newsletter oct14

W.V.H.C.C.

P.O. Box 1086

Warrnambool, Victoria., 3280

Phone: Peter 0400 638928

Web: http://peter-dunn.customer.netspace.net.au/

Email: [email protected]

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Classifieds

Events Calendar

Holden Club History

CLUB PERMIT ELIGIBILITY

-From Aug, 2014 onwards As of August 2014, Western Victoria Holden Car Club Inc will no longer process

members joining the CLUB PERMIT SCHEME unless the minimum requirements

have been adhered to. It is mandatory that a NEW member attend a minimum of two

(2) Monthly General Meetings in a six (6) month period to be eligible for a CLUB

PERMIT.

CURRENT MEMBERS (Pre August, 2014Permit Holders) -Need to attend the 2 Log Book checks each year - our Car Show & Christmas

Breakup OR contact Graeme Dunn

- No requirement to attend other meetings– although the club would like you to join

in the family fun , camaraderie, knowledge sharing with us each month and improve

your fantastic club

mailto:[email protected]

Meeting, followed by a club social function are generally held on the 3rd

Sunday of the month. Refer to newsletter for location. Visitors and friends are most wel-

come to attend all club functions.

Membership is open to anyone who owns or is interested in Holden motor

vehicles irrespective of age or model. Membership is $40 per year with $6 charged for

those wanting AEHF affiliation. New members will be charged a joining fee of $10.

President: Peter Dunn Ph: 03-5562 0772

Vice President: Ken Plummer Ph: 03-5592 1964

Public Officer: Peter Dunn Ph: 03-5562 0772

Secretary: Scott Bell Ph: 03-5561 4577

Treasurer: Brooke Dean Ph:

Editor: Ken Plummer Ph: 03-5592 1964

Permit Officer: Graeme Dunn Ph: 03-5592 5478

Rudy Van Bruggen Ph: 03-5567 1157

Wendy Dunn Ph: 03-5592 5478

Chris Moutray

John Welch Ph: 0438 611 310

Rob Lee

Ross Anderson

Kyril Dean

Mick Pollard

John Dodoro

Rob Grills Ph: 0400 480 023

Robin Whitten Rob Fleming Ray Lancaster

Anne Anderson

Ross Anderson Scott Bell Andrea Bellman Graeme Dunn

Peter Dunn Stephanie Dunn Chris Fleming Rick Jenkins Selwyn Jones Andrew Knowles Craig Hose Janelle Hose

Chris Moutray

Robert Penney Jo Richards Shane Riordon

Maryanne Van Bruggen Ken Plummer

Western Victoria Holden Car Club Inc

Hi All,

Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for the run, numbers were up and the mu-

seums fantastic. Our first stop was the Powerhouse museum which is full of a wide range of

historical automotive collectables and classic vehicles. We were also invited to use their

meeting room which was much more comfortable than trying to hold

our meeting down by the wharf. We covered off the date for our Car

Show which will be the 21st of March 2015 and all members are invit-

ed to have their input for ideas on next years show.

After lunch we headed for the RSL museum which is locat-

ed in the old town water tower which also doubles as a lookout. The

amount of war relics was amazing and I highly recommend a visit if

you are in Portland at any stage. The views from atop the tower are

spectacular and with the day we had you could see for miles.

Our next run is to Ballarat for the all GM Day, this day fea-

tures a wide range of all GM vehicles and is well worth the trip. This

will be a great day so I look forward to seeing you all there.

Peter Dunn

President W.V.H.C.C.

P.O. Box 1086

Warrnambool Vic 3280

Mobile: 0400638928

Email: [email protected]

Celebrating

23 Years

of the

Holden Car

Club

in

Western

Victoria

1991-2014

mailto:[email protected]

Date: 21/09/2014


Meeting Opened: 12:15 Members Present: As per Attendance Book

Apologies: Ray Lancaster, Sarah, Leigh, Molly & Charlie Dunn, Valma & Robert Grills, Linda Grills & family,

Moved: Ross Seconded: Terri Minutes of the Previous Meeting: Minutes of previous meeting were read.

Moved: Maryanne Seconded: Chris Business Arising from the Minutes: Club trailer– to be picked up

Ken -3WAYFM—13 weeks on Saturday nights between 7-9pm—’Saturday Night Special’ program–

#WAY FM have been lax in getting sponsorship started –they have apologised and will begin on11th

October.

CPS feedback to VocRoads VSI-33

* Changes to modified plate—how ill this be done—RWC?

*RWC for new permits ONLY at this stage

Clarify our permit scheme re the newsletter

Ken to follow up badges with a J Parkes–

Stephanie to check with Janome for next meet

Moved: Rob Seconded: John W Treasurer’s Report:

Presented to meeting Moved: Graeme Seconded: John D Correspondence:

In:

# Various Newsletters, VicRoads Permit info Gary Haydyn

Out: # Newsletter,

Moved : Chris S Seconded: Brad H General Business: Car Show date decided– 21st March (Log Book Check) 1pm Best Car Awarded Use pho-

tos of John’s car for advertising Sponsorship ideas =Brooke

Rare Spares -March next year car show in Melb—see John Welch

Letter from Gary Haydyn –Graeme to speak to and clarify membership/ resignation

Mick Devlin has sold Holden and will kindly donate outstanding monies to Peters Project

Next Meeting: Ballarat All GM Day 19th Oct

Meeting Closed: pm

Rob Millard

Courtesy


There were a total of 405 A9X Toranas built, consisting 100 Hatchbacks and 305 Sedans produced from September 1977 to

January 1978.

There were also an additional 41 Hatch and 8 Sedans produced as Race Shells for the Motor Racing Industry. These were deliv-

ered as Rolling Bodies with no Engine, Gear Box or Front Seats.

