july vetteletter 2011

Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
Page 1
club meetings
July 2011
p1-contents.
p2 - committee.
Hotel HQ @ 21 Kingston Rd.
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of
Each month at 7.30pm. UNO in club calendar.
p3- club calendar.
p4 - presidents report.
p5 - Mike’s tip’s &trivia.
p6 - birthday’s+Ali’s & Phil’s run’s & food.
p7 - AGM FLYER.
p8 - Member Profile.
p9 - Treasurer’s report +Merchandise.
p10 - Jillian & Steve 6 Months on..
MEMBERSHIP FEES
p11 - Concourse Flyer.
Jul – Sep $75
Oct – Dec $60
Jan – Mar $40
Apr – Jun $20
Renewals $75 (due 1 July)
CORRESPONDENCE
p12 - Lakeside Photos.
PO Box 1094
Sunnybank Hills Qld 4109
email [email protected]
p13 - Advertising
p14 - Advertising
p15 - club meeting minutes.
BANK DETAILS
BSB 484 799
A/C 001 670 655
p16 - minutes continued.
Please include your name and payment details and advise the
Treasurer of your payment by phone or email to ensure the correct
receipt of your payment
p17 - minutes continued.
ANNUAL ADVERTISING
Full page colour $400
Full page b&w $300
Half page b&w $200
Quarter page b&w $150
Business card b&w $60
email [email protected]
All advertising material is accepted on the understanding that it
does not contravene the Trade Practises 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
Material 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 for errors
and omissions
p18 - minutes continued.
p19 - Advertising.
p20 - Advertising.
p21 - Parts Classifieds.
p22 - Cars Classifieds.
p23 - Advertising.
11p24 - Advertising.
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
Page 2 July 2011
2010 – 2011 committee
manag ement commi tt ee
President
Vice -president & Eve nt
Co-ordinator
delegates
Website Co-Ordinator
Jaimes Pool
0423644683
[email protected]
Editor&Safety Officer
Ernie Whittle
ernbuild@gma il.com
As sistant Ed itor
Mike Gocs
33442647, 0403015770
Peter T urner
5580 0371,0409003300
Ian Moss
[email protected]
32002340,0417708844
[email protected] [email protected]
Fundraising Co-Ordinator
Sue Weitenberg
5563 8575,0415828716
T echnica l Adv isor
Dave Kelly
55802047,0412504170
[email protected]
Secretary
Sally Whittle
Treasurer
Jillian Handyside
38012404,0413514287
0417762975
[email protected] [email protected]
Merchandise Officer
Alis on T ur ner
55800371,0403015770
[email protected]
Liaison Officer
Kevin Silk
32642058, 0418722987
kevinsilkplumbing@bigpond. com
Editor
Ernie Whittle
[email protected]
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
Page 3
July 2011
club calendar
August Club Arranged Outings
September
3rd
Club Meeting at Hotel HQ
7th
7th
Ali’s Breakfast Run
To Tambourine
16th Friday Night Dinner
The Stockyard Bar & Grill
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club
14th QCC Concourse
Broadwater Park, Southport
28th Mustang Owners Club Inc
Annual Show & Shine.
Mt. Gravatt Show Grounds
auto happenings
August
7th
Remember
Memberships
and Advertising
Fees Are Now
Overdue!!!!!!!
