june vetteletter 2011

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june 2011
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.
Cars deserve better. Mothers.CoM
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Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
June 2011
club meetings
contents
Hotel HQ
21 Kingston Rd
Underwood
p2
committee
p3
club calendar
p4
president’s report
p5
tips’n’trivia by mike gocs
p6
birthdays
club run – billy & barby fundraiser
p7
club run – merry skidmas
p8
treasurer’s report
club merchandise
p9
run report – annual club
concourse
p10
run report – american icons day
p12
advertising – waratah homes
p13
minutes
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p16
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p19
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p20
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June 2011
2010 – 2011 committee
management committee
President
Vice-president & Events
Co-ordinator
delegates
com
Website Co-ordinator
Jaimes Pool
0423 644 683
[email protected]
Safety Officer
Ernie Whittle
3801 2404, 0411 741 378
[email protected]
Peter Turner
5580 0371, 0409 003 300
[email protected]
Ian Moss
3200 2340, 0417 708 844
[email protected]
Secretary
Treasurer
Fundraising Co-ordinator
Sue Weitenberg
5563 8575, 0415 828 716
Technical Advisor
Dave Kelly
5527 2047, 0412 504 170
[email protected]
Sally Whittle
3801 2404, 0413 514 287
[email protected]
Jillian Handyside
0417 762 975
[email protected]
Editor
Charity of Choice
Kathie Milos
0432 343 163
[email protected]
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Merchandise Officer
Alison Turner
5580 0371, 0403 015 770
[email protected]
Assistant Editor
Mike Gocs
3344 2647, 0412 318 293
[email protected]
Liaison Officer
Kevin Silk
3264 2058, 0418 722 987
[email protected]
June 2011
club calendar
july
september
3
Lakeside All American Day (more details
on p9)
7
Club Meeting at Hotel HQ
6
16
Friday Night Dinner – details TBC
9-10
Merry Skidmas – Xmas in July and Skid
Pan Weekend away. Details on p7
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Corvettes Down Under Car Club Corvette
Classic – Chermside Shopping Centre. More
details contact Bill Finlay 0405 631 287
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Billy & Barby Fundraiser – Full details on p6 or
contact Kevin Silk on 0418 722 987
august
3
14
QCC Concourse, Broadwater Park,
Southport
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Mustang Owners Club Inc – Annual Show
and Shine, Mount Gravatt Show Grounds –
trip leader TBC
auto happenings
july
3
Ipswich Swap Meet ASMF Ipswich North
State School – ph Paul 0407 574 479
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Logan City PCYC Car Show – Logan
Entertainment Centre – ph Ross 3442 1700
31
Chevy Super Sunday – Eight Mile Plains
Primary School – ph 0421 089 999
august
nd
7
2 Jimboomba Classic & Muscle Car Show
– Hills International College – ph Roo 0458
678 730
28
Jimboomba Extravaganza & Swap Meet,
Tully Park, Macleans Bridge – ph Jim
3341 9618
31
Chevy Super Sunday – Eight Mile Plains
Primary School – ph 0421 089 999
september
25
GM Round Up – Rocklea Show Grounds –
ph 0408 076 834
All the above events meet concessional
c
registration requirements
visit www.qldcorvetteclub.com.au for up to date details on events
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June 2011
president’s report
a discussion about cars in general
the coming year and this has
and Corvettes in particular with
happened every year since 1989.
some car nuts that rolled on for a
Time for
Ti
f different
diff
t but
b t the
th same!!
by Peter Turner
few minutes, culminating with me
opening the C5 door and letting their
It is good for the club to have new
faces at the helm, new ideas,
methods
and
to
share
the
The Corvette hobby, like our club is
girlfriends have a seat and followed
constantly changing. No matter what
by a detailed rhapsody about the
you think you know, a year from
Tiger Shark body kit. I was poised to
now that fact you were so sure of
launch into a historical account of
could be blown right out of the water
the Corvette’s rise to stardom and
Some committee positions have
by the most unassuming person on
top it off with some clever and
been held by the same person for
the planet.
humorous
Corvette
many years and as we thank them
anecdotes when I noticed the glazed
for their contributions it is unfair to
looks in their eyes and glancing at
expect them to continue. If you or
their watches. I paused.
another member you can think of
Don’t think I will host another trivia
night, and I know this may seem
hard to grasp but it’s true, I don’t
personal
know everything about everything,
“So what do you have to do with this
but I like learning. If I’m, as Ali calls
club?” they asked, grateful for an
it, idle at home for about 10 minutes
avenue of escape.
or so, inevitably I will pick up a
Corvette magazine, I don’t really
enjoy
reading
but
looking
and
learning about cool Vettes and facts
interests me.
