October 2004

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October 2004

October 2004
The Official Magazine of the Melbourne Jeep Owners Club — October 2004
© Copyright 2004 Melbourne Jeep Owners Club— Page 1
October 2004
October 2004
MJOC News
The AGM is Coming
WE NEED YOU!
To help us to continue to prosper as a great Jeep club we need your input, help and commitment to carry out
the many tasks that need to be completed through out the coming year.
We have restructured the management committee so as to help share the workload and ensure that all members continue to enjoy the many activities that the club currently offers to members.
There are some new roles and jobs to be done and some other roles have changed slightly ie: we do not have
a trip coordinator now. We have split this role into a designated Bookings Officer who will manage all event,
training and trip bookings, and we have now created a new role of Operations Officer who will manage the
planning and administration side.
We encourage all of you to think about the future direction of the club and would love to see some new faces
involved in managing our future. Wives and Partners are encouraged to help out as well as the younger members of the club.
We have seen a very enthusiastic group of members run a fantastically successful National Jeep Jamboree
and we would love to see some of those very talented members involved in running the club.
So come on, get out of the Jeep and help us make your club even better!
An attached summary of roles will give you more information. Full Job descriptions are available from the secretary
Here is the new format for the 2005 MJOC Committee Positions and Helpers
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ROLES
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Operations Officer - NEW POSITION - Replaces Trip Coordinator
Editor - Magazine and Web
COMMITTEE ROLES - (must attend committee meetings)
Events and Promotions Officer
Public Relations and Sponsorship Officer - NEW POSITION
Four Wheel Drive Victoria Delegate
Driver Training Unit Manager (DTU Manager) - NEW POSITION
Membership Officer
Ordinary Committee Member - Can be taken by a non committee role person
NON COMMITTEE ROLES ( do not need to attend committee meetings but must report to committee members)
Media Officer - NEW POSITION
MJOC Meeting Manager - NEW POSITION
Communications Officer - NEW POSITION
Bookings Officer - NEW POSITION
MJOC Property Officer
MJOC Shop Manager - NEW POSITION
Magazine Compiler
Magazine Distribution
Webmaster
Website Editor
HELPERS
New Member Helpers (need 2 or 3) - NEW POSITION
Sargent at Arms (2 to 3 required)
Supper and Bar Team
Raffle Ticket Sellers
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JAMBOREE WINNERS
Hi all - attached is the list of Show n shine winners, and below is the list
of other events/prizes.
RTI Comp won by Shane Elliot - Roof Rack from KAOS 4X4, Duster
Cover from 4WDUSA and TBS from JBITZ
Close second Andrew Dyer (both highly modified TJ Wranglers) Light
Bar from KAOS, Duster Cover from 4WDUSA and TBS from JBITZ
Blindfold comp won by 5 Jeepers with no poles touched:
Greg Palmer (ZJ Grand) Rock Rails from Consoles & Carriers
Bill Carceller (WJ GRand) Staun Pack
Mark Lamb (TJ Wrangler) Car Bra from Jeeeparts
David Parkinson (1943 MB) Bluey Jacket from Aus Bluey Co
Cathy Moody (XJ Cherokee) Wine from Werribee Jeep & TBS from
JBITZ
Booby prize for 13 poles hit - Gary Fox (XJ Cherokee) Limited Edition Print Set from Chrysler Jeep
Fancy Dress - ACT JeepTraction Club for the Clan McMoron - Rear Disc Brake Conversion from KAOS 4X4 to raffle for their club, plus Jambo cap each
Fancy Dress special mention - Peter Howard for his John Michael Howson suit, shirt and hat - JBITZ Rock Rails
Jeep Assist Award for rolling a tyre off the rim while driving thru the campground - John Jefferies (JJ - Pres MJOC)
PNL Driver Training Course
Treasure Hunt - First Peter Hill - SYE from Wooders
Garage
second Allan Smith - JBITZ SAddle bags
MAXXIS tyre raffle in aid of the Baby Emma Foundation (supports Royal Childrens Hospital) - Phil Williams
Longest travelled Mike Coning (Dampier WA)
Mortally Wounded - JimmyB
Suburban Raffle - Long arm kit - Matt Carling
Suburban Raffle - ARB Bullbar - Kevin Bruce
Lucky number DrawJBITZ Window Bag - Paul Kelly (NOT RIGGED!!)
Calbah Bullbar - Norm Taylor
Calbah REar Protection - David Steele
Calbah Fuel Tank Skidplate - Greg Palmer
4WDUSA Tailgate Organizer - Heather Kelly
XJ Wind deflectors from Jeeeparts - Shannon Ludorf
XJ Wind deflectors from Jeeeparts - Peter Mordue
JBITZ Rockrails - Peter Hackel
Rooftop Maps - Mark Bradley
JMC Powdercoating - Boyd Youngman
Bevilles $25 vouchers:
Grant Jones
Mark Barsley
Denis Trillia
Steve Speake
Pat Lobassi
Jeff O'Halloran
Sean Kerr
Phoebe Garside
I think that's
about it - there
were a few
others handed
out - let me
know and I will
try and chase details
Numbers - 270 Jeeps
675 people (inc children)
Convoy to show n shine 185 Jeeps
Total at show n shine 235 counted (plus about 20 in main street)
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Jeepers Creepers…
A Word From The President
The National Jeep Jamboree Victoria 2004 has rightfully
dominated all other matters in the Club over the past
month. Much has already been said and written about our
magnificent Jamboree and there are undoubtedly many
more wonderful memories yet to shared around our members. We can be certain of the multitude of stories which
have come out of the Jamboree will be told around camp
fires for years to come and many will become permanently
embedded in Club folklore.
From me, just a few observations about the Jamboree and
more importantly a lot of very big thank yous to many,
many people are appropriate.
Firstly, the sheer scale of the Jamboree, as the whole
event finally began taking shape up at Camp Jeep, was for
me breathtaking. Despite more than 2 years of planning
and preparation when thoughts of the Jamboree were
never far away, I was quite unprepared for the fantastic
sight from atop the Gymkhana area of a virtual sea of vehicles, tents, trailers, caravans and people sprawling over
the huge camping area. Down by the river amidst the
camp fire and marquees, the constant buzz of activity created so much excitement with people and vehicles moving
in all directions.
As for the Show 'n Shire in Marysville, who will ever forget
the extraordinary spectacle of more than 200 Jeeps sliding
into position with seemingly effortless precision around the
Gallipoli Park Oval. Amazingly, the largest gathering of
Jeeps ever witnessed outside North America was
achieved without a hitch and in far less time than we expected.
