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THIS ISSUE

Cruise Control is the magazine of the Motafrenz Car Club Inc.

Volume 25, Issue 05. December 2018.

Cover by Editor. Main picture by Warren N.

CONTACT

Motafrenz Car Club Inc

PO Box 1331, Collingwood, VIC3066

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.motafrenz.org.au

/motafrenz @motafrenz

MEMBERSHIP

Annual membership for 2018/2019 (expires on June 30)

Single $45.00

Joint $60.00

MINUTES

The minutes of the committee meetings, the Annual General Meeting and any other sub-

committee or special meeting of the Club are available to all members upon request from the

secretary. Contact: [email protected] or 04 0788 2696

MEETINGS

The Committee invites you to attend and participate in the monthly committee meetings which are

held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. If you have an event idea or any other

suggestions concerning the running of the Club, this is the perfect opportunity to have your say.

After the meeting, we enjoy a good old-fashioned pub meal and a few light refreshments. See the

Events pages for more details or email [email protected]

PAYMENTS

Motafrenz’ preferred method of payment is PayPal (go to www.paypal.com and make payment to

[email protected]). Cheques may be made payable to Motafrenz Car Club or

Electronic Bank Transfer to our bank account BSB 033 063, Account 124490, Reference: Include

your name and the event/item you are paying for. Please email bank transfer details to

[email protected]

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3 MOTAFRENZ CAR CLUB INC. CRUISE CONTROL

COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT Alan Benedetti [email protected] SECRETARY Joseph Sirianni [email protected] TREASURER Russell Lees 04 3985 2963 [email protected] EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR Jeff Whitehead 04 2931 1737 [email protected] PUBLICATION EDITOR Mat Giacomantonio [email protected] WEBMASTER Nick Bassett [email protected] INTERSTATE LIAISON Ross Junor [email protected]

COMMUNITY GROUP LIAISON Anthony Wiseman [email protected] AOMC LIAISON Jeff Whitehead [email protected] FEDERATION LIAISON Alan Benedetti & Ross Junor [email protected] MEMBERSHIP Brett Huxtable [email protected] PRIVACY OFFICER John McLeod [email protected] PROPERTY OFFICER Gordon Campbell 04 0788 2696 [email protected] CLUB PERMIT OFFICER Michael Frith 04 0919 6435 [email protected]

Motafrenz Car Club is a member of the Association of Motoring Clubs [AOMC], Federation of

Veteran, Vintage & Classic Vehicle Clubs Victoria and Team Melbourne. Motafrenz Car Club is

authorised by VicRoads to operate under the Club Permit scheme for veteran, classic, historic and

street rod vehicles.

The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Motafrenz, its Members, nor

its Committee. Whilst all due care is taken, neither Motafrenz, its Members, nor its Committee can

accept any responsibility for the accuracy of any item, service or advice printed in, or adopted

from this publication. The Editor reserves the right to edit or omit any material submitted for

inclusion in this publication.

Organisation Registration Number: A0029548A

© 2018 Motafrenz Car Club Inc.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ............................................................................................ 4

ED SEZ ................................................................................................... 5

PREZ SEZ ............................................................................................... 6

GAY-TRACTIONS .............................................................................. 10

CONGRAUTLATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING MIKE AND CESC!20

............................................................................................................... 21

UPPER YARRA RESERVOIR DRIVE ............................................... 22

DOUG’S MORRIS COMMERCIAL LC3 ........................................... 25

CLUB PERMIT SCHEME STICKER INPUT REQUESTED

............................................................................................................... 38

WHEN CAR INTERIORS WERE COLOURFUL .............................. 41


ED SEZ

ear reader,

Our

December

edition

contains the Upper Yarra

Drive report, a continuation on

automotive interiors, and

more CPS information.

Member Doug V has written about his beautiful and unique Morris Commercial

LC3, which is also for sale.

There was also the wedding of Motafrenz members Mike and Cesc, big

congratulations/felicitacions to you both and many happy, wonderful years

together!

As always, if you have anything interesting that you think our readers may

enjoy, or any suggestions please send it to [email protected]

Mat

D



PREZ SEZ

Ello All!

It’s been a crazy couple

of months here – the Club is finalising it’s

schedule for Midsumma and we’ve had our

usual events.

The Committee have made the decision to purchase a trailer to store and

transport the Club equipment – Gordon has kindly been storing the gear for

many years and this will make the movement of the equipment much easier.

The Club are finalising a grant application to help off-set some of the cost

involved, but the Club’s coffers have been steadily growing and it’s time to

give back to the members. Storage and security of the trailer and contents has

been determined, but access will be much improved.

