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Official Club Newsletter of THE MORRIS MINOR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA INC.
Member of the A.O.M.C. A.R.N. A0001386N ABN 47 849 670 294
Send all correspondence to:- P.O. Box 354, Balwyn. Vic. 3103. Web Address: http://www.morrisminorvic.org.au
Email |[email protected]
RETURN ADDRESS: MMCCV Inc P.O. BOX 354
BALWYN, VIC. 3103
CLUB RUN TO THE TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL at KEW
THE GENERATOR December 2013 Vol 38 No 12
MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE ON 01-01-2014
If you haven’t done so already, please send in a completed Membership Form with your payment to the
Membership Officer. Members with cars in the Club Permit Scheme, make sure you are financial by
the 01-01-2014 or you may be driving an unregistered vehicle.
NEXT CLUB MEETING:
12th December 2012 6.00pm at Canterbury Masonic Centre, 3 Rochester Rd, Canterbury, 3126 (Melways Map 46 Ref. D10)
MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Club Committee & Contacts PRESIDENT: Mark Parritt Email: [email protected] Ph: 5976 4437 Mob: 0403 194 021 VICE – PRESIDENT: Malcolm Baker Email: [email protected]
Ph: 9561 1546 SECRETARY: Michael Dobson Email: [email protected] AH: 9438 1695 BH: 0400 273 328 TREASURER: Neil Cheney Email: [email protected] AH: 5428 6584 BH: 0407 565 075 CLUB CAPTAIN: Stewart Carr Email: [email protected] AH: 98085586 Mob: 0409215907 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Barbara Urquhart Email: [email protected] Ph: 9817 5385 EDITOR: Graham Dines Email: [email protected] AH: 9836 7415 Mob: 0400 893 483 REGALIA: Graham Harper Email: [email protected] AH: 9439 5791 NATIONAL RALLY DELEGATE Richard McKellar Ph: 9830 5027 Mark Parritt Ph: 5976 4437 WEBMASTER: Email: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER
This publication contains general information which does not necessarily reflect the views of the Club, its Committee or
Editor and should not be relied upon without specific advice from a qualified professional.
The Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria Inc. expressly disclaim liability for anything done, or omitted to be done by any
person in consequence with the contents of this publication.
The Club and its Officers shall not be responsible for any transactions begun as a result of information published herein
nor any misrepresentation made by an advertiser
Anyone wishing to reprint an article can do so as long as the source is acknowledged..
Club Regalia Clothing
Short Sleeve polo Shirt $30.00
Long Sleeve Denim Shirt $40.00
Reversible Vest $45.00
Winter Jacket $70.00
Tee Shirts $15.00
Club Logo Tri Colour Caps $20.00
Cloth Club Logo Patch $10.00
Accessories Stubbie Holder $9.00
Promo Key rings $5.00
Lapel shirt pins $5.00
MMCCV Metal Grille Badge $20.00
Stickers for cars MMCCV Round Logo Sticker $2.00 BMC Rosette Sticker $4.00
Keep on Morrying (chrome) $2.00
Keep on Morrying (white ) $2.00
MMCCV $1.00
I Love my Morry $1.00
Magnetic MMCCV [round) Lge $15.00
Magnetic MMCCV [round) Sml $10.00
Morris Logo Vinyl Sticker $3.00
For Purchases Contact Regalia Officer
Graham Harper
CLUB PERMIT HOLDERS
Notice to all club permit holders.
New applications and renewals are to be sent to WAYNE CUNNINGHAM at 4 CULLINAN CRT,
BALLARAT NTH, 3350. (5332 7474 or 0407 994 642) Don’t forget to send early. With renewals, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope. All new applicants, please send 3 x
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Club Captain’s Report December 2013 Hi everyone,
It was great to see a many happy faces at the Trinity Grammar Fair, the weather was great and I must
say that fun was had by all. We met a couple of new members on the day which was great to see.
