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REVS OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE: FX – FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC. EST. 1976 • Issue 13

REVS Official newsletter of the:

FX – FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC. est. 1976

February 2019

2018 COMMITTEE, CONTACTS & DETAILS IN THIS ISSUE

PRESIDENT: PETER McCARTHY 0438 462 100 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT: JOHN GAGER 0412 472 061 [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: Les Ross

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

Anniversary Run Page 8

REVS OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE: FX – FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INC. EST. 1976 | Issue 13

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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,

Much has happened since our last REVS back in December. The biennial FX-FJ Nationals in Murray Bridge, SA have been run and won. We celebrated Australia Day in the usual manner with a great display for an appreciative audience at the Wynnum foreshore. Earlier this month we held our AGM. On a sad note we celebrated the life of Dave Chambers (Club life member). Our thoughts are with Joanne and the children. Reflections on each of these gatherings are contained in the following pages.

AGM: I would like to take this opportunity to thank each member of the 2018 Committee for the contributions they made throughout the year. It enabled the Club to continue to run smoothly and efficiently. At the AGM on 11th February, the incumbents were elected to retain their same

positions, with the addition of Les Ross who was elected Major Events Co-ordinator. I see no reason why 2019 won’t be another fun-filled, action-packed year.

ALL HOLDEN DAY: Les has lost no time in taking the initiative to organize another ALL HOLDEN DAY scheduled for Sunday 24th November at Judy Holt Park, BIRKDALE (which is in the beautiful Redlands). Already a team of enthusiastic club members have put their hands up to be part of the organizing group. If we all pitch in, it promises to be a great event.

CLUB RUNS: Our fearless Run Co-ordinator, Peter Whalley has been busy compiling a schedule of monthly runs which will take us around South East Queensland, and even Northern NSW (see inside for more details).

There will be no shortage of activity within our Club again this year. Let’s all play a part, so that 2019 will be a fulfilling year.

Until next month, keep Holden on!

CLUB MEETINGS 2019

11th Mar. Rocklea Showgrounds

08th Apr. Rocklea Showgrounds

13th May. Rocklea Showgrounds

10th Jun. Rocklea Showgrounds

08th Jul. Rocklea Showgrounds

12th Aug. Rocklea Showgrounds

09th Sep. Rocklea Showgrounds

14th Oct. Rocklea Showgrounds

11th Nov. Rocklea Showgrounds

09th Dec. Rocklea Showgrounds

From the Editor’s Desk by Shane Krueger


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February 2019 Meeting & A.G.M. minutes by Tineke Whitten

Minutes of meeting: held 11th February 2019. Meeting opened at 7:35pm chaired by Peter McCarthy. Peter opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. A special welcome to our newest members Peter Parr and Les and Mathew Wilson.

Members present: 27 members. (refer sign in book)

Apologies: Richard Toms, Shane Krueger and Mauri Saccu.

Mail in: Mini Mag. Thank you card from Liz Streader

Visitors: Lester

Secretary: Previous meetings minutes were from the December 2018 meeting. Peter called for any amendments. John Gager moved that the minutes be accepted, seconded by Peter Whalley and passed by those present at meeting.

Treasury: Donna Hinds tabled the current bank balance. Donna moved that the statement be accepted, seconded by Tony Manganaro and passed by those present at the meeting.

February 2019 Annual General Meeting

I, Peter McCarthy, declare all positions vacant and will close the meeting and hand over to Les Ross for the election of the 2019 committee positions.

Les thanks the outgoing committee and the new 2019 committee was elected.

