Klaxon December 2009.pdf - Cyber Hot Rodders

Please contact us using the details below.Address: Unit 1, 12 Cusack Rd, MALAGA. WA. Ph (08)9249 9632General 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 1975Treasurer: Brian FrenchASRF Delegate: Jeff Ewence 9339 4337TAC Delegate: Ken MyersWAHRP Delegate: vacantManagement Committee: Executive committee (above) andIan Swinbourne, Dave Krause. All members welcome to meetings. Getinvolved or get left behind. 2nd Sundays of month @ 7.00pmSocial Committee: D. Krause, A.Lawrence , Ian Swinbourne, Jim CandidoStrata Committee: Neil Gibb, Jeff Ewence, Eric WarrenKlaxon Editor: Eric Warren mob: 0400-1939-09 or email onrodder@gidgenet.com.au Deadline is 7 days before the monthly meeting.Klaxon Distribution: Peter Hunter 9445 2493.Contributors: Mel Broun, Jeff PringleCover: Mark Franks and his T Bucket.Club Merchandise. Phone 9249-8553 (Andy)CallHot Rodder OutfittersNEW! Especially tailored for larger sizesFlattering, flattening, fat falsifying Club Jackets.Place your order now.

Hello again eager readers. It’s been 30 days, but well worth the wait.This Klaxon is fully super charged with recent events, and features twoand a half thousand photos.Unfortunately its size is limited to the handling and printing cost of theprinted edition. With the great turnout to recent events, it could have goneto many more pages, with all of the photographs included that will formpart of our history in time to come.. This month’s eye boggling editionincludes the Goodie Goodies rod run to Yanchep, the Sphinksters openday at Armadale Auto Parts, a busy bee report, the Vic Park Street Festivalreport and more.. Off you go then…But first, no steak knives. Just some more intellectual claptrap….As I have commented in one the articles, the larger hot rod events arebeing gobbled up by large quantities of classics and late model streetmachines.Big Al’s Poker Run is a classic example and the Armadale Auto PartsOpen Day is coming a close second. The Yanchep run has held the lid onit to date, but the number of post 48s is no doubt growing. Is this a goodor bad thing?The answer obviously lies in the individual’s perspective and preference..For the promoter it is a balance between his ideal event and the financialramifications of sticking rigidly to a set niche of vehicles. Operate theevent within the confines of pre 48, or up to mid 60’s ASRF classes orhave it open to later model street machines (occasionally owned by pre 48rodders too)Big Al’s Poker Run is a hugely expensive event to put on. It’s what youdon’t see that costs big time. Insurance costs are huge. It takes a lot entriesto pay for the use of the venue alone, portable loos, a live band and dancefloor, great prizes and the list goes on and on.To cover these expenses, the Poker Run has grown in its own spiral andrequires about 600 entries to cover costs. Hot rodders alone do not supportthe event sufficiently to cover the costs. So as it has grown. The post 1948numbers have swollen to a point where some rodders will no longer attend

Continued....................the event and so the cyclecontinues. Should Big Al keep the same format after it’s 30th birthdayevent next February? It was a rodders’ event, initially with about 20 pre48 rods in attendance. We could fit in the car park at the old Bernie’s drivein hamburger joint. Life was simple then and the run could be organizedfrom a caravan in Dandenong in one hour with about three phone calls..Now even the Police department are involve in the planning.The AAP open day is a different kettle of fish. As long as reasonablesales are made in the shop during the day or stemming from it, the addedfeatures of promotion girls and bands would eventually be covered orregarded as advertising. The more attendees, the better the chances ofcovering costs without adding more expense at the same time. Come one,come all, rods, machines and odd balls. My guess is that because the AAPday is free and not rigid in format, rodders will continue to attend just fora chat, a look or a pose, for a few years to come.This has not been the same for the Poker Run. Albeit being a very matureevent when compared with the AAP day. Is it the large number of latemodel post ’64 stuff or the price that have quelled the number of rods atthis event? Has it run its days for the guys who have been around for yearsand attended the first ten and half of the the remaining runs, with no changein format over the last dozen years. Does its excellent format now need achange? So many questions and alternatives. What do you reckon?Is the annual Mandurah RCC event of about 100 vehicles, with thevast majority being pre 48, the correct blend for you? The growingsuccess of the event indicates that what they are doing is still working fine.Are there enough licensed rods around now, willing to attend a good event,so that the rod run promoters can stipulate pre 48 only or ASRF class carsonly? Questions, questions, I have got myself in a tizz. Better sit down fora moment and take a Bex. So what do you think? Email your thoughts toklaxon@cyberhotrodders.com and I will put them “out there” It will helpevent promoters plan events to best suit hot rodders..Enough brain strain for now.Have a merry and safe Christmas. Seeya in 2010. (already! I can’t believeit! Did the lack of daylight saving in WA cause this?) Extreme E .

