Anything But Average

November/December 2017 VOL 34 ISSUE 6

Official Publication of the P76 Owners Club Of Victoria and Tasmania Inc.

P76 Nationals only 4 months to go!! Once again it is with great sadness that I inform our club members about the loss of one of our own amongst the P76 fraternity. Victorian P76 club member who contributed greatly to the club over the years Mike Chadwick passed away recently. It is at these times we realise how precious life is. Our thoughts and support go out to both Mike’s Family at this time of loss.

------As one door closes another opens ------

The Club would like to welcome a new member. Congratulations Ryan and Kate Ford on the birth of your daughter Charlotte Kate

I believe Charlotte along with mum and dad are doing well. Editorial Fellow Pnuts

We wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy P76. I know, that didn’t work. Have you ever tried to find something that rhymes with P76? I think not. Anyway, that might be the best I can do, now that is a bit sad. So, what’s on your Christmas list this year readers? Yeah, yeah keep it clean, this is a family magazine thank you. Now everybody’s needs are different, ok let me explain something here. I’m talking about your Christmas list of P76 parts, of course. So, what do you reckon, anything you want, how about something like the following.

New gas struts to keep the front end happy. Already got some, so how about a pair of strut pivot bushes. New boot mat or carpet to give that enormous area in the rear end a lift. Under bonnet decals lacking a little lustre, get a new set and brighten up the engine bay. Sick of the tired old steel rims but still want to look authentic, source a set of targa rims and wow! Sports steering wheel in mind. You either love or hate em, yep the targa steering wheel, one to get.

But there is so much more to get for your P76. You just need to have a look round, check out the club stocks, ebay store, ask fellow club members or have a read of yours or another club magazine to see what’s out there.

Now, is anyone out there a member of RACV? Come on hands up please. If you are, you already know what I’m about to talk about, if not, read on, this is good. Let me open with the introduction paragraph from a recent RACV article.

“Car makers have usually figured out what people want in a vehicle and how to put them together properly and make them safe too. This hasn’t always been the case — over the last 50 years, Australian car buyers have been treated to some real lemon cars. RACV Senior Vehicle Engineer, Nicholas Platt, gives his opinion on the 15 worst cars ever sold in Australia.”

Now you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know what’s in the rest of the article. This guy has picket out 15 cars and literally bagged the shit out of them, big time. If you want to read the article, and believe me who wouldn’t, just copy and paste the following into your web browser. https://www.racv.com.au/membership/member-benefits/royalauto/motoring/information- and-advice/australias-worst-cars.html?cmpid=social%3Afacebook

Of course, the p76 features prominently in this article. While the P76 didn’t receive any more of a bagging then the others I feel it was particularly hated by this RACV engineer through his choice of words. Let me quote

“A lot of people look back at these wistfully, pointing out all the avant-garde features and the 44-gallon drum-consuming boot. Piffle, all of it — they were rubbish, both conceptually and in execution.”

On top of this, it was the only car out of the 15 featured that was pictured as a wreck, and a bad one at that. Fair dinkum this guy is a grossly misinformed t#@&*%!r. Thankfully we as a club have an excellent president. On reading this article our present John Ernst promptly contacted the RACV to voice his disgust of the article on behalf of its members. The outcome of discussions between John and the RACV has been nothing short of brilliant for our club and the p76 marque. To put it simply the RACV is now going out of it way to appease us and promote the P76 favourably. This has been a great outcome for our club and one we must all thank our president John Ernst. Well done John!!

Note: The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily represent the views of the management! Association of Motoring Clubs Inc. (AOMC) ______

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Twelve months down Greetings all

I was going to open this report by saying the warmer weather is with as and that's a great excuse to get those cars, bikes and trucks out and about, but as I was writing this the heavens opened, and a large deposit of rain ensued. Then I looked at the forecast for the next week and the warmth wasn't to be a feature. Well I guess we need to look at the bright side, we need the rain and our vehicles won't overheat if we take them out. Victoria is full of variety in so many ways

Writing this I was reflecting on the year just gone, it has just flown, and you always feel that you have fallen short on your initial agenda. However, I then started just listing the things we have done and its actually quite staggering:

• Relocation of our office from Moorabbin to Springvale • Fit out and set up of the office facility • Making safe and restacking our Engine number records • Recruitment of the Administrators position • Redeveloping the organisations website • Shannon's American Day at Flemington • RACV Classic Showcase at Flemington • National Motoring Heritage Day at Bellarine • New arrangements for 2018 Shows • Restoration seminar • Club Management seminar • Delegates meetings, one regionally Significant progress on completing the organisations strategic plan for the next 5 years • Partner: organisation in the Luxury Car Tax working group • Following up on information re CPS with VicRoads, anything from questions on the scheme 3to alleged inappropriate vehicles and usage • And many more day to day occurrences

All of this is done by a dedicated committee of volunteers, yes, we have some part time paid support but much of this work is done by us on a voluntary. basis and done for the whole motoring community.

So, as we approach the Annual General Meeting of the association we all need to acknowledge that work that has been put in. It is never easy to single people out, but I would specifically like to acknowledge lain and Maureen Ross, Philip Johnstone, Angelo D'Ambrosio and Daryl McMahon for the work they have put in for the last 12 months. In addition, I would like to acknowledge Kevin Churchill and more recently Howard Billing for their support in the office, one could say the heart and soul of the association. I also acknowledge the support of our sponsors be that for our shows or in giving up their time to present at seminars. However, it is our member clubs that are our foundation and without the support of you and your members this organisation would not exist — so thank you.

But that thanks also comes with a sting in its tail, we need some diversity and new energy on board the committee, many of the members have served in their roles for many years and are ready to step back. i want to see more representation from all the flavours within our clubs and also more assistance when it comes to putting on shows and making things happen for the motoring community.

Ask not what your association can do for you rather what can you do for the association that represents you. Happy and safe motoring, whichever way you travel.

Keith Mortimer President Article from the latest AOMC magazine Why Australian car manufacturing died — and what it means for our motoring future Written by Joshua Dowling, National Motoring Editor, News Corp Australia Network, February 3, 2017.

The doors have now closed on these three car making plants. BY this time next year, the doors will have closed on the Australian car manufacturing industry forever after almost a century of car making. Holden will be last to turn out the lights after Toyota announced this week it would close its Camry factory in Altona on October 3 two weeks and three days before General: Motors* shuts its Australian outpost in Elizabeth.

Toyota has a largely Japanese image, but it has: been making cars in Australia since 1963, the same year the iconic EH Holden was released. Over the past 10 years, Toyota has been Australia's biggest vehicle manufacturer. It will also go down in history as our biggest automotive exporter; Toyota shipped more cars in 16 years than Holden did over 63 years. Australia was the first country outside Japan where Toyota made vehicles, which is why it fought so hard to keep Altona running.

Above - The last Ford Falcon rolls off the production line Above – The last Toyota Camry produced at Altona

The reality is, ail three brands have a deep history in and helped build — Australia, and had a lead role in shaping its culture.