This month is the wind down to another fantastic year. We have two outings for you to choose from,
BMC Experience Grand Day Out which offer a great view of a wide range of classic car,
And/Or the MMCCV Christmas Party on the 12th
at Canterbury Masonic Centre.
Hope to see you there and don’t forget to bring a raffle prize to the Christmas party or give it to Barbara
Urquhart earlier if you can.
I wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year.
Keep On Morrying
Stewart
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Presidents Report December 2013
Hi All
We had two great runs last month, the first a fun day out at Wayne & Lyn’s place for Melbourne Cup.
Thanks to Wayne & Lyn for putting on such a great day (the desserts were superb) and I won a bit of
money. It was a good turnout for the second run to Trinity Grammar fair. I think we had one of each
type of Morris Minor on display. It also was the first showing of our new club banners (they look great).
Thanks to Barbara and Ken for hosting the morning tea at their place. (More in the Run Reports).
The Mornington Australia Day parade run is back on, as I have had a meeting with the council and we
have been able to come to an agreement on a suitable location for us to park after the parade. Details of
the run in Up Coming Events.
A.G.M is in February. All committee positions will be vacated. I therefore ask all club members to think
about coming on to the committee. The committee needs new members to rejuvenate itself to keep our
great club going.
Please remember that if your Morris Minor is on the Club Permit Scheme, you need to have your club
membership renewed by the 31st of December. If it is not done by that date, your car could be on the road
illegally.
I am looking forward to catching up with you all at the Christmas Party.
Keep On Morrying
Mark
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UP COMING EVENTS 2013
December 8th
BMC Experience Grand Day Out
Bundoora Park, Plenty Road, Bundoora 10am to 3pm
FREE ENTRY
Food stalls on site.
Meet at McDonalds 120 Bell Street, Heidelberg, 3081
(Between Francis St & Alfred St) at 9:30am.
December 12th
Christmas Party
6pm
You will need to phone Barbara if you want to book.
Canterbury Masonic Centre
3 Rochester Road Canterbury 3126
January 26th
Australia Day
It’s back on again.
Mornington Peninsular Street Parade
Australia Day Parade Mornington. The run will be similar to last year. Meet at Macdonald`s on the
corner of Waverley Road & Blackburn Road. Mt Waverley. Depart at 2.00pm, arrive at Mark & Sue
Parritt`s home, 37 Prince St, Mornington, at 2.45 for afternoon tea. We move off to join the parade at
4.15pm.The parade starts at 5.00pm.
After the parade we will have reserved parking places for us in Schnapper Point Drive, this is a great
location as it gives us easy access to the park. We can still have our car display and set up base close by in
the park for the evening. (It is on the opposite side of the park from where we have been in other years).
BYO food drinks and chairs. There will be food available in the park or in Mornington for those who
wish to buy something to eat for the evening or bring your own for a BBQ in the park. I will bring a
portable BBQ. There will be fireworks at Schnapper Point at 9.00pm.
For any further information please contact Mark Parritt 0403194021 or
February 8th
Bairnsdale Motor Expo
Bairnsdale Airport, Aerodrome Road
$5.00 entry fee
February 15th
to 22nd
.
Morris Minor Car Caravan Cabin Camping Club of Victoria. (5C’s)
Nelson trip
Nelson is on the river near the South Australian border close to Mount Gambier. It is an interesting area
to visit with beaches, the Glenelg River and the Princess Margaret Rose Caves nearby.
A number of us have booked in to the Kywong Caravan Park 08 87364174. At the time I booked there
were plenty of sites and cabins available but I would suggest if you are coming, you book in soon and
mention that you are with the Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria when booking.
If you require any further information contact Mark Parritt 0403 194 021 or
March 16th
McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery
March 29th
& 30th
Ballarat Invitation Weekend Rally
$40.00 Entry Fee
Please see Stewart Carr for Entry Forms.
Other Events
Great Australian Rally – Melbourne to Mornington
19th
January 2014
Entry Fee $45.00
Australia Day Display
Entries Close 30th
November
Royal Botanic gardens
Please think of runs you would like to do this coming year.