I told them with great pride, I am the
President of this wonderful club.
Then looking around at the success
of this, and every other event; the
organization; set up and abilities of
One of the things I learned about
all involved; you too would be proud
was the existence of a ZL1, never
to be associated.
new they existed before, but after
reading an article in my idle time last
weekend I discovered in 1969 they
built two. The ZL1 all aluminium
engine option was the rarest and
most expensive engine option in GM
history.
So,
nearly
us
is
upon
again
-
August 3rd to
These type of facts become very
be precise. The
useful at times, like whilst chatting
committee steps
s
with
conventions,
down and a new
w
Lakeside or at our concourse. I
one is elected for
or
people
at
remember at our last show sparking
4
of
Annual
General
Meeting
active should be on all members todo list.
would be able to fill a position then
let me know and we can have prior
talks before the election if need be.
So whilst we don’t expect any
sweeping
committee
changes
ie;
being
with
same
a
new
racehorse
different jockey, I’m just wondering
who is going to saddle up?
Time to hit the hay.
Cheers, Peter Turner.
speaking
ng
involved….our
responsibility of keeping the club
June 2011
tips’n’trivia
by Mike Gocs
C3. I tried the new LED lights - the
Check whether the brake calipers
result
specially
have had stainless steel pistons
designed reflectors on Corvettes do
and sleeves inserted. If not, then
not allow the forward facing LEDs to
this is a must as original brake
work efficiently. I think specially
calipers are guaranteed to leak.
is
worse.
The
I have not looked at the “ Carsales”
made LEDs are available from USA
website for some time. Last week I
(for a small fortune!).
When changing serpentine belts (in
decided to check out Corvettes for
C4s and later) count the number of
sale. In Australia, there were 205
When servicing K&N filters, be sure
grooves. In some applications there
Corvettes for sale - quite amazing!
you do NOT over-oil the element.
are several types of belts - some
One of the bolts holding the inlet
Aside
airflow,
have seven grooves and some
manifold on my Vette always leaked
excess oil can migrate into the
have eight. When you replace a
oil. I tried various types of washers,
intake system where it can coat
used
to no avail. I mentioned this to Mike
electronic sensors. The result, of
immediately in the rear hatch - you
Reptik. He said “oil comes up
course, can be disastrous. When
just never know when it will be
through
applied
servicing the filter, if oil drips from it,
needed!
plumber’s teflon tape on the thread -
wash the filter and start over. Use
no more leaks!
only K&N oil.
the
thread”.
I
from
restricting
belt
put
the
used
one
Do you have a C4 with what
appears to be a fuel-related hard
An irate member ‘phoned me last
Do you have an impossible-to-find
start or lean condition? Have a fuel
week. He wanted to acquire an Etag
whine coming from the underside of
sample test done to see if any
for his Corvette. Sounds simple! On
your Corvette? Think about adding
water has contaminated the fuel. If
the
select
a small amount of grease to the
so,
vehicle brand (Chevrolet), then you
splines on the transmission slip
compartment seal to see if the drain
click “model” - guess what - no
yoke. This eliminates the metal-to-
is plugged. A clogged drain can
Corvettes or Camaros. The choice
metal contact from the splines in the
cause rain or car wash water to
was
yoke to the splines on the output
back up into the fuel tank filler tube.
shaft.
Use a fibre gasket because the
website
quite
(govia)
large,
you
including
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Lamborghini models, 4 TVR models,
2 Tata models and 2 Simca models.
check
the
rear
fuel
fill
rubber gaskets stretch.
