July - Classic Holden Car Club NT Inc.

President Waffle Sponsors “All the Goss” Shannons Extravaganza Spotlight Dave Gosper Club & Member details “Trading Post” “What’s Happening”

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“From the Prez (Press) room” Had a blast at the Shannons Extravaganza, this is Darwin’s biggest car show and it was great to see what’s around in the Top End. It was just petrol head heaven. As always the Steak Sanga’s were a hit with the crowd and I have to say a big thank you to those who put in a shift on the BBQ.

The official newsletter of the Classic Holden Car Club NT Volume 4/08 http://groups.msn.com/CHCCoftheNT-

[email protected] www.shannons.com.au

PO Box 36463 Winnellie NT 0821

New Members, we would like to welcome Gary Quin EK ‘V8’ Sedan, Nick Simon VL, Tom Usher HD Sedan, Simon Love HK Monaro, and Perry Marr EH Sedan from Katherine.

“AGM Constitution Changes” Any financial member is entitled to put forward their changes to the constitution but these must be advertised to members at least 30 days prior to any meeting being held. As of going to press with this newsletter we have not been presented with any amendments by members to allow this time frame to be met prior to the 2008 AGM however motions can be presented for discussion at the 2008 AGM for the future Special General Meeting or held over to the 2009 AGM.

V8 Super car display !!!We want your car!!! Contact George now on W 89 230 765 or Mob 0428 882424 This is your chance to vie for club trophies that will be awarded at the AGM, an article on the event will be sent to “Just Holden’s” magazine so you might see your car in a National magazine. But on top of all that this is a great weekend to get together trackside, free BBQ and refreshments throughout the weekend so let Grumpy know if you want to be a part of it all and if your at the V8’s, pop in and say G’day.

Alice Springs Shannons Extravaganza Departing Wednesday the 23rd of July returning to Darwin on the 29th. Friday will be a free day to soak up the sights, Saturday afternoon will be set up time at Blatherskite Park and Drag meeting. Sunday is show day and we leave on Monday. If you’re planning on going let your Prez know but book your own accommodation. I have got a great deal going at the Heavy Tree Gap motel, rooms for $100 per night (reduced from $135). Just ask for Rebecca 89504444 and mention the Shannons Extravaganza. 9 rooms left. Renner Springs, Guest rooms $90 Budget rooms $80 Camping un-powered site $7.50pp plenty of rooms available ask for Sheridan. 89644505

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Copies of the Constitution are available from George Shepherd, 89230765 during business hours or 89882425 after hours. As the AGM will soon be upon us I would like to advise that all positions on the committee will become vacant. I will not be standing in for President this year, after three years in the job I feel its time for someone to step in and put a new light on things. The Presidency is a challenge but it earns great satisfaction and has all the support from a dedicated and hard working committee. With the members blessing I would still like to remain on the committee, do the newsletter and share catering an organisational duties.

“Membership” Renewal notices should be sent out soon and membership for the 2008/2009 financial year can be paid before the 31st of July. Renewals paid before the end of July is only $25, after that you will need to rejoin at the full fee of $30.

Members are advised that they need to be financial at all times under VCC plates. You’re car may be Cheers Wilko [email protected] deemed unregistered if you are un-financial. July 2008 1

“On the Web”

“CHCC Sponsors”

earlyholdens.com This is a great site to while away the hours, not only does it have detailed info on Holden’s from FX to HG, but by clicking onto a model it also highlights what we were listening to on the radio and what was on at the movies at that time. It also points significant Holden factory facts at that time.

E-mail [email protected] or PO Box 85 St Andrews Vic 3761.