Club Meeting at Hotel HQ
2nd Jimboomba Classic Muscle
Car Show – Hills International
College
ph Roo 0458 678 730
28th Jimboomba Auto Extravaganza
Tully Park, Maclean Bridge
ph Jim 07 3341 9618
or
ph Ron 07 5537 9445
All the above events meet concessional registration requirements
visit www.qldcorvetteclub.com.au for up to date details on events
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
Page 4
July 2011
president‟s report by Peter Turner
August 2011
“Lets Talk”Last weekend during a skid pan, car set-up bull-shooting
session, the discussion turned to Corvette repair.“You want to know the difference between a
mechanic and a service technician?” mused a fellow member who is also a pretty fair weekend
wrench. “A mechanic fixes what’s wrong. A service technician replaces parts until the problem
goes away.”That viewpoint, while painting with a broad brush, has more than a cylinder of
truth to it. And that’s not a knock on dealer technicians, either. As today’s automobile has come
to rely more and more heavily on its internal computer to monitor and perform virtually every
function except filling the tank with fuel, serviceability of cars in general has become
increasingly difficult.Weekly I receive e-mails and phone calls, Vette related naturally, and one
question commonly asked, “who do you know that can fix this on going problem, or just service
my Corvette.” The dilemma is not a new one. The Corvette Action Centre was introduced after
the fourth generation Corvette was released, Mossy and Ernie would have had direct lines if it
was still going, but now we have to lean more heavily on the knowledge of local mechanics or
search forums for similar problems. It’s very very difficult to find a Corvette only specialist,
Bondok, Carson and Harris Automotive are who I suggest when asked this question and Paul at
Chevron Automotive is now looking after a few of the members down the coast. Our good
friends at Performax are also a handy contact when it comes to spares etc. or Reg and Sandy
down at Rare Spares in Labrador.Repairs are a simple fact of life. If you own a Corvette, you will
have to have work performed on it, some of us more than others !!!!!!!!!!!! It doesn’t matter
what year it is, what condition it’s in, how you drive it or where you live, there will come times
you’ll need something repaired, troubleshot or maintained.It doesn’t matter what state your
Corvette is in, going or not, problems or show material, our concourse on the Broadwater
August 14th is about getting all Vettes and their owners together. Discussing and sharing our
wealth is part of the day, who we use to do what, meet this one and that as well as looking at
the array of beautiful cars is what the day is about. Atmosphere and fun is where our club
shines over others and having rock n roll dancers, both road and drag race cars, food and drink
stalls on site, all proceeds going to Camp Quality and all against the beautiful Broadwater
backdrop will guarantee a memorable day.As we have got some of the best sports cars ever
created we owe it to the public to display them at least once a year, and all you sending me the
“where to go, what to do,” e-mails, please come along so we can introduce you to those
knowledgable people in person, Ps ; Erns first attempt at the magazine so he told me to keep
this short,
See you on the Broadwater, cheers Peter Turner
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July 2011
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
Mike’s Tech Tips and Trivia
Con even suggested that I buy a Datsun! I installed a manual
ckoke, replaced the fuel filter, coil, plugs, high tension leads-had
the starter motor reconditioned, new points, battery always fully
charged , new Holley—bowls were always full--- but no luck..
On the Kin Kin run I asked Tony Evans if he had any ideas. Tony
Lakeside was a real blast—where else can you zap around a
race track for $10 entry fee. Thanks once again for our Club
making this event available for members. I believe the Club had to
pay $220 to the event organisers. Peter Mellor’s mid-year went for
a run around the track . Whilst parked next to my Vette after the
run , I mentioned to Pete that there was some “green” stuff on the
ground. On further investigation it appeared that the alternator belt
had been “eating” in to the heater hose. I had this same problem
with the long compressor belt stretching and “eating” in to my
lower radiator hose. This has always been a problem—this is why
many early C3’s have the compressor missing or disconnected. A
simple solution—buy a wide hose clamp to protect the hose. Did
you know that on C3’s the rear “Corvette” logo changed 5 times!
Peter Mellor’s name is mentioned once again—he is truly a wealth
of knowledge. We were discussing the chrome air cleaner covers . I
had bought an after-market one and I noticed that it did NOT have
the “cup” shape where the wing nut goes. Apparently the “cup” is
for pouring petrol in to it (minus the wing nut---of course) if there
is no fuel in the carburettor bowls. The fuel flows down the bolt
into the manifold, therefore allowing for easy starting.Whilst on
the subject of STARTING. Some of you have put up with my
constant question over the last few years: why does my Corvette not
start immediately after week or two or three? I needed to crank the
starter motor overat least 10 times. I asked 28 differing members
and got 28 different reasons.!
