May June 13 - Lions Pride Holden Car Club NSW Inc

Lions Pride Holden Car Club
NSW Inc
www.lionspridensw1.com / [email protected]
Club Newsletter
May / June 2013
Snail Mail:
Lions Pride Holden Car Club NSW Inc.
PO Box 8356
Glenmore Park NSW 2745
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.lionspridensw1.com
:
Lions Pride Holden Car Club NSW
The Committee:
President / Vice President / Secretary / Treasurer
Committee Members
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Runs Coordinators
Show Committee
Sponsors Committee
Photographers
Club Plate Registrar
Web & Facebook Master
Mark Davies
Graeme Milford
David Provest
Mark Kendrigan
David Provest
Graeme Milford
Keith Prior
Adrian King
Ron Jackson
Ian Norris
Ron Jackson
Ian Norris
Stephen Short
Adrian King
Contact
(02) 9674 7192
(02) 4571 3770
(02) 9832 3497
(02) 4733 3753
(02) 9832 3497
(02) 4571 3770
(02) 9628 9493
(02) 8605 4118
(02) 9835 6774
(02) 9623 0878
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(02) 9623 0878
(02) 9521 7963
(02) 8605 4118
Mobile
0402 134 336
0401 435 003
0419 742 107
0405 084 509
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0432 972 430
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Front Cover Photo – Extremely nice old EK panel van on display at the National Holden Motor
Museum at Echuca, well worth a visit if you have never been
Show your Lions Pride!!!! – Contact Club President or Club Treasurer to purchase items
Club Jackets
$ 60.00
Caps
$ TBA
Club Shirts
$ 35
Number Plate Covers
$ 12
Sloppy Joes
$ TBA
Car Stickers - Small
$TBA
Raffle Tickets
Monthly Meeting Raffle
$2 per ticket
Or
$5 for 3 tickets
Special One off Raffle
$1
Book of Bathurst Stamps, to be
drawn at July Xmas function
A word from the Presidential Corner
Sorry Members not much for me to say this month, too much happing at home, apologies for not
being able to make this month’s meeting, will see you again in July.
The V.P.’s Word
Hi Everybody,
Newsletter time again already.
Since our last club meeting in May our family has had a few changes, first of all I am
now officially a grandfather with our daughter Brooke giving birth to our newest club
member a beautiful baby girl Alexia May Brooke Milford she is so cute, (this is not just a
grandpa talking), secondly I finally found a UC Torana Hatchback, not real original, it has
been lovingly rebuilt and hopefully it will be good.
As for club runs, we went to the Train Museum at Thirlmere in April, what a great day
with plenty to see, a steam train ride, a BBQ lunch, our own private tour guide and most
important of all fantastic weather and great company thanks to all for a good turnout
making it a very enjoyable and successful day.
A few of us went for a run to Harrys in April but it was a bit disappointing with a few
idiots, and a bit of commotion between some so called security guards and a couple of
guys that we nearly got caught up in, which really put a damper on things. So at this
point we are looking at changing nights, to when it is not so busy and hopefully more
enjoyable for us. As for May there was no scheduled run but we will be back into it for
June.
Club Stickers are now available as well as the number plates which can be purchased at
any Tuesday night meeting.
On a more sombre note our thoughts are with Mark D and his family at this time.
Just Cruzin
Graeme
Holden LC Torana
The Company
General Motors Holden (GMH) is owned by General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan. To read more about the company click
here.
The Torana
The LC Torana went on sale in 1969. It was nimbler, lighter, better balanced, just as quiet and just as comfortable as the
Monaro. Its rack and pinion steering offered a precision and directness undreamed of on previous Holdens. In its cheapest form
the LC six was a two-door equipped with drum brakes all round and a three speed column shift manual.
