October 2017

HOLDEN TORQUE

48 to 78 Holden Car Club Hunter Valley Inc.

Established in 1972
Proudly Affiliated with
Australian Early Holden Federation &
Australian National Street Machine
Association

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 Meetings 7:00pm 2nd Monday every month at
Hexham Bowling Club.
2016 - 2017 Committee
Presdent: Dave Guy 0408 680 709
Vice President & 2ndRegistrar:David Caban 49682843 0413 603 783
Treasurer: Kayleen Wiseman 49387501 0412 976 809
Secretary: Cathy Fulmer 0438 509 955
Public Officer: Stephen McLean 49673054 0411 505 575
Registrar: Ron Marshall 0409 100 215
Events Co-ord: Gary Sims 49515824 0403 848 831
Merchandise: Alan Wilson 49585315 0418 585 315
Newsletter Editor: Dave Fulmer (david.fulmer@orica.com) 0434 606 467
Club Postal Address: PO BOX 4146 EDGEWORTH NSW 2285
Club Email: president@48to78holden.com
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From The Editor
Hello and welcome to the October 2017 edition of Holden Torque. The official publication
of the 48 to 78 Holden Car Club Hunter Valley Inc. On the cover this month is very nice HQ
Monaro at Broke Fair owned by Jason Fox. Please remember the AGM is on Monday the 9th
October. I will be unable to attend the AGM and have not nominated for Newsletter Editor.
I can continue to fill this roll if we cannot find someone, but feel a change would be good.
Anyone will basic computer skills could do it and I am happy to help you get started.
Please support our sponsors.
Enjoy Your Read
David Fulmer

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General Meeting 14/9/2017
Opened 7.00
Committee D.Guy, D.Caban, K.Wiseman, C.Fulmer, G.Sims, R.Marshall, D.Fulmer, A. Wilson
Apologies G. & S. Newton, G. Price, J. Bambach, R. Merrick, K. Partridge
Previous minutes moved C. Fulmer, 2nd S. Wilson
Business arising Nil
Treasurers Report moved K. Wiseman, 2nd P. Ryan
Correspondence In YOTS, HMA, Raymond Terrace show n shine, MCMA combined club
run, Bank statement, memberships, Dashville Skyline enquiry, Shannons catalogue. Out
FX FJ affiliation, newsletters, emails.
Registrars Report 1 new, 2 renewals moved D. Caban 2nd R. Marshall
Events Gresford 17th Sept., Spring cruise in 24th Sept., Tin Run 8th Oct.,100 stubby holders
ordered = $356.28, sell for $5?
Motion We buy 100 stubby holders for $ 356.28 and sell for $5 each. Moved G. Sims, 2nd
D. Guy. Motion carried by show of hands. NRMA are donating $200 for the Tin Run.
Motion Club purchases 200 Tin Run stickers from Lakeside Designs for $77.00. moved G.
Sims, 2nd D. Caban. Motion carried by show of hands. Wolfies to provide raffle prizes at cost
price. Motion The club to purchase items from Wolfies for raffle prizes to the cost of 3

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$450.00. moved G. Sims, 2nd R. Marshall. Motion carried by show of hands. P. Ryan
suggested we liase with other clubs to support the Tin Run. Invites will go out to other
clubs. Previous events Longriders Family fun day. Broke 27 cars, great day. Please let
Gary know if you are attending events being catered for so enough food can be purchased.
Christmas party/ trophy day date to be decided by committee. Drive in night in November,
date to be advised. AGM Monday 9th October.
Merchandise - slow month. Newsletter - send in your for sales and wanted.
General Business The chef was commended for great job on BBQ. 9/11 15 years ago today
1 minute silence was observed. AGM next meeting. A. Wilson asked can we get our club
logo printed onto the gazebo. Toranafest BBQ brunch at Maitland City Motel. 9am, need
volunteers to help. Committee nominations are to be in by 11/9/2017. We need another
position for the committee membership co-ordinator. Ladies lunch for spring cruise in
numbers needed. Joel Wakely is guest speaker at next meeting.
Around the sheds . Denice Sims HR wagon is being converted to an auto so it is more
comfortable to drive. David Guys speedo cable snapped off in box, fixed inventively. For
sales and wanted to buy further in the newsletter.
Raffle S. Dick, B. Soper x 2, G. Blanch, C. Bambach, R. Marshall. $147.00
Meeting closed 8.40.

