Affiliated with QHMC

DECEMBER 2017

P.O.BOX 1420, BUNDABERG, QLD 4670 Email: http://carclubs.shannons.com.au/bundabergvvc

Meetings held at BVVC Inc. Clubhouse, Kendalls Road on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm

OFFICE BEARERS

PUBLICITY OFFICER John Burrage...................................................4153 1447 Mob……………………………………………………… 0428 531 447 Morris Minor57@outlook.com

CLUB REGISTRAR Ken March ..................................................... 4152 7487 Mob……………………………………………………… 0410 184 917 ken.march@y7mail.com

PROPERTY OFFICER & ARCHIVIST Ian Jefferyes……………………………………………….4153 3353 Mob……………………………………………………….0427 366 318 ianjefferyes2@bigpond.com

WEBMASTER Rod Gillespie …...……………...........................4159 4645 Mob……………………………………………………….0427 534 027 sunnybrae2@bigpond.com

CATERING OFFICERS Mark & Val Gyles………………………………….4152 8661 Mob ……………………………………………………...0467 606 030 valeriegyles@gmail.com RALLY ORGANISERS Dave & Maree Heap…………………………….4155 3294 Mob………………………………………………..0401 179 407 mareeanddavid@gmail.com

Ian & Jenny Pearson…………………………………….4152 7563 Mob ………………………………………………………..0400 471492 ic.pearson@bigpond.com MAGAZINE EDITOR Jenny Pearson…………………………………………….4152 7563 Mob……………………………………………………….0428 527 564 ic.pearson@bigpond.com

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PATRON Gary Schulze……………………………………………… 4154 2842 Mob……………………………………………………….0488 030 245 gschulze1@bigpond.com

PRESIDENT Ian Jefferyes………………………………………………. 4153 3353 Mob………………………………………………………..0427 366 318 ianjefferyes2@bigpond.com

VICE PREIDENT John Burrage...................................................4153 1447 Mob……………………………………………………… 0428 531 447 Morris Minor57@outlook.com

SECRETARY Harold Sharp………………………………………………. 4159 0225 Mob………………………………………………………. 0409 723 969 secretary.bundabergvehicleclub@gmail.com

ASSIST. SECRETARY Ron Spiller………………………………………….. Mob………………………………………………………..0427 207 235 rspiller2@bigpond.com

TREASURER John Sweeney……………….….............................4152 6195 Mob………………………………………………………..0408 452 871 jsw2363@bigpond.net.au

DATING OFFICER (For concessional registrations) Gary Schulze……………………..............................4154 2842 Mob………………………………………………………..0488 030 245 gschulze1@bigpond.com

PROJECT OFFICER Ian Pearson………………………………………………….4152 7563 Mob………………………………………………………..0400 471 492 ic.pearson@bigpond.com

What a busy year it has been, and all too quickly it has gone! Christmas is just around the corner, and already we are all putting plans in place for grand celebrations. This is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. Each country celebrates Christmas in its own way but it is certainly a day that unites many cultures and entails a light, cheery atmosphere which we all enjoy. The usual family get together, accompanied by feasting and merrymaking, seems to be a significant part, as well as gifts under the tree, lights in the windows, cards in the mail box and shouts of “Merry Christmas” to those whom we pass in the streets.

More symbols and traditions of Christmas can be found in the sparkle of an ornament on a Christmas tree, the welcoming wreath at a door, and the lighting of candles to brighten the world. Such celebrations and sharing bring joy to millions of Christians all over the world.

Greetings! And a Merry Christmas to all ! Jenny

John Kerr

Max & Jane Scholefield

1954 Ford Mainline Utility, RD CR 54 AUS

Gregory & Lyn Oxley 1966 Ford Galaxie Sedan, UR FR 794 VLT

Stephen & Danielle Rollings

1959 Holden FC Special Sedan, RD FR IMA 179

Ken Young 1960 Morris Major Sedan

Members of the BVVC welcome these new members to the club.

Please feel free to join us in any of our activities, and don’t be afraid to make yourself known

to members.

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT ANNUAL FEES WERE DUE BY

31 OCTOBER, 2017

Please note that this will be the last magazine issued unless fees are paid by the end of

December.

John Sweeney Treasurer

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Time flies when you’re having fun, they say. Another AGM has been and gone and I am pleased to report that all positions were filled this time.

I look forward to working with the new committee and taking the club into another new year.

2017 has been a year of achievement for the club. With our clubhouse built and in use, the floor coated and the toilets due to be commenced in January, our new home is getting better all the time.

Some responsibilities come with our residence, and we will need to maintain the building and the grass sur-rounds in a proper manner. No doubt, from time to time, there will be calls for help in the general care of our biggest asset.

As this will be the last report for 2017, I take this oppor-tunity to wish all members a happy Festive Season and look forward to a great new year.

Happy motoring,

Ian

You can’t have a good day with a bad attitude, and you can’t have a bad day with a good

attitude.

BVVC

2017 BIENNIAL CANEFIELDS’ CLASSIC EVENT

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Fine weather prevailed on Saturday morning, 30 Sep-tember, as the entrants began to arrive for the biennial Canefields’ Classic Event. It was great to see such a line up of cars outside our clubhouse. This was the very first major event to be held from our new home, and it goes without saying, we all felt justly proud.

As the registration took place, the visitors were handed their rally bags as they entered, and then looked on in amazement at the array of goodies the ladies had pre-pared for morning tea. Many thanks to the ladies for the treats you supplied for the weekend.