SandGroper Nationals.As you should be aware, the major ASRF National Rod Runs, now known as “thenumbered nationals” are held every two years over Easter on the eastern side ofOz. These are held bi-annually on the odd numbered years, as they started in1973, in Narrandera NSW.These events are important fund raisers for the ASRF. That’s the main reason theyare kept in the more populated states of Vic, NSW and QLD. More rodders, morerods and more spectators = more money.Since the late 1980’s, dedicated rodders have established “mini” nationals in otherstates on “non-numbered” Nationals years. At these they can enjoy the excitementof a large gathering of local rodders and also host interstate rodders wanting to goon a hot rodding holiday.These events are allocated to one state at a time for obvious reasons, as they arealso fund raising opportunities for local ASRF divisional councils.WA hosted their first mini nats, “The Sandgroper Run” organized by a team headedby AB and Ute Barton, in 1994 at the Noalimba Complex near Murdoch.We have since had two more Sandgroper Nats, both located in Bunbury.The obvious benefit to local rodders, is the enjoyment of a large rodding eventwith an in flux of different rods and rodders, without having to drive 2000 miles forthe experience.Nationals trips cost a lot of spare money and time and some local rodders maynever get to attend such an event. So when a mini nationals comes to your owntown or state, the opportunity to enjoy such a great rodding event, especially fornew rodders, should not be passed up.The money and time saved in comparison to driving to QLD, NSW or VIC isplentyfold. Paying for some accommodation in a place like Busselton is peanutscompared to an eastern states trip. I’d also prefer a mechanical failure at Busseltonrather than Geelong or Goulburn or Surfer’s Paradise!With that said, if you are a hot rodder, with a rod or still working on the project, orbetween rods, you should enter now for the event next Easter at Busselton.For heavens sake, if you don’t have a hot rod, don’t use that as an excuse. Get yourbackside and your family’s backsides down there. There are plenty of half emptyrods at these events and you will always get a lift to the day time events.When rodding was in its infancy in WA, there were always more street hacks thanrods at rod runs. Street hacks are still a means of getting to and enjoying an event.

I had my coupe and 34 Plymouth sedan at the first Sandgroper Run, nothing at thesecond, a Volvo at the third and my coupe is entered for the this coming event.At the last run, I used the Volvo to get to Bunbury, to sleep in and to drive home. Ibummed a lift in a hot rod to all of the day events and had a ball of a time duringthe day and at night. In fact, it was more relaxing not having a rod to drive. I couldhave a drink with meals and didn’t have a rod to prepare every morning for theshow’n’shines etc.etc. No hot rod... No matter.Grab your entry form now and send it off. This opportunity only comes around every6 years or so… What if circumstances won’t allow you to attend the next one! It willbe the wheel chair nats for you, before you know it!!!!Ask yourself why so many rodders DO attend these events!No entry form?? Call Mark Franks .Ph 0409 611335Weird Things happening in Mandurah!I remember when the Mandurah club was new, young andvibrant……about 10 years ago. How time flies. They arestill very active, as their growing membership, rod list andhuge annual cruise and Dwellingup rod run can attest to.However, behind closed doors at one of theirwiz bang knees up parties, it looks more like pay dayat an over 85’s retirement village. The Klaxon spyphotographer infiltrated one of their parties disguisedas a walking stick, to take in some of the autumncentre action and return a few photos . Check outthese latest mince pieand humbug partyphotos. “Let’s be realwags and have a stiffshandy old boy!!”