Unfortunately, I have had to miss a few events due to work commitments, but

I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. The Magical

Mystery Tour is top of my list of things to finish!

H


Huge congratulations must go out to Michael Frith & Cesc Rubio who

celebrated their marriage through November! It’s not so long ago that

Motafrenz was part of the protest at Pride March with our Can’t Marry theme…

The Club Christmas party is this coming weekend – thanks to the host for

opening their home to the members.

Midsumma events are always a fun and we look forward to seeing as many of

you as possible at Carnival, the Magical Mystery Tour (yes – I’m biased about

this one!), Sports Day, and Pride March. All enable us to mix with our friends

from both within the Club and from out-side of it – to interact with the diverse

mix of people who make up the community in which Motafrenz is based. We

also get to participate in the wider motoring communities Car Show season

with many of the years principal events held early in the year.

With the forthcoming summer and festive season, the Committee and myself

wish all members a safe and happy season – remember, we wanna see your

faces!

Best wishes and safe motoring!

Alan




GAY-TRACTIONS

MONTHLY EVENTS

CLUB & COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOWED BY DINNER (second Wednesday of every

month)

The Committee invites you to come along and participate in the monthly Club & Committee

Meeting. If you have an event idea or any other suggestions, this is the perfect opportunity to have

your say. After the meeting, we enjoy a good pub meal and a few light refreshments.

DATES:

Wednesday 12th

December 2018

Wednesday 9th

January 2019

Wednesday 13th

February 2019 …

TIME: Arrive by 6:45pmish and meet us upstairs in our meeting room. Committee starts at 7pm.

After the meeting we will move to our pre-booked table downstairs in the Dining Room. We will

then order our dinner (service is quick here).

WHERE: Retreat Hotel, 226 Nicholson St, Abbotsford VIC 3067. Just off Johnston St.

Street parking available

COST (only if dining at the hotel): Main course $17 - $25

BOOKING: Preferred

CONTACT: Joseph S - [email protected]



SLOT CAR RACING (Third Wednesday of the month)

A Light-hearted, fun evening at Chris’ slot car raceway on the third Wednesday of each month.

Loan cars available for newcomers. Experience levels vary and the main thing is to enjoy the

camaraderie, have a laugh and a social chat. BYO snacks. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are

provided. Please arrive between 7:30 - 8:00 PM. RSVP to Chris at [email protected]

DATES:

Wednesday 19th December 2018

Wednesday 16th January 2019 …

Wednesday 20th February 2019

SUNDAY DRIVE & LUNCH (3rd Sunday of Every Month)

For details see events listing which follows here.

4WD DAY TRIPS

Motafrenz has in the past run successful 4WD events. Previously these were scheduled with fixed

dates and locations with varying difficulty levels 1 to 3 out of five. Some members have taken up

the offer to complete a 4WD courses. Motafrenz holds an EPIRB emergency beacon device for

such use where telephony and radio communications are compromised, which is often the case

on 4WD events. Past events have been family and community friendly with picnics in amazingly

beautiful locations. This year Motafrenz is looking to get back to having 4WD events and needs a

club member who is willing to do some planning and organising.



With the full support of the committee, this willing member will coordinate dates, times, places and

participants. The Motafrenz committee looks forward to getting 4WD events rolling again and it

does need time commitment. Please consider becoming active in this role and taking on 4WD

events.

Contact: Email Jeff W at [email protected] or come along to a committee meeting and get

involved.

FYI EVENTS

Note: With regard to events not organised by Motafrenz: the nature of events and the

entertainment provided is outside the control of Motafrenz. Members may care to view the event's

website where they can assess for themselves, from their point of view, the suitability of the event

and the entertainment provided by the organisers.



DECEMBER

UPPER YARRA DRIVE AND PICNIC

WHEN: Sunday 18 November 2018

TIME: 10:00 am to ~5.00 pm

MEET: 10:00 am meet for a 10:30 departure at Nando's Ringwood

(Opposite Ringwood lake)

DESTINATION: Upper Yarra dam Picnic spot

DETAILS: A relaxing day again with members and friends complete with a very lovely drive

through the

forests and a gorgeous destination for a gorgeous picnic at the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park

BOOKING: Nice to know if you coming

BRING: Picnic gear and picnic lunch, sunscreen and walking shoes

SUITS CARS: All types

ROAD CONDITIONS: Sealed – Freeway & main roads

PETS: Okay. This is not a national park

COST: No cost

CONTACT: [email protected] to let Russell know you're coming

LINKS:

DESTINATION DETAILS: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/upper-yarra-reservoir-park

MEETING MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/9FwzVw5rRSH2

http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/upper-yarra-reservoir-park

https://goo.gl/maps/9FwzVw5rRSH2


CLUB & COMMITTEE MEETING FOLLOWED BY DINNER

2nd Wednesday of every month!

