Jul 2006 3394 - Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE
SUNSHINE COAST ANTIQUE CAR CLUB
Auto Antics
J u l y, 2 0 0 6
Issue 3394
SCACC
SWAP MEET 29th
July
Bundaberg Bus Trip.
A refreshment stop on the way home built 1894
at Cordalba and while Barry had a quite one the
train went past and he caught the bus home, a
very enjoyable stop.
W H A T S I S I N S I DE
PUBLISHED BY THE SUNSHINE COAST
ANTIQUE CAR CLUB
ABN 64 010 012 781
P.O. BOX 362 NAMBOUR Q 4560
PH 5476 8388 mob. 0408 759 161
Email – [email protected]
Meetings held every 4th Tuesday of the Month
Coming Events
President’s Page
Bribie Branch
Members Articles
Rally Director
Classified Ads and more
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Office Bearers 2006
President
Rod Collins
5442 1393
Vice President
Trevor Shields
3408 2364
Secretary
Neil Bolton
54761334
Treasurer
Vic Toonen
5447 7021
Rally Director
Bevin Mutch & Yvonne
5446 7028
Editor
Andrew King
5456 1385
Catering Officer
Olive Guy
54451315
Inspection & Dating
Kerry Cox
5445 3643
Bob Parsons
3408 6402
Rod Collins
5442 1393
George Gray
5478 8529
Reporter
Reg Wilkie
5447 6875
Librarian
Graham Smith
54422606
Committee
Cliff Hultgren
5441 2927
Trevor Shields
3408 2364
Lyall Exelby
5446 8404
Ray Hume
5441 1485
Bob Parsons
3408 6402
Ray Hume
5441 1485
Memberships
Assistants:
The Secretary is assisted by Ray Flanagan
(Minutes/Meetings) and Vic Toonen
(Membership).
The Rally Director by Sandra Godfrey,
Keith Guy and Reg Wilkie
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CONTENTS
Officer Bearers
2
Contents Page
3
President’s Page
4
Rally Director
5,6
Bribie Branch
7,8
Members Articles
8
Coming Events
9
Caterer's Page
10
Bundy Trip story
11
Minutes
12,13
Editors Notes
14
Classified Ads
15
Swap Meet 2006 Roster
16
The Sunshine Coast Antique Car
Members are encouraged to particiClub was formed in 1963 to cater for pate in events even without eligible
the interests of owners of veteran
vehicles.
and vintage cars (prior to 1/1/1919
Our veteran and vintage vehicles
and 1/1/1931 respectively) and to
remain our “respected citizens” due
foster preservation as well as resto- to their historic significance.
ration of these vehicles, as near as
Rallies are designed to allow for
possible, in a state similar to their
their limitations. Our Rally Director
original condition. Today we welcome all people interested in preser- tries to incorporate suitable variainmonth
rallies
which
will cater
Club meets on
Tuesdaytions
of each
except
December,
at for all
vation andThe
restoration
of the
ourfourth
motorour
vehicles.
7.30pm
in
the
Old
School
Building
in
the
Nambour
Showground's.
ing and machinery history. Generally, our members come from those
owning such over 30 years old but
owning one is not a mandatory requirement.
P AGE 4
Hello all,
Wow, Half the year has past already. The Bus trip to Bundaberg was a great success,
thanks to Vic TOONEN who arranged the bus hire and drove us on Vic's U Turn tour.
(U turn here, U turn there, we weren't lost we were with Vic. On the way to Bundaberg
we eventually found a keen steam enthusiast had a full steam roller and a stationary
steam engine, both in full steam. Some of us had a drive of the steam roller, it was a
handful to reverse.
On the same day while some of us played some also worked and thanks to cliff and a
few others worked. Thanks to Cliff, Andrew, Ron, John , Don, Ian, Olive and Keith Mal
and Son Joshua , Geoff and Greg for the efforts at the Garden Expo site markings.
This earnt a substantial donation for the club.
The committee has been working behind the scenes to organize the running of the Annual Swap. Once again I am asking that all of our club members put in a big effort to
help out at he swap on the 29th. The week end after the swap (5th and 6th August( the
4 Club Rally is on . Hosted by the Fraser Coast Club at Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
A QUICK MESSAGE
SWAP MEET WORKERS REMEMBER TO PARK IN THE CLUB HOUSE AREA THIS
IS RESERVED FOR US TO USE..
