QCC Newsletter Feb 2014_web

Chevroletter
Official Newsletter of the
Queensland Chevrolet Car Club Inc
PO BOX 1165 Springwood 4127
Email: [email protected]
February 2014
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FEB. 7th Annual Moonshine Run 2014
Ÿ Pete Neal and crew from Cottonvale will put on another great show from
Feb 14 - 16.
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Read more inside this new look edition of
Chevroletter.
Date Claimers:
Ÿ All Makes Swap Meet 26th Jan
Ÿ February meeting:Tuesday 4th
Ÿ Nostalgia Drags Willowbank
Sunday 23rd February
Ÿ March meeting: Tuesday 4th
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ditorial:
Well, it’s a new year, a new committee, a new look newsletter and probably new New Year
resolutions for some! Congratulations to those club members elected to positions on the executive
committee and other vital roles within the club. Thanks to outgoing members for their dedicated
work. Remember... it’s your club so volunteer to help out at our functions when asked.
If you have suggestions about the newsletter or articles to print... drop me a line at
[email protected]... we’re always looking for refreshing things to read and look at and they
don’t always have to be bowtie related.
Thanks to Tracey Douglas for editing the newsletter over the past couple of years.
I’ll endeavour to have the newsletter out in snail mail and email prior to the monthly meeting and
watch out for the front cover to see what’s coming up for the month.
Cheers,
Elton Walker
Newsletter Editor and Webmaster
Presidents Report:
W e lc o m e t o 2 0 1 4 , m y f irs t jo b a s p r e s id e n t is t o th a n k th e p re v io u s
c o m m itte e fo r a j o b w e l l d o n e . T h e fi rs t e ve n t fo r th e y e a r w a s th e
B a ll i n a c a r s h o w , i t w a s a g re a t d a y w i th th e Q u e e n s l a n d C h e v
C lu b ta ki n g h o m e s ix t ro p h i e s . T h e fo r m a t fo r th e s h o w w a s
d i ffe re n t th i s y e a r , w it h it be in g a tw il i g h t s h o w o n Sa tu r d a y . S e e
s o m e p h o to s f ro m th e e ve n t t h is i s s u e .
T h e fi rs t p r o je c t f o r t h e y e a r w il l b e a c o m p l e t e m a k e o v e r o f th e
c l u b tr a i l e r; H E L P w il l b e n e e d e d to c o m p l e t e th is p ro j e c t. W e a r e
l o o k in g f o r m e m b e r s to h e l p w ith t h e s w a p m e e t o n S u n d a y 2 6 th
Ja n u a ry a t E i g h t M il e P l a in s S ta te S ch o o l , p l e a s e ri n g m e o n m y
m o b il e i f y o u c a n h e lp o n th e d a y .
I a n T u r n e r.
Is your vehicle registered under Queensland Transports Special Interest Vehicle Scheme (SIVS)?
If so, then you need to be aware of the regulations that are relevant to the usage of your vehicle. Details are
available from Queensland Transport offices or from their website - www.transport.qld.gov.au - and follow
Home > Registration > Motor Vehicles > Street Rods and Vintage Cars to the Special Interest Vehicle Guide
which can be downloaded.
As stated on the Queensland Transport web site - “Failure to comply with the conditions of the Special
Interest Vehicle Scheme is an offence and serious consequences may result”. Please familiarize yourself with
the regulations.
Need help with your project? Don’t be afraid to ring one of the committee
contacts ... you never know what they may know... or who they know... it
could save you time and money!!
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4 $ale... This is the section of the newsletter where members can
advertise their parts or complete cars for one month free of charge. You
need to get your ad to the editor by mid month to ensure it gets in the
next months issue. See Page 12 for Trevor Teagues 1980 Caprice.
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If you’ve changed your address or email please let the secretary and
treasurer know
[email protected] and [email protected]
FORD 9" TO SUIT A 55 56 57 CHEVY OR ANY OTHER CAR. MUST SELL $3000 ONO, ZERO KM
FULLY REBUILT, JUST INSTALL AND GO. 1370mm (54") WHEEL TO WHEEL
MOUNTING. 980mm (38 1/2") SPRING TO SPRING CENTERS.
