SUMMER 2018 THE MURRAY BRIDGE NATIONALS 28 – 31 DECEMBER
MAGAZINE DISCLAIMER
This is the official Magazine of the 48-FJ Holden Club of S.A Inc. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the correctness and accuracy of the information contained herein, be it of general or technical nature, no responsibility can be accepted by the 48-FJ Holden Club of S.A. Inc as a result of such information. The views expressed in the articles in this publication are the views of the author/s and are not necessarily the views of the Committee, Editors or Club Members.
2018- 2019 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
LIFE MEMBERS: Craig Price Don Lines+
Adrian Mander+ Peter Papageorgiou
PRESIDENT: Debbi Gehlken 0413 902 181
SECRETARY: Debra West
TREASURER: John Nitschke 0407 400 326
VICE PRESIDENT: Owen Smith
PUBLIC OFFICER: John Nitschke
AUDITOR: Bob Wilkeson
MEET & GREET: Don Loffler
SPARES: Steve Gehlken 0421 852 451
Peter Papageorgiou
SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Debra & Wayne West Bob & Lyn Wilkeson Glen Nalty Deb & Rob Seidel Pam & Graeme Nelson
A.E.H.F. DELEGATES: Don Loffler Kym Gregory
F.H.M.C DELEGATES: Owen Smith
HISTORIC REGISTRAR: Peter Papageorgiou
CLUB VEHICLE INSPECTORS: Frank McHugh Peter Papageorgiou Owen Smith Bob Wilkeson
LIBRARIAN: John Liersch
DOCUMENT SECRETARY: Don Loffler
PHOTO ALBUM: Pam Nelson
MAGAZINE EDITORS: Deb & Rob Seidel 0424 048 215
KITCHEN MANAGER: Jeanette Hardy
RISK MANAGEMENT: Daren Isemonger
WEB MASTER: Simon Brewer
FACEBOOK: Pam Nelson
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2 PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Christmas already!!! Where has the year gone. Wasn’t it just yesterday that the jolly old fella graced us with his presence? Hope you are all prepared and ready to go. Luckily I got in early this year and we are all done. Bring it on!!!
We have had a great year with exciting club events and weekends away. Next year’s itinerary promises to be another great one with many new places to visit and see.
Of course our final event for this year, The Nationals, is fast approaching and will be upon us before we know it. Our numbers are finally increasing which is great news for our state, club and our wonderful team of tireless organisers.
We had our second BBQ at Bunnings this month to raise more funds for the Nationals. Thanks to all who organised this and to those volunteers who helped on the stand to make it a very successful day.
70 years of Holden was celebrated last month by our club arranging a cruise for members. This was well attended and organised. Hats off to all who attended and members who made it all possible. Glen also had a passenger with him - Mr Adison who was celebrating his 70th with a surprise ride in an FJ.
Here’s to a great Christmas and fantastic New Year. May it be happy, safe and prosperous for all members, families and friends.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Debbi Gehlken
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THE ULTIMATE BREAKDOWN
3 FROM THE EDITORS
Our final magazine for 2018! We’ve learned a lot over the course of the year with four magazines now under our belts. Our confidence has grown, buoyed by you, our appreciative audience.
It’s been wonderful to get to know so many club members and to discover the fascinating stories that you are all sharing with us. Sometimes it just takes a tiny scrap of conversation, followed by a bit of probing from us, and some fabulous memories and experiences emerge. We always get excited and can’t wait to include those in the magazine. This is a big issue because of our club’s involvement in the December Nationals and also due to a very busy couple of months with lots of events.
We have a couple of Acquisition Stories for you – from Frank McHugh and Bruce Sleep; “Behind The Wheel” with some revealing information from Glen Nalty; another of Don’s Flashbacks and…..also from Don, an intriguing article called “An Amazing Discovery” – about something no-one else besides Don would have deciphered.
As well, we have a summary of the very recent 70th Birthday Cruise organized to celebrate the 70th birthday of the production of the Holden in Australia on the 29th November. An extremely nostalgic and memorable occasion.
Our feature piece by Tony Hitchin is a very informative article about the Nationals which are now just a few short weeks away. Participants and spectators are in for a treat!
There’s a travel story from Pauline and John Nitschke and a book review from our librarian John Liersch, in addition to reports and photos of social club events and much more!
We wish you all happiness at Christmas and the very best for a wonderful, fast approaching 2019.
Deb and Rob Seidel
Rob: Ph: 0424 048 215 Email: [email protected]
Deb: Ph: 0404 804 326 Email: [email protected] ______
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS …
John Wilkins Denis Southern Trevor Greenshields
Eli Sleiman Barry Gaghan Charli Demack & Cass Phillis
4 SOCIAL CALENDAR - CLUB EVENTS 2019
Lyn Wilkeson, Social Committee Convenor
JANUARY: MONDAY 14th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 01/19 SUNDAY 20th Annual Club Breakfast ERN 02/19 Plaza Pier Hotel, Glenelg All Holden Day, Wigley Reserve
FEBRUARY: MONDAY 11th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 03/19 SATURDAY 23rd Don’s talk at Clubrooms ERN 04/19
MARCH: MONDAY 11th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 05/19 SUNDAY 24th Picnic lunch with other car clubs ERN 06/19
APRIL: MONDAY 9th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 07/19 SUNDAY 7h McLaren Vale Vintage ERN 08/19
MAY: MONDAY 13th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 09/19 SAT/SUN 18/19th Short Weekend ERN 10/19
JUNE: MONDAY 10th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 11/19 SUNDAY 16th President’s Run ERN 12/19
JULY: MONDAY 8th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 13/19 SUNDAY 21st Quiz night at clubrooms ERN 14/19
AUGUST: MONDAY 132h Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 15/19 SUNDAY 24th TBA – maybe afternoon tea @ Glanville Hall ERN 16/19
SEPTEMBER: MONDAY 9th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 17/19 SUNDAY Rockin’ Victor ERN 18/19
OCTOBER: MONDAY 14th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 19/19 FRI 4th – MON 7th Long Weekend ERN 20/19
NOVEMBER: MONDAY 11th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 21/19 SUNDAY 17th TBA ERN 22/19
DECEMBER: SATURDAY 7th Club Xmas BBQ ERN 23/19 MONDAY 9th Club Meeting 8.00pm ERN 24/19
There may be changes to dates etc within this program
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MANDER MEANDER - YORKE PENINSULA AT MARION BAY. TH ST FRIDAY 28 SEPT – MONDAY 1 OCT
A group from our club met at the OTR on Pt Wakefield Road at 8.30 for an 8.45 departure ready for a fairly relaxing weekend based in Marion Bay on Yorke Peninsula. As usual there was a mixture of our old cars and some moderns. And as always there were a few bonnets up with lots of bodies over the engines, discussing what needed to be done, as well as a wheel off looking for a squeak!
We stopped in Pt Wakefield for morning tea and then lunch in Minlaton before travelling through Warooka on to Marion Bay and booking into our units. Friday evening tends to be a ‘bring your own meal’ evening and Saturday was a free day - some drove to Warooka and Yorketown, others took a walk along the beach, visited an art gallery, went fishing at Corny Point (wonder who that was!!). There was some bonnet lifting in the caravan park as members took the opportunity to ask others for advice on some smallish problems. The grand final was watched by those interested – an exciting game with a close finish - before our usual bbq in the camp kitchen. We had a lovely evening with good food, quizzes, baby photo identification and music.
Sunday morning started with a cooked breakfast provided by the club, followed by some driving, visiting Innes National park – beautiful views with glorious coloured ocean – then to Warooka for a break before heading to the Inland Sea restaurant for a late lunch which was most enjoyable. Nothing official was planned for Sunday evening and members did their own ‘thing’.
Monday saw us driving home, with an interesting visit to an alpaca farm where we saw an animal being shorn, discussions on looking after the alpacas, breeding, sales etc before a visit to their shop where there were some lovely items for sale and well worth the visit.
Then we drove to Dublin for lunch at the hotel before heading home. We had lovely weather the whole weekend and no major breakdowns of the cars. Thanks Pam and Graeme for taking on the planning – it’s not always an easy task organizing these weekends as there can be many variables.
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THE ROAD TO MURRAY BRIDGE - PART 3 By Tony Hitchin, secretary of AEHF, and club member
“The Show and Shine saw some amazing workmanship and stunning vehicles on display, all the award categories were hotly contested, the movie night went off without a hitch, the presentation dinner was eagerly consumed, the fashion parade models strutted their stuff, funds were raised for charity, the trophies presented and following the farewell breakfast, the 170 or so entrants and their families are heading home, having thoroughly enjoyed the 2018 AEHF Nationals at Murray Bridge.”
If all of the above happens, there will be a very relieved group of volunteers who, after three years’ work, will have made it happen. At the moment those volunteers whose role it is to manage the business of the Australian Early Holden Federation for two years are feverishly working to finalise the arrangements for the event being held between 28 December to 1 January.