President: Peter McCarthy Vice President: John Gager Secretary: Tineke Whitten Treasurer: Donna Hinds Social Coordinator: Bob Schofield Social meetings/supper: John Mills Technical Advisor: Tony Manganaro Membership: Tineke Whitten Run Coordinator: Peter Whalley Publications/Editor: Shane Krueger AEHF Delegate: Jeff Mann Website Master: Shane Krueger QHMC Representative: Cheryl Nott Major Events: Les Ross

Auditor: Teresa Gaines

The updated Rule Book has now been ratified and will be uploaded to the web. As per the new rules there will be 3 dating officers:

Shane Krueger (Northside)

Les Ross (Southside)

Peter McCarthy (Southside)

New membership fees apply from today 11th February 2019. Les Ross closed the Annual General Meeting and handed over to the new committee.

February 2018 meeting minutes continued: Peter McCarthy thanks John Mills for providing tea, coffee, milk and biscuits.

Treasury: Donna Hinds read the Auditors report. The 2018 Financial Statements were passed around. Donna moves that the Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Report be accepted. Seconded by John Gager and passed by those present at the meeting. See report Page 5.

Social/Run Coordinator: Peter Whalley; Refer to Upcoming Outings for details of runs for the coming months.

Technical: Tony Manganaro. Tony is happy to assist you with any technical information or advice, just phone him.

Membership: Tineke Whitten. Club membership numbers stand at 73 financial, 1 honorary and 9 life members.

Publications and Website: Please send your articles for the REVS to Shane or Tineke.

Join our Facebook Group FX FJ Holden Club of Qld Inc. to keep up to date with

what is happening in your club. We currently have 479 members on our Facebook page.

QHMC: There was a 75 minutes discussion, explanation on how to record Impromptu Events. It is not legislation, it is a policy. Do not go to TMR. Doug Young will draft wording to be given to TMR to be added to SIVs website at March meeting. A letter from TMR re Impromptu Events is on the QHMC website dated 17th January to all affiliated clubs and Bulletin 2019 (1). Impromptu Events on a case by case basis as long as the event is added to the Incorporated Clubs newsletter, website or social media page. Incorporated clubs referred to Incorporated with Office of Fair Trading. SIVs cannot be used for commuting to and from work as a work vehicle or for hire. • NQ and SQ QHMC Rally entry forms are available. • QHMC newsletter has been produced. • Launch 2020 AHMF National Motoring Festival to Albany Wodonga on beautiful Murray River. Bayside Route Plan departing 24th March and return 8th April. • National Motoring Day Sunday 19th May in Booval.


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Impromptu Events

TMR has authorised you can now drive your car on a specific trip. This trip has to be logged. You have to let the club know you are having an Impromptu Event.

Administration by our Club

John Gager proposes that if a club member wants an Impromptu Event, an email is sent to the Club’s email address 5 days before the event. Peter Whalley or Tineke Whitten will approve the run. A record to be kept on the club’s email site. Seconded by Les Ross and agreed by all present at the meeting. Donna comments to check with your insurance company if they cover you during an Impromptu Event. Michael Ross suggests to set up a separate email address with an auto reply. Peter Whalley will talk to Shane about that.

AEHF: Jeff Mann. No further details. Peter McCarthy spoke about the Nationals in Murray Bridge. There were about 167 cars, a little bit down from the previous one. The next Nationals will be in Cooma. Dates the Nationals are held will not be changed.

Swap & Sell: For Sale: Engine fan for grey motor. and engine brackets. Powder coated black. HR Parts. Contact Jeff Mann on 0437 933 831

Wanted: Spare car accommodation and an FJ Sedan in good condition. Contact John Gager on 3343 4551

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).

