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April 2018

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Cover photo:

POMC American Day Taco’s 1995 Corvette and 1995 Camaro

POMC members meetings and braai are held at the POMC Clubhouse on the 1st Wednesday evening of each month: 19:30 for 20:00

POMK lede vergadering en braai word elke maand op die 1ste Woensdagaand van die maand gehou in die

POMK se klubhuis om 19:30 vir 20:00.

POMC Clubhouse at the corner of Keuning Street and Fred Davey avenue, Silverton/Meyerspark

POMK Klubhuis op hoek van Keuningstraat en Fred Daveylaan; Silverton/Meyerspark

GPS Co-ordinates for POMC: S 25 44.159 E28 18.652

Pretoria

Old Motor Club / Oumotorklub

PO Box 2014 / Posbus 2014

Silverton

0127

www.pomc.co.za

www.pomccitp.co.za

www.facebook.com/POMCclub

Klubvergadering 4 April om 20h00

Aanbiedings:

Johan Krause 1940 Packard

Hennie Rautenbach sorg vir die braaivleisvuur vanaf 18h30

Opinies in die NUUSBRIEF is nie noodwendig die siening van die Komitee of die Redakteur nie.

Opinions in the NEWSLETTER are not necessarily those of the Committee or the Editor.

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UIT DIE BESTUURSSITPLEK……………….FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

One of the highlights on the Club’s annual Second Sunday meeting calendar, the American Day, took place

11 March. As usual, a large variety of American vehicles of all kinds and sizes turned up in their droves.

Photographic highlights of these vehicles are included elsewhere in this Newsletter Very impressive this

year, was the visit by the Harley Davidson Club that joined us with a large number of Harleys. The sound

generated by these impressive machines on their arrival, was music to the ears of most of us that were

present. By that time there were so many vehicles present that providing parking space for the Harleys,

required quite a bit of organising. Thanks to everybody that made the day so successful, especially to Frik

Kraamwinkel for advertising the event; Christo Ferreira for organising it, dealing with general matters and

for looking after the needs of exhibitors; as well as Ralph van der Merwe who advised us on general

security matters. Thanks too to all club members that attended with their old vehicles. We all had a most

enjoyable day. The Club’s Bar facility and kitchen are up and running and seems to be providing in most of

those present’s liquor needs. Cecelina and I enjoyed a very nice pub lunch from the kitchen’s menu. Juan

Esterhuizen informed me that a buffet lunch will also be available on these Sundays, provided that

bookings for it are made by the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

Tydens ons Woensdagaand byeenkoms op 7 Maart het ons vorige voorsitter, Doeke Tromp, wat pas terug

was van ʼn familietroue in Australië, sy gerestoureerde 1964 Toyopet Stout aan ons voorgestel. Hierdie

bakkie is een van die eerste Toyota voertuie wat in SA verkoop is en was Doeke se pa se plaasbakkie. Dit is

onlangs uitstekend gerestoureer en is voorwaar ‘n pragstuk. Ook is dit ‘n “lewende” bewys dat POMK lede

nie net met ou karre “speel” nie maar dat kommersiële voertuie soos bakkies ook die nodige aandag en

respek van klublede kry. Baie dankie Doeke vir ʼn deeglike nagevorste en uitstekende aanbieding.

Ons probeer die maandelikse klubbyeenkomste interessant maak deur die agenda met toepaslike

kleurskyfies te illustreer. Daarvoor sê ek graag vir Taco Kamstra baie dankie vir die moeite wat hy elke

maand daarmee doen. Hy ontvang graag jou foto’s van die volgende vir hierdie doel: restourasieprojekte

waarmee lede besig is, nuwe oumotors van lede, oumotors wat lede in die verlede gehad het en enige

foto’s te make met oumotors. Hierdie foto’s kan aan Taco ge-WhatsApp (082 770 8800), of ge e–pos word

(Taco@POMC.co.za).