Secondly, everything went
incredibly well and according
to plan. The Club is indebted
to our Event Director - Paul
Kelly for the smooth running
of the Jamboree. Words cannot adequately express our
thanks to Paul and his family
for their magnificent efforts.
Throughout the 4 days and in
the time leading up to the
Jamboree, Paul, his wife
Heather and the rest of the
Kelly clan never once lost
their cheerful good humour
and purpose. A huge thank
you goes to the tireless efforts of our dedicated group
of organizers, helpers and
other volunteers from the
Club membership. Special
thanks to the Jamboree Executive Team of Ian Fletcher,
Roy Edward and Marcus Lee
who devoted hundred of
hours of their personal and
business time to planning and organizing the Jamboree. Up at Camp
Jeep the team of Ian Cameron,
Grant Jones, Geoff Sonnichsen,
Myles Anderson, Andrew Findlay,
Thad Lester, Oliver Spiess, Steve
Petkowski, Ben Growns, Brett Dashwood, Wayne and
Julie Kerr and many others put in an extraordinary effort
working long shifts and hardly stopping for food or drink!!
Thirdly, one could not miss the powerful sense of goodwill
and happiness which seemed to pervade every area of the
Jamboree. Wherever one mingled, from morning encounters around the shower blocks and the Lions Club breakfast BBQ, to heated discussions around raised car bonnets
on trips or at the Show 'n Shine, and to gatherings around
the camp fire in the evenings, it was impossible to escape
the wonderful spirit of cheerful participation and cooperation.
Thank you again each and every one of you for your part
in our very own Jamboree. Whilst many of us will miss the
sense of excitement and collective commitment generated
by the Jamboree, we can be assured that for the Club,
even bigger, better and brighter things await us in the future.
Yours in Jeepin
JJ
Picture from the 4x4 Show
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October 2004
Trip Reports
Memories of a fantastic weekend!
Well, as I write this, it’s 3 weeks since the big event, and
have I stopped smiling yet? Almost…….
What a fantastic Jamboree! Sensational weather, 270
Jeeps, almost 700 people, no bad incidents, what could
have gone better? Not much.
Some of my best memories of the National Jeep Jamboree
Victoria 2004:
After we arrived on Thursday morning, the sight of the marquee set up was awesome. And when I walked into it, it
looked even bigger! Even the Administration marquee was
huge! As sponsors arrived and put up signage, it started to
look like it was all meant to be.
Ray Eastaugh (property owner and, by the end of the
Jambo, an absolute legend!) was amazed by the size of it
all…….
The committee members that were able to come early were
busy helping set up all over the property. Special mention to
Grant Jones setting up our pump and water supply to the
campground.
As the shower truck arrived, it was obvious that the area we
wanted it to set up in was too damp, so we changed plans
and attempted to set up on the high part of the property. As
the semi trailer drove thru the gate, he lost traction on the
damp ground and that was it…… until Ray got his tractor
and hooked up a chain and towed the truck in. It took a few
attempts until it started moving and ended up in place. The
attendant was a great bloke who was willing to bend over
backwards to help out, and even ended up cleaning the portable toilets in the marquee area for us.
Next the rubbish bins arrived and were unloaded without too
much trouble. We had 30 240 lt wheelie bins, but could have
done with double that number.
In the meantime, Ian Cameron had set up communications
in the Admin tent and he was to spend many hours in there
during the Jambo – thanks Ian!
After most of the day setting up, dinner time arrived (and
went) and at about 7.30 Nathan and I headed to the BlackSpur Roadhouse for a few hamburgers. As usual, the owners were happy to fire up the kitchen and cook us some burgers. A few drinks around the fire (and the first sight of Ray
stoking the fire with tractor bucket loads of wood) and it was
time for bed in anticipation of early arrivals in the morning……..
Friday morning I woke at about 4.30am with no hope of going back to sleep, so I rose at about 5.30 and started to get
organised.
More fantastic weather greeted me as the sun rose – I
couldn’t believe our luck!!
The toilet trailer arrived bright and early, and got a bit further
into the campsite, but again Ray had to tow it in the rest of
the way – I was so glad we had good weather or we would
have had no chance….
The generators arrived next, a 35kVa for the showers and
toilets, and a 50 kVa for the marquee area. Red Desert, who
were catering, started to get organised and set up in the
marquee.
And then they started to come. Jeeps of all ages started to
arrive at the registration tent. I started to welcome each one,
until I was called away to attend to something else. A huge
thank you to all who helped on the registration tent across
the weekend. I know some of you (John Dalton, Geoff Sonnichsen, Wayne Kerr and many others) put in some long
hours, it all helped make the weekend a success.
In the meantime, the shop had opened and was in full swing.
Across the weekend a lot of members and partners helped
out in the Jambo Shop, and long hours were put in by
Rhonda Raitt, Julie Kerr, Heather Kelly, Robyn Carmichael,
Robin Clarke, Mary Lorenzo along with many others –
thanks to you all!
Friday afternoon’s trips were lined up without too much trouble (?!) and I had fun waving them off when the nod came
from Geoff S.
For us on site, some quiet time (?) was spent arranging dinner with Red Desert, the two Ian’s (Cameron and Fletcher)
spent hours on computer organising trips etc etc.
Peter Howard and Gary Cruickshank arrived with jackets
and mannequins. Apparently the sight of Peter trying to
dress the mannequins was absolutely hilarious, prompting
Rhonda to tell him “that is usually done from the back!” This
set Peter up for his usual hilarious antics around the fire later
in the night….
As the trips rolled in late afternoon, we had the Narbethong
CFA lined up to wash Jeeps for Saturday’s Show ‘n’ Shine. I
don’t know how many were washed, but next I heard was
that the CFA truck was bogged to the axles……not what I
needed to hear, especially without Ray Eastaugh on site to
help out! No number of Jeeps could extricate it, even the
prime mover from the showers was unable to help. Eventually a heavy haulage truck was called. Then Ray arrived
home and came to the rescue (again!). As soon as it was
out, the haulage truck was cancelled (to much relief) and
everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Werribee Chrysler Jeep had arranged a band for the night
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Ray and Lorraine Eastaugh and others. Some short
speeches and the show n shine class winners were announced and trophys and prizes were awarded. As
Hardrive started playing, people finished meals and some
headed out to the fire. I must again mention Ray
Eastaugh’s fire building skills. For those who missed out,
Ray’s tractor has a large earthmoving bucket on the front,
and Ray dumps two bucketloads of wood at a time on the
fire. As most of this is pine from the local mill, it soon becomes hotter than the sun! Watching everyone move away
is very amusing, and then people gradually move in over
time as the fire dies down , until Ray’s tractor fires up again
for another go. I was telling the Queenslanders that that is
how we make fires down here in Victoria all the time! Eventually Hardrive moved out to the fire area to do some
acoustic playing and a great night was had by all. The
JBITZ Light Show also occurred around the fire, and I have
no idea how an illuminated sheep made it to the Jambo
Saturday morning I was up at 5.30 again, and another
beautiful morning greeted me. At 6.30 I dragged out my se- from interstate, not to mention Vinyl Vera etc…..