Event Organisation: The 24th FX-FJ Nationals is being hosted by the 48-FJ Holden Car Club of South Australia in association with the Southern Early’s FX-FJ Holden Club, the General’s FX-FJ Car Club and the FX-HZ Car Club of South Australia with each Club being represented on the organising Committee by:
Ian Armitage, Tony Dowsett (Director), Wendy Dowsett, Kym Gregory (Deputy Director), Tony Hitchin (Secretary), Geoff Lines (Treasurer), Heather Mander, Glen Nalty, Peter Papageorgiou, Glen Shepard, Owen Smith, Rob Trotta, Debra West and Bob Wilkeson.
Our thanks go to the many volunteers from these Clubs and elsewhere who have contributed to the event arrangements.
Some of the more challenging aspects of organizing a Nationals event include: trying to connect with fellow enthusiasts to promote it (not all Clubs’ methods of communication are as ‘efficient’ as they might be!), finding suitable locations and suppliers to ensure everyone gets fed, watered and entertained and, providing an affordable experience at a time of the year when you’d have to be a real enthusiast to travel this country in search of some early Holden camaraderie.
Having bolted down their Christmas dinner or missed it all together, for many it will be several days on the road before they arrive at this bi-ennial event.
While the Nationals are supported by many dedicated enthusiasts who religiously attend the event no matter what, we also hoped to attract some first timers. With 160 vehicles registered at the time of writing and around 300 people coming with them, we think we have achieved that.
To check out just some of the amazing FX and FJ sedans, utes and panel vans that have already entered go to https://fxfjnationals.com.au/real-stories/
EVENT PROGRAM
All events will be held at the Murray Bridge Racecourse unless stated.
Friday 28 December 9am-4pm: Vehicle registration Follow directions to registration area Safety Check / Scrutineering. Goody bag collection Vehicles photographed against static background 6pm: Welcome barbecue – served by Aussie Ripper Roasts Licensed Bar (No BYO alcohol permitted at this venue)
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Saturday 29 December 7:30am-9am: Assemble Vehicle Display 9am-4pm: Show and Shine Day (Public invited) 11am-1pm: Rocker Cover Racing 1:30-3:30pm Fashion Show 2pm-3pm: AEHF Delegates Meeting
Sunday 30 December 8:30am: Assemble at MB Racecourse 9am: Depart for National Motor Museum at Birdwood 10am-1:30pm Display at Museum grounds / BYO Picnic lunch 1:30pm-4pm: Free time at Museum / take scenic route back 8:30pm: Movie Night Feature ‘Sunday Too Far Away’
The FJ Ute that appeared in the Movie will be on display courtesy of owners, Steve & Debbie Gehlken (48-FJ Holden Club of SA)
Monday 31 December 9am-12noon: Competition events 5:30pm: Pre Dinner Drinks 6-11:30pm: Presentation Dinner to 12:30am: New Year’s Eve Celebration
Tuesday 1 January 2018 9am-10am: Farewell Breakfast – Sturt Reserve 11am-4pm: Murray Bridge Racing Club meeting 12:30-2pm: The Bend Motorsport Complex – FX-FJ Laps/Lunch
The venue arrangements are all in place, the food, drink, entertainment, scrutineering, show day, trophies, fashion parade, presentation night and NYE party are all locked in. The weather is going to be great and the hospitality will be outstanding!
The scenic run to the National Motor Museum Picnic Day at Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills includes the opportunity to visit a unique Holden display and an amazing collection of vehicles.
Of course no event of this type can be achieved without industry support and sponsorship and we are grateful for the contributions made by the following organisations and individuals:
Presentation Sponsors: Community Sponsor: Old Holdens and Shannons Rural City of Murray Bridge
Supporting Sponsors: 13CABS Yellow Cabs FMHC: Fed. Of Historic Motoring Clubs (SA) Adelaide Trailer Sales Holden GMH All Brake and Clutch, St Marys Kym Gregory Jewellery Aveska Restoration Parts McCues Bakery, Murray Bridge Bunnings On The Run Battery World, Mt Barker Dave Polklaser Restorations Carline Mufflers & Exhaust, Findon Price Alexander Mechanics Classic & Vintage Bulbs Rare Spares Davery Establishment Rod Tech Delway Brass Scouts SA DC Anodising Sheriffs Road Auto, Morphett Vale Dutton Holden SMSA – Street Machine Assoc of SA Emulint Healing Products ULX 110 Motor Oils
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Club Financial Contributions: 48-FJ Holden Car Club of SA FX-FJ Holden Club of Australia Southern Early’s FX-FJ Holden Club of SA - Melbourne Chapter The General’s FX-FJ Car Club of SA FX-FJ Holden Club of Australia FX-HZ Car Club of SA - Sydney Chapter Early Model Holden Club of Vic.
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Can I still enter if I miss the closing date? Yes - late entries will be accepted - the 30 October closing date was set so we can order and receive the merchandise you requested as part of your entry and have it available for you on arrival. It also helps us to manage the catering requirements.
Late entries will be accepted. Although we will make every effort, we cannot guarantee merchandise ordered in a late entry will be available at the event. In these circumstances they will be mailed out after the event.
The organising Committee and the South Australian affiliated Clubs are looking forward to seeing you, so come and meet some old friends, and make some new ones.
Win Big at the 24th FX-FJ Nationals …
As the 24th AEHF FX-FJ Nationals draw closer it’s time to mention one of the special initiatives that will help make the 70th Anniversary of the First Holden one to remember. Kym Gregory, Director of Kym Gregory Jewellery has hand crafted four Holden rings……… yes, FOUR hand crafted rings that will be given away. Two FX and two FJ rings will be awarded to the lucky entrants who win their section in the People’s Choice category. This year we are offering four prizes, Stock FX, Modified FX, Stock FJ and Modified FJ with the car receiving the most nominations taking home the overall People’s Choice trophy. Each ring, made in Sterling Silver and 18ct Gold is valued at over $1500. Who wouldn’t want to take home a piece of jewellery knowing that spectators and entrants alike thought their car looked awesome?! However, the only way you’ll win one is to enter the 24th Nationals in Murray Bridge. To enter go to https://fxfjnationals.com.au/event-registration/
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Trailer and Towing vehicles – We have secured a location for those wishing to park trailers, tow cars etc. off-street. Space is limited so it’s first in first served. Email [email protected] for details.
Vehicle access to the Racecourse and Scrutineering area will be signposted and Marshalls will be on duty to assist you. Details will be posted to entrants with their windscreen stickers and information pack well before the event.
Alcohol – The Racecourse has numerous bars at which alcohol may be consumed and these will be open for much of our event. The Racecourse Liquor Licence excludes BYO therefore no alcohol is to be taken into the venue.
Scrutineering – All Classes listed in the AEHF Constitution Rules will be open to eligible vehicles. Entrants are asked to list the Class in which their vehicle was judged if entered in a previous Nationals event. We have been fortunate to enlist the services of scrutineers and judges who are knowledgeable in their respective classes and who have agreed to adopt a considerate approach when allocating points. Reproduction parts will be judged original, provided they take the form of the original.
Information Service – An event information caravan will be located in the Racecourse. Any information required prior to the event should be addressed to [email protected] or Ph: 0418 818 789.
If you haven’t already started to plan your trip we encourage you to check out the many accommodation options. It is recommended that you book immediately to reserve your choice of accommodation. There is Motel, Hotel, Holiday Home Rentals, Caravan, RV, Cabin, Camping, B&B, and even Houseboat accommodation within a short distance of all facilities and the Racecourse.
For visitor and general accommodation enquiries contact the Murray Bridge Visitor Centre. Tel: 08 8539 1142 Free call: 1800 442 784 Fax: 08 8532 5288 www.murrayriver.com.au/murray-bridge-visitor-information-centre-1227/
ALL BOOKINGS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECT. – See Accommodation Guide on the website.
We hope you enjoy the 2018 Murray Bridge Nationals – Drive Safely. Look forward to seeing you in Canberra in 2020!
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Suggested local attractions to include in your visit:
Murray Bridge Speedway 26 Dec (5 km) The Bend Motorsport Park -Tailem Bend (28km) River Murray Paddleboat Tours Hahndorf Town (50 km) Horse Race Meeting – Murray Bridge Racecourse - 1 Jan (Free admission) Birdwood Mill Museum (58Km) Langhorne Creek Wine District (37km) River Murray Houseboat hire Old TailemTown Pioneer Village (20k) Tailem Heritage Railway Station & Museum (25km) The Big Olive, Tailem Bend Kayaking & Canoeing Captain’s Cottage Museum, Murray Bridge (28km) Monarto Open Range Zoo, (12km)
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FASHIONS IN THE FIELD
th Saturday 29 December 2018
Murray Bridge Racing Club
1.30 - 3.30pm
Featuring fashions by Beebop Boutique
$5 entry (incl glass of champagne and light refreshments)
Tickets available on Scrutineering day and at the door.
Come along, have a fun afternoon, relax and enjoy the show.
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MOVIE NIGHT
SUNDAY 30TH DECEMBER 2018
MURRAY BRIDGE RACING CLUB
GATES OPEN 7PM – MOVIE SCREENING 8.30PM BYO CHAIRS AND NIBBLES. BAR FACILITIES AND COFFEE VAN AVAILABLE (NO BYO ALCOHOL PLEASE) ADULTS $5 CHILDREN UNDER 14 FREE
THE UTE FROM THIS MOVIE WILL BE AT THE NATIONALS
TICKETS ON SALE SCRUTINEERING DAY AND SHOW N SHINE DAY ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE GATE ON THE NIGHT
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FRANK MCHUGH’S HOLDEN STORY
Frank has the full history of his beautiful 1954 FJ which he acquired in 1981.
