december 2012 - QLD Corvette Club

DECEMBER 2012
You start squawking before the sun
shameless form of self-expression.
even rises. You steal our sesame
It’s rude and disrespectful. So to
seed buns and fries. But worst of
all you birds reading this: watch
all, you unload your lunch on our cars. No
your bony little backs. We’re hitting up the
sooner have we finished detailing than the
animal shelter. Gonna find us a cat. A mean
fruits of our labor are soured thanks to your
one with all its claws. Tell your friends.
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Queensland Corvette Club December. 2012
CLUB MEETINGS Are Held
The First Wednesday Of Each
Month Commencing At
7.30pm Unless Otherwise
Noted In The Club Calendar
At SPRINGWOOD BOWLS
CLUB.CINDERELLA DRIVE
SPRINGWOOD.
CONTENTS.
PAGE2. QCC Club Committee
PAGE3.Ken’s Klub Kalendar
PAGE4.Club Notices.
PAGE5. Presidents Report
PAGE6. Crackerjack weekend with
Nanna
PAGE7.Mikes Tips n Trivia
PAGE8. Thanksgiving Lakeside
PAGE9.
Membership Fees.
July-September-$75.00 October-December-$60.00
January-March-$40.00 April-June-$20.00
Renewals $75 Due 1-July
Correspondence To
Po.Box 1094 Sunnybank Hills Qld.4109
Emails To Kaylene Gook At,
[email protected]
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understanding that it does not contravene the Trade
Practices Act. No responsibility is accepted by the
Queensland Corvette Club Inc. for statements made or
the failure of any product or service to give
satisfaction.
Inclusion of any advertisement shall not be construed
as an endorsement by the Queensland Corvette Club
Inc.
WEBSITE; www.qldcorvetteclub.com.au
Materials and articles in this publication are general
comments, not advice .The information is believed to
be accurate and reliable but no responsibility is taken
for any opinions expressed or errors and omissions.
PAGE10.Trev & Joy Jones winning
weekend
PAGE11. Advertising.
PAGE12. Prestige Melbourne Car
show
PAGE13.Run Photo’s
PAGE14. Advertising.
PAGE15. Minutes meeting
PAGE16 Minutes meeting
PAGE17. Club Merchandise
PAGE18. Treasurers reports.
PAGE19. The Funnies Page.
PAGE20.Classified Ad’s
PAGE21.Classified Ad’s
PAGE22. Advertising.
PAGE23. Advertising.
PAGE24. Advertising.
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
CLUB COMMITTEE
Page 2.December .2012
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE for QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB 2012-13.
Equipment Officer.
Tom Vanderreyden 0408781903
[email protected]
Website Co-Ordinator.
Allen Squire.
[email protected]
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENTand
Chris Livermore
EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
[email protected]
Ken Coomber
0427570019 38057089
[email protected]
0468942086
Safety Officer.
Glen Miller. 0411888625
[email protected]
Assistant Editor & Tech Officer.
Mike Gocs. 0412318293
[email protected]
Fundraising Co- Ordinator.
Sue Weitenberg
0415828716
CLUB SECRETARY
Kaylene Gook
[email protected]
0407270137
TREASURER
Sandy Stumer
[email protected]
0419776247
Merchandise Officer.
Cheryl Vanderreyden
[email protected]
Membership Sevices Brad Stumer
0414730833
[email protected]
Liaison Officer
Kevin Silk. 0418 722 987.
[email protected]
Technical Officer.
EDITOR Ernie Whittle
QCC. CLUB SPONSORED
CHARITY
[email protected]
0411741378
“ Camp Quality.”
keith Harper. 0408152279
[email protected]
Doc Hilber.0400802322
“Ken’s Klub Kalendar”
Remember To Check The Club Website For Current
Updates, And Changes To Runs Etc.
CLUB EVENTS JANUARY: 9Th.
CLUB MEETING
7:30pm at the Springwood Bowls Club
“Club Springwood” Cinderella Drive, Springwood. Meals from $10:00, coffee and tea $1.00.
11th : Friday night Dinner :
The first Dinner of the New Year will be hosted by Ken &
Pauline . The venue for this event will be the “Sunnybank Hotel”. We will meet at the Old Harvey
Normans (opposite Hungry Jack’s) Loganholme at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm departure to Sunnybank.
For those wishing to meet at the Hotel it is situated on the corner of Mains Rd and Mccullough St,
Sunnybank, for a 7pm seating.
Ken Coomber 0468 942 086.
26th : Australia Day – Ormiston Car Show and Mustang Owners Club BBQ
We will meet for this event at the 7/11 Service Station, Mt Gravatt – Capalaba Road, just East of the
Gateway Motorway at 7:15am for a 7:30am departure to the Ormiston State School. We will then
depart around 9am-9:30am for a scenic cruise with the Mustang Owners Club who will lead us back
to their club house at Morningside for a great Australia Day BBQ.
