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Contents New Zealand HOT ROD FEBRUARY 2018 ISSN. 0110-0211
MANAGING EDITOR
EDITOR: PPaull G
Grace
ACCOUNTS: Liz Grace
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Liz Grace
CONTRIBUTOR & PROOF READING: Rob Campbell
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Also on Facebook: Ross & Libby Tebbs’ 1957 Chevrolet Bei Air Sport Coupe.
Website: www.nz-hotrod.com Photo by Alastair Ritchie.
Videos, Coming Events, Merchandise, Subscriptions, Gallery,
Forum – Recent events coverage, Bench racing, Swapmeet, Stitch Richardson’s 1934 For Cabriolet.
Tech, Drag Racing, Classifieds, Muscle Cars, Leading lights, Photo by Craig Stare.
Young Guns, unbridled opinion and the Unofficial Joke page.
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PAUL, I have been reading the Nov
issue of your magazine and in particular
the page 31 photo of Ivan Mendelson’s
‘32 tudor. This got me thinking about
Ivan Manderson of New Plymouth,
who died the same way. Perhaps Letter of the month this month goes
the first spelling is incorrect? to Gary Rae, who’s won this
Regards, Selwyn J Tait, Hawera. month’s prize of Meguiar’ss
(Contact details supplied – ed) Waterless Wash & Wax
Congratulations,
Deuce Tudor History we’ll be in contact
LONGTIME Auckland hot rodder and with you soon.
deuce roadster owner Gary Rae sent
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Just in
PASSING
Send in As for this new organisation, most credit goes to their President Mr
John Seccombe who has worked tireless with assistance of several other
your stories like minded professional people sharing the need for such an event. Now,
with all necessary permissions in place the event promises lots of big
and news! performances based on both early interest and entries of some very exotic
cars and motorcycles including enquiry from overseas. This is certainly
an event with a promising future considering the rising support of similar
events staged in the USA like the Texas Mile run over a relatively short
Email to:
editor@nzhotrodmag.co.nz standing mile where speeds in excess of 270 mph have been recorded.
From Chris Harris.
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³1934 Ford Roadsters – Follow up #1
OURR 10-page, in-depth article on the Henry Ford
1934 roadsters here in NZ sparked much positive
feedback and some new information as well.
Longtime hot rodder Neville Sharpe sent us this
cool old shot of a ‘34 roadster parked in Paihia Rd
One Tree Hill in1956 along with his memories of it.
I bought this white ‘34 roadster off Garth Souness in 1956. I recall he had it
stored in a garage in Ring Tce, Ponsonby. The Ferabend brothers got it mobile
for me at their homestead in Station Rd, Penrose and John Ohlsen did all the
panelwork on it when working at Harkins Brothers in Penrose. I sold it and last
saw it being driven up Oranga Ave with a few blokes cruising in it and never
saw it again. It’s a bit of a mystery where it disappeared to. Neville Sharpe.
Which of the five 1934 Ford roadsters we published pictures of
is this? There are a couple of possible options/scenarios.
A ’34 Ford roadster was 1. It reminded us of the John Ohlsen Flashback story we published in our
John’s first rod circa 1957. January 2015 issue which shows John’s own 1934 Ford roadster. It was around
this time in ’57 –’58 when John converted a stock 34’ Ford roadster into a
hot rod which he chopped and channelled to three inches off the ground.
These early photos from the Ohlsen family collection show a ’34 roadster
body painted white? Is it the same car previously owned by Neville Sharpe?
The Tauranga Toy Run is always held on the first Friday night in December
and 2017 was the 13th year that these people have organized the event.
This year 260 cars met at Bay Park and cruised through Papamoa and
Mount Maunganui finishing up at Fraser Cove in Tauranga. Two cars
were filled up with new toys which will be given to the Child Cancer
Foundation and monetary donations will go to Waipuna Hospice. L-R:
John Ellis, Sarah Ellis, Amber Ellis, Jill de Buisson and Steve de Buisson.
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Stitch Richardson’s 1934 Ford Cabriolet
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A pioneer of our sport (Stitch) wanted the car to look
understated so hence the outside finish of the car is very subtle
painted black, looking all original and even the solid wheels by
Vintique are painted body colour. The sizes of these are 15”x6”
with 205x65-15” and the rears are 15”x8” with 235x70-15”.
Underneath the stock hood is a 2001 LS1 Corvette
engine and due to a lack of room he decided to run an
Edelbrock intake manifold and matching Edelbrock
4-barrel carburettor. Backed up to this is a 4L60E electronic
overdrive automatic. This trans has a TCI computer
fitted which enables the driver to choose various drive
functions and of course it’s operated by a Lokar shifter.
The car runs all the original parts including the tail lights
and bumpers. Stitch had a boat builder mate, Brian (BC) who
did a magnificent job of creating the laminated hood bows.
Abacus upholstery in Whangarei fitted the perfect
looking roof over the bows and sorted out the already-
started interior in black with red inserts. The Ididit column
attaches to the dashboard which holds a set of VDO gauges.
If you look just above the windshield there is a set of tiny
Mighty Wipers which Stitch is more than impressed with.
Now the end of the project build has arrived and Stitch
is very happy with the car and is just fine tuning the ride
quality by trying out different coil spring rates. There
is one more person he would like to thank and that
is Whangarei certifier Shane Speight at Mechtec who
gave him great help throughout the whole process.
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Kiwi Deuce Tudors follow-up by Craig Stare
have still been in the Timaru area. interesting phone call I got and was not
Just before Xmas I got a call from a guy sure if it was for real. Before I could
in Invercargill who seemed to know a finish the story he said “oh that will be
lot about that tudor. He told me he knew Terry XXXX” just down the road and if I
where it was and it was safe and sound wanted he could go take some photos of
in very good order but had a blown it for me! How fortuitous? We were told
head gasket. Finally and after much it was discovered in a shed down the
discussion he confessed to owning it. main street of Temuka several years ago.
While I was down at the Southland On my way home from the Southland
Rodders 50th anniversary in Invercargill anniversary event I called into Brian
I mentioned to Allan Brookland the King’s place for a coffee and I joked
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with him and told him about the
crazy story I’d been told and ribbed
him about not knowing about the car
since he lives in Timaru.”Oh yeah,
known about that car for years, forgot
all about it, probably ‘coz it wasn’t a
Chev” and laughed. He told me the guy
with a local car sales on Temuka’s main
street had owned it since the sixties.
