September - Classic Holden Car Club NT Inc.

This Issue
President’s Report
Sponsors
All the Goss
AGM
Katherine Festival
Track Day
Spotlight, Alan Stalker
Club & Member details
“Trading Post”
“What’s Happening”
The official newsletter
of the Classic Holden
Car Club NT
Volume 7/09
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www.classic-holden-nt.org
[email protected]
www.shannons.com.au
PO Box 36463
Winnellie NT 0821
Presidents Report
It’s been a very busy month for the Club with the Annual
General Meeting, the Katherine Festival run, the
Shannon’s Track Day in Darwin and the T Bar Cars
Father’s Day Sale car display at Coolalinga. In fact this
addition of the Club Newsletter is bursting at the seams
with all the information from those events.
The only disappointing issue arising from these club
events is that it is the same club stalwarts that put the
time into supporting these events and doing the hard
yards to ensure they are successful. It would be nice to
see some new faces of club members and their cars at
these events to not only ease the load on the regulars but
for them to experience the pleasure of seeing the reaction
of the public to their ‘Classic’ Holden’s and to experience
the pride in promoting their Club.
From the Editor
The AGM has come and gone. The only real change on the
committee line up is that Garry Quinn took my place on the
committee, as you all know I stood down as President in
March this year. Garry Quinn has also been nominated and has
accepted a position on the Technical Advisory Committee with
MVR and will be representing the club on any vehicle
modification.
A stack of us went drag racing at Hidden Valley at the July
“Off Street” Meet and everyone had a ball. We did it once
again in August as well, this is very addictive, check it all out
in “All the Goss”.
The Katherine Festival was a blast once again, this is one of
my favourite runs; a chance to get away for the weekend with
my pride and joy, check out page five for details.
The Management Committee of the Club look forward to
a greater participation of members at future events. It is a
great Club and members should be proud to be involved
in its activities.
I think the Shannon’s open day is one of he most popular
events on the calendar, people talk about this event all year and
it gets the young at heart to have a few exhilarating laps of the
famous Hidden Valley Raceway, check it out on page seven.
The next big event on the calendar is the rural rally on
Sunday September 20th. The rally will finish at a rural
property at midday where an afternoons enjoyable
entertainment with food and music is available to all.
Further details are on page 12 under ‘What’s Happening’.
“Classic’s and Coffee” We had around eight CHCC cars in a
field of 24 (and a heap of bikes), on the last Sunday in July, a
nice casual morning and the bacon and egg sanga’s were
sensational. Unfortunately the Shannon’s track day clashed in
August. “Nostalgia Cruise Night” is also getting bigger and
better with a heap more members joining in. Check out the
“what’s happening” section for the next run.
Cheers Wilko
See you at the next event.
CHCC News
Steve Moller
September 2009
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“On the Web”
“CHCC Sponsors”
www.rarespares.net.au
Plenty to see on this website and it has great set of
links to other sites as well.
As you all know, you just can’t restore a car without
Rare Spares, cruise through this site and check out
what’s on offer but be sure to place your order
through your local store at Coconut Grove. This is
where you get the club discounts and Malcolm, Peter
and Ashley are always happy to help.
Club Merchandise
Look the part and support your club
Polo Shirts $35.00
Hats $15.00
Stubbie Coolers $6.00
Stickers $3.00
Key Rings $5.00
Merchandise available at most events, just see Ian
The 2009 V8 Supercar
Championship Series calendar:
Sept 11-13 L&H 500 Phillip Island, Vic
Oct 8-11 Supercheap Auto Bathurst, NSW
Oct 22-25 Nikon Indy 300, Surfers Paradise, Qld
Nov 5-7 Gulf Air Desert 400, Bahrain
Nov 20-22 Barbagallo, WA
Dec 4-6 Sydney 400, Homebush, NSW
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Currently offering 20% discount to
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members
“All the Goss”
“A night out a the drags”
“Alice Springs Extravaganza”
Garry Quinn went down to the Shannon’s Alice Springs
Extravaganza to fly the flag for the club, by all reports he
had a great weekend, met some really nice people and
saw some awesome machinery.
The Black EK won “Best Modified 1960 – 69” and “Best
Car of Show – Peoples choice”………yep, he’s still
smiling. He met with fellow members Bill McLeod (FJ
Sedan), Laurie (FJ Ute) and Paul Cilka with his
sensational HXLE
We had seven members attend the “Off Street” meeting
on the 31st of July and five members at the August meet.