Ford shut its Broadmeadows and Geelong factories in October 2016 after 91 years of operation. Australia's oldest car maker assembled almost 6 million vehicles since 1925.

General Motors began manufacturing in Port Melbourne in 1936 — assembling cars from parts imported from the- UK and USA — before gearing up to support the Australian military in World War by making aircraft engines, armoured vehicles and weaponry.

But Holden did not manufacture from scratch its first car and engine until 1948 when its first sedan rolled off the production line and then Prime Minister Ben Chifley declared "she's a beauty". In that time Holden built more than 10 million engines in Australia and by the end of this year, more than 7 million cars.

The Holden assembly line in Elizabeth on the outskirts of Adelaide will continue to make the Commodore until the 20th of October 2017, before it is replaced by a German model. Holden has already wound back production after the Cruze small car reached the end of the line in October 2016, the same day the last Falcon was built.

Over the decades, the car industry has employed generations of workers and, until the end, kept close to 50,000 people in a job, once you include the small businesses that supplied parts and services to Australia's car manufacturers. But the tax payer has largely footed the bill, shelling out more than $5 billion dollars in "industry assistance" over the past 10 years alone. The car industry says it invested three dollars for every one dollar of taxpayer funds. That figure may be debated but one thing is certain: the end was inevitable. With low — or zero — import tariffs over the past decade, Australia became flooded with foreign cars that were either cheaper to buy- than local models, better equipped, or, both. That had the effect of eating into the volume that Australian car factories needed to remain viable.

Fifteen years ago, the Holden Commodore led the market with close to 100,000 sales per year. For five of the past six years, small cars such as the Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla have topped the charts with a little over 40,000 sales. Last year the Toyota HiLux ute led the total market with a similar number. There is not a car factory in the world that can survive on such small volumes — other than the likes of Ferrari or Lamborghini who sell supercars with super-high prices.

The flood of imports has given Australian car buyers more choice than ever before — and more than every other country on the planet except China. Australia has 64 automotive brands; the US has 38 and the UK has 42.

While we are literally spoiled for choice, the Australian car market became so fragmented, the car manufacturers couldn't solely rely on domestic sales for survival. But they couldn't export their way out of trouble either. They were caught in a pincer movement.

Australia is surrounded by developing countries with much cheaper labour costs. The minimum wage in Thailand equates to less than $2 an hour. Car assembly line workers are paid more generously — about $6 an hour, or close to $12,500 a year.

But it's nowhere near the average Australian car manufacturing worker wage of $69,000. By the time you add currency exchange rates into the bargain, you can cross exports off the list of possible saviours for the local car industry.

Of all the Free Trade Agreements Australia has with other countries, none was more brutal and swift than the deal with Thailand, introduced in 2005. Since Australia agreed to lift the import tariff on cars from Thailand, we have bought close to 2 million vehicles from our Asia Pacific neighbour — from familiar brands such as Ford, Holden, Toyota, (the three companies closing their factory doors) as well as Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda and others.

In return, Australia has shipped to Thailand just 100 cars. Not 100,000. Just 100. That's because Thailand maintained hidden non-tariff barriers while Australia opened its borders completely. Ingeniously, Thailand continued to impose higher registration fees on cars with larger engines such as those made by Ford and Holden. Toyota already has a Camry factory in Thailand, so doesn't need to export any cars there. Ten years after the free trade deal was signed Australia is shutting its doors on an entire industry — and with it more than 50,000 jobs. Australia was the only country in the world to manufacture cars and not have some form of protection for its local industry.

Now those jobs have been transferred to Thailand, known as the Detroit of the Asia-Pacific. Thailand is now the second-biggest source of motor vehicles in Australia after Japan and ahead of South Korea.

Should we have kept the Australian car industry alive, or was it right to end taxpayer handouts and suffocate it to the point of extinction? How many former factory workers will find employment in hospitality, tourism, IT, or in a job that involves innovation the catchcry of government? We're about to find out.

A 2013 report by University of Adelaide Associate Professor John Spoehr estimated about one-third of sacked blue-collar workers are likely to become long term unemployed. The statistics were gathered after the closure of the Mitsubishi car factory in Adelaide in 2008 and from other associated industries.

"We know from the research that a high proportion of manufacturing employees go on to be long term unemployed," Professor Spoehr said. "It requires significant retraining to work in other sectors." As Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett wrote recently, there is also a rise in "mature-age" unemployment, as manufacturing closes. "These people are often breadwinners with good personal values who have been paying taxes and charges for years/' Mr Kennett wrote.

While we wait to count the social cost of wiping out an entire industry, car buyers may well be wondering what the impact will be in showrooms. The answer, to be blunt, is almost nothing. New-car prices are not suddenly about to go up. Australia is the most competitive market on the planet and that keeps prices low. It's one of the key reasons our car factories are closing. The biggest void to be filled — and no-one yet has any idea on how to fill it is the lack of affordable performance sedans from Ford and Holden.

There is no replacement in sight for Holden Commodore V8s, or the choice of supercharged V8 power or turbocharged six-cylinder power for the Ford Falcon. These were the fastest and most powerful sedans in the world for the money. But they could only be built thanks to the families and fleets that bought the regular models.

Historically, Ford and Holden sold so many of their fleet sedans that they could afford to fit bigger engines, bigger brakes and wider tyres to appeal to enthusiast customers. Unfortunately, "rev heads" only account for a third of sales of our big fleet sedans — and that's not enough to justify the investment in a unique performance model.

This is why police highway patrol divisions across Australia are scrambling — and struggling — to find suitable replacements for their Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore pursuit cars. The best candidate in terms of performance and price is the Ford Mustang. Police used to run two-door coupes in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It may happen again — for specialised purposes — if the Mustang passes muster after some initial hurdles.

In Queensland, the police have announced they're running Hyundai’s. Criminals are presumably delighted. General duties police officers, meanwhile, will migrate to sedans like the Toyota Camry, SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe and prisoner vans like the Volkswagen Transporter or Hyundai iLoad — as they do currently.

In the meantime, Australians will continue to have just as many — if not more — cars from which to choose once the last of the local assembly lines closes. But the type of vehicle we are buying is changing.

Sales of passenger cars dropped dramatically in 2016 as SUVs continued their record growth. In 2015, passenger cars had a lead of 100,000 sales ahead of SUVs. In 2016 passenger cars were just 37,000 sales ahead of SUVs. It looks like 2017 could be the year that SUVs finally overtake passenger car sales in Australia. 'A lot of people are replacing small cars with SUVs," says Jordan Pakes, car industry director at Roy Morgan Research, which surveys 6000 car buyers each year.

"It's possible SUVs could overtake passenger cars (in 201 7), we know it's a booming segment and there so many new small SUVs hitting the market." The latest Roy Morgan research shows 278,000 private buyers are considering an SUV in the next 12 months, versus 254,000 with a passenger car on the top of their shopping list.

In case you're wondering, an SUV couldn't have saved the car industry, because no single model sells in sufficient numbers to justify local manufacturing.

