NOVEMBER 2019
______G.P.O BOX 1351, BRISBANE, QLD. 4001
FALCON GT OWNERS CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INCORPORATED
www.falcongtownersclubqld.org GPO BOX 1351 BRISBANE QLD 4001
ABN 52 886 709 516 Club Mobile Ph: 0409 596 708 2019/ 20 CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT: Mick Haywood (M) 0417712975 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Email: [email protected] David Roads (M) 0419605803 VICE - PRESIDENT: NOTICE: Email: [email protected] Darryl Taylor (M): 0409055569 Membership NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Email: [email protected] Jo Taylor P.O. BOX (M) 0417008663 SECRETARY: Email: [email protected] Paula Hincks Please send all (M): 0408885328 Membership mail NEWSLETTER MAIL TO: Po Box 135 Email: [email protected] to: Rochedale Sth 4123 TREASURER: P.O Box 844 Paul Lewis Park Ridge FUNDRAISING OFFICER: (M): 0439386218 Qld 4125 Val Hincks Email: [email protected] (M):0418889359 Email: N/A Membership ONLY! GT HISTORIAN: All other mail to Mark Barraclough MERCHANDISE OFFICERS: Email: [email protected] Club PO Box Wally Miszkowycz (M): 0418711877 WEBMASTER: New Email: [email protected] Jenn Lewis: 0432187972 Email: [email protected]
Wide Bay correspondent Cassandra Hill (based in Bundy) Ph: 0414309925 Email: [email protected]
Far Nth Qld correspondent Peter Auditore (based in Townsville) Ph: 0408188025 Email: [email protected]
Darling Dns correspondent WANTED (based in Toowoomba District) Email:
Mackay Area correspondent Mick & Vicky Mason (based in Mackay District) Ph: 0408845753 Email: [email protected]
DISCLAIMERS!
THE CLUB PROMOTES SAFE DRIVING AND COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC LAWS AND THEREFORE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY UNLAWFUL ACTIONS THAT MAY BE TAKEN BY MEMBERS.
THE FALCON GT OWNERS CLUB OF QLD INC, THE COMMITTEE AND THE MEMBERS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUTHENTICITY OR VALIDITY OF ITEMS APPEARING IN THIS NEWSLETTER. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF OTHER MEMBERS IN THE CLUB OR MEMBERS OF THE CURRENT COMMITTEE. President’s Report November2019
Hello to all club members.
Our combined GT Club weekend away to Valla Beach in Nambucca Heads has gone for another year and I must say the weather wasn’t kind to us at all, as there were cyclonic (as I call it) winds and the temperature was freezing. In the 30 years Sharron and I have been going to Valla we haven’t been that cold. It was ridiculous. Lucky for us we packed our jumpers and trackies but the downside was not a lot of partying was done outdoors. One of our members broke her ankle/leg and ended up in hospital. Jenny we hope you have a speedy recovery and we hope you come back to Brisbane very soon.
Thank you to all those Queenslander members who dressed up on the Saturday night. It was so good to see a lot of our members made the effort. Also, congratulations to all club members whose cars won trophies for the Show n Shine. A special trophy was all presented in honour of the late Jeff Lawlor from the Inverell Club. His wife Lisa presented a trophy to the outstanding car that Jeff always admired and loved and lucky the GT came this year and that trophy was presented to Peter and Cheryl Harrington for their XW HO. Well done to you both.
This year’s Christmas Party is being held on the 24th November at the Capalaba Junior Rugby League Club. Please check this month’s newsletter for further details. It is important that you register for catering purposes. Please see Jo Taylor or go to our Facebook page and nominate how many family members will be attending.
As our jet setters are back this month (Val and Paula) I personally want to thank Helen Burley for stepping into Paula’s shoes and typing our minutes and Peter Harrington and Kevin Martin for stepping into Val’s shoes and selling our raffle tickets at our last meeting.
So enclosing if you can’t make this meeting you can contact me by mobile, home or by email [email protected] with any suggestions, complaints or compliments regarding the club.
See you all there. Cheers for now.
Mick.