Both nights were an absolute blast. It can be a bit
daunting doing something new. As most of us were new
to this the officials were very helpful and made everyone
feel welcome and I’d like to give a plug the HVDRA
officials and the “Beat the Heat” team. These guys are
fantastic!!!
On the first night, I spent the evening racing against
Michelle Benton who consistently beat me throughout the
night. My best time was 17.08 with a reaction time of 1.3
seconds!!! Definitely room for improvement. If I fix up
my reaction times I should be seeing 16 second runs at
the next meet. Not bad for a smoky 30 year old ‘stock as
a rock’ 308, this car recorded 16.9 second quarters new.
Michelle Benton beat me in the “Dial in” competition and
continued winning right up till the finals. She earned a
“summons” (free entry) to appear at the next meeting and
you couldn’t wipe the smile off her face.
Paul also got another trophy for the LE “Best 1970 – 79”.
He has done a fair bit of work on it since the last
Extravaganza, especially on the motor. Race ported heads
and intake manifold, new Barry Grant 750 double
pumper, new dizzy, new interior and the list goes on. In
Paul’s words, “now she absolutely flies”.
Everyone else had a blast as well, I think it was great to
have Club cars all lined up together. Members gathered
for moral support and the camaraderie was amazing, here
are the results from both meets; Shane McAlpine; HQ
GTS 11.48, Kevin Alchin HJ Prem 13.20, Steve Moller;
VE SS Ute 13.4, Kym Benton; HX 350 14.34, Mike
Brideson One Tonner 14.94, Richard Austin HG Ute
15.47, Michelle Benton; HJ GTS 16.18, Wilko Van Syl;
HZ GTS 17.08 Wilko Van Syl HG GTS 19.67.
I have to say that this is a great night out (even just as a
spectator/pit crew) and all officials and competitors are
friendly and sociable.
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September 2009
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“Joe Horvath for his HT Monaro”
“Annual General Meeting”
Well another AGM has come and gone. I thought I was
running late until Steve and Jan pulled up beside me on
the way to the rendezvous at the Esplanade.
After we were all assembled we all went on a quick
(some say lightning fast) tour of town led by ‘Speedy
GoneGrumpy’. I was pretty much at the head of the pack
but got lost at the first set of lights but I understand some
members enjoyed a quick glimpse of the waterfront, if
they didn’t blink that is.
The not so big secret stop over at Jim Coopers “Auto
Evolution Centre”. A truly remarkable display of a world
class collection of Fords. Those who had never seen it
before were gob smacked. It was just as impressive for
me as he has extended the shed since the last time I saw
the display.
At hidden Valley we sat down to business at hand, the
10th annual AGM of the Classic Holden Car Club NT Inc.
With no General business tabled it made for a relatively
quick meeting. The major change for the day was in the
election of a new Committee member Garry Quinn who
was elected un-opposed. Garry replaced Wilko Van Syl
(me). All other positions remained and were also elected
un-opposed.
CHCC News
The General meeting after the AGM is a chance for
members to see how the club runs. It is set up as a regular
committee meeting. The only difference is the addition of
the presentation of the Annual Club trophies from the V8
Supercar display (proudly sponsored by Shannon’s
Insurance), the winners were
Bet Original Pre 59 – Harry Mellios
Best Modified Pre 59 – John Denton
Best Original 60 – 69 – Joe Horvath
Best Modified 60 – 69 – Garry Quinn
Best Original 70-79 – Elise Prince
Best Modified 70-79 – Kerry Kyriacou
Best Original 80-89 – Peter Madigan
Best Overall – Garry Quinn
“Garry Quinn for his black EK”
We were also presented a club banner from Rare Spares.
Last year Rare Spare put on a promotion for all car clubs,
the idea was that they would keep a tally on purchases
made by members at their local store, once we hit the
$5K mark we scored a banner. Remember you just can’t
restore a car without Rare Spares’ pop into the Coconut
Grove store and say G’day.
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“Katherine Festival”
Had a couple bail out of the Katherine Festival road trip
at the last minute, Alan Stalker couldn’t finish replacing
the clutch in the XU1. I had a call from Peter Skeehan the
Friday arvo saying that his EH Van had also done a
clutch, he rocked up at Wishart siding with his EH ute but
it sprung a leak in the fuel tank and that was the end of
that.
