Volume 8/11

The official newsletter of the

This Issue Presidents Report 1 Sponsors 2 All the Goss 3 Supercheap Bathurst Show 4 Mandorah Run 5 HZGTS 6 Club & Member details 7 “Trading Post” 8

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“Johns Jargon” The humidity tells me the Wet Season is getting closer however there is no forecast of the monsoon rains getting here any time soon. Most of us will have our classics under cover from now on, especially the ones that leak. Wilko has done an absolutely fantastic job in getting the website set up and organising the new club shirts. Should you wish to order a new or old shirt please do so through Ian. As our coffers are temporarily a little low he will request the $40.00 up front. Check out the new website, although it is still a work in progress, it is looking fabulous. Thanks again to Wilko for a great job Several Club members turned out for a great Bathurst Holden v/s Ford showdown at Supercheap on Saturday 8th October. Members cars on show for the first time were Grumpy’s magnificent EH S/Sedan – this is a real head turner. The other being Wilko’s HZ GTS that we have heard so much about. Two beautiful cars. Your Functions Committee Member Steve has been busy organising the Mandorah Run and the Annual Xmas Bowls Night. Please support these events and join the camaraderie of fellow Holden enthusiasts.

We are keen to do a spotlight on a member and their car for the newsletter. Please email the new club address with a spiel and some photos and get your article published and tell all your fellow members about your pride and joy.

Cheers John Palamountain “From the editor” It’s been a busy time for you editor of late, not only is the HZ back, I’m also in the middle of rebuilding a hot little 308 for it, and I also bought another old Yamaha motorbike that I have been tinkering with. On the club side of things I have been flat out with the Website, which is now up and running. I have also been working on the new Club Shirts, the first samples of the shirts have arrived, see “all the goss” for more details…..Sorry I missed the Mandorah Run, I was in Bali at the time, well I’m not really that sorry, it was a great holiday with the kids.

Cheers Wilko

“On the Web” For this issue we just have to promote

the clubs new website.

If you haven’t already done so check out the link

www.classicholdencarclubnt.com and have a gander of the pages

Club Merchandise Look the part and support your club

Polo Shirts $35.00 Hats $15.00

Stubbie Coolers $6.00 Stickers $3.00

Key Rings $5.00 Merchandise available at most events, just see Ian When depositing monies into the club account please make a reference to your name or call Ian ASAP after you have made

the deposit.

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V8 Supercars Calendar 2011 February 10th – 12th Yas V8 400, Abu Dhabi March 17th – 20th Clipsal 500, Adelaide (F) March 24th – 27th Australian GP, Melbourne * April 15th – 17th Hamilton, New Zealand May 6th – 8th Barbagallo Raceway, Perth (F) May 20th – 22nd Winton, Victoria June 17th – 19th Hidden Valley, Darwin July 5th – 10th Townsville 400, Townsville (F) August 19th – 21st Queensland Raceway, Ipswich September 16th – 18th Phillip Island, Vistoria October 6th – 9th Bathurst 1000, Bathurst (F) November 11th – 13th Symmons Plains, Launceston November 18th – 20th Sandown Challenge, Melb. (F) December 2nd – 4th Teslstra 500, Sydney (F) January 29th 2012 Test Day, Eastern Creek,

“CHCC Sponsors” Please support the business’s that

support the club.

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“All the Goss”

Club Shirts; Stocks of the club shirts are running low and we have been pursuing other options to see what is available. Club sponsor Tony Gray from Autobarn put us onto Bud Clothing and we came up with a design that is both modern and depicts the essence of the Classic Holden. As you can see from the handsome model wearing the shirt they will really make you stand out in a crowd. If you are interested in a full button up shirt we can accommodate that as well, Just order them through your Treasurer, Ian Campbell. Club Donation; A belated thank you goes to Paul Whitaker who donated $200 to the club to go towards the new trailer. In his words “I haven’t done much for the club of late and it’s the least I could do”. John Palamountain, on behalf of the committee sends a grateful thank you for your kind donation.