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MINUTES OF MORRIS MINOR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA INC. GENERALMEETING HELD AT
THE HORRIE WATSON HALL, DEEPDENE ON THURS 14TH
NOVEMBER 2013
Present:- President, Mark Parritt; Vice President, Mal Baker; Treasurer , Neil Cheney, Secretary,
Michael Dobson; Regalia, Graham Harper; Membership, Barbara Urquhart; Club Captain, Stewart
Carr
President welcomed the members present and opened the meeting at 8 pm.
Apologies: (Standing Apology Graham Dines) Ross & Ann Carr, Veronica Dobson, Jeff & Julie Stanyer,
Sean Pearce, Garry & Sue Turner, Peter Luxmoore, Bill Zahra, Lyn Waites, Rosalee Harper
Attendance: Approx 30 members were present at the meeting as recorded in the attendance book.
Visitors & New Members- Nil
Minutes of the previous meeting: were accepted on the motion of Cheryl Scicluna, seconded by Brian
Moore
President’s Report - As per Generator.
Vice President’s Report - nothing to report
Secretary’s Report: Secretary listed the following correspondence:-
(a) Notice of AOMC Annual G M on 18/11/13 with AOMC Rules , Minutes & Agenda
(b) AOMC letter concerning Club Permit Scheme issues under review by VicRoads. Meeting
informed that Committee had no concerns as Club requires a RWC.
(c) AOMC letter seeking comment by 4/11/13 re changes being considered to Club Permit Scheme
including required entry age for vehicles to be 30 years. Meeting informed that committee had no
problem with that proposal.
(d) Request from a Maria Coviello for Morris Minor for wedding on 16th
Nov
(e) E-mail from Kangan TAFE (ph 90994190) offering short courses in vehicle restoration & panel
fabrication, car detailing and vehicle painting
(f) Material advertising following events: Geelong Revival Motoring Festival ( Nov 30 – Dec 1),
RACV Great Australian Rally Melbourne to Mornington on Sun 19th
Jan, 2014
(g) Advertising material from MG Spare Parts & Services Pty. Ltd listing many Morris Minor parts (
ph 0296093988) . Firm expressed interest in advertising in Generator ( to be referred to Editor)
and Nanotech Products Pty Ltd selling a range of vehicle surface protecting products
(h) Club magazines from Morris owners Club ( Hunter Region) and MMCC of SA
Treasurer’s Report: Neil Cheney advised meeting of current balance of $ 3025.13 (lower than figure in
Generator due to recent expenditures totalling nearly $1000). Neil indicated that while as Treasurer he is
prepared to accept member’s payments in all forms, cash is less convenient and encouraged members to
pay future club payments by direct banking, cheque or card. He indicated that Club bank details will
appear in future Generators to assist direct payment.
Membership Officer: Barbara reported that with the receipt of two new membership applications the
Club currently has 159 members, 109 of which receive the Generator electronically and 50 through the
post. She reminded members that Club membership renewals were due by 1st January 2014.
Club Captain: Stewart indicated that as per the Generator. He indicated that the recent Cup Day event
at the Ballarat home of Wayne and Lyn went well and recorded the Club’s appreciation of their
hospitality. He then briefly listed the Club’s future events including next year’s Australia Day Parade at
Mornington which, following advice from the President regarding his recent discussions with the
Mornington Council resulting in the provision of club parking, will be offered to members as an
additional venue to the previously announced event at the Melbourne Botanical Gardens.
Regalia Graham indicated that the Club had an extensive range of regalia for sale and also encouraged
members to use the other payment options
Editor: nil other than an apology conveyed by the President for an incorrect birthday list appearing in
the current Generator
A O M C- nil other than its AGM to be held on 18th
Nov
National Rally- Available accommodation briefly referred to for 2015 and members advised to book early
Touring Club Brief discussion of next year’s Tasmania trip including bookings made and costs
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Meeting advised by Mark that Committee was considering introducing a requirement for detailed
photos of vehicles to be submitted with future Club permit applications. If introduced, photos of front,
back, both sides and engine bay may be required.
