Holden torque

February 2018
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.
2017 - 2018 Committee
Presdent: Dave Guy 0408 680 709
Vice President and :
Newsletter Editor David Fulmer (david.fulmer@orica.com) 0434 606 467
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
2nd Registrar: Phil Ryan 0407 018 201
Events Co-ord: Gary Sims 49515824 0403 848 831
Merchandise: Phil & Linda Ryan 0407 018 201
Membership Coord. Sean McNamara 0412 366 209
Club Postal Address: PO BOX 4146 EDGEWORTH NSW 2285
Club Email: president@48to78holden.com
https://www.facebook.com/Holden-Torque-327597310782379/
Direct Deposit (Preferred Method for all payments)
Newcastle Permanent Building Soc Ltd
48-78 Holden Car Club Hunter Valley
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From The Editor
Hello and welcome to the February 2018 edition of Holden Torque. The official publication
of the 48 to 78 Holden Car Club Hunter Valley Inc. On the cover this month is a picture of
Greg ‘Spiros’ Smith’s Monaros. Greg works in the RAAF and is currently on deployment in
the Middle East. Greg has sent some pictures and a bit of a story to us from the Middle
East. Thank you, Greg and please stay safe. Also in this issue another huge events report
and more from Sweeney’s Stuff. As always check out the for sale and wanted page.
Please support our sponsors.
Enjoy Your Read
David Fulmer

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 General Meeting

Meeting held: 7/1/2018 at Hinton Hotel

Change of meeting venue because Hexham Bowling club doing renovations
Open: 12.00 pm
Apologies: As per sign in sheet
Visitors: As per sign in sheet
Previous minutes: Moved, David Guy. Seconded, Gary Sim.
Business Arising: Trailer David Caban has a free trailer that needs work
Correspondence:
In: Twin lakes newsletter
Emails from Hexham Bowling club about room hire
Out: Emails to Hexham Bowling Club about room hire
Letter to RMS about non financial members with
conditional Regos
Treasurers Report: Moved, Kayleen Wiseman. Seconded, Ron Marshall
Registrars Report: Ron Marshall, 1 renewal. Seconded, Sharon Wilson
Talk about Conditional Regos and Engineering of Vehicles with RMS
Events Coordinators Report: Gary Sim. Seconded: Gary Spicer
Previous: As per Newsletter
Pending: As per Newsletter

General Business: Hexham Bowling club about room hire, President sent emails to Hexham
Bowling club about room hire and the way we have been treated turning up for our
meetings room not setup or have no room booking and costing, received email from the
Hexham Club leaving the room cost at $20 per meeting

For Sale: Dave Sergent HJ,X,Z parts

Raffle: Ken Partridge, Alan Wilson, Grant Winter, Kayleen Wiseman, Craig Sweeney.
Next Meeting at Hexham bowling 12/2/2018
Meeting Closed: 12.40 pm
Great meeting we should do more of this type of meeting.

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'I am a Ground Support Equipment Technician (Similar to a diesel mechanic/ electrical
technician) in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). I have served in the RAAF for 12 years,
since leaving my home-town of Burnie in Tasmania. Back in Australia I am based at RAAF
Base Williamtown aka ‘The Hornets Nest’ in Newcastle NSW. Williamtown is home to our
Strike Squadrons No. 3 & 77 who fly the F/A-18 Hornet, and No. 2 our reconnaissance
Squadron who fly the E7 Wedgetail. I am on my second operational deployment to the
Middle East, which is 7 months in duration. I first deployed in 2010 fighting the Taliban,
where I was stationed in Khandahar and Tarin Kot, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan.
This time our mission focus is supporting our ADF and coalition forces aircraft fighting
against Daesh (Isis) in Iraq and Syria', and also supporting other classified operations in the
middle east. Currently we have the Super Hornets of 1 and 6 SQN from RAAF Base Amberley,
which have been striking against ISIS in northern Iraq.
Also we have the E7 Wedgetail reconnaissance aircraft, and KC-30 multi role air-air re-
fueller which supports our hornets and other coalition fast jets whilst they operate over Iraq.
Your support of myself and our armed forces is greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
CPL Greg 'Spiros' Smith
NCO MEOMS
EAOU - 2 (TG 633.17)
Middle East Region

