“ HERITAGE TIMES ” ISSUE No. e 30 — MONTH of DECEMBER, 2016.

The newsletter for members of

THE BEGA HERITAGE MOTOR CLUB Inc.

our aim : “ TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION & USE OF OUR MOTORING HERITAGE.”

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BHMC since 2002. Previously for 15 years the Bega Branch of the Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia

MEETING 1st. MONDAY EACH MONTH at 7 .30 pm. in ‘ Bega Meals on Wheels’ Bldg., 101 Bega St. BEGA

CLUB OFFICE HOLDERS

PRESIDENT. COL McRAE VICE PRESIDENT. BOB WHITING

SECRETARY. LYN MURPHY TREASURER. BARBARA BLACK

EVENTS COMMITTEE. ROS & WILL MEAD, CHARLES HODSDON

ASST. SECRETARY NOLA RUSSELL REGISTRAR ANTHONY DACK

SGT. AT ARMS. ‘NIPPER’ IRVING ASST. R.NAPPER, HENRY PETTERSON,GARY SMITH

‘TIMES’ EDITOR & PUBLICITY. CHARLES HODSDON LIBRARIAN. TONY WATSON

HON. ACCOUNTANT. HOWARD HAYNES

NON EXEC. COMMITTEE MEMBERS RAY UBRIHIEN, RUSSELL NAPPER, RON COLE.

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CLUB AUTHORISED EVENTS

EVENTS PROPOSED FOR DECEMBER:

3rd SATURDAY Bombala Open Garden Day

5th MONDAY Monthly Meeting 7:30pm (Incorporating the AGM)

11th SUNDAY Christmas Lunch at Pambula Merimbula Golf Club

16th FRIDAY U3A Christmas Party Historic Car Ride at Tathra Beach Country Club. Bega Club to pro-

vide cars from 12:45 to 4:00pm.

EVENTS PROPOSED FOR FEBRUARY 2017

4th SATURDAY Nimmitabel Show- leave hall at 8.30am.

6th MONDAY Monthly Meeting in “Meals on Wheels” meeting room, Bega St. 7.30am.

16th THURSDAY Mid Week Run – Venue to be decided at Monthly Meeting

25th SATURDAY Picnic at Members Shed – venue to be advised.

OTHER EVENTS TO WHICH WE HAVE INVITATIONS :

( If interested, in most cases Events Committee have details & entry forms.)

EVERY MONTH. ‘Shed Happens’ at Plumb Motors Building, Auckland Street, Bega, the 2nd

Thursday (This Month the 8.) 6 .30 to 8 .30 pm. You are invited to take your Heritage Vehicle.

EVENTS PROPOSED FOR JANUARY 2017

Normally there is no Meeting in January however this needs to be confirmed with the new Incoming Club Committee

following the AGM on Monday 5th December 2016.

15th SUNDAY Candelo Show. The Club normally awaits a formal request to attend this Show. Action to

be taken to be decided at Club Meeting on 5th December 2016.

SHOULD YOU WISH TO TAKE A CAR , WHICH IS CONCESSIONALLY REGISTERED WITH THIS

CLUB AS YOUR PRIMARY, TO ANOTHER CLUB’S EVENT, PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE

INVITATION, HOWEVER RECEIVED, BE IT NEWSLETTER, E MAIL, OR BY LETTER, TO ONE OF

OUR CLUB MEETINGS, WHEN YOUR REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED, AND IF AUTHORISED,

RECORDED IN THE MINUTES.

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AT OUR LAST MEETING . .

The November meeting opened at 7.31pm on Monday 7th with President Col welcoming 34 members with 9 apol-ogies and a welcome to visitor Christoph Ahrens. Acting Secretary Charles read the October 2016 general meeting minutes and then detailed recent correspondence in and out with further details to be provided in Gen-eral Business on the request for Club Members cars for the U3A Christmas luncheon. Acting Treasurer Janelle tabled the financial position as at the end of October, detailed new accounts for payment and advised that the Investment Account due for renewal on 14 October was rolled over. The Secretary and Treasurers reports were confirmed. In his President’s Report Col gave an update on progress with the CVS (Classic Vehicle Scheme) which is still waiting on formal announcement by the Minister – the SMA (Southern Motoring Association) is keeping our Club up to date with progress. .

