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The official magazine of the

Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia ACN 004 677 570

June 2013 Volume 48 Number 2

Featured are our CHACA Family Autumn National Tour Organisers, Vin and Lana Forbes, Louise and John Baker Surrounded by a random selection of National Tour Entrants (full report and pictures on centre pages)

Upcoming CHACA Events Friday 7th June Sunday 23rd June

General Meeting 8pm Deepdene Hall, Melways Page 46-A8.

Coljen Gear Cutting followed by BBQ lunch at Westerfolds Park

To bring together persons with a common interest, to encourage the use, maintenance and preservation of automobiles built from the 1st January, 1931 up to 25 years old, without prejudice to make, model, method of manufacture or country of origin.

Committee Secretary Kevin Churchill (Erica) Ph: 5983 8981 Mob: 0412 802 177 President Kevin Churchill ( Erica) 28fordor@gmail.com Ph: 5983 8981 Mob: 0412 802 177 Vice President Ray Griffin (Margaret) raymar77224@bigpond.com Ph: 5977 6649 Mob: 0409 216 273 Treasurer Dennis Healy (Esther) estden@bigpond.com Ph. 9740 1441 Mob. 0411 187 882

Meetings 1st Friday of the month (except Good Friday & January) at Deepdene Park Hall, Whitehorse Road, Deepdene, Melway Page 46-A8 Tea, coffee and snacks are served at the conclusion of each meeting.

Visitors and prospective new Members are welcomed.

Members please bring a plate of food for the general meetings.

Club Newsletter The Journal is published monthly. Items for inclusion in the Journal must be mailed, emailed or passed on to the Editor at Club Meetings.

The Committee reserves the right to edit or decline any article deemed unsuitable. Photographs submitted for possible publication should preferably be glossy 5”x 7” or 6” x 4” prints or high resolution jpg/bmp images to ensure best reproduction in the Journal. Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Club.

Journal Closing Dates Nominally 2nd. Wednesday each month.

Editor editor@chaca.com.au Eddie Reynolds (Gail) 03 9770 1231 Mob: 0429 142 460 Technical Officer Neville Thomas Kunnel thomas_neville@yahoo.com.au Ph. 03 8743 4547 Mob: 0425 823 352 Property Officer Eddie Reynolds eddier2@optusnet.com.au Ph: 03 9770 1231 Mob: 0429 142 460 Membership Secretary Barry & Rosslyn Smith rozbar@bigpond.com Ph: 9807 6813 or 5985 9220 Mob: 0408 440 240 Activities Officer Vacant Notice To All Reciprocating Clubs Please address your magazines to The Secretary LPO Box 72 Bittern Vic 3918

Journal Nights Nominally Thursday before the last Friday of each month

Website The Club’s website www.chaca.com.au is updated regularly and features Club History, Club Promotions, an Events Calendar, a full Journal for downloading and many photographs of Club Events.

Webmaster janelle@tpg.com.au

Journal Layout Editor Janelle Thomas PH: 9776 5370 janellet@tpg.com.au editor@chaca.com.au

Archivist and Historian Margaret Griffin - 5977 6649

Library Custodian Eric & Pam Chaplin Ph/fax: 03 5944 3312

CHACA Life Members Max Austin, Ray Griffin, Margaret Griffin, Barry Smith, Jim Kerr, Dale Allen, Bill Kerr, John Hunt, Tom Lambert, Roy Pepprell, Eddie Reynolds, Bob Mantle, Patricia Wightman, Peter Galley, John Schuurman.

Deceased: Fred McGeary, Norm Watt, Don Main, Ian Davey Eddy Dobbs Snr, Col Patience, Gordon Wightman.

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PRESIDENT’S PIECE

Next Meeting - June 7th, 2013

Perfect weather, wonderful company and fantastic vehicles were the order of the day on our recent National Tour to Albury. The trip up was most enjoyable, if a little challenging for some of us. The view at Falls Creek was nonexistent due to the fog and the weather was bracing. We saw some lovely countryside and interesting spots, although this was just the start to three more days of touring hosted very ably

by CHACA Morgan Country.

John Hughes has kindly offered to give us a talk and slide show about the raid on Nuremburg in 1944 by RAAF, which resulted in the loss of 96 RAAF aircraft.

The night will be entertaining and informative, so please come along and enjoy.

Then there was the trip home. We travelled to Glenrowan and then over more mountains to Mansfield via Whitfield and Tolmie. Goodbyes were said in Mansfield and Erica & I travelled home via Alexandra (boyhood memories), Healesville and Coldstream. This Journal has a good coverage of the Tour and I believe there is a Special Tour Edition Journal in the pipeline.