Then there is the rise and rise of utes to consider. In October and November, the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger led the market outright. It was the first time in Australian automotive history that utes filled the top two sales spots. As noted earlier, the HiLux took the title as top seller for the year in 2016 — the first time a ute has led the market in our entire motoring history.

Mercedes-Benz believes utes are "the next SUV*' trend, and has forecast massive sales growth globally over the next 10 years. Which is why Mercedes will join the ute brigade in 2018. Ten years ago, the idea of a Mercedes-Benz ute would have been unimaginable. Now it seems overdue. And who would have thought a Mercedes would be Australia's second- best selling medium-size car — after the Toyota Camry and ahead of the Mazda6, Honda Accord, Ford Mondeo, and others.

With our rich, diverse and rapidly changing taste in vehicles — and fickle buyers who chant "buy Australian" white driving foreign cars it is no wonder the Australian car industry never stood a chance. Anything But Average - Presidents Report

In the Driver’s (Captains) Seat.

Once again, the Leyland P76 has created history! Who would have thought some 40 + years after John Bryson and Evan Green conquered the Targa Florio section of the World Cup Rally that another bunch of P76 owners would have the opportunity to compete in the Targa Florio on home soil.

The organising team of the Targa Florio Tribute managed to put a major international event together from scratch in just under 4 months. This is truly remarkable when you consider that just down the road in Gippsland the Alpine Rally which has been a major part of rallying took two years to organise.

So, Melbourne didn’t put on the best weather we didn’t have our spirits dampened and the event welcomed the P76 owners and their cars with open arms. In fact we were specifically asked to be part of the event.

For me this year has been a real source of satisfaction having been part of wonderful committee that managed to pull off two first for the P76 starting with the Tour de Tassie during Easter and now the Targa Florio. But as the famous add say “wait there is more”! That’s right as I am in my last year as President of the Club, your club along with the help of people from other clubs will be hosting the National P76 Meeting at Wodonga during Easter 2018.

In the last few days we have scored some support for this event from the RACV and look forward to partnering with them in presenting a wonderful concourse. Speaking of Concourse as you are no double aware our Concourse for 2017 has been postponed and we are again trying something new with moving it the long weekend of Australia Day 2018. Further details of this event will be in this magazine and I urge you all to dust of the cars and bring them along. It is still a public holiday and will be on Friday next year. Others will update you on other activities and things they have been involved with but for now I am still buzzing after a fantastic Targa Florio and I certainly am looking forward to more events in 2018. *****IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!*****

Please note that your club permit signatories are Trevor Brown, Brian Carte and John Ernst. Their contact details can be found on page two of the magazine under the heading of committee. When applying please include a self-addressed envelope and completed form.

*****IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING 2018 NATIONALS*****

The cut-off date for Blazing Stump Motel accommodation booking is…… January 15 The cut -off date for Registration for the 2018 Nationals is………. End of January

************************************************* Letters to the Editor

Well, tis the season, so why not get in and whip up a couple of my favourite Christmas sweets. Come ‘on Lads your turn in the kitchen.

Lemon Cranberry Shortbread. 200 gm unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 80 gm icing sugar 40 gm rice flour 300 gm plain flour 2 teaspoon vanilla 50 gm dried cranberries, chopped Finely grated zest of one lemon

Line a 20cm square tin with baking paper In the food processor whiz the butter, sugar, flours and pinch of salt until mixture just clumps together. Add vanilla, cranberries and zest and pulse to combine. Press into tin and level. Prick dough well with a fork. Chill for 30 min. Preheat oven to 170 Celsius. (could do this before you start combining the mix) Bake for 45-50 minutes or until nicely golden. While still warm cut into fingers. Cool completely in tin. White Christmas Slice

INGREDIENTS

500g white chocolate melts 1 1/2 cups rice bubbles 100g red/green glace cherries, halved 160g almonds, roasted, halved 160g sultanas 1 cup (90g) desiccated coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A few chopped dried apricots

METHOD

Step 1 Line a 30cm x 20cm (base) baking pan with baking paper. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don’t let bowl touch water). Fold in the remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down with a large metal spoon. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.

Step 2 Turn slice onto a chopping board. Using a knife that has been dipped in hot water, cut into squares. Serve. (best part)

A couple of classics from Robert Bothwell Here’s another sent in by Robert Bothwell.

Scientists at CERN in Geneva have announced the discovery of the HEAVIEST element yet known to science.

AND yes ... it was discovered in Australia, which is now the leading producer.

The new element is Governmentium (Gv). It has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.

These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lefton-like particles called peons.

Since Governmentium has no electrons or protons, it is inert. However, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes in contact.

A tiny amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction normally taking less than a second to take from four days to four years to complete.

Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2- 6 years.

It does not decay but instead undergoes a reorganisation in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places.

In fact, Governmentium's mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganisation will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.

This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration.

This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass.

When catalysed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium, an element that radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.

All of the money is consumed in the exchange, and no other by-products are produced. Coming Events/Social Pages

Leyland P76 Owners Club of Victoria & Tasmania 2017/2018 Club Event Schedule

7- Jan 2018 VIC Drysdale Autopro Classic car Drysdale recreation reserve from 10am show

21-1-2018 VIC Annual Northern car/bike show Cole Reserve Pascoe Vale 10am to 4pm

26-Jan-2018 VIC Shannons Aussie Classic Yarra Glen Race Course 9.30am onwards Car Show and P76 Club Concours

4-Jan -2018 VIC David Calleja Mermorial Car Maddingly Park from 7am Show

11-Feb-2018 VIC Picnic at Hanging Rock Hanging Rock Reserve 8am to 4pm

8-April-2018 VIC Shepparton Motor Show Shepparton Show Grounds 8am to 2pm

30 March to 2 VIC Leyland P76 Nationals Wodonga Easter Weekend April 2018

26-Jan-2018 VIC Shannons Aussie Classic Car Yarra Glen Race Course Victoria 9.30am onwards Show and Club Concours

27-Jan-2018 TAS Wheels Wine & Dine George Bay Esplande 10am onwards

4-Feb-2018 TAS Geeveston Wheels in the Park Heritage Park 10am to 4pm

4-Feb-2018 TAS Heartkids Car & Bike Show Entally Estate 9am to 3pm

18-Feb-2018 TAS Deloraine Car Show pre 1988 Main Street Deloraine cars

25-Feb-2018 TAS Wings & Things Georgetown Airfield 10am to 3pm

30 March to 2 VIC Leyland P76 Nationals Wodonga Easter Weekend April 2018

If people have any ideas for future runs or places of interest please let Trevor know Contact details on second page of ABA Aussie Classic Car Show Cruise to Yarra Glen info remember this is also your clubs Concours event!!

Meeting point for our club members to drive in convoy to this event is the Chirnside Park Shopping Centre corner of Edward Rd and Maroondah Hwy LEAVING 9am sharp.