The BBQ will be around $5 per person with a selection of cold drinks. Great raffles will be also be
available.
Please RSVP Jaimes Pool (0423 644 683), the run coordinator for the day, if you are planning to
attend this BBQ. This is for our hosts catering arrangements.
CLUB EVENTS FEBRUARY. 3RD.
Pete & Ernie’s Questionable Car Cruise. A nice long cruise to the mountains and
beyond, some dodgy questions and multiple rigorous routes, culminating at the Imperial Hotel in
Murwillumbah for lunch. Bring your own morning tea as we will be stopping at Gracleigh Park at
Beechmont for a snack ,pit stop and a regroup.
After morning tea we will follow the trip leaders up past Natural arch and through to our destination.
There will be trophies for those who get their questions correct and times closest to the ones on
google maps. Approximate round trip of 300klms.
Meeting at Maccas in Bryants Rd. at 6.30 for those who want Brekkie, and leaving at 7.30am.
For more info and to let us know who’s coming ,contact Ernie on 0411741378
or Pete on 0409003300.
CLUB MEETING 6TH.
7:30pm at the Springwood Bowls Club
“Club Springwood” Cinderella Drive, Springwood. Meals from $10:00, coffee and tea $1.00.
Friday or Saturday night dinner. 8th. or 9th. A run co-ordinator is required.
Anyone who would like to run this night ,please let Ken Coomber know by calling him on
0468 942 086.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2013,
The Ex-Presidents,“Crackerjack
See Page Six for full details.
Weekend with Nanna”
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS YOUR CLUB AND NEW IDEAS ARE WELCOME,
SO DON’T BE A MUSHROOM, BE A LIGHTBULB AND COME UP WITH SOME
BRIGHT NEW IDEAS.
QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB .
“CLUB NOTICES”.
Page 4.December 2012
NEW CLUB MEETING VENUE
The Springwood Bowls Club
Cinderella Drive, Springwood
Meeting starts at 7:30pm
First Wednesday of each Month.
JANUARY 2013 BIRTHDAYS
1.Kendell MERRIMAN & Sue WEITENBERG
2.Janice DIXON
4.Cheryl COOMBES
7.Brenden MERRIMAN
8.Michael REPTIK
13.Robyn KEAST
14.John CHURTON
16.Bryan WHARTON
17.Stephen BARR
Carolee ROBERTS
19.Jan HARPER & Leree MAZZER
20.Laurie FITZGERALD
26th Deborah HARRISON
28.Hilda BEUZEVILLE
29.Belinda MEGSON
30.Lorna MIHILL
New Members December
Paul & Deborah Harrison from STRATHPINE / ‘78
Silver Coupe
Matt Ockendon from WATERFORD / ’78 Blue
Coupe
Hope you guys enjoy your new ride as a Qld
Corvette Club Member!!!!!!
Please Note. The Committee Is In The
Process Of Organizing New Club
Apparel. There Will Be Discussion At
The Club General Meetings Soon. In
The Meantime, If You Wish To Get
Shirts Etc. Made Of You Own Design,
Please Check With The Committee
FIRST. Our Club Logo Is Owned By The
Club And Is Therefore Not To Be
Reproduced In Any Shape Or Manner
Without Prior Approval. This Is Very
Important, As It Infringes The
Copyright Of Our Club.
PLEASE NOTE.ADVERTISING IN THIS
MAGAZINE IS FOR THE USE OF CLUB MEMBERS
FOR FREE. NON-MEMBERS PAY $20.00 FOR A
THREE MONTH ROTATIONAL PERIOD. CLUB
MEMBERS WILL HAVE FREE ADVERTS FOR THE
FIRST THREE MONTHS, AFTER WHICH THEY
ARE ASKED TO PAY $20.00 FOR FURTHER
6MONTHS. ALL CLUB MEMBERS WILL HAVE
THEIR ADVERT PLACED ON THE WEBSITE FOR
FREE AS WILL NON-MEMBERS, BUT ONLY FOR
3 MONTHS. ALL ADVERTISERS ARE ASKED TO
LET THE EDITOR KNOW A.S.A.P. WHEN THEIR
GOODS ARE SOLD. PLEASE NOTE; THE EDITOR
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PLACE AND EDIT ALL
ADVERTISEMENT’S IN THIS MAGAZINE.
"CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATON UPDATE" DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF
MEMBERS NOW SEEKING CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATION, THE COMMITTEE HAS
DECIDED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES.CARS THAT ARE ALREADY
REGISTERED, OR ABLE TO BE TRANSPORTED, CAN NOW MAKE A APPOINTMENT
FOR A FREE INSPECTION AT EITHER:- SOUTHSIDE - PETER TURNER (0409003300)
OR NORTHSIDE - KEVIN SILK (0418722987)CORVETTE OWNERS WHO REQUIRE A
HOME/WORKSHOP VISIT, WILL BE ASKED TO DONATE $50 TO THE QLD
CORVETTE CLUB. THIS FOLLOWS THE EXAMPLE ESTABLISHED BY MANY OTHER
CAR CLUBS ALREADY. THANKYOU, YOUR COMMITTEE
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
President’s Report.
Page 5.December 2012
A “SEASON’S GREETINGS” TO ALL.
As another year comes to an end and most of us planning holidays with the
family,I look at the year past and realize how much I have enjoyed many
events with club members and guests throughout this time. This includes our
picnics, dinners, weekend drives, presidents weekend hosted by our previous
president Peter Turner, a concourse which was our biggest in ten years and a
couple of Lakeside track days that is an event that is well attended every
year.
We also had a change of committee at our AGM. We the new committee
hope that all of our members are happy with our performance over the last 5
months and look forward to any constructive criticism moving into the new
year.
Most recently we enjoyed our Christmas party at the Royal Hotel at
Harrisville, West of Brisbane. We had a great day with the jumping castle for
the kids, a great little venue with a picturesque backdrop and our hosts
Monica, Steve, family and staff treating us to some terrific country hospitality
with the provision of refreshments and a wonderful two course Christmas
lunch which included a mixed roast with salad and vegetables, sticky date
pudding and pavlova. We had a great attendance of 60 people including Reg
and Sandy Vine who we all enjoyed seeing after making such an effort to
come.
As usual we exchanged stories and enjoyed each other’s company and then
at approximately 2:00pm Santa arrived to give the children big and small
their gifts
I would like to wish all QCC members and their families A wonderful Festive
Season and a safe and happy new year and if you’re out in your Vette please
be drive safely.
I look forward to enjoying another terrific year in 2013 with you all.
Take care,
Chris Livermore
President QCC.
Queensland Corvette Club Inc. MIKE’S TECH TIP’S N TRIVIA
Page 7 December. 2012
Mike’s Tech Tips and Trivia
When your car insurance renewal arrives, do you shop around? I do, every year!
Glenys’ Honda Civic renewal arrived and I nearly fell off my chair. This particular company wanted
$580. This is after 9 years as a loyal customer with no claims ever! As it happened, there was a brochure
in the letter box the same day from NRMA offering a 10% discount off any quote. I phoned NRMA and
gave the Honda details—they quoted me $375. Well guess what I did?
Keith Hosking told me a story that should interest any of you C2 or C3 owners. Keith had his immaculate
1965 Corvette on display at a recent Redcliffe show .Someone came up to him and said “there is smoke
coming from under your bonnet”. Keith quickly went to have a look. The sun’s rays were bouncing off the
highly polished air-cleaner cover and acting like a magnifying glass on the underside of the raised bonnet
(hood). Those of you, who do display your Corvettes on a sunny day with the bonnet up, should perhaps
have a cover over the chrome air cleaner. I have actually heard this story from someone else, several years
ago.
Regardless of what age our Corvettes are, there is always the possibility of a breakdown and a need for a
Tow Truck to attend. Mike Reptik’s C4 did break down recently on a run to assist Camp Quality in their
fund raising. Most of us would watch with some concern as the tilt tray was raised and the chains hooked
up to “something” under our Beloved Corvette. To prevent any damage in the future, Mike came up with
the idea of attaching a rope permanently under the front of the Corvette. This would always be there for a
tow truck driver to attach his chain to. I took my “Blue Shark” to Mike’s place and had the Corvette
raised on a hoist. It was very simple to attach a rope—it would always be there for any towing situation.
See attached photo. Mike Reptik would be happy to advise anyone on how to attach this damage saving
“device”. His home telephone number is 07 38240280.
Soon silence will have passed into legend. Man has turned his back
on silence. Day after day he invents machines and devices that
increase noise and distract humanity from the essence of life,
contemplation,meditation and common sense.
Queensland Corvette Club Inc. Thanksgiving Lakeside 25/10/2012 Page 8 December. 2012
Thanksgiving Day at LAKESIDE---This is an event a lot of us (the Revhead set amongst us particularly)
look forward to. Sunday 25th November 2012 was no different. This is an excuse to celebrate Thanksgiving
Day albeit an American Tradition it is a time we pay homage of “Thanksgiving to GM”---for providing us
with some wonderful automobiles to remember a bygone era.