and Yvonne have had their 1970 Corvette for 27 years—they
should know something. Any how , Tony said simply “put a carpet
under the Vette” . You know what? My Corvette now starts
immediately. It seems that a concrete slab has something to do with
the problem.In Bunnings , in the tape section , go and buy a roll of
Silicone tape. Keep this in your Corvette in case you have a split
hose. This tape is like magic. It is not sticky—it just binds to itself
and is easy to remove.On the Kin Kin run Peter Turner’s C3 blew a
top radiator hose. As most of you know , Early Corvette hoses are
large in diameter and cannot be purchased from any of the Auto
Parts places. Luckily for Peter the problem occurred at Hamilton
and there was a Supercheap Shop at Nundah. The trick was to buy
a large diameter hose (Isuzu truck) , several clamps, a sharp knife
to cut the hose , an exhaust tip and it was not long before the C3
was on the road again.Kevin Silk advises that Metro Molded Parts
in Minnesota (USA) make a large range of rubber parts for a wide
range of cars. They also supply all the Corvette Parts Dealers.
Check the web site—the prices are very good!Did you know that
used oil will cause your oil pressure to increase and new oil will
show a lower pressure reading.Have you ever come across a new
clutch disc that doesn’t want to slide easily over the input splines
on your Corvette transmission? If you have , don’t worry. You’re
not alone. The problem is a burr on either the gearbox input shaft
or the clutch-disc splines. To ease the job , take the time to
carefully deburr the splines on both the clutch disc and input shaft.
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
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July 2011
Ali’s Breakfast Run
To- “Liquid Amber” Bar & Grill
@ Tambourine. Date- 7th of August
Ali has used her negotiating skills to arrange a $15.00
All you can eat Buffet Breakfast has has booked it in
accordingly.
Meet at Clive Peeters Loganholme 7.00am for a 7.15am
leaving for a blat up the hill and picking up the gold
Coaster’s on the Coomera side of the highway around
7.30am. Ali contact No. 0403015770
.
Phil’s Friday Nighti Dinner
Birthdays
in August.
1st Jan Tait
2nd Elfi Wren
3rd David Michel
When-Friday Night 16th September
At The Stockyard Bar and Grill Windaroo Lakes Golf
Course. Anna Louise Terrace Windaroo.
4th Glenys Gocs
7th Chris Blair
9th David Glanville
10th Kevin Austin
15th Judy Glanville
15th Jayne Miller
17th Christopher Green
17th Joe Taranto
18th Kathy Taranto
19th Lesley Mary Barnsley
19th Sally Whittle
20th Kathie Milos
23rd Phill Vance
25th Allan Darmanin
28th Stephen McClymont
29th Peter Steve
31st Steve Yiannou
t
Meeting at Clive Peeters Loganholme at 6.30 pm
for a 6.45 pm Departure contact Phil-0401229862.
PP
QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB INC.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 3rd August 2011
HQ Hotel, Underwood, directly after the General Meeting.
Positions Vacant
Management Committee:President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Events Co-ordinator
Editor
“THIS IS YOUR CLUB”
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO RUN IT.
PUT YOUR HAND UP TO HELP!!
Delegate Positions:Assistant Editor
Web Site Manager
Safety Officer
Fundraiser
Merchandise Officer
Technical Advisors
Equipment Officer
Please email your nominations to the President,
Peter, at [email protected]
or the Secretary, Sally, at [email protected]
Nomination forms will be on the website, or available at the August General
meeting. Nominations close at 8pm, but some will be taken from the floor.
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
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July 2011
member profile
NEW MEMBER PROFILE - MARK AND DEBBIE HINTON (584)
I had the great pleasure of chatting to Mark & Debbie Hinton at Lakeside on July 3rd . They had driven
their beautiful 1959 (a very good year!) teal Coupe to the day, in the hopes that Mark would not be
tempted to do a spot of racing! Sound familiar President Pete?
The Hintons, including their daughter, own three Corvettes. The passion started for them only in May
2010, when they flew to the USA and picked up their “Frost Blue” 1959 C1, driving it from Iowa to Las
Vegas, where Mark‟s brother lives. This purchase was followed by two later trips to buy a 1966 Blue
Convertible and the lovely beast they brought to Lakeside. I think they must be getting into the habit of
it, as Debbie tells me they have also bought a home in Vegas and intend to spend a couple of months a
year there.
Mark had the cars imported by “Geezers” in Southport and was very happy with the service he got
there.
Mark is a builder by trade (another one!), but currently works in a steel framing factory. He also put
some 30 years into a Gyprock plastering business with his brother.