October club run Fort Lytton
As this was a run central to most members it was easier to just meet at the location itself. It was a nice day but a bit warm with a slit breeze. It was a very small attendance for a run that was so close to a lot of members, some members drove down from Glass House Mountains to attend. The Fort is an interesting place to walk around not over large area but has a few small museums in out buildings. I jumped in on one of
the tours and heard a bit about the mines that were put in the mouth of the river and how they would be detonated if needed. One of the guides opened up the powder room for the big gun and gave a bit of info on how they did things and getting the ammo up to the gun above. Will defiantly go again but will do a guided tour next time. It is all free they just ask if you could kindly put a donation in the box. Check out the website for days when cannon firing is on plus night re- enactments.
For those that did attend it was and interesting day with friends see a bit of Brisbane History. By Jo T An interesting day well worth the trip to visit specially doing a guided tour you get more information about things. SECRETARY’S REPORT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT COORPAROO RSL TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2019 Meeting commenced at 8.01pm
Welcome back the Clarris's from there trip
Welcome to potential new members or visitors. No new members in attendance.
Apologies Tammy and Mark Van Der Togt Scotty McCaskill Danny & Tracy Sneath Paula and Val Hincks Mitzie
Last Secretary's report Accepted Sharon Haywood Seconded Troy
Treasury report by Paul (read out) Opening balance $14,493.32 Closing balance $18,132.56
Events account Opening balance $28,798.66 No activity Closing balance $28,798.66 All Ford was paid Accepted Wally Second Bob Taylor
Incoming mail (available for reading) • Gold Coast Falcon Owners club • Motorlife News • Mustang News • The Legend Falcon GT Club
Fund raising Peter Harrington and helper Kevin Martin 1st prize Lync men's pack and pen 2nd prize Survivor Car Magazine issue 30 & Stubby cooler 3rd Kit Kat Tickets $1, buy 5 get 6 Available at the break for purchase
Membership Total members 423, breakup 13 Life members, 1 Honour member, Associates 137, Full member 272 Total financial members 355 Total un-financial members 46
Merchandise New merchandise • Caps 2 different types • Windscreen banners popup ones (tent style) or foldup. Narrow and one that covers the full windscreen. Prices to come back to us • Investigating jackets. Sheet being created. Names can be embroidered. Min of 30. Numbers are needed $120 for 30. Ladies and gents. Show of interest at meeting 2.
Action: Club members to contact Wally for a show of interest in the jackets, for numbers (not for ordering just show of interest) • New club keyring spoken to a jeweller for a more secure swivel. $10 for the stronger keyring. Batches of 25
Motion: to arrange for an upgrade to the existing keyrings. Purchase of stronger swivel. Batch of 25. All in favour. Accepted to progress
Decision: All existing sold ones to date, can be replacement if broken.
None have broken to date.
Awards 10 years Phillip Elton, Mark Wolf, Anthony Mravik
15 years Marty Grogan, Tony & Michelle Gardner, Anthony Champion
20 yrs Di Clarris
Break for 10 mins Recommenced at 8.30pm
General Business FGTN2021 Contact with the owner of Dick Johnsons rock car. Will be brought to the nationals for display. Discussions taking place for the Phase 4 to be displayed.
Next run Fort Lytton Discussed in newsletter and Facebook post for details. No Eftpos. Cash only. Kiosk for soft drinks. Bring your own food and drinks. Guided tours good history lesson.
Next meeting speaker Gavin - hoist lift installer presentation.
Valla Support the restaurant the Woolshed needed. Esky billy cart building. Accommodation is still tight if you aren't using please advise so someone else can use.
Nationals 2021 Nationals Easter more details come next Easter. Contact with V8Super Cars. Next meeting for nationals late November or maybe Valla. Photo shoots with cars where we are staying to help promote. Good for applying for grants. Local councillor involved. 23rd night look over the pits at a dealer ship. Possible location. Maybe on board of sponsorship Logos and merchandise being organised. 50th Anniversary of the Phase 3. Photo shoot in the Sport and Leisure Centre. Cars anytime for promotions.