General Business: 1.Members asked to consider nominations for 2017 committee positions, membership renewals due, rego day on 13 Nov. and payment for Christmas lunch. 2. Permission granted for Henry Petterson to use his Buick for film shoot – Merimbula 18 Oct. 3. Permission granted for Bob Whiting to use Chev for wedding on 29 Oct. 4. Members were made aware of John Cursley’s music group and interested Members were asked to provide their email address to the Secretary who would pass them on to John. 5. Members were made aware that the Club’s Monthly Heritage Times for Oct. & Nov.16 are now available on the BHMC’s Shannons Web Site. 6. Charles Hodsdon detailed the Club’s involvement in the U3A Christmas Party at the Tathra Country Club on 16th Dec.16. Club cars to arrive at 12.45pm, lunch and entertainment activities until 4.00pm with Club Cars being made available from 2.00pm to take U3A Members on short rides. 7. Geoff Exell brought in some car books for Members to take and keep at no cost. 8. Garry Twyford gave a short presentation on his first car, a 4 door 1500cc 1973 model Chrysler Gallant. Garry had wide wheels fitted, it performed well and he kept it for 4 years before trading it in on a 3300cc Holden Torana. Events: 9/10 Whale Watching Merimbula – Russell Napper spoke on a good day’s outing 21/10 Very successful Mid-week outing to John Cursley’s property at Dignam’s Creek 12/11 Bombala Historic Engine & Machinery Day – 8.30am 13/11 Club Registration Day, Anthony’s Car & Head Centre, 8.30am 17/11 Mid week outing – “On the Perch” – Evans Hill – Tathra – 11.00 am 27/11 Member’s shed outing to Ron & Carolyn Cole’s property, 10.30am 3/12 Bombala Open Garden – 8.30am 11/12 Christmas Lunch Pambula Merimbula Golf Club. 11.30am 16/12 U3A Christmas Party – Tathra Country Club – 12.00 noon. Registrar Anthony reminded Members about requirements for registration day, bring rego. papers, insur-ance policy, club log book, historic vehicle renewal and registration check list sheets filled out.

Sergeant – Usual fines and jokes, thanks to Nipper.

Something Old - Tony Watson – old King Dick spanner, old open ended spanners, Henry Petterson – claimed old coat hanger and not so old defibrillator for heart. Raffle winners were:- $10 Bob Whiting, Vegetables – Tony Watson, Eggs – Lorraine Exell, Lemons & Lemon Butter – Anthony Dack -thanks to Jenni, Ron/Carolyn and Ray for raffle prizes. Next Meeting: 5 December 2016, 7.30pm Bega Valley Meals on Wheels Plus Rooms, Bega Street, Bega. Meeting Closed: by President Col at 8.40pm.

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RECENT CLUB ACTIVITIES . . .

Bombala Machinery & Engine display – Saturday 12th November

Only 2 cars from the BHMC left Merimbula for the bi-annual Bombala Machinery & Engine display day on a cloudy, overcast morning. Brian & Jenni Wills had a spot of trouble at the top of Brown Mountain when a coil failed in the electrical system on their “Statesmen”. We are pleased to hear that all has been fixed now. Henry & Janelle Petterson travelled via Mount Darragh in their “new” 1955 FJ ute, meeting many “Cobras” (and other varieties, including a red Nissan sports car who thought he would be booked for sure by a closely follow-ing police car, which luckily was travelling to an accident further down the mountain!!!). All were taking part in the “Surf to Summit” rally with Cooma Car Club. Arriving in Bombala to a glorious weathered day to find that the Machinery & Engine show is becoming bigger and better each time .The crowd of people was well up on previous occasions with food and market stalls to delight. A new museum is being built beside the existing “Lavender House” – to be opened in about 2 weeks time. Highlights of the day were:- a small steam-operated tricycle-car and the huge Crossley engine which was the original engine used in Bombala to generate their electricity. The Bombala engine club has purchased the En-gine and intend to have it running at the next Engine show in 2 yrs time. 10 cars came up from the Pambula Historic Car club. A wonderful day in all. (Thanks to Henry & Janelle Petterson for this article.)

