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49 – 59 Ford Customline Car Club of Victoria Inc.

“Dedicated to the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of V8 Fords built throughout

the years 1949 to 1959”.

2016-2017 Committee Members. President: Rob Breheny (03) 9302 1638 Vice President: David Healey 0419 217 044 Secretary: Kevin Mulroney (03) 5783 1721 Treasurer: Marg Stocks (03) 8742 1766 Committee Member: Kevin Mulroney (03) 5783 1721 Committee Member: Marg Mennen (03) 5439 6319 Committee Member: Brenda Lee Shepherd (03) 9305 6923 Committee Member: Mick Breheny (03) 5783 1711 Newsletter Editor: Rob Brereton (03) 9555 4160 Assistant Newsletter Ed Mick Breheny (03) 5783 1711 Runs Co-ordinator: Mick Breheny (03) 5783 1711 Trophies: Ray Kilby 0402 036 675 Merchandise: Rob Breheny (03) 9302 1638 Webmaster: Rob Brereton (03) 9555 4160 Property: Mick Breheny (03) 5783 1711 Welfare Officer: Marg Breheny (03) 9302 1638 Club Permit (RED CH, H & M PLATES) “Authorised Permit Officer”: Les Cross 0418 342 041 AOMC Representative: Rob Brereton (03) 9555 4160

Please feel free to contact any of the committee or relevant reps for any queries on any of the above phone numbers, or write to:

49-59 Ford Customline Car Club of Victoria Inc. PO Box 221 Reservoir 3073 Victoria Australia.

If you have any Membership Queries or Questions then please contact the Secretary, Kevin Mulroney on

(03) 5783 1721 or E-mail him at: cussyclub@optusnet.com.au

Our Club Meetings are held on the third Sunday Bi-monthly, commencing at 11 am.

The Next Meeting Dates are:

September 18th 2016:Committee/General Meeting November 20th 2016:Committee/General Meeting

December 4th 2016: Annual Club Xmas Party January 15th 2017:Committee/General Meeting All Club Runs are as per the Club “Run Sheet”

Our Meeting Place is at the Sunbury RSL Rooms at the corner of

Barkly and Macedon St, Sunbury. Melway Reference Map 382 F4.

Rob Brereton. Newsletter Editor. Mick Breheny. Assistant Newsletter Editor.

The Club Newsletter. This Newsletter is at present published four times a year by the 49-59 Ford Customline Car Club of Victoria Inc, Registered No: A0018043T, PO Box 221 Reservoir 3073, Victoria Australia, and is free to all financial members.

Copyright © 2005 49-59 Ford Customline Car Club of Victoria Inc. All rights reserved. Extracts from this newsletter may be reproduced for bona fide purposes provided (a) the above copyright statement is carried in full and (b) a proper bibliographic reference to the newsletter is carried.

Unless stated otherwise the views, opinions and beliefs expressed in the newsletter are those of their authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or the Club.

Submitting Articles and Photos. This newsletter is prepared using a word processor and is printed by the Club. It is preferable to type articles and reports but they can be in e-mail format or most word processing formats, and if any of these are unavailable they can then be submitted in neatly, legible hand written format.

Electronic images should be submitted as JPEG’s, GIF’s or Bitmaps. They should be attached to e-mails (or included on disks) separately and not included in the body of the e-mail article and all images should be accurately captioned.

Photos or pictures submitted, that need to be scanned by the Editor, should not be folded and should be packaged with enough protection to ensure their safety in transit.

Articles and images can be submitted to the Editor by Post, i.e., hand written, typed, or on 3.5inch floppy disks or CD’s.

Membership. Anyone interested in becoming a Club Member can do so in one of the following ways.

Contact the Secretary and ask for a membership application form to be mailed to you.

Come along to a General Meeting and introduce yourself to the Club Officials.

Download an application form from the Clubs web site. Fill it in, sign it and send it back to the address shown on the form.

If you have any Membership Queries or Questions then please contact the

Secretary, Kevin Mulroney on (03) 5783 1721 or E-mail him at:

cussyclub@optusnet.com.au

Visitors are always most welcome

to attend the Club’s meetings.

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Hello Cussy Lovers. Another year with our great Club is over and what a year it was. A lot of car shows, many

runs and our Tassie Trekkers trip, was for me, the highlight of the year and of course the members who are wonderful people to spend time with.