Rex Hales has been busy with his HT Premier, hot on the heels after that beautiful respray he is upgrading that tired transmission for a modern T700. A few modifications have been made and it should be back on the road in no time.

Harry Mellios has bought half a car, literary. After being contacted by a MVEC Katherine member Harry did the deal on half an FJ Holden. The old FJ that used to adorn the bar wall of the old Dolphin hotel in Millner (about where spotlight is now), then for many years after the bar room of the Emerald Springs Hotel. The car has seen better days and Harry’s intention is to fix it up and have it on display at his place, You should check it out at next years “City to Souvlaki” run. He may also be interested in buying the other half if you see one lying around….

A little birdy spotted an FE Sedan on the back of a Tilt Tray the other day, I’d like to think the owner Mal Janes (who has a thing for FE’s) is as proud as punch to own such an original looking car that has survived the ravages of time in the kind and tender care of ‘an ole Cocky’ in Whyalla in SA. The only reason the bloke sold it was that he was too old to drive….. Due to the lack of response from members, the committee cancelled the September “Croc Cruise”. Sometimes I just don’t understand it, the committee goes to great lengths to organise events for members and we don’t get any response. RSVP’s would appreciated. The Committee wishes to thank Adam Bowman of Litchfield tours, for his offer of organising the Croc Cruise for the Club. The committee puts out repeated requests for ideas for club functions and events. Please tell us what you would like to do, or better still organise an event for your fellow Holden enthusiasts. The imagination is unlimited.

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“Supercheap Bathurst Show” The Holden V Ford Bathurst Precursor show saw a display with 32 participants from both genres and a few ring ins. The day started with a parking frenzy akin to a Coles car park with display cars competing with shoppers for spots, but once we had taken over it was well arranged with cars around the lawn area and some up close and personal with the shop.

Catering honors went to CFCCNT and Ford BBQ tent was running hot all day selling sausage Sangas and soft drinks. It was a well set up display with, at a guess, several hundred people passing through.

There were some great prizes on offer, $250 gift card for the best Holden and another for the best Ford and great ‘goodie bags’ for all the other winners. Best Ford went to Michael Dickinson and his XR Sedan, Best Holden went to Ian Campbell with his EH Sedan (anyone with a spare display cabinet or feather duster for sale pleases ring Ian).

Judges Choice went to an AC Cobra owned by Troy Glover (must have had a ford motor) and Peoples Choice was club member Adam Bowman and his GTS Monaro. (A Holden) Best original went to Wilko with his “finally” restored HZ GTS Monaro with Grumpy picking up the final bag of bits for having the best mutilated car (yep his EH Wagon was out and about)

All in all a good day with the CHCC taking four of the six prizes on offer. Thanks go to Supercheap and Shannons insurance for putting on such a great show.

Grumpy

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“Mandorah run”

After an apprehensive week wondering if more rain would fall on the weekend and compromise the Run, Sunday turned out to be a beautiful day. 16 cars turned up at Coolalinga with two more joining us on the way….40 people looking forward to lunch at Mandorah Pub and the cruise there and back. We had a gaggle of Monaros (Greg, Peter, Kerry), a cluster of EH’s (Grumpy, Ian, Xavier ) a One tonner (Brent), a Ute (Trevor), Torana SS hatchback (Damon), FJ (Dave), HT Kingswood 253V8(Stephen), Torana XU-1 (Alan), GrpA Blue Meanie Commodore(Jeff), HK station wagon(Patrick), Camaro (Trevor), HQ Premier ( Larrie ), VE Ute (Steve) and a Suzuki Sierra.

We proceeded from Coolalinga to Darwin River Dam to see the new, heightened dam wall. A very pretty spot which should be the site of a Club BBQ in the future (Apparently we did one in 2006 and had a good turnout). While there we were entertained by Grumpy’s 60’s music (tapes not Grumpy singing, heaven forbid).

