The Cowra Crankhandle
Volume 25 No. 3 August 2017 Cowra Crankhandle Page 2
COWRA ANTIQUE VEHICLE CLUB INC. POSTAL ADDRESS: PO BOX 731 COWRA NSW 2794 ABN: 95 035 591 220 Public Liability Insurance No. AS A172000 PLB Fair Trading Registration No. Y1784746 Shannon’s web page http://carclubs.shannons.com.au/cavc Facebook web page http://www.facebook.com/CowraAntiqueVehicleClub?ref=hl Name: Cowra Antique Vehicle Club BSB: 032820 Acc. 283380
PATRON: MAURICE RANDELL Molonglo’ Woodstock 2793 Ph. 6345 0283 [email protected]
PRESIDENT: MR RUSSELL DENNING – 39 Dawson Drive Cowra 2794 Ph. (02)6342 3117 Email: [email protected] Mob. 0402078142
VICE-PRESIDENT: MR. WAYNE REEKS - 170 Seymour St Bathurst 2795 Ph. 02 6331 1553 Email: [email protected]
SECRETARY/ CMC DELEGATE: KATHY DENNING – 39 Dawson Drive Cowra 2794 (02) 6342 3117 Email: [email protected]
TREASURER/PUBLIC OFFICER: IAN REID -19 Gower Hardy Circuit Cowra 2794 Ph. 6342 1699
PLATES REGISTRAR/EDITOR: MR RUSSELL DENNING – 39 Dawson Drive Cowra 2794 Ph. (02)6342 3117 Email: [email protected] Mob. 0402078142
SCRUTINEERS: MR. KEN MASTERS MR. STEVEN BARKER MR. JIM FAZZARI MR. RUSSELL DENNING MR. IAN REID MR. VIC BOWER
PROPERTY OFFICER: VIC BOWER - 17 Whitby St Cowra 2794 Ph. 0448079490 [email protected] 14051
EVENTS / FUND RAISING COMMITTEE: All Financial Members
The Cowra Antique Vehicle club meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Cowra Railway Station Clubroom
Opinions expressed in this magazine/newsletter are not necessarily those of the club or the committee. Information supplied to the editor for inclusion is published in good faith; therefore responsibility for its accuracy cannot be accepted by the club, its members or the editor. Materials are invited for inclusion in the magazine and should be forwarded to the editor bearing the name of the author. Materials submitted may be edited to improve clarity or for space purposes.
Cover :- Mack Truck on Solid tyres
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Editor’s/Plates Notes
My apologies to all members and sponsors for the lack of jokes in the July Crankhandle, I should also apologise for those who have not renewed their membership in receiving an extra free magazine. Membership officially ceases on the 30th June, so members who have not paid should have not received a July Crankhandle. No real excuse except I have been flat out, trip to Adelaide to pick up a body for the Reno took a lot out of me and prior to that busy arranging the trip, buying the other Reno, almost daily at clubrooms with something to fix or organise, the list goes on and on. My advice to anyone who thinks that they will have more time to do things in their retirement years, DO NOT RETIRE, you just get busier and busier.
It is very sad to hear of another resignation from the club that of Jim Fazzari. Jim has been a huge help as scrutineer for the club, inspecting most of the trucks on site for the fleet truck owners. Jim has worked much harder than most people realise around registration day. Jim will be sorely missed by the plate’s registrar and many other club members. Although Brian Willis has renewed his membership, he phoned me to let me know that he would not be re-registering with the CAVC. He is joining a club on the Southern Highlands which is Brian’s old stomping ground and knows many people in that club. I would publicly like to thank Brian for his support to me over many years. I always loved his visits and his very often little chats on the phone. “JUST ME” was easily recognised on the phone. Brian may leave or renew some cars with the CAVC, but not the trucks. Yet another rescind from the club by email from Glen Hartman, not many knew Glen as he was always working. Glen attended the Leukaemia fundraiser at Cargo, and managed to always get in his three runs with the club.
Quite a few members have come down with the latest version of the flu or cold. The list grows daily and I wish they all get better soon. John Toohey, Dennis Sayles & family, Wayne Reeks and by far the worst is George Smith, initially though he had a relapse and put back into emergency. Drifting in and out of consciousness things didn’t look good George, apparently the whole ward came down with the cold or flu. After such a serious operation the last thing you need is a cold.
Joke submitted by Wayne Reeks
Subject: OBSESSIONS
A group of mothers and their small children were attending a group therapy session.
"You all have obsessions," the psychologist observed.
To the first mother, Mary, he said: "You are obsessed with eating. You've even named your daughter Candy."
He turned to the second Mum, Ann: "Your obsession is with money. It manifests itself in your children's names, Penny, Goldie and Frank."
He turned to the third Mum, Joyce: "Your obsession is alcohol. This too shows itself in your children's names: Brandy and Sherry. You even called the cat, "Whisky".
He then turned to the fourth Mum June: "Your obsession is with flowers. Your girls are called Rose, Daphne & Poppy."
