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1 The Newsletter of The Model T Ford Club of Victoria (Inc.) Reg. No. A S Print Post Approved PP326342/00017 Volume 39 NUMBER 9 OCTOBER 2017 In this Issue: Metcalfe Vintage Tractor Pull write up & pics,13th Model T Ford National Rally info launch, AOMC Delegates Report and a very topical article on asbestos and collector cars... Please remember that submissions to TTorque must be received by the Editor 2 weeks prior to the next meeting NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER Ashburton Library, High Street Ashburton 8pm MTFCV web page address: ttorquenews@hotmail.com

2 Page 2 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 PRESIDENT S REPORT The month started with the Auction night at the club rooms. There were plenty of items for sale. Geof was our auctioneer extraordinaire ably assisted by Bruce C. Thanks also to Felicity and Andrew Brand for doing the admin and financial side of things. A big thank you also to Bill Formby for donating half of his profits on the night to the club. It was then off to Dillons Motors for the workshop day on Saturday. A good number of people attending and Kevyn Brown s racer taking centre stage in the workshop. The Presidential sausages were ably cooked by Catherine D and her friend Steven. At the next general meeting John and Thelma Huitt will be talking about their trip to USA and T model rally in Montana which should be very interesting. Robbie D has organised to do a display of our cars at the Bunnings in Vermont on Saturday morning, this is a fundraising event for the club so it would be good to make a decent display of cars. On Sunday is the Swap Meet at Dillons Motors. Please look out all those bits and take a site and sell sell sell. The Yarrawonga rally on Cup weekend is coming up quickly so please get your application forms in. Bendigo Swap is also coming up and we would like people to make some time to stay on the club site and help out. Please talk to Geoff B Chris or myself about this. The first of the posted magazines with the extra coloured pages came out last month and we hope you enjoyed it. Please keep sending articles and photos to Chris S our editor. Another reminder regarding subscriptions. Please get them in ASAP. Fiona

3 Page 3 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 OCTOBER: NOVEMBER: DECEMBER: Friday 13th General Meeting - America Rally Review with John & Thelma Huitt Saturday 14th Bunnings Display Day Sunday 15th Swap Meet Dillon's Motors Saturday 4th - Tuesday 7th Melbourne Cup Weekend Rally Yarrawonga Sun Country Friday 10th General Meeting Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th Bendigo Swap Meet Sunday 3rd Combined Christmas Party Model T & A Clubs Friday 8th General Meeting - Christmas break up

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6 Page 6 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 Preety Agarwal (Secretary) General Meeting Minutes September 2017 Minutes: Meeting Opened at 8:00 PM Friday the 8th of September 2017 by President Fiona Dillon at the Ashburton library Ashburton. New Members: Bob Travan Visitors: Ian Seamer, owns a 1912 Mother in-law, 1911/12 C/Cab van, is a MTFCV foundation member, he has re-joined the club. Present: There were 33 members present as per register. Apologies: Paul Daley who was attending RACV Presidents Dinner representing the MTFCV. Others apologies were Mark Border, John English, Barry Hancock, Paul Grady, Jennifer, Ruth, Grace Csorba, John and Thelma Huitt, Lyle and Marg Detez, Trevor Merton, Joanne Baulch, Bill Wallace, Russell Medhurst. Sick List.: Barry Redick, Jo Baulch, Bill Formby Confirmation of minutes: Moved: Geoff Baulch Seconded: David Weatherhead Business arising from minutes: Correction to August General Minutes prizes at meeting were donated by the Able Day Committee not the Federation as stated. Tonight s Meeting: Auction Night, Bill Formby has kindly donated half of his sales to the Club. Correspondence In: Permit renewal Russel Medhurst Thankyou letter from Bill and Pam Landy, Read to Members Membership renewal Bill Landy Membership renewal Graeme Wagland Invoice Curry Printing /9/ X Copies permit renewals from David Weatherhead Safety Officer 22 X Copies permit renewals from Chris Dillon Safety Officer Publications: Brass Notes September 2017VCCA Buzzer Box September 2017 Backfire September 2017 Correspondence Out: to Maroondah printing thank you for services rendered and resignation. Acceptance to RACV Presidents dinner. Paul Daley to attend

