Klaxon June 2010.pdf - Cyber Hot Rodders

June 2010 No. 196
Two rat rods at WinterSun
HEADLINES
RAT RODS NO LONGER TO BE LICENSED IN WA
Carlisle WA, April 2010 . Zulu 1200 hrs..
Just kidding! Just not much else happening out there!
Rat rods were/are a breath of fresh air, world wide, in the hot rodding
movement. They were a welcome relief from the almost out of control
evolution of big dollar show cars, that were joining the humble hot rodder
ranks. They too served their purpose and birthed many high quality rod
shops and aftermarket rod parts manufacturing businesses, but they created
a sense of unreachability to the average new hot rodding aspirant..
Have rat rods now “lost the plot”? Having shown that rods could be
built, licensed and driven for lesser dollars than historically shown or
thought, have they gone too far? Besides the value of saving some mismatched
vintage panels from the scrap metal dealer, are they now just a
lazy way to build a hot rod or are they the bee’s knees? Have your say!
RODDERS POLL. Do you like rat rods? Email “yes” or “no”
to klaxon@cyberhotrodders.com. Results in the next Klaxon.

Please contact us using the details below.
Address: Unit 1, 12 Cusack Rd, MALAGA. WA. Ph (08)9249 9632
General meetings: 3rd Sunday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome.
President: Kevan Best Ph. 9571 0025..
Vice Presidents: Brian French 9377 7837 Alan Barton 9448 0110 .
Secretary: Mel Broun 9447 1975
Treasurer: Brian French
ASRF Delegate: Jeff Ewence 9339 4337
TAC Delegate: Ken Myers
WAHRP Delegate: vacant
Management Committee: Executive committee (above) and
Ian Swinbourne, Dave Krause. All members welcome to meetings. Get
involved or get left behind. First Tuesday of each month. @ 7.00pm
Social Committee: D. Krause, Ian Swinbourne, Jim Candido
Strata Committee: Neil Gibb, Jeff Ewence, Eric Warren
Klaxon Editor: Eric Warren mob: 0400-1939-09 or email on
rodder@tpg.com.au Deadline is 7 days before the monthly meeting.
Klaxon Distribution: Peter Hunter 9445 2493.
Contributors: Mel Broun, Bill Jansen, Andrew Hall, Phil Luyer (photos)
John Harney (photos)
Cover: .A couple of rat rods at WinterSun 2010 in Coolangatta.
Club Merchandise. Phone 0402 622 513 (Mike)
MIKE FLETT
Get Fletted!!
Member’s Outfitters
Call Mike for your club clobber needs.

Hello fellow Klaxon-reading winter haters.
Winter loving, Summer haters, I hope you are happy at last. I hope you
are enjoying your frostbite while reading this.
The cold mornings and evenings is one thing, but getting dark at 5:30pm
is another, especially when there are outdoor activities waiting for some
attention.
Bring in daylight saving for Winter, it couldn't get any colder in the
mornings and it's dark anyway!
I am half way through a patio project that I want to get out of my hair (?)
and if I could get an hour or two's work done after work, it would be near
finished. Now I have to squeeze it in with other weekend activities, like
not building patios and hot rodding.
The said patio project, is going well, but not without its testing moments.
I may elaborate further later, if time and space allows.
By now, with the Klaxon a week later than usual, the club's AGM will
have just passed. A chance to change the guard and blood some new
executive talent, has just taken place (I hope so for the accuracy of this
text)
These days, the running of the club is child's play, compared with the
building days and other eras in the club's past. Get involved and share the
little club jobs around. It does not require much time each month and is a
good social outlet. After all, what else are you going to do at 7.00pm on
one week night each month?.Learn to cook from the TV? Think about
it. I also encourage new members to attend the monthly management
meetings and to get more involved with the club and its members.
To meet members and to get known, a small committee environment, like
the management meetings, is a quick way to slot into the club comfortably.
Give it a crack.
Then of course, the Klaxon editor position is always up for grabs. Air all
of the creative skills bottled up inside of you, once a month. It’s a bargain..

