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WCSRC SETS NEW SHOW STANDARDS BURSWOOD WA October

2007. West Coast Street Rod Club’s three car display at this years state title show has set a new standard in mini-malization. The vogue min-imalist approach would make any interior decorator extremely proud. It has set new standards that has left opportunities for others to follow. Did it win a trophy? No. Been there done that . How much trophy space can one club afford? Did we have a deficit of other ideas? Well yes, but adversity is the mother of invention. Was it presentable and easy to clean up? Finally, did it dis-tract viewers attention away from the cars and clutter photographs? It was perfect!Oh Magoo, you’ve done it again! EW

NOVEMBER 2007 No. 165

HEADLINES

Address: Unit 1, 12 Cusack Rd, MALAGA. WA. Ph (08)9249 9632General meetings: 3rd Sunday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome.President: Bob Mulder Ph.0407040341 Vice Presidents: Brian French 9377 7837 Alan Barton 9448 0110 . Secretary: Garry Bryant 9257 1973 Treasurer: Ian Swinbourne 9300-8506ASRF Delegate: Jeff Ewence 9339 4337TAC Delegate: Peter Hunter 9445 2493WAHRP Delegate: vacant, representative required.Management Committee: Executive committee (above) and B. French, Dave Krause. All members welcome to meetings. Get involved or get left behind.Social Committee: D. Krause, A.Lawrence , Maurie Searle, Ian Swinbourne, Jim CandidoStrata Committee: Neil Gibb, Jeff Ewence, .Eric Warren Klaxon Editor: Eric Warren 9574 6440 or fax 9444 3299 or email on [email protected] Deadline is 7 days before the meeting. Klaxon Distribution: Peter Hunter 9445 2493.CONTRIBUTORS: Jude Anderson, Mel BrounCOVER: WCSRC rods on the club display at the WAHRP show .

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From the Editor’s laptop computer that has a mind of its own.

Hello again hot rod enthusiasts. It’s great to be in your loving hands again. What a difference a month makes. Not much to report on last month and no time to be creative. This month, I could do an edition that Peter Hunter would need a 100 ton press to fold, to squeeze into an envelope. It is mainly photos, but that’s what we like.. I think.

The WAHRP Hot Rod and Street Machine Spec-tacular looked good to me as a spectator. I hope it rewarded the committee for the huge effort that goes into such an event. The club had a simple neat display that waved the flag without too much work being required. Thanks to Dave K, Frenchie and Clive for a good job. See a great show pictorial report in your Klaxon.

Next event, for me anyway, was my first attendance at the Goodfella’s Yanchep Run. This has become a very popular event. It provided a wealth of photos for this Klaxon, and even more incentive to get the coupe back on the road.

The host club does a lot of work with sponsors to get this show on the road. It culminates into a huge mega raffle where many entrants were multi winners. The perfect spring weather was a bonus this year. The bush flies certainly thought so, but what they think doesn’t matter. They don’t have very big brains. Hopefully there will be more than two Wil-lys there next year. I enjoyed the day, even though it started on a sad note with the organisers rejecting my five bucks entry fee because one of them knew that my “street hack” was of Swedish descent. Goodfellas indeed! See you there next year.

Last Sunday I made my first trip to the clubs favourite new AutoOne store in Ellenbrook to pick up all the new parts for the Coupe’s motor rebuild. At the time of writing, the motor is stripped and cleaned ready for putting back together. How exciting, the anticipation of how a new

cam will go, always adds some excitement. Now the warm weather is back, it will also be OK to squirt a few more coats of lacquer on the front clip, rub rub rub and more rub rub, bolt it together, finish the 30 remaining small jobs, then the coupe is all but done again.

Check the notice for AutoOne Ellen Brook’s official opening next weekend, later in this Klaxon. MMM a sausage and onion burnoff!

Since last meeting I have also spent five days in Sydney. Some of it for my education and a couple of days site seeing with Denise. I have been requested not to hold a slide night.

