June 2015 Open the Good Oil for all Club Runs

The Newsletter of the Newcastle Restored Vehicle Club Inc.
Issue 362 – JUNE, 2015
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Club Macquarie, Cockle Creek commencing at
7.00 pm. Social events and outings are held on the following Sunday but may alter.
Members should check the 'club runs' in this Newsletters calendar.
Committee
President: Norm Wilson
Ph: 0418499217
CAR OF THE MONTH
BF GT COBRA
NO. 158
Vice President: Terry Jones
Ph: 49508627
email: [email protected]
Secretary: Melissa Jones
Mob: 0438909395
email: melissa.jones
@challengecommunity.org.au
Treasurer: Doris Holmes
Ph: 49500477 Mob: 0428740552
email: [email protected]
Registrars: Neville McFadyen
Mob: 0418404596
email:[email protected]
Ken Morris: Mob: 0417467232
[email protected]
Club Captain: Neville Maxwell
Mob: 0408762975
email: [email protected]
Rally Sub Committee:
Brian Johnston Ph: 40230232
Ross Skillen
Mob: 0488212483
Editor: Ros Walker
Ph: 49763755 Mob: 0407916374
email: [email protected]
Printing Deadline is the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month.
Footnote: Articles appearing in this Newsletter reflect the views on the contributor and not
necessarily those of the club, the committee or of the editor.
Club Web Site: http://carclubs.shannons.com.au/newcastlerestored
Official Postal Address for NRVC: PO Box 217, New Lambton. 2305
Club Calendar – JUNE, 2015
OFFICIAL CLUB MEETINGS and RUNS
EVENTS
MAY 30th
SATURDAY TO SINGLETON ARMY CAMP – 1 point run hosted by Lynn Farmer.
We will be leaving Edgeworth Maccas at 8.30 am. Lynn will inform you where the Morning Tea
stopover will be held. Arrival at the Infantry Museum at around 11.30 am Parking available at
the Café close to the Museum along with a Gift Shop. $4.00 per person to be collected at
Maccas prior to leaving which gives you entry in to the Museum.
MAY 31st
SUNDAY AT WALLSEND BUNNINGS. Cnr Sandgate and Minmi Road, Wallsend.
Bunnings are celebrating their 1st Anniversary. Further details on this event are included in
the newsletter.
June 2nd
June 13th
June 14th
June 16th
Tuesday, General Meeting. 7pm Club Macquarie, Cockle Creek.
Saturday, Steve Houston Outing to Fletcher Community Hall 2.30 pm in Blue Gums Hills
Reserve, for the Century Neighbours Group.
Sunday, Frank and Margaret’s Run to Chichester Dam. Meet at Hexham Maccas 8.30 am and
bring everything you need for the day. 4 Point Run.
NRVC Committee Meeting 7 pm at Club Macquarie.
MID-WEEK RUN CONTACT FABIO PAOLETTI 0431018144; GEORGE VELLA 0455672987
June 18, Soldiers Point Run. Meet 9am Edgeworth Maccas (more details to follow)
Nothing stops the Mid-Week Runs, if you’re not sure contact the above people.
ALTERNATE RUNS
June 6, Merriwa Sheep Festival Weekend. Meet Branxton Truck Stop for 7.30 am Option Overnight.
SWAP MEETS/CARS SHOWS OR OF INTEREST
June 21st Gosford Swap Meet at the Showground. Admission $3.00 Children Free.
June 28th Lost In The 50s Contact Glen on 4955 2445
August 8th Newcastle District Vintage Classic Car Club Swap Meet. Cessnock Showground.
August 15-16th 4th Annual Maitland Motor Fest plus Speedway Reunion Day at the Showground.
MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT IF YOUR CAR IS ON CONCESSIONAL HISTORIC PLATES
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY THE GOOD OIL FOR ID PURPOSES, AS WELL AS HAVE A
PERMISSION TO MOVE FROM THE REGISTRAR/S, AND CLUB PLATES ON YOUR CAR.
FOR SALE
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Happy Birthday - Have a great Day
Christine Waugh, Barry Hughes, Mary Jones, Collene Kalb, John Redmond, Linda Pengilley, Errol
Thompson, Helen Thompson, Natalie Towndrow, Glen Livingston, Don Rumble, Greg Heffernan,
Joanna Johnston, Gary Newcombe.
NRVC GENERAL MEETING. 5th May, 2015
MEETING:
Opened 7pm
APOLOGIES: Mel Jones, Ken Morris, Doris Holmes, Bruce Ward, Julie Wilson, Bruce & Monica Dickson, Tom
Broadbent, Brian Johnson, Hans Siegers, Frank Kowalski, Darrell & Irene Birt, Lynn Farmer.