Raffle drawn and won: • 1st Tony Manganaro • 2nd Sue Ross • 3rd Peter Whalley • 4th Russel Tronc • 5th Wayne Carr • 6th Jeff Mann • 7th Bob Hebert • 8th Linda Ives Major Events: Les Ross proposes to have a “Holden out for a Cure” All Holden Day on 24th November 2019 at the Redlands Rugby Club field. There will be no hire costs. We will be responsible for the gate and entrants. The Rugby Club will look after the catering. Seconded by John Gager and passed by those present at the meeting. A subcommittee is established. Members are: Russel Tronc, John Gager, Tony Manganaro, John Mills, Peter McCarthy, Donna Hinds and Les Ross. Les Ross will coordinate meetings. The first meeting will be prior to the next club meeting. General Business: Les Ross proposes to send a letter to Joanne Chambers to transfer Dave’s life membership to Joanne. Seconded by John Gager and passed by those present at the meeting. President Pete’s Jokes of the month. A woman arrives at heaven and while waiting for Saint Peter peeks through the gates and sees a beautiful banquet table. Sitting around it were all the people she had loved and who had died before her. When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him: “This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?” “You have to spell a word” Saint Peter said. “Spell Love.” The woman correctly spelled “love”, and Saint Peter welcomed her into heaven.

About a year later Saint Peter came to the woman and asked her to watch the gates for him. While she was there her husband arrived. “I’m surprised to see you,” she says. “How have you been?” “Oh, I’ve been doing pretty well,” he says. “I married the beautiful young nurse who took care of you while you were ill; I won Gold Lotto, bought a mansion and travelled around the world. We were on holiday and I went water skiing, fell, hit my head, and here I am. How do I get in?” “You have to spell a word, “the woman told him. “Which word?” he asked and she replied: “Czechoslovakia” Meeting closed: 9:15pm. Next meeting is on 11th March 2019.

From the Archives 1980


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David Chambers Memorial Car Show Emu Park.

On Saturday 19th January the Memorial Service for Life Member Davis Chambers was held at Bell Park in the seaside town of Emu Park.

A number of FX FJ Holden Club members attended, Les and Sue Ross, Peter and Terry Dorfter took their Caravans. Tony and Jill Manganaro, Bob and Marilyn Schofield and Peter and Noelene Whalley took their Holdens up to the Show. Also Daryl and Bee Neilsen from the Cooroy Club made the trip up in their FJ.

Around 40 vehicles, many from the Coastal Car Club and a local Hot Rod Club were at the show to celebrate David Chambers wishes on his sad passing.

The Memorial Service where Joanne Chambers and her Daughter Leanne and son Scott spoke of his love of Cars and his FJ panel van. Joanne also spoke of David’s fight with cancer and his “Holden Out For a Cure” efforts and a collection for the Cancer Council was part of the Car Show. Les Ross and Tony Manganaro also spoke on behalf of the Club.

The FX Fj Holden Club of Qld donated $500 to the cancer Council.

Joanne and family were very thankful to us making the trip to Emu Park and their hospitality over the weekend was appreciated.

The Car Show and Service was a suitable tribute to David Chambers passion for his Family and Love of cars and in particular his Holdens.


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Australia Day Display and Celebrations on the Wynnum Foreshore.

As Wallace said to Grommit “What a Cracking Start to the FX FJ Holden Car Clubs Year” with the Display at the Australia Day Breakfast and Celebrations on the Wynnum Foreshore organised by the local Brisbane City Councillor Peter Cumming. I believe this is the 22nd year of us attending and this is a popular start to our Club year.

With 5 – FX Sedans, 1 – FX Ute, 3 – FJ Sedans, 5 - FJ Utes, 1 FC Sedan and an Efigy replica as well as other Club members were along for the Display.

The display of cars along the foreshore was a crowd delight and a lot of discussion and inquiries from the public were fielded by the Club members.

Peter Cumming the local BCC Councillor and the other organisers from the local service Clubs were impressed with our attendance and we have already been invited to next year’s event.

So put this event in your dairy for next ear.

As a matter of interest Bob Schofield and I took our Holden’s to Emu Park with no breakdowns on the trip of around 900 miles, only a small Muffler problem for Bob.

I break a throttle cable (thanks to Less Ross for organising a temporary repair) arriving at the venue and Bob splits a radiator hose at the same time. We were both able to arrive home OK.

Thanks to all who attended the Display which I think this was a great presentation of the FX FJ Holden Club of Qld.


