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Southern
African
Veteran &
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Association
ALEX DUFFEY’S MAGNIFICENT 1930 BUICK MODEL 30-X-601 DUAL COWL PHAETON
IN THIS ISSUE – BARNFIND IN MARYLAND, USA.
Chairman’s Chat
Dear Enthusiasts
The Quarterly Auto News deadlines
seem to be only a month apart, but I suppose
that is a result of the pace of modern life! I
have received many reports as to the success
of the Milligan Rally which took place in
Graaff-Reinet over the past week. I hope
someone had read my previous Chatter and
that a report will be forthcoming so that we
can all share in the spirit of this and other
events around the country.
We managed to attend the Knysna
Car Show, and thanks to Peter Pretorius and a
dedicated team, the show is becoming one of
the premier Shows in SA. The organization
was superb, and I heard nothing but praise
from both exhibiters and visitors, well done
guys!
The Knysna Hill climb, whilst not a
SAVVA event, but sanctioned by MSA, has a
“Classic Car Friday” for pre-1975 Cars. I think
most of the Entrants on the Friday were
members of SAVVA Clubs, and certainly the
array of cars did the Organization proud. It is
interesting to see the entry list for Classic Car
Friday grow each year, showing that South
Africa is following the International growth of
Historic Motor Racing.
Being the current President of the
Crankhandle Club, I hope you will forgive me
for using this platform to congratulate them
on the 60th Anniversary of the formation of
the Club. Without you, the members of Clubs
throughout South Africa, our hobby would not
be what it is today. Please continue to grow
your Club membership and bring in new
members to become the future curators of our
precious vehicles.
Yours in Motoring
Dave Alexander
PLEASE VISIT THE SAVVA WEBSITE FROM
TIME TO TIME AND KEEP YOURSELF
UPDATED OF THE CHANGES.
Piet Kleingeld’s rare 1939 Ford Woodie
Gerrie van Wyk’s 1948 Buick Super Convertible.
Emile Kuschke’s 1923 Ford Model T Sedan.
PLEASE SEND ANYTHING YOU WISH TO
PLACE IN THE SAVVA AutoNewS. SEND
DIRECTLY TO:
alex.duffey@up.ac.za
secretary@savva.org.za
chairman@savva.org.za
Alex Duffey’s very rare 1934 Daimler Roadster
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stand like many modern bikes i.e.
BMWs, Harleys etc. It was always my
intention to try and make one but
never got around to it.
TECHNICAL TIPS 97 & 98
O-Rings
Recently I had an O-Ring problem. I
was fitting a device to a Bentley that
converts the old drop-in oil filters
(R600.00 each) to take the later spinoff GUD filters as used on Jaguar
XJ6’s (R70.00 each).
The problem was I would need a
rather large O-Ring which was not
supplied with the fitting. After a tour of
the Midas and other parts suppliers I
drew a blank. It was suggested I visit
the local Bearing Man as they keep a
range of O-Rings. I will say they were
very helpful and went though their
stock but couldn’t help. However, as I
was leaving one of their assistants
called me back and suggested that I
make my own O-Ring.
He supplied me with a metre of 6mm
round rubber and a bottle of mutti to
stick the ends together. It was a case
of cutting it to required size and
glueing the ends together. The total
cost was about R35.00. It seemed too
simple, however it worked and
problem was solved.
In the future I now have a simple and
inexpensive way of making O-Rings.
Motorcycle side stand
This one is for the vintage motorcycle
enthusiasts:
Perhaps you have had the same
problems as I have had with Vintage
bikes over the years. If so, this could
be a solution.
The problem I have had is with the
cycle stands that clip up behind the
rear mudguard - which invariably fell
down on a rough road causing one to
stop to hook the thing back up into the
clip. I often wished the bike had a side
engines. The trucks, tractors and
stationary engines from the East
Rand area do not get exhibited at
other shows because transport to far
places is a hassle and expensive. Also
some historic cars never leave the
East Rand.
THE ALBERTON MOTORSHOW
Recently, my grandson, who was
visiting for a few days, went to the local
bicycle shop and came back with a
perfect side stand which he had just
bought for R85.00. It looks ideal for a
vintage bike. It is a “fit all” design and
manufactured from what looks like
cast aluminium and the length is
adjustable. It even has a rubber
thingie on the end to stop it slipping.
The return spring is very strong and
cannot fall down when ridding. I’m
currently rebuilding a 1923 AJS and
will try one out.
VISITING MOTORSHOWS
EAST RAND
ON
This show takes place at the Rietvlei
Zoo Farm in Alberton. It was started
by Johan Krige a Piston Ring and VVC
member some years back. The show
has been slowly growing over the
years with less than 100 vehicles on
display. So far it has only been a car
display. Exhibitor support comes
from Piston Ring, Club RSA, Cortina
Fun Club, BHVEC, DKWOC, Street
Rod Clubs and BOC. The show takes
place every second Saturday in
October. This year it is on 10 October
2015.