Ps. Greg is 2nd from the left in the group photo

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For Sale
# HKTG Tank, Sway Bar R Cooke
# 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 $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 motor Wayne Harris
# EH bonnet spear – needs rechroming, 1 Pr EH Guard Spears – good for daily driver. $600
See R Nichol
#HQ front right guard, little rust one small ding,WB front guards good,HJ twin headlight
radiator support rust at bottom,HQ radiator support rust at bottom,1 tonner grille very
good,WB Staty rear door shells(no internals)HZ Staty nose cone and support good, WB
bonnet, boot lid and back seat good, HQ-WB power steer pump and manual steering
box,all sensible offers,HJ original GTS guards very good $400 each 1979 Kawasaki Z1000
A3 MK11 seat excellent condition. Thats all for now. Colin Berrigan 0427327955
#Dave Sergent HJ,X,Z parts

Wanted
# # HJ/X/Z bonnet Bruce Deer
# G Spicer needs parts for VH Commodore- console lid, electric window switch, rear lower
¼ 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
# 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 February 2018

Since last newsletter,

Our January meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel Hinton after a short cruise on a very hot
day. The A/C worked well in the pub, thank goodness, but not so much in the old Holdens
that a brave few of us brought along. Great venue and I think we’ll be using this spot again
as a part of a club cruise or possible display day.
Friday Chill 12th Jan.
We had about 8 cars attend the first Friday Chill for the year and it was a lovely evening at
Pacific park with a cool ocean breeze, lots of families relaxing on the grass and some great
music, a great way to support Soul Cafe.

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Australia Day Friday 26th Jan
The club had 12 cars on display at Lemon Tree Passage on Friday to help celebrate OZ day,
thanks to Ian and the Tilligery club for inviting us once again. What a great way to enjoy a
morning next to the water showing off some of Australia’s motoring history. And a special
thanks to Sharon and Frank for some delicious morning tea.

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Coming up!!!!
Friday Chill
Recommencing 2nd Feb 2018. Come down each Friday 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Pacific Park,
Newcastle, to hear local musicians perform. Bring your picnic rug, drinks, snacks and friends
down for a good time! Donations collected go to the work of Soul Cafe.
Keep May 12th Free for another Bon Fire 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.
Every Friday from 12th January is Friday Chill at Pacific Park Newcastle. Hosted by Soul Café. Bring the family
and a picnic, enjoy some free local music and relax. 6.30 ‘til 8.30 pm.

48 to 78 Holden Car Club Hunter Valley Inc. Events (Updated 5/2/2018)

DATE EVENT LOCATION DETAILS
February 2018

Sat Ute and car show Morisset See flyer

10th Show ground $20 entry
Mon Club Meeting Hexham 7pm Start
12th Bowling Club
Sun Vintage speedway Maitland See flyer
18th Show ground
Sun Sydney Super Hawkesbury Showground
18th Swap Meet Clarendon
Sun Lost in the 50’s Cameron Park 9.30am
25th Open day
Sun Rock away Summer Pelican Foreshore Meet Shell servo
25th CLUB RUN Park Belmont South
8.30 departure
Sun Old school car Heaton Park From 7.30 am
25th Show and shine Jesmond $15 per car
March 2018

Sat Bakers cottage Chelmsford Dr. Meet and greet

3rd Park up Metford From 5pm.
Sat Hawks Nest 10am to 2.30 Meet 12 mile rest area
10th Motorfest Club run Nth Raymond Tce for
9am departure
Sun Best in the west Workers club West Wallsend
11th Pre booking advised
Sun Morisset Swap Showground Gates open 6am
11th
Mon Club Meeting Hexham 7pm Start
12th Bowling Club
Sat Hastings Port Macquarie See flyer
17th Classic Cruise Racecourse $20 per car
17 - 18 HV Swap Meet Cessnock (NOT CONFIRMED)
Showground Usually held this weekend
Sat All German Day Wickham Park 10 til 2
17th Islington
Sun Lost in the 50’s Cameron Park 9.30am
18th Open day
23 - 25 Kurri Nostalgia Info to follow
Festival
Sun Bulahdelah Wootton way 6 til 4
25th Hill Climb Bulahdelah
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