In his spare time Mark loves to race Sprint cars and he is currently driving a JWF Milano GT at
Warwick, Leyburn and Noosa meets. He tells me these cars are quite small, stripped of any extra
weight and powered by a 350 chev motor. At Mark‟s suggestion, I googled “Milano GT” and it was quite
an education.
Debbie tells me Mark‟s adventures are not confined to Sprint cars and that he will race just about
anything that goes fast and is dangerous. Sound familiar Corvette wives? He has also had a go at
Speedway Racing, Off Road Buggies, Targa Tasmania, Jet ski racing, Hang-gliders, Quad bike racing
and some Vintage motorbike racing (Ducati and Norton are his favourites). WHEW!!!
Worst injury was a shattered heel, with other associated injuries, which he tied up with duct tape until
he had finished racing.
Mark and Debbie have been married for 31 years and have one daughter. They live in Worongary, so I
assured them there would be plenty of runs they could attend around their neck of the woods. We hope
they are free of racing commitments for the August Concourse.
I‟m sure the Hintons will fit right in, so please say hi when next you see them around.
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
Treasurer‟s Report
Page 9
July2011
by Jillian Handyside
Opening Balance 1st June 2011
Suncorp Cheque Account (0.01 % p.a.)
Suncorp Sub Account (5.00% p.a.)
Suncorp Term Deposit (9 months @ 6.30%)
Petty Cash Float
Merchandise Cash Float
Expenditure:
TCIS Insurance Cover Increase for Skidmas
Raffle Prizes
Stationary Costs
Vette Letter Postage
Vette Letter printing costs
including new covers
Concourse Gold Coast Council Application Fee
Refund of Membership fee paid twice
Income:
Membership Renewals
New Membership
Skidmas in July
Merchandise Sales
Advertising Club Magazine
Sponsors Donations
Club Meeting Raffle
AGM Members Raffle
Bank Interest
Closing Balance 30th June 2011
Suncorp Cheque Account (0.01 % p.a.)
Suncorp Sub Account (5.00% p.a.
Suncorp Term Deposit – ( 9 months @ 6.30)
Petty Cash Float
Merchandise Cash Float
T he C omm it t e e m us t a ppr ov e a ll e x pe ndit ur e a nd a n i nv oic e or r e c e ipt m us t be pr oduc e d
be f or e a ny r e im bur s e me nt c a n be c om pe ns a t e d. N O E X C E P T ION P E RM IT TE D
Ladies club polo shirt (black or white) $35
Ladies red vest $35 Ladies club polo shirt (black or white) $35
Ladies red vest $35
Ladies ¾ sleeve shirt $35 Ladies club polo shirt (black or white) $35
Ladies red vest $35 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
Windscreen sticker (Qld CORVETTE Club) $ 5
CLEARANCE ITEMS
Sun visors $15
Fire extinguisher (red) $45
January Floods - Six Months On
for Steve & Jillian Handyside
It's now 6 months on from the January floods and our house in Auchenflower is finally getting back to
normal.
Most of the rooms have been repainted, the old carpet is gone, original 1923 floorboards(which went
under in the 74 floods) have been sanded & polished & the kitchen is now functional.
Still to go - levelling the house ! .
Steve is slowly getting his workshop back in order downstairs, - lot's of cleaning yet to do, salvaging what
he can.
The one good experience from the flood was meeting all the wonderful friends, neighbours & strangers
who came and helped, hearing from old friends and relatives from all over Australia whom I hadn't spoken
to for years who called to make sure we were ok Louise from Sydney who used her frequent flyer points to fly up to Brisbane. - wandered into our place
with her red gumboots & gloves even after the volunteer centres had been closed & stayed for 3 days
washing down walls.
A neighbour from up the road who baked a cake and brought it down for us to share (didn't even know
her name). Liam from across Haig Road who lent us his kayak so we could paddle into our back yard bending low to duck under the power lines. Inica & Brendan from up the hill, Stephanie from New Farm &
Sarah who cleaned up all they could for 3 days. Pete & Andy from the Gold Coast who came and installed
a new gas hot water system. Old friend Gary who gave his time to rewire & install a new power box. The
council workers who handed out huge boxes of toilet paper , gloves, gumboots & sanitiser to every
household.These are just a few of the hundreds of people who turned up to help.
