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October 2016 Nuusbrief - Newsletter

www.scocc.co.za

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Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub Southern Cape Old Car Club

Website: www.scocc.co.za P.O. Box 1749, George, 6530

2016 COMMITTEE: Club Patron Charles van Zyl 082 343 2260 President Kobus Harris 082 453 1497 Chairman Pierre Olivier [email protected] 082 872 6456 Vice Chairman Danie Schmidt [email protected] 082 351 7039 Secretary Krige Bolton [email protected] 082 475 7855 Treasurer Chris van Staden [email protected] 082 491 5254 Clubhouse Danie Schmidt [email protected] 082 351 7039 Events Co-ordinator Gerhard Hoepfner [email protected] 082 566 2775 Indemnities & Membership Mike Alexander [email protected] 082 495 4780 George Old Car Show Phillip Rosser [email protected] 082 410 5490 Media / Spanner Magazine Phillip Rosser [email protected] 082 410 5490 Young Enthusiasts Rohann Steenekamp [email protected] 082 853 2625 Dating Officer Philip Kuschke [email protected] 044 871 3373 COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES: Knysna Manie Rademeyer 044 382 4538 Oudtshoorn / Prince Albert Jeremy Witts-Hewinson 082 488 8370 Beaufort West Brian Zechlin 023 414 3542 Heidelberg / Riversdal Gawie Breytenbach 082 661 6710 Mossel Bay Kobus Harris 082 453 1497 Victoria West / Loxton Danie Swart 082 857 4003 Insurance ( SAVVA / FNB ) Yolandé Vermeulen [email protected] 087 736 2222

SCOCC Banking Details:

Subscriptions : R 180.00 per year, plus a once-off R200.00 joining fee. Account Name : Southern Cape Old Car Club Bank : ABSA George Branch Code : 630114 Account Number : 890 167 551 - Cheque Account

Regular gatherings are held at the clubhouse "Tipple & Torque" at Glenwood House School, as per the Upcoming Events listed in this magazine. All visitors are welcome. The opinions expressed in Spanner do not necessarily reflect the views of the club committee, the editor, club members and officers of SAVVA or advertisers in this magazine.

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Uit die Voorsitterstoel

Op 17 en 18 September hierdie jaar, het Danie Schmidt en ek die SAVVA Algemene Jaarvergadering in Johannesburg bygewoon. Volledige terugvoer sal later tydens die Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub se Algemene Jaarvergadering gedoen word. Erfenismaand het gekom en gegaan, maar nie sonder sy hoogtepunte nie en verseker was die Liquorland Erfenistoer een van ons klub se hoogtepunte. Op Vrydag, 23 September 2016 was alles al in rep en roer vir die Erfenistoer, en is die registrasie en nagaan van motors by die klubhuis afgehandel. Die oggend van 24 September was dit een groot bedrywigheid by die Liquorland Pre-cap sentrum tydens die bymekaarkom van die deelnemende motors. Koerant- en televisie-joernaliste was teenwoordig om dekking aan die toer te verleen net voor die vertrek van 26 klassieke motors, met verkeersbegeleiding deur George en uiteindelik op ons roete na Arniston. Voor ons op Arniston kon gaan uitspan vir die dag, moes ons darem nasionale braaidag ook vier! In Buffelsjagrivier by Rolandale was die plek waar alles toe gebeur. Daar is heerlik gebraai en met vol magies het ons na Arniston vertrek. Die aand in Arniston het lede van die Crankhandle Klub by ons aangesluit vir 'n heerlike ete en gesellige saamkuier. Op dag twee oppad na Worcester, het ons op Villiersdorp aangedoen by die Coetzees se enjin versameling, waarna ons na die vordering en restourasieproses van die Alwijn Vincent stoom-sleepboot gaan kyk het. Dit alles het ons gebring by middagete in die Veteraan Trekker-museum by Kelkiewyn. Die Cumberland Protea Hotel in Worcester was ons verblyf vir die aand, waar ons heerlik gekuier het. Dag drie was die dag van passe. Heel eerste was dit die pragtige Slanghoekvallei, waarna ons eers koffie by 'n wynkelder geniet het voordat die Bainskloof-, Nuwekloof-, Mitchellspas en Theronsbergpas aangedurf moes word.