The day was perfect, albeit HOT!! 19 Corvettes were lined up at the Corvette Queensland Pit Parking.
Down Under had about 10 Corvettes and I counted about a dozen other Corvettes scattered around--obviously not in our Clubs.
Driving around lakeside is a real Buzz, and you do not have to worry about a blue uniformed person with a
camera, hidding in the bushes!! The pace was fast and furious for some and more sedate for others, but we
all loved our cruise time on centre stage.
A few of the more daring participated in the Midday Mayhem of the 1/8 mile drag racing and of course
Wheels Webro and Ernie’s favourite- the Slalom event. Although neither of the boys won an award, no
doubt they will be back with a Vengeance again next year.
Many of us left early as there were only the one “cruising”’ event for our club, but a couple of Diehards
Loitered around to the end and had another cruise around in the free for all event. They did say that it was
much quieter at the end of the day with only a handful of cars on the track, and of course drove
appropriately to suit the conditions.
If you wish to see more photos and video, have a look at Ernie’s Bucket Photos on our website Homepage.
Members, who have never been around the track and are a bit apprehensive, need not worry. You basically
set your own pace. If you do not wish to redline your Vette, just do what I do and stay in the “left” lane—let
everyone pass This usually works, however if you ask Keith Hosking he may not agree, as at one stage while
coming down the straight, both Webro and Ernie blasted past him at a great rate, one on each side and at
the sametime. It’s a good thing Keith’s hearing is not the best, as he would have lost a considerable amount
more at the time.
I know I am looking forward to next year’s events and there’s a good chance a couple of other loonies I
know are also. Cheers and Merry Christmas to all Mike Gocs
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
QCC Xmas Party 2012
Page 9. December 2012
Queensland Corvette Club Inc New Members Trevor & Joy Jones Page 10.December 2012
NEW MEMBERS TREVOR & JOY JONES (634)
WIN ACCLAIM IN PRESTIGE MELBOURNE CAR SHOW
We have just arrived back from a wonderful event, RACV “MotorclassicaAustralian International Concours d'Elegance and Classic Motor Show” for 2012,
at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens in Melbourne.
Our 1959 Corvette C1, had been selected to participate in this prestige car show
and what a car show it was! 125 cars from around the world were invited, from an
early model 1898 Thompson Steam Car, to the latest Classic selection of a 1986
Lotus Esprit S3. The 16 motorcycles on show ranged from a 1914 EWB to a 1973
Ducati 750 GT. An historic collection of Brabham cars with Sir Jack Brabham
himself attending. A living Legend!!
The Motorclassica is a four day event. On the first day, a calavade of the
“Classics” were driven from Albert Park Formula 1 venue, through the CBD
streets of Melbourne, to the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building (built in 1880).
What a fitting building to display such beautifully preserved cars!
The official opening, in the form of a Gala Cocktail Party, was held amongst the
cars, giving all the entrants and organisers, time to meet and greet. Also, we had
the advantage of looking at all the cars and bikes in our own private showing.
John Wood, (Tom Croydon in the TV series “Blue Heelers”), was the very popular
Master of Ceremonies. He also displayed his much loved Mk IV Jaguar.
The following three days were open to the General Public, with 33 Car Clubs from
around Victoria participating, by displaying up to 200 cars a day, on the open
forecourt area. Several Corvette were on display these days.
Saturday was the Judging and Presentation day, allowing the Sunday visitors
and patrons the added advantage of seeing who the section winners were, by the
display of trophies on their cars.
Our Corvette C1 was one of these winners. We were so thrilled to have our car
win the Award for 'Post War Classics (American & Australian)'. Just to have been
part of this wonderful event was an honour, the addition of the win was a bonus.
The cars and motor bikes in this yearly event are not invited to return again for
several years to come. The event organisers believe that there are more cars and
bikes hidden in garages yet to be discovered and participate.
Should anyone be in the Melbourne area in October, this is one car show not to
miss. It is truely a well organised and prestigious Event.
Trevor and Joy Jones.
Editors’ Note:- The Jones are also members of NCRS Australia and USA and at a
recent judging in Melbourne, were given the impressive score of 97.5%- Top
Flight. Sounds like a car we want at our next Concourse!!
SEE PICTURES ON PAGE 12.
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A VERY RECOGNISABLE FACE, NOT NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH BEING AT THE WHEEL OF A CORVETTE.