Special mention to Peter Howard for his John Michael
cret “alarm clock” – Reville (the bugle call) played at full
Howson shirt and suit!!
noise belted out across the site, stirring campers into life.
I hit the sack at about 1.30am (again!) and had no problem
This was followed by “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (the
falling asleep after an exhausting day.
Bette Midler version) then into some decent music. Unknown to me, some people (including Ray) had only left the
fire after 4am, so had little sleep – sorry about that!
A lot of hard work was put into assembling 200 Jeeps into
their classes prior to leaving on the convoy to Marysville via
Buxton. I headed to the Buxton corner at 7.50 in anticipation of the convoy. And what a sight!! The military jeeps led
the convoy, followed by all the classes of Jeeps – everyone
had smiles on their faces, and were waving enthusiastically
as they made the turn. This was one of the highlights of the
weekend for me, and it was great that the planning went so
well. I joined the end of the convoy and arrived at Gallipoli
Park to the amazing sight of almost 200 Jeeps ringing the
oval in brilliant sunshine. The guys did a great job of assembling everyone so quickly. We ended up counting 235
Jeeps surrounding Gallipoli Park, and probably another 20
or 30 Jeeps in the main street of Marsville. Show n Shine
judging took place, with 2 people of varying Jeep experience judging each class. Fletch and I judged Best In Show,
and a very difficult job it turned out to be!
Some afternoon trips left from Gallipoli Park, some from
Valley Farm. We headed back to Valley Farm to have lunch Sunday morning saw even MORE sunshine (unbelievable!)
and activity. Morning or all day trips left Valley Farm, while
and keep organising all sorts of things. Once again, the 2
Ian’s had their heads buried in computers printing trip lists those who stayed onsite played in the dam, did the blindfold event, the see saw (and Heather says she balanced
for the next day.
the Wrangler the quickest) or just chilled out and spoke to
A special thank you to Ross Brealey (JOCV and JBITZ)
who assisted us when we had a medical emergency in the sponsors and so on. Some more trips went out Sunday afcampground. Ross’s expertise and experience came to the ternoon, some trips got back fairly late after hold ups, but
fore as he attended to an epileptic while we waited for the all got back more in less in one piece. No major carnage,
but a bit of panel damage and some broken components
Ambulance. Thanks again Ross!
Saturday afternoon saw lots of activities on the go, from the did occur.
Jeep Dam, to the Blindfold gymkhana and the bog ‘ole and Sunday night
the see saw. Everyone had an absolute ball, and we even after dinner
was spent
had jumping castles for the kids! The Warn RTI ramp,
around the fire
brought up by Tony Whitehead (USA 4X4) was employed
and about 50 modified Jeeps “did the ramp” and the top ten again, and we
were organised for a “Ramp Off” on Sunday. Saturday din- presented the
rest of the
ner was huge, and Red Desert catered for well over 350
people. We invited the Mayor and Mayoress of the Murrind- prizes, and
indi Shire, Michael and Sue Coldham (4WDVIC President), then had a
and they were absolutely fantastic! The Werribee guys (and
girls) had a great weekend, and also kept Heather supplied
with Jeep Juice for the weekend. The cry of “why is your
hand empty?” when passing their marquee led to some
very funny moments. Thanks guys!
The Bog ‘Ole was used Friday afternoon and people had
fun – except JimmyB of ausjeepoffraod.com fame who
drowned his XJ after hitting the water too quick with a disconnected snorkel and sucking in a gutful of water. A standard KJ drove it straight after him, prompting the Turkey
Award to JimmyB.
A briefing and welcome to everyone there followed, then
dinner and a good night around the fire (after organising as
much as possible for Saturday) was had by all. We urged
everyone to be up and ready to leave for Marysville by 8am
the next morning.
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lucky prize draw to distribute the rest of the prizes. Some
people walked away with prizes worth hundreds of dollars.
Heather and I left the main fire at about 1am and joined the
small fire at Marcus Lee’s where Tim Button slept in his
chair, and Peter Howard continued his stories until the wee
small hours.
our sponsors for your support. The Jamboree would not
have been a success without your support.
I hope MJOC members will support any Jamborees in the
future as they are held around Australia in the coming
years. I know what a buzz it is to have visitors coming from
interstate, and I hope we can return the favour!
Paul Kelly
Event Director
National Jeep Jamboree Victoria 2004
JEEP JAMBOREE EXPERIENCE
The Jamboree Adventure – From Mary
Lorenzo & Oliver Spiess
The Jamboree started a long time ago for us with me helping out over the last few month in the Jambo committee.
Not one of the main workers in the committee, however trying to organise some trips and lead a few interstate Jeeps
on nice tracks in Marysville and Toolangi. The first thing to
do so was to re-think my Jeep strategy and how to upgrade
the vehicle for the Jamboree. I had a 2” OME suspension
and 31” tyres with dual air lockers. It always bothered me to
see other guys go through the bog holes and me getting
Monday morning, when I arose, was actually wet! It rained stuck. I know most of it depends on my driving skills, but I
until about 10am, then started to dry out again. This was
thought some additional equipment is necessary to make a
just enough to make the trail slippery and those who went difference. Just before the Jamboree I upgraded to a 4,5”
on trips had an absolute ball! Those who left early really
Rubicon Express with 33” tyres and disconnects for the
missed out. By the time these trips returned, people were
front sway bar. This proved to make a huge differences
starting to pack up and head off. It was very satisfying to
luckily not just in the wallet but also on the track. What a
have people come into the Admin tent and say what an ab- drive, safer and much more comfortable.
