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Hot OnesHot Ones

Happy 70th

Birthday Karl!

from all your friends at the club!


Meet the 2012-2013 Committee

President

Greg RoweGreg RoweGreg RoweGreg Rowe

Greg (aka ‘Rowie’) is married to Phoebe, has 2 chil-dren and works in contract trucking. Greg’s vehicle of choice is a Chevy - but what sort?

Vice President

Karl Wakartschuk Karl Wakartschuk Karl Wakartschuk Karl Wakartschuk

Public Relations

Bob SterternBob SterternBob SterternBob Stertern----GillGillGillGill

Bob is married to Juli, and has 2 daughters, Carly and Stacey. He is kept busy running his home mainte-nance and renovations company. Keeping Juli’s SS company in the garage is a 1966 Impala .

Next Issue ...

Route 66 Special Part 2

Christmas already!


2013 Committee

Secretary

David DesiraDavid DesiraDavid DesiraDavid Desira

David is married to Virginia and has two kids. We run our own company servicing medical and industrial instruments. Toys include a 57 Nomad & 4 door hardtop, dirt bike, quad bike...anything with a motor that goes fast makes me happy!

Treasurer

Jeff WilsonJeff WilsonJeff WilsonJeff Wilson

Jeff is married to Kaylene, and has 2 daughters and 1 grand daughter. Jeff is kept busy as National Op’s Mgr, and gets about in his first love, a ‘55, but also sneaks in time with his 56 4dr HT and 57 2dr post.

Newsletter and Web Editor

Juli SterternJuli SterternJuli SterternJuli Stertern----GillGillGillGill

Juli is married to Bob, and runs her own boutique cake and dessert business. Juli’s vehicle of choice is her SS Commodore, but is just as happy to co-pilot Bob’s ‘66 Impala.

Memberships and

Merchandise

Lois StevensenLois StevensenLois StevensenLois Stevensen

Lois is married to Steve, and they have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Lois gets about in a Berlina, and loves travelling to the US ... Lois also looks after the social events for the Club


The Hot Ones

Membership

Full membership to the 55-56-57 Chevro-let Club of Victoria requires that you own a Chevrolet vehicle (of any make or model), and attend three meetings or club outings per year (Country members need only attend one meeting or outing per year).

New Membership currently cots $75- which entitles you to a club polo shirt, stubby cooler and car club sticker. Renewal Membership is currently $40 per year, with all membership fees due on the 1st of August each yearmembership fees due on the 1st of August each yearmembership fees due on the 1st of August each yearmembership fees due on the 1st of August each year.

Associate Membership is open to those who do not currently own a Chevrolet but would like to enjoy our Club and its activities.

Meetings

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 8pm. There is no meeting in January. Meetings are held at The Pines Learning Centre, 520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East. Melways 34/D5. (Behind The Pines S/Centre)

Til next month... JuliJuliJuliJuli

Hi Members

Thanks everyone for their great feedback on the new look newsletter.

Getting the hang of the new publishing method of the e-magazine is taking a bit of

getting used to for a few of us, so here’s a quick run-down on how the link works...

When I send out the email with the link to the newsletter, all you need to do is posi-

tion the cursor over the link, and left-click with the mouse. That will then open the

newsletter in the interweb for you to see. To make it bigger, left mouse click on the

image of the cover, which will enlarge the newsletter to ‘full screen’ size. Using the

arrows that will appear on the left and right sides of the screen pages, you can read

the next page, or go backwards, by left mouse clicking those arrows. When you

have finished reading, just hit the ‘esc’ button on the keyboard.

Next on the make-over list is the website - just a facelift - but we need to freshen

up... So if anyone has any suggestions of things that we need on the site, from links,

to advertising, or anything else - just drop me a line as I’d love your ideas..


President’s Report WellWellWellWell, what a busy month it’s been. Not only have I been busy with work, but club issues have been

quite large. I actually did not realize how much is to be done in this role, but I have a lot of good people (committee) around me for help. Let’s start with the last meeting. I went in blind, not knowing how the night progresses and needed Bob, David and Jeff to help me along. After the meeting I thought I could handle it in the future with a few more monthly meetings up my sleeve (be patient members!), but we

also had a quick committee meeting before hand to settle my nerves down a bit before walking into the gates of hell! (only Joking).