- don't forget to bring a plate for supper

These events don’t “just happen”. A lot of planning and preparation goes into them. John Baker and Vin Forbes took on the challenge and were ably supported by their wives, Louise & Lana. They have done a first rate job, under difficult circumstances in the last few months. Thank you all of you. We are looking forward to the next Tour, hopefully in two year’s time and organised by one of our affiliated Clubs.

What a fantastic 6 days! 6 Days of something new every day. Our first National Tour since October 2001 and a “Clayton’s” National in June 2004.

We are now in our 48th year, having been established in 1966. Our founders had a vision to bring together people with an interest in vehicles built from 1931 to 1942. Times have changed and now, like a lot of Clubs, we accept any vehicle up to 25 years old. With the changes to the CPS making the use of our vehicles more flexible, we are attracting a lot of new Members. Some of these are just “using” the Club for what they see as “cheap registration”, whilst others – the majority we hope – are enthusiasts who enjoy using their vehicle.

In 2016 we plan to celebrate our 50th Birthday which will be a gala event. However, to ensure that we reach this milestone we need Members to take on the jobs required to run the Club. None of these is an onerous job but they are all vital. Taking on one of these positions is also a good way to meet other Members and to really become involved in YOUR Club. Please talk to me about helping out. We can be flexible enough to fit in with your requirements and it is not essential that you attend Committee Meetings. If we don’t have our Members to take on these roles then Committee will be seriously considering using Club funds to pay outside organisations to do it for us. Please don’t let this happen.

Until next time........... ......happy and safe historic motoring

Ray Griffin Vice President

Editorial

John Baker and Vin Forbes came up with the idea around June 2012 and it has come to fruition some 11 months later.

After those 11 months of planning and research and with the assistance of Morgan Country they produced an event that everyone involved can be justifiably proud of.

We all know there were hitches and hiccups, but most of us were blissfully unaware of them and the end result was an extremely enjoyable event with lots of great memories.

How they organised the weather, I don’t know, it was perfect the whole time. Despite the rather average conditions just as we were about to leave Pakenham on the first day.

However it cleared quite quickly the further East we went.

These sort of events become possible through the willingness of members to pitch in and have a go. It becomes easier when there are people out there who are prepared to help in any way they can.

The same goes for the general running of the Club which is not happening. We are still looking for a Secretary, an Activities Coordinator and an Editor-in-Training. Traditionally the newer members are the ones who step forward and volunteer their services. Being new, they are fresher and keener, with new ideas and inherently ideally qualified to serve on committee.

On the role of Editor:- I am nearly 72, young on today’s standards, perhaps, but not young enough to project the fresh and vibrant picture of the Club through the medium of the Club Journal that we need in order to attract younger members. Clubs need younger members to survive.

Kevin Churchill President

Please think about it. I intend to retire from the role of Editor at our AGM in November and would really appreciate it if someone offered to take on the role of Editor-in-Training right now. I will always be in the background as back-up if and when needed.

Eddie Reynolds.

Editor.

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Colin and Jenny Woods

Factory 3/45 Kolora Road Heidelberg West, Victoria 3081 CHACA Journal Page 4

Irish Christening Patrick’s pregnant sister was in a terrible car accident and went into a deep coma. After being in the coma for six months, she wakes up and sees that she is no longer pregnant.

Frantically, she asks the doctor about her baby.

The doctor replies, “Ma’ am, you had twins....a boy and a girl. The babies are fine, however, they were poorly at birth, and had to be christened immediately so your brother Patrick came in and named them.

The woman thinks to herself, “Oh suffering J...s, no, not me brother, he’s a clueless idiot....Expecting the worst, she asks the doctor, “Well, what’s my daughter’s name?”

“Denise” says the doctor.

The new mother is somewhat relieved, “Wow, that’s a beautiful name, I guess I was wrong about my brother,” she thought....I really like Denise.

Then she asks” What’s the boy’s name?”

The doctor replies “Denephew”.

Compliments....Russell Kerr

Events & Swap Meets of Interest to Club members Sunday 16th June

Mornington Peninsula Swap Karingal Hub Frankston

Sunday 25th August

Federation Picnic at Marong

Sunday 25th August To 1st September

Federation Golden Oldies Tour

Sunday 6th October

Last of the Chrome Bumpers, Lardner Park

Friday to Sunday 25th to 27th October

MotorClassica, Exhibition Building CHACA Journal Page 5

CHACA Yarra Ranges - Back Roads Tour – Sunday 28th July 2013 A scenic tour through the beautiful Yarra Ranges including a hearty lunch in Toolangi as planned by Ron and Peter Barker A basic itinerary is shown below in case you’re running late or prefer to join us along the way.

