every time you approach a jump, you have to shout ‘Alley Ooop’ in his ear. You do that & you’ll be fine & we will win.” The jockey thinks the trainer is nuts but promises to shout the command. The race begins & they approach the first hurdle. The jockey ignores the trainers ridiculous advise & the horse crashes through the centre of the jump. They carry on & approach the second hurdle. The jockey somewhat embarrassed, whispers in the horse’s ear Alley Ooop. The same thing happens the horse crashes through the second jump. At the third hurdle the jockey thinks “this is no good I have to do it and yells ’Alley Ooop’ with great gusto in the horses ear.” Sure enough the horse sails beautifully over the hur- dle with problems. This continues for the rest of the race but due to the earlier problems the horse finishes third. The trainer is fuming & asks the jockey what went wrong. “Nothing is wrong with me its this B….. Horse. What is he deaf or something.” The trainer replies “Deaf?, Deaf?, He’s not deaf. He’s blind.”
A hotel bar was that sure that their head barman was the strongest man in the district they offered a $1000.00 bet. The barman would squeeze as lemon till all the juice ran in- to a glass, & then hand the lemon to a patron. Anyone who could squeeze another drop from the lemon would win the money. Many people had tried over time weightlifters pu- gilists etc. but none had been successful. One day this little scrawny man, wearing dark rimmed glasses ,polyester suit, & said in a squeaky voice. “I’ll take that bet” After the laughter had died down , the barman said ok grabbed a lemon & squeezed away. He then handed the wrinkled remains to the little man. Then the laughter turned to silence as the little man clenched his fist around the lemon & six drops fell, into the glass. As the crowd cheered the barman paid out the $1000.00 & asked the little man, "What do you do for a living? Are you a lumberjack, weightlifter or what?”. The little bloke replied“ I work for the tax office”.
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February 2019 Sunday 3rd Super Chev Sunday 8 am — 4 pm Wigley Reserve, Glenelg Contact: [email protected] for more info
Sunday 17th All American Day 10 am Tilley Reserve, Hancock Road Surrey Downs Hosted by The American GM Drivers Club Of Australia All American cars and occupants FREE ENTRY public welcome from 10am Adults $7.00 kids u/14 FREE
Saturday 23rd Trackfest The Bend Motorsport Club—Tailem Bend More information: http://horsepowercrew.com/trackfest2019
Sunday 24th Small Ford Day 10 am — 3 pm. Motor Museum Birdwood Put on by the RS Owners Club of SA, part proceeds go to the Flying Doctors. Contact the RS Owners Club for details and entry forms.
March 2019 Sunday 31st Booleroo Steam and Traction Rally 8 am Booleroo Centre Oval More information to come
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March 2019
Thursday 7th General Meeting 7.30 pm Clubrooms. All welcome.
Thursday 28th Committee Meeting 7.30 pm Clubrooms
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