THE
Basil Chassoulas
Member of BHVEC, The Piston Ring, VVC,
HTA, A7CSA, MBCSA & TLR.
basil.ecurie@gmail.com
082-851-3052
The East Rand has now three
established Motor Shows that
motoring enthusiasts from SAVVA
affiliated clubs can come and visit
every year. The East Rand falls in the
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan, east of
Johannesburg. The shows are a lot
smaller than the Pretoria cars in the
Park and Wheels at the Vaal. These
are small shows which are growing
over the years ahead, are very visitor
and exhibitor friendly. They are never
full. You do not have to arrive early in
the morning. Easy access in and out
any time of day.
The type of vehicles on display at
these shows is no different than the
bigger shows listed above and
exhibits are 20 years and older. There
is a great variety of exhibits from cars,
trucks, tractors and stationary
THE SHOW IN BRAKPAN
This show is called the Just Wheels
Motor Show and it is hosted by the
Just Wheels Club in Brakpan. The
show takes place at the Muriel Brand
School in Brakpan on the last
Saturday in May of each year. This
year it took place on 23 May 2015.
The funds raised from the show go to
help the school. This show has been
running for six year and has grown to
a few hundred exhibits consisting of
cars, trucks, tractors, stationary
engines and agricultural equipment.
Exhibitor support comes from Just
Wheels, BHVEC, Piston Ring, Cortina
Fun Club, JHMT, VOWC, Late Great
Motor Association, Street Rod Clubs
and others.
THE SHOW IN BENONI
This show has had many name
changes over the years as it moved
from different areas. The show is
hosted by the Benoni Heritage
Vehicle & Engine Club affiliated to
SAVVA. The show has been going for
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almost 20 years, and started as the
Wheels Show at Benoni High School,
Then it was moved to the Rock
Raceway where it was called the the
Rock Goes Heritage. Last year it was
moved to the Belvedere School in
Benoni and called the BHVEC &
Belvedere Goes Heritage and run on
Heritage day. This year it will be on 31
October 2015 at Belvedere School in
Farrarmere, Benoni. The show gets
up to 200 exhibits of cars, trucks,
motor cycles, tractors, stationary
engines and agricultural equipment.
Exhibitor support comes from
BHVEC, Just Wheels, Piston Ring,
VVC, MGCC, Street Rod clubs, JHMT,
SSCC, Cortina Fun Club, STTM and
others. The Shawn Tyler Transport
Museum (STTM) brings up to 20
vehicles to the show.
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A beautiful 1951 Hudson with its owner and dog in
the Eastern Cape in the early 1950s.
Chevrolet Truck exhibited by Jerry De Bruyne at the
BHVEC Show Day in 2014.
Mr. Staples’ well-used 1936 Singer Le Mans with
Eastern Cape registration numbers.
A Minneapolis Moline U Special tractor exhibited by
Jerry De Bruyne at the BHVEC Show Day in 2014.
All three Motor Shows have a
potential to grow over the years and
the PLUS is that there are many
exhibits you will never see at the
other bigger shows.
An overturned 1929 Desoto near Grahamstown in
1937.
LATEST PHOTO FINDS
Jerry de Bruyne’s Massey Harris Tractor at BHVEC
A 1924 Overland on the road between Cape Town
and Port Elizabeth in the early 1920s.
Ferguson tractors exhibited by Fritz vd Merwe and
Johan Richter at the BHVEC Show Day in 2014.
B.J. Penney’s garage in Johannesburg about 1914
with a number of Model T Fords in front of it.
A 1905 Darracq in Cape Town in the early days.
Stationary Engines mainly exhibited by Martin Smit
at the BHVEC Show Day in 2014.
A 1926 Buick stuck on a rough road near Cape
Town in 1927. .
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PRIVATE OLD CAR COLLECTIONS IN
SOUTH AFRICA
THE LOUIS COETZER
COLLECTION IN BLOEMFONTEIN
A 1959 Chevrolet Convertible
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of
the Crankhandle Club
Rows of cars in the Louis Coetzer Collection.
The Louis Coetzer collection in
Bloemfontein is vast with over 120
cars, all parked in rows in a large
warehouse on his property. Most of
the cars are in good condition and
driveable as they have trickle charges
connected to the batteries. The
collection consists of cars from the
50's to early 80's with plenty Mercedes
Benz examples.
A 1967 Dodge Monaco Sedan.
A 1959 Chevrolet 4-door-Sedan.
A 1959 Chevrolet Station Wagon.