Impromptu event Paul is the clubs delegate for the Qld Historical Motoring Council and reported - Meeting last month. The government TMR record of impromptu events TMR. Look at the website for more information. More info to come from a meeting in November. Club to record each one. And members to find out what the rules are.
Mick to look into extending the Valla days event.
1 sept legislation changed use of mobile car. Club QHMC website would like club runs
Christmas party at football club
Murray McDonald won the $50 Membership
1st purple Mick Bullis 2nd purple Sharon Haywood 3rd orange Darryl Taylor
Meeting closed 9.04
Thank You to Helen Burley for stepping in for Paula.
Club Christmas Party
Date: 24th November
NEED NUMBERS “NOW!!!!”
Venue: Capalaba Warriors Jnr Rugby League Football Club, Banfield Lane Capalaba Club Christmas Party, is this month and is planned for Sunday the 24th November at 10am and will be at the Capalaba Warriors Jnr Rugby League Football Club, Banfield lane Capalaba again this year. If you’re thinking of attending the club Christmas Party, we need to know the numbers of members attending & also children and ages as well. Plenty of parking, wheel chair access & a great big field for the kids to play on, tell them to bring a bat & ball, football or maybe a kite. A licensed bar for those who aren't driving home, & most importantly the big fat fella in the red suite will be arriving for the kiddies!! ""Luv Ya Santa"" please bring a present for Santa’s sack to the value of about $20 for your child.
For any more details you can contact
Tammy van der Togt on 0411 491 528. All welcomed “HoHoHo”
CLUB CALENDAR 2019 Please note that runs during the year are subject to change at any time due to changing circumstances and availability of venues. For any further information on any of the runs. Please contact: Run Coordinator Mark: 0407596091 Meetings Start 8:00pm
NOV Tues 19th Club Meeting Sun 24th Club Run: Club Xmas Party venue TBA
DEC Tues 10th Club Meeting (One week early) Sat 14th Xmas Lights Run TBC
st Deadline for Next Month’s Newsletter 1 December
VALLA WRITE UP IN DECEMBER ISSUE
TREASURERS REPORT - CLUB Account – SEPTEMBER 2019
OPENING BALANCE 01/09/2019 – 30/09/2019 $18,132.56
INCOME:
Membership Renewal 5,381.00 Merchandise 30.00 SEPTEMBER Raffle 129.40
Sub Total $5,540.40
Balance $23,672.96
EXPENSES:
Postage 269.45 Optus – Club Phone 80.76 Coorparoo RSL Room Hire 120.00 Website Maintenance 96.25 Membership Cards 19.40 Newsletter & Membership Costs – Printing, Stamps, Labels, Paper, etc. 404.86 Refund Overpayment of M’ship – Ernie Linn 20.00 Wordpress Renewal for Website 396.00 Coorparoo RSL – AGM Bar Tab 136.30 Office of Fair Trading – Audit 56.60 AGM Nibbles 63.13 Accountant Fee for Audit 747.45 Suncorp Bank Merchant Fee 53.90 SEPTEMBER Members Draw 50.00
Sub Total $2,514.10
Club Account Closing Balance $21,158.86
TREASURERS REPORT - EVENTS Account – SEPTEMBER 2019
OPENING BALANCE 01/09/2019 – 30/09/2019 $26,653.66
INCOME:
AFD 2019 Sponsorship – Harrington Bobcats 250.00
Sub Total $250.00
Balance $26,903.66
EXPENSES: Sub Total $0,000.00
Events Account Closing Balance $26,903.66
COMING EVENTS 2019 Sanctioned events organized outside the GT club Including Race meetings, Swap meets, car shows & similar interests
IF YOU KNOW OF ANY EVENTS OR SWAP MEETS THAT ARE ON DURING THE YEAR PLEASE SEND ME INFO
If you would like your wedding, anniversary or special occasion in the newsletter or flyers on car event/ shows, please call and leave details or you can email information & pictures to email:
Traffic Camera
A man was driving when he saw the flash of a traffic camera. He figured that his picture had been taken for exceeding the limit, even though he knew that he was not speeding. Just to be sure, he went around the block and passed the same spot, driving even more slowly, but again the camera flashed. Now he began to think that this was quite funny, so he drove even slower as he passed the area again, but the traffic camera again flashed. He tried a fourth time with the same result. He did this a fifth time and was now laughing when the camera flashed as he rolled past, this time at a snail's pace
Two weeks later, he got five tickets in the mail for Driving without a seat belt !
