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REVS OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FX – FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC. EST. 1976 • Issue 26

REVS Official newsletter of the FX – FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF

QUEENSLAND INC. est. 1976

JUNE 2020

2019 COMMITTEE, CONTACTS & DETAILS IN THIS ISSUE

PRESIDENT: PETER McCARTHY 0438 462 100 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT: WAYNE JOHNSON 33491673 [email protected]

SECRETARY: TINEKE WHITTEN-DE MEER 0410 505 947 [email protected]

TREASURER: DONNA HINDS 0412 763 996 [email protected]

RUN COORDINATOR: PETER WHALLEY 0437 821 652 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP: TINEKE WHITTEN-DE MEER 0410 505 947 [email protected]

TECHNICAL ADVISER:TONY MANGANARO 07 3245 3631 [email protected]

PUBLICATION EDITOR & WEB SITE MASTER: SHANE KRUEGER 0408 076 834 [email protected] A.E.H.F. DELEGATE: JEFF MANN 0437 933 831 [email protected]

Q.H.M.C. REPRESENTATIVE: CHERYL NOTT 07 3341 5619

MAJOR EVENTS COORDINATOR: T.B.A.

SOCIAL: JOHN MILLS 0439 707 682 [email protected]

Club Website: www.fxfjholdenclub.com

Club Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 179 Rocklea, Qld, 4106.

Club Bank Details: Westpac; BSB 034077; Acc. No. 203004 (use your name as reference).

Meetings: Held 2nd Monday of each month in the FX FJ Club of Qld Clubrooms at Rocklea Show Grounds; enter via Goburra Street, Rocklea. Meetings start 7:30 pm sharp, all members and guests are welcome to attend.

Merchandise: Club T shirts and Caps available; ask treasurer for current details.

Concessional Registration: Concession registrations are to be ratified by the Dating Officer, as per the rules of the club. New members please indicate if seeking concessional registration.

Join our Facebook Group FX-FJ Holden Club of Qld Inc. to keep up to date with what is happening in your club.

President’s Report Page 2

Vale: Pat Gillispie Page 6

REVS OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FX – FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC. EST. 1976 | Issue 26

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Thanks to everyone that has contributed articles, stories and photos. Without you there would be no REV’S, but we are always looking for more interesting stories and/or articles for REVS. We will endeavour to reproduce all submissions faithfully but might need to edit if required. Please let us know if there are any errors in articles or on address labels, apologies in advance if this occurs. Articles / ads are not necessarily pre-sanctioned by the Executive Committee. Closing date for submission of articles for next REVS by 20th of each month. Email submissions to: [email protected], [email protected] or post to P.O. Box 179, Rocklea, Qld, 4106

President’s Report by Peter McCarthy Dear friends,

I hope you are all well – physically & mentally – during this COVID-19 global pandemic. We’ve all taken a hit during these unprecedented times – some more than others. Lives & livelihoods have been turned upside down. Some things will not return to how they were pre coronavirus. . . hopefully, through it all, we’ve come to an even greater appreciation of the gift of life, & how truly blessed we are to live here in Australia, & drive FX & FJ Holdens.

As we begin to get glimpses of the light at the end of the tunnel (hopefully not a locomotive coming in the opposite direction), we are planning to have our first post COVID get together on Sunday 5th July at Nudgee Beach (which is on the Northside). The plan is to meet there in the park on the foreshore 9:45-10:00am, where we will social distance over a B.Y.O. morning tea, a club meeting, culminating in a Chucky lunch (more details inside).

The good news continues having received the green light from the Redcliffe Golf Club (which is also on the Northside) to host our Christmas in July lunch on Sunday 26th July (see upcoming events). For catering purposes, please rsvp by 17th July.

All the EOFY (end of financial year) sales is a timely reminder that Membership renewals & fees are now due. Even better news is that membership fees for the next 12 months (only) have been reduced to $20 as the club’s way of helping everyone a little. This is despite the club still having ongoing expenses such as rental of the Rocklea clubhouse, public liability insurance, Chucky’s rego, etc. Thanks to those who have already paid. We would be most grateful if those who are yet to pay, could attend to this matter at your earliest convenience.

Until next month, continue to spread joy, not germs!

CLUB MEETINGS 2020

05th July. Nudgee Beach 10th Aug. 14th Sept. 12th Oct. 9th Nov. 14th Dec.

