BABY TORQUEMagazine of the Austin 7 Club of NSW (Incorporated)

NO. 244 MEMBER OF COUNCIL OF MOTOR CLUBS July 2010

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Attendee’s and their Austins during the Don Avery Memorial Shield Run

Correspondance:Correspondance should be addressed to:

The SecretaryAustin 7 Club of NSW IncPO Box 6009North Ryde NSW 2113

Meetings:2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm - NRMA Training Rooms, NRMA Building, George Street, North Strathfield. Parking is available in the NRMA carpark opposite the building.

Magazine:The deadline is always the last Friday of each month, therefore the Editor should receive written/typed articles, pictures and reports for the August magazine no later than 30th July.

Address: 3 Sunnyside Avenue, Lilyfield, NSW, 2040Phone: 0404 099 157Email: info@austin7clubnsw.org.auWebsite: www.austin7clubnsw.org.au

Banking:Club Spare PartsBSB: 802841 BSB: 633-000Account Number: 0000009132 Account Number: 128875804

If bad weather conditions are looming, please contact Maureen Boatwright on Saturday evenings or from 6:30 am on

the Sunday of the run in question.Phone: (02) 9822 8609Mobile: 0413 017 263

Please note: At all times your Austin 7 should carry; copies of your Comprehensive Insurance Policy, the Club’s Certificate of

Currency and the most recent copy of “Baby Torque” orthe Coming Events newsletter.

Committee

President:

Vice President:

Secretary/Public Officer:

Treasurer/Club Examiner:

Spare Parts:

Editor:

Membership/Registration:

Events Director:

Mark Wellington

Paul Pui

Joanne Wellington

Warren Gracie

Mervyn Boatwright

Darryl Stockley

Amy Pui

Maureen Boatwright

Phone: 02 9545 1507 Mobile: 0409 121 576

Mobile: 0413 621 078

Phone: 02 9545 1507 Mobile: 0428 545 150

Phone: 02 9569 2108 Mobile: 0417 417 826

Phone: 02 9822 8609 Mobile: 0412 940 001

Mobile: 0404 099 157

Mobile: 0402 816 345

Phone: 02 9822 8609 Mobile: 0413 017 263

As a courtesy, please do not contact Committee Members after 9pm.

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Coming Events

18th July Progressive Xmas in JulyMeet near Fire Station, Menai Road, Menai and be ready to leave at

8:30 am for breakfast stop. Join in the fun for the full day or join us at one of the stops. Breakfast cost will range from $6.80 – $13.00 (Italian Restaurant at Menai). The lunch location has not been finalised at this time but the cost should not exceed $15.00. Please contact the Events Director if you are attending ASAP as the bookings must be finalised this week.

21st – 22nd August Shannons Eastern Creek Display DayEntry to the event this year is by way of window “stickers”, which

must be stuck onto the windscreen before entering the event or you will be sidelined until it is displayed correctly. Entry Forms are $12.00. The Club ordered 12 entry forms and 13 names are listed for tickets.

29th AugustAll British Day - Kings School, North ParramattaTickets are $5.00. It would be appreciated if cars are in position by

9:30 am. Gates are open from 7:00 am and entry is via MASONS DRIVE, not the main entrance. Please display your ticket on the windscreen so it can be identified from a distance. Breakfast is available from 7:30 am with the Official Opening at 10:30 am and Presentation at 1:30 pm at the Hay Shed between the ovals. There will be 10 cars chosen from all clubs to receive a gift for their participation. It’s great for our Club to have 17 entries for this event, I cannot remember the Club having entered this many cars at the All British Day before. Well done to all who are taking part.

24th – 25th SeptemberPresident’s WeekendDetails to follow.

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Coming Events (cont.)

October (date to be advised)Centennial Park Display DayDetails to follow.

14th NovemberLadies Day Run and LunchDetails to follow.

1st – 5th October 2012 90th Anniversary National Austin 7 Hub Rally - Tanunda, S.A.Entry Forms are expected to be mailed out in October 2011.