All A9X Hatchbacks are branded SS, whilst all A9X Sedans are branded

SLR5000.

The major differences of the A9X were:

Salisbury Diff available in G70 (2.60:1) or GU4 (3.08:1) compared to

Banjo Diff

Rear Disc Brakes

Front Air Ducts to cool Brakes

Wheel Flares

Bonnet Scoop

No SLR500 stenciled along the sides of the Sedan

Standard 14 x 7 GTS Style Rims

Optional Super T10 Gear Box

Engine fan removed and replaced with Turbo fan with Radiator overflow

Bumper rubber strips removed.

Modifications to engine Crank and Cam, front crossmembers and

HD Springs

The A9X pictured is one of only 47 Flemenco Red Sedans produced

with the Slate Black Interior and GU4 Diff cofiguration.

The A9X was unrivelled at Bathurst in 1978 and 1979 with Peter

Brock and Jim Richards winning both Races.

In 1978 the A9X made up 6 of the first 10 cars to finish, taking First

and second places.

In 1979 the car made up 8 of the first 10 cars to finish, taking the first

8 finishing spots.

In 1979 Peter Brock, some 6 laps in front set a new lap record of

2.21.1 on his Final lap to prove the worth of the A9X after 160 laps

racing.

The legend of the A9X was complete.

Reference Just Holdens A9X Collector's Issue.

One of the identifying features of an

A9X, is the Hand Written 'A9X', en-

scribed in Crayon on the Front Passen-

ger Floor Pan.

The branding of the Shell was done on

the Production Line to identify these

vehicles from other SLR Toranas, since

the A9X has a different Floor Pan to

accommodate the Salisbury Diff.

The A9X did not come standard fitted

with a Radio or A/C, however at times

these were added by Dealers at the Buy-

ers request.


On a repair shop door: WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK.) Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say? Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day. Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says Really? Ya' think? ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------- Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers Now that's taking things a bit far! ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over What a guy! ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- Miners Refuse to Work after Death No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's! ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant See if that works better than a fair trial! ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------- War Dims Hope for Peace I can see where it might have that effect! ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------- If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile

Ya' think?!

------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------------- Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures Who would have thought! ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide They may be on to something!

Out of the FJ’s

Glove Box …..

By all accounts it was a great trip to the Powerhouse Mu-

seum in Portland last month and the museum was a real

stunner for members to salivate over– a terrific day was

had by all—good to see new members coming on board

each month—welcome to our terrific club.

The RSL museum in Portland was another highlight of

the day for members also, and the view from the top was

outstanding.

There is a great article on the A9X Torana in this newslet-

ter thanks to Rob Millard which I found to be very inter-

esting and informative to me. Many thanks Rob, I always

appreciate members supplying articles, photos etc for the newsletter ti make it more interesting for

members.

The weather makes you want to get those old Holdens out and about—that’s what they were designed

for—and to enjoy them with friends and family– let’s do it!

I was recently on school camp at Beechworth and spotted the

local RACV van ‘racing off’ in their classic Holden panel van

to assist a poor motorist in need. (It seems like there are some

very HEAVY tools and equipment in the back of the van!!!) I

noticed in the background another RACV vehicle in the form

of a beaut EH panel van. Within the beautiful historic town-

ship of Beechworth, it was a very special moment and step

back in time.

What a quality bloke—Mick Devlin has sold his Holden and

decided to donate his outstanding monies to Peters Project–

good on you mate and we hope you pick up another Aussie

icon to cruise with us soon.

Any ideas for the newsletter are gratefully received.

Have YOU got some ideas to improve YOUR club? Send

them along /ring up/ email and we can continue to keep the

good times rolling!

We have a TREMENDOUS club that is made up of so many FANTASTIC members who are keen to

enjoy their Holdens and new friends and add something to the club.

I am not sure who will coach the Bombers in 2015 at the time of writing

this newsletter—will it be Bomber or Hirdy or …….?

One thing I do know for SURE is that Ross in his Bombers jocks is-

A) Gorgeous

B) Athletic

C) Anne is so lucky

D) Ready for action

You may have some other descriptions, so make up your own mind ….

Please support those who support us-


19th October WVHCC Cruise Ballarat All GM Day

25-26th October Shepparton State FX-FJ Titles

23-26th October Camperdown Cruise 0418 556 299

16th November WVHCC Cruise tba

21st December WVHCC Christmas Party @ Lake Pertobe

27-30th December—22nd AEHF Nationals– Launceston, TAS

2015

15th February, 2015 - WVHCC Cruise tba

21st March, 2015 - WVHCC Show @ Lake Pertobe

CLUB PERMIT ELIGIBILITY

-From Aug, 2014 onwards As of August 2014, Western Victoria Holden Car Club Inc will no longer process members joining the

CLUB PERMIT SCHEME unless the minimum requirements have been adhered to. It is mandatory that a

NEW member attend a minimum of two (2) Monthly General Meetings in a six (6) month period to be

eligible for a CLUB PERMIT.

CURRENT MEMBERS (Pre August, 2014Permit Holders) -Need to attend the 2 Log Book checks each year - our Car Show & Christmas Breakup OR contact Grae-

me Dunn

- No requirement to attend other meetings– although the club would like you to join in the family fun ,

camaraderie, knowledge sharing with us each month and improve your fantastic club

Western Victoria Holden Car Club Inc Banking Details-

South West credit Union Western Victoria Holden Car Club

BSB 803-073 Acc. 100006393

Get ‘em out of the shed Get ‘em on the roads

Get ‘em to Ballarat to cruise with the club!

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