The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013

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COLLECTOR May/Jun 2013 - 1 - THE CHRYSLER RESTORERS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC. The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013

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- 2 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 CLUB DIRECTORY The Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia, South Australia Inc. Established in 1980, catering for the following vehicles: Dodge * Plymouth * De Soto * Chrysler * Imperial * Maxwell * Fargo * Graham Brothers * Valiant Postal Address PO Box 667, Plympton SA 5038 Meetings Meetings are held at the Combined Car Clubs (Triple C) Club rooms, Glandore Community Centre, Clark Avenue, Glandore at 7:45 pm on the second Wednesday of each month, except January. Entry to club rooms is through the car park. Visitors and guests are welcome. Please bring supper to share. Subscriptions Metro single $30.00 - Metro family $35.00 - Country single $20.00 - Country family $25.00 Fee is for an 18 month period. Membership ceases if not renewed by 30 June 2014. Club Officers President: Richard Tapp, 17 Simpson Parade, Goodwood 5034 ...... ah 8271 6961 Vice President: Cathy Woods, 4 Peter Place, Campbelltown 5074 ...... ah 8165 3971 Secretary: John Goddard, 22 Stephens Terrace, Torrensville 5031 ...... ah 8443 6311 Asst. Secretary: Ann Lind 56 Currawong Crescent, Modbury Heights 5094 ...... ah 8263 6998 Treasurer: Alan Driver, 6 Hastings Road, Brighton SA 5048 ...... ah 8298 1194 Editors: Bob Haywood, 2 Rosemary Street, Woodville West 5011 ...... 8268 3508 Richard Tapp, 17 Simpson Parade, Goodwood 5034 ...... ah 8271 6961 Librarian: Stephen Tyler, 4 Munster Street, Windsor Gardens 5087 ...... ah 8261 7971 Technical Liaison: Graham Bailey, 41 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley 5090 ...... 8264 2261 Public Relations: Peter Braham, PO Box 515, Prospect East 5082 ...... 8344 3288 Runs Coordinator: Brenton Gibb, 18 Caroona Avenue, Para Hills 5096 ...... ah 8263 2908 M/ship Vehicle Records: Jenette Black, 41 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley 5090 ...... ah 8264 2261 Historic Vehicle Chris Howes, 4 Peter Place, Campbelltown 5074 ...... ah 8165 3971 Registrars: Graham McRae, 26 Fisk Avenue, Glengowrie 5044 ...... 8295 2615 Committee: Greg Lind, 56 Currawong Crescent, Modbury Heights 5094 ...... ah 8263 6998 - Tony Lennell, 2 Swan Street, Brighton 5048 ...... 8296 4583 - Lindsay Gibb, 22 Lorraine Avenue, Para Vista 5093 ...... 8263 5416 Federation Rep: Allan Driver, 6 Hastings Road, Brighton 5048 ...... ah 8298 1194 Combined Car Clubs Rep: Ken Barnes, 21 East Avenue, Millswood 5034 ...... 8293 7923 Public Officer: Barry Maslin, 13 Walthamstowe Road, Old Noarlunga 5168 ...... 8386 2931 Auditor Michael Bartsch, 105 Billabong Road, Para Hills 5096 ...... ah 8395 3919 Catering Coordinators: Carole Barnes, 21 East Avenue Millswood 5034 ...... 8293 7923 Judy Hart, 55 Hallett Avenue, Tranmere 5073 ...... 8337 7887 Shirley Crichton, 3 Smith Street, Newton 5074 ...... 8337 6980 Club Tools held at: Chris Howes, 4 Peter Place, Campbelltown 5074 ...... ah 8165 3971 Note that most committee members have e-mail access. You will find their e-mail addresses on the contacts page of the website, where they can be protected from harvesting by spam robots. Addresses listed in the web version of the magazine can not be protected. The Chrysler Collector Next Issue: Please submit material for the next issue no later than Friday 28 June 2013. Corrections/amendments until Sunday 30 June 2013. Contributions can be e-mailed to [email protected] or posted to 2 Rosemary Street, Woodville West SA 5011 or brought to club meetings. E-mailed digital photos should preferably be at least 1200x900, photos should be scanned at 200 dpi; line-art at 600 dpi. Copyright: All material published in The Chrysler Collector is the copyright of the author of the article or the photographer. Their permission should be sought before reproduction. Website: The Chrysler Collector can be downloaded in colour from: http://www.chrysler-restorers- sa.org.au