Now we all know that there are
If you have driven on a flat tyre for a
more
the
short distance, never inflate it after it
I often see Corvettes with the seal
aforementioned cars! It seems that
has been removed! Let a tyre dealer
missing between the radiator top
the person responsible for the Govia
do this, as there can be quite
and the radiator frame or shroud.
website does NOT like American
dangerous situations with the tyre
This seal is important and ensures
cars. If time permits, I will follow this
coming off at great force.
ALL the air goes
Corvettes
than
up.
through the
radiator and NOT over the top. If
Quite a lot of C3s are being
your Corvette overheats in slow
Don’t rush to get LED stop and tail-
imported into Australia now that the
traffic - this missing seal could be
lights locally for your C1, C2 and
dollar makes imports good value.
the problem.
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birthdays
Bronson the ‘Birthday’ Beagle
June 2011
BILLY &
BARBY
Fundraiser
Saturday 23 July 2011
The Mount Silkorama Circuit at Bunya is proud to
announce it will be hosting this yearʼs "Billy &
Barby" derby for the Qld Corvette Club's Billy Cart
challenge fundraiser.
Happy Birthday
and best wishes
to all members
celebrating a
birthday in July!
Saturday 23 July at 25 W eston Drive, Bunya is
where the action will be from 11.00am .
The Silks have the grass track strip laid out, Kev and myself have
the plans drawn up for the billy cart manufacturing, Denise and Ali
are working on costumes (Kev likes dressing up!) and all we need is
you, your kids, an appetite for the BBQ and adventure.
$20 for your family includes raffle tickets, entry into the Derby, all the
day’s games and activities as well as (most importantly) your BBQ
lunch.
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4
Anthony Britton
4
Keith Hawke
4
Peter Turner
4
Christene Lloyd
10
Michael Wren
18
Ian Pleffer
23
Denise Silk
25
Allan Wren
25
Alison Turner
26
Diane Fitzgerald
28
Kay Hosking
29
Dianne McClymont
The 4 billy carts, (Red, Yellow, Green and White) will have full
sponsors logos and are available for $50 each, and include a family
ticket for the day, and will be auctioned off at the end of the final
race.
This event is designed for the family atmosphere so bring your kids
or Nanna as all proceeds for the day will be donated to the Club,
Sponsors and those wishing to enter this highly
prestigious
event
can
contact
either
Kevin Silk 0418 722 987 or Peter Turner 0 409 003 300.
June 2011
MERRY SKIDMAS
Christmas in July
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July 2011
This yearʼs Christmas in July is going to be held in Gympie,
home of the Roadcraft Skidpan and Performax
International.
If we are going to Gympie, we might as well utilize both these
companies, so Performax has kindly offered to sponsor our day at the
Skidpan.
Meeting at MacDonalds, Bryant Road, Loganholme for a brekky fix, then away by 8.30am. Meet the Northsiders
at Shell Service Station, Nudgee Road, Nudgee and arrive in Gympie to play ‘skids’ all day.
Overnight accommodation, traditional Christmas dinner (including Santa, Elf & presents) and full buffet
breakfast has been arranged at the brand new Mary River Hotel.
After breakfast, we’ll leave Gympie and head back home via Maleny for a walk, shopping and coffee.
The cost should be $160 per person (twin share), depending on numbers, for skid pan, accommodation,
Christmas dinner and buffet breakfast.
Ali has pre-booked rooms and food to tempt those considering joining us. Details will be finalized next month.
As this is one of our core events during the year, it would be great to have as many as possible join in. The skid
pan is not compulsory but very entertaining to watch as many found out last year watching Ali learning to drift!
Book you place now by phoning Peter 0409 003 300 or Ian 0417 708 844.
BRIAN HUGHES
for Professional
Right Hand Drive Conversions
Gympie, Qld
Specializing in mirror conversions
for C4 Corvettes to 1989,
conversion correction & repairs,
unfinished conversion projects.
Other makes and models can be catered for.
Due to Government regulation on vehicles manufactured after
January 1989, only conversions on personal imports are
currently available.
Phone 0419 779 366
Conversions carried out using
quality components supplied by, or used by,
Performax International
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April 2011
treasurer’s report
by Jillian Handyside
Opening Balance 1 May 2011
Suncorp Cheque Account (0.01 % p.a.)