As explained at the previous Club meeting, the POMC was approached to include blind navigators in a club

rally. The intention is that some club members participating in a rally should utilise the services of blind

navigators to navigate for them. Whilst the Committee is still investigating this request, members who

would be willing to assist in this regard are requested to submit their names to me. We are requesting

members’ assistance in this regard. Such a step would be promote the Club and would be to the Club’s

advantage. However if no members are forthcoming in this regard, we cannot proceed with this

arrangement.

Alle lede word uitgenooi na die maandelikse klubvergadering op 4 April en die tweede Sondagbyeenkoms

op 8 April. Laasgenoemde is ons jaarlikse Vintage & Veteran Dag. Alhoewel die fokus tradisioneel hier op

“loslig” motors val, is enige ou motor welkom. Die idee is dat soveel klublede as moontlik met hulle ou

motors by die Voortrekker monument bymekaar kom en dan daarvandaan na die Klubhuis ry.

Beste groete.............. Kind regards Berto Lombard

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POMC American day 2018

On Sunday the 11th of March 2018 the Pretoria Old Motor Club held its

annual American day, and as usual, this was one of the biggest events

on the club’s annual calendar.

The first front-wheel-drive car to come from the United States of

America was not the Oldsmobile Toronado of the 1960’s but an almost forgotten car that pre-dated it by

thirty years. The Cord 810 was introduced in 1936,followed by the supercharged version, the 812, a year

later. Sakkie van der Wat owns the latter version, which looks completely original, but has been modified

to make it easier to maintain. He replaced the original engine wit ha 350 cubic inch (5,7 litre) Chevrolet

engine and converted it to a rear wheel drive by fiting a differential. Not only was the Cord the first front-

wheel-drive American car, it was also the first to feature hidden pop-up headlamps.

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The Dodge Charger gained international fame by being used in movies like Bullit and The fast and the

furious, but because of import restrictions when it was new, very few of them reached South Africa. One

of those that was imported, is a very special car owned by Bryce Roberts that is not even close to

standard mechanical specification. Neverthless, or may be because of it, this car attracted a lot of interest.

The engine fitted to this specific car is a 528 cubic inch (8.6 litre)version of the well-known Chrysler Hemi

V8 engine. It is still fitted with an automatic transmission, but an over drive has been fitted. He also fitted

independent front suspension and disc brakes all round.

Speaking of Chrysler, the Valiant was a top seller for a few years and two models that shared nothing but

the same name, engine and transmission when they were new, were on display and the cars themsevles

could not be more different. The first as an increasingly rare sight on South African roads. The VJ range was

arguably the most popular of the “Fastbody” models, the last version of the Valiant which had an

American engine and transmission but was developed in Australia. The Regal was the mid-range model

and was the most popular throughout its lifetime. Jan Nel is the owner of the immaculately original VJ

Regal, was manufactured between 1973 and 1975, but it still had the original TP number plates it came

with when it was new.

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The other Valiant on display was not marketed as such in the United States of America. The Barracuda had

the Plymouh name in its country of origin and the other, more important difference, was that no V8 engine

was ever available in this, or other Valiant models in South Africa. Drikus Botha runs a workshop that works

on cars of American origin and he displayed a heavily modified 1968 Valiant Barracuda that was

manufactured in South Africa but has been fitted with the 318 cubic inch (5,2 litre) V8 engine that was

available for the American version. The car has also been restored and Drikus has owned this particular car

for approximately six years.

The Ford Mustang was the most instantly successful car in history and since its introduction in 1964 it was

destined to become a classic. Most cars have been fitted with V8 engines and automatic transmission but

there have been a few exceptions, like Carl du Plessis’s 1966 model. He bought his car in 1997 in the USA,

and he specifically wanted a convertible. However, he was on a tight budget and he settled for a model

that has always been extremly rare; a six-cylinder model fitted with a 200 cubic inch (3,3 litre) engine and a

three-speed manual transmission with a floor gearshift. This car is in an immaculately original condition; it

as never been restored and even the push-button radio is still the one the car was fitted with when it was

new.

