polishers rag november 2010

Th e Polishers Rag ~ Celebrating 40 Years ~ DARLING DOWNS VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB

Dedicated to the life-long enjoyment of historic vehicles by enthusiasts on the Darling Downs

November 2010

Warren Klein Memorial Rally

LAMA RallyTerry.Kronk.fires.up.his.¾.size.replica.Focke-Wulf.aircraft.on.his.private.runway.at.Emu.Gully.

Cliff.&.Avril.Grice.with.their.rare.Armstrong.

Siddeley.Whitley.6

DARLING DOWNS VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB ~ Celebrating 40 Years ~ The Polishers Rag

President......................................... Jeff.BrownPh: 07 4613 6706 Mob: 0403 454 332 Email: [email protected]

Vice-President.......................Trevor.HoffmannPh: 07 4635 4960 Mob: 0412 861 181Email: vice [email protected]

Secretary.................................... Katie.BurgessPh: 07 4634 2723 Mob: 0429 342 723Email: [email protected]

Treasurer........................................ Joe.CiantarPh: 07 4637 2424 Mob: 0439 734 165Email: [email protected]

Dating.Officer................................. Lara.WildeMob: 0417 779 917 [email protected]

Editor............................................David.Grant.Ph: 07 4635 0070 Mob: 0405 660 478 Email: [email protected]

Property.Officer...................Paul.Christiansen.Ph: 07 4633 1287 Mob: 0432 331 496Email: [email protected]

Rally.Director.................................Pat.Murphy.Ph: 07 4635 5728 Mob: 0428 746 272 Email: [email protected]

Librarian..................Brad.&.Mitchell.McKeiver.Ph: 07 4630 7204 Mob: 0488 706 833Email: [email protected]

Workshop.Supervisor.(QHMC.Rep).....Jeff.CoxPh: 07 4635 4481 Mob: 0427 603 698

Membership.Officer..................... John.O’HaraPh: 07 4632 8855 Mob: 0428 891 645

Swap.Manager...............................David.Liffen0400 200 090 Email: [email protected]

Historian......................................Brian.TimmsPh: 07 4630 0048 Email: [email protected]

QHMC.Rep.................................Graham.AllumPh: 07 4697 6672 Mob: 0403 528 331Email: [email protected]

Web.site:.www.toowoombaswap.com

Web.site:.www.ddvvmc.com.au

Meetings:.Visitors.WelcomeMeetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in the DDVVMC Clubrooms, 2 Rocla Court, Toowoomba.

Mailing.address:DDVVMC, PO Box 486, Toowoomba Qld 4350Clubroom Ph: 07 4633 3181

Next.Management.Committee.Meeting7.30pm, Monday, November 8, 2010

Next.General.Meeting:7.30pm Thursday, November 11, 2010

WorkshopWorkshop open Monday nights from (approx) 7pm to 9pm and Wednesday afternoon 2 til 5.

Next.newsletter.closing.date.November 20, 2010

ddvvmc management team 2010-2011

By.President.Jeff Brown

An enduring lifeas we approach the end of our 40th year, we want to remember James Kevin meara who passed away on Sunday, October 31 after a recurring bout of illness. He was the father to club member James meara and father-in-law to Jenny. Our condolences. We trust he’s gone to a far better place.It reminds us that we are all just passing through, and our days are all numbered. We leave behind everything. all our possessions will go to someone else. It’s a good thing to pause every now and then to take stock of where we are individually, our values and our priorities.It’s at those times we usually acknowledge the lasting value of friendships and family relationships over careers, possessions and reputations.as a club of like-minded individuals, we want to enjoy each other’s company, share common values, and help and support each other. the cars, trucks, bikes and shed clutter pale a little into the background — as they should.When people regard this club, I’d like to think they recall a club with those kind of values. It’s more about the people, and the fun times we’ve all shared together. talking to some of the older, long-standing club members, they certainly enthuse along those lines. It’s been a good club over the years.We all want those values to remain — and to grow and develop more. and they will. as I look around the club meetings, there’s a lot to like, and I don’t mean the furnishings or equipment.When I first became president, Pat murphy reminded me that he probably wouldn’t agree with me on everything. I’m sure he won’t be the only one. I haven’t agreed with every decision that’s been made either. But the key to fully enjoying club life is not getting our knickers in a twist over such trivial matters. the big matters, the really important ones, are helping and supporting each other — and staying friends and comrades-in-arms because we all enjoy our common interests. We can all disagree strongly with each other on how things should be done, but remain firm friends and supportive mates at the same time. next year we’re going to be calling again for feedback and ideas from all club members on all sorts of club activities: rallies, places to visit, events to support, club meetings etc.I’m very keen to have more women turn up and get involved at club meetings, though we have to remind them that it’s still about ‘old cars’ you know. though I’m open to suggestions...the end of the year is upon us and we’re about to start our second 40 year period. What exciting developments will the future bring?See you at the next meeting.

