OCTOBER 2017 Newsletter

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Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub Southern Cape Old Car Club

Website: www.scocc.co.za P.O. Box 1749, George, 6530

2017 COMMITTEE:

Club Patron Charles van Zyl 082 343 2260 President Kobus Harris 082 453 1497 Chairman Danie Schmidt chairman@scocc.co.za 082 351 7039 Vice Chairman Japie Beyers clubhouse@scocc.co.za 082 787 7843 Secretary Maritz Stander info@scocc.co.za 083 307 0381 Treasurer Chris van Staden finance@scocc.co.za 082 491 5254 Events Mike Alexander events@scocc.co.za 082 495 4780 Editor Spanner Phillip Rosser spanner@scocc.co.za 082 410 5490 Technical Peter Boshoff technical@scocc.co.za 083 349 9601 Dating officer Philip Kuschke dating@scocc.co.za 082 856 5152 Clubhouse Japie Beyers clubhouse@scocc.co.za 082 787 7843 George Old Car Show Pierre Conradie motorshow@scocc.co.za 082 576 7587

COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES: Knysna Manie Rademeyer 044 382 4538 Oudtshoorn / Prince Albert Jeremy Witts-Hewinson 082 488 8370 Beaufort West Brian Zechlin 023 414 3542 Heidelberg / Riversdal Gawie Breytenbach 082 661 6710 Mossel Bay Kobus Harris 082 453 1497 Victoria West / Loxton Danie Swart 082 857 4003 Insurance ( SAVVA / FNB ) Yolandé Vermeulen yvermeulen@fnb.co.za 087 736 2222

SCOCC Banking Details:

Subscriptions : R 200.00 per year, plus a once-off R200.00 joining fee. Account Name : Southern Cape Old Car Club Bank : ABSA George Branch Code : 632005 Account Number : 890 167 551 - Cheque Account

Regular gatherings are held at the clubhouse "Tipple & Torque" at Glenwood House School, as per the Upcoming Events listed in this magazine. All visitors are welcome. The opinions expressed in Spanner do not necessarily reflect the views of the club committee, the editor, club members and officers of SAVVA or advertisers in this magazine.

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Deur die Voorsitter se Bril

At the Bonnets Up on 29 October I had a chat with a fellow club member and we both agreed that we don’t know what happened to 2017 but that its less than 60 days to Christmas and we are already planning our life for 2018. I for one, like to think back and “relive” highlights of the past. Standing at the Clubhouse between the old cars naturally brings highlights of the club back to mind first. The lunch at Hokaai will for, sure be one to stand out for long and everybody that was not there definitely missed out on a superb outing. I was fortunate to sit with a founding club member, Jack Boshoff, as well as Oom Charles van Zylat the same table. Listening to Jack and Oom Charles chatting about stories of trips they had in the early nineties was mouth-watering. Peter Boshoff sometimes had to correct some detail but there was even a story about a puppy bought in Prince Albert on a “car hunting” trip. If I am not mistaken, the Dachshund is still alive although very old. There were four founding club family members present and it surely was a picture to remember seeing them pose for a photograph. Van Rooyen, Vermeulen, Boshoff and Fick. Oom Charles van Zyl was also present and although not a founding member surely someone that also has done his part to keep the club going from very early on. I did not count but I am of the opinion that apart from the Motor show it was the club outing with the most “past chairmen” I have ever attended. A big thanks to everybody that attended and also organised to make it one of my most outstanding 2017 events. My other outstanding memory of a club event this year is the Bonnets up where Philip Kuschke taught me how to drive a Model T Ford. His first memory of driving a Model T is when he learned to drive a car and it was reversing his father’s Model T down the driveway

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to the road and then forward up to the garage door. This, he said continued for hours at the time. No wonder he has such a passion for old cars. The yearly outing to Kobus Halliday is just around the corner and also one of my favourite outings. Please remember to buy your tickets for the year end function and I hope to see you all there, especially at the AGM. Safe Motoring