I have also been busy updating my new website www.cyberhotrodders.com. The Yanchep run and WAHRP Show are both featured in the photo gallery. Check them out. You may be there. Inside the last page is a members’ last opportunity to book the Barracks for next Easter in Moora. Staying in the barracks last year was a fantas-tic experience. A great social bonding of members, wives and partners. Yvonne has grabbed the bull by the horns to organise the next run after the consensus last year was that it was worth doing again.The star act next Easter will be Cate Cebrano. Yvonne is as busy as anyone is these days and cannot mollycoddle you guys. The Barracks owner has put pressure on to confirm our booking with a deposit. Have a read and make up your minds now! Oops outa space.. Extreme E

REJECT

Ábove: The high and lows in the life of a high profile magazine editor. Left: one minute conquering the top of Sydney harbour bridge. Next , rejected entry to the Yanchep run!

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Vince and Benita tie the knot. Whisk-away chariots were Vince’sWog Boy 35 Chev roadster and Steve Dyson’s 36 coupe

KLAXON SOCIAL PAGE

Above: Denise meets a friend at the Yanchep rod run. Right: Pommy Roy happens across another Pommy at the show wear-ing the same pommy hot rod T shirt. Both also have Anglias!

The West Australian Hot Rod Promotions crew staged the annual ASRF State Title show at Burswood dome on 27 and 28 October. The displays gave the aspiring rodding public examples of the whole cross section of our great hobby. From unfinished to rat rods to contemporary to nostalgic street rods to show cars and

customs. There was a great showing of Sma-chines for those that way inclined. The best rods were of outstand-ing quality.This year the promoters had a new unveiling cer-emony. Three debut show stoppers were left under covers until an hour or so after the show opened. The PR guy then built up the crowds’ anticipation and they were uncovered them one by one and exposed them to the cascading camera flashes. I personally would have been more excited with a good quality hot dog. The cars unveiled were Fred Nilan’s 32 coupe, Graeme John’s Caddy custom and Tony Cro’s new 32 roadster. All great vehicles. No more! EW

WAHRP HOT ROD and STREET MACHINE SPECTACULAR

Ex Colin Richardsons Deuce corvette.

Mick Robert’s 32

Tasteful flathead powered 32 pickup


Yellow A pickup on the Crankster’s display

Shane Osborne’s 4 cyl stockerEx Dave Krause

37 Chev ute

Sam & Cathy Walkers 37 Chev sedan

Above: Danny Kuchel’s A coupe


Vintage flathead powered speed car. Hand fuel pump, no roll bar.

Andrew Cooke’s 34 roadster

Above: “Special FX” FX Holden drag car

Left: Fart Bambino on a

trade stand


Mark Allen’s WillysRoger Jenkin’s

purple 37 roadster

Norm’s Desert Cooler 34 speed trial salt car

Feraloro’s old style 34 roadster

Tony Cro’s new retro 32 roadster.


Above: Fred Nilan’s period perfect red 32 coupe was one of three special un-veiled cars at the show. Right: Chris Bitmeads 32 took top hot rod engine, top coupe and top rod of show.


Top: Drag racing 34 sedan delivery, Unfinished 39 Willys running without front fenders!Above: Red 32 tudor was classy unit, unfinished fibreglass 34 Chev coupe.Below: Graeme Johns is “back in town” with his light metallic blue Caddy custom


Working from the top: 34 Dodge sedan, T- buckets were rare this year.Craig Cooper’s 58 Chevy took out Peoples’ Choice award.Hot rodded VW had old wires, cross plies with white walls, hair pin radius rods (for show only) and a chop top !


Above l&r: Red 1934 tudor sedan. Graham Bruce’s blown Morrie is still winning mild custom trophies! Left: 32 high boy roadster. Below: another retro 32 coupe painted light blue with flathead mo-tor, hair pin radius rods and steel rims


Above: Birds eye view of show. Below: The Batmobile Tumbler.

Below: Garry and Helen King took off 2nd roadster trophy

West Coast Street Rod Club Minutes of Meeting 21/11/2007

Meeting opened- 7.35pm

Apologies – Neville Anderson, Kim Broun, Eric Warren, Steven Best, Clive Titchener, Vince Digiovanni, Warren Elson, Joe Gal-ipo, Andy Lawrence, Shane Osborne, Shaun Naughton

Visitors – Dave Meier

Minutes of previous meeting – Read and approved by Joe Car-bone, seconded by Kevin Best.