We decided it should be a follow-
up story of a follow-up story for the
magazine and sent Brian down to
interview the deuces long-time (and
now previous) owner Kevin Malone.
It turns out that Kevin and his mate
Trevor worked together at the Temuka
milk factory. Ironically they purchased
it from Ernie Sprague (around 1967-ish)
who had a car sales yard in Timaru for
a very long time. Apparently one of his
sons wanted the car but Temuka boys
Kevin and Trevor had a pocketful of gasket blew on the old 4 cylinder and was it was him who cautiously
money so they went halves and bought and it was put away in a shed, then called me. But where do you find such
it. The original photo with caravan moved to another shed at the car sales a great original deuce? He certainly
was taken at the Waimate camping location in the main street of Temuka. didn’t steal the new NZ car which
ground in 1960, and the last registration It stayed there for nearly fifty years. is so perfect. Terry water blasted it
was 52 years ago in 1965/66. The odd person knew about it and and a lot of the grey paint fell off
The boys drove it everywhere on enquired but it was never for sale. One revealing its original unsanded dark
their days off; up to Christchurch, day somebody came in and offered green, and I’m sure there would be a
around town and even up the stop- $25,000 for it and Kevin almost fell way to complete this process without
banks with a few flagons of beer and a over backwards. There was another destroying the original paint: that
spot of hunting on the side. Eventually guy, Terry XXXX who’d seen it stuff was bullet proof. Terry did not
Trevor wanted out so he sold his several times and had first refusal want his surname published here and
half of the deuce’s ownership for 70 after stumbling across the car years kindly allowed us to print the story
pounds, the original purchase price. earlier. But his perseverance paid off and incredible photos which Allan
Unfortunately around ‘69/70 the head in the end he ended up with the car Brookland took for us to share.
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droves with numbers up on last year for sale and down in the cars for sale
PLEASANTON is one of those laid- with 3,500 vehicles registered. Acres arena there were plenty of options for all
back places where everything seems of top class show cars of all makes, tastes on offer. At Sunday’s prizegiving
to fit into place and a perfect spot to models and colours sparkled on over 75 awards were presented to
drive a hot rod. If there was one event display in the California sun for three well deserved winners so be sure
where you could go to see the best of full days. Shining brightest of all was check them in our photo coverage.
the best then this is it and this year’s Buddy Jordan’s “Renaissance Roadster’ The 31st West Coast Nationals
event marked the 31st anniversary by Steve’s Auto Restorations which burned bright and made it one to
of what has become a keystone in was crowned America’s Most Beautiful remember. Set your calendars for
the American hot rod event calendar Street Rod and now becomes one of August 24-26 the 32nd annual
and the crown jewel in Good-Guys Goodguys Top 12 Cars of the Year. “Crown Jewel!” See you then!
America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod went to Buddy One of ten Dominator Street Rods Builder’s Choice Awards went
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Awards went to Jerry Logan’s 1932 Ford coupe out of went to Matt Tyra’s 1968 Chevy C10 utility truck from Oregon.
Hillsboro, Oregon. How’s that radical 4-1/2” chop?
The coveted 2017 Jim Ewing Memorial Award went Bill Burnham Memorial Award went to Mike
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Great garage scene. ‘46 Ford pickup is Daaron and Raewyn Turton are rebuilding
taper-chopped, channelled, suicide doors this ‘34 Chrysler sedan with 241-cube
with Bedford van hinges, ‘35 V8 front end, flathead 6, and the sexiest headlamps
Holden steer, homemade chassis, engine ever. And yep, that’s a ‘35 Ford bumper!
is to be a twin-cam Toyota Celica. Who’s
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Studebaker. Check the art deco dash panels.
Jim Parkinson’s sweet US ‘68 Falcon
Dog’s amazing trike tips the scales at around
coupe runs a 302 and 3-speed manual.
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3 4 > N Z H O T R O D F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 8 Ultra rare 1939 Lincoln convertible is another gem to roll out of Roy Rowe’s garage, a
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ides a 502ci big block Chevrolet
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Underneath the die-straight exterior Peek through the driver’s window hemisphere. Later it went on to win
skin a custom firewall and floor are less and open the door to a world of high People’s Choice at Harrigan’s Rod
noticeable but are essential components class custom seating and interior. & Custom Show on the Gold Coast,
and reflect the fastidious attention No stone has been left unturned testament to its impeccable pedigree.
to detail which went into creating in terms of detail and quality. The But this fine ’57 Chevrolet’s journey
an outstanding automobile. Critical combination of camel and butterscotch didn’t end in Australia. Owners David
thinking and analysis even went down contrasts perfectly and complements and Katrina Martin put the car up for
to ensuring the look of the floorpan the exterior House of Kolor True sale and it was spotted by Kiwi Ross
was great when viewed from both Blue paint. The original bench seats Tebbs who fell in love with it and
above and below. Another subtle move were deep-sixed in favour of a pair of it’s now is the star of his collection
was to mini-tub the rear by removing Monaro buckets and a custom centre residing here in New Zealand in his
the original inner fenders and using a console was fabricated and fitted new purpose-built garage. It debuted
new set of inner fenders which were which is very tastefully executed. here in NZ at the Speedshow in July
pre-widened. The end result retains The overall package has been ’17 and took home second place in
the factory appearance yet allows the extremely well thought out. The Street Machine honours just pipped by
installation of the awesome 20”x12” engine, paint and interior combination a point in a tight three-way showdown
rear wheels. Custom-made trunk all work together to deliver one of the against world-class competition.
floor is outstanding and side panels world’s coolest and most stunning We had the ultimate pleasure in driving
make provision for leather upholstery rides, dripping in quality workmanship this car to and from the magazine
to carry through from the interior. and pushing the boundaries with photoshoot and were mightily impressed
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neglected trunk area is jaw-dropping The car was debuted at Australia’s driveability. We are blessed to be able to
and once again is testament to MotorEx Show in 2012 where it won a see and hear this show ‘n go Chevrolet
David’s vision and upholsterer Chris Top Paint award up against some of the on Kiwi roads so keep an eye out for it,
Bakker’s input into the final look. best cars ever shown in the southern Like us, we’re sure you’ll be impressed!
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Cool history showboard showed many past rods featured in NZHRM plus past T-shirts.
Southland Rodders
50th Anniversary
29th-31st December 2017, Invercargill
From Craig Stare and Alan King display at the local covered car park. for everybody: V8 coupes, hot rods,
After the show there was a short drive Falcons, Valiants and even a Willys.
