Wolseley Hornet April 2022

4/44 seen at Yarra
Glen owned by
Sandy Cirakovic
and photographed
by David Morris

In this issue:
• 2 Club Calendar, Index, Your Committee, About the Club
• 3 Report - President & Membership - Graham Keys
• 4 Reports - Spare Parts - Peter McIntosh
• 5 New items in our Spare Parts inventory.
• 6/7 Reports - Treasurer - David Morris
Regalia - John Mallia
Editor - John Gray
Event Co-Ordinator - Jean Denning.
• 8 Report - Librarian - Peter Reid
• 9 Report (Minutes) - Secretary - Richard Graham
• 10-13 Photos from the AOMC British & European Show
• 14-15 Little Car Lost - Jerry Wells (with apologies to the tune
Little Boy Lost)
• 16-17 My First Wolseley - Rob Bothwell
• 18-19 Upholstery and the 24/80 - Peter Hartigan
• 20-21 1912 Wolseley 12/16 - The Automobile January 1985
• 22-23 The Wolseley Motors Story HMVC “Steering Column”
• 24 New items in our Spare Parts inventory
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Your Committee
PRESIDENT Graham Keys* & Sharon (03)9798 1172
MEMBERSHIP & gkeys@optusnet.com.au
AOMC DELEGATE 3 Denbigh Court, Keysborough Vic 3173
VICE PRESIDENT Neil Whiffin & Trish (03) 9801 0448
neiltrish@optusnet.com.au
SECRETARY & Richard Graham & Marion (03) 5944 3206
PUBLIC OFFICER rgr61669@bigpond.net.au
AOMC DELEGATE David Morris* & Kathy (03) 9432 5038
& TREASURER tdmmorris@bigpond.com
EVENTS Jean Denning & Geoff 0427 490629
CO-ORDINATOR jeandenning22@gmail.com
REGALIA John Mallia* & Sandra (03) 9744 1797
jc.mallia@gmail.com
SPARE PARTS Peter McIntosh* (03) 9386 3918
CO-ORDINATOR 68 Devon Avenue, West Coburg Vic. 3058
norpet10@bigpond.com
WOLSHED Clyde Wilson & Diane (03) 9309 5256
MANAGER clydewilson27@yahoo.com.au
REGISTRAR Andrew Whalen & Tania 0427492844
& WEBMASTER acwhalen@gmail.com
EDITOR & John Gray & Bev 0423763474
CATERING wolseley680@bigpond.com
LIBRARIAN Peter Reid & Anne 0487200084
pjreid36@outlook.com
NON - COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
ARCHIVIST Max Shayler 0412 220 379
mshayler@optusnet.com.au
OVERSEAS REP Cliff Skinner* (03) 9598 1186
GSInternational@bigpond.com
FACEBOOK Rob Bothwell* & Jan (03) 5962 1823
CO-ORDINATOR Robbie_51@spin.net.au
ABOUT THE CLUB
POSTAL ADDRESS-: PO Box 25 Briar Hill, Victoria, 3088
WEBSITE-:
MEETINGS-:
www.wolseleycarclub.com
Horrie Watson Pavilion, Deepdene Park,
120 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene. (Melways 46 A7)
1st Tuesday of the month (except January and
November)….. 8pm start.
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE-: The WOLSELEY HORNET is published each
month except January. Submissions for publication
are to be with the editor as specified in the Club
Calendar under Hornet deadlines.
CLUB COLOURS-:
CLUB OUTINGS-:
A.O.M.C-:
CLUB FOUNDERS-:
Red—Green—Cream
Usually once a month although additional outings
may be planned, check the website & Club
Calendar.
The Wolseley Car Club played a guiding role in the
Formation of this Association and has
delegates who attend AOMC meetings & seminars.
Joy & Peter Richardson
The Club has a small number of Honorary Life Members, a status bestowed
upon them by the Committee in recognition of outstanding services to the
Club. Those that still have a Committee/Non Committee office bearer’s
position with the Club are identified by an asterisk (*) next to their name in
the Club Committee listing.