Club Merchandise Look the part and support your club NEW!!! Polo Shirts $35.00NEW!!! NEW!!! Hats $15.00NEW!!! Stubbie Coolers $6.00 Stickers $3.00 NEW!!! Key Rings $5.00 NEW!!! Merchandise available at most events, just see Ian

The 2008 V8 Supercar Championship Series calendar: July 4-6: Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin July 18-20: Queensland Raceway, Ipswich August 1-3: Winton Raceway, Victoria September 12-14: Phillip Island, Victoria October 9-12: Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, Mt Panorama October 23-26: V8 Supercar Challenge, Gold Coast November: 6-8: Desert 400, Bahrain November 21-23: Tasmania Challenge, Launceston December 4-7: Oran Park Raceway, Sydney CHCC News

For all your Holden parts, drop in and see Ashley at NT Rubber and Fridge seals at the corner of Dickward Drive and Travers Street Coconut Grove for your 10% discount. They can also be contacted on 89481880 or [email protected]. Please remember to tell them that you’re a member before you make your purchase

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Here’s some great before and after pictures that Albert Wilson sent in of his HZ sedan in Katherine.

“All The Goss” Have your car in a movie Peter Malatesta is putting together a movie set in Darwin around 1975 and is after cars of the era to be used as ‘dressing’ vehicles, or one for the hero. Shooting starts late June early July. The film is entitled Balibo, stars Anthony La Paglia and is directed by Robert Connolly who brought us “The Bank” and “Three Dollars”. Robert also produced “Romulus my Father”. Peter will pay good dollars and can be contacted on 0403866036.

Well we have done it, we have passed the $5000 mark on our club account with Rare Spares and now in the process of getting a club banner from the company. We have a challenge with the logo however, if you are into multimedia and can fix up our logo let me know ASAP.

Albert has painted the inside of the boot and the underside of the bonnet and engine bay black and he has also installed power steering using a VH pump and bracket and HZ box and hoses, Albert reports that the car is really nice to drive now.

On behalf of the club I would like to thank all of you who have purchased items from Ashley at his Coconut Grove store. I would like to thank Ashley and Rare Spares for their continued support of our club. Congratulations to George Williams and his partner with the birth of their baby girl, and the name???........Georgie! The family has a long history of Georges and so the Daughter carries it on. Kerry Kyriacou felt the need for speed at the Shannons day outing and is planning an engine transplant for his Munro. That engine will now go into a UC Coupe that he purchased through the Lovegrove auctions. It is definitely a work in progress as it was a council roadside pickup and he plans to turn it into an A9X tribute. If you have any LH/LX parts that you want to part with give him a buzz.

Welcome to new member Gerard Scott with his daughter Alex and his new toy, this car is absolutely sensational, most of you would have drooled over it at the Shannons Extravaganza club display.

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Harry Mellios’s son Christos recently got his “L plates and wanted to drive in a manual so off they set in Harry’s immaculate FJ ute. Things were going well until they got to the McMillans rd roundabout and he was rear ended by another car. There wasn’t much damage to the FJ (the other car was a different matter though). Christos will always be able to remember his first accident, after all he was in a piece of automotive history. To be determined he still drove the car home (always jump back on that horse Christo).

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“Previous Functions” Shannons Extravaganza Cars Cars every where, the Shannon’s extravaganza has once again proved to be the premier motoring event of the NT, with over 500 vehicles on display it was petrol heaven. From the rare and exotics, modified gas guzzlers to pristine originals it was not to be missed. I got lost in it all, this is the third year its been held and its gone from fantastic to awesome. Having the cars on the main oval made it all that much better.

The weekend was also the unveiling of the new club ‘T’shirts and hats, they were delivered just in time that Friday afternoon. They definitely look the business and are now for sale, if you want to fly the colours, contact Ian on 89 831 318 . “David Clark’s Hot Rod Humpy”

“A brilliant display of Holdens”

“Kevin Alchin’s’Grumpy’ grew bug eyes”

The club display was so much better this year with a total of 29 cars, 24 in the main display and 5 inside the Foskey pavilion. It was good to see some cars that have been off the road for a while, all nice and shiny, and it was great to see new members Nathan Wotton, David Clark, Simon Love and Gerard Scott with their cars displayed for the first time. “Volunteers on the BBQ”