2. Centenary Day of the Morris-.President encouraged members to join a sub- committee to arrange next
year’s event and sought suggestions for alternative locations to the Caribbean Gardens should a change
of venue be considered desirable. Jeff Brumhead suggested Seymour as a possibility as he understood the
Seymour Council was very receptive to such events.
3. MM5C Run- President gave reminder of Grampians trip in 1st week of December and encouraged
booking of sites/accommodation asap. He also encouraged members to consider the Nelson trip in Feb,
2014 ( some members are going for a week from 14th
Feb, Harpers & Dobsons for 2weeks from 9th
Feb
4. Tear Drop Signs- Mark displayed the new signs at the meeting and members pleased with the result
5. Club Christmas Party- all arrangements in place. Approx 60 members booked but not all money in.
Raffle prizes still being sought ( new items only around $10 in value). Members wishing to help set up
required to be at Hall by 5pm on the day.
6. Australia Day 2014- Members offered a choice of either Mornington or the Melbourne Botanic
Gardens but no interest shown in the latter on the night
Tips (a) Wayne Cunningham distributed a Morris Minor jig saw puzzle and brochures from a Ballarat
firm that produces jigsaws from client’s photos from $21 ( Jigsaw Puzzles Aust 03 53348023 or
0408571101)
(b) Michael Dobson mentioned a tip he had been given re the placing of lead solder in the petrol tank
instead of a liquid additive but was uncertain of its effectiveness as were some others.
At the completion of the draw of the raffle Mark discussed for the benefit of interested members, the
process including difficulties in the assembly and disassembly of an axle/diff assembly he had brought to
the meeting.
There being no further business
The Meeting closed at: 845 pm
Thank you to the Scicluna’s for conducting the raffle and to Cheryl Scicluna and Sue Cheney ( and other
ladies) in Rosalee Harper’s absence in serving Rosalee’s delicious supper
Michael Dobson
(Secretary)
ARMY BAND CONCERTS 2013 Free concerts are held at the Defence Force School of Music, Simpson Barracks, Crew St MacLeod (Mel Ref 20 F 8). contact Barbara Urquhart 9817 5385 [email protected] Twilight concerts begin 8 pm start Fri 13th Dec Christmas concert Gates open at 7 pm no booking required. Bring fold up chairs & warm clothing if cool & perhaps a picnic dinner. Regards Barbara
TREASURER’S REPORT
31/10/2013
01/11/2013 to 30/11/2013 CM YTD
Opening Balance
Income
MMCCV Cheque A/C $3,756.52
Advertising $150.00 $250.00
Club Raffle $55.00 $628.00
Events $570.00 $2,530.00
Interest Earned $0.00 $274.53
Membership Dues $1,285.00 $4,850.00
Regalia Sales $45.00 $1,285.00
Badges $0.00 $52.50
Donation $15.00 $15.00
LIABILITIES Unpresented cheques $0.00
Total Income $2,120.00 $9,885.03
Closing Balance Undeposited Funds $0.00
MMCCV Cheque A/C $4,642.45
Expenditure
Bendigo Bank Term Deposit $8,000.00
Bank Service Charges $39.74 $380.39
Total Balance $12,642.45
Hall Hire $0.00 $390.00
Club Events $30.00 $1,613.82
Licences & Permits $0.00 $0.00
Newsletter costs $138.65 $1,488.20
Office supplies $0.00 $65.99
Postage $0.00 $55.50
Professional fees $0.00 $100.00
Regalia $50.00 $769.00
Repairs $0.00 $0.00
Consumer Affairs $0.00 $50.10
Suppers $27.68 $356.70
Trophies $0.00 $40.00
Post office box rental $0.00 $99.00
Donations $0.00 $600.00
Webpage Hosting $0.00 $235.00
AOMC $200.00 $265.00
Newspaper tributes $0.00 $85.84
Insurance $0.00 $942.30
Equipment $748.00 $748.00
Total Expenditure $1,234.07 $8,284.84
Net Income/Deficit $885.93 $1,600.19
RUN REPORTS
Melbourne Cup Day at Wayne & Lyn’s in Ballarat
Attendees:- 21 members 4 visitors
Barbara & Ken Urquhart, John & Ann Druery, Mark & Sue Parritt, Graham & Lesley Dines, Neil &
Sue Cheney, Wayne Cunningham & Lyn Waites, , Bruce Kerr, Percy & Cheryl Scicluna, Joy & Jack
Vears, Tim Lengyel, Geoff & Bev O’Donnell, a new member Joy Wescombe. Visitors Michael Patmore &
Norma Addison (Ballarat Club) and Joan & Graham Bulluss.