Busy Bee ReportWith a maintenance list for the clubrooms, as long as a short arm, a busy beewas arranged.Attended by Brian and Jan French, Rob Sanders, Kevin Ireland, Eric, Mike Flett,Dave Krause, Doug Brassington and Peter Hunter as Quality Scrutineer, we set tothe tasks with much vigour and enthusiasm. Even Big Al, ifhe had been there reading the Sunday Times, would havebroken into a sweat.Mike and Jan launched into cleaning out the kitchen cupboards.They even found an old stove and microwave in thekitchen that were duly chucked out.The old Maylands security gates on the workshop receivedtwo coats of colour to match the other doors and security bars.The pile of crap that has gathered in the workshop over theyears was also sorted through, withthe real rubbish being chucked out.This made room for 3 sets of shelvingto be assembled and placedagainst the wall, so that we can collectand store more crap later on.The bench in the workshop can nowbe used, not just seen from a longdistance.The walls and doors of the toiletcubicles were destined to receive afresh coat of gloss paint over the oldsatin finish coating, to make themeasier to clean. Time only permittedthe outer surfaces to be completed.The inners will be tackled at a laterdate.By lunch time, the end of the workingday, you could see where we hadbeen. Things are cleaner and theworkshop now almost resemblesone. All it needs now is an activeproject to make use of it.We finished off with a Jan Frenchprepared sausages and salad lunch.Thanks Jan.Any takers for a hot rod project inthe workshop?EWWCSRCTop: Kevin Ireland painting the workshopgates. Middle: Brian, Rob and Dougie doingthe same, under close scrutiny from PeterHunter. Bottom: Peter Hunter’s immaculate32 coupe came out for the day.

Time is closing in on the SandgroperRun being held next Easter.Traditionally, the months leading upto the Mini Nats, shows and majorNational runs are fever pitch with hotrod building activity by rodders tryingto meet the deadlines. Such majorevents are great target dates forthe completion of hot rod projects.The repetitive signs of these times is beginning to appear again just likeclockwork .At the November TAC check, there were five or six rods there on their thirdpre-licence inspection, so our ranks of licensed hot rods could swell byanother half dozen before Christmas. I hope so.When I was a boy first building the coupe, sixnew rods would have been a 50% increase inthe total number of WA hot rods!I can’t spin too many more words here aboutthe check, except to say that these are excitingtimes. If your rod project has half a chance ofmaking the Easter run, give it a crack. Plenty ofother rodders are. If you don’t make it, at leastyou have puta hell of adent in theproject and itwill donesooner thanlater. EW

Left: anothernewpickup cabproject.Top: From the rear, lookinglike an F-freighter mated toan Austin A40 at the front,this pickup is differentagain, using a Toyota 4-banger for power.James Chalmer’s 32 hiboy coupe isvery near completion .Above: Jason Mill’s 34 Chevyhaving its 2nd inspection.

A stack of guys having a Jimbo’s soupkitchen breakfast before the inspectionVinceCarbone’s A-Model Coupe.Above: Lloyd Collier’s 32 wasin for inspection. Above right:Another A coupe nearing completion.Right: A roadster in foran annual check. Below: FrankPaolo’s roadster nearingregistration.

Life as a TAC inspectoris not allbeer and skittles.They donate theirtime and expertiseso that every otherrodder has an opportunityto own a licensed hot rod. Every now andthen, their efforts are rewarded by somethingbeautiful and unexpected. November21st 2009 was one of these rewarding TACdays.They had the pleasure of inspecting a 1939Willys. The second one in just threemonths. The heavens are smiling upontheir treasured little hearts.. Right: The Editor is losing his strangle-holdon the Most Beautiful UglyRod in WA title with the near completionof Paul Sheridan’s 1939Willys sedan. The sedan runs IFS andhiboy style front end and ford engine.This is a rare photo indeed. Roddingindividuality Willyfied.. Love it.WCSRCMore of John Pavicich’s deuce coupe., from prev. Page.