At this point, the fifth mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her little boy by the hand and whispered: "Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what he's talking about. Let's pick up Fanny and Willy and go home."
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Brief History of Honda Motorcycles
Soichiro Honda began producing motorcycles in 1946 to satisfy a thirst for cheap transportation in war devastated Japan. Honda began his effort by installing military surplus engines in bicycles. As Honda became more prosperous, he designed his own 50cc engine for the bicycles. The first motorcycle that featured a completely Honda designed motor and frame was produced in 1949. It was called the Model D for Dream. The success of this model was quickly followed by the model J Benly.
Honda's first prototype motorcycle.. Bicycle with surplus motor installed
The story of Honda actually begins in Yamahigashi, Japan on November 17 1906. On that day Soichiro was born to Gihei and Mika Honda. Gihei was the local blacksmith and Mika was a weaver. Gihei Honda gave his son an interest in mechanical devices at an early age. Soichiro, as a young child was able to help his father repair farm machinery and build his own toys. He became familiar with gasolene engines by studying the small engine that powered the local rice mill. Honda began to refine his mechanical skills working on bicycles that his father began selling. By 1922, Honda was ready to work on something more complicated and at the age of 15 he moved to Tokyo and began working in an auto repair shop. Starting out as an apprentice, Honda developed into a highly skilled mechanic. By the time Honda was 17 years old, he was the trused mechanic of famous Japanese race car driver Shinichi Sakibahara. This led to a victory at Tsurumi, Japan where the team won the Chairman's Trophy.
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1947 Evolving Bicycle with motor
Four years after that victory, Honda opened his own auto repair shop in Hamamatsu where he continued to refine his mechanical and engineering skills.
Honda's first motorcycle, a 1949 Model D (Dream)
Soichiro Honda began producing motorcycles in Japan shortly after World War II to satisfy the war torn country’s need for cheap transportation. The first Honda motorcycle that featured both a Honda designed motor and frame was produced in 1949. It was called the Model D for Dream. The success of this model was quickly followed by the model J Benly. Honda wanted to sell a more powerful motorcycle that led to the 146cc overhead valve four-stroke E-Type Dream. This was a motorcycle capable of producing 5 ½ horse power with a top speed of 50mph. The motorcycle featured Honda's own designed frame and suspension on both wheels. In 1952 Honda began producing the Cub. It featured a 1/2 horsepower, 50cc, two-stroke engine. Within a year, the little motorcycle was being produced at a rate of 6500 units per month. The steady cash flow from this popular model provided resources to secure the future of the company. In 1953 Honda began producing a four-stroke single powered motorcycle featuring more engineering sophistication. This small motorcycle was also called a Benly and featured a three-speed gearbox, pressed steel Frame, rear suspension with the engine and swinging arm on a sprung pivot, and telescopic front suspension and produced 3.8bhp.
Honda C 100
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A revolution in the motorcycle industry began in 1958 when Honda brought the C100 Super Club to the American market. It was the first Honda motorcycle sold in the U.S. The small step through design was easy to ride reliable bike. It was featured in the famous “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” marketing campaign that eventually made the C100 motorcycle the best-selling motorcycle of all times. Eventually more than 30 million would be built.
CA 77 Dream with stamped steel frame
Honda attracted international attention with the CB models. These included the CA72 (250cc) and followed by the CA77 (305cc). The parallel twin engines proved very reliable, however their stamped steel welded frames handled poorly at higher speeds.
Honda CB 77
Performance and handling improved when the company bolted the little parallel twin engines to a steel tubular frame and added twin carburettors for more power. The motorcycles were known as the CB 72 and 77 super hawk models and gained a reputation of reliability.
5 cylinder Honda Race Bike
With money coming in from sales of the c100, Honda turned their attention to racing. They stunned the world in 1961 with a racing victory at the Isle of Man. Their secret was a 125cc 5 cylinder engine that could rev to 22,000 rpm without coming apart. It was faster than anything in its class. The financial success of the C100 as well as the racing skills the company learned on the race track allowed Honda to begin designing larger motorcycles with more more powerful engines. The first commercially successful large motorcycle from this effort was the CB450, brought out in 1965 and called the black bomber. This innovative
Cowra Crankhandle Page 7 engine featured torsion bar valve springs that allowed high rpm and was the first serious effort by Honda to challenge English dominance in the American marketplace.
Honda 450 Black Bomber
1969 Honda 750 Four
This was followed in 1969 with the Honda CB750 four. A powerful and reliable motorcycle that dominated the motorcycle market. The success of the CB 750 4 cylinder Honda led to a series of smaller Honda motorcycles with 350, 400, 550 cc motors and ushered in the era of the universal Japanese motorcycle and spelled the end of British motorcycle dominance in the world.