9.00 Meet at Croydon Hotel, 47 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon ( next to Hungry Jacks ) 9:30 (sharp) Depart from Croydon Hotel – heading for Yarra Glen via Yering Bookings for Lunch 10:00 Turn off at Yarra Glen and head for Healesville via Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd Contact 10:30 Regroup as required and drive through Healesville to Myers Creek Rd Peter & Ron Barker 11:15 Climb through the hills and arrive at Toolangi Tavern ( 1390 Myers Creek Rd ) A special parking area for a club car display is available ( weather permitting ) 0417 051 674 11:30 Lunch is served near the log fire Leave message or text ( $20 set menu – roast of the day ) with name and Bookings essential – see notes below numbers.

Most special dietary needs can be accommodated – advance notice required Before July 14th.

Drinks at bar prices 13:00 Depart Toolangi and cruise to Kinglake 14:00 Stretch your legs at Kinglake, maybe a coffee at the bakery ?

14:30 Head slowly back down the winding road to Melbourne via Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd taking in the towns of St Andrews, Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek and Greensborough 15:30 Finish at Heidelberg ( or branch off to your home along the way ) Total travel as described is approx 150km see accompanying map Notes: If the weather is fine, bring your club car and enjoy hassle free driving on quiet quality back roads through some of Victoria’s most beautiful countryside. See the incredible regeneration of the forest as we climb through the hills on some winding roads and share the joy of motoring through with your fellow enthusiasts.

Of course, if the weather looks dodgy, still come along and bring your ‘modern’ and crank the heater up..... we might get to Toolangi a bit earlier – but that’s OK !!

Important: Bookings are essential at Toolangi Tavern for lunch on Sundays, as it is a very popular venue at this time of year. All participants who wish to partake in lunch at the Toolangi Tavern, need to commit early and contact Peter Barker on 0417 051 674 ( leave a message or text with your name and the number of seats required by July 14th 2013 ) Peter has already pre booked table/s for 30 members and friends. A deposit will be paid on behalf of those members who actually commit to attend a week before the event, so if you commit .... you’re committed !

If you don’t commit early, you may miss out and have to dine elsewhere in town ( or bring your lunchbox J ).

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From: Sent: To: Subject:

Graham Hutchinson [ghutchinson1@bigpond.com] Thursday, 9 May 2013 10:09 AM 'Barry Smith'; 'Dennis Healy'; 'Eddie Reynolds'; Graham Hutchinson; 'Kevin Churchill'; 'Margaret Griffin'; 'Neville Kunnel' FW: Fathers' Day 2013

Hi all, I forward this notice, in the hope that the event can be fitted in this year. At least they have given us plenty of notice this year. Last year we managed 9 cars at short notice & it was a great day. Something special for the ladies? Regards Hutchie.

From: Candice Bennett [mailto:Candice.Bennett@nattrust.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 7 May 2013 1:03 PM To: ghutchinson1@bigpond.com Subject: Fathers' Day 2013

Dear Graham, I hope this email finds you well.

I am starting to put together our event for Fathers’ Day 2013 and was wondering if the CHACA would be interested in being involved again this year?

We had a great response from visitors last year and we would really love to build the event further this year. I understand that Fathers’ Day is a hard one as it is very family orientated but we would certainly offer complimentary entries to the partners and family of those who would be in attendance.

This year Fathers’ Day on Sunday 1st September and the event will run from 10am to 4pm. The cars would need to be onsite no later than 9:30am (due to the ticketing restrictions on the main driveway).

Please let me know if this is something the club would be interested in promoting and attending again this year.

Kind regards Candice Candice Bennett Operations Coordinator Rippon Lea House and Gardens The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick 3185 P: 03 9519 9005 M: 0420 969 387 F: 03 9523 6921 E: Candice.Bennett@nattrust.com.au

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Ralph & Lois Provan

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Dear Eddie Our Federal Government has just passed legislation that gives them the power to take your money from your bank account if you have not used it for 3 years.

From the 31st of May this year, the Federal Government will have the power to transfer your bank balance to their coffers.

The definition of "using" a bank account involves either withdrawing or depositing.

Note: Interest payments are not considered to be deposits and fees are not considered withdrawals under this legislation.

What to do NOW? 1. Check all of your bank accounts and make sure you have transacted over the last 3 years. If you haven't used your account during this time, make a withdrawal or deposit. Otherwise you will lose it.

2. If you cannot remember where a long lost account may reside, use this ASIC tool to conduct a search https:// www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/find-unclaimed-money If, for some reason, your money is taken by the Government under this law, you will be able to apply to ASIC to have it returned. However, this is not likely to be a quick process.

From my Financial adviser.

For your Info.

Eddie Reynolds

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Brian Garrett 94591779 0400166762 bjgarrett@optusnet.com.au CHACA Journal Page 9

CHACA Family Autumn National Tour. Albury/Wodonga 28th. April to 3rd. May 2013 Perfect weather, great company and everyone out to enjoy themselves. What more could you ask for ?

For the Victorians the day started at the BP Servo near Pakenham. Initially the day was fine, but deteriorated rapidly just as the welcoming talks and instructions were coming to a close.