The GTR model was the performance edition of the LC. It was equipped with a tricked up 161 motor, four speed gear box, heavy
duty suspension and full instrumentation. The air cleaner was a new low restriction design, Twin exhaust manifolds, a higher lift
camshaft, and superior exhaust valves and the manifold was water heated. The standing quarter mile time was 17.2 seconds at
105 Mph with 90 mph available in third gear. Only the GTR offered disc brakes on the front as standard.
Late in 1970, GM-H surprised everybody with the release of the XU-1 option for the GTR, creating the GTR XU-1. The GTR XU-1
was built and homologated purely for series production racing. Improvements over the normal GTR included a 186ci engine with
triple 150mm CD Strongberg side-draught carburetors, tuned full-length inlet manifold, sports air cleaners, revised cylinder head
with larger valves and a high-lift camshaft. The result was a healthy 160bhp. Also fitted were a two-inch exhaust system, thicker
disc brakes, limited-slip differential, larger fuel tank, front air dam and rear boot lid spoiler. Badging utilized bold GTR-XU1
decals on both front guards and on the rear spoiler.
Holden LJ Torana
The 1972 LJ's were basically face-lifted LC models with substantial improvements. The GTR XU-1 now sported triple 175mm CD
Strongberg side-draught carburetors and camshaft modifications, developing 190bhp, making it a very formidable beast. The
four-speed XU-1 gearbox was now the Australian four-speed transmission, type M21. The GTR XU-1 was undergoing constant
development, with each facet of the car being improved as required for racing, until the ultimate version was released in
September 1972. It had stronger fine-spline rear axles, tubular exhaust headers (extractors) and 13x6 inch Globe Sprintmaster
alloy wheels. The XU-1 engine featured a beefier block and pistons, new head casting and bigger cam, and boasted more than
200bhp. A GTR XU-1 (four speed) could cover the quarter in 15.6 seconds, which was pretty formidable for a small road car. The
XU-1 went on to dominate Australian Touring Car Racing and won the famous Bathurst 1000-kilometre race.
Holden LX Torana
Between March 1974 and 1976 there were no two-door Toranas produced. The LX Torana reintroduced the two-door version but
this time it was in the form of a SS Hatchback. These were later followed by the Sunbird Hatchback and then arguable most
desirable Torana of all - the A9X Option. This option was used to introduce and homologate several upgrades so they could be
used in Touring Car Racing. The A9X was equipped with a much stronger 10 bolt Holden Salisbury style differential and rear disc
brakes. The body sported wheel arch flares to accommodate 14" x 6" sports road wheels. The hood was fitted with a rear facing
scoop. Ducting was fitted from the front spoiler to provide cooling to the front brakes. Only 405 A9X Toranas were produced for
sale to the public and these consisted of 305 four-door sedans and 100 two-door hatches.
Two Holden Torana A9X race cars
The UC Torana saw some major changes to the front end sheet metal, lights, grille and bumper. It was also given a new interior
which included seats, dash and controls. Sadly, on the mechanical side, the V8 was dropped from the range.