Danie Schmidt

A word from the Editor

Elke jaar hierdie tyd sê ons “kyk hoe het die jaar verby gevlieg…..” en nou is dit al weer tyd om dit te sê. Kersfees is om die draai en daar is soos gewoonlik nog baie werk, veral restorasiewerk wat gedoen moet word. Ons het wel die afgelope twee maande ‘n hele paar uitstappies gehad om te geniet. Die grootste hiervan is natuurlik die Liquorland Erfenistoer wat einde September plaasgevind het. Soos gewoonlik was dit baie lekker. Die September Garageaand was ook baie goed ondersteun en so ook die middagete by Hokaai, net buite Mosselbaai. Daar was op Sondag 29 Oktober ‘n ete in Witsand wat deur die streeksverteenwoordiger, Gawie Breytenbach gereël was en daar was ook ‘n Bonnets Up by die Klubhuis. Our club’s Annual General Meeting takes place on 2nd December 2017 at the King George Protea Hotel. This is the most important meeting of the year. Please do make an effort to attend. The committee has some important issues that need to be addressed as well as a new committee that needs to be elected. Attendance is generally poor at the meeting, but a sincere request is made for members to attend. If there are any issues that you may feel needs

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to be addressed, please contact the secretary, Maritz Stander so that it can be included in the agenda. A formal electronic notice will be posted shortly. The 2018 George Old Car Show is fast approaching, and the coordinator, Pierre Conradie is looking for people that are prepared to assist. Please contact him if you are prepared to help. Om die SPANNER saam te stel is altyd ‘n moeilike taak. Ek vra dat lede asb. bydreas aan my sal stuur.wat oorweeg kan word vir plasing. Skryf gerus iets oor ‘n uitstappie wat u bygewoon het of selfs iets oor u motor of restourasie. DIt is u tydskrif en nie myne nie. Die klub se jaareindfunksie vind plaas na afloop van die Algemene Jaarvergadering. Kom woon gerus die vergadering by, dit is immers waar daar baie belangrike besluite geneem moet word. Kaartjies vir die jaareindfunksie is by komiteelede beskikbaar teen R150 per persoon. Sien die advertensie op bladsy 16. Kry gerus u masker gereed en kom deel in die pret. Die funksie word hierdie jaar grootliks geborg deur die klub. Daar sal wyn op die tafels wees en ‘n disko sal in ‘n versierde saal aangebied word saam met ‘n ete. Die Protea Hotelpersoneel het belowe om die aand vir ons baie spesiaal te maak.

Phillip Rosser

Forthcoming Events

The event organisers are finding an increasing number of people that do not RSVP as requested and then simply arrive at an event. This places an enormous burden on the organisers and also causes embarrassment when snacks or food start to run out.

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Please ensure that you RSVP when requested to do so. This is required to ensure that catering is done effectively.

Reminders with departure place and times will be sent via SMS two to three days before events. Please ensure that we have your cell number.

11 November 2017 – Club braai at Kobus Halliday from 12:00. Depart at 11:00 from Third Generation Furnishers in

York Street. PLEASE, PLEASE RSVP by Wednesday 8th November to Philip Kuschke by SMS or WhatsApp on 082 856 5152 .

15 November 2017 – Garage Aand. Kom geniet ‘n Bentley - aand saam met klublede by Karl Reitz. Vetrek on 18:30 vanaf die SASOL garage oorkant Eden Gemeente (die ou Radermacher kwekery). BAIE BELANGRIK – RSVP asb. teen Maandag 13 November by Philip Kuschke per SMS of WhatsApp by 082 856 5152.

26 November 2017 – Bonnets Up at the Clubhouse from 12:00

02 December 2017 – AGM – Club Annual General Meeting at the Protea Hotel King George An official notice will be e-mailed shortly and confirmed by SMS. This is a very important meeting where important decisions will be made. Please make an effort to attend.

02 December 2017 – SCOCC Year End Function at 18:30 for 19:00. Please make an effort to attend. Tickets are R150 per person available from any committee member. The function will be in the form of a Masquerade Ball. Protea Hotel has promised to make this a special evening for us, and are providing a scrumptious buffet menu and a cash bar. The SCOCC will provide a stunning venue with red and white wine and water on the tables, as well as a disco. Venue: Regency Room at the King George Protea Hotel

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01 Januarie 2017 – Nuwejaarsontbyt by Waboomskraal net oor die Outeniquaberg. Vertrek om 08:00 vanaf die Engen Garage oorkant die Virgin Active Gym. Bring eie stoele en piekniek mandjie.