Suncorp Sub Account (5.00% Interest)
Suncorp Term Deposit (renewed 16/02/2011 for 9 months @ 6.30%)
Petty Cash Float
Merchandise Cash Float
$ 2,157.23
$ 4,826.56
$10,000.00
$ 135.45
$ 100.00
Expenditure:
Melbourne Convention DVD (x10)
All American Lakeside Track Time
Hotel HQ meeting hire (June)
Vetteletter printing costs
$
$
$
$
$17,219.24
$17,219.24
100.00
220.00
150.00
365.20
$
835.20
$16,384.04
Income:
New Membership
Merchadise Sales
DVD Sales
Raffle – May Club Meeting
Merchandise Sales
$ 210.00
$ 110.00
$ 60.00
$ 122.00
$ 20.26
Closing Balance 31 May 2011
Suncorp Cheque Account (0.01 % p.a.)
Suncorp Sub Account (5.00% Interest)
Suncorp Term Deposit (9 months @ 6.30%)
Petty Cash Float
Merchandise Cash Float
$ 2,124.15
$ 4,646.70
$10,000.00
$ 135.45
$ 100.00
$
522.26
$16,906.30
$16,906.30
The Committee must approve all expenditure and an invoice or receipt must be
produced before any reimbursement can be compensated. NO EXCEPTION PERMITTED.
club merchandise
Mens club polo shirt (black)
Ladies club polo shirt (black or white)
Ladies red vest
Ladies ¾ sleeve shirt
Club spray jacket
Club cap (black with red piping)
Windscreen sticker (Qld CORVETTE Club)
CLEARANCE ITEMS
Sun visors
Fire extinguisher (red)
The club has most sizes in stock. Please contact the merchandise officer for all enquiries.
All clothing is embroidered with the club logo. Merchandise can be posted to you (additional costs apply).
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$35
$35
$35
$35
$60
$15
$ 5
$15
$45
April 2011
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April 2011
AMERICAN ICONS DAY
Sunday 29 May 2011
15 Corvettes, a few Chevs and about 75 Harleys met at Morgan and Wacker (Newstead) for an 8.30am
departure. The day was cloudy and looked like possible rain but this did not deter the cars and bikers. Just
before the turn off to the old gateway road, Peter Turner’s ’69 Corvette blew a top radiator hose. This looked
quite spectacular from 5 Corvettes behind him as there was a huge plume of steam - we all hoped it was NOT
smoke. Three members stayed back to assist.
The first part of the run went on the “old Gympie Road” stopping at Beerwah State School for morning tea. For
$6 each we were treated to a superb spread of fruit, cakes and assorted hot and cold nibbles provided by the
P&C of the State School. The next part of the Run went through winding and very scenic back roads ending up
near Gympie. Several members returned to Brisbane whilst the majority drove to Kin Kin- just a Pub and 2
shops. The “country Life” pub was well able to cater for the hungry hordes. The weather held for us, even
though some patches of the road were wet. The H.O.G.S. group are to be commended for their organisational
skills. There were 2 bikes stationed at every turn to ensure every one kept up with the group.
Mike Gocs
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minutes of general meeting
April 2011
by Sally Whittle
Minutes of the general meeting held on Wednesday 1 June 2011.
Meeting opened 7.35pm.
PRESENT
Sally & Ernie Whittle; Jaimes Pool; Mike Reptik; Allen & Sue Squire; Peter & Ali Turner; Phil Vance; Bob
Mihill;Geoff & Carolee Roberts; Ken & Pauline Coomber; Cheryl & Tom Vanderreyden; Don & Brett Campbell;
Gordon Walden; Paul Hepher; Allen Wood; Nev Solomon; Kev Silk; David & Gail Chell; Ian Moss; John & Sue
Weitenberg; Phil Murray; Brad Stumer; Glenn & Jayne Miller; David Glanville; Keith & Kay Hosking; Grant Buxton;
Mike Gocs; Steve Harrison; Jillian Handyside.
APOLOGIES
Lorna Mihill; Viv & Kaylene Gook; Marina Campbell; Jan & John Tait; Keith Harper; Sandy Stumer; Judy Glanville;
Glenys Gocs.
VISITOR
Mick Burboss.
GUEST SPEAKER
None tonight,
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
No business arising from the last minutes, The monutes were taken as read and confirmed as a correct record,
Moved by Bob Mihill. Seconded by Mike Reptik.