The run from there to Mandorah was very scenic as everything was green from the recent rain. The road was perfect and enabled a number of members to blow the cobwebs out of their cars (sticking to the speed limits of course!). Ah the sound of V8’s and supercharged sixes was a real turn on. Grumpy enjoyed the chance to give his recently completed EH a run and stretch its legs.

A future showdown at the street drags at Hidden Valley between Grumpy’s supercharged EH and Wilko’s warmed over HZ GTS would be an interesting event (How about it guys?) We just managed to park all the cars fronting the Marina and then proceeded to enjoy simple tucker under the shade of the substantial verandahs of the Mandorah Pub and gaze across the harbor at Darwin. A very pleasant lazy lunch. Club members left singularly at different times to return back to Darwin, some looked at Wagait Beach and Tumbling Waters Holiday Park on the way home. We only had three members (that I am aware of) with problems on the run. Damon’s Torana SS ran over a branch while avoiding an errant driver and luckily only suffered a pulled out seal on his right rear flare but was a bit shaken up by the incident. Stephen had overheating problems in his HT due to a cracked heater hose, after redirecting some hoses he managed to get home. Craig Dawson turned up at Coolalinga with his HK Monaro but couldn’t come on the run due to a coolant leak. All in all a very pleasant and successful outing and looking forward to next year.

“HZ GTS”

It’s been a long time coming but its finished, well as finished as any classic car can be……. Well, there’s always something more to do isn’t there. I dropped the HZ off to T&L panel works in Coconut Grove about a year ago and while work was done sporadically it was done well.

During the build it was discovered that many parts would need to be replaced. A full rubber kit, door hinges, little things like clips, and a stack of other parts. Rare Spares and Autobarn came to the rescue over and over again. It couldn’t have been done without them.

The major hassle I had with the car was with the stripes, (hit me up and I’ll tell you a story, as the car had to be sprayed twice), but I like to thank Ray Younger for his skill and unwavering eye in applying the masking kit. When you see the car you can understand the detail that has gone into it.

In early October I got the car back on the road and it is looking a million bucks, this old girl still turns heads where ever she goes, fine lines and old school styling never gets out of date. Thanks to Tec at T&L Panels works we have another piece of Aussie motoring history saved. Cheers Wilko

Although there wasn’t much, the rust had to be dealt with. Small holes in the beaver panel, a few holes above the rear wheel arches and under the front windscreen, these were dealt with utmost skill with inner and outer sections receiving the same due care.

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Financial Members and their Cars Let your editor know if you’re financial and you’re not on the list