The visitors seemed to be impressed with the efforts that had gone into preparations during the last few months, and I think our members should be congratu-lated for their endeavours. A special thank you to the ladies who made rally bags. These were well received.

A sausage sizzle was cooked for lunch, and this went down well, together with lots of car talk.

Our afternoon run started with a visit to the airport workshop, to view the Armstrong Siddeley. This creat-ed much interest among the visitors. It was then off to see Barry and Coral Hosking’s collection of old cars, tractors, and stationary engines, including steam en-gines. Eyes boggled at this little piece of history hidden away right at our back door. It truly is an amazing col-lection.

While everyone was inside looking at the collection, and sampling the food that Coral and her daughter had pre-pared, the cars outside were being judged by Grant Bor-corvsky.

Coral refused to take any remuneration for our visit, so we made sure she received a lovely bunch of flowers and a big thank you.

Everyone made their way back to town for a short rest before attending the Saturday night’s dinner at the

Young Australian Hotel, North Bundaberg. This became a candle light dinner with a power outage across town.

We still managed to carry on with our continuous raffle, while MC Ray Bakes continued with speeches. All enjoyed the evening regardless of the blackout.

Sunday commenced with morning tea and some chit chat at the clubhouse, before embarking on a run to Burnett Heads to see the ex-HMAS Tobruk.

After 34 years of service, this ship has been brought to Bundaberg to prepare for her scuttling to her final resting place in the Wide Bay waters between Bunda-berg and Hervey Bay.

The morning drive continued to the Hummock Lookout, before returning to the clubhouse for a BBQ lunch. Ian Pearson was presented with his official BBQ apron and along with fellow chefs, cooked a lovely lunch. All went down well, with a cold orange juice to quench the thirst on this very hot day.

The afternoon run, which was to have taken us to Moore Park via the back roads, was diverted due to a fatal accident on Rosedale Road. In spite of the run cut short, our visitors still enjoyed the drive along country roads to the west of Bundaberg.

Our presentation dinner on Sunday night went well, and thank you to Ray for being MC for the event.

It was back to the clubhouse on Monday morning for morning tea and farewells until 2019.

All hands on deck once again made for a quick and easy clean up, before the helpers relaxed over a BBQ lunch.

Suddenly, down came the rain, bringing us some much needed relief from the hot and dry conditions we had been experiencing. This was a great end to what had been a wonderful weekend once again.

In closing, I would like to thank club members for their help and co-operation, in making 2017 Canefields’ Classic the success it was. If I have forgotten anyone, I apologise.

Thank you again.

John Burrage Vice President

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER MAURIE WEST

WITH HIS MESSERSCHMITT CABIN SCOOTER

OTHER AWARDS

1ST ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY

Greg & Jean Watson 2ND RUGBY

Mal & Beryl Plath 1ST ROVER 3.500 S

Russ McCormack 2ND KHARMAN GHIA

David and Val Peaker 1ST RAMBLER

Dave and Maree Heap 2ND FORD F100

Ron & Noelene Schiefelbein

BEST CLASSIC

SPECIAL INTEREST

BEST VINTAGE

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Austin not to be outdone by Morris

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Just because you're almost 90 doesn't mean you can't go the distance. Sure and steady wins the race! The pace is not as fast, you don't turn on a sixpence, you may need to recharge the battery a little more often but you can still participate in life and command some attention. Karmann (53) and Sid (89) were delighted to have a weekend away together at the Canefields Classic Event, 2017 in Bundaberg. lt wasn't without some twists and turns. Jeanne and Greg, in their Armstrong Siddeley and Da-vid and Val in the Karmann Ghia met at Molleydookers Cafe at Apple Tree Creek. This little cafe, a combination of two cultures (Canadian & Australian) is a highway highlight for any traveller to rendezvous. As we wound down the windows, and drove off in the heat, we had the reliable air conditioning of yesteryear. The Bundaberg Vintage Vehicle Club welcomed us along with 43 other old timers and 80 people - most younger than their cars. The detailed preparation was obvious. Parking attendants, machine embroidered bags containing Bundaberg brewed drinks, home made coin bags, key rings, gifts, Bundaberg sugar, maps and brochures. After the admiration walks, car talk and enough cakes, slices and sandwiches for 100s, we drove in convoy to the Bundaberg Airport to see the restoration in pro-gress (by the Bundaberg club members) of the Arm-strong Siddeley. The 1926 vehicle conveyed Bert Hin-kler on his parade of honour through the streets of Brisbane in March, 1928 after making the first solo flight from England to Australia, and arriving home in February,1928. Someday you will see the Siddeley displayed in its for-mer glory at the Hinkler Hall of Aviation. The cane train drivers watched and waved, drivers gave the thumbs up, people waved as we continued past macadamia orchards and cane fields to the home of Barry Hosking. There's something about a string of old vintage cars on the road. Don't men buy sheds and hope the house goes with it? The bigger the shed - the larger the collection. As if it's not enough to park over 40 cars in the shed along with a collection of steam engines, Barry tucks a huge Mack truck into the corner as well, and his wife provides more fruit cakes, slices and cake to have with the free tea and coffee than you'd get in any cafe. When thanked she just smiles and says, "lt all comes back to you!" Country kindness. The Young Australian Hotel was the chosen dinner venue for the 2 nights of delicious dinners, desserts, raffles, prizes and jokes. The latter part of the Saturday night dinner was romanticised by candlelight and torches when the city lost power. This made for an in-teresting drive home with no traffic lights, a speeding