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Anniversary Run 17th February. by Marilyn

Th e vehicles progressively arrived at Rocklea for the 42nd Anniversary run. It was evident to all that it was going to be a hot day. In the comfort of the shade Peter gave his talk on the plans for the day. He also introduced new members Lester and Susan Sinn and just after 8.30am we were on our way with a convoy made up of three FXs, four FJs, one FC and two ringins a Holden Colorado and BMW.

The run took us via the usual variety of roads, some new to some of us, along with an Observation Quiz. Morning tea was enjoyed at Kholo Botanic Gardens under a shady shelter, with the usual selection of goodies.

After morning tea there was ample time for a walk to view the scenery from the edge of the escarpment. This time it was the Brisbane River. We had crossed the Bremer River during the morning’s run.

Back in the vehicles we joined the Warrego Highway and then the Cunningham Highway with some back roads in between. The run finished with series of round- abouts reaching Springfield Tavern in time for lunch in the cool of air conditioning, where we were joined by some other members Ted and Faye.

Cool drinks were consumed and a short time later all the meals were progressively served. After some chatter one by one we said our good byes for the day.


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17th March The 3rd Annual Secretary/Treasurer’s St Patricks Day Run. The Secretary/ Treasurer’s Run will start from the Northside Venue BP Morayfield (Caravan Parking Bay) Bruce Highway Morayfield. Meeting Time: 8.15 AM for a 8.30 am Departure. Morning Tea at Richard and Cathy Toms at Buderim Cathy has offered to supply Morning Tea. Lunch to be a Chucky Lunch at the Barroon Pocket Dam Burger for $5 and Soft Drinks for $1.

28th April Note: this run is a week later due to Easter is on the Third weekend. This will be a Southside Run and will start from the Southside Venue Shell Service Station on Distillery Rd Yatala just past the Beenleigh Rum Distillery. On M1 to Gold Coast.UBD Ref Map 284 N6 Morning Tea at Binna Burra bring a plate to Share. Lunch to be at a suitable Venue on Mt Tamborine. Probably a winery or distillery with a Tour of Venue. Further details to be supplied.

19th May As the third Sunday in May is the National Motoring Heritage Day and is celebrated over Australia the Club Run will be to the Picnic in the park organized by the QHMC. Meeting at the Shell/Hungry jacks Grennard Road Rocklea at 8.30 am for an 8.45 am Departure in convoy

to the Venue. Cameron park Ipswich. (not Queens park as in past years.) The vehicles to be on Display from 9.30 am to 2 pm. Lunch to be your choice of BYO or the QHMC have organized Coffee/Fod Stalls. Trophies awarded for Best Vehicles in various categories. Refer to www.qhmc.org.au for further details.

23rd June Brick and Humpy Run. This Annual Run and Competition with the Mini Owners Club is to be organized by the FX FJ Holden Club. The competition for the Perpetual Trophy is part of the proceedings. Meeting Place Clubrooms at the Rocklea Showgrounds 8.30 am for 9 am Start. Morning Tea in Laidley area and Lunch at Atkinsons Dam with a Chucky Lunch for all.

21st July To be fair to our Northside Club members this Rn to be a Northside Run. Details to be advised shortly.

18th August This run will be an Observation Run organized by Tony and Jill Manganaro and further details to be supplied shortly.

21st & 22nd September An invite from Paul and Ali Connolly to visit his shed at Casino Leave Brisbane Saturday morning via back way to Casino. BBQ Lunch at Paul and Ali’s Shed in Casino.

20th October This run shall be a Western Run starting from the Puma Service Center at Riverview. Details to be supplied soon.

24th November All HOLDEN DAY A proposal has been submitted by les Ross to have an ALL HOLDEN DAY. A working group has been appointed and further details will be forth coming. Therefore there will not be a run in November.

15th December 3rd Annual Presidents Run. The last run for the year will be the presidents Run and will probably be around the Redlands Area. Further details to be supplied.