wilkovansyl@bigpond.com

Bruce Wall 48-215 Club Simon Love HK Monaro Brent Betts HJ One Tonner Jim Dowling 48-215 Patrick Gray HK Wagon Club David Coffey HJ Sedan Mathew Colebrook 48-215 Trevor Bailey HK Premier David Rowlands HJ GTS Club Phil Springate 48-215 Club Rex Hales HT Prem Club Mike Brideson HX 1 Tonner Club Scott Holden FJ Ute Adem Mahomet HT Sedan Club John Obolevics HX 1 Tonner Club Troy David FJ Ute Club Stephen Cobbe HT Sedan John Hocking HX LE Harry Mellios FJ Ute Club Dallas Campbell HT Sedan John Denton HX LE Club Gerard Taylor FJ Ute Greg Connor HT Ute Paul Cilka HX LE Club David Clark V6 FJ Sedan Ray Orr HT GTS Monaro Kevin Helmrich HZ One Tonner Club Gary Fien FJ Sedan Kerry Kyriacou HT Monaro Albert Wilson HZ Sedan Agnes Shaw FJ Sedan Club John Kyriacou HT Monaro Aaron Hall HZ one tonner Peter Walters FC Sedan Club Joe Horvath HT GTS Club Mark Booth HZ Premier Wagon Amanda Reed FB Ute Club Greg Coates HT GTS 350 Garrey Colliver WB Ute Club Shane Mullavey FB Ute Gregory Loveridge HG Ute Elliott Wilson LC Torana Malcolm Loveridge EK Sedan Paul Allen HG Sedan Paul Whittaker LJ Torana Trevor Raggatt EJ Ute John Maxwell HG S/Sedan Elise Prince LJ Torana Club Peter Skehan EH Ute Club Andrew Boller HG Ute Henry Hagar LJ GTR XU1 Shannon Whittaker EH Ute Nick Coe HG Monaro Brenton MacLean LJ GTR XU1 Owen Swan EH Prem Adam Gibson HG Monaro Alan Stalker LJ GTR XU1 Club Perry Mar EH Sedan Peter Van Boxtel HG GTS Katrina Bangay SLR 5000 Club Craig Lambley EH Sedan Wilko Van Syl HG GTS Club Phil Hall LH Sedan Xavier McMahon EH Prem Club Stephen Barolitis HQ GTS Jared Hall LX Coupe George Shepherd EH S/Sedan Raws Ledingham HQ GTS Club Peter Balfour LX Coupe Ian Campbell EH S/Sedan Club Dave Gosper HQ SS Club Damon Wagland LX SS Coupe Club John Palamountain HR Prem Club Adam Bowman HQ GTS Coupe Club Colin Johnson LX Torana Club Kim Cook HR Prem Sedan Chris Todd HQ Coupe Jeff Prince VK HDT Group A Paul Winter Lost his HR : ( Nick Mellios HQ Coupe Laurence Foscaro VK HDT Group A Tonia Thompson HR Sedan Jack Burr HQ Ute Peter Madigan VL HSV Group A Denis Hannah HR S/Sedan Mal Janes HQ Statesman Club Nick Simeon VL Sedan Craig Dawson HK GTS Larrie Dean HQ Premier Ben Moller VZ Crewman David Finch HK Monaro Greg Smith HQ Sedan Steve Moller VE SS Ute

Financial Members other Holdens Ray Orr HD Ute Club Nick Coe LC Sedan Harry Mellios HK GTS John Denton 48-215 Sedan Adam Bowman HJ GTS Club Jeff Prince VY GTS Monaro George Shepherd 48-215 Sedan Craig Dawson HT Wagon Brenton MacLean HQ One tonner Peter Skehan EH Panel van Club Wilko Van Syl HZ GTS Ian Campbell EH sedan Club , LJ Scott Holden 13 Holdens Malcolm Loveridge Chevelle SS Katrina Bangay Brougham HQ 350 2dr

You’re Committee Members President John Palamountian H 89 313 758 M 0417 262 918 Secretary / Public Officer George Shepherd H 89882425 M 0428 882424 Treasurer Ian Campbell H 89 831 318 M 0407 609 733 Committee Newsletter Website Wilko Van Syl wilkovansyl@bigpond.com M 0401 117 977 Committee Club Rego Officer Rex Hales M 0409 094 010 Committee Functions/Catering Steve Moller M 0438 817610 Committee Media Mogul Amanda Reed M 0417 804936 Records Officer Alan Stalker M 0412 848 371

PO Box 36308 WINNELLIE NT 0821

CHCC Bank details; please ensure you write you name on any deposit into the account so we know where the money came from

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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.

Trading Post For sale items will be removed after three editions if the editor is not notified otherwise “Cars for Sale” “Parts for Sale”

WB Ute with motor, gearbox etc Heaps of spare panels, needs a little TLC, need to make room in shed. Free to good home- (parts and panels around the car not included). Ph Trevor on 0427 671268.

4 door Torana; 202 with Trimatic, Accident damage, comes with a huge list of new parts including NOS Phone Michelle 0400895316

Various parts, 2 x rear doors HQ – HZ, 2 x front doors HQ, Radiator 6 cyl. HX, Front nose panel for HX with twin H/Lights, Boot Lid HX, Rear panel van door HX – HZ, Rear Bumper HX - HZ, Rear seat HX – HZ, WB Bonnet with Hornet Scoop., All good condition.