You can't fix stupid
RUNS BRISBANE AREA
The following venues are SANCTIONED for any club members that would like to go for a drive if you are on Club Rego. If any of our members know of other good places to add to this list, please forward to the editor.
Munchies Acacia Ridge: Beaudesert Rd Acacia Ridge
Plainlands Pub: Friday nights Laidley at turn off on H/way
Petrie Markets: Friday nights & Donut Derelict Down under Saturday Mornings
Hogs Breath Café Ipswich: Friday & Saturday nights
Peaks Crossing Pub (Retreat): Friday & Saturday nights
Rock & Roll Cafe: 7 Masters Avenue Victoria Point – Saturday nights
Fish’n Café: 184 Hornibrook Esplanade Clontarf – Saturday nights
Pete’s Takeaway: The Spit Gold Coast & The Spit it’s self
Billy’s Chicken: 32 The Esplanade Paradise Point
Morgan’s Sea Food: The Esplanade Scarbourgh
Southbank Coffee & Restaurant Precinct: Southbank Brisbane CBD
Arabica Café: Cleveland
Annie’s Diner: 1st & 3rd Friday night 405 Elizabeth Ave Kippa Ring (Behind car wash)
Ricks Garage: 14 Margaret Street, Palmwoods.
Fish on Flinders: Flinders street Sandgate (Esplanade) Saturday night runs.
Horizon Shores Marina Café: Cabbage Tree Point
Redland Bay Hotel: 160 Broadwater Terrace Redland Bay
Joe’s Dinner: Eagle Farm 1st Saturday night of the month (Under Gateway Bridge)
Yamanto: Yamanto shopping village (1st Friday of the month)
Classis Not Plastic: Moved to Redcliffe Show Grounds (3rd Saturday of month)
Cars & Coffee Meets: All of these pop-up events are sanctioned just too many to mention
Please check on these regular runs for Friday & Saturday nights an let me know if they have closed or are not as popular anymore, or if there are any new ones that have popped up somewhere. As this page probably needs updating regularly. Welcome to the following New Members
Mick Smith. XB GT Coupe
Member Awards
10 Years Paul Bridge, Jonathan Wetzel 15 Years Scott McCaskill, Seth Harris 20 Years Michael Denisenko, Rob Andrews 25 Years Jason Riddell
Raymond Lee, John Walsh, Paul Benvenuti, Allan Baines, Howard Toose,
Ken Wilkins, Paul Tilley, Brian Zunker, Don Mcleod, Paula Hincks, Phillip Neibling,
Adrian Horvatic, Dave O’Shea, Craig Hart, Kym Curling, Michael Bullis,
Col Penrose, Barry Ryder, Robert Neill, Stewart Skerman, Jodie Walsh, Lester MacLean,
David Hurst, Brad Hamilton, Shane Stott, Colin Burley.
Happy Birthday
Two Thai girls asked me if I'd like to go bed with them. They said it would be just like winning Lotto! I agreed, and they were right.
We all stripped off, and to my horror, we had six matching balls!
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT SIVS CLUB REGO SCHEME
Impromptu events have been approved as part of the Queensland Special Interest Vehicle Concession Scheme (SIVS) guide. Our club has had to develop a policy to implement Impromptu Events for our Club.
Please read the Falcon GT Owners of Qld Inc’s policy below and please visit the Queensland Government web address below to review the changes to the SIVS. Copy and paste the address into your web browser. http://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/fees/concession/special-interest
Falcon GT Owners of Qld Inc Policy relating to Impromptu Events
An impromptu event is an event that has been initiated by a club member, involves one or more vehicles, and is supported by an incorporated vehicle club.