7 Page 7 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 Treasurer s Report: The treasures report was presented to the members by Rhonda Huitt Moved: Rhonda Huitt Seconded: Bruce Csorba Committee Report: Presented by Chris Dillon, committee has mainly been working on the magazine, have moved over to a Full Service printer who will print, package and post the magazine at a lower cost, the new mag is partly coloured and slightly heavier paper. Delegate s Reports: AOMC: Bernie McKeegan presented his report and will be published in the magazine Federation: Nil. Event Coordinator report: This month s activity/run: Presented by Geoff Brooke, Safety day at Dillons Motors, Chris invited members to bring along any projects that they may want advice or help with, or bring along a car for repairs or safety inspection, or just come along for a social chat, BBQ 5 star lunch to be provided. Upcoming Events: Saturday 9th September Workshop Day Dillons Motors Sunday September 17 - Metcalfe Vintage Tractor Pull Friday 29th AFL Grand Final Holiday Swap Meetings/Clearance Sales report: Bill Formby Informed us he is selling everything and will be having a big Swap meet over two days, date to be announced. Technical Tips/Queries: Nil Restoration Progress: Nil New or unusual products: Ivor Austin bought along a publication from the 1970 s The Vintagegent this publication has an interesting article on the Sydney to Melbourne Rally and its entrants, this has been passed on to the editor. Parts Wanted: Club has received a phone call from Geelong looking for a pair of 15 or 16 inch mud guard. Parts for Sale: Bill Formby has a 1913 Roadster project, 1912 Tourer project and an original 1915 tourer for sale General Business: Looking for a Secretary Looking for three members to help run the Christmas Party Bill Formby thanked the Club for their kind thoughts and card Next Meeting: John and Thelma Huitt talk on their America Trip Raffle Draw: Drawn by: Bernie McKeegan Won by: Ivor Austin Prize selected: Tape Measure Meeting Closed: NA

8 Page 8 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 Upcoming Events & News Upcoming Swap Meet - Dillons Motors Sunday 15th October 9am All members are once again invited to Dillons Motors in Ringwood however instead of tinkering and adjusting things on your T, this is the chance to bring parts to the meet that have been sitting around at home and turn your surplus parts into cash! Address: 7/10 Pilgrim Court, Ringwood 3134 October 14th - Bunnings Display! Once again the people at Bunnings in Vermont Sth. have asked us to display our cars at their Spring Launch. This is always a great family day out, with jumping castle for the kids and other entertainment and giveaways. Bunnings always donate some gifts to our Club which we are able to use for raffle prizes. So please try to keep this day free and come and join your friends at Bunnings for a pleasant and relaxing day out. A chance to catch up on your garden requirements and get some handyman items, have a coffee and snag, and a good chinwag. Lets try to put on a real good display for the public to see how good our Model T s are. When Saturday October 14th at about 9.30 am until about 3:00pm At Bunnings 606 Burwood Hwy. Vermont Sth. Bendigo Swap Meet - Volunteers wanted! On the 18-19th of November is the Bendigo Swap Meet. We are still on the lookout for any volunteers to help on that weekend. If interested please contact either Geof Baulch, Chris or Fiona Dillon. Be part of Australia s largest swap meet that been held every year since 1975 in Bendigo. Supporting the vehicle restoration movement all around the country. Christmas Party - Volunteers wanted! Christmas time always seems to roll round quickly every year, so the club is already seeking volunteers to help run this years Christmas party on Sunday the 3rd of December which is once again combined with the Model A Club. If interested please contact a club committee member.

