1935 CHEVROLET Master roadster Matt and Sandra King

G.V.M.V.D.C.INC. – P.O. BOX 704, SHEPPARTON, 3632. REGISTRATION NUMBER A 0001874 H

DATE OF ISSUE - DEC 2016

1956 BSA

Bantam motorcycle Steve and Sarah Daldy

1932 CHEVROLET Confederate roadster Mick and Anna Newham

1954 CITROËN Big Six H sedan

John and Jenny Grieve

Club Member of the Year Neil Hammond

Cnr G.V. Highway & Saxton St., Ph 03-5862 3000 Numurkah 3636 Fax 03-5862 2088 www.peterhillhonda.com.au

THIS SPACE AVAILABLE. CONTACT

BRENDAN WALSH FOR DETAILS.

Ph 5821 7776

Standard Exhausts Sports Exhausts Tow bars Tube Bending

59 Mitchell St SHEPPARTON 3630

7717 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla 5km south of Shepparton

Ph 03-5823 5833

Open 7 days a week 10am-4.30pm (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)

Current Feature Two- and Three-wheeled Vehicles

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Office Bearers and Committee for 2017 PRESIDENT Bill Winters (Joy) 5825 2465 0437 762 520 10 Goulburn Cross, Mooroopna

VICE PRESIDENT Phil Podbury (Anne) 5823 1445 0407 231 445 3 Tuckett Ln, Kialla West

SECRETARY Lorraine Tainton 5827 1279 0409 956 074 10 Dean Dr, Kialla

TREASURER Julie Tyrrell (Lynn) 5857 2810 3876 Midland Hwy, Stanhope

COMMITTEE David Morrison (Tina) 5857 2970 0417 869 090 62 West Rd, Stanhope

Gwyneth Trevaskis 5821 6281 71 Lincoln Dr, Shepparton

CLUB CAPTAIN Alan Lavis (Pat) 5821 6395 0418 216 395 4 Mehmet Ave, Grahamvale

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Brendan Walsh (Melissa) 5821 7334 0418 103 739 114 Hayes St, Shepparton

PROPERTY OFFICER Ken Cuthbert (Joy) 5822 2023 0409 415 741 2 Loddon Crt, Shepparton

VEHICLE SAFETY OFFICER Peter Vibert 5823 5865 0408 333 172 7 Cardinia Crt, Kialla Lakes

CLUB PERMIT REGISTRATION OFFICERS

Peter Vibert 5823 5865 0408 333 172 7 Cardinia Crt, Kialla Lakes

John Hammond (Elaine) 5821 5020 0409 352 952 34 Holland St, Shepparton

FEDERATION DELEGATES Lloyd and Kris Healey 5829 9432 0458 299 466 3550 Katamatite Rd, Congupna

A.O.M.C. DELEGATES Richard Murrell (Marcia) 5866 2556 4 Birch Crt, Nathalia

Graeme Smith (Lorraine) 5866 2351 19 Scott Ave, Nathalia

LIBRARIAN Neil Hammond 5826 2275 17 Robinson St, Murchison

SUB-COMMITTEES

CATERING PRESIDENT Anne Podbury (Phil) 5823 1445 0407 231 445 3 Tuckett Ln, Kialla West

SECRETARY/TREASURER

COMMITTEE Sue Borthwick, Terry Brennan, Liz Capuano, Jenny Grieve, Kris Healey, Pat Lavis, Meryl Zanelli

SWAP PRESIDENT Lloyd Healey (Kris) 5829 9432 0458 299 466 3550 Katamatite Rd, Congupna

SECRETARY Bernie Hurren (Belinda) 0418 318 770 5 Konig Crt, Orrvale

COMMITTEE Brian Boschetti, Glenn Braybon, Lindsay Braybon, Lindsay Drust, Kris Healey, Belinda Hurren

BUILDING PRESIDENT Greg Sutherland (Kerry) 0411 614 224 545 Midland Hwy, Shepp East

COMMITTEE Ken Cuthbert, Lindsay Drust, David Grant, Lloyd Healey, Alan Lavis

SOCIAL GROUP John Chester (President) Ross Nankivell (Secretary) Lois Chester (Treasurer)

COMMITTEE Colin Grace, Rod Pearce, Thurlie Pearce, Sandra Pozzobon

CLUB CAR PHOTOS Hugh MacFadyen (Robyn) 5821 5192 0409 215 112 15 Varcoe St, Shepparton

FRONT COVER - TROPHY WINNERS AT THE DECEMBER 2015 CONCOURS

JOHN STEWART MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR BEST PRESENTED VEHICLE

1932 CHEVROLET Confederate roadster

Mick and Anna Newham

THE DUSTY SHAW TROPHY FOR BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORT

1935 CHEVROLET Master roadster

Matt and Sandra King

BARRY COLLISON TROPHY (PEOPLE’S CHOICE)

1954 CITROËN Big Six sedan

John and Jenny Grieve

JOHN HILL TROPHY FOR BEST PRESENTED MOTORCYCLE

1956 BSA Bantam motorcycle Steve and Sarah Daldy

CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR Neil Hammond

Statement of Purposes To foster recovery, restoration and preservation of all types of self propelled vehicles that fall within the broad meaning of the terms - Veteran (pre 31-12-1918) Vintage (1-1-1919 to 31-12-1930) Classic (1-1-1931 to vehicles older than 25 years) To conduct the sport of motor vehicle rally driving so as to promote and encourage that sport. To conduct such events and activities as the Committee considers appropriate to: (a) increase the members’ awareness of our motoring heritage, and (b) enable the exchange of information and vehicle parts between similar clubs and interested members of the public.

Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Drivers Club Inc

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ADDRESS ALL G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc., CORRESPONDENCE TO: P. O. BOX 704, SHEPPARTON. 3632. WEB-SITE: http://www.gvmvdc.com.au **note the new address** E-MAIL: gvmvdc@iinet.net.au

MONTHLY MEETINGS

COMMITTEE Meets in the Clubrooms on the fourth Thursday of each month except December.

MEMBERSHIP Membership Fees for 2017 are $65.00 ($30 if joining after May) Fees for 2013 $65.00 Financial year is from the Annual General Meeting in November.

Subs can be paid directly into the Club’s bank account GVMVDC Inc. at the Bendigo Bank.

BSB 633 000 Acct No 1366 25076. Include your name and membership number as details.

MONTHLY RALLIES

CLUB SHOP Lapel badges (members) $4.00 Wind jacket $50.00 (for non-members) $5.00 Windcheaters (depending on size) $20 - $30 Car Badges (members only) $16.00 T-shirts (depending on size/style) $15 - $25 Contact the club librarian. Caps $15.00 CD/DVD of past Journals (pdf) $2.00 Windscreen stickers $3.00 2016 Club calendars (A4 or A3) free Embroidered patch of club logo $3.00 Car details sheet (A4 laminated) $1.00 Contact Kris Healey on 5829 9432. Contact Brendan Walsh. You can contact these members at a monthly club meeting.

RED PLATE When your Club Permit is due for renewal, you can:

VEHICLE - bring the papers to a club meeting for signing,

PERMIT - post them with a self-addressed envelope to G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc, P.O. Box 704,

RENEWALS Shepparton 3632 and the Secretary will sign them and return them, or

- post them to the Secretary with a cheque and an envelope addressed to VicRoads

and the Secretary will sign them and send them on.

See the Secretary for further details. If the Secretary is not available, you can contact Peter Vibert

on 0408 333 172 or 5823 5865 to arrange a time. Peter lives at 7 Cardinia Court, Kialla Lakes.

CLUB LIBRARY A full listing of the Club’s books, manuals and DVDs is available in the library at club meetings.

CAR PHOTOS Each member is entitled to have one car photo on the wall at no cost. Give your 220x140mm photo to Hugh MacFadyen with your details and the car’s details. He will do the framing. Further photos can be done for $10 each. See Hugh for details.

JOURNAL Contributions for the next Journal should be to the Editor by the end of this month.

“John isn’t going to like this. He’s always complaining about the lack of space in the front seat!”

Modern Motor, July 1957

Held in the G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. Clubrooms, 40 Grahamvale Rd, Grahamvale (northeasternoutskirts of Shepparton) on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 8.00pm. New members and visitors are welcome to attend.

G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. monthly rallies are run on the Sunday after the meeting each month, unlessotherwise arranged, starting at the Clubrooms at 10.00am. Slower vehicles may leave earlierif they wish. Members without a rally car can come modern or turn up and get a lift with somebody. Members are reminded to fill out the rally attendance sheet some time during the run.

MAJOR UPSETT

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2017 is approaching very quickly – 2016 just flew by. Don’t they seem to go quicker as we age? Another extremely busy year for our Club, GVMVDC. I think we all deserve a bit of a rest over the

coming Christmas festive season and catch up with family, friends and recharge our batteries. Please note that our annual Christmas break up will once again be held at the Grahamvale School on Sunday the 11th of December commencing at 10am. Some of the highlights other than a bit of fellowship are the Concours, presentations and our good friend Santa will be dropping in. If you have the kiddies coming along please bring a wrapped present, with the recipient’s name clearly visible on the gift. The Club will be providing a meal, and as always please supply your own plates and cutlery. The usual cold drinks, tea and coffee, ice cream and lollies, and of course there is more! – everyone’s favourite – RAFFLES, compliments of the catering committee.

All members are most welcome, but please confirm numbers for catering by Monday 5th December, but late numbers can be received up until Friday morning provided there are not a lot of extras as all of the ingredients will have been purchased. Take note cost for visitors is $15.

Please consider attending to make this a great way to end the Club year, this is an ideal opportunity to meet newer members of the Club and view a range of members’ vehicles.

On another note, a number of members are still to finalise their 2017 fees. Please pay by this meeting and if paying into our Bendigo Bank account to include your name and membership number when making direct payments. This will make Treasurer Julie’s life a whole lot less stressful.

The new committee has held its first meeting, a big thank you to all our “volunteers” involved in the various committees.

On behalf of the Committee past and present, we thank you for your continuing support during the year of 2016, and we look forward to a safe and prosperous 2017.