Happy Motoring,
Rod Collins
P AGE 5
Restoration Run 18/6/06. The weather didn’t look promising early in the
morning bust just a few showers on and off during the day. It put a few
members off as well as a mid month run. We arrived about 8:30 as well as
the motor bike and the show entrants picking up their goodies and clean
up. We set off about 9:20 with 6 cars in convoy. To North Arm and Eumundi via Kenilworth Rd.
We stopped at Col and Mona MITCHELLS place. We had smoko before Col opened his shed up
to the visitors and explained all about his car that he is restoring and the working os of the magnificent shed. ALL NEAT AND TIDY. Col and Mona are newer members and are restoring a
1927 Studebaker, he had all the mechanicals done also the chroming and is up to the wood work.
He is having trouble s getting to do it for him. If anybody can help he would appreciate it . We
had a few suggestions . After about 1 and 1/2 hours we set off for Malcolm Harris place at Mudjimba to see his bull nose Morris under restoration . He is more advanced with it than Col and
Mona. Malcolm is almost up to the painting stage getting the hood made before he paints to avoid
scratching. He started the car and drove up the street a way before reversing into the shed it runs
ok. He is just waiting to get it on the road. While on the we made is a Scrabble run as well. Where
everybody was given a letters to make up a word that I had previously written. None of my words
were found however words were made up which scored prizes. We had lunch at Malcolm and
Lindell’s place on their back patio with the last of the members we departed about 2:30pm. I
would like to thank Col and Mona and Malcolm and Lindell for the opportunity to view their
projects we know everybody had a great day.
Caboolture Historic Day. 4 cars left Nambour at 8:30, we picked up 2 more on the way with 8
cars coming from Bribie. The weather was warm not like last year, the wind nearly blowing the
hair of a dog. Bill Ross and his wife were there for the 1st time since Yandina, Australia Day.
Those who didn’t go missed a good day with plenty to see tractors of all kinds stationary engines,
cars, trucks , tools, steam engines, working displays and much more we arrived home about
4:00pm.
August 4th –5th 4 Club Rally Hervey Bay/Maryborough I have entry forms which have to be in
by the 21st July.
August 19th –20th. The BRHCC are holding the Montville Country Run. The run aims to raise
funds for the Blackall Range Care Group which assists the elderly and younger disabled residents.
The run to the Kenilworth Cheese Factory and Yabba Creek. Dinner at the Mapleton Bowls
Club. Ph Ross SANSON 54457191.
August 19th Riding for the Disabled at Palmwoods meet at Duck ponds at 8:30.
August 20thj Sunshine Coast PCYC Motoring Jamboree , Youth Ave, Nambour. We would love
a big turnout. We hope to put up the Gazebo and banner . Entry is a gold coin donation. Trophies
and prizes . Arrive at 9:00am.
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Rally Director Continued.
P AGE 6
August 13 X roads at he Nambour Showgrounds were we take the Physical and Mentally impaired
people for rides around the showgrounds and we supply morning tea and lunch. Arrive at 9:00am.
August 26th
Beerwah Sports. Gold Coin donation for Cancer Research Leave the club house at
9:00 or make your own way down it is a good day.
August 26th Historic Commercial vehicle and mobile machinery spectacular Cleveland Showgrounds Long St, Cleveland.
Members are asked to display restored /unrestored veteran and vintage vehicles off all kinds this
year international truck and tractor swap meet.
September 10th Breakfast Rally.
September 23 Yandina Day
September 23-24 Pine rivers Machinery Restoration Society Inc. Annual Vintage Machinery display. Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Road Strathpine. Free Admission.
November 26th. We are planning a Veteran and Vintage Rally , so please get your car out and
ready to go. It will be an easy run. We are not excluding the more modern cars, all are welcome.
We are trying to get more of the older cars out and about. More details later.
Fore the above runs, how about some mores cars and members attending? Don’t leave it up to the
same usual cars and member s to keep the club turning.
THANK YOU. .
SUNDAY 2/7/2006 WAS “THE MARK OUT OF SITES FOR GARDEN EXPO DAY”. WE
TURNED UP AT 7A.M. AND WORKED THROUGH UNTIL 1.30 P.M. TO MARK OUT ALL
THE SITES. LOTS OF MEASURING, TAPING AND NUMBERING, AS PER PLAN, WITH
EVERYONE PUTTING IN AN EXTRA EFFORT. THE LADY ORGAN ISERS OF THE GARDEN EXPO, WERE REALLY THRILLED THAT THE JOB WAS DONE SO EXPERTLY AND
IN A MUCH SHORTER TIME THAN EXPECTED (FROM PREVIOUS YEARS EFFORTS).