It was great to see a good turn out of cars from MVEC,
CFCC and CHCC at Wishart Siding. I think there were
two cruises down to Katherine that morning, those who
set a leisurely pace and the Muscle Cars. Well they
needed the exercise and when you have both GT's and
Monaro's together it is a time to flex those muscles.
The Presentation was held that afternoon with Shannon’s
John Palamountain, MVEC Katherine’s Iain Locke and
the help of local personality Ben Dark. The winners for
the club were Gary Doig won "Best Australian" with his
immaculate HR X2 and Garry Quinn won "Best
Modified" and "Peoples Choice" and special effort prizes
sponsored by Wildcat Spares, Kevin Alchin "Best
Displayed" with his HJ Premier, and Garry Quinn. On top
of that all those who entered in the event received a
medal in appreciation. I have been collecting these
medals over the years and I have a swag of them now!!!
After the show it was a quick stop off at the bottle shop,
and a trip out to Peter and Sandy's, just as well we went
there earlier in the day as I drove right past their house to
the end of the road and dragged Greg Coates along beside
me. Anyway we ended up at the right place and set up
camp in the tranquil Rural setting, Peter and Sandy live
on a beautiful 20 acre block just south of town and it was
the perfect place for the evenings entertainment.
We all rocked into town around the same time and after
checking in to various locations it was on for a fantastic
BBQ at the Katherine PowerWater Social club, great
food courtesy of MVEC Katherine. This is a great venue
and it was great to catch up with old friends again. For
me it was also a great opportunity to nip down to the Hot
Springs for a quick swim.
Entertainment it was, around fifty people gathered to
view some short films of MVEC Katherine events and
the main feature was Eric Bana's "Live the Beast", (you
must hire this out!!!). The entertainment was shadowed
by the sumptuous feast put on by MVEC, tantalising
Stew and Damper in generous proportions and desserts to
die for. Sensational stuff!!!!. It made it hard to fit in the
beer afterwards (but I managed). It was some time after
midnight when I finally staggered to my tent.
From there it was a cruise through town (and just out of
town) to check out Peter and Sandy Balfour’s block (just
in case we got lost later that afternoon) and then of to the
Civic Centre to set up for the Car Show. And what a
show it was, numbers were a little down on last year but I
would have guessed that there were around 50 cars and
bikes on display, I would also have to say that the quality
of those cars were better. All up there were 12 CHCC
cars in amongst the display.
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September 2009
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“Our Hosts, Peter and Sandy”
I would like to put in a big thank you not only to event
organiser Bill Harding, but all of MVEC Katherine crew
for putting on such a fabulous weekend. I urge you all to
put the Katherine Festival event in your calendar for next
year, those who have never been just don't know what it's
about (ask someone who has).
Cheers Wilko
We were woken at first light with the blaring of AC/DC,
Garry thought it would be quite amusing!!!. I am a firm
believer of the motto "if it's too loud, your too old" but I
think I was feeling pretty old that morning, I’m sure some
Darwin MVEC people were as well ☺ After packing up
camp we made our way to Kumbidgee Tea Rooms for
their famous all you can eat breakfast's, just sensational
stuff and a great setting round the man made lake.
“Colin and Wendy at Kumbidgee Tea Rooms”
After breakfast w few of us made our way to Denis
Hannah’s 100 acre block around 30k south of town (yes it
was a bit of a round trip). This place just blew me away.
It was like travelling back in time and it was just like a
museum, but it was not just Holden's that caught my eye.
There were Land Rovers aplenty, and those old Bedford
trucks will have a special spot in my heart, they were
used as "Line" trucks back when I was an apprentice, and
I used to sit in an old steel dog box in the back going
from job to job, back in the days of wooden ladders and
leather line belts!!!! I counted around 15 Holden’s and
several 44 gallon drums full of parts. Just check out some
of these photos of Dennis's place,
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September 2009
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“Shannon’s Track Day”
This is one of our most popular events and members
wait in anticipation all year for it. This is one of my
favourites, the chance to some spirited laps of the famous
Hidden Valley circuit.
“The Wagland’s at the Parap lights”
All in all it was a good day out with well over a dozen
Holden’s on the track, it was a first for quite a few new
members as well, Everyone I spoke to told me they had
an absolute blast on the day and it was great to see
members enjoying themselves.