DATE: Wednesday 14 November DETAILS – See first page.

SLOT CAR RACING

3rd Wednesday of every month!

DATE: Wednesday 21 November DETAILS – See first page of this Event List

FYI - OUTintheOPEN Carnival Shepparton

WHEN: Saturday, Nov 3, 2018

WHERE: Queens Gardens, Shepparton VIC 3630, Australia (map)

MORE INFO: http://outintheopen.org.au

JANUARY 2019

CHRISTMAS PARTY

WHEN: Sunday 2 December 2018

TIME: Midday (12:00 noon) to ~5pm

MEET: Cranbourne. Address supplied with RSVP.

DETAILS: Our Christmas Party will again be held at a member's house this time in Melbourne’s

South East. This house has the best catering facilities and most charming hosts. There is very

likely chance of Garage talk and members’ vehicle show and tell. A highlight is also the Kris

Kringle, and this is very likely to be presented by Saint Mary Christmas (yes, she’s had a very big

promotion), and not to forget her reliable elves who will, one by one randomly hand out to each

and everyone present a gorgeous, quirky, or just plain sensible Kris Kringle gift; which you will

have brought along, nicely wrapped, and put under the Christmas tree upon your arrival.

http://outintheopen.org.au/


BOOKING: Essential for catering purposes. Please advise in your RSVP if you require a specific

menu. BRING: A ~$10 Kris Kringle wrapped in Christmas paper, drinks (BYO), chair, sunscreen,

your ideal choice of vehicle, Christmas cheer, friends, family, partner, swimmers and towel (there

may be a spar there) and anything you can think of that adds to the Motafrenz Christmas

experience.

SUITS CARS: All types

ROAD CONDITIONS: Sealed – Freeway & main roads

PETS: No pets. The resident cats will get anxious.

COST: ~$25

RSVP CONTACT: Jeff [email protected] [email protected]




SLOT CAR RACING



FEBRUARY 2019




SLOT CAR RACING




MIDSUMMA! SEE BELOW- DETAILS TO FOLLOW

MIDSUMMA CARNIVAL

WHEN: Sunday 20 January 2019

DETAILS: To be confirmed

AUSTRALIA DAY AT FOREST GLADE

WHEN: Saturday 26 January 2019


MOTAFRENZ MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

WHEN: Monday 28 January 2019






CONGRAUTLATIONS ON YOUR

WEDDING MIKE AND CESC!


Big congratulations to Motafrenz members Mike and Cesc on

their recent wedding! They are looking fabulous along with their

fresh ride, a 1966 Plymouth Fury.


UPPER YARRA RESERVOIR

DRIVE By Russell L.

We were lucky, after a week where the weather had been on and off,

the forecast for our drive was sunny and 27C. The perfect weather for

a country drive and picnic amongst the stunning trees growing in the

Upper Yarra Reservoir picnic ground.


We met between 10am to 10:30am at our normal meeting spot next to

Nando’s in Ringwood. As this is the third year this event had been run,

members who tuned up where mostly newbies, with Pamela first to

arrive in her stunning Mustang!

All up we had 12 members join us for the day, after a good 1 hour and

15 mins drive; we arrived at our picnic spot, claimed a table under the

trees in the shade and in true Motafrenz style, had a wonderful picnic

with many members bringing their favourite wines. One member only

came for the drive and turned around on arrival and said it was such a

good drive, I’m doing it again.


The park is dog friendly, so several members bought their pooch and

special dog treat.


DOUG’S MORRIS

COMMERCIAL LC3

By Doug V.

The Morris Commercial Model LC was produced in Adderley Park

Birmingham England.

Introduced in 1937, the LC chassis carries van or lorry bodywork with a

payload of 25/30cwt (Hundred Weight) (1270-1524 Kg)

[C for Centum, a hundred and Wt for weight]


During World War 2, production was stopped on the LC, but resumed

in 1945 with Morris Commercial, utilising the LC Chassis to produce a

PV model but configured as a van, utilising many of the LC design

configurations. As such the LC and PV models have interchangeable

parts. This is most often forgotten by restorers, which fail to identify

original parts and understand the inter change ability when trying to

complete an original restoration.