THEY WERE SO THRILLED IN FACT,THAT THEY HAVE VERBALLY BOOKED US FOR
THE JOB FOR NEXT YEAR. THIS WORKING BEE HAS REWARDED THE SCACC WITH A
DONATION OF $600. SPECIAL THANK TO TH FOLLOWING CLUB MEMBERS WHO
WORKED TOGETHER SO WELL ON THIS DAY. THANKS TO:- Ron Lambshead, John Picot,
Andrew King, Don Pearson, Ian Roberts, Olive & Keith Guy, Malcom Harris ( & son Joshua),
Geoff Dimmock & Greg Harrison together with Cliff Hultgren.
AN EXTRA THANKS TO THE LADY WHO JUST CANNOT STOP HER ARM GOING UP TO
VOLUNTEER FOR ANOTHER JOB----OLIVE, WE REALLY APPRECIATE THE EXPERT
JOB YOU MADE OF MAKING THE LARGE SIGN FOR OUR SWAP MEET, AND TO
KEITH (HER WILLING HELPER) THANKS TO YOU BOTH. THANKS ALSO TO TREVOR
SHIELDS FOR ORGANISING THE PAINT WORK FOR THE NEW SIGN, AND THE UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE BRIDGE SIGNS USED TO PROMOTE OUR SWAP MEET,
ETC MANY THANKS ONCE AGAIN.
From CLIFF HULTGREN
P AGE 7
Ph; 3408 2364
Mob; 0417 635895
Rules to Rallying
The following is what I like to call Handy Hints, Do’s and don’ts and unwritten
rules to the devoted car rally enthusiast. It may help new members to our most
enjoyable pastime and jog the memories of those who have been doing it for years. You may be able
to add a few of your own to this. This was dreamed up by me as a result of stuff ups I have seen and I
hope it will be of help to members and assist in making our hobby more enjoyable.
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Always make sure your vehicle is Roadworthy and leave nothing to chance.
Fuel up your vehicle before the run starts, so as not to interrupt the convoy and inconvience
others .
Carry at least one spare wheel.
Jack and wheel spanner a must.
Water, always carry a few litres 3 litre milk bottles are great for this.
A small tool kit is a must in accordance with your vehicles needs.
Spares , Carry the items which are most likely to give you trouble. Plugs, Points, Condenser,
Coil, Fan or other belts which may be needed.
Fuel pump or fuel pump kits, water pump or water pump kits also some owners like to carry
puncture repair kits. If so don't forget the tyre lever and rubber hammer.
Always check before a rallyOil, water, brake fluid, tyres and tyre pressures ( vehicles which have been unused for some
time could loose tyre pressure). Make sure the battery terminals are clean.
Check wheels (Inside ) for oil leaks indicating leaky brake cylinders.
Things to take on a rally.
Picnic hampers are very popular and should include crockery, cutlery, tea , coffee sugar. Biscuits are always a good standby.
Sufficient food which is needed. Check the information in your Rally brochure.
Fold up chairs, small tables and beach umbrellas or a flimsy raincoats don’t take up much
room.
Hats Berets and beanies are also popular. Warm coast or a warm blanket are also handy.
Hints on Rallying
Fill up with fuel before the run.
Follow instructions on sheet provided . A clip board should be carried for you navigator to use.
If you know the area you are visiting or not make sure you have a map. I am sure we are all
map collectors. This should be handy for navigators. Use your club monthly magazine could
also be carried.
The unwritten rule is no passing. Stay in the line and make sure you don’t turn a corner unless
the vehicle behind you can see where you are going.
Don’t vary form the instructions unless you tell someone where you are going and why. If you
deviate from the general rally and get into vehicle problems no one knows where you are. Tis
also applies to the return journey. It could also effect your insurance if you get into trouble and
you may also upset policemen.
Mobile phones are great top carry on rallies but useless if no one knows your number. Give
your mobile phone no to the rally director and anyone else you are travelling with, and also find
out their number.
Contnued over page…...