If you need any further information regarding any event, please call Mike Alexander on 082 495 4780. Skakel vir Philip Kuschke by 082 856 5152 vir inligting oor Garage aande.

Birthdays

Baie geluk aan al die lede wat binnekort verjaar. We trust that you will enjoy your birthday

If your name does not appear on the list we do not have your ID number.

November November Johan Rademan 01 Aubrey Wesso 15

Cobus Botha 02 Dirk Postma 16

Phillip Rosser 02 Akker van der Merwe 16

Clay Whittal 02 Gordon Fraser 17

Ann Glaine Boyce Terblanche 03 Wolsley Jacobson 17

Gerhard Prinsloo 04 Chris Langeveld 17

Bentjie Langeveld 06 Phillip Du Toit 19

Patti Posniak 06 Renè Scribante 19

Johann Lochner 07 Jan Du Rand 22

Ilze Sloet 08 Ferdi Van Niekerk 23

Jacques Naude 09 Pierre Olivier 24

Tias Hanekom 10 Dottie Cox 24

Philip Mattheus 10 Maurice Leonard 25

Dienkie van der Berg 10 Jan Senekal 28

Paul Hoffman 12 Ina Senekal 28

Louis Serfontein 14 Stephen Trollip 30

December December Roy Kruger 01 Peter Watson 11

Hennie Du Raan 02 Niekie Theron 12

Andrew Boshoff 04 Hendi Smith 12

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Charles Lloyd 05 Errica Iacopini 14

Russell Stander 05 Jacqueline Geldenhuys 15

Botha 05 Philip Kuschke 17

Helmien Meiring 06 Christina Meiring 19

Waldri Spies 06 Amanda Rosser 24

Duke Jackson 07 Casper Schmidt 26

Pat Dolt 07 Jack Boshoff 27

Curly Hanekom 07 Gerhard Breytenbach 27

Yvonne Greeff 08 Doc Greeff 27

Tjaart van der Walt 09 Aletta Janse van Rensburg 27

Marietjie Bezuidenhout 09 Leonie Lodder 27

Christopher Botes 10 Carien Langenhoven 28

Matthys Hattingh 10 Albert Etsebeth 30

Muller Strydom 10

January January Brian Smith 01 Kobus Harris 13

Johan van Tonder 01 Ansie Botes 13

James Allan Stokes 02 Karin Marx 15

Erna Duvenhage 03 Jeremy Witts-Hewinson 17

Karools van der Linde 05 Elna Fourie 18

De Waal Esterhuyse 06 Elma Leonard 18

Evanell Zeelie 06 Rudy Knuppe 19

Richie Jute 07 Jenny Rademan 20

Anthony Roff 07 Fienie Hoepfner 20

Leonidas (Mitch) Mitchell 08 Ruben Wright 22

Mario Barbolini 10 Ansie Claassen 24

Willie Buchner 10 Mariki Smit 24

Hilton Marx 10 Jannie Stander 29

Gallie Meyer 10 Tony Durandt 30

Byron (jr) Smith 10 Andries Steenkamp 31

Yvonne Tamsen 10

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2017 LIQUORLAND HERITAGE TOUR

Left: Founder members and club Patron at the Hokaai lunch and below left and right: The Ford Mustang Garage evening with Jacques Wheeler

Left and below left

and right: Heritage

tour participants

sharing their cars with

the public in Jeffreys

Bay. Hosted by the

Jeffreys Bay Classic

Car Club

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Important Notice / Belangrik

The committee has negotiated with Glenwood school for club members to park OLD CARS only (i.e. cars up to 1975) close to the clubhouse during club events. We kindly request that people do not drive over the sports fields. Please drive around the outer edge of the sports fields. During wet conditions we may also not drive to the clubhouse due to the damage it causes to the grassed areas. We appeal to all to please adhere to this request.

