The official magazine of the Classic & Historic Automobile Club of Australia March, 2010 Volume 44 Number 11

BOB CLARK’S 1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER REGAL COUPE

SEE FULL REPORT AND PICTURES OF THE TRI-CLUB SPORTS DAY ON PAGES 10-14 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 Meetings Secretary 1st Friday of the month (except Good Friday & January) at Deep- Peter Galley & Janet Galley (O.A.M.) dene Park Hall, Whitehorse Road, Deepdene. Tea, coffee and snacks PO Box 193 Kerrimuir Vic 3129 are served at the conclusion of each meeting. Visitors and prospective new Members are welcomed. Ph 03 9890 8364 President Club Newsletter David & Margaret Landells The Journal is published monthly. Items for inclusion in the Journal 63 Billanook Way, Chirnside Park 3116 must be mailed, emailed or passed on to the Editor at Club Meetings. Ph: 03 9726 4884 The Committee reserves the right to edit or decline any article Vice President deemed unsuitable. Photographs submitted for possible publication should preferably be glossy 5”x 7” or 6” x 4” prints or high resolu- James & Colleen Allan tion jpg/bmp images to ensure best reproduction in the Journal. Opin- 48 Danielle Crescent, Heathmont 3135 ions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Ph: 03 9729 5097 Club. Treasurer Mick Whiting & Tina Brown Journal Closing Dates 170 Dendy Street, East Brighton 3187 Nominally 2nd. Wednesday each month. Contact the Editor if wor- Ph: 03 9592 8713 ried. Membership Secretary Journal Nights Max Austin Nominally Thursday before the last Friday of each month 82 Price Avenue, Mt. Waverley 3149 CHACA Life Members Ph/fax: 03 9802 6824 Max Austin, Ray Griffin, Margaret Griffin, Editor [email protected] Barry Smith, Jim Kerr, Dale Allen, Bill Kerr, John Hunt, Eddie Reynolds 03 9770 1231 Tom Lambert, Roy Pepprell, Eddie Reynolds, Bob Mantle, [email protected] Patricia Wightman, Peter Galley, John Schuurman. Publicity Officer Deceased: Fred McGeary, Norm Watt, Don Main, Ian Davey Eddy Dobbs Snr, Col Patience, Gordon Wightman. James & Colleen Allan 48 Danielle Crescent, Heathmont Vic. 3135 Website Ph: 9729 5097 The Club’s website www.chaca.com.au is updated regularly and fea- Technical Officer tures Club History, Club Promotions, an Events Calendar, a full Jour- nal for downloading and many photographs of Club Events. Neville Kunnel 1 Val Court, Dandenong Vic. 3175 Archivist and Historian - Ph. 03 8707 4101 Margaret Griffin - 5977 6649 Property Officer Eddie Reynolds Webmaster Mary Anne Irvine & Gordon Talbot 36 Culcairn Drive, Frankston 3199 Ph: 03 9770 1231 [email protected] Special Activities PO Box 2004 Bayswater 3153 PH: 9720 6239 Barry & Rosslyn Smith Journal Layout Editor 33 William Street, Mount Waverley 3149 Janelle Thomas Ph: 9807 6813 76 Monique Drive Langwarrin 3910 PH: 9776 5370 Activities Officer [email protected] Vacant All Makes Swap Meet Director Ian Hanks 4 Mussert Avenue Dingley Village 3172 PH:9551 3447 [email protected] Library Custodian Eric & Pam Chaplin 105 Manestar Road, Upper Beaconsfield 3808 Ph/fax: 03 5944 3312

CHACA Journal Page 2 Please note there will be no April general meeting due Next Meeting 8.00 pm-5th March 2010 to Easter Deepdene Park Hall Whitehorse Road, Deepdene Editorial

We had quite a spirited discussion on the eligibility Presidents Report of cars to the Club at our last General Meeting. Some prospective new members enquired if we Our next meeting on 5th March will be preceded with a would accept slightly modified cars into the Club. The cars sausage sizzle, again kindly arranged by our Vice President are from the fifties with mainly power train mods and im- James Allan and will commence at 7.00pm. Come and en- proved braking systems I believe. In general the members joy the hospitality provided by the club. were very happy to see these vehicles join our ranks. Cars Please note that there will be no general meeting of from the fifties are very desirable and I would suggest we CHACA in April due to it being Good Friday (Easter) 2nd have come to expect that these vehicles will be modified in April.. some way anyway. To me they have a character of their I look forward to seeing you at our March meeting. own that no other era of cars can match. I for one am look- President ing forward to seeing more of these cars on our runs. David Landells We really only worried about the authenticity and originality of our vehicles when it came to Concours judg- ing, which was logical because that was what it was all Gentlemen please bring a plate of about. Many of us try to keep our cars as authentic as possi- nibbles for the general meetings. ble of course, while others modify their vehicles in an at- tempt to improve their appearance and performance and to make them more appropriate for modern traffic conditions. Whatever the reasons, the underlying aim is to preserve the vehicles and that is the aim of CHACA as is laid down in Club Permit Scheme our “Aims and Objects”. FOR Special Use Vouchers: On another note: If you are considering attending Neville Kunnel (03) 8707 4101; Max Austin 03 9802 6824; the Annual Tour on the Queen’s Birthday weekend, contact Vin Forbes 03 9363 5228 Barry Smith now. The bookings are almost full. Barry as- FOR RENEWAL of your Vic Roads Permit: sures us we will have lots of fun. Send to Neville Kunnel with a self-addressed stamped en- I have been informed that there are only 30 months velope. Neville will return it to you for you to pay at your to go to the day when we can display our cars at Federation nearest Vic Roads Office. You can also see Neville at meet- Square. (The last Sunday in August 2012). Make a note! ings and on runs. Don’t miss out on the “Working Horse Display” run on the st FOR New Applications: Contact Neville Kunnel 21 . March. This is something a bit different with plenty of 1 Val Court, Dandenong, Vic, 3175 Ph: 03 8707-4101 action and well worth the effort to come along in your club car. Neville Kunnel will be away from Easter to 30th. June. The Hot Cross Bun Run is always a popular event Please Contact Max or Vin for permits with an impressive array of cars attending from Veteran to current. Good weather is the norm…… unless it rains! See you on the runs………Eddie Reynolds. Note on Left Hand Drive Vehicle article February Journal 2010 This article was taken from the current homepage of the AOMC website but reports indicate the details could be quite dated. In view of the proposed changes to the permit scheme no doubt these rules will be updated in due course. If in doubt contact the AOMC