A CLASSIC VIEWPOINT

driver crossing in front of us at an intersection, and then guessing when it was our turning point for the motel. Good thing we'd won torches in the raffle. Some trivia! Did I mention the Siddeley owners were car 8 in room 9 and the Karmann crew were car 9 in room 8? The Bundaberg Vintage Vehicle Club assembled a club house on land made available to them at the Recrea-tional Precinct. The louvred Vietnam surplus hut is a great structure for the tropical climate and did them proud for this inaugural activity. Greg and Jeanne's phones, wanting their owners to make the most of the day, got them up an hour early - daylight saving time. lt wasn't until we couldn't find the breakfast venue open, that David mentioned the 'real' time. After a short debate, some disbelief and phones powered off and on, we chose Oodies Cafe to start the day. We weren't the only early diners and the friendly waitress wanted to swap her car for the Sid-deley. Let the day begin! Back to the clubhouse for another huge morning spread of home baking, we collected our run sheet with more lefts and rights than an army march, (a few of us got out of step), and headed out to see the HMAS Tobruk. After the stripping at Port Bundaberg, the ship will be scuttled in the waters off the Fraser Coast some time in the future, as an artificial reef and dive site. Bunda-berg is flat, apart from the Hummock so this was a 360° viewpoint, over the rich food-producing district. There were some smiles when we missed some turns to this obvious and outstanding landmark, before heading back for hamburgers and more treats. The afternoon run to here, there and everywhere around Bundaberg was cut short when we discovered the road was closed by an accident - a double fatality, when two motorcycles had collided. We all pulled over for a short break but old Sid, enjoy-ing this afternoon nap, needed a battery change-over to carry on. More twists, turns and gravel roads took us back to the motel to recharge our batteries before the big night out at the Young Australian. The Cowboys (footy) dominated on the big screen as the compere tried to compete, but he had our atten-tion. That saying, "You're never too old", proved to be true when Greg and Jeanne's Armstrong Siddeley was awarded the best vintage car of the weekend and who would have guessed - the Karmann Ghia was awarded second in the classic cars division. Top prize went to the three wheeler Messerscmitt. The greatest joy is not about prizes, but getting the car out of the garage and driving it on the road, with the added bonus of meeting new people and old friends of like mind. We woke up to the sound of thunder and pouring rain but thankfully, with an early departure, had the cars safely home and housed in their own sheds, before the floods and twisters dealt out their cruel blow on Bundaberg later in the day.

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RUN TO MONDURAN DAM Sunday, 17 September

On Sunday, September 17, we participated in a club run to Monduran Dam which is just north of Gin Gin. A good assembly of 18 cars departed from our new club-house at 8.30 am, with John and Maxine leading in their Morris. We took the Isis Highway to Cedars Creek Road turn off, which took us to Cedars Creek Crossing over the Burnett River. On continuing, we hit the Gin Gin Road at South Kolan, and soon arrived at our morning smoko spot in a large rest area at Gin Gin. This rest area is very popular with the RV fraternity as an overnight stop. There was plen-ty of room for us all to gather under some shady trees for a cuppa and a chat. Our final stop at Monduran Dam was approximately 25 km further north along the highway. When we arrived, there were already a few campers around, which was not surprising as it was the start of the school holidays. We found a nice spot near a picnic shelter and toilet block. As we had our club gazebo and BBQ trailer with us, it was a quick set-up and we had settled in. Being nearly lunch time, it was not long before the first “chefs” started to cook. After lunch and more chat time, we took a short run across the dam wall and to various look-outs. At pre-sent, the dam is 96% full, which is very surprising con-sidering Bundy hasn't had any rain for months! Every-thing looked very dry and in need of a good drink. On the way home, most of us stopped at a petrol sta-tion in Gin Gin for a refreshing ice-cream to send us on our journey home. All in all, we had an enjoyable day with sunny weather and good company.

Karl and Joy Schneeloch

Wow, what a magic day! After a wonderful breakfast at the clubhouse, around 8.00 am, we set off on a mys-tery run. (The cooks must be congratulated on such a great start to the day.)

Sid and Karmann had been in the best of company and stylishly chaperoned for their weekend away, and we have the Bundaberg Vintage Vehicle Club to thank for a well- planned weekend.

Val Peaker

Letter of Appreciation to the BVVC Inc. We would like to thank you for the invitation and opportunity to attend the Canefields’ Classic Event, 2017. We are grateful for the excellent display of team work in planning such a memorable, well organised weekend. We would not only come again, but hope to bring others to enjoy the cars, people and Bundaberg dis-trict.

David Peaker Secretary Classic and Vintage Enthusiasts Car Club

Our travels took us along the Isis Highway to Voss Road where we had a fifteen minute stop to collect the first card in our poker hand, and answer a couple of questions in a competition. We recorded our card and answers on the sheet provided. Another set of instructions, and we were off to the next stop. After similar stops along the way, we had completed 10 questions and hopefully had a good pok-er hand. There had been several discussions during the day about where our final destination might be. The last lot of instructions took us to Woodgate for lunch, and to receive the results of the competitions. Kev and Glenda were the lucky ones with the winning poker hand. In all, it was just a magic day, and the rally organisers and helpers deserved all the thanks that could be lev-elled at them. GREAT WORK! My day ended “off beat” when Ray came to me saying, “Do you want the good news or the bad news?” His reply was, “The good news is, we have plenty of willing helpers.” “The bad news is, you have a flat tyre on your Morrie.” I have never seen a tyre removed and spare fitted in such a short time. My sincere thanks to all who helped.