TREVOR AND JOY JONES BEAUTIFUL C1 1959 CORVETTE
Queensland Corvette Club Inc
QCC Xmas Party 2012
Page 13 December .2012
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
MINUTES OF MEETING
Page 15 December.2012
QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB INC.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Wednesday 5 December 2012
Held at the Springwood Bowls Club
Meeting Opened: 7.30pm – Final meeting for 2012
Present:
Chris Livermore, Kaylene Gook, Jaimes Pool, Mike Reptik, Don, Marina, Brett Campbell,
Bernie 7 Di Hildebrandt, Steve Barr, Gordon Walden, Bill Dixon, Peter Lee, Nev Solomon, Kev Silk, Peter & Ali
Turner, Brad & Sandy Stumer, Sally & ernie Whittle, Cheryl & Tom Vanderreyden, Doc Hilber, Anthony
Britton, Callen Britton, Bob Mihill, Ian Fitzgerald, Keith & Kay Hosking, Aaron O’Reilly, Mike & Glenys Gocs,
Phil Murray, Ken & Pauline Coomber, Glenn & Jayne Miller, John & Sue Webro, Jim & Gay Starkey, Graham
Haggar
Apologies:
John & Jan Tait, Lorna Mihill
Visitors:
Zac Lee
Minutes of Previous Meeting.
No business arising from the last minutes.
The minutes were taken as read and confirmed as a correct record.
Moved by:
Doc Hilber
Seconded by: Mike Reptik
Correspondence:
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Mail received from 7 November 2012
Incoming Mail:
Bank Statement from SuncorpBalance as at 1/11/12 cheque account $2417.71
Letter from Unwind Oceanview estates
– invitation for the club to visit anytime
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Letter from Chev Performance re- event on 3 February 2013
Letter from Camp Quality – thanks us for our Support
Letter and posters of ’78 pace car from Dave Martin – Vic member
Account from Australia Post $135.98
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Shannons – Melbourne summer classic auction 26 November
Newsletters Corvettes of Melbourne – November
Corvettes Down Under – Sept-Oct
NSW Corvettes – November
Corvettes of Melbourne – Dec
Corvettes of SA – December
Corvettes of WA – Summer issue
Mustang – November
The Bow Tie Club – November & Dec
Queensland Chev club – November & Dec
Outgoing Mail:
Changed residential address on the Trailer to 79-93 Hillview Road Mount Cotton 4165
Letter to Dave Martin thanking him for the posters
Sympathy card to Chris Livermore & family for death of father-in-law
Emails
Patricia Kubik – has 85 Corvette in States and now lives at Booval with daughter. Wishes to join club. Have
emailed her advising that we have our Xmas function at Harrisville and for her to come and meet our
members before lunch.
Cameron Brown – enquiries about Concession registration and coming events/meetings. He is away for
December and will attend our events in January
Donna Dunmore – Wishing to advertise her 88 Corvette
Charles Kizis – Becoming new member – requires L01 compliance to be done on 77 Vette.
Wendy Carter – advertising 92 Corvette
Nigel & Marie – British Columbia Corvette club wishing to exchange Corvette Pins.
Moved that the above mail list represents a true and accurate record of all correspondence received and sent
for the month of November 2012.
Moved by:
Tom Vanderreyden
Seconded by: Glenn Miller
Treasurers Report: Closing Balance: $25461.21
Moved by:
Doc Hilber
Seconded by: Phill Murray
Membership Services. Total members 145
Events Coordinator:
Past Events.
Golf Day – An Entertaining & Top day had by all. Thank you to Glenn & Jayne for organising
this day. The trophies were a fantastic idea.
Lakeside – A brilliant day. Everyone got to have 1 go on the track if they wish and in the afternoon anyone
still there could have another go.
Coming Events.
Sunday 9th Dec – Xmas Party at Harrisville. Group will departing from the Hyperdome
at 9.15 am. Jumping castle booked (big enough for adults), Santa arriving presents to be $15-$20 and child’s
name on gift, Club soft drinks can be consumed outside and any alcohol to be purchased at pub. Buffet
lunch 3 roast meats and 2 deserts.
Friday 14th Dec – Windaroo Hotel. – Organised by Phill - Meet at Hyperdome for 6.15 depart. There is plenty
of parking at rear of hotel.
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
MINUTES OF MEETING Cont.
Page 16. December 2012
January – 9th First club meeting
_ 11th Organised by Nikki Hume – Friday nights kitchen
_ 26th Australia Day – Ormiston School Historical restorers for breakfast and then continue with the Mustang
club to their club house for Sausage Sizzle lunch. $5.00 per person. Departing the 7/11 Service station off Mt
Gravatt-Capalaba Road at 7.15AM
February – Observation run – organised by Ernie & Sally Whittle (Theme - Movie Car trivia)
23/24th Presidents Weekend away organised by Past president Peter Turner
Future – Ten Pin Bowling organised by Phill Murray & Glenn Miller
Editor. Everyone has received their November issue of magazine
Thanks to Keith Harper for his Targa editorial.