VISITORS:
Donna and Frank Wilkinson, Vicki and Ken Fairhall, Glen Bailey, Gordon Perry,
Due to Illness there were no reports from Secretary Mel, and Treasurer Doris.
PRESIDENT:
Norm thanked those who had donated gifts for the Mothers Day Raffle. Tickets were sold at
$1.00 each per ticket, where $172.00 was raised on the night.
REGISTRARS: There were 6 permissions to move, and 4 inspections made.
CLUB CAPTAIN: There is no official runs being held 4th – 5th June due to the Queen’s Holiday Long Weekend.
Neville reminded everyone of the upcoming runs being held in May. As Lynn Farmer was not
available to give further details for her run on 30th May to Singleton Army Museum, an updated
email will be sent out to let those know going time and place to meet plus travel route.
Due to the latest weather patterns Steve Houston run to Blue Gums Hills Reserve in May was
cancelled, However, it will now be held on Saturday 13th June. Sunday 14th Margaret and Frank
are organising a 4 point run to Chichester Dam, details will be in the next newsletter.
Saturday 4th Xmas In July will be held at Stroud Showground, meeting at Hexham Maccas and
leaving at 9 am. The main parade will be held at 10.30 am, however we’ll be arriving half an hour
earlier to line up for the Xmas Street Theme. On Sunday 5th July some members will continue on
to Foster Keys for the All Ford Day, community markets, stalls etc. and celebrate Neville’s
Birthday at Smugglers Cove overnight.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Ross and Collene gave a run down on the run to Gosford Showground, Maitland Steamfest, and
the ever popular Mid-Week run to Ash Island. Vice-President Terry commented that although he
and Mary had enjoyed their recent holiday overseas, there is no place like home and is happy to
be back in their comfort zone. Terry also mentioned to visitors that we are a family friendly club
and prior to joining we ask they come to 3 events, either meetings or runs.
A big surprise came for our second youngest member Seth Lockwood, who’s eyes and mouth
opened up wide when he was presented with an extremely large chocolate birthday cake, to
celebrate with 54 members as well as visitors his 6th Birthday. The very large knife came out and
handed to Seth after blowing out his candles, and everyone was handed out a slice of his cake.
FROM THE EDITORS DESK
At the recently held Committee Meeting on
Tuesday 19th May, Club Captain Neville
informed those present that the weekend of
4th and 5th July to Stroud will not be held
due to the Stroud Showground having
suffered severe damage.
Regarding details for Singleton and
Bunnings all information will be included in
this newsletter and not as separate express
emails, due to The Good Oil coming out
earlier than planned.
My apologies but,The mid-week run report
from Collene will be included in July.
NEW BUNNINGS STORE OPENS IN WALLSEND
Complex Manager Alan Harvey officially opened the warehouse with
former Newcastle Knight Danny Buderus and Bunnings chief operating
officer Peter Davis.
Grand Opening Celebrations were held on June 13th 2014 which included
live music and fireworks display.
The photo shown below with staff was one taken by the Herald at their
opening.
WALLSEND BUNNINGS NRVC CAR SHOW AND BBQ.
TO BE HELD SUNDAY 31st MAY, 2015.
Cnr. Sandgate and Minmi Road, Wallsend.
As a Major Sponsor of our car club, we have been asked by Bunnings to supply around 15 to 20 cars at their
Wallsend Store to help them celebrate their First Anniversary Festivities. This will be a great family days outing
along with the Newcastle Restored Vehicle club members cars and our ever popular BBQ sausage and onion
sandwiches. The cost per sandwich will be $2.50 with cold cans at $1.50 so please bring along with you some
small change.
To get a good parking spot you should possibly start arriving around 8am, this is not a designated car run, but a
goodwill gesture on behalf of our car club. We request members to please ring Neville on his mobile
0408 762 975 to let him know that your car will be on display. We are also asking for some volunteers to help
out with the BBQ area, which will be ongoing from 9am to 4pm…… Don’t forget your chair.
NRVC COMMITTEE MEETING 19th MAY, 2015
Meeting opened:
Apologies:
7pm
Norm Wilson was not able to attend but did teleconference in from 7.10pm – 7.47pm
TREASURER:
Doris discussed the requirements for the Bunnings BBQ which is to be held on 31.05.15
All committee members agreed to go ahead, Vice-President Terry is to sign off on
agreement to go ahead in the absence of President Norm. All details on requirements
from NRVC to be completed on the day were outlined in an email from Bunnings. It is
hoped we can have around 10 volunteers with a suggested roster to be put together.
SECRETARY:
Mel discussed that she had a friend that can provide a Jumping Castle and Face Painting
for the Spring Cruiz-In. This is to be discussed with Glenn Towndrow at the next General
Meeting. Outlay for these would be $300.