Continued.................... If not as editor, a monthly segment
writer. There is an endless list of topics
to write about, as long as they are humorous, or educational, it doesn't
matter. I was writing cooking articles from the "Hole In The Hedge Bistro"
for the Klaxon, thirty years ago.
The story about the mouse footprints in the pan full of hard dripping was
my favourite. Shake off the invisible chains and pick up your pen.
On behalf of the club, I want to thank the executive committee
for the work done over the past twelve months. Likewise for participants
on the Management committee.
Thanks to Dave Krause and helpers of the Social committee and to all of
our delegates participating in ASRF and TAC activities.
Thanks to Frenchie for picking up plenty of the day to day slack left by
Allan Rossi's departure.
Thanks to Peter Hunter for folding and mailing the Klaxons not taken at
the meetings. It should get easier over Winter when the Klaxon usually gets
thinner with less events to report upon etc.
Lastly thanks to all members for the great meeting participation over the
last 12 months. The more the merrier on a Sunday evening.
The June long weekend has passed again without being utilised
for a rod run. I used the time hanging garage doors and the like at the
southern country manner, enjoying the company of my siblings and our
families.
Maybe we are all catching up with tasks that were sidelined over a busy
summer of rodding events. (that's another reason to like Summer)
Will a brand new rodding event pop up next year for this time slot?
The entry forms are out for the next "numbered” Street Rod
Nationals that are to be held at Geelong next Easter.
I have bitten the bullet and booked my cabin accommodation for the event
and my holidays at the salt mine..
I will be about 10kms away from the event location, but at the same
location as a number of other Willys owners. In fine company indeed.
Time flies when raising a family, building your own house, club rooms etc.
I last attended the "big" nats (my third) in Mildura in 1983. With the coupe
back on the road it is time for another long drive.
Who else is going? Who is driving?
Depending when you read this, you may already know who won the
latest WCSRC Clubman of the Year award . I am sure you will agree that

Continued....................
the recipient of the most votes, was
again this year, a most worthy winner.
Congratulations to .......BLANK (just in case you read this before the
presentation!)
In two weeks time, AB and his toy building mates will hold their
super successful Model Car Sunday. The mini marquee needs to be
erected. This will be done mid morning after a healthy JIMBO’s breakfast
next Saturday 3rd July. Please come for a laugh and help out..
I’ve run out of space again, so until next edition, just keep warm and
healthy. Bloody winter !!!! Extreme E
Super Model Car Sunday is coming soon!
Yep, it's on again! All the usual fun and atmosphere with 7-800 model
cars trucks and bikes on the tables plus R/C sprintcars, roadtrains, drift
cars, junior rods, demonstrations and trade displays.
We are always looking for new entrants so simply email me and I will
get entry forms out to you pronto.
West Coast Street Rod Clubrooms
12 Cusack Road, Malaga
Sunday, July 11, 9.00a.m. til 4.p.m. Adults $5.00, Kids free

MRCC Peter Dawson memorial Run
Annually in mid June, for the last five or so
years, the Mandurah Rod and Custom Club have
held their Peter Dawson Memorial Rod Run, in
memory of Peter, one of the clubs founding members.
Dwellingup was one of Peter’s favorite places, so
it has become a regular destination for this run.
The format is simple. Leave Repco car park in Mandurah and cruise to
Dwellingup via Pinjarra. A simple 43km cruise, in picturesque farming and
forest landscapes.