CHACA Journal Page 3 MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING OF CLASSIC AND HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA

Meeting opened at 8.15pm by the chair, David Landells 14th Feb – Picnic @ Hanging Rock with approximately 31 members and visitors present. 21st Feb – All Ford Day, Geelong Chair welcomed members and visitors and asked if there 28th Feb – RACV-AOMC Classic Showcase, Flemington were any new members present, and requested that all pre- Special Activities – Mick Whiting for Barry Smith sent sign the attendance book. Mick is available to take any bookings for Annual Tour, last Apologies: Kevin Churchill, Barry Smith, Graham Hutchin- bookings taken at next months meeting. son, Allan Munroe. Technical Officer, Neville Kunnel Minutes of the previous meeting, December 4th, 2009, Has been signing permit scheme renewals and issuing spe- accepted, moved by Ray Griffin and seconded by Max Aus- cial use vouchers for members. Commented on LHD article tin, carried. in newsletter, not quite accurate, will discuss at committee Business arising from minutes: nil meeting. Reports: Editor – by Eddie Reynolds President, David Landells: Thanked Ian Hanks for work on events calendar. Esther Healy donated a painting for fundraising. Chair in- Spoke to Tibbie. He has recently been in hospital, had a formed the members that the raffle commences tonight and recuperation at his daughter’s home, but is now home and tickets will be sold until the Birthday run, when the raffle improving. He is considering participating in this year’s will be drawn. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5 Variety Bash, looking for assistance. Also has his 1926 The President’s breakfast run was attended by 28 members Nash Ambulance for sale. in 16 cars. They were enjoying themselves and stayed at Property Officer, Eddie Reynolds Kallista until midday. Thankyou to those who attended. Still have some badges to be claimed Secretary, Peter Galley Special Reports Correspondence AOMC – next meeting end of February Out: FVVCVC – nothing to report 1. Get well cards were sent to Graham Hutchinson and All makes Swap meet – Ian Hanks reports Swap held last Shirley, both now doing well. week a great success, very happy with venue and hope 2. Vicroads – reply to invitation to comment on red plate to use venue in future. Next swap in May ‘Aussie Clas- scheme paper. sics’. Ford Day next, convoy to Nagambie. Leaflet Inward: drop @ Ford day in Geelong. Thanks to all the mem- 1. Flyers for events: 4th Mountain District Car & Bike bers who helped at last weeks swap. Everything look- Show, Geelong Bay City Swap Meet, VDC Yarra Glen ing good. Swap Meet, Casterton Club Tour, All Ford Day Gee- long, AOMC Motoring Shows, Shannon’s Sydney Auc- Cars & Parts for sale or wanted, technical information tion, Gippsland Historical Auto Club Display Day, wanted. Shannons Historic Rally in Tasmania, French Car Festi- Neil from the floor asked for some information re tyres and val, VDC Reunion Luncheon, CHACA Morgan Country mag wheels on his Cortina, James Allan gave him some Car Club Swap Meet, Gippsland Vehicle Collection – information on which he may act. Maffra Shed Best of British display Reports from the floor on recent motoring events 2. Letter of thankyou from Graham Hutchinson, re get well Vin – Australia Day in Gardens by Federation and RACV, message. 430 cars, lots of activities around the cars, great day. Big- Peter also thanked Colleen Allan for her assistance in taking gest crowd he has seen. Ray Griffin also commented that minutes for past year. there were extra displays from groups such as scouts, MFB Vice President, James Allan and army. Thankyou to Mick Whiting for assistance with sausage siz- Vin & Ray - Korumburra swap meet excellent day, there zle prior to tonight’s meeting. Hope you all enjoyed the were at least 12 CHACA members there. Christmas break. RACV Run to Mornington, great day, down a little in num- Treasurer, Mick Whiting bers. December: General Business: Opening Balance $12,333.84 David Landells mentioned the raffle again. Income 912.00 1. Colleen Allan asked about annual Easter raffle, can we Expenses 1,579.46 still run next month. Yes. Closing Balance $11,666.38 2. Vin mentioned bush telegraph, 6 spaces available. He January: explained how the phone around worked, said the mem- Opening Balance $11,666.38 bers on the list should be ‘core members’. Please contact Income 150.00 if interested in being on the list. New roster will be pub- Expenses 424.87 lished.Vin also mentioned ANZAC day parade. RACV Closing Balance 11,391.51 wants members with convertibles to ferry the older ex- Mick Whiting moved that the report be accepted, seconded servicemen in the parade. If you participated last year by James Allan, carried. you will be contacted automatically by Megan Valen- Activities – report by President David Landells tine. Please see Vin if you can assist. 7th Feb – Tri-club sports day, organised by the VDC and 3. Mal Hillier spoke of concerns that club is ‘used’ by held at the VCCA club rooms, Wakefields Grove Burwood. some members just to have their cars on red plates. Sug- BYO picnic lunch, tea and coffee supplied. Events start at gest that members with red plate vehicles be made to 1.00pm, arrive around 11.00am attend a minimum number of events.