A beautiful 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220S
There is also a Opel Bakkie.! When
last did you see one of those? Also
included in the collection is a vast
amount of hubcaps from every
conceivable car. These can be seen
hanging on the walls in the picture
above of the 1959 Chevrolet 4-door
Sedan.
A rare 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 bakkie
Also outstanding are the 1959 Chevs.
There is a 4 door sedan, a convertible,
a station wagon and an El Camino
bakkie, which was the first year
Chevrolet produced the El Camino.
A 1958 Opel bakkie
The Crankhandle Club will be
celebrating its 60th Anniversary at a
prestige lunch to be held on Sunday 12th
July at Kelvin Grove. As part of the
festivities that day, Derek Stuart-Findlay
will be launching his new book, ‘Our
Intrepid Cape Motoring Pioneers’.
The idea for the publication came
from Dave Alexander, who, some nine
months ago, asked Derek to collate the
stories he had been writing for the
Crankhandle Chronicle over the last five
years. The idea was enthusiastically
accepted, considerable progress has been
made and the book is now in the layout
stage. Some 65 stories have been
grouped into 10 chapters over 190 pages.
The book highlights the characters that
grabbed the opportunities offered by the
great leaps in transport technology of the
early 20th century, and describes the often
crazy things they did with their motor
vehicles. It is a social history of the period
ranging from 1898, when the first motor
vehicles arrived at the Cape, to the early
1940s, when the Allies wrapped up an
extremely successful invasion of Abyssinia
during World War II. South Africa’s
logistical and mechanical contribution to
this invasion was truly impressive and a
few key figures made it all happen.
More than 300 historic photos will
illustrate the book which Derek hopes will
fill a gap in our knowledge of this
fascinating time in South Africa’s history.
Very few publications of this nature exist in
our country. He believes that this book will
appeal both locally and internationally, and
will generate both interest in the old car
movement.
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PAST SAVVA EVENTS
A magnificent display of hand-picked cars to thrill the crowd at the 2015 Knysna Motor Show
THE 2015 KNYSNA MOTOR SHOW
HELD ON 9 MAY DID NOT DISAPPOINT
Commenting on the event Peter Pretorius Chairman of
the GRMC said “we are extremely pleased with the
outcome of the 12th Knysna Motor Show and in
particular what has been achieved over the past three
years, with the show having grown exponentially.
First and foremost a big THANK YOU to all participants.
Without the support of the participants, many travelling
great distances, showing of their special cars and
motorcycles the Garden Route Motor Club (GRMC)
could not have achieved the success it has with the
show. The show now in its 12th year is a feature on the
calendar of events in Knysna; the motor show is now
quickly establishing itself as the premier motor show
with a difference in SA. If you are a Petrol-head, this is
a motor show not to be missed and provides a perfect
way to ease into the mood for the Simola Jaguar
Hillclimb which takes place from 15 to 17 May.”
With the prime focus being to attract the best quality
and variety of classic & veteran cars and motorcycles,
while not an easy task this was accomplished through
personal contact and invitation. In excess of 300 cars
(Photo: Peter Pretorius).
and motor vehicles were on display, including a
selection of vehicles to take place in the Hillclimb.
Motor enthusiasts enjoy sharing their passion and the
show provided a perfect opportunity to gather a
concentration of quality and exceptional cars as not
often seen in SA.
Fred Phillips’ 1936 SS100 on display (Photo: Mike Monk).
This is the second year that a strong focus has been
placed on vintage and veteran motorcycles Road,
Racing and Off-road, with an exceptional display from
the 1954 JAWA (one of three in the world) to more
modern racing machines; a feature of the show which
will be grown in the future.
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Lofty Pretorius’ very rare 1955 JAWA motorcycle (Photo: Mike Monk).
The educational aspect of the show with the display of
a life size model of the thirteen and a half meter
supersonic BLOODHOUND car and the Nelson
Mandela Metro University display of their Eco Car
project added yet another dimension. The displays by
local businesses sharing their knowledge and
demonstrating how an engine, transmission and
differential gear works, the function of a radiator and
the importance of tyres and wheels brought these
elements closer to young learners.
Brian Bruce receives the award from Peter Pretorius for most outstanding
appearance, cleanliness and authenticity for his vary rare 1952 Tickford
Healey Coupe (Photo: Mike Monk)..
Di’s Austin Healey with the LDS in the background drew interest from the
public in the ‘Hillclimb cars’ display area. (Photo: Tilly Reitz)
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Colin Hunt’s 1935 Daimler Light 15 at the Knysna Show.
Beneficiaries of the event are local charities with
proceeds being distributed to Hospice, Animal Welfare,
E- pap, FAMSA, Knysna High School and Change for
Change.
Rusty Crowhurst’s JAGUAR METEOR SPECIAL on show at the Knysna
Car Show. It is looking magnificent and Rusty has made tremendous
progress since our Timour Hall car show in Jan. Will it be ready for the speed
trial at Hakskeenpan in September ?
