chevroletter january 2016

Chevroletter January 2016 1

January 2016

The Chevroletter Official publication of The Chevrolet Club of WA Inc.

Issue number 361

Chevrolets on display at the Cuban Day

Free Classified Ads & Information pages.

Events for 2015.

Avon Valley Swapmeet.

Northam Motorsport Festival.

What Will Happen in 2016?

Rare Motorbikes Found in Cornwall.

Cuban Day Out.


Editorial Hello all Club Members,

Another year has gone by, with some tragedies and triumphs, as

most of them seem to be. I hope you enjoyed the year in spite of

threatened global warming, terrorist risks and the rise of the Colling-

wood Football team (carn the Pies!).

It is usual at this time to make predictions on what may happen in

2016, so here is your editor’s look into the year to come.

• There will be some political scandals (they can’t help them-

selves).

• Tony Abbott, aided by the Nats and a few backbench recalci-

trants and Bill Shorten, will mount a coup on the Turnbull gov-

ernment. They fail and resign en masse.

• Driverless cars will be introduced, but due to a sudden failure of

the GPS signals they will run amuck, with chaos on the roads.

The Army will be called out to blast them away with shellfire, and

a good thing too.

• The ABC will undergo a radical change and start showing TV

programs that people actually enjoy watching, stealing viewers

from the commercial channels.

• Fremantle Dockers will lose another Grand Final, keeping their

trophy cabinet in pristine vacant condition.

Well, there it is, a year packed with action. I do hope that your year

will be everything you could wish for. Sorry about the Dockers.

Keep on Chevying,

Hugh.


VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

NEW MEMBER

We welcome Rick Collie of Clarkson who owns a 1986 Camaro and a 1955 Bel Air. Having two Chevs is twice the fun, or is it twice the expense? Anyhow Rick, enjoy the experience.

Hi fellow Chev admirers, As I write this report our President (Neil) is currently in hospi-tal and is unable to submit his usual monthly report. I hope everyone had a joyful Christmas and New Year catching up with friends and relatives without too many dramas along the way. The Chev Christmas party was well attended and I thank all those who contributed to the arrangements, with a special thankyou to Heather. This year’s stealing Santa was not as spirited as it has been in previous years but everyone enjoyed themselves in the festivities. I look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting which is now being held on the second Sunday of every month. Ken.


COMING EVENTS

Jan 10: Please note the new rally/meeting days.

Feb 13: Big Al’s Poker Run, starting at Perry Lakes, 8am.

Feb 14: Club run and meeting.

Feb 21: Northam Vintage Swapmeet. Call 9574 4462 to book.

March 13: Club run.

March 19: Brookton Old Time Motor Show. www.otms.com.au

April 2/3: Northam Motorsport Festival (formerly Flying 50)

April 3: Guildford Heritage Festival

April 10: Club run and meeting.

April 17: CMC Classic Car Show, Whiteman Park.

JANUARY EVENT

We’ll have a late assembly at Bilby’s Chargrilled Burgers at 70

Davies Road Claremont at 5.30pm on Sunday January 10. After that

you could cruise the Cottesloe strip and enjoy the sea breeze, stop at

the OBH for a quiet drink, or go for a swim (not recommended after

the burger).

Brookton Motor Show

The next Brookton Old Time Motor Show will be held on Saturday 19

March 2016. This year our theme is "All Things Aussie". The feature

display will celebrate the upcoming 50 years of the Holden

Torana. Come and see the evolution of this iconic Australian car.

There will be some great displays of Aussie vehicles, machines and

inventions and of course we also welcome all makes and types of

classic, vintage and veteran vehicles and machines to exhibit on the

day.


WE HANDLE EVERYTHING INVOLVED WITH IMPORTING VEHICLES TO AUSTRALIA

Transporting across the USA All body chrome Loading and unloading containers Sheet metal for all models Customs and Quarantine All interior pieces Insurance Specialising in Scott Drake parts.