Jeff Brown

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Visitors...

at the October meeting were, from left, new visitor Jim Wiltshire, the now familiar faces of Peter Pauli and Peter Saines (new member), Stuart geldard and mate Ben Schauble (both about to join).

Welcome gentlemen!

Jeff and ann cox are heading for Rockhampton in mid november for their son’s wedding on the 20th, travelling in their 1929 Whippet via mundubbra. the Whippet is the star as it’s also the wedding car.

Hi everyone.Once again we are getting ready for our next swap on Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5, 2011.It is at this time of the year that we ask for your help during our swap.Whether you are on the gates, turnstiles, gate control, car display, money van, or helping denise with bookings or even on the P.a. System — we need your help.more importantly it is at this special club event that we are able to showcase what a great club we are to outsiders and attract more members.I urge you in whatever small way you can, please get involved with your fellow club members — and of course we mean all the wives and family members too.If you are not able to help work-wise because of health reasons etc, then get involved by being one of our vIP ambassadors. all you have to do is to just come and go as you please and just wave the flag for our club. You are important to us and a valued member of our club family.If for any reason you are unable to assist us at this event then please let us know also and then you won’t have me or any committee member pestering you.at our next club meetings we will be passing around our club roster list for you to add your name.If you are unable to attend our club meetings then please contact me either by email, mail, or just give me a call on 0400 200 090.

An.update.on.the.Swapthings are progressing very well towards our 2011 swap with all committee members working towards achieving our goal of having a very successful and enjoyable swap meet.We have negotiated successfully with the toowoomba

Club Members wanted as Swap Helpersshowgrounds to use their facilities for the next 5 years - and that’s good news.

Main.changes.for.next.year.are;1. We will be using security wrist bands as pass outs for

public,site holders,and all volunteer/club workers. these will be in different colours.

2. We will have the model train club opening up with displays.3. also the wood crafters will be showing their skills.4. a coloured map finder will be given out to all site holders

and the public.5. a new pavilion opened just for motorbikes/parts.6. the outer ring of the main arena will be kept for our veteran/

vintage/classic car display. So get your car ready. 7. vIP club ambassadors. We need all club members who are

unable to work at our swap because of health reasons etc, to be part of our team of very visible club members. You come and go as you like so put your name down on the list.

We would like every club member and their family involved in our swap.We will be supplying tou all with a special hat (at no cost to you) and if you wear your club shirts then people will get to know more about how great a club we do have.Be part of the greatest show in toowoomba next Feb. Put your name on the list and bring to the next meeting or ring me up, or just mail it in.I will be modelling a different coloured shirt at the next meeting — so don’t miss out. See you there.

Enthusiastically

David liffen

Swap managerPO Box 18347. clifford gardens. Qld 4350.

Travelling...


ddvvmc management meetIng ~ OctOBeR 11, 2010

meeting opened 7.30pm. attendance as per book.

Apologies:.Jeff cox, Brian timms.

Inward.correspondence: telstra bill for swap phone Snap printing $30.00 air & Power $56.40 BOc account for $164.47 assorted magazines, Flyers and info on up coming rallies.

letter from angel Photografix asking if members are interested in their car being used for photo shoot.

aon public indemnity insurance policy due. camS suggesting membership. cheque from H.a.lee for $25.00 cheque from a & J newman $50.00 advertisement for antique radiator thankyou card to all members from Jim and tricia Robertson

for sympathies. letter of rejection for laptop application from millmerran

power as we did not qualify. Qld transport letter to advise that the collectable car rally

postponed until 2011 due to conflicting events and staff changes.

cBa term deposit closed account notice. Showgrounds agreement for signature and return. toowoomba carnival of flowers Floral classic thank you

Outward.correspondence: letters of thanks to Orchy, national foods, tyreplus, Butlers

toyota, colourstop, Shannons for sponsorship. application to millmerran power for donation of a laptop

computer. application to tRc for $10,000 major event support grant

(not proceeded with at this time). letters to various members clarifying the fee reduction is for

2011/2012. Respond to camS — no thankyou. Write letter to advertisers in back of Rag for renewal.motion Katie Burgess that the correspondence be accepted and endorsed, seconded Paul christiansen.