REGISTRARS:
Club members are reminded that all members must display club plates with the NRVC
emblem as well. Ken is in the process of filling out a census for the Bush Council. They
are requiring some very detailed information that Ken should be able to obtain from the
NRVC registry. There is a cost of $25 plus $1 for each member.
CLUB CAPTAIN:
All runs discussed will be announced in The Good Oil.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Glenn Towndrow has completed the Spring Cruiz-In flyers which were distributed on
Sunday at Tilligerry. We will be asking members at the next General Meeting if they are
happy to stick with the 7pm start time.
MEETING CLOSED: 8pm.
Postal: 8 McKenzie Place, Raymond Terrace.
2324
TILLIGERRY MOTORAMA – TANILBA BAY
SUNDAY 17TH MAY, 2015
Members met at 7.15 am and started on their way at 7.30am around 28 cars, 37 members and 6 visitors
attending. The sun was hiding under fifty shades of whites, greys, blues and black clouds, which gave an
impression that it was not going to be a very nice day. Looking south towards Gosford, there was still a hint of
fog around as well as around Cessnock area, south bound looked as if they were going to have a wet and cold
day, and whilst heading north seemed that the weather would be kind to all who attended, and actually ended up
a lovely warm winters day with no rain. Although out to sea looked quite dim and miserable.
Tilligerry Motorama was held in the RSL and Sports Club Grounds, to one side of the grounds looked that there
was one other large car club which didn’t turn up for the outing, whereas the NRVC had one very long line of
cars reaching all down the front fence of the car area. There were a couple of cars which were in our line up
which hadn’t been seen at club runs for some time, but were very much welcomed, besides some of our new
pending members.
Our BBQ was well prepared with Doris, Neville, Debbie, Sandra and Mary serving out Bacon, eggs, sausages,
steak and onions for members as well as cool drinks. Thank you for the welcomed meal.
The ground was rather soggy underneath, but overall everyone had a good day and enjoyed themselves.
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The Story of our BF GT Cobra ( No.158 ) – Colin and Kim Broadbent
In 2009 we were helping a friend who was keen to buy a 30th Anniversary BF GT Cobra.Already owning a
1978 XC Cobra ( No.360 ), having been purchased in 1989 and fully restoring it (some old members will
remember our restoration as we were members in the NRVC through the 80’s early 90’s until work took us to
Sydney),we were of the opinion that in time ( probably 30 years plus !!) these new BF Cobras would possibly be
as collectable as the “old XC’s were becoming.
Colin had found a BF GT Cobra ( No.158) in Tasmania which was a low km and good value vehicle but our
friend was of the opinion that it would be “too hard “ to make the deal, buy it and then bring it back to the
mainland.It was then after a “light bulb moment “ we thought “Okay if Joe doesn’t want it ,why don’t we buy it and
have a “pidgeon pair “ ….. a 1978 XC Cobra and a BF GT Cobra.
Never say anything is impossible to Colin…. the deal was done,sight unseen,the Cobra was driven to the dock
of the Spirit of Tasmania and all on it’s lonesome it sailed across to Melbourne, where after flying down on
Jetstar from Williamstown ,we finally caught our first glimpse of the Cobra sitting proudly on the arrival dock
waiting for us.We then drove it all the way home to Newcastle with no “number plates” attached (we did have a
“permit to move certificate” ) with no policeman even pulling us over !!.... and putting another 1000 km on it’s low
4,500km odometer.
The Cobra attends Club Runs with the Sydney based GT Falcon Club and Mustang Club.In August last year
we drove with the Mustang Club from Sydney to the Melbourne Ford Broadmeadows Factory for a special
invitation for the promotional
“Pre Launching “ of the 2015 Mustang which will be sold in Australia.
Another few thousand kms were added to the odometer but it still only reads 13,520 and Colin reckons it must
be one of a select group of vehicles who’s “Warranty Life” had ran out before the actual Kilometres have “clicked”
over and it still has not required any service repair work.
Here is an extract from Shannons for anyone interested in the BF GT Cobra history:In 2007, Ford drew inspiration from the hallowed names of the past and recreated a legend with the limitededition FPV GT Cobra. Released at the Sydney Motor Show in both sedan and ute models, the new GT
celebrated the Cobra name last seen in the Seventies on the famous white and blue XC hardtops that scored a
memorable victory at Bathurst in 1977. Indeed, the BF GT Cobra was unveiled on a parade lap of Mount
Panorama before the 2007 Bathurst 1000, exactly 30 years after Colin Bond and Allan Moffat's triumphant 1-2
finish. As with the first Cobra, just 400 individually numbered examples of the new FPV GT Cobra sedan were
made available, snapped up by enthusiasts, many of whom already owned one of the original XC Cobras.