MYSTERY - POKER RUN Saturday, 18 November

I made off home at once as it looked like rain coming. It surely rained heavily. Once again, thanks to all who did the organising of the day, and to all those who took part, to make it such a success. Phil Itzstein

Some clever scholars gained straight tens on their an-swer sheets. However, I think there was much collusion and trad-ing of answers along the way. And, some devious peo-ple even thought to use Google. Just all in a day’s fun! I believe there was one particular couple who are now in line for the “Stuff Up” trophy, after refueling the Falcon with diesel in Woodgate. Editor

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL 24 November, 2017

Good food, good music, good company

and a lot of fun

Tony Davis attended the 1st Grand Hotel Biggenden Hot Rod, Bike and Custom Car Show on Saturday, 25 November, 2017 His Monaro took out 1st place for the best custom car.

Congratulations, Tony.

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What a great turn up at the club house on Saturday morning, with 40+ cars (mostly moderns), and 80 + club members!

We departed at approximately 11.15 am, heading to Gin Gin via the Cedars bridge and South Kolan, to lunch at the Gin Gin Hotel. The venue was a great open air, covered area. The meal and service were both excel-lent. (No complaints here).

Congratulations to the trophy winners: Harold Sharp as outstanding committee member, Allan and Marilyn

Ziemer as outstanding club members, John and Maxine Burrage for attending the most runs, Wayne Scotney and Derick Smith, for attending the most club meetings. Congratulations to all raffle winners as well.

It was a special day for the Pearsons, with Ian and Jen-ny being awarded life membership. Jenny is the first female club member to be awarded life membership in her own right, and Ian, for an extraordinary amount of work for the club over many years, particularly of late.

Also, a copy of the very first magazine ever printed (April 1976) was donated to the club by Geoff and Mariae Doherty, and accepted by President Ian Jeffer-yes, librarian/historian of the club library.

The run home was uneventful as far as I know. All in all, an excellent day!

Merry Christmas to all.

Gary and Marg

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2 December, 2017

Ian & Cherie Jefferyes

Just when you think you have your life organised, something happens to change it all. About six years ago, we decided to downsize and move from the acre property at Sharon into the suburbs at Kepnock. On the day we accepted the offer on the house, a relative offered me a 1937 Chevrolet sedan that had been restored previously, but placed in stor-age for a number of years. It was an offer too good to refuse. It took a year to arrange the collection of the vehicle, which gave us time to build an additional shed to ac-commodate the extra car. The car arrived in Bunda-berg on 31 May 2013, and it was decided to call her “Charlotte”.

We were pleasantly surprised at the condition of the car, particularly after being told that rats had made a home in it. The body was rust free and the seats in per-fect condition, but the same could not be said for the carpets and the hood lining… a total of fourteen vacu-um cleaner bags of rat manure just for starters.

First appraisal indicated that the brake lines and fuel lines would need replacing, as well as the carpets and hood lining. There were holes in the welch plugs in the engine block, so a complete rebuild was scheduled, including the gearbox.

All brake wheel cylinders and the master cylinder were redone in stainless steel and new cups and lines fitted courtesy of Brake and Clutch.

The easiest way to get to the engine was to remove the bonnet, mudguards and radiator grille. These took up residence on the back patio for a period of a couple of years.

At this point, I have to say that, without the assistance and guidance of Reuben Vanderwolf, none of this would have been completed by now.

The engine was removed, stripped and rebuilt with new pistons, rings, exhaust valves gaskets etc. The bearings were in good condition and did not need replacing. We were fortunate to be able to acquire a number of parts from a 1937 Chev Sloper that was being made into a hot rod - the full stainless steel exhaust system alone, well worth the wait.

The new hood lining and carpets were superbly done by Rod Miller of Bundaberg Motor Trimmers. The bumper bars were re-chromed and wrapped in bubble wrap, and stored in the hall cupboard as you do.

2017 saw the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Veteran and Vintage Chevrolet Association of Australia, with a gathering in Gunnedah NSW to celebrate, so

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that event became our target for completion. In spite of the best laid plans, there was some slippage and the car was only completed one week before our de-parture. We have experienced some teething troubles, as you would expect, but we made it to Gunnedah and back under our own steam. With some sorting out, Charlotte should be a valued addition to the club’s fleet.

The Chev lined up at Gunnedah

I had several visits to the Canter-bury Car Club based at Mc Leans Island, Christhurch, while on holi-day in New Zealand. There are ap-proximately 1000 members. The annual membership costs are $103.50. (There are approximately 8000 members New Zealand wide.)

They have a great clubhouse and last year when I was there for their 60th anniversary, there were three sixty year old vehicles on display, and room for several more.

The club is run by a committee and reports are given at monthly ‘Natter and Noggin’ nights. These are well attended by members, not just because the club is also li-cenced.

The library in the same building is

at least as big as our clubhouse, open on meeting nights, and has to be staffed by volunteers, as books may be borrowed or photocopied on the night. Three books I bor-rowed for copying, related to Niall Greer’s 1924 Gray truck.

The land area of the club is 32 acres, making it an ideal place for car shows etc. or the annual three day swap meet, the largest in New Zealand, on the first weekend in October.

The club also has their own wreck-ing yard, and many more volunteers are either dismantling the vintage vehicles which have been donated, or building more sheds to put the very well organised parts in.

The parts shed is open on Wednes-days from 12 noon to 4.00 pm, and also the 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month. Parts are sold off at bargain prices, and last year, generated an income of $30,000.

Car registrations for 12 months vary slightly. A couple of comparisons are: XF falcon ute, $107.53 and a Mazda Eunos, $152.04. Accident compensation claims, the same as our third party insurance, are in-cluded in the costs.