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- 3 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 COMING EVENTS Friday 18th to Monday 21st April CLUB MEETINGS INVITATION/OTHER LUBS VENTS 2014 Second Wednesday of each month C ’ E th st th 12 Hillman National Rally, except January 21 to 26 May 2013 Bathurst, NSW. Hosted by the Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Hillman Owners Club of Australia CLUB RUNS / EVENTS Festival Inc. Entry forms available Brenton 19th May 2013 8th and 9th June 2013 Gibb Mystery Run. Details will be The Central Victorian Chrysler Club provided on the day. presents Mid State Mopars at SWAP MEETS Bendigo. Entry forms available. th 16th June 2013 26 May 2013 Brenton Gibb. Pub Lunch. Please note the change Kapunda SA rd st th of date from 23 June as advertised 21 to 27 July 2013 Sunday 9th June 2013 in the club calendar. More Swan Hill Vintage and Classic Kadina SA information Brenton Hamilton and Vehicle Club Inc. 40th year Ruby th Peter Braham. Rally. Entry forms available Sunday 16 June 2013 Brenton Gibb Sedan SA 14th July 2013 th The South Australian Aviation 6th to 8th September 2013 Sunday 28 July 2013 Museum Run, Lipson Street, Port Twin Bridges Rally Murray Bridge. Angle Park SA Adelaide. More information Chris Entry forms available Brenton Gibb. Brenton Gibb Howes 29th September to 5th October 8263 2908 18th August 2013 2013 2014 calendar photo shoot St Kilda 13th Chrysler National Rally Entry Forms etc Tram Museum. More information Warrnambool and the Shipwreck Club events co-ordinator has Peter Braham. Coast Victoria. contact details and / or entry forms for other club’s events. Entry forms available Brenton Gibb Editor’s Apology

Please accept my apology for the magazine was uploaded on to the error in the March/April 2013 Club’s Website. magazine where I showed a Copies of the magazine with the photograph of a person referred correction and an apology were to as the late David H Brown. forwarded to the daughters of the Thank you to Lindsay Gibb in late David H Brown. alerting myself and club The attached photo is the late members of the error at the David H Brown, Managing March general meeting. Director of Chrysler Australia An amendment with the correct Limited 1960 to 1972. photograph was made before the Bob Haywood

Tonsley Park 1964 to 2004 The article on pages 18-19 is Mitsubishi Motors Australia edition, celebrating 40 years at part 1 of the Tonsley Park story. Limited employees Evolution Tonsley Park. It was taken from the 2004 magazine, commemorative Compliments of Barry Maslin Cover Photo Meryl and Colin Frith’s 1947 De Soto S11C sedan. Photographed at the Ray Miels Memorial breakfast run 2011. Photo: Richard Tapp.

- 4 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 COMING EVENTS Mystery Run Sunday 19th May 2013 Road, Prospect at 10am for a Meet in the Northpark Shopping 10.15am departure. BYO Chairs, More information Centre carpark, 264 Main North lunch etc. Brenton Gibb Brenton Gibb 8263 2908 2013 Pub Lunch Sunday 16th June 2013 Hamilton. Brenton Hamilton Our annual pub lunch this year is Meet at South Road weighbridge 8552 2113 at the picturesque town of Victor at 10.00am for a 10.15 departure Harbor. The Hotel Victor has for a scenic run to Victor. Any or Peter Braham th been chosen for Sunday 16 special diet needs please contact 8344 3288

June as the venue by Brenton Brenton prior to the day. Aviation Museum Port Adelaide