Colin Hunt’s 1935 Daimler on the way back from the Knysna Show (Photo:
Mike Monk).
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Stars of Sandstone 2015 - a Visit by the
Model ‘A’ Club of South Africa
Mike Leisegang and Julian Wills
Background
For the uninitiated, The Sandstone Heritage Trust is a
private Preservation initiative established on a
commercial farm in the Eastern Free State in South
Africa. The present owners purchased the farm from
the Wille family in 1995. The farm has been in the
continuous ownership of the Willes since the 1840's,
which means the farm has only had two owners over a
period of 170-years.
The farm is situated along the little Caledon River which
constitutes the official border between South Africa and
Lesotho, and is rich in agricultural potential. It is a
particularly beautiful part of South Africa with
sandstone outcrops nestling under the towering Maluti
Mountains which can be seen from many angles on the
farm.
The farm contains a vast collection of agricultural
machinery and equipment, as well as approximately 27
kilometres of narrow-gauge railway line, which
provides a central role in many of the farm's activities.
More than 20 working locomotives, both steam and
diesel, are to be seen in operation at various times
during one's stay. An interesting assortment of rolling
stock is on display. Engineers from many different
countries assist with operating the various steam
locomotives, stationary engines, and traction engines
which are all kept in perfect working order.
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The Trust has worked closely with the Armour Museum
to identify historically significant Classic Military
vehicles to rescue them and to restore them to working
order. From time to time special events are held which
showcase these vehicles to the general public.
For the past couple of years, the annual "Stars of
Sandstone" event has been hosted on the farm around
the first two weeks of April. This event is a spectacular
display of all the above vehicles and machinery all at
once. It is a visual overload of well-restored machinery
and equipment, set in beautiful countryside, with
stunning displays of wild flowers as a backdrop to
almost all photographs.
Daily Programme
The daily programme consisted of regular trips on any
of the smaller steam trains on the shorter route until
mid-afternoon. On the first three days, we were treated
to the inauguration of O&K Locomotive no 12691, a
delightful little engine dating back to 1936, which
served most of its years on a gold mine.
A daily convoy of old military vehicles took visitors on a
tour of the farm.
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Afternoon displays of the impressive armoured fleet
from the Armour Museum showed visitors the might of
former heavy artillery. Visitors were able to ride on a
vehicle of their choice, which was an opportunity not to
be missed.
Leaving the central "Hoekfontein" station midafternoon, there was a longer-duration train trip through
some hill climbs and returning in the evening.
Historic Aircraft
The Harvard Club arrived on Thursday, bringing a
Harvard and a Chipmunk aircraft. There were also
some old Cessna planes that accompanied them. All
aircraft were fully restored, and painted in the original
colours as they left their respective factories.
“Hoekfontein” Station.
Flips in the planes were available for those who wished
to, although these rides were an additional cost.
These trips were normally made by larger Garratt style
locomotives which were the mainstay of the Natal rail
network.
Trips to the airfield were available optionally on the
farm’s very own ox wagon transport.
Model ‘A’s Participation in Events
Two Model ‘A’s went to Sandstone 2015 – one (a ’28
Sport Coupe) driven by Julian and Wendy Wills, and
the other (a ’30 Sport Coupe) by Mike and Lindy
Leisegang. With these cars being vintages, they were
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allowed freedom to drive around and “look the part”
wherever the opportunity arose. Great fun was had by
the two families in devising the most ingenious ways to
create photo opportunities – from nestling in massive
fields of cosmos, to hiding in fields of sunflowers,
posing alongside steam contraptions of various shapes
and sizes, and participating in many photo shoots
organised by the vast number of professional
photographers. They were required to pose on the
airfield as the Harvard roared overhead, drive next to
the railway line as the train came past, and even pose
in fields of ‘A’ bales in the late afternoon sun. In all, a
lot of fun was had by all, and a marvellous long
weekend away from the rat race!
For those who are interested in attending “Stars of
Sandstone”, the next one will be held from March 30th
to April 8th in 2017.
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FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR MUSEUM 2015
Sunday 19th April saw the Crankhandle Club members
(a crowd of almost 70 had signed up for the run)
gathering for the annual run out to the Franschhoek
Motor Museum for a picnic.
Armstrong Siddeley, Model T Ford and Model A Ford at the Franschhoek
Motor museum. (Photo:_Tony Bruton).
STARS OF SANDSTONE
Hans Zwets (CHC)
The Stars of Sandstone was again a great success and
a number of Crankhandle Club members attended. The
Early Ford Club beat us this year with 26 participants
enthusiastically enjoying the many attractions that the
event offered.