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Notice to Members -: The Club has a
comprehensive collection of Wolseley
Publications including Workshop Manuals which
are available for loan. Contact -: Peter Reid
0487200084 (don’t leave messages, no voicemail
account, send email to -: pjreid36@outlook.com)
April
May
June
Club Calendar
(subject to lockdowns to
flatten the curve)
2022
5th General Meeting
9th Working Bee (Wolshed sausage sizzle)
19th Committee Meeting (By Zoom)
23rd Working Bee (Wolshed)
24th Club Outing Castlemaine (see page 6)
3rd General Meeting
7th Working Bee (Wolshed sausage sizzle)
17th Committee Meeting (By Zoom)
20th/22nd Shepparton Weekend away
21st Working Bee (Wolshed)
7th General Meeting
11th Working Bee (Wolshed sausage sizzle)
21st Committee Meeting (By Zoom)
25th Working Bee (Wolshed)
Hornet deadlines for May edition -:
25th March (articles, ads)
1st April (Committee Reports)

FROM THE PRESIDENT
GRAHAM KEYS
Welcome to April:
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Dear Members,
Our first outing for 2022:
The AOMC British and European Motoring Show at Yarra Glen Racecourse provided a great start to 2022 with a good selection of
Wolseley Models dating way back to the early 30’s represented by a Hornet Special, and up to the mid 70’s featuring a FWD Wolseley Six
with at least another 20 other Wolseley’s in between, including 2 beautifully restored 4/44’s, there to celebrate their 70 th anniversary. In
fact by midday we had run out of room in our allocated space and had to park a couple of cars behind our front row. This was a very
profitable day for the AOMC who represent most of the Victorian car clubs at both State and Federal level as well as supporting the hobby
car movement in general throughout Victoria. Their most recent Delegates Meeting was attended by David Morris and me, and we learned
that over 960 display cars and about 60 motor bikes were present on the day. The weather was superb, with just enough wind to keep our
Wolseley Car Club flags flying. Congratulations to Garey Laken for a class trophy win in his superb Wolseley open tourer, and a big thanks
to all members who assisted on the day, with a special mention to Richard Graham who provided and set-up the much needed shade
awning. Proceeds from the day go directly to maintaining the huge variety of work that the AOMC carry out on our behalf.
Coming Outings
Another great day on this year’s calendar is the Kalorama Rally on March 20th. This well run event is always well attended by the Vintage
and Veteran clubs that we rarely get a chance to catch-up with. They provide us with a slightly different slant in motoring with their large
range of beautifully restored vehicles of all makes, many of which we do not get so see very often nowadays, as negotiating modern traffic
in vehicles with skinny tyres and poor (by today’s standards) brakes is definitely no picnic when careless and impatient drivers in modern
cars are encountered. The 24 th of April will see us travelling to Castlemaine, and the director for this event, Anthony van Emmerik has
assured us that it will be an enjoyable day. Jean’s events page will fill you in on all the details.
New Members:
It is with great pleasure that we welcome the following new members:
# 1624 Rachel Snedden from Thornbury, VIC -- 1967 Wolseley Mini Hornet MK III
# 1625 Peter Frost from Morphett Vale, NSW -- 1959 Wolseley 15/60
# 1626 Michael Clements from, Rochedale QLD -- 1962 Wolseley 24/80
# 1627 Vijaykanth Rasathuri from Dandenong North, VIC -- 1959 Wolseley 15/60
To all our new members, we thank you for joining, and hope that membership of
the Wolseley Car Club will be advantageous to you, and we look forward to being
of assistance wherever we can. We look forward to meeting you all at
subsequent meetings, outings and National Rallies. We always welcome pictures
of your cars, and special thanks to Peter and Lesley Frost for sending us a photo
of their lovely, and now quite rare, 15/60.
Wolshed News:
The latest car to leave the Wolshed started its migration to Echuca on a trailer behind Brett and Kylie Hopson’s 4WD following last month’s
working bee. The blue 24/80 MK I will join their 6/80 as the family’s second Wolseley restoration project. Accompanied by their five (5)
daughters and a boyfriend, the crew camped overnight and joined us at Yarra Glen for the abovementioned British and European Motoring
Show on the following Sunday. It’s very encouraging to see some younger people in our club again.
March General Meeting on ZOOM:
Trials for broadcasting the General Meetings are
now gaining momentum thanks to our Tech
Team, namely Richard Graham and Andrew
Whalen. This month’s trial saw much
improvement in both the audio and picture quality
as judged by the six members who participated.
As we improve our production, we are hoping to
attract many more members, particularly those
living in outer country areas as well as those
living interstate and overseas. Thank you to all
who took the trouble to log-in and join us. We are
hoping to attract many more ZOOM members in
the coming months.
Cheers…Graham
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There are no new parts stored at the Wolshed, if members want
new parts they contact the Spare Parts Co-Ordinator on 03 9386
3918, or my email as per the Committee listing in this Hornet.
Parts for 6/80 :- complete sets of dash knobs for the 6/80,
comprising of 6 instrument knobs, $100 per set, 2 glove box
knobs,$25 per set,1 windscreen wiper knob $30 each, and 8
door handles escutcheons, $50 per set. Reconditioned water
pumps for 6/80 $250 each ( with exchange unit.)