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Mel’s mega-marvellous MinutesWest Coast Street Rod ClubGeneral Meeting 15/11/2009Meeting opened - 7.35pmApologies – Kim Broun, Steve Coleman, Vince Digiovanni, Joe Galipo, BobMulder, Mike Kinney.Visitors – Robert BPrevious Minutes–Read and accepted by Jim Longman, seconded Neil GibbCorrespondence In – Cruise News from American Car Club of WA.Invoice for $125.00 from Sandgroper Nationals Committee re- clubsponsorship of the trophies.Flyer for the Sandgroper Nationals.Correspondence Out- KlaxonTreasurer’s Report – Read by Brian French. There was a brief discussion about theproposed donation to the Sensis Foundation from the proceeds of theFather’s Day Show. It was decided that an amount of $500 – $600was suitable.ASRF Report - Neil Gibb reported that there had been a sanctiongranted for the Saturday after the Nationals for a City Cruise to be organizedby Vince Berriman and the Early Wheels Club.Trevor Breese was organizing a Redneck Camp out on the Saturdaybefore Easter.A vote to decide if the State Division of the ASRF will support thelicensing of left hand drive hot rods was taken – and the majority ofclubs voted yes. Therefore the ASRF will begin negotiations with theDPI at a future date.The subject of the ban on District Councils granting sanctions thatcoincide with a major or numbered Nationals was discussed. Themembers felt that this was very unfair, especially for the hotrodders in WA and Queensland. Those who were unable to attenda Nationals held in the eastern states would be greatly affected asthere could be no sanctioned event over Easter, an ideal time toget together. It was decided that the secretary would email SteveJohnson to lodge our objection which he could pass on to theNational Council. It was also suggested that the club offer two alternativesto the complete ban-1) that the ban be in place only in the state in which the Nationalsare being held, or2) the ban be in place within a given radius of the city hosting the Nats.

These alternatives to be included with the club’s objections.Moved by Eric Warren, seconded by Jim longmanTAC Report - Four build applications have been rec’d under the new fee structure.Social Report - Club Christmas Dinner will be on Sunday 20 th December.There will be the general meeting commencing at 4.00 pm followed by aBBQ. Let Dave know numbers attending.Xmas Lights Cruise – There will be plenty of parking atBrandi’s Pizzas. Rods will get an opportunity to regroup atLaker’s Tavern.Unfinished Business – City of Swan – the club is not a suitable recipient for smallgrants.RCD’s quotes have been received but these vary greatly.Still waiting for one more quotation..Events - Yanchep Run – Reported by Eric Warren. 235 cars attended and therewere many prizes for the raffle. A very enjoyable day with children’sentertainment and a variety of food for lunch. West Coast memberswere scattered around and Eric noted that it would have been moreenjoyable if we had assembled in one area. A point also for the 2010.Information also given by AB and Gibby.Bright Rod Run- 600 cars. An excellent event with streets blocked offand street entertainment spread over the town. There was a Poker RunonSaturday night- won by Miss Stickshift. Reporter–Dave Krause.New Business - The club patron’s jacket has been finished and will bepresented to him ASAP – possibly on the evening of our Xmas Dinner.Busy Bee to be on 22 nd November beginning at 8.00am.The painting ofthe gate posts and tidying of the workshop have priority.Kevin Ireland’s probationary period has passed and the membersvoted him in as a full member. Congratulations and welcome back.Rodder of the Year nomination – Brian French for his continuedsupport of rodding in Western Australia.Neil Gibb raised the possibility of the club helping former member JohnRichardson finish his streetrod. John has suffered a number of strokesand is finding it difficult to work on the car. This matter was discussedand it was decided the club would help. Brian French offered to contactJohn to see what needs to be done.The Retro Drags will be on November 21 st .Sandgroper Nationals Report - 158 entries to date, 55 from the easternstates. Entries received after Xmas will not get the bag of goodies.Accommodation needs to be booked now. Lindsay Ewen has someavailable.Buy, Sell and Swap- Mike Flett has 1959 Cadillac tail lights for sale.Meeting closed at 8.50 pm

Victoria Park Street Festival. Hot Rods block off Albany Highway for four hours.On Sunday 29 th November, a section of Albany Highway throughEast Victoria Park was closed off to traffic for a street festival,between 4:00 and 8:00 pm.Gibby had been asked if he could organize a few rods as part ofthe visual attractions at the festival.After being at the Armadale Auto Parts open day, we managed toput on a display with Gibby’s bucket and Pontiac, JimLongman’s 48 Mercury sedan, LindsayEwen’s 47 Anglia and the Editor’s ‘39 Willys.WCSRCWCSRCTo kill four hours, it took a few strolls up anddown the street, taking in the stalls, displaysand live events, buying some books and CDs,some sushi and coffee etc, before being luredlike a steel bodied coupe to a fridge magnet, tothe Balmoral Hotel for a great meal and arefreshing drink or two.Dinner was enjoyed with Neil and Barb, Jimand Zeni, Denise and Joe & Jan Evans.Joe and Jan Evans are QLD rodders cruisingaround OZ indefinitely (not in a rod) and arecurrently parked up at Gibbys Stay-A-Whilefront lawn caravan park. Jan is possiblybetter known to many rodders as Jan Dawsonfrom when she was the long term secretaryof the ASRF , based in Brisbane. Nice people.We are now trying to stall their departurefrom WA until after the Sandgroper Natsnext Easter.After the meal, we hit the streetagain and took in some SouthAmerican live music for a while.Not long afterwards it was8:oopm and time to pack up.Mission completed. Just a littlebit more exposure of our hobbyto the greater population, thatmay just be the seed of a anotherhot rodder and hot rod in time tocome.EW.