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Die laaste dag het ons deur die Koo-vallei geneem en met die R62 roete tot in Calitzdorp. Hier het ons Niel Moolman se sewentigste verjaardag gevier met wynproe by 'n wynhuis op De Krans Landgoed. Wat 'n wonderlike verrassing! Baie dankie aan die Moolmans! Later die aand was ons gala-aand in ouwêreldse styl – kleredrag wat gepas het by jaar waarin die eienaar se motor vervaardig is. So het 'n onvergeetlike toer tot ’n einde gekom. Baie dankie vir 'n wonderlike toer en 'n wonderlike groep mense wat basies van regoor Suid-Afrika gekom het om die toer mee te maak. Baie dankie aan die Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub en al ons ondersteuners wat hierdie geleentheid moontlik gemaak het. Hierdie jaar se Liquorland Erfenistoer is ook gebruik om die 2017 George Oumotorskou te bemark. Groetnis

A word from the Editor

Phillip Rosser

The past two months have been a busy time for most club members with the invitation to the Mercedes Benz Club’s snoek braai, the Liquorland Heritage Tour and lunch at Riverdeck in Buffelsbaai being well supported. Die klubkomitee het my weer gevra om die 2017 George Oumotorskou te koördineer. Ons het ‘n baie gewillige span wat reeds hard werk aan die reëlings vir die 2017 skou en ook gereeld vergader. Onthou asb. dat ons altyd mense soek om te help met die skou. Dit is elke jaar moeilik om genoeg mense te kry wat bereid is

Cover photo: Niel Moolman’s 1971 BMW 2.8CS and Johan Claassen’s 1927 Model A Ford on the 2016 Liquorland Heritage Tour tea break at Rolandale near Buffelsjagrivier.

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om ‘n uur of drie af te staan om te help. Skakel my asseblief op 082 410 5490 indien u bereid is om hand by te sit. We have now started to remove members from the membership list and mailing list that fail to pay membership fees after numerous reminders for the past two years. Please also keep the club informed of any change in address or contact details. We still have many members with no cell phone numbers or e-mail addresses. We would like to cut down on postage costs and are sending the Spanner via e-mail where possible. Cell phone numbers are used to remind members of upcoming events. Remember to let me know if you want to join the SCOCC WhatsApp group. This will allow all to communicate easily and quickly on club or other interesting issues. Ek het heelwat bydraes ontvang van lede wat aan die Liquorland Erfenistoer deelgeneem het. Lees in hierdie uitgawe oor almal se ervarings. Wilna Lourens het haar ervaring in ‘n gedig verwoord wat ook in hierdie uitgawe verskyn. Ons is ook bly om te hoor dat Oom Charles van Zyl se been aangegroei het en vertrou dat ons hom binnekort weer by klubbyeenkomste sal sien. Unfortunately the October garage evening could not be finalised due to logistical issues at the venue. We are constantly in touch with the owner of the distillation unit and will try to organise a visit early in the new year. Onthou dat die klub se Algemene Jaarveragdering op 3 Desember 2016 om 16:00 by die Protea Hotel King George sal plaasvind. Die afsluitfunksie vind daarnaom 18:00 plaas. Kaartjies kan by komiteelede gekoop word. Keep the wheels turning Phillip Rosser Editor

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Forthcoming Events

Please ensure that you RSVP when requested to do so. This is required to ensure that catering is done effectively.

13 November 2016 – Braai at Kobus Halliday. Important - Please RSVP before 9th November with Gerhard Hoepfner on 082 566 2775. Depart at 11:00 from Third Generation in York Street.

27 November 2016 – Bonnets Up at the clubhouse from 12:00.

03 December 2016 – AGM at the King George Protea Hotel at 16:00.

03 December 2016 – Year End Function at King George Protea Hotel at 18:00. Tickets will soon be available from committee members.

01 January 2017 – Nuwejaarsontbyt. Detail sal later bekend gemaak word.

29 January 2017 – Bonnets Up at the clubhouse from 12:00.

.If you need any further information regarding any event, please call Gerhard Hoepfner on 082 566 2775.