solute ball they had had at the Jamboree. As the day progressed, more departed while some stayed to play in the
Well enough for the pre-talk, after the vehicle was all set
dam and the Bog ‘Ole. By 6pm, everyone had left and we
and I convinced Mary to come with me, we arrived in
started off on the final pack up. Brett Dashwood and I gath- Marysville Wednesday night. We opted for a cottage, which
ered the bins to enable the truck to pick them up easily,
had positive, and negative sides attached to it, but to that
and while we were short of enough bins, everyone had
later.
done the right thing and put the excess rubbish into bags
and left them next to the bins. There was no rubbish thrown Thursday morning we arrived at Camp Jeep and sure the
about the campground which was great.
main guys were already working, Paul, Ian F., Ian C.,
Some meat on the BBQ for those staying followed, and
Grant, Tony, etc. Mary and me helped as much as we
then about 6 of us settled around the fire (including Ray
could organising the Camp Jeep area and I must say we
again) to talk and laugh about what a great event it was.
were impressed by the marque and the professional way of
Tony Whitehead nearly demolished a bottle of Wild Turkey having Camp Jeep organised. Ken and family and us orbefore falling asleep in his chair, Ray couldn’t stop talking
ganised all the badges for the showbags and at the end of
about how well it was organised. He was very impressed,
the day everything seemed to be in order for a magnificent
and our club will be welcome at Valley Farm in the future,
start on Friday.
which is great.
Tuesday morning saw us packing up the shop and any little
bits and pieces before I headed off at about 11am still on a
high from the success of the event.
Again thank you to the Jamboree Committee for 2 years
hard work and planning, all the MJOC members who
helped out across the weekend, and also the partners of
the Jamboree Committee who put up with us out at meetings regularly over the past 2 years, and a special mention
to Donna for letting us keep Marcus out so many nights as
we used his office for our meetings. Monday nights will be
so boring now……
And of course a huge thank you to Chrysler Jeep and all
Here is where the negative things started with respect to
the cottage. It was very enjoyable to be in a warm and
comfortable place at night, however I think we missed out
on some of the fun at night around the campfire. Other wise
the relaxing evenings around our fireplace were helpful to
be up to scratch the next morning.
Friday, the big day has arrived. A lot of MJOC members
have worked very hard for this and it all played out. The
people arrived and we made friends right from the beginning. The first interstate visitor I met was Mike from Dampier in WA. He drove all the way with his Jeep behind the
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bus on a trailer. Amazing what people do to be part of it.
Registration tent and Camp Jeep worked well and Jeeps
from all over Australia arrived. The trip planning was
having some issues related to the PC and Ian was getting a little stressed. At the end he managed well and all
the changes people were asking for could be accommodated.
The first trips, Geoff was trying to get the Jeeps lined up
for the Friday afternoon trips and had some issues with
it. I tried to help out and organise them at the other end.
Everybody seemed to be very happy and looking forward to the first trip of the Jamboree. I was responsible
for the old E-Grade trip, which had been upgraded to a
D-Grade. Only 6 Jeeps in my convoy, but it took us at
least 15-20 minutes after the departure time to get going.
Here it was, the first Jeep Jamboree trip for the National
Jeep Jamboree Victoria 2004. We headed of north to the
entrance to the Cathedral Range State Park. After turning of the Maroondah Hwy we let the tyres down and reorganised some roof rack bag and of we went. This was
an easy drive but very scenic. I prepared some information for interstate Jeepers to explain the area and forest.
Unfortunately I only had Victorians in the convoy. One of
the vehicles had a NT plate, but Simon has moved back
to Victoria after being in Darwin for a while. The trip went
perfectly with the stops planned at Mt Margaret Gap and
Keppel Falls Lookout. We came back to Camp Jeep on
time and I think everybody enjoyed the easy and scenic
drive.
Back at Camp Jeep we had to get in line for the car
wash, the CFA offered a car wash with the high-pressure
hose for a small donation or buying a stubby holder. This
worked quite well until everybody was done and the 8t
CFA truck got stuck. This took a while to get him back
out and when we left for the cottage they were still working on the truck.
most everything possible to be mounted to a ZJ. On the
other hand Peter prepared the vehicle in Town & Country style. He only clean one half of the vehicle, he even
put the road tyres on the clean side to re-enact the Disco
advertisement. Well both were tied and we were asked
to make a decision on the winner. We did not really
wanted to make one and at the end we did. However the
last and final call luckily was made to give both vehicles
a price.
After the Show’n Shine we needed to go back to Camp
Jeep to start the afternoon trips. B-Grade – Buxton
Burner, we have not been on those tracks before, so I
thought it would be a good idea to have a couple of guys
from our club helping. Wayne W. took the middle of the
convoy and Steve P. the end. The tracks were interesting but dry, therefore not very challenging. Half way
through the exercise I wanted to have the convoy catch
up again and stopped. After turning the vehicle off and
on again after 5 min to continue the engine overheated
and the bottom seal of the radiator was gone. Well, that
was just fixed a few days ago by Poly 4x4. Jim was
The first day was a success both for the MJOC and us.
apologetic after I returned to Camp Jeep and had him fix
The next day would result in a mixed feeling. In the
morning I helped to direct the Show’n Shine, which was it again after the Jamboo. What was the solution? Black
Pepper, one of our vehicles had black pepper and we
convenient because we stayed right across from Gallipolli Park. It was awesome to see the 235 Jeeps come refilled the radiator with water and black pepper and off
we went. Unfortunately 4 convoys were going through
down the main street from the Buxton side roundabout
the same area and JJ stooped by my vehicle to take
and turn into Gallipolli Park. Everything happened on
photos. Normally it is his vehicle not mine. Anyway I detime and very well organised. Everybody in the Jeeps
had a smile on the face, just fantastic. Driving my vehicle cided to go back to Camp Jeep to make sure the daminto the Park last and seeing everybody lined up around age would not be too much and Steve would finish the
trip with the rest of the guys. We also took a Willys back
the oval was amazing. We are not alone with the Jeep
with a supposed to be broken engine mount.
lifestyle. I just wanted to enjoy the vehicles and walk
around after Mary joined me. Suddenly I heard my name
spelled out by Geoff through the microphone. I was sup- We worked so much for the Jamboree and now that, broken vehicle. We decided that the trips for Sunday and
posed to judge the ZJ class together with Michael Bowen, from Jeep Action. Me, having sooooo much knowl- Monday would be cancelled and we would stay at Camp
Jeep to help out with the activities around the bog hole,
edge of Jeeps, well lets give it a try. Many of the Jeeps
were known either from our club or from Adelaide. Three gymkhana and jeep seesaw.
vehicles were the standouts from the crowd. The jackedSteve C. and Wayne W. jumped in for me to lead the all
up ZJ from Wayne Watson and the very well prepared
ZJ from Peter Hackel were tied at the end of the judging. day B-grade on Sunday and I still thank them for this.