To all GVMVDC members, family and friends, a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. See you at the next meeting. Bill Winters

It’s December, so our Club Christmas breakup is the big outing for the month. By now you should

have advised the Committee if you are attending. If not, email the Club straight away so that the caterers can be advised of final numbers. It’s always a good day out, with lots of Club vehicles on display. Please bring your classic vehicle along for everyone to see. The best cars on the day will be featured on the Drivers Journal cover for the year, so do a bit of polishing beforehand!

Subs have been set at $65 for 2017. If you check the address on your Journal envelope, you’ll see that you’re listed as a 2017 member after they’re paid. If not, you’re still a 2016 member and this will be the last Journal you get. If you have paid but it’s not updated, check with Julie at the meeting. Please use the renewal form that was the October Journal if your details have changed. You can pay your subs by direct deposit – see the info on page 2.

If you’re not receiving a monthly email advising of a new Journal being available on our website, then you need to let me know! Just send a message to the Club’s email address (top of page 2) and I’ll add you to the list. Currently about 125 members get this monthly message.

See you at the meeting. Don’t forget to wear your name badge so everyone knows who you are, and turn off your mobile phone! Brendan Walsh

President’s Report

From the Editor

CONTENTS 4. Minutes 15. Rally Reports 5. Committee Notes, Notice of Motion 23. New Members, Social News, Federation Report, AOMC Notes For Sale, Wanted 6. Coming Up 24. For Sale 8. Pride and Joy 25. Driver’s Calendar

Christmas Breakup – 11th December

SUBS ARE DUE

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Minutes of the General Meeting held Thursday 10th November 2016. President Lindsay Drust in the Chair. Meeting opened at 8.00pm with 120 members and guests present. APOLOGIES: Phame McCall, Gordon and Lorraine Threlfall, Peter Heard, Barry Gould, Ken Gervasoni, Fabian and Laura McCloy, Gordon Newton, Denis and Meryl Zanelli. VISITORS: Ian Chilman, Darren Grace, Tony Scott. NEW MEMBER NAME BADGES: Rob and Dolly Armitage, Roger and Rosemary Young MINUTES: - “That the minutes of the general meeting held on 13th October 2016 as published in the November Journal be received and approved as a true and accurate record”. Moved by: Mick Newham Seconded by: Harold Battersby All in favour – Carried. BUSINESS ARISING: Nil. CORRESPONDENCE: - Secretary Lorraine read out the inward and outward correspondence. Moved by: Lorraine Tainton Seconded by: John Hammond that the inward correspondence be received and the outward confirmed. All in favour – Carried. TREASURER’S REPORT: Moved by Treasurer, Julie Tyrrell, Seconded by Rob Mauger that the treasurer’s report be received and the accounts be approved for payment. All in favour – Carried. CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT: Bendigo national swap – this weekend, 12/13th November Mystery weekend 19/20th November Sat social day 19th November Club run – Wed 30th November to Euroa Going round the bend rally Great Stupa – 40 club members attended Gippsland rally – 16 vehicles, 33 members took part. RALLY REPORTS: Charlie Thomas spoke about the 102 year celebration of Dodge cars. John Hammond told the meeting about his trip to Coonabarabran on his motorbike. It was quite a rough ride. Ken O’Connor talked about the Euroa Show & Shine. Also told the members of an upcoming Benalla auction of vintage vehicles. DELEGATES’ REPORTS: Nil

CATERING COMMITTEE REPORT: Nil.

BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT: Nil.

SWAP COMMITTEE REPORT: Nil.

SOCIAL GROUP REPORT: As per Journal.

Guest Speaker – Brendan Walsh demonstrated how to find information on the Club Website.

GENERAL BUSINESS: A reminder that Club membership subscriptions are due. Must be paid by tonight if you have a vehicle on red plates. Names are required for the Christmas Break-up on 11th December. Nathalia Motor bike club rally will be held on Sunday 13th November.

BUY SELL AND SWAP: 12 volt regulator for Dodge needed – Hugh MacFadyen. At 8.40pm, President Lindsay declared the meeting closed and invited members and their guests to supper.

Minutes of the 2016 Annual General Meeting will be printed in the November 2017 Drivers Journal.

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Notes from the November Committee meeting: Club accountant to provide an explanation of the

“shortfall” in the annual finances. Tentative dates set for Twilight in Nathalia and

Red Plate Day. Rally of the Valley to be held in November 2017.

A committee to be formed soon. The Club Committee recently agreed that the following change to the Club’s By-Laws be presented to the membership. That Clause 17 in the By Laws be deleted and replaced with the following: Honorary Life Membership:

The award of Honorary Life Member may be recommended for a member who has given outstanding service to the Club and has:

Had a minimum of 10 years continuous membership

Performed in an exemplary manner in any elected office or team leader position over eight years.

Displayed outstanding leadership and commitment to the objectives of the Club and has, in the view of his/her peers, given service above and beyond the normal expectations of members.

Recommendations should be submitted for the consideration of the Committee, along with supporting evidence that the nominee complies with the above requirements.

Honorary Life Members will be entitled to all rights and privileges applicable to ordinary members.

Life Membership is for the recipient only and is not transferable.

A Life Member who, (measured from the date of their award) once again satisfies the above conditions, may be recommended to receive a Bar to his/her Life Membership.

Notes from the Federation meeting held in Trafalgar on 15th October 2016

Marong Picnic went well. Minimal vehicle movement was good.