1978 CBX 6 Cylinder
This design would reach its fruition when it morphed into the cult classic inline 6 cylinder CBX in 1978. The reliability and power of the four cylinder Honda 750 soon led to a new kind of motorcyclist, the long distance touring rider. Craig Vetter designed a full fairing for the motorcycle called a Windjammer. Before long thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts were touring the countryside on their motorcycles behind a Windjammer . In 1974 Honda brought out the GL1000 Gold Wing. The motorcycle featured a flat four cylinder 999cc a water cooled engine with power delivered through a driveshaft. It proved to be as reliable as the cars of the day. Soon thousands of Goldwings were bought up and converted to touring motorcycles by their new owners.
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1978 Goldwing with Vetter touring accessories
With interest running so high for touring models, Honda brought out the Interstate model in 1980. This was the first Japanese produced motorcycle to roll off the assembly line as a complete touring motorcycle. The motorcycle featured a full fairing, trunk and saddlebags. In addition to touring motorcycles, Honda began developing a series of V-four engines in the 1970s. This led to the production of the Honda Sabre and Magna in 1980. These two models led to a whole series of VF designated high performance motorcycles ranging between 400cc and 1000cc. But due to mechanical problems the VF line was unable to sustain itself. Following the VF was the new VFR series of motorcycles. The VFR 750R was a sport touring motorcycle with lots of power, good balance and reliability. In 1996 Honda produced the fastest motorcycle in production with the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird (1137cc). The motorcycle became popular with the long range high speed touring crowd Today Honda Motorcycle Company is the largest producer of motorcycles in the world. Soichiro Honda died on August 5, 1991 of liver failure...roger jarrell
Modern Honda Motorcycles
CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
1997 VFR
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1998 Aero
2006 Goldwing, considered by many to be the Cadillac of Motorcycles......
Ladies Page Butterfinger Cookie Pie Ingredients CRUST 1 package NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Cookie Baking Mix with Butterfinger Baking Bits 17 3/4 oz. 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, softened 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water FILLING: 4 ounces cream cheese softened 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 12 ounces whipped topping 2 cups NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER® Baking Bits divided Instructions 1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F. 2. Beat softened butter, egg and water in a large bowl until combined. For best results, use an electric mixer. Slowly add the Cookie Baking Mix and continue mixing until dough forms. Gently stir in Butterfinger® Baking Bits from mix. Press cookie dough mixture into a 9-inch greased pie pan. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Once out of the oven, use a kitchen glass to immediately press the cookie down into the pan. Set aside to cool.
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3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter and sugar with electric mixer until smooth. Carefully fold in whipped topping. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of Butterfinger® Baking Bits. Spread mixture into pie crust. Sprinkle remaining Butterfinger® Baking Bits over top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Meat loaf Ingredients 500g minced beef 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup fruit chutney, plus extra to serve 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp mixed dried herbs Steamed green beans, extra chutney to serve Potato topping
750g potatoes, peeled, chopped 2 tbsp milk 20g butter Recipe by
Steps Meat and potato loaf
Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a 10 x 20cm loaf pan with foil, allowing sides to overhang. Line an oven tray with baking paper. In a large bowl, combine mince, onion, carrot, egg, 2 tablespoons of chutney, sauce and herbs. Season and mix well. Press mixture into pan. Place on tray. Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile to make the topping; cook potatoes in a medium saucepan of boiling, salted water for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Drain well. Mash with milk and butter. Season to taste. Remove loaf from oven. Brush with remaining chutney. Top with potato and fluff with a fork. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Serve in slices with beans or other vegetables of choice and extra chutney. Tips
Make double and freeze whole or in slices. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Heat slices in the microwave oven on HIGH (100%) 2-3 minutes, or whole, covered, in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 30 minutes and uncovered for a further 10-15 minutes.
If liked sprinkle potato with a little grated cheese or parmesan.
Joke SENIOR HEALTH As I was lying in bed pondering the problems of the world, I rapidly realized that I don't really give a hoot. It's the tortoise life for me!
1. If walking is good for your health, the postman would be immortal. 2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water, and is fat. 3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years. 4. A tortoise doesn't run and does nothing, yet it lives for 450 years. And you tell me to exercise?? I don't think so. I'm retired. Go around me. God grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference. Now that I'm older here's what I've discovered:
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1. I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it. 2. My wild oats have turned into prunes and all-bran. 3. I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart. 4. Funny, I don't remember being absent-minded. 5. If all is not lost, where is it? 6. It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. 7. Some days, you're the dog; some days you're the hydrant. 8. I wish the buck stopped here; I sure could use a few. 9. Kids in the back seat cause accidents. 10. Accidents in the back seat cause kids. 11. It's hard to make a comeback when you haven't been anywhere. 12. The only time the world beats a path to your door is when you're in the bathroom. 13. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he'd have put them on my knees. 14. When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone want to play chess? 15. It’s not hard to meet expenses . . . they're everywhere. 16. The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth. 17. These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter . . . I go somewhere to get something, and then wonder what I'm here after. 18. DID I PRINT THIS BEFORE...... ?