“Nick Simeon flat out down the straight”
The day kicked off early at the Qantas Hangar
where we all signed our lives away and were given
instructions for the day. Then we set off for a tour of
the town en route to the race track. After a couple of
orientation laps we then assembled in the pit car park
for our second briefing.
With 90 cars turning up this event is getting bigger
every year, not surprising really. As such the event
has been getting fine tuned every year as well and I
think the organisers have got it spot on this time.
“A gathering of petrol heads”
It’s still three laps a go, but instead of a warm up lap
you take off in 10 second intervals straight out of the
pits. This sped things up no end and although I only
had two runs in the HZ, some others got a whole lot
more. I think the best part of it was that if you were
insured with Shannon’s you were insured on the
track!!!
As I said, I only had two goes, David Finch
informed me that I had a buckled rear wheel, (yeah, I
can feel it) and after some late night repairs to a
snapped clutch cable the night before I wasn’t taking
any chances.
As per last year the club put on the BBQ for
everyone, sausages and satay’s with a lovely
selection of salads to keep everyone fed and happy.
A huge thank you goes out to John Palamountain
and Laurie Feehan and family for putting on this
great event, can’t wait for next year.
“The Committee hard at it again”
“Richard Austin on a body roll in turn one”
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September 2009
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“Car Trouble”
“T Bars Display”
The T Bar Cars Father Day Sale is an annual event.
Trevor the Proprietor of T Bar cars is a Classic Holden
Car Club member and also a sponsor and prize donor of
the club. The sale was held on Saturday 5th September
and included a free sausage sizzle which was operated by
Trevor’s ‘Family’.
“A lovely line up in front of Trevor’s Store”
All the Goss overflow; I have to thank my lucky stars
that I am a member of an Automobile Association,
you never know when you are going to need it and it
was my turn to enlist in the services offered by
AANT the other day.
Had lunch with my daughter in town on Saturday
afternoon and whilst coming through the Mitchell st
lights the clutch cable snapped on the HZ, I coasted
far enough to be able to park opposite Melaleuca on
Mitchell. I called up AANT and a mechanic would
arrive in 45mins. I though oh well there could be
worst places to break down.
The club assembled seven vehicles for display to support
the event as follows;
John Denton Modified 48-215 Sedan
Ian Campbell EH Station Wagon
Garry Quinn Modified EK Sedan
Alan Stalker
LJ Torana XU1
Garry Colliver Pontiac Parisiene Sedan
George Shepherd VZ Commodore Ute
Steve Moller VE Commodore Ute
A special thanks to these members as it is important to
not only support club members but especially sponsors of
the club in their business promotions. The day started at
8.00am to set up and finished at 1.45pm. There were
quite a few admirers of the club vehicles and Trevor had
a very good turn over for the day offering a range of
discounts on his stock. I looked in the shop about six
times and then succumbed (which I usually do) and
purchased a 1:18 scale yellow Pontiac Firebird modified
by Car Kraft with 4 wheel discs and 455 cubic inch V8.
After a few minutes I get a Ahoy from the upstairs
bar across the road, a few blokes were rambling on
and I got the blurry message they were coming down
to take a look. I though oh shit here we go!!! These
guys were travelling around Australia in Panel vans
and they parked them all in a row for a photo shoot,
One was a 308 HZ Sandman in very good condition
and the other a WB that has had some battle scars
from its round Australia trip but it sported a blue
308, 5 speed Supra box and Commodore disc brake
rear end. These guys were fantastic and we had a
good old natter.
“3 wise men drinking ‘cool aid’ on the porch”
The club cars were displayed around the shop front and
club members relaxed in the shade of the veranda eating
sausages, drinking cool drinks, answering questions about
their cars and doing other things like ‘standing on the
corner and watching all the girls go by’! I recommend
that all club members interested in model cars, trucks,
military vehicles, trains and planes visit Trevor’s shop at
Coolalinga as a club member discount is applied. If
Trevor doesn’t have what you want in stock he can get it
for you.
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The mechanic rocked up and said that he had a call
for a 'non starter', he couldn't fix the clutch so he
organised a tow truck. Once home Mary Louise and
myself spent a couple of hours under the dash
making temporary repairs to the clutch cable. We
had to get it going for Shannon’s Club “Track” day
the next morning!!!