We really need the support of all clubs and owners. Along with kids entertainment, automobilia vendors and music there will be a free shuttle bus to take participants to the Chocolate factory and the township. Pleasant surroundings for a picnic and full catering available Additional trophy for the best “ survivor ” or original vehicle. Organised by voluntary effort with all proceeds going to the Association and the Yarra Glen Sports Clubs Club displays welcomed there is a trophy presented for the best club display We will Award the Robert Shannon Award for the youngest enthusiast bring their car to the event. For further details check out our website aussieclassiccarshow.com.au or call 9890 0524 See our website for a full list of trophies to be awarded

Organised by the Association of Motoring Clubs (AOMC) Victoria’s state level body representing the interests of 200 plus classic motor clubs The National meet now has an official logo for the event, thanks to everyone that went to the effort of getting their ideas from their heads to email and submitted to the committee, it was a close run race between a few of the designs and the winning logo is by Amanda Cossens – Well done Amanda, a top job. Amanda not only has the fame of being very creative, she also got to choose her entrant number for the National Meet, Amanda has chosen to be Entrant #P18 for sentimental reasons.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS***

If trying to book at the Blazing Stump motel & suites online it will show there are no rooms available.

The reason for this is the National Meet committee reserved the entire complex for the Easter weekend to ensure that most entrants would have the chance to stay there if they chose to.

You can book following the phone and email options on the accommodation information sheet below, but don’t leave it too long as the rooms are being snapped up.

In the past few months the area around the concourse venue has had some major retail improvements constructed with ‘Wodonga Place’ which is a new Woolworths supermarket and a variety of specialty stores, and in early October ‘Mann Central’ has opened which has K-mart, K-mart Tyre & Auto, Coles supermarket and a variety of specialty stores, all these bring the potential for a lot of people in the general public to come see our great cars.

Pricing for the Nationals has been finalised by the committee and is included in this issue along with a draft itinerary.

Those that have already registered will receive a copy of both by email or post. If you haven’t registered yet please fill in both the registration and pricing forms and return with your payment by your chosen method between email and post to the addresses on the forms.

The low risk motorsport event that was planned has been cancelled due to insufficient interest.

Regards,

Scott Reynolds 30th March to 2nd April 2018 Registration Form

Contact Details Name Club email Phone Car registration Car registration 2nd car Day attendance Friday Saturday Sunday

Attendees Person 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4

Vehicle details Model Engine Transmission Colour

Meals:

The Blazing Stump Motel & Suites offers a discounted breakfast to its guests if added when making your booking.

Friday lunch will be provided by The P76 Owners Club of Victoria and Tasmania at the ‘Blazing Stump’.

Friday dinner (pay as you go) Adults Children

Saturday dinner (pay as you go) Adults Children

Sunday Presentation Dinner (prepaid) Adults Children Registration fee and presentation dinner pricing.

REGISTRATION FEES PRICE NUMBER TOTAL $ Adults and Children over 12 $50.00ea Children 5 – 12 years $15.00ea Children under 5 years Free Free Presentation Dinner PRICE NUMBER TOTAL $ 3 course A La Carte menu Adults $50.00ea Children $10.00ea ENTRANTS NAME/S TOTAL $

PAYMENT METHOD ELECTRONIC / NET BANKING CHEQUE

Please fill in all tables and either email to [email protected] Or send back in the post to

Scott Reynolds

If paying by electronic funds transfer/internet banking:

Leyland P76 Owners Club of Vic & Tas Bendigo Bank BSB: 633000 ACCOUNT: 129542155

Using your ‘first initial and surname18’ as the reference. Eg SReynolds18

If paying by cheque, make payable to: : Leyland P76 Owners Club of Vic & Tas

And send to

Rachel Walker

INDEMINITY STATEMENT

The entrant undertakes not to hold the Leyland P76 Owners Club of Victoria & Tasmania or any of its representatives or sponsors responsible for any loss or damage of machinery or possessions or any bodily injury sustained during the course of this event.

SIGNATURE: Date:

The P76 Owners Club of Victoria & Tasmania look forward to catching up with you. Leyland P76 Car Club Price List March 30th – April 2nd 2018 rooms on hold until January 15th 2018 Each guest to book with motel, quoting “Leyland P76 Car Club” and providing a credit card as guarantee

Room Type Bedding Configuration Number of Price per night rooms Junior Suite 1 King bed 12 $145.00 Twin Queen 2 Queen beds 12 $145.00 Easy Access 1 King bed 3 $145.00 Executive King 1 King bed 8 $149.00 Envy Suite (1 bedroom 1 King bed 2 $165.00 apartment) 2 Bedroom Courtyard 2 Queen beds & 1 Single 5 $210.00 Apartment 2 Bedroom Executive Spa 2 King beds, can be split into 4 7 $225.00 Apartment Singles upon request Honeymoon Suite 1 King bed 1 $230.00 Cabins 1 Double or 1 Double + 1 Single 10 $90.00 + $10.00 or 2 Doubles per extra person

These are room only prices, we offer discounted breakfast rates of $15.00 per person for our buffet if added when making the booking.

For bookings or questions please contact the Blazing Stump Motel & Suites at (02) 6056 3433 or [email protected] National meet itinerary

For those arriving on Thursday 29th, there will be an official there after lunch to greet you.

Friday 30th March:

Meet & Greet at the Blazing Stump Motel & Suites.

Register with the event co-ordinators in the ‘Embers’ room and collect your event showbag

Lunch provided in the ‘Embers’ room.

Car boot sale round 1

Go for a leisurely cruise to see some of the local areas attractions

Fish & chip dinner at the original Ettamogah Pub (pay as you go).

Saturday 31st March:

After breakfast observation run for those interested (Zetland Shield award)

Those not on the run enjoy a scenic drive to a mystery destination where the observation run will end, explore the area and grab some lunch (pay as you go).

National delegates meeting – board room at The Blazing Stump.

Evening meal at a local hotel (pay as you go).

Rocker cover races at Bonegilla Hall (off street parking)

Sunday 1st April

Easter egg hunt

Church services for those interested, list to follow closer to the date - a copy will also be in your event showbag.

Prepare cars for concourse in the heart of Wodonga, car wash within 5 minutes of The Blazing Stump.

Convoy through the main strip of Wodonga to the concourse.

Grab some lunch from one of the many nearby eateries (pay as you go).

At the conclusion of the Concourse head off to Rutherglen for a winery tour.

Return to Blazing Stump for Car boot sale round 2

Opportunities to explore some other attractions, go for a drive, or just kick back and relax

Presentation Dinner at The Stump Hotel – next door to The Blazing Stump Motel & Suites.