Open Day July 2017 30th July Both Russell & Kathy are still suffering from the after effects of their recent car accident. Neither is able to do any heavy work. So it was yet another day to sit and relax. Only two visitors so the group had plenty of time to share a lot of laughs. There was also much talk about motor cars. A hugely greater amount of car talk than I have seen for many years. Not very interesting for the sole lady there, as a lot was about the mechanics of the cars
There was also other members looking at fellow members cars and talking about the cars. There were a few visitors that just called in to look at the cars which is fantastic to see. John apologised immensely for only calling in for 10 minutes, but he wasn’t feeling well. Of course there was no need to apologise as the open day is just so members can drop in and have a chat. There is no obligation to do any work at all, it all depends on your ability and how you feel on the day. If you see something and feel like fixing it, do it please, but never ever feel obliged to do anything. It is a very nice way to unwind after a busy week. Kathy has always said “being in the club is forced relaxation”.
John Hill Modern Ron Fazzari Triumph 2500 Russell Denning Renault 750 Larry Nunn & Rodney Bowd Jaguar XJ6 Auto Kathy Denning Modern Vic Bower Ford F 100 Ian Reid FJ Ute John Mooney HK Holden
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VALE Merv Masters It was totally coincidental that Merv’s EH was on the front cover of the July Crankhandle, I remember seeing the EH at Noel Cooks panel beating at Darbys Falls before the club was formed in 1993. At the time I did not know who owned the EH. Merv was a founding member of the CAVC and very active in the early years attending almost every run. There are lots of happy memories from Merv, from his days in the old Gooloogong Hospital where he lived to the more recent times. Always an unassuming character always drove at his own pace on every run. First with the BSA C116 and then the Peugeot 404, the EH Ute registered in Ken’s name. There were some memorable incidents that were not at all funny, but Merv always took them in his stride. I remember Merv splitting his head open getting in the EH and setting fire to the side of the 404. I remember them so vividly because of Merv’s own reaction, so gracious and “OH WELL !!!”, may not have been like that when it happened, but to us it seemed like nothing phased him. The whole family were active in the club, Trevor had 1947 Ariel Red Hunter on club plates, Ken still very active and a scrutineer over the years a long list of vehicles on club plates, my favourite is the Morris Z ute, Kathryn was treasurer. Kathryn Married Stephen Huckle, our first pure club romance both members. The first public indication of a romance was at Temora Air Show on a club run. Merv and Norma brought up their children very well and are a credit to both parents. Although the last few years have been very hard on Merv health wise, he has always managed to pull through. I thought many years ago that we wouldn’t have Merv around for much longer. He defied all odds and even attended a few club runs. I will miss Merv, not only for his long term input into the club, but his continued friendship with Kathy and myself. I have such wonderful memories of a great man.
Russell Denning
Achievement Award
Name of Recipient Merv Masters Category 36 mpg, must be the baked beans Event Overnight Run
President Don Collins Date 11th December 2005 Secretary Marea Agustin Date 11th December 2005
patina These days is it just a pretentious euphemism for "rust", used by people trying to impress others with the originality of their crappy vehicle. Previously used by antique dealers and art historians to describe things like 200 year old furniture or paintings, but now used by Joe Blow to describe a rusted '73 Oldsmobile. "I blame American Pickers for popularizing the use of the word "patina" to describe someone's rusted, dented and faded old vehicle".
Actual Definition Patina (/ˈpætᵻnə/ or /pəˈtiːnə/) is a thin layer that variously forms on the surface of stone; on copper, bronze and similar metals (tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes); on wooden furniture (sheen produced by age, wear, and polishing); or any such acquired change of a surface through age and exposure.
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Australian Etiquette DRIVING ETIQUETTE 1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if your guns loaded and the roo's in your rifle sight 2. When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar doesn't always have the right of way. 3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape. 4. When sending your wife down the road with petrol can, it's impolite to ask her to bring back beer too.
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Movie Night 1st August This is a great movie - very good light entertainment - It must be a BBC mini-series as the movie is in parts - tonight the group watched Parts one and two, but as it was longer than a normal movie length we decided to do the same next Tuesday 8th August to watch the rest of the movie.
Neville Piano Museum 6th August Only Piano museum in Australia - there are other collections but all the piano's here have a history in Australia. Sometimes an incredible history, like 70 years unused in a pub..
The owner and two of his daughters restore the pianos, and this is only a small part of his collection.
Every single piano in the museum has a distinct different sound. The honky tonk and the American West pianos have very different sound, all of which was explained by the owner.
From Harpsichord to a Grand Piano was all explained, originating as a bow and arrow the piano developed into what it was in the Golden Era - up until World War II.
There is even a stringed instrument dating back to 1500 BC, that sort of started it all, a ship with string the is hit as a percussion instrument.
The history of how the piano developed and the importance of wool to make the notes sound right and how paper was used for hinges on the hammers, leather and brass use as well.
Morning tea was at the usual cold hole of Blayney, wind really had a bite to it. Lunch at the Neville pub which has new owners – meal was pretty good.