IN 1976 I entered one of my first rod out to Milton for lunch. We checked From here on in the weather even
runs, it was run by Southland Rodders out some sheds on the way back for the came right. Prizegiving and dinner
and I entered in my primered ‘34 Ford optional tour of Transport World. It was were held back at the Ascot hotel.
pickup. Forty one years later I came here we had dinner later in the evening. Well done for a great week end.
back to help celebrate their 50th Sunday saw the run go to Stewart
anniversary and to apologise! It was Quertier’s sheds: the flathead
great to see some of the originals at the Kingdom in Gore. Lots of rare speed Awards:
event even if only for a night or two. equipment and some rare Fords, in TOP 5
Hank Robertson - 1934 Ford tudor
Just over fifty cars were in attendance fact one which was brand new. On
Bruce Wright - 1935 Ford coupe
and as we don’t often get to Invercargill the way to Riversdale pub for lunch Don Hoff - 1936 Ford roadster
there is always something new to see. the weather packed it in so we were Terry Richards - 1932 Ford woody
The highlight for most was Alan Sadler’s on “house arrest” or should we say Shane Fox - 1932 Ford roadster
chopped 1949 Ford which started “pub arrest” with endless food, beers
its amazing life as a 4-door sedan. and even a junk shop next door! PEOPLE’S and RODDER’S CHOICE
Friday afternoon saw a lot of catching From here, and in fact just around Alan Sadler - 1949 Ford custom
Riversdale Hotel Choice: “Delboy”
up and registration. Saturday morning the corner was Gil Kay’s amazing car Ryan - 1961 Ford Fairlane.
was showtime with all the rods on collection where there was something
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This chopped and blown smallblock powered 1934 Chev sedan was built
Lois Pennial’s deuce roadster by Brendon Soper from Southland rodders and he drives it everywhere.
gleaming outside reception.
Star of the show and literally ‘only just going’ was Alan Sadler’s
cool 1949 Ford custom. It’s the wildest NZ-new 4 door spinner in the
country and romped off with Rodder’s and People’s choice award.
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Long time Southland club member runs
Another to get a Top 5 spot was Bruce and Jenni this rare 1954 Ford Mainline ute.
Wright’s 1935 Ford coupe from Hurricanes.
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‘36 five-window is LHD and has a Ross Fisher built his show winning
California Historical Vehicle license plate. T-bucket “Misty Blue” years ago.
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Mark Holdaway’s steel deuce roadster ticks all the boxes, Steve Woodfine’s deuce delivery runs a stock
especially with Ardun V8 power under the hood. flatty and runs on a set of 16” Ford wires.
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By Wayne Scraba
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Here’s how Holley describes
the new system: “If you want the
benefits of fuel injection but you
don’t want to give up the classic look
of carburettors, Holley gives you
the best of both worlds with their
new Terminator Stealth EFI line-up.
With the stealth system, you get the
same great features found in the
Terminator EFI, but with the looks of
a Holley carburettor. The Stealth EFI
incorporates four 80 pound-per-hour
On the outside, fuel is delivered to the pseudo injectors which is ideal for engines
bowls, just like in a common high performance producing 250-600 HP. The Stealth
4150 Holley. The fuel inlet fittings are -6 AN. That air entry profile you see here was actually uses a Holley 4150 style mounting
crafted for NASCAR. When they switched to EFI, flange which makes the swap from
BELOW: Again at first glance, the bottom of the Holley became the major supplier. They came up carburettor to EFI super easy.”
throttle body looks a lot like a conventional Holley with the flowed entry and it’s also used here in But let’s back up a bit: The throttle
carburettor. But there are tons of differences. the Stealth (which, by the way has a CFM rating body for the Stealth is all new, but it’s
More in the next photo: of 950). based upon the architecture of the
original Terminator. That Terminator
throttle body takes engineering cues
from the Holley-engineered system
NASCAR is mandating on current Cup
Cars (in particular, it incorporates
the same air entry and venturi area).
The Stealth throttle body flows a
considerable 950-cfm. Aside from
the uber-cool look of the Stealth, a
big leap forward here is the way fuel
is distributed. If you look closely
at the photos you’ll note a series of
annular discharge orifices machined
downstream of the four throttle
plates. With those rings, there is more
fuel flow coupled with the fact they
provide superior fuel atomisation,
eliminating the fuel delivery issues
found in many outdated designs.
That’s not the only neat feature of
the throttle body. Holley has managed
to mount the four 80 lb/hr injectors
(@ 43 PSI) inside the pair of “bowls”.
There’s a throttle position sensor
mounted where you’d normally find
a carburettor choke. At the back of
the throttle body Holley has included
a large full vacuum port for power
brakes (the same as found in many
Holley carburettors). The “baseplate”
also has a pair of additional vacuum
ports – one at the back for full
manifold vacuum and another on
the right hand side for timed spark.
On the left (driver) side, the throttle
body has a conventional Holley-style
throttle arm, complete with locations
for the throttle (cable or lever) along
Fuel is discharged into the airstream through these annular with a conventional return spring.
discharge orifices which encircle each throttle bore. For GM (powertrain) applications, the
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Here’s the basic throttle lever setup. It has locations
The throttle position sensor takes up residence for the throttle (cable or lever) along with a
Look closely at the bottom of the “bowl” and you can where an electric choke might be on a carburettor. conventional return spring. For GM applications,
see the injectors. There are four of them (two in each The injectors and TPS are pre-wired into a plug and the throttle arm has positions to operate Turbo 350,
bowl) and each have an 80-lb/hr. rating (@43 PSI). play harness. 700R4 and 2004R kick-down linkages.
throttle arm has positions to operate example, a stick or a something with a Holley includes a handheld control
Turbo 350, 700R4 and 2004R kick- conventional automatic). In addition, device for setup and it functions by
down linkages. Holley offers optional you have a choice of finishes on the way of a touch screen. The 3.5-inch
linkage extensions for other GM throttle body: polished, hard core grey handheld utilises a touch screen
transmission applications. Additionally, anodised or gold dichromate. Whew! display. All navigation is done through
throttle cable brackets (which attach All bases are pretty much covered! “touching” an icon or button on the
to the rear “carb” stud) are included The brains of this system (the ECU or screen. It couldn’t get easier! Here is
for both automatic and stick shift “computer”) isn’t exactly entry level. an overview of the different types of
combinations (including many Fords). Holley has what might be the toughest adjustment screens which are used in
The throttle body bolts down just ECU on the marketplace (with a robust the display, and that may be utilised
like a regular carb, and new studs and cast aluminium body), but it’s also easily when tuning or making selections:
a base gasket are included. Upstairs, it upgraded (we’ll get to that in a bit). And The “Home Screen” has four
accepts a conventional air cleaner stud it’s also incredibly “smart”. What it does selections: Tuning, Monitor, File and
and you can use any common 4150 air is “self learn”. The self-learning part of Wizards. According to Holley: “Tuning
cleaner, including drop base examples Holley’s Stealth EFI operates by way of allows for various parameters to be
(an air cleaner gasket is included too). feedback received from a wide-band easily adjusted. Monitor provides a
Each of the “bowls” is fitted with a male oxygen sensor situated in the exhaust variety of gauge and dash displays.