Monday 2nd April

Farewells

Subject to variation. 2018 P76 Nationals Rocker Cover Racing Rules

1. This is a fun event. Any person found to be taking it too seriously will be soundly ridiculed. 2. Any constructor who enters a protest will be automatically disqualified. Oh, that's a bit harsh. Okay, they'll be given a stern talking to, asked to smile more and lighten up a bit. 3. Cars shall be based on an actual rocker cover (valve cover) from any P76 vehicle. 4. Cars must retain at least 75% of the original P76 rocker cover. 5. Cars must not have any form of mechanical propulsion or steering. Gravity is your friend! 6. Cars must weigh no more than 4 kg. 7. Cars overall length shall be no more than 61cm. (Note: The staging lane is only 61cm long.) 8. Cars must have 4 wheels, (one per corner) each no greater than 15 centimeters in diameter. 9. The course shall consist of two divided lanes, approximately 50cm wide. With a track length of between 6-8m. 10. Cars will be run in heats of 2 cars each. The first car to have its front wheels cross the finish line shall be declared the winner. If neither car makes it to the finish line, the car going farthest shall be declared the winner. 11. A points scoring system will decide, which cars to advance to final round. 12. While the judges' decision is final, all bribes will be gratefully accepted. 13. Constructors wishing to wear racing clothes, fireproof overalls, helmets, etc., do so at their own risk of being laughed at. 14. Downforce wings, spoilers, air dams, etc. are all permitted. They probably won't do any good, but we will all get a good chuckle out of them. 15. Sponsorship logos, racing stickers and car names are all encouraged. 16. There are no more rules. So get cracking, but above all, have fun! Member Articles

TARGA FLORIO TRIBUTE TAKE 2 OR A BOOTFULL OF LEFT ELBOWS! ……….Article by Robert Bothwell photos credit of trackside action photography

Six intrepid highly / moderately / semi / barely skilled drivers with navigators / passengers (except one) rose to the challenge and took on the might of Ferrari, Porsche and other exalted marques to defend the honour of the mighty P76 V8 against these wannabees on Day 4 – December 3 of the Targa Florio Australian Tribute 2017.

Impressive line up of P76’s

It was all good as every P76 performed faultlessly and on the narrow windy wet roads between Warburton and Marysville we to a man (or woman) passed every Ferrari as if they were standing still – which they were as one of their number had BROKEN DOWN and they all stopped in sympathy.

A little later the same treacherous road we passed every MG as if they were standing still – which they were as one of their number had to heed the call of nature by the side of the road and they had all stopped to show solidarity. Unfortunately, we all thought we had a half hour coffee and pee break at Marysville but alas we were wrong and the previous mentioned cars plus a lot of others caught up to us. Then there was a mad scramble for us to get a move on and I had just bought a very hot coffee which my pro navigator John Ernst held on the glove box lid and navigated while I drove.

Robert Bothwell (driving) and John Ernst (navigating) in Rob’s P76 (thumbs up lads)

Down the Black Spur to Healesville was very slippery in places and not good feeling the rear wheels move sideways a tad with almost a sheer drop on the navigator’s side, but John kept his cool and behaved in an exemplary fashion while I finished my coffee without spilling a drop – I didn’t want coffee on my new carpet!

From Healesville to Yarra Glen was a breeze – more windy roads up Mount Slide but these physically large cars handle such roads with aplomb, never putting a wheel wrong. The boring part was the drive through the suburbs with the usual traffic issues and then a lap of the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit to finish the competition part of Day 4.

A ten-minute drive took us to Docklands where all the entrant cars were exhibited and for most of us lunch was served in the Medallion Room at Etihad Stadium – as long as you were there before 2.30 pm. Missing lunch did not take the gloss off an event that I will never forget – great friends, great laughs and great cars. We didn’t win but bring on next year! TARGA FLORIO of VICTORIA…..pictures by John Ersnt and Julian Portelli…..added words by the editor

This event was held about 2 weekends ago. By all reports it was a huge success. The only thing that dampened the event was in fact the weather. Just when you don’t what it to rain, of course it happens. Apparently, it was also quite cool according to one P76 enthusiast who caught up with the event goers along the way. Julian Portelli, whilst not one of our members officially, could be classed as an adopted member due to his eagerness to participate in our events and the love of our club. He is a member of the NSW club, the state where he lives and works. Just to give you a heads up on how much Julian enjoys driving, owning and being a club member, he not only came down to do the Tour de Tas earlier this year but also just recently drove his P76 across the Nullarbor to Perth WA for a ONE day event and drove back again !! Now that’s commitment. How many of our club members are that keen?

Anyway, I digress as usual. The Targa Florio event went well considering that the organisers had very little time to arrange everything, well done to that committee. Apparently there is a rumour the P76 owners club of Victoria and Tasmania have been asked to become part of the event in one form or another in the future. Let’s hope that comes about. Couple more pics from the TARGA event…….Pictures by Scott Reynolds. MEMBERS ARTICLES Cont.

McLaren M23, John McCormack and the Leyland P76 V8 Engine…... Article by the editor Article information and pics from PRIMOTIPO…motor racing memories, observations & opinions on the sports past, present & future.

First a little Intro;

Only one car has ever raced in Formula 1 (F1), Formula 5000 (F5000) and CanAm and made the conversion back through those formula’s to its original F1 specifications. That car is the McLaren M23/2.

The M23 was one of McLaren’s most successful designs. It won grand Prix from 1973 to 1977 including Drivers and Manufacturers Titles.

The M23 was typical of the period, Cosworth DFV 3 litre V8 and Hewland FG 400 5 speed gearbox. Chassis was 16 gauge aluminium with all joints bonded and riveted, radiator sidepods being an integral extension of the chassis. Fuel tank was centrally located to promote low polar movement of inertia and driving position pushed forward.

Suspension was at front progressive rate linkage, large lower wishbone, top rocker actuating inboard mounted spring/shock units. The rear comprised reversed lower wishbone, adjustable top link with twin radius rods. Spring rates were achieved by winding the coil springs.

Braking through 10.5 diameter rotors with CanAm callipers, inboard at the rear and outboard at the front.

The bodywork covered everything with the airbox covering the engine which helped airflow to the rear wing.

Wheelbase 101 inches, front track 65 inches, rear track 62.5 inches, length 170 inches all up weighing in at around 1270 pounds (576 Kg) weight distribution 34% front 66% rear. Four of these original spec cars were built for 1973 with the prototype being M23/1 and first tested by Denny Hulme The M23/2 debuted on the 8th April 1973 in the hands of McLaren team driver Peter Revson, the car In its first race finishing 4th. Revson used the M23/2 most of the season before Jody Scheckter drove it at the end of the season before it was sold to South African Dave Charlton. Charlton used the M23/2 in the South African National Championship. He won 8 races and the championships in 74/75. With the cost of F1 racing escalating Dave Charlton offered the M23/2 up for sale with the introduction of Formula Atlantic as South Africa’s Championship class from 1976 onward.

M23/2 in 1973 season. M23/2 in 1974/75

The eager buyer of the M23/2 was Australian F5000 racer John McCormack. John got a bargain not only getting the car but 20 wheels, multiple front and rear wings, bodywork, 2 types of airbox but no engines. At the time McLaren were still racing the car but with McCormack’s contacts it all made good sense as long as he could get an engine to play its part.