OnOnOnOn that note, there will be a committee meeting before each monthly meeting starting at 7:30pm un-til 7:55pm. Could all members arriving to the monthly meetings allow the committee to finish without

disruptions. OntoOntoOntoOnto the convention updates. Everyone’s been busy with all aspects of the convention, and much pro-

gress has been made. An update will be presented at the next meeting, but I’ve organised a club dis-play at Ballarat on Sunday 20th October, at the popular Ballarat mall called The Bridge Mall. If anyone’s interested (it will be a very early start!). The display will include around 10 cars in the mall, and we can

park more nearby, to show our numbers. It’s all about informing the general public of Ballarat of our onslaught in March 2013. There will be media there and I’m hoping potential sponsors. The next day, if anyone’s interested, the Ballarat drag racing club will be having a Test and Tune day. At this stage, I’m

staying up there for this. If anyone is interesting in a day trip on either of these days, or wanting to stay overnight for both, give me a call. I know some can’t due to the Port Fairy run the next weekend,

which is understandable (I know you can’t attend everything). TheTheTheThe first lady and I fired up the 57 presidential vehicle and attended the Warrigal outing that Lois or-

ganised. The weather was kind and we all had a nice meal. There were not many in attendance but we all still enjoyed ourselves. Lois is organising a bowling day, which should be fun for all. So keep an eye

out for the details. I think to cater for not only local, but also our out of town members (country), we could come up with some interesting runs. So if anyone’s got any suggestions, you can contact Lois or

the club. I myself I myself I myself I myself have just finished with the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival, in which my little town (Brocky’s town)

was infested with crowds from all over. It’s very much a community festival, which has a lot of stalls and shops for all the family to enjoy. The steam train comes up from the city, and goes back and forth

from Hurstbridge to Eltham for rides. The festival has turned into a bit of a car show, with many clas-sics and customs on display. In one area I put on a 6 car display and blew the cobwebs off the 55, and

washed up the 57. I also had two Dodges, a Willys and a 32 F@#% hot rod. I got great feedback by the community so I hope the Ballarat display will be even better. Next year I’ll make sure it’s in the newslet-

ter, because it’s a great family outing and who knows we might put together a 567 chev club display. OnOnOnOn another note, I’m collecting past 567 chev club convention flyers. If anyone has a flyer from the

2nd, 5th or 7th conventions, could you please pass them onto me so I can get them copied. Once I have them all, I’ll get the collection printed and anyone who is interested in obtaining them, can buy them

through the club at a small cost (they would look good on the man/woman cave wall). JustJustJustJust to note, memberships were due last month, and should have been paid by now, so if you haven’t, please renew them as soon as possible. We depend on this money to run the club. Juli, the new news-

letter editor, is looking for things to put into the newsletter, so if you have anything please submit it. Just remember this is not the committees club, this club is for all members so if any member has any suggestions, they can be emailed to the club or committee members and the addresses are listed at

the front of the newsletter. WellWellWellWell that’s about it for now. Pretty basic report. See you all at the next meeting or outing.

“Drive ‘em hard”,“Drive ‘em hard”,“Drive ‘em hard”,“Drive ‘em hard”, Greg RoweGreg RoweGreg RoweGreg Rowe.


Aradale Assylum Ararat Weekend


Aradale Assylum Ararat Weekend

Thanks Ross

For organising the

weekend trip to

Aradale Assylum and

J-Ward...

photos courtesy

Carly Stertern-Gill


August 2012 Meeting MinutesMinutes of Meeting held August 1st 2012

Meeting Opened: 8.05pm

Roll Call: 22 members present

New Members: None to report

Apologies: Glenn Rulach, Michael Kibblewhite, Albert Mason, Rohan Hutson, Martin Domzalski

Treasurer’s

Report:

Read by Jeff Wilson, accepted by Peter Forbes, sec by Phil

Marinon

Minutes from

previous meeting:

Read by David Desira, accepted by Ross Anderson, sec by Peter Forbes.

Correspondence: Chevroletter NSW- Chevolution - Belair Times - The Bowtie - Classic Chronicle

Upcoming Events: Drag Racing Fun Day at Heathcote

RACV Motorclassica Motor Show brochure and entry forms

36th Chev Festival entry and program

Horses and Horsepower Ballarat entry forms

Marsh Rodders show n shine swap meet

Loddon Shire

Convention: Five members had a meeting to work out prices in an at-tempt to get the entry form finalised, a form will be sent out shortly to all members and past entrants.

The decision has been made to go with a polo shirt which will be screen printed.

Bookings at the Big 4 Welcome Stranger caravan are well under way, members are advised to book asap.

A vote was put to the members for Sunday breakfast which was overwhelmingly accepted.

Jeff Wilson has been speaking with Shannons as a possible major sponsor.