P AGE 8
For those who have never attended a weekend rally
I would like to explain a little about what happened. Almost all clubs Country and City run tat
least one rally per year when members of other clubs are invited to join in . Some of these
which I have attended have been absolutely marvellous , such as our own Motokana, the 4 Club
Rally, Dalby, Roma and Beaudesert. The country Rallies are most interesting to “Vintage “ owners as there is usually plenty of them there. Other rallies such as the Winterun on the Gold Coast
and others are a spent over a full week . These are great if you can do it. The normal rally starts
on Saturday morning with arrival and lunch at the muster venue. After lunch a short run before
preparing for a social dinner at a local venue. Sunday after breakfast, which is either provided or
at your motel. There is another round before lunch. After lunch you have Sunday afternoon to
return home. These runs normally include local places of interest and you will find them most
interesting . Overall costs are always set so you can budget for them but usually require one
night accommodation either motel of billet. It is amazing how many people you meet and the
friends you make and these runs,. Also you are likely to pick up a few handy contacts and
hints…
Trevor Shields...
Post operative wishes
A motorcycle patrolman was rushed to the hospital with an
inflamed appendix. The doctor operated and after the surgery advised him that all was well. However, in the recovery room the patrolman kept feeling something pulling at
the hairs on his chest. Worried that it might be a second
surgery the Doctor hadn't told him about, he finally got
enough energy
to pull his hospital gown down so he could look at what
was making him so uncomfortable.
Taped firmly across his hairy chest were three wide strip of
adhesive tape, the kind that doesn't come off easily. Written in large black letters was the sentence...
"Get well quick...from the nurse you gave a ticket to last
week."
P AGE 9
JULY
Sun 16th
Draught Horse Day 12th Annual. Amamoor Rec Grounds, Amamoor.
Ph Trudy 5484339 or Christine 54843616
Sat 29th
SCACC Swap Meet, Nambour Show grounds Ph Olive on
54768388
Sun 30th
Q.C.C.C Supa Chevy Sunday 8 Mile Plains
AUGUST
August 5-6 .
4 Club Rally Hervey Bay/Maryborough Leave club at 8:30
19-20th
The BRHCC Inc are holding the Montville Country Run. Ph Ross
SANSON on 54457191.
20th
Sunshine Coast PCYC Motoring Jamboree, Youth Ave, Nambour
Static Display.
SEPTEMBER
Sat 10th
Club Breakfast Rally
Sat 16th
Caloundra Nostalgia Day Contact Bevin.
Tues 27th
SCACC Club Meeting
P AGE 1 0
Hello All,
Sorry I was a bit slack last month and didn't’ have my report. I do want to thank everyone who
helped with the Motokana. All the girls who cooked and all who helped in any way. This made it
so easy on everyone and we all got to have a more relaxed and enjoyable time. I thank you all
very sincerely.
OLIVE
125grms butter chopped
1 tble spoon golden syrup
1 cup self rasing flour
Chocolate Date Chews
1/2 cup of milk choc bits
1 egg lightly beaten
Icing sugar for dusting
1 cup coconut
1
2
3
4
5
1/2 cup of chopped dates
Grease a swiss roll pan, line base and long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cms
above edge of pan.
Melt butter and golden syrup.
Combine flour, sugar, coconut, dates and choc bits in a large bowl. Add butter and mixture
and egg. Mix well. Press mixture evenly over base of prepared pan.
Cook in moderate oven 180°C for about 20 mins or until lightly browned. Cool in pan.
Cut the slice into squares, dust with icing sugar, keeps well (that’s if you can stop eating it)
At last! an easy way to cook silverside (corned beef).
Forget the onions, cloves,peppercornes, brown sugar, bay leaves etc. Just buy a cheap
bottle of sweet ginger ale. Not dry ginger ale. pour over meat and cook as usual.
This makes a really delicious flavour. You may never go back to the old way. I didn't.
Here is an easy way to make scones.
(1) Preheat oven to 220 degrees (fan forced 190 - 2000)
(2) Put into a bowl
2 cups SR flour
Mix in 1 cup of lemonade (Room temperature)
1/2 cup of cream
pinch of salt.
Turn mixture on to floured board and gently kneed. Cut
with knife or use scone cutter.
Place on tray and cook till brown on top. (approx. 10 - 12 minutes)
Faith M
Bundaberg Bus Trip adventures.