Concourse in Melbourne (Invitation Only) One of our members won Top Corvette and Top Flight NCRS. Read
all about it in our next magazine.
Closing date for next issue is the 17th December 2012.
Merchandise. 2 second hand ladies shirts donated by Marina are available.
Cheryl did a display of merchandise available.
Website.
Alan – not present
Tech Talk.
Don’t put a Diahatsu in the back of a van. Use your hand brake.
Fundraising. Raffle $175.00
1st Prize
Jayne Miller C4 Emblem
2nd Prize
Jayne Miller re-draw
Sally Whittle Hamper
Ladies
Jayne Miller re-draw
Peter Lee
Hat & T-Shirt
A special Thank You to Jayne for having a re-draw after her name was drawn 3 times.
Equipment - Tom has emptied the Trailer and has thrown out all old items, items that didn’t belong to the
club and items belonging to Keith Harper have been returned. A new first aid kit will need to be purchased.
The size is for approx 40 people. Fire Extinguishers have arrived
Other General Business or Special Business:
Fire Extinguishers – 4 extra 2.5kg extinguishers ordered for cars. Cost to members is $43.00 each. (No
profits made by club). These can be checked yearly by Bob.
Fire training day for the use of Fire Extinguishers will be held at Tom Vanderreyden’s next year.
Peter Turner donated a Harley Tour worth $150 to be raffled.
Chris Livermore donated a set of Rocker Covers to be raffled.
Chris has been looking into a Track Day at the Holden Training Centre Norwell
Total cost for the day is $7000 and we will need minimum of 40 entrants @$200 per entrant to make it viable.
They can offer time trials, Skid Pan, Track Day. They will have a safety officer, first aid officer and staff to run
the day. We just turn up. This will not be until next July so let Chris know next year if anyone in interested.
Anyone interested in attending the Convention at Toowoomba 2013 that the 31st December is the last date to
enter to be in the draw for an early bird prize.
Remember to support your Club, Members and Sponsors wherever possible.
If you have anything you can donate for our raffles it would be much appreciated.
Congratulations to our lucky winners of tonight’s raffles:
Nominated dates for the next Meetings:
Next Committee meeting will be on Monday 7th January 2013 at the Springwood Bowls Club at 5.30pm.
Next General Meeting will be on Wednesday 9th January 2013 at the Springwood Bowls Club at 7.30pm.
There being no further business Chris thanked everyone for attending and declared the meeting closed.
Meeting Closed at 8.30pm
You May Think That The
Editor Is Nutty As A
Squirrel, But He Would Like
To Wish Everyone A Safe And
Joyous Christmas And A
Happy And Prosperous Vette
Filled New Year!
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
Page 17 December. 2012
PLEASE NOTE . The committee must approve all expenditure and a invoice or receipt produced before
reimbursement can be made.
NO EXCEPTIONS ARE ALLOWED.
Ladies club polo shirt (black or white) $35
Ladies red vest $35
Ladies ¾ sleeve shirt $35
Club spray jacket $60
Club cap (black with red piping) $15
Men’s Black Polo $35
To Purchase any club merchandise
contact Cheryl Vanderreyden [email protected]
FOR SALE. Two second hand female tops for sale for $10 each The 1st is Navy blue fitted female
shirt size 12 and the 2nd is 20th Anniversary red striped fitted top with 3/4 sleeves size 14. Cheryl
will take them to the next meeting in case anyone wants to see them Thanks Cheryl
The Long Arm Of The Law, John Woods Alias Sargent Tom Croyden Of Blue Heelers
Notoriety, Congratulates Joy And Trevor For Their Win At The “RACV Motorclassica
Australian International Concours d'Elegance And Classic Motor Show For 2012”
Editors quote for the day
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explained by incompetence.
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Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
TREASURER’S REPORT
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QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB INC.
TREASURER’S REPORT
November 2012
Opening Balance 1/11/12 – Suncorp Cheque Account (0.01 % p.a.)
Suncorp Sub Account (5.00% Interest)
Suncorp Term Deposit (24 months @ 5.15%-Renew 16/08/2014)
Petty Cash Float
Merchandise Cash Float
$ 2,417.71
$15,540.45
$10,000.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
Total:
Expenditure:
Australia Post (Vettletter Postage)
Hotel HQ – Room Hire
Camp Quality – Donation (from concourse)
Glen Miller – Reimbursement Golf Day Trophies
Sue Webro – Reimbursement Raffle prizes
Delta Fire & Safety – Fire Extinguishers
$ 12.58
$ 60.00
$2075.00
$ 49.65
$ 108.46
$ 749.98
…
$25,102.49
$3055.67
Income:
Raffle – Club Meeting
New Member
Jason Carter – Advertising
Bank Interest
$ 172.00
$ 120.00
$ 20.00
$ 45.72
…
$25,460.21
$ 357.72
$28,158.16
Balance as at 30/10/12: ...