Die komitee het toestemming van Glenwood skool verkry om slegs met OU MOTORS (d.w.s. motors tot einde 1975) naby die klubhuis te parkeer. Daar moet asb. glad nie oor die sportvelde gery word nie. Ry asb. om die buitelyne van die sportvelde. Tydens nat toestande moet daar asb. glad nie op die gras gery word nie. Ons vra almal se samewerking in hierdie verband.

Wel en Weë

Japie Beyers het goed herstel na ‘n knieoperasie.

SONDAGMIDDAGETE BY HOKAAI

The 8th of October 2017 turned out to be quite a special day for our club. For the first time in many years we have managed to have almost all our club’s founder members together as well as our Club Patron. Daar was alreeds ‘n ogewondenheid toe drie 1936 Chevrolets in Yorkstraat voor Third Generation Meubels opdaag om saam met verskeie ander oumotors na Hokaai, net anderkant Mosselbaai te vertrek.

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Dit was ‘n aangename verrassing om soveel van ons lede bymekaar te sien waar daar heerlik gekuier is rondom tafels met heerlike boerekos. Die kos was voorwaar uit die boonste rakke! Daar was voorgereg, hoofgereg met ‘n verskeidenheid vleissoorte en nog groter verskeidenheid groente, asook smullekker nagereg om van te kies. ‘n Mens kon nie alles op jou bord inpas indien jy van alles wou skep nie! Outside the restaurant was a superb collection of vintage cars, which drew quite a lot of attention of the motorists passing on the busy N2. Inside however, we were kuiering lekker. It was really a privilege to have our club Patron, Oom Charles van Zyl present as well as Jack Boshoff, Leo Fick (wife of the late Paul Fick), Roelf and Wenda Vermeulen and Japie and Marianna van Rooyen, all Founder Members of our club who graced us with their presence. Dankie aan die komitee se organiseerders wat hierdie uitstappie gereël het. Ons vertrou dat ons weer in die toekoms by Hokaai sal gaan eet.

2017 Liquorland Erfenistoer

Die sesde Liquorland Erfenistoer van die Suid-Kaap Oumotorklub het plaasgevind vanaf 23 tot 27 September en het deur die Oos-Kaap gedraai. Dit was vir die vyfde keer deur Liquorland moontlik gemaak en ons is hulle baie dank verskuldig. So ook is ons dankbaar aan al die ander borge en wil graag ons klublede aanmoedig om hulle te ondersteun. Sien die borge op die agterste buiteblad. Die toer het op die eerste aand in Jeffreysbaai oornag na sowat 280 km al met die R62 langs, waar daar ook ‘n teestop by die Kliphotel was. Die versnapperings was uit die boonste rakke. Ons het by die Sea Shells vakansiewoonstelle geslaap en ook in hulle restaurant

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geëet. Daar was vooraf met die Jeffreysbaai Klassieke Motorklub gereël om hulle om 16:00 by die Supertubes Park te ontmoet waar die publiek die voertuie kon besigtig. Ons was aangenaam verras toe die voorsitter en en die klublede vir ons ook versnapperings en iets te drinke aangebied het. Die weer was maar betrokke en koud en winderig, maar tog was daar baie mense wat na die voertuie kom kyk het en met ons gesels het. On the morning of day two we departed after breakfast to ADDO. Due to protest action near Motherwell where the planned route took us, the traffic department of Uitenhage advised us to drive a detour of about 40 to avoid the area. We had a lovely braai with hotdogs etc. at the Addo National Elephant Park. After the braai we returned to the town of ADDO where we stayed over for the night. We arrived there quite early and all participants gathered in and around the pub before we were treated with a great meal including kudu steaks and lamb chops prepared over the fire. After breakfast, day three took us to Graaff Reinet. We travelled via Kirkwood and after stopping for tea at the Kleinpoort Pompstal we continued via Jansenville to Graaff Reinet. We were once again pleasantly surprised by the spread at the tea stop. Ons akkomodasie vir die aand was by Profcon Resort. Ons het die hele oord bespreek en dit was ook waar ons Gala geleentheid plaasgevind het. Die saal was bo ons verwagting voorberei om byna soos ‘n bruilof se onthaalsaal te vertoon. Die kos was uitstekend en pryse aan elke deelnemer was uitgedeel. Ons was weereens vermaak met die danspassies van Marlise Steenekamp en haar dansspan. During the late afternoon there was a steady stream of local visitors that came to look at the cars. We were even given an aerial greet by a local pilot who flew over the resort and did some tricks and waved his plane’s wings before going to land again. Op die vierde dag het ons eers die oggend in Graaff Reinet rondestap en antieke winkels en museums besoek voordat ons in erge winderige toestande die pad na Willowmore aangedurf het. Ons teestop by Oppi-Vlak Padstal was ‘n goeie onderbreking om vir