Registration Inspection Day at Anthony’s – Sunday 13th November

There were around 15 cars turned up for the end of year Registration Inspection Day at Anthony Dack ’s Car and Head Centre. Anthony and his assistants were pleased to see that all Members followed the requested inspection procedures and all cars were checked in a very short time. No major faults were found which was good to see that Members are taking on the responsibility of keeping their cars in sound roadworthy condition.

Midweek Run – “On the Perch” and more – Thursday 17th November

Trevor Page and his shiny red Commodore met Gary and myself with our Bellett in Bega to visit "On the Perch" Bird Sanctuary at Tathra. The driveway entry had sculptures and a lovely dam then leading to the car park and sculpture garden. We only visited the Gift Shop and Café area. I recommend the Club visit another day with more members, it looks lovely. We then continued on to Kianinny Picnic area a beautiful picturesque location where we enjoyed lunch, solved world problems and watched the “Shag on a Rock!” It was a very enjoyable day. (Thanks to Monnica Smith for this article)

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Picnic at Members Shed – Ron & Carolyn Cole’s – Sunday 27 November 2016.

It was a great roll up with top weather. Ron and Carolyn have a lovely house with a magnificent view overlooking the

Cobargo district. The extensive gardens around the house are the pride and joy of Carolyn and Ron.

Ron has a number of sheds which we looked through with a few stories along the way. The large shed adjacent to the

house housed 3 – P5 Mk.1 Rover Sedans and an MGTC at the time of our visit along with a comprehensively

equipped mechanical machine shop and other property equipment.

Ron & Carolyn supplied meat for a BBQ which was well catered for with members bringing salad & sweets to share.

Will Mead’s fine cooking skills were appreciated by all. Just before leaving on a further shed inspection, Bob & Sharon

turned up late to clean up leftover BBQ meats and salads which we are sure they enjoyed.

We travelled down the hill in Ron’s truck to another couple of large sheds housing large hay rolls and extensive farm-

ing equipment. There was also an excellent vege garden with healthy looking produce.

The drive in with large shed and Members cars parked on

the right.

House and gardens with hills across the valley

PS Mk1 Rover Sedan and MGTC

The pleasant lunch time venue

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President Col thanked our hosts for a great day, which we all appreciated.

Attending members were:

Russ & Alison Napper in the Triumph; Howard & Chris Haynes in the Morris Cowley Roadster;

Neil & Kerry Wood in the Mustang; Barb Black & Lyn Murphy in the Vauxhall;

Peter & Joycelyn Clark in modern; Tony & Dee Watson in the Chrysler Roadster;

Col McRae in the Vauxhall; Charles Hodsdon & Judy Brand in the Jaguar;

Will Mead in the Holden Kingswood; Garry & Cathy Twyford in the modern;

Visitors who joined us for lunch were Larry & Julie, Glenn & Faye who are Ron & Carolyn's neighbours.

(Thank you to Cathy Twyford for the article)

MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS

Birthday wishes are extended by the Club to the following

members for the month of December

19th Trevor Page

24th Anthony Dack and Judy Brand

31st Deanne Watson

We still have some members yet to submit their birthday to Secretary Lyn if they want to be mentioned

in the Newsletter.

View of the two large sheds Boys with their mechanical equipment toys

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Update on Progress of Classic Vehicle Scheme

(Information circulated to ACMC members by Terry Thompson for advice to clubs).

Historic Conditional Registration (HCRS) (or HCS) & Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS). (Now includ-ing modified vehicles under 3.5 tonnes GVM).

We are almost there with the introduction of the CVS for modified vehicles. ACMC is in regular contact with the RMS and have been informed that they are awaiting the sign-off by one Director before Terry Thompson will be called in to sign the official paperwork prior to the scheme commencing.

