Other Club's Regular Runs: General Meeting: 1St Monday of Each Month

Club President:

Brett Warren

Vice President: Adam Pohl

Treasurer: Nicole Coverdale Other Club’s Regular Runs:

2nd Monday of the Month: Geelong Street Rodders Secretary: Ross Ardiri Geelong Vintage Market Mackey St North Geelong 6pm, Chrome Bumpers welcome, Free entry—all makes Run Coordinator: Gabrielle Roberts More info: Ray 0400 932 444 or www.geelongstreetrodders.com.au during daylight savings, October thru to March

Club Permits: Adam Pohl Every Friday Night: Hey Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to Friday night live "FNL" this is a group for car enthusiasts that would like to

have a local meet where we can hang out get a bite to eat and meet Web Co-ordinator & new people. Our meets are being held at "Grab a Kebab" in Newsletter Editor: Hoppers Crossing. Family friendly! Dog friendly! (As long as kid Clive Roberts friendly) All cars, trucks, bikes, bicycles are welcome! Come down

and say g'day to our friendly admin and all of us here :) Thank you for supporting us. Rules: NO HOONING NO BURNOUTS NO

Club Caretaker: ABUSIVE LANGUAGE NO FIGHTS NO ALCOHOL NO LOUD

Brett Warren MUSIC NO EXCESSIVE REVVING Any violation of this and police will be called and we will give them your name and rego! Hope to see you all! ADMIN: Caitlin Rooney, Neil Cole, Jack Baldwin, Kimi Club Phone: Lee 0414 856 967 Friday or Saturday: Weather permitting Club Email. Calder Park Legal Off Street Drags & Burnout Competition. fxhzholdencarclubgeelong@gmail. Check www.calderpark.com.au for the next session. com

Newsletter Email: [email protected]

www.fx-hzcarclub.com

P.O.Box 81, Geelong General Meeting: Vic 3220 1st Monday of each month 7:30pm (exc. Jan) “Bay Room” Cnr Boundary Rd & Bellarine Hwy. East Geelong 3219.

May 2017

th 13 May Bay City Swap: Geelong Showgrounds st 21 May Bumpers by the Bay: Seaworks 2 Anne st Williamstown st 21 May Club Run (Members to be advised by text) - th st 27 28 May 41 Historic Winton : Benalla th 28 May Broadmeadows Swap Meet: The Medows Northcorp. Boulevarde 28 th May Cottage by the Sea BBQ/Club Display (Members to be advised by text)

June 2017

5 th June Club Meeting 7:30

July 2017

rd 3 July Club Meeting 7:30

Items in red are Geelong FX-HZ Holden Club organised club runs or events. For more information, call the Club Phone on 0414 856 967

…Thanks to Tasman Market Fresh Meats Newcomb…

… Official Supplier for Geelong FX-HZ Holden Club Runs…

Just a few more from the Day.

The $312,000 Monaro

8. May 2017 08:52 by Rare Spares in // Tags: holden, monaro, HT GTS350, 1970 Holden, 1970 Holden HT GTS350 Monaro, Lloyds Auctions, HT GTS350 Monaro, 350 Chevrolet, Australian Touring Car Championship, Aussie Car, Aussie Motorsports, Australia, Australian automotive, Australian car, Australian Cars, Australian classic cars, Australian manufacturers, Australian motorsports, Automotive Enthusiasts, automotive, Automotive industry, Rare Spares, Classic Car, Classic Car Collection, classic cars, Classics cars, Collectables // Comments (0)

A pristine condition 1970 Holden HT GTS350 Monaro has been sold at Lloyds Auctions on the Gold Coast last month for a whopping $312,000. Eclipsing the previous record of $310,000 set in March, this ‘pride of the fleet’ becomes one of the most valuable Monaro’s ever sold at auction. Features include impeccable Platinum Metallic paint, a mere 119,000km on the odometer, a two speed powerglide automatic transmission and of course a 5.7 litre 350 Chevrolet engine. With the sale of this iconic Australian car, we decided to take a look back at the HT GTS350 Monaro and discuss why it holds a special place in the hearts of Australian motoring enthusiasts.

The HT Monaro was introduced in 1969 to much fanfare and whilst the minor design changes including the bonnet scoops and bold bonnet stripes were well received, it was the introduction of the 350 Chevrolet that got the punters excited. Not only was the GTS350 a winner with the public, it left a fair mark on the Australian racing scene as well, where it experienced almost immediate success on the track.

In 1969, in its first year under the management of Harry Firth, Holden Dealer Team GTS350 Monaro’s took out the top and third step of the podium at the Hardie Ferodo 500, piloted by Colin Bond/Tony Roberts and Peter Brock/Des West respectively. The Monaro would also go on to take out the 1970 Surfers Paradise 12 hour race driven once again by Bond and Roberts as well as the 1970 Australian Touring Car Championship driven by Norm Beechey. Beechey’s feat was made even more impressive as a result of an 8th place finish at Calder Park, a DNF at Warwick Farm Raceway and a DNS at Symmons Plains. The Monaro would go on to race a further two years in the ATCC before the ‘supercar scare’ of 1972 rendered the Monaro ineligible for the newly developed Group C production class.