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Classic Holden Car Club Spotlight
Owner
Model/Type
Exhaust
Interior
Brakes
Year
Engine
Transmission
Suspension
Paint
Alan and Julie Stalker
LJ XU1
TPL Custom
Original
Disc Front Drum Rear
Brief History
We purchased the XU1 in 1975 for $3300 after writing off a Torana
LJ – S model on Belconnen Way, Canberra. At this time the Torana
was our only car and it was used for everything from towing a trailer
on camping trips to the South Coast to driving to Perth to study for
two years then back to Canberra.
The first restoration to the car was done in 1982 when the metallic
paint crazed. I had the paint taken back to bare metal and painted
white as well as having the motor and gearbox fully reconditioned. We
moved to Darwin in 1983 and again was our only car for quite a few
years before we succumbed to the purchase a Toyota Hilux 4WD.
Unfortunately the harsh Darwin climate wasn’t kind on the paintwork,
it had started to develop “bubbles” under the paint. It wasn’t until July
2006 that we decided to fully restore the Torana back to its original
condition.
Current Restoration (July 2006 – March 2008)
The car was completely stripped of every nut and bolt and I made up a
frame on wheels to assist with moving the frame around. Working on
it a weekends this wasn’t finished until end of 2006. The frame was
transported to AJ Autobody where Adam commenced the task of
stripping back the body to bare metal and fixing minor rust and dings
that accumulated over the years. The shell was primed with 2-pack
epoxy with the final 2-pack finish and clear. Colour was back to the
original Dublin Green.
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November 1972
202 with triple Stromberg’s
M21 4 speed
Standard
Dublin Green
The motor was sent to my cousin’s business in Canberra (BERCO)
who specialises in restoration of older cars. It was fully reconditioned
with a few extra internal bits and pieces to increase the horsepower.
(Haven’t had it on the dyno yet, but would put it at about 240bhp.) All
suspension components were sandblasted back to bare metal and
coated with POR15 black enamel before assembly with new
suspension rubbers, bushes and steering components.
Got the shell back from painting in June 2007, that’s when the real
work (and frustration began). The motor was assembled onto the front
suspension ready for installing from underneath. We had a slight
“hiccup” when installing the motor when my “assistant”, left a jack
near the body when we were lowering it down which meant it had to
go back to the panel beater for a “touch up”.
All the seats had new skins made in Melbourne from the original
patterned material and installed on the seat frames by Kevin at Seat
City. The hood lining was also replaced before the front and rear
windows were installed. New carpet was installed. All door, window
etc rubbers/runners were replaced and dash pad was restored. The
exhaust system was installed by TPL Exhaust Shop. It is a 21/2”
mandrel bend with extractors and twin pipe muffler. The car was
finally completed in 15th March 2008, with the first start up on 28th.
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Financial Members and their Cars
Contact Grumpy if you’re not on the list
Bruce Wall
Jim Dowling
Gerard Taylor
Trevor Tschirpig
Scott Holden
Harry Mellios
Phil Kerr
David Clark
Tony Ellis
Bill McLeod
Gary Fien
Agnes Shaw
Jim Brown
Nikki Elliott
Garry Quinn
Natalie Scattini
Mick Heiner
Jack Clissold
Peter Skehan
Gerard Scott
Shannon Whittaker
Owen Swan
Vicki Braddy
Andrew Koop
Robert Menadue
Paul Marriott
Perry Marr
Rod McAndrew
Richard MacLean
