New Zealand Historic Muscle Cars Under HRC

[Rod Grimwood]

It certainly is - George had it on show as it is not completed yet. Instead of 'Sidchrome' down the sides and across the back it now has 'Shewiery'.

Mike there is a story behind the signwriting. Very much along the lines that Malcolm has mentioned. Sounds like a certain company definately must have a new person running it that was obviously not growing hair on his (or her) face back in the 70s. Most probably not even born.

[fullnoise68]

Here`s a good deal: For the best action shot of my HMC Camaro #41 from the weekend, that is either posted on here, or shown to me next weekend at Hampton Downs, I`ll buy the photo and give the winning photographer a signed team shirt and hat as well for their efforts.

[Murray Maunder]

Yes, it's looking good! I understand the Sheweiry signwriting is because a certain tool company, who I will not name, won't allow their name on the side of the car......I shall in future use less grander spanners :-)

No doubt some self important little corporate animal with no idea of the company's past marketing success. The Sidchrome sponsored Mustang (and Imp) that Jim drove gave the company a great leg up in this country in the early seventies when huge crowds used to attend national motor race meetings.

It was neat to see this restoration taking shape along with the other genuine old musclecars and saloons on display - like the Fahey Anglia, the Fleetwood Mustang, the Dawson Mustang and the Coppins Pontiac to name a few. Also the overall quality and integration of the displays, the merchandising and the setup for celebrating the old legendary drivers was exemplary.

I know Dale put a huge amount into this and that the crowds who visited HMC HQ appreciated it.

[nigel watts]

Here`s a good deal: For the best action shot of my HMC Camaro #41 from the weekend, that is either posted on here, or shown to me next weekend at Hampton Downs, I`ll buy the photo and give the winning photographer a signed team shirt and hat as well for their efforts.

I think I may have a few more too

[kiwi285]

Mike there is a story behind the signwriting. Very much along the lines that Malcolm has mentioned. Sounds like a certain company definately must have a new person running it that was obviously not growing hair on his (or her) face back in the 70s. Most probably not even born.

Hi Rod,

I wasn't complaining just stating the obvious. Have often wondered what would happen where the sponsor still existed and wouldn't approve of their name being put on a car. Like Air NZ on the McLaren M4 etc.

[kiwi285]

I think I may have a few more too

We can't beat those Nigel - some great shots.

[nigel watts]

Thanks Mike,
I'm sure someone will

[John McKechnie]

Nigel Watts- since it was first time out with my car, I would like to catch up with you this weekend to buy some pics also

[Shano]

Fantastic shots guys, those cars are amazing - better than they were originallly and lots more of them. Congratulations - I'm in awe at the quality of workmanship that has gone into the cars, and (once again) full of admiration to those of you who get out and race them, knowing that the cars could be damaged.

That number 30 Escort - sponsored by Cowshed Groovers. There must be a story behind that ... full of possibilities.

[ERC]

Here`s a good deal: For the best action shot of my HMC Camaro #41 from the weekend, that is either posted on here, or shown to me next weekend at Hampton Downs, I`ll buy the photo and give the winning photographer a signed team shirt and hat as well for their efforts.

I'll take pics this coming weekend and no matter how good they are, I am happy to let you have copies for free without any bribery or team shirt!!! Yours must have been one of the few cars I didn't get last weekend, on two short visits, but I still ended up with over 300 pics.

[Greg Stokes]

Nigel Watts- since it was first time out with my car, I would like to catch up with you this weekend to buy some pics also

Hi John - I realise you know my wife Rebecca and her father Mark Homan from BMX days? Greg

[Greg Stokes]

Thanks Mike,
I'm sure someone will

Nigel, you've won!!! Those are excellent shots. I had so much fun photographing the muscle cars but I need to upgrade my gear - its all a bit tired!!!! Great thread here...

[Spgeti]

Great display of cars on and off the track. Fantastic racing, I really enjoyed seeing the cars. A effort to be proud of by all of you. Well done !!. Cheers, Bruce

[John McKechnie]

Greg-mate, that is a few years ago,yet I remember everyone like it was yesterday.
I think I have a pic of your wife at the Henderson BMX track when she was 8 years old.
Want to swap that for a pic of my car?
Will definitely see you this weekend

[crunch]

Hi Rod,

I wasn't complaining just stating the obvious. Have often wondered what would happen where the sponsor still existed and wouldn't approve of their name being put on a car. Like Air NZ on the McLaren M4 etc.

If it is the genuine car; the company involved would struggle legally to do anything about it, as this was a "real object" . Other than that; why not just subtly change the logo to a different spanner outline, or spell Sidchrome with a y instead of an i.

[Powder]

If it is the genuine car; the company involved would struggle legally to do anything about it, as this was a "real object" . Other than that; why not just subtly change the logo to a different spanner outline, or spell Sidchrome with a y instead of an i.

The restored Sidchrome Imp carries the correct signage, or it did the last time I saw it. Sometimes if you ask the wrong person (ie anyone but the owner of the Sidchrome Corporation) you just get 'No' for an answer as it's the 'safe' answer to give if they're unsure. I wonder if George had just gone ahead and painted Sidchrome on the Mustang, whether anyone at Sidchrome NZ would have known or cared.

[AMCO72]

We did have a similar situation with the AMCO Mini. It is the real thing, and we thought it prudent to make some enquiries about the logo. Found out that the original company went belly-up and was restarted some years later in Oz, with a different logo. The response to our questions was negative. No one seemed to know or give two-hoots as to what we did, so we just did it.
Tony Mann's Sidchrome Imp has the correct signage, and I suspect he just 'did it' too.

[Rod Grimwood]

Hi Rod,

I wasn't complaining just stating the obvious. Have often wondered what would happen where the sponsor still existed and wouldn't approve of their name being put on a car. Like Air NZ on the McLaren M4 etc.

Know you were not complaining uncle Mike, and I had to take 2 looks when I saw it. Gearge explained the situation and I was pretty gob smacked. As Murray say's "some little corproate, who does not really know".

[crunch]

The restored Sidchrome Imp carries the correct signage, or it did the last time I saw it. Sometimes if you ask the wrong person (ie anyone but the owner of the Sidchrome Corporation) you just get 'No' for an answer as it's the 'safe' answer to give if they're unsure. I wonder if George had just gone ahead and painted Sidchrome on the Mustang, whether anyone at Sidchrome NZ would have known or cared.

Think you have hit the nail on the head with your last sentence. Maybe they also shy away because they think if thier logo is there they will be approached or even obligated to part with $$$

[nigel watts]