Whilst the HK GTS327 Monaro was a great car and may have been the first to take up the fight to the GT Falcon, it didn’t quite hit the nail on the head in terms of usability. It was the GTS350 which propelled the Monaro to levels at the very least equal to that of the Falcon GT. Power outputs were comparable between the Holden and Ford marquees whilst acceleration and top speed figures were almost identical. The GTS was a second faster to 50mph, however only a shade faster to 100mph (20.1 to 20.6), ensuring the Holden v Ford rivalry raged on.

Significant suspension improvements were made to the GTS350 over the regular GTS models with performance in mind. Stiffer shocks, a heavy duty stabiliser bar and rear radius rods ensured a much sportier ride whilst bearing a significant improvement over the harsh ride of the HK GTS327. The end result was a car suitable for the track whilst also being completely practical for day to day use. Interestingly, the GTS350 in manual guise was the first Holden that could be ordered with rally wheels.

The Monaro will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Holden fans, with the iconic coupe representing some of the most iconic designs in Australian automotive history. At Rare Spares, we love to hear your stories of Australian classic cars; do you own an early model Monaro? Or maybe you have your eye on a particular classic? Head over to the Rare Spares Facebook Page and let us know in the comments below. When Plastic Becomes Classic – The New Historics

20. March 2017 09:11 by Rare Spares in General, Rare Spares // Tags: Classic Cars, Classic Car, Rare Spares, Historic plates, XYGT Falcon, Mini Cooper, Datsun 1600, ’57 Chevy, A9X Torana, VP Commodore, Holden, Ford, EBII XR8, car club, classic registrations, Australian Cars, Australian classic cars, Automotive industry, Automotive Enthusiasts, automotive, Automotive restoration, car enthusiast // Comments (0)

If you are anything like us, in the last couple of years you may have found yourself with a confused look on your face as you sit at the traffic lights or cruise down the highway on the weekend.

In front of you is a car on Historic or Club plates that is absolutely not historic from your perspective!

Of course Historic and Classic are different things to different people and even definitions vary, but we would be safe to assume that most people view an XYGT Falcon, an original Mini Cooper, a Datsun 1600, a ’57 Chevy and a A9X Torana as classics, whereas Historic vehicles tend be 1940’s and earlier in our book.

As time marches on though, so does the rolling Historic/Classic/Club registration systems that have been adopted across the country. Most Australian States and Territories employ rolling 30 year Historic/Classic permit schemes, whereas Victoria and WA have a rolling 25 year cut off for Historic vehicles. SA has adopted an alternative philosophy, with a fixed date for cars needing to be built before 1/1/1979 to be eligible.

For the most part, these schemes rely on a club’s helping to administer the approvals and there are generally some additional requirements and technicalities across the states, however we would have to write a thesis to explain all the ins and outs for each state. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have some Australia wide regulations on these types of schemes! It may be a pipe dream, but we can always hope.

It’s important to note that as we write this article, if we wind back time 30 years, it would be March in 1987. Even scarier however for the status of ‘Historics’ is that WA and Victoria are now accepting vehicles older than March 1992! As 1992 represents the newer wave of what is eligible in these states, we will focus on this year for the sake of simplicity; and for other states, take it as a sign of things to come.

As we scan our way across models released in 1992, a picture starts to emerge of the reality we are starting to see appear on our roads.

So what cars were built in 1992?

Starting locally, the Holden VP Commodore was well into production and everything from a Berlina to a rare VP HSV Maloo Ute could receive the historic treatment.

Over in the blue oval corner, Ford had just released the EBII Falcon GLi and in fact next month is 25 years since the EBII XR8 hit the showrooms.

The records show that after the Falcon and Commodore, the remainder of the Top Ten cars sold in Australia in 1992 are the Mitsubishi Magna, Toyota Camry and Corolla, Ford Laser, Toyota Landcruiser, Nissan Pulsar, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Lancer and the Holden Rodeo. Perhaps not all of these cars will meet criteria or will be approved, but from what we can see generally could be considered under the schemes in Vic and WA.

If money was no object, why not register a 1992 McLaren F1 road car?

Another shock has been was seeing imported JDM vehicles such as the Nissan Silvia and Skyline’s already running around on Club/Historic plates.

Hyundai X2 Excel anybody? Didn’t think so, but if you were keen the option is there!

The rest of Australia may be eyeing off 30 year old vehicles still, but if Victoria and WA’s schemes are anything to go by, we will be quickly shifting our definition of Classic and Historic, at least as it applies to registration.

So the next time you double take on a car that is very un-historic, consider the future. There will come a time when that VF commodore wagon in the garage might be ready……..scary thought!

Are you currently running a car on Historic/Club/Classic registrations schemes or eyeing off a model that is about to become eligible? We’d love to hear your stories and experiences in this area from around Australia.