CHACA Journal Page 4 4. Visitor, Greg. Said he and a few of his friends are look- New Members ing for a club to join, which caters for their cars, mainly 50s-60s-70s and are slightly modified, they are fully road registered. A lively discussion followed. The feel- Mick and Diana Stevens ing at the meeting was favourable towards their joining Brookvale Cl., Beaconsfield Vic. the club and invited the group to bring their cars to the 1955 Holden Ute, 1965 Ford Galaxie Sedan, 1952 Ford F1 next meeting. James Allan read out the aim of the club Freighter Pickup from the inside cover of the Journal, explaining the club (Mickz Motor Trimming) (See Hutchie’s Hupmobile) is open to vehicles from 1931 to 25 years of age. Meeting closed 9.30pm, followed by supper Next meeting Friday 5th March, 2010. 8pm.

Upcoming Club Events

2. Good 18. Oasis* April Friday/ Fred Lombardo Tri-Club Hot Cross Bun Run*

Events & Swapmeets of Interest to Club members, from the February meeting:

March 6,7,8 Casterton Car Club 21st Birthday Tour. Contact Josh Crowe, Phone 0400 256 547 or email [email protected]

March 14 ‘Best of British’ display at the Maffra Shed. Phone 03 5147 3223 www.gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au

March 20 Vintage Drivers Club Reunion Lunch on Sunday 21 March Kalorama. Contact Howard James, Ph 03 6268 0022

March 28 CHACA Morgan Country Car Club Inc Swap Meet, Jindera Recreation Ground, Enquiries Des 02 6025 3383, Andrew 0427 218 627

April 2-5 2010 National Humber Rally, Ballarat Enquiries and forms can be obtained by contactin Colin Anderson PF 9560-7793

April 11 Shannons AOMC American Motor Show, Flemington Racecourse, members carpark. Open to all vehicles manufactured in North America. Www.aomc.asn.au or telephone 03 9890 0524

April 11 French Car Festival, Macleay Park, Balwyn. Presented by Renault Car Club of Vic. Www.frenchcarfestivalvic.org.au or telephone 0437 380 388

April 11 4th Mountain District Car & Bike Show. Charity Event. Healesville Racecourse, Healesville- Kinglake Road. Enquiries Jacqueline or Greg 03 9737 9660

April 18 Pakenham Picnic

April 25 to Shannon’s Historic Rally. Contact TasVacations Pty Ltd. 03 6234 4666 or email holi- May 3rd [email protected]

May 8 Geelong Bay City Swap Meet. 7am start. Geelong Showgrounds. Melway ref 452 E10Tele- phone enquiries 0417 546 089

CHACA Journal Page 5 The Rally will Feature:

Farmer Ingenuity Home Made/Modified Machinery Clydesdales working in the paddocks Vintage Tractor Pull Earth Moving Area Sheep Shearing Cow Milking Butter Making Chaff Cutting Working Dogs Donkeys Continuous Working Displays Blacksmith forging tools & implements Vintage Cars & Trucks Stationary Engines Wood chopping Food Stalls Older Style market with craft & variety stalls Pioneer Skills—Bushmen in action Historical Society Displays Activities for children Members Grand Parade with club vehicles free

CLUB RUN ______WORKING HORSE______SUNDAY 21st MARCH Come & See Living History (see ad above )

PLEASE NOTE DISPLAY CARS ADMITTED FREE, THAT’S US.

We will meet at “Hungry Jacks” off the South Gippsland Highway Left hand side over Thompson Road, for a departure time of 9 30 am Melways map 129 J 10, This location offers parking, food ,drinks, toilets & fuel Departing at 9 30 am we will travel along South Gippsland Highway to the venue which is opposite the Lang Lang Golf Course Melways Reference map 612 S 9 Hopefully we will group up on the left hand side of the road, prior to entering When ready we will go in as a Group Hope to see you Enquires Ian Hanks www.chaca.com.au

CHACA Journal Page 6 COMING EVENT Tri Club Hot Cross Bun Day 2nd April Good Friday Braeside Park Lower Dandenong Road Entrance Melways 88E8 Time 10am. Entrance Exit Directions: The Hot Cross Bun Day will be held at Rosella Oval, which is the last oval on the left hand side before the exit into Lower Dandenong Road. Please note that the road is a one way circuit, hence if you drive past Rosella Oval you will need to com- plete the 2 kilometre circuit again. Hot Cross Buns, Tea and Coffee will be supplied. Facilities: Picnic area with car parks, toilets, shelter, electric barbecues, an information centre, bird hide and observation decks and an adventure playground. Access and facilities for people with disability. Looking after the park: No dogs, cats or horses. Please take your litter home. Solid fuel portable bar- beques are not permitted. Portable gas barbeques are permitted except on days of total fire ban. Don’t feed or handle wildlife.