12 members met at the BP Service Centre at Rockbank for the journey to Wayne & Lyn’s house in
Ballarat. New member, Joy Wescombe joined us for the journey.
On our arrival we were met by Wayne, Lyn, Graham & Lesley, Percy & Cheryl, Neil & Sue followed by
Bruce, Geoff & Bev, Michael, Norma, Graham & Joan.
Barbara
There were fascinating fascinators and top hats and some had none. I opted for the public car-park dress.
Most arrived at around 11.30 just in time for morning tea. There was plenty of food on the table with the
hostess telling me to take my contributions back home. Everyone was happy and in the cup spirit.
Coffee and wine flowed, more of the latter, as spirits reigned high.
Morning tea finished just as lunch was announced “the barbeque is ready so place your “chops”. Then as
if morning tea hadn’t happened, everyone sat down to feast again.
With the cup time advancing there was frenzied selling of places in the sweeps. Two dollar sweep, then
one dollar followed by another two dollar. Then we were summoned inside to watch the race of the big
screen. Sheep stations were at stake here so everyone watched the screen intently until Gai Waterhouse
jumped up shouting that her horse had won the cup.
Dividends were paid out and then it was afternoon tea. All sorts of sweet delights were on offer. My pick
was the finger lickin’ vanilla slice that Joy Wescombe offered. Pavlovas, cheesecakes and other delights.
I pulled in my tummy and tried a bit of each.
With all of that out of the way it was time for the Melbourne people to head home. Joy’s car didn’t want
to climb out of the court so back it came and Percy proceeded to check it out. Finally all headed off
toward the highway.
Bruce Kerr.
The journey home was filled with problems with Joy’s car, John Druery came to the rescue & drove her
car home , Joy hitching a ride with Ann. Here she learnt the joys of the two way radio communication!!!
All arrived home safely after a good Melbourne Cup Day. (ps Joy’s car is now fixed)
Barbara (again)
Trinity Grammar Founders’ Day Fair NOVEMBER 17TH
Attendees
Ken & Barbara Urquhart John & Ann Druery, Percy & Cheryl Scicluna, Graham & Lesley Dines,
Graham & Rosalee Harper, Mark Parritt, Tim Lengyel, Stewart Carr, Mal & Margaret Baker. A new
member Debbie Blair & her parents Ken & Nancy caught up with us for lunch.
We all met at Barbara & Ken’s house in Kew for a much appreciated morning tea, then off in convoy to
the Trinity Grammar 25th
fair.
We angled park on the road between some of the school buildings, the new tear drop signs were used for
the first time – they looked terrific.
The fair was of a very high standard, many stalls selling food, books plants clothing, craft treasures, an
animal farm, rides (some definitely for the young, the screams were heard far & wide.) etc. Music was
played most of the day featuring many bands from the school.
Plenty of shelter from the sun, actually a perfect day weather wise.
We managed to fill a large table for lunch many of us sampling the goods on offer. A relaxing afternoon
chatting before some of us returned to Second Ave for tea & more goodies to eat.