Trailer parking will be available for all entrants at one of the venues regardless of whether the owner stays at that venue or not. A list of accommodation venues will also be posted at this time. Entrants will need to make their own accommodation bookings of which there will be ample to choose from. The Headquarters for the National Rally will be at the Tanunda

Show Grounds Hall which is in a very nice setting and has plenty of parking available. Registration will be held on the Monday (day 1) at the Headquarters. After registering, entrants will then be escorted in small groups on an orientation tour around the 3 main towns of the Barossa. Expression of Interest Forms will be sent out late this year along

with 2 DVD’s (one on the Barossa Valley, prepared by the Tourist S.A, the other has snippets of the 2004 and 2008 Bay to Birdwood runs).

The NSW Austin 7 Club has booked 17 rooms in Tanunda, SA for the 2012 Rally. If you would like to have one of these rooms then please contact our Events Director ASAP for information and cost. “Expression of Interest Forms” will be available at the August

meeting or by logging onto the 2012 Rally page on the Austin 7 Club SA website www.austin7clubsa.com.au. Also the Rally Newsletter July 2010 will appear in our Club

magazine for August, 2010.

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Invitations Accepted

31st July – 1st August Ulladulla Harbour Classic 2010Milton Ulladulla Vintage and Classic Car Club Inc. have invited

our Club to join them on this rally for Vintage and Classic Cars and Motorcycles. It is a replacement event for the MUVCCC’s long running “Christmas in July” but with a completely new format.The Ulladulla Harbour Classic will be a 250 km tour of the Illawarra,

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven Districts, the most scenic country on the Australian east coast. There will be a limit of 100 vehicles for this event so register ASAP to ensure your entry. Deadline for entries is 1st July. Cost is $75 per person (this includes Saturday morning tea, lunch,

afternoon tea and dinner, Sunday morning tea and BBQ lunch). Please contact the Events Director if interested and you will receive an entry form and accommodation details etc.

12th September Hills Fest (formerly The Orange Blossom Festival)Commencing at 9:30 am, the Vehicle display will be be held in the

grounds of the Bull and Bush Hotel, Baulkham Hills. Contact the Events Director for entry form.

17th – 19th September HSRCA Event - Wakefield Park, GoulburnThe Historic Sports and Racing Car Association of NSW Inc.

(HSRCA) have invited our Club to attend a big event to be held at Wakefield Park, Goulburn. T Types and earlier including pre war and racing specials. Austin

Seven Specials and air cooled racing cars. Exclusive Regularities for the above groups. Lunch time parades for all eligible cars. Marquee space for featured cars. Display area for non competing cars. Historic Racing for all normal historic categories. Entry forms availabe later in the year. Contact the Events Director

for further information.

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Invitations Accepted

22nd - 25th April 2011 Austins Over Australia - Forbes, NSWFor those attending this event, please contact the Events Director if you have not received Newsletter No. 4 which includes the

Registration Form.

Other Events of Interest

26th September Bay to Birdwood - 30th AnniversaryThis major icon event (the largest of its kind staged anywhere in

the world) is for motor vehicles manufactured to the 31st December 1955. Contact the Events Director for Entry Forms.

Point Score Trophy

Don’t forget the Austin 7 Club “Point Score” program. Our aim is to see as many people attending events and meetings (this includes monthly general meetings) as possible. Participation in an event or outing, begining from the starting point and going through to the finish, will score you 2 points while attendance at a general meeting will score you 1 point. These points are awarded if you show up in your Austin 7 or your modern and the person with the highest points tally will receive a trophy at our Christmas Luncheon/Presentation Day.So get involved, support your Club and have some fun. See the

Coming Events section on page 2 for our next event.

