October Blog Book

BLOG BOOK
Volume 2 Issue 10
October 2014
All Makes Historic Car Club
Inside this issue:
Joke from Bill Ellis
2
National Old Car Day-Wakefield House
3
Visit to Eldercare Seaford
4,5
Mustangs and Australian Classics Run
Proposed Runs, Recipe
6,7,8
9
Sell, Swap or Trade, Swap Meets
10
Answers
11
Committee Members
12
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Next
Meeting
Thursday 15th October 7:30pm Coast and Vines Church
Joke From Bill Ellis
A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage. A
customer came in and asked for a seven-hundred-ten.
We all looked at each other and another customer asked, 'What is a
seven-hundred-ten?'
The customer replied, 'You know, the little piece in the middle of the
engine, I have lost it and need a new one.'
The customer replied that she/he did not know exactly what it was,
but this piece had always been there.
The mechanic gave her/him a piece of paper and a pen and asked
her/him to draw what the piece looked like.
She/he drew a circle and in the middle of it wrote 710. He then took
her/him over to a car just like hers/his which had its hood up and
asked, 'Is there a 710 on this car?'
Week day run 27th June, Willunga
She/He pointed and said, 'Of course, it’s right there.' The mechanic
fainted.
If you're not sure what a 710 is TURN TO PAGE 11
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National Old Car Day—September 1st
WAKEFIELD HOUSE – POSITIVE AGEING CENTRE
After a week of beautiful mild spring type weather to finish off the winter, the
first day of spring brought about a rainy morning and overcast day. I decided
against taking the 'T' Ford and risk spotted brassware. The choice being the Mark
2 Jaguar to mingle with car buffs rounded up from several of my previous car
club associates, being Neil Phillips Model A Ford Club 1928 Ford A Woody, Len
Pullin and his mate 1914 Ford T, Greg Morphett 1923 Ford T Buckboard, Mik
Bojko 1964 250 Daimler V8 from Model T Ford Club, Wendy & Alan Milano
AP5 Valiant from MTFC also associated with Wakefield House Elaine & I well
supported by John & Ornella Camplin 1940 Chev from AMHCC.
After a deviated short drive along the Esplanade at Moana & Seaford (bypassing
Mt Terrible enroute) and winding our way through southern suburbs to 65 Acre
Ave Morphett Vale, we discovered a well hidden secret venue of the
Onkaparinga Council.
We placed our lunch orders upon arrival at 10.45 am then proceeded to inspect
the venue’s facilities, Library and reading room, computer room, large games
room with snooker tables, darts, cards, and several meals dining areas indoor and
out.
We enjoyed a lovely home cooked meal of soup, main course and sweets “just
like mother used to make” all for $12.50 pp. The chatting could have gone on for
hours but most of us had other commitments requiring departure by 2.00 pm
arriving home completely dry.
Bob Sellar.
Week day run 27th June, Willunga
Gears on the dash of the Valiant
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Next
Meeting
Thursday 15th October 7:30pm Coast and Vines Church
Eldercare Visit-Seaford-Friday 6th September
(not a club run)
On Friday 6th September we visited the residents of the Seaford
Eldercare site, having been invited by John Taylor who
volunteers at this nursing home. Seven different vehicles were
there for the residents to look at. On arrival we were invited
inside for a cup of tea. We were then surprised with party pies &
sausage rolls, mini spring rolls, shortbread & various fresh fruit.
After our refreshments we stood outside & chatted to the
Various residents who were wandering around. I asked an
elderly gentleman if he was interested in seeing my Morris
Minor, the reply was no! Oh well, at least some people wanted
to look at it later. It was quite interesting to listen to the elderly
residents recalling their various vehicles and relating their
memories. One woman was walking around with a notebook,
asking about and writing details of the cars, so she could tell
her son about them. Our new member Paul Hook very kindly
attended with his white Jaguar, Trevor Sharpe in his red MGB,
Murray & Maureen Packer brought their Austin, Klaus
Bachmann in his V.W. & John Taylor had his recently restored
Crossley. It was also nice to catch up with Ray Bradley who
brought his Kingswood.
The weather was perfect and I think taking the cars there
brought back some nice memories for the residents plus it was
an interest for them when they don’t manage to get out very
often.
Thank you very much to all the car owners who gave up their
time to make the resident’s day a bit happier.