When Records are Smashed, Australia’s Most Expensive Torana

14. March 2017 16:58 by Rare Spares in General, Rare Spares // Tags: Torana, Torana SS A9X, A9X, Classic Car, Rare Spares, Australian Cars, Australian classic cars, Automotive industry, Automotive Enthusiasts, automotive, Automotive restoration, Classic Cars // Comments (0)

The year is 1977, the first Star Wars movie, ‘A New Hope’ had just hit the screens, and a trip down to the local Holden Dealership for a shiny new Torana SS A9X would set you back $10,800. Fast forward 40 years and a savvy car enthusiast just hit the jackpot, selling his iconic Aussie hatch in original paint with only 120,000k’s on the clock for a cool $260,000.

In front of a record crowd of classic car enthusiasts at Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers auction on the Gold Coast in January, bidding was short and sweet, an un-named online bidder was victorious less than 5 minutes after the car was rolled into the auction house, purchasing the car and able to bask in rare Holden glory.

So what makes this Torana so special, you may be asking? The A9X was an option available for the SL/R 5000 sedan and SS hatchback LX. Only 405 were produced for sale, 305 four-door and only 100 two-door hatches between August and December 1977.

The idea behind the A9X Torana was to homologate the model for racing in the Australian Touring Car Championship, where Holden was in need of a car that could keep them at the top of the podium. And successful they were; the A9X dominated the ATCC from the get-go with wins throughout the tail-end of the 1977 season, and a complete domination of both the 1978 and 1979 series. Not to mention huge wins in the 1978 and 1979 Hardie-Ferodo 1000, including a mammoth 6-lap win by Peter Brock and Jim Richards in ’79 capped off with a then lap record on the final lap of the race.

Features such as a 10-bolt Salisbury diff, rear disc brakes, the option of a Borg Warner Super T10 four- speed transmission and approximately 100 other differences to the regular LX Torana ensured the A9X was special enough to justify its racing pedigree.

Handling was significantly improved with a steering rack mounted solidly to the front crossmember and radial tuned suspension. A9X’s were clearly identified by their rear facing, bonnet-mounting carburetor induction scoop.

The A9X has gone down in history as one of Australia’s greatest muscle cars, and with scarce few produced, it’s fantastic to see an example in such pristine condition go to a new home!

Have you ever owned an A9X Torana? Or perhaps you’ve owned a different Australian Classic that’s appreciated in value over the years? Head on over to the Rare Spares Facebook page and let us know in the comment section below!

15% off Speedflow online Norden Hydraulics are proud to offer a 15% discount to all products in the Speedflow range until June 30th 2017

Norden, an Australian owned and operated company, has launched its new website that now incorporates a shopping cart for Speedflow products and the company is offering 15% off all online orders*.

Speedflow products are well known and respected in automotive and related industries for supplying high-quality hose fittings and adapters, hoses from rubber to fuel injection and braided lines, hose covers and clamps, adapters in steel or alloy in metric, BSPP and NPT, check values, blower relief valves, turbo adapters, EFI and carburettor adaptors, banjos and bolts, bulkhead fittings, ball valves, inline filters and sump filters, weld on fittings, firesleeves and specialised tools.

There are thousands of Speedflow products available on the Norden website that can be ordered with delivery options that suit workshops as well as the general buyer. In addition to having the item delivered you can shop online and pick up the parts at Norden’s sales office in Dandenong, Victoria. From the home page the site allows you to search for the product you need by part number or product name or product type which makes it easy and quick. You can also use the Buy Online tab to head to a list of Speedflow product categories from which you can make your selection.

Every product has a big clear picture and additional information to help you with your choice such as the material from which the product is made, its uses and a table with part numbers, sizes and colour options. As soon as you choose the product, the size and quantity the price will be displayed showing the original price and the price with the 15% discount. You will then be directed to a shopping cart where you will see the cumulative total including GST.

At the shopping cart stage, you are able to remove products or change quantities.

*This offer is only valid for online purchases, offer closes June 30 2017

JUST HOLDENS MAGAZINE issue #28 is in newsagents now or direct from us with free postage at.. www.cargoodies.com.au www.ebay.com.au/usr/just_holdens_magazine

We are now updating our Database to make sure we are in line with all the prerequisites for Vic Roads.

With photos of the

1. Front, 2. Driver’s side, 3. Rear, 4. Driving position (side on with the driver’s door open) 5. And where possible, any identifiers such as chassis number & engine number.

Motorcycles.

1. Left side, 2. Right side, 3. Rear 4. And any identifiers such as engine number and frame numbers.

Could all members with club plates please send in photos of their cars or bikes to the newsletter editor. [email protected] or bring them to the next CLUB meeting. In electronic form i.e. A USB stick, or CD.

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For Sale / Wanted

Wanted: Street Machine Magazines as follows, contact the club phone. 0414 856967

2000 Mar, Apr, Aug, Dec 2001 Feb, May, Aug, Oct, Dec 2007 June

Wanted: FC K-Frame contact the club phone. 0414 856967

For Sale: WB Ute, 6cyl column auto, new tyres, windscreen, exhaust, floors, statesman front $3500 5251 3045

Club Runs

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