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March 2019 12 mm. The inner fixing was bolted through the rear most screw hole by the side of the transmission tunnel, again after being drilled out to 12 mm. The plates supplied must be used to ensure the mounting points have the required strength to anchor the seatbelts se- curely. Note, if choosing a stiff buckle stalk, check the length first. In the Klip- pan series, I found the middle size was comfortable for all seat positions. A quick release on the outer side con- nection point was required to allow the hood to be raised or lowered. A 5 tonne strength "D" shackle (10 mm thick stainless steel) and a right angle mild steel bracket (6 mm thick by 50 mm wide by 50 mm high and 40 mm across) was used to couple to the floor mount- ing. A piece of nylon cord tied around the "D" shackle bolt prevents an embar- rassing loss of the shackle bolt when operating the "quick release" mecha- nism, probably in the rain with the pas- senger expressing his or her disap- proval with this additional delay in rais- ing the hood. A reminder, normal operations will resume for the remainder of the year, from March to October on the 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays of each month. On November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, and December 7 and 14, 2019, the club rooms will be open in advance of the Club’s financial year of 2020, to re- ceive subscription payments, update or replace log books and stamp blue registration papers. Geoff Goode Club Registrar for Historic Vehicles SITUATIONS VACANT A s President Adrian Ward mentioned in his report (page 6) that at this point coming up to our 2019 AGM there could be a number of committee, and committee appointment positions va- cant, nominations close on the 28th February, so if you would like to be a part of running our great club., please contact the club secretary, Peter Coul- son General Committee One position Potential positions vacant. Committee Facebook Administrator, currently a task carried out by the Webmaster Vice President Property Manager Arrange clubrooms maintenance etc; and liaise with the Dads Army Group Motorsport Secretary. You would be responsible for promoting club motorsport to members, maintain- ing records, trophies, calendar etc; Assistant Motorsport Secretary Social Secretary. 23 Potential Committee Appointments Webmaster, Would need to be IT proficient and ca- pable of maintaining, up-dating where necessary etc; of our existing website. This is a committee appointment and there is no requirement to attend com- mittee meetings