Other events:

31st March March Ormiston Swap meet. Ormiston State School Wellington St Ormiston 6 am to 2 pm. Pedestrian Entry $5 Details Steve Mellish 0411 516 122

Friday 3rd May to Sunday 5th May Autorama 2019 Gold Coast Antique Auto Club and Queensland Historic Motoring Council Autorama Rally Website www.qhmc.org.au

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May Annual truck show at rocklea Showgrounds. Entry $10 Saturday 8 am to 5 pm Sunday 8 am to 3 pm.

Saturday 15th June Caboolture Swap Meet & Show n Shine

2020 Sunday 28th March to Friday 3rd April Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club are organizing a Group tour to this event and return departing Tuesday 24th March and returning Wednesday 8th April. For further details Albert 0429 780980 or Cheryl 3341 5619

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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

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:

Engine fan for grey motor and engine brackets. Powder coated black. HR Parts. Contact Jeff Mann on 0437 933 831

F.X. 1951 an unfinished project selling because of ill health. The car has been painted, all trim redone, all parts ready to install. The has been modified for spare wheel in boot floor, Gemini fuel tank behind rear seat, HR front end with disc brakes, HR rear end. There are a lot or additional extras. Could easily be converted back to original. Photos of restoration steps available for viewing. $20,000.00 all reasonable

offers will be considered. Phone John 0414798786.

Wanted:

Spare car accommodation and an FJ Sedan in good condition. Contact John Gager on 3343 4551

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).


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24th National Titles 28th-31st December 2018 my trip by Shane Krueger

The plan is to head to Adelaide and spend Xmas with my son and his family and then head up to Murray Bridge for the Nationals. Big thanks to Maurie who serviced my car and fixed a few problems before I left. 21st December left Clontarf at 5:30am to head to Goondiwindi and down the Newell Highway where at lunchtime it was 450

, that’s when you really miss air con. End of day one, 11hrs. and 520 miles in Coonabarabran. Next day 12 hrs. and 584miles overnight in Euston, car is travelling perfect. Last run into Adelaide 6 hrs. and 303 miles, a total 1,407 miles and $330 in fuel. Xmas with the family, checking and cleaning the FJ ready and heading off on the 28th for scrutineering. Picked Tineke at Adelaide airport and got into Murray Bridge to register by lunch time.

In the afternoon went and booked into the accommodation at the caravan park and unpacked the car to get ready for the welcome dinner that night where we caught up with fellow club members Paul and Allie, Des and Faye and president Pete who arrived driving a Mustang(yes a Ford).

During the evening the boat race was run with the Qld. team coming in 2nd place.

29th was the Show n Shine day and started out with a little drizzle, but cleared to nice cool day.


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Rocker cover races entertained quite a few and Allie tried hard but wasn’t able to make the final.

30th was the run up to Birdwood Motor Museum with around 150 cars taking the run.

31st was the driving events day, and I was over driving for now so we opted out of these and went to the Murray Bridge golf course for a round.

That evening was the presentation dinner with Allie winning best exterior.

After seeing in the New Year was straight off to bed as we had an early start on New Year’s Day with packing the car up and off to the departure breakfast and heading off back home.


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After a hearty breakfast back on the road and a little detour on the way over to Echuca to catch up with a couple mates, 7 hrs and 392 miles.

Next day was a little warmer again with over 400, stopping in Forbes after 7 and a half hrs. and 338 miles. Next morning off again and made it as far as Goondiwindi to camp for the night, 10 hrs. and 431 miles. Last leg home 305 miles and 7 hrs. on the 6th January.

After 3103 miles which equals 5000 kms and $770 in fuel I knew I had been driving, it’s amazing the funny positions you get your accelerator foot into to give it a rest. Car didn’t miss a beat the entire trip with no mechanical problems.

More pics from the Nationals

A great couple of weeks catching up with family, old friends and many new ones. Next Nationals 2020 in Cooma, bring it on.


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