From the Editor’s Desk by Shane Krueger


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2020 Upcoming Events: Peter Whalley

05th July: The first event following the Lockdown is to meet for a Morning Tea followed by a Club Meeting and then a Chucky Lunch. Meeting Venue: Nudgee Beach Foreshore Park. Fortitude Street Nudgee Beach. Meeting Time: 9.45 to 10 am. BYO Morning Tea and chairs so we can maintain correct social distancing. Club will have Hand Sanitiser on hand. Following the morning tea there shall be a Club Meeting and a discussion on future events. After the meeting we will have a Chucky lunch. Burger for $5 and soft drinkd $1. To get to Nudgee Beach Foreshore Park follow Nudgee Beach Road from the Gateway Motorway ( Shell Nudgee) which leads on to Quinn St and Turn Right into Fortitude St to the park. There is plenty of room so follow to where we will be set up. This is a Club Run so bring out you FX/FJ for the day.

05th July: Xmas in July. The Club has been advised the Redcliffe Golf Club will be open for this event. Lunch to be from 12.30 pm at the Redcliffe Golf Club Handsworth St Clontarf. Lunch will be $15 per person please see the details in the newsletter.

There will be a Club Run to the Lunch venue for those who wish to go in a group. Run details as follows: Meeting at the Rocklea Clubrooms. Meeting Time: 8.45am for a 9am departure. Morning Tea along the way. Bring a plate to share then on to the Golf Club for Lunch. The Club Presentations shall be at this lunch. See page 9.

Other events of interest:

2020

28th-31st December: 25th Australian Early Holden Federation Inc. FX-FJ Nationals n Cooma

General Information for Club Runs

Runs to meet at 8:00 a.m. and depart 8:30 a.m. unless otherwise specified. Runs will usually be the first Sunday after the Monday meeting unless otherwise specified. Runs will meet at the designated points as listed below of North, South and West; unless otherwise specified. Participants are urged to keep together wherever possible, particularly in built up areas. The leader will pull over where safe and wait for everyone to get through lights etc. Keep an eye out for the vehicle behind and slow down or stop so they can catch up before taking the next turn, if this is done then the Run Coordinator would slow, and if required stop.

Meeting Points

North side: BP Morayfield (Caravan Parking Bay) on the Bruce Highway, Morayfield, approximately 5Km past Burpengary on the left UBD Map 58 K18.

Southside: The Shell Service Station, on Distillery Road, just past the Beenleigh Rum Distillery, on M1 to Gold Coast, Exit 35 second exit from roundabout on service road. If missed take the Jacobs Well (Exit 38) and take the first, sharp left to service road and back to the Shell Service Station UBD Map 284 N6.

Westside: Puma Service Centre, Ashburn Rd Riverview, Just off the Warrego Highway. UBD Map 214 H4


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For Sale / Wanted: Please ensure all WANTED and FOR SALE ads are placed by email to [email protected] before the deadline for each issue of REVS. All current listers of items for sale /wanted PLEASE CONFIRM BY EMAIL BEFORE THE 20th OF EACH MONTH OR AT THE CLUB MEETING THAT YOU WANT YOUR AD TO REMAIN FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH. If I don’t hear anything, I will assume you want your ad removed! This is to try and keep the ads listing manageable, thanks for your cooperation in this. A price must be given for items for sale if it is to go on the Club Website. Please ensure you include current contact details when placing an ad.

For Sale:

1955 FJ Special Sedan All original in good and well maintained condition. Has been converted to 12 volt. Some small minor rust in door and sills and a few marks as was a daily driver. Interior in good condition. All original sales receipts and documentation. $35,000 Contact John on 0408 707 366

Holden FJ Ute V6 Commodore supercharged motor, gearbox and diff. 17” Chrome plated wheels. Commodore interior, bucket seats, condole, steering column. Fibreglass hard top. Good paint and chrome. Machinery compliance plated. For more information contact Ted on 07 3822 6580 or 0403 247 355. Price $50,000 neg.

Supercharged V8 FX 48 215 Holden Sedan Supercharged 4L quad cam V8, 4sp auto, LSD with 4:11’s, air con, 15” steelies, hr front end, 4WDB, 100% legal, mod plated, registered and insured. The ultimate Aussie sleeper & 1 of a kind. Owned for 10 years, purchased stock before undergoing 2.5-year professional build. First time offered for sale, car in central Queensland, happy to help organise freight Australia wide. Genuine enquiries only, no trades. All Engine, supercharger & wiring done by well-known 1UZ whisperer Scott Hampson, Venom Cobras. • Toyota 1UZFE 4L Quad Cam V8 from 1992 Soarer, pre VVTi, recent freshen up – argo billet conrods, custom low comp ross pistons, cometic gaskets, ACL main and conrod bearings,