Concessional registration for my mate’s 1936 Ford V8 Roadster, is $56.80, and there is no limit on use including A.C.C.

If you are restoring a vehicle, then registration can be put on hold, at no cost until it’s time to be put it on

the road again. A system of road worthy checks, called ‘Warrant of Fitness’, has to be obtained for on- road vehicles every 6 to 12 months, depending on the age of the vehi-cle. Costs for this check average about $40.00.

Fuel Costs

Diesel is approximately $1.45 per litre, but then you have to buy ‘mileage’ extra, and 1000 kms costs $75.00. This sticker has to be affixed to the windscreen and veri-fied by the vehicle speedo if stopped by the police.

For petrol, ‘mileage’ is included at the pump price, which was $2.04 when I arrived in September, but when I left in November, it had ris-en to $2.12 per litre, thanks to the new labour PM, Jacinta Ardern.

The price of Kiwi roast, ie. fish and chips, (one piece of cod and chips) was $4.10.

Just make sure you live near a fish and chip shop, or the price of petrol negates the benefit of a cheap feed.

Ron Spiller

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Moments in History

About a 35% of the world population drives on the left, and the countries that do are mostly old British colonies. This strange quirk perplexes the rest of the world, but there is a perfectly good reason. In the past, almost every-body travelled on the left side of the road because that was the most sensible option for feudal, violent societies. Since most people are right-handed, swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have their right arm near-er to an opponent and their scabbard further from him. Moreover, it reduced the chance of the scabbard (worn on the left) hitting other people.

Furthermore, a right-handed person finds it easier to mount a horse from the left side of the horse, and it would be very difficult to do otherwise if wearing a sword (which would be worn on the left). It is safer to mount and dis-mount towards the side of the road, rather than in the middle of traffic; so if one mounts on the left, then the horse should be ridden on the left side of the road.

In the late 1700s, however, teamsters in France and the United States began hauling farm products in big wagons pulled by several pairs of horses. These wagons had no driver’s seat; instead the driver sat on the left rear horse, so he could keep his right arm free to lash the team. Since he was sitting on the left, he naturally wanted every-body to pass on the left so he could look down and make sure he kept clear of the oncoming wagon’s wheels. Therefore, he kept to the right side of the road.

In Russia, in 1709, the Danish envoy under Tsar Peter the Great noted the widespread custom for traffic in Russia to pass on the right, but it was only in 1752 that Empress Elizabeth (Elizaveta Petrovna) officially issued an edict for traffic to keep to the right. In addition, the French Revolution of 1789 gave a huge impetus to right-hand travel in Europe. The fact is, before the Revolution, the aristocracy travelled on the left of the road, forcing the peasantry over to the right, but after the storming of the Bastille and the subsequent events, aristocrats preferred to keep a low profile and joined the peasants on the right. An official keep-right rule was introduced in Paris in 1794, more or less parallel to Denmark, where driving on the right had been made compulsory in 1793.

Later, Napoleon’s conquests spread the new rightism to the Low Countries (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxem-bourg), Switzerland, Germany, Poland and many parts of Spain and Italy. The states that had resisted Napoleon kept left – Britain, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Portugal. This European division, between the left- and right-hand nations would remain fixed for more than 100 years, until after the First World War.

The trend among nations over the years has been toward driving on the right, but Britain has done its best to stave off global homogenisation. With the expansion of travel and road building in the 1800s, traffic regulations were made in every country. Left-hand driving was made mandatory in Britain in 1835. Countries which were part of the British Empire followed suit. This is why to this very day, India, Australasia and the former British colonies in Africa go left. An exception to the rule, however, is Egypt, which had been conquered by Napoleon before becoming a British dependency.

Japan was never part of the British Empire, but its traffic also goes to the left. Although the origin of this habit goes back to the Edo period (1603-1868), it wasn’t until 1872 that this unwritten rule became more or less official. That was the year when Japan’s first railway was introduced, built with technical aid from the British. Gradually, a mas-sive network of railways and tram tracks was built, and of course all trains and trams drove on the left-hand side. Still, it took another half century till, in 1924, left-side driving was clearly written in a law.

When the Dutch arrived in Indonesia in 1596, they brought along their habit of driving on the left. It wasn’t until Napoleon conquered the Netherlands that the Dutch started driving on the right. Most of their colonies, however, remained on the left as did Indonesia and Suriname.

The real reason we drive on the left – and it dates back HUNDREDS of years. The world is divided when it comes to the correct side of the road to drive on. But which came first, left or right?

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In the early years of English colonisation of North America, English driving customs were followed and the colonies drove on the left. After gaining independence from England, however, they were anxious to cast off all remaining links with their British colonial past and gradually changed to right-hand driving. Incidentally, the influence of oth-er European immigrants, especially the French, should not be underestimated. The first law requiring drivers to keep right was passed in Pennsylvania in 1792, and similar laws were passed in New York in 1804 and New Jersey in 1813.

Despite the developments in the US, some parts of Canada continued to drive on the left until shortly after the Second World War. The territory controlled by the French (from Quebec to Louisiana) drove on the right, but the territory occupied by the English (British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New-foundland) kept left. British Columbia and the Atlantic provinces switched to the right in the 1920s in order to con-form with the rest of Canada and the USA. Newfoundland drove on the left until 1947, and joined Canada in 1949.

In Europe, the remaining left-driving countries switched one by one to driving on the right.

Meanwhile, the power of the right kept growing steadily. American cars were designed to be driven on the right by locating the drivers’ controls on the vehicle’s left side. With the mass production of reliable and economical cars in the United States, initial exports used the same design, and out of necessity many countries changed their rule of the road.