Business.arising.from.correspondence:eleanor mcgovern letter, re shirts. cheque to be sent for $496 made payable to ale clothing co.

Treasurers’.report:motion read and accepted — Swap account difficult to reconcile at present so requesting a second cheque account for swap only. david to talk to the accountant.term deposit coming due on the 25th. Jeff and david to talk to bank and see what is being offered. motion from david liffen that report is accepted, seconded trevor Hoffman, carried.

Rally.director:Pat murphy put forward motion that the club purchase a wheel for marking out the swap sites. trevor Hoffman has kindly offered to donate one that he has. motion withdrawn.

Dating.officer:lara Wilde dated two cars for des Ham. lara has asked about having a section for filing paperwork in library.

Librarian:Holden books have arrived and are in library now.

Property.officer:Paul is holding a deposit for the hall for november 27. to be refunded as person paid and financial member.

QHMC:graham allum advises council are pursuing the new seat belt laws. at present no blanket conformity and disparity around australia. thinking of lobbying local politicians pursuing the 100 year rolling rego. Jeff added that he went to the police station during Street Fest and was told that they would not be concerned if the car was not fitted with seatbelts originally.

Membership:John O’Hara motioned that Peter Saines be accepted as a full member of the club. letter sent to five members who did not pay enough money for this year’s membership. unfinancial members will not receive another rag after October issue.

Editor:Jeff to remove ads from back of rag if not renewing. new 5 year agreement with showgrounds obtained.

Swap:new area called the lake Pavilion, security wrist bands colour coded for site holders, visitor, etc.Pavilion site holders allowed to come in earlier.volunteer clubs, model trains etc will be allowed to stay open during the event. electronic cash tills at turnstiles suggested easier for operators. Some gate changes this year. gate 3 removed as camp area extended so gate 3 no longer safe to use. lara Wilde to arrange car movies for the swap. Jeff to explore the idea of having a display at grand central to promote the swap.

General.Business:lara enquired why we are discussing topics at both meetings.Suggested the minutes be added to the meeting for members to pursue and can discuss at meetings if they want. lara wants succession training set up. She will go ahead with finding someone to support her role. Paul christianson mentioned that he is interested in dating officer for next year.Jeff suggested a survey to members to see what they want. Jeff suggesting printing issues, giving members a month to think over issues before meeting. QHmc rally next year suggested this club should put in some money. People should pay their own way including meals and badges etc. entertainment on the evenings should occur on the Saturday. motion from Pat that the reimbursement amount for swap workers be increased from $11 to $12 dollars this year. Seconded trevor Hoffman, carried. toowoomba Swap website being corrupted. motion from david liffin that glen Hoey arrange the transfer hosting of the site to another web host. Seconded lara Wilde, carried.discussed other clubs hiring of the hall $1000 or 60 hours work to the swap. this entitles them to use the facilities plus 2 weekend club junctions and 1 night a month.Jeff Brown recommended reducing the club Joining criteria to 1 meeting and 1 social event. agenda items for general meeting1 Business cards for management team. 2 new domain name for club3 more people to contribute to magazine: stories, jokes,

recipes, trivia, articles4 Someone to update website5 Rent agreement of the club to other clubsmeeting closed 10pm.

Katie Burgess: Secretary Jeff Brown: President

Th e Polishers Rag ~ Celebrating 40 Years ~ DARLING DOWNS VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB

ddvvmc geneRal meetIng ~ OctOBeR 14, 2010

Indoor.Bowls.~.a.fun.nightPlayed at DDVVMC Club Rooms every second Tuesday

night at 7.30pm. All welcome. Dates: November 9, 23

For further enquiries: Ted Taylor 4632 2565

On Sale now: a genuine Collectors item:

The unique history of Toowoomba’s Garages and Motor Dealers over the past 100 years, by our very own club historian Brian Timms and John Clements.

Just $20Get your book at the clubhouse now and get Brian to sign it for you as a personalised copy! It’s worth every cent.

meeting commenced 7.30pm. attendence as per book

Visitors:Ben Schauble, Stuart geldard 1976 Sunbird, Peter Pauli 1924 essex, Jim Wiltshire 1962 eK Holden.