It was ordered by a Mr. Holloway of Birkenhead in December 1953. Following a 9 month wait, the car was finally delivered on 20th August 1954. Mr. Holloway never saw his vehicle. After waiting patiently for all those months, he sadly died three weeks before the delivery date.
Mr. Holloway’s daughter Pauline gained much pleasure from the car, often driving her mother and sister around. The longest distance it has ever travelled was to Wallaroo (by Miss Holloway).
The car was serviced by State Motors for 23 years at every 1000 miles.
Eventually when Miss Holloway was unable to drive any longer, the car was put in for auction at Theodore Bruce. And that is where Frank purchased the car on 26th February 1981. He paid $1650 for it. The odometer reading was 49,548 miles. All these years later and it has now only just reached 60,000 miles. It has been used for a few weddings – the last was only a few weeks ago (on November 17th) - for Frank’s daughter’s wedding.
Frank’s FJ has remained almost entirely in its original condition – it has had a new exhaust, muffler, clutch plate and radiator. New tyres have featured too of course, but the spare is still one of the originals fitted in 1954. Even the key ring is original: State Motors, House of Holden, Hindmarsh Square, W0131.
Recently Frank has started driving his FJ more often - at least once a fortnight – and of course he’s enjoying it very much!
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FIND – A – WORD
How many words of 3 letters or more can you find in the word below? No words beginning with capitals, abbreviations, hyphenated words or plurals.
J U D G I N G
Good: 9 words Excellent: 11 words Brilliant: 13 words
Reference: MacQuarie Dictionary See solution on page 41.
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BEHIND THE WHEEL
In this issue Glen Nalty tells us about himself … NAME: Glen Nalty
SUBURB / TOWN YOU NOW LIVE IN? Ridgehaven SA
NAME A COUPLE OF OTHER PLACES YOU HAVE LIVED, IF ANY: Findon, Port Adelaide, and Birkenhead all in SA.
CURRENT WORK OR INTERESTS (apart from old Holdens!): I have been retired for 4 years, but I am a volunteer instructor with the Tea Tree Gully Dog Training Program.
PREVIOUS WORKLIFE? I was an apprentice Fitter & Turner at Holdens at Woodville, then in gas turbine manufacture, then in building special purpose M/C and installation, research and development in rail track systems.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A MEMBER OF THE CLUB? I joined the club in October 1993.
WHAT IS IT THAT YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING IN THE CLUB? The social outings, the similar interests of club members, and the help we give to each other.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE CLUB SOCIAL EVENT AND WHY? I really cannot pick one as I enjoy all of them because I know of the work that is put into them. Each event requires time and planning by the organisers who deserve a thank you.
FIRST FX OR FJ OWNED: A 1955 FJ
My first car I modified in 1967 My present car with my old surfboards from 1968
WHEN AND HOW DID YOU ACQUIRE IT? Bought in 1967 from a retail car yard.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THAT VEHICLE? It was only a stock FJ, but in very good condition.
ANY OTHER DETAILS YOU WOULD CARE TO SHARE ABOUT IT: I did modify the car because that was the thing to do if you had an FJ!
DO YOU CURRENTLY OWN ANY OLD HOLDENS? Yes, but my next project is a 1954 Special Sedan
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WHAT IS IT THAT YOU LOVE ABOUT OLD HOLDENS? They are an important part of Australian motoring history – they are Australia’s own car. They tend to look good with modifications.
WHAT ARE THE MOST FRUSTRATING THINGS ABOUT OWNING OLD HOLDENS? Having to lube all the grease nipples, and checking the brake fluid reservoir.
WHAT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU IN YOUR OLD HOLDEN? I would have to say, to keep it simple, “going parking”.
SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CLUB MAY NOT KNOW: I managed to progress to a brown belt in karate, and won a couple of tournaments.
I COLLECT…… Holden model cars etc, and some Coca Cola memorabilia.
I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT….. My family and friends, but I could live without my FJ.
0N MY WISH LIST IS……. To keep healthy, wish well for my family and friends, and, down on my list, is to rebuild my other FJ.
My next restoration. I hope it doesn’t take 14 years like my first. My partner Laurraine for over 20 years, passed away from lung disease, enjoyed many club events, and helped me restore the FJ I drive now.
Glen, as “The Karate Kid” 1972 Is that Glen at the front end or is it the rear end?
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FORTHCOMING CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHDAYS
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
3rd Maggie Smith 3rd Daren Isemonger 8th Tony D’Amore
4th Robert Bernhardt 9th Rodger Griffiths 11th Kym Zeppel
6th Stephen Dunkin 11th Barry Caire 14th Peter Papageorgiou
13th John Riggs 24th Harry Moyle 15th Neil Davies
15th Jon Andonopoulos “ Cheryl Wingard “ Peter Sternicki
18th Paul Vertaduches “ Darryl Woolford 16th Larraine Riggs
23rd Colin Rogers 27th Trevor Faulkner
25th Pat Symons
28th Steve Gehlken
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
JANUARY Max & Betty Freeman: 57th Anniversary on 8th January Neville & Sandy Shugg: 20th Anniversary on 8th January Rob & Deb Seidel: 40th Anniversary on 26th January
FEBRUARY Graeme & Pam Nelson: 36th Anniversary on 26th February
MARCH Trevor & Pam Faulkner: 50th Anniversary on 8th March Harry & Vera Moyle: 60th Anniversary on 21st March
APOLOGY: In the Spring edition we omitted to include Geoff and Di Lines’ 33rd Wedding Anniversary on November 9th. A belated Happy Anniversary to you both!
EDITOR’S NOTE:
If we have omitted your birthday or anniversary date, please advise us and Don Loffler so these special occasions can be listed correctly in the next issue.
16 FLASHBACK NO.5 The General’s FX-FJ Holden Club’s 30th Anniversary Show to which our Club was invited – Sunday 30 November 2008
This event took place on the Port Adelaide Rugby Club Oval in idyllic weather. Here are some of our cars on display: from left, four FJ Specials belonging to Glen Nalty, Bruce and Jenny Robertson, Owen and Maggie Smith, and Neville and Sandy Shugg; and my barn find 53 FX, ‘Glenda’, whose shabby paintwork in three different shades of Glenn Green always looked good on photos!
Photo: Glen Nalty
Our oldest member, 91-year-old Alan Shadgett, came along in his FJ Standard, in which he had come to club outings for the past 33 years.
Photos: Trevor Wingard
Alan had owned the car since new. He bought it in October 1954 from State Motors in Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide, although he had placed his order in December 1953. Apparently, the firm had conveniently let his name slip down the waiting list, until he wrote them a ‘firmly worded letter.’ He declined to buy any accessories that were purely decorative, instead opting only for mud flaps, a locking petrol cap and a steering wheel lock; and later, turn indicators.
The car was painted Lithgow Cream and it was trimmed in red vinyl. From the day he bought it, Alan kept precise records of every penny and cent he spent on the car, and he liked to calculate its fuel economy. For the first 100,000 miles (160,000 km) the car averaged 31.23 miles per gallon (about 9.05 l/100 km). A whole chapter is devoted to Alan’s story in Don’s book, The FJ Holden.
Sadly, Alan died on 6 February 2009, only nine weeks after this event. In his will, he left his FJ to our club. It was bought by Steve and Linda Curtis who kept it for some years before on-selling it.
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There were plenty of interesting cars on display to look at. Here are some of them:
Photos: Don Loffler
On the left is Dave Polklaser’s superbly restored 1956 FJ Business sedan, painted in its original colour of Shannon Green. The number of surviving Business sedans is very low, and few turn up at car shows. At the time, our club was unique in having three of them, all painted in Lithgow Cream and all produced in 1955. As most Business sedans were painted in black or Lithgow Cream, it was most unusual to see one in a beautiful green colour. (Recently, Malcolm and Leanne Caire have acquired a very original example painted in Surf Green.) Dave Polklaser restored his car from a severely damaged wreck, but remarkably, he was able to re-install most of the interior, which was in amazingly good condition. The car is a real treasure.
On the right is an original FE Special, showing the ravages of time. Such unrestored originals that are still perfectly driveable are becoming increasingly desirable, and are happily left in their original state by their owners. Unfortunately, I didn’t record the name of the FE’s owner.
Some early model Holden owners become smitten by the ‘accessory bug’, and they add every possible period accessory, both NASCO and accessory house, to their cars. One such example is the 1954 Lithgow Cream FJ Special that Chris Parks, a member of the Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club, brought to the show.
Photos: Don Loffler
Of special interest is the accessory house chrome plate surrounding the dashboard instruments. It has the nickname of ‘Flash Harry’, and it is a rarely seen accessory. Attached to the windscreen by suction cups is a NASCO dash rack intended originally for items like sun glasses and packets of cigarettes. On the far right of the photo you can see a quarter vent window lock.