Parts for 4/44 :- we now have a set of six 4/44 dash knobs,
$100 per set
Parts for 24/80 :
reconditioned water pumps (with exchange unit.)
POA
Reconditioned front and rear shockers
@ $250 each (with exchange unit).
Brake and clutch master cylinders @ $50.
Reconditioned Brake Boosters $250 each (with exchange unit)
Reconditioned heads with hardened seats @
and Rocker cover gaskets @ $20 each and
Reconditioned heads for 1500,15/60 & 16/60
New stock for 24/80 :-
heater taps complete with gasket $60 each.
air filters@ $23 each, oil filters @ $30 each.
Rocker Cover & side cover gasket set $20.
front end bushes POA
PETER
McINTOSH
SPARE PARTS
ABN 44786842280 TFN 782491222 REG NO A0001245T
VRS gasket set POA
$400 each
$350 each.
Front brake hoses @ $40 each. Accelerator Bushes @ $12
each. Oil filter Conversion Nipple @ $25 ea.
Parts for 6/110 :- We have : New DG sump gaskets for MK1
gear box @ $8 each
We have front end bushes for all Wolseley models.
Oil filters for:- 6/80, 4/44,1500,15/60, 6/99, 6/110, 24/80, 3L & 4L
Vanden Plas.
Car Horns @ $35 per pair and Molybond grease cartridges
@$24 each.
S/H parts are stored at the Wolshed for sale to members (not
the general public).
“Due to the
almost complete
unavailability of
24/80 engine
sump gaskets,
the WCC have
taken the initiative
and tooled up for a
small production run
using high quality
material from very
accurate samples. These gaskets have since been tested on a
sample sump, and found to be a perfect fit. They are available
through our normal parts system, and are realistically priced at
$30.00 each”
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Wilmot Breeden car key cutting service
I can supply replacement keys for your English car, motorbike , or
Raleigh or Humber pushbike steering lock, cut from the key number.
You are getting a brand new key cut* to the original pattern, rather than
a bad copy from your existing worn key. I just need the key number or a
good couple of photos of your key. Often choice of key blank head
shapes
Key type
*Typically on a Silca, JMA or Ilco key blank
Key number range
MRN 1-50
FA
FP 626-750
FS 876-955
FT 101-225
NGN 1- 50
EJR 1 –-50
Cost
501-625 [main set]
Uncut “Dalson” FX blanks available – for Wolseley 6/90 Series 3;
Riley 2.6 and some Armstrong Siddeley (I can cut these from photo
of your key)
Uncut blanks for Jaguar XJ6 – later S1,S2,S3
$15.00 per key posted to your door
Change-over Indicator Switches for Your Wolseley/Morris/ Austin -
available to order
Wolseley 15/60; 24/80 & 1500
Reconditioned indicator switch assemblies – to suit
Wolseley 1500; 15/60 and 24/80.
Wolseley 6/110 Mk 2 & Vandenplas 4 Litre – with
headlight flasher
Reconditioned – incl new plastic “W” spring & green lens
on tip
New Genuine Lucas Green Lens plus Lucas globe for
stalk tip- $25.00 a set
Festoon globes (3 watt) [#256] for semaphore indicators -
$4.00 each
**change-over : You send me your old unit in due course,
after you have fitted the reconditioned one
Enquiries
Contact David Morris tdmmorris@bigpond.com or 0429 019 132
We have Working Bees at the Wolshed on April 9th & 23rd.
The Wolshed is at 494 Fullerton Rd, Airport West.
When paying into our bank account for parts please specify
your name and the invoice number.
Peter.

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24/80 Lower Radiator Hose
Produced by Australian O/E manufacturer Mackay,
these are a special batch manufactured from the
original moulds specifically for the Wolseley Car
Club, and are less than a month old.
Although still available from some outlets, provided
they have catalogues old enough, (and they have
an operator who knows what a Wolseley is) the
‘new” hoses themselves could easily be years old
with detreating rubber, particularly at the hearer
outlet join.
Forget hunting around and paying heaps too much.
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Contact Peter McIntosh to procure your 24/80
lower radiator hose now while current stocks last.
Retail price $59.00
WCC price just $40.00
Exchange Front Wheel Cylinders
for 24/80 & 15/60
Sandblasted and re-sleeved in Stainless Steel, these wheel
cylinders will now have a greatly extended life, and can be
supplied with re-polished pistons, new seals, dustcovers
and even new bleed screws and mounting bolts.