Barbara
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Trip to Halls Gap (Grampians) 5 C’s (by Big Ed)
Graham & Lesley met Graham & Rosalee at the BP Rockbank on Friday 29th
of November at 3pm for a
220kms drive to Halls Gap arriving at 5.30pm then checked into their cabins at the Lakeside Tourist
Park. That evening, they adjourned to the Halls Gap Hotel for dinner then back to their cabins for a
coffee and bed.
On Saturday, breakfast included feeding the cockatoos and parrots then after that they popped into the
town centre for supplies and a coffee then made their way up to the Boroka lookout for magnificent views
over Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield. On the way back to the tourist park, Michael & Veronica, Bruce &
Ann, Mark & Sue and Wayne & Lyn had arrived towing their caravans.
After camp was set up, we gathered under a tree for happy hour then later decided to take over the
communal BBQ and fireplace. After everyone had eaten, we were entertained with a sing-along with
“Mike & Gerry”. We decided to let the back packers go to sleep so we all headed off to our beds even
though some nearly fell over kangaroos on the way.
On Sunday, we gathered at 10am and drove to the Zumstein’s Historic Area for morning tea then off to
Mackenzie Falls. We walked to the lookout above the falls then went back to the car park for lunch. It
was good to sit and watch the kookaburras steal food from unknowing tourists who got the fright of their
lives.
After lunch, some who had to work the next day, headed back home while other adventurous ones
trekked to the bottom of the falls.
The remaining group then returned for another happy hour and BBQ. During the day, new members
Graham & Joan Bulluss arrived.
Monday was a day visiting the Historic Heatherlie Quarry where stone was cut for the building of
Parliament House and the Melbourne Town Hall as well as other major buildings.
In the afternoon, the remaining group drove to Lake Bellfield for swimming and canoeing then the
mandatory happy hour and BBQ.
Tuesday saw them venture off to the Sundial Carpark in the Grampians and a walk to Silverbank Falls.
The afternoon was a visit to the Brambuk Aboriginal Centre.
This event is still going when the “generator” went to print but most will be home by Saturday.
Those who attended were:- Graham & Rosalee Harper, Graham & Lesley Dines, Michael & Veronica
Dobson, Mark and Sue Parritt, Bruce Kerr & Ann Rasmussen, Wayne Cunningham & Lyn Waites,
Graham & Joan Bulluss. Non Members attending were Gerry and Margaret Sargent, Eric & Eve
Shackleton, Fred & Suzanne Yesberg and Rob & Trish Smith
TRADING PLACES
December 2013
Contact: Graham Dines : 0400 893 483
Or email [email protected]
Wanted 5.2 x 14 tyres for a Morris minor set of 4 if possible thanks
Darryl
Just Spray It. ABN: 98 072 310 817
Ph: 0400 88 58 58
Hi, my dad has a 1954 Morris Minor that he would like to sell. It is a two door, split front window, side
valve. The body is in good condition, and has been sanded and nearly ready for painting. Carburettor
needs to be set up, and has a re-conditioned motor. If you able to assist me in any way, would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Rachel Reid
0438434858 - [email protected]
$1800 please. His name is Alan and contact number is 0412885848.
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FOR SALE
Approx 1957 4 door Minor 1000 for sale in Alexandra, Vic.
Condition of engine, gearbox etc is unknown,
as is the rest of the car.... I have never had it running.
Offers around $200 to take the whole car away, as shown in the pics. Engine # S5H 43705, Body No.
01853.
Contact vendor Bernie Compte, 0417 989 348.
For Sale
1961 Morris Minor 1000 4dr, Rego No. HJU-336
Description of motor rebuild is, 80 thou over size bore, new pistons (that work now) ground to flat top,
Cooper S rods, 1100 head with sprite valves and steel seats, (runs on unleaded) Head shaved to increase
compression.
New clutch, pressure plate and thrust.