CORRESPONDENCE
Period 5 May 2011 to 1 June 2011
Incoming Mail
Australia Post – April Statement ($0.00 owing)
Australia Post – Pricing Statement May - $137.76
Australia Post – New Stationery catalogue
Suncorp Bank – April Statement 2011
Bayfield Printing - $1,047.20 Invoice (new magazine covers x 3,000)
Enthusiast Underwriting – More flyers for classic car insurance
Motive Photography – Offer to do personal photos at Concourse for Charity (Committee to investigate further)
Multicap “Allways” newsletter
New Member - John Pin (601) $20 chq
Caloundra Power Boat Club – Tribute to Roy Orbison Show – 3 July 2011
Thunderbirds Car Club – Independence Day cruise to Moogerah Dam – Sunday 10 July
Historic Racing Car Club – Invite to 34th Annual Event at Morgan Park (Ford Marque) 30-31July
Northern Rivers Ford Club – Show/shine @ Casino – 23 October 2011
Shannons Classic Auctions – Melbourne 23/05/11 (2 x catalogues)
Shannons Goodwood Revival – London-Abu Dhabi September 2011 (tickets x 2 to be won)
Happy Wanderer Club @ Hervey Bay – Invite to stay after a run
Corvette Chronicle – March/April 2011
Mustang News – May 2011
Corvettes of Melbourne – May 2011
San Antonio Corvette Club – Magazine
NSW Corvettes – May 2011
Corvettes of Canberra – May/June/July 2011
The Bow Tie – June 2011
Chevroletter – May 2011
Corvette Club of South Australia – June 2011
Outgoing Mail
Welcome letter – Peter & Katrina Lee (599)
Welcome letter – Paul & Penny Hepher (600)
Welcome letter – John Pin (601)
Concessional Rego – John Pin (601)
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April 2011
continued
Qld Raceways - $220 chq for All American Day @ Lakeside. July 3rd
Membership Services
Current financial members - 135
Moved that the above mail list represents a true and accurate record of all correspondence received and sent for
the period 5 May 2011 to 1 June 2011.
Moved by Jaimes Pool. Seconded by Carolee Roberts.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Closing Balance: $ 16,906.30
Moved by Ali Turner. Seconded by Don Campbell.
GENERAL BUSINESS
John (Wheels) Webro asked anybody if they would like to come along in his car for this year’s Endeavour Rally.
Leaves Goondiwindi on 11 July and after travelling some 5,000+ kilometres, finishes at Seaworld on July 21. Cost
is between $1500 and $2,000 (all inclusive).
The Raffle Queen, Susie Webro, made a special presentation to Glenn Miller of 2 pairs of thick sports socks for the
colder months. He can wear them with his trusty Crocs and by the look of the pair he was wearing at the meeting,
the gift came just in time! His trusty old pair have been destroyed with an angle grinder incident, so Peter offered to
paint his new pair red also. So thoughtful!
Nev Solomon reminded all Members that if they put their hand up to be a trip leader, that they must also organise a
writeup and some photos of that Event. They don’t have to do it themselves, but need to delegate the jobs. Mike
Gocs was nominated to write up the American Icon’s Day on Sunday 29 May.
Keith Hosking informed the members that he has purchased another tablecloth from the Melbourne Convention,
that we apparently decorated beyond saving, so I fear we may be gathering a Collection!
Jaimes Pool reminded everyone of the upcoming AGM in August and asked people to start thinking of who can
front the new Committee.
Susie Webro also reminded members to PLEASE RSVP to Friday night dinners, as it was embarrassing at last
month’s when extra people arrived with no seating available for them.
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Past Events
Friday night dinner @ Mike’s Kitchen was well attended by 26 members and Ribs were pronounced GREAT!
Icon’s day on the 29th was attended by 120 bikes (mostly Harleys) and 15 Corvettes and a great day was had by
all. Peter thanked the three members who stayed behind with he and Ali, until they could repair their blown radiator
hose. They caught up the pack by the end of morning tea. Kev & Tracy from Performax joined the group for lunch
at the Kin Kin Hotel.