This is a very good example on how well the MJOC
Wayne’s vehicle was clean and well presented with al-
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than expected due to my vehicle being a little disabled. A
members helping at the event worked together. One person asked for help, 5 people yelled out to be available. Un- great thanks to everybody who helped out and made it a
truly memorable event.
fortunately it was always the same bunch, but that is another story.
By the way I came back home with a RTI score of 1195, so
Saturday night dinner was great, but the band ended play- money was well spent. I think that was in the top ten.
ing in front of a small crowd, due to the fire outside. Again
Many thanks also to Mary for helping that much and not
we went home early and missed some of the fun around
getting too upset with my passion for Jeeps. I think it will
the fire.
take a while to get her back into the Jeep.
Sunday was helping and trashing the vehicle in the dam
and bog hole. The whole day went around the gymkhana I am planning for sure to attend the next Jamboree in
area, the jeep seesaw and the bog hole. All great fun and Queensland next year, however I can‘t wait for the next
one organised by MJOC !!!
lots of story to tell. The main events were Sam Newman
trying to balance the TJ on the seesaw and a family competition. Heather Kelly balanced the TJ very well and Paul Keep Jeeping,
was looking at it, were you surprised? After teasing him a
Mary & Oliver
little he also tried and balanced the vehicle, however not
as quickly as Heather did. The dam was lots of fun and
many vehicles got really dirty. Myles had fun with the blind OOP’s but all’s well
race and that seemed to be one of the highlights of the
day. In the afternoon we opened up the bog hole again
Well, we have a pretty vivid Jamboree memory. We
and got a few people stuck in the muddy bit and also a
started off in a shiny, blue, perfect, stock standard KJ
FSJ in the easy bit, who was that?
Cherokee Limited at the “Show and Shine” and had a wonderful afternoon doing the Yellow Dog Road and Lady Talbot Drive trip as well as enjoying the great atmosphere at
the Jamboree site.
Again at night we went back to the cottage and warmed
up, unfortunately Mary already felt a little bit cold and on
Tuesday she would be laying down with a bad flu and she
is still working on it almost two weeks afterwards.
Monday was pretty much the same as Sunday; we worked We finished the evening with a mangled, twisted, smashed
around the activities at Camp Jeep and enjoyed the town a and shattered wreck of a vehicle.
little in the afternoon.
Consoles and Carriers
Officially, we had left the Jamboree site and were no
www.consolesandcarriers.com.au
Monday night we had a few problems with the FSJ again, longer registered as being with the Jamboree when our
Brett had some fuel, oil and whatever problems with the
attempt
a Jeep
took
place (by
the way,
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TJ, at
XJsomersaulting
and ZJ models.
(other
models
to follow)
vehicle. This night I enjoyed a few beers around the camp- we were successful 1 ¾ times). We were, however still in
fire in a relaxing atmosphere.
vicinity
Camp Jambo,
up on
Horseyard
Creek Road,
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Case and
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z Overhead Consoles z Rocker Bars (sliders, the
z of
near Glenburn.
Wheel Carriers
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Tuesday had arrived
andBars
we needed to go back
to Melbourne. Early afternoon the Jamboree was over and my
All we can say is, the Jeeps do what they are designed to
car back in the workshop for fixing.
do safety wise. All 3 of us (2 adults and one 2 year old)
walked away from the car with only slight bruising and one
Overall I must say the Jamboree was a big success, I
mild concussion.
really enjoyed being part of it, even when we worked more
© Copyright 2004 Melbourne Jeep Owners Club— Page
12 Chris on
Contact:
October 2004
So what of our Jeeping future?
Well, we are upgrading to a Grand Cherokee Laredo –
going by the motto “bigger is better”. (Actually it was the
next available demo jeep from Daimler Chrysler) and we
are set to cruise along on the “Melbourne Cup Weekend
at Hattah” trip.
And now we know that Jeeps can somersault, we don’t
have to attempt one again.
Carol Sharp
“Accidents happen for a variety of reasons. We are just
glad that you are all OK and that no serious injuries were
sustained. As stated, much due to the inherent safety in
the design of the Cherokee. Hope to see you continue in
the 4x4 fraternity as part of our club.”
October 2004
October 2004
Trip & Event Planner
25th October - Members Meeting
30th Oct. - 2nd Nov. MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND AT THE "HATTAH"
Destination - HATTAH-KULKYNE NATIONAL PARK and MURRAY-KULKYNE REGIONAL PARK. Victoria's Mallee
Region
For those fortunate enough to be able to take the Monday off before cup day this will be a leisurely 4 day break camping at the Hattah Kulkyne National Park.
Plan of attack ....
Saturday 30th Oct.. .
8.30 departure - travel 250km to Charlton for leisurely lunch. Charlton to Hattah (230km) camping ground set up.
Sunday 3rd Oct..
1) Hattah Nature Drive - short drive only
2) Kulkyne Loop Drive - 3 hr drive (not including stops for lunch etc..) highlighting the different ecosystems within this
unique park along with it's colourful history.
3) A walk through any of the parks walking/cycling tracks to stretch those legs is always a possibility.
Monday 4th Nov..
I did say leisurely. This is a kick back and relax day when we can choose to sip chardonnay and read a good 4WD
book or explore some more of the local tracks. There are plenty of walking tracks in this park as well as the mighty
Murray to explore. Canoes are available for hire at the Hattah store only a few KLM's away.
Tuesday 2nd Nov..
9am departure and return home.
Camping facilities ..
We will camp at the Hattah Camp Ground which includes picnic
tables, fire places,
toilets (with paper) and lake views. Picnic shelters and free gas
BBQ are also available. Water is available in limited quantity at
the visitor's centre so it is recommended that you bring a 20 litre
container full of Melbourne Waters finest. Hot showers (1) are
also available at the Hattah Store for $2.50.
The Hattah Store also has other supplies including petrol/diesel. I
have a comprehensive list.
This trip probably suits those among us who are fascinated by
good old Mother Nature rather than low range junkies. The Hattah park complex covers some 80,000 plus hectares and possesses one of the most diverse ecosystems in the country. We have chosen mid spring for the trip to hopefully catch the wildflowers and mild weather. Hope you can join us...
Trip Leader - Wayne Kerr.