Holden UC Torana
Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the Lions Pride Holden Car Club NSW Inc. April 2 nd 2013 General Monthly Club
Meeting held at Victoria Street Community Centre, Werrington NSW
Starting at: 8pm
Present:
 Members – 21
 Guests / Visitors – 2
President:
o Welcome Members & Guests
o Previous months minutes read and
accepted
o VL Calais for sale through web site
o Addressed members as to why they
were requested to attend meeting –
Club now has its own registration and
Incorporation in NSW, new constitution
has been written and is available for all
to view
o Question raised from floor regarding
privacy and details, assured that this is
part of the new constitution
o Stephen Short requested members
acknowledge all work put into getting
this done and hard work involved by
club President Mark Davies
Apologies:
8
Vice President:
o Apologies – not Present
Secretary:
o Not much really as treasurer not here so no mail collected from Post Box
Treasurer:
o Apologies – not Present
Sponsors Committee:
o All Sponsors good, just some changes coming with Wholesale Suspension Penrith
Runs Committee:
o Next run to Thirlmere Steam Museum – Sunday 14th $12 per person, train ride & guided
tour
o Mark D suggested people going put in $5 to have a BBQ
o Adrian K having run to Tilligerry Motorama on May 19th
o Any ideas for June please submit
o Club Xmas in July function – 7th July, need names of those attending ASAP
o Date set for AHD – 4th August 2013, down load entry form off website, no entries on the
day
Show Committee:
o Club AHD display Adrian & Keith to put heads together to go all out on our display this year
o November 3rd is our charity car show at Carousel Inn Rooty Hill
Website / Facebook:
o Going ok having a bit of difficulty adding photos
General Business:
o Mark D contacted club member and was informed he had Asbestosis and given only short
time to live, requested club post newsletters, Ian S suggested we as a club visit him or take
him out, Mark D to contact wife and see what can be arranged, Ian N suggested club
donate a jacket and all present voted and agreed
o Mark D looking into dates for inter club meeting next year with Victoria either Easter or
Anzac weekend with cabins around Bathurst somewhere – being looked after by a
subcommittee of Harry Elvin & Janet King
o Stephen Short announced another filming of Puberty Blues coming up and may need some
cars
Monthly Raffle:
1st – Markus
2nd – Markus (Redraw) - Peter
3rd - Graeme
Meeting Closed: 9.30pm
Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the Lions Pride Holden Car Club NSW Inc. May 7 th 2013 General Monthly Club
Meeting held at Victoria Street Community Centre, Werrington NSW
Starting at: 7.40pm
Present:
 Members – 12
 Guests / Visitors – 2
President:
o Welcome Members & Guests
o Previous months minutes read and
accepted
o HT prem for sale in Bondi
o AHD forms printed and here for those
who don’t have one
o EJ/EH car show entry forms here
o New Membership forms here for use
Secretary:
o Apologies – not Present
Apologies:
3
Vice President:
o Last Harry’s night out good but not for
wives
o Club run to Thirlmere was good and with
great attendance from the members
Treasurer:
o Club Financial
o VG ute for sale received letter
o Invitation to William Cox Festival for July this year, Mark D advised club had accepted and
will advise of clubs attendance as it gets closer
Sponsors Committee:
o All doing well
Run Committee:
o Mark D unable to organise meeting up with club member as per previous meeting due to
some family issues, now been passed over to Mark K or Graeme M to arrange while Mark D
is away
o Still to organise run for next month
Show Committee:
o Have not heard anything from Carousel Inn so will need to chase up to make sure all is still
ok
o Adrian & Keith been discussing issues with big display for AHD and may have a new idea,
discussed with members present and all seemed ok to go down new path so will put into
action
o Clubs 2013 charity car show Keith looking into getting trade stalls from our sponsors, all
agreed good idea but need to limit quantity, maybe on 8 to 10 max, possible charge of $25
deposit for spot
Website / Facebook:
o Going ok but having difficulty removing some old sponsors will need some help in doing so
o Adrian updated web site photos and will work on again soon
General Business:
o New number plate covers arrived and are available for members to purchase – will be kept
at hall
o New club stickers finished and should be available at next month’s meeting, just need to
pick up
o Club needs to check contact details in some car mags and web sites, still has old details
from original set up of people no longer here
o Mark D asked members about last month’s meeting and the new constitution if anyone had
any thoughts since then and went over briefly the “Membership” section
o Members asked if possible to get a copy of the constitution, Mark D personally feels no as
so much work and time has been put into it and would not want it reproduced by others –
e.g. copy right, some members agreed not a good idea
o Warren & Sue suggested maybe establish extracts from the new constitution about
membership and voting for the members to have as a reference – Mark D and Mark K to
look into getting done
o Club to possibly look into doing a BBQ for all runs in the future at a small cost to members
attending as it seemed to work well at Thirlmere
Monthly Raffle:
1st - John
2nd – Warren & Sue
3rd - Harry
Meeting Closed: 9.05pm
Upcoming Monthly Meetings:
All meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at – Victoria Street Community Centre, Cottage
Street Werrington. Unless notified otherwise
July 2013
Tuesday 2nd @ 7.30pm
September 2013
Tuesday 3rd @ 7.30pm
August 2013
Tuesday 6th @ 7.30pm
October 2013
Tuesday 1st @ 7.30pm
Monthly Club Runs & Outings:
Unless advised otherwise the meeting point for all club outings will be – McDonalds Minchinbury on Great
Western Highway Minchinbury (Westbound)
June 2013
Looking for ideas!!!!!! ?