Hot Cross Bun Run 2nd April 2010 This event will be hosted by the Veteran Car Club and will be held at Braeside Park Rosella Oval, same place as last year, Starting time 10.00am. Don’t be a bunny, be there or no Hot Cross Buns for you. CHACA Birthday 16th May 2010 Advance Notice To be held at the National Rhododendron Gardens Olinda. More details in the April Journal. President David Landells

ANNUAL TOUR 2010 RUSTY SPRINGS AVENEL JUNE 12TH, 13TH, 14TH

This promises to be something different. Bob and Judi McGrath run this unique B&B in Avenel, which is just past Seymour. The cost is $100 per couple per day, this includes a fully cooked breakfast and afternoon tea. They have set up their B&B for large groups, especially car groups. There is accommodation for 30 people, all rooms have en-suites. There is a main Dining room, and Sitting room where the fun will be happening. We will tell you more closer to the time but lots of fun is promised. So if you are interested bookings are opening 1st December and closing March 1st, a $50 deposit is required. I will be taking bookings at meetings and club runs. Barry Smith Special Activities Officer

CHACA Journal Page 7 Letters to the Editor

VicRoads Premium Number Plates Up for Auction

What: VicRoads Premium Plate Auction When: Thursday 11th March 2010 5.00pm Registration 6.00pm Auction Where: Dutton Sporting Car Showroom 9-11 Claremont St South Yarra 3141 What: Single Letter Signature Plates and 3, 4 and 5 Digit Heritage Plates

VicRoads Custom Plates in conjunction with duttondirect.com will host The Premium Plate Auction 2010. This exclusive event gives motoring enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase the registration rights to 60 distinctive plate combinations from the classic Heritage range and the new Single Letter Signature Plates collection. Heritage Plates are old classics recreated to originally mid-20th century specifications. Each plate, available 3, 4 and 5 digit combinations, has been painstakingly hand- made by skilled artisans in much the same way as their pre-war predecessors of the 1930’s. Single Letter Signature Plates will be released for the first time ever in Victoria, ranging from letters A-Z (excluding the letters I and O). These sleek embossed aluminium plates come elegantly framed and are presented in a stylish collector’s box. Entry is strictly limited to 500 places so register early to avoid disappointment. To register and for more information visit www.somethingoldsomethingnew.com.au millie skelley

Dear Editor, Thanks for the work in the Journal, we enjoy catching up with the Club's news, and of course with our deep regret we read the name of Gordon Wightman amongst the list of the deceased. Hi to Committee and members of CHACA. My husband speaks very highly of him, he always made Just to say thank you for your get well message. I him feel welcome. And I found the same thing when I came was in Peter Mac. for 2 weeks, released on on the scene and joined Dermott in the club. May Gordon rest in peace and may Patricia and her family Christmas eve, for Trevor to drive me home, so have the strength to rejoice in his memory. we had a very quiet festive season this time. This is our prayer for Mrs. Gordon Wightman and her fam- At 80, a 6 hour operation took it out of me, but I ily, as is our prayer for him. am now coming to terms with my new lifestyle Connie and Dermott o'Dea and feeling minutely better each day. Once again, thanks for your good wishes, which were appreciated. Regards Hutchie. Sympathy card received:- To Melbourne CHACA, We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your founding member, Gordon Wightman. He was well known to many of our members, CHACA Sydney

CHACA Journal Page 8 Ageing With Buddies

A group of 40-year-old buddies discuss and discuss where they should meet for dinner. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen restaurant because the wait- ress's there have low cut blouses and nice breasts. 10 years later, at 50 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the food there is very good and the wine selection is good also. 10 years later at 60 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because they can eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant is smoke free. 10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the restaurant is wheel chair accessible and they even have an elevator. 10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group meets again and once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because that would be a great idea because they have never been there before. Courtesy of Vin Forbes

Notice To All Reciprocating Clubs Please address your magazines to The Secretary PO Box 193 Kerrimuir Vic 3129

CHACA Journal Page 9 Tri Club Sports Day Sunday 7th February

2010 Held At Veteran Car Club (Burwood Bowling Club) Organised By Vintage Drivers Club

The day was warm and sunny when I arrived at the Veteran Car Club clubrooms, and already there were many people sitting in the shade or mingling and chatting about the lovely cars on display. I left the attendance book inside for CHACA members to sign, and came out to take some photos. Eddie Reynolds had his camera and took more photos. At 1.00pm, Kim Coillet, the VDC Master of Ceremonies started the games with the cold (hot) start of cars, with the driver having to run around their vehicle. Yours truly was disadvantaged having to run around the LTD (Queen Mary) and coming seriously last in this event. However at the games end CHACA was the eventual win- ner and I happily accepted the Tri Club Challenger Shield on behalf of CHACA. Thanks are due to the members of the Vintage Drivers Club for organizing such a great event, and thanks to the CHACA members that attended. One final note, it was good to see Pam and Bill Wellwood. Bill is in good spirits and while he only stayed for a short time he enjoyed catching up with his many friends. We wish you a speedy and complete recovery Bill. President David Landells