We have some excellent weekends coming up, Euroa and Bright and some of us are going to Tallangatta for the 50's festival on the 28th of October and over a three day weekend.

Of course we have the Clubs Annual Christmas Party to look forward to as well on the 4th of December and maybe a text run or two. Please send back your Christmas Reply Slip with numbers attending and payment accordingly, by the 15th of November, to assure your seat at the party. See you all at the next meeting on the 18th September

Keep on cruising in the Cussy’s!

Rob Breheny Your Club President.

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Best Wishes to all Celebrating their Birthdays during the next Three Months.

Hi All. Here I am again with the next issue of our newsletter, although it is a little light on. The winter months have kept a few of us at home with the heater on. It’s been colds and flu weather for a lot of us and if you missed out on getting one then it’s your turn to buy the Lotto ticket. Mick has put together a good selection of runs and events to keep you all entertained as the warmer weather approaches. We hope you enjoy this shorter newsletter and keep the run sheet handy. Rob Brereton Newsletter Editor and Mick Breheny Assistant Newsletter Editor.

Our New MemberS We have 2 new membership

applications this Newsletter, so let’s all welcome Les Stocks from Melton South, who has a 58 Star Model (not registered yet) and Terry Collins from Cobargo NSW who has a Black 49 Ute and a Black 54 Sedan. We hope you enjoy your time with the Club.

Don’t forget our Christmas Party. Included with your Newsletter is your flyer for this year’s Club Christmas Party. Please send back the reply slip, with your payments ASAP, so we won’t forget to cater for you and your family and don’t forget to insert your Member Surname. This year it is to be held again at the Beveridge Recreation Reserve Hall where we will be having a fully catered Spit Roast. All details as per the attached Flyer and Runs Sheet. Please return forms to Mick Breheny by the 15th November, so the committee can organize this function. Hope to see you all there again this year. Rob Breheny. President.

New Club Mugs

The New Club Mugs are displayed for you at right.

They are white ceramic and they “do” have handles.

If you wish to purchase one or several then please see Rob Breheny or Mick

Breheny at a run or a meeting. For Members they are only $10.00 each.

September: 2

nd David Nicholson

6th Lynette Murcott

6th Natilie Alescio

9th

Ann Wylie 12

th Trevor Christie

19th

Paul Cattach 23

rd Jackie Mulroney

25th

Rob Brereton 70th

25th Jim Camilleri

27th

Linda Wright 29

th Barry Miles

October: 2

nd Maureen Gill

2nd

Geoff Parton 6

th Rob Breheny

9th Jayne Parton

10th

Larry Cornell 12

th Susan Zimmer

13th Jan Ashford

22nd

Dave Zimmer 24

th Sandra Kilby

31st

Joe Faralla

November: 3

rd Georgina Patching

3rd

Kevin Shepherd 8

th Wayne Murcott

12th

Bill Patton 18

th Joan Brereton 70

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26th Peter Morcom

28th Andrew Brooks

30th

Les Horne 30

th Les Stocks

31st Maria De Palma

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49-59 Ford Customline Car

Club Presidents

Achievement Award At the 2016 Annual General Meeting the President

awarded the inaugrial Presidents Achievement Trophy to a member who had displayed great commitment and

contributed to the Club over the last twelve months. This year the Trophy was awarded to Rob

Brereton for all his efforts, even though he was in and out of hospital he still did everything for the

Club throughout the year. Well done Rob, and keep up the good work,

From all at the Customline Club.

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Rob Breheny David Healey Kevin Mulroney Marg Stocks

Newsletter Editor Runs Co-ordinator Trophies Merchandise Rob Brereton Mick Breheny Ray Kilby Rob Breheny

At left we have our Club Permit Officer, Les Cross. We also have Four New Committee Members: Kevin Mulroney, Marg Mennen, Brenda-Lee Shepherd and Mick Breheny. Rob Brereton also holds the Webmaster position and Mick Breheny also holds the Property Officer position and the Assistant Newsletter Editor position. Rob Brereton also holds the AOMC Representative position. Our new Welfare Officer is Marg Breheny.

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The BiG Morning Tea

28/5/16 The Rubber Connection - Big Morning Tea. Kyle and myself are off to the Rubber Connection for the Big Morning Tea. But we are making a detour to call in to see John n Sue Gladwell's Ford house in Doveton. To have a look at Dazzle and Dazzle did not disappoint. It is a different one off vehicle, wether U love it or hate it, to see it up close is a different experience.