Bendigo to Castlemaine run will be on again in 2017.

Bendigo to Mildura event went very well. Similar event in 2018.

Golden Oldies will be on after Marong Picnic 2017.

Australia Day in the Domain is now run by the Premier’s Dept so Federation and RACV must comply with their requirements.

Club Permit Scheme – there will be new forms for the transfer from H to M plates

First issue of Fed News by new editors has been sent.

Everything in place for the Bendigo Swap Meet.

The AOMC Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 21st November at the Chevrolet Clubrooms in Moorabbin. I’m sure Richard and Graeme will have a report for us at our December meeting.

Notice of Motion

Committee Meeting Notes Federation Meeting Notes

AOMC Notes

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**Ladies’ Christmas Lunch, Shepparton – 16th

December 2016 Our Christmas Lunch will be at the “Terminus Hotel” in Shepparton, where we will

have our own private room. This will be on Friday 16th December from 12md onwards. Bring along a gift up to the value of $15 to put in Santa’s Bag to be given out during lunch. This year lunch will just be ordered off the menu so you can all choose a delicious meal, big or small.... one course or two...

Please call my mobile 0407 848 014 or my home phone number 5821 5840 where you can leave a message. Names will need to be in by Monday 12th December.

Looking forward to seeing you all for a fun get-together before the Christmas rush. Cheers,

Mary Apostol

**Saturday Social Day, Clubrooms – 10am-2pm, 17th

December 2016 Next get-together will be Saturday morning the 17th of December from

10am to 2 pm. Christmas lunch will be provided and enhanced with a plate of salad from you please.

Come join the fun. All welcome. Ross Nankivell

Coming Up

G.V.M.V.D.C.

WEAR YOUR NAME TAG AND MEET NEW MEMBERS!

G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc.G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc.G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc.G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc.

CHRISTMASHRISTMASHRISTMASHRISTMAS BREAKREAKREAKREAK-UPUPUPUP And ClubClubClubClub ConcoursConcoursConcoursConcours

10am – 4pm, Sunday 11th December 2016 at Grahamvale Primary School, Grahamvale Rd, Shepparton

(about 0.5km north of the clubrooms, over the railway line) MEMBERS’ MEMBERS’ MEMBERS’ MEMBERS’ LUNCH SUPPLIEDLUNCH SUPPLIEDLUNCH SUPPLIEDLUNCH SUPPLIED

(VISITORS $1(VISITORS $1(VISITORS $1(VISITORS $15555/adult or BYO/adult or BYO/adult or BYO/adult or BYO))))

**BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL**BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL**BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL**BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ---- ADVISE THE CLUBADVISE THE CLUBADVISE THE CLUBADVISE THE CLUB ASAPASAPASAPASAP******** HOT AND COLD DRINKSHOT AND COLD DRINKSHOT AND COLD DRINKSHOT AND COLD DRINKS

AND ICE CREAMS SUPPLIED.AND ICE CREAMS SUPPLIED.AND ICE CREAMS SUPPLIED.AND ICE CREAMS SUPPLIED.

Parents - please bring a wrapped and named gift for each child from Santa. They will be collected prior to Santa’s

arrival. Details from the gate attendants.

Note: the school

is a “dry” area.

Note that the carpark areas are considered public roads, so normal road rules apply - the driving of unregistered vehicles

or any driving by unlicenced drivers is not allowed.

YOUR VEHICLE CAN BE IN THE CONCOURS. PARK IN THE SMALLER CARPARK FOR JUDGING.

YOU MIGHT GO HOME WITH A TROPHY!

TROPHY PRESENTATIONS AND PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING.

RAFFLE PRIZES!

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**Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival – Saturday 31st December 2016

The Rotary Club of Mooroopna is seeking our support with our vehicles in this year’s New Year’s Eve street parade and festival. Please meet at Mooroopna War Memorial parking area at 6pm. (Opposite McDonald’s). The parade will start at 6.30pm. A police vehicle will lead the parade followed by Vintage/Classic vehicles (us), kids on bikes, floats and trucks. (This will ensure no stopping at traffic lights, etc and the parade will move at a reasonable pace).

On reaching the reserve, members are requested to form a static display (for a short period) at the end of the parade. Stay for as long as you like – it is a good night!

BYO chairs; food and drink available. **Twilight Run to Nathalia – Sunday 15th January 2017

The evening gathering by the creek in Nathalia is a highlight of the year! Leave from the Clubrooms at 5.30 pm (oldies a bit earlier), or make your own way. More details in January. **Permit Plate Vehicle Inspection Day – Sunday 12th February 2017

To be held at John and Jenny Grieve’s (thanks, John and Jenny!), Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla (opposite Riverside Plaza) commencing at 9am.

One of the many benefits of belonging to a club such as ours is our vehicle inspection day. This is a free service undertaken by club members who have been in the motor industry for a number of years, mainly as qualified motor mechanics. So don’t miss this opportunity! Bring your vehicle along and have it inspected, especially if you’re booked on the major rally in March/April 2017.