Correspondence In – Kustom of Australia –letter re- 15th Picnic 2nd November , Letter from WAHRP re- Spectacular - Things to consider when displaying a vehicle at the show. Receipt for costs for entering club vehicles in the Hot Rod Show.Newsletter from The American Car Club of WA. Geelong Street Rodders Newsletter for November.Newsletter – All Ford Day to be held on Sunday Oct 28th.Shannons auctions brochure.The Grand Tourer magazine from the GT Club.Telstra payment for use of clubrooms.Bad Rods by Good Guys DVD 2005.

Correspondence Out – Klaxon.

Unfinished Business – Three members will be displaying street rods at the 2007 State Show. Alan Barton asked if a non member could borrow 6 stands to help him display his car at the Show. Alan to organise.

ASRF Report -Sanction granted for Early Wheels cruise begin-ning at the Galleria on Nov 18th Ronald MacDonald cruise – De-part York Street Subiaco between 9.30 – 10.00 am. Arrive at the Esplanade for lunch (provided for participants). Cars that can hold more than one passenger are wanted to cater for carers.

ASRF cont.. State Steward’s position is still vacant. Extra fees to apply to owners who wish to have their vehicle inspected on a day other then the third Sat of the month.Neil has tickets for the ASRF raffle (Harley Davidson). A similar bike will be on display at the 2007 State Show. Drive publication- Cruise Magazine- space has been bought to promote the Nostalgia Drags.Sanction fees should be charged where street rods are used to make a profit (minimum of $1000). Less for informal cruises. Currently no charges apply

New Business - 10 – 12 street rods are wanted to take part in the filming of a movie titled ‘Two Fists, One Heart’. This will take place on Sat 17th Nov. Owners will have to be at Mc Inerney Ford from 7.00 am to 5.00pm. Food and drink supplied.

Treasurer’s Report – Tabled by Ian Swinbourne and approved.

TAC Report - Electronic format should be finalized soon and a vehicle will be inspected as a test run to see how the system works. When a vehicle has passed inspection the owner will re-ceive a reference number which needs to be added to the chas-sis number. RF – plus 5 Digits

Social Report - Sat December 15th is Club Christmas evening. 2007 Christmas lights cruise will be north of the river.

Buy, Sell and Swap- Michael Calleja now has two sets of fibreglass guards for a 1939 Chev John Ferrier still wants parts for a 1948 Fargo.

Meeting closed at 8.30 pm Above: Spotted before the Yanchep run. A rare A Model fordor sedan.

In perfect spring weather, Goodie Goodie Gum Drops held their annual rod run up to Yanchep. The start point at Kingsway Shopping Centre car park was a monster car show. Not all rods went to the run however I reckon that over 100 rods, customs and Smachines did the trip and stayed (unlike AB who must have left the iron on at home!). Somehow they drew a line in the sand to differentiate between the Volvo and GT Falcons for entrant suita-bility.. Beats me! With pride still in tact and bearing no malice, I joined the long line of rods and Sunday drivers for the northern haul to the Yanchep Inn front lawn where there was another instant show for the public. Good meal, good beer good day!

GOODFELLAS 2007 YANCHEP RUN

Above: Mark Allen’s and Les Smith’s Wil-lys. Right: Chris Bitmead’s 32 coupe


West Coast Street Rod Club members out for the day.. Top, Gary and Helen’s Model A roadster fresh from trophy hunting at the show. Nev’s 34 coupe, Mel’s 27 Chev Tourer (for sale), Frenchie’s rebuilt 35 Chev Coupe. Check Brian’s back wheel.. Read on..... Below: Dave’s 34 coupe and AB’s 29 roadster. More West Coast cars next page with Jimbo’s and Ralph’s pickups.


Above:Jimbo’s Dodge C Cab,Below is Ralph’s sweet-as pickup

GOODFELLAS 2007 YANCHEP RUNAlan Barkers “A” Tourer Neat Overland Tourer

Stock ‘35 phaeton

Great to see Vince Berriman circu-lating again. Both his tourer (left) and roadster (below) were present


Rick William’s 47 sedan

Two door chop top wild custom FJ Full fendered turtle decked T

Joe Italiano’s show stopper 34 Chev


Jim Candido

Ralph Donovan

Craig Clements custom FCDave Krause’s built and sold 37 Chev

Jeff Pringle’s ChevRat rod Chev truck

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transport on the dayGOODFELLAS 2007 YANCHEP RUN

Phil Pavicic’s Hemi donked goodie truck hauled up all of the raffle prizes.