And a huge thank you to Corvette Club members: Ernie & Sally Whittle & Ian Moss for volunteering their
time . They put up with the mud & smell and got stuck right in. Ernie even brought over his monster of a
generator - muscle man! and Ian for bringing his dehumidifier (shades of Doctor Who!)
Thanks so much also to Ali Turner for providing the beatiful quiches & Sally for her famous Fruit Cake. It
was a beautiful spread in the midst of all the mess.
We are so grateful to one and all.
Steve & Jillian
club merchandise
lub
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July 2011
Lakeside's American themed events took another positive step last Sunday with the second
annual All American Lakeside. The event received strong support with 18 registered clubs,
around 600 American cars on display and 3400 adult tickets sold at the gate. The estimated
crowd, including kids, was around 4500 and QCC was there ready to go.!!!!
Merry Skidmas, A Great deal of slipping and sliding was done by all and a Jolly old night
making Merry at the new Mary River Hotel. “Detailed report next month.”
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
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July 2011
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Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
mf general meeting
Page 15 July 2011
by Sally Whittle
Minutes of the general meeting held on Wednesday 6th of July 2011.
Meeting Opened: 7.35pm.
Present: Ernie & Sally Whittle; Peter & Ali Turner; Mark Hall; Gordon Walden; Chris Livermore;
Ken & Pauline Coomber; Bob Mihill; Brad & Sandy Stumer; Tom & Cheryl Venderreyden; Mike Gocs;
Alan Darmanin; Keith & Kay Hosking; Rob & Beth Kimball; Kevin Silk; Bill Dixon; Jillian Handyside; \
Ian & Lynelle Moss;
John & Susan Weitenberg.
Apologies: (lots of these with State of Origin on!!). Geoff & Carolee Roberts; Bryan Wharton;
Grant & Bea Buxton; Don, Marina & Brett Campbell; Glenn & Jayne Miller; Kathie & Con Milos; Mike Reptik;
Lorna Mihill; Viv & Kaylene Gook; Glenys Gocs; Nev Solomon; Steve Harrison; David & Judy Glanville;
Jaimes Pool.
Visitors: Doc Hilber.
Guest speaker: Not tonight.
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: Bob Mihill
Seconded by: Ken Coomber
Correspondence:
Mail received from 2nd June until 6th July 2011
Incoming Mail:
Australia Post – May Pricing Statement ($138.78)
“
“ - June Tax Invoice $110.88
“
“ - Tax Statement May $276.54
Qld Transport – Trailer rego renewal ($168.05)
“
“ - Changes to Aust Post Business Credit Accounts.
Bayfield printing – June Vetteletter $313.50
Gold Coast City Council – Receipt for Broadwater park holding deposit.
Suncorp Bank – May Statement.($2,124.15)
Enthusiastic Underwriting – New “Family Fleet” policy. 3 cars minimum,
one must be pre 2000 and irregular use. 30% discount average.
AllStar Graphics – Catalogue.
Raceline Events – “Old Skool” Sunday 17th July (8am-2.30pm) $5 Entry.
Summerland Festival @ Lismore – 7th August 2011. Catalogue.
Just Rock Dance & Car Club – “Back to „63” Show/shine. 14th August.
Jimboomba Auto Extravaganza – 28th August 2011.
“Kilcoy Classics on Wheels” – September 11th. 6am – 2.30pm. Inaugural Event.
FX/FJ Holden Club – “G.M. Roundup”. 25th September 2011 (6am – 3pm).
RACV “Motorclassica” – Royal Exhibit Building Melbourne. 21-23 October 2011.
Shannon‟s Auctions Melbourne – Sunday 10th July (2x catalogues).
Performax – Sponsorship Skidpan($700) + Concourse ($700).
John & Jan Tait - $20 Concourse Entry Fee.
Advertising renewals:Page 16
Eagle Wrecking - $60 (business card page).
Brisbane Battery Traders - $60 business card.
Waratah Homes - $300 B/W full page.
Performax - $400 Colour full page ad.
Other Club Magazines:Corvette Chronicle – May 2011.
Chevroletter – June 2011.