Sunday July 14th 2013 will be having a catered light Costs for the day are bargain We are sharing an outing with lunch at the Port Adelaide Naval basement specials at $7 for lunch the Sunbeam Car Owners Club Association clubroom at 35 and $8.50 for the Museum which of SA with a visit to the SA Quebec St, Port Adelaide. includes tea and coffee. Aviation Museum 66 Lipton St Meet at the CCC clubroom at For catering purposes those Port Adelaide; the star attraction 11.00am for an 11.30am wishing to attend will need to at this facility is the recently departure, we will arrive for put their names on a board to be arrived F111 which you can lunch at 12 noon and then on to circulated at the June meeting or really get up close and personal the Aviation Museum around advise with. 1.30pm. Tea and coffee will be Chris Howes or Prior to visiting the museum we provided at the Museum. Cathy Woods 8165 3971. 2014 Calendar Photo Shoot Sunday 18th August 2013 inspect and enjoy a part of our lunch at the St Kilda Hotel. A St Kilda Tram Museum has been public transport history. The tram will be made available for selected as the venue for this museum will be open at travel to lunch. More year’s photo shoot for our 2014 10.00am. This will allow time information to follow. for photos to be taken prior to Calendar. An entry fee is Peter Braham the arrival of the public. 1.00pm required to the museum to 8344 3288 2013 National Rally Warrnambool Entrants should have received Please note these completed ordinator by 15th June 2013. their meal and tour itinerary forms along with payment must forms. be returned to the Rally Co- National Rally Warrnambool Travel Plans Please note an amendment to our to Warrnambool over two days. Saturday 28th. article in the March/April The first overnight stay at Penola Trevor and Lorraine Beythien will be on Friday 27th September magazine. 8449 8905 or 0409 096 070 arriving in Warrnambool on As suggested, we are travelling

- 5 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 FROM THE COMMITTEE President’s Message Since the April saw us head north, for the Hamilton doing the organising. last Peterborough Camp-out. At its next meeting, the President’s Peterborough was a real eye- Committee will have to consider report we opener for me. The Town Hall and the Annual Dinner. These have have had a YMCA had been converted into traditionally been held in late number of museums, a church into a splendid October, as late as practical in our very motorcycle museum and the former January to December successful cinema into a cafeteria. The membership year. But we have events. former railway workshops are changed to a July to June First was now a railway museum but the membership year, to better the run to jewel in the crown was the “Sound manage Historic Registration the ETSA Museum. We had a and Light Show” at the railway renewals. This begs the question good turn-out of vehicles and the museum in the evening. It is a of whether the Annual Dinner museum volunteers put on a very totally professional cinematic should continue to be held in good guided tour for us. They are production. October or whether it should be doing a great job there, preserving Most recently, we were invited to deferred to the last months of the both consumer appliances (that put on a display for the Mitsubishi membership year, (say) May or brought back memories for most Workers re-union on the 5th June. of us) and also equipment used in anniversary of the closure of the This is the sort of open ended the generation of electricity (that former Chrysler factory at discussion that I think is probably most of us had not seen before). Clovelly Park. We were able to better NOT conducted at a general After the ETSA Museum visit, we display vehicles from most of the meeting. If you have preferences went on the VSCC’s Historic Chrysler era at the factory. This or opinions, please share these Vehicle Gathering on West invitation no doubt arose from with a committee member or send Terrace, where we put on a club committee member Tony a note or e-mail to the Secretary. Lennell’s work with the State display and had a BYO lunch. If See you at some of our events! there were a prize for best display, Government regarding recognition we would certainly have been “in of Chrysler’s role as the site is re- Richard Tapp the running”. purposed. Please Note: Later in March we were invited to In May we are heading north Please be aware of the Bay to Margaret and Ashley’s home on again, on a mystery run. All will Birdwood volunteer registration the foreshore at Largs North, for a be revealed on the day! form. This can be downloaded social gathering and to watch the June of course is Pub Lunch from their website. Queen Mary 2 depart. Some even month. This year we are going to combined this with a Port Princess the Hotel Victor in Victor Harbor, dolphin cruise. with past president Brenton

From the Editor CONTRIBUTORS WEBSITE STATISTICS This issue comes to you courtesy of Brenton Gibb, Cathy Woods, Chris Howes, Brenton Hamilton, Peter Braham, Mar 13 Apr 13 Apr 12 Alan Driver, Ellen Haywood, Richard Tapp, Barry Maslin, Graham Bailey and Roy Schopp. Our thanks to the magazine despatch team, being Jenette Visits 627 426 642 Black, Ellen Haywood Garry Williams and Dean Davis. Pages 14521 6017 9572 Bob Haywood Average visit 4:20 3:55 4:02 duration

Statistics include photos but exclude videos.