In 1948, Morris Commercial began production of the LC3 with the

model ending production in 1952. The Morris Commercial company

did not produce a LC2, but migrated from the original LC to LC3

model.


The Morris Commercial LC3 (1948) that I own, has had major work

completed whilst retaining as much original condition. Significant work

includes retaining the original 1948 engine such that it is as new

condition internally. The original gearbox has been rejuvenated

internally. As such the vehicle retains its original condition but has been

given a new lease on life. The intention when restoring was is to keep

the vehicle in as original 1948 condition as practical. This included

restoring the cabin to its spartan look.


The Dunlop steel rims that are fitted are original and retain their Dunlop

pressed stamps. All brake line and hydraulics have been renewed,

including all systems. As such the vehicle is as new condition as

practical.


Many of the spares utilised in the restoration were originally sourced

from England.

The LC3 is a rear wheel drive vehicle. The Engine incorporates a 4

Cylinder overhead valve engine in unit construction with a dry-plate

clutch and a four-speed and reverse gearbox. The engine is a

straightforward design and mounted at the front of the chassis. The

engine is rated at 15.94 HP (~12 kW) with 42 BHP (~31 kW) at 3250

RPM


From the gearbox the transmission to the rear axle is by single

propeller shaft with universal jointed ends. Torque is transmitted to the

rear wheels only, through spiral bevel gears and a four-bevel pinion

differential.

The front axle is a common design with the track rod fitted with ball and

socket type connections. The rear axle is a three-quarter floating type

with the hubs mounted on double ball bearings.

The steering box incorporates a cam gear type coupling linked to the

front axle by a draglink employing a ball and socket type connection.



Petrol is delivered from a tank mounted on the right-hand side of the

chassis, with contents recorded on the dash. Original configuration

allowed Petrol to be delivered to the Carburettor by mechanical pump.

My vehicle has been modified to incorporate a electrically controlled

Fuel Pump, which delivers better volumetric flow to the Carburettor and

improves performance.

The foot brake is hydraulically operated and acts on all 4 wheels. The

hand break utilises a mechanical linkage and is independent of the

hydraulic system.

The suspension system incorporates semi-elliptical springs on all 4

wheels utilising hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.


The Cabin incorporates manual side opening ventilation flaps to control

temperature internally. Winter allows the luxury of warmth generated by

the engine to gently warm the cabin, whilst the use of flap cooling is

recommended during summer operation.

The dash instrumentation retains original SMITHS instrumentation

showing Oil, AMP’s, and speedometer in M.P.H.


In 1948 the LC3 was built with all the attributes of modern automotive

engineering which may appear primitive by our modern standards.

During the time it was built it was regarded highly by drivers for its ease

of driving, control, safety (it was not fitted with seatbelts) and

responsive action.

The vehicle is maintained in first class condition with significant effort

on my part. The vehicle is always garaged.


The vehicle is a RARE example, especially in this condition. The

vehicle often draws onlookers to admire the finish and presentation of

the vehicle. It would make an ideal Promotional vehicle.

The vehicle is currently offered FOR SALE at $34,000 Negotiable

(Does not include Wine Barrels) with a current Victorian RWC.

Please call Doug on 0417 563 566 for details or inspection.

Year: 1948

Model: MORRIS COMMERCIAL LC3

Special features: ORIGINAL RESTORED CONDITION,

ENGLISH POST WAR PRECISION, OLD WORLD CHARM


Crudities: None - great to drive

How I got it & Provenance of the car: Purchased from online

website

Why I love it: English post war precision, original restored

condition and double clutching

What I have done to it: See above

How other people could procure something similar: Keep

an eye online auction websites


CLUB PERMIT SCHEME

STICKER INPUT REQUESTED

Vic Roads through the AOMC is seeking user’s thoughts on the paper

sticker that goes on to your windshield.

They want to know if we want to keep it, this might mean a slight cost

increase.

Or remove it as a requirement; they suggest that it would reduce costs.

In my opinion it would not mean a reduced permit fee.

So please let me know your thoughts via SMS or email to

[email protected]

Also, a friendly reminder to make sure that you get to at least one

event per year.

And take note of which event you attended, I suggest you take a pic

and let me know when you are contacting me regarding renewals.

I will be in Spain from 15th December to 5th January if you’re renewal

comes in during this time you can send it though I will deal with it when

I get back.

Permits can be renewed up to three months after the expiration date,

without the need to get another RWC.

