Hi all, I have received several expressions of interest in driving to Taralga via Goulburn on 28 September so it will definitely be going ahead. The plan so...
Hi Vtc. In todays local paper there is a very good story about Rick Hopkins and his collection of British cars,(plus a couple of Holdens) If you like a copy I...
bronwyn hazlett
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Sep 5, 2008 4:55 am
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Hi Greg, I'd really like to get a copy of that - if you could send me one, I can scan it and pass the details around other group members. My address is: 2...
Hi Vic story posted today(Sat.) at Tuross Head Greg I wish you all Happy Days and Optimism now and for the future.......... To:...
bronwyn hazlett
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Sep 6, 2008 3:19 am
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Hi Vic. there is a brand new water pump for sale on ebay to fit,hillman,humber vogue,singer, sunbeam etc. item no. 330270646978 regards Greg I wish you...
bronwyn hazlett
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Sep 18, 2008 6:27 am
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Hi Greg, Thanks, it finally arrived, last Friday 19th, postmarked as you say from the 6th ! I guess Australia post must still be using bullock drays from the...
Rod, Thanks for reminding me. Civic receptions, no matter how deserved, are unlikely. From what I gather (from the museum operators) the options for eating in...
Hi all, An early reminder that this annual display event for the best of British will happen as usual on the fisrt Sunday in December, at the usual place...
Hi Vic  I am supposed to be leaving for the school holidays which is why I have been holding back from saying that I will be on the Spring drive but there is...
Hi Ian, If you can make it it would be good, there will only be a handful of us from Canberra, but Roger from Goulburn will have some of his club members along...
Hi, Does anyone have an old water pump impeller for the series 3 through 5 Super Snipe? It doesn't matter if it's in two or three pieces. I have a friend who's...
Hi all and thanks for your patience, Just a few last details. After tic-tacking with Roger Doughty in Goulburn it seems the best chance of getting lunch in...
Hi all, In case anyone is looking for a Rootes daily driver or great club car, Ron Beckett in Sydney is selling a Hillman Super Minx wagon. It is fully ...
During todays enjoyable Spring Drive to Taralga (thanks all wh came, more details and pictures soon) the question was raised of how to fix the Smiths Clock in...
These modern cars. The clock in my garage-bound 37 Minx was still hand wound like an old watch. Regards, Iain ________________________________ From:...
Kerr, Iain
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Sep 28, 2008 10:43 pm
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Hi Vic, Glad you fellows (and girls) had a great trip to Taralga. I would have loved to meet you down there, but the Vogue still requires a tidy-up after the...
I've got that in my calendar Vic, and hope to meet up with you and few others around late morning or early afternoon (Jan, my wife, works in the morning at...
No, no, not Kevin 07 (and quiet in the cheap seats please) I heard at the weekend from Rod Calvert that this documentary film (about the disappearance of...
Keith, For most, TBD usually finishes around 2.30- 3.00 although people are coming and going all the time. Barring other incidents, I will be there to 2.30 at...
At last I get around to reporting..... On Sunday 28/9, a sunny day when the wind was so strong it was blowing the birds backwards across the sky, Rod Calvert...
Vic, apologies for being a dormant member, with an equally dormant 37 Minx in the garage, but I am swamped with other things just now. However I still read...
Kerr, Iain
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Oct 9, 2008 6:11 am
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Iain, Oops, typo alert. Should have read 1947. Sorry about that. Actually, thinking back, I have a feeling that Rick told me it was a '37 when he rang a...
Thanks Vic - I had not recognised the car first time round. My trailer is made out of a 47 Minx - same mechanically as 37 - but the rest of the bodywork is...
Kerr, Iain
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Oct 9, 2008 9:41 pm
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Iain, Are you taking the Hillman down there? It's been just about everywhere else! Cheers, Vic ... trailer is made out of a 47 Minx - same mechanically as 37 -...
I never thought of that - but now you mention it I'll work on it for next year. Reality is that the bases are no worse that Scotland in winter. Regards,...
Kerr, Iain
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Oct 12, 2008 9:37 pm
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Hi Vic  Here is an interesting one. I recently discovered that Rootes in the early sixties dabbled in marine engines and outboard motors.Apparently they had...
There was also a Chrysler outboard with a vintage car type starting handle that I thought was a relative of my Minx. I wish I had liberated it when I had the...
Kerr, Iain
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Oct 16, 2008 2:51 am
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That was interesting Iain, and Ian. I was not aware of these side ventures of Rootes, and the aircraft origins of Hillman was new to me. Thank you for your...
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