Mechanically, Ford kitted out the new Cobra with a 302kW 5.4-litre V8 with an upgraded engine management
system, increased compression ratio, re-profiled camshafts, valves and a new exhaust. A choice of manual or
auto gearboxes, each with six forward ratios and limited-slip diff as standard, were available along with upgraded
R-spec suspension and unique 19-inch alloy wheels. In the best Cobra tradition, all cars were finished in white
with twin blue racing stripes along with Cobra snake badges on the boot, sides and seats. To quote FPV's own
material, "The new FPV GT Cobra combines the original XC Cobra's bold styling with the latest in FPV
engineering and total performance."
Colin and Kim Broadbent ( Tom and Shirley Broadbent’s Son and Daughter-In -Law )
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Bailey Doreen
Bailey
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Birt Darrell
Birt Irene
Boyce Anna
Bradford Linda
Bradford Michael
Broadbent Shirley
Broadbent Tom
Brown Peter
Browning George
Butler Michael
Caban Dave
Caban Celeste
Carey John
Cockerell Gai
Cockerell Terry
Coghlan Laurie
Coghlan Patsy
Coghlan Wesley
Collins Greg
Collins Karen
Conner Bernie
Delia Anna
Delia Antonino
Delia Salvatore
Dembeck Jack
Dickson Bruce
Dickson Monica
Evans Margaret
Farmer Lynn
Fitzsimmons Sean
Fitzsimmons Bronwyn
Fotheringham Glen
French Natalie
Galea June
Galea Rudy
Garrett Lynn
Garrett Robert
Gillies Colin
Glew Molly
Goddard Laurie
Goddard Maureen
Hansell Bill
Hansell Narelle
Harris Wayne
Healey Kathleen
Heffernan Greg
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Hellyer Gary
Henry
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Hide Gerald
Holmes David
Holmes Doris
Holmes George
Holmes Alexis
Houston Steven
Houston Tracey
Hughes Barry
Hughes Cindy
Hunter Ruth
Illfield Jeanette
Illfield Phillip
Jackson Brian
Jackson Narelle
James June
James Keith
Johnston Brian
Johnston Grant
Johnston Joanna
Johnston Lyn
Jones Mary
Jones Terry
Jones Mel
Kalb Bill
Kalb Collene
Kowalski Frank
Kramer Joe
Kramer Maria
Laney Lorraine
Laney Richard
Livingston Glen
Livingston Sue
Lloyd June
Lloyd Tom
Lockwood Michael
Lockwood Quida
Lockwood Seth
Lockwood Maggie
Maxwell Deborah
Maxwell Neville
McFadyen Neville
McFadyen Noelene
Malam Alan
Mears Lee
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Morris Ken
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Morris
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Morris Trish
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Newcombe Ruth
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Newcombe Gary
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Nichols Stephen
21 0 21
Nadin Alan
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O’Neill John
6 3 9
O’Neill Lorraine
0 0 0
Paoletti Daniel
14 4 18
Paoletti Dianne
4 4 8
Paoletti Fabio
31 7 38
Paoletti Michael
10 0 10
Parlour Laraine
21 4 25
Parlour Ron
30 7 37
Payne Jeni
3 0 3
Payne Miles
10 0 10
Pengilley Max
9 3 12
Puller John
13 0 13
Quigley Ian
0 0 0
Redmond Carole
0 0 0
Redmond John
0 0 0
Richards Graham
0 0 0
Ridley Alyce
0 4 4
Rumbel Don
26 7 33
Rumbel Sandra
26 7 33
Scarr Barry
14 4 18
Scarr Zira
3 4 7
Shannon Thomas
13 7 20
Siegers Hans
6 0 6
Siegers Beryl
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Skillen Ross
30 7 37
Small Brett
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Small Robyn
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Smith Cheree
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Smith Darren
3 0 3
Smith Kenneth
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Stanton Kevin
0 0 0
Stanton Dawn
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Taylor John
14 3 17
Taylor Margaret
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Thompson Errol
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Thompson Helen
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Towndrow Glenn
23 3 26
Towndrow Natalie
23 3 26
Towndrow Eliza
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Tserepas John
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Heffernan Felicity
Travers Dennis
Tserepas Alexandra
Tserepas Julie
Van der Velde Susan
Venners Adrian
Walker Roslyn
Waugh Christine
Williams Allan
Williams Brett
Wilson Darcy
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Tuckwell Tracy
Vella George
Visser Anne
Ward Judy
Walshe Martin
Waugh Gordon
Williams Angela
Williams Wal
Wilson Kim
Wilson Norm
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Vella Marilyn
Visser Pieter
Ward Bruce
Walshe Robyne
Waugh Patricia
Williams Betty
Wilson Anne
Wilson Julie
Wilson Sam
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