Rodders Give To Food BankWhat started as a suggestion for a pre-Christmas get together coffee,became a collection for the needy through a food donation to Food Bank.It started as a get together organised by Watto. Panhead Pete suggestedthat the occasion be used to collectcanned food for the needy for theChristmas period. A number of rodsmet at Macca’s Cafe in Myaree on awarm evening for a chat and the collectionof the donations of food.. Itwas more of a schamozzle than anorganized event. It was a social gatheringon the large lawned nature stripoutside McDonalds, from whichFood Bank will be the beneficiary.WCSRC

Armadale AutoParts Open Day…A SkankstersR&KC event.The Sunday morningof the AAP openday almost commencedlike anyother.Get up, eat, wash thehot rod, clean thethick rubber soledshoes, have a shower,pick up my Mumin the hot rod and goto church.I did say almost….After the baptismceremony of BabeRuth it was a matterof dropping Mumhome and then hightailing it south of theborder to AAP inKelmscott. I oncelooked for Armadale Auto Parts in Armadale..That was a waste of time!Left, top to bottom: Doug Harry’s show buster 32sedan, Allan Smart’s unfinished 32 Tudor, Allan’sBuick in the new AAP hot rod workshop, BenForster’s 2-week-build stocker and Peter Robin’s(ex Klaxon Editor) Chevvy Pick up came from Albanyjust for the day.

Arriving atabout noon, Ipassed severalrods alreadyleaving. Thismade parkingcloser to theAAP shopeasier than itwould havebeen earlier,when 400rods, customsand yankeecars were inattendance.That is abouttwice thenumber oflast year’sturnout.When numbersare thisbig, you get to see some rods that are notnormally spotted at other regular events. There was a lot to see and manyold rodding buddies to catch up with.This year’s event featured additional entertainment by way of tworockabilly bandsand some eye-popping,hot pantswearing, GrandPrix grid promo-Left: Allan Rossipeeling out..

tional gals. The bandsand the girls added tothe atmosphere andgood karma of the day.One of the girls had anextraordinary talent ofmaking boring old carwashing look muchmore interesting. Thesound of clicking camerasas she showed hertechnique was deafening.Many photographersand onlookersgetting caught in eachothers crossfire. (not tobe used in later evidence.What happens inKelmscott, stays inKelmscott………..)There was an ice creamvan and the Westsidedrag club, situated nearthe car wash, servingup heaps of saliva absorbingsausage sizzles.The event was wellsupported from far andwide. Peter Robbins inhis chevy pickup, with and another car made thereturn day trip up from Albany. There was at least one car from Toodyay ,several from The Mandurah club and more than likely some from Bunbury.Fouldsie, the silver fox was there, looking well and fully recoveredfrom last year’s leg operation. He reports that his recording-breaking 34

coupe ute is still progressing.I remindedhim that life expectancyafter 100 years waspretty rare.Being a hot day, one ofthe best places to hangout was in the AAPshop in the air conditioning.It’s a greatplace to chill out. Imade a couple of purchasesto cover my airconditioning absorbingmotive. I bought theCranksters WeekendMadness video atwhich I was there for alot of the event as aspectator. It was goodto review it again andget another perspectiveof the unique occasion.The AAP shop has recentlybeen extendedto now feature a hotrodding parts sectionand display area.There is also a hot rodworkshop at the rearthat currently housesAlan Smarts 57Buick. Alan’s new 32