In the 1960s, Great Britain also considered changing, but the country’s conservative powers did everything they could to nip the proposal in the bud. Furthermore, the fact that it would cost billions of pounds to change every-thing round was not much of an incentive… Eventually, Britain dropped the idea. Today, only four European coun-tries still drive on the left: the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta.

Excerpts from Worldwide Standards

Our selected volume this time is 1976 edition of Petersen’s Special Interest American Cars (1930-1960).

The book covers vehicles considered to be collectable from the Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. It also deals with what it calls the Minor marques, the ones that almost made it.

There is a chapter on the history of the side mounted spare wheel, the most glamorous accessory. As well there is a description of the early “Woodies” , or as the author puts it, ‘one jump ahead of the termites’.

In the sections on the Leading Independents, it covers such names as Graham and Hupmobile who were victims of the Depression, and also Hudson, Nash, Packard, Studebaker and Willys who have succumbed since.

One part of particular interest to me was that the 1937 Chevrolet Standard sedan was not a big seller, with only 2750 being sold; whether this figure includes the export CKD packs is not addressed. Apparently, the Tourers were the popular models.

Now that the floor has been coated in the clubhouse and as soon as we can line the back wall the library will be returned to the shelves.

We do have some multiple copies of some workshop manuals. Once they have been sorted out we will make them available to members who are interested.

Happy reading

Your friendly librarian

Ian

FROM THE LIBRARY BY IAN JEFFERYES

A guy walks out of the restroom….

Girl says: “ Sir, your garage is open.”

Guy says: “ Did you see my Harley?”

Girl says: “No, I saw a mini bike with two flat tyres.”

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ENGINE SLUDGE RACQ Car Maintenance

Sludge can destroy an engine. Find out what causes it and how to prevent it.

Engine sludge is a phenomenon that can affect almost any engine. It first began to appear in Australian vehicles in the late 1980s and can cause extensive engine damage.

What is it? The term describes the formation of heavy deposits in an engine’s crankcase. It can resemble heavy grease or tar and results from the thickening and oxidation of the engine oil . The resulting material blocks the engine’s lubricating system. In the worst case this can cause the engine to seize.

What causes it?

Its formation can usually be traced to inadequate servicing, such as missed or extended oil change intervals or to the use of poor quality or inappropriate oils. In small diesel engines, as used in light commercial vehicles and 4WDs, fuel system problems, such as worn injec-tors, can also thicken the oil.

How to deal with it

The appropriate remedy must be determined on a case by case basis. In many cases the presence of sludge is not detected until the engine has failed . In such cases, dismantling is required to identify the extent of damage and carry out repairs, which will also in-clude removal of the sludge. Often this will involve complete reconditioning of the engine. Where the problem has been identified before the engine has failed, it may be possible to remove much of the sludge without completely dismantling it.

Warning signs

Low oil pressure or intermittent flashing of the oil light . The oil light remaining on when the engine is running. Slow or no draining of the oil when the sump plug is removed (sludge is preventing the remaining oil from drain-ing) Obvious signs of thick sludge in oil fillers, rocker covers etc. The engine won’t accept the designated amount of oil after an oil change (sludge is taking up some, or most, of the oil space). Noisy hydraulic lifters (where fitted).

How to avoid sludge problems

Engine sludge can be avoided with regular servicing in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications Use appropriate, good quality oils and filters. For diesel engines, fuel system maintenance is critical. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions concerning city driving. Most regard this as severe use requiring more fre-quent oil and filter changes. Severe use oil change intervals can be as little as 5,000km to 7,500km. Don’t ignore oil change time intervals. Oil changes are still needed even if the vehicle hasn’t travelled the nominat-ed distance.

Did You Know? There are 1 billion cars currently in use on earth.

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RADIATORS RACQ Car Maintenance

The prime role of a car's radiator is to keep the engine at an efficient and safe tempera-ture.

Maintaining your radiator Increasingly, the radiator is also being called upon to maintain the automatic transmission's temperature and even to deal with the heat load in the engine's oil. To keep the engine at a safe temperature, coolant is pumped through the engine's cooling passages, collecting heat as it goes. The coolant then leaves the engine via a (radiator) hose and travels to the radiator where it passes through a series of finned tubes. The fins are to increase the surface area of the tube to allow the heat to radiate away, hence the name. The cooled coolant is then returned to the engine via another hose to repeat the cycle. Radiators are remarkably reliable considering the environment they work in. They are regularly exposed to inter-nal temperatures that can range from below zero to well in excess of 100 C and operating pressures that can ex-ceed 100kpa. But that isn't to say that radiators are immune to problems. In fact, like any other part of the car, they need to be maintained to ensure trouble free service. This includes changing coolants at the designated inter-vals and the use of the appropriate coolant for the application.

Maintenance

From an owner's point of view, radiator maintenance is usually limited to ensuring that dirt, leaves or grass does not restrict airflow through the fins. Unrestricted airflow is important as it is the air travelling through the fins and around the tubes that removes the heat from the coolant. No matter how good the radiator, it can't work effi-ciently without proper airflow. Such debris can usually be washed from the fins by training water from a garden hose through the fins from the engine side of the radiator. Obviously, the engine should be cold and not running when you do this.

If your car is fitted with air conditioning

It will most likely have what looks like a small, thin radiator in front of the engine's radiator. This is the air condi-tioner condenser and it removes heat from the air conditioning system in much the same way the radiator does for the engine. It's important that you check that there is no build up of debris in front of the radiator or the con-denser, or between the two, as this can affect the efficiency of both.