9 Page 9 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 AOMC Delegates Report Meeting Date Venue. Darnum Memorial Hall. Cropley St. Darnum. (Gippsland) A copy of the minutes of this meeting are available on the AOMC website at The summary below contains my understanding of the item s discussed which I believe are of interest to our members. The meeting was opened by President Keith Mortimer who welcomed all Delegates to the meeting venue. Guest Speaker. Tonight s two guest speakers were Mr John Lewis (VicRoads) and Mr Andrew George (Chief Executive Officer, Society of Automotive Engineers). John Lewis reported that the transfer of permit in the case of a deceased estate will be clarified on 11 th Sept. Transfer from spouse to spouse will be approved by regulation change (concept joint property). No other transfer to children or like will be available. The CPS scheme is currently undergoing a review and it is envisaged some changes will result. It is important that local communities and the like see benefits to the community from the scheme. VicRoads are investigating combining the CPS database with the main VicRoads computer. This would enable easier renewals and the possibility of standard numberplates, but still be logbook based. The CPS currently costs approx. 2 million dollars per annum to administer. Andrew George spoke on their close liaison with VicRoads. Questions were raised on changes to trucks over their working life in relation to modified vehicles. He advised that if changing a vehicle which will result in an engineers certificate at completion, then involve the engineer throughout the restoration. Screen shots of the many applicable codes and regulations applicable to restoration changes were shown. Club permit scheme report. See John Lewis items above and General Business items. AOMC Upcoming Events. American Motoring Show, 15/04/2018 Yarra Glen Racecourse. Aussie Classic Car Show, 26/01/2018 Yarra Glen Racecourse. General Business / Delegates reports / Business Arising. The issue of asbestos in vehicles was raised. Also the damage done to vehicles by the authorities in checking vehicles which have been imported. Confusion exists between laminated glass and older types of toughened safety glass. The issue of filling out a logbook in advance was queried and VicRoads agreed it will be part of the current review. Some club members seem to think there is a stigma attached to displaying a M rather than a H on their CPS vehicle. A B double could be placed on the CPS scheme provided it meets the criteria. Discussion took place on both electric and autonomous vehicles and their effect on the roads in connection with CPS vehicles. Daryl Meek (RACV Motoring Interests Manager) stated that he has attended several conferences where this has been raised and the general consensus is that the older car movement will be protected. A question from the floor was addressed to John Lewis as to whether it is envisaged that in the future, the current CPS could be run without any club involvement. John stated that he is in favour or retaining the club s. NEXT DELEGATES MEETING WILL BE HELD, Monday November 20 th 2017 at the Austin Healey & Jaguar Clubrooms in Springvale. If any further information or clarification is required on any of the above items I may be contacted on Bernie McKeegan, Delegate.

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13 Page 13 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 Article submitted by Paul Daley

14 Page 14 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 Labour Day Long Weekend th - 12 th March. Shepparton and surrounding area. Accommodation: 1/ Victoria Lake Holiday Park. 536 Wyndham St Shepparton 3630 Ph / Peppermill Inn 7900 Goulburn Valley Highway Kialla 3631 Ph ***Entrants must book A.S.A.P. as most accommodation is booked out in this area two years ahead. We have reserved 13 cabins at the caravan park till the end of June The Peppermill Inn is taking bookings at this stage.*** Friday: Meet and Greet BBQ at the Caravan Park, 6:30 pm. Saturday: Nagambie / Kirwans Bridge / Historic Whroo / Mines. Sunday: Shepparton Car Museum / Barclay s Antiques / Furphy Museum Monday: Rushworth / Museum / Traction engine / Historic walks / Cemetery / largest iron bark tree in southern hemisphere.