Above: lowered and sleek 47 Chev sloper. Below: Murray Beckwith’s 32 roadster and Bottom: The other Les Smith’s 34 roadster.

From top down: An Austin with Attitude, 37 ford sedan, Lance Fussel’s A Model pickup and below, black A rodster with cream steelies. Ex Greg Tucks???


Editor’s pick. Yes I know it’s a ford! I love it!

Ray William’s way out there 34 coupe features road-kill uphol-stery. Artist at work!

Come to Comserv Loop, Ellenbrook for an informal gathering and sausage sizzle to mark the official late opening of the new Auto1 store. Bring your rod for the show n shineCome and check out the talented staff . The store is ably staffed by:Glen “Hen” Anderson, Ex-pert Counter Service- Quick.Nev “Lars” Anderson, Ex-pert Counter Service –thorough full customer as-sistance with a yarn.Les “Baldy” Ryan, Fluff and Crystal Dept, everything that a hot rodder doesn’t want. Judith Anderson and Rose-mary Curnow, Office bosses and multi-taskers.Leta Ryan, mate’s rates and discount applications processor. If you want something not on the shelves, they will get it in for you,

just fax or phone in your order. eg Small block Chev rebuild parts. The boys and girls not only run the business, they also built and fitted out the premises themselves. Hot rodders’ capabilities!

See you there atComserv Loop.

Gary “Cuboid” Curnow. Silent partner

West Coast Family Christmas Party BBQ.Saturday 15th December 2007.From 5.30pmCome and enjoy a great night.Seafood Entrée – Desserts - Meat & Drinks SuppliedWives to bring a Salad (please)

RSVP Number of Adults and Children by 9th December to: Dave Krause 9302-1940 ah or Ian Swinbourne on 0401 659 589

or 9300-8506 ah.

Moora Rod Run 2008 Last Chance.

Is everyone going to Tassie for Easter 2008?

To date I have not heard from anyone regarding the proposed run to Moora for the Country Music weekend Easter 2008. Moora Bar-racks, the fantastic accommodation we had last year has been booked, however the Proprietor has set a dead line for names and numbers as she has been knocking back bookings and is con-cerned she will be left high and dry.

Apart from single and double rooms, there are now also 3 pow-ered caravan sites at the Barracks if you want to bring your own home.

The main act has been announced and that is Kate Cerebrano.All who attended last Easter had a brilliant weekend, despite the fact that Shannon Noll headlined and I’m sure it will be as good in 2008.

If you interested in this event, please call Yvonne Mulder 9398 1171 or 0429451337 or email [email protected] by 30 No-vember. If there is little or no response, unfortunately we will have to cancel. Yvonne Mulder

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Coming EventsNovember 25: Ellenbrook Auto1 opening. Show and snagger burning.December 2: Wanderers’ Ronald McDonald House PicnicDecember 9: Greasers Hot Rod & Custom Run. Jay 0433654306December 15: WCSRC Family Christmas Party. Dave K or Ian S.December 22: WCSRC Xmas lights cruise.December 31. Redneck Country Campout. Trevor Breeze 9419 6001January 27: Mandurah RCC annual rod runFebruary 9: Big Als Poker RunFebruary 13: SummerSun Twilight Cruise.February 16: Nostalgia DragsMarch 16: Cranksters’ Pipeline CruiseTAC Inspections. 3rd Saturday .of month. Call Chris if you need an inspection to make an appointment 9240 1500. Regular :Wanderer’s Pizza night. Mark Gryska 9418 3668. At Brandi Pizza, Rockingham Rd , Munster. 6.00pm. Call for dates. Next date Call.Regular: Frenchy and Jimbo’s Rodders breakfast at WCSRC at 8.30 every Saturday morning. Spread the word...

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CLASSIFIEDS: WANTEDGary Curnow wants a 39 ford gearboxParts for 1948 Fargo. John Ferrier. FOR SALEFour off 14”x 8” 5 spoke mags suit HQ/Chev. Av cond. Price negotiable (cheap cheap) Call Dave Krause on 9320-1940 ah.

Two sets of ‘glass guards for 39 Chev... Michael Caleja.

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