We managed to pull of a few of the trophies as well, Trevor Tshirpig with best modified “49-55”, Kerry Kyriacou best modified “70-79”, Les Wilson best original “59-60” and Alan Stalker who took home “People’s Choice” with his newly restored XU1 Torana. All cars were more than worthy recipients for their awards. May thanks go the John Palamountain and the Shannon’s Team for making it happen. Make sure you get on board for next year. “Alan Stalkers XU! Finnaly back together”

We did well on the BBQ once again, we sold a truck load full of steaks. Many thanks go to not only the committee but Steve Moller, Peter Madigan, Harry Mellios, Joe Mathews, Eliott Wilson, Paul Dyer, Rex Hales. John & Kathleen Hocking, my Mum Toni, Ian & Pam Campbell and a very special thank you to their Grand-daughter Shiann who put in a trojan effort all weekend. You can pat yourselves on the back for a job well done. I would also like to thank all those who helped set up and put down the marquee. Job well done guys.

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Classic Holden Car Club Spotlight

Owner Model/Type Exhaust Interior Brakes Wheels

Year Engine Transmission Suspension Paint Tyres

David Gosper HQ SS Standard twin Standard Belmot/SS Standard Disc/drum GTS

I was looking for another hobby in life, I regular fish with my boat, and have two other ute work cars, but wanted something different to drive around. I have never owned a V8 before but I have had two Toranas in my younger days a LJ 4 door and LH sedan, which had warm 202 & 186s in them. I started to look around town for something V8 but couldn’t find much for sale, I didn’t want a new or 10 year old car, so I started thinking about the older HK-HG GTS which are very expensive now so raised my sites at the HQ -HZ GTS Monaro. I started checking out E-bay prices and settled on a 8/72 HQ SS Lettuce Alone, they were different and not many were made, not a Monaro or GTS but a bit of both. Only 2600 were ever made in two batches all in late 72. So I did a little research and decided the HQ SS was it.

1972 253 V8 Aussie 4 speed Standard, coils all round Lettuce Alone Red walls

I am happy with the car now, its all sorted and quite good to drive on the road for a 1972 vintage car, there is no air conditioning and the car is quite hot to drive during the middle of day with black interior, I take it out twice a week to get everything turning over, mainly first thing in the morning or late afternoon, when its cooler, (the car runs cool, but the driver runs hot!) The HQ SS has a High compression 253 V8 with a mild cam and extractors, M20 aussie 4 speed and Salisbury 3.36 diff. There are always things to do on a car like this, but I will take my time and enjoy the car for the next 10-15 years. I love the sound of the old V8's and rather enjoy cruising in it as its a very easy and enjoyable hobby, not like the preparation of the boat where you need two hours of cleaning and packing every time you take it out, I just put it back in the garage and give it a wipe over before going out.

I bought it in February this year on E-bay pretty much as is, there was a few issues mechanically, I also had dramas with the M20 gearbox and there was no rego and I had trouble with the lights. So I asked Eddie at Action Autos Parap to do a rego inspection and get it all roadworthy which he did, at a very good price and I recommend anyone to go there if they have troubles with there car.

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Financial Members and their Cars If you are not on this list please let George “Grumpy” know so it can be rectified Bruce Wall Gerard Taylor Trevor Tshcirpig Scott Holden Phil Kerr Harry Mellios Damien Peterson Michelle Barnden Jimmy Taylor Gary Fien Agnes Shaw Jim Brown David Clark Karen Marchant Michael Rust David Ingham Jose Aragon Lance Moore Garrey Colliver James Hoddinott Graeme Williams Peter Crafter Nikki Elliott Paul Woods Phil Rout Gary Quin Natalie Scattini Mick Heiner Jack Clissold Peter Skehan Gerard Scott Owen Swan Xavier McMahon Shane Sneddon Les Wilson Vicki Braddy Andrew Koop Robert Menadue George Williams Paul Marriott Craig lambley Perry Marr