AN fitting. Holley includes a dual-feed system (header collector). The sensor File is for saving and loading files.
style fuel line for the throttle body. samples the exhaust gas and determines It also shows information about the
Holley offers several different the amount of oxygen found in it. Then ECU and the handheld controller.
versions of the Stealth – complete with the ECU calculates the required air/fuel Wizard creates a base calibration and
everything you need for installation ratio from those samples. Essentially, performs the TPS Autoset function.”
(Master Kits) or without fuel delivery the ECU tells the injector how much We’ll dig into the steps required for
components (Standard Kits). You fuel to supply for a given situation. And the Wizard and TPS Autoset in the
can get a kit designed to control an all of this happens instantaneously. sidebar (they’re certainly not difficult),
electronic transmission (GM 4L80E or With this system, you don’t need a but first what about the upgrade
4L60E) or you can order a kit which laptop or any computer skills and you capability found in the Stealth system?
doesn’t have transmission control (for don’t have to program the system. With the Stealth EFI system, if you
There are three vacuum ports on the Stealth throttle body: One large example (second photo) for something like power brakes, one at the back for full manifold
vacuum and another on the right-hand side for timed spark.
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These two brackets are included with the kit. One
is for an automatic transmission throttle cable
(with kick-down) while the other is for a stick shift
Holley includes this slick pre-fabbed Earl’s -6 AN fuel line fitting with the kit. It makes plumbing simple. application.
want to fine tune or customise the down pipe. A big part of the Stealth pipe after the sensor. If your vehicle
calibration of the engine, the ECU “intelligence” is the wide band oxygen has catalytic converters, the oxygen
can be upgraded, which allows for sensor. As noted earlier, it’s the key for sensor must be located between the
lap top control. It doesn’t cost a cent self-learning. Essentially, Stealth EFI engine and the catalytic converters.
either. The download is free (direct tunes as you drive, maximising the Additionally, the sensor hole should
from the Holley Website) and it also fuel economy and power from your be mounted at an angle. This will help
allows you to use the ECU in LSX, engine. A cool part about the Stealth prevent condensation in the exhaust
boosted, or nitrous applications. Stealth package is the way the O2 sensor is tubing from entering the sensor. The
EFI is also available with an optional mounted. While it’s very possible to sensor can be mounted on either
transmission control kit for a GM weld a bung into a header collector side of the collector or down tube.
4L80E or a GM 4L60E transmission. (or exhaust system downpipe) where As we stated above, you can weld in
Two things you have to do before all cylinders on the bank converge, it the supplied weld ring or you can
firing up the car is to rework the fuel can also be bolted in. When drilling bolt it in using the supplied clamps.
system and add a bung for the O2 sensor the hole for the sensor, Holley notes That’s a wrap for this issue. Next
in a header collector or an exhaust there must at least 18-inches of exhaust time around we’ll show you the fuel
delivery system Holley provides with
their Master Kits and we’ll also dig
into how to fine tune the system. It’s
intuitive and easy. Watch for it.
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From Craig Stare
ALLCOMERS saloon motor racing in from racing at the end of the ‘64/65 around the edges and a certified Willys
New Zealand was a great sixties icon season. The car was sold to Lyn nut. To find out more on how the
which enabled you to race basically Neilson who owned Fairmont motor collection came about and how Harry
anything around the majority of our court in Dunedin where the engine bought it go back to “TWIST OF FATE”
race tracks. Pre war coupes with big was removed and transplanted into NZHRM Oct 2015 pages 20-23. Harry
engines were knocking it out along side a Mk3 Zephyr race car. The rolling bought the entire collection of 12 cars
V8 Zephyrs, Cortinas and Anglias. There body was sold to Joe Madsen (Weirdos including a very rare 1933 Willys.
were several of these old coupes that T-shirts in Christchurch). Nothing Most race cars would have ended their
became very famous with the likes of happened to it and was on sold to a lives right there, but Harry had a plan.
Ron Silvester’s Corvette powered 1938 Mr Heaton. Nothing much was done If it had not been for the fact that Neil
Chev coupe in the south (still making to it then either and he eventually Johnson was a hoarder in a bizarre way
regular guest racing appearances) and advertised it in the Christchurch Star it still existed for another eccentric car
in the North the car that made the newspaper and was purchased for the nut to rebuild it. 42 years in storage,
impact was Red Dawson’s Willys coupe. princely sum of $30 by Neil Johnson. all outside had done the car no favours
It was very successful and retired Neil was a nice car, a little eccentric and was very rusty in the seventies.
Harry took one of the sedans that
have the same floor pan and cut it
through the front pillars giving him a
rust-free cowl, firewall, dash and entire
floor. The rebuild took just 5 months
with the intention of racing it at the
Leadfoot festival which he achieved.
Harry also wanted to keep as much rods under the diff and
as he could of the original pain and a sway bar in front with
touched it up with a new brush in a heavier duty early V8 stub
similar colour. Most of the engineering axles enabling the use ‘wide
was redone Harry as it was looking five; bolt pattern V8 wheels.
like a ‘slice of agricultural history’ Ironically the month before NZHRM
and a lot of it was rusted through. The Sep 2015 pages 14-19 shows a replica
intention was always to race the car built by Ben Johnson which shows a
again and it had to be safe but still be lot of original shots of Red’s car racing.
as accurate as possible to the original. In the month of November Harry is
The car consists of a 4-bolt 327 racing the coup in five different events
Chev with forged pistons and Carrillo including, dirt track, paddock racing,
rods, a roller hydraulic cam topped a hill climb and a vintage circuit meet
off by genuine 1958 Corvette twin at Ruapuna. If it was not for people like
four manifold and a pair of rebuilt Harry with impossible dreams none
WAFB Carter 4 barrel carbs.. A super of these projects would see the light
T10 4-speed goes through to a 1939 of day and there were plenty of great
flathead rear end of 4.11 this is hoped cars dumped in the past as deemed
to change to a higher ratio of around impossible to fix . Great effort Harry
3.75 soon. There is also a set of tramp Orpwood for immortalising the dream.