Unfortunately Norm and Mickey Bradford, and Bill and Ally Stanton had to pull out due to ill health.

After morning tea, then lunch, enroute, we arrived at Nyerimilang Homestead for afternoon tea and a look around at this historic place, before heading off to Lakes Entrance for our overnight accommodation. Bill and Ally Stanton called in briefly to greet us all. By now the weather was much more pleasant and bode well for the rest of our trip over the mountains next day.

Monday dawned and we all headed for the hills. The planned route via Mt. Hotham was closed due to road works

List of attendants Bob & Judy Wilson...

Bob Clark David & Margaret Landells Kevin & Erica Churchill John Egglestone & Len Brown Henry & Trish Alger Robin & Cath Grierson Victor & Niki Pace Phil & Jan Ramsay Barry & Rosslyn Smith Lester & Yvette Cole Fred & Pat Lombardo Ken & Margaret Robinson Ray & Shirley Nichol Geoff Hilliard Graeme & Joan Moore Ken Leeden John & Louise Baker Ken & Margaret Britten Paul & Anne Campbell Peter & Rose Mills Mal & Thea Hillier Esther & Dennis Healy Roy Gibson & Alicia Gonzales Bill Goddard Russell & Lesley Betts Garry & Glenda Prewett Ian & Jenny Hanks Ray & Margaret Griffin Eddie Reynolds & Gail Evans Vin & Lana Forbes Ian & Judy Hansford Terry & Marion Herbstreit James & Colleen Allan Neville Kunnel Andrew & Rosemary Pope Harry & Averil Greenhalgh Herb Simpfendorfer Joyce & Ken Doust Tom Oram Ralph & Lois Provan

‘80 Oldsmobile 98.

‘55 Stude Commander ‘78 Ford LTD ‘72 MGB Roadster ‘53 Oldsmobile Super 88 ‘77 Chrysler CL ‘72 Oldsmobile Starfire ‘74 Mercury Marquis ‘77 Honda Accord ‘34 Chev Master Sedan ‘70 Ford Mustang ‘60 Dodge Phoenix ‘62 Valiant S ‘80 Holden WB Statesman ‘36 Buick Century ‘84 BMW 635i ‘73 Holden Monaro GTS ‘91 BMW E21 320/A6 ‘58 Volkswagen Beetle ‘70 MG GT ‘58 Morris Minor 1000 ‘68 Ford Mustang ‘84 Buick Riviera Modern ‘55 Studebaker Champion ‘72 Holden Torana LJ ‘70 Oldsmobile Delta 88 ‘69 Ford Capri ‘34 Pontiac Sedan ‘36 Dodge D3 ‘86 Mercedes Benz 230E ‘49 Vauxhall Wyvern ‘69 Morris Cooper S ‘66 MGB Sports ‘56 Volkswagen Beetle ‘63 MGB ‘63 Ford Mercury Various Austin 1800’s ‘62 Triumph Herald ‘33 Chevrolet ‘38 Plymouth P6

and we now went via Falls Creek. Well, most did. Some missed the turn-off and the Griffins, Reynolds and Robinsons decided to travel via Mitta Mitta. We were concerned that with our caravans we may have a problem with the initial steep climb after the turn-off to Falls Creek. Ken and Margaret Robinson accompanied us as insurance. They assured us at Omeo that the road was flat, no hills.

This was not the case. In fact the summit we went over was higher than Falls Creek and just as misty (cloud).

And there was gravel and it was wet, with several roadworks to hinder our passage. But, curiously, we enjoyed the stillness, the trees in the mist, even the constant dampness, almost rain, associated with the cloud.

The previous autumn tonings on the Omeo highway before the ascent were a sight to be seen. Picture perfect!.

Everyone appeared to thoroughly enjoy the whole of the National Tour. The organisation, the venues we visited each day, all had a uniqueness in their own right. From the Bethanga Bridge, Bonegilla Migrant Museum, Bandiana Army Museum, Ettamoggah Pub (now closed), Doll Museum, Walla Walla Historic Church, our “scenic drive” through Herb Simpfendorfer’s backyard, Jinderah Pioneer Museum, Yackandandah and Beechworth Historic Towns, then the “Grand Finale” at the Commercial Club for Awards, Presentations and prizes.

What a sight to see on entering the room! John Baker was at the door to personally welcome everyone and we were then greeted with an enormous array of tables very tastefully laid out with our Club Banner as a backdrop and hanging over the array of Certificates that were to be presented to every entrant.

The poetry competition uncovered some latent talent in many members with Margaret Griffin winning the “Ladies rendition” with her recital of “50 shades of Grey”. Fred Lombardo put on another sterling performance with his rendition of the “Ferguson Tractor” as related by an Italian. Which Fred is good at.

This won him first prize for a male. The poetry reading was a highlight of the evening and the 13 or so competitors are to be congratulated for their performance.