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In the immediate post-World War 2 years, Chevrolet was one of the most popular cars in South Africa, and

the Fleetmaster and its two-door stable mate, the Fleetline, sold particularly well. The Fleetmaster on

display was a 1947 model, one of just about 26 000 manufactured in that year. It came from the General

Motors manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth and was sold by De Kock Garage in Middelburg, Mpumalanga

for £ 565, the equivalent of R 11 000 today if the current exchange rate is taken into consideration. Its

original registration number was TM 855.

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The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was another car that was a top seller in Souh Africa. Willie Oosthuizen has

owned his car for 18 years and it has never been restored.

Needless to say, Chevrolet’s main rival as far as American cars on the South African market was concerned,

was Ford, an Albert Etsebeth owns a collection of pre-war and post-war Fords, several of which were on

display. The Custom V8 was part of the first redesign of Ford cars after World War 2, and was the top-of-

the-range model from that year. Albert has owned his 1949 Custom V8 for two years and the only change

he made, was to restore the paint to its original silver colour.

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Harley-Davidson Club at POMC Vintage and Veteran day

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The next event: Pretoria Old Motor Klub Veteran and Vintage

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Date: 22nd April 2018

Venue: Hermanstad Station - Train and classic car departure point for Cullinan

Address: Corner Miechaelson St and Kruger St., Hermanstad, Pretoria

Times: 07h00 for 07h30 / return by ± 17h00 (Secure station parking available)

Organisers: Morris Minor Owners’ Club (MMOC), Friends of the Rail (FOTR) and Cullinan Business

community.

Option: Meet us in Cullinan.

A fun day out for the whole family: A great trip in either the amazingly restored old passenger train (rail

coaches and steam locomotive) of the ‘Friends of the Rail’ or travel in your own classic car or motorcycle

from Hermanstad to Cullinan for a relaxing day, modern tin also very welcome. Visit the village attractions

and wander through the classic car show.

The vehicles closely follow the train through the tree lined suburbs of Pretoria, down memory lane to the

old diamond village of Cullinan.

Dress code (optional) is the Great Gatsby.

Fantastic prizes including diamonds, helicopter flights, tours of the mine, to be won during the day at

Cullinan.

Picnic in a relaxed village park - bring your own lunch or various takeaways are available, or enjoy lunch in

a quaint restaurant, hotel etc.

Train bookings via Computicket: online.computicket.com or via FOTR: www.friendsoftherail.com

www.quicket.co.za or 012 767 7913 / 073 789 5429.

Contact details:

Phone: FOTR - 012 767 7913/073 789 5429; MMOC - Rusty Clover - 083 264 6240

E-mail: MMOC: rustydawn@telkomsa.net

Websites: www.friendsoftherail.com www.morrisminor.co.za

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Henry Ford

"It is regrettable that people think about our monetary system, and of our economic structure, only in times

of depression."

"When a puff of prosperity returns, for election or other reasons, see that it does not remove your minds

from the economic problem which is never settled by a temporary prosperity. It is regrettable that people

think about our monetary system, and of our economic structure, only in times of depression. In a situation

so easily manipulated as ours is, it is comparatively easy to switch on a period of depression to force the

people to turn a certain way, or to switch on a period of partial prosperity to take their minds away from too

serious thoughts. It has been done, as every big politician and as every political banker knows, and it can be

done again. But it is simply slavery to live under a system that can be thus manipulated. The only prosperity

the people can afford to be satisfied with is the kind that lasts"

6/15/1922 Ford News, p. 2. Economics; money; politics

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Upcoming Regularity Rallies

2018 MAGNUM REGULARITY RALLY

Info:

Leo Middelberg leo@middelberg.co.za Tom Linley sandralnly@yahoo.com Frik Kraamwinkel frikkr@gmail.com

Regs on www.pomc.co.za

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Welkom aan die volgende nuwe klublede:

Danie Eloff

John van der Veen

Mark Harris

Johan Erasmus Piet van Biljoen

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Verjaarsdae/Birthdays

Indien u naam nie hier verskyn nie kontak Taco dat databasis bygewerk kan word.