Apologies:amanda and Hayley Sallaway, Phillip martin, col Baker, Ken Forster, Roland thompson, alan Hoffmann, Shane Hoffmann, Jan twidale, Joe ciantar.motion from Katie Burgess that correspondence be endorsed and accepted; seconded John O’Hara. carried.motion from Jeff Brown that minutes from last meeting be accepted and endorsed; seconded tom Sherran. carried.

Treasurer.report:Read by david liffin. motion from Jeff Brown that the report be accepted and endorsed; seconded Pat murphy. carried. motion allan Waite seconded lyle Handley.

Dating.Officer:cameron graham 1966 HR sedan, des Ham 1969 Buick electra & 1938 Buick, lance Peters austin truck.

Editor:Jeff asked members to come forward if they could contribute as interviewing members for the magazine.

Property.Officer:Holding deposit for hall booking 27th January, 29th January booking taken.

Rally.Director:talked about segment on the great South east, channel 7 which went to air Saturday 10th October. trevor Hoffman has a copy of the dvd to show after meeting. Pat murphy thanked those that attended. talked about upcoming rallies particularly Warren Klein memorial Rally encouraging all members to bring the old cars out. ann cox with help is arranging christmas dinner for the christmas rally 28th november. Pat murphy motioned that the club pay for lunch; seconded des Ham, carried. members are to submit a $10 refundable deposit to ann cox for november meeting.Kevin mcgrath offered club appreciation to the rally director and the members that showcased the club on channel 7.

Workshop:the trailer is ready but the winch is not safe as clutch broken Jeff cox recommends it be replaced — will look into replacement winch options and get prices on industrial vacuum for workshop.

Membership.Officer:Peter Saines welcomed to the club as a new member.

Historian:the book is selling well with over 110 copies sold thus far. Brian would like to see official book launch. Suggested to have the launch and afternoon tea at the main Roads Heritage museum on the 6th november.

QHMC:Seat belt issue continues. Flyers for 2011 rally have started to appear on RacQ website.

Swap.manager:Plan of 2011 swap displayed on club wall. agreement with showground has been signed until 2016. discussed new ideas and some changes to improve the swap. dave requested members put their name on list to participate in the swap. all those who put name down go into draw for prizes.

General.Business:graham allum disappointed about the amount of people that took up his challenge to drive their old cars to the meetings.Jeff Brown suggested office bearers get business cards. can be printed cheaply through It-Solutions.motion from Jeff Brown that new domain name for club ‘www.ddvvmc.com.au’ is available and that the club register this. Seconded graham allam, carried.Jeff Brown opened the discussion about the membership criteria to see what people think about changing it. motioned that the criteria be reduced to require people to attend one meeting and one car-related function. Seconded allan geldard. carried.ann cox requested that someone learn the process of sending the newsletter to act as a backup. ann and Jeff cox taking the whippet to Rockhampton 16th november for family wedding.lara Wilde would like succession training for new, potential office bearers. Paul christiansen indicated he would like to take up this offer. graham allum has requested that we have 40th anniversary metal car badge be made so members can purchase.Hot Rod club yearly rental currently $300 — agreement formed in 2000. motion from Pat murphy that the rental of the hall be increased to $1000 or 60 hours labour at the swap. Seconded Ian Strickland. carried.meeting closed at 9.30pm.

Katie Burgess: Secretary Jeff Brown: President


lama RallY at emu PaRK

Replica Spitfire, modelled on one of the last versions

World War 1 triplane, looking like a Sopwith Camel.

The real deal: an inverted V12 Allison.

Line up of ‘shopping carts’. Everyone should have one of these.

The mightly Centurian tank... perfect for quickly nipping down to the local drivethrough.

Focke Wulf 190 replica, powered by a Russian radial engine.

Chev 350V8 powered Mustang replica.

Uniquely Australian Bren Gun carrier under restoration.


lOuRdeS Fete dISPlaY

Above: Group of Lourdes home residents stand with Pat and Lynne Murphy’s 1934 Chevrolet sedan, relishing the happy memories the cars brought back.Left: David Liffen seems to be on the receiving end of a Mercedes joke by fellow club member Terry O’Grady. For all the ribbing David gets about his yellow Merc sedan, it’s always at rallies. Perhaps because it’s his daily drive. How’s that for classic car dedication.Below: Jeff Cox in his and Ann’s 1929 Whippet spreads his good cheer among other residents, including John Kleve (right pic), a good friend of the Klein families.