MRCC Peter Dawson memorial Run
The destination is the Dwellingup Tavern
which has plenty of parking across
the road from it.
This year, I had to make a trip to
Gidgegannup earlier in the morning so
I made my way directly to dwellingupby
turning off South West Highway
(Route 66) at North Dandalup and going
down Del Park road. This leads
directly to the doorstep of the pub at
Dwellingup. I arrived only minutes
after the Mandurah mob and ten minutes
earlier than a group led by Phil
Pavicich that came directly from Malaga.
After taking photographs, I bee-lined
to ordered some lunch, expecting to be
pushing luck to find a seat but the
dining room was less crowded this
year. I enjoyed great fish and chips
with Gibby, Jim and Zeni Longman
and Sam Attard and Caroline.
The fine weather allowed every
one to spread out for lunch, so finding
the best spot to hand out the perpetual
“Publican’s Choice” trophy was a test.
It was eventually held quickly while
Top to Bottom: Syl Zammit’s
“Turkey Truck” Pickup got a new
blown motor during the rebuild.
Noddy’s “Dog” (Kevin Prendagast)
Austin pickup has returned to WA
after he abandoned it on the east coast
for many years. Hank Robertson’s
hiboy 34 tudor .

MRCC Peter Dawson memorial Run
standing in a circle in the car
park. This years recipient was
Rod Maxwell’s black ‘40
coupe.
As this was basically a
lunch and return trip for me, I
left soon after to return home to
get whipped into the ongoing
patio project. Great day for a
drive while it lasted and great
company as usual. EW
Above: “Publican’s Choice”, Rod
Maxwell’s 40 coupe. Below: Phil
Pavicich’s water melon truck waiting
patiently at the level crossing for the
Hotham Valley steam loco to come
past, to create a unique photo opportunity
for the camera buffs. I lost interest
waiting any longer for the smelly old
train....

MRCC Peter Dawson memorial Run
Above : Dave Cull’s flamed 34 sedan.
Below: Paul Walsh’s LPG A coupe.

MRCC Peter Dawson memorial Run
Above: Another
(Willys) Overland.
This rod
run was full of
class.
Above: Joe Italiano’s 57 Chevy. Below:
Eric French’s Chevy pickup
Above: 1937 Chev roadster featuring
a removable hardtop based on
a donor roof from an FJ Holden

MRCC Peter Dawson memorial Run
Left: Great examples
of Ford’s
efforts from the
fifties and sixties.
Right: Dwellingup
is a popular
spot for
cruising bikers.
This show-worthy
VW powered
trike came
for a day out
too.
Above: West Coast members at the Run: Ian & Mandy Swinbourne’s 32
tub, Jim and Zeni Longman’s 48 mercury (with passengers Sam and
Caroline), Gibby in his bucket and Eric in his 39 Willys Overland coupe.

MRCC Peter Dawson memorial Run
Above: More attendees of the Peter
Dawson Memorial Run, parked opposite
the Dwellingup Tavern.
Below:Gibby shows how not to “power park”!
Power Parking
pou-er pahrk-ing
Verb; hot rodding vernacular
for parking a
hot rod in an advantageous
position, to best
show it off, when in the
presence of many other
hot rods. Generally the
act of wankers who suffer
trophy deficiency..
Antonym: the opposite.
See Gibby’s example
at left.

Welcome to our Newest Members.
Over last few months, several
probationary members have
done their time and been elected
to full membership.
Congratulations to Mike Kinney
(& Marjorie), Murray and
Jacquii Black and most recently
Doug Brassington. The introducton
of “Cusso Dougie” has
reduced the average of the
members down 2.4 years and
added two new cars to the club.
Doug’s 47 coupe was originally
built by past club member
and secretary Eric Williams.
Doug has recently given it a
make over. His twin spinner
has an immaculate twin carb
flathead under the bonnet.
Mike Kinney’s 35 Chev coupe
started as an excellent resto
imported by Brian French. It
only needed mechanical upgrades
to make a great hot rod
without the hassles of doing
paint and trim.
The mad hatters, Murray and
Jacquii Black’s LHD 1960
Chevy cruiser is a daily driver.
Welcome to WCSRC.
As my headmaster used to say.
“You will only get out of anything,
what you put into it
first”.This goes for all hot rod
clubs as well. EW