Marineland’s 50th Holding the 1967 to 2017 club
Anniversary
directory of members is the new
president Paul Maloney. He takes
the reins for the 51st year.
From Donne (Kiwi) Griffiths had made the effort to be part of the a dinner, presentation, speeches
50th anniversary celebrations coming from past and present members by
AFTER an uneventful 13 hours flight from Australia was Keith Kite. Canada, Phil Brenchley and several notable
from Houston my wife Sally and myself John Oliver. Texas, Phil Stimpson and members, Geoff Mitford Taylor’s
arrived in Auckland then onto Napier. myself. Other founding members I speech reflecting on the nine years he
On Friday night we made our way to had not seen in 40 plus years were served as club president. His leadership
the clubrooms of Marineland Street Murray Kite, Barry Swayn and it was obviously had a impact on where the
Rod & Kustom Klub, the first time for particularly great to see and catch up club is today while the treasurer’s
me as I have now been residing for with our very first president Jeffery report showed the financials to be
the past 30 years in Meridian, Texas. Lynn. So many faces and so many very healthy. The donating to charity
They say first impressions are the most names. My wife Sally quickly made was very inspiring and great to see
lasting and seeing the clubrooms and friends with several members wives, coming from a hot rod club. Our first
the progress of the club over the last 50 Geoff Mitford Taylor’s wife Virginia president Jeffery Lynn made comments
years was nothing less than impressive. had lots in common, slinging mud as of the early days and the changes
We met up with Phil Brenchley and potters do! Friday night came to the he’d seen transpire over 50 years.
his delightful wife Gail and from there end of catch-up lies and great memories My presentation was directed to the
introduced ourselves about the room made back in those early days. clubs start and those members who
full of members. To my surprise several Saturday: Day two’s schedule was the made this all possible as without a start
of the original founding clubmembers main celebration night and included, there is no end. The original founders
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L-R, Ross Collard, Dave Rose, Glen Munro, Phil
Brenchley, Greg Bullot, Trevor Wyndham.
Kim Hunter leaning on the bar listens to Kevin Marsh “sitting” both
longtime members, as the old stories flow at the clubrooms in Meeanee.
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20-22nd October 2017
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in n the world – the NHRA Motorsports Museum
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aand now running its twenty-sixth year at the
historic Auto Club Famoso Raceway. The final
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fifty fuel cars vying for a place in eliminations.
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Photographers from across the globe line-up to record
every second of racing action. Third from left is NZHRM’s
Roger Gorringe and his pal Andy Wilshire. SE.
Nostalgia Funny Carr witnessed a massive thirty entries with the Heritage
Championship going to Canada’s Ryan Hodgson in the Pacemaker ’69 Camaro
when Jason Rupert failed to qualify, Hodgson lost to event winner Bobby Cottrell
in the semis. Cottrell driving the Austin/O’Brien Bardahl backed ’69 Camaro ran a
5.670/253 to take out Matt Bynum’s close 5.744/258 for the event win. RG.
AA/Fuel Altered saw a thirteen car entry led by Vince Generaleo driving the Nanook
’23 Ford with a 6.125/221 that was just ahead of England’s Nick Davies in the Havoc
’32 Bantam on a 6.135/232. Three qualifiers were held and the top two faced off. It
was well worth the five and a half thousand mile journey by the Brits to run the series
when a holeshot then a charge from behind gave Davies the all important event win, a
6.117/231 beat Generaleo’s 6.136/232. RG. Australian Bazz Young entered his “Down Under
Thunder” ’69 Chevy Camaro as part of a massive
cross-country tour to have some fun. SE.
History abounds at the Reunion. Paul Rossi & Frank Baney, (owners),
7.0 Pro had the 7.002/188 from Bobby Cottrell in his dragster sit on along with Chuck Goebel, (engine) Jimmy Rossi and Chris Young run the
top of qualifying but he went out in round one. The winner was Pete Yeakel Plymouth Special dragster which was successfully campaigned
Peterson in a ’48 Topolino, his 7.054/186 took the light beating Eily back in 1965. It was found in 2005 in Maui, Hawaii and restored by master
Stafford’s breakout 6.964/190 in the dragster. RG. craftsman Steve Davis. Note the matching Dodge pickup push truck!
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All the way from Invercargill is Andrew Johnston and Karl Boniface.
Those suitcases contained a collection of 8-track cassettes. BT.
What a buzz this event was for this group of young guys from Tauranga.
Only one of them had been to the US before, one had never been on an
airplane and that’s NZHRM cameraman Siggy on the right. BT.
Cars
This is just eight of the 38 members
who made up Kruzin Kustoms Tour. BT.
You can see exactly how much the wheelbase has been altered
on this Dodge. 10 inches in the front and 18 inches in the rear. BT.
This 276ci flathead runs an original 50-year old Don Hampton
magnesium blower and is in a Willys coupe. It was sponsored
by Isky
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For a complete listing of all events visit the Events page on our website at www.nz-hotrod.com
Upcoming
EVENTS
FEBRUARY
> 2 Orewa Cruise Night from 7pm ‘til late.
Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise
from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm.
Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street
machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages
of your choice available from the many venues in
Orewa. For more info call John 021 167 687.
> 2-4 Buller Rodders 40th
Anniversary Rod Run
> 3 Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars
and Comp Meeting #3 from 8am at Meremere
Dragway. www.meremeredragway.co.nz.
> 3-4 Leadfoot Festival, Hahei. Are you a
motorsport fanatic? Put 4-5 February 2017 in your
diary now and book your trip to the Leadfoot Ranch of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna.
> 10-11 Morrinsville Motorama.
in Hahei. Rub shoulders with some of the world’s This event is open to all types of classic vehicles:
> 11 Rain Date for Comp Meeting #3.
biggest names in Motorsport as well as 20,000 petrol
> 11 Chevy Sunday hosted by Chev Car Club. motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic
head fans! For info visit www.leadfootfestival.com.
> 15 Southern St Rodders Summer Cruise. cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to
> 4 Rodders Breakfast at Kustoms
> 16-18 Buller Rodders 40th have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details
Clubrooms, McLeans Island, Christchurch.
Anniversary Rod Run. at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on
> 4 Moonshine’s All American Car Day.
