wagensvillenews Volume 54 Number 4 September 2008
The Official Newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc.
www.vwclub.com.au
SwapMeet NEW! Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc.
Sunday 28th September
Under Cover Venue
(The day after the AFL grand final).
WILLIAMSTOWN MARITIME ASSOCIATION 28 Nelson Place Williamstown (Melway Ref 56 E9).
PLEASE NOTE: NO BYO ALCOHOL & NO DOGS PERMITTED!
• VW parts, cars, accessories and memorabilia. • Over 40 undercover swap sites and 40 outdoor sites. • All swap sites $30 payable on the day and admits 2 sellers into the venue. • Swapper’s site entry from 8.00am sharp and only bona fide sellers will be admitted.
OktoberFest
• Public and buyers entry 9.00am sharp. • Cost $5 per person and children under 12 are free. • Cars for sale $15 - Entry only after 9.00am. • Fully Licensed “Pirates Tavern” on site serving hot and cold drinks and food. Further info contact Andrew on 0419 513 749 or visit vwclub.com.au
Cuckoo Restaurant Saturday 25th October Dinner $60 per Adult.
VWCV Oktoberfest in true Bavarian style. Dinner at the Cuckoo restaurant in picturesque Olinda, providing a smorgasbord of customary Bavarian dishes within a Chalet Style atmosphere. Marvelous live entertainment including yodelling and the famous wood-chopping slap dance. and also to all the members who have supported the club’s activities and made them a success. I saw my role as one of protecting the interests of the members rather than directing what was to happen, which at times can be hard as coming from a military background the temptation was always there to jump in and take charge.
President’s Report Michael Cronin, VWCV President As this is likely to be my last report as President I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Committee for their support and efforts in running the VW Club over the past two years
It is interesting the number of times members have come and said we should do more of this or more of that type of activity or we are doing to much camping etc. We must remember that the Committee are volunteers and give up their often limited spare time to organise events, so naturally they
Book early, seating strictly limited. Please confirm your attendance with Kingsley at a club event or phone 03 9484 8953 AH prior to 15th October. Cruise information available in the October Wagensville.
are more inclined to organise these types of events. So it is time to remind everyone that you don’t have to be on the committee to organise an event, all proposals are welcome.
volunteers. The Day of the Volkswagen, Kennett River, first weekend in March and the BUG-IN 2009.
I could not finish with out a couple of special mentions, Tony for his efforts With regards to the Committee we still with the magazine who might be able to have a few vacancies, so come along to get the presidents reports on time now, the AGM, nominate and give it a go. If Dean for the DOTVW and the Bug-In you would rather be an assistant, let us Committee who have done a sterling know and we can organise something. job preparing for next year.
Well that’s enough preaching so on to Well that’s it for now, see you all at Bell’s upcoming events, although there is a lot to decide who will steer the VW Club for on over the next few months there is still the next 12 months. room for some one day cruises. Key events, Swap Meet (note new location), Andrew is still asking for
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shine so it is really worth a Google visit. In the afternoon the swap meet was in full swing back at the resort. The Ermel brothers were seen darting here there and everywhere picking up many real bargains.
Calendar of Events
Valla
Volkswagen Spectacular 2008
SEPTEMBER September 23rd VWCV 2008 AGM. Bell’s Hotel at 8pm. 157 Moray St, South Melbourne September 28th VWCV Swap Meet 2008.
OCTOBER October 12th Karmann Ghia owners club of Australia CONCOURSE. Yarra Bend Park Fairfield Melbourne www.karmannghiaclub.com Details contact Oliver 043800182
NOVEMBER November 16th Day of the Volkswagen 2008.
MOTORSPORT EVENTS Sunday 19 October VWCV Motorkahna Come & Try Day (VWCV Members only) Junior drivers welcome. Lovely Banks/Lara AUTOCROSS Geelong Motor Sports Complex. Race dates 2008 Sunday 14 September Sunday 12 October Sunday 10 November Sunday 07 December Application forms available for New Cams approved Officials or current Official upgrades. Coming Drag Racing Events TBA! Contact Chris Antonello VWCV Motorsports Co ordinator for full event details on 0407 309 244
Saturday night saw all the crew at the Valla Resort Tavern where the dress up theme was Pirates and Wenches. Many VWCV members put in a lot of effort with their costumes and make-up. As promised our President, Mr Cronin, donated a prize and picking a winner was difficult but Christine Morosow walked away with a well earned memento of the event. The evening culminated in a long auction of VW related goods, a number of which were donated by our club.