Corvettes of Melbourne – June 2011.
NSW Corvettes – June 2011.
Mustang News – June 2011.
Corvette Club of Sth Australia – July 2011.
Chev Bow Tie – July 2011.
Outgoing Mail:
Welcome letter – David Maire (602).
Welcome Letter – Dave Harber (603)
Introduction letter – David Gatfield (Maryborough).
Intoductory letter for new Vetteletter Advertisers:Californian Image (Importers)
Nevco Engineering (Ezy Access trailers)
Alans Unique Car Carriers
Glass, Glass & Moore Glass (imported vehicle glass needs)
Chevron Automotive (Gold Coast based repairer).
Gold Coast City Council – Broadwater Parklands Application ($35 chq included).
Membership Services.
Membership Renewals – 77.
July 2011
New Member – David Maire (602) $75 EFT
New Member _ Dave Harber (603) $75 chq
Moved that the above mail list represents a true and accurate record of all correspondence received
and sent for the month of June 2011
Moved by: Bill Dixon
Seconded by: Doc Hilber
Treasurers Report:
Did you hear???
Closing Balance:
Moved by: Mike Gocs
Seconded by: Cheryl Vanderreyden
The Irish have solved their own fuel problems. They imported
50 million tonnes of sand from the Arabs and they're going to
drill for their own oil.
General Business:
Sue Webro requested all members wear a Club shirt at the Annual Concourse in Augustmakes us look more professional and smart.
Kev Silk showed the members a “Musclecar” magazine article featuring Keith Hosking‟s new red C2 very nice!
Mossy enquired about whether we still had a QCC Facebook page, as he had seen one with an
unanswered enquiry attached. Ali Turner said she had set up a page a while ago when she was active
on Facebook, but thought it had been shut down. She will check.
Mossy also welcomed his lovely wife Lynelle to the meeting, as she usually has to stay home with the kids
on Corvette nights!
Peter asked Brad if he would chair the AGM next month and he agreed. Minutes Carolee???
Peter reminded all members about the AGM and asked if they would think of putting up their hand to help
the Club in some capacity.
Events Coordinator:
Past Events.
17th June Friday night dinner. Good roll up of the usual 20 or so fine diners. Venue a little confined,
but food great, especially the Ribs. Thanks Glanvilles!
DON’T FORGET TO RSVP THE TRIP LEADER EACH MONTH!!!!!
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July 2011
Keith Hosking reported about what a great day the slot car racing was on the following Sunday 19 th June.
A new event, which was poorly attended, but well worth revisiting, in his opinion. Unfortunately the late
throwing together of this event meant we were unable to promote it properly.
Thanks again David Glanville for all your efforts.
Mossy reported that Lakeside went really well on 3rd July, with 27 members and their families attending
over the day. No breakdowns or incidents and fun day was had by all. Ernie Whittle won the Slalom race
with just over 8 seconds, and Mossy was 3rd and Webro 4th, so the Club was well represented.
Thanks for the members who helped run this event too – Glenn Miller, Chris Livermore, Phil Murray.
Sorry if I‟ve forgotten anyone! The combined laps with the Downunder Club went well also.
Coming Events.
9th July – Merry Skidmas in Gympie. Please pay if you haven‟t already. Meeting Maccas @ Loganholme
7.30am and Nudgee 8.30am. 30 Members attending. Don‟t forget your pressies for Santa!
10th July – Downunder Concourse at Chermside shopping Centre.
24th July – Billy Cart Day at the Silk‟s home. Carts are getting more and more elaborate (about 10 made now)
and hopefully the kids can still have a go on SOME of them!! Could be the “Wacky Racers” all over again.
3rd August General Meeting + AGM at HQ Hotel.
7th August Ali & Pete‟s Brekky run to “Liquid Amber” Bar/Grill at Tambourine. $15/head.
Depart Clive Peeters 7.15am. Meet Gold Coasters at Coomera turnoff to Tambourine Mountain.
14th August ANNUAL CONCOURSE! Please attend if this is the only event you can make this year.
Preparations well underway. Trophies ordered, goody bags organised, PA system booked,
along with icecream van and coffee man. Gold Coast rockers coming along to entertain
and other attractions too.