Lourdes Home


WaRRen KleIn memORIal RallY

Brian and Dell Timms’ regular rally car is their 1976 left hand drive AMX Pacer. Not too many on Aussie roads.

Avril Grice regally awaits her chauffeur in the front seat of their elegant Armstrong Siddeley.

Another very familiar sight at club runs and rallies is the Meara chariot: James and Jenny’s 1928 Essex, with which he and shotgun mechanic offsider Eliza won first place in the Warren Klein Memorial Rally quiz.

Clyde and Maree Baker’s war-time jeep in the club’s parking lot. They took second place in the quiz.

Collen Klein’s relatively recent aquisition, his pale green 1929 Essex Coach, driven by his girlfriend Kylie. Go girl. The 1920s was a time of rapid change in people’s expectations, and women were taking to driving with great flair, showing that what was previously thought only possible by men, was not so. In this club we have a number of competent female vintage car drivers. Drat.

George and Barbara Wilkinson’s 72 Monaro leaves on the run.



Studebaker’s small car, the Erskine 6, is uncommon enough, but in sedan form and with wire wheels, it’s a vintage treat.

This ex-Tasmanian car belongs to Collen Klein.

David Liffen introduces real German motoring to English car owner and driver Kevin McGrath. Lyle and Betty Handley with a cheery send off in their 1968

Falcon workhorse... knowing it’s a Ford.

The Brady Bunch: George Wilkinson, Lyle and Betty Handley, Barbara Wilkinson and Cliff Grice.

The soft rumbling of an English V8 announces the arrival of the Fowler’s 1948 Ford Pilot.



Rally reportLAMA.RALLY:.OCTOBER.2.&.3the gatton club always go to a lot of trouble to organise a good rally. On the Saturday they took us to emu gully near the Helidon Spa. this facility is normally used as a kids camp but down the back, there is an aircraft hangar where terry Kronk builds replica aircraft. there is also a lengthy runway which must be roughly parallel to the Warrego Highway.When we met terry, he was dressed in a german flying officer‘s uniform as he was about to fly his Focke-Wulf to the Oakey air show. even though the original aircraft design was german, this ¾ size replica was fitted with a Russian radial engine. Beside the Focke-Wulf was a mustang which featured a chev 350 v8. this engine is much cheaper and easier to obtain and as it has a coil for each cylinder, it doesn’t require any special changes such as twin ignition. even the sump can be left as standard. In another part of the hangar was a Spitfire, a bren gun carrier, a WWII army truck and a pair of v12 aircraft engines for a future project.Outside were five or six military tanks of different varieties. Before we left, terry flew the Focke-Wulf and completed some aerial acrobatics.On the Sunday, we visited a very interesting museum at lockrose. the owner showed a number of films about early motor racing as well as a lap or two of the Pittsworth sprints from the driving position of his racing car.I took my XP Falcon to gatton on both days of the rally and travelled home on Saturday evening rather than staying in a motel. On Saturday afternoon, we returned via Flagstone creek and on Sunday we drove up the main range. I filled the tank with Premium unleaded before leaving and was amazed at the performance on both gradients.

LOURDES.HOME:.Friday,.October.15a few of us were able to visit this facility for a mini fete and then took some of the residents for a lap around the block.thanks to those members who were able to help out.

WARREN.KLEIN.MEMORIAL.RALLY.

Sunday,.October.24this rally was moved to a week after the proposed date and it was amazing how much the weather had changed over the week from a dismal rainy day to a rather warm, sunny, wonderful day for a drive in the country.On the way to crow’s nest we stopped for morning tea at a park in goombungee. We normally stop in the main street but this park was far better.the run was organised by Karen Klein who drove her lovely 1928 Oakland. Her brother collen was in his ex-Bill Richard’s essex, another very desirable vintage sedan and he also brought out the 28 erskine that Warren had purchased from a museum in tasmania.We enjoyed lunch at Holland’s Winery located on the Blackbutt road just north of crow’s nest. Here many of the members sampled and purchased some of the wines available.this competitive rally featured a quiz on cars used in films and tv.

Placegetters were: 1st James and eliza meara 1928 essex 2nd clyde and maree Baker 1944 Jeep 3rd arthur Fowler 1948 Ford Pilot 4th Family members 1927 erskine Hard luck thelma Hoffmann 1938 Packard

Upcoming.Rallies.&.Events

BRIAN’S BOOK LAUNCH

Saturday,.November.6..at.10am.at.the.clubhouse

members are requested to attend the official launch of the Brian timms/John clements book on the history of garages in toowoomba. Brian has worked on this project for 4 or 5 years and the finished product is a credit to him.Please support Brian by attending the book launch and morning tea. Old cars are most welcome, especially as part of the motoring memorabilia display.

