13Th National Rally 2013
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Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia 13th National Rally 29th September to 5th October 2013 Proudly Hosted by the Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Victoria Inc in Warrnambool, Victoria Contents Organising Committee - Contact Details ......... 4 Club Run Etiquette ............................................. 18 Introduction and Welcome to the Rally ........... 5 Entrant & Vehicle Register (sorted by year) ....... 22 Veronica Johns, CEO Fiat Chrysler Australia . 8 (sorted by entrant) ... 24 Mopar Men & Tips for a Successful Rally ....... 9 Photo Gallery of Cars (sorted by Rally No) ........ 30 Nametags & Rally Raffle .............................. 10 Did You Know? .................................................. 50 Rally Sponsors & Helpers ............................. 11 Historical Timeline of National Rallies ................ 51 Chrysler Town & Country.............................. 12 Entrant Summary ............................................... 52 Daily Program ............................................... 13 Maps of the District ............................................ 53 Monday to Saturday Details ............ 14-21 The Story of ELKO ............................................. 54 Local Information Emergency Services 000 Hospital South West Healthcare, Ryot Street , Warrnambool ph 03 5563 1666 Dentist South West Healthcare Dental Clinic, Community Health Building Koroit Street Warrnambool, Ph: (03) 5564 4250 Supermarkets Coles - 120 Lava St, Warrnambool Woolworths - 745 Raglan Pde, Warrnambool Banks (ATMs) Commonwealth - Level 1, 122 - 126 Lieberg Street, Warrnambool Westpac - Shop 4, 161-165 Koroit St , Warrnambool ANZ - 141 Liebig St , Warrnambool Tourism 89 Merri St, Warrnambool 3280 - TEL 1800 637 725 Breakdown and Mechanical Services Roadside Assistance - RACV will provide support for relevant RACV, NRMA, RAA, RACT, RACQ or RAC WA members who are unlucky enough to require breakdown service. Contact them on 13 11 11 Need a Workshop for Running Repairs? Arrangements have been made for car trailers and workshops to be available for those mem- bers who need vehicle recovery, or to make repairs. These facilities have been offered by local car enthusiasts and Rally entrants. Please contact Tony Villella (CRCA Vic Technical Officer) on mob: 0427 336 575 for details of the assistance available 13th National Rally 2013 Page 3 Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Warrnambool Victoria The Organising Committee - Contact Details The following Victorian Club members have volunteered their time to organise this 13th National Rally for your enjoyment. Kevin Cook Rally Director and Committee Chairman mob 0407 872 340 Grantley Bland Treasurer and Rally Entries processing Stuart Elder Display Day organisation mob 0416 176 130 Mark Fenton Webmaster, Rally database, Editor & Nightly Entertainment mob 0419 347 325 Andrew Fraser Sponsorship and Raffles mob 0412 994 451 Glenda Fraser Merchandise and Catering mob 0433 554 949 Kathy Gorman Rally Entries processing & general support John Plowman Tours Organiser, Badge Design & Production mob 0438 808 193 In addition the following Warrnambool locals have volunteered their time to help the Committee with local organisation. Patricia Knox Warrnambool local support Pat O’Connor Warrnambool local support From the photo below you should be able to put faces to names. Don’t be afraid to approach any of the committee members, who will be glad to answer your queries. They can be identified wearing BLUE nametags. In addition, other Victorian Club members will be helping throughout the Rally and will also be able to answer questions. They can be identified wearing YELLOW nametags Andrew Fraser Mark Fenton Stuart Elder John Plowman Glenda Fraser Kevin Cook Kathy Gorman (inset - Grantley Bland) Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Page 4 13th National Rally 2013 Warrnambool Victoria Welcome from the Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Victoria Inc Dear Fellow Club Members On behalf of the 13th National Rally organising committee, I have much pleasure in welcoming all of our valued partici- pants to Warrnambool. This rally will provide a week for everyone to enjoy the company of friends, both old and new, all of whom share a common interest in Chrysler built vehicles. I would also like to thank our organising committee, who have volunteered their time and efforts to put together, what I believe, will be a rally that will meet everyone’s ex- pectations. During the course of the rally, a cast of many other Victorian members will be providing vital assistance to ensure it runs to plan. The final result is an event which has been 4 years in the making since the initial rally destina- tion investigation commenced. Warrnambool, and the shipwreck coast, was chosen for its mix of history and natural beauty. It has proven to be a pop- ular venue with a near record entrant count. Of these entrants, a large number are first timers, who I am sure will return for the next rally after this experience. At the other end, there are entrants who have attended all 13 rallies and who