mailto:shane.krueger61@gmail


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• Harrop HE112 Supercharger, custom manifold, 8 PSI pulley, Bulletcars elbow, factory ECU, injectors & throttle body, with rising rate fuel regulator. Build undertaken by renowned drag & speedway car builder Lionel Durre, Engine Improvements • Full reinforced chassis with custom firewall, trans tunnel, dual exhaust, cooling system, suspension, fuel system & tank; Hr front end, rack & pinion steering, commodore collapsible column & pedal box. • V8 Commodore Borgwarner LSD with new hemisphere, 4:11 gears, custom billet axles and custom built and balanced tailshaft; Drilled and slotted disc brakes all round (twin piston calliper front), dual circuit master cylinder with Aeroflow brake vacuum pump; 15 x 5, 15 x 8 painted smoothies, full size spare (never used); Hundreds of build photos available on request. Interior: • Classic instruments American nickel 5 gauge set & boost gauge, Hurricane A/C, Seatbelts for 5 + baby restraints, factory back seat, front buckets, Trufit carpet and restomat premium sound deadener throughout. Body: • Not a show car, good overall condition, told by previous owner is original paint, some blemishes, knocks and marks due to age of vehicle, history of car known. If you want a show car this isn’t it, but if you want to be able to drive something absolutely unique, enjoy time with the kids/grandkids and frighten young blokes at the lights, this is for you. $40 000 Morgan 0448 739 759.

1952 FX HOLDEN unfinished project. HR disc brake front end; rack and pinion steering; Castlemaine chassis kit; SLX V8 diff disc brake; upgraded rear springs; 87 ltr aluminium drop tank; late

model escort bucket seats; standard bench seat in back; knuckle joint steering with Commodore collopsable shaft; all original parts available; original grill with backup grill for parts; standard mirrors; sand blasted and 2 pack undercoat 9 years ago; outer sills replaced; minimum surface rust; front brakes VN Commodore; small block 283 Chev. Motor, new seals and gaskets on bottom end, with new starter motor; Dellow conversion; single rail 4 speed gear box,new tailshaft to suit; bellina handbrake; new shocks and rubbers for front end; original door handle guards freshly chromed; lap sash seat belt brackets built in to B pillar; original I.D. plates; to be SOLD AS IS. $15,000 Ian Price 0417 307 659

FJ Ute Doors and bonnet. Contact Les Wilson on 0447 092 647


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FX original workshop manual 1952 good condition $50. Contact Les 0413 335 499

FJ sedan and various parts

Contact Jim McEniery [email protected]

For moving FX-FJ that don’t have front suspension $100 Ph. John 0419 864 646

Wanted: 1 Boot spring. Ph. Brad on 0419 325 403

FX-FJ Taxi Bar. PH. Les 0448 459 059

FJ cross member & both upper control arms. Lionel Myers (3899-5445).

Triple carb manifold “SPECO” downdraught for Holden grey motor. Contact John on 0402 810 264

FJ Grille: Centre bar, Bonnet bar & teeth. Willing to pay up to $3,000 for a good one that doesn’t need re-chroming. Ph. Arthur (0407 924 424).

FX ute: Good original condition. Contact [email protected]

From the Archives 2011

Vale: Pat Gillespie Those of you who are long time members of our club, might remember Pat Gillespie. Sadly, Pat passed away last month aged 73. Our condolences go to Pat’s family, & his good friend Mike Marsden in northern NSW.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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William Hinds

Place & date of birth: Gympie February 15th, 1953

How long have you been a member: Joined 1995

Suburb you reside now: Burpengary East Qld

What was your employment background: 13 years with Unity Water, 25 years Mill hand

Member Profile

Type & details of vehicle: 1953 FX Sedan, Sydney built, September. Now restoring another 1953 FX, which is Brisbane built, August.

How long have you had the vehicle: 1994

Did you purchase as is or restore it:

The ‘Turtle was As Is and has been restored. “Turtle and Millie” below.

What was your first experience with Holden’s: My brothers and I used to have old FX or FJ’s for paddock bashers! I had not learnt to appreciate them!

What do you enjoy about being a member of the club: I love the people with similar interests, many of whom have become lifelong friends.

Any other hobbies or interests: Gardening, orchids, caravanning. But really, just my Holden!!!

Turtle off to a new home 2018


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REVS Official newsletter of the FX – FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF

QUEENSLAND INC. est. 1976

Rocklea Showgrounds. Rocklea. Brisbane. 4106

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