MAIN.ROADS.HERITAGE.MUSEUM:..November.6.at.1:30pmafter the book launch, members are invited to attend an exhibition of detroit concept cars at the museum in the airport precinct. maybe we could get some lunch by driving through one of the takeaway joints in the area.the exhibition incorporates nine 1/4 scale futuristic car models into current centre displays and offers an interesting contrast between past and future.

HARVEST.RALLY:..Sunday,.November.14.at.9:00amthis is the club’s oldest rally and is worthy of very good support. We plan to travel to mt tyson for morning tea and then conduct a regularity trial in the area.this type of event is quite common in racing circles but it is not our intention to drive any faster than normal. to participate in such an event, members are able to drive around a circuit to become familiar with it. then they have to drive around twice more and each lap is timed. the driver with the least difference in their times is the winner. entrants will be encouraged not to use watches, phones etc and purely use the vehicle’s speedometer to try and record similar speeds each time.I have never organised such an event but the regularity idea sounds workable and fits in with our aim of competition.

John Clements and Brian Timms



I don’t have a suitable timing device and appeal to any clubmember who may be able to help.I thought we might finish the day with a pub lunch at Pittsworth and return to toowoomba via Felton.

CHRISTMAS.RALLY:.Sunday,.November.28there will be a short drive before the lunch. Please meet at the club at 9:00am and bring morning tea.lunch will be back at the clubrooms and supplied by the club, but please bring a plate of ‘christmas goodies’ to share for dessert afterwards. must have names and $10 fully refundable deposit at the november meeting. Phone ann cox on 4635 4481.

DECEMBERas the christmas rally has been moved forward this year, there is no run planned for december but perhaps something to look at christmas lights or a similar event could be planned. Is there anyone prepared to organise such an event?

Pat and Lynne

third place goes to arthur Fowler in his 1948 Ford Pilot, presented by Karen Klein.

Fourth place happily went to Klein family members who piloted collen’s 1927 erskine.

Thelma Hoffmann is all smiles after winning the Hard Luck prize... so the packet of tissues weren’t needed in the end.

Maree Baker discusses rally strategy with Thelma before the rally hits the road.

Never one to go quietly, or arrive without fanfare, Merv and Denise Klein with their ‘other’ set of wheels, a Moggy.



Picnicking in Goombungee: the Handley’s Falcon ute and the Waites Model A Ford.

A much nicer setting for morning tea at Goombungee.

The man who owns these sandled feet, poking out the end of yellow trousers, has broad shoulders. We rib him about his German car, his pommy accent, his brightly coloured shirts, and his strange dress sense, but we never rib him about the fact he’s taken on the Swap Manager’s role. For that, we love him dearly and are fully prepared to put up with all sorts of weird behaviour.

Organiser Extraordinaire: Karen Klein, pictured with her 1927 Oakland, has put together another excellent rally in her father’s and founding club member’s honour. Well done Karen, and thanks again.

George Wilkinson and Allan Hoffmann discuss the ills of the world, and how easily they can be fixed with a can of WD40, a small shifter spanner, and a role of thread tape.

Secretary Katie with husband Malcolm Burgess enjoying their morning tea with Malcolm’s mother Jean, on the left.