48-215 Sedan 50-2106 Ute 50-2106 Ute FJ Ute FJ Ute FJ Ute FJ Ute FJ Ute FJ Sedan FJ Sedan FJ Sedan FJ Sedan FJ Sedan FE Sedan FE Sedan FE Ute FE Ute FE Ute FC Sedan FC S/Sedan FB Sedan FB S/Sedan FB Ute FB Ute EK Sedan EK Sedan EJ Sedan EJ Sedan EJ Prem Sedan EH Ute EH Ute EH Prem EH Prem EH Prem EH Sedan EH Sedan EH Sedan EH Sedan EH Sedan EH Sedan EH Sedan EH Sedan

John Denton George Shepherd Peter Skehan LesWilson Ben Munneke John Ball

48-215 Sedan 48-215 Sedan EH Panel van HX Statesman Quite a Variety

Rob Berry Troy Hassler Marjorie Harris George Shepherd Ian Campbell Jo Duncan Anita Lowien Yvonne Van Syl Tom Usher Gary Doig Kim Cook John Palamountain Mick Pfennig Graham Ball Paul Winter Tonia Thompson Geoff Sonnet Ian Brunton Neil Ingram Nathan Wotton Dennis Hannah Denise Stendora Tracey Healey Trevor Bailey Greg Wilson Craig Dawson Peter Fulton Simon Love Greg Connor Craig Scruff Sommer Rex Hales Paul Dyer Greg Coates Kerry Kyriacou Trevor Truscott John Maxwell Dave Loder Wilko Van Syl Ian Brunton Peter Van Boxtel Rory Raws Ledingham Mick Carroll

EH Sedan 350 EH S/Sedan EH S/Sedan EH S/Sedan EH S/Sedan EH S/Sedan EH S/Sedan EH S/Sedan HD Sedan HR Prem Sedan HR Prem Sedan HR Prem Sedan HR Prem Sedan HR Prem Sedan HR convertible HR Sedan HR Sedan HR Sedan HR Sedan HR Sedan HR S/Sedan HR S/Sedan HK Sedan HK Premier HK GTS Monaro HK Monaro HK Monaro HK Monaro HT Ute HT Ute HT Premier HT GTS Monaro HT GTS Monaro HT Monaro HG Sedan HG S/Sedan HG Premier HG GTS Monaro HR Sedan HG GTS Monaro HQ Monaro HQ Coupe

Fernando Pedruco Nick Mellios Dave Gosper Trevor Bardsley John Lugg Duane Evans Jack Burr Stuart Stacey Kevin Alchin Kym Benton Mike Brideson Paul Maksimovic John Hocking John Denton Paul Cilka Aaron Hall Chris Parris Albert Wilson Mark Booth Andy Patsalou Paul Burrett Elliot Wilson Greg Murdock Derek Denley Henry Hagar Brenton MacLean Alan Stalker Phil Hall Jared Hall Steve Gilder Noel Garner Aerin Langworthy Robert ‘Joe’ Mathews

Colin Johnson Laurance Foscaro Jeff Prince Nathan Jones Peter Madigan Morgan Wilkinson Simon Love Steve Moller

HQ Coupe HQ Coupe HQ SS HQ SS HQ Sedan HQ Ute HQ Ute HJ Ute HJ Prem Sedan HX Sedan HX One Tonner HX Ute HX LE Monaro HX LE Monaro HX LE Monaro HZ One Tonner HZ GTS HZ Sedan HZ Premier Wagon HZ Wagon WB Statesman 2 LC Torana’s LJ GTR Torana LJ GTR Torana LJ GTR XU1 LJ GTR XU1 LJ GTR XU1 LH Torana LX Torana Coupe LX A9X Sedan LX A9X Coupe LX Torana LX Torana LX Torana VC HDT VK HDT Group A VK HDT VL HSV Group A VL Sedan VL Sedan VE Ute