18 In honour of the 30th anniversary of the General’s Club and the 60th Anniversary of the Holden, two magnificent cakes were made by president David Polklaser’s wife, Julianne.
Photo: Don Loffler
Positioned strategically around the cakes (not intentionally, of course!) are our club members, from left, Harry Moyle, Bruce Robertson (standing), Adrian Mander, Russell Franklin, Jenny Robertson, Peter Papageorgiou, Trevor Wingard (taking movies) and Cheryl Wingard (taking photos). I highly recommend, readers, that you access this magazine when it comes onto our website, so that you can see the stunning cakes in all their glorious colour.
I had the honour of cutting the 60th birthday cake, and the 30th cake was cut by two of the General’s members. It seemed a pity to cut such beautiful creations, but there were no objections when everybody was given a slice (or two) after suitable speeches had been made. The above photos are courtesy of Trevor Wingard and Glen Nalty.
The General’s Club certainly did themselves proud on that day. It was a great celebration, and a day to remember.
Don Loffler
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MY FJ UTE (An acquisition story from Bruce Sleep)
In the very late 50’s or early 60’s (I can’t recall as I was only 4 or 5 years old at the time), Radium Hill mine closed and they tendered all of their machinery and tools for sale. My father went up from our farm at Peterborough for a look and was successful in acquiring a kerosene powered Allis Chalmers grader and a Holden FJ ute, along with quite a few tools. He tendered 105 pounds for the 1956 ute which was brought home to the family farm.
It became the workhorse and was used extensively on the farm and very rarely saw a public road. If it did it was always a dirt road. It was last registered in 1967. By then my two older brothers had learnt to drive and now it was my turn. Together we carted fuel to the tractors, hay and grain to the sheep during the dry times, pulled bores when they needed servicing, carried out fencing duties and went droving the sheep. I spent countless hours in her working on the farm.
These “old girls” were renowned for their poor starting when hot (6-volt systems) and overheating in Summer. I can remember droving sheep when I was about 13 or 14 and next thing the temperature light came on. I didn’t want to turn her off because she might not start again (teenagers don’t like walking!) Next thing, steam emerged from under the bonnet, so I thought I had better turn her off before I cooked the motor. I wasn’t very far from our neighbour’s place. Mr. Clapp was an elderly gentleman who was an ex WW1 veteran. So, I walked up there for more water and after explaining my dilemma to him, I told him that I needed to get back to my wandering mob of sheep. He announced, “I will put the kettle on”, and disappeared inside. I thought to myself - I want some water not a cup of tea - but I was too shy to object. However, he soon came back with the kettle full of hot water and explained how you mustn’t put cold water into a hot motor or the head would crack. I learnt something that day.
Foxes are a major problem at lambing time and my father was a good shot with a shotgun. So often my two older brothers, myself and my dad would go spot-lighting in the Winter. Dad had rigged up a 6-volt headlight and put a handle on it for a spot-light. For those of you that don’t know, Peterborough gets very cold at night during Winter. Our FJ didn’t have a heater, and although we used to rug up pretty well……. I still have memories of coming home in the early hours of the morning frozen stiff. My job, being the youngest of the three, was always the gates! It’s surprising how fast an FJ could go in second gear across a rough paddock when chasing a fox with a shotgun! Many foxes paid the price and many lambs survived because of our efforts.
By the late 60’s the poor old girl was getting sick of being bashed over rough paddocks, rocks and potholes and the suspension was in very poor condition (we later found cracks in the front cross-member and chassis). So, Dad bought an HD Holden ute and the FJ was semi-retired. She only came out at shearing time when extra vehicles were needed for droving. Eventually even that was too hard, so she just sat in the shed.
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Some twenty years later after I was married and had three children, I asked dad if I could restore her. His initial response was pretty negative, but after a few more years he relented and told me, “If you want that ute, then you had better come and pick it up”, which I did. A fresh battery, some petrol down the carby and a quick clean of the points saw me drive it onto the car trailer.
Then the fun began!!! I thought that maybe a year or two would see her looking new again……..how wrong was I! However, perseverance paid off and twelve years later she became what she is today. Her first job was to drive my eldest daughter to her wedding - the same FJ ute that I learnt to drive in as a young lad.
Editor’s note: Both photos were obviously taken at different times of the day. Either way, it’s still a beautiful restoration.
ANNUAL BREAKFAST / ALL HOLDEN DAY Sunday 20th January 2019 Glenelg Pier Hotel 18 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg
Meet at Wigley Reserve (if you are participating in All Holden Day $15 per car entry fee) at 8.30am and then proceed to hotel for 9am breakfast.
Gates do not open until 8am. In order to park together we must arrive together.
If not participating in All Holden Day then just meet us at the hotel.
Á la carte menu available.
FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT LYN WILKESON 0412 384 717 ERN 02/19
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MURRAY BRIDGE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
On Saturday 17th November members of our club travelled to Murray Bridge to participate in the Christmas Pageant. All who assembled at the Oval Motel were John and Pauline Nitschke, Debbi and Steve Gehlken with their two granddaughters Ava and Emily, Glen Nalty, Tony and Christine Hitchin who were passengers in Glen’s car, Debra and Wayne West, Peter Papageorgiou, Kym Gregory with Cass Phillis and her daughter Charli, Geoff and Di Lines, Peter and Ann Sternicki, and Deb and Rob Seidel. Tony Dowsett and partner Wendy from the Southern Early’s also joined us.
There was a hive of activity around the cars as owners and passengers prepared decorations or put the finishing touches to their cars. Finally, it was a spectacular sight to see the owners, passengers and their cars dressed up in their Christmas themes.
The drive from the motel to the assembly point was not too far, but the wind was not kind to the decorations in Debra and Wayne’s FX ute. Once we had located where we were to await the start, many hands were thus employed to rectify their Christmas “fireplace” in the back of the ute that had suffered some wind damage.
It seemed an very long time to wait, but eventually at 5:30pm one of the pageant coordinators gave us the green light to begin. The route was to pass through the main part of the town, concluding at the riverbank precinct. Almost immediately we were engulfed by the hundreds (thousands!) of spectators who had lined the route, all smiling and enjoying the pageant – especially the many, many children there.
As participants, it was a real treat to be a part of it all; everyone was in good spirits, the cars, their occupants, and their decorations looked terrific indeed. Likewise, the spectators did not seem to be disappointed, everyone along the roadsides thrilled with the celebration of Christmas that had taken over the town.
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It took about one hour to travel the entire route and at the conclusion we were saturated with so many Christmas wishes that were freely called out as we crawled along in the procession. But all good things come to an end and we parked the beautifully presented cars to then wander through the twilight market stalls set up in the expansive reserve.
We were all pleased to have taken part. Just as important, all those who took part from the clubs acted their ambassadorial roles for the up-coming Nationals that will be held later this month.
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FAMOUS QUOTES:
“Get busy living or get busy dying.” – Stephen King
"Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever." - Napoleon Bonaparte
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” - Thomas Alva Edison
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
23 THE 70TH BIRTHDAY OF THE HOLDEN CAR - ANNIVERSARY CRUISE - AS CELEBRATED BY THE 48-FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF S A -
It all started seventy years ago - the long anticipated manufacture of the Holden car in Australia became a reality on the 29th of November 1948. The significance of this date was not lost on the members of our club, especially Simon Brewer, who first commented upon this important date six months ago at our June meeting.
Some time after, Simon, Don Loffler and Rob Seidel got together to formulate a proposed cruise which was then endorsed unanimously by club members. So it began.
On a balmy day at 5:00pm on Thursday 29th November 2018 around twenty old Holdens assembled at the old Woodville Holden plant in preparation for the Club’s Anniversary Cruise. All the vehicles looked magnificent! Some drivers and passengers even dressed in the clothes of the era. While owners began to affix the commemorative stickers on the car’s windscreens, photographs were taken, and the photographer Aussie Kanck took drone footage as well as other still photos.
Don Loffler addressed the assembly regarding the history of the site, detailing how it was initially purchased and the extent of the acreage that the growing factory actually covered. It was as large as a residential suburb!
The cruisers then headed off into the city. The sight of a substantial group of old Holdens all together in convoy, each with a distinctive windscreen banner would have created some interest for those travelling home from work. Our destination was Oreon House in Dequetteville Terrace. (This was formerly called Kalymna but was latterly the home of Sir Edward Holden in the 1940’s.)
Our cars were parked on the two lawns at the front of Oreon House and everyone proceeded to enjoy the historic setting under the trees with the dappled sunlight caressing our beautiful machines. One could not help but sense the importance of being there, while feeling proud to be taking part in such a noteworthy event.
24 After some brief socializing, all gathered at the front of the house where Don regaled us with the history of Kalymna/Oreon and its owners, providing a few anecdotes relating to them. We then had the pleasure of hearing a short anecdote from Shylie Holden, a descendant of the family. Another visitor was Arnold Adison who was celebrating his 70th birthday on that very day. Glen Nalty kindly offered to have Arnold and his wife as passengers on the cruise – a birthday present he will not forget. Appropriately, we all sung Happy Birthday to him, adding to the merriment of the day. More photos, then we continued on our cruise out of the city confines towards the former Elizabeth Holden factory.