ATTENDANCE: David Landells 1978 Ford LTD Rod Bundy & Rubin Causer 1954 Daimler Ted & Mary Beeston 1938 Pontiac Eddie Reynolds, Gail Evans & Margaret Griffen 1936 Dodge Bruce & Robyn Haley 1976 Benz Frank Dallimore 1915 Model T Bob Clark 1955 Studebaker H/top Richard, Wendy, Samantha, Alexandra & Matthew Osborne 1954 Chevrolet

All makes Swap Meet & Car Show at East- field Park 31st January 2010

The day was going to be very hot, but this did not seem to affect the vendors, show cars or the public. Most got in early and the swap meet started to crank up after 11.30 am. The parking arrangements went very well and the flow of traffic was well regulated for the public entrance gate in Eastfield Rd and caused minimal problems for the thru traffic. This was our first time use for an All makes Swap & Car Show and we are very pleased with the Event. We have made appli- cation for further events at this venue. My thanks to Lester Cole, James Allan, Henry Alger and Fred Lombardo for their help and support on what turned out be a most successful day. Ian Hanks

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CHACA Journal Page 16 1960 Dodge Sedan Brief history of car before purchase: Purchased in 1975

Owner: Fred Lombardo form Clive Green Motors Pty Ltd, Whitehorse Rd, Deep- dene Vic. Fred is the second owner Fred purchased this im- Plans for future work on vehicle: none pressive looking car from 1960 costs: Registration 6 pounds, Insurance Premium 9 Clive Green Motors Pty. pounds—2 shillings, Insurance surcharge 1 pound. Ltd., Whitehorse Road Deepdene in 1975. Fred is American Press Release—1960 Dodge New 118-inch the second owner. The car Wheelbase Dart Joins Famous Dodge Family was in excellent condition MIAMI BEACH—The new Dodge Dart, which will go on and the Lombardo family sale early this fall, made its first appearance here today at have travelled 122,747 Chrysler Corporation’s national news preview. miles since that time. The all-new 118-inch wheelbase car joins the family of 122- Over the years, Fred has had the car painted twice; the mo- inch Dodge cars and will be produced by the Dodge Divi- tor has had a full rebuild, a further recondition by Fred’s son sion of Chrysler Corporation. Stephen. Gas was fitted over 7 years ago. The car has also “This new economy car is aimed at the heart of the automo- been fitted with Chrysler high output magnetic impulse ig- bile buying market—the 60 percent of the American fami- nition system. lies who want family-sized transportation at popular prices,” Fred has driven the Dodge on many car rallies and tours said M. C. Patterson; vice president of Chrysler Corporation since joining CHACA, including Tasmania, NSW, South and general manager of the Dodge Division. Australia and Queensland, some of these trips include the He said that the decision for Dodge to build and market two effortless towing of his caravan. different types of Dodge cars—with the Dart entering the Fred has the original “Owner’s Certificate of Motor Car”, popular-price field—was made only after extensive research registered to a Mr. William C. Mudge, 27 Ballarat Road, and study. Footscray, the annual registration fee was, (in pounds,) The Dodge Dart, which is smaller and lighter than the divi- £18/13/6 with additional registration fee of 6 pounds. Num- sion’s 122-inch wheelbase models, will compete directly ber plates were 5/-, insurance premium was, (in pounds,) with Ford and Chevrolet, Mr. Patterson said. £9/2/0 plus 1 pound surcharge. The Dodge Dart will be offered in three models: Seneca, Fred also has the Chrysler “Certified Car Care Plan” for the Pioneer and Phoenix and will provide a choice of 17 differ- Dodge, which shows the car was sold by Commonwealth ent colours. Motors Pty. Ltd., 111-125 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne, Although the Dart bears a strong family resemblance to the phone FJ 5138 and pre-delivery inspection was performed Dodge cars, it has distinctive styling all its own. It features a on 25th October 1960, 10 miles on the clock. grille with vertical bars that curve down and forward from A surprise for Fred, at the Melbourne Showgrounds in the hood. Side trim, ornamentation, medallions and name- 2001, was when Ken Johns from the Vintage Drivers Club plates are exclusive. announced, “I used to From the side, the Dart’s low silhouette is dramatized by drive this car” when I long, flowing sculptured lines in the rear quarter panels, worked for a Funeral providing an expression of fleetness and power. At the rear, Director. Ken told us the clean design is seen in the smooth, flush lines of the that the grey paint col- bumper and the broad surfaces of the deck lid. A custom our was a special order touch, also exclusive with the Dodge Dart, are the red re- and that there were two flector buttons set into the back edges of each fender, above 1960 Dodge Phoenix’s the tail lights. owned by the Parlour. The Dart interior is roomy and the car’s excellent entry and exit qualities result from its unit body construction. This Quick Facts: Unibody is rust proofed and sealed by Chrysler’s compre- Owner: Fred and Pat Lombardo hensive new anti-corrosion and weather proofing systems. 16 Elizabeth St, Cranbourne North The Dodge Dart is available with either six or eight cylinder Make: Dodge engines. The Economy Slant-Six, all-new Chrysler- Model: Phoenix designed 225-cubic-inch displacement, is offered on Seneca Year: 1960 and Pioneer models. Engine No: P318225837 Also available on these two models is the 318-cubic-inch Car Weight: 35 CWT Red Ram V-8, with a dual-throat carburetor. Dart Phoenix When did you purchase your vehicle?: May 1975 models have the Red Ram V-8 engine with a four-barrel Condition of car when purchased?: Mint carburetor as standard and the 383-cubic-inch D-500 engine Work done on vehicle since purchase: Painted twice, Full with ram manifolding as special equipment. rebuilt motor, Son Stephen reconditioned motor, Gas fitted Detroit, October 5: The 1960 Dodge Dart, the first com- about 7 years ago, Fitted Chrysler high output magnetic pletely new full line of automobiles to enter the low-priced impulse ignition system. field since 1928, makes its debut today. Miles done in car since purchase: 122747 miles since The smaller Dodge Dart, designed to fit the family pocket- 1975 book as well as the family garage, will be offered in 20 se- Places travelled in vehicle: Tasmania, N.S.W., South Aus- dan, station wagon, hardtop and convertible models. tralia, Victoria and Queensland “These economy cars are designed to compete in price and Longest trip done: Queensland size, series for series, with the automobile industry’s low- What’s special about this vehicle: Rare Style