28th August Mustang Club Concourse at Mt. Gravatt Showgrounds. Vettes welcome too!
7th September General Meeting – New Committee!!!
16th September Phil Murray‟s Friday night dinner. Venue to be announced.
Auto Happenings - details on webpage and in next Vetteletter.
Editor.
Kathie has finished up as Editor, owing to family and study commitments. Next mag may be a bit rough,
but will do our best!
Merchandise.
Ali reports sales of $200 this month. She has also just completed a full stock take for the Auditors.
Website. Jaimes has to work this evening, but Peter once again thanked him for his stellar job as
website manager, with there being record numbers of visitors hitting our site each month.
Allen Squire will be taking over next year,
so we are in safe hands!
Safety Officer. Ernie reported all members were safe at Lakeside this year
and the Mustangs were the naughty Club. We did hear a rumour that
Ernie & Mossy were asked to SLOW DOWN by the Qld raceways pacecar,
but couldn’t believe that!
Tech Talk. Mike Gocs told us that he had helped Peter Mellor with a
leaking hose clamp at Lakeside. There was certainly a nice green puddle
beside the car when I walked past. Thanks for the help Mike and that’s
what makes it so great to be part of a club – you are never alone when
something goes wrong, which it always does at some time or another.
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July 2011
Suzie’s Fundraising.
Congratulations to our lucky winners of tonight‟s raffles:
1st Prize – Bob Mihill (Mixed bag of goodies)
2nd Prize – Tom Vanderreyden (Screwdriver set + Tshirt).
Ladies Prize – Jillian Handyside (6 x spirit glasses)
Lucky Door Prize – Kev Silk (stubby holder, magazine, choccie).
Raffle money raised tonight - $ 97.00 (approx)
Sue thanked Peter Mellor for a lovely Corvette jacket he donated at Lakeside, which she modelled
for all the Members. Also some great donated Corvette posters she and John had had laminated.
Keep buying your tickets, good prizes are on the way!
Don’t forget the Members Raffle of the great Mother’s buffing kit will be drawn at the AGM next month.
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.
Nominated dates for the next Meetings:
Next Committee meeting will be on Monday 11th July 2011 at the Whittle‟s house at 7pm.
Next General Meeting and AGM will be on Wednesday 3 rd August 2011 at HQ Hotel Underwood at 7.30pm.
There being no further business Peter thanked everyone for attending and declared the meeting closed.
Meeting closed at 8.40pm.
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Quotable quote for ponderance. “On Right Action
"Codes of ethics are most often associated with prohibitions: Don't do this, don't do that. All the spiritual traditions I
know have more or less the same lists of don'ts. This makes sense, since all the don'ts elaborate on the awareness
that if we are not alert, our naturally arising impulses of greed and anger might lead us to do something exploitive
or abusive. The fundamental rule is, 'Don't cause pain.'
minutes of general meeting
continued
Traditional Buddhist texts, when they talk about Right Action, use the terms hiri and ottappa, usually translated as
'moral shame' and 'moral dread.' Shame and dread have ominous overtones in English, but I rather like these
terms. I appreciate the sense of awesome responsibility they are meant to convey. Collectively, what they mean is
that every single act we do has the potential of causing pain, and every single thing we do has consequences that
echo way beyond what we can imagine. It doesn't mean we shouldn't act. It means we should act carefully.
Everything matters."
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Red Line Bias belted Tyres to suit 68-69 Corvette
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$ 4 8 , 0 0 0 O NO
350 cubic inch, 300 hp, LHD, Mulsane Blue with bright blue
This award winning toxic lime green corvette has black leather
interior, 63,000 miles, 4 speed Muncie gear box, power
interior and is left hand drive. Automatic, 350/300 hp, 4 bolt
steering, brakes and windows, multi-Concourse winner,
crate engine with a 4 barrel polished inlet manifold, 4 wheel disc
mat PHO NE Ke i t h 3 8 8 0 1 7 1 3 or 0 4 1 7 7 4 4 9 2 4
ching numbers, full registration $55,000 ONO
brakes, Tilt steering, Power steering, Power windows, Central
locking, Air Conditioning, Alarm system, Tinted windows, Alloy
wheels, Body contoured bumpers, CD player, Heavy duty
independent rear suspension. Over $107,000 has been spent to
restore this vehicle to perfection...No expense has been spared!