The drive to Elizabeth was uneventful, but as we travelled together we took with us the thrill and joy that, on that special day, only a group of Holden owners could understand.
In the forecourt driveway of the main building we parked the cars in an eye-catching display, each car reversed into their parking spots to create a wide panoramic fan shape. Before it got too dark Aussie took many photos of all the individual owners and cars, as well as sweeping shots of all the cars together. Of note was the fact that the new owners of the Holden factory had planned to remove the large distinctive Holden sign that week – but they generously agreed to leave it in place for our event, recognizing the significance of the occasion.
Our final stop was back at the Gepps Cross Hotel where we enjoyed a well earned meal after the excitement of the previous hours. As we exited the hotel the cars under the car-park lights glittered as if to demonstrate the relevance of the day.
And what a very good day it was.
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CLUB CHRISTMAS BARBEQUE Saturday December 1st 2018
On Saturday the club concluded our calendar of events with a barbeque at Leanne and Malcolm Caire’s home at Lockleys. It was easy to identify their ownership of old Holdens because several boot ornaments and other car body parts were placed strategically about the grounds.
There was no shortage of willing helpers to set up the tables, food and barbeques, and as more people arrived, the festive atmosphere grew. Thanks to Debra and Wayne West and members of the social committee for bringing equipment and managing this. With about 50 club members, families and friends it did not take long for animated conversation about old Holdens, past club events and anything related to the business of owning Holdens to evolve. (It wouldn’t have been a club event without several owners gravitating to Malcolm’s garage, lifting the bonnet, and having a serious discussion about something or other!) It wasn’t all about Holdens and cars; there was also lively and friendly talk about many things – and this amicableness is a certainly a wonderful feature of the sociable nature of the club.
The three barbeques, ably attended by Wayne West, Bruce Cussans, and Frank McHugh were soon sizzling. Likewise in the kitchen, salad dishes had the final touches applied, and were then arrayed on the overflowing kitchen table by Leanne and others in readiness. As for most of the evening, we all ate accompanied by Christmas carols and songs played in the background, thanks to the forethought of Debbi Gehlken who supplied the music.
It wouldn’t have been a Christmas get- together without a raffle. Friendly banter ensued as each winning ticket was drawn – and it was clear that all those who were present had enjoyed themselves immensely.
Thanks to Leanne and Malcolm for making their lovely home available for us to celebrate our Christmas together. Thanks to the social committee members for their organization, and thanks especially to all who attended to make it an evening to remember.
Social Committee
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AN AMAZING DISCOVERY It pays to read the numbers!
FJ Holden surprises turn up in the most unexpected places, and the surprise in question here may well never have eventuated had it not been for deciphering the numbers on the car’s body identification plate.
It was a cold showery morning when our this year’s May short weekend trip took us to see Peter Green’s car and memorabilia collection at Woodside. Among the cars was a red FJ Special that had been modified into a race car. While stock FJs are my first choice, I can also appreciate a car that has been well-modified, and I thought this particular FJ must have been quite an eye-catcher in its heyday and great fun to drive. I took the following photos:
A quick glance at the Woodville body identification plate revealed that the car had originally been painted in a two-tone colour scheme. I took a photo of the plate for closer analysis later on, but didn’t expect to find anything particularly interesting, as around half of the 53,000 Special bodies produced had been two- toned.
My photo turned out to be too dark for reproduction in this article because the firewall had been painted all over in black, making the numbers hard to read. When I enlarged the photo many times on my computer, the first thing that caught my eye was that an ACC number of 11 (for November, the month of production) had been stamped, not in its usual place, but in the TOP space, because the second paint number had been stamped in the ACC space. Usually, there is no ACC number at all on body plates for two-tone cars. Very interesting.
I then noticed that the body number was relatively low – 2373 – indicating that the body had to have been produced in November 1953. Although the FJ was only announced on 28 October, actual body production and car assembly had already begun in September, so by announcement day, the 500+ dealers around Australia all had at least a small supply of FJ Specials.
The paint colour of 16314 indicated light Birch Grey and 16398, darker Moonee Grey – a popular combination. I then looked at the paint combination number in the TRIM line, and my eyes nearly fell out of my head. It was 85. Was I dreaming? I looked and looked, and checked my Little Red Book. Yes, it had to be 85, which meant that the car had had a light roof over a darker body. Oh my goodness! Peter Green’s car is an absolute rarity – one of the rarest surviving FJs known.
When you go to Holden shows, you will see a few FJ Specials with light roofs over darker bodies, but that’s not how the cars came out of the factory. The owners chose to have the colours that way when they had their cars repainted. I’ve been to many car shows over the years, and have never sighted a single FJ Special that was originally painted light over dark.
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Furthermore, among the 2000+ photos that I’ve published so far, there have been photos of only one original light over dark car, and that was the FJ Special of the Stewart family, whose car was also Birch Grey over Moonee Grey. The car was originally registered in Queensland on 16 December 1953, with plate Q623-390, but when the family moved to Tasmania in 1961, the plate was changed to WAM-819, which you can see on this photo of the car overlooking the desolate hills of the industrial town of Queenstown:
Photo: Brian Stewart, courtesy of Ben Stewart
In theory, there were going to be seven light over dark combinations offered for FJ Specials, but to date, I have plate readings from wrecks of only one Birch over Moonee car, and one of a light Glenn Green over darker Swanpool Green car. No GMH insider has been able to tell me why there were only a few dark over light bodies ever made. Perhaps it was decided that they didn’t look as good as the dark over light bodies. It’s a mystery, especially when you realise that for FE Specials, light over dark bodies were produced in their thousands, and they looked really beautiful.
At all events, when I got in touch with Peter Green to break the news to him that he owns one of the rarest of all surviving FJ Specials, he was amazed, but when I suggested that the car would be a sensation at Holden shows if he were to take it back to stock and repaint it in its original colours, he said it would be too difficult and that he would not have the motivation to do it, anyway. Oh dear! What a great pity.
Now, if I were to win the big lottery, guess what I’d try to buy and have restored!
Don Loffler
31 CLEARANCE SALE MADNESS
I’ll start by saying that I HAVE been to clearance sales before, and that I am familiar with the way things are run at these things. So I am not a novice. But on Saturday 13th of October at Truro, Deb and I experienced “an interesting” sale of goods – mainly old Holdens, other vehicles, farm equipment, parts, tools, “and anything else we find at the back of the shed” as the advert said. We were on the look-out for anything that might be useful for our 1953 ’48.
Due to begin at 9:30am, the paddock was already awash with early attendees with their orderly parked vehicles and trailers by 8:30pm, all eager to snaffle a bargain, or just there to be curious to see what actually was at the back of the shed. The weather was good, not too much dust about, and our moods were high.
Like all the other hopefuls we wandered around the sheds and the rows of displayed cars and goods in the paddock, secretly noting, commenting, and assigning dollar values on the items without letting on that we might be interested in anything, lest anyone else nearby might become interested too and also decide to bid for the item. You know the story.
I’ll give you an example. In a part of the field there was a row of several pallets of assorted tools and bric-a- brack of varied descriptions. On one of these pallets, in a corner, in a small nondescript box, partially covered by other stuff, I spied a tool. It looked like a device to pull the hub off the rear axle of an old Holden. It’s one that you screw on to the hub, then by tightening a bolt that runs through the centre of the tool, the axle is released from its tight fit. An invaluable tool to have. Well, on close inspection, I found that there were actually THREE of these tools in the box, two with worn threads, but one that looked quite serviceable. I tried to look through the box in my most nonchalant, disinterested way, while being secretly excited, and stored this information for later.
We continued to wander, in various locations sighting two Delco Remy generators, a DR starter motor, coil and other parts that I was also keen on. Again, I stored this information for later.
By this time we had met up with Simon Brewer, another club member who also happened to be there. With him we were able to discuss our finds, quietly and discretely of course. We examined the six or seven old Holdens and other vehicles. Nearly all of them were “restorer’s delights”. In other words they needed an exceptional amount of work and money to bring them back from the grave. At least two would make excellent garden ornaments, and nothing else. We stored our assessment of them for later.
At the appointed time the auction began, a large crowd gathering around the lone auctioneer. For the next two or three hours many assorted items were sold, along with farm equipment. Thankfully, Deb and I had brought our own lunch and we could have a temporary reprieve by sitting in our car and watching the progress of the auction mob as it moved along through the items in the paddock.
Finally, the Holden cars were auctioned. Following the call of the auctioneer that “they don’t make these anymore” the bidding went out of control. Even the garden ornaments sold for well over their value. Bemused, we made no bids.
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About an hour later the auction had moved to the pallet with the box of tools I mentioned earlier. The previous pallet had sold for about $20 – the pallet and everything on it. I had a good feeling that I was going to get a bargain and was prepared to bid up to $40 or $50. I was about to be stunned. A fellow asked to bid just for the contents of the box with the tools, and the auctioneer agreed. Bidding started at $60! It quickly went over $100 finishing at $160, at least three other people bidding. This was a crazy price - reflecting the excessive sums of money people had paid for things. I was about to get another surprise.