CHACA Journal Page 17 priced big three,” said M. C. Patterson, Dodge general man- able on hardtop models in shaded glass that cuts out 85 per ger. “The Dodge Dart makes it the “big four” now. cent of the sun’s heat. The 1960 models will be available in three series—the low- The front features a grille with vertical bars that curve down est priced Seneca, the Pioneer and top series Phoenix. and forward from the hood. Dual headlights and a massive The roomy Dodge Dart, which is styled in classic lines, bumper also highlight the front styling. From the side, the features its own distinctive interior and exterior. new car is accented by a horizontal molding that begins Engine Development: “A completely new, advanced- ahead of the front door and extends to the rear bumper. The design six-cylinder engine—inclined at an angle of 30 de- rear fender rises almost imperceptibly to its extremity, ex- grees in the engine department—will provide peak economy cept in station wagon models where a small fin is canted for the U.S. motorist,” Patterson said. outward from the body line. A choice of engines—designed to use regular fuel and to The rear bumper has smooth lines and includes the gas filter suit the needs of every buyer—is offered. in the bumper and round, well protected back-up lights. The The Seneca and Pioneer models feature the completely new rear license plate is inset in the broad, sleek surface of the Economy Slant “6” as standard equipment. deck lid. Also available is the 318-cubic-inch Red Ram V8 engine Safety and Convenience: The Dodge Dart, which will be with a two-barrel carburetor. equally at home going to the supermarket with mother be- The top-line Phoenix has a 318-cubic-inch Red Ram V8 hind the wheel, or travelling the vacation highway carrying with a four-barrel carburetor as standard equipment. The the entire family, has many safety and convenience features new “D-500” Ram Induction engine also is available in this including: model with a 383-cubic-inch displacement. Optional automatic swivel seats that swing out to meet you New rubber block and heavy coil spring engine mountings when the door next to an empty seat is opened, and then used on all 1960 Dodge engines achieve the largest reduc- swing back to the straight ahead position when the door is tion of engine vibrations since Dodge first introduced V-8’s. closed. When a passenger or driver is in the seat, he need Matching the six-cylinder engine is a completely new auto- only move his body to get out and the seat will swivel. matic transmission—the TorqueFlite-”Six” -featuring fully Two-position door checks that hold doors firmly either in a automatic three-speed torque converter shifting. The new half open or full open position. transmission provides the utmost in convenience while still Unique, easy-to-operate aircraft type interior door handles preserving the economy inherent in this over-head valve six that are built into the new long front armrest of the Phoenix -cylinder engine. and Pioneer and into the conventional armrest of the Se- Engineering Achievement: “The new “Unibody” construc- neca. tion of the 1960 Dodge Dart cars is the greatest step forward Optional “Child Guard” vacuum-powered door locks that in automobile body building since Dodge introduced all- operate from an instrument panel switch to provide one- steel bodies,” Patterson said. switch locking or un-locking of all doors and tailgate win- The body and the frame are integrated into a single unified dow on wagons. structure by this new method of construction. The Front vent windows that pull open easily with one hand. “Unibody” gives extra room on the inside—including spa- Quiet outside door latches that open with fingertip ease, and cious legroom, ample headroom and high seats—and when locked, are freewheeling so they can’t be damaged by greater structural strength. It also provides a higher level of pulling on the handle. comfort and quiet for the driver and passengers. Padded dashboards. Extensive tests have proven the 1960 “Unibody” construc- Full-width sun visors that shield out glare. tion is nearly four times as strong as cars built by conven- Deep-dish four-spoke steering wheel that is available with tional body and frame methods. automatic transmissions. The most intensive rust proofing and anti-corrosion process Recessed control knobs on the instrument panel. ever used in the automobile industry has been adopted by Optional transistorised radios that include a rear-speaker in Dodge for 1960. Twenty separate operations are involved in all sedans and hardtops except the Seneca. the body protection and finishing process. They include The standard radio has a front speaker only. seven different dipping steps, seven external sprays and six A simplified top release on convertibles that has a single coats of sealers, primers and “Lustre-Bond” enamels. control handle. Family Design: Designed for the modern family-on-the- A four-light warning flasher system, dealer installed, that move, the new Dodge Dart not only is sleek looking, with causes all turn signal lights to flash continuously—for compact sculptured lines, it also provides exceptional road- safety when stopped on the highway. ability and handling ease because of the new “Unibody” An all-aluminised exhaust system that offers up to double construction, engines, Torsion-Aire Ride and a 118-inch the life of exhaust components. wheelbase. Driver Emphasis: Particular attention was paid to the This means more driving pleasure—and greater value for driver in designing and engineering the Dodge Dart. more years—which will please the men. The entire interior of every model has been daringly de- And women particularly, will love the roomy interior and signed to keynote this important area—the driver’s side of comfortable seat heights, especially in the rear passenger the front seat in most models is higher than the remainder of area. the seat back. They will be able to get in and out of the new Dodge Dart This new seat design provides added support for the driver easily, with plenty of room for knees—because of large and introduces a “six-passenger” look to further point up the door openings. large, airy interior. Younger people will like the liberal use of glass, which cre- A foot-operated parking brake is located under the left side ates an airy outdoor feeling suggestive of a convertible. of the instrument panel. They will also enjoy the large sky-view rear window, avail-