The “Certificates of Appreciation” were then handed out to every participant and also to Morgan Country for hosting the 3 days that we were there for.

All in all it was a great experience and the organisers are all to be congratulated on their efforts. I think everyone is now looking forward to the next National Tour.

There were the inevitable breakdowns, of course, but they actually add to the interest of the Tour and provide a talking point for many years to come. Not so great for the “breakdownee”, perhaps, but most people are more than willing to help and are only too happy to put themselves out a bit and get them back on the road again..

Thanks to John and Louise Baker, Vin and Lana Forbes, for initiating this event and to Morgan Country, particularly Harry and Averil Greenhalgh and Herb Simpfendorfer for their hosting of the Tour.

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CHACA Family Autumn National Tour 28th. April—3rd. May 2013.

Roy Gibson & Alicia Gonzalez

Paul & Anne Campbell

Margaret & Ken Britten

Mal & Thea Hillier

Peter & Rose Mills

Herb Simpfendorfer

Joyce & Ken Doust

Andrew & Rosemary Pope

Ian & Jenny Hanks

John Egglestone & Len Brown

Harry & Averil Greenhalgh

Lois & Ralph Provan

Gail Evans & Eddie Reynolds

Judy & Ian Hansford

Niki & Victor Pace

Garry & Glenda Prewett

Henry & Trish Alger

Graeme & Joan Moore

Shirley & Ray Nichol

Bob & Judy Wilson

Phil & Janice Ramsay

Margaret & Ray Griffin

Bob Clark

Yvette & Lester Cole

Lesley & Russell Betts

Pat & Fred Lombardo

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Kevin & Erica Churchill

Tom Oram

Vin & Lana Forbes

John & Louise Baker

Margaret & Ken Robinson

Bill & Ally Stanton

CHACA Family Autumn National Tour 28th. April—3rd. May 2013.

Ros & Barry Smith

Geoff Hilliard

Colleen & James Allan

Terry & Marion Herbstreit

Ken Leeden

Briefing on the first day

Omeo Highway

Esther & Dennis Healy

Robin & Cath Grierson

Margaret & David Landells

Neville Kunnel

Autumn at it’s best!

Somewhere in Falls Creek

Somewhere above (way above) Mitta Mitta

John Schuurman’s 1935 Plymouth

John Schuurman’s 1935 Ply.

“Now Hear This!”

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CHACA Family Autumn National Tour 28th. April—3rd. May 2013.

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CHACA Family Autumn National Tour 28th. April—3rd. May 2013.

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The National Rally—A Tale of Woe What a great week. Perfect weather, faultless organising, a great variety of vehicles and the friendliest bunch of people. A perfect week, or was it?

I chose to leave on the Monday morning, to travel direct to Albury via the Ring Rd. and Hume Fwy. First I had to stop at Altona to fill the tank, using my discount card. The usual 4 lanes was reduced to 2, due to a fuel tanker delivery, so I pulled into the shortest line and waited my turn. After 20 minutes I finally reached the head of the line, only to discover the standard unleaded “OUT OF ORDER”.

As the other line had extended out into the street, I opted to backtrack via Westgate Fwy. to Williamstown Rd. only to discover a peak hour car park and on arrival, couldn’t even get into the Service Station..

Further travel eventually got me filled up, having travelled approximately 12kms and nearly back home again. One should know, when a trip starts off like this, it’s a bad omen. Nevertheless, the peak hour traffic had cleared and the run out on the Ring Rd. and North on the Hume was uneventful—Well almost.

Due to a faulty fuel gauge, I had replaced the tank sender unit a few weeks before the rally, but the fuel tank in Melbourne had only registered 3/4 on the gauge, so I pulled off the freeway at Benalla and topped up. After payment at the office, I returned to the car and during a walk around to inspect tyres etc. I was shocked to discover petrol pouring out from everywhere under the rear.

I quickly threw 2 buckets of water under the car and reported the fuel leak to the staff. As I had recently flushed and sealed the fuel tank, I figured it must be leaking at the sender unit and I had topped it up above this level, by filling the filler spout, making it approximately 2 litres over full. As it was going to leak anyway, I decided to put my foot down until the level went low enough to stop leaking. After this, I maintained the level each day to approximately 3/4 full maximum, which solved the problem.

However, after returning to the freeway following the pit stop in Benalla, I realised I was looking through a cracked windscreen. Never heard or felt the stone impact, but you can bet I will notice the impact on my wallet. Such is life.

A couple of days into the meet, I was driving in convoy and realised I was dropping back on a long incline so I flattened the accelerator to kick back the auto. When it finally kicked back I noticed a smoke haze out the back and the smell of burnt oil, so I backed off and drove more sedately thereafter. A check later showed correct oil level, so I wasn’t concerned.