Birthdays

November November

Johan Rademan 1st Clay Whittal 2nd

Anene Geustyn 1st Phillip Rosser 2nd

Cobus Botha 2nd Ann Boyce 3rd

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November November Laura Le Riche 4th Akker van der Merwe 16th

Gordon Stewart 4th Dirk Postma 16th

Gerhard Prinsloo 4th Gordon Fraser 17th

Leon Becker 4th Wolsley Jacobson 17th

Patti Posniak 6th Chris Langeveld 17th

Bentjie Langeveld 6th Phillip Du Toit 19th

Johann Lochner 7th Renè Scribante 19th

Corrie Cronjé 8th Catharin Du Plessis 22nd

Ilze Sloet 8th Ewie Albertse 22nd

Jacques Naude 9th Ferdi van Niekerk 23rd

Tias Hanekom 10th Pierre Olivier 24th Dienkie Van der Berg 10th Dottie Cox 24th Philip Mattheus 10th Maurice Leonard 25th

Paul Hoffman 12th Bev Du Raan 26th

Ilse Erskin 12th Ria Conradie 26th

Willy Wilson 13th Ina Senekal 28th

Louis Serfontein 14th Jan Senekal 28th

Aubrey Wesso 15th Stephen Trollip 30th

December December Roy Kruger 1st Bruce Jackson 7th

Hennie Du Raan 2nd Pat Dolt 7th

Suzette Koen 6th Curly Hanekom 7th

Andrew Boshoff 4th Yvonne Greeff 8th

Ockert Schoeman 5th Tjaart vd Walt 9th

Russell Stander 5th Marietjie Bezuidenhout 9th

Charles Lloyd 5th Willa Stander 9th

Suzette Pheiffer 5th Thys Hattingh 10th

Waldri Spies 6th Christopher Botes 10th

Helmien Meiring 6th Peter Watson 11th

Suzette Koen 6th Frik Mentz 11th

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December December

Hendi Smith 12th Jaco v d Westhuizen 24th

Muller Strydom 12th William Stopforth 25th

Niekie Theron 12th Annamarie Jonker 25th

Pierre Cronje' 14th Casper Schmidt 26th

Errica Iacopini 14th Jack Boshoff 27th

Jacqueline Geldenhuys 15th Gerhard Breytenbach 27th

Philip Kuschke 17th Leonie Lodder 27th

Christina Meiring 19th Doc Greeff 27th

Wally Steffen 20th Aletta Janse van Rensburg 27th

Andre Pheiffer 21st Albert Etsebeth 30th

Amanda Rosser 24th Emce Bernhardt 31st

January January Brian Smith 1st Karin Marx 15th Johan van Tonder 1st Lötter Neethling 15th Allan Stokes 2nd Steve Smit 15th Gert Gouws 3rd Josef Botes 15th Erna Duvenhage 3rd Jeremy Wits-Hewinson 17th Karools van der Linde 5th Jimmy Honiball 18th Kate Siemssen 5th Elma Leonard 18th De Waal Esterhuyse 6th Elna Fourie 18th Gerhard Barnard 6th Tony Du Preez 18th Evanell Hagen 6th Rudy Knuppe 19th Anthony Roff 7th Fienie Hoepfner 20th Richie Jute 7th Jenny Rademan 20th Leonidas Mitchell 8th Kotie Du Plessis 21st Boet Laas 9th Carl Grundling 21st Mario Barbolini 10th DeWaal Carstens 21st Willie Buchner 10th Ruben Wright 22nd Gallie Meyer 10th Mariki Smit 24th Yvonne Tamsen 10th Ansie Claassen 24th

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January January Byron Smith (jr) 10th Rynard Jonker 26th Jan Janse van Rensburg 11th Jannie Stander 29th Hilton Marx 13th Lizelle Scheepers 29th Kobus Harris 13th Tony Durandt 30th Ansie Botes 13th Andries Steenkamp 31st

Wel en Weë

Marietjie Bezuidenhout herstel na ‘n operasie. Grehard Barnard herstel na ‘n operasie. Graham Davies herstel na ‘n groot rugoperasie. Our oldest club member at 91 years, Gert Gouws from Vosburg had a fall and broke his hip. He is recovering in hospital in Kimberly. Our Club Patron, Oom Charles van Zyl’s broken leg has healed and he is recovering. We hope to see him soon at our events again. Krige Bolton en Gerhard Hoepfner het Oupas geword.