August 2012 Meeting Minutes Run Reports: Ross gave us a rundown of the Ararat weekend, 31 people

attended, most of which stayed at the same “miniature” caravan park. The jail tour was interesting with entertain-ing tour guides, the Asylum was a real eye opener with haunting tales of old fashioned medical procedures and behaviour modifications.

Peter Forbes on Motorex: Great weekend, an amazing level of cars on display both with the top ten and club cars. A $500,000 plus Monaro was awesome. They also did the bridge climb, which lasted about 3 hrs and was a great afternoon.

Bill D reported on the LGC Mid Winter cruise, Over 250 cars with many club members in attendance. Congrats to Pe-ter and Heather Liston for winning the observation chal-lenge.

Jeff Wilson reported on his Auckland trip for the 50th anni-versary Speed and Hot Rod show. All types of cars and tons of rods. Not many Chevs on show though.

General Business: Lois has organised a Warragul Country Club cruise and lunch Sun August 12th, mtg at Tooradin 11am, and that the Club jackets are no longer available from current supplier, alternatives being looked into by Lois and Rowie.

Rowie is organising a visit to the Ballarat Drag Meet in Oc-tober. He hopes to promote the Chev Convention and check out the venue. He also plans to set up a static dis-play in Ballarat and is looking for members to participate.

Peter Forbes has advised that Public Officer is now the responsibility of the Club Secretary, great....

Members were reminded that club fees are now due.

Discussions were had about servicing and storing the club (Glenn’s) bbq. The club will look into purchasing one or two smaller bbqs for minor events

Buy, Swap, Sell: VS Clubsport - See page 30 for details

Meeting Closed: 9:30pm ...Rowie won the raffle, David won 2nd prize

Next Meeting: September 6th, 2012


1950 Chevy with only 437 miles!

“ 1950 Chevrolet Club Coupe, 437 original miles, only 3 owners.

Check out the dealer installed "oil filter", the rusty carb, and you can even see the spark plugs if they need to be changed. “



“ 1950 Chevrolet Club Coupe, 437 original miles, only 3 owners.

Check out the dealer installed "oil filter", the rusty carb, and you can even see the spark plugs if they need to be changed. “

Purchased new by Mr. And Mrs. Jessie Trueblood of Modesto, CA. Shortly after purchasing this car, Mr. Trueblood took a day off to go fishing. While waiting for the "big one" to bite he witnessed a woman fall out of her boat. Mr. Trueblood jumped in to help, only to fall vic-tim of a fatal heart attack. Mrs. Trueblood returned the car home and placed it in the garage for the next 12 years.The odometer read-ing at that time (1962) was 413 miles.

Mrs. Trueblood lived next door to a used car lot owned by Mr. William E. Wilson (now 81 years old). Mr. Wilson spoke with her frequently and often told her he would like to buy the car for himself to keep. In 1962 the time had come. Mrs. Trueblood told Mr. Wilson she needed a car for her bookkeeper who didn't really care for the old Chevy and would prefer a Rambler. No problem. Mr. Wilson went down to the local Rambler dealer and bought a brand new one for $1,650.00 ($100.00 over cost) and made the swap.

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1950 Chevy with only 437 miles!He then took the Chevy home and parked it with 433 actual miles. And there it sat for the next 45 years, occasionally being started and moved in and out of the garage. In 2007 Mr. Wilson decided to sell the car and started spreading the word around Modesto that the old Chevy, with 433 miles on it, was for sale. Many had heard about the car, but hardly anyone had ever laid eyes on it. In fact, according to Mr. Wilson, he only showed the car to about 5 people in 45 years. Word spread quickly about the car and soon a buyer arrived ready and willing to pay the $60,000 asking price. When Mr. Wilson told the story of this car he complained heav-ily of the "capital gains" tax he was required to pay and wished he had never sold it. As of this writing, Mr. Wil-son is still alive and well in Modesto and can verify the miles and originality of this car. Simply put, this is a true 100% factory original survi-vor (that includes the air in the tires). This old Chevy now has 437 original miles and is most likely the world's lowest mileage 1950 Chevy.

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Get Your Kicks On Route 66! {Part 1}

image source: www.tauzero.com

‘The Mother Road’ as it’s affectionately known,

stretches from Chicago - Illinois in the East, to Santa

Monica - California, in the West. Also known as ‘Will

Roger’s Highway’, it’s official title was US Route 66.

Established in 1926, it served as the gateway to

riches for ‘Okey’s’ to escape the panhandle in search

of a better life, stretching some 2,448 miles across 8 states. Decommissioned officially in 1985, it is

now one of America’s most famous landmarks.