(Reference: http://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/fees/concession/special- interest/restrictions)
It may be an event initiated by one or more members of the club at short notice. Some examples may include using the car at a wedding, funeral, school formal, fete, business promotion, cruise or social event for no reward.
For a financial member of the Falcon GT Owners Club of Qld to register an impromptu event, the following process is required.
1. The member posts details of the proposed event on the Falcon GT Owners Club Of Queensland Inc’s Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/899066586794358/ ), as soon as practical before the event, with the following information: a. The purpose or reason for the event b. The date of the event c. Where the event is taking place d. The name of the member proposing the event.
2. Posting of these details would deem the event is approved. (see dot point 3 below)
3. If, for some reason, the proposed event does not comply with the conditions as outlined by Queensland Transport, in particular, everyday use, driving to & from employment, for reward or not posted before the stated date/time of the event, the event is not approved by the Falcon GT Owners Club of Qld Inc.
4. Members who have their vehicles registered under the Special Interest Vehicle Concession Scheme should refer to the most recent conditions and restrictions as the Department of Transport policies take precedence over those of the Falcon GT Owners of Qld Inc. (https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/fees ) Brisbane’s Northside Run Areas The following venues are SANCTIONED for any club members that would like to go for a drive if you are on Club Rego. If any of our members know of other good places to add to this list, please forward to the editor.
The Spit Mooloolaba Fisheries on the Spit
Mooloolaba Fisk Market
The Deck, Fish on Parkyn
Sakana Sushi Bar
Pier 33
Aussie Catch Seafoods
Maleny Hotel, Maleny
The Edge Restaurant, Montville
Mapleton Tavern, Mapleton
Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club, Alexandra Headland
Dicky Beach Surf Club, Dicky Beach
Kawana Surf Club, Buddina
Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club, Kings Beach
I was asked to include these run areas in for those that live on the “Other side of the Bridge” ………………………………………. Wide Bay Area Run Calendar Contact Cassandra Hill Email: [email protected]
These are Club sanctioned events.
Car Crumbs & Coffee Innes Park 1st Sat every month
Bundy car meets Stocklands 2nd Sat every month
Breaky Cars & Coffee Cadz Ol Skool Bundaberg 3rd Sun every month
They say that sex is the best form of exercise. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think 2 minutes and 15 seconds every 3 months is going to shift his beer belly. Central North Qld Run Calendar
REGULAR RUNS Mick’s email is [email protected] Ph: 0408845753
The following venues are still on the list for last minute decision runs: Every Sunday - Covered in Chrome Caffeine Cruisers, 10 am at Blue Water Quays
2nd Sunday of each month - Covered in Chrome Old School Breakfast, 7 am at Casu Jacks, Mackay Marina. (Casu is the correct spelling!) last Saturday of each month - Covered in Chrome Twilight Hangout, 5 pm at the TAFE College car park, Wood St Mackay
November: Sat 23rd Observation Run TBA The thoughts were around possibly a breakfast then the observation run and meeting up for a lunch.
Sat 30th Christmas Breakup TBA Short Runs: Rod & Custom Car Club Run
If anyone in the Mackay area has any ideas on events up here please give me a call or if you have an idea for a run it would be great to hear about your idea
Lest We Forget
Rocky All Ford Day, 6th October 2019
Eight cars, Brian & Val – Grecian XW GT, Alan & Lisa – XC Cobra, Tony & Michelle – Brambles XW Ph 2, Brian & Andrea – Monza XY GT, Barry & Carol – Electric Blue XY GT, Garry White AU XR8 ute, Rod – Kinetic XR6 Sprint and Mick & Vicki – Candy Apple Red XW GS Fairmont, headed out from the City Gates Caltex on our way to the first ever All Ford Day organized by the Early Falcon Car Club.