> 17 Car Enthusiast Show w hosted by Conrodders Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics
> 4 Waipu Car and Bike Show. Sponsors
at the Ice Skating Rink carpark in Victoria St, Dunedin. > 26 Street Drags hosted by Wanganui
are again coming on board with fabulous prizes and
Open to all makes and models for participants and to Road Rodders at Taupo Quay, Wanganui.
trophies. Trail Blazers are back with kids entertainment
for a great family day out. Vintage Addiction is the public from 10am ‘til 3pm with $5 entry for adults.
back with gorgeous ladies fashion and Brendan > 17-18 Classic Cover Primer MARCH
Chase, our very own Australasian champion Elvis is Nationals in Pukekohe. > 2 Orewa Cruise Nightt from 7pm ‘til late.
performing both at the show and the night before. > 17-18 Auckland Invasion and Round 4 Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise
Follow on Facebook: Waipu Car and Bike Show. of IHRA National Series at Masterton Motorplex. from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm.
> 4 Rain Date for Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro > 18 Mid West February Rodders Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street
Funny Cars and Comp Meeting #3. Breakfastt at Columbus Café, Mitre 10 Mega, machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages
> 6 Twilight Run in Auckland hosted by Wheels Northwest Shopping Centre. For information, of your choice available from the many venues in
Inc. Start point is Hooton Reserve in Oteha Valley contact Alan Walker (027)496 7072. Orewa. For more info call John 021 167 687.
Rd carpark, Albany, Auckland. Peel out at 3pm. > 21-24 Americarna in New Plymouth. Entries are > 2 Night Speed Drag Wars at Meremere
> 7 Cruise in Night in Cambridge with coming in and there is still plenty of space available, Dragway. Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz.
the Stragglers Rod and Kustom Club. however, they do expect to reach their limit well before > 2-4 Rod Run hosted by Te Kuiti Rod and
> 9 Night Speed Drag Wars at Meremere the event. Karl Bonniface has confirmed the Castrol Funny Custom Club at Waititi Rugby Club, Te Kuiti.
Dragway. Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz. Car will be on show at Americarna again plus Dave Gould > 3 Stateside Streeters Inc 30th Great
> 9 Fish and Chips or Coffee confirmed with his Nitro Altered. This will be awesome USA Day y at Tahuna Park Showgrounds, Victoria
and Cake at Rangiora to have two Nitro cars in attendance. Greg Haliday Road, Dunedin. Friday night cruise prior to the
> 10 Landspeed trials for cars and from Mainstream has advised that three couples from display on Saturday, leaving 7pm from Tahuna Park.
motorcycles on Goudies Road. (near Reporoa, the US, who are Senior Corvette Judges, are attending, Any vehicle of American origin welcome. Proudly
Waikato) With the exclusive use of 5.8 kilometres of with another couple still to decide. The Classic Cover supported by Actions Engineering, Dunedin. Email:
straight flat road, this event will allow you to find out welcome function and movie night at TSB Showplace will statesidestreetersinc@hotmail.com for further details
what your vehicle’s maximum speed is. The middle be a great night, with the chosen movie sure to please or checkout Facebook: Stateside Streeters Inc.
quarter mile (402m) will be timed using Tag Heuer everyone – a real classic which many would have seen. > 4 Rodders Breakfastt at Kustoms Club
equipment, and you will be issued with a certificate for Americarna merchandise is ordered and should cater for rooms, McLeans Island, Christchurch.
your speed. The quarter mile has been professionally everyone. The 2018 caps will be their best ever! All in > 7 Cruise In Nightt in Cambridge with
surveyed, and has less than 1% deviation. Between the all, Americarna 2018 will no doubt be another ripper so the Stragglers Rod and Kustom Club.
surveyed distance and the Tag Heuer timing equipment, please view the itinerary online or email Nadine if you > 10-11 NZ Drag Nationals and Round 5
you will get a very accurate result. This event is open to wish to update your entry information at any time. of the IHRA National Series at Meremere Dragway.
road and race vehicles and limited to 40 entries. More > 24 Hamner Motorfest. Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz
information at www.landspeed.org.nz/. There will be > 24 Junior Dragster Champs at Meremere > 10 Oamaru Airport Drags.
updates of the event on the website and Facebook page. Dragway. Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz > 11 Sopranos Picnic at Tokomaru.
> 10 Rain date for Aeroflow > 25 Comp meeting #4 4 at Meremere > 11 Super Southern Swapmeett at Kustoms
Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars. Dragway. Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz Car Clubrooms, McLeans Island Road, Christchurch.
> 10-11 Riverside Run to Whitianga. > 25 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday >15 Southern St Rodders Summer Run Cruise.
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> 17-18 Rain Date for NZ Nationals. > 8 Hot Rod Display hosted by East Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz
Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz Bay Rods at Silverdale Shopping Centre > 29 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday
> 17-18 50th NZ Drag Nationals with proceeds to Hibiscus Hospice. of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna.
at Masterton Motorplex. > 8 Comp meeting #5 at Meremere Dragway. This event is open to all types of classic vehicles:
> 18 Car-o-rama Swapmeet hosted by Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic
Matamata R&CC at Bedford Park, Matamata. > 8 Drag Racing at Ruapuna. All racers and cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to
> 18 Gearjammers Cruise & Show. fans welcome. Details at www.pbdrc.co.nz. have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details
> 18 Mid West March Rodders Breakfast > 10-22 Bangers to Bluff. It’s on again!! The 2018 at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on
and 40th Anniversary Rod Run from 8.00am. Depart dates for the annual Bangers to Bluff car rally have been Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics
the Mid West Breakfast at Columbus Café, Mitre announced and team entries are now being called for. Up
10 Mega, Northwest Shopping Centre at 11am to 15 “old banger” cars will leave Auckland on the 10th MAY
for an NZHRA sanctioned rod run which will take of April 2018 and spend the next 12 days driving “roads > 4 Orewa Cruise Nightt from 7pm ‘til late.
in the scenery of West Auckland. For information, less travelled” all the way to Invercargill where they will Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise
contact Alan Walker (027) 496 7072. be auctioned off to raise funds for charity. Bangers to from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm.
> 18 Galaxy of Cars at Western Bluff has been run by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street
Springs, Auckland. for the last 3 years with steady growth each year as its machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages
popularity increases. So far, Bangers to Bluff has raised of your choice available from the many venues in
> 21-25 Beach Hop.