Meeting Place - McDonalds (northbound, western side) Western Ring Road, Derrimut. Me1.40 B5)
Meeting Time - 8.00am
Departure Time - 8.30am
Trip rating - EASY (1-3 rating)
Estimated distance and time - 470km 6.5 hrs including lunch break.
Map reference - Hattah Kulkyne - Meridian.
Special equipment - none. Wood if possible as it is said to be scarce at the site.
Vehicle requirements - Air compressor and tyre pressure gauge for the sand
Recovery equipment - Snatch strap, rated shackles just in case.
Tyres must be RWC with plenty of tread, slippery mud can be encountered if its wet, All Terrain tyres will make things
easier but not mandatory.
Mobile Phone at Meeting Place - 0407 531444 Wayne Kerr (UHF Channel 15) Vehicle Limit - 10 vehicles
Estimated home time - 4pm +/- Tuesday 2nd Nov.
NEW TRIP NEW TRIP NEW TRIP NEW TRIP
Licola, Dargo High Country Trip from Licola Base Camp
Melbourne Cup Weekend - Sat 30 Oct - Tue 2 Nov
October 2004
Jeep Action Australia Magazine
Saturday morning - Drive from McDonalds Packenham to Licola Caravan
park where
will have
lunch and
setyour
up
In recognition
of thewe
support
we receive
from
camp.
Club, we have developed the following program for
Saturday afternoon - Time permitting an optional driver over Mount
Margaret
(3 hours
return).
Club
Member
Subscription
On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (morning) - There will be optional
trips
and/or
half
day trips
(mainly moderate
Weday
seek
your
Club’s
assist
in generating
subscrip- if
dry, some moderate/difficult if wet) from Licola. Trips will explore some
better
known
tracksbyinencouraging
this very scenic
tions of
forthe
Jeep
Action
Australia
area, including The Pinnacles, Chromite Mines, Macalister River, Caledonia
River,
Dingo In
Hillreturn,
(if open),
Billyshare
GoataBluff,
members to
subscribe.
we will
Burgoyne's Gap, etc.
portion of their subscription price with your Club.
All of these tracks boast magnificent views, with plenty of stoppingWe
points
for photo
opportunities.
Should
be a pleasant,
propose
that your
Club collect
the normal
subenjoyable and relaxing weekend. Since we will be based at Licola scription
Caravanprice
park -(3$77.00,
- 31/2 hours
east
of
Melbourne)
for
with membership renewals
the weekend, members can come and go as they like. You can also
catch
a
trout
in
the
Macalister
River.
or when new members join and forward to Jeep AcLate comers are welcome!
tion $70 plus the member details. As a result, the
Accommodation - Licola Caravan Park - 03 5148 8786 for bookings.
Club will receive $7 for each member’s subscripTrip Details
tion, whilst the Member receives twelve issues for
Trip Leader Bill Graafsma (0412 619554)
less than the cost of ten at a newsagent.
Trip Rating Moderate / Difficult (5 - 7 )
The club would like to see all members support this
(some optional tracks difficult if wet - some tracks will be very steep)
great magazine. It is the only Jeep magazine in
Trip Requirements - ALL TERRAIN TYRES PREFERRED
publication in Australia so lets get behind it.
Meeting Place McDonalds Packenham
MJOC members wishing to subscribe are advised
Meeting Time 8 am for 8.30 departure
to send a cheque payable to Melbourne Jeep OwnTravel Time Saturday 3 hours to Licola Caravan Park
ers Club for $77 and your members details to The
Estimate Home Time Tuesday 5 pm
MJOC Treasurer
Maps References - Dargo Wonnangatta - Rooftop
High Country Victoria - Hema
20th & 21st November
Avoca Adventure Weekend
Two days covering tracks that are grossly underutilized by anyone; This will be a weekend of three trips and promises
to let you see another part of this great area.
This will be a wet and slippery weekend (I hope) You
will need your camping equipment, food etc
We will be camping on my block just short of Avoca and
only 10 minutes from good off road tracks Or alternatively you can rough it in the motels, hotels or cabin
accommodation at Pyrenees Bush Cottages sleeps 6
and any extras that want to utilize their airbeds etc.
Saturday will consist of a day trip, dinner in the pub,
followed by a night drive. Sunday we will be traveling to the Wombat State Forest and meeting up with Paul Kelly's day
trip
Trip Leader - Grant Jones
Meeting Time - 0800
Departure time - 0830 (sat 20th Nov)
Meeting place - Maccas Western Highway, Deer Park (not ring road)
Trip Rating - Moderate / Difficult (4 - 7 )
1.5 hours travel to Avoca.
ausjeepoffroad.com.au
Options for those not wanting to camp include :Avoca Hotel
5465 3018
Victoria Hotel
5465 3362
Avoca Motel
5454 3693
Pyrenees Motel
5465 3693
For those interested in The bush Cottage let me know (we
can get special deal)
http://www.pyreneesbushcottages.com.au/index.ht
21st November
Wombat Forest Trip Leader - Paul Kelly
A day of Jeeping through Wombat Forrest
More Details at www.mjoc.org.au
November 26h & 28th November
Basic Driver training
Bevilles
JEWELLERS
Proud sponsors of
The Melbourne Jeep Owners Club
Fine Jewellery at a store near you
www.bevilles.com.au
October 2004
Theory will be conducted at VFDA headquarters
(RSL Hall, Centreway, Greythorn Shopping Centre, Doncaster Rd, Nth Balwyn (Melways Ref 46
G2) on Friday night (Friday 26th Nov) starting at
7.30 sharp.
Practical to be held at Omaru Jeep Adventure
Park on Sunday 28th Nov. Meet at Mack's hotel
(last hotel on left on way out of town) Kilmore
8.30. For a 9 am departure for Omaru Jeep Adventure park 7.5 k nth of Kilmore on the Northern
Hwy
When booking please include a contact phone
number and your MJOC membership number
PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST ADVISE THE TRIP
Coordinator 48HRS PRIOR IF YOU NEED TO
CANCEL YOUR DRIVER TRAINING BOOKING
AS WE HAVE WAITING LISTS FOR THESE COURSES
29th November - Annual General Meeting
Members Meeting
December 5th
Omuru Jeep Gymkhana Championships and Christmas Party
A real Fun Day at Omaru including Jeep Gymkhana
with prizes, BBQ picnic lunch, lots of fun stuff. Bookings required for catering.
Jeep Gymkhana includes
Reverse Trial
Blind Trial
Slow Race
Etc.