John McCormack started racing in his native State of Tasmania. He started on the national seen in a Brabham BT4. He proved he was a capable race driver when he moved to an Elfin 600C, fitted with a Repco 740 series V8. He brought his first Elfin MR5 in 1971. Via connections with John Lanyon John McCormack formed the Ansett sponsored 2 car Elfin team along with Elfin owner/designer Garrie Cooper. The team developed the car to be very competitive winning the Australian Gold Star in 1973 and the NZ GP, part of the Tasman series in 1973 and 1974.

In search of the “unfair advantage” over the heavy Holden and Chev powered cars, Repco’s Phil Irving spotted the new Leyland P76 family car at the Melbourne Motor Show with its 4.4 litre Aluminium V8. Elfins John Lanyon immediately done a deal with Leyland and Repco to jointly fund a F5000 development project. This was to be a F5000 version of the new engine designed to distribute the weight more like an F1 car than a tail happy F5000. McCormack described the F5000 as a beast like having a pendulum in the car. Coopers new design was the Elfin MR6 which debuted in 1974.

McCormacks Elfin MR6 in 1974 with upgraded Leyland P76 V8 John McCormack’s Elfin MR6 Repco Leyland debuted at Oran Park on 30th January 1974. The car was running late for the launch which was at Leyland’s Zetland HQ, miles away from Elfin’s base camp at Edwardstown, Adelaide. The Tasman series started just days after in New Zealand the Elfin having only managed just a few laps prior to the start of the series. (sounds typical of most small development outfits). The MR6 was small by F5000 standards.

It was Repco that developed the engine to 4931cc capacity, 94mm bore and 89mm stroke. The initial development used the P76 cylinder block with special liners including main bearing stiffening plates. Due to earlier failures a steel crank replaced the cast iron one. Better flowed P76 cylinder heads with larger valves were used. Pistons, bearings, rods along with dry sump that used 3 pressure and scavenging pumps were all Repco. Repco also supplied the dual point dizzy. Fuel injection was by Lucas.

The engine weighted in at only 160kg, a good 60 odd kilos’ less than the opposition. It was claimed that power was 425hp @ 6800rpm with 375 lb ft of torque at 5500 rpm. When first raced in 1974 however the power was as little as 365hp. Early development saw many problems including the fragility of the block and cast-iron cranks, with overheating thrown in for good measure. All this and Repco’s withdrawal from racing didn’t help the situation. With all the problems they were having with the Leyland engine Dale Koenneke said “enough! we put in all this effort and the thing just shits itself, let’s put the Holden into it.” To which John won the 75 Gold Star. Committed to his ideals as an independent thinker John McCormack was not about to give up on the Leyland engine. He was convinced the Repco Leyland could win in the right car………… Enter the McLaren M23/2

Dale Koenneke and Simon Aram who were part of McCormacks team installed the Repco Leyland into the M23/2 as if it was built for it. With only a modification to the harmonic balancer and relocation of the water pump and oil tank, it fitted beautifully into the tub. Engine fit was neat as a pin.

Phil Irving was asked to develop the engine further. To eliminate separate value guides and seats Irving designed new heads cast by Comalco. This also featured bent pushrod to allow more room for straight inlet ports. Power increased to around 435hp. With 410 ft/lbs of torque. Changing the cam delivered 470/380 with unfortunately stressed the whole unit resulting in many block failures. Horsepower alone never won races, being about torque as well as power. McCormack stated they had a well-balanced package. The opposition (repco and chev powered Lola, Matich, Cheron and Elfin) had more power but the McLaren with the Leyland engine giving similar weights and balance like the F1 gave what John McCormack believed to be his “unfair advantage”.

The driveability of the car was excellent with its long stroke engine, making it a brilliant high-speed car, being flat out into turn one at Phillip Island. In its first Gold Star Series (1976) the car finished 3rd including a win and the odd DNF due to things like tyre deflation Oran Park Australian Grand Prix ’77 (unattributed)

1977. was a poor championship caused by unreliability this was succeeded by a Gold Star win at Surfers. At Sandown the car had cooling problems but at Phillip Island, the final round the car showed its true pace, 2 seconds a lap clear of the best Lola, a test of power and handling. McCormack was well in the lead when problems again intervened, he had to pit for 2 laps then limping home picking up enough points to win his third Gold Star Series. The year ended with a win in the ‘Rose City 10000’ at Winton.

McCormack and John Walker, Lola T332 Chev, Oran Park Gold Star round 1978…’lift off’… (John Shingleton) In 1978 John finished 2nd in the Gold Star Series. In that year he achieved a win at Oran Park, DNF at the AGP with head gasket failure, dominated at Calder but ran out of fuel. The final race of the season was at Winton where he lined up second on the grid to non-other than F1 champ James Hunt. John had to make an unscheduled pit stop and finished 4th. The car and engine were performing well. !979 was however not a good year with the cars final F5000 race being at Wanneroo Park where a gear broke. Entering 20 F5000 events with John McCormack at the wheel the car achieved 3 wins and victory in the 1977 Gold Star. This was no mean feat when up against much younger and more powerful cars. The M23/2 also had 10 DNS/DNF.

By 1979 racing had changed in the Asia/Pacific arena. John decided to convert the car with its Leyland engine into a Can Am sports car and headed off to America with it. Simon Aram and John Webb designed and built an attractive body and off they went. Racing in the US was no mean feat. John was up against names like Keke Rosberg, Jacky Ickx, Alan Jones, Vern Schuppan, Bobby Rahal etc. However the Americans were more interested in Nascar and Indycars, thus the quality of the fields dropped off. The McLaren competed in 3 rounds for a PB of 12th. They did 2 rounds in the 5 Litre Leyland and one with the 4 Litre. The car performed well enough and its results were no disgrace given it was a 6 year car run by a small team. With money being tight, the team returned to Australia to his old sponsor Unipart and the 1980 AGP being run to F5000 and F1 rules.

M23/2 Leyland powered Can Am, Mid Ohio ’79 (Mark Windecker)

In 1980 Alan Jones was to become F1 champion so the rules for the 1980 AGP were amended to attract the new champ and his Williams FW07. Both F5000 and F1 cars were allowed to race. . McCormacks’ team converted the McLaren back into F5000 form. On his way to the GP John McCormack was involved in a car accident which left him with a slight brain injury. With only 70% mental capacity, this was not enough to allow him to race again.

Mark Bisset writes:

“John McCormack at the Winton, Victoria, Historic meeting in May 2013, interested, interesting and intelligent. McCormack was outside the mould, successfully going in his own direction throughout his career.

I suspect the Leyland engine would have got the better of all but someone like him who applied his experience and pragmatic engineering approach and knowledge to making the thing work despite its fundamental structural weaknesses as a race engine. Back in F5000 format McCormacks car awaits the driver, Calder paddock AGP 1980…rare shot showing the car in its ‘Resin Glaze’ livery for the event it never started, John being badley injured on his way to the event. (Chris Jewell)

Interestingly, McLaren built 13 M23’s. The M23/2 that John used, and at one stage ran with a Leyland P76 derived V8 competed in 54 events, more than any other and winning more races than any other M23 chassis 54 starts for 12 wins. 1 F1 Championship GP, 8 South African Championship rounds and 2 Championships, 3 Australian Gold Star rounds and 1 Championship. Only a CanAm win eluded it in its multi-faceted life.