- 6 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 CLUB NOTES Federation Meeting Report clubs. year. DPTI legal advisers have The Federation is taking up this interpreted a practice used by matter with DPTI and Legal most clubs to technically render Council. Hopefully we will have cars unregistered and uninsured a resolution by 30th June. at the beginning of club’s Bay to Birdwood: financial year. General: The Classic run this year will go They assert that fees must be up Anzac Highway, turn onto Correspondence from several paid prior to the commencement Greenhill Road, then up Glen clubs and Bay to Birdwood dealt of a club’s year for registration Osmond Road onto the freeway with by the Committee. and insurance to be continuous. and turn off at Verdun. Coming events: This means that all cars on the scheme are unregistered and The Federation President, Steve Morris Motors 100th anniversary th uninsured from the end of a Henderson, is doubtful that this Torrens Parade Ground 19 May financial year to the date a club will be a better or safer route. 2013 receives the next year Written positive and negative Federation tour to ACT 14th to subscription. Therefore club and th comments on the route sent to 26 October 2013. There are still DPTI periods of grace only save the Federation would be a couple of vacancies available members from any penalties appreciated. for late entries. associated with club rules and Clubs seeking membership of st DPTI regulations. Swan Hill Rally 21 July 2013 the Federation: DPTI do not update the Police Historic Registration: unregistered vehicle data base Sedan Historic Enthusiasts Den DPTI audits of Historic until the letter from a club advise Torana Motor Sports Registration are coming soon. non renewal of membership (per Clubs will be notified by DPTI the code of practice) is received. S.A. Vintage Speedcar and mutually agreed times will If a vehicle is involved in an Association be negotiated. Federation will sit accident, an insurance company Contact me for further insight in to assist and try to identify might argue that the vehicle was toward these matters. and help solve problems before uninsured if subs were not paid Alan Driver they become a major issue for all before the start of the financial

- 7 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 PAST EVENTS ETSA Museum Visit

Sunday 17th March 2013 tour and enlightening insight of household appliances. I can Members met at the CCC car what we knew as our electricity remember growing up with a lot park for a visit to the ETSA supplier for many years. of the appliances on display. Museum at Kurralta Park. Many obsolete power boards and The highlight of the tour was the Run co-ordinator, Brenton Gibb, generators were thankfully Tesla Coil test unit where a handed out run sheets and by salvaged over the years and now demonstration was given 9.30 we were on our way for a take their place in this very well showing an approximate forty ten minute drive to the museum. set up and maintained museum. centimetre arc with an estimated power of one million volts. On arrival we were directed to A memorable part of the tour car parks and were welcomed by was a large display of household A very enjoyable and interesting club member Geoff Brown and appliances which brought back morning. Thank you Geof, along volunteers. Our visit began with many memories of past times. with your volunteer mates, for morning tea prior to a tour of the These included electric laundry making us welcome and giving complex. coppers, Pope wringer washing us the chance to view this great machines, Adelect stoves, radios, collection and history of ETSA. After being divided up into televisions, a 4 slice toaster Bob Haywood manageable groups we were which appeared to be ahead of treated to a very comprehensive it’s time and many other

Geoff Browne Conducting a Tour of the Museum

The Four Slice Toaster

- 8 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 PAST EVENTS Historic Motor Vehicles Gathering

Sunday 17th March 2013 option following the ETSA Mu- lot of interest from car clubs as The Parklands off Anzac High- seum visit. Most members decid- well as members of the general way, Adelaide, were again the ed to go along for a look and public. venue for the Historic Motor Ve- have a bite to eat. Bob Haywood hicles Gathering. A very good selection of veteran Photos Richard Tapp This display of vehicles was an and vintage vehicles attracted a

Steven Lovell’s 1925 Chrysler 58 tourer

Ashley Farrow and Margaret Edwards’ 1929 De Soto K roadster

Brian Roberts’ 1925 Dodge 4 buckboard

- 9 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 PAST EVENTS Port Broughton to Peterborough.