Cranksters Winter Madness No2.
Last year, in the middle of Winter, The Cranksters and some
friends got together over a wet weekend and put together Ben
Forster’s now well known gold T coupe.
This winter, honoring the concept birthed last year, the challenge
was to assemble and drive Blackie’s 57 Chevy out of the shed at the
end of the June long weekend. Was the car finished? Far from it. It
was never expected, but it did knock many months of the building
schedule. I was unable to attend this year.. I was building and
hanging garage doors near Pinjarra..oh joy.. So I have acquired
some photos from John Harney’s Biante12.com web site to give
the general idea of the great weekend that they enjoyed.
John Harney’s websites are a treasure trove of great photos from
rodding and drag racing events and more Go for a visit here
http://biante12.com and here http://flickr.com/biante12 EW
Above: The project
gets under way with a
few guidelines , safety
rules and expectations
delivered by Ben Forster..
Left: The start of
the project. The body
can lift off and has
been prepped for
paint. An HQ front
suspension has been
partially grafted to the
Chevy Chassis and the
running gear is ready
to go.

Cranksters Winter Madness No2.
The crew came from all over, as far
away as Kalgoorlie to be part of this
project.. The chassis was virtually
finished and the car half trimmed by
the end of the weekend.

Cranksters Winter Madness No2.
While the chassis was being welded
and pieced together, the painters,
glaziers and decorators went
to town on the body. Sign writing
on the doors seems to be the standard
thing at these Crankster
weekender events.
Right: A Crankster men-only orgy.
Above: keeping the workers fed and
watered was important..

Cranksters Winter Madness No2.
Right: Cranksters and
friends involved on the
project and still there on
Monday avo. Below:
Blacky and his boss,
thank the crowd for the
massive effort and team
work that progressed their
57 so far in just 3 days..
Below Right: Blacky’s 57
as it drove out of the shed
on Monday. The mission
was a success!

WINTERSUN 2010
The annual Wintersun Retro festival was recently held in Coolangatta.
Being chained to the 9-5, I didn’t go there, however a couple of Willys
colleagues made it to the event and sent back some shots. I have selected
some non-belly buttons to feature in this article.
Thank you to Andrew Hall and Bill Jansen for the photographs.
FC Holden 4 door pickup.
A stylish piece of work.
(Bill Jansen’ s new Willys coupe only got an
hour from home when the new crate motor
started overheating then lost oil pressure. A
great start to a hot rodding holiday. He completed
the journey in the grocery getter) Damn ford
motors! Ooops , it was a Chevy......
The word I’ve heard is that the Wintersun
“owners” will be using a new venue next year
and possibly moving it around every few years.
Events of this size need
some assistance from entrepreneurial
citys and
councils, not naivety and
small mindedness of wombats.
Enjoy the shots.
Left: Primered Pickups were as common as
tattoos.... no doubt..

WINTERSUN 2010

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WINTERSUN 2010
Above: Full marks for originality
and execution, otherwise
it is a bit disturbing!
Above and below: Full marks for originality
. Unknown pickup runs a detailed 6
cylinder Jaguar engine.

WINTERSUN 2010
Left: need a wind down window in the
ute? How about a station wagon tailgate?
Right: This Plymouth sedan dresses up ok!
Above and left: Spot the differences
in this pickup. Are you actually
concentrating on this?