What seemed like 10 minutes was over two hours. Absolutely sensational, well worth a visit.
Ron & Judy Fazzari Triumph 2000 Geoffrey Arrow Morris 1100 Ray & Thomas Heilman Mitsubishi Magna Marilyn & Wayne Reeks Modern Bob & Mary Gittoes Modern Russell Denning Alfetta GTV
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Happy Birthday September 1st Joyce Oborn 7th Ashley Oborn 8th Beau Denning 15th Ken Masters 19th Ben Denning 21st Marilyn Reeks 23rd Bernie Rutter 25th Michael Catanzariti 28th Mary Constance 29th Chris Williams 30th Derek Brown
Happy Wedding Anniversary September 20th Max & Catrina Francis 29th Evan & Jade Dawe 29th Ben & Wendy Denning
Registration Day 2017
Some early figures from Registration day 20th August 1. 38 inspections prior registration day by arrangement i. Some of these are due to the members having a bad cold and too sick to attend. ii. A few from members that their vehicles although roadworthy are having repairs done or not driveable on the road at moment. 2. Three no shows on the day- two of which I have a fair understanding of why they did not attend 3. 42 cars inspected at Cowra Marine i. Thanks to Ken Masters, Steven Barker, Vic Bower and Ian Reid for their hard work inspecting the vehicles ii. Brad & Ben Denning for doing all the brake testing iii. Kathy Denning – nothing is a problem and had the members paperwork well and truly in hand iv. Peter Hollier and Ron Fazzari for stepping up to the BBQ on such short notice – was so much appreciated. Wayne Reeks was to do the cooking. He was told not to come and give everybody his cold, plus of course to keep him inside to get better. The cooks obliged when they arrived for their inspections. By all reports did an excellent job. v. Wendy Denning, with her hands full of her under 2 year old son, still managed to get the insurance policies checked. 4. No major infringements – all minor, lights with bad earths – Minor upper outer bush and kingpin wear plus one vehicle with no high beam, 5. Bit of a bad day for some: i. Two of the plates registrars cars failed initially to start a. Sprite had a new battery fitted the day before and when fitting unplugged the fuel pump b. Just too cold for Dodge – started later in day. 6. Huge thanks from the plates Registrar to all the workers, especially Vic Bower for stepping in to help after the resignation of one of our scrutineers. Even huger thanks to the members – what a great lot of people you are. 7. There was a downside for one of our members, as he was about to go on the brake test when one of the many visitors vehicle backed into the left hand front mudguard. Destroying the guard, actually ripped in two, damaged bonnet and front bumper. Hope there is no hassles in getting it fixed. Puts a big damper on the day – The passengers and driver have no idea why he just kept backing so far.
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The Grandmother of all Blonde Jokes: This blonde decides one day that she is sick and tired of all these blonde jokes and how all blondes are perceived as stupid. So, she decides to show her husband that blondes really are smart. While her husband is off at work, she decides that she is going to paint a couple of rooms in the house. The next day, right after her Husband leaves for work, she gets down to the task at hand. Her husband arrives home at 5:30 and smells the distinctive smell of paint. He walks into the living room and finds his wife lying on the floor in a pool of sweat. He notices that she is wearing a heavy parka and a leather jacket at the same time. He goes over and asks her if she if OK. She replies yes. He asks what she is doing and she replies that she wanted to prove to him that not all blonde women are dumb, and she wanted to do it by painting the house. He then asks her why she has a parka over her leather jacket. She replies that she was reading the directions on the paint can and it said... (You'll love this...) (I know you will...) . “FOR BEST RESULTS,
PUT ON TWO COATS.”
C.A.V.C. Annual Fee $25:00 Family Membership - Constitution is available in the Library Club members list is no longer available due to misuse by a member a few years ago.
Club Merchandise Car Badge $21:00 Winter Vest $26:00 Lapel Badge $5:00 Small Sticker “inside window” $5:00 Caps $15:00 Name – model – year plate (CAVC) $13:00 Dark Blue Polo Shirts $15:00 C.A.V.C. old number plates – offers Light Blue Shirt $27:00 Cloth Patches $10:00 New Light Blue Shirt $36:00 Sticker Outside Window $5:00 Sloppy Joes $18:00 NEW Windscreen Banner $15:00
For Sale FOR SALE TRIUMPH TOLEDO – Extremely rare NZ import, only known two door in Australia, runs extremely well. Club registered – not transferable – contact Vic 0448079490
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FOR SALE MAZDA 626 – Auto, on rust is cosmetic in boot lid – currently on Historic Plates – not Transferrable $ 800 Phone Dennis 02 6342 4860
I received an email from a Victorian club president as seen below after sending our copy of the Cowra Crankhandle. The statistics are frightening. You do a great job, I enjoy reading your newsletter before forwarding it on to some of our members - some means only about 30 of our 550 members who are interested in receiving other club newsletters. Rather poor but we also have an activity rate of around 50 who participate in club runs on average and about 130 who come to club meetings. You mention the "log books" - yes we possibly have 250-300 members who only joined for the permit. Since its inception our numbers have grown. Some Victorian clubs were only set up for issuing permits while others have restrictions which require members to attend activities.