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RACV British & European Motoring Show Yarra Glen Racecourse February 20 th 2022
This was not only our first Wolseley outing for the year,
but also the first time this motoring show has been
held for the last two years and what a turnout! There
were cars and people everywhere! There was a real
buzz as car clubs and members displayed their cars,
caught up with friends or car enthusiasts, or participated
in judging of club cars. The Wolseley banner was
flying high and many thanks to our members who made the effort to be part of the
day with many Wolseleys on display. On entry, participants were issued with a
booklet outlining the day’s events and role of the AOMC. It also contained an excellent
article written by our Wolseley Car Club President, Graham Keys, on
“Celebrating the 70 th Anniversary of the Wolseley 4/44.”
Outing to Castlemaine Sunday 24 th April
This has been widely publicised in previous Hornets and is shaping up to be a great event, thanks to the careful planning by our club member,
Anthony van Emmerik. Please see the arrangements as detailed below.
Weekend Trip to Shepparton – Friday 20 th May and returning home on Sunday 22 nd May
This great weekend has been carefully planned by our members Bev and Rob Asquith. Some of the highlights for the weekend include a
visit to the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM); the Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE); Southern Rod and Custom and the Australian Botanical
Gardens. There is a separate flyer in this Hornet edition that outlines the Itinerary and arrangements for the weekend. Also included
is a separate Registration form to complete for those interested in attending. The deadline for this form is Thursday 14 th April. There is no
up-front payment but rather members are to make their own motel booking at the Courtyard Motor Inn at a cost of $109 per night. This motel
has been reserved for our club. Other expenses to be paid for at the time of purchase.
Dates for your Diary
EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
State Rally to Hamilton Friday 2 nd September to Sunday 4 th September inclusive. Details yet to come.
Motorclassica Reimagined -7 th -9 th October -Royal Exhibition Buildings
Sunday 24 th April Wolseley car club Outing.
Our April outing will be Sunday April 24 th to go to the Castlemaine Mill. Members
using the Calder are to meet at McDonalds Calder Northbound, Calder Fwy, and
Keilor North, we leave at 10:00am. Members will need to be double vaccinated
and should be able to show proof if asked. We will arrive at Castlemaine around
11.30 to go to the Castlemaine Mill 1/9 Walker Street Castlemaine. There are two
ways you can go. Turn off at the service road to Chewton, or you can drive
towards
Harcourt and
turn off at the
service road
towards
Castlemaine
and Harcourt.
Unfortunately I
cannot reserve
parking for the
club. But if it is
busy we can
park along the road
closest to the railway
line. I will be there to
assist. There is a café
for coffee and food.
Again they do not take
bookings. But I believe
this should be a great
outing for all. See you
all there.
Anthony van Emmerik
JEAN DENNING
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THE EDITOR
JOHN GRAY
I was quite busy producing this
Hornet, a lot of “jiggling” in fitting
the photos, without gaps. I
haven’t credited every photo,
sorry, too many but thank you to the
photographers, Irene Robinson, David Morris,
Richard Graham and Graham Keys. Some photos
have got your name on, but not all. Thank you also
to our contributors this month, Rob Bothwell, Jerry
Wells and Peter Hartigan, without them I would be
filling pages from old magazines or old Hornets, so
please keep them coming. My 6/80 was all
finished for Yarra Glen and I took it for a test on
the Friday before, and to top up the petrol. When I
rolled out Saturday morning to wash it, I left a pool
of brake fluid behind and on inspecting the inside
of the rear wheel I find evidence that it hasn’t just
happened - I’ll report back when fixed. I seem to
remember working in that area a while back at the
old Chookshed with Mick Smith. I hope you are all
well or recovering quickly, I hope to see you soon.
John.
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Fleecy Jacket $42
Fleecy Vest $35
Polo Shirt - Grey $29
Shirt—Green Men’s Short Sleeve
Shirt—Green Men’s Long Sleeve
$40
$40
Shirt—Burgundy Ladies 3/4 Sleeve
Limited Sizes $38
Caps $10
Key Ring $12
Mugs—Green, Blue or Burgundy
$10
Victorian Permit Books $5
Umbrella $20
TREASURER’S REPORT DAVID MORRIS
REGALIA -
JOHN MALLIA
Wolseley Album Book $10
Small Oval Cream Lapel Badge
(30mm x 14mm) $8
Wolseley Green Club Lapel Badge
(25mm dia) $8
Wolseley 6/80 Lapel Badge (Maroon)
Wolseley 6/90 Lapel Badge (Black)
$8
$8
Wolseley ball point biro $2
Contact -: John Mallia -:
30 Melba Ave Sunbury Vic. 3429
jc.mallia@gmail.com (03) 9744 1797
(leave message if we don’t answer)
Postage can be arranged & cost will be
advised.