P AGE 1 1
It was a cold and dark morning on 2nd July when several brave souls huddled in the
bus ready to endue the trip to Bundy, to see the collection of 1 & 2 cylinder cars on display. Vic had the bus moving right on time 6am. With a couple of pit stops along the
way we were making good time. Vic detoured down Woodgate road as he had organised for us to see some steam engines on route to the display. Someone forgot to tell
Vic that we had a roadmap. We made a help phone call when the road ran into the sea
at Woodgate. Backtracking onto the right road we stopped off to see these machines
from a past era. We all had a go at driving the old steam roller, or should I say trying to
drive it. Took abit of getting used to with 140 turns of the steering wheel from lock to
lock. All aboard and off we set with a short distance to the park. We arrived around
11am and had a few hours to look around one our own. There were hundreds of people
with the same idea which made it pretty hard to get around the cars. What a collection, around 60 early 1900's cars of all descriptions. After the crowds dispersed a little,
you were able to get around the cars and talk to the owners., take photos etc. The
grand parade at 2.30 saw all the cars start up and do a circuit of the park. It is such a
pleasure to see so many cars restored and being able to be showed off like this. All
aboard and off we set for home. Not really one more detour finds us having a cool drink
at an old pub on the outskirts of Bundy. Built in the late 1890's there would be some
stories to be told there. All aboard and yes we are homeward bound. Arriving safely
back at the club house around 7.00pm. Thank you Vic for organising the day it was
GREAT..
P.S Ask Rod about his cap next time you see him
First image 1902 EM (English Mechanic)
Second image Rod locating our position on road map (We were not lost) Lyall Exelby
P AGE 1 2
Minutes Meeting No. 467, held
Minutes for Meeting No. 468 held on the 27/06/06.
Visitors : 2
Start 7.40pm
Present : 29 Apologies : 2
Minutes of meeting 467 moved by Neil Boulton, sec by Graham Smith as a true record as in Auto Antics issue
3393
Business arising from minutes: Nil
Inwards correspondence:
C.C
- Minutes May meeting
Ausnet group
- Insurance Cert. of currency
Rotary club Nambour
- Swap meet okay
Nambour festival
- Invite for 5th Aug
Leyburn Motor Sprint Comm.
- Event Aug
Jondaryan Woolshed
- Steaming under Southern Cross invite
Coates rally Qld
- Rally info
Palmwoods R.D.A
- Open day
Bay to Birdwood run
- Entry form
Fraser Coast HVC
- 4 club rally
Granite Highlands HVMG
- Rally
Speed on Tweed
- Celebration of Bathurst
Austin MVCQ
- All British day
Vet. Car club of WA
- Rally west 2007
Dagun Draught Horse Fair
- Event July
Blackall Range HCC
- Montville country run
Sunshine Coast PCYC
- Motoring Jamboree
Historic Commercial VAQ
- Spectacular
M.S.C
- Minutes showgrounds Comm.
Outward correspondence:
Jupiter’s Casino
- More info
David Grant
- Thank you for Motorkana
Lions Swap Meet & Market
- Unable to promote
C.O.Gowlett
- Nostalgia day (Caloundra)
Buderim Tourism Action Grp
- Unable to participate
Apex/Rotary
- Swap catering
Mark Fiederlien (chip van)
- Swap catering
Don Pearson
- Membership accepted
Moved by Neil Boulton, sec Kerry Cox that the inward accepted and outward indorsed.
Business arising:
PCYC- Will answer that club will participate
Nbr Sugar festival - Clashes with 4 club but open to those who want to attend. Kerry Cox spoke against the entry but some members show interest in going – club will send $10 entry fee.
Jondaryan Woolshed- Asked if interest in bus for weekend- will publish in newsletter
C.C minutes- Survey info available for members to take. Kerry Cox spoke about survey and moved motion
“That the SCACC send forms to all members to fill out and return as it is of great importance” sec Alan Carpenter, carried
Minutes continued
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Neil Boulton spoke of C.C noted lack of response on Q.T rego debarkle, explained to meeting that our club
had previously sent response to seek cheaper rego cost not extend days usage. Kerry Cox moved motion “
That response to C.C be sent stating that SCACC is in favour of cheaper rego cost instead of weekend use as
previously noted” sec Alan Carpenter, carried (couple against)
Charles Duckett spoke to the meeting informing members that information from Q.T has weekend use in the
pipe line for Concessional rego but will be enforcing current laws for misuse and fining triple fees plus making parties pay full rego.