Friday came around far too quickly. Up early, car loaded up and on the road by 7.30 for a non-stop run down the Hume and home by early afternoon. Not likely—Not on this trip.

Half an hour out of Wodonga—Bang! A huge explosion followed by serious scraping sounds from the rear. Easing to a controlled stop, I pulled off to the side approximately 1/2 km down the road and discovered that the entire rotating wheel and mudguard assembly had sheared off my single wheel trailer and the trailer was sliding along on its corner jacks, which fortunately prevented further damage.

A long walk back revealed the complete wheel assembly laying in the bushes intact and despite some gouges, undamaged and the tyre still inflated. Further searching even uncovered the 2 halves of the sheared pin (it turns out it was manufactured from cheap mild steel).

As I don’t possess a mobile phone, I stood for over 1/2 hour leaning on the trailer waiting for a good Samaritan to stop, but to no avail. Then I remembered the A4 HELP sign issued to each rally entrant, dug it out and within 10 minutes 2 vehicles had pulled up and rung the RACV for me. Half an hour later and an RACV man pulls up to check the situation, as he got the call whilst on the way to work in his 4WD. It would take another hour for him to drive to his base at Howlong and return with a tandem trailer.

While I waited, I unloaded and dismantled my Electric Scooter and emptied all my boot contents into the back seat and reloaded the scooter into the boot. It didn’t take long to load my damaged trailer onto the tandem when he returned and I proceeded to follow him to Howlong (1/2hr east of Albury).

Somewhere along the way he pulled up to tighten his tie down straps and as I pulled up behind him we noticed smoke emanating from under the front fender. Closer examination revealed a serious oil leak from the front main seal which was blowing back onto the exhaust and burning, causing the smoke and the burnt oil smell a couple of days earlier, which was probably when the seal blew out.

Arriving at the workshop by 11am and a suggestion was made to take both car and trailer on a tow truck to avoid further damage and I quickly agreed. However, their tow truck wasn’t long enough and didn’t have a towbar, so I waited hours for alternative arrangements to be made with Grearly Towing in Wodonga. As their 4 trucks were committed for the day, it was 5.30pm when they finally had me loaded and on my way, finally arriving home about 9pm. The bill to RACV? In excess of $1600. My bill for repairs? Don’t ask and never mention Howlong ever again.

PS. One of our regular advertisers Coljen have produced a new high tensile steel pin for the trailer, which should be fixed by the time you read this. The Stude will take a bit longer.

Bob Clark.

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Club Permit Scheme Renewal Concerns.

This Club (HCVCA) has over 150 vehicles on the Club Permit Scheme and believe we maintain our responsibilities to the Scheme in an appropriate manner.

Over the past few months I have received a number of phone calls regarding non - receipt of renewals and seeking advice on what action should be taken.

In two cases this week members have been advised, by Vicroads, that renewals have not been sent because Vicroads have cancelled the CPS. In one case this was been traced to Vicroads failure to fully process the previous payment ,. When payment was proved the CPS holder has had to pay the fee for less than two weeks (of the present 12 month period) use which will allow the now due renewal for the next period to be generated. This has also happened to me.

In the other case the CPS holder had not received a number of renewals for the previous year and had neglected to follow up for Vicroads until he realised that renewals were due for this year. He has been advised to make new applications involving Roadworthy Certificates although it was Vicroads failure to send renewals that led to the CPS being cancelled.

We understand the onus is on the CPS holder to ensure renewals are made but in view of the known failure of Vicroads to supply renewals we believe a compromise position is required.

HCVCA suggest the following – 1. That Vicroads advise their offices to apply a period of amnesty to nonpaid CPS fees due to non - receipt of renewal notices. The amnesty to be in force to 30 June 2013.

This gives sufficient leadtime for clubs to advise their members.

2 That AOMC advise member clubs that all CPS holders should make a physical check of their vehicles CPS status by reference to the windscreen sticker or by the inner front page of the present logbook. If the CPS is expired and a renewal has not been received in the normal course of events the holder should take action to ensure that the permit is not cancelled. This action to be removed 30 June 2013.

Action – Take the present (authorised) logbook and/ or applicable Vicroads receipt to a Vicroads office and request a renewal notice based on the existing logbook and a new logbook for the next year. Club authorisation would then follow the prescribed procedure.

(The above has been my advice to Club members and has been accepted until this week to my knowledge).

I have little doubt that other clubs have had the same situation so a FAQ in the CPS handbook/website once Vicroads agree to the above will assist many clubs.

Dennis Brooks HCVCA CPS Officer Several of our members have reported to us that, when they have made their initial application for a club permit, the application date has also been entered as the expiry date, rather than as a year hence. In these instances, the permit holder has walked out of VicRoads’ office clutching a permit that is about to expire at mid-

night on the same day that the permit was issued and paid for. As a result, 12 months down the track, VicRoads’ computers regard the permit as having expired a year earlier, and not issued a renewal notice.