Remarkably, the auction then moved quicker, the crowd thinned out considerably, and I was able to bid for the Delco Remy items without much competition, paying the grand total of $57 for all the electrical components in three separate lots. Bargain!
It was then about 2:00pm. I felt our patience had paid off, and with goods in the boot we were now going home – all the way back to Willunga, to the sanity and peace of our stressless home.
Rob Seidel
PS. Have a look on the club’s facebook site, click on “photos’ for Simon’s comments and run down on prices paid for some of the vehicles.
PPS. On a final note. I now have the recently reconditioned Delco Remy starter motor that I bought for $23 installed my car. For the first time in twenty years the car starts every time!!!
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CRUISING THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS AND THE BALTIC SEA 2018 A travel story from John and Pauline Nitschke
This must be the most scenic cruise ever, and for those who like cruising, a MUST DO. The 21-day trip was on Holland America’s newest ship the Koningsdam. This vessel is only 12 months old and at 96,000 tonnes and 15 decks high is quite awesome. We had a balcony room on deck 12 – a long way to the wharf!
Our journey took us from Amsterdam to Flam in Norway where we took the historic railway to the top of the mountains. On our way we stopped at the spectacular Kjosfossen waterfall where the water thundered down the mountainside in a magnificent display and a woman standing on an old stone wall at the edge of all this sang for us. In Kristiansand it was Norwegian Independence Day and the people were dressed in national costume or formally – even the little boys wore suits and ties - as they watched the huge parade and then celebrated at outdoor cafes. Our next stop was at Oslo where we visited the Kon-Tiki and Viking museums. How intrepid were those early travellers! We’d rather travel in one of the huge Viking ships than on a raft. Thank goodness we live in this time.
After Oslo we returned to Amsterdam to begin the second leg of our journey. We had stops in Denmark (Mary wasn’t home), Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia and Germany. We often used the hop-on hop- off buses as most tourist highlights were well apart. At each place there were historic buildings, colourful gardens, sculptures (both traditional and a bit weird), busy town squares, narrow streets – a feast. For us the highlight in Helsinki was the Rock Church which is built with one wall holding back the sea. Inside is awesome -large rock walls, a fabulous organ, spectacular ceiling. The atmosphere gave us an inner serenity. At St. Petersburg there were huge palaces and lots and lots of gilding. St Catherine’s palace of 500 rooms had several smaller palaces in the grounds for guests to stay in and at one of his properties Peter the Great had a separate palace from his wife. A Man Cave – with lots of gold.
If you get the chance go. We’re so glad we did!
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BOOK REVIEW
(FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE 48-FJ HOLDEN CLUB OF SA.)
The book is titled “The Pictorial History of Australian Automobiles” and was written by Andrew Clarke. He is a lifelong motoring enthusiast, is a respected journalist and photographer in the Australian automobile industry. His work has appeared in numerous publications. A native of Australia, Clarke currently lives in Glen Inis Victoria.
The book is a pictorial History of Australian Automobiles.
Australia, which had one of the most developed auto industries - and yet one of the least well know through the rest of the world. It had built some of the worlds strongest cars for many decades. Though it has the reputation for being conservative, the Australian auto industry was the first to use four-wheel drive, four wheel steering, front wheel drive and rear view mirrors. The Australian car companies were finally receiving the recognition they deserve from foreign markets.
This book tells the story of Australian’s pioneer engineer- those creative inventors who realised that what Australia needed was an auto designed to meet the unique conditions of the outback. Responding to this need were companies such as General Motors Holden, Ford Australia and Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited.
The Australian auto industry was also know for its specialty cars, which run the gamut from duplication of Rolls Royce and Porsche models to such home grown productions of the Gvang the AC Cobra-like Robnell. The chief factory manufacturers have also brought out their own speciality cars, such as the futuristic Holden Hurricane.
Containing over 125 colour and black and white photographs, The Pictorial History of Australian Automobiles will fascinate readers with the exciting saga of what was a dynamic industry.
The book covers the development of an infant industry in the early 1900s, to the three big car companies taking control of the industry, and the swinging influences such as the Japanese car industry. It also covers the niche market that resulted in cars such as the Goggomobil and the Goggomobil Dart, the Cobra, Elfin sports, the much anticipated Holden Torana GTR X, the Holden Hurricane, and finally the VL Group A SS Commodore. It is a good read with large colourful photos of all the cars.
Reviewer, John Liersch, Club Librarian
GROANERS
.. When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.
.. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.
.. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A.
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 10th September 2018
Debra West, Secretary
MEETING OPENED: 8.08pm PRESIDENT: Debbi Gehlken TREASURER: John Nitschke
SECRETARY: Debra West MINUTES: Debra West
HOUSEKEEPING: Beware of hot urn in kitchen; Be aware of step in doorway to toilets; Car park - Leave a 3 metre clearance from fence for emergency vehicles; Entry door is also emergency exit and opens inwards; In case of evacuation, assembly point is located in the western car park.
APOLOGIES: Peter Bader, Pam & Trevor Faulkner, Max & Betty Freeman, Di Lines, Pam Nelson, Pauline Nitschke, Sandy & Neville Schugg, Maggie Smith, Trevor & Cheryl Wingard
MEET & GREET: Don Loffler: Visitor: Don welcomed Barry Gaghan. Barry has applied for membership. Birthdays September: 1st Neville Schugg, 4th Sandy Schugg, 6th Mick Bowyer, Barbara Rosser, 10th Con Markos, 13th Vera Moyle, 14th Rob Seidel, 23rd Pam Nelson, 27th Geoffrey Asher. Vera Moyle was given a drive around the new Tailem Bend Raceway for her birthday by Harry and she told the meeting all about it. She did the drive in their Commodore.
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes read & accepted. Moved: Steve Gehlken. Seconded: Owen Smith
CORRESPONDENCE: Membership payment, Statement. Emails: Fundraiser - Auto Transformers Para Hills 22/9/18. Workshop will also be open. Flyer on table. Gold coin donation; Strathalbyn Swap Meet Sunday October 21st; Model T Ford Club community celebration re completion of lowered Motorway South/Port Rd Sunday 23rd September. Meet at Ford club rooms ready to leave 9.45am, concluding 3pm; Lions Show N Shine 11/11/18 Gumeracha Sporting Oval.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT: Lyn Wilkeson : Coming Events:
• September long weekend – Marion Bay. Will need to send out details as Pam not here tonight. • Bay to Birdwood attendees to get together to coordinate arrival time etc. • Next meeting could be at Rare Spares 8th October 6.15 – 6.30 Start, with talk by Rare Spares staff. Go across to Villi’s after for light meal. Discounts given for purchases on the night. Rare Spares are a sponsor of Nationals. • 17th November – Murray Bridge Christmas Pageant. Oval Motel accommodation. • Birthday of ’48, 26th November – Sunday. Rob Seidel, Simon Wilkeson & Don Loffler to coordinate. Don mentioned Holdens Woodville is now completely razed. • 1st December – Club Christmas BBQ at Malcolm & Leanne Caire’s house at Lockleys. Wayne West has secured another Weber as 1st Prize • 20th January – “Oaks Plaza” breakfast. All Holden Day, Wigley Reserve. • 23rd February – Don’s talk at clubrooms. • Don’t forget the Nationals. Get entries in by end of October.
LIBRARY REPORT: John Liersch - absent. Rob Seidel donated book “A Long Way From Home” by Peter Carey to the club library. There is a book review of this book in the Spring Magazine.
PHOTO ALBUM: Pam Nelson – Pam absent.
MAGAZINE: Deb & Rob Seidel – See Rob & Deb if you don’t have your magazine. Really starting to take shape and getting regular articles submitted. New section “Acquisition Stories” with stories from Harry & Vera Moyle and Dennis Southern in this Spring edition. 50’s Fashion article by Debra West. Book review. Behind the Wheel – Ron & Karen Brock. Really is becoming a members’ magazine. Happy to receive any articles via email, or hand over at meetings.
HISTORIC REGISTRATION: Frank McHugh, Owen Smith, Bob Wilkeson – Have new log books. Must write commencement date in book.
RISK MANAGEMENT: Daren Isemonger – Absent WEB MASTER REPORT: Simon Brewer – Now that magazine has been distributed, will put on website.
36 A.E.H.F : Kym Gregory – Committee going gang busters. Meeting every 3 weeks. Looking for things for silent auction table – doesn’t need to be high $ value. New entrants coming in very slowly. Entries will be accepted after cut off date but no guarantee of shirt for Nationals. (Will be sent out after). 2nd day - Show N Shine. Car will only be on display if you enter the 4 day event. Volunteers still required. Deb Gehlken has done a great job of rounding people up. 2nd Bunnings BBQ on 1st December – advertising for Nationals. List on table if you can help out in some way.
F.H.M.C REPORT: Owen Smith – New log books. Ensure you fill them in correctly. Bay to Birdwood – numbers low for Vintage year. Possibility of letting it open to hot rods.
SPARES: - Steve Gehlken & Peter Papageorgiou - All going well. Peter brought in samples of stickers available for batteries etc. Set of 3 $30. Set of 4 $40. Singles (small) $10. (large) $15.