Coming Events
17 June – Glanvilles Dinner at New Farm. More Ribs are on the menu!
19 June – David Glanville’s Slot Car Race Day on the Northside. Southsiders meet at Hyperdome at 8am and the
rest at Nerangba Railway Station at 9am. $10 barby lunch. Brad to do bulk email to members as this event didn’t
make the magazine in time. Need 10-15 people.
3 July – Independance Day at Lakeside. No tricarthalon this year, just straight 1/8 mile drag races. $20 Entry. Sally
to protest to Lakeside organisers about this.
9 July – Merry Skidmas. $160/head. For skidpan only, $50 /day. Money by July meeting please.
10 July – Downunder’s Concourse at Chermside Shopping Centre. All corvette drivers welcome.
23 July – “Billy/Barby” day at the Silk’s house at Bunya Hills. $10/head for adults, kids free. Interest building with
carts being madly constructed by Kevin Silk, Ernie Whittle, Ian Moss, Glenn Miller and not sure who else. Who said
our boys are competitive!!
Nev Solomon is First Aid Officer for the day and asked that children please wear helmets, shoes and gloves.
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April 2011
continued
14 August – Annual QCC Concourse at Broadwater Park Southport. Preparations are underway with hopes for a
sunny day. Brad & Sally to meet with Camp Quality shortly to determine if they are doing the sausage sizzle this
year. Peter showed us the great flyers his daughter Madison had put together and this will feature in next month’s
Vetteletter. Could all members PLEASE contact any sponsors they may know, or try to get items for our Goody
bags for the day. We are planning some entertainment for the day also, as the Science Fair has relocated. GCCC
will allow us to rent the grounds at the Charity rates of $225, so this is great. Sally informed us Performax have
already agreed to sponsor us for $700, so that is great news too. Peter asked John Webro if he could ask the Gold
Coast Rockers to put on a display on the day. Good sound system is needed for the day.
Auto Happenings
See Club Calendar page of Vetteletter.
EDITOR
Kathie away tonight
MERCHANDISE
Ali had Sales of $180 for May and showed us some great winter specials for the cooler months. The last of the
suede men’s jackets sold at the meeting and some long sleeved club shirts are still available. Also the windproof
Club lightweight jackets and the red ladies vests.
WEBSITE
Jaimes reported a record 108,282 hits on our website for May. Not sure why but the numbers are up from all
around the world. Members can check it out by going to the bottom of the News page and clicking on “Visitor
Details”. We are aiming for 1 Million hits for the year!
Mike Gocs wondered if it was because he had been mentioned in a recent American Car magazine, but he was
howled down!!!
SAFETY OFFICER
Nothing to report this month except President Pete’s exhaust hose blow out at American Icon’s Day. Luckily Tom
Vanderreyden is a handy bush mechanic and was able to patch it up enough for Pete to complete the run. Thanks
Tom! Ernie reminded people to please put any club photos they have on stick for him to include in the very popular
“Ernie’s photo bucket” on the website.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Mike Gocs was nominated for this role at the General meetings!
FUNDRAISING.
Congratulations to our lucky winners of tonight’s raffles:
Lucky Door prize – (Stickers, pen, stubby cooler, choccie) – Nev Solomon
1st Prize – (red car rug with white stars) – Carolee Roberts.
2nd Prize – (Planer in handy carry box) – Nev Solomon –AGAIN!
Ladies Prize – (Smelly goodies) – Carolee Roberts – AGAIN!
Thankyou to Keith & Kay Hosking and Mike Gocs for their Raffle contributions. 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 NEXT MEETING
Next Committee meeting will be on Monday 6 June 2011 at the Whittle’s house at 7pm.
Next General Meeting will be on Wednesday 6 July 2011 at Hotel HQ, Underwood at 7.30pm.
There being no further business, Peter thanked everyone for attending and declared the meeting closed.
Meeting closed at 8.50pm.