CHACA Journal Page 18 Continued from page 18 The transmission push buttons are safely located on the in- Ken’s Jokes of the month! strument panel to the left of the driver and the push-button The teenage girl is on the phone and invites her boy- heater and air-conditioning controls are placed at the same friend over to have dinner with her parents. Since this height to the right of the driver. is such a big event, the girl announces that after, she The translucent plastic speedometer extends above the would like to go out somewhere and make love for the dashboard just below the line of vision so it can be easily first time. Well, the boy is ecstatic , but has never had read by the driver. To prevent night time reflections on the sex before either, so he goes to the pharmacist to get windshield, a graceful, slender canopy arches over the some condoms. He tells the pharmacist its his first speedometer face. time, and the pharmacist helps the boy for about an Just as there is a choice of engines, there is a wide choice of hour. He tells the lad everything there is to know about harmonising easy to clean interiors, all colour-keyed to the condoms and sex. At the register, the pharmacist asks exteriors. the boy how many condoms he will need.... a 3-pack, There is handsome leather-grained all-vinyl, or a smart 10-pack or family pack. the boy insists on the family combination of colour-fast nylon wrap fabrics and the long- pack because he thinks he will be rather busy, it being lasting vinyl. his first time and all. The Dodge Dart offers a wide variety of “Lustre-Bond” That night , the boy shows up at the girl's parents super enamel colours for the family to choose from. house and meets his girlfriend at the door, " Oh I'm so Versatile Wagons: The Seneca and Pioneer station wag- excited for you to meet my mum & dad, come on in!" ons—designed with today’s women and families in mind— The boy goes inside and is ushered to the dinner table are tailored with exciting new accessory items: where the girl's parents are seated. He quickly offers A sleek, chrome, contour luggage rack, dealer installed, that to say grace, and bows his head. A minute passes, holds up to 25 square feet of roof-top cargo. and the boy is still deep in prayer. with Chrome assist handles that facilitate getting in and out of his head down. Ten minutes pass, and the rear-facing third seat in the nine-passenger wagons. still no movement from the boy. Finally, A power-operated tailgate window, with control switches on after 20 minutes with his head down, the instrument panel and above the rear window, that is the girlfriend leans over and whispers, standard for the nine-passenger and optional on the six- "I had no idea you were this religious." passenger wagons. The boy turns, and whispers back, "I Positive latches on the second seat, operated by a conven- had no idea your father was a pharma- ient lever from either side, to keep the seat back upright. cist," An exclusive safety latch which permits the tailgate to be opened when the window is rolled down, and a double latch released. A duck walks into a bar and orders a beer and a sand- A covered spare tyre conveniently stored underneath the wich. The bartender looks at him and says, "But you're third seat. a duck !" "I see your eyes are working," replies the duck. "And you talk!", exclaimed the bartender. "I see your ears are working," says the duck, "Now can I have my beer and sandwich please ?" "Sure," says the bar- tender, "Sorry about that, its just we don't get many ducks in this pub. What are you doing round this way?" "I'm working on the building site across the road," explains the duck. So the duck drinks his beer, eats his sandwich, pays and leaves. This continues on for two weeks. Then one day the circus comes to town. The ringmaster of the circus happens to come into the pub, and the bartender tells him about the in- credible talking duck. "Marvelous!", says the ringmas- ter. "Get him to come and see me." So the next day when the duck comes into the pub, the bartender says, "Hey Mr. Duck, I lined you up with a top job paying really good money !" 'Yeah ?", says $10.00 the duck, "Sounds great, where is it ?" " At the circus", says the bartender. "The circus?" says the duck. 'Yep, that's right", says the bartender. "The circus ?! The place with the big tent? With all the animals? With the big canvas roof with a hole in the middle?" "That's right!", says the bar- tender. The duck looks confused and asks, "What the heck do they want with a plasterer?"