Get Your Kicks On Route 66! {Part 1}

Planning a trip along all of Route 66, or just maybe want to take in part of the history?

Well, you’re going to need somewhere to lay your head each night, and you’re probably

going to want the ‘authentic’ Route 66 feel, and stay in the little independent places - so

remember to book ahead during Spring/Summer/early Autumn, as Aussies are no

longer the only ones fascinated with all Rte 66 has to offer!

The Blue Swallow Motel, NMThe Blue Swallow Motel, NMThe Blue Swallow Motel, NMThe Blue Swallow Motel, NM.

Each room at the Blue Swallow has been restored to represent a

room at a Motor Court as it would have been during the 1940s

and 50s, and are unique in their furnishings and decor.

The Wigwam Motel, Holbrook AZThe Wigwam Motel, Holbrook AZThe Wigwam Motel, Holbrook AZThe Wigwam Motel, Holbrook AZ

Wigwams feature full bathrooms with showers, AC, TV, and are

14’ wide at the base and are 32’ tall. They book out regularly, so

if you’re planning on sleeping in one, make a reservation a cou-

ple of days ahead of time

Historic Route 66 Motel, Seligman AZHistoric Route 66 Motel, Seligman AZHistoric Route 66 Motel, Seligman AZHistoric Route 66 Motel, Seligman AZ

Located right on Rte 66, it won’t be hard to find this historic and

iconic Motor Court Motel. Rest your head where Burl Ives and

Bobby Troop (writer of “Get Your Kicks on Rte 66”) chose to say

on their journeys along the Mother Road.

el Rancho Motel, Gallup NMel Rancho Motel, Gallup NMel Rancho Motel, Gallup NMel Rancho Motel, Gallup NM

Built in 1937, el Rancho was a haven for Hollywood’s greatest,

and much of Gallup’s population served as extra’s, stand-ins and

delivery boys. The best local Mexican cuisine is prepared right

here.

Where to Stay...Where to Stay...Where to Stay...Where to Stay...


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Hosted at the Big 4 Welcome Stranger Caravan ParkBig 4 Welcome Stranger Caravan ParkBig 4 Welcome Stranger Caravan ParkBig 4 Welcome Stranger Caravan Park, Ballarat

Friday night Registrations, Bench Racing and Sausage Sizzle

Saturday Registrations and Nostalgia Drags at Ballarat Drag Racing Club

Saturday Night Dinner and Dancing

Sunday All Makes Chevy Show ‘n’ Shine

Entry Forms available NOW!


Club Calendar of Events September September 4th Peninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise Night

cnr Nepean Highway and Bungower Road Mornington

Starts 5:30pm See www.letsgocruizin.com.au for more details.

September 5thSeptember 5thSeptember 5thSeptember 5th Club MeetingClub MeetingClub MeetingClub Meeting

The Pines Learning Centre - 8pm start

September 7 - 9th Fat Fendered Run CastlemaineFat Fendered Run CastlemaineFat Fendered Run CastlemaineFat Fendered Run Castlemaine

Castlemaine Rod Club - all years, all makes, trade stands plus shown ‘n’ shine at Hadfields Rods - Geoff 0408 507 621

September 8th East Timor Fundraising Show ‘n’ ShineEast Timor Fundraising Show ‘n’ ShineEast Timor Fundraising Show ‘n’ ShineEast Timor Fundraising Show ‘n’ Shine

Catholic Regional College Sydenham... This one is organised by the students for East Timor. All makes and models welcome. $15 entry $1 spectators

10am - 3pm

September 9th Father’s Day Car ShowFather’s Day Car ShowFather’s Day Car ShowFather’s Day Car Show

10am - 3pm; 15 Ardena Court East Bentleigh. Proceeds to Charity. Contact Lou - 0422 251 635

September 23rd Horses and Horsepower Horses and Horsepower Horses and Horsepower Horses and Horsepower ---- GM Day BallaratGM Day BallaratGM Day BallaratGM Day Ballarat

Ballarat Turf Club Dowling Forrest - Gates Open 8am.

More info this edition page 26

October 2nd Peninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise Night


Starts 5:30pm

See www.letsgocruizin.com.au for more details.

October 3rdOctober 3rdOctober 3rdOctober 3rd Club MeetingClub MeetingClub MeetingClub Meeting


October 14th Marsh Rodders Annual Swap and Show ‘n’ ShineMarsh Rodders Annual Swap and Show ‘n’ ShineMarsh Rodders Annual Swap and Show ‘n’ ShineMarsh Rodders Annual Swap and Show ‘n’ Shine

Maddingley Park, Station Street, Bacchus Marsh. (6:30am - 1:00pm) Mel Ref 333 / H10. ASRF Sanctioned event; kids playground; live band; catering; giveaways.