More Details Soon at www.mjoc.org.au
2005
Jan 2005
Monday 3rd - Wed 12th Jan inclusive
High Country - Deddick Trail - Thredbo - Omeo Dargo - Bright
A high country adventure, this time traveling via Orbost and then onto the Deddick trail, working our way
to MacKillops bridge and, then working our way back
towards Omeo, Dargo and the High Country finishing
up at Bright, traveling over Twin Jeeps track towards
Harrietville.
Minimum of 2 litres of water per person in your vehicle at all times.
Serviceable Fire Extinguisher (within service life)
Tow Strap, Snatch Strap, 2 rated shackles that fit
your vehicle.
Recovery Points - front & rear
Shovel / spade
TYRE REQUIREMENTS
Good condition All Terrain (A/T) minimum - or an additional spare must be carried - This is a remote area trip over
October 2004
rugged terrain and A/T tyres are more puncture resistant hence non A/T tyre equipped vehicles will require an additional spare to be carried
Tyre Pressure gauge
You will need to be self sufficient for food and water
Note: Water in the High Country Streams can contain both Cryptosporidium and Guardia bacteria, so you should
boil the water for 5 minutes before drinking or alternatively carry water purification tablets (available from any good
camping store)
All participants must meet MJOC Driver Training requirements.
Emergency contact for the duration of the trip will be Julie Jones (03) 97426668 or (03) 52214444
Trip Leader - Grant Jones
Trip Rating - Moderate (3-5)
Meeting Place - Maccas Pakenham
Meeting Time - 8.00 am
Departure Time - 8.30 am Promptly
Contact at Meeting Point - 0419346896
ESTIMATED DISTANCE and TIME OF TRAVEL. - 9 - 10 days
ESTIMATED HOME TIME. Evening of the 13th Jan
MAPS REFERENCE. Rooftops High Country
January (Australia Day Weekend)
High Country Adventures and Bush Can Collection Trip- Geoff Miller
Combines great 4WD Touring around Omeo as well as collection of cans from the bins for Royal Flying Doctor Service
March
Labour Day Weekend
Beachport / Robe SA Long weekend
Trip Leader - JJ or Roy Edwards
Vehicle Limit - 12
Book your accommadation at Beachport now.
EASTER 2005
Preliminary Notice
Easter Long Weekend
LAKE MUNGO - NSW
This trip will be combining with the South Australian Jeep Clubs
A venture in this most interesting area in the outback just north of Mildura.
The Lake Mungo area is full of history, adventure and environmental interest. The trip may also take in some of the
Northern Victoria - Murray Sunset Country
More Details Very Soon
Trip Leader Ross McGarvie
Rating Easy/Moderate 2-5
Convoy Size Limit 12
Easter 2005
Camp Jeep - Avoca is on again
Trip leader and organizer - Grant Jones
Good times, lots of trips, both 4WD or tourist trips.
Same format as this year, camping at my block at Avoca or at one of the Motels or hotels, and just kicking back and
enjoying everything from tracks to camp fires in the evenings
Trips will be rated from Easy - Moderate.
No limit on attendees for the Easter Break
Dinner Saturday night will be at the Victoria Hotel again
Bulk accommodation is also available just up Mitchell lane at Pyrenees Bush Cottages, Pyrenees Bush Cottages
Lot 3 Mitchell Road Avoca, Victoria 3467 (03) 5465 3859
Follow the link for more details (http://www.pyreneesbushcottages.com.au/) each cabin can sleep up to 6 people in
October 2004
beds and even more if you want to utilize your camping beds etc, and they are a 6 minute walk from Camp Jeep.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET MJOC DRIVER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING AS A
DRIVER ON MJOC TRIPS
Note. Any person who has a medical condition that could of concern to themselves or that the Trip leader should be
aware of in the event of an emergency, may place the details into a sealed envelope (with their name on it) and hand it to
the trip Leader to be opened only in a case of emergency, and if it is not needed it would be returned at the conclusion of
the trip.
ALL TRIP BOOKINGS TO: GRANT JONES - TRIP CO-ORDINATOR
on either 97426668, 0419346896 or email:
Grant Jones: - [email protected]
October 2004
Plasticraft
National Jeep Jamboree
Platinum Sponsor
Point Of Sale & Display
Brochure Holders
Guards And Covers
Fabricated Letters
Plastic Signs
Shopfitting
MJOC Club Member Frank De Angeles Proprietor
10 Stafford Street Huntingdale 3166
Phone 9562 9833
www.plasticraft.com.au
Email [email protected]
Fax 95437737
Mobile 0414 562 983
October 2004
October 2004
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Ask for John Rowe, for the best service, advice and a keen price on all BFGoodrich Tyres.
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October 2004
October 2004
October 2004
Trading Post—For Sale
FOR Sale
5 Black Steel Wheels with LT 245/70 R16 BF Goodrich KO
All Terrain tires, (1 brand new, 4 50% worn) to suit all
1999+ Grand Cherokee WJ models $900 ONO
Steve Petkowski 0407 857 963
FOR SALE
5 Jeep Wrangler Renegade 7" Silver "Grizzly" Alloy
Wheels with Goodyear Wrangler GSA P225R75-15 tires (1
brand new, 1 near new, 3 20% worn) to suit all 87-04
Wrangler, 84-01 Cherokee and 93-98 Grand Cherokee.
$1200.00 ONO
Steve Petkowski 0407 857 963
14/8
FOR SALE
Four Cherokee Steel Wheels fitted with 3=2 new Bridgestone 225/75R 15 All-Terrain plus 2 Goodyear 225/75 R15 5% worn. $600 ono
Vince 03 9705 1607 or 0407 802833
20/7
FOR SALE
One Only - New Custom Built Steel Wheel 16"
with new Cooper ST Suit WJ/WG Grand
Cherokee - Never Used $400 ONO - Call Ian
Fletcher 0418 335 630 for further details
14/8
FOR SALE
Used TJ/XJ Wheels (5) with BF Goodrich All
Terrain 30 x 9.50 x 15. Tyres are RWC and ok
for on road only. Would be good if you want to
rest your muddies. Good for the trailer or as
additional spare for that long trip in January.
Sell separate $65 each ONO will sell separate
Ian Fletcher 0418 335 630
22/6
For Sale
Wheels Wheels Wheels!