Kay Wickes
Week day run 27th June, Willunga
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Kay’s Minor and Ray's Kingswood
Collection of cars all in a
row
L-R Klaus' VW, Packer's Austin,
Trevor's MGB, Paul's Jag
John's Crossley
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Next
Meeting
Thursday 15th October 7:30pm Coast and Vines Church
Mustangs and Australian Classics
21st September
Hi All
The sun was out and so were the cars. From a 1913 Ford to a
1997 XJR Jaguar. As a new member I found the welcome
pleasing. The rose garden was looking good and a great
place for tea and cake. The cars moved off on time heading
for the "man’s shed".
My MK 2 Jaguar, travelling between a 1954 Xk120 and
1959 Corvette, made me feel a bit poor. All cars were making
the drive to McLaren Vale. Nigel Williamson gave us a
short talk about restorations of cars and car parts. Now time
to move into the car shed where all the cars were in all forms
of restoration. My favourite being the 1961 2 door red Falcon.
It was soon time for me to leave for work. I am sure that the
BBQ was first class, in the safe hands of Trevor and Albie.
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Paul Hook
Thank you to Trevor and Albie for organising the sausages. It
was a wonderful way to end a glorious day.
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Nigel and Emily-our hosts for the day. We
thank them for their hospitality.
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Next
Meeting
Thursday 15th October 7:30pm Coast and Vines Church
Mustangs and Australian Classics
Attendees
John Camplin
1940 Chevrolet Ride master
Deluxe
Phil Bamford
1975 Triumph
Dough Hill
1963 VW
Vivienne Hill
1963 VW
Matilda GartonHill (Guest)
1963 VW
Albie Prichard
1936 Morris
Bradlee Parker- 1940 Chevrolet Ride master
Camplin (Guest) Deluxe
Julie Prichard
1936 Morris
Kay Wickes
1925 Chevrolet
Trevor Sharp
1969 MGB
Laurie Wikes
1925 Chevrolet
Sandra Sharp
1969 MGB
Peter Krichauff
XK 120 Jaguar
1973 Beetle
Ann Krichauff
XK 120 Jaguar
Klaus
Bachmann
Murray Packer
1956 Austin A90
Ornella Camplin 1940 Chevrolet Ride master
Deluxe
Bob Harrison
(Guest)
1940 Chevrolet Ride master
Deluxe
Val Harrison
(Guest)
1940 Chevrolet Ride master
Deluxe
Week day run 27th June, Willunga
Lynnette Gibson 1973 Beetle
Maureen Packer 1956 Austin A90
Howard Avery
1959 Corvette
Wayne
McInerney
Vanessa Avery
1959 Corvette
Peter Gardiner
Mercedes
Brenton Perry
1933 Ford V8 coupe
Lyn Hagen
1946 Buick
John Hagan
1946 Buick
1966 MGB GT
Kaye McInerney 1966 MGB GT
Doug
Sweetman
1958 Desoto
Yvonne
Sweetman
1958 Desoto
Paul Ashby
1971 HG Wagon
Chris Sharp
1971 HG Wagon
Rod Taverner
(Guest)
1979 Stag
2 visitors (didn’t
sign in)
Black Capri
Paul Hook
1960 MK2 Jaguar
Please remember to sign your name on the sign in
sheet when attending a club run. Important if there
was to be an insurance claim.
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Proposed Runs
Thursday 2nd October: Motorfest Run organised by Kay Wickes. Visit the
Slate Museum and Working Quarry. Lunch at The Alma Hotel, cost $23.00.
Bookings essential and will need to be made through Motorfest. Limited numbers apply. For details of all events go to www.baytobirdwood.com.au
Sunday 26th October: The President’s Observation Run organized by Ken.
Sunday 9th November: Poker Run. Kay to organise.
Wednesday 19th November: Run to South Coast/Port Elliot for walk and
lunch. Deidre’s organising.
Sunday 30th November: Old Bowls Day at Aldinga Bowling Club. Meet there
at 11am. More details to follow.
Sunday 14th December: Xmas get-together at Bob and Elaine Sellar’s house.
More details to follow.
Sat/Sun 18/19th January 2015: Milang. TBA
Recipe
Week day run 27th June, Willunga
Anzac Biscuits
1 1/4 cups plain flour, sifted
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup caster sugar
3/4 cup desiccated coconut
2 tablespoons golden syrup or treacle
150g unsalted butter, chopped
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Preheat oven to 170°C. Place the flour, oats, sugar and coconut in a large bowl and
stir to combine. In a small saucepan place the golden syrup and butter and stir over
low heat until the butter has fully melted. Mix the bicarbonate of soda with
1 1/2 tablespoons water and add to the golden syrup mixture. It will bubble whilst
you are stirring together so remove from the heat. Pour into the dry ingredients and
mix together until fully combined. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls and place
on baking trays lined with non stick baking paper, pressing down on the tops to
flatten slightly. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Next Meeting Thursday 15th October 7:30pm Coast and Vines Church
Sell, Swap or Trade
This is a free listing of members’ unwanted goods, parts and
vehicles. Bring your information to the general meeting or
email the details to the editor.