Major brakes at front
$15,000.00 ONO
Contact Dave Bamford - [email protected] Phone 0419344683
Meeting Hazel
By Freddie Arp
In the July Club meet last year 2012 I went along because I had promised Percy that I would see him
there. I was rather tired and for a while contemplated ringing up Percy and apologizing. Percy had
kindly tested a clutch pressure plate for me to make sure it would work before undertaking doing the
clutch on my Morry. He rebuilt a gearbox for me prior to that and that was ready and waiting for the
job. In the meantime my Morry was being driven with a crunchy gearbox complete with a slipping
clutch. So, just as I stood up to leave our son Alexander asked. "Can I come?" I could do with the
company that night so I agreed.
At the meet everything went along as normal then about half way through a gentleman I had never seen
before stood up and introduced himself. His name is Alan Woollard. He then announced that he had a
1956 Morris Minor. He's the second owner - the original owner was a lady called Hazel who had the car
from new. Hazel loved her Morry. Alan had the car for eighteen years. In that time he stripped it down,
repaired, repainted and generally had fun with it, going on many drives around the countryside in
Queensland (and often taking Hazel for a ride in it, which she enjoyed immensely).
Barbra had some pictures of it up on the wall for everyone to see. Alan then continued by saying that "I
do not want to sell it. I just want to give it away to a young club member that would look after it." At this
point there were a few people looking around to see who would claim the car. A few nods of approval
came from the guys running the meet towards Alexander, and then Alexander naturally put his hand up.
Alan accepted. There was a question if anyone wanted to contest it, but that was met with silence.
Alexander, stunned and overwhelmed by this amazing generosity, became even more so when he was
taken outside to see the car. A beautiful blue four door Morris Minor stood there in all its glory. Her
name is Hazel. Still stunned, Alexander was taken out for a drive in his new classic car. Later on, when
Alan officially handed over the Morry to Alexander, he shook Alexander’s hand and said he could feel
him shaking. Alan assured him, saying “it is true, things like this can happen”. Alan has advised us that
he is very happy with the outcome and feels that what he set out to achieve has been accomplished.
Hazel had a noise in first gear. I was then compelled to explain how I had ended up with a rebuilt
gearbox from Percy. Replacing the gearbox in Hazel was quite interesting. Alexander and his younger
brother William have always helped with work on the cars when they can. This time there was a genuine
very keen helper out of Alexander. Alexander is left handed and he has the tendency to cross thread
things. This was rather annoying as he has cross threaded a couple of filler plugs on my Morris Minor.
He never did that once on his own car. How curious? Later on Alexander would cheekily say something
to likes that his Morris Minor is better than mine. This of course would have been laughable except he
was right. It was time to ask Percy if he could rebuild another gearbox for me.
Alexander is currently learning to drive and because we have fully registered cars for him to learn in
there was not really any pressure to get Hazel registered straight away. However he recently turned
eighteen and one of the things I promised him for his birthday was that I would put his car on the road.
Naturally he held me to it. Hazel was road worthy checked at Morris Garage in Bayswater. As the
gearbox and clutch was replaced, the rest of the car looked sound as I had replaced whatever I thought
might be a road worthy issue. The road worthy check showed Hazel needed new rubber boots on the
steering rack, new bushes in the rear spring shackles and the fuel pump relocated back next to the
battery. The electric fuel pump was mounted under the back seat and Richard Milligan who did the
check was not keen on having fuel running through the passenger cabin. A couple of weekends later, all
the road worthy work was done and Hazel got her road worthy certificate.
Hazel is now registered with club permit and Alexander has already had a few of his driving lessons with
her. He absolutely loves it!! He is looking forward to taking Hazel on a club run when he gets his license.
I would like to thank Alan Woollard and his lovely wife Lyn for their most generous gift, Percy for his
help and expertise, Richard from Morris Garages for his help with the road worthy and the Morris
Minor Car Club of Victoria for making all this possible. Freddie.
