No. 206 FEBRUAR PRI PICTORIAL ARCHIVES Albany Store - Loaned by Ses England 1905 Alldays and Onions See "Mail Bag" PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE CONTENTS FEATURES No. 206 4 Nelson Biennial Rally Report 17 Camp Quality Caper 1993 18 John North Willys - Part 2 20 Northland Branch 21 st Far North Tour I Irust thal members took the Clpportunily tCl 24 22nd Annual Clutha Rally take time out and join wilh family and friends over the holiday season. My sympathy goes to those 26 Gate Crasher who had their holidays marred by our unseasonal 28 British Measurements weather which seems to be becoming increasingly commCln. 41 Memories of my Father Nicky and I enjoyed a trip to the South Canterbury Branch Noggin and Nallcr where I was 44 Restoration Feature: 1913 Phelon & Moore (P&M) given the Clpportunily to meet and inform the members of thClse activities which are keeping our Management Team busy. The last Rally we attended in Wellington was in 1968, so we were delighted when asked as COLUMNS guests to their 35th Anniversary Rally. We were ever so grateful to our hosts who generously 2 Pictorial Archi ve 33 Swap Meets & Rallies loaned their P.Y. for us to take pari in. Mailbag It is always easy to rally in your own backyard, 7 35 Marketplace but I must say any mistakes that were madc were 10 Idle Torque 40 Obituaries on our part and not the fault of the organisers. Wc think we would qualify to run conducted tours 31 Stop Press around the waterfront and the HUll Valley Motor­ way' A pat on the back to the Wellington Branch for their foresight in producing an Anniversary book, COVER PHOTO and I recommend to all members that they add this excellent publication to Iheir library. Nelson Biennial Rally - Herb and Julie Fox, Organisers of the Rally and The bush telegraph tells me that the South Winners of "Best Costume". Island EaSIer Rally planning is well advanced and even before entries close the numbers show a good Photo - Pat Dolan cross section of classes represented. I know the organisers are putting a lot of effort into making their 25th Anniversary a memorable occasion through this rally. Support them and I am sure you will not be disappointed. Likewise the Wanganui Branch will be, no Beaded Wheels doubt, deep into the final stages of planning for the Publisher: Vintage Car Club of N.Z. (Inc.) North Island Easter Rally. I am sure that this event will be an equally memorable occasion, and will ISSN 0 I 1.1-7506 Vol. XXXXIl No. 206 be well supported. Editorial Committee: Brian McGilligan (Chairman), Bruce Pidgeon, Bob Seoll, Paul Gieseler, Recent events at the FIVA General Assembly Spencer Barnard. Lindsay Wogan. Roger Green. in October would indicate that a merging with the Material for Publication: (Repon of restorations, cvcnts, road tests, historical and technical articles FIA organisation appears to be a forgone conclu­ ete) should bc forwarded to P.O. Box 2546 Christchurch. typed or neatly printed, double spaced on one sion. Your Managemelll Team will be watching side of paper only. No payment is made to cuntributors. The opinions or statements expressed in lellers events with considerable interest as the final out­ or articles in Beaded Wheels are the author's own views and do not necessarily express the policy or come will, without doubt, impact on the Vintage views of the Vintage Car Club of N.7. (Inc.) Car Club and its relationship wilh the MotorSPOl1 Advertising: Classified and Display Advenising to - P.O. Box 13-140, Christchurch. Telephone (03) Association of New Zealand. The FlA is Ihe parent .166-4461. Fax (03) 306-4141. Rate schedule available on request. body of the Motorsporl Association. A sub-commillee is soon to be formed wilh the Back Issues: Available on request from P.O. Box 13-140, Christchurch. taSk of selecting a venue for the proposed Rally Correspondence and Subscriptions: Beaded Wheels Subscribers change of address to P.O. Box 13­ planned for the year 2,000. [t would appear that 140, Christchurch. Phone (03) 366-4461. Annual Subscriptions (6 issues) $22.50. Price includes GST. thrce of our North Island branches have signified Australian Subscription (6 issues seamailed) $32.00, add $8 for airmail. Other countries (6 issues interest