All clubs should take note that RMS has made it plain that once the CVS is in operation the RMS will offer a “period of grace” before the RMS inspectors come down on vehicle owners who have incorrect vehicles on the HCRS scheme.

With the introduction of the CVS there will no longer be any excuse for clubs, registrars and owners to fudge the orig-inality rules of the Historic Vehicle Scheme. There is no longer any need to argue over the interpretation of the rules. Any modifications or any doubt about interpretation should immediately mean that the vehicle should be registered under the CVS. A significant percentage of vehicles now on H-plates will have to move quickly to the new scheme.

Penalties and Fines:

The penalty for owners who exploit the HCRS by registering modified cars will be cancellation of the rego plus the club concerned will come under question for its right to be on the approved list.

The fine / offence for not using the Log Book correctly, is to be a $440 fine and the loss of 4 points.

There have been reports of the new forms for the CVS already being available at some RMS offices. We have also had reports of owners who by-pass the Registrars to successfully renew their H-plate registrations by presenting a pink slip and the 1259 form at RMS. Some RMS staff may not be fully conversant with the requirements but this will not save any owner who has not correctly registered the vehicle. The club stamp must be affixed to the 1259 form and two stamps will be required when registering on the CVS.

Roadshows:

We will quickly schedule a series of meetings around the state as soon as the commencement date is firm. All clubs

will be advised of dates, times and venues as soon as they are known. All our clubs should send several delegates

or individual members to these meetings for a full briefing on the new schemes and their operation.

Phil Mudie

President SMA

Five Hells Angels walked into a bar, ordered their drinks and sug-

gested the lone drinker at the end of the bar should pay. When he

refused they punched him up and threw him out of the pub.

“He wasn’t much of a fighter” said one of the bikies to the barman.

“He is not much of a driver either” said the barman, “He has just

had an accident and driven his truck over five motorbikes.”

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MEMBER’S VEHICLE FOR THE MONTH

This month’s article covers the historic vehicle owned by recent new club members Neil and Kerri Wood. They de-cided that an iconic American vehicle was what they would like to own and set about realizing their dream. Neil ’s story follows.

After deciding to purchase a Mustang I found 7 right hand drive models on the internet in April 2016 and a trip to Sydney to look at them had me thinking about buying this 1968 coupe. I thought about it for a week and rang the owner’s son to negotiate a price but found it had just been sold to a chap in Tas-mania. Luckily for me the sale ended up fall-ing through, as the chap had four other cars on the go and his wife put her foot down.

So we had the car engineered for the RHD conversion (old one thrown out) and then I drove it home.

This car is a matching numbers car built on 14 December 1967, a 1968 model at San Jose, California plant R. The car spent the next 28 years in America (I’m still trying to trace its history). The car was imported into Australia in 1996 by a chap in Kogarah, Sydney who converted it to RHD, fitted large disc brakes off an XB model Ford, brake booster and power steering and electronic ignition. I think the motor would also have been overhauled, suspension updated and also repainted. The interior is all original upholstery except for new seat belts and steering wheel.

The family from whom I bought the car purchased the car in 2000 but unfortunately the father died in 2002. In 2003 the son had the heads removed and stainless steel valves and valve seats fitted so that the car could run on ordi-nary unleaded petrol. The family held onto the car for 16 years because it had meant so much to their dad. Car was always garaged at Oatley, Sydney and rarely taken out doing only approx. 200kms a year in that time, mainly only coming out for registration checks until they decided to sell the car in 2016.

So far I have done a lot of repairs on the car. Firstly the differential was removed and completely rebuilt, new wheel bearings, seals, universal joints, brake and radia-tor hoses, fan belts, carburetor completely overhauled, new shock absorbers and still going. Now the fuel tank sender needs replacing and the automatic gearbox has developed a bad oil leak through the kick down lever seal. It will be sent up to a Narooma auto specialist for a complete rebuild. I’m slowly getting there where hopeful-ly it can be a reliable drive to enjoy. (thanks to Neil for this article)

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