Friday 4th April-Thursday 11th settle in for three nights. was followed by a visit to the Centro Centre for another shop April 2013. Our reason for this first part of visit. We kept running in to other Friday morning we set off with our break was to catch up with MAPS members all enjoying the our modern car and Adelma the Yorke Peninsula MAPS club. caravan in tow. Our first stop We soon found a number of the day out. was Port Wakefield, where we group had arrived and a happy On returning to the park we had a bite to eat and a coffee at hour was soon under way. This made use of the barbecues on our favourite park overlooking was an introduction to the site and joined in with an the old port of Port Wakefield. members for a chat and discuss evening meal followed by a From there we drove on to the weekend’s plans. We later lengthy chat into the night. Kulpara where we turned off and met for an evening meal at the Sunday morning was a chance to headed for Bute making sure to local Port Broughton Hotel. catch up with the local market catch any of the op shops for a Saturday was a free day with a before saying goodbye to a few browse. We arrived in Port few choosing to take the short of the members who had work Broughton mid afternoon and drive to Port Pirie. A wander commitments next day. booked in to the caravan park to around the main shopping area We had pre-arranged to spend a

Alex sharing his Specialty Damper

- 10 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 PPASTAST EEVENTSVENTS Port Broughton to Peterborough (ctd)

Mary Osborne, Jim Sewell, Mike Osborne, Bob Haywood and Molly at Wirrabra few days with Mary and Mike nights. If you are looking for that invited us around to view his Osborne along with Jean and Jim quiet break, Laura is the place to lovingly restored old ES&A Sewell from Ardrossan. go. It has quite a homely feel and bank building. That evening a a very involved community. As a tasty evening meal at the North We decided on a visit to Bute special treat, Alex, the manager Laura Hotel rounded off another RSL club for lunch, where we of the caravan park, showed his met up with Barbara Muirhead, a great day. expertise in baking damper in a friend of the Osbornes and the Thursday morning we parted Sewells. Barbara is a member of camp oven on hot coals. company with Jean and Jim who PADARC. She later invited us to The next few days were spent returned to Ardrossan. The next her home at Snowtown for a looking around the area, which part of our trip was to join up cuppa and a look over the included visits to Wirrabra, with Chrysler Restorers Club for remainder of her late husband’s Jamestown, Gladstone and the weekend campout at collection of cars (mostly of Crystal Brook all within a short Peterborough. English origin) which prior to drive from Laura. his passing numbered around 35 A highlight of our visit was Ellen vehicles. meeting up with Maurius Venz, and Bob Haywood Monday morning was time to an acquaintance of Mike, who move on, with Laura being our visited us at the park to show off destination for the next three his Borgward Isabella. He

Mauris Venz’s Borgward at Mildura Rally Sourced NARC

- 11 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 PAST EVENTS Peterborough Campout

Thursday 11th April to Sunday which included goats, emus and Discovery of the homestead ruins 14th April 2013 kangaroos. Spectacular scenery, by Dick Smith in 1993 saw the After leaving Laura we made a Mount Bryan East School and Sir formation of a local committee stopover for lunch in Jamestown Hubert Wilkins Homestead and the mammoth task of and arrived in Peterborough early featured this part of the drive. restoration took place. afternoon. We located the caravan Sir Hubert Wilkins was an early By the time we returned to the park and booked in for three pioneer involved in an Antarctic caravan park quite a number of nights. We found we were the first expedition in 1921 and the first members had arrived. Among the of the party of club members to around the world by airship. keen participants were Judy and Dick Hart who brought the Highway Palace out for the weekend. A small group gathered at the Peterborough Hotel for a most enjoyable meal, leaving the remainder to barbecue and have a get together at the park’s camp kitchen. Saturday saw the remainder arrive, with everyone being in the town ready for the day's entertainment by late morning. I arrive so we made the most of the Sir Hubert Wilkins Homestead quiet time. Friday was a chance to do some touring of the local attractions. A suggested drive by the Information Centre people on the Mount Dare ring route took us through some spectacular country. Mike offered to take his Pajero on the drive resulting in a lot of dust and a flat tyre. There was plenty of wildlife to see