Financial Members other Cars Alan Stalker Mark Booth Wilko Van Syl Craig Dawson Scott Holden Jeff Prince

36 Dodge VY SS Commodore HZ GTS HZ GTS & HT Wagon EJ Sedan SS, EH, LJ

Brenton MacLean Brenton MacLean Dion Rinaldi Tom Finlay Elliot Wilson Kym Benton

Triumph TR6 HQ One tonner Quite a Variety Front end loaders VH SLE HJ GTS, HQ GTS

Your Committee Members PO Box 36463 WINNELLIE NT 0821 President Sec/Pub Officer Treasurer Committee Members

Records Officer

Wilko Van Syl George Shepherd Ian Campbell Jeff Prince John Palamountian Brenton MacLean Greg Wilson Alan Stalker

H 89 273 320 H 89 882 425 H 89 831 318 H 89812622 H 89 313 758 H 89 475 055 H 89 452 160 H 89 884 663

W 89 245 024 W 89 230 765

W 89 224 500 W 89 824 860

M 0401 117977 Fax 89 416 086 M 0407 609 733 M 0418 727 276 M 0417 262 918 M 0437 383230 M 0419 865 886 M 0412 848 371

Committee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5.30 pm. Venues and times can change so please call a committee member if you would like to submit an agenda item or attend a committee meeting. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. CHCC News

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Trading Post Come on you enthusiasts you must know someone who would just love to own a piece of Australia's history - "Australia’s Own Car" and become a member of the CHCC. To keep this at one page the oldest advertisements will be deleted (if not sold) as new adverts come in

“Cars for Sale”

“Parts for Sale”

HQ Panel-van complete 202, three speed manual. Very little rust, should take very little to get it running $1000 Contact Mike 89881348 FC Special Sedan to a good home, needs a lot of work but it’s free!!! Contact Derek Anderson on [email protected] LX SL Sedan Unfinished project, 253V8, 5spd Supra, PWR radiator, custom fibre glass dash to suit new gauges and loads of new chromed parts. Missing front and rear windscreens. Contact Nathaniel Bird 89721220AH HZ Statesman De ville, 308 Automatic, 265000km Rear brakes have been done a few thousand kms ago. Tyres are good to very good all round Aircon needs regassing but had a new compressor and ancillaries about two years ago there is rust in the usual places doors etc. $2,500 ono Contact Richard 040111 4509 HR Wagon This car was won as a prize in a raffle a couple of years back, fully restored $4500 Contact Rick Hargreaves 0422 037 774 HR Sedan The body has got some rust but we think the engine is good. The engine is not in the car but has been stored in a shed. It has been on a rural block for many years in Humpty Doo. We don't want any money for it. You just take it away at your own expense. Contact [email protected] EK Sedan Mechanically A1. Interior good - does require new mats/carpet. New rubbers/seals 4 years a go. Needs a bonnet and boot (rusty). Make an offer to Scott Matthews 0409 677 428. Not all cars in this section get sold and I have a list of previously advertised cars that may interest you, E-mail me and I will send you the list. [email protected]

2000 4.3litre Chev and tranny to suit, no computer required on motor Contact Derek Klockner 0407757347

Grey Motor, sitting inside his workshop, block, head and crank with bits ‘n’ pieces Contact Brett ‘Carmech’ 89423993 Max Ellery's Transmission Repair Manual Holden's 1963-1988, Automatic and Manual" In good condition $15.00 call Ian on 89 321581 6 Cyl Blue Motor with Holley carb to the highest bidder, proceeds will be donated to the club, free local delivery. Kym Benton 0414229952 Various NEW and near new Holden Parts, recon Stromberg carby $120, bonnet cable $36, front end mounting kit rubbers $36, Speedo cable $50, rear hand brake cable $90, front hand brake cable $50, FX-HR manual $10, HR-HR tie rod ends x4 $39, HR tail lights and surrounds $30, HR headlight switch assembly $20, HR-HG front suspension bump stops $35, EJ-HG throttle pedal $40, HR brake light switch $20. Steve Moller 0438817610