Mel’s magnificent Minutes
West Coast Street Rod Club
General Meeting 16 th May 2010
Meeting Opened – 7.32pm
Apologies – Jim Candido, Gary Curnow, Joe Galipo, Kevin Ireland.
Minutes of previous meeting : read and accepted with the alteration that it was
Eric Warren, not Eric Waters as written. Accepted by Alan
Barton, seconded by Rob Sanders.
Correspondence In – Email from Jasmin Devlin from the Moondyne Festival,
thanking the club for its participation.
Letter from the Sandgroper Nationals Committee thanking
West Coast for its assistance in Busselton.
Correspondence Out – Klaxon
Letter to the Sandgroper Nationals Committee thanking them
for their effort over the past few years.
Treasurer’s Report – Presented by Brian French.
ASRF Report - Charity Run – all clubs support this event. It will be ASRF
organized and will occur in early November or late October.
Rodder of the Year will be held at Whiteman Park in early
February 2011.
Apologies are being sought by the WA State Council from the
Victorian administration because they released entry forms for
the Geelong Nationals before the Sandgroper Nationals had
begun.
District Council is still looking for a Secretary/ Treasurer.
Sandgroper Nationals – All sponsors have been thanked and
sponsors’ number plates have been distributed. The Shannon’s
plate has been mounted because they were the major
sponsor.
WA Sporting Car Club is looking for hotrods for a display on
the 20 th June as part of their Car Boot Sale. Contact Jim Jellim
on 0407 892 767.
Sanctions granted –
August 1 Open Forum at the West Coast Club rooms.
January 30 – MHRCC cruise.
February 6 – Rodder of the Year at Whiteman Park.
Entry forms for the Geelong Nationals will be in the next ASRF
magazine.

TAC -
Social Report-
Looking at printing 100 copies of the TAC Guidelines. They are
still available on the website.
ASRF is looking for help on their stand at the Hot Rod and
Custom Spectacular this year.
AGM and Clubman of the Year – numbers and $10.00 per head
to be given to Dave Krause. AGM starts at 4.00 pm on June 20 th .
Unfinished Business – Doug Brassington’s Probationary period is over and a vote
was conducted – his elevation to full membership was
unanimous. We look forward to Doug’s continued support
around the club.
Events Coming and Past – West Coast is planning a cruise over Easter 2011
(similar to York 2009).
Pre 48 Rumble – Well attended by approx 50 rods. An enjoyable
cruise through the hills and down to Scarborough for dinner.
The movies night was well attended by members. Thanks to Jan
French for organizing this evening.
Moondyne Escape – a pleasant cruise to Toodyay which was
followed by a relaxing day socializing with other rodders. We
anticipate doing the same cruise next year, but with a later
starting time.
AB suggested that West Coast organize the cruise to the club
rooms for Super Model Sunday.
New Business -
Maintenance of the club rooms and grounds. The President read
out a list of responsibilities which need to be allocated to club
members. Decisions to be made next meeting.
Bar top and cupboard doors need to be replaced. Quotes to be
obtained.
Rodder of the Year nomination is Glenn Armstrong.
Hot Rod Spectacular – Neil Gibb asked if the club intended to
enter a display. To be discussed further.
Buy, Sell, Swap- For Sale – 1932 Ford Hi boy roadster - $75 000 contact Rob
Barton.
Wanted – Front fender
brackets for A model
- Rob Sanders.
Wanted – HQ stub
axles – Eric Warren.
Meeting closed 8.40 pm
Right: Damage to Eric French’s Chev
done by a rock throwing moron at
night, on Tonkin Highway in the Morley-Beechboro
area. Lucky he escaped!
Eric was very happy about it!

Pizza Night and Cruise
One Friday night a few weeks ago, a group of
enthusiasts from the internet based “Hotrod Underground”
forum got together for Pizzas and then
a cruise..
The starting spot was Brando’s Pizza’s in Vic Park.
Good Pizzas and excellent garlic prawns!
Living close by and liking pizza, were two
good reasons for me and Denise to check it out.
Taking the hot rod and not having to cook at home
were two other reasons worth considering. We had
both attended a presentation during the week about
eating fruit and veg and drinking copious quantities
of water, but this was strangely forgotten that
evening.
Kim, the organizer, had reserved adequate
seating for the group beforehand, so we were all
seated together.
From here the group, minus me, then went cruising
in the perfect night. Not being there,I can’t report
any further, but I have included some of Phil
Luyer’s photos of the evening for the record.
Phil is an excellent photographer. Check out his
websites for drags, shows, rod runs and other car
photos. They are at www.highoctanephotos.com
and in the galleries at www.landbarge.com.
Photos are available at very good prices.
The photos to the right do little justice to the
real quality of Phil’s craftsmanship. They were
pinched from the screen in small format by a rank
amateur, under paid, magazine editor..
Extreme E.
The “underground” is made up of enthusiasts from
all aspects of things with wheels.. Rods, street
machines, bikes, drags and models. It’s beginnings
came from Murray Reynold’s old Cruisin TV show.