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President’s Report

This month we plan to review the proposed new constitution. Thank you to those who submitted suggestions for changes to the draft copy. At this month’s general meeting an updated draft copy will be tabled to enable further discussion. There have been several enquiries about the date and location

for this year’s President’s Run and it certainly has been high on my agenda. The original planned date is unsuitable due to a conflict with an event at Wakefield, the following weekend coincides with the start of the school holidays, making it very difficult to secure any reasonable accommodation. As a result we have decided to move the President’s Run into October. The events calendar will be changed to accommodate the alternate date.The weather may have turned a little cooler but it’s just an excuse to

raise the hood and enjoy the warmth of the engine of your baby. We look forward to seeing you at our “Christmas in July” run.

Happy Motoring,Mark Wellington

Please note: Any Member using a vehicle that is on Conditional Registration (HCRS) and is attending a Secondary Club Run, or any event listed under Invitations Accepted or Other Events of Interest, MUST contact a Committee Member to advise your vehicle movements prior to attending the event.The committee of the nominated primary club on your conditional registration must be aware, and approve of, all movements of your vehicle. If you wish to attend invitational events outside Club runs, you must contact a committee Member to log the trip, otherwise your registration and insurance is not valid.At all times your Austin 7 should carry a copy of the Club’s Certificate of Insurance (Public Liability) and the most recent copy of “Baby Torque”.

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Event Director’s Report

The last club run saw our members enjoy beautiful scenery as we drove through the countryside heading to Burragorang Valley and then the surrounding areas that led us to Picton. The day started with the Club’s first try at providing hot soup before we started our run, I believe it was a great success. Next was the fantastic morning tea provided by the volunteers at the Wollondilly Heritage Centre, then to Oakdale Workers Club for lunch. President Mark joined us at the Club Bistro for lunch. Mark doesn’t like missing a chance to drive his beautiful Austin 7 on outings with his Club Members. Mark had landed only a few hours before from a family party in Queensland. The weather was great and the views from the lookout at Burragorang were breathtaking. The run was attended by Cliff Edwards, Barbara and Kevin Fahey, Warren Gracie, Jeniffer McIntosh, James Murray and family, Amy and Paul Pui, Ken Rolley, Mark Wellington, Faye and Robert Yarroll, Maureen and Merv Boatwright. Please don’t forget to let the Events Director know, if you are going

to the Christmas in July outings as bookings must be made NOW!

Please join in the Christmas in July festivities and have a great day. We hope to fit in a few visits to places of interest as well finding time to enjoy our food.

See you on the July Run when the day starts with breakfast at Menai.

Happy Austin 7 touring,Maureen Boatwright

Happy Birthday to all the Members who celebrate birthdays in

July.

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Manson Property specialise in residential real estate in Menai, Bangor, Barden Ridge, Illawong and Alfords Point and are finalists in the Menai District Business Awards for

2009.

Lené Mitchell looks forward to assissting you personally in finding your new home.

Phone: (02) 9543 7355 Fax: (02) 9543 7556 Mob: 0411 7000 14www.mansonproperty.com.au

FORSALE 1 x 1929 Radiator Shell.

Contact Merv Boatwright (on behalf of a Club Member)

on 02 9822 8609 or at boaty@unwired.com.au

Austin 7 Meccano Set, 1928 ModelUncovered after forty years , leaning against the wall at rear of storeroom. The set comprises : • Front axle c.w. steeing and brakes • Rear axle c.w. brakes• Magneto engine M 65241 complete with ancilliaries• Chassis c.w. Springs and shock absorbers , steering column etc.• Gearbox , gate change with speedo drive , this makes it about mid year production

Bring your trailer or roof rack and make an offer Contact Bob Riches on 02 9417 3637

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Spare partsAll Spare Parts correspondance should go to:

Merv Boatwright, PO Box 1055 Menai Central, NSW, 2234Phone/Fax: (02) 9822 8609

Email: boaty@unwired.com.au

Due to increased stock, parts will not be brought to the meeting unless requested beforehand. Please contact Merv by the Wednesday evening

prior to the meeting with details of the parts required.

All Members choosing to forward cheques as payment for parts, please read the details on the bottom of your spare parts invoice.