New TJ/XJ Original Steel Wheels with centre
caps. Ideal as an extra spare for those long
outback trips, for the extra set of Muddies or
maybe you need them for the trailer. Will fit all
TJ & XJ models. (only 3 left) $65 each will sell
separate:- Also (1) used TJ/XJ Wheel and tyre
(Worn Goodyear not RWC) $50
Ian Fletcher 0418 335 630
22/6
FOR SALE
Alloy nudge bar, 3” polished alloy, with spotlight mounts Suit XJ Cherokee $200 ONO
Richard Unmack 0425 827 227
22/6
FOR SALE
Alloy bull bar for sale suitable for pre '97 XJ
Cherokee genuine Jeep air bag compliant bull
bar with section for winch mounting cost $1300
sell $550 ono
phone Barry Moncrieff 0400050337 AH
96957309
22/6
FOR SALE
ARB Winch Bull Bar for 97-01 XJCherokee $500 ono
Phone Bill Graafsma 0412619554 or A.H. 59960656
26/5
FOR SALE
Brand new radiator heater hoses for XJ petrol Cherokee
$50 Phone Bill Graafsma 0412619554
26/5
Advertising is available FREE to MJOC members.
Non Members can advertise your goods on this page for
just $20.00 for regular listing on this page. Refer to our
regular advertising rates for larger adverts. Adverts stay in
Magazine and on Website for maximum 2 months or until
sold notification received
October 2004
National Jeep Jamboree Discounts for MJOC Helpers
The MJOC Committee have adopted a special discount price plan for
MJOC members who help out at the Jamboree in October. The plan
provides for a 12.5% discount per session up to a maximum of 50% off
the normal Jamboree Fee. All members who help for any session will
receive a free Jamboree T-shirt also.
Discount on Registrations for MJOC Jamboree volunteers
Registration
Single
Couple
Family
Full Fee
$95
$150
$195
1 session
$83.13
$131.25
$170.63
2 sessions
$71.25
$112.50
$146.25
3 sessions
$59.38
$93.75
$121.88
4 sessions
$47.50
$75
$97.50
A session is a 4 hour block Sessions:
7am - 11am / 11am - 3pm / 3pm - 7pm / 7pm - 11pm
Day trippers who volunteer for at least one session - No charge
12.5% discount on registration for each 4 hour session—
Maximum Discount 50%
All meals must be paid for at full price
EVERYONE MUST STILL REGISTER!
To register you just go to
Jamboree Website and download a registration form.
- www.jeepjamboree.com.au
Melbourne Jeep Owners Club - Trip Rating Guide
RATING
1—3
DESCRIPTION
DEFINITION
EASY
Road and track conditions not likely to impede vehicle progress and
able to be negotiated by a standard four-wheel vehicle and a driver
with no previous off road experience.
MODERATE
Road and track conditions requiring the use of four-wheel drive but
suitable for standard equipped vehicles and drivers with limited 4x4
experience or training.
DIFFICULT
More demanding driving conditions negotiable by standard vehicles
but requiring experienced and trained drivers. Advanced driving
techniques may be required and vehicle recovery may be necessary. Special requirements may be specified by the trip leader.
VERY DIFFICULT
Traction and control difficulties likely to be encountered requiring a
suitably equipped vehicle (MINIMUM - ALL TERRAIN TYPE TYRES
REQUIRED) and a well experienced/trained driver. Vehicle recovery is very likely.
EXTREME
As for ‘very difficult’, except that potentially hazardous track conditions may be encountered and vehicle damage is a possibility. Mud
Terrain Tyres and/or modified / high ground clearance vehicles may
be specified by the trip leader
(E Grade)
3—5
(D Grade)
5 –7
(C Grade)
7—9
(B Grade)
10
(A Grade)
Please note that trip ratings can change subject to changed weather conditions. E.g.; Moderate can change to Difficult if
heavy rain is experienced. Trips rated with a combination denote that weather changes are expected or track conditions are
variable. Trip Leaders may also specify vehicle or driver standards to suit specific trip conditions
ALL TRIP BOOKINGS TO TRIP Co ORDINATOR GRANT JONES—(ah) 9742 6668
email to: [email protected]
October 2004
JOC SPONSOR
At the February 2004 Members Meeting we had Razz from RAZZ AUTOMOTIVE as a guest
speaker. Razz gave a very interesting and informative presentation about servicing your Jeep and
gave some great advice about maintenance. Razz was very impressed with our club meeting and
how we do things, so much so as he has now kindly donated a set of Cooper Tyres to the value of
$1100. The club raffled these tyres and raised a substantial amount of money for the club.
Razz already services Jeeps for various club members and he owns his own Jeep. We are certainly
receiving great feedback about the thoroughness and quality of his work on Jeeps.
RAZZ AUTOMOTIVE
Glen Waverley—Ph. 9561 9300
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October 2004
ON NEW CHRYSLER & JEEP
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From
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October 2004
Your Management Committee
President
John Jefferies (JJ)
Contact
(b) 9690 2800
Mobile
0418 354 288
Email
[email protected]
Vice President
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Melbourne Jeep® Owners Club is the assumed name of the BJOC FOUR
WHEEL DRIVE CLUB INC. and is a non-profit organization.
The Jeep® & Jeep Jamboree trademark is used with the conditional permission
of the DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
All advertising proceeds in this magazine is for club fundraising purposes only. All proceeds go to covering the cost of producing this magazine and the general operation of the
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All comments and articles are the express views of the individual writer and are not the
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Paul Kelly
Contact
Mobile
Email
(h)9743 8056
0409 220 239
[email protected]
General Secretary
Lynton Doyle
Contact
9486 3604
Mobile
0408 368 075
[email protected]
Email
Treasurer
Beryl Neate
Contact
(h) 9596 2927
Email
[email protected]
New Membership Officer
Steve Barnett
Contact
(h) 9561 5045
Email
[email protected]
Promotions Officer
Ross McGarvie
Contact
(h) 9702 6464
Mobile
0427 026 465
Email
[email protected]
Driver Training Coordinator
Ian Fletcher
Mobile
0418 335 630
Email
[email protected]
Guest Speakers &
Club Merchandise Sales
Robin Clarke
Contact
(h) 9836 7842
Mobile
0417 392 944
Email
[email protected]
Four Wheel Drive Victoria Delegate
Ian Gray
Mobile
Email
0413 139 850
[email protected]
Magazine & Website Editor
(temporary)
Ian Fletcher
Mobile
0418 335 630
Email
[email protected]
Trip Co Coordinator
Grant Jones
Contact
(ah) 9742 6668
Mobile
0419 346 896
Email
[email protected]
Property Officer
Wayne Kerr
Contact
9737 6444
Mobile
0407 531 444
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