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‘n rukkie uit die koue en sterk wind van voor te ontsnap. Weereens was ons aangenaam verras toe die bestuurders van The Willow gastehuis ons in die straat ingewag het en aan elkeen verduidelik waar hulle sou tuisgaan en parkeer. After breakfast there were some goodbyes already, even though the route still continued back to George via De Rust, where we were treated by the local NG Church ladies with something to eat before tackling the last stretch back to George. Another pleasant surprise awaited us at the Junction of the road to George and Uniondale, where Philip Kuschke waited for us in his newly restored 1923 Model T Ford to tackle that last stretch over the Outeniqua Pass with some of the other tour cars to complete the tour of 1100 km. Thanks to the organisers for a wonderful tour. We hope to see each other again next year.

Important Clubhouse Notice

Please note that the conditions of the liquor licence for the bar at the clubhouse prohibits anyone to bring any alcohol onto the premises. The bar is open during all events and the prices are very reasonable. Please support the bar as these funds go straight back into the club. We kindly request that all please comply with this request, as non-compliance may put the liquor licence in jeopardy .

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2017 LIQUORLAND HERITAGE TOUR

Onder: Van die motors tydens die teestop oppad na Graaff Reinet

Bo: Hippies by die galaaand

in Graaff Reinet

Bo links en regs: By die Lapa by die Addo Nasionale Olifant Park waar Nasionale Braai dag gevier was en Links: die Braaispan

Bo: Van die motors voor Oppi-Vlak Padstal

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S C O C C p r e s e n t s … M A S Q U E R A D E

Buffet dinner, wine & dance

Venue : Protea Hotel George

Date : 2 December 2017

Time: 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm

Dress: Formal with a mask!

Cost: R150 per person

A Cash bar will be available

Prizes , lucky draws , entertainment

Tickets are available from committee members

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For Sale / Te Koop

For Sale: 2.3 Chevair parts: Inlet and Exhaust manifold – takes Weber Carb. Inlet and Exhaust manifold for single carb. 5 Blade fan and 3 distributors Contact Brian Zechlin on 072 797 5880 FOR SALE BY TENDER – (by Beaufort West Municipality) 1957 Chevrolet 210 in reasonably complete condition. The vehicle is sold as is with no guarantee. The vehicle has been scrapped. The vehicle is currently stationed in Nelspoort, ± 40 km outside Beaufort West. The vehicle will be displayed to interested buyers on 10 November 2017 at 11:00 at Nelspoort. Tenders must be submitted on the prescribed tender forms by post or personal delivery. Tender forms are obtainable from the Beaufort West Municipality from Kaylene Taute at the Beaufort-West Municipality Department Corporative Services Tel No. 023-414 8193 or Fax No. 023-415 1373 or E-mail: kaylenet@beaufortwestmun.co.za The closing date for tenders is 14:00 on 24th November 2017. The successful tenderer will be informed by the Beaufort West Municipality within 10 days after the Council has made a decision regarding the tender. Please contact Senior Manager: Corporate Service, Mr. Petrus Strümpher at the Beaufort-West Municipality Department Corporative Services Tel No. 023-414 8103 or Fax No. 023-415 1373 for any queries.

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Note: I do have more photos of the car if anyone is interested:- Editor.