Andrew Stevens
Marjorie Harris
George Shepherd
Ian Campbell
Jo Duncan
Jim Smith
Tom Usher
John Palamountain
48-215 Club
48-215
50-2106 VCC
50-2106 Ute
FJ Ute
FJ Ute Club
FJ Ute
V6 FJ Sedan
FJ Sedan
FJ Sedan
FJ Sedan
FJ Sedan VCC
FJ Sedan
FB Ute
EK Sedan
EJ Sedan Club
EJ Sedan VCC
EJ Prem VCC
EH Ute VCC
EH Ute
EH Ute
EH Prem VCC
EH Sedan
EH Sedan VCC
EH Sedan
EH Sedan Club
EH Sedan
EH Sedan
EH Sedan
EH S/Sedan
EH S/Sedan
EH S/Sedan
EH S/Sedan Club
EH S/Sedan VCC
HD Ute
HD Sedan
HR Prem VCC
Mick Pfennig
Kim Cook
Paul Winter
Tonia Thompson
Mandy Hargreaves
Nathan Wotton
Denis Hannah
Patrick Gray
Trevor Bailey
Greg Wilson
Simon Love
David Finch
Rex Hales
Adem Mahomet
Greg Connor
Craig Scruff Sommer
Paul Dyer
Kerry Kyriacou
Joe Horvath
Greg Coates
Ray Orr
Richard Austin
Paul Allen
John Maxwell
Dave Loder
Wilko Van Syl
Peter Van Boxtel
Wendy McCallum
Rory Raws Ledingham
Shane McAlpine
Wilko Van Syl
Fernando Pedruco
Nick Mellios
Mick Carroll
Dave Gosper
Mathew O’Reilly
John Carey
HR Prem Sedan
HR Prem Sedan
HR convertible
HR Sedan
HR Sedan
HR Sedan
HR S/Sedan
HK Wagon
HK Premier
HK Monaro Club
HK Monaro
HK GTS
HT Prem Club
HT Sedan
HT Ute
HT Ute
Chevrolet SS Club
HT Monaro
HT GTS
HT GTS 350
HT GTS 350
HG Ute
HG Sedan
HG S/Sedan
HG Premier
HG GTS Club
HG GTS 350
HQ
HQ GTS VCC
HQ GTS
HG GTS Club
HQ Coupe
HQ Coupe
HQ Coupe
HQ SS Club
HQ Statesman
HJ Ute
Brent Betts
Kevin Alchin
Mike Brideson
Paul Maksimovic
John Hocking
John Denton
Paul Cilka
Katrina Bangay
Chris Parris
Albert Wilson
Mark Booth
Shane Walsh
Elliot Wilson
Stephen Hilliard
Elise Prince
Greg Murdock
Paul Whittaker
Joel Hill
Henry Hagar
Brenton MacLean
Alan Stalker
Peter Balfour
Damon Wagland
Noel Garner
Robert ‘Joe’ Mathews
Colin Johnson
Janelle Fenn
Lawrence Foscaro
Paul Griggs
Arron Griggs
Jeff Prince
Nathan Jones
Peter Madigan
Morgan Wilkinson
Nick Simeon
Steve Moller
HJ One Tonner
HJ Prem
HX 1 Tonner Club
HX Ute
HX LE Monaro
HX LE VCC
HX LE VCC
HZ Wagon
HZ GTS
HZ Sedan
HZ Premier Wagon
WB Statesman
2 LC Torana’s
LJ Torana
LJ Torana
LJ Torana
LJ Torana
LJ GTR
LJ GTR XU1
LJ GTR XU1 Club
LJ GTR XU1 Club
LX Coupe
LX SS Coupe
LX A9X Coupe
LX Torana VCC
LX Torana
Torana
VC HDT
VK Sedan
VK Sedan
VK HDT Group A
VK HDT
VL HSV Group A
VL Sedan
VL Sedan
VE SS Ute
Financial Members other Holdens
John Denton
George Shepherd
Peter Skehan
Garry Quinn
Katrina Bangay
48-215 Sedan
48-215 Sedan
EH Panel van
VE HSV GTS
HQ 350 Coupe
Scott Holden
Mark Booth
Wilko Van Syl
Craig Dawson
13 Holdens
VY SS Commodore
HZ GTS
HT Wagon
Jeff Prince
Brenton MacLean
Ian Campbell
Kym Benton
SS, EH, LJ
HQ One tonner
EH sedan, LJ Torana
HJ GTS, HQ GTS
Your Committee Members
PO Box 36463 WINNELLIE NT 0821
President
Secretary and Public Officer
Treasurer
Committee
Members
Records Officer
Steve Moller
George Shepherd
Ian Campbell
Jeff Prince
John Palamountian
Garry Quinn
(TAC rep)
Greg Coates
Alan Stalker
M 0438 817610
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Committee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5.30 pm. Venues and times can change so please call
a committee member if you would like to submit an agenda item or attend a committee meeting
. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Trading Post
Come on you enthusiasts you must know someone who would just love to own a piece of
Australia's history - "Australia’s Own Car" and become a member of the CHCC.
For sale items will be removed after three editions if the editor is not notified otherwise
“Cars for Sale”
“Parts for Sale”
Custom centre console to suit LH-LX Torana. $80.00
WB Front disc brake callipers $100.00
Ph. Mike 0413592798
EJ Instrument cluster and chrome dash moulding.