BUY, SELL, SWAP: Steve Gehlken has been approached by family selling 55 FJ. Owner passed away some years ago. Parked up in 1991. Chrome work was greased up when parked in garage. Is very dusty but car is good for either restore or could be driven in current condition with a little work (Harcourt Green with Field Green leather).
TECH TALK: Lynton Schwark enquired as to where Steve got his Optima battery. $270 at Direct Batteries, Commercial Rd Salisbury. Steve has ordered 6v battery case from US so battery will look same as original. What year did air cleaner change from small to bigger with oil bath? Don said he had not come across any documentation on this during his research. Bob found air breather that sits on tappet covers when you tap them small iron filings fall out. Something to be aware of. Kym Gregory mentioned company that will manufacture air cleaner filters for older cars.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Special edition Holden Monopoly game was put out at Big W. Now sold out but there will be one on the silent auction table at Nationals.
Russell Franklin asked about subsidising entries for Nationals. He was advised we will not be subsidising any entries.
Deb Gehlken – 2 members to vote on: Barry Gaghan – all in favour – Barry welcomed to the club. Eli Sleiman – all in favour – (Eli not present at the meeting). Dennis Southern presented with club badges.
Defibrillator – Kym & Deb looked at the club getting one. The Model T club have purchased one and it will be mounted in a prominent place for use if needed. Model T club will get someone to come to club to show how to use. $100, or October 24th 6pm Club rooms First Aid course $50 each. If interested Deb Gehlken has details.
Do we want to purchase a defib unit to take on our runs – they are approx. $2000. St Johns have given feedback that they have had quite a few incidents of people being saved with defib units.
Motion moved by John Riggs to purchase defib unit. Frank McHugh seconded. Motion passed.
Club will check if any Council grants available before purchasing. It will then be taken on all club runs.
MEETING CLOSED: 9.37 pm NEXT MEETING: Monday 8th October
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MORE GROANERS …
.. A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail.
.. A will is a dead giveaway.
.. With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.
.. A boiled egg is hard to beat.
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 8th October 2018
MEETING OPENED: 8.00pm PRESIDENT: Debbi Gehlken TREASURER: John Nitschke
SECRETARY: Debra West MINUTES: Debra West
HOUSEKEEPING: As per September minutes.
APOLOGIES: Peter Bader, Max & Betty Freeman, Di Lines, Pauline Nitschke, Lynton Schwark, Trevor & Cheryl Wingard, Gavin Woolford
MEET & GREET: Don Loffler: Birthdays October: 8th Wally Wood, 11th Doug Sloan, 14th Geoff Lines, 16th Trevor Wingard, 21st Neville Frahm, 27th John Liersch. Wedding Anniversaries October: 8th Wally Wood (58th), 23rd Steve & Debbi Gehlken (36th). New Members: Trevor Greenshields and Eli Sleiman welcomed. Welcome back Trevor & Pam Faulkner from holiday in Queensland – have been away for winter. Welcome Leanne Caire to first ever meeting. Welcome back Heather Mander from trip to US and Canada.
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes read, accepted. Moved: Glen Nalty. Seconded: Lyn Wilkeson
CORRESPONDENCE: Bank Statement, FHMC Minutes, Lions Show N Shine 11th November Gumeracha Oval.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT: Lyn Wilkeson :
• Friday 28th September – Monday 1st October: long weekend – Yorke Peninsula at Marion Bay. Pam & Graeme organized this weekend; had lovely weather for a fairly relaxed weekend. We were joined by our Peterborough members Bruce & Liz Sleep who brought their ute along. As always there were a few bonnets up with lots of bodies over the engines, discussing what needed to be done, as well as a wheel off looking for a squeak! No dramas on the trip to Marion Bay – morning tea at Pt Wakefield and lunch in Minlaton before booking into our units. Saturday was a “do your own thing” with some driving to Yorketown, others taking a walk along the beach, going fishing etc. Then the grand final for those interested before our usual BBQ in the camp kitchen. A lovely evening with good food, quizzes, photo identification etc. Sunday was a driving day, visiting Innes National Park – beautiful views with glorious coloured ocean – then to Warooka for a break before heading to the Inland Sea restaurant for a late lunch which was most enjoyable. Monday was the drive home, with an interesting visit to an alpaca farm where we saw an animal being shorn, discussions on looking after the alpacas, breeding, sales etc before a visit to their shop – some lovely items for sale and well worth the visit. Then to Dublin for lunch at the hotel before heading home. Thanks Pam and Graeme – not always an easy task planning these weekends as there can be many variables! • 30th September – Bay to Birdwood – members who attended reported. Frank McHugh said there were lots of cars and bikes. Very good day. Going through the city on a different route was a bit of a mistake as it slowed down traffic. Spectator numbers were reduced – in fact it eliminated the large groups of people who normally line Greenhill Rd. Evidently there is a new committee organizing it and they are trying different ideas. Coming Events: • 17th November – Murray Bridge Christmas Pageant, staying at the Oval Motel if you stay the night. Can just be a day run. Debbi Gehlken has done some bookings for us at the motel, deposits needed. The evening is good – stalls and events held by the river, then relax with drinks and nibbles back at the motel. Raid the Christmas decorations to do up your cars. • 26th November: 48-215 birthday run – if we want to do a run, can organize a local drive and lunch. Is there anything else being done anywhere? • 1st December – Club Christmas BBQ at Malcolm & Leanne Caire’s house – the usual with people bringing a salad or dessert to share. BYO chairs, drink etc. Books of raffle tickets available tonight so please take a couple. 2019 • 20th January – club breakfast at the “Oaks Plaza” again. A good venue – and then to Wigley Reserve to All Holden Day. A group booking has already been made for 40 – 50 people and will be advertised in the next magazine. The flyer will be here next meeting. • 23rd February – Don’s talk at the Clubrooms – details in the new year regarding what may be offered food wise. • Don’t forget the Nationals!! So much work has already been done with so much more to come but we need to become involved by entering our cars etc. The committee is now meeting twice a month with a lot of other stuff being done by individuals. Need to get entries for the Nationals in by the end of October. These are our home
38 Nationals and we need to support it, and the people who are doing so much work to make this a success. We have known about this event for four years so get behind it please.
LIBRARY REPORT: John Liersch : Everything ok. Nothing outstanding. John Nitschke has the new book on loan.
PHOTO ALBUM: Pam Nelson : Send in more photos of events to Pam.
MAGAZINE: Deb & Rob Seidel : Change of printing company next edition – cheaper by $200. Looking for more breakdown stories and acquisition stories for Summer magazine. Also looking for recipes with summer or Christmas theme. Invitation to club members who are entering the Nationals to send them a photo of you and your car or cars.
HISTORIC REGISTRATION: Frank McHugh, Owen Smith, Bob Wilkeson: All good. Nothing to report.
RISK MANAGEMENT: Daren Isemonger: Nothing to report. All up to date.
WEB MASTER REPORT: Simon Brewer: Latest magazine on website. Updated committee list to current. Historic reg to check web page and let Simon know if any changes needed.
A.E.H.F : Kym Gregory: Entry deadline pushed out to 31st October. Any late entries $10 extra to post out shirts. Accommodation Adelaide Road Motor Lodge – ring and confirm booking. If not confirmed, room may be given to someone else. If name not on list of helpers for Nationals please add to the list. People’s Choice 4 categories: Stock FX, Modified FX, Stock FJ, Modified FJ. Rings designed and made by Kym Gregory will be awarded as prizes. Another newsletter coming out on website soon. Up to 100 cars entered. Hoping for at least 80 more.
F.H.M.C REPORT: Owen Smith: Nothing to report. Meeting on 20th October.
SPARES: - Steve Gehlken & Peter Papageorgiou: All going well. Email from guy who has all the chrome moulding to suit FJ Special. If interested ask Steve Gehlken for details. Coil on 48 FJ should be downward. If upward water can get in.
BUY, SELL, SWAP: Neville has made a jig for forming handles on bottlejack. Kym Gregory purchased car for sale at last meeting. FJ 1955 Harcourt Green - now named Peppermint Pattie. Rob Seidel – clearance sale at Truro this Saturday 9.30am. Lots of FJ parts for auction. One of our members chasing front stone guard for a 48. Let Steve know if anyone has one.
TECH TALK: Bob Wilkeson – Air filter – took one off test engine and there is a product in it that looks like it came out of an air conditioner unit. Does anyone know what it is? Originally put in there by Peter Sinclair. Passed around to see if anyone knew what it was. Wayne West confirmed that it was a filter from A/C return air vent. Bob took apart an air breather on tappet cover. Be aware that small particles of steel may come through the breather if you clean it.
GENERAL BUSINESS: Thursday 29th November – 70th Birthday Cruise. Simon Brewer suggested that we do the following: Cruise from Bunnings Woodville. Travel via Port Rd to the city, via Dequetteville Tce, Gepps Cross, Pt Wakefield Rd, Salisbury Hwy, Elizabeth Plant. Loop back John Rice Ave. Tea at Coopers Ale House if want to. Flyers at next meeting. Defibrillator – Simon looked at possible grants. Dept Rec & Sport not suitable. Dept Human Services has a grant so Simon will look at applying for that. Badges presented to Eli Sleiman and Barry & Julie Gaghan.