OK THE GOODIES IN THIS DIFF.
9" HOUSING FULLY POWDER COATED, DRAIN AND FILLER PLUGS. 31 SPLINE MOSER
AXLES, 3.50 MOTIVE GEARS, DETROIT LOCKER, MOROSO GIRDLES, HQ DRUM BRAKES,
1/2" ARP STUDS, NEW BRAKE CABLE TO SUIT TRI FIVE.
DIFF WAS BUILT AT SL RACE FABRICATION, DIFF CENTRE WAS BUILT BY PERFORMANCE
DIFF SERVICES. REMOVED BECAUSE CHANGE OF WHEELS.
THIS WAS IN MY 55 CHEVY WITH MINI TUBS, POCKET SPRING KIT USING 15X10 WITH 3 3/8"
BACK SPACE. ANY MORE INFO CALL OR TEXT MARK 0423 710 390.
WILL DROP OFF AT FREIGHT COMPANY IF YOU WANT TO ARRANGE FREIGHT. CAN DROP
OFF 200KM FROM BRISBANE FOR A SMALL FEE.
ALSO A 1955 CHEVY REAR BUMPER BAR DRIVER OR RECHROME IT. $250 ONO
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Queensland Chevrolet Car Club In c
Mi nutes of the Club Meeti ng – 03 December 2013
The meeting opened at 7:30 pm by President Elton Walker.
Apologies:
Mel Tomson, Pat and Harry Young, Peter and Jenny Guthrie, David Guthrie, Theo
Sowinski, Glen and Megan Brown and Greg Webster.
Attend ance:
28
Visitors:
Debbie and St eve Dudgeon new members with a 57 Sport Sedan
Mi nutes:
Minutes of the previous meeting read by Eric moved by Elton seconded by Glenis Bone.
Correspondence Inwards:
C orrespondence read by Eric Moved by Elton S ec by Neal Douglas
Extra C orrespondence by Elton Newsletter from C addies R e their Trek across the Nullabor.
Letter from Oz R ods re a van they are pimping out so to speak for a family wit h some very
special needs children and support requested to help wi th the costs.
Correspondence Outwards: Nil
Treasurers’ report: Treasurers report. Prepared by Col leen read by Elton, moved by Elton, seconded by
Neal Douglas. Full report in February newsletter.
Queensland Historic M otoring Council M eeting report:
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Nil
QHRP:
· Hot R od Show 16/17/ 18 May 2014, Upper and Lower Main Exhibit ion buil ding RNA ,show and
shine was successful in November at Rocklea.
Gen eral Business:
· Eri c moved to donate $500 to Oz Rods for their Van Project, seconded Mike Hosie, all approved.
Club trailer to get some updates Peter Guthrie has offered to carry out the work – club to pay.
Christmas break up weekend was a great success t o Toowoomba. 47 attended the weekend.
Eight Miles Plains have been notified re Swap Meet on 26 th January.
Elton to do Facebook page for Super Sunday and Swap Meet
Helpers needed for Sat and Sun of Swap meet 25/ 26 Jan
Elton outlined the minor constitution changes for t he AGM after thi s meeting.
A cheque from Harrigans $1000 for work at the Show.
AGM to follow t his meeti ng, mi nutes of this will be separat e in 2014
Changes to commi ttee. W e welcome Ian Turner as the incoming President, Elton will be the
Newsletter Editor and web-site coordinator
Elton will be doing some cont ract work out west early in the New Year and we thank him for the
fantasti c work he has done for the Club and continues to do.
We also thank Neal and Tracey for the work they have done, Neal as past president and Tracey as
raffle organiser and newsletter editor for many years, thank you very much. Merry Christmas.
Club Runs: More det ai ls at next meeting
· Balli na 9, 10 and 11 th January
Feb 14 – 16 Moonshine Run at C ottonvale/Stanthorpe
23rd Feb Nostalgia Drags
16th March Bribie Island
Raffle w inners: No raffles but half a dozen giveaways hidden under random chairs.