Pizza Night and Cruise

A Thankyou Note.
Special thanks to Jan and Brian French for the help
they gave me in putting my ‘47 coupe back together.
I would never have done it by myself.
Thank you Brian and Jan.
Doug Brassington.

AN ACTUAL CRAIG'S LIST PERSONALS AD
To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah, night before last.
Date: 2009-05-27, 1 :43 a.m. E.S.T.
I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand
over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our
lives. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I can only hope that
you somehow come across this rather important message.
First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn't expect you to actually
crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket.. The evening
was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason.. My girlfriend had just
bought me that Kimber Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had
picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree that it is
a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head .. isn't it?!
I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with that
brown sludge in your pants. I'm sure it was even worse walking bare-footed since
I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. [That prevented you
from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again].
After I called your mother or "Momma" as you had her listed in your cell, I
explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I went and filled up my gas
tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station, -- on your credit card.
The guy with the big motor home took 150 gallons and was extremely grateful!
I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with all
the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!]
I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked at the curb
... after I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side
of the car.
Later, I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell phone. Ma Bell just
now shut down the line, although I only used the phone for a little over a day now,
so what 's going on with that? Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone
calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as
my possible target.
The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he
traced your number etc.).
;In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you ... but I feel this type of retribution is
a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to
sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you
have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you've chosen
to pursue in life. Remember, next time you might not be so lucky. Have a good day!
Thoughtfully yours, Alex

Coming Events
July 11: Super Model Car Sunday, at WCSRC Clubrooms. Hot rod cruise to club
rooms, leaving from Carousel shopping centre. Gibby 93395020
July 11: Inaugral York Motor Show for cars older than 25 years.
Joe Carbone 0407 085 636
July 25: Longshore Memorial Rod Run. Nu Breed . Carousel to Pinjarra
Hotel for lunch ($9 roast). Alan Barker 9384 6309
August 28,29: Hot Rod and Street Machine Spectacular at Burswood Dome.
WAHRP 9446 7368
Regular :Wanderer’s Pizza night. Mark Gryska 9418 3668.
At Brandi Pizza, Rockingham Rd , Munster. 6.00pm.
Second Thursday each Month.
Regular: Jimbo’s Rodders breakfast at WCSRC from 8.30 every
Saturday morning. Only 5 bucks Spread the word...
TAC Inspections. 3rd Saturday of month. Call Mike if you need
CLASSIFIEDS
For sale: Cupboards for shed different sizes will accept carton of Beam
Mike Flett 0402 622 513
Australian Street Rodding magazines a few left. Were $3. What offers.
Willing to trade on magazines missing. Mike Flett 0402 622 513
Tail lights for 59 Caddy ...Mike Flett 0402 622 513
For Sale: Dodge C Cab pick up. Jim Candido 0419 947 332
For Sale: Magazines: Custom Rodder Magazine: 1 to 123, only
missing 2,3,5,6,7,20,57. issues 1&4 are reprints $300.00
Cruzin Magazine : 1 to 113, missing 4,21,95 $350.00
Rod and Custom: about 300 magazines from 70's to present but not
consecutive numbers
American Rodder: make an offer???
Aust Street Machine from way back, not consecutive numbers about 50 of
make an offer??? Ring Joey Carbone 0407 085 636