First stop about 1 ½ hours into the trip was Flaggy Rock for a home made pie etc, the ice creams were nice. Today looks like the Monza’s turn to fail a battery, a quick jump start and back on the road. Another incident free segment to The Caves Hotel for a bit of a cool-down, it’s a pretty hot day and getting hotter the closer we get to Rocky, another jump start for the Monza and we ended the trip at a fellow club members motel, The Golden Fountain Motel. Some of us were in other motels as the city is booked out for cattle sales, All Ford Day and other long weekend stuff. A bit of a quick clean to get the bugs off, then a relaxing cold one followed by dinner at one of the more popular pubs in town, then a night cap and off to bed. Next morning some of us got up a bit early to do a final clean of our cars but were a bit puzzled to note that others were being a bit tardy – daylight savings had kicked off overnight and a few of us were up a b… hour early as our phones didn’t realise they were still in Qld. A few of the other guests didn’t seem too impressed with the early wake up call!! Finally we headed out to the venue, following our host in his very nice XY Fairmont through all the back roads, I reckon he went the long way because he doesn’t get the old XY out very often, he also has a yellow BA GT but we didn’t get to see this one today. The show ran from 9 am to 3 pm and there were some very nice Fords there, the big prize/s were taken out by an beautifully restored ’65 Mustang. There was only about 80 cars there for the first ever Rocky AFD, so the Mackay contingent made up about 10% of the total vehicles on show.
Tony & Michelle took the best 69 – 79 prize, Garry took the best 99 – 09 prize and Rod took the best 09-19 prize (bugs on the bumper and all!), so not a bad effort for the Mackay FGTOC. The venue, The Rocky Sports Club was really good, offering access to all of the club facilities throughout the day, so we decided to head back there for dinner and to watch the grand final.
We all had a sfe but separate trip home, some of us early risers and some not. And to top it all off, some of us got our mug shot in the local rag and Tony even got a TV interview, we’ve got a budding media star in our ranks!!!
Until next time safe travels from the Mackay mob.
Far North Run Qld Calendar
Upcoming Events (Northern Region (All events are run weather permitting)
Contact Peter Auditore: Email: [email protected] or Ph: 040818805
REGULAR EVENT - 2019...First Sunday of every month - 8.00am - Meet at Puma Cluden Truckstop Service Station for coffee/breakfast and discussion.
November: Sunday: 17th – Car Run TBA (weather permitting)
December: Sunday: 1st – Regular Monthly Breakie Run Sunday: 15th – GT Club Christmas Party (Date & venue TBA) (Will possibly go to Halifax Hotel as was planned last year but was washed out)
www.bowdensown.com / P: 1800 351 308 / A: PO Box 162, Buderim, QLD
PHOTOS OF FALCON GT OWNER'S CLUB (NORTH QLD) MONTHLY BREAKFAST CAR RUN (NOVEMBER)
V8 Supercar 2019 Calendar
The 2019 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship will again race around the country, from the Adelaide season opener in March to November’s Newcastle season finale, and visit New Zealand.
Sandown 500* November 8-10
Coates Hire Newcastle 500* ** November 22-24
*Denotes Dunlop Super2 Series round
**Denotes ECB SuperUtes Series round
GUMLU CAR SHOW 2019
On Sunday (October 20th), the Gumlu State School held its annual Car & Bike Show at the Gumlu State School grounds. The Car Show was held to help raise money for the Aussie Farmers. The Falcon GT Owners Club participated in this bi-annual event and the event attracted over 100 cars and motorbikes and several car club displays. For those who don’t know where we went to Gumlu is approximately one and half hours’ drive south from Townsville, about half way between Ayr and Bowen. Meeting up at the BP Cluden, we departed at 6.15am to travel south along the highway to Ayr to meet up with the Burdekin members. Our GT Club had ten cars on display with some members displaying their cars for the first time. As can be seen from the photos, it was a fine sunny day, with spectators viewing all the cars and motorbikes that were on display. Carol managed to pick up a trophy for 'Grand Champion' of the Show with her 2017 Super Snake and Josip was awarded a trophy for People's Choice 'Best Car - Post 1960' with his GTF Sedan.
One of Club members brought along his drone which took fabulous photos from up in the sky. Please look at the photos attached to this write-up to see some of those photos taken from the drone.
Big thanks to all the GT Club members that attended and helped with the set-up of our display at Gumlu.