This was in the latest “The Preserve” the newsletter from the CMC. Should be noted that the author of this is also the author of the plates policy in conjunction with the RMS. CVS – CMC REPORT There are now in excess of 600 vehicles which have taken up the CVS. In this regard, there has been some misinformation floating around about so-called "period modifications". Period modifications are unacceptable on the historic scheme (HVS) for unmodified cars. The word "modifications" does not apply at all with HVS (Historic Vehicle Scheme) vehicles. The correct terminology is "period options and accessories" which are at the discretion of the Club. It's good practice for your club to verify (with documentation if possible) what are genuine "period options and accessories" and to keep the information on file. You can rest assured that, since the movement now has the CVS (Classic Vehicle Scheme) for modified vehicles, and following a period of grace, the RMS will be cracking down on vehicles which are illegally using the HVS for modified vehicles, and sanctions will apply. If you are able to identify any of these vehicles, and particularly which club they belong to, the CMC may be able to help sort them out. If a vehicle has been on full NSW registration, the new CVS (Classic Vehicle Scheme) for modified vehicles only requires a Blue Slip not necessarily an Engineers Certificate, which is only required for modifications outside the guidelines set out by the RMS in their VSI-06 Modifications paper.. If you wish to check these rules out on the site you'll find lots of information. Use the link below. http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/safety-rules/standards/vsi-06-light-vehicle- modifications.pdf
Russell Denning MINUTES of CLUB MEETING August 2017 No 3 Meeting conducted by President: Russell Denning 1. Present: o John Mooney, Vic Bower, Russell & Kathy Denning, Ian Reid, Peter Hollier, Kevin Broad, Maurice Randell, Bernie Rutter, Larry Nunn, Rodney Bowd, Bob Grimshaw, Lindon Constance, Alan Shepherd o Visitors: Nil o Apologies: Kevin Thrupp, George Smith, Sonya Hollier, Dave Beeken, Bob & Mary Gittoes, Wayne & Marilyn Reeks, Colleen Sydenham, Ray Heilman, Dennis Sayles, John Toohey, Ron Fazzari, Moya Randell
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2. Minutes of Previous Meeting: Moved by: Vic Bower Seconded by: Peter Hollier/Bob Grimshaw
3. Business arising from minutes. o Nil 4. Treasurers Report: Moved by: Ian Reid Seconded by: Maurice Randell
5. Secretaries Report o Public Liability Policy to Cowra Shire Council Correspondence IN: 21 Magazines Jan Munday re-water leak at Station – email Various BSA Rally – Shannons/Cowra Show/table hire/ meals – emails CMC – log book trial RMS Survey for response – email Ray Heilman dates for Cowra Show - email Concourse entry form for Shannons Sydney Classic – email Margaret O’Sullivan Safe Food Handling interest - email Resignation from Club for Chris Watson & Margaret Morgan – email 25th July John Holland – contractor to re=attend water leak – email Thank-you from Helen Capps – re notifying M.H.M.C. of Merv Masters funeral – email Update on safe food handling course – email Response from Ballarat Editor to article in Crankhandle – Statistics on club participation with log books – email Apology Ray Heilman – Merv’s funeral - email Update on Shannons Classic – email Insurance renewal Public Liability – email Flyer for Cootamundra Father’s Day Swap – email RMS Classic Vehicle Log Book Trial – feedback by 4 August – email Ashley Oborn – Fees Glen Todd – minor change to invoice for Shannons Heritage Day - email Letter to all members from Laurie & Carmel Trethewey – email Portland Spring Fair Car Show – sounds great –no dates Thank-you and appreciation letter from Jean Chummins RMS – email Public Liability Policy Renewal – email Thank-you from CMC – re log book trial – email Threatening letter from ex member regarding privacy and confidentiality – email Threatening email after attempting an apology for receiving unauthorised club mailing list. Robert Muir attending – Canowindra swap 6th August – email Invitation to Trunkey Creek Show 14th October Entry Forms Classic Yass – available from Secretary Resignation notification from Jim Fazzari 9th August – email. Bank Statement Invitation to a Run with Orange Club – Escort Rock 3rd September Flyer and Invitation to “Battle of the Badges’ Car/Bike show Sunday 3rd September MULLA VILLA Wollombi. CMC Thankyou letter from Terry Thomas CMC re found Camera at Shannons show Eastern Creek. Rescind of membership for Glen Hartman from 1st September – email Invitation to Orange Club events - email Update on Leadfoot Festival - email Update on Mini Owners Muster in Carina Qld. - email