Goods will be shipped after full payment
has been received.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT
26-Feb-22
Westpac Cheque Account- Camberwell
Opening balance 1-Jul-2021 $15,378.90
Add Receipts $29,030.54
Includes Non Member Income - Annual Limit $416 : $10.03 $44,409.44
Less payments $35,123.80
Includes estimated GST incurred year to date of.. $1,702.09
Westpac Cheque Account - Cashbook reconciled balance
$9,285.64
Westpac Term Deposit $20,000.00
Petty Cash (Treasurer $50, Spares $200, Regalia $ 50) $300.00
Gross funds held $29,585.64
Less
2021 State Rally funds received - ** all monies refunded now ** $0.00
2021 Winter Luncheon payments - in advance ** all monies refunded now ** $0.00
2022 - 2023 Memberships received in advance $1,137.50
2023 - 2024 Memberships received in advance $65.00
Net Club own funds (all accounts) $28,383.14
Note : Includes Wolshed donations funds- Macro $7,163.66
David Morris
Treasurer
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LIBRARIAN — PETER REID
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Well the hard work is paying off as
all the workshop manuals and
driver’s handbooks have been
accounted for and processed. If
you still have one that I don’t know
about please tell me now before it goes to the computer for final audit. Now of course there remains the task of
sorting the new Tech. category so donations are really needed soonest. In this regard I must record the generous
donation from Lindsay Elliott who has parted with some very useful and valuable volumes which have particular
interest for our vehicles . So many of the trade lists refer only to the newer vehicles, which ours are really not. He
has also given some shelf labels which will add a professional touch to the shelves. With clean windows and
washed curtains the room is looking brighter. Now to clear the seat stock and the racks can be extended. Don’t
forget that this is a Club resource for the benefit of all members. Perhaps later this year we can have an open
day to show off….but I did say perhaps and later.
Regards to all, Peter Reid
As mentioned in the minutes we have been given some shelving,
which John Mallia & Peter Reid collected from Brian McNaughton,
a friend of mine, seen here with me a lot of years ago with an
Oldsmobile I once owned. We’re supposed to be getting ready to
paint it instead of clowning around. I have known Brian since Boy
Scouts, he played drums later on, is listed in “Who’s Who of
Australian Rock’n’Roll”, I’m not, though we played in the same
band at one stage but then I swapped my guitar for a rifle.
TECHNICAL ADVICE
IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN TELEPHONING WOLSELEY CAR CLUB
CONTACTS :
The Committee requests that all after hours phone calls be kept to
before 6pm or between 7.30pm and 9.30pm.
1500, 6/110 Graham Keys gkeys@optusnet.com.au
& 4/44 (03) 9798 1172
15/60, 24/80 Fred Holmes jenfre@optusnet.com.au
(03) 9728 1747
6/80 & Pre War John Mallia jc.mallia@gmail.com.
(03) 9744 1797
6/90 Dave Clark six-ninety@bigpond.com
(03) 9744 1149
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Hi. I’m based in Coffs Harbour
and have some parts from a
1929 Messenger/Wolseley
County.. There is a diff, with
hydraulic brakes, also another
diff housing, a front axle and
brake housings, two dampers
and some assorted bits. I’d like
to sell them as a lot. David Mann
(0478639524)
davidmann2912@gmail.com

SECRETARY -
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RICHARD GRAHAM
MINUTES OF WOLSELEY CAR CLUB
GENERAL MEETING FEBRUARY 2022.
Held at the Horrie Watson Pavilion, Deepdene
on Tuesday 1 st March 2022. The meeting was
declared open at 8.00PM, President Graham
Keys in the chair. Graham welcomed everyone
to the meeting, especially those participating via “Zoom”. Members
participating via “Zoom” included John Wilkinson, Coral Jones,
Anthony Van Emerik, and Dave Clark. Graham mentioned the
success of the recent British & European Car Show at Yarra Glen,
the AOMC have stated that they had 960 cars, 60 motorcycles, and
1000 people attend. Some sad news is that Ken Henderson, whom
many members will remember had the Austin Taxi, suffered a
major stroke in December, and has tragically passed away.
Members are assisting with clearing the Austin Westminster body
from his factory, which he had ‘borrowed’ from the Club for welding
practice.
APOLOGIES: Clyde Wilson, John Nolan, Pauline Hunter, Robert
Kettle.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: As printed in Hornet.
MOVED: Peter McIntosh, SECONDED: Bob Anderson, CARRIED.
BUSINESS ARISING: Nil.
CORRESPONDENCE IN: Wolseley Wisdom (Dec, Jan, & Feb),
Restored Cars (Feb-Mar), Viking Torque (Mar Qtr), Hornet
magazine returned from December 2021 (Kurt Hoppe in
Switzerland – supposedly insufficient address), email message
from Jaguar Driver’s Club of SA, re: an event they are holding.