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All the forms and paperwork needed for your Conditional Registration RTA and club are
available on the clubs website under forms http://www.48to78holden.com/FORMS.html.

HISTORIC VEHICLE MOVEMENT AUTHORISATION

I__________________________________of______________________________________

Have gained approval under the Historic Vehicle Registration scheme to move my vehicle,

Make________________ Model___________Year__________Rego No_________________

From________________________________________________________On___/___/20__

To_____________________________________________________Returning___/___/20__

Signed_______________________

MOVEMENT No________________
This authority is issued with conditions, as outlined in the clubs Constitution for user of
vehicles operating under Historic vehicle Registration.
AUTHORISING REGISTRARS:
Ron Marshall Ph. 0409 100 215
David Caban Ph.49682843 or Mobile 0413 603 783
clubregistrar@48to78holden.com
Or ring the club phone
0437 993 251
NOTE
The vehicles Certificate of Approved Operations must be kept in the vehicle at all times.

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For Sale
## HR stuff 2 sedan boot lids and doors P Ryan # Best offer, 2x 186p short motors std bore
suit rebuild 1x 173 QE, (HQ low comp) shed clean out, must go, Also Heaps of HX parts
call Denis 49449279 # HQ power steering box and complete kit for sale $ 500, also a 186
engine with 3 speed manual gear box in good running condition to suit HG Holden $400
contact Adam on 0423027471 # 350 Holley and Manifold for a red motot Wayne Harris

Wanted
# # HJ/X/Z bonnet Bruce Deer # G Spicer needs parts for VH Commodore- console lid,
electric window switch, rear lower panels L & R. # LSD Diff for a Tonner 2.36 ratio J
Pitman # Input Shaft for an Aussie four speed gearbox (with a circlip not nut) R Cooke #
LH Torana Stub axle, calipers and rotors Andrew # HQ Sedan - Graham from Extreme
Blasting # Early 2 barrel stromberg carby - Dave Caban #138 Heater Tap - Cathy Fulmer #
fc, fb Steering Colum Ring John 49 471366 # LH blinker assembly for HJ Peter # HR
Wiper Switch G Sims # HG Sedan Doors, Sunvisor, Bumper Ph Mark 0401207452 # B. Deer
HX towbar.

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 Events report October 2017

Since last newsletter.

Sat 9th Sept. Long Riders Family Fun Day.
There were some beautiful bikes and cars on display. We had 5 members cars, thanks for
coming, and had the rocker cover race track set up to promote the tin run.
I think the bikers had as much fun with it as the kids did!
Sunday 10th Sept Broke village fair.
Wow what a huge day! I think it might have been the biggest show yet.
We had (by my count) 27 cars, great effort folks and a great day was had by all. Again a
special thanks to those who helped put the day together.

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Sat 16th Sept, Toranafest, brunch BBQ.
Dave and Rose hosted a BBQ for the Torana folks before they headed off on the cruise and
Garry Spicer, Ron, Russell and myself lent a hand to feed the hoards.
Sunday 17th September. Gresford show n shine.
Nice relaxing day, a couple of trophies won by Shauns HQ.
Sunday 24th September. Spring Cruz-in.
The wind was a tad strong, to say the least but we had another great day regardless. Some
of the ladies went to Oscars Cafe for a relaxing lunch while the rest of us had a BBQ.
There were about 18 club cars there. These days are what the clubs about, get your car
out, drive it, meet like minded people and socialise with other club members. Who knows,
you might make a few friends.