If you know of someone who is unwell or who is perhaps going through a rough patch, or if

someone has happy news, please let me know so that I can announce it in the newsletters and members can then contact or visit them. – [email protected]

New members

A warm welcome goes to the following new members that joined the club recently: Deon en Sonja Erasmus van Grootbrakrivier – Baie welkom en ons vertrou dat ons julle by ons klubuitstappies sal ontmoet.

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2016 LIQUORLAND ERFENISTOER

Links & onder: Van die motors by die Liquorland Erfenistoer beginpunt en by die eerste teestop.

Links & regs onder en heelonder: Van die motors op verskeie plekke tydens die Liquorland Erfenistoer.

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Past events

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MEMBERS OF THE

CHRANKHANDLE CLUBS I would like to take this opportunity to thank the organisers and the sponsors of the 2016 Liquorland Heritage Tour for a wonderful and well planned event. Although we had a few minor hiccups, there were no injuries or serious break downs. I trust our fellow tourers who came from afar have reached their homes safely. My special thank you goes to the Crankhandle Club members for joining us at the Dunes Hotel, Arniston. It was great to spend the evening and the following breakfast together. At the Dassiefontein/Villiersdorp turnoff, they assisted in changing a wheel on my 29 Chevy before waving us off and continuing on their way to Cape Town. Thank you gents. Your assistance and camaraderie is much appreciated and we are looking forward to meeting again at the 2017 George Old Car Show. Regards Chris Langeveld

----------------------------- Geagte Organiseringskomitee Baie dankie dat ek deel kon wees van ‘n vyfster-toer. Ek dink nie daar is enigiets wat as negatief gemeld kan word nie. Die kos en verblyf was uitstekend, asook die roetebeplanning. Ek wonder soms of almal besef hoeveel werk en beplanning ingesit moet word om so ‘n uitstekende toer te reël. Nogmaals baie dankie aan die organiseringskomitee en al die borge. Ek is trots om ‘n lid van die SKOMK te wees. Groete George Marx en Mariette.

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Die Voorsitter Namens Wilna en myself wil ons net aan die organiseerders van die Erfenistoer ons opregte dank uitspreek. In die besonder wil ons Pierre (en Tilly) Chris, Phillip, Kobus, Gerhard en Gawie hartlik bedank vir ‘n uitstekende toer en dit nogal teen ‘n “bargain” prys. Dit was uitstekend gereël, die kos was goed, die verblyf uit die boonste rakke. Vir die wyn en baie groot “Goody bag” ook dankie. Ons besef deeglik hoeveel werk en moeite en tyd ingaan om so ‘n toer te reël en daarom waardeer ons dit des te meer ! Dit was ook baie lekker om weer al die ou vriende raak te loop en op die koop toe, sommer ‘n klomp nuwes ook te ontdek. Klop julle self op die rug en nogmaals baie dankie. Pieter en Wilna Lourens

---------------------------- Halloooo Pierre en Tilly. Hoe sê die ou spreekwoord, “Better Late Than Never!!!” Ons was so bevoorreg om deel te wees van die afgelope Liquorland Erfenistoer. Aan die hele bestuurspan, Baie Baie Dankie vir al die harde werk. Alles was so goed georganiseer. Dit is sekerlik ons hoogtepunt van elke jaar. Nogmaals baie dankie, ons hoop ons sal volgende jaar weer deel daarvan kan wees. Beste Wense Die Moolmans

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Above & below: More photos of the Liquorland Heritage Tour

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RIVERDECK LUNCH (9th October)

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Brandhout Onthou jy my erfenis-toermaat Ons vertrek by Liquorland op straat? Niemand weet wat voorlê Dit gaan lekker wees, is al wat hul sê. Dit gaan snoesig wees ou maat – Dis baie ry en min gepraat. Die goodie-bag is oorlaai Niks daarin is te versmaai. Onthou jy die rivier my Toermaat? Dis Grootbrakrivier, Kleinbrakrivier, Duiwenhoks, Kompanjierivier; Buffelsjagrivier, Breederivier en Nelsrivier. Hoor jy die Chev, die Model A en Model T Dit snork en knor en staan nie t’rug ‘n tree. Die vroue kry koud en bewe – maar die manne is vol lewe! Ons draai af by Heidelberg, dis pragtig – glad nie sleg! So ry ons deur Suurbraak … niemand het hier naar geraak. Die braaivleisvure brand hoog; hierdie toergroep wil nie betoog. Arniston is so baie mooi – Hier wil ons weer kom anker gooi! Onthou jy nog my Toermaat … Onthou jy die mooi van Napier? Hierdie mooiheid kry jy nie vasgevang op papier.