Or just turn up; it’s a great social day! Billy on the boil, BBQ lunch and dessert (Club supplied). 46th Begonia Rally, Ballarat – 17th-19th February 2017

One of the longest running club rallies in the country. Details and the entry form are available from Karen Grose on 03-5334 6509, 0400-594 133, by email to begoniarallyballarat@hotmail.com or the club website www.vccc.org.au

Shepparton Motor Museum Motor Show – Sunday 19th February 2017 This event is usually the biggest gathering for the year at the museum. Keep the date free.

Picnic on the Lake at Yarrawonga – Sunday 5th March 2017

This event run by the Sun Country Historic Vehicle & Machinery Club is always a good one. Put it in your diary; more details later.

**Proposed Touring Ralliy for 2017 “Going Round the Bend 2017” Departure date: Monday 27th March. Return Sunday 9thth April. 14 days/13nights. Route: visiting places of interest – Albury. Lakes Entrance. Merimbula. Batemans Bay. Nowra. Gundagai. Albury. Suitable for Vintage, early and late Classic Vehicles. Approximate touring distance: 1700km.

Committee: Rally Director: Phil Podbury. Treasurer: John Truman. Secretary: Anne Podbury. Public Relations: Pauline Truman.

1st Payment July 2016 G.M. $800. 2nd Payment October 2016 G.M. $800. 3rd Payment January 2017 G.M. $800. 4th Payment March 2017 G.M. Balance. Please draw cheques payable to: G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. To be received and receipted by Rally Treasurer John Truman. Payment may also be made via Bendigo Bank to: G.V.M.V.D.C.Inc. Rally A/C No (1) BSB 633 000 A/C No 1376 45321. Please include your name. Would you consider running a touring rally next year? Contact a committee member if you have some ideas.

Please Note: two asterisks ** identify a club organised run/rally. Alan Lavis, Club Captain

2017 School terms 31 Jan-31 Mar, 18 Apr-30 Jun, 17 Jul-22 Sep, 9 Oct-22 Dec. Easter Sunday is 16 April.

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1935 Chevrolet Master Roadster

In 1935 the Holden body works made 161 Chevrolet Master roadsters. These cars had many new features not seen before in any past models – suicide doors, steel floor pan made with their new stamping machine, adjustable seat, a bigger engine and of course being a Master is 1-inch longer than a Standard and has knee-action suspension. But some things never change – the brakes are terrible, 1935

was the last year of the cable operated brakes and in 1936 they changed to a hydraulic system. GM US made a small number of roadsters in 1935 but only Standards, no Masters were made. Holden continued making these vehicles till 1937 but the days of rumble seats were numbered, sedans were safer and had protection from the elements.

Pride and Joy

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I operate a vehicle repair and spare parts

business in Kilmore, opening the doors in 1983. In 2002 I was delivering spare parts to a local workshop. I noticed a car in the dusty corner of his workshop. I asked him what its story was. He informed me that a customer brought the car in for restoration in 1978, the car was owned by his father who had bought the car new. It was stripped down to the bones and some body work done. Unfortunately this customer met with hard times and the money stopped, so it sat in that dusty corner for more than 20 years. I mentioned to him that I would be interested in buying the car and so two months later the car was mine.

This was a major restoration with many missing parts – no woodwork, just door skins only, all the parts loose in boxes, no door hinges, locks, running boards rusted out and seeing it was a Holden body, Fisher body parts didn’t fit. The hardest part was the doors, fabricating many parts, I needed help with the making of locks and the making of the door frames, rumble seat lid, and windscreen glass frame. The trim

and

hood were made by a trimmer in Greenvale.

The wheel spats are original as are the chrome mounds (very rare). A pair of spats were sold on e-bay for $2500 recently, as was a 1937 Holden body roadster sold at auction two months ago unrestored for $56,000 (the world has gone mad!).

Matt King

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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 6-cyl. In-line OHV 206.8cu.in (3390cc)

Bore 3.3in (84mm) Stroke 4.0in (102mm)

(Std) 74bhp (55kW) @ 3200rpm (Mstr) 80bhp (60kW) @ 3300rpm

GEARBOX 3-speed synchromesh

DIMENSIONS Length 170.5in (4331mm) W’base 107in (2718mm) Std 113in (2870mm) Mstr

WEIGHT min 2410lb (1093kg)

BRAKES Drums (F & R) 254mm dia

TYRES 5.25-17 (Std) 5.50-17 (Mstr)

PRODUCTION PRODUCTION in USA Standard (EC Series) 207,976 Master (ED and EA Series) 346,481 554,457

PRODUCTION in AUSTRALIA Sedan Master 2,139 Mercury 2,804 Tourer Master 213 Mercury 647 Roadster Master 161 Commercial 375 Mercury Sport 294 Coupe Master 538 Mercury Sports 440 Mercury Business 420 TOTAL 8,031

Part of an ad from Table Talk, 17 October 1935

From Table Talk, 29 August 1935

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From The Argus

12 February 1935

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Saturday Social Day, Clubrooms – 19th November 2016

We had a good friendly morning and a visit from the new Club President. We have a couple of new Saturday Morning group members and they have a Morris Oxford.

Next get-together will be Saturday morning the 17th of December from 10am to 2 pm. Christmas lunch will be provided and enhanced with a plate of salad from you please.