(Mailchimp invitation sent to SA members).
CORRESPONDENCE OUT: Thank you letter to Jim Anderson for
work done at the Wolshed, and invitation to attend next Saturday’s
Sausage Sizzle.
MOVED: Richard Graham, SECONDED: Robert Bothwell,
CARRIED.
TREASURER'S REPORT: David Morris
Total funds $29,585.64, made up of $300.00 Petty Cash, plus
$20,000.00 Term Deposit, plus $9,285.64, cash at bank. This
includes $1,202.50 of memberships paid in advance. Accounts for
Payment: John Gray (catering) $45.00, Kevin Haynes (bushes)
$132.55. MOVED: David Morris, SECONDED: Peter McIntosh,
CARRIED.
EDITOR’S REPORT: John Gray
Graham thanked John for yet another excellent magazine this
month. We have had many nice comments from members.
Waiting on a couple of reports for the April magazine – we have
another installment from Peter Hartigan on the re-upholstering of
his 24/80, a story from Rob Bothwell on his first car, and many
photos from the Yarra Glen Show, Deadline for May are 25 th March
for articles, and 1 st April for reports.
SPARE PARTS: Peter McIntosh
Wolshed next Saturday 5 th March (sausage sizzle), and 19 th March.
The 24/80 for restoration has been removed to Echuca to it’s new
owners, we now need to concentrate on the 24/80 we are wrecking
(removal of engine), and the two 6/110’s. Peter requested that all
fasteners be placed in a container, and labelled. Kevin Haynes has
asked for any old Wolseley engine and gearbox mounts and
suspension bump stops, so that he can re-use the steel parts.
A reminder that we have 24/80 top and bottom radiator hoses in
stock, and also re-sleeved brake slave cylinders. Contact Peter or
Graham for all parts enquiries.
WOLSHED MANAGER: Clyde Wilson Clyde is an apology tonight..
SPECIAL EVENTS: Jean Denning
Graham spoke to Jean last night, and details of future events are all
in Hornet.
The next event is the Kalorama Rally on 20 th March (we will have
Wolseley Stationary Engines on display), and this year the event
will feature “Specials” of all marques. Gary Laken has been asked
by the organizers to bring his special for display.
The event to Castlemaine on 24 th April is fully organized, and the
Mini Rally weekend to Shepparton on 20-22 May is being sorted
out by Bev & Rob Asquith, and will be promoted via a flyer with the
next edition of Hornet. We are still looking (along with the NSW
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Club), at a National Rally for 2023.
Graham thanked Jean for all her efforts in organizing and
coordinating these events.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Graham Keys
One new member, who joined at the last Wolshed. He has a 15/60
which he is restoring. His name is Vijay (we are awaiting the return
of his membership form to confirm the spelling of his surname).
MOVED: Graham Keys, SECONDED, George Peaker, CARRIED.
LIBRARIAN: Peter Reid
Lots happening in the Library – have done a lot of restoration work
on Manuals etc. Please clean hands before using manuals!
We have many, many magazines which don’t seem to be
referenced at all. What do we want to do with them? Please have a
look on Saturday.
We have also been donated a quantity of racking for the library, by
Brian McNaughton, a friend of John Gray’s. Richard to write a thank
you letter on behalf of the Club.
AOMC REPRESENTATIVE: David Morris/Graham Keys
Bank balance now healthy at $249,000. VicRoads – nothing much
happening, except some complaints re: notices not arriving in time.
They are now sending them out 3 months in advance, but you still
have to renew within 60 days of due date.
American Motoring Show to be in late winter, Club Management
Seminar in Winter, Florence Thompson Tour on 29 th April to 1 st May
at Bendigo (being run by the AOMC on behalf of the RACV).
AOMC are negotiating with Insurers to try and establish a Public
Liability Policy for Car Clubs. (Some smaller Clubs cannot cope
with cost of most current offers). RACV has funds available for
smaller Clubs to run events such as Rallies etc. AOMC are also
talking to some people who want to form a Motorist’s Party for the
next State Election.
AOMC has the old VicRoads Engine Number records, and included
are some specifications on suspension springs for anyone
interested. Motorclassica is on again – 7 th to 9 th October.
Guest Speaker was Ian Berg (Gordon’s brother), who has written a
book about a motor body building firm based in Melbourne called
Jas Munro.
Peter Reid queried what the AOMC is going to do with the large
amount of funds they hold.
Graham Commented that Ian Berg’s book is a fabulous publication
with lots of amazing photos. We may obtain a couple of copies for
the Library.