Cleaning the tubes of the radiator

More serious maintenance involves cleaning the tubes of the radiator to ensure coolant flows freely. This is a job that requires the services of a specialist and necessitates the removal of one of the radiator's tanks so a metal rod can be passed through each tube to remove any blockages. Blockages of this type can occur from inadequate servicing of the cooling system, but over time, scale can build up in even well maintained cooling systems. Scale induced radiator blockages commonly occur after an engine has been overheated - as the overheating event can loosen scale formations in the engine block that become lodged in the radiator tubes.

Radiator problems

Other common radiator problems include deterioration of core fins, corrosion of aluminium cores, impact dam-age, cracking of metal tanks and failure of plastic tanks. Plastic tanks, particularly the top tank that is subjected to the greatest heat load, commonly deteriorate and need to be replaced once they reach around seven to eight years of age. Deteriorated plastic tanks can fail and quickly destroy an engine with little or no warning. Other warning signs that should not be ignored are pools of coolant under the car after it has been parked, obvi-ous water leaks and persistent coolant loss.

Replacing a radiator

There are generally two options when its time to replace a radiator. One is to buy a new radiator and the other is to have your radiator re-cored. Re-cored means taking the tanks and brackets from your old radiator and fitting them to a new core. Like most automotive repairs, it's important to shop around for the most cost effective option and to take profes-sional advice as to the most suitable long-term repair for your car.

Did You Know? 1 out of every 4 cars produced in the world comes from China.

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1926 Rugby Tourer (my first rugby) Bought new by local family in 1927 from Derrick’s Garage in Quay Street, Bundaberg. Never needed full restoration, just made roadworthy and repainted for registration purposes in 1975. It has a beautiful hood made by old time trimmer Ces Livingstone. The hood does not fold down owing to roller blinds fitted for original owner Mr Albert Payne. This car runs well and everything works. A honey-comb radiator fitted in 2014 cost $3,000. Original 1926 owner’s manual included. Asking price $12,000.00

Contact: Mal Plath Phone 41522538

Members of the Bundaberg Vintage Vehicle Club Inc. wish to thank the following companies for their

sponsorship of 2017 Canefields’ Classic Event

SHANNONS BUNDABERG BREWED DRINKS TRADE TOOLS C2G FINANCIAL ENZED SHOE STEEL SPOTTED DOG TAVERN BRIDGESTONE SELECT FIXIT AUTO WRECKERS BUNDABERG SUGAR BUNDABERG EXHAUST CENTRE

SHAWS RECYCLE PRODUCTS JACOBSENS AUTOMOTIVE ENGI-NEERING WILSONS INDUSTRIAL SALES BUNDY LIMES BUNDABERG REGIONAL COUN-CIL AMANDINE LAVENDER FARM AUSWIDE BANK MALOUF PHARMACIES PHARMIST ADVICE IAN & DEBBIE WEEKS

ROHAN AUTOMOTIVE MACHINING J A TOFT REPCO AUTOBARN HANSENS AUTO ELECTRICAL KEITH PITT MP CORAL COAST PHARMACIES CHILDERS RADIATOR SERVICE BUNDY JUICE AUST CHILLI

Workshop Equipment

• 16 CFM 3 cyl 3 hp electric air compressor $300.00

• 170 amp inverter mig welder $200.00

Contact: Ian Pressler Phone 41598313

OOPS! A husband and wife are sitting quietly in bed reading when the wife looks over at him and asks the question, "What would you do if I died? Would you get married again?" HUSBAND: Definitely not! WIFE: Why not? Don't you like being married? HUSBAND: Of course I do … WIFE: Then why wouldn't you remarry? HUSBAND: Okay, okay, I'd get married again. WIFE: You would? (with a hurt look) HUSBAND: (makes audible groan) WIFE: Would you live in our house? HUSBAND: Sure, it's a great house. WIFE: Would you sleep with her in our bed? HUSBAND: Where else would we sleep? WIFE: Would you let her drive my car? HUSBAND: Probably, as it is almost new. WIFE: Would you replace my pictures with hers? HUSBAND: That would seem like the proper thing to do. WIFE: Would you give her my jewellery? HUSBAND: No, I'm sure she'd want her own. WIFE: Would you take her golfing with you? HUSBAND: Yes, those are always good times. WIFE: Would she use my clubs? HUSBAND: No, she's left-handed. The wife is silent. HUSBAND: Shit.

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Club Windscreen Badges $3.00 Metal Car Badges $30.00 Cap Badges $3.00 40th Anniversary Cloth Badges $10.00 40th Anniversary Windscreen Stickers $1.00

AVAILABLE FROM THE TREASURER

Shawline Embroidery, 17 Walker Street, Bundaberg

Men’s Polo PS20 $17.00

Ladies’ Polo PS19 $16.00

Club Jackets 1604 Aussie Pacific $46.00

Club Logo $6.60

Personal Name $3.95

PLEASE QUOTE CODE WHEN ORDERING

BVVC name badges available from : CRYSTALGEM TROPHIES Shop, 5 Tantitha St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670

WANTED TO BUY HQ Holden Kingswood station Wagon, 4.2 litre V8 with 4 speed manual, any condition.

Col Hayes Ph: 0409 825 913

We would love the ladies to help us out by supplying some goodies

for morning tea on this day.