For Sale - Mercedes 1976 230-4 Sedan, open to offers, call
Peter Gardiner (08) 8323 7852
For Sale - Sunbeam Supreme 1955 Mk III two door five seat
convertible, needs restoration.
For details phone Peter Gardiner (08) 8323 7852
For Sale - Club caps, shirts and more contact Murray Packer
(08) 8325 1915 for more information.
If you sell an item, wish for it to be removed or place an
add please advise via email.
Caveat emptor,
Let the buyer
beware. The
AMHCC offers
no contractual
assumptions,
either
articulated or
implied, about
the quality of
the goods on
offer.
Swap Meets - 2014
5th October 2014 Motorcycle only Swap Meet, Balhannah
19th October 2014 31st Strathalbyn Swap Meet, Strathalbyn
STRATHALBYN HARNESS RACING CLUB 28 Milne Road ( 500 metres from West Ter/South Ter
Roundabout)
Presented by Historic Motor Vehicles Club
Catering for motoring enthusiasts of all ages with new and old classics. Automobilia, spare parts, books,
collectibles and more and something for all the family
Gates open 5.30 am SELLERS site fee $15, includes entry for two people Extra adult $5, children free
Undercover sites available, cost $25, pre-paid bookings required Dean 8552 1042
Camping site $5 extra. Gates open for campers 2 pm to 9 pm Saturday.
6.30 am BUYERS admission $5 adults, children free
Car parking free in complex plus street parking, Parts Pick Up Available P/A system for Buy, Sell, Swap
Food and Drinks Fully catered
Show and Shine
FURTHER INQUIRIES SWAP MEET HOT LINE
Historic Motor Vehicles Club Richard 0423 524 481
PO Box 610 Victor Harbor 5211 email deidresolly@hotmail.com
15th & 16th November 2014 Bendigo Swap Meet, Bendigo
Dates of swap meets can change, please verify before leaving home.
Source: http://www.bevenyoung.com.au/car.htm#sa
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Answers
Bradlee, our grandson,
found the part at Mustangs
and Australian Classic Cars
If you are not sure what a 710 is? here’s the answer.
A Problem To Ponder
At 23.6 cents per gallon
what is the price per
litre?
Week day run 27th June, Willunga
There was much
discussion and many
answers to this
problem.
Can anyone work it
out?
Send me your answers.
1 litre of petrol would cost 5.191377cents . 1 imperial gallon equals
4.546 litres. Murray Packer 
My estimation of fuel cost locally is:
1 litre of fuel costing 23.6 cents a gallon (Imperial) is 23.6/4.546 = 5.19
cents per litre
Alternatively if the pump was calibrated for the US:
1 litre of fuel costing 23.6 cents a gallon (US) is 23.6/3.785 = 6.23 cents
per litre. Phil Bamford 
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Committee Members
AMHCC Committee
President
Ken McAllan
0418 273606
amhcc.president@gmail.com
Vice President
Murray Packer
08 83251915
amhccmembership@yahoo.com.au
Secretary
Maureen Packer
08 83251915
amhcc.secretary@gmail.com
Treasurer
Alan Stubbings
0407 735073
amhcc.treasurer@gmail.com
Committee
Paul Ashby
0414729309
Committee
Phil Bamford
0418 824201
Committee
Laurie Wickes
08 83273553
Committee
Kay Wickes
08 83273553
Other Duties
Club Registrar
Kay Wickes
08 83273553
Registrar’s
Assistant
Phil Bamford
0418 824201
Vehicle Inspector
Murray Packer
08 83251915
Vehicle inspector
Laurie Wickes
08 83273553
Membership
Officer
Murray Packer
08 83251915
Run Coordinator
Bob Sellar
08 85564276
Editor
Ornella Camplin
08 85577698
0413590226
Incorporated-26th April 2013
President-Ken McAllan
Meetings-held 7.30pm every
3rd Thursday of the month at
Coast and Vines Church ,
12-14 Aldinga Rd, Willunga
amhccmembership@yahoo.com.au
amhcc.editor@gmail.com