Please make cheques payable to:Austin 7 Club N.S.W. Inc. Spare Parts

Mervyn BoatwrightSpare Parts Officer

Alloy Brake Shoes 11/4” to suit 1932 Austin 7.2 x Stub Axles, Right hand and Left hand.

Contact Merv Boatwright (on behalf of a Club Member) on 02 9822 8609 or at boaty@unwired.com.au

Block for A7 motor rebuild .

Prefer a 1933-37 block that has not been bored more than 2.240” dia (+0.040 oversize ).

Do not need valves. I have larger vales to use/install. Contact Cliff Stockley on 02 6555 9807.

Wanted

Minutes of the June General MeetingHeld on 9th June 2010.

The meeting was opened at 8:10 pm by Mark Wellington who welcomed all Members to the meeting.

Attendees and Apologies.There were 16 Members in attendance. Apologies; Joanne Wellington, Dierdre and Brian Haywood, Helen and Denis Quartly, Don Scanes, Kevin Harte, Anthony Harte.

The minutes of the April meeting were read and accepted. Moved. Cliff Edwards Seconded. Barbara Fahey

Business ArisingNil.

CorrespondenceDrive Chatter for June, Broken Spokes for May, Western Australian Baby Torque for June, Bent Wire for May/June, Invitation to Burwood, Thank You card from Gullicks, Baby Torque from May, Expo for farming small areas, advert for photographer who wants to take photos of our cars, Depender for May, email for A7 garage service banner, LCU statement.

TreasurerWarren read the Financial report.

Moved. Bob Riches Seconded. Paul Pui Spare PartsMerv read the Spare Parts report.

Moved. Trevor Hails Seconded. Warren Gracie

EditorWebsite: 92 visits in June. 69 individuals. 88 hits from Australia, 1 from US, 1 from Netherland, 1 from UK, few from NZ. Club is getting international attention. Very interesting data.

Membership OfficerMost paid up. Members Mate ready to go. Anyone interested in taking over membership role is welcome.

Secretary/Public OfficerNil.

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Events Director20th June - Don Avery Memorial Shield Run, leave off Hume Highway(old Information Centre) 9:30am, hot soup at 9:00am for those interested.Morning tea by volunteers, then visit restored Burragorang Lookout, then worker club Chinese lunch $10 or Australian meals. Please register with event director if you are coming. 18th July - Christmas in July, lunch under $15. Meet 8:30am at Menai fire station. 21-22th August - Eastern Creek tickets, Club ordered 12 tickets and 13 names at present. Maureen & Merv had attended CMC meeting to try to get more tickets but it will be very difficult. 29th August - All British Day, 17 vehicles to attend. Orange Blossom festival on September 12. First Annual Farming Small Areas Expo, Sat Nov 13 at Hawkesbury showground. Last mystery run was fantastic.

All reports moved. Bob Riches Seconded. Merv Boatwright

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Robert/Faye Yarroll took pictures of Winton race, really enjoyed the race though very wet and cold, very interesting to observe all the different cars. A number of our Club Members also attended to give support to Merv and Paul Boatwright who raced at Winton. Paul gave a description of the event. Paul had an exciting rolling incident when his green racer kingpin broke.2. Constitution: Mark received only one response about eligibility, old constitution had eligibility for historical vehicles but for different registration- one for originals and one for special cars. Have special clause to allow all car owners to be Members. Mark will discuss the constitution at the next meeting.3. Warren reported on Motoring Expo Sunday 13th June.4. Faye Yarroll won the prize for completing questionaire in the last trip.5. Darryl reported that cars that are written off cannot be re-registered with same chassis number. Insurance companies will be involved. 6. Robert: good website: always looking for sales, extremely interesting.

Meeting closed at 9:00 pm.

2010 Supper Roster

August Judith and Bob Riches 10/08/10

September Amy and Paul Pui 14/09/10

October Joanne and Mark Wellington 12/10/10

November Helen Lewis 09/11/10

December AGM - Members to bring plate TBA