WCSRCWCSRCWCSRCWCSRCWCSRChi-boy tudor sedan projectwas also on show in the carpark and it looks great.. Fora start, it’s not painted red!Red hot rods do not go faster,they get swallowed up in asea of the same…Eventually, it was time tohead off, in preparation foranother hot rod promotion toattend later that afternoon atTop Right clockwise: PaulWalsh’s A coupe, LindsayEwen’s 47 Anglia, SteveHoulahan’s 32 coupe,Mick Simmond’s A pickup,Peter Simmond’s 34 coupe,Boris Viscovic’s Rambler;Greg Tuck’s tip toe past meI’m sleeping Plymouth andvan, Graeme Bell’s (pastKlaxon Editor) 32 Chevroadster, Editor’s Willys,Jim Longman’s 48 Mercury,Joe Carbone’s 48 pickup,Des Thomas’s T Tudorand Big Al Erman’s A tourer.

the Victoria Park street festival.The AAP event was a great success, butlike other large events that originated primarilywith hot rods, it is being swallowed up bystreet machines. I suppose it is a good promotionalevent for AAP, but walking pastdozens of late model street machines, I suspectis a bit ho-hum for most hot rodders.Regardless, I will be there again next year. Itis still a hugeday on thehot roddingcalendar andshouldn’t bemissed.EW.

For additional photos, go to these websites.http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=423050http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Brootal/AAP2k9/ (I hope they are still there!)WCSRC

Above: A Stick Shift Garage’s project.Left: Morris Cowleystocker. Above: Batman’sTumbler is looking almostcomplete. It’s a great Engineeringachievement.Left: lovely promotionsgirl gettingsome pastoral adviceabout washingcars. Paunchy farmerdude to the rightis Peter Robins upfrom Albany for theday in his Chev PU.

Jeff Hitchins and the members of goody goody gum drops Good SheilasFellas HRC planned and executed another great day out with their annualYanchep Rod Run.Their endeavours were assisted by near perfectweather with a sea breeze that stoppedtemperatures getting uncomfortable. Eventhe bush flies were thin on the day.The run started at a civilized hour of 10:30Sunday morning from a large shopping centrecar park insome northernsuburb, on thecorner of HepburnAve andWanneroo Road.A water bag tripfrom the CBD.After entering therun by paying avalue packed $5,which includedWCSRCTop Left anti clockwise, with pike: KeithWilson’s 40 Coupe, BJ’s 36 Chev, LindsayEwen’s 34 coupe, Terry Snelgar’s A Modelroadster , Graeme John’s Caddy, AB’s A Modelroadster and Paul Walsh’s A Model coupe.

entry to Yanchep National Park, a raffle ticket in the monster raffle and awindow sticker that has since turned to papier-mache when it rained, Iwandered off and took photos of about half the pre 48s in the car park,before the starting marshal sent everyone on their way. The hear-saynumbers were 197 entrants and about another 20 rods at the beginning thatjust came for visual stimulation, but did not enter the run. The number ofpre 48 hot rods at the event was about 90 which makes it one of the largestWCSRCWCSRCGreat weather broughtout the buckets in largerthan norm quantities.

pre-48 attended annual events in WA.As in previous years, two routes weregiven on the entrant data sheet. One wasthe no pain, no glory, direct route upWanneroo road that barely requires thatyour rod needs a steering wheel. Mostrodders seemed to take this direction. Theother was a drive towards the coast thena cruise up Marmion Ave, negotiatingenough roundabouts to wear out an oldsteering box, then a turn eastwards andentry into the park via the back door. Itook this route as I hadn’t been this waybefore. It was interesting to see where therecently advertised new northern suburbsare going to be. I am sure the Tilden Hall

anch and Spankys Hot Rod Shop at Gidgegannupare closer to the city than these new housingestates.For lunch most entrants get a meal from theYanchep Inn. TheInn is aware ofthe event and docater for it verywell, however toavoid the rush,Denise and Ijoined theFrenches for anearly meal. Thefood was excellentand very worthyof the tradedshekels.After lunch thereis a couple hoursto loiter, chat,sleep, drink orcheck out the otherdisplays andstalls at the venue,before themonster rafflebegins.I grabbed myphone and continuedmy questto photograph allof the pre 48 rods

present. Along the way Denise and Ichecked out the jewellery, art and woodworker stalls. There was also an awesomedisplay of model boats arrangedby the North Coast Marine Modellersclub.This year we didn’t bother looking atthe koalas. We figured that they probablyhad not moved since last year, sittingaround getting drunk on eucalyptusleaves….what a life!We did see a few fish and long neckedtortoises in the lake while covering the