Doug Beckendorf spoke against the motion in that he felt that rallies didn’t give cars long enough runs and
would enable longer runs for cars.
Neil Boulton explained that our club has two runs a month and can also join in with other clubs to give car a
big run.
Ian Roberts spoke of cost saving in rego labels – unsure of cost structure
Treasurers report:
May 2006
Opening balance of
$1488.04
Deposits
$5002.50
Payments
$4631.92
Closing balance $1858.62
Moved Vic Toonen, sec Kerry Cox that treasures report be accepted. Carried
Rally Director: Bevin Mutch updated calendar
Jul 1-2
- Caloundra open cockpit (wants numbers se Bob Keely)
Jul 2
– Bus trip to Bundaberg
Jul 9
- Caboolture Machinery – leave Quota park 8.30
Jul 16
- Dagun Draught horse – leave Club house 8am
Aug 5-6
- 4 club rally Maryborough
Aug 13
- X roads
Aug 19
- Riding for Disabled – leave Palmwoods duck pond 8.30
Aug 19-20
- Blackall Range rally
Aug 20
- PCYC display
A.O.A rally over Easter 07 in ACT ,Worsley national rally 27 May 07, Reports in newsletter
Bribie report: None
Editor report: None
General Business:
Neil Boulton asked for any feed back on swap roster- require good help on Friday prior to swap and Saturday
after swap to clean up. Bob Keely in charge of clean up. Committee had agreed to Model railway for Christmas function on 3rd Dec, Neil thought cost around $350-400. Vic said last quote was $600. No decision can
be made until costs verified. Meeting agreed that Neil be granted to negotiate a booking at reasonable cost.carried. Reg Wilkie queried the use of his car for his son’s wedding if any papers required. Not required as
written in SIV booklet. Bevin spoke of last restoration rally to Col Mitchell place and how he wants some
help with the wood work. Can any one help?? Alan Carpenter enquired if anyone knew how the RACQ display went. Lyall Exelby responded that the day was a good day with plenty to see but did feel spectator numbers seem down. Neil outlined progress with the proposed Club Shed. Alan Carpenter wants HQ rim if anyone can help. Cliff Hultgren noted wrong date for helpers doing Garden Expo list in newsletter. Also gave
update of scooters used at swap being upgraded with no cost increase. Cliff gave brief update of Showgrounds meeting and update on SES building. He mentioned use of showgrounds for cycle racing. Spoke of
name change of show grounds way council may be able to gain more funding. Cliff finished with thanking all
those that help out and make things run smoother and easier. Rod Collins mentioned that John Kliensmith is
selling his two cars 29 Pontiac and 30 Chrysler, they will be at swap.
Kerry closed meeting with a little humour. Closed 9.20pm
P AGE 1 4
If any one wishes to send in items and you have access to the internet, then don’t be
scared to send it in, It is much quicker for me to place the article into the newsletter
without having to retype it in. I know technology can scare some of us, but don’t be afraid to take on the
keyboard. Remember if anyone has any items of information digital photographs of events or funny things
and you would like them or it to be part of the Auto Antic to please forward it to me on the Club Editor’s
Email [email protected] or fax it to me on 54561385
or post it to me at 29 Tulip Lane, Buderim.
Regards and best wishes,
Andrew King
OUR SWAP MEET by Neil Boulton
I have been asked to provide this item for the Newsletter for the benefit of those not familiar to the history and goings-on
associated with our swap meet. I am relying on a fading memory for this so I hope any inaccuracies will be forgiven.
Our swap started in 1988 at very short notice following a slot becoming available in the Combined Council’s published
program. Evidently there was a hiccup with the Banyo Swap that year and we took the opportunity to run a swap in its
place, as we had considered for a few years. That is how we come to run it on about the coldest Saturday of the year,
always the last in July.
Our first one was organized in about three weeks and we didn’t do a bad job for a bunch of beginners. There were
around 2,000 through the gate and about 200 sites. We used all of the old machinery display area for sites which, in
those days, had only a collection of very basic sheds belonging to individual exhibitors at the Sunshine Coast Show.