- 12 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 PAST E VENTS Peterborough Campout (ctd)

Magnetic Hill very positive feedback on the quality of the show. Sunday saw the end of our time away and after packing up and leaving the park we joined a few members at a local cafe for breakfast. We enjoyed a leisurely drive home via Burra, Riverton and Tarlee, after a most enjoyable break with great company and good friends. believe the total number present was fifty eight which is a terrific effort considering the 260kms from Adelaide. Many of the participants brought along club cars, including Steve Lovell in his 1925 Chrysler. A variety of museums were the attractions, including the miniature display in the old YMCA building and a motorcycle

Capitol Cinema Peterborough Carolyn Harris and Bruce Bragg

display in an old church. The venue for the evening meal On behalf of the members who A small group of us decided to go was the old Capitol Cinema which took part in the Peterborough for a drive to the renowned is now used as a cafe. Many of the Campout a big thank you to Magnetic Hill a few kms north furnishings and memorabilia Brenton Gibb for his research and west of Peterborough. This was bought back a few memories. planning which made the weekend well worth the visit and needs to The Steamtown’s Sound and such a success. The participants be treated with an open mind. If Light Show was the evening’s who brought along their old cars you get the chance to visit the area entertainment. There was a limited also made this weekend a you will find it’s a bit of fun. We number for each session which memorable event. returned to Peterborough taking in meant the first people who had Ellen some local spectacular scenery, finished their meal were moved on and Bob Haywood with plenty of farmhouse ruins in readiness to see the show. dotting the countryside. Three sessions were held with

- 13 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 PAST EVENTS Chryslers Return to Tonsley Park

Sunday 21st April 2013 Our club received a request from MP Alan Sibbons Member for Mitchell and former Mitsubishi worker. He was putting together a reunion of past employees in the old canteen at Tonsley Park before the complete walls come tumbling down, and asked if we could supply cars from the period of manufacture on this site. We were given one week’s notice of this event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Chrysler Restorers Club, who at such Greg and Ann Lind’s 1965 Valiant AP6

Bruce Bragg & Carolyn Harris’ ‘64 Phoenix short notice provided twenty one cars for this event. Everyone that I rang or emailed attended on the day even though it was the first cold and wet day for many months. With the assistance of the Chrysler Car Club of SA (4 cars) we were able to supply a Valiant motor vehicle from each year of manufacture. Included were the R Series through to CM without missing a year model. All of these vehicles were placed inside the canteen around the perimeter with tables and chairs in the centre. A BBQ and Brett Newley’s 1978 Chrysler CL Drifter panel van

- 14 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 PAST EVENTS Chryslers Return to Tonsley Park (ctd) move around the cars. A complimentary sausage sizzle lunch and coffee machine were available and greatly appreciated. It was interesting to see the past employees of all ages together wandering around the vehicles, which no doubt would have brought back a lot of memories to them. Credit must be given to Brenton for his input in arranging the display and members who took refreshments were supplied to all position with all vehicles being part in this quite memorable that attended. It was a very parked around the perimeter of event. enjoyable day with past the room. Tables and chairs were employees reminiscing over the set up within the central area range of jobs they performed to giving visitors plenty of room to Bob Haywood produce these vehicles, and they Photos Bob Haywood were very appreciative that we care to preserve them in the way that we do. Once again many thanks. You all make this job easy and enjoyable. Photos are available on the clubs website. Brenton Gibb

Editors Note I was given a ride to the event with Rhonda and Garry Williams in their 1969 Dodge VF utility. On arrival we were directed into

- 15 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 OUR MOTORING HERITAGE Dodge Brothers Reso Central Tour 1927

Article: sourced compliments Graham Bailey.