BF GOODRICH RAISED WHITE LETTER TYRES IN STOCK

Shipping freight Distributors For: Nothing to big or small Scott Drake Nothing is a problem Dynacorn Give us a call Classic Industries Shipping bikes Danchuk Shipping boats and caravans National Parts


Santa paid a visit to the Chev Club Christmas lunch in December, followed by “Stealing Santa”.


Karen’s birthday book The entries for this month are:- 3 Glen Dale 1960 4 Barry Ryle 1941 6 Brian Rogers 1972 11 Wayne Higham 1960 13 Jill Stuart 1952 20 Suzanne Higham 1965 22 Sonia Melfi 1976 24 Trevor Jones 1962 26 Peter Taylor 1948 29 Paul Harris 1956 To have your name in the Birthday list please advise Paul Fullwood, so we can recognise all milestones. Peter Taylor is a real true blue Aussie, born on Australia Day. Well done Pete!


NORTHAM VINTAGE

SWAP MEET Presented by the Avon Valley Vintage Vehicle

Association of WA Inc.

Sunday February 21st 2016 Jubilee Oval, NORTHAM

Follow the Signs to the Chidlow Street Entry Gate Selling: Vintage Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Motorcycles,

Machinery, Engines, Used Spare Parts, Collectables, House-

hold Items, etc, etc. etc.

Trade Displays Welcome Site: $10.00 each (Admits one)

Vintage Vehicles for sale ONE ONLY per site GATES OPEN: Sellers - 06.30am

Public Entry – 7.00am FINISH: 12.00 Midday Buyers $3.00 per person (Kids Free)

*****PARKING AVAILABLE ON SITE***** Food and Drink available

ENQUIRIES: Stan Eastwood, PO Box 102, Toodyay,

6566 Phone: (08) 9574 4462 E-mail: [email protected]

Bookings not necessary NO DOGS PERMITTED ON OVAL

PART PROCEEDS TO NORTHAM HOSPICE


On New Year’s Day Roly, Rick and Hugh put their 1950’s cars on display at the annual Cuban Day on Nedlands foreshore, where a huge number of sweet young things and their partners came for a day of fun, food and live music. We were treated royally, dining on oysters and champagne and viewing the scene. We agreed it was worth our time and are looking for-ward to next year.

At left, Roly and Rick enjoying a feast of oysters. Below, at the starting gates. The crowd was estimated at 2,500.


Above, Rick delivers some VIPs to the show. Below, some of the young ladies dressed, or in some cases nearly dressed, for the occasion.


VINTAGE AND MODERN TYRE SPECIALISTS

PROTECT AND ENHANCE YOUR

INVESTMENT!

VINTAGE AND MODERN

TYRES

PASSENGER VEHICLES

4WD

DUNLOP MOTORSPORTS

VEHICLE SERVICING

TYRE REPAIRS

LOCAL RACE

SHAVING AND GROOMING

RIMS/MAG WHEELS

TYRE HEALTH CARE TIPS

PERFORMANCE AND RACE

TYRE SPECIALISTS

WE CAN SOURCE

ORIGINAL TYRES!

TALK TO US FIRST.

For all your tyre and wheel requirements including alignments and tyre buffing, from vintage to modern, we have access to all brands of tyres. We are your sponsor and partner, therefore show us your club membership card for our best prices.

GIVING YOU SERVICE ACROSS THE BOARD.

We can supply all your automotive maintenance and repair needs.

WE ALSO KNOW TYRES.

We’ve been forging relationships with suppliers since 1995, and we’ve become the supplier that other tyre suppliers come to when sourcing something special.

KOSTERA’S TYRE SERVICE 7 MEAD STREET KALAMUNDA, WA 6076

Ask to speak to Stuart Jnr or Snr.

PH 9293 3500 FAX 9293 1355

www.kostera.com.au


Some of the Brough Superior motorcycles found in a barn in Cornwall, UK. It was on one such machine that T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) fatally crashed in 1935. Restored, they are worth huge money. Thanks to Roly for this story.