Meeting closed at 8:15 pm
Next meeti ng: 04 Feb 2014
Club Merchandise
Stickers $2, Enamelled Grille Badge $25
$3
$4
$5
Keyrings $6.50
Fridge magnets $2
See Jenny Guthrie at the meetings to order or pick up
your Merchandise
Events and Activities Calendar
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Chev Super Sunday - Show ‘n Shine and Swap Meet combined on
Sunday 20th July at Rocklea Showgrounds. This is where Chev enthusiasts
get together for a catch up. The event is open to all Chevrolet and Chev
powered vehicles. Chev Super Sunday is proudly presented by the Chevrolet
Car Club of Queensland Inc in conjunction with the 55-56-57 Shoebox
Club of Queensland Inc. Food and drinks available. ATM on site. All over
by early afternoon. Contact Charles
0421 089 000 or
[email protected]
Harrigans Rod and Custom Show
- Sunday 19th October - date
to be confirmed. Harrigans Drift Inn, Calypso Bay, Jacobs Well. This
prestige event is open to all rod and custom vehicles - classics, street
machines, hot rods, custom, vintage, veteran etc. From 6:30am for
entrants, 8:30am for spectators. Show ‘n Shine $15 for your can plus one
passenger, extra $5 for judging, Spectators $5. Trade displays,
entertainment, food and drinks, engine start ups - always something
new each year.
Contact Peter 0418 190 103 or Elton 0417 791 595
Swap Meet
Chev Super Sunday
Harrigans
Club Runs - Officially at least monthly - sometimes more:
14th - 16th February: The Moonshine Run at Stanthorpe
23rd February: The Nostalgia Drags at Willowbank meet at Browns Plains Hungry Jacks carpark at
8.00am the meet up with the others opposite the BP service station at Amberley (the old Mobil) at
8.30am.
16th March Lunch at the Bribie Island Hotel meet at the club rooms at 9.00am and then meet the
others at the Shell at Nudgee at 9.30am Northside carpark.
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r oa d te s ting i s too r e str ic tiv e
Other Events and Activities - most of these events/locations will have
sanctions for concessionally registered vehicles - please check before
arranging cruises. All Chev Club ones listed in the newsletter are
authorised for limited rego vehicles (for paid up members).
Feb 1/1 Toowoomba Swap at the Showgrounds,
Ph 0400 345 561 or www.toowoombaswap.com
Feb 1 Rat Rods and Rockabilly, Hamilton Hotel
Info 0423 577 760 or [email protected]
Feb 14 - 16 7th Annual Moonshine Run Cottonvale/Stanthorpe area.
Ph Pete on 0746 852 832. Meet Jo Coddington.
Feb 23 Nostalgia Drags Willowbank.
Mar 2 Logan Car Show, Lot 7 Jacaranda Ave Woodridge. ASRF TC268-01-2014
Mar 7-9 2014 High Altitude Rod Run Toowoomba. ASRF QLD SA10401-2014. email
[email protected]
Mar 23 16th Annual Gold Coast Super Swap Meet and Show ‘n Shine Metricon Stadium
Carrara on Nerang Broadbeach Rd. Ph 0449 997 149 or www.autorestorers.com.au
May 2-4 Garter Belts and Gasoline. Tamborine Mountain Ph 0428 887 522 or
www.garterbeltsandgasoline.com.au
May 2-4 May in the Wide Bay - Wide Bay Rodders Ph Jeff Neels 0741 248 632.
SA134-01-2014
Each month we’ll feature a Classic Chevy with
photos and/or a story. For February it’s a 1932
Chevy Sedan (photos only) and next month there’ll
be a full feature on the
1932 Chevrolet Moonlight Speedster
Constitution of the Queensland Chevrolet Car Club Inc.