We must have got it right as the next year we had about 2,500 through the gate and a small increase in sites. We were
not using the show arena at that stage and, as a novelty, I offered kids rides in the Overland around the track. This was
not at all successful and was abandoned from then on. We have never been able to draw many participants for the car
display either. We also had free draws for petrol vouchers for the first few years. These were based on entry ticket numbers and announced every hour over the Public Address System which we had in those days. I don’t know what these
contributed to our patron’s enthusiasm but we did keep growing.
In 2005 we had about 6,500 through the gate, used every square metre of the grounds and had about 800 sites.
Needles to say, organizing such an event takes a bit of doing. However, the load is spread and so far we have not broken anyone’s back. Each year, a small committee is formed and they meet monthly from January. Responsibilities for
advertising, ground preparation, site allocation, catering, cleanup, cash management, parking/swapper control, signage
and volunteer roster are allocated to various members of the committee. All committemen contribute to these aspects by
discussion at meetings.
Our own labour is needed for ground preparation (marking out sites, placing signs and setting up club office) which starts
very early on the Friday morning. By 2pm we open the gates to swappers wishing to set up sites early and this continues
throughout the night and early morning. General entry commences from dawn (or before sometimes). This all requires a
roster of members to take fees and direct customers to their sites or parking. The entry charges and parking needs continue until about 1.30pm on the Saturday. Commencing around 2pm on the Saturday, we carry out a cleanup of the
grounds, for which we need a few able-bodied people and a truck or two. Our customers leave us so much rubbish that
we have to hire two large skip bins to cope.
The swap contributes a considerable amount to our finances which allows us to be a bit generous in things like very low
annual dues, subsidies for rallies and occasionally, free tucker. The average member is really only asked to contribute a
small amount of his or her time. We are also building a reserve which will allow us to sustain a washout which we have
so far been able to avoid, though we have come close once or twice.
Although I said we spread the organising load, there are some of us who have been doing this for 18 years and are thus
18 years older as a result. The legs don’t work as well as they did in 1988 and nor does the brain. If you would be prepared to ease the burden and perhaps help retire some of the old horses (self included), please make it known and you
will be welcomed into the fold.
CL ASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE**
1971 Ford Torino SVO 302 2V Windsor
Hard Top two door. One owner Ph
Peter Brown 54767882
FOR SALE**
1951 Austin A40 Devon, Approx 70,000
Miles. Rust and Dent free. Interior good
in shed 20 years, New spares. $2500
Garry Johnson 54827774
FOR SALE**
1975 SE Toyota Crown in excellent original condition. One owner and full history
available. This unique car has only
90,000 kms and wants a loving home.
Reg till Jul 06 $3000.00 Contact Lyall
Exelby for more details on 54468404.
FOR SALE*
1974 Mazda Small Motor Home, Recondition Engine 1600cc, Internal entry from
cab, Very good tyres, new 3 way fridge,
toilet, shower, microwave, 2 burner gas
stove, new roll out awning, double bed
over cab, TV. Our travelling days completed, new owner nothing to spend just
enjoy. $13,000.oo ONO Ph Claire Day
54491803
P AGE 1 5
WANTED*** Urgently*
165 Ferguson tractor engine block or
full motor for 203 Perkins Cliff Hultgren
ph: 5441 2927
WANTED*** Any bits and pieces for a
n Allen Oxford self propelled mower Ph
Cliff 54412927
FOR SALE***
4 Tyres 700X19 Double sided whitewalls. Universal Tyre Company USA.
$50 each. Ph Lee 54441708
FOR SALE**
Gemini has rear end damage, car is in
too good of condition to give to wreckers perhaps someone would like to use
it for parts or rebuild Contact Vicki on
54412116
WANTED
Ford Anglia 105E/109E engines or engine blocks for Graham Brown's
Brabham FJ race car. Ph Noel Tuckey
at 5494 1605 anytime. Thanks again,
for all your excellent work with the
newsletter. Regards, Noel.
FOR SALE *
Mg td 1952 Lots of history, red interior
4 original tyres and canvas houlding.
Needs repainting and chroming. A bargain at $17,000.– Contact Pat or Claus
Ph 54761133 0410759224
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months, 4 months maximum.
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The following is the swap roster as at the time of publication. Please contact me on 5476 1334
if you are missed out so far and we can talk about where you might fit in. There are bound to
be some minor changes as the day approaches but these will be individually negotiated.