If U have only seen it in a photo U may change your mind if U get the chance to see it in the flesh. After a good chat with John n Sue it was off to the rubber connection for the Big Morning Tea.

There was a good selection of cars and hot rods on show but the rain started so that had us all inside. The snags were nice and hot, so was the tea n coffee, the cakes were OK too. We had 9 cars from the Cussy Club so thank U all for coming along for a good cause. The raffles were over and our group

picked up a few winners. All in all it was a good day. Mick n Kyle.

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Deer Park Pub Lunch Run 3-7-16 Up early and off - not to Deer Park, but to Melton to drop the Tudor off to the panel beater for assessment and (hopefully) resurrection. For those who may not have heard, I had a meeting with a low flying kangaroo on the way to the Ballarat Fridge Swap meet. Not happy! After dropping the car off it was back into Shayne’s trusty Rav4 for the trip back down the highway to catch up with everyone for lunch. Everyone was very supportive and their commiserations helped heaps as did the great lunch and a few quiet drinks! All who attended seemed to have a great time and it was difficult to drag ourselves away but someone has

to keep the wheels of industry turning and so eventually off we went.

Thanks again to Mick for arranging a very enjoyable afternoon. The company was great as always and we are

both looking

forward to the next

chance to catch up

with everyone. Cheers.

Shayne and David Healey.

54 Custom Looooow

54 Custom Loow Loow

Looowooow

54 Meteor Niagara

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Hello Cussy Lovers. 17-07-2016.

The AGM is over again for another year and I am very honoured and proud to be your President for the coming year. I will do the best I can to ensure our Club continues to be the best in the country.

On behalf of the Club I thank the outgoing committee for their hard work in keeping the club running so well and for all the help they gave to me. To our new committee a huge welcome and I know we will all work together to ensure we have another great year. All the names and mug shots along with the appointed positions and the President's award can be found on Page 5. Congratulations to Rob Brereton on being the first recipient of the President's Award. To our new members we extend a very warm welcome and we look forward to enjoying all our Club events with you. To Mick a very big thank you for the great job you did with all the runs over the past year, and of course to all our members, thank you for making our club what it is today the, “best car Club in the country”.

Keep on cruising in the Cussys. Rob Breheny. President.

2 Door Mainline / Customline Coupe Ute

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Custom Cusso Mainline

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Sunday morning, the 28th of August, and it’s a bit dull, but it was still a nice day. I headed off to the Stamford Pub, unfortunately not in the Cussy, for lunch with other Club members. I was on my own this day as Joan had made other plans for today. Just as well we went out for lunch as I was told by an attendee, later that night, that Marong was a disaster and a place to avoid. I arrived at the Stamford, amongst light traffic, to find some members had already arrived and we had a total of eight Cussy’s lined up plus one Mustang. There

should have been one more but Wayne and June broke down on the way and had to return home. We all said our hellos and had a good yak till about 1:00pm when we all headed into the Family Bistro for lunch. We got seated, had a drink, and ordered our meals. Unfortunately there were several kids parties going on and the noise was deafening, but that faded gradually as they left. After filling ourselves with a good variety of dishes from the menu, and a coffee to top it off we all departed about 3:45pm and headed for home. It was great to catch with everyone again and have a yak. See you again soon. Rob Brereton. Hwre are some interesting facts to add to your knowldge 1956 US Production The 1956 Customlines utilized the 1955 bodies with only minor changes. A Customline Victoria 2-door hardtop was added to the range. 1956 US Customline production totaled 368,653 units. The Customline was not carried over to the 1957 model year in the US. Australian Production The Customline was also produced by Ford Australia from 1952 to 1959. Cars were assembled using Australian built bodies and imported chassis kits which included all front sheet metal. In addition to the Customline sedan, a limited number of station wagons and the Australian developed Mainline Coupe Utility were produced. The 1952 model was updated in 1953 and 1954 along the lines of the US Fords. All were powered by the Flathead V8 which went into Australian production in 1952. This included the 1954 model which was fitted with the older engine rather than the new overhead valve Y-block V8 which had been introduced in the US for 1954. The 1955 body was used for four model series in Australia. The 1955 model was powered by the overhead valve Y-block 272ci V8 which had entered partial Australian production with locally sourced components. The 1956 model featured the 1956 US Customline grille, 12 volt electrics and a new Fordomatic automatic transmission option. The 1957 model retained the 1956 body but featured a large V8 badge positioned in the grille and utilized 1956 Ford Fairlane trim. The 1958 model used the 1955 Canadian Meteor grille with a four-pointed star and 1956 Meteor side trim. The 1958 ‘star model’ was badged as either a Customline (manual) or as a Fordomatic. Production ended in September 1959 with the introduction of Australian assembled 1959 Fairlane 500, Custom 300 and Ranch Wagon models. An estimated 18,000 examples of the 1955 to1959 Sedan were produced.