Contact Trev 0427 671268  Various HG parts, 327 chev, TH400, powdercoated front cross member, complete custom reupholstered interior, indicators cables etc Greg Loveridge Various parts 1x Saginaw Gearbox, 3/4 complete $140. VN Series 1 Calais. computer, harness, V6 motor, 5 Speed, diff, radiator, fuel tank, tailshaft, brake booster, front disks, calipers, etc $500. 1x set of LE monaro honeycomb rims 14x7 inch . 2 with new centres $500. 1x Power sterring pump & Bracket to suit VK, VB, VL, VC Commodore $60. 1x Chrome air cond bracket suit HQ - WB $80. 1x set Hotwire mags suit early Holden. 13x6 and 13x7 $120. 1x Superpan sump to suit HQ, LH, V8 $100 1x NOS RHS inner Guard suit HQ-WB $100. 1x 332 stroker crank to suit 308 block, with 327 small journal rods. Balanced with flywheel. $500. 1x Bell housing to suit Holden V8 into MQ Patrol 4 Speed $100. 1x adaptor plate Holden to chev stud pattern. $100 Phone Paul on 0401780726 or Michelle on 0416015518

HQ GTS Monaro, freshly rebuilt numbers matching 308 V8 Trimatic transmission. Factory air con, power steering and electric windows. verification letter from GMH offers over $20K call Harry 0418892040

“Parts Wanted” Wanted 308 parts Original air cleaner assembly call your Prez wilkovansyl@bigpond.com Wanted. 2 x LX Torana " Globe " rims, 14 or 15 inch, 4-7 inch wide. These will only be used for racing so they do not have to be genuine Bathurst mags. Mike Brideson 0413592798

1961 EK Holden sedan, All original. Unregistered but running. Body needs work. Good project or bash car. $3500. Colin on 0438 333 526

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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.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Stick this on your Fridge and please phone to advise of your participation

Nostalgia Cruise Night’s Held on the first Friday of the month, meet at Fisherman’s wharf 7.30pm, have some fish n chips and a yarn before the cruise. 19th November. X-mas breakup & Bowls nite 10 Pin Bowls at Nightcliff followed by a parade through the city ending at Mindil beach. We need to know numbers so we can book lanes in advance. Pizza’s and drinks supplied. Bowling starts at 630pm and costs $19 per person. Spectators are most welcome and this is a fun night not to be missed.

Contact Steve Moller 0438 817610

Mum and Dad’s it is getting to that time of year again and The Club has started discussing the end of year Christmas Party. We would really love to organise Santa to visit this year from the North Pole and maybe hand out early pressies to those children who attend. So Mum and Dad if you would like to contact the club and give us details on how many of your children would attend, boy/girl and ages that would really helpful as we have tried asking Santa and he has not yet finished his list this year. Email Amanda on manda.greg.reed@gmail.com 26th January “Australia Day Ute Run” Departs 12.30pm from the Hidden Valley Sports Park, arrive at the Winnellie Park Greyhound Track. Prizes, entertainment, food and Bar facilities. $5.00 per vehicle and all proceeds go to the Variety Club, Volunteers are required on the day to assist John Obolevics with the organisation on M - 0418 840 591 Some may prefer to opt out of the run and just catch up at the Greyhound Track.

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Rain Hail or Shine

“Over flow”

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 wilkovansyl@bigpond.com.au 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 with m/ship card. Seat City Winnellie rd, Winnellie 10% discount with m/ship card. Phil Kerr’s Harriett place, Darwin 10% discount with m/ship card. T’Bar Cars Coolalinga Shopping Complex See Trevor for some great deals on models TPL Exhaust Shop Travers Street, Coconut Grove Excellent pricing for club members Tyrepower 131 Stuart Hwy See Grant for great discounts to members 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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