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Membership statistics as of December 2nd
are as follows:-
Standard- 49 Email standard -110 a total of 159 members plus 8 Life members
If any member would like a membership card sent to them, please send a stamped self addressed
envelope to the PO Box. Should you have any Membership queries or suggestions do not hesitate to
contact me at
9817 5385, or email - [email protected]
Club Name Badges :- are available for $7.50 per person, contact me to order a badge. Wear your badge
to a meeting & be in the running to choose a prize from the raffle table.
NEW MEMBERS
Debbie Blair & her father Ken Blair member # 1636. Michelle Jurgens (Henry Edwards daughter)
member # 1637, owner of a 1956 Blue 4 door , reg # 160568H. Graham & Joan Bulluss, member # 1638,
owners of a 1955 Empire Green sedan reg # GGM 532.
A welcome to you & hope you have a long & enjoyable association with the Club.
VALE
Guy Ripper, a member for 16 years, deepest sympathy to Anne & her family
WELFARE
Neil Cheney and Graham Harper have both had a hospital visit.
Keith Lawson has returned from hospital & is recovering from surgery on his shoulder
To those members of our Club who are not well, we wish you the best & hope you recover quickly. If you
know of any member/s who are on the sick list, please let me know.
*******MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER******
Pemasin Kathriachchige 02 Phillip Lovel 05 Rhonda Brumhead 09 Libby Franke 11
Janet Simmons 12 Grant Bell 12 Norma May 13 Barbara Urquhart 16
Bill McKellar 16 Geoffrey Kirkham 17 Joy Gower 18 Robert Tobias 18
Mark Snaddon 20 Karin Moore 21 Tracey Ikin 22 Ian Khune 23
Braidy Davies 24 Judi McGrath 25 Roger Lindsay 25 Giuseppe Scamozzino 28
Maureen Wilson 30
Barbara Urquhart
Membership Officer
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Cooling problems From technical advisor ROB THOMASSON (Extract from Minor Matters)
I've had one or two cooling
problems this summer and I
did all the usual checks. I back-flushed
the radiator and even made the modified fan
bigger. I removed the thermostat as a
trial, as although memory told me I had
changed this, I couldn't remember when.
The first clue to the real problem was when
I took the thermostat housing off. Although
there was water in the header tank, the
engine block was only partly full. It was when
I came to refit the housing that I realised it
was not going the be a quick fix.
Unlike the Minor, the Metro system I'd
fitted has a header tank with an air bleed
pipe to allow any trapped air to get out. The
little pipe had snapped off the thermostat
housing leaving me with a problem, as
getting a new one would not be easy.
So out with the Lumiweld. It made a good
job of attaching a piece of aluminium bar,
which I then drilled out to make a tube as all the tube I could get was too thin-walled.
It was as I was refitting it that the penny dropped. If the pipe was that corroded, the inner part was likely
to be solid with muck. As a result the air could not get out of the top of the engine, and hence the poor old
Minor was running rather hot to say the least as the top part of the head only had air in it.
It is a tribute to the engine design that it could tolerate this without melting. Oh and way has the van has a
Metro cooling system? Well I’d fitted a Ford 5 speed box to cope with the 1275 engine, and to get the
gear stick where I wanted it I moved the engine forward. This meant I needed a thinner radiator and the
Metro fitted. All the ancillaries I needed for the engine build came from a scrapped Metro, including the
radiator. Compared with the pictures I’ve seen of a steam powered Minor complete with a flash steam
boiler on the back of the Pick-up, these modifications were a mere trifle.
Many thanks to the Morris Minor Owners Club for allowing us to reproduce this article.
Copyright Morris Minor Owners Club 2013. This material may not be used or published elsewhere without the permission of the editor of Minor Matters, the MMOC’s club magazine. Page design by Luck Design Ltd (www.thisisluck.com).
Here you can see the air bleed pipe (lower right) with the short section of
aluminium piping I made to repair the connection to the thermostat housing.
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How many Morris Minors do you own? ……… How many are on the road? …..… Year …..…. Model ……….…. Body Type ……………………. Reg. Number …..……..……
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