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ARTICLES FOR THE MAGAZINE and

IDEAS FOR RUNS AND OUTINGS

HELP US WELCOME IN

THE NEW YEAR WITH A PARTY

SUNDAY 14 JANUARY

2018 ENTERTAINMENT BY JOHN FARMER

3 March, 2018 Presentation of the Armstrong-Siddeley Details to follow by email or phone call.

14 March, 2018 Club Meeting

23 March, 2018 Social Night at Clubhouse - Pie, Peas and Potato We will have a two course meal at a cost of $10.00 per person. RSVP Numbers to Harold by 16 March. Meet at clubhouse at 5.00 pm.

25 March, 2018 Turnabout Event with Fraser Coast Club It is our turn to host this event. BVVC Inc. ladies to supply morning tea. This will be followed by a run into the coun-try, after which a two course lunch with tea and coffee will be provided at a cost $18.50 per person. Members should meet at the clubhouse at 9.00 am to greet the visitors for a 9.30 morning tea. Details on next page.

DATE CLAIMERS 26 January, 2018 Just Rock Presidents’ Combined Car Run Meet Alexandra Park 9.00 for morning tea. Travel to Moore Park Bowls Club for lunch, $15.00 per head. Phone Bob 4159 2760 or 0423 197 293 or email: justrock-bundy@hotmail.com by 22 January for catering purposes.

3,4 February, 2018 Toowoomba Swap

30 March to 1 April, 2018 Easter in the Country at Roma- Roma Historical Motor Club Inc.

1st Saturday of Each Month Cars, Crumbs and Coffee Sat 8 .00 am· Breeze Cafe and Bakery, Bundaberg, QLD

Cadz ol' Skool Diner, 2 Fairymead Rd Sunday Session is on the 3rd Sunday of the month for car enthusiasts 9.00 -11 .00 am

19 May, 2018 Celebrating National Motoring Heritage Day Combined Car Club Show and Shine At Recreational Precinct, organised by BVVC Inc. and sponsored by Shannons.

CLUB RUNS

14 January, 2018 Welcome in the New Year Enjoy a short run before settling in at the clubhouse for a New Year Meet and Greet Party with club friends old and new. There will be more entertainment by John Farmer. BYO meat and drinks . Please bring either a salad or sweet to share. You will need to let us know what you can bring to avoid too many double ups. Depart clubhouse 3.30 pm.

10 January, 2018 Club Meeting

26 January, 2018 Australia Day Bash - Celebrate with a taste of nostalgia around the campfire An afternoon run will take us to Bob and Margaret Strathdee’s property at Rubyanna, for a camp oven din-ner. Top it all off with billy tea and sweets. BYO chairs, table, and all eating utensils, as well as in-sect repellent and coats. Dinner will be at a cost of $10.00 per person. RSVP Numbers to secretary by Tuesday 23 January. Depart clubhouse at 3.00 pm.

4 February, 2018 Thank You Afternoon Tea for Canefields’ Classic Spon-sors We will meet at the clubhouse at 2.30 pm for 3.00 pm to host afternoon tea for our sponsors. Ladies, could you please supply a plate of food for after-noon tea?

10 February, 2018 Markets and Lunch Run This will be a run to Apple Tree Creek on market day fol-lowed by lunch at the Apple Tree Creek Hotel. RSVP Numbers to Harold by 7 February. Depart clubhouse at 7.30 am.

14 February, 2018 Club Meeting

23 February, 2018 Social Pizza Night at Clubhouse We will take numbers and order in pizzas for dinner on the night. Please be there at 5.00 pm for us to take numbers.

25 February, 2018 Fraser Coast Historic Vehicle Club and some other Maryborough clubs will be visiting the Barry Hosking Mu-seum. They hope to arrive about 10.00 am for morning tea. We have been invited to come along also. Admission will be a gold coin donation. RSVP Numbers to Harold by 20 February

BVVC EVENTS CALENDAR

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4.00 pm - 6.00 pm CLUBHOUSE

BYO drinks and nibbles

BUNDABERG VINTAGE CAR CLUB INC. PRESENTS

THE 32nd TURNABOUT RALLY 25 MARCH, 2018

WITH FRASER COAST HISTORIC VEHICLE CLUB INC.

Check in will be at 9.30 am at the BVVC Inc. Clubhouse, Recreational Precinct, Kendalls Road, Bundaberg, where morning tea will be provided by the Bundaberg Club. There will be a pleasant country drive before stopping at Taylor’s Mango Paradise, near Childers, where Col and Jan Taylor will be our hosts for lunch and a tour. This will be a two course lunch with tea and coffee at a cost of $18.50 per person. Please return nomination form with money to: Secretary BVVC, P.O. Box 1420, Bundaberg. Qld 4670 OR email to secretary.bundabergvehicleclub@gmail.com by 19 March, 2018

TURNABOUT EVENT, 25 MARCH, 2018

NAMES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

PHONE ………………………………………………………………………..MOBILE………………………………………………………………………..

EMAIL…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Please find enclosed cheque for $.............

I have direct deposited $ …………….

I / We indemnify the Bundaberg Vintage Vehicle Club Inc., its officials and members against any claims

whatsoever arising out of any accident or damage occasioned in any way to my vehicle and its passen-

gers in connection with this event.

SIGNATURE______________________________ DATE ___________

Number attending

…………………...

Cost per person

$18.50

TOTAL

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Dietary Requirements:

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Direct deposit details for BVVC Inc.

X Ref: 105047163 BSB: 645646

Please tick appropriate box

If not claimed in 14 days please return to P.O. Box 1420, Bundaberg, 4670

Authorized by Ian Pearson, 18 Carrara Court, Bundaberg, QLD 4670 for Bundaberg Vintage Vehicle Club Inc. Kindly photocopied by the office of Keith Pitt MP, Federal Member for Hinkler.