Irving/McCormack/Repco Leyland F5000 engine: drives for oil pumps, dry sump, metering unit, Lucas fuel injection,…all ready for installation into the M23 at McCormacks’ Coongie Avenue, Edwardstown, Adelaide workshop (John Lemm)

The fundamentals of the engine to take increased operating loads and power were lacking. Irving made changes by adding material to the block and head castings which also facilitated the installation of main bearing strengthening bars, such changes homologated by Leyland in accordance with F5000 rules.

Repco claimed 440 BHP with an absolute rev limit of 7500 rpm and a crank life of 1 hour. It was soon found that the fragility of the block and cranks required a maximum of 7000 rpm. Repco publicity shot of the Leyland Repco engine in its original form as fitted to the Elfin MR6 in 1974 (Repco)

With further development post Repco, McCormacks’ team with the new Comalco heads, different valve sizes, inlet port shapes inspired by Honda and shorter exhaust primaries, John had a vaguely reliable engine consistently giving 435BHP and 410lb ft of torque. Not a lot but enough to do the job, much like the Repco Brabham ‘620 Series engine’ in F1 in 1966, that engine not the most powerful in the field but it did the job, albeit much more reliably than its F5000 relation!

Truly a triumph of development over design on a tiny budget!…

Letter from Leyland Australia to Repco confirming the commercial arrangements to develop the engine, happy days, no lawyers and complex legal agreements! (‘ Maybach to Holden’ Malcolm Preston)

Acknowledgements.. John McCormack Malcolm Preston “The history of the Grand Proix Car 1966-1985” Doug Nye “Maybach to Holden” Malcolm Preston Photographs…. The Rolling Road/John Shingleton, Mark Windecker (CanAm), Autosport TNF, John Lemm, Greg Flood, The Cahier Archive, Greg Falconer, oldracephotos.com, David Pearson, reddit.com, Rob Ryder, Chris Jewell, Werner Buhrer cutaway drawing Member Cars ______Welcome to another ‘Members Car” article and for me a least, a bit special. I say that because the featured member this issue is young Jason McLaughlin and I reckon he is an inspiration for all of us. I think you will understand why when you read this article. He is also just a decent bloke, I asked him if he was interested featuring his car for the article and gave him a six-week deadline. He got back to me in a week with a yes and the article. Jason, that’s truly awesome. To top it all off Jason and his dad have only just recently joined the club, brilliant.

Jason writes:

Hi my name is Jason McLaughlin; I am 17 years old and am currently restoring a P76. Leyland P76's have been in our family for 3 generations. My late grandfather, Hedley first purchased a P76 after test driving one that belonged to a family friend not long after they were released. My father Gordon then purchased a few P76's and now I am restoring one of dads Leyland’s. The P76 has always been a head turner for me and a couple years ago I decided I wanted one too, but it wasn't till June of this year that I convinced dad to let me work on one of them. The P76 is a very attractive car, it has a sleek straight body, large boot, leather interior and of course the reverse hood tilt and 4.4 litre V8. I like the fact that the P76 is an all Australian made car and that it was competition for Ford and Holden back in the day. They are special to me because of the history in our family, it didn't matter who you spoke to they always knew my grandfather was a Leyland man. One is definitely not enough, amongst my father and grandfather we have 6. Mostly all are past the point of no return but still proves the point that you can't get enough of the P76. Favourite colour of P76 definitely has to be Hairy Lime, it's such a bright, vibrant colour. It just looks really good against the chrome and the black. I've never driven a P76. By the time I was old enough to drive, all of our P76's where out of action. It's only a matter of time before I get to drive one for the first time. I am going to restore my P76, quite a bit of rust to patch, new paint, rebuilding the engine, chrome, upholstery and overhauling parts. It is going to be quite a while before it will be finished, I am doing it both because I absolutely love automotive and older cars, but also for the memory of my grandfather.

Jason with the Leyland he is restoring. Any guesses on the colour it will be once finished? Gordon and Jason in front of a Bold as Brass Super. Like the sun visor.

Hard to tell could be Spanish Olive or N V Green and maybe a Deluxe.

Well done Jason you have ticked all the right boxes mate. Really good to see a young man like yourself getting stuck into a project like this with such enthusiasm. This is exactly what it’s all about. Being in the club also comes with its advantages. Contact with other members who might like to give you a hand, information on restoring your P76 and access to a great number of spare parts, although I think you may already have a few of them.

Jason, we have all been there and undertaken or still doing what you are embarking on. If you need help with anything regarding your restoration don’t hesitate to contact your fellow club members. Your club is like a family, we look after one another. Good Luck and don’t forget to send in updates. Members Cars Continued:

Nick Kounelis Hairy Lime

You may have remembered a few issues ago I showed some pictures of Nick Kounelis Hairy Lime P76 under restoration. Well I have an update on its progress. Things are a happening at the Kounelis homestead. Hairy now has been detailed and work done to the rear end. I am also reliably informed that windows are or have been mounted in the doors. I have been busy making a new stainless exhaust for hairy as per Nicks requirements. Things are looking good for an Easter launch. Check out the pics!

As you can see from these few pics she is starting to look pretty sharp. The colour speaks for itself, wow!!

Andy Frith cars up date. Wel,l it’s been a slow time at my place but finally one car that’s been on the rotisserie for 15 years has made progress. It is now in etch primer, one step closer to being painted. I have also been doing some work on my Black Executive, some of which was expected and some not. STRUT PIVOT - STRUT TOP BUSHES.

Your Club now has New Strut Top Bushes for sale made from Engineered Nylon Compound suited to high pressure low speed application in dirty environments. The Bushes also come with New Stainless Steel Crush Tubes. $40.00 per set (Members Only Price)

GENERAL FITTING GUIDE Please use these hints and tips along with any professional advice when fitting the bushes.

1. Clean all paint, rust and rubber deposits from the bore of the Strut Top. 2. Inspect for damage, pitted or worn Strut Top. 3. After fitting the bush if required resize the bush bore by removing some material so that the tube can be pushed into the bush by hand. 4. Use a PTFE BASED lubricant. 5. COAT all bush surfaces designed to pivot such as the flange face and internal bore of the bush. 6. Tighten all bolts and nuts as per Leyland specifications whilst the vehicle is at normal ride height.

Your club now has Ryco Z86 Oil Filters in stock.

Cost to members is $30 plus postage. BOOT MATS NOW AVAILABLE ______

The P76 Owners Club of Victoria and Tasmania are pleased to announce that we have remanufactured P76 boot mat's which are now available. The mats are made from superior Urethane rubber with the correct factory surface finish. Vic/Tas Club Member Price $170 ea Other Club Members $180ea.