Come join the fun. Thanks Ross Nankivell

Twilight Christmas Festival, Toolamba – 26th November 2016

Those who attended : Toolamba John and Eve Attwood 1959 MORRIS Minor 1000 sedan Ian Organ 1959 MORRIS Minor 1000 sedan Tony Tancredi 1965 FIAT Riviera 1100D sedan Eddy Buxton 1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 420SEL sedan

Rally Report

Rally Report

The annual Toolamba Twilight Festival was once again a success where the community enjoyed celebrating the festive season. Celebrated on the last Sunday in November each year, this year was just as well attended as

previous festivals, according to chairperson Laurie Thomson. “It was very successful; the weather was with us and it was well attended,” he said. “The children certainly used the amusements and kept us busy.”

Organised by the Toolamba Lions Club, the community event provided an opportunity for the residents of the Toolamba district to come together, catch up and enjoy spending time with each other. Mr Thomson said, as

usual, Santa Claus on the fire truck didn’t disappoint, with children swamping him. “I don’t even think he had a chance to get off the truck,” he said. He said they were happy with the numbers, with about 500 attending

across the three-hour event. “As long as the community is happy, we’re happy; and I think they were very happy.” he said.

from the Shepp NEWS, 29 November 2016

Twilight festival a big hit GOOD WEATHER BRINGS HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES OUT TO ENJOY TOOLAMBA’S ANNUAL FESTIVE CELEBRATION

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Mystery Weekend – Saturday 19th-Sunday 20th November 2016

Some rally members turned left and others turned right; some had morning tea in Tatura, others had morning tea in Nathalia; with a few more turns to the left and right we all met up for lunch in Echuca!

Once refreshed, rally sheets for the afternoon run were handed out that once again took members in different directions, but all arriving at the same place (Cohuna). There each member received their final rally sheet that would take them to their destination and overnight stop (Barham) and refreshments! Followed by dinner at the local Barham Hotel, where the beer was cold and the cuisine was excellent!!!

The following day “Sunday” we had a group booking with “Simply Tomatoes & Aussie Wool Quilts” (14km north of Boort), owned and operated by Ian and Marilyn Lanyon. Our group booking included a guided tour, morning tea and lunch. An excellent venue!!!

“Simply Tomatoes & Aussie Wool Quilts” is a farm with a difference! Over almost thirty years of Lanyon’s growing tomatoes, Marilyn developed many recipes from red and green tomatoes. But, there was one stand-out favourite for family and friends – Simply Green Tomatoes. So after extensive market research domestically and overseas, Ian and Marilyn began Simply Tomatoes journey in 2002, with exports to 30 countries!

They are manufacturers of Australian made wool quilts, wool under-blankets, wool pillows and woolly warmers, all made on the farm from all natural fibres.

After lunch a few members decided to visit the “Spanner Man” (John Piccoli), one of the world's most unusual artists. His garden is littered with dozens of larger-than-life sculptures of mermaids, marlin, and even a full horse and wagon. Well worth a visit!!! Phil Podbury

Those who attended : mystery Neil Rutherford and Bev Brownley 1928 FORD Model A tourer Phil and Anne Podbury 1955 SUNBEAM Mk III saloon John and Eve Attwood 1959 MORRIS Minor 1000 sedan Lindsay and Heather Drust 1962 CHRYSLER Valiant S Series sedan John and Jenny Grieve 1962 JAGUAR 3.4 Mk 2 sedan Alan and Denise Singleton 1970 HOLDEN HT Premier sedan Fred and Elaine Williams 1976 JAGUAR XJ-C coupe Lynton and Judy Burkitt 1976 TRIUMPH 2500TC sedan Bruce and Marion Spencer 1976 DATSUN 260Z coupe Peter and Susan Borthwick 1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SLC coupe Ross and Anne Smith 1983 TOYOTA Celica 2.0XT hatchback Rob and Bev Asquith 1985 JAGUAR XJ6 Series III sedan Ron and Jan Stanbrook 1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SLC convertible Jock and Kaye Crane 1988 HOLDEN VN Commodore sedan Alan and Pat Lavis, Lorraine Tainton and Lyn Hawes 1988 BMW 735i sedan Russell and Marlene Kerwin 1993 FORD Capri XR2 convertible

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Some of the Spanner Man’s creations.

He’s got plenty of spanners for future works!

A grand entrance! Part of the line-up at the motel.

A welcome from a green tomato and a sheep!

Thanks to John Attwood for the photos.

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Veteran Car Club Annual Rally, Healesville – 19th-20th November 2016 Cal and I could only get to one day of the Veteran Club’s annual rally this year, but it was still worth the trip. The weather was good, the scenery around Healesville was sensational and 35 veteran vehicles attended. We started from the RACV Resort and headed towards Powelltown, where there was a guided tour through the saw-mill before a beautiful lunch at the football clubrooms. The afternoon run was back to Healesville via Gembrook and Cockatoo, through some hilly

but very scenic countryside. Cal hitched a lift in the 1913 Wolseley while I went in a 1913 Overland. A major clutch problem ended the Overland’s weekend at Cockatoo, so we both enjoyed the last part of the trip in the Wolseley. Unfortunately we couldn’t stay for the dinner that night or Sunday’s run, but it had been very enjoyable while we were there. Brendan Walsh