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Dassiesfontein en Villiersdorp se ry was só lekker ry vir my. Daar’s hope trekkers in ‘n stoor – ons vrouens wil sommer versmoor! Die manne draai die slinger Die trekker sê: Ek “start” so nooit as te nimmer! Na Worcester se bly, moet ons weer ry. Kort ná die ontbyt, word daar in die bottel gekyk. Wyn en blomme word gekoop Lyk my pappie het goeie hoop. Bainskloofpas se ingenieursvernuf, laat ry die karre tot op die rif! Die lente se nuwe groei Laat ons geloof weer bloei. Groot is die Heer se genade, Ons beleef dit in die erfnistoer se parade. Montague se muskadel: Vat hom en jy’s gou-gou wel. My mede-reisgenoot: Onthou jy die lekker tee-drinke, waar ons gesels het soos vinke? Ons vier twee manne se verjaarsdae met lekker wyn vir die mae. Vanaand se “dress-up party” Is die laaste stuk van die allegaartjie. Môre moet ons huistoe ry … Party werk mos en soek nog “pay”. My mede-erfenisreisgenoot: Pas jouself op – daar’s net een van jou soort.

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Goodbye, Hamba kahle, Auf wiedersehen en Totsiens ! WILNA LOURENS

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LAUNCH AT RIVERDECK On Sunday 9th October there was quite a collection of cars in front of Third Generation in York Street, ready to roll to Riverdeck restaurant on the Buffelsbaai road. Just a pity several were Plastic Cars. Why are so many people afraid to use their old cars? It is however great to see many old cars on the road. About 24 people gathered around two or three tables and had a good kuier. It was good to see some new faces attending as well. It was interesting to see how the waitress managed to serve everybody correctly, remembering each order and still being able to generate individual accounts at the end without any fuss. Food was great as was the company. This restaurant has a nice atmosphere and prices are very reasonable. Maybe we should do this again Phillip Rosser

Important Clubhouse Notice

Please note that the conditions of the liquor licence for the bar at the clubhouse prohibits anyone to bring any alcohol onto the premises. The bar is open during all events and the prices are very reasonable. Please support the bar as these funds go straight back into the club. We kindly request that all please comply with this request, as non-compliance may put the liquor licence in jeopardy .

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SAVVA Technical Tip 109

Cold starting Some five years ago we discussed the advantage/disadvantage of converting from 6 to 12 volts. As we are heading for cold weather and possible hard starting here is an extraction from that article. If the old engine doesn’t turn over in a nice friendly fashion start checking items like timing, wiring, compression etc – mainly wiring. A simple check is to connect a voltmeter to the starter motor terminal and see what voltage it cranks at. Another test is to crank the engine and check the voltage at the coil. A year or two ago a club member purchased a 1938 eight cylinder Packard that throughout its entire life had a reputation of being a bad starter – especially in the winter. The new owner, quite rightly, refused to accept the fact that Packard ever produced a car that had starting problems. After a preliminary investigation of battery condition, earthing, wire size etc. a simple check showed that the voltage at the coil was only 4.0 volts. The problem turned out to be a serious volt drop in the wiring circuit due mainly to a faulty ignition switch and a fuse holder of dubious quality. When a temporary piece of wire was connected directly from the battery to the coil - it started first turn. A replacement ignition switch and fuse holder ended years of suffering. Bad connections are not only the prerogative of older cars, recently, a more modern 12volt sports car cranked over freely but took a long time to fire up. Everything appeared to be in excellent condition but it was found the voltage dropped from 12 to 9 volts at the coil. Only by an examination of the wiring was the problem finely identified – the bolt holding the earth strap from the battery to the chassis had rusted badly causing a very poor connection. In this case the problem was difficult to locate as the connection was under the back seat in the most inaccessible position imaginable. A new earth strap was fitted and the problem was solved. Incidentally, always check the thickness of the battery cables on six volt systems. So often they have been replaced with modern ones