HQ NOS Left Front guard, HR NOS RHR Quarter panel
Offers to Mike 89 881 348
4 VE SS 18 inch mags with Bridgestone Tyres
(29,000 k’s)
Phone Steve 0438817610.
1973 GTS HQ Monaro coupe Tangerine 253 Trimatic
Unfinished project, all the parts are there $19K ono
Contact Shane [email protected] 0407592881
Early Holden Parts I have been through Denis
Hannah’s block in Katherine and he has some
amazing stuff, it’s not all for sale but if you are after
a part he may just well be able to help you out.
Denis Hannah 89721397
HQ GTS Wheels, two 308 mainfolds and various
other parts
Steve Bolle 0408 831044
253-308 Stroker kit $2.500 ONO
Paul Maksimovic [email protected]
202 & M21 4 speed see it running in the car.
Contact Kerry Kyriacou 0417877097
EH Ute, Tarago Red, deep dish mags, 179 bored to 192,
triple Stromberg’s, electronic ignition, 4 speed, disc
brakes, highly detailed throughout. $25K
Ph Gerard Scott 0429 889988
“Parts wanted/swap”
Wanted FX or FJ Ute in reasonable condition
Paul Winter [email protected]
Wanted Cast iron factory 4 barrel manifold wanted for
Small block Chev. Pre EGR.
Phone Simon 8985 1476 AH
Recommended Upholsterer
HQ Ute, HZ Front end, 2 Months Rego, Inspection due
2010, 202 Red Motor, 3 Speed on the floor
new brakes, runs & drives well, $ 2300 ono
Ph Nick on 0429 832 039.
Janelle Fenn did the upholstery in Garry Quinn’s
beautiful EK. Janelle comes highly recommended by
Garry and is very reasonably priced with excellent
quality work. Her contact number is 0439 808 301.
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CHCC News
September 2009
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Stick this on your Fridge and please phone to advise of your participation
20th September City to Souvlaki
“Over
Do not miss this one!!!!!
Our Annual Rural Rally. No hard questions this year
however we will have that famous Greek flair with
Live Entertainment. Meet at the Esplanade at 0930
for a 10am start. Cost is $5pp and includes a
sumptuous Greek feast, light beer and soft drinks.
BYO chairs and other amber fluids.
27th September, Classic and Coffee
9am till 11 at the Nightcliff pool car park
flow”
“Jared and Aaron Hall”
“Wilko and Mary Louise”
2nd October, Nostalgia Night Cruise
Cruise departs Fisherman’s wharf at 830pm, get
there early to have some fish n’ chips or a natter.
18th October Mandorah Run
Leaving at Wishart Siding at 10am, for a rural
excursion that will take in the local sights
cumulating with lunch at the pub.
November 21st X-Mas break up & Bowls nite
10 Pin Bowls at Nightcliff followed by a parade
through the city ending at Mindil beach.
“Peter Van Boxtel”
We need to know numbers so we can book lanes in
advance. Pizza’s and drinks supplied.
Bowling starts at 630pm and costs $19 per person.
Spectators are most welcome and this is a fun night
not to be missed.
CHCC Recommendations
If you know of top class repairer and/or suppliers OR if you wish to promote your own motor repair/accessory
business with added advantages for fellow members please write or fax to the secretary or email the editor
[email protected] Below is a list of sponsors/businesses for club members to support and perhaps earn
good discounts and to recognise those that have supported our club.
Autobarn
Bagot Road, Coconut Grove
10% discount to club members with m/ship card.
Seat City
Winnellie rd, Winnellie
10% discount to club members with m/ship card.
Phil Kerr’s
Harriett place, Darwin
10% discount to club members with m/ship card.
‘T’Bar Cars
Coolalinga Shopping Complex
See Trevor for some great deals on models
Hogs Breath
Mitchell Street, Darwin
10% discount to club members with m/ship card.
TPL Exhaust Shop
Travers Street, Coconut Grove
Excellent pricing for club members.
Tyrepower
131 Stuart Hwy
See Grant for great discounts to members
Independent Motor Mart
10% discount to club members with m/ship card.
Coolalinga Auto Parts Coolalinga Shopping Complex
Great discounts to members
CHCC News
September 2009
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