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 NEWCASTLE TIN RUN 2017
At the time of this report the tin run is a week away and preparations are still underway.
We now have a professional auctioneer, Luke Jones of Reynolds auctions who is
volunteering his time and expertise to help us out.
The program is as follows....
a.m. Leave home and go on the cruise as per the instruction sheet you have downloaded
from the Facebook page or clubs web page. Finish at Griffith Park, Stockton.
11.30 (For the early birds) Slot car race track starts for big and little kids to challenge each
other to race.
12.30 Rocker cover races, Heat 1.
1.30 Auction, 9 items including Bathurst memorabilia, check the Facebook page or the
September newsletter for photos.
2ish Raffle draw and cruse prize presentation.
2.30 Rocker cover racing nationals heats and final.
Raffle prizes are...
5 x Armorall car care packs
Car cover, value $140
1500 psi Cleaner, value $160
Workshop combo kit, value $140
2 x novelty table lamps, $50 each.
Supercheap gift cards.
Plus more.
Please tell your friends to come along for a fun family afternoon with classic vehicles, vintage machinery, raffles,
Auction (Christmas is coming), rocker cover racing, kids rides, music, fun.
Thanks to Wolfys, Autobarn, Supercheap Glendale, Frontline Hobbies and NRMA for their support.
Check out the Sept 28th edition of the Newcastle Weekly for our editorial.

Upcoming events See the event calendar.

Sunday 12th November, Club Christmas party and presentation day.
Chain Valley Bay - Location to be confirmed, Numbers will be required for catering
purposes, also as usual we will have a secret santa so ladies bring a ladies gift and gents
bring a gents gift valued at $15, the club will provide gifts for under 12s.
Catering will be provided for members and direct family, guests are welcome but it would
be appreciated if they pay $15 or bring their own food and drinks (club will provide water).
RSVP strictly, Monday 6th November 5pm.
Saturday 25th November, Club Movie Night.
Blues Brothers theme night
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Events Calendar As per the club constitution, Historic registration, part 2, A, 1, any events listed in the events
calendar may be attended by vehicles with historic registration without requiring a movement number or log book
entry. (Provided you are a fully financial member of the club. A copy of the current newsletter must be carried as proof
of an authorized event).

Events in Bold Italic underlined are preferred club runs. Catered events will specify Catered Event and numbers
are needed in advance.
48 to 78 Holden Car Club Hunter Valley Inc. Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION DETAILS
Every Tune up run Newcastle Club run
Friday foreshore Get the cobwebs out

October 2017

Sat Bakers cottage Chelmsford Dr. Meet and greet

7th Park up Metford From 5pm.
Sat Holmesville Holmesville Hotel Racing starts 9 am
7th Billy cart Derby
Sun Newcastle Tin Cruise the Valley Volunteers needed to set up
8th Run Finish Stockton From 9am.
Sun Maitland swap Maitland 6am til 1
8th meet Showground Newcastle Motorcycle clubs hosting

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 Mon Annual Hexham 7pm start
9th General Bowling Club
Meeting
Sat Billy Cart Derby Holmesville Hotel Racing starts 9am
14th
Sun All Italian day Cahill oval
15th Bemont
Sun Maitland Maitland Club Run
22nd Motorfest Showground Meet Baker cottage Metford
for 8.30 depart
Sun Dungog Rumble Bank Hotel 9 til 5
22nd Dungog
27th til Chromefest The Entrance
29th
Sun Catalina Rathmines Meet Maccas Edgeworth
29th Festival 8am departure
November 2017
Sat Bakers cottage Chelmsford Dr. Meet and greet
4th Park up Metford From 5pm.
Sun Club Xmas Party TBA RSVP 6th Nov
12th Info to follow
Mon General Hexham 7pm start
13th Meeting Bowling Club
Sat Lost in the 50s Elvis Twilight Food 4 til 8.30
18th Open day Festival
24 til 26 EJ-EH Nationals Shepparton
Sat 48 to 78 Stockrington Meet MacDonalds Thornton 6.30
25th Blues Bros Drive In dep.
theme movie $15 PP entry Catered event Numbers needed
night RSVP 20/11/17
December 2017

Sat Bakers cottage Chelmsford Dr. Meet and greet

2nd Park up Metford From 5pm.
Sun Mangrove Car, truck and
3rd Mountain Machinery display
Sun Maddie Hill Newcastle Kart Meet Maccas Edgeworth
10th Breast cancer track 8 am departure
day Cameron Park
Mon Christmas Hexham 7pm start
11th Meeting Bowling Club Bring a plate to share!!

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