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Correspondence OUT: Email address correction for Dubbo Club – Crankhandle resent. Jan Munday re-water leak at Station – email Various BSA Rally – Shannons/Cowra Show/table hire/ meals – emails CMC – log book trial RMS Survey for response – email Ray Heilman dates for Cowra Show - email CAVC mailout expressions of interest free safe Food Handling Course Margaret O’Sullivan & Kathy Denning Safe Food Handling to Council - email Local club email addresses to Glen (Shannons) for Car Show at Cowra Show – email Invoice for Heritage Day resent – email John Holland re – water leak – email Changes to invoice for Shannons – email Reply from President to Laurie & Carmel Trethewey and all members “not going to respond, no benefit to club, personal attack & please stop using private mailing list ”- email General mailout - Error in events calendar – date for movie night Portland Swap & Car Show request for dates ( unable to open flyer) – email Second request to Trethewey’s to destroy old mailing list, after threats by an ex-member – email Mailout on registration renewal - $46 CMC thankyou to Terry Thomas on Period Accessories as opposed to period modifications. Free course available in Customer Relations at TAFE through Tourist Office – any interest see Secretary Jambaroo Valley club visiting Neville in April 2018 – want to catch up with CAVC Moved by: Kathy Denning Seconded by: Kevin Broad
6. Editors Report: o Magazine Folding 7:15 pm o Apology for the lack of jokes 7. Plates Registrar Report: Travel Permissions o Kevin Broad – Tweed Heads family funeral – Porsche 928s 2nd to 9th August o John Delios – Dapto for repairs Morris Minor 14th August to 10th September Extra Movements NCE o Dennis Sayles & John Toohey – Bedford’s – photo Shoot 20th July o Dennis Sayles – Bedford – helping some-one move 22nd July o Alan Shepherd – Commodore – Forbes – parts pick up – 22nd July o Dennis Sayles – firewood run – Neville – 9th August New Registrations o Nil 8. Property Report: A couple of Sales club stickers 9. Past Events: Discussed as per Calendar 10. Future Events SEE EVENTS CALENDER. 11. Supper Roster: September – Wayne Reeks October – Vic Bower 12. General Business: o Think about changing club membership to match clubs financial year of 28th April instead of 30th June – only problem I see is that if you haven’t paid fees by the AGM you cannot vote. Currently fees become due at the AGM final date for renewal 30th June. Discussed and moved by Maurice Randell to leave as is – seconded by Vic Bower – motion Carried o Thank you to Kathy and Margaret for completing Safe Food Handling Course for Club. o Discussion on Christmas Party about previous venues – Moved to book Woodstock Pub for early December – seconded by Maurice Randell – motion carried unanimously
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13. Meeting Closed: 8:31 pm
14. Next meeting: - Cowra Railway Station Clubroom. - 7-30pm. Agenda: 1. Present 2. Apologies 3. Minutes of previous meeting 4. Business arising 5. Treasures Report 6. Secretary Report 7. Editors Report 8. Plates Report 9. CMC report 10. Property Report 11. Publicity Report 12. Librarian Report 13. Past Events 14. Future Events 15. Supper Roster 16. General Business
Secretary Kathy Denning
Events Calendar 2017
27th Sunday CAVC RAILWAY STATION 9:00 am to 3:00pm – Call in for a free OPEN DAY cuppa - visitors and other clubs welcome CANCELLED 27th Sunday LIONS CLUB SWAP MEET, Depart at your own leisure – notify plates DUBBO - Cancelled registrar if using club vehicle CANCELLED
SEPTEMBER 3rd Sunday WOODSTOCK SHOW Car & Bike Show – entry fee $10 – entry 9:00 am to 10:00 am, judging at noon – please notify plates registrar of attendance 3rd Sunday COOTAMUNDRA SWAP Please notify plates registrar of your attendance 3rd Sunday ORANGE CLUB ESCORT Depart clubroom 8:30 am – 9:00 am at ROCK Morris Park Canowindra - Morning tea 10:30 at Escort Rock – Bushranger talk and tour from Blind Freddy’s Bushranger Tours – lunch at one of the two places in Eugowra or BYO 5th Tuesday MOVIE NIGHT 6:30 pm Movie Night – TOP KIDS – a sci-fi movie that has an unbiased history of the motor car – Niki Lauda (in person) is one of the stars 9th Saturday TRIVIA AFTERNOON 1:00 pm at Clubroom – bring plate to share for afternoon tea. 16th Saturday EUGOWRA SHOW Depart 9:00 am Cowra – 9:30 am Canowindra Morris Park – 10:00am Eugowra Show. 18th Monday CLUB MEETING 7:30 pm Cowra Railway Station 19th Tuesday MAGAZINE FOLDING 7:15 pm Clubroom 23rd Saturday CANOWINDRA SHOW Depart Cowra Clubroom 8:30 am 23rd Saturday TEMORA SWAP On the same day as the Temora AG Show Enter the Show and Shine for free and get two free Show tickets valued at $20 allowing you entry to Show and Swap any enquiries please ring Les On 0417296865