The five members shown on the photo went up to
Ficksburg together with a stopover each way, and had
a very pleasant trip. Unfortunately Len Ward cut his
fingers on a sharp edge while climbing down from a
Russian tank; perhaps this was because he always
blames the Russians whenever anything goes wrong!
We have been told that there will not be a large show
in 2016, but I should like to encourage members to start
planning their participation at the 2017 event.
CHC Members: Ernie Brown, Tony Raylor, Len Ward, Norman Jobson and
Hans Zwets at the annual Sandstone festival in April.
A row of oldies from the Crankhandle Club at the Franschhoek museum.
Once again the perfect setting, enhanced by absolutely
brilliant weather, congenial companions, the
magnificent collection, wonderful picnics, all rounded
off with an assortment of L’Ormarins’ products resulted
in another memorable event.
Crankhandle Club members enjoying the picnic under umbrellas at the
Franschhoek Motor Museum.( Photo:_Gilly Morgenrood).
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Future SAVVA Events
The Jock Leyden Memorial Run
The VCC will again organise this popular event to be
held on 12 July 2015.Vehicles eligible to compete for
the Jock Leyden Trophy are motorcycles and motor
cars of a vintage with a cut-off date of 31/12/1945. The
participation of other SAVVA affiliated clubs is
encouraged and all vehicles must be SAVVA dated to
compete for the trophy. Other vehicles, up to 1990, may
enter and will be classified separately but need not be
dated.
The intention is to encourage those club members who
own a golden-oldie to have some fun with like-minded
enthusiasts however due to small entry numbers in
recent years a category for vehicles up to 1990 has
been included. Feedback from past events indicate a
preference for a laidback, not too serious fun run. So
this will be the theme. As in the past, the
Pietermaritzburg VSCC will open its doors to
participants where the run will start.
There will be two parts to the route schedule. The first
bringing all entrants to the morning tea venue. The cost
of this interlude will be sponsored by the VCC. The
second part of the route will end at the VCC in Kloof
where results will be announced. Braai fires will be lit
so please bring your braai meat and picnic baskets.
We really believe this will be a great event, so if you
own a vehicle that qualifies, please support this year’s
Jock Leyden run. For more information as well as entry
and indemnity forms please contact Graham Hossack
on 0836775122
or e-mail grahamhossack@telkomsa.net.
P.O.M.K Cars in the Park 2015
Frik Kraamwinkel
Die 36ste Cars in the Park uitstalling van die Pretoria
Oumotorklub word op 2 Augustus 2015 by die Zwartkops
renbaan aangebied. Van veteraanmotors en motorfietse tot
10
“musclecars” sal te siene wees. Meer as 100 motorklubs stal
jaarlikshulle voertuie hier uit. Die “Market on the Track” se
kosstalletjies beloof om
voldoende en kwaliteit
eetgoedbeskikbaar te hê vir die toeskouers en deelnemers.
‘n Wye verskeidenheid items sal te koop wees by die vlooien handwerkmark. Daar is ook ‘n kommersiële afdeling met
motortoebehore en nuwe voertuie. Hierdie is ‘n besondere
geleentheid vir ‘n gesinsuitstappie, om die kinders oupa se
motor, jou eerste motor, of die motor van jou drome te wys.
Kinders onder 12 se toegang is gratis en daar is ook ‘n
speelarea spesiaal vir hulle ingerig. Die renstel (“go-cart”)
baan sal geleentheid bied vir persone wat in
veiligeomstandighede hulle jaagvernuf wil beproef. Daar sal
uitstallings wees om twee geskiedkundige renbane-die ou
Kyalami en Grand Central te gedenk. Renmotors wat op
daardie renbane gejaag het en foto’s van geskiedkundige
wedrenne sal uitgestal word.
Die Pretoria Oumotorklub se voertuie sal in die kuipe
uitgestal word en daar sal veteraanvoertuie van om en by
1905 tot “musclecars” van die 1980s te sien wees.
Die Buickklub herdenk hulle 15 jarige bestaan met
‘n spesiale uitstalling van Buick voertuie, onder die groot
afdak by die renstelbaan.
Om die verkeersvloei te verlig, is daar nou‘n tweede
uitgang vanaf die parkeerterrein ingerig,terwyl ‘n nuwe
parkeerterrein aan die suidekant van die baan met
afsonderlike ingang,ook ingerig is.
Hekke open om 08:00 vir toeskouers. Kom vroeg en
kuier heeldag. Kaartjies is by die hekke beskikbaar teen
R100 vir volwassenes en kinders onder 12 gratis. Meer
inligting is beskikbaar by www.pomc.co.zaof op ons
Facebook-blad. Onthou: Cars in the Park -'n unieke een dag
uitstalling vir motor-entoesiaste.