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FOR SALE 1974 Corvette Coupe
$48,000 ONO
This award winning toxic lime green corvette has black leather
interior and is left hand drive. Automatic, 350/300 hp, 4 bolt
crate engine with a 4 barrel polished inlet manifold, 4 wheel disc
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 1970 Corvette Coupe
350 cubic inch, 300 hp, LHD, Mulsane Blue with bright blue
interior, 63,000 miles, 4 speed Muncie gear box, power
steering, brakes and windows, multi-Concourse winner,
matching numbers, full registration $55,000 ONO
PHONE Keith 3880 1713 or 0417 744 924
PHONE Dallas 0422 255 304
FOR SALE L88 Engine $25,000
Block is a 512 casting, factory four bolt main block, dated May of 69. It is a fresh 30 over bore, it was magged, cleaned, decked, bored. It
has a GM forged crank casting 6223, forged TRW pistons 11:1 part number 7223, also forged 7/16 dimple rods. It has all new bearings,
rings, double roller timing chain, new oil pump and pick up (welded pickup), gaskets are all Fel pro. Intake is a GM Winters aluminium
highrise manifold. Heads are open chamber rectangular port, GM aluminum 074 castings that were completely rebuilt with new SSTL light
weight Manley valves 2.19 and 1.88 diameter with roller rockers. Cam is a comp cam part number 11-218-4 it is a solid lift cam with .561 lift.
Lash is .022 on both intake and exhaust.
PHONE Steve McClymont 0408 676 593
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Set of 4, 235/60R15 BF Goodrich TA
radial tyres, 50% tread, raised white
lettering $250
Chevy Banner 150cm x 90cm $15.00
each
Keith
Hosking
PHONE
0417 744 924 or 3880 1713
on
FOR SALE 1986 Corvette Parts
New watch (C5 logo), includes metal
case $60.00
Black Book 1953-2010 $15.00
Polyurethane Bushings for under your
Corvette – NEW - still in original packs
FOR SALE White Walls
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
Rear spring Cushions ’63-’82 suit leaf
spring and fibreglass spring $15.00
PHONE John Webro 0439683117
Diff carrier
$30.00
FOR SALE Vette Treasures
Power steering ram bushings set ‘63-’82
$12.00
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
Rear strut rod rubbers ’75-’82 $30.00
mount
“rubbers”
’80-’82
to
suit
Rear inner guards (pair) $100
Complete standard exhaust system (minus
cats) $100
Standard exhaust manifold $100
Air cond. evaporator and box $150
Left hand door window glass $ 200
Left hand door window electric motor $100
Right hand door window electric motor
$100
Left hand door mirror housing $50
Right hand door mirror housing $50
Door hinges (4) $40
Front license plate cover $100
Rear alloy frame extension $300
Set of rear control arm bushings ’63-’82
$25
Fan belt $25
Rear Bilstein Sportmatic shocks (2) $200
Complete red carpet set $100
Rear exhaust section with balance (new
tube) $100
PHONE Mike Gocs on 3344 2647
or 0412 318 293
Parts
Left hand door $250
Rear stabiliser bar bushings ’63-’96
$30.00
PHONE Peter Turner 0409 003 300
FOR SALE
block Chev
Right hand front fender side panel $50
Aluminium tail shaft $100
PHONE Mike Reptik 07 3824 0280
small
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 selfaligning 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
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 Extreme Fuel Injection
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 driveable and quite
economical.
Available now $280 ono
PHONE Ray 0427 557 566
PHONE John Bondok 0419 999 350
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FOR SALE 1969 C3 Corvette Coupe
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.
PHONE Simon on 0412 620 062 or email [email protected]
FOR SALE 1970 Corvette Stingray Convertible
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, fibre glass 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.
PHONE Keith Hosking 0417 744 924 or 3880 1713
FOR SALE 1990 ZR1 Corvette Coupe
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 harnessess 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.
PHONE Keith Harper on 07 3206 6836 or 0407 152279
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Quote: Joshua Dowling – Top Gear
It’s a monster and it’s a lamb …
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car. But dip hard into the throttle and the
ZR1’s exhaust butterflies open while the car
unleashes its full 476kW and 819Nm. of
torque to the rear tires – and this amount of
grunt only needs to move around 1500kg,
more than 300kg less than a Commodore.
Then listen to the glorious, ripping exhaust
note that’s music to any enthusiast’s ear.
The fastest Corvette ever
With a top speed of 330km/h and
acceleration of 0-100km in 3.3 seconds
it’s scary – unless you’re a racing car
driver. The ZR1 will easily do 110km in
first gear!
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