at this stage. seamailed) $35, [Jdd $25 for airmail. Nicky and I are planning a weeks holiday in Production: Beaded Wheels is typeset and printed by Wyall & Wilson Ltd, Chrislchurch. Auckland in late January with the intention of Closing Datc for Next Issuc: Editorial Copy - 25th February 1994 visiting local branches and old friends. Advenisements - 10th March 1994 As the Executive meeting draws closer l wish to remind members to brief their representatives Beaded Wheels is the voice of the Vintage Car movement in New Zeahuld and of the Clubs fully on ·any mallers needing clarification and/or whose efforts are fostering and ever widening the interest of this movement and form rallying suggestions Ihat require airing. points for that ever increasing band ofenthusiasts. The fascination of age Itself or revulsion from the Oashy mediocrity of the present day is drawing an increasing number of motorists Happy and safe motoring. back to the individuality, solid worth, and functional elegance that was demanded by a more Frank Renwick dlscrlminatinl! I!eneratilm and it is to th.esP_fhat this mAt>.Azin" ;" t1"di"at..t1 REPORT OF THE ELSON B ENNIAL RALLY his year's rally was organised by Herb and Julie Fox, and Peter and Pamela Palmer. This reporter enjoyed a great time and according to feedback, so did everyone else, The rally began as customary, with a noggin and natter at the Branch clubhouse CIUlril and Chris MiLne, 1934 Vauxhall. Ken Morris, 1947 Rover. where the novel and attractive rally packs were handed to entrants. There were some 60 entrants and with marshalls and other Malcolm and Hazel Baker stopped astern of supporters, the clubroom walls were bulging. us. Jim ran me home to get a can for some Saturday morning rally start was from petrol. Plans are underway for carrying a can Founders Park and vehicles moved offat three of spare fuel and also to fix that petrol gauge! minutes intervals following instructions for an A good meal was enjoyed by all at The intereStTng tour of city streets, taking us to the Turf Hotel, Stoke and the winners were given Provincial Museum where we had to be their well deserved and beautifully presented observant for a following questionnaire. Then prizes. Yes - Bob and Pat Scott won again' on to the luncheon stop at Seifrieds Winery Good on them! Jack Warn got a hard luck one of Nelson's newest restaurants and many graveyards?" At one point, an alter­ prize because of brakes burning up. conference venues. After lunch, the native route was given, for those "allergic to Sunday's happening was extra special as prescribed route took us out into the country­ dusty roads" - ofcourse, yours truly chose the most entrants dressed according to the year of side to show off the scenic beauty. We had to wrong (dusty) way home and then we ran out their carand mighty spectacular some ofthem keep our eyes peeled for answers to questions of fuel- first sign of life the faulty fuel gauge looked too. One young man in particular ­ such as "how many churches have you gave all day, and then - outa gas I Luckily, not David McKelvey from Marlborough was DlInCWI Rurherford andSriwlp, /9_8 Dodge. Lou McDolVe/l alld Beverlev, /9/1 . Ol'erlllnd. Contributed by Pat Dolan John and Lesley Barker, Aus/in 7. complete with waistcoat and watch chain, topped with a white felt hat with the rakish one side up, one side down" the Capone look". He even had coins of the thirties in his pockets. His "college-boy" mate, dressed in Ayollng genuine Nelson College for Boys grey suit cflIhusill.\'/ and real straw boater hat - was actually Chelyl Dixon Rayella Milne, daughter of Chris and Charil "drives" a whose car, incidentally, even had number DlIITOCl/, plates ofthe thirties fitted. The gathering point for a picnic day and fun races was at Faulkner Bush in Wakefield whose school was cele­ brating its 150 year reunion - the oldest school in New Zealand. The "Squire of Wakefield" judged entrants for the best .J ..J '-_ .JTT Lr"___ _ - PERSONAL INSURANCE PLAN A Group Insurance Scheme developed for members of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Inc and underwritten by Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd. 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