Sunday morning saw a lot of strangely subdued people back at the swap meet and later on at the official Show and Shine. Boris and Tracey from Volkscare and their passengers left at around noon to get back to Melbourne for work the next morning, earning the VWCV equivalent of a DSO. Sunday afternoon and evening was fairly quiet as people were still recovering and many had big kms to do the next morning. Monday saw many early departures and the The 2008 Volkswagen Spectacular was caravans or villa units. Being the unmistakable sounds of air cooled held at Nambucca Heads, just 60 kms health conscious club that we are by motors were heard from around 4am. south of Coffs Harbour, between Friday late afternoon we were all together We are happy to report that everyone 1st August to Monday 4th August 2008. swapping trip-up stories over a cup of As in previous years the activities at this tea or a glass of lemonade. All members made it back home safe and sound. This was a really memorable extended bi-annual event are concentrated at the made it in one piece, and our cars ran road trip with great friends and it was, Valla Beach Resort. well, as we would have expected from for us, a truly fantastic event that we our trusty VWs. There were many club members that enjoyed immensely. decided to go along this year and there The Saturday morning saw the big Jan and John Stevens were differing travelling arrangements. parade from the Resort down to the main street of picturesque Nambucca The hard and tough decided to leave Heads where the multi-coloured VW Melbourne on the Thursday afternoon/ evening and drive the 1400 kms straight kaleidoscope took over the street. Our group was up near the head of the through to the destination. Some, with procession and we were some of the ulterior motives, made a holiday of it first to drive down and park up in the and left the previous Saturday or early main street. in the week of the event. Mike Cronin, Jan and I took the five day scenic route via Cowra, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, Port Stephens, South West Rocks and then on to Nambucca Heads. By early Friday afternoon the VWCV crew had all arrived, were set up in fabric tents, tin tents (Kombi’s),
The weather was terrific with sunny blue sky and temperature of 15° C. There were hundreds of VWs parked 3 wide up the main street, someone counted 40 Splitties. Some of the websites have a great photographic and video record of this marvellous impromptu show and
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PLEASE NOTE: All additions to this section MUST be accompanied by either registration number, chassis number or VIN number. Advertisements for vehicles without these details WILL NOT be published. Advertisements will be limited to a period of two months only. If you wish to continue your advertisement beyond the initial two month period or your Ad has been SOLD in the first month of Advertising, please contact the Editor(s) so the Advertising space can be updated for NEW Ads. Send your for sales and wanted ads to the Editor: VWCV Editor GPO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001 Email wagensville@hotmail.com
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HallsGap Cup Day/Long Weekend 1st to 4th November 2008 The Club is planning a four day cruise and camp to Halls Gap on the Cup Day extra long weekend early in November 2008.
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Meeting early morning at Deer Park, Saturday 1st November to cruise to Halls Gap via Ballarat, Dunkeld, Victoria Valley and the Mirranatwa Pass in the Grampians, arriving at Halls Gap early in the afternoon. Grampians Gardens Caravan Park in Halls Gap have reserved 10 powered sites until 10th October 2008 under the VWCV. Please call on 5356 4244 before the closing date to make your booking arrangements, let the park know that you are with the Club and they will be able to site you with the group. This VW friendly caravan park is well appointed, spacious and well laid out. It is about 2 km from the centre of Halls Gap and within easy walking distance of a very salubrious pub. There is a heap of things to do in the area including bush walking, sightseeing, golf, collectable shops, wineries and fishing. If you intend to come on what will be a great adventure can you please:Book your accomodation ASAP and let us know you are attending so we have a list of starters. We may organise a few group activities or local tours for those who will be there, and who are interested, so we may need to contact you in advance of the trip. Jan and John Stevens 9890 2548 AH john.stevens@justice.vic.gov.au
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The Day of the Volkswagen 2008 – Judging Arrangements Entry forms and judging criteria for 2008, the main features of which are • Split judging forms for modified and standard vehicles
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• A bonus points system for standard vehicles to encourage the preservation and display of standard vehicles
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• Separate ‘Best of Show’ trophies for standard and modified vehicles • Relaxation of restrictions on entering modified vehicles in standard categories. (Vehicles which are of a standard appearance but are, for example, lowered with different wheels, engine and interior components, can now enter a standard category if they choose. This will avoid their having to compete against heavily modified big budget vehicles. They may not, however, score bonus points for originality, and as such, presentation and quality of paint, interior, etc will have to be of the highest standard).
Sunday 16th November 2008 Cranbourne Racecourse
• Entry forms have been created for modified vehicles with an expansion of judging criteria and categories • Introduction of a judges’ choice award. This may go to a vehicle which does not generate a high score but may be of special interest due to being: An historically significant vehicle A one owner original car well preserved A modified vehicle with an individual concept that is new to the VW scene • Under Body judging has been removed from the judging criteria and has been reserved for future Concourse events We are looking forward to the Day of the Volkswagen being a fun day for all and realise that while many great cars will be on display, not everyone can win. Judges will try to ensure that the judging will be fair for all who enter. Good luck to all.