will be able to vouch for the enjoyment obtained from the rallies over the years. There are also some interesting vehicles that will not have been seen on previous rallies. Possibly the most important thing entrants will need to do during the rally, other than having a good time, is to read this souvenir rally book and keep it handy. It contains all of the details of the activities planned for the week, so please take the time to study it in detail. It goes without saying that events like this are not able to be staged without the generous support of our sponsors. I am grateful for their generosity which has made it possible to make most of the activities free to entrants. All of our sponsors are listed in this book. The major sponsors are Warrnambool Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Fiat Chrysler Group Aus- tralia, Elko Performance Parts / Valiant Spares and Repair, Shannons and Repco. I urge participants to remember the generosity of these companies when you are in the market for the products they sell. I trust everyone has a most enjoyable week and hope you leave Warrnambool with many happy memories, lasting friendships and a safe and event free trip home. Until we meet again in New South Wales for the 14th National Rally, happy and safe motoring. Kevin Cook, Rally Director 13th National Rally Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia 13th National Rally 2013 Page 5 Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Warrnambool Victoria Warrnambool Chrysler Jeep Dodge 1101 Princes Highway, Warrnambool Vic 3280 ph 03 5561 6000 proud sponsor of the 13th National Rally Welcome from Fiat Chrysler Australia Dear National Rally Participants Welcome to the 13th National Chrysler Rally! As major sponsor of the event, Fiat Chrysler Group is proud to be involved with the Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia, and we are sure that this year’s event in Warrnambool will be a great success. The National Rally brings together Chrysler enthusiasts to celebrate the legendary and historical American brand. The event also provides us with an opportunity to showcase the quality, comfort and performance associated with Chrysler products. Fiat Chrysler have had an extremely successful year with the Chrysler brand thanks to the new Chrysler 300 range which is clearly the next-generation of its successful predecessor and delivers all the aesthetics and symmetry associated with being the great American road car. On behalf of the team at Fiat Chrysler Group Australia, we hope you have a great time and remember, please drive safely. Kind regards, Veronica Johns, CEO and President Fiat Chrysler Group Welcome from Warrnambool Chrysler Jeep Dodge Dear Chrysler Enthusiasts The team at Warrnambool Chrysler Jeep Dodge have been working diligently since earlier this year to establish a new dealership in Warrnambool selling a great range of cars from the Chrysler Jeep Dodge range. So it was really exciting to learn that the Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia would be holding their 13th National Rally just at the time when we were announcing that we are open for business. Clinton Baulch (Dealer Principal), Andrew Davidson (General Manager) and the whole team at Warrnambool Chrysler Jeep Dodge welcome every Rally entrant to Warrnambool and hope you enjoy your time in this wonderful part of Victo- ria, while we take the opportunity to remind the people of Warrnambool and the surrounding district about the heritage of the Chrysler name in Australia. Thank you for choosing to visit Warrnambool, have a wonderful week finding out why we love living here, and while you are here please share with us your passion for the Chrysler brand. We have been looking forward to having you here and hope you have a great week too. Clinton Baulch and Andrew Davidson Warrnambool Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Clinton Baulch Motor Group 13th National Rally 2013 Page 7 Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia Warrnambool Victoria Interview with Veronica Johns CEO and President of the Fiat Chrysler Group, Australia Thank you for taking the time to welcome entrants to the 13th National Rally, and congratulations on your appoint- ment in May as the first Australian woman to lead a major car company. You must be pleased to have that honour? Yes it’s an honour and a great responsibility, and I am enjoying the challenges and rewards that this role brings. How does a young Aussie from Melbourne, of either sex, end up as CEO of the Australian operation of an interna- tional car company? It must have been a whirlwind ride. I have worked for Chrysler for over 15 years, in various depart- ments throughout the company. It’s been a focussed ride to grow within the company and to end up achieving this position is an honour. Veronica Johns receiving her CRCA Vic Have you always been involved in the motoring industry? honorary Member No 2000 from Life Members Jeff Brumhead and Andrew Fraser I’ve always loved cars, and that is what inspired me to go to work at Chrysler. Apart from a few roles very early in my ca- ers parts and aftersales service to all our customers. Chrysler, reer, I have always worked in the motor industry.