3rd December 2013 Version
1. Title name of this club shall be “Queensland Chevrolet Car Club Inc.”
2. Membership shall be open to all Chevrolet approved owners and enthusiasts.
3. The aims of this club are to restore and preserve all models of Chevrolets and to promote friendship between owners
and enthusiasts.
4. Annual fees will be a minimum of $40 per year. The fees will be determined by the vote of members attending the AGM
in December each year, for the following financial year.
5. Renewal of annual fees will be due on the first day of July.
6. A member whose dues are not paid up by the third calendar month when due will be deemed no longer a member.
7. Monthly meetings are to be held on the first Tuesday of each month. Annual General Meeting will be held on the first
Tuesday in December.
8. A QUORUM for a meeting must be made up of eight members. Should the club membership drop below eight fully paid
up members, the club is to be disbanded and any remaining moneys after all accounts have been paid, shall pass to a
recognized charity.
9. Club books are to be audited before the AGM by two elected members.
10. Minimum committee shall consist of the President, Secretary and Treasurer. Other positions will be created and filled
when required for whatever term of office. Committee positions to be held for a maximum of three consecutive years.
11. Members can be expelled or suspended for actions contrary to the clubs interest. Members threatened with suspension
have the right to appeal to the members at the next meeting.
12. Proposed amendments to the Constitution are to be advised in writing [by way of an edition of the club's newsletter] of
the proposed amendment and the meeting date when said amendments are to be voted in.
13. The club may be wound up by the extraordinary resolution of a majority of members voting at a special meeting called
for this purpose. Provided that before the club is dissolved, all expenses incurred by the club shall be satisfied and should
the current fund be insufficient for this purpose, a special levy shall be made. If after satisfying all legitimate claims, there
remains a balance, such balance shall be given or transferred
to an approved charitable organization.
14. Life membership – continuous membership for a period of 15 years will entitle the member to a life membership. A Life
Member shall be entitled to annual membership at half the amount determined in item 4.
This version of the Club Constitution was ratified by a
unanimous vote at the AGM on 3rd December 2013 after
three months of consultation with members.
FOR SALE - $26,000 neg.
1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sedan
I've owned this car for the last 7 years and has been an extremely comfortable and reliable car
to drive. This car is in excellent ORIGINAL condition with 133,000 miles on the clock.
I have all mechanical records on work carried out from myself and the previous owner.
Private import in 1981 and converted to right hand drive by Chapel Engineering, Melbourne
Converted to LPG in 1991
All usual Caprice options, specifications:
· 305 V8 T350 Auto
· Cold air con (up graded) Power steering
· Cruise control Remote central locking
· Power windows Electric drivers seat
· New white wall tyres Blue velour interior
2 tone blue exterior
PLEASE PHONE TREVOR TEAGUE
0437 689 719 OR ah (07) 5546 6660
GOLD COAST, QLD
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HIGHLIGHTS
$242,000 spent on restoration
- Discovered in Knoxville in the late 1970s by Bryon Cooper and Paul Kitchen
- Upon arrival at Cooper's shop they dropped the gas tank and revealed the original tank sticker
- Purchased by the current owner in November 1987 and stored until February 2012
- After almost 25 years in storage, the car was taken to renowned Corvette expert Roger Gibson for restoration
- Gibson's team completed a 5,100 hour complete frame-off restoration over 19 months
- L88 427/430 HP V-8 engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- LeMans Blue with Blue interior
- Black vinyl auxiliary hardtop
- Documented with the original tank sticker, NCRS Shipping Data report, copy of all restoration receipts, two 3-ring
binders of restoration photos and a detailed description of the work performed by Gibson and his team
JOKES
These extracts are from the Newcastle Morning Herald and Mining
Advocate December 1972. They were the lining papers in an old suitcase
full of car parts that came with the ‘29 Chev tourer we bought recently.
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Buy Tickets at $2 each at club meetings until April.
Raffle for FREE Admission for One Vehicle (Max 5 people/vehicle)
YATALA DRIVE IN Valid til JUNE 2014 in aid of Bravehearts and
Cadillacs Cruzin Cross the Nullarbor