$85,000 for charity, and the masthead charities for 2018 Orewa. For more info call John 021 167 687.
> 23 Night Speed Drag Wars at Meremere
are: Hopeworks Foundation – providing information and > 5-6 Marineland Run and Swapmeet
Dragway. Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz. in Napier. The theme this year is pickups.
support for those dealing with brain injuries. Plus Multiple
> 25 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday > 5 Night Speed Drag Wars at Meremere
Sclerosis New Zealand – working to reduce the burden
of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna. Dragway. Info at www.meremeredragway.co.nz.
of MS on those diagnosed, their carers and families. The
This event is open to all types of classic vehicles: > 18-20 Nitro Revival to be held at Mazda Raceway
route will cover approximately 2,500kms of some of New
motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic Laguna Seca During Spring Classic. The distinct cackle of
Zealand’s best and most scenic roads, including the North
cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to Island’s Forgotten World Highway and the South Island’s Nitro Revival will be coming to the Monterey Peninsula
have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details Haast and Arthur’s passes. The main goals are to raise during the second annual Spring Classic on May 18-20.
at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on funds and awareness for the charities, while having loads The gathering of vintage and restored nitromethane-
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics of fun and travelling our great country. The rally is not a powered drag cars and legendary drag racing personalities
> 30 ‘til 2nd April, Americars driving competition; it is a fun, friendly event with points will take place at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during
40th Anniversary y in their clubrooms awarded for challenges along the way and a trophy is the iconic facility’s vintage racing event with feature
at Tinwald Domain, Ashburton. awarded at the end. The organizing committee are now activity occurring on Saturday, May 19. The Spring Classic
> 31 Nostalgia Drags. celebrates motorsports eras from the 1960s, ‘70s, ‘80s,
looking for participants for the 2018 event. Participation
and ‘90s. Nitro Revival brings the sights and sounds of the
can be in the form of entering a team and vehicle to go
APRIL on the rally, or through sponsorship and/or donations. If
early days of front-engine Top Fuel dragsters and other
> 1-2 Americars’ 40th Anniversary, organized hot rod racing back to life with a large lineup of
you would like to know more information, please reach fully restored machines. It serves as a reunion for racers
continued at Tinwald Domain, Ashburton. out to them through one of the following channels:
> 1 NZHRM Club Champs from that era and gives fans the experience of a drag
Website: http://bangerstobluff.co.nz/ Facebook: https:// racing museum come to life. Fuelers will do push starts
> 1 Rodders Breakfastt at Kustoms Club www.facebook.com/bangerstobluff/ Phone: Peter Bailey with period-correct push start vehicles and burnouts. There
rooms, McLeans Island, Christchurch. (0274) 736994 or Email: peterb@foodtechsolutions. will also be a large turnout of classic street rods and hot
> 6 Orewa Cruise Night from 7pm ‘til late. co.nz The Bangers to Bluff committee would like to rods. The Saturday event will close with a “Line of Fire”
Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise acknowledge the support of their platinum sponsors mass fire-up that will have the cackling sounds of vintage
from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm. Fruehauf and CarJam, as well as supporting partners drag cars echoing through the rolling hills of the scenic
Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street Protecta Insurance and the Automobile Association. Monterey Peninsula. “Nitro Revival is a unique car show
machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages > 22 Annual Weekend Rod Run with unique vehicles that celebrate drag racing,” said Steve
of your choice available from the many venues in hosted by Kiwitown Cruisers Inc. Gibbs, Nitro Revival producer. “Laguna Seca is an iconic
place with a facility that can accommodate the growth
of Nitro Revival, and we are able to add a historical drag
race element to their event. There is a lot of drag racing
history on the Central Coast and Bay Area. Monterey
also has a lot to offer as a destination.” Nitro Revival will
enhance the paddock experience of the three-day vintage
race held May 18-20. The 11 run groups of approximately
200 historically-correct sports and race cars that will
race on the 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course during the
Spring Classic range from 1966-74 Can-Am to 1974-94
Stock Cars to Historic Motorcycle exhibitions. “Everyone
who has an interest in motorsports, cars and moving
entertainment will enjoy their experience at the Spring
Classic that features Nitro Revival,” added Gill Campbell,
senior vice president of events at Mazda Raceway Laguna
Seca. “There will be something to enjoy for all ages, from
sports and Formula One race cars to historic motorcycles
to the high-powered drag racers; it will be a sensory
overload.” For tickets and information about the Spring
Classic, visit www.nitrorevival.com/ or call 831-242-8201.
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Events page on our website at www.nz-hotrod.com
> 26 Western Bays Annuall Show. Sh
> 26 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday
of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna.
This event is open to all types of classic vehicles:
motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic
cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to
have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details
at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics
SEPTEMBER
> 2 Fathers Day Run by Ram Rodders.
> 2 Father’s Day Drags presented
by the American Muscle Car Club.
> 7 Orewa Cruise Night from 7pm ‘til late.
Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise
from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm.
Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street
machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages
of your choice available from the many venues in
Orewa. For more info call John 021 167 687.
> 20 Capital Rodders Swapmeet. JULY > 9 Guide Dog Fun Run by Capital Rodders.
> 26-27 Meguiars Motorex x at Melbourne > 4 American Independence Day Run. > 28 Tornadoes’ 50th Anniversary.
Showgrounds. Info at www.motorex.com.au. > 6 Orewa Cruise Night from 7pm ‘til late. > 30 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday
May 26 - 27, 2018 Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise
> 27 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna.
from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm. This event is open to all types of classic vehicles:
of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna. Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street
This event is open to all types of classic vehicles: motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic
machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to
motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic of your choice available from the many venues in
cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details
Orewa. For more info call John 021 167 687.
have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on
> 8 Rotorua Swapmeet.
at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics
> 15 Below Zero Cruise number 2 hosted by
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics Fielding R&CC.
> 15 East Bay Rods 50th year Anniversary OCTOBER
JUNE at the Makovina Vineyard Estate, 84 Old North Road, > 5 Orewa Cruise Night from 7pm ‘til late.
> 1 Orewa Cruise Nightt from 7pm ‘til late. Kumeu from 11 am onwards. All tickets are $50/head Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise
Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise which includes a buffet lunch and first drink from the from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm.
from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm. bar. There will be a guest speaker and being a Sunday Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street
Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street lunch there will be plenty of time for bench racing and machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages
machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages reminiscing. Ton’s of off-street parking for hot rods of your choice available from the many venues in
of your choice available from the many venues in and grocery-getters. There will be club memorabilia on Orewa. For more info call John 021 167 687.