More Info: Tony 0409 746 792 or Colin 0409 231 687


Club Calendar of Events September - December

October 26 - 28th Port Fairy WeekendPort Fairy WeekendPort Fairy WeekendPort Fairy Weekend

Friday and Saturday at Port Fairy - Sunday cruise to Camperdown for Show ‘n’ Shine at Rockabilly Festival on way home.

Www.letsgocruisin.com.au tel 0418 556 299

November 6th Peninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise NightPeninsula Cruise Night


Starts 5:30pm

See www.letsgocruizin.com.au for more details.

November 7thNovember 7thNovember 7thNovember 7th Club MeetingClub MeetingClub MeetingClub Meeting


November 9 - 11th Bright Rod Run Bright Rod Run Bright Rod Run Bright Rod Run ---- 22nd Annual22nd Annual22nd Annual22nd Annual

For more info and entry, go to website:

www.northernsuburbsstreetrods.com.au/bright

December 2ndDecember 2ndDecember 2ndDecember 2nd Club Christmas Party!Club Christmas Party!Club Christmas Party!Club Christmas Party!

More details next issue - first Sunday in December is always the Club party! Let Lois know if you’ll be attending for catering and Santa’s gifts for the kids!

October 28th Lion’s Club GM DayLion’s Club GM DayLion’s Club GM DayLion’s Club GM Day

Lilydale showgrounds

Contact - Robert Kann

December 5thDecember 5thDecember 5thDecember 5th Club MeetingClub MeetingClub MeetingClub Meeting


December 25thDecember 25thDecember 25thDecember 25th Christmas!Christmas!Christmas!Christmas!

15 weeks to go as of September 2nd!


Lois’s Lines

when you pay your club fees, donwhen you pay your club fees, donwhen you pay your club fees, donwhen you pay your club fees, don’ t forget to t forget to t forget to t forget to

make sure your contact details are upmake sure your contact details are upmake sure your contact details are upmake sure your contact details are up----totototo----date!date!date!date!

WINTER’S HERE SO GET YOUR NEW JACKET NOW!

CLUB MERCHANDISE. See Lois to purchase yours. Jackets - $140.

Rugby tops - Adult $55 [Kids sizes (4 to 14) (in Navy or Red) - $40]

Polo Shirts - $30

Adult - Black in Small, Medium, Large, XL.

Kids - Black - 6, 10

All tops now available with your name embroidered on them. ( $10 )

Club Jacket Rugby Top - front Rugby Top - back


Classifieds

Used front

bumper bar

to suit ‘56

OK condition

JeffJeffJeffJeff

0418 577 2860418 577 2860418 577 2860418 577 286

‘56 original Dash cluster

‘make an offer’

Peter ForbesPeter ForbesPeter ForbesPeter Forbes

0412 443 3910412 443 3910412 443 3910412 443 391

1957

210 Sedan $27,000

RohanRohanRohanRohan

0419 514 3270419 514 3270419 514 3270419 514 327

1956 4dr sedan

*reduced!* $35,000

350 chev, 9” diff, dual

fuel, RHD

KevinKevinKevinKevin

0403 287 9570403 287 9570403 287 9570403 287 957 1957 Chev Coupe

LHD, 283ci, Powerglide, PS,

Blue/White paint - White Interior

$40,000 ONO

ChrisChrisChrisChris

0430 222 7550430 222 7550430 222 7550430 222 755


Classifieds

1957 Nomad

LHD, 350ci, T-350, 605 PS,

New Interior, Nint body, chrome & S/S

$65,000 ONO

Bryan BuddBryan BuddBryan BuddBryan Budd

0409 186 9250409 186 9250409 186 9250409 186 925

1957 4dr hardtop

Californa car, orig white with

Blk & silver trim, V8, fact PS

More photos & info avail

$30,000 ONO

RyanRyanRyanRyan

VS Clubsport

355 Stroker motor

Harrop Injection Nanifold

20” wheels, 5 speed,

Good condition

*unreg* $8,000

Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff ---- 0418 577 2860418 577 2860418 577 2860418 577 286

WANTED!! Genuine 1957

Belair 18” Steering Wheel

Mark VirgonaMark VirgonaMark VirgonaMark Virgona 0418 174 6340418 174 6340418 174 6340418 174 634


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