HUGE ACCES ROAD UPGRADE FOR CARS in the
PARK 2015@ ZWARTKOPS RACEWAY
The Pretoria Old Motor Club has successfully
negotiated an extra access road which will be in operation
for the 2015 edition of South Africa’s biggest car show, the
Cars in the Park, scheduled for August 2, 2015.
“Creating the new access road involved negotiations
with a land-owner neighbouring the Zwartkops Raceway,
and now that we have been given the go-ahead, we can
expect traffic flow to improve by a significant margin, “ said
show organiser Frik Kraamwinkel.
In addition, the usual entry and exit points on the
R55 which runs from Kyalami to Laudium have been upgraded, as has the road itself over the past two years.
The new exit will see proper exit roads being
established on the north-western corner of the Zwartkops
venue, giving improved access to the M26, which runs
through the suburb of Erasmia, and then ultimately to William
Nichol Drive, which traverses Randburg and Sandton, before
joining up with Jan Smuts Avenue in Hyde Park
Johannesburg. This route has also been massively upgraded over the past two years, and all work should be
complete by August 2.
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GOODWILL RUN OLD MOTOR SHOW 2015
Please add the Goodwill Run Old Motor Show to your list
of events for 2015.This show will take place on Sunday the
12th of July 2015 at President Square Krugersdorp.
Please also note that our email address will change from
orders@healthwakeup.co.za to
bolliepienaar64@gmail.com
This email address will seize to exist on 31 October 2014.
Further detail regarding the charity that we will help etc.
will be communicated to you during the course of next
year.
Herman and Bollie Pienaar Cell: 084 944 9332
JULY
Jul 4/5 CMC 1000 Bike Show (CMC – Johannesburg)
July 8 – 12 SAVVA Edwardian-Veteran Rally VWC Jozini
Jul 26 VVC Post-vintage Cars & Bikes
AUGUST
Aug 2 POMC Cars in the Park (POMC – Pretoria)
August 7 – 10 Prowl DECC Durban
August 9 Cars in the Park Bloemfontein
Aug Tba POMC Magnum Rally
Aug 30 VVC AGM Club Sunday Post Vintage Cars & Bikes
Aug/Sept VOW Wheels on the Vaal (VOWC –
Vanderbijlpark)
SEPTEMBER
September 5/6 Wheels at the Vaal Show VOW Vanderbijl
Sept. 11/13 Rendezvous Tour OFSVCC
Sep 19 SAVVA SAVVA AGM
Sept 20 Swop Meet Piston Ring Modderfontein
Sept 24 National Drive it Day SAVVA All in SA
OCTOBER
Oct P R Motoring Memories Piston Ring
Oct Studebaker Club Show Day Smuts House
Oct 25 VVC Sports Cars, Bikes, RR & BDC & Flea Market
NOVEMBER
November 8-10 Fairest Cape Motorcycle Tour CMC
Nov 29 VVC Veteran Cars & Bikes & Jaguar Club.
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SAVVA Edwardian-Veteran Rally Vryheid Old Wheels
Club JOZINI RHINO EVENT 8 – 12 JULY 2015
Contact Elsa Lemmon-Warde 083 253 0176. See photoad
below
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How To Polish Aluminum Trim on
Your Classic Car
Hans Matter
Water marks and stains visible
If you have a car made in the late 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or even
the early 90’s, there is a good chance that your vehicle has
aluminum trim. It can be found around the windshield, the wheel
arches, back window and, in some cases, it was used as body side
molding.
And, if your car is like most and lived part or all its life
outside, the aluminum trim has become dull and has a multitude
of water spots. No amount of wax or soap will eliminate the
problem. The only way to bring the aluminum trim back to life is
by polishing the metal with a good quality metal polish. You will
also need to apply a little elbow grease but, trust me, the results
are worth it.
The easiest way to get the best possible finish is to
remove the trim from the vehicle and polish it at the work bench.
It’s much easier to polish the entire part if you can just flip it
around by hand. If removal is not possible or practical, mask the
painted areas surrounding the trim as the metal polish can
damage the paint. Otherwise, the process is the same.
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You will need plenty of terry cloth rags. Old towels and
washcloths work nicely. You will also need a good quality metal
polish, rubber gloves, a bench top or drill mounted polishing
wheel and .000 steel wool. You can get the .000 steel wool at
most any parts house or home improvement store.
Please note that you may not need the .000 steel wool.
Test it on the back side of the trim. If you any scratches after
rubbing the steel wool on the trim, don’t use it.
First, apply a small amount of the polish to the metal.
Make sure you have a rubber glove on as this stuff will leave a
black stain on your hand that has the half-life of a cheap tattoo.
Spread the polish out and, using either a terry cloth towel or the
steel wool, begin polishing the metal. If you notice a “grain” or
pattern in the metal finish, always go in the direction of the grain.