MARQUES 2 Cadillac Isotta Fraschini Chevrolet Itala

2 De Dion Bouton Maldon (m’cycle) Dodge Brothers 2 Maxwell Fabrique Nationale (FN) Minerva Fafnir 5 Overland Fiat 4 Renault

3 Ford Stoewer GWK Swift Hotchkiss 2 Talbot Humber Wolseley

Rally Report

1904 MALDON motorcycle

1911 WOLSELEY

1913 DE DION BOUTON

1909 MINERVA

1909 RENAULT

AX

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1913 FAFNIR roadster

1913 GWK

2-cylinder, mid-engined, friction drive

1913 SWIFT cycle-car

1914 FIAT

Tipo 2 15/20hp roadster

1913 OVERLAND Model 69 T tourer

1913

STOEWER C1 roadster

1912 OVERLAND Model 59 Doctor’s coupe with very flash interior!

1918 CHEVROLET

490 roadster

FORD Model T line-up

the roadster is LHD

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Geelong Revival and Speed Trials, Waterfront – 25th-27th November 2016 Having free accommodation in Geelong makes it easy to go to car shows down there! The Revival is a pretty big show, with all sorts of vehicles displayed along the waterfront area, surrounding the ¼ mile length of Eastern Beach Rd that is used for the sprints. Great weekend! Brendan Walsh

Two 1950s ALLARD J2 roadsters, one raced by Gelignite Jack Murray

1935 GN V2 6.2-litre Special

using two cylinders from a Wright Cyclone

aero engine

Original-looking INDIAN Prince

Early

TRIUMPH and unrestored

VELOCETTE

1949 MG TC Special once raced by Jack Brabham

1951 ALVIS

TD21 coupe

Rally Report

There’s always a

good roll-up of Minis at the Revival. One Cooper and two

Cooper S

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1960 JENSEN 541R coupe, 2000 TVR Tuscan coupe, 1987 LOTUS Esprit Turbo HCi coupe, 1982-85 FERRARI 308 quattrovalvole

1959 CHEVROLET El Camino ute

1924 ALVIS

SA 12/50 Super Sports

1970 TVR Vixen S3

1999 TVR

Chimeara 4.0

When did you last see three different

TVRs at a car show?

1974-77 MASERATI Khamsin coupe

1959 AUSTIN-HEALEY

3000 BT7 For sale from the Healey Factory.

They always have a big display.

JAGUAR Mk 2 and Mk 1 sedans 1963 CHRYSLER Valiant AP5 sedan The headlights and side window surrounds are the most obvious differences.

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Week Day Club Run, Euroa – Tuesday 30th November 2016

Those who attended : midweek Euroa Peter and Pauline Byrne 1954 HOLDEN FJ sedan Phil and Anne Podbury 1955 SUNBEAM Mk III saloon John and Helen Dry 1958 WOLSELEY 1500 sedan Rob and Bev Asquith 1959 WOLSELEY 6/99 sedan Brian and Faye Briggs 1960 PORSCHE 356 1600 Super cabriolet Alan and Pat Lavis 1961 TRIUMPH TR4 roadster John and Jenny Grieve, John Truman 1962 JAGUAR 3.4 Mk 2 sedan Peter Vibert 1965 TRIUMPH TR4 roadster David and Jan Vibert 1967 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SE coupe David Grant, Wal Simpson and Martyn Scarborough 1968 JAGUAR 240 Mk 2 sedan Col Grace 1971 VOLKSWAGEN 1600 S Beetle John Dohsi and Hugh McFadyen 1974 DATSUN 260Z 2+2 coupe Lynton and Judy Birkitt 1976 TRIUMPH 2500TC sedan Graham Dicker 1980 FORD Escort RS2000 Mk II 2-door sedan Rob and Denise McLennan 1987 SAAB 900i Campbell and Clive Nightingale 1989 ALFA ROMEO 33 hatch Russell Kerwin 1993 FORD Capri XR2 convertible Ian and Margaret Bryant 2016 FORD Mustang Tom Maher Modern Jock and Kaye Crane Modern Bill Winters Modern Terry and Betty Steele (Guests) 1965 FORD Mustang Tony Dawson (Guest) 2001 JBA Falcon tourer

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The scene outside the Euroa bakery on the last day of spring – there was some concern that the TR4 s might be breeding!

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We welcome one new membership this month, bringing our total to 229 (a few of them are still to pay their subs!)

Congratulations to Frank and Enid Tobias on their recent 60th wedding anniversary. The party also celebrated Frank’s 90th birthday. Apparently there was even a royal visitor!