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THE DATE IS SET…

VINTAGE, CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR AUCTION

GEORGE OLD CAR SHOW

The 22nd George Old Car Show is set to be held over the weekend of 10/11 February, 2018. Initiated by the Southern Cape Old Car Club, this event continues to be hosted by the club on an annual basis. Since February this year, committee members and volunteers have been

hard at work - planning, arranging and organising the many facets

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that have to be in place to ensure a successful and enjoyable show. Countless hours have been spent and countless hours are yet to come as preparations are made for this, George’s biggest annual event, attracting approximately 12 000 people locally and internationally. An event of this magnitude does not happen by accident. Every detail has to be meticulously covered to ensure that more than 800 cars, trucks, tractors, and motorcycles are displayed and exhibited to their best advantage. In addition, there are stationery motors and model cars (Dinkie, Corgi, Matchbox, etc.) which attract their own group of interested spectators. Stallholders display and sell a wide variety of goods and, of course, no show is complete without food vendors and refreshment stalls. This is by no means a static show, however, as opportunity is provided for vehicle owners to parade and show-off their treasured vehicles which are grouped into various makes or years. At designated times, owners are invited to drive their cars into the arena to give a short description and background on the vehicle. A well-versed and knowledgeable commentator is on hand to assist and ask questions where necessary. One of the highlights of the show is the auction of vintage, classic and sports cars which, for the 6th year running, will be hosted by House of Classic & Sports Cars in Knysna who specialise in buying and selling vintage, classic and sports cars. The auction will be held at 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, 10 February and lasts about an hour. From 9.00 a.m. on the Saturday, vehicles submitted for auction are exhibited in a demarcated area in close proximity to the registration tent. House of Classic & Sports Cars staff are available to assist potential buyers and to answer any questions. Anyone wishing to bid must register between 9.00 a.m.

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and 12.45 p.m. in the Registration Tent as a strict “No registration, no bidding” rule applies. A refundable deposit of R3 000.00 (Three Thousand Rand) is payable upon registration. This entails a credit card being swiped and the docket retained. If no purchase is made, the docket is handed back to Bidder. No cash deposits are accepted. House of Classic & Sports Cars assists charitable organisations by giving the Auctioneer’s full commission (bidder’s premium) of 6% to the Southern Cape Old Car Club who, in turn, donates this to a charity or charities of their choice. Entries for the auction are now open and sellers are encouraged to

contact House of Classic & Sports Cars directly for further information. Only vehicles in good, running condition will be accepted and, to increase the chance of a sale, sellers are urged to specify realistic prices. Buyers are slowly coming to realise that these sales are not “bargain basements”, but as

the vehicles are on auction, they do expect to pay competitive prices. House of Classic & Sports Cars staff can guide sellers on what may be realistically achieved. For more information on the auction, contact House of Classic & Sports Cars on 044-382 1000 / 081 325 1507 / 082 566 7897.

Email: info@hocasc.co.za. (www.hocasc.co.za)

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SAVVA Technical Tip 124

Priming carburettors Priming carbs after a car has been standing for some time has always been a problem. A solution often used is to fit an electric fuel pump to prime the system. However, on very early cars this can be difficult especially if they have a six volt system or an early carb with a needle and seat of dubious quality. A solution has been forwarded by Ian Otridge – it’s so simple. To quote Ian: “I got around the problem of priming the carb on my 1929 Chev by fitting a rubber bulb, the same as fitted to outboard motors. I fitted it between the tank and fuel pump. I now just squeeze it until it gets firm and the car starts at the first turn. It was cheap, simple to install and easy to hide, and works like a dream.” Many thanks Ian. For those of you who haven’t owned outboard motors - You have a petrol tank which stands somewhere in the boat and is connected to the engine with a length of flexible rubber hose. To prime the system there is a “squeezy” rubber bulb in the line. One simply squeezes the bulb which sucks petrol from the tank and in turn pushes it into the carb. When the carb is full the bulb becomes firm. Basically, it is a rubber bulb with a non-return valve much the same as fitted to a mechanical fuel pump. It does the same job but without having to crank the engine.

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Please take note of the vintage car insurance scheme organised by SAVVA with FNB. The rates are extremely competitive Please take note of the change in contact details:

Yolandé Vermeulen 087 736 2222 – e-mail: yvermeulen@fnb.co.za

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