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Be Seen in the Latest Gear from our Club For all Inquiries and Orders Please Contact: ROB BREHENY, on (03) 9302 1638 between 7:00 & 8:30 pm please. Or catch him at a Club meeting or run, where he will have order forms ready for you to fill in, or download one from the Club web site.

Payment is required at time of order.

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Are you interested in purchasing a Club Banner which you can hang on your wall, or even use as a sun shade on the windscreen of your car on hot days, which is also a great way to advertise the Club. The picture at right is actual size, (on the car that is) and they look great. Made of durable vinyl it should last you for years. They are $80.00 each and measure approx 1600mm x 500mm.

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Official Club Runs are in: “Bold Italics” with indicated. September 2016 2nd

Whittlesea Cruise Night. Main Street Whittlesea. Ring Mick for more details.

17th Whittlesea Secondary College Market. For all the details call Ray Kilby on 0402 036 675.

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“Committee General Meeting” Our Meeting Place is at the Sunbury RSL

Rooms at the corner of Barkly and Macedon St. Sunbury. Mel Ref: 382 F4. We will start the meeting this day at 11 am. After the meeting we will have a sausage sizzle for lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. Don’t forget to POLISH & DRIVE the Cussy.

25th “Wallan Car Show” Come along to this event and also join the Swap Meet

and Car Show. Ring Mick for further details and travelling.

30th

“Rusty Springs 3 Day Weekend” Stay at Rusty Springs Motel at Avenel

for a 3 day week end. Friday 30th September, Saturday 1st October and Sunday 2nd October. This weekend will also incorporate the Euroa Show & Shine car show on the Sunday. If you wish you can stay for Monday the 3rd as well. Please ring Mick ASAP for all the details and travelling times.

October 2016 7th Whittlesea Cruise Night. Main Street Whittlesea. Ring Mick for more details.

8th “Cussy’s Back to Geelong” Saturday 8th of October is the Cussy Club’s

event, “CUSSIE’S BACK TO GEELONG” cruise and lunch run. Ring Mick ASAP for more details.

15th Whittlesea Secondary College Market. For all the details call Ray Kilby on 0402 036 675.

16th “Marsh Rodders Show n’ Shine” Sunday 16th October. Come along on

this great show day at Bacchus Marsh. Ring Mick ASAP to book and details.

23rd

“Last of the Chrome Bumpers” Car Show n’ Shine and swap meet.

Lardner Park. 155 Burnt Store Rd Lardner. Ring Mick ASAP for details.

28th “Tallangatta Rock n’ Roll Festival” Sunday 30th October.

Ring Mick ASAP for further details.

November 2016 4th Whittlesea Cruise Night. Main Street Whittlesea. Ring Mick for more details.

4th

“Bright Rod Run” Friday 4th to Monday 7th November.

Ring Mick ASAP for more details. 19th Whittlesea Secondary College Market. For all the details call Ray Kilby on 0402 036 675.

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“Committee General Meeting” Our Meeting Place is at the Sunbury RSL

Rooms at the corner of Barkly and Macedon St. Sunbury. Mel Ref: 382 F4. We will start the meeting this day at 11 am. After the meeting we will have a sausage sizzle for lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. Don’t forget to POLISH & DRIVE the Cussy.

27th “Kilmore Car Show” Come along on Sunday the 27th November to the

Kilmore Car Show. It’s a great day out with the Club. Ring Mick for further details. Don’t forget to POLISH & DRIVE the Cussy.

December 2016

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“Cussy Club Annual Xmas Party” Come along to our Annual Xmas Party

to be held again at the Beveridge Community Hall. All the directions, and instructions are on the Xmas Flyer which is with this Newsletter. Don’t forget to have your reply back before the 15th November and importantly insert your Surname on the reply slip. Don’t forget to POLISH & DRIVE the Cussy.

Please contact our Run’s Co-ordinator Mick Breheny for full Run Details.

Phone Mick’s Mobile: 0418 341 667 & before 8:30 pm.

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