$25,460.21
** All expenditure must be approved by the Committee and an invoice or receipt
produced Before any reimbursement can be compensated.
NO EXCEPTIONS PERMITTED. **
Please Note: If you wish to EFT into our account please include your name & what your payment is for.
And you MUST advise the Treasurer by phone, fax or email your bank confirmation so we
can ensure the correct receipt of your payment. (Suncorp / BSB: 484 799 / Acc No: 001670655)
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CLASSIFIED AD’S
Page 20. October 2012
for sale 1987 corvette 4+3 manual. one of only 407 made that year that
colour plus being a manual this is a very low number production vet, boyd
coddington wheels, near new tyres, long rego, nearly all options for
1987. very economical and power to burn. 83301 klm, $27,500.00
Phone Peter on 0746351159
'79 c3 black coupe - v8 auto - 225 hp - 350 ci capacity r.h. drive, targa top,
a/c partly fitted,valet alarm system - 3 alarms in all, new sound system
new battery, tyres, exhaust system, gearbox & diff 11 inch rear tyres, 9
inch front, personalised plates, pop-up lights reconditioned eng.,
$330
000 phone gary 0419 643654
for sale 1964 bucket seats. black, in good condition. $300.00 the pair (ono)
c4 1993 car bra in perfect condition. $200.00 (ono) kevin 0418 722 987
muncie 4 speed gearbox (rebuilder) $400.00 (ono) 350 v8 complete long motor - good rebuild.
$800.00 phone kevin 0418 722 987
“for sale” lingenfelter super ram intake manifold $1200 edelbrock base manifold with slp
Siamese runners $900 holley stealth intake $800 (will not fit under stock 84-96 corvette
hood) good performance for tpi .
billet throttle body 58mm new $550,+ 52mm $400 + competition cams roller camshaft.
cs286hr10 .560” lift 230 @ .505” lobe competition cams springs, retainers &locks (to suit above
roller cam) new $320 competition cams roller lifters performance -high rev new $520, stock
roller lifters new. $450.. gm factory roller camshaft .525” lift 219/228 @ .050” lobe separation
new $500 lingenfelter roller camshaft .493” lift 213/219 @ .050” lobe separation 112 new $500
air flow research heads 210 cnc race ready $2,275
for sale-parts to suit small block chev . crane gold roller rocker self-aligning 1.6 new $550
crane gold roller rockers self-aligning 1.5 new $550
gm factory roller rockers by crane self-aligning 1.6 new $550
tpi mini ram with fuel rails and regulator $1400
phone john bondok 0419 999 350
or
r email... [email protected]
cam 1987--1998 this cam was installed in ray's new engine by mistake and has been replaced with
the correctly specified item it's lucky to have done 1,500km and cost $580 from the states. this is
an excellent street cam specifically designed for injected engines. has heaps of torque and
grunt from 1,800rpm - 5,800 duration @ 50" 218-224 valve lift 057 inlet and 056 exhaust. your
car does not require a stall converter with this cam - very drivable and quite economical
available now $280 ono phone ray 0427
7 557566
for sale.1986 corvet
tte parts
left hand door $250. left hand door glass $200.00
rear inner guards (pair).. $100 complete standard exhaust system(minus cats) $100 right hand
door mirror housing $50 door hinges(4).. $40 rear bilstein sportmatic shocks(2)..rear alloy frame
extension $300.. fan belt $25.. left&rightdoor mirror housings$50 each.. rear exhaust section
with balance (new tube)$100.. aluminium tail shaft $100.. starter motor $50.. evaporator housing
core $100.. rear compartment lid assembly$100..fueltank filler door $50..sun shade$25..r/hside
fender louvre panel $50..
84-87,5 Spoke ZR1 chrome wheels & Goodyear Eagle’s on rims .Done 5000klm as new.$1500.00
C6 LS2 mass airflow meter.(Granatelli)10-15 Hp gain. New. $400.00
C6 Ls2-3-7. 160 degree Thermostat.$25.00
C6 LS3/Zo6 air intake duct & filter, will fit LS2. as new$200.00
c6 zo6 lg motorsport long tube header system in 304 stainless with cats & o2 extensions
complete system to rear end. brand new-in box $2000
C6 Zo6 complete brake package-2x6piston calipers+2x4 piston calipers+4 rotors+pad sets & S/S
Brake lines-fits all C6’s new. $1800.00
C6 Radiator, Direct fit aly, new in box.$700.00
phone mike reptik 07 38240280
for sale 1973 Chevrolet corvette stingray targa top travelled a genuine
44000 miles since new matching numbers 4 speed manual 350 motor power
steering. new battery new exhaust twin right through new carburetor new
upmarket distributor new plugs and wires this car is a pleasure to drive and
drives like new, pretty much as it came off showroom floor asking
$38000 phone Garry on 0408490301 + Rochester 4 barrel carburetor
reconditioned fits 308 Holden and corvette 350 $400.00
for sale 1959 corvette parts . motor ,gearbox 3 sp , tailshaft, generator ,drum brakes
complete ,new fuel pump , clutches ,ws wiper parts brake master cylinders located hervey
bay mobile Phone John on 0429638230
1988 chev corvette. 350ci auto roadster tuned port injected
power everything c.d. beaut paint/trim, aircon, mechanically a1,
registered, good strong reliable, award winning corvette.