To place your order please contact Brian Carte on 0407400468. It is preferred that Greater Melb Metro members pick up their purchases, as these are very difficult to pack and freight. For country interstate and across the “dutch” club members, Postage/Freight will be advised depending on destination location however you should allow $20 to $30 Payments can be made to Bendigo Bank Acc Name Leyland P76 Owners Club of Victoria Inc BSB 633000 AccNo. 129542155 Please ensure that you indicate you’re Name in the Payment Description. ______

Bumper sticker $5.00 including postage Inside window sticker $3.00 including postage: contact editor CLASSIFIEDS Parts Trader Windscreens -The Victorian Club has new Laminated Windscreens in stock priced at $185 Ea. Please contact Brian Carte (Parts and Tech).

Z295 V8 Air Filter Cartridges – We have a stock of original fit airfilters for sale at $35 each. These are no longer being manufactured by RYCO Please contact Brian Carte (Parts and Tech).

V8 Ignition Points- The club has recently managed to procure the a number of P76 V8 Points. There is mixture of Echlin CS217V, Repco L20, Bosch GL27 contact sets. These are available to Members Only. If you want a set Please contact Brian Carte (Parts and Tech).

P76 V8 Engine Main Bearing Sets . With the closure of ACL the Club has made a last ditch purchase of engine bearing sets for the P76 V8 Engine.

Bearings are available in .010 and .020 oversize at $130 per set Please contact Brian Carte Parts and Tech

P76 Restoration Decals Due to demand from a number of P76 enthusiasts, I have re made some of the Leyland restoration decals that complement the Engine Bay Decals offered by the Vic/Tas Clubs. Windscreen decals have been re manufactured with extra UV resistant materials to the Original Design. • To Club Members the prices are as follows • Quality OK panel and Paint $5.00 • “I’m Driving the Car of the Year” internal reversed decal $20.00 • Leyland Part number decal (a new one) where you can write in the part number you are displaying $5.00 • Leyland Australia 2 sided Service decal (with use Castrol oil) on the inside (a new one) $10.00 • Radiator inhibitor decal (Rolls Royce). Limited stock $15.00 • Leyland Part number on a 1.25 metre roll. The "L" symbol in the Leyland logo is missing. This can be used as bunting or cut down to do part numbers (on NOS parts that the labels have fallen off!) $10.00 Postage on all these is $1.00 per each on individual orders (bubble wrapped and cardboard outers). On large orders, say 5 total I will pack and post for free. Please email me directly with your name and address and my CBA bank account details are 7000 00685400. Contact Nick Kounelis 0418882043 Under Bonnet and Front End Decal Set. The Vic club has reproduced the underbonnet Decals ideal for that restoration of the engine bay where invarably the original decals are damaged or destroyed on removal. The decals are printed on Metalic Silver and include; • Type Pressure Chart • Emmissions Control Label • Radiator Coolant Label . Both Types • Hot Run Tested and Electronically Tuned Label • Warning Label – Alternator Fitted with Negative Earth • Front Guard side Badge Replacement Exec/Leyland/Super/Deluxe and Six/V-Eight

Due to the reflective surface the Decals are difficult to photograph and appear blurred. Sold Items are good quality. $20 per set If you want a set Please contact Brian Carte Parts and Tech.

For Sale two Leyland 4 Speed Gearbox Both gearboxes are condition unknown and therefore suitable for reco. One gearbox comes with 6 cyl Bell Housing ($250) the other without Bellhousing($150). Contact Brian Carte (Parts and Tech)

V8 VRS Gasket Sets Come Complete with Valley Cover gasket and rubber seals Limited Stock $250 Contact Brian Carte (Parts and Tech) VRS Gasket Set Conversion (Crank Case Overhaul) 60$ Contact Brian Carte (Parts and Tech) Mentiplay Leyland ______

After 30 long years of waiting, the famous Torony extractors are available again. Developed by P76 Sporting Car Club members Joe Torony and Paul Patten for their famous Budgie P76 race car in the early 1980’s, the Torony extractors are the only aftermarket extractor developed specifically for the P76 V8. The Torony extractors were developed after many hours spent on the Dyno, ensuring that there were substantial performance gains. On a standard V8 engine, the Torony extractors were gaining an extra 18% in torque with the correct tuning. These extractors are available now exclusively through Mentiplay Leyland. Mild Steel: $600.00 Stainless Steel: $800.00

Urethane Steering Couplings: $40 plus $5 postage and packaging.

Gearbox Urethane Gearbox Mounts $170 plus $10 postage and packaging

Contact James Mentiplay Mentiplay Leyland Phone: 0408 918 127 Email: [email protected] Anything But expensive

More parts from Mentiplay Leyland in the next issue Need a new speedo cable?

Then try the guys at Flexible Drive Hobart or at Kensington Victoria. Just send them your old speedo cable and they will build you a new one to the same length or different length if required. Everything brand new, but you do need to supply the orange gear. Once made both your new cable and the old one will be posted back to you.

Contact them on/at:

Flexible Drive 15 Chesterman St. Moonah Tasmania 7009

Ph. (03) 6273 3490 Email [email protected] Web. www.flexibledrive.com.au

Flexible Drive 86 Stubbs St. Kensington Victoria 3031

Ph. (03) 9381 9222 Email [email protected] Web. www.flexibledrive.com.au

Parts Wanted ______

WANTED Leyland P76 Super/Deluxe Boot Mat – Used but in good condition for age. Please contact Ray Ikin 03 51766086

WANTED- (1) Set of GC P76 Window Seals Inner @ Outer. (2) Under Dash Conduit (Large size from Box to Vent) 1x needed only. (3) W/Screen Trim Front Top Section only x1 GC (4) Original Boot Rubber Mat in GC Contact Michael Hare Mob- 0401092265

WANTED ACCESSORIES Wire Headlight Accessory Guards for a Super Force 7 Steering Wheel Contact Philip McCumisky 0408 842 800

WANTED V8 4 SPEED MANUAL TAIL SHAFT I am partway through converting the General Lee to a 4 speed manual, I have the box, the bell housing, the pedals, but no tail shaft my phone number is 0410424695 if anyone can help out. Thanks. Parts for Sale ______

For sale 3 black front vinyl floor mats and 2 tan rear vinyl floor mats. Each mat may have a minor tear somewhere on it. Could be repaired using heat gun or soldering iron. $100 for all 5 mats Contact Andy at [email protected] or 0408 121 401

Vehicle Trader ______

Vehicle Wanted I'm looking for a V8 executive or preferably a Targa, either transmission I don't mind. I would prefer a completed restored car, but would also consider a refurb job Contact Rob Calvert Newcount 0419 885 189

Vehicle for Sale You can advertise your vehicle IN HERE for free Please contact Editor at [email protected] and provide a short description Please Include the VIN or Engine Number and photos for your entry Items will be advertised for three months. Contact the Editor to extend your advertisement or to remove it if sold.

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY MERRY AND SAFE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. And who is interested in doing another Tour de Tas let me know!!