REGALIA: John Mallia Bisley shirts (long sleeved and short
sleeved) available to order. We have ordered some new keyrings
from the UK, and we are in the process of obtaining sew-on
patches that members can attach to any garment that they
purchase. (e.g. Jackets or Hats).
REGISTRAR: Andrew Whalen Almost Membership renewal time,
so preparations will be underway soon to send out notices.
WEBMASTER: Andrew Whalen All events are now up to date on
the Website and Facebook, and some of the plug-ins have been
updated as well. Graham stated how important our internet
presence is – he recently had a discussion with some of our
members in Queensland over some issues they have with the
Queensland Club, and he discovered that their event details on the
site, was only current to 2017.
GENERAL BUSINESS: John Mallia mentioned that he had a
message from Pauline Hunter, apologising for not attending tonight.
Peter Reid asked Graham about the possibility of re-instating the
Calendar sent out with Hornet, now that we have events in train.
Graham will do.
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David
Thanks to Richard Graham for
the shade that he brings to many
of our outings.
Peter Reid, Clyde
Wilson and Garey
Laken with his car
Danny Robinson
& John Mallia,
photo by Irene
1934 Wolseley Hornet
(modified), owned by John &
Sharon Balthazar
I want for my 4/50 - Lucas distributor
DVXH4A s/n 40158 Type AA79; SU
carby 3229 or float chamber
complete, steering wheel, front &
rear bumpers, front bumper badge,
rear bumper valance panel, SU fuel
pump Type L and front driver’s door
lock (smooth handle)
Robin Sharp (Member #1608)
03 58241871 Tatura
sharprb12@gmail.com
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Irene
Jenny & Fred
Holmes’
Wolseley 14/60
Geoff Denning behind
Stephen Ladiges
Wolseley 18/85
graham
richard
Irene
irene
John Mallia’s
Wolseley Six
Garey Laken’s self built Wolseley
Special
David
Brian Niblock’s Wolseley 6/90
Wolseley 1500

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Wolseley 4/44 and Garey Laken’s
Wolseley Special.
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“LITTLE CAR
LOST ?”
Does anyone know the present whereabouts of a 1904 Siddeley 6 HP car that has spent quite a lot of its life in Victoria.?
The presence of the car in this State is evidenced by the following photographs and documents.
1. The car was imported in about 1910 and used by Mr George Trewhella who lived in Trentham.
2. After WW1, it fell into disrepair but was purchased by Mr Warren Bonning of Melbourne who restored the vehicle to its
former glory. The photo below was taken during a parade in Melbourne as part of Australia Day celebrations in the 1970’s.
3. Last appearance of the car was in a sale catalogue for a Shannon’s auction in March 2000.
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MY FIRST WOLSELEY – A 1953 4/44 story by Robert Bothwell.
In 1976 Jan and I lived in Maryborough Victoria. One day on an
errand to a part of the town I wasn’t familiar with I turned a corner
and there on a vacant block sat a black Wolseley which looked
fabulous with the chrome gleaming against the black body.
What’s more it was 100 % complete down to the original 7inch
Lucas fog lights. I found the owner and on further inspection notice
that the head was separate from the engine block, so it was a
definite non-runner. Being young and impetuous my heart ruled
my head and after some cash changed hands, I was the new
proud owner.
My wife Jan was not so convinced about my purchase given that
we had just bought a new home which had no sealed driveway,
no garage and not even a car port. I was surprised to find the car
had a little 4-cylinder engine; originally I had assumed that it
would have a 6 cylinder engine!
I wasted no time securing a new head gasket and replaced the head to see if the engine would run and to my surprise it did! Maybe it just
needed a new head gasket and nothing more. In 1977 I found an Ad in Restored Cars magazine for the Wolseley Car Club in Melbourne,
and I wasted no time in phoning about membership. I remember speaking to a young lady named Gillian who appeared a little disappointed
that I did not own a 6/90! In due course I received a letter about the club and a copy of the Hornet Newsletter.
I pressed on with my project when one day I jacked up the car from the side and the floor bent across the centre with a major rust issue. I
had made the fundamental error of not checking the car for structural rust. I intended to keep it, but a change of employment took us back
to Melbourne and to my eternal shame, I sold the 4/44 to a local chap who was restoring an MG Magnette – I received the princely sum of
$50.00! If only I knew what I know now. Even back then this was a rare model being made in 1953 so it had no timber glove boxes, just
open shelves each side of the black painted metal instrument cluster.
Back in Melbourne in 1978. I purchased my first 24/80 and joined the
Wolseley Car Club in 1979 but that, as they say, is another story.
Postscript: I did have the pleasure some years later of driving Fred
Holmes’ black 4/44 and I then realised what a delightful little gem
these cars are – wish I had kept my first one.