P AGE 1 6
Allom
Merv
Fri 2-4pm
Badham
Jim
Sat 6-8am
Kerr
Peter
Sat 7-9am
Bagnall
Dennis Fri 6-8pm
Lambshead
Ron
Sat 6-8am
Batkin
Bill
Sat 4-6am
Leach
Gil
Sat 10-11.30am
Benckendorff
Doug
Sat 4-6am
Mann
Roy
Sat 10-11.30am
Boucher
June
Sat 7-9am
Marsh
Tony
Sat 6-8am
Boucher
Neil
Sat 7-9am
McCabe
Sean
Fri 6-8pm
Briais
Alan
Sat 11-30am-1pm
McFadyen
Duncan Sat 8-10am
Broese
Arnold Sat 5-7am
McKinnon
Gordon Sat 8-10am
Brosnan
Trevor Sat 4-7am
Mitchell
Colin
Bryers
Stephen Sat 10-11.30am
Moore
Graeme Sat 5-7am
Buckton
David
Fri 8-MN
Mueller
Gert
Sat 6-8am
Burchill
Ken
Fri 6-8pm
Muirhead
Brian
Sat 6-8am
Callaghan
Brian
Fri 6-8pm
Mutch
Bevin
Fri 2-4pm
Carpenter
Alan
Sat 6-8am
Neill
Norman Fri 8pm-MN
Clark
Peter
Fri 4-6pm
Noble
Kevin
Sat 11.30am-1pm
Condon
Reg
Sat 8-10am
O'Bryan
Jack
Fri 2-4pm
Coutts
Rod
Sat 5-7am
O'Neill
Graham Sat 6-8am
Cox
Kerry
Fri 6-8pm
Page
John
Fri 4-6pm
Cox
Trevor Sat 5-7am
Parsons
Bob
Sat 9-10am
Curtis
Russell Sat 7-9am
Paton
Stuart
Sat 6-8am
Dorman
Peter
Sat 8-10am
Pearson
Don
Sat 6-8am
Dougherty
Gary
Sat 6-8am
Picot
John
Fri 2-4pm
Duckett
Charles Fri 8pm-MN
Pitman
Chris
Sat 6-8am
Easton
David
Pratt
Wayne Sat 8-10am
Erbacher
Michael Sat 4-6am
Ramm
Lester
Fri 8pm-MN
Exelby
Lyall
Sat 4-8am
Richards
Ray
Sat 8-10am
Fazel
Brian
Fri 4-6pm
Riley
Bill
Sat 9-11.30am
Flanagan
Gaylene Sat 11.30-1pm
Roberts
Ian
Sat 10-11.30am
Flanagan
Ray
Ross
Bill
Sat 11.30am-1pm
Fortune
Margaret Fri 2-4pm
Rose
Merv
Sat 4-6am
Gauld
Ray
Sat 5-7am
Rouhan
John
Sat 10-11.30am
Gilmore
Bob
Fri 6-8pm
Shaw
Barry
Fri 2-4pm
Godfrey
Noel
Sat 6-8am
Shields
Trevor Sat 4-8 am
Godfrey
Sandra Sat 11.30-1pm
Smith
Fred
Godfrey
Tim
Fri MD-2pm
Smith
Graeme Sat 11.30am-1pm
Tim
Sat 7-9am
Grant
Kev
Sat 4-6am
Gray
Guy
Sat 4-7am
Sat 11.30-1pm
Kerr
Errol
Fri 4-6pm
Sat 11.30am-1pm
Fri 8pm-MN
Graeme Fri 2-4pm
Spencer
John
Sat 11.30-1pm
George Fri 4-6pm
Taylor
Col
Sat 5-7am
Keith
Sat 8-10am
Thomas
Nev
Sat 8-10am
Hampton
Keith
Sat 8-10am
Tognolini
Phil
Sat 8-10am
Harris
Malcolm Fri 6-8am
Tynan
Gary
Fri 8-MN
Harrison
Gregg
Sat 6-8am
Vale
John
Sat 8-10am
Hume
Ray
Sat 5-8am
Vale
Heather Sat 8-10am
Hyde
Bob
Sat 9-10am
Wellington
Peter
Sat MN-4am
Jarvis
Len
Sat 10-11.30am
White
John
Fri 4-6pm
Keely
Bob
Fri 4-6pm
Whiting
Rod
Sat 5-7am
Sat 8-10am
Wilkie
Reg
Sat 4-8am
Sat 11.30am-1pm
Winter
Arthur Sat 5-7am
Keenan
Colin