24th Sunday WIRRINYA FAMILY PICNIC Depart at your own leisure, notify plates DAY registrar if attending 24th Sunday CAVC RAILWAY STATION 9:00 am to 3:00pm – Call in for a free OPEN DAY cuppa - visitors and other clubs welcome
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OCTOBER 1st Sunday FORBES MOTOR SHOW Depart at your own leisure – notify Plates Registrar if you attend 1st Sunday CANOWINDRA DRIVER 8:00 am till 12 noon (0800-1200) REVIVER 2nd Monday CANOWINDRA DRIVER 6:00pm to 11:00pm (1800-2300) REVIVER 2nd Monday COWRA DRIVER REVIVER 6:00 am to 12 noon (0600 – 1200) 3rd Tuesday COWRA DRIVER REVIVER 10:00 am to 4:00pm trial event for Bathurst – Volunteers please 4th Wednesday COWRA DRIVER REVIVER 10:00 am to 4:00pm trial for Bathurst – Volunteers please 7th Saturday KOORAWATHA BIKE Proposed at moment – more information SHOW to come. 13th to Friday to BSA NATIONALS in Cowra Staying at Caravan city, asked if we could 15th Sunday supply two breakfasts, 150 people 14th Saturday TRUNKEY CREEK SHOW Please notify registrar of your attendance 16th Monday CLUB MEETING 7:30 pm Cowra Railway Station 17th Tuesday MAGAZINE FOLDING 7:15 pm Clubroom 21st & Saturday STANDARD/TRIUMPH Hamburgers & drink on platform $8 per 22nd Sunday RALLY in COWRA head --- date change 28th Saturday CARCOAR SHOW Numbers required for parking allocation 28th Saturday PORTLAND SPRING FAIR Swap/car/show plus many other entertainment $5 entry gates open 6:00 am 29th Sunday CAVC RAILWAY STATION 9:00 am to 3:00pm – Call in for a free OPEN DAY cuppa - visitors and other clubs welcome
NOVEMBER 4th Saturday CLASSIC YASS Depart time ???? 11th Saturday BYNALONG MOTOR Depart time ???? MUSEUM 20th Monday CLUB MEETING 7:30 pm Cowra Railway Station 21st Tuesday MAGAZINE FOLDING 7:15 pm Clubroom 26th Sunday CAVC RAILWAY STATION 9:00 am to 3:00pm – Call in for a free OPEN DAY cuppa - visitors and other clubs welcome
DECEMBER 3rd Sunday CHRISTMAS PARTY Woodstock Hotel $18 per head full Christmas Lunch with Dessert 18th Monday CLUB MEETING 7:30 pm Cowra Railway Station 19th Tuesday MAGAZINE FOLDING 7:15 pm Clubroom 31st Sunday CAVC RAILWAY STATION 9:00 am to 3:00pm – Call in for a free OPEN DAY cuppa - visitors and other clubs welcome
Joke Bloke at a horse race whispers to Paddy next to him, "Do you want the winner of the next race?" Paddy replies "No tanks, oi've only got a small yard."
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Paddy and Mick found 3 hand grenades and decided to take them to the police station. Mick "What if one explodes before we get there?" Paddy: "We'll lie and say we only found two!"
A coach load of paddies on a mystery tour decided to run a sweepstake to guess where they were going..... the driver won £52!
Paddy finds a sandwich with two wires stickin out of it. He phones the police and says "Bejasus I've just found a sandwich dat looks like a bomb." The operator asks, "is it tickin? Paddy says "No, oi tink it's beef"
Joe says to Paddy: "Close your curtains the next time you're making love to your wife. The whole street was watching and laughing at you yesterday." Paddy says: "Well the joke's on them because I wasn't even at home yesterday."
Mick walks into Paddy's barn and catches him dancing naked in front of a tractor. Mick says, "Oi Paddy, what ya doing?" Paddy says, "Well me and Mary haven't been getting on in the bedroom lately & the therapist recommended I do something sexy to a tractor."
The Irish have solved their own fuel problems. They imported 50 million tonnes of sand from the Arabs and they're going to drill for their own oil...
Paddy says to Mick - I'm ready for a holiday, only this year I'm going to do it a bit different. 3 years ago I went to Spain and Mary got pregnant. 2 years ago I went to Italy and Mary got pregnant. Last year I went to Majorca and Mary got pregnant." Mick asks - So what are you going to do this year?." Paddy replies, - I'll take her with me!"
Paddy says to Mick, "Christmas is on a Friday this year" Mick says "Let's hope it's not the 13th."
Paddy's in the bathroom and Murphy shouts to him. "Did you find the shampoo?" Paddy says, "Oi did, but it's for dry hair and I've just wet mine."
Submitted by Maurice Randell Joke The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping her cell phone and her makeup.
As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up..
He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell.
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After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
He said, ''I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, giving the guy in front of you the finger, and cursing at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk, so naturally... I assumed you had stolen the car.''
Priceless
Submitted by Wayne Reeks
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