Episode.3.“1958.FC.Holden”my friend Paul had been driving the Fc around for a couple of years and when he offered to swap for my motorcycle I jumped at the chance. the Fc did need some repairs — the gearbox had blown first gear so a new gearbox was needed. Other than that it needed a front mud guard replaced from a prang he had. So I went ahead with the swap, and with a little help from friends I was soon driving around in the city in style. the car had been modified — it had a 161 motor — the motor was so reliable and never broke down. It also had the front end from a HR fitted giving the luxury of power-boosted disc brakes — what today would be termed a Retro modern. So it not only went like lightning it also stopped better then most new cars of the time. the huge bench seats were very comfortable and there was leg room aplenty for all, even in the back seat. the driving position was very upright and it had a huge steering wheel with a big chrome and red dome in the center for the horn. the dash was plain really, only a fuel gauge and speedo, with a light for the oil and another for the temperature and ones for the blinkers and high beam. Originaly it had a 3 speed on the column but when they fitted the new gearbox it became a floor shift. It had mag wheels with ta radials so it gripped the road well. the bad things were that it had vacuum wipers, and used to leak water into the cabin when it rained.I drove many a mile in the Fc and it never had any breakdowns until the clutch started slipping, so it was back to the repair shop for a new clutch. now I was ready for a big adventure and had plans to go on a working holiday, touring the country and working on farms. It was not to happen though — on a night drive in wet weather I failed to notice a car stopped on a corner, and hit the car with force. lucky I was slowing down for the corner. the vacuum wipers were at fault here, vacuum wipers don’t work when you are slowing down and the rain was quite heavy. So another driving lesson was learned by experience — a tough one. my poor Fc was injured and the car I hit was to cost lots of money to fix — it would have to be a new Holden van wouldn’t it. ah well, such is life. after many months I paid for the repairs on the van and had the Fc fixed, but it was never the same after that accident. Strangly enough it was damaged in the same front guard that had been replaced when I purchased the Fc. So with my mother’s encouragement I sold the Fc and used the money to by a eH Holden like my dad had.

Till next time... Catrina Faye

claSSIc mOmentS by catrina FayelIgHteR mOmentS

James laird found these pics on the internet relating to women drivers. Far be it from us to publish them or have a laugh at women driver’s expense. that wouldn’t be appropriate.

“How do we know you drove off from the servo without paying? Just intuitive, M’am”

“Hi honey, I’ve hit the speed bump again.”

“Men! Now he tells me he said ‘Dive on board’.”

“What? It’s a four wheel drive isn’t it? ”The motorcycle helmet for women who really do have eyes in the back of their head, or neck, or wherever.


FOR Sale & Wanted tO BuY

Wanted------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any GM Fisher body interior light switches (up & down)Any GM Fisher body dash gauges eg: fuel, temperature, etc.Contact Jeff Brown on 4613 6706 or 0403 454 332 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Laminated windscreen to suit Holden HQ/HJ/HX/HZ or WB. HQ grille (minor damage is OK) Car carrying trailer or large flat top trailer suitable for car carrying; Contact James Laird: 0417 075 819------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For.Sale------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Two 1958 FC Holdens. Suit restoration. Two FC parts cars. Sell separately. Contact Collen Klein: 0429 633 958, 4695 4194------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ford Fairmont Ghia, XF, 1986, very nice original car, red in colour, original factory XF Ghia alloy wheels, all the XF Ghia options; $1,850; 1988 XF Ford Falcon ute, column auto, 3 seater, very clean original country ute, (price includes a heap of XF parts I have collected), she has tinted windows, air-cond, power steering, torneau cover; she runs and drives very well; $1,850.HQ Holden rear seat, good condition; $50.XF Falcon bonnet, good condition; $75;Tailgate suit XD/XE/XF Falcon ute; $150; Falcon XT 1969 wagon, right rear quarter panel (NOS); $150; WB Holden, black plastic cover in front of radiator; no cracks or damage; $45; Tyres, set of 4; 185x70x13; $100 the lot.“BOSS” DVD & CD player with 7 inch monitor, fits in same place as CD player - when DVD is played a screen slides out; $99. Contact James Laird: 0417 075 819------------------------------------------------------------------------------GMC rims for sale off my GMC. Tyres are in good condition. 6 stud. $200 each ono. Contact Lara 041 777 99 17------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sell or swap: GMC windscreen wiper motor, Ford wiper motor.VS Holden Commodore alternator.Contact Jeff Brown on 4613 6706 or 0403 454 332 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------FB/EK Holden tinted windscreen, Model T wheel spanner.Contact Ray Dearling on 4635 5935------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Notices------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vintage car wanted for Wedding in Oct/Nov 2011.Please call Nartasha Ostrofski on 0431 737 923------------------------------------------------------------------------------Parts given to the club for members who will utilise them on their own vehicles.Ford XD-XF inner boot cover for lights and fuel filler... as newFord XA-XC rear coil springs (H/duty for towing)Ford ZL towbar (H/Reese)Holden VL towbar 1.2MT (H/Reese)If you have these vehicles and want to use these parts, see the Workshop Supervisor.