Falcon GT Owners Club members and others with their cars were: Peter A: Burnt Orange XB GT Hardtop, Bill K: Monza Green XY GT Sedan Jim & Janice J: Victory Gold FGX XR8 Sprint, Paul B: Wild Violet XA GT Hardtop Paul & Mason W: Polar White XR Fairmont Sedan, Ben S: Blue XE Dick Johnson Special Gordon D: White/Blue XB John Goss Special Hardtop, Josip P: Kinetic Blue FG GT F Sedan, Carol L: Ruby Red Mustang Super Snake Michelle B, Lightning Strike FGX XR8 Sedan
By Peter Auditore
New Club Key Rings
Hello everyone, we now have GT club key rings for sale. They can be purchased from our merchandise officer Wally for $6 each.
Update: Please let Wally know if you are able to collect the key rings or if you would like them posted. Postage costs for anywhere in OZ - $3 for up to 5 key rings, $5 for 6 to 10 key rings, more than 10 discuss with Wally. If you would like the postage tracked it is an additional $10.
A guy bought a new fridge for his house.
To get rid of his old fridge (still working), he put it in his front yard and hung a Sign on it saying: 'Free to good home. You want it, you take it.'
For three days the fridge sat there without anyone looking twice.
He eventually decided that people were too mistrustful of this deal.
So he changed the sign to read: 'Fridge for sale $50.'
The next day someone stole it!
My sister has a lifesaving tool in her car which is designed to cut through a seat belt if she gets trapped.
She keeps it in the car trunk.
V8 Supercar 2020 Calendar
Event Date
Pre-Season Test Day (The Bend) February 18
Superloop Adelaide 500 * February 20-23
Melbourne 400 March 12-15
Tyrepower Tasmania SuperSprint * April 3-5
ITM Auckland SuperSprint April 24-26
PIRTEK Perth SuperNight May 15-17
Truck Assist Winton SuperSprint June 5-7
Watpac Townsville 400 * June 26-28
BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown July 17-19
Sydney SuperNight * August 28-30
The Bend OTR 500 September 18-20
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 * October 8-11
Vodafone Gold Coast 600 October 30-November 1
Penrite Oil Sandown 400 * November 20-22
Coates Hire Newcastle 500 * December 4-6
* Denotes Dunlop Super2 Series round
Lest We Forget
Club Merchandise
If paying direct into club account, you “MUST” send a remittance of payment as well Please!!
(Ladies PLEASE double check chest sizing on form before ordering)
Men’s polo shirt (S - 5XL) $50
Lady’s polo shirt (S - 5XL) $50
Kids polo shirts (2 – 14) $38
WORKING ON NEW CLUB MERCHANDISE
We could have some new ideas to show members at next meeting if agreed on Will put on website and FB for all to see
For those that are unable are to attend the meetings or runs, please contact us and we will arrange the postage.
POSTAGE: 1 -2 items - $8.50 More than 4 - $15 (depending on items)
Merchandise Officer
Contact No: Wally: 0418711877
Email: [email protected]
Merchandise is on website, but in the members only section, you can login and click on the 'Club Docs, Downloads, Forms' page, you will also find the club merchandise order form there as well.
CARS FOR SALE
For Sale: FPV RSPEC GT 2012, BUILD N0- 219 of 350, Automatic, No modifications, as new, one owner 10,500 kms since new. BLACK WITH RED STRIPING, brilliant color combination. Stands out from the crowd. One of the fastest muscle cars produced by Ford Performance Vehicles, only 350 were built before FPV closed its doors. Absolute pleasure to drive, powerful great handling and Brembo brakes, complete package, a great send off for Ford Collectors. Full ad on Carsales, discount to Club Members. For more info Contact Robin S: 0407145562
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Very rare collectable Ford Falcon XA 1973 Continental Sedan Limited Edition Original genuine matching numbers 250 Iron-head 6 cylinder with Manual 3 speed column shift Yellow with black vinyl roof and interior, with Special badges and hubcaps. All straight with only minor surface rust... needs TLC with few replacement parts to be perfect! Lives in Brisbane Sth. Ph: Ross 0404660067 for offers or feedback (which will be looked at with consideration and appreciation).