- 16 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 Tony & KarenO URLennell’s M 1971OTORING Valiant VH Charger HERITAGE DYI Welder

This is one of a selection of interest. He is not suggesting we these would have been relatively articles found in an old pre war go out and find some of these cheap to build and very handy in engineering manual. While old generators to build this the mechanic’s workshop. sorting through a few old machine. magazines Roy Schopp found No doubt in the early days when this and thought it may be of parts and money were scarce

- 17 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 OUR MOTORING HERITAGE Tonsley Park

- 18 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 OUR MOTORING HERITAGE Tonsley Park (ctd)

- 19 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 Past Events Queen Mary 2 Visit

Saturday 23rd March 2013 the enormous size of this made available for those who Margaret Edwards and Ashley magnificent ship. chose to stay on to see the ship Farrow organised entertainment We enjoyed a beautiful sunny sail. during a visit of the Queen Mary afternoon on a very calm river, Many thanks Ashley and 2 to Adelaide. with the company of a few Margaret for opening up your Margaret invited a small group dolphins along the way. home, and making everyone welcome. Also for the to take part in a cruise on the On arriving back at Port organising and arranging Port Princess. The two and a half Adelaide we were invited to bookings on the Port Princess hour cruise to see the Queen Margaret and Ashley’s home for cruise, which was thoroughly Mary 2 took us out the Port the afternoon. On arrival we River to Outer Harbour. We found a few other club members enjoyed by those who took part. were given a close up view of had already settled in and were Bob Haywood the ship, having enough time for out enjoying the sunshine and Photos Ellen Haywood photographs and to appreciate lovely view. A barbecue was

- 20 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 MARKET PLACE Club Clothing We have a large range right up to 5XL in some clothing. Check the list below or contact me by phone. If you see me at meetings I have the items in a book that you can inspect.  Polo shirts (men’s) Name extra $7 S to 5XL $35  Polo shirts (lady’s) Name extra $7 8 to 26 $35  Vests (reversible) Up to 3XL $60  Jacket Shower Proof Polar fleece lined Up to 3XL $60  Chambray Shirts Men's Short Sleeve S to 5XL $42 Men's Long Sleeve S to 3XL $43 Lady’s Long & 3/4 Sleeve 8 to 24 $43  Sew On Badges $18  Caps, Bucket Hats (Royal Blue/White) $20 For all orders (payment on order) please see Peter Braham or phone 8344 3288

Club Name Badges Name Plain with Pin $5.50 CHRYSLER Badges are Plain with dual pin and clip $6.00 supplied by Walter Percy the Club Plain with magnet $8.00 when you Clear Glaze Acrylic with pin $8.00 join. But if you would like to upgrade, you may purchase a Clear Glaze Acrylic with dual pin and clip $8.50 smaller name badge which is manufactured with Clear Glaze Acrylic with magnet $10.50 your name and club emblem. You may see others wearing them at meetings. They are available in: Please contact Peter Braham at the meetings or by phone at 8344 3288 CHRYSLER RESTORERS - ORDER FORM FOR NAME BADGES

STYLE OF BADGE [Plain or Clear Glaze - circle one] PIN TYPE [Pin or Dual pin and clip or Magnet - circle one] PHONE (a/h) ……………………………… (day time if different) ……………………………………. FULL NAME (print clearly)………………………………………………. Price…………... 2nd badge name………………………………………………………...... … Price…………... 3rd badge name………………………………………………………...... … Price…………... 4th badge name………………………………………………………...... … Price…………... 5th badge name………………………………………………………...... … Price…………... Total $…………...