nature component of our trip to a national park.Yanchep National Park has been the venue of many rodding events overthe last 40 years.From stories about abeer keg in one of theold hired row boats onthe lake, Nev and JudithAnderson’s first nightof their honeymoonwhen locked out of theInn and sleeping in theCustomline at thebeach (I think), a coupleof Early Wheels VsWCSRC cricketmatches, other rod runswith kick to kick footy,and of course the“Gatsby”- themedwedding of Greg andJo Potts in one of thelimestone caves.

WCSRCAhhhhh memories...Back to 2009......After strolling aroundand taking afternooncoffee in the biscuit shopit was time for the hugeraffle draw. I’m sure theGoodies wouldn’t mindmethankingWCSRCWCSRCtheirrunsponsors WCSRCagain. The donatedstuff for the rafflewas fantastic again thisyear. Unfortunately theGoodies didn’t have a PAsystem to address theTop left down: Willys of Tony Mattioli, Les Smith and Eric Warren(WCSRC), WCSRC members Mel Broun’s 39 and Brian French’s 35 Chevcoupes. Centre top: Joe Italiano’s 34 Chev, Centre: WCSRC’s JeffEwence’s 37 Packard. Right colunn: MOPARs.. Dodges, Plymouthsand a Desoto. OOPS! Not a ford to be seen......

crowd or enunciate each drawn raffle ticketnumber and Jeff’s voice wasn’t carrying in alldirections, so another big mouthed rodder hadto relay the drawn numbers to crowds in thewesterly direction..This year with Jimbo’s luck running low(including getting “tail-ended” on the wayhome) and only winning two or three items andwith Barb Gibb not present, the prizes weremore evenly spread amongst the gathering.Even one of my two dollar coins won a prize,but only because Denise put her name on it. Allshe wanted was an M&M hot rod and the chocolateswithin but the poor soul only won agarage air compressor (Thanks to thesponsor, Joe Italiano’s (34 Chev) Premium Developments.)Then she made me carry it to thecar.. The coupe’srumble seat accommodatedit easily.Now I have to explainto her what itis used for and buyher some air toolsfor Xmas. ..WCSRC

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WCSRCThe raffle draw had enough prizes tolast about 45 minutes.At its conclusion, it was pack up timeand everyone made their own wayshome, thereby creating a lot of miniruns down Wanneroo road and on thefreeway. Thanks for another goodie,Goodies.EWWCSRC

Coming EventsJanuary 24, 10 th Annual Picnic Cruise Mandurah RCC. Dave 0418 905 687Paul 0417 051 359 Leave Repco Mandurah 10:00 am sharpFebruary 3, Divisional Council Meeting ASRF Steve Johnson 9581 6024February 7, Rodder Of The Year & Memorial Day Picnic ASRFSteve 9581 6024Whiteman Park adjacent to museum from approx 11:00 am.February 13, Big Al’s Poker Run Big Al 0414 551 928February 17, Twilight Cruise Big Al Big Al 0414 551 928February 21, TAC Inspections ASRF Mike 0411 709 599 A FTER 6.00PMWCSRC Cusack Road, Malaga from 10 am.March 7, Iggy Memorial Run. Conrodders, Dean HollwarthCruise to Jarrahdale Cemetery, then to lunch venueMarch 14, Pipeline Cruise/Picnic, Cranksters Ben 0419 194 861April 1 – 5, Sandgroper Nationals ASRF Mark Franks 9291 8603The main event for 2010!! Be there!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 and Coffee Stop atWCSRC at 8.30 every Saturday morning.Only 5 bucks ! Coffee free.TAC Inspections. 3rd Saturday of month. Call Mike if you needCLASSIFIEDSFor sale: 1959 Caddy tail lights. Mike Flett 0402 622 513For Sale: Dodge C Cab pick up. Jimbo Candido 0419 947 332WEST COAST SODA BLASTING Tony FondacaroPh: 0418 916 351 Ph/Fax 94401117Email : westcoastsodablast@bigpond.comWeb Address : www.westcoastsodablasting.com.auLocated at Unit 2/ 5 Rowe Street, Malaga BY APPOINTMENT.