contact john, $35000.00 ----- 0439683117--- 075563875
GENUINE 1992 Corvette - Convertible (no nose or tail clips) getting serious
about performance REG SA LT-1350 RARE 6 speed manual; strong LT1 (Gen II) 5.7
lt with a re-build at 98,000km; interior is original cockpit surround with full right
hand drive footwell conversion and custom seats Vehicle is lowered by 25mm on
adjustable koni springs with ZR-1 spec wheels (including new rubber). Regretful
sale, Vehicle has many extras. For further info please call or email Jason 0407
702 072 or [email protected] $48,500 ono
for sale 1970 corvette coupe 350 cubic inch, 300 hp,lhd. mulsane
blue with bright blue interior. 63,000 miles.4 speed muncie gearbox,
power steer,brakes and windows.multi concourse winner,matching
numbers,full registration. $55,000 ono. phone keith 38801713 or
0417 744 924.
for sale: 2008 c6 corvette coupe personal import by owner. atomic
orange 2lt package with head-up display, z51 performance pack, bi-modal
exhaust plus spare polycarbonate roof. many quality accessories fitted,
including; z06 brake package with cooling ducts, callaway cold air
induction system, ported throttle body by v max, meziere electric water
pump with 160of thermostat and z06 engine cooler. comprehensive list
of accessories available to prospective purchaser. fitted with near new
michelin pilot sport tyres and chromed wheels.only travelled 30,000km.
multi trophy winner in immaculate condition, hoist available for
inspection.$115,000 ono please phone mike on 07 3824 0280
for sale· 1985 c4 4+3 manual.·
approx 135,000 klm’’s. new clutch,
rear bushes, gearbox overhaul.· needs new a/c compressor and weather
seals. with 20 inch wheels. it’s a good car that needs very little to make it
really good. my guess is about $2500 to spend? contact mike
nancarrow.at email address [email protected]
price $15,000
for sale 1990 zr1 corvette coupe.
phone keith harper on 3206 6836 or 0407 152279. fitted with one of
only 8 ever built doug rippie motorsport black widow lt5 engines.(rated
at 475 hp.when built).6 speed manual, rear spoiler&side skirts. brembo
front brakes.mccloud lightened flywheel and clutch.extractors and
sports exhaust. roll cage. onboard hylon fire suppression system. 5 point
harness as well as standard belts. 1995 zr1 wheels with 275/40zr17
fronts and 335/35zr17 rears. air con-radio/cd player. pologreen with
tan interior.
registered till- march 2013. $57000.00 ono.
for sale 1970 corvette stingray convertible white with black soft top
and white hardtop. vin 19467os403929 rego bbc70 (big block corvette).
502 cubic inch. edelbrock pro flow electronic fuel injection, 6 speed
richmond gear box, fibre glass front and rear cross springs with
aftermarket front and rear suspension. 17 inch cragar mags, big block
bonnet electric vacuum pump, full registration.410 hp. at the rear
wheels. $45000.00 phone keith hosking, 0417 744 924
1971 convertible. warbonnet gold/yellow only 84040 kilometers.
black leather interior with sheepskin covers.4speed manual transmission.
270hp. 350 cubic inch v8.rego plate- 71vtt. registered march 2013vin
number-194671s102996 engine number-v111tbcf358391.over 40 trophy
winning contact bob by email;; [email protected]
or 0412759468 car.price-- $40000.00 Negotiable
1991 ZR1.Arctic White. Custom made Fiske Wheels 12x18 rear and 10x18
front. Only set in Australia. Engine, colour coded to exterior colour
with red silicon hoses and ducts. Custom made extractors by CES Racing
with twin 3inch Stainless exhaust with new custom cats. Fidanza light
weight flywheel and Marc Haibeck performance chip.Rear Spoiler.
Original Paint genuine LT5 DOHC quad cam.This is one of no more than 15
ZR1's in Australia 78000KLM’s. $65000.00 Call Ernie 0411741378.
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