Happy red plate motoring,

Mike F, Club Permit Officer



VICROADS IS INTRODUCING A NEW

NUMBER RANGE FOR CLUB

PERMIT NUMBER PLATES

By AOMC

The current series of plates for club permit holders ranges from

00000.H – 99999.H. We’re currently issuing plates from 95000.H

onwards, and expect to complete this series in the coming months.

The number series in our next release will range from 0002.H.2 –

9999.H.9. This new series will run on our existing plate design (dark

red background/white lettering).

To ensure the plates are readable by electronic readers and intelligent

management systems (used by the Victoria Police and tolling

organisations), there will be some combinations in this new number

range that we can’t use, particularly those with the numbers 0, 1 or 5

directly before or after the H.

We’ll let you know when distribution of this new series of plates

commences being distributed.


Club permit enquiry February Delegates Meeting

CPS plates

Are plates transferable on sale of the vehicle?

When a CPS vehicle is sold, the permit is not transferrable and must

be cancelled with the purchaser to apply for a new permit. When the

permit is cancelled, there is no requirement for the plates to be

returned to VicRoads unless VicRoads specifically requests the plates

to be returned (which is done when a permit is cancelled due to a

breach.)

CPS plates are not transferrable except where (1) the owner

changes clubs or (2) the vehicle is sold to a member of the same

club.

There have been some instances of significant plates where re-use of

plates has been allowed. These are considered on a case by case

basis for rare and unusual circumstances.


WHEN CAR INTERIORS WERE

COLOURFUL Taken from https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/when-car-interiors-were-

colorful/ article by MCG on August 2 2017.

Article supplied by Jeff W.

Auto cabins are rather drab these days. Brown, gray, black. Let’s turn

back the clock a few years and recall when car interiors from the Motor

City were celebrations of color.

https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/when-car-interiors-were-colorful/

https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/when-car-interiors-were-colorful/


The automobile is in a commodity phase of its product cycle, it

appears. For years now, the most popular exterior colors in the new car

showrooms include white, gray, and beige. Interiors are equally

nondescript, too: It’s rare to find anything more colorful than monotone

brown, black, or gray. And what’s more, no one appears to care. Car

buyers seem perfectly happy with these bland, limited choices.

It wasn’t always this way. A few decades ago, automobiles were bold,

bright celebrations of color, including their interiors. Here are a very few

examples—far from a complete survey to be sure, simply a quick look

back. Do you have a favorite colorful car interior of your own? Please

let us know. We’re up for a sequel or two.


Chrysler was in early on the trend to colorful interior materials, it

seems. The carmaker’s popular Highlander trim package, which

featured a Tartan plaid matched with rich Oxblood leather, was

introduced in 1940 and continued well into the 1950s.


The 1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible sported a novel approach in

interior materials: The cushions were reversible, with sporty leather on

one side and a woven fabric on the other. The two rear cushions in this

photo illustrate the choices, which complemented the Caribbean’s

three-tone exterior colors. Alas, 1956 was the real Packard’s final year

of production.


For 1959, Chrysler Corporation (Plymouth Sport Fury convertible

shown here) offered a bold palette of upholstery fabrics with an

additional innovation: swiveling bucket seats to allow easier entry and

exit.


In a possible nod to its customer base, American Motors offered a

variety of upholstery fabrics in the 1960s that looked more like

Grandma’s living room than an automobile cockpit. This 1967 Marlin in

fancy blue brocade is a perfect example. In succeeding years, AMC

would go fashion forward with interior themes by Levi’s, Gucci, and

Oleg Cassini.


In the 1970s, the crushed velvet look came to rule the automotive

world. Or, “life inside a trombone case,” as it’s been called. Flashy

color choices included bright Cranberry like the cabin of this 1975

Buick Century.


In the late 1970s, Ford Motor Company dressed up its otherwise drab

Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat subcompacts with flamboyant interior

options, including the Tangerine Alpine Plaid package on this ’78

Bobcat coupe. These far-out plaids weren’t limited to economy cars in

these years. Cadillac also offered similar combinations among its broad

variety of interior choices.


Pontiac was a style leader in interiors in the 1960s—for example,

check out the 1963 Catalina convertible in red above. The GM division

used a distinctive vinyl material with the trade name Morrikide, which

proved to be not only handsome but incredibly durable. Pontiac stylists

employed the premium vinyl in a variety of two-tone and three-tone

combinations, as show in the 1962 GM publicity photo below.



Third Wednesday of the month RSVP (Essential): Chris M [email protected]

www.vintage-slot-car-racing.com/motafrenz.htm

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