Once you have rubbed out the metal and the polish seems to
have run out, buff the metal out more using the buffing wheel. I
used a drill-mounted one, shown in the accompanying pictures.
A bench-top unit will yield the same results with a little less effort.
Continue buffing the metal until you get a good clean reflection
on the surface.
One thing to remember is to use a very small amount of
polish. The good stuff is expensive but it goes a long way.
Cornstarch gets it to really shine
Here’s one final touch that I’ll clue you in on. If you really want
the trim to pop out at you when you put it back on the vehicle,
wipe it down with dry corn starch. Yes, just regular corn starch
you can get at any grocery store. The corn starch will act as a
VERY fine abrasive which will remove any residual polish and slick
the finish up a bit more. It really does work and it won’t harm the
metal.*
* In South Africa, corn starch is called corn flour (Afrikaans:
mielieblom) and is available under the brand name MAIZENA.
A little elbow grease goes a long way
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MAGNIFICENT BARNFIND RECENTLY IN
MARYLAND, USA
Just when you thought all the great cars had been found,
another set of doors open to reveal an amazing collection
of magnificent antique vehicles. This was the case when
more than 20 rare veteran and vintage cars were recently
found in a Maryland barn in the USA. This was the
collection of Arthur “Buddy” Smith, who had decided that
the time had come to find new homes for his cherished
collection and opened the collection to auctioneers. The
cars unearthed in this barn included a 1937 Packard Twelve,
a 1931 Renault town car and a 1912 Pierce Arrow.
A 1912 Pierce Model 36 Brougham emerges from the barn for the first time in
many years
A 1937 Packard Twelve in the foreground.
Buddy Smith was a passionate enthusiast with an eye for
saving great cars and over the years acquired a collection of
very rare American automobiles. Some were acquired from
customers (Buddy and his father operated a service
business in the area). Others arrived like lost souls in the
hopes of seeing full restorations to their former glories.
Some received attention and were driven, but most stayed
put from the day Buddy rolled ’em into storage.
The 1931 Renault emerges after many decades in storage. Custom-bodied by
Kellner of Paris, this grand automobile may someday see the lawn at Pebble
Beach.
When he opened his barn to the public for the first time
after decades 25 collector cars, many unrestored, ranging
from a 1903 steam-powered Locomobile runabout to a
1954 Packard Clipper came to light. Between was enough
to keep the most seasoned collector reaching for his
camera: Classic Packards, rare Pierce-Arrows, twelvecylinder Lincolns, a Dagmar, Overland, Empire, Cadillac,
plus porcelain signs and parts galore.
This 1937 Packard convertible coupe packs a Packard fan’s favourite number of
cylinders.
The crown jewel of the Buddy Smith collection, at least for
Packard nuts, is a magnificent unrestored 1937 Packard
Twelve convertible coupe. It is original right down to paint
and pin striping. The car needs a full restoration as the top
is in shards, and probably had not seen the light of day since
the 1960s. Yet the elegant lines of this Classic Packard
shines through. As with other cars in this collection, the
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Packard has not been butchered, vandalized or missing any
parts, like instruments and trim. And the magnificent V-12
engine places it among just a handful known to exist.
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Judkins interiors spoke of earlier times when the occupants
were as well dressed as their surroundings.
A 1923 Dagmar
This 1934 Packard Junior eight is a heart stopper that still sports a magnificent
original interior and a patina that only time can paint.
Then there is a 1934 Packard Junior Eight sedan. A
wonderful old Classic just oozing authenticity right down to
the pristine interior only lacking the clock and its original
blue paint and chrome. In another corner was a 1931
Renault Reinastella custom town landaulet with a perfect
pair of Marchal headlamps and coachwork by Kellner of
Paris. These rare and highly prized Renaults were powered
by purpose-built eight-cylinder engines. Shabby and
showing the effects of age, one could only imagine its
former glory as the carriage of choice for a dashing 1930s
couple. In fact, a recent issue of the Classic Car Club of
America’s Bulletin contained a photo of what could very
well be the same car photographed at the Greenbrier
Hotel!
A 1924 Ford Model T.
Much to the delight of brass fans, the find includes a steampowered 1903 Locomobile, a 1911 Model T Ford touring
and a 1923 Dagmar. Dagmars were built over a brief time
period in Hagerstown, Md. The company’s expertise in
constructing pipe organs no doubt led to the decision to use
brass exterior trim, rather than the then standard nickelplating. With sharp angles, the Dagmar cuts an impressive
silhouette, unusual then as it is today. Accompanying the
very rare steam Locomobile is a big and impressive 1916
Stanley Steamer touring. Stanleys contain an impressive
array of valves and controls and, of course, a boiler, where
one is accustomed to cylinders and spark plugs. But
perhaps the most coveted of the brass portion of this
collection is a 1912 Pierce Arrow Model 36 Brougham.