CHACA Journal Page 19 long, kept apart by two flat wrought-iron jointed bars called WW1 Battlefield Motor Ambulance By Bruce Nelson transverses, and were fitted on the underside with “U” Extract from Veteran Car Club Brass Notes Journal shaped runners. The stretchers were 23 inches wide and weighed 30 pounds. Wedge shaped pillows were provided During WW1, the British Red Cross brought in the first and kept in the Ambulance for use with the stretchers. Battlefield Motor Ambulance to replace the Horse drawn A remarkable number of well known authors were Ambu- Ambulance. It was frequently found that some early Ambu- lance Drivers during WW1. Among them were Ernest Hem- lances were Hearses that were the only available vehicle mingway, John Dos Passo, EE Cummings and W Somerset that could carry a recumbent patient. At the outbreak of the Maugham. They were considered “Gentlemen Drivers” and War many motor cars, old and new, were transformed into became known as the Literary Ambulance Drivers. A group Ambulances and presented to Medical Units. Besides these of English women also volunteered their services as Ambu- vehicles, most of the extra equipment was also donated as lance Drivers. The American Field Service (AFS) recruited gifts from citizens. drivers directly from Colleges and Universities around the The only Military Ambulance in Egypt in 1915 was that of United States. Individual Ambulance Units were made up the ANZAC Forces. Thirty three Ambulances of heteroge- exclusively of drivers from the particular Universities. Thus neous makes comprised of the “Fleet”; for those still being they were called Harvard Units, Yale Units, etc. obtained the suggestion made by the War Office was that For over 4 years the Australian Field Ambulance provided they should be of uniform standard and type and was medical care to thousands of Australian Soldiers on the Bat- adopted. However, there was little standardisation ,as many tlefields of Egypt, Gallipoli, France, Belgium and New of the Ambulances were donated by Clubs and even private Guinea. The bravery and self sacrifice of the Medical Offi- citizens. Some donors had bodies fitted to various types of cers and Stretcher Bearers, the work of the Nursing Order- vehicles with no consultation with the Authorities, which lies and Drivers during WW1 is well documented. The dedi- resulted in horrendous problems because repairs and servic- cation and devotion to duty by the Members of the Field ing was very difficult with no standard model of vehicle. Ambulance undoubtedly saved countless lives. It is to their By mid 1915 the number of Ambulances in Egypt had in- memory that I am currently building a replica WW1 Ambu- creased to 60 and under no exact system of control were lance, not on a Ford Chassis but a 1915/1916 Model 75 servicing almost the entire medical needs of Egypt. Another Overland which I hope to have finished in time for ANZAC 20 were being obtained through the Australian Red Cross Day 2010. but the supply of chassis in Australia had been exhausted. Acknowledgement:- Official History of the Army Medical General Babtie asked the War Office to supply another 50, Services 1914—1918, the Australian War Memorial and a reliance having hitherto been placed entirely on vehicles book by Sue & Ron Austin titled “The Body Snatchers” provided by voluntary gifts in Australia and New Zealand. which I recommend reading. By September 1915 the number amounted to nearly 100, supplied entirely by public generosity. The size of the Mili- tary “Establishment” was still conditioned by the generosity of the public presenting vehicles. Eventually the British Red Cross laid down a specification for Ambulance Bodies to gain some form of standardisa- tion. However, it was not till the US entered the War in 1917 that some form of standardisation was achieved when the US Medical Department procured 3070 General Motor Company (GMC) Ambulances and 3805 Ford “T” Ambu- lances for shipment to France in support of WW1 Opera- tions. The Ford Ambulance could carry 3 stretchers or 4 walking wounded and was used extensively by the British and French as well as the American Expeditionary Force in France. The Ford Ambulances were narrow and light vehicles, prov- ing advantageous when operating near the front lines and in Model T Ford Ambulance mountainous terrain, where usually only animal drawn vehi- cles could pass. The Model “T” Ambulance was often re- ferred to as the “Chinese Rolls Royce” and provided our Troops with two other significant advantages:- four strong soldiers could pick it up in the event it was stuck in mud and its fording capability far exceeded other vehicles at that time. The G.M.C. Ambulances, on the other hand, were heavier and better suited for operations in the rear echelon. The stretchers used in the Ambulances were the Royal Army Medical Corp (RAMC) pattern Ambulance stretchers for the transport of wounded personnel. The stretchers in use at the outbreak of WW1 were known as the Mark 2. In these stretchers the canvas, which was tanned, was 6 feet long and fastened to the poles by copper nails through an edging of leather. The poles were square and 7 feet 9 inches Drivers of the American Ambulance Field Service CHACA Journal Page 20 Buy, Swap and Sell Advertisements in this column will appear for three con- secutive months unless instructions to the contrary are re- ceived by the Editor. Victorian State laws require all adver- tisements for registered vehicles to display a Price and Reg- istration 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. FOR SALE: Tibbie’s well known 1927 Nash Ambulance. Possible and very probably it is the only one of it’s kind in the World. Ambo external, camper internal. Dual fuel, drives & handles well. Red Cross, warning bell, tool boxes, cooking gas bot- tle. 1929 motor: twin ignition . $32,000 ONO. Have origi- nal photo’s, Club Registration. Graeme Tibbett, (03) 9791 9646 (0310) WANTED: 2 Books by Collyn Rivers of the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia: 1. The Campervan & Motorhome Book 2. Motorhome Electrics URGENT Prepared to purchase these. Bob Clark 03 9391 8327 (1109)

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