Framed print of “A Century of Motoring” (same as the one on the clubrooms wall) Very good condition. $30 ono Contact Heather Everett 0409-538 518

No. Names Home Vehicles 708 Rob and Dolly Armitage Shepparton ’82 FORD XE V8

For Sale

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Wanted

For 1922 FIAT 501 6x21” wire wheels and hubs Or 21”-23” Sankey with 5-stud pattern Contact Min Innes-Irons 0418-214 022

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1975 JAGUAR XJ6 - Series 2 LWB 4.2-litre sedan White with blue pinstripe. Royal blue interior. Electric windows, central locking, radio, air con. 105,000km. Reg IBH 888 $5,300 Contact Warren 0498 701 762 For 1960 RENAULT Dauphine Gordini - 4-speed transaxle, drum to drum. Front end, drum to drum. $120 Contact Peter 0459 975 880 TANDEM TRAILER - 8’x5’ with electric brakes. Contact Denis 0457-525 559 1953 FORDSON Major tractor Casting number K14U. Runs well. Back wheel seals and brakes replaced. Oils and filters changed. Kingpins need doing, otherwise mechanically sound. Some cosmetic work required to restore it to its former glory. The tractor is at Stanley, about 10km from Beechworth. Asking: $3750 to cover initial purchase cost and repairs. Call John Thexton on 0408-301424 1976 TRIUMPH sedan 2500TC Very little rust, original car. Ideal restoration, or spare parts. Vehicle was first purchased from McCabe Motors, Shepparton. Second owner. $400.00. Contact Phil 0407 231 445

1951 TRIUMPH Renown 2000 TDB-554-DL sedan 2088cc 4 cyl engine, 3 speed manual + overdrive. 10,360miles. Restoration completed by the late Trevor White, 2014. Burgundy exterior, cream interior. Currently on CPS plates (not transferrable outside GVMVDC) Car is roadworthy but to be sold without a RWC. Identification Plate numbers: 20 ST, J 6669, 498970 Improvements: telescopic front shock-absorbers (from Vanguard) Many spares: motor, gearbox, overdrive, 1956 Vanguard car. $15,000 ono Car is in Murchison. Contact: Shane Clague 0406-226 154

For Sale cont.

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2016 DEC 8 ** Monthly meeting – Clubrooms 8pm 11 ** Club Christmas Breakup and Concours – Grahamvale Primary See details on p.6. 11 Geelong Swap Meet – Beckley Park, Corio Sites $25/$35, entry $5 03-9585 6567 or 0428-394 249 16 ** Ladies’ Christmas Lunch – Shepparton See details on p.6. 17 ** Saturday Social Day – clubrooms 10am-2pm See details on p.6.

18 Mooroopna Farmers Market – Ferrari Park 8.30am-1pm. Enq. 0459-432 162 28 - 31 23rd FX-FJ Early Holden Nationals – Mansfield Details at fxfjnats.com.au or info@fxfjnats.com.au Show’n’shine at Botanic Res. on 29th

31 ** New Year’s Eve Festival – Mooroopna See details on p.7.

2017 JAN 15 ** Club run – Twilight in Nathalia See details on p.7. FEB 5 Shepparton Farmers Market – Emerald Bank 9am-1pm. Enq. Helen 0439 369 999 5 Great Australian Rally – various starting points to Mornington Details at www.greataustralianrally.com.au 5 Epping Swap Meet – Recreation Reserve Setup 7am, public 7.30am $1, display cars $10 0419-128969 12 ** Red Plate Vehicle Inspection Day - Kialla See details on p.7. 19 Annual Motor Show – Shepparton Motor Museum 10am-2pm. Entry $5 (includes museum entry) 19 RACV AOMC Classic Showcase – Flemington Racecourse Public from 10am. $20/car. $5 pedestrian. 25 - 26 Bairnsdale Motor Expo – Racecourse Jodie bairnsdalemotorexpo@yahoo.com.au or 0417 561171

MAR 5 Picnic on the Lake – Yarrawonga 10am-3pm. $5/vehicle. 5 Shannons AOMC American Motoring Show– Flemington Racecourse For English and European vehicles. $20/car. $5 pedestrian. 12 Yarra Glen Swap and Classic Car Display – Racecourse Iain 03-9890 0524 12 Torquay Rotary Motor Show – Foreshore Entry show cars 8.30am $20, public 10am $5 16 - 19 Veteran Car Club 1&2 Cylinder Rally – Hamilton Brendan Walsh 0418-103739

27-APR9 * “Going Round the Bend 2017” See details on p.7.

Driver’s Calendar ‘16 M T W T F S S

D 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

E 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

C 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31 1

‘17 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

J 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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N 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31 1 2 3 4 5

F 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

E 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

B 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

M 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

A 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

R 27 28 29 30 31 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

P 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

R 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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A 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Y 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

J 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

U 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

N 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

J 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

U 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

L 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 1 2 3 4 5 6

A 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

U 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

G 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 1 2 3

S 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

E 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

P 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

O 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

C 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

T 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

N 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

O 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

V 27 28 29 30

Please Note: two asterisks ** identify a club organised run/rally. Alan Lavis, Club Captain

SUPPER ROSTER

DEC Marilyn Dicker Lorraine Threlfall Annette Wright JAN Glenda McLeod Christine Pilcher Lorraine Secomb FEB Lea Grant Caroline King Jan Stanbrook

The 3 rostered ladies are requested to each bring 2 loaves of bread in sandwiches, which will be reimbursed to about $20 each. The Club’s Catering Committee will provide milk and packets of sweet biscuits to supplement the sandwiches. Thank you to the ladies who provide the supper each month - the club members do appreciate it. Please note that you or your spouse can pick up the containers at the Club meeting the month before.

If you can’t make it to your rostered meeting, please contact another rostered member and swap nights. Contact Kris Healey or Anne Podbury for further help.

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