Saturday 29/6/13 – Run to Harry’s Cafe Liverpool
July 2013
Sunday 7/7/13 – Clubs annual Xmas in July Function to Wentworth Falls, must see club President or
Treasurer to book you spot, terms and conditions apply
Saturday 27/7/13 – Run to Harry’s Cafe Liverpool
August 2013
Sunday 4/8/13 – Annual “ALL HOLDEN DAY” display, book your spot
Saturday 31/8/13 – Run to Harry’s cafe Liverpool
September 2013
Sunday ? – Observation run, where you will start and where you will finish is only known by the organiser, so
book your place for a day out of either fun or arguments (depending on who is in the car with you), see club
President to book
Saturday 28/9/13 – Run to Harry’s Cafe Liverpool
October 2013
Looking for ideas!!!!!! ?
Saturday 26/10/13 – Run to Harry’s Cafe Liverpool
November 2013
Sunday 3/11/13 – Clubs Annual Charity Car Show, Carousel Inn Rooty Hill, Help us raise much needed funds
to assist a child and/or family suffering with Autism, check out our website for further details and our entry
form, conditions apply
Saturday 30/11/13 – Run to Harry’s Cafe Liverpool
Do you have an idea for a run or cruze, don’t be shy let the guys know all ideas
are welcome.
Non Club Events to watch out for:
September:
14th & 15th – ToranaFest 2013 - Newcastle
November:
Sydney Torana Club McHappy Day display
Annual Hot Rod Drive-in night
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
To the Milford Family on the new addition and becoming first time Grandparents.
Club Members Birthdays
On behalf of the club and its members we would like to wish the following people many happy returns and
may all your dreams come true.
Happy Birthday!!!!
Marcus Ford
7th May
Grace Sutherland
24th June
Linda Bird
7th May
Michelle Provest
30th June
Tracey Provest 16th May
Vijay Patil
21st May
Sponsors Committee:
Ron Jackson &
Ian Norris
A word from the Sponsors Committee, below are our sponsors for this financial year, most you will already
know but there are always some new ones coming on board so please help them out where you can.
VIP CAR CARE WE COME TO YOU
COMPLETE MOBILE DETAILING
HAND POLISHING, BUFFING &
PAINT PROTECTION
CALL ANTHONY FOR A FREE QUOTE ON:
0416 009 653
Frank Tedesco Autos
48 – 79 Early Model Holden Specialist
Engine overhaul, Gearbox Overhaul
(or exchange), Unleaded Fuel Conversion’s Tune-ups
Brake Repairs, Drum and Disc Machining, and
Brake Line Manufacture
Front End Overhauls – King Pin Replacement
Clutch Repairs and Replacements
Repair and Reconditioning of
Choke and Bonnet Cables
Engine Bay Reconditioning
Pink Slip Inspections
Unit 2/159 Chifley St Wetherill Park
Ph. (02) 9725 4329 - Mob. 0409 984 455
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.holdenguru.com.au
Lions Pride Holden Car Club NSW Inc
PO Box 8356 Glenmore Park NSW 2745
www.lionspridensw1.com
[email protected]
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Version: V2
Date: 19/01/2013
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