October.Quiz.Answers1 Which make offered the front wheel drive delIvR-all, from

1945 to 1952? Marmon Herrington.2 Which make offered a 7248 cc 6 cylinder 50HP model from

1911 to 1913? Austin.3 Who teamed up with a French man, to make a car , created a

‘cheap car company to ‘bring in some cash’ and established a motor company to make the engines and another for the assembly plant; all from 1910 to 1912? William Durant.

4 Who was the Frenchman? Louis Chevrolet.5 What was ‘cheap car ‘ to bring in some cash? Little.6 Which was the motor company to make the engines and

which was the assembly company? Mason and Republic, neither actually made any cars.

7 Why did he do all this? In an effort to take back control of General Motors.

8 Which new small car was introduced by Plymouth in 1960? Valiant.

9 Which make offered Round up, villager and Bermuda Wagons in 1958? Edsel.

10 What was a neRacaR? A bike like vehicle built in the USA and UK.

November.Quiz:1 Who, in 1921, decided to build a gm-like auto empire using

the locomobile as the prestige car? .................................................................................................2 What make was built in 1948, powered by a flat 6, and called

torpedo? .................................................................................................3 Which make was powered only by 4 or 6 cyl sleeve valve

engines from 1911 to 1932? .................................................................................................4 Which truck make offered only Hercules 6 engines in their

1935/36 model year? these engines were from 263 to 855 cubic inch capacity.

.................................................................................................5 Which maker offered trucks from 1917 to 1929 then again

briefly 47 to 49? they made cars from 1917 to 1957. .................................................................................................6 Which maker offered a Standard model with 3 body styles,

all finished in Harbour grey, in 1941? these Standards were powered by a 226ci 6cyl engine.

.................................................................................................7 Which make built bodies on FIat, morris, austin, Hillman,

Singer, vauxhall as well as Buicks and others, in the 20s & 30s before becoming a make it its own right in the 40s?

...............................................................................................8 Which bike offered a 650 cc single cylinder ‘Sloper’ from 59

to 66? .................................................................................................9 Which make offered the meadowbrook, coronet and

diplomat in the 50s? .................................................................................................10 Which make offered the Supreme Brougham in the 70s? .................................................................................................

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Nov 14: DDVVMC Harvest RallyMeet at 9am at the club rooms.

Nov 14: Gold Coast Car Show at MudgeerabaMudgeeraba

Nov 14: Wheels of the CenturyRedcliffe showgrounds. 3284 0104

Nov 28: Qld AutospectacularWillowbank Raceway. Staged by Buick Car Club

Nov 28 DDVVMC Christmas lunch & AwardsMeet at 9am at the club rooms.

May 15: Macleans Bridge on LakesideThere will be a wider range of activities: Concours d’Elegance, Restoration Theatre, Kid’s Corner, Track time, Sports and Classics Auction, and more. Note change of venue and date. More details at www.macleansbridge.com 0407 650 703 / 0419 213 009

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Are there Significant Events in Your Family?Members — contact me if you have a family member or know of a fellow club member suffering a bereavement or celebrating a significant event, eg: birth, marriage or anything of note. Leonie Ham

Note about private, free classified adsFree ads will be run for three (3) consecutive issues, and then removed, unless notified to continue. Editor

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dear editor,I cannot tell how sad I am but on the other hand how elated.I am elated because the Ford camp, with only two cars. defeated the rest.my a and I think it was lyle Handley’s Xt were in the winning Ford team.the opposition was Kevin mcgrath’s 7 litre austin, (not engine but cabin size) and a visitor’s eK!! (Jim Wiltshire - Ed)Only challenge was John mcPhail’s threat to bring in his 26 chev.

From my scoring sheet he could beat us Ford people.Only problem is that he will need at least 3 hours to drive the chev the 40ks (25 miles) and so would have to leave the meeting early to be home by midnight, or stay overnight somewhere!!!!!!So, Ford people, need your attendance, anything over 30 years old.as for the rest, if John can bring the chev that far he deserves your support.Bring ‘em out!

Graham Allum.

Upholstery topicsCome.along.for.the.November.club.meeting.and.hear.George.(The.Stool.

Man).talk.about.his.experiences.as.an.Upholsterer.for.59.years.


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‘Celebrating 40 Great Years of club motoring in 2010’

Above: Morning Tea break at Goombungee park: Collen Klein with neice Emma, and sisters Karen and Belinda, and Belinda’s baby Elizabeth, standing between his 1927 Eskine sedan and Karen’s 1927 Oakland tourer.

Left: Kevin McGrath takes one of the Lourdes Home residents for a joyride in his 1938 Austin.

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