CARS & PARTS FOR SALE 1965/68 Belair parts, may also suit Impala: windscreen, tail lights, headlight trims, hubcaps, bonnet latch, various bolts and nuts, $150 ono. At Brookdale/Armadale. Call Bev on 0407 538 701 (09/15).

1938 truck parts; 216 ci Stovebolt motor (still runs sweet), 4 speed gearbox, 5.43 ratio diff and enclosed tailshaft, 4 x 20 inch wheels, new brake master cylinder, brake shoes, hubs and leaf springs, Steering box and column, hubs and leaf springs. $1500 ono for the lot and will not separate. Call Brian on 0432 200 496 or email [email protected] (10/15).

1936 Chevrolet Master utility with engine and gear box. $2,500.00 One for the real enthusiast. Call Rob O’Brien at Rustic Gallery in Bellevue (no phone No. given

(10/15).

1925 truck in original condition, ex King River on full Licence $12,000 Contact Dennis 0400 955 554 (11/15).

68 Impala Coupe; LH Rear quarter panel NOS $2,200, 67/68 LH door skin $150, 68 Impala Grill $150. Call Peter 0407 601 820. (11/15)

1957 Bel Air. No details, but email [email protected]

‘67-’72 El Camino: set of new rear coil springs. They are 3/4" drop and were made by Global West in the U.S. $150 ono. Call Simon in Albany on 0405335404 (12/15).

WANTED:

1960 Chevrolet Belair RHD or Impala converted to RHD Must be sound body. Please phone Barry Ryle 0418945422. (07/15) 1959 Chev Belair side glass for 4 door with channels. Call Simon. 0415526989. (07/15) 1968 Impala: set of factory wheels. Also, any parts for ‘52 car or ute, and a Turbo 350 transmission. Call 0420 264 080 (09/15). 67/68 sedan bench seat either Chev or Pontiac. Contact Peter (Adelaide) 0407 601 820 (11/15). 1955 Right Hand Drive, 2 door pillar less, solid quality restored car, updated en-gine, drive train, brakes etc, prefer 1955, but will consider any of the Tri 5’s. Call Brett on 8445 6571 (11/15). 235 motor (complete with carby etc) and transmission for about $1,200.00 to $1,300.00. Call Ron on 0439 979 417 (11/15).


The Chevrolet Club of WA Inc. P.O. BOX 351 ARMADALE WA 6992

Website Address: www.chevclubwa.com.au

Committee

PRESIDENT

Neil Fullwood ph: 9498 3829

0407 424 950

VICE PRESIDENT

Ken Fullwood: ph 9397 0760

0468 478 369

SECRETARY

Rick Beazley ph: 9419 3149

TREASURER/MEMBERSHIP

Paul Fullwood: ph9526 2724

0401 145 319

EVENTS DIRECTORS

Ian Fitzgerald: 0409 460 097

Hugh Morison, Dennis O’Keefe.

EDITOR and CLUB HISTORIAN

Hugh Morison ph: 9345 3674

0427 381 491.

[email protected]

LIFE MEMBERS

Glen Dale

Tony Hoffman (d)

Roly Richardson

Rick Beazley

Heather and Peter Taylor.

WEBMASTER: Paul Fullwood.

[email protected]

C.M.C. DELEGATE

Neil Fullwood. Ph 9498 3829

PROPERTY OFFICERS

Peter Taylor, Roly Richardson and

Neville Cullenane

VEHICLE SCRUTINEER

Rick Beazley (AIS Exam.) ph: 9419 3149

PLATE REGISTRAR

Neil Fullwood ph: 9498 3829

0406 278 205

CLUB LIBRARIAN

Roly Richardson

0414 350 334

TEA PERSON

Heather Taylor ph: 9343 4605

MERCHANDISE

Beth Ridley ph: 9419 2980

The next Club meeting will be held at Ridley’s

Motor Museum, Holden Close Bertram at 3pm on

Sunday February 14 2016.

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