Owen Smith reported that Holden Monopoly games still available in Sydney.
MEETING CLOSED: 9.16 pm NEXT MEETING: Monday 12th November
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 12th November 2018
MEETING OPENED: 8.08pm PRESIDENT: Debbi Gehlken TREASURER: John Nitschke
SECRETARY: Debra West MINUTES: Debra West
HOUSEKEEPING: As per September minutes.
APOLOGIES: Peter Bader, Trevor & Pam Faulkner, Ernest & Deidre Lacey, Di Lines, Pauline Nitschke, Neville & Sandy Shugg Trevor & Cheryl Wingard, Gavin Woolford
MEET & GREET: Don Loffler: Birthdays November: 9th Don Loffler, 12th David Colwell, 20th Christine Hitchin Wedding Anniversaries November: 5th James & Meryn Lang (13th), 9th Geoff & Di Lines (33rd), 13th Owen & Maggie Smith (47th).
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes read, accepted. Moved: Lyn Wilkeson. Seconded: Geoff Lines
CORRESPONDENCE: Bank Statement, FHMC Minutes, Badges. Email Correspondence: Gawler Veteran & Vintage classic April 2nd Run (same day as McLaren Vale). Vauxhall – Harry Parsons wanting some help with FJ at Police Barracks. John Hams – someone who could repair Air Chief radio – Rob Seidel helped. Paul Watkins – number plates for sale FX-48 215 $1000 on Gumtree plus $225 per year annual fee. Email from FB-EK Holden Club re all Holden Day at Glenelg. Facebook message to Simon Brewer from someone wanting to hire FJ for father’s 70th birthday. Simon explained that under Historic Reg. cars cannot be hired but someone may be willing to assist. Has not heard anything back. Application for Membership from Adam Gesti. Adam will be required to attend a meeting before this can be voted on. Deb Gehlken to advise.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT: Lyn Wilkeson:
• Saturday 17th November – Murray Bridge Christmas Pageant. Information sent through by email to those attending. Leave motel room at 4pm to head to starting point. Decorate cars. John Nitschke to take 4 – 6 cars to racecourse to get positions right for Nationals. This will probably be done on Sunday providing racecourse can be opened. • 29th November: 48-215 70th Birthday run: Simon Brewer – flyers handed out tonight. Starting next to old Woodville Plant, Bunnings, on to West Tce, Grote St, Wakefield St, Dequetteville Tce (Sir Edward Holden’s house for some time, now Oreon House), then heading on to Holdens Elizabeth. They are removing bollards so we can park on the forecourt. Professional photographer / drone in attendance. Commemorative stickers are being printed. Coopers Ale House for late dinner around 8pm. Don Loffler – will hand out booklet at end of tour, covering all aspects of the tour as it will not be possible to give a comprehensive talk at each point of interest. Rob Seidel – when we get to Dequetteville Tce, pull in to Oreon House, photo opportunity, - possible weather cross to Channel 7 there. Going to meet with manager to see how cars would fit in, TV set for weather etc. Numbers required tonight for those attending. Social club sanctioned event. Advertising Nationals as well. Discussions were held regarding the cost for the windscreen banner, booklet, parchment certificate etc and who would bear this cost. Frank McHugh put forward motion that club should subsidise up to $400 printing costs for booklet, stickers, certificate. All in favour. Extra stickers and booklets to be available to those who cannot come (own cost). Numbers to be given asap. Debbi thanked everyone for organizing 70th Birthday Cruise. • Saturday1st December – Club Christmas BBQ at Malcolm & Leanne Caire’s house – flyers on the table. Limited parking off street (4 cars max). BYO chairs, drinks, and salad or sweet to share.
LIBRARY REPORT: John Liersch: Everything ok. PHOTO ALBUM: Pam Nelson: Absent
MAGAZINE: Deb & Rob Seidel: All going well. Continue to be delighted with contributions.
HISTORIC REGISTRATION: Frank McHugh, Owen Smith, Bob Wilkeson: Nothing to report.
40 RISK MANAGEMENT: Daren Isemonger: Nothing to report.
WEB MASTER REPORT: Simon Brewer: Nothing to report.
A.E.H.F : Kym Gregory: Official deadline for Nationals entries now passed but still accepting late entries. Have now reached 150 cars. Glen has put so much effort into the rocker cover track – please enter your rocker cover racers.
F.H.M.C REPORT: Owen Smith: Dept Transport happy with new system. Seatbelt rules being looked at. Are discussing if highly modified vehicles will be needing new compliance plate. Once fitted, vehicle will have to wait 30 years to comply for historic registration. Up to 6 names can be on rego papers as joint owners. All names must be members of a club. Bay to Birdwood – 960 cars attended.
SPARES: - Steve Gehlken & Peter Papageorgiou: All going well. Nothing to add.
BUY, SELL, SWAP: Daren Isemonger donating tool bag/kit for Nationals. Not selling them at the moment but may look at this. Bob Wilkeson – Foxton indicator – needs green cover for indicator stalk. Con will look at Swap Meet this weekend and buy one if he finds it.
TECH TALK: John Nitschke – 3 different lengths on push rods for grey motors. Longer one on 138 engine is due to change in valves. Quite a bit of discussion around this issue. John to talk to Russell Franklin. Kym Gregory spoke about radiators and a filter that was made for his radiator. Saves debris from the motor getting into radiator – Parkside Radiators (Mick there is a radiator guru). Wally Wood – oil used in radiators is machine oil used by machine shops. Norwood Parade auto spares sells a range of in line filters. Bob – air filter systems on the carbies. Went into air filtration systems and got some material given to him. Will bring to the next meeting. Owen given a tin by an old man – it was a tin for putting old globes in. Had not seen one before. Bob also had one for different globes put out by Holdens.
GENERAL BUSINESS: Next meeting bring supper to share – Christmas meeting.
Defibrillator – Simon still looking at getting an ABN Number to apply for grant for defibrillator. We don’t want an ABN as we would have to do a tax return. Can use AEHF ABN number.
Show of hands to accept 2 new members: Cass Phillis and Charli Demack.
MEETING CLOSED: 9.45 pm NEXT MEETING: Monday 10th December
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Steve Gehlken, Club contact
WANTED: FJ Holden panel van ID – FJ2104 – not the caution ID plate. Contact Russell: 8250 5627 or 0415 931 550
FOR SALE: Reproduction Accessory Gauge Holders, fit either side of steering column as per NASCO originals. $40.00/pair, members price only. Contact Steve Gehlken: 0421 852 451
NASCO Sticker decal pack - $10.00. Pack of 5 stickers of various sizes. Magnetic Speedo Conversion Table, dash mount for easy viewing. Convert miles to kilometres. $5.00each, postage available $1.00. Approx.size 80mm x 55mm. Contact Steve Gehlken: 0421 852 451
FOR SALE: All orders for internal door panels, side panels and back panels for utes/panel vans. Contact John Nitschke: 8381 3147 or 0407 400 326
FOR SALE: Ian has thousands of NOS (new old stock) parts for sale. Just let him know what you want and he will check to see if he has what you are after. ALSO WANTED: He is looking for Bosch 6 Volt distributors or bodies, must have a very good ID plate. Contact Ian: 0417 805 475
FOR SALE: 48 215 parts: hub caps (5), Grille (no badge) bottom bar rusted, set of chrome dash instrument rings. FJ parts: Bosch 6 volt starter motor, Rocker cover. FE 1958 Special: Two owners, all original, unrestored, 42,000 miles. Original papers and owner’s manual from City Motors Adelaide, $20,000+ Contact Rex Hutton: 0418 836 221
FOR SALE: S/H FJ X member $50, 3 S/H FX-FJ wheels with S/H tyres $10, S/H FX lower front panel $20, One pair of ute/van doors, FX-FJ ute roof sections $40, One pair of S/H FJ sedan rear springs $50, One pair of S/H FJ ute rear springs (possible H/duty with 11 leaves) $100, One pair of S/H FX ute rear springs $50, Two S/H drag links ass. $50 each, New old stock FX- FJ sedan roof section, heavy surface rust $400, Old school H/duty arc welder with face shield, rods $50. Wanted: FX Delco Remy distributor to restore. Contact Russell: on 8250 5627 or text on 0415 031 550
FOR SALE: FX FJ HOLDEN PARTS: Left and right hand sill panels, assorted Bailey Channels, front and rear window rubbers, front and rear door sponge seals, boot sponge seals, assorted rubber components, 2 x 12 Volt sealed beam units. RECONDITIONED: 2 harmonic balancers (narrow belt), 2 x FJ Manuals. SECOND HAND: 2 x FX grilles, assorted mudguards, left and right hand ute doors, rear bumper, hub caps, FJ over-riders, assorted door handles, assorted loose general parts. Contact Bruce Cussans: 0458 302 550
FOR SALE: 48/FJ rear wheel spats (minor rust), sand blasted and primed, $150. 48/FJ boot mat (NEW!), $300. 48/FJ under dash parcel shelf (NEW!), $120. Landspeed twin carby manifold, suit grey motor, $150. Contact Steve: 0421 852 451
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