“Parts wanted/swap” Wanted Front left guard and door for an EH Contact Perry on [email protected] Wanted HK to HX Monaro or LC to LX Torana. Will look at any condition as he wants it as a project car. Will pay up to $15,000. Phone Stavros 89 272 359 after 5.00pm

The Classic Holden Car Club of the Northern Territory Inc. assumes no responsibility for the claims or quality of goods or services offered by the advertiser. Published material reflects the opinion of the writer and not necessarily the view of the Classic Holden Car Club of the Northern Territory Inc. The Classic Holden Car Club Of the Northern Territory Inc. shall not be responsible for any incorrect information or omission in material which may be edited prior to publication. Matter herein may not be reprinted, unless otherwise stated, without permission of the Classic Holden Car Club of the Northern Territory Inc. provided the Classic Holden Car Club of the Northern Territory Inc. is acknowledged as the source of the article.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Please phone to advise of your participation/non attendance at the following functions Alan 89 884 663, George W 89 230 765, Ian H 89 831 318, John W 89 462 447, Wilko H 89 273 320, Brenton 0419 818 714 Greg 0419 865 886 th

July 4-6 Sky City Triple Crown Round 6 2008 V8 Supercar Championship. The highlight of the CHCC calendar, this is where CHCC cars will be judged for annual club trophies. As last year, we envisage having a display of examples of different era’s and genres, from muscle cars to the much loved “oldies”. Beside the marque will be a country style display of utes and surrounding that will be the true Aussie Classics. Contact George now on W 89 230 765 or Mob 0428 882424

July 27th Shannons Extravaganza Alice Springs If you had a great time at the Darwin Shannons Extravaganza just image a road trip to the same calibre show in Alice Springs. The dates are; • Depart Darwin leaving Wishart Siding 8am, O/nite @ Renner Springs Wed 23/07 • Arrive Alice Springs 24/07 • Sight seeing Alice Springs 25/07 • Set up Show, drags??? Dinner??? 26/07 • Shannon’s Extravaganza 27/07 • Depart Alice O/nite @ Renner Springs . 28/07 • Arrive Darwin 29/07

August 24th AGM This is the business end of the club. The day starts off at 10am on the Esplanade with a tour around town ending at the Hidden Valley club rooms. Then down to business which includes the presentation of club trophies judged from the V8 Super car weekend. After the meeting we will have a BBQ and check out all the action happening on the famous Hidden Valley circuit. September 6th Flying Fox festival venue TBA but get set for a sensational weekend to Katherine. There is a lot to be said about Katherine hospitality, entertainment from the moment you arrive, this is a nice relaxing weekend not to be missed. September 21st Rural Rally you can have your divorce papers signed before you start this one, our annual cryptic rally through the Rural area to a secret destination. This one will come with a Greek flair!!!

CHCC Recommendations If you know of top class repairer and/or suppliers OR if you wish to promote your own motor repair/accessory business with added advantages for fellow members please write or fax to the secretary or email the editor [email protected] Below is a list of sponsors/businesses for club members to support and perhaps earn good discounts and to recognise those that have supported our club. Autobarn Bagot Road, Coconut Grove 10% discount to club members with m/ship card. Seat City Winnellie rd, Winnellie 10% discount to club members with m/ship card. Phil Kerr’s Harriett place, Darwin 10% discount to club members with m/ship card. ‘T’Bar Cars Coolalinga Shopping Complex See Trevor for some great deals on models Hogs Breath Mitchell Street, Darwin 10% discount to club members with m/ship card. TPL Exhaust Shop Travers Street, Coconut Grove Excellent pricing for club members. Toms Tyres Goyder Road, Parap See Grant for great discounts to members Independent Motor Mart 10% discount to club members with m/ship card. Coolalinga Auto Parts Coolalinga Shopping Complex Great discounts to members

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