02-Apr Colleen Buurman

04-Apr Alex Duffey

07-Apr George Dehlen

08-Apr Fritz Kraehmer

09-Apr Annette Jacobson

09-Apr Lou Bornman

11-Apr Karmen Swanepoel

12-Apr Theo Kraamwinkel

14-Apr Ferdi Loubser

15-Apr Joe Janssens

16-Apr Susan Cronje

20-Apr Frik Kraamwinkel

21-Apr Jan Nel

22-Apr Rudi Windisch

25-Apr Dieter Vos

27-Apr Nicolaas Van Zyl

30-Apr Kobus Pretorius

LIEF en Leed

Julian Stander is nog steeds in versorgings oord

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INSURANCE:

A Collector's Vehicle Scheme is in place to enable members to insure their vehicles at extremely competitive rates. Covers available are full Comprehensive or Balance of Third party Fire and Theft, whilst in use or laid-up. Substantial reductions are in place for vehicles that are not used for daily transport. Information and a quotation form are available on this Web Site. The Club Secretary can also provide an Application and information.

CONTACT: TheNational Brokers for the SAVVA Collector's Vehicle Scheme. Specialising in Vintage and Veteran Car Insurance together with Personal and Business Insurances. Glenn Broadhurst & Yolandé Vermeulen Telephone: 087 736 2222 Fax: 011 699 0783 Email: yvermeulen@fnb.co.za

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Chairman

Beplanning/Ko-ordinasie/Kontrole/Argief

Voorsitter

Planning/Co-ordination/Control?Archive

Berto Lombard (h) 012 546

5974 078 116 8018 berto@woodcarving.co.za

Ondervoorsitter

SAVVA verteenwoordiger

Vice Chairman

SAVVA Rep

Emil Kushke 082 655 4879 kusch@mailzone.co.za

Sekretaris

Agendas

Notules

Lederegister

Ledegelde

Lidkaartjies

Klub Skyfie Aanbiedings

Trofees

Secretary

Agendas

Notes

Member Register

Member Fees

Member Cards

Club Slideshow Presentation

Trophies

Taco Kamstra (h) 012 335

0549 082 770 8800 taco@pomc.co.za

Skakelbeampte / PRO/ CIP

Bemarking

Kennisgewings

CIP

Finansiële Sake

Public Relation Officer

Marketing

Notices

CIP

Finacial Affairs

Frik Kraamwinkel 082 444 2954 frikkr@gmail.com

cip@pomc.co.za

Bate Bestuur

Onderdele

Biblioteek

Perseel

Asset Management

Spares

Library

Lot/Stand

Danie du Plessis 083 676 0130 carlpen@mweb.co.za

Regalia

Klerasie

Aandenkings

Diamand Rit

Regalia

Clothing

Memorabilia

Diamond Run

Lou Bornman 082 337 2966 loubornman@gmail.com

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Tesourie

Treasurer

Doeke Tromp 082 888 0239 trompd@absamail.co.za

SAVVA Datering

Tydrenne

Nasionale Tydrenne

Klub Tydrenne

SAVVA Dating

Rallies

National Rallies

Club Rallies

Claude Stander

Emil Kushke

082 570 2498

082 655 4879

claude@stander2.co.za

kusch@mailzone.co.za

Sosiale Byeenkomste

2de Sondae

Metro Skakeling

Social Events

2nd Sunday

Metro Links

Christo Ferreira 082 779 5703 christo@blpta.co.za

Terein Bestuurder

Yard Manager Danie du Plessis 083 676 0130 carlpen@mweb.co.za

Redakteur / Editor Vacant

Sosiale Koördineerder

Social Coordinator Frans du Toit 082 893 9342

Rallies

Tydrenne Steffan Stander

079 060 9990 steffan@vintageworks.co.za

Lidmaatskap

Membership Frans du Toit 082 893 9342

: Membership Dues – Ledegelde

Ordinary Member: R440 (most of us) Student / Scholar: R150

Half Year: R200 Country Member: R180

Entry Fee: R180

Any new Student or Scholar member need not pay the Entry Fee.

Any new Ordinary or Country member needs to add the Entry Fee to the initial payment. Annual subscription is from 01 September to 31 August.

Half year is valid from the 1st March

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