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from local spares shops and these are designed for 12 volt systems. Using these thinner 12 volt cables the 6 volt starter will turn over, but not happily. If thicker cables are difficult to find use welding cables, or, in an emergency double up the thinner ones. So there you have it, before changing over to 12 volts, check a few points first, otherwise you may simply make a 6 volt problem a 12 volt problem.

This is a good quality welding cable – highly recommended for battery cables. It consists of numerous strands of wire so it can wriggle and giggle without breaking

Wanted / For Sale FOR SALE 1939 Standard Flying Eight. Complete vehicle including some spares, mechanically untouched. Body was partially disassembled for painting years ago and never put together. We also still have the original manuals for the vehicle. A nice rare project currently in storage in the Karoo. We are looking for R25,000.00 onco. Contact Dee Lippert on 044 801 8446 or [email protected]

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Eendag Bakkiegrondpadtoer Daar word ‘n informele Grondpadtoer beplan op Versoeningsdag in Desember. Datum: Vrydag 16 Desember. Afstand: 257 km grondpad en 49km teerpad. Die toer begin en eindig in George. Ons vertrek om 7 uur die oggend en stop vir Oggendkoffie teen so 10 uur. en ‘n Middagbraai ‘n bietjie later. Ons sal vure voorsien, maar die res is Bring en Braai. Ons behoort so teen 5 uur terug te wees in George na’n Middagtee op die pad. Dit sal nie ‘n gejaagde uitstappie wees nie, maar ons sal gereeld stop. Ons wil graag so 70 of 75km/h kan ry. Die roete sal ‘n “bakkie grondpad” wees en is nie geskik vir gewone motors nie. Om die juniors te trek het ons spesiaal die ouderdom van die bakkies aangepas na 30 jaar en ouer bakkies, maar ons sal niemand wegwys nie. Doen asb. navraag by Danie Schmidt (082 351 7039) of by e-pos: [email protected]

SAVVA Technical Tip 111

Flasher Units A club member had a brilliant idea and that was to fit LED indicator bulbs to his older car. This is a very good idea as they are bright, run much cooler, and rarely burn out like bulbs can - except in his case they didn’t work. He didn’t realise LED’s use a totally different type of flasher unit. If you change over to LED’s you must also fit an electronic flasher unit. These flasher units don’t require the filaments of the bulbs to operate a “hot” wire like the early flasher units do. Older thermal flasher units Many of our older cars are fitted with flasher units that have a thermal wire to operate them. These early systems often use 2 x 20 watt bulbs in series with a thermal wire in the flasher unit. When operating, the

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bulbs go on, the thermal wire gets hot, stretches, opens the points and the bulbs go out, the wire cools, the points close, and so on. If one uses bulbs of the incorrect wattage the bulbs will either flash too quickly or too slowly. Newer electronic flasher units The electronic units open and close regardless of the wattage of the bulbs therefore one can use LED’s that draw very little current. Two things to remember – firstly, they only operate on 12 volt. (I’m sure 6 volt are available but will have to be imported from specialist suppliers). Secondly, if you connect the + and – incorrectly you have an ex-flasher unit on your hands. The components will blow instantaneously. Most spares shops still have the old type 12 volt units in stock but it’s unlikely that they will have 6 volt. If your car is six volt it may pay to visit flea markets as they often they turn up there. Regardless of whether your car is 6 or 12 volts and you are still using bulbs and old type thermal flashers it may pay to keep a spare.

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2016 en 2017 Liqourland Erfenistoer Liquorland has agreed to be the main supporter for the Liqourland Heritage tours for 2016 and 2017. This support and branding awareness is greatly appreciated. Let’s all keep supporting them as well.

Please take note of the vintage car insurance scheme organised by SAVVA with FNB. The rates are extremely competitive Please take note of the change in contact details: Yolandé Vermeulen 087 736 2222 – e-mail: [email protected]

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