15 Page 15 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 On Sunday Sept 19 we headed off in Bluey towards Metcalfe for the annual Vintage Tractor pull. It was a beautiful morning, just perfect for the 40K run. As we approached the reserve it was pleasing to see a hive of activity with both the tractor and wood chopping events well underway. We parked Bluey with quite an impressive array of vintage and classic cars and trucks, and after responding to quite a few T questions from interested onlookers we had a very enjoyable stroll around the stalls and events. Metcalfe Vintage Tractor Pull Review Photos and article submitted by Bob Draper We love this day at Metcalf, as its like taking a step back in time to when most small towns had similar days, with the proceeds shared Photo above: Len Girvan on his Bulldog around the community sporting clubs, fire brigades etc. The PA systems calling the events, the smell of the food stalls, the roar, or Pop Pop Pop of the tractors just make the day special. As usual the Girvan family was very involved. Neil and sons Rod and Glen all competed and assisted with the tractor events, Frances had a busy time with recording all the entries and competitors results, but we are sure they all had a great time. All over for another year! We recommend this day out to everyone. Bob Draper Photo above: Bluey attracting interest Photo left: Neil Girvan driving the crawler and son Len as a marshal

16 Page 16 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 Final Reminder - Subscriptions Due! Reminder to all that subscriptions were due at the end of September. If not reached by the club by this date you will stop receiving the club magazine and are considered nonfinancial. The club is obliged to notify VicRoads that you are no longer a financial member meaning your red plate permit is invalid.

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19 Page 19 MODEL T TORQUE OCTOBER 2017 YOUR COMMITTEE FOR 2017/2018 President: Fiona Dillon (Chris) president@mtfcv.com Vice President: Events Co-Ordinator; Bendigo Swap Geoff Brooke (Heather) vicepresident@mtfcv.com Temporary Secretary/ Public Officer: Chris Dillon secretary@mtfcv.com Treasurer: Rhonda Huitt (Noel) treasurer@mtfcv.com Committee Members: Chris Dillon (Fiona) Paul Daley (Lena) Dean Williams (Property Officer) Jeyadeva Retnam (Preety) Club Permit Renewals: Chris Dillon, David Weatherhead, Ray Smith, Brian Smith. Technical Advisors: David Weatherhead (Cheryl) (H) Chris Dillon (Fiona) Ray Smith (Sandy) (H) Brian Smith Newsletter Editor: Chris Smith ttorquenews@hotmail.com Webmaster: Andrew Brand (Felicity) webmaster@mtfcv.com Club Librarian: Jeyadeva Retnam (Preety) Club Delegates: to Federation of V.V. & C. Clubs: Geof Baulch (Jo) (H) to AOMC: Bernie McKeegan (Jill) MTFCV Annual Subs (Due every July): $ ed only or $55 if you require a hard copy of the magazine as well. Postal address: P.O. Box 383, Chadstone Centre, Vic INFORMATION The Model T Ford Club of Victoria (MTFCV) was formed in 1980 and is aimed at encouraging and promoting Model T Fords; to help in the restoration of Model T s and to create a register of Model T owners. Meetings are usually held on the second Friday of the month at the club rooms at the Ashburton Community Library, 154 High Street Ashburton corner of High Street and Munro Ave (Melway ref 60 C9) and an outing is usually held on the Sunday following the monthly meeting. Opinions expressed in articles appearing in this publication should not be taken as necessarily representing the official view of the club. No responsibility whatever can be accepted in respect of the conclusions or terms expressed therein. In no event will the club, or authors of articles in this publication be liable for direct, indirect, credential or consequential damages resulting from any reliance placed on this material by any real or legal person or persons. - The Model T Ford Club of Victoria Inc. Copyright provisions prevail, however the magazine may be used in whole or part provided credit and acknowledgment is made to the source of the material (The Model T Ford Club of Victoria Inc.). Chapter Member of the Model T Ford Club of America P.O. Box 996, Richmond, IN , USA. (Home Page and the Model T Ford Club International P.O. Box 355, Hudson, NC, , USA., (Home Page Both clubs produce excellent magazines (Vintage Ford, Model T Times) and we encourage membership of both organisations. Contact the MTFCV Committee for information.

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