This almost happened to me – fortunately an alert cashier at VicRoads noted that my application date and expiry date were the same day, month and year, and sent the paperwork back to the issuing clerk for correction. At least five other members in our small club have reported similar problems, and some were not as lucky was I was - the mistake was not detected at the time at VicRoads. In one instance, one member unwittingly continued to drive his permit vehicle for several months after his permit had expired.

I cannot understand why VicRoads’ computer system can’t have a simple ‘fail safe’ built in, to prevent the same date being inserted into the application date and expiry date fields. From my limited knowledge of computer programming, it would be very easy to simply add 12 months to the date entered into the application field and enter that later date into the date of expiry field.

We have impressed on our members that it is their responsibility to make sure that their vehicle is always properly registered and insured. This is a major ‘culture shift’ for motorists who have for 50 years or more, learned to rely on a reminder from Vic Roads some weeks before their registration is due. In simple terms, they can no longer rely on the integrity of VicRoads’ computer system.

Neil Wakeman.

The above article was reproduced from the AOMC Newsletter of May 2013.

Time for a Laugh At one point during a game of junior footy, the coach said to one of his young players, “Do you know what cooperation is? Do you know what a team is?”

The little boy nodded in the affirmative.

“Do you understand that what matters is whether we win together as a team?”

The little boy nodded yes.

“So,” the coach continued, “when a holding the ball is called, or if you push someone in the back, you don’t argue or curse or attack the umpire. Do you understand all that?”.

Again, the little boy nodded.

“Good,” said the coach. “Now go over there and explain it to your mother”.

Compliments.....Russell Kerr

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(More) Changes to our Club Calendar An asterisk (*) indicates a change has been made.

CALENDAR FOR 2013 *MAY *JUNE *JULY *AUGUST

Sunday 26th.

CHACA Birthday Run. Gumbuya Park.

*Sunday 23rd.

Coljen Gear Cutting & BBQ Lunch. (James Allan).

*Sunday 28th.

Kinglake Area (Peter and Ron Barker).

*Sunday 11th.

Pub Run Organised by John Baker.

SEPTEMBER *Sunday 22 . nd

Woodlands Historic Homestead, Greenvale. and Railway Dennis Healy. Bookings

essential by 1st. September.

*OCTOBER NOVEMBER

*Sunday 27th.

Tri-Club Picnic, Ferny Creek Oval (CHACA).

*Wednesday 9th.

Sunday 27th.

Lerderderg Gorge Bob Clark.

Federation Square Display Day.

*Sunday 10th.

Garage Crawl Bob Clark with Peter Hibbert.

* Sunday 24th.

Presentation Day/Annual Luncheon. Bookings

essential by 1st. November.

DECEMBER

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*Sunday 8 ?

CHACA Christmas with VDC @ Como Gardens

An Asterisk (*) indicates runs that score points towards a “Best Attendance Award”.

These are mainly suggested runs with dates and venues to be confirmed.

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KENS JOKES

Buy, Swap and Sell Advertisements in this column will appear for three consecutive months unless instructions to the contrary are received by the Editor. Victorian State laws require all advertisements for registered vehicles to display a Price and Registration Number, and for unregistered vehicles, the sale price together with the engine or VIN/Chassis number.

Advertisements that do not comply with the above will not be listed, nor will it be the Editors responsibility to seek such information.

SALE: The car is 1934, 5 window coupe, one of five executive cars built from Geelong Ford Company. Rego number; 264290 VIN numb; C18XF43 Engine number; C18LF49AVR38392 Rego; expires 5th of November 2012 Price $70,000.

Regards, Tim. 0408998051 thank you.

SELL: 1955 Dodge Kingsway Custom 3speed.Well known Club car CH2421 very straight, no rust, owned 20 years, with many original accessories and lots of spares, Mopar radio, CD, CB, duel fuel ,reco motor, hardened valves, electronic ignition and more. Sale due to ill health.$16000.Vin Forbes 0400071067. (0313)

The biggest hurdle a new class of preps faced was that the teacher insisted on NO BABY TALK! You need to use ‘Big People’ Words she kept reminding them. She asked John what he’d done over the weekend, “I went to see my Nana”.

‘No, you went to see your GRANDMOTHER. Use ‘Big People Words’.

She then asked Mitchell what he had done. “I took a ride on the choo-choo”.

‘No Mitch, you took a ride on a train.

You must use ‘Big People Words!’.

She then asked Alex what he’d done. “I read a book!”

‘That’s wonderful Alex….what book did you read?’ Alex thought real hard about it, puffed out his chest with pride, and said “Winnie the Shit”.