DOTVW 2008 Show and Shine Entry Price $20.00 Covers – Vehicle Show and Shine Entry & Driver plus (1) passenger admission and show bag with loads goodies from our sponsors.
Walk in admission/extra passenger $5.00 All VW’s have the opportunity to park in the Show grounds.
Pre-Pay your Show and Shine entry online! visit www.vwclub.com.au Payment (Pay Pal.) can be made via the VWCV web site.
DOTVW Pre-Paid Incentive Pack This year the club is offering a DOTVW Pre-Pay Registration Incentive Pack for early Show and Shine registration for the 2008 DOTVW. Each pack will contain a receipt of payment, Show and Shine Registration Sticker for your VW windscreen and a coupon for a limited edition collectors DOTVW 2008 Cap. This Cap coupon can be presented on the day at the Club Stand for collection.
Pre-Paid entries close Monday 3rd of November Pre-paid entry can be purchased online at www.vwclub.com.au and at the September, October and November club meetings.
What Do You Need To Do? • visit www.vwclub.com.au and complete the DOTVW Show & Shine entry form or • Complete the DOTVW Show & Shine entry form on the back of this page • Make sure you have your name, address and telephone number clearly written on the form • Attach a $20 cheque or money order payable to the Volkswagen Club of Victoria • Send the entry form and your cheque or money order to: VOLKSWAGEN CLUB OF VICTORIA GPO Box 1215 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 A DOTVW Pre-Paid Pack will be mailed out 2 weeks prior to the event.
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ENTRY CATEGORY
Standard
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Show and Shine Entry Form
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ENTRY CATEGORY
Modified
(select one below category only).
(select one below category only).
BEETLE
GOLF
Standard Beetle up to _57
Standard Golf Mk1 & Mk2
Modified Beetle up to 1957
Modified Golf (All Years)
Standard Beetle up to _67
Standard Golf Mk 3 & Mk 4
Modified Beetle 1958 to 1967
Standard Beetle 1968 on
Standard Golf Mk 5
BEETLE
GOLF
Modified Beetle 1968 on
New Beetle
Buggy Kit Car
KOMBI
OTHER MODELS
Standard Kombi 1950 to 1967
Other water cooled to 2000
KOMBI
OTHER MODELS
Standard Kombi 1968 to 1982
Other water cooled 2000 on
Modified Kombi up to 1967
Motor Sport Race Car
Standard Type 3 & Type 4
Modified Kombi 1968 onwards
Modified Karmann Ghia
“Transporter T3, T4 & T5” Kombi Camper (Air Cooled)
Country Buggies
Modified Type 3 & Type 4
Kombi Camper (Water Cooled)
Standard Karmann Ghia
Rat Look
Synchros All Models
OFFICIAL USE ONLY (Please leave below Judging areas free). JUDGING CATEGORIES
OFFICIAL USE ONLY (Please leave below Judging areas free).
BONUS POINTS (Standard cars only)
JUDGING CATEGORIES
Body and Paint
/10
Period Appearance of Paint
/1
General Appearance
/10
Interior/Upholstery
/10
Period Appearance of Car
/1
Body Work & Paint
/10
Under Bonnet/Storage
/10
Standard Headlights/Tail lights
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Engine
/10
Body Moulds and Trims
/1
Under Bonnet & Storage Areas
/10
Bonus Points Originality
/12
Standard Engine Type
/1
Engine & Transmission
/10
SUB-TOTAL
/52
Standard Exhaust Type
/1
Standard Carburettor
/1
Innovation (Eg. Handmade Body Parts or Retrofitted Tailights.)
/10
Standard Wheel Type & Size
/1
TOTAL
/70
Standard Type Seats
/1
Standard Type Carpets
/1
Standard Type Headlining
/1
Original Accessory
/1
BONUS POINTS Current Models (+1 Point/year since manufacture. Current Production Models Only.)
/5
TOTAL
SUB-TOTAL
“Interior, Upholstery, Steering Wheel, and Instrumentation”
“Wheels, Tires & Suspension”
/10
/12
Total Score
Total Score
Entry Number
ENTRANT USE (Please fill out the below areas).
OFFICIAL USE ONLY (Please leave Entry Number area free).
VEHICLE DETAILS
OWNER DETAILS
Registration
Name
Year of Manufacture
Address
Colour Telephone
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VWCV General Meetings
Membership Application
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Melbourne Club meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of every month at 8pm at Bell’s Hotel, 157 Moray St, South Melbourne, unless advised of an alternative venue in the Club Newsletter.
Membership Application also available at the VWCV website www.vwclub.com.au
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WVCV Annual Membership Fees
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Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Membership Officer GPO Box 1215 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Phone 0401 310 704
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