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The above photo is of me driving Fred Holmes’ 4/44 in 1984 at the Mooroolbark Red Earth Festival. All other photos are of a 1953 4/44 –
not my car but virtually in the same condition as the one I purchased.
A couple more 4/44s as displayed at Yarra Glen in February
Rob Bothwell (Life Member) 3-02-2022
Irene
David
And a couple from earlier times, 2001 for John Burman’s on the left and
2015 for Robbie Robinson’s on the right.
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Upholstery and the 24/80 (EPISODE #2. New Carpet and Seat Sliders.)
Peter Hartigan.(Member #1622) Harrington, NSW.
Prior to installing new
carpet I fitted ‘modern’
sliders for the front seats
as the original ones were
a trial to live with. Just
about all post ‘70
Japanese cars use the
same slides with model
specific bolting brackets
riveted to each end, easy
to cut away (mine came
from a Nissan Navara). It
was then necessary to
weld a 100 x 25 mm
length of flat bar to fronts
of all 4 slides to utilise
original captive floor nuts.
( see pics). All door sills
were then faced with trimmers cardboard and black vinyl (to match under dash knee guards) glued without padding, directly to it.
With the exception of the side sections closest to the doors, the original moulded rubber floor mat under the seats was rotting away and
was replaced with a leather grained plastic door trim from a delivery van (reinforced with ply) and the riser behind your heels was faced
with vinyl covered ply with 12 mm foam padding. Clarkefoam 8 mm black insulation foam was then glued completely over the transmission
hump and rear tunnel and underfelt fitted to the rest of the floor.
Red unipile carpet (supplied by Daleys Trimmers supplies) was then cut to fit in several pieces with much use of cardboard patterns, not a
job for the faint hearted. Caution here, always lay the carpet with the pile brushing forward. Once fitted to satisfaction each piece was
bound with 35 mm black acrylic binding tape and held in place with press studs. Various side trim pieces were glued in place.
Upholstery and the 24/80 (EPISODE #3. Seats and Door Cards.)
After the fitting of new sliders to floor for front seats it was necessary to remove all upholstery from seat frames to facilitate some simple
cutting and welding. All pipe framing was cut off level with bottom of seat squab and a length of 40x40 mm angle iron welded (fr - bk) on
the interior of each side with some sensible reinforcements. Some tedious grinding will be necessary to allow the locking action to work
freely as the seat is mated to the floor. At this point I was careful to fit seats a little closer to the door
to accommodate rigid cable seat belts to rise between them. (I was later to thin down padding on
seat sides as well to achieve a 30mm gap between seats).
BMC, with misplaced trust in elastic web, used 4 single continuous webs to support the seat and
back, which allowed far too much give in use. Experience led me to use double layered 5x4 heavy
duty interlaced webs in seats and seperate softer webs in backs. The original back padding was
mostly reusable but for the seats I installed very high density 50 mm foam with 25 mm strips of softer
foam on each top side to give thigh support. The whole was added to with the inclusion of 9 mm foam
sewn into the vinyl covering. Most people equate thickness of foam with comfort, but the secret is
correct density - and there are many grades to choose from.
The original stitching pattern was faithfully followed when applying the red vinyl covering, (Daleys
transport range) although I chose to eliminate the ash trays in the back of the seats after several
minor
injuries, (those black plastic knobs are razor
sharp). I compensated by fitting very useful
map pockets in the outside backs, lined with
synthetic suede. All pipings were done in
black to tie the colour scheme together. The
rear seat also received high density foam
and original finish.
The door card boards were replaced with 3
mm MDF that received two thorough coats
of acrylic paint each side after all necessary
holes had been cut, and new plastic
sheeting sealed to doors - they’ll never
warp. Ashtrays were also eliminated from
the front doors and certain liberties taken
with the design finish, I’m sure Lord Nuffield
would approve.The blue rubber armrests
were washed with wax cleaner before
application of several very light coats of
Motorspray vinyl, this is brilliant stuff - but
apply lightly.
When I am game enough to remove front
and back window glass, episode #4 will
deal with headlining.
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Vehicles or parts for sale or wanted will be listed here for a maximum of
two issues - please notify the editor if the vehicle or parts have been
sold/obtained earlier. We have limited space available for this service
which may limit what or if we can list. The deadline for inclusion in the
next edition is the end of the month prior to the monthly General Meeting.
New Spares for 4/50 & 6/80 Owners
Contact Peter McIntosh for pricing.
Oil Filter &
Housing Gasket
Correct style felt
cartridge oil filter
and sump cover
gasket
Front Hub
Grease Felt Seal
Required for early
Series I cars without
front wheel
hub covers
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