TECHNICAL
WE  ARE NOW  A                        AFFILIATED CLUB
This page will be updated with types of
cars and technical specs of each as the
information and photographs come to hand.
As time goes by we will all have to think about getting a
Certificate Of Description and an Historic Log Book from
C.A.M.S. While the cost of this is $600.00 it will add double that
if not more to the value of your car and ensure your car
continues to have a place in the History of Australian Motor
Sport.
You can download a copy of the application Form below.
For more information go to the CAMS Historic web site.
This link will show you what is required by CAMS to achieve a
successful C of D application. They made a point that this was
a very well presented submission.
Note the photographs, as this is what ends up in your
documentation once approved.
HFVAA Panel of Experts
We now have a Panel of Experts in all things Formula Vee.
These knowledgeable gentlemen will help us get our cars up to scratch and all correct for C of D
applications.
The gentlemen are:
Chris Lewis (NSW), Keith Poole (SA),,Phil Lewis (NSW), Frank Klienig (NSW), Paul Corcoran
(NSW), John Dean (VIC), David Cutts (NSW), Colin Merz (ACT) Greg Hepburn (NSW) and more to
be confirmed in Qld and Vic.

Use the email form on our contacts page and your questions will be forwarded to the 'Panel' for
comment.

                                              Historic Engine Rules and Seals

The rules for sealing of engines both Va or Vb cars are available in this website. Formula Vee
has always been a sealed category and being in an historic category dedicated to the
preservation and restoration of cars of a by gone era, these principles still remain. The main
points to look for in a true historic engine are.
        
(a)  The crankshaft has balancing marks only and not lightened in anyway.
(b)  One end of one conrod must be untouched when balancing.
(c)  One piston must remain untouched when balancing and only removal of metal from inside   
of the piston and not from the edge of the skirt to change the profile of the piston.
(d)  The combustion chambers must be 43cc
(e) The rockers are to be 1200 rockers NOT 1600 rockers. The 1600 rockers are identified by
two stripes on the sides of the rockers, the 1200 don't. Also standard push rods (maximum
length 272.5mm) are used as per the rules previous to 1985.
In addition to seals on the engine case and heads, the rockers must be sealed on as in the
past.
(f)  Standard Volkswagen 1200 manifold is used.

An historic engine needs to have coloured tags fitted under the seals to show that they have
been sealed to the correct specifications and can be easily checked by the scrutineers.
It is also advisable to have a copy of the sealing sheet with you at race meetings.

Remember the more information on your vehicle you can supply to the eligibility committee the
easier your application can proceed.     
                     i.e.       - log books
                                 - Photos and documentation.
                                 - Photos of car from it’s racing background if possible
                                 - Old racing programs if possible
                                 - Any information from previous owners if possible.
We will help our members in any way we can with gathering information and putting the
documentation together so please contact anyone on the committee for help.
                                  

                                                             Phil Lewis
                                                             HFVAA Technical director

                                       Historic Engine Sealers
We now have two historic engine sealers in Queensland with Brett Curtis and John Alder, two
very respected guys that can help with technical advice and specs with regard to Historic
Formula Vee. Brett has agreed to be the Queensland Technical director for Historic Formula Vee
and with his experience going all the way back to the historic VB era his knowledge is of great
value.
                                                                                QLD
Their contact details are:   Brett Curtis                                            John Alder
                                              96 Baanya st                                         10 McGrath st
                                                  Wurtulla                                             Waterford west
                                                 Qld 4575                                                  Qld    4133
                                          Ph:07 5493 5214                                    Ph: 07 3841 7005
                                   explicit1@bigpond.com                    johnbeeb@optusnet.com.au

                                                                                  NSW
                                            Phil Lewis                                                  David Cutts
                                        Ebenezer, NSW
                                      Ph: (02) 4579 8107                                   Ph: (02) 9627-2810
                                     Mob: 0421 808 482                                   Mob: 0422 635 339
                                    plewis@aapt.net.au                                  info@jacer.com.au
                                                                                 VIC
                                     Graham Gerbert
                                 14 Hornbuckle Cres.
                                      Melton Vic 3337
                                   Ph: 03 9743 5673
                              gerbert@bigpond.com
                                        Important Announcement

Engine Seals for Historic VeesAll Historic Vees are now required to have additional engine sealing tags applied
and be sealed by HFVAA approved historic sealers. The names of the sealers for NSW and Qld are on the
Technical page along with an explanation of the requirements.
Sealers in other states will be announced in the near future.

This is a CAMS Historic Commission approved directive and is applicable to both members and non-members.

                                                        Go to our Technical Page for more information.
                                    Go to our Forms & Rules Page for the CAMS rules for both classes.