- 21 - The Chrysler Collector May/Jun 2013 MARKET PLACE weekdays or weekends. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS Name Year Code Dodge AT4 extractors. Good condition. Dodge 41,42,46-47 D19,D22,D24 All vehicles offered for sale should quote DeSoto 41,42,46-47 S8,S10,S11 their registration number or engine Greg Lind 0432 373 901 Chrysler 41,42,46-47 C28,C34,C38 number if not registered. AP5-AP6 Valiant owners manual, no cover a little soiled $10. Holden HX- Ashley Farrow 08 8341 6661 FOR SALE HZ 6 cylinder owners manual, good Dodge AT4/114 or D5N ute, prefer 1922 Dodge Brothers tourer, on historic condition $10 Graham McRae 8295 good condition, ready to drive. registration. Paintwork, upholstery and 2615 Matthew 08 8268 3508 tyres all in good condition.$15,000 ono. 2 new CL Valiant wheel trims. Bill VE Valiant heater fan or complete unit. Trevor Kramm 08 8391 0707 0403 124 327 Greg Lind 0432 373 901 1924 Dodge buckboard. All original, 1974 Dodge VJ ute, auto, 215 motor. 1972 VH Charger parts, VJ-CM has been on historic registration. Older Bill Holliday 8390 1616 Valiant insert ignition or complete VH restoration, good condition, needs a steering column with ignition key. little work to get it running. Can email 1967 Valiant VE Regal sedan, (see Urgently needed for daily driver photos. Make an offer. Port Adelaide photo) slant six, Torqueflite auto, good vehicle. Sally 0487 221 522 or Alana area. Darren 0422 047 904 between straight body, excellent interior, 0411 063 284 2pm and 7pm. Email average mileage for age. $9,500 [email protected] Suzannah 0421 899 704 1920’s Chrysler buckboard. (see Foot operated riveting machine, for photos). Missing radiator and glass. brakes, and clutch linings. Could also Has bonnet front guards, motor and be used for canvas fasteners. Photos gearbox intact. It only has two wheel available by email. $20 Graham McRae brakes. There are two spare wooden 08 8295 2615 wheels, not sure if they belong to the vehicle. Cleaning up yard so must be WANTED sold. Best offer. Colin Butcher, Eastern 1930 Chrysler info. On internet sites for Eyre Machinery, Cleve. 0428 604 922 new old stock or repo parts. David 1935 Dodge dashboard, it is rusty but 0419 832 179 still has most of the original gauges. 1933-1955 Chrysler / Plymouth / De Bob Stewart 08 8298 1954 or 0409 281 Soto. 0427 350 001 692 1937 Dodge D5 sedan. Mrs Coleman 1958-60 Simca Vedette (see photos), 08 8572 3589. shed full of spares too many to list. Largs, Michael Levy 0434 384 672 1941 De Soto right hand front door vent wing glass frame assembly. De 1960 Dodge ute (see photos). Complete Soto Coupe 1941 S8 Part No 892836 vehicle being used, has slight leak from Similar North American models having water pump. Goolwa area. Colin the same part (see Photo) Mudge 08 8555 2875 after 5.00pm

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Motor Radiators Carofano Motor Trimmers 15-19 Halifax Street, Adelaide 8231 6256 59-61 Chapel Street, Norwood 5067 55 Oaklands Road, Somerton Park 8294 8333 Ph/fax 8362 7400 mob 018 819 454 Custom interiors and restorations, Repairs, cleanouts, recores, full range of vintage and prestige cars, hot rods and cooling system parts and accessories, general repairs, kitchen chairs and plastic tank and aluminium radiators, 2 lounges. year radiator warranty, free pickup and delivery service available. Established over 50 years.

John Biddle’s M & J Prosser Nominees Pty Ltd Antique Motor Spares trading as 33 Fourth Street, Wingfield Woodside Auto Ph 8268 5540 Buy, sell, exchange. Body Repairs Large range of parts for all types of 16 Evans Street, Woodside North 5244 vintage and classic vehicle. Books. Ph 8389 7359 fax 8389 7965 ah 8389 7336 Tyres 4.50 x 21 and 5.00 x 19 Automotive body repairs and painting Hundreds of head gaskets in stock. including restoration work. Guaranteed Goode range of parts for Dodge, De quality workmanship. Soto, Chrysler and Plymouth

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