FOR SALE
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4 only Reproduction Firestone Wide-Oval F70 x15
[ok ! what direction is this car going in?????]
Red Line Bias belted Tyres to suit 68-69 Corvette
(as per original equipment) as NEW $600
1 only Reproduction 69-74 Corvette steering wheel
as NEW
$250
1 only Reproduction 64-66 Corvette steering wheel;
has minor flaw in paint , otherwise, is NEW $200
1 only Reproduction (Hi Quality) Air Cleaner assembly
(open type) to suit 66-72 Corvette. NEW $150
Contact Peter 07 3359 1369
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FO R SALE
Whi t e Wa l l s to fit 16” rims.
New (sealed pack). Set of 4 plus 1.
These are white rubber which fit
between the rim and tyre beads.
80mm wide. $145
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FOR SALE 1986Corvette Parts
Chevy Banner 150cm x 90cm $15.00ea
New watch (C5 logo), includes metal
case $60.00
Right hand front fender side panel $50
Left hand door $250
Rear inner guards (pair) $100
Black Book 1953-2010 $15.00
Power steering ram bushings set „63-‟82
$12.00
Rear stabiliser bar bushings ’63-’96
$30.00
Set of rear control arm bushings ‟63-‟82
$25
Rear strut rod rubbers ‟75-82 $30
Diff carrier mount rubbers ‟80-82 $30
P HO N E M i k e G oc s o n 3 3 4 4 2 6 4 7
or 0 4 1 2 3 1 8 2 9 3
Complete standard exhaust system (minus
cats) $100
Right hand door mirror housing $50
Door hinges (4) $40
Front license plate cover $100
Rear Bilstein Sportmatic shocks (2) $200
Rear alloy frame extension $300
Fan belt $25
Complete red carpet set $100
Rear exhaust section with balance (new
tube) $100
Aluminium tail shaft $100
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FO R SALE Ve t t e Tr e a s ur e s
C5 left rear guard $200
C3 2.5” stainless steel exhaust (bottom of
extractors to rear) $200
2 x Falken 315/25/19 tyres New (pair)
$600
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FOR SALE Parts to suit small
bl oc k Che v
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
TPIS mini ram with fuel rails and regulator
$1400
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
separation 112 New $580
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
FO R SALE Ext r em e Fuel I nj ecti on
CAM 1 9 8 7 - 1 9 9 8
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 driveable and quite
economical.
Available now $280 ono
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Lingenfelter roller camshaft .493” lift
213/219 @ .050” lobe separation 112 New
$500
Air flow research heads 210 CNC race
ready $2,275
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FO R S AL E 1 9 6 9 C 3 C or v e t t e C ou pe
Manual, side pipes, original condition, restored interior, paint and motor work, high -powered CD player with subs, amps, etc.
Safety certificate and 7 months rego, solid ride for a classic car. Will trade, quick sale $42,500 ONO.
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White
with
black
soft
top
and
white
hard top.
VIN I9467OS403929 Rego BBC 70 (Big Block Corvette).
502 cubic inch. Edelbrock Pro Flow electronic fuel
injection, 6 speed Richmond gear box, fibreglass front &
rear cross springs, after market front & rear suspension,
17 inch Cragar mags, big block long bonnet, electric
vacuum pump, full registration.
410hp at back wheels $45,000.
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Fitted with 1 of only 8 ever built Doug Rippie Motorsport BLACK WIDOW LT5 engines. (Rated at 475HP when built) 6 Speed manual.
Rear spoiler and side skirts. Brembo front brakes. McCloud lightened flywheel and clutch. Extractors and sports exhaust. Roll cage .
Onboard Hylon fire suppression system. 5 point harnesse ss as well as standard seat belts. 1995 ZR1 wheels fitted with
275/40ZR17 fronts and 335/35ZR17 rears. Air conditioned. Radio/CD player. Polo Green with Tan interior.
Registered till February 2012. $63,000.00 ONO.
P H O N E K e i t h H ar per o n 0 7 3 2 0 6 6 83 6 or 0 4 07 1 5 22 7 9
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