Rounding out the Buffalo, N.Y., maker’s inventory is a 1925
Pierce-Arrow Model 80 sedan, surely the conservative
mode of transport for an upscale businessman or family.
Like many of the cars, this Pierce Arrow is complete and
original, having not seen service for many years.
A 1925 Pierce Arrow Model 80 Sedan loaded on a trailer.
A 12 cylinder 1937 Lincoln Model K stands forlorn in a corner.
Next up are three Lincoln Model Ks with 12-cylinder
engines and elegant formal coachwork. The Brunn
transformable town car might have benefited from an
older repaint while the 1935 sedan and 1939 Judkins
limousine are authentic right down to the plug wires. The
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CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE:
Buicks for Sale. 1971 Buick Riviera GS Boat-Tail, 1934 Buick Model 60 Sedan, 1948 Buick Super Sedanette and
1938 Buick Roadmaster Sedan. Prices on enquiry. Neil Marais at 0824174558 or djsandblasting@webmail.co.za.
1934 Buick Model 60 Sedan for sale
1971 Buick Riviera GS Boat-tail for sale.
2 x 5 ton Chevrolet Trucks Late 50’s R10 000 each
1 x Chevrolet C20 breakdown truck R8000 Tel Lampies 0835509147 Machadodorp
1948 Dodge Bakkie on Jaquar suspension Ford 302 Engine & Jaguar gearbox R80 000. Contact Carel 0823351320
Bothaville
1958 Riley Good Condition licensed R55 000
1958 Borgward Isabella for restoration R6 000 Contact Mr Wolmarans Tel 0738029522
1932 Ford V8 Bakkie Good condition Plenty spares Contact Mr Cilliers 0826983704 Zeerust
1954 Hillman Minx Engine Good Condition Interior good. Contact Willie 0748887524. R8000
1966 Vauxhall Viva R10 000 Contact Anita Kruger Tel 0745801165
1964 Anglia Fair condition Contact Dirk Meyer Tel 0722797863 Virginia
1939 La Salle V8 in goeie toestand (Genl Jan Smuts se ampsmotor) Kontak Louis 058-3037528 Bethlehem
1957 Chevrolet Apache bakkie, 1958 Chevrolet Apache bakkie, 1959 Chevrolet Apache bakkie, 1960 Ford Starliner,
1963 Chev Impala, 1938 Chevrolet Coupe Streetrod. Alle masjiene is oorgedoen—Kontak mnr Naude Tel 0825382255
Wadeville
1948 Morris 10/4. Restored, engine overhauled. In good running order. Fully licensed. Asking R65 000 neg. Jeff Evans. 082
558 5404 Jeff@scottnet.co.za
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1968 Wolseley 62,780 miles. Cambridge blue. Licensed to the end of Nov. 2015. R20,000 neg. Brian Chapman 031 464
7303 072 177 6898.
1934 OK Supreme. R46,000.Contact Peter Hall.031 764 0365 083 3848796.
1930 Model A Ford with RWC R150 000.00 Contact:mikedunn@telkomsa.net
1982 Lancia Montecarlo Hard Top. Red. Factory fitted ALQUATI Conversion. Factory Aircon. Factory Leather seats. Car
was extensively rebuilt in 2000. All parts and trim pieces are present and functional. ANSA exhaust. New stainless steel water
pipes. Fully treated with imported WÜRTH waxoil. AA tested. Recent work: Fully rebuilt brake system, Fully rebuilt cooling
system, Full engine service. Overall Receipts available to a value of R140 000. Ph: 021 447 8350 or e-mail:
accounts@lancia.co.za
I have a 58 Oldsmobile for sale. She was driven up to 18 months ago. Vehicle is deregistered, There is a spare motor and
gearbox. Vehicle is stored inside a workshop, Overall quite good nick. Interested? Price R58 000. Colin 0765046064.
WANTED:
I have a Studebaker Erskine 1928, complete without an engine unfortunately. So I am in need of an engine for that oldie. It
seems to be the continental engine, straight six with side valves. Can anybody give me a tip where to get one? Even if it is
only the engine block. Lothar Kleyenstüber from Windhoek Cell: +264 81 124 1203 mailto: lothark@elkatec.com.na.
1932 - 1934 FORD COUPE in original restorable condition, or any BODY PARTS or 1932 - 1934 FORD 2 -DOOR
SEDAN or 1936/1939/ 1940 FORD COUPE is an alternative. I am a private enthusiast, looking for a running or restorable
vintage car. E-mail: schmupp@gmx.net, phone. 021-4247353.
An 18 inch wheel for a 1933-34 Daimler Light 15 as per photograph below. Alex 076 183 0107.
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