Orewa. For more info call John 021 167 687. display and will be a great occasion so spread the word! > 19 Con Rodders Rod & Custom Club
> 1-4 Hurricane Rodders are celebrating their 50th > 21-22 Speedshow in Auckland. For 45th Anniversary Weekend.
Anniversary on Queen’s Birthday weekend 2018. (1-4 details visit www.speedshow.co.nz. > 25-28 Classic Cover Insurance Pre 49s
June) The club invites all past members and any rodders > 29 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday hosted by Nelson Hot Rod Club at Founders Historic
who’ve had an association with the club over the years, of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna. Park and Trafalgar Centre. For details contact Julie
to join us in their celebrations. Details are still being This event is open to all types of classic vehicles: Bennett nelsonhotrodclub@yahoo.co.nz.
worked on but if you would like to express an interest or motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic > 28 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday
cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna.
receive some more information when it’s available please
have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details This event is open to all types of classic vehicles:
contact the club at their email address, hurrodders@
at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic
gmail.com , or call Wayne: 021 047 2717 or Brian: 021
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to
279 5198. More details coming later in the year.
> 17 Below Zero Cruise number 1 hosted by have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details
Fielding R&CC.
AUGUST at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on
> 3 Orewa Cruise Nightt from 7pm ‘til late.
> 17 LA Roadster Show. Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics
Meet at Muldoons car park in Moana Ave and cruise
> 22-24 Back to the Fifties weekend hosted from 7pm with hourly departures at 8, 9 and 10pm.
by the Minnesota Street Rod Association at the Open to all American and Australian hot rods, street NOVEMBER
Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Info at www.msra.com. machines, muscle cars and customs. Food and beverages > 25 Port Road Drags hosted by Cam County.
> 24 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday of your choice available from the many venues in > 25 Caffeine & Classics is held on the last Sunday
of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna. Orewa. For more info call John 021 167 687. of every month at Smales Farm business park, Takapuna.
This event is open to all types of classic vehicles: > 4 Palmerston North Swapmeet. This event is open to all types of classic vehicles:
motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic > 12 Winter Rod Run organised by the Hustlers. motorcycles, hot rods, muscle cars, vintage and classic
cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to > 19 Zone 2 Memorial Run in Auckland hosted by cars are all welcome to come along for a coffee and to
have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details North Shore R&CC, Hibiscus Rodders and East Bay Rods. have a look at the wide variety of vehicles present. Details
at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on > 19 Below Zero Cruise number 3 hosted by at www.protectainsurance.co.nz/news-and-events or on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics Fielding R&CC. Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineAndClassics
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ou his
is ol’ guyy’s cool hot rod”. unti
un til it was point
ti ntted out u to Bi Bing
ng thah t
they are ree? Ah
Ah yese , II’’ll nev
e err forge
orrge
gett ol
ol’’ Americcan n Drag g Ra
Ra
Racer John Forcee ‘Ty’
‘T y is tx
y’ txtt speak for than nk yo ou!
u
what’s-hiss-n namme. e. Do youyo
ou he heada out to th he was recent nttlyy ask
sked
ed how
ed ow lon o g he Ever
Ev e fin
er ind d yo
youru self looking forr a str t eeeet
garage whe h n ththee grran ndk
dkididds aattta
tack
c ? Ge G t w ul
wo u d keep raccin ing.
g His rep
g. eplyly; “I lov
ly ovee in som omee ou oute terr ssu
te ubu urbr at night? I’vee
a backache jus u t from omm chahaang
h ang
ngin i g a se
in sett of Dragagg Raccin i g, and I’m goi oiing to o ke
keep
epp neeve
neve ver trus
ver trus
tr u tetedd GP
GPSS un unitits,
s but even in n
spark plugs? Old d photo o alb buum ms rer mi
m nd on racin ng ununtiil someon on
onen tell llls m
mee I daayly ig
ighth my ey
ht e es str trug
ugglg e to rea
gl e d a map,
you of hairstyles nott se seeen
en sin i ce Dylan aan
n can’t do o it any
annym
ymore.
orre And then, I mig ght
ht a d I’
an I’mm su sureree it’
t’ss no
nott ju justst me. I men nti
t on
Taite circa-1977. You geet pulled d ovev r by have
ha vee to as askk ffo
or a se
or s co ond opinion.” this
th i to so
is some me of my Thu hurs rsda
dayy Ga Gararage
ge
a cop, and he’s half you ur age. Polittic icia
i ns A d ap
An parrt ffrrom hu urrttllin
i g totowaw rds mate
ma tes,
es,s and the att ttititud
udee is gen enereral
ally
ly,, Te
T ll
and Prime Ministers arre yo y unger peens
nsio
ione
n rd
ne rdom
om
om,m wewe’rre su s ppp ososeded to ke k ep
p m som
me o et ethi
thi
hingn new ew.. He Hear artt va
valvlves
es,, hi
hip p
r placem
re em meen ntss, ca
cataara r ct
cts,s, bad bac acksks,, so
s re
knees? Eveery hot rod o clu lubb ha
hass ‘e‘em!
m!! But
it is a scientifical ally
al lyy pro r ven
veen fa fact
c ; peop
ct o le
who
wh o hah ve more bi b rrtthd days
ay li
ay live
ivee lon
o ge
on g r.
Butt we
Bu w ’rre all in thiis to togegether
th
her, and dI
can’
ca n t th hin ink k off a better plac ace to o be orr
fami
fa mily ly off pe peopo lee I’d d rather grow old d
disg
di sgraracecefu fully wi with t .O
th On n that note,, I
rece
re centntly ly had a mor orta tali
lity
ty mom o enten n with h
Lynn
Ly nne.
nn e One laz azyy SuSund nday ayy morrning, I
ssu
uggg esste t d,d “Wh When en I die ie, I want you ou
to
o selell alalll my stu tufffff immediately.” She
aske
ked,
ke d, “No N w, why h would you want
m to
me o do som mething like thatt?”
I re
r plied, d “I figu gure r you’lll even ntu
t all
allly
ly
r ma
re marr rry,
rr y and I don’t wan ant so omeme other
jerrk
je k usi s ng my stuff.”
Q ic
Qu ick k as a flash, sh she
saaid
d, “W“ hat maake k s
y u think
yo k I’d d ma
m rryy
an
another
an jeerk
rk?”
Bing’s 60th. That’s a toy chicken in his zipper
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