An 8 year old girl went to her grandfather who was working in the garden, and asked him “Pop, what is couple sex?” The man was stunned that she would ask such a question, but thought it best to give a straight answer, so steeling himself to tell her about human reproduction and the joys and responsibilities that go with it. The little girl stared at him in amazement. The grandfather asked her “Why did you ask this question, honey?” The little girl replied, Well, Nanny says to tell you that dinner will be ready in a couple of secs”.

WANTED: Corolla 1960’s Sun visor and Weather shield and Engine Splash Tray, Sun visor from 1970’s may fit.

Also want running Corolla 1960’s to 1980’s with good engine.

Bob Clark 03 9391 8327. (0513)

SELL: Two 6 cylinder side valve engines, one No. C10110670, the other has no engine number. They could be late 20’s – early thirties Willys’. $100.00 the pair. Phone Ray Griffin 03 5977 6649

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CHACA Membership Details.

Category

Annual Subscription

Total

$25.00

$45.00

$70.00

Concession Rate

$25.00

$39.00

$64.00

Joint Membership Concession Joint

$25.00 $25.00

$50.00 $43.00

$75.00 $68.00

$25.00

$40.00

$65.00

Concession Country

$25.00

$35.00

$60.00

Joint Country

$25.00

$45.00

$70.00

Concession Joint

$25.00

$39.00

$64.00

Full Member

Country Member

Joining Fee

Contact Barry Smith Ph: 9807 6813

Mob: 0408 440 240

Joint Membership – Husband/Wife, partner etc..

Country Member – Residing outside of Melbourne Telephone District Zone.

Concession Rate – Junior (under 18 years) or Full Time Student or Full Rate Pensioner Members.

Renewals – If joined Nov-June, must renew when due on November 1st. If joined July-Oct. Membership will carry through to renewal date in following year.

Club Permit Scheme Renewal of Permit.

Send to Neville Thomas Kunnel the Permit together with a copy of your current Membership Card and a stamped selfaddressed envelope. Neville will return it to you for you to pay at your nearest Vic Roads Office. You can also see Neville at meetings, please bring along a copy of the Permit for Club records, also the 3 photos of your Club Permit vehicle/s if Neville doesn’t already have them.

FOR New Applications/renewals: Contact Neville Thomas Kunnel Email......thomas_neville@yahoo.com.au PHONE: 03 8712 3161 MOB: 0422 324 072 1 Val Court, Dandenong, Vic 3175

To all Permit Plate Holders Due to VicRoads tightening their control on all Clubs involved with the Club Permit Scheme (CPS) we now request that all members issued with a Permit through CHACA since February 1st. 2011 under the new Log Book scheme attend at least one Club Run or Meeting every 6 months with the Car. This will assist the Club in ensuring your vehicle continues to meet with all the guidelines and conditions of use as set out by VicRoads and CHACA. Members are also reminded that the Club is bound by the new rules of this scheme to advise VicRoads of any Permit Holder who is no longer a financial member of the Club.

Any queries please contact Neville Thomas Kunnel on Ph: 8743 4547 Mob: 0425 823 352

Photos for Club Records All members Please send 3 photos of your Club Permit vehicle to Neville (if you haven’t already done so).

1.

A 3/4 view of the front right 2.

A 3/4 view of the rear left 3.

The engine Size of photos: 6x4 inches or 15x10cm.

VicRoads queries 9854 2432 60 Denmark Street, Kew 3010.

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PO BOX 340 LILYDALE VIC 3140 PH: 1300OPTIMA FAX 039735 1842 EMAIL Graeme@optima.com.au

www.chaca.com.au Affiliated Clubs Independent Clubs Affiliated with the

Classic& Historic Automobile Club of Australia

Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia Wagga Wagga Region Inc. Secretary: Wendy Hocking, Phone 02 6931 6200 Mobile 0429 316 200 PO Box 749, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 Meetings: First Monday of the Month, at Rules Club, Jezza Room Fernleigh Rd. Wagga Wagga 7.30pm. Guests and visitors are welcome.

Morgan Country Car Club Secretary: Herb Simpfendorfer Phone: 02 6029 2224 PO Box 428, Albury, NSW 2640 Meetings: At Clubrooms on Jindera Sports Grounds, First Tuesday of every month 7.30pm.

Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia Sydney Inc. Secretaries: Anne Campbell, 0414 521 521 PO Box 306 Wentworthville, NSW, 2145.

Phone 02 45765872 Email: annecampbell3@bigpond.com Meetings: All Sunday meetings start at 2pm. Members may arrive from two hours prior to meeting times to have meal and chat.

Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Caboolture Inc. Secretary: Jan Beatson PO Box 514 Caboolture, Qld. 4510, . Phone 07 3267 0363 email: secretary@chacc.com Meetings: 2nd Sunday of the Month. Meeting at the Sundowner Hotel car park, Caboolture at 6.30am

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Up in the hills enroute to Albury via Omeo Highway through Mitta Mitta CHACA Family Autumn National Tour

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