For Sale: Shelby GT 500 1969, Wimbledon White, featuring the all matching numbers 428- 4V-V8 engine GT 500 RAM AIR induction, C6 Select Shift Auto Trans, 3.00 Traction Lok Rear Axle. Power steering, Tilt Away Steering Wheel, Power Front disc brakes, Air-Conditioned Select-Aire (In working condition) Tinted Glass, Deluxe Belts, warning Light, Tacho and Trip Odometer. Immaculate condition, the car comes with a huge receipt file, old photos, original Shelby Bill of Sale and transfer papers. Also, the Original hand book, Shelby Automotive Co. Inc. Protect-o-plate and Warranty card, owners’ receipts and bill of sales - it’s all there. Full ad with pics on Carsales Price: $150,000 Ph: Robin 0407145562
For Sale: XYGT Sedan, Quick Sliver, Black strips, Saddle interior, 4 sp manual, Front & rear spoiler and comes with a couple of sets of different wheels. A once in a life time opportunity, this does not come along very often. An XYGT has come on the market, this car has been owned by the same person for 45½ years. Has done “Heaps!!” of miles and not missed a beat. The car needs someone new to give it some TLC that it deserves and bring it back to its original condition. POA For more info Ph: Bob 0419676139 For Sale: ELGT Cardinal Red, Auto, sunroof, 122 000klms build number 178 of 250. Don’t miss out on a beautiful collector car. Don’t spend big bucks on a 70’s replica when you can have a genuine luxury GT with air-con, sunroof, electric windows and cup holders. Text or call me for more info Ph: Tim 0401 696 021 $44 000 ono
For Sale: Genuine 6/74 XB GT Sedan, all matching numbers, Automatic, Apollo Blue and Silver, White interior with black inserts. Same owner past 20 years and a member of this club the entire time. Drives fine, a little rust in the usual areas, but all in all a tidy and well looked after car. Club rego past 15 years. POA For more information please text or call Ken on 0420 767 136. WANTED & PARTS & SALES
Wanted: Good near new condition, 2 front and 2 back hub caps (wheel covers) for XT. Gt. Phone Eddie 07 41637203
Wanted: XYGT Rhino South Africa, Ph: Chris 0428512383
Wanted: A mate of mine is looking for Mist Gold vinyl to restore the interior of his XY Fairmont if anyone knows where it can be obtained. Ph: Mick 0408 845753, [email protected]
For Sale: FGT 290 number plates as new, suit BA, BF, GT & GTP or any model with the build no: 290. Slimline front plate and standard rear plate. $600 Call Darryl: 0409055569
For Sale: 2 Front arm rests, Fairmont base, foam on GC, vinyl intact but chrome brackets need rechroming. Offers Allan Ph: 0755431953
Wanted: Original black XY GT center console. Contact Mick 0403051914.
For Sale: Number Plates FPV252. They are in great condition, no dents or scratchers. Asking $200 Vicki: Ph: 0417506403 (Gold Coast)
Looking For: I am restoring my XB GT Hardtop and am trying to track down the original engine block. I would appreciate any assistance you can provide through your membership. Number is JG66NC29903K and it’s a September 1973 build. Kurt Turner Email any info to: [email protected]
For Sale: New Price Reduction: Set of FPV private plates – FPV290 $2,500.00 ono Ph: Albert Sofia 0412 752 472
Wanted: XB parts. Front bumper, front valance & grill (standard single headlight not GT) in good condition. I also need a dark brown XB centre console in good condition that has had the front trimmed so it fits in with the Ford Selectair under dash air conditioner. These were most commonly found in ZG Fairlane’s. I live in Toowoomba and can travel to Brisbane, North or South coast to inspect. Phone Paul 0411281205
For Sale: Brand new Impala shifter to suit 3 spd XA-XB $175 Email Neil: [email protected]
American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966
Saturday 16th November Yatala Drive In to see Ford Vs Ferrari. Movie commences at 7pm on field 1 Bring your deck chairs and food & snack Shop is open