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Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc

ABN 73 091 008 987Address: GPO Box 1215K MELBOURNE VIC 3001

Web Site: vwclub.com.auPhone: 0401 310 704

General Meetings

Melbourne Club meetings held every third Tuesday of themonth at 8pm at the RACV Clubrooms (Henty Room),

corner of Queen and Little Collins Streets, Melbourne, unlessadvised of an alternative venue in the Club magazine.

Albury Wodonga members meet the first Tuesday of everymonth at the Biralee Tavern, Melrose Drive, Wodonga.

Annual Membership Fees

• Full Membership: $40

• Additional Family Membership: $20

• Joining Fee: $10

To join the club, please complete the membership form in thisnewsletter and forward together with cheque for payment to

the Club’s postal address as quoted on the form.

Disclaimer

All material in this newsletter represents the opinions of theauthor(s) and does not carry any endorsement by the Editors

of Committee unless otherwise stated. Any material adver-tised for sale does not carry any endorsement by the Cluband the onus is on the purchaser to ensure the purchased

goods meet their requirements.

Each VWCV Committee Member is a volunteer, carrying outClub duties in their own leisure time. The club has no paid

officials, only enthusiasts dedicated in furthering the interestsof the club and it’s members. Could members please bear

this in mind when contacting Club Committee Members.

Paul’s Ramblings 6

Calendar of Events 8

Membership Mumbo 16

For Sale 18

Have a Go Day 20

Motorsport News 22

Adventure to the Red Centre 23

Herbie: Fully Loaded 24

Membership Discounts 26

Membership Application 27

Inside> this issue

Wagensville News is the monthlynewsletter of the Volkswagen Club ofVictoria Inc. Correspondence, articlesand items of news are invited andshould be sent to:

The Editor27 Scotia Street, West Preston,VIC 3072Email: [email protected]: 9484 8953

Deadline for the next issue:Wednesday 4th May 2005

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committeePresident - Paul Kinsey

03 9876 1463 • [email protected]

Vice - President - Richard Graham0418 527 862

Secretary - Andrew Ermel03 9369 1360 • [email protected]

Treasurer - Andrew Donnelly0417 506 766 • [email protected]

Additional Committee Members - Eric Roberts03 5367 2757

Public Officer - Jon Edsell03 9844 3420 • [email protected]

Restoration & Technical Sessions - Paul Blacker

Membership Secretary - Ross Woolley0401 310 704 • [email protected]

Pointscore Officer - Matt Kinsey03 9484 8953 • [email protected]

Technical Officers - Bill Malkoutzis • 03 9439 5904Gary Collis • 03 9370 3100

Motorsport & Group 5 - Jon Edsell03 9844 3420 • [email protected]

Club Clothing - Mercedes Woolley03 9735 9386 • [email protected]

VW Cruises - Nathan Leversha0419 340 250 • [email protected]

Wagensville News Editor - Matt Kinsey03 9484 8953 • [email protected]

Social Secretary - Jen Littlechild0431 160 097 • [email protected]

Club Historian - Dave Evans03 9808 6044

Help!Volunteers are needed to

help with all facets of the

VWCV’s premier event -

the ‘Day of the

Volkswagen’, to be held in

November.

If you are interested in

contributing to this fantastic

day in any way,

please contact

Richard Graham ASAP on

0418 527 862.

A meeting will be held in

the near future.

(Don’t be afraid -

attendance doesn’t

commit you to a role!).

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there is always support for new starters. Another reminder to all budding artists,

to submit their “creative offering” for thepost card competition for images the clubwill use on the new post cards which willbe given to VW Dealers to promote ourClub. We are seeking three new designsand the winners will be presented withcopies of the wonderful book from Rod andLloyd Davies, “Volkswagen in Australia”.Entries close at our April General Meetingon the 19th April - so hurry with your entry.

Please don’t forget the 5th AnnualJamboree on the 17th April at CaribbeanGardens Scoresby. The location this yearwill be very close to the main market and itwill attract a much higher exposure for theevent than previous years. It will also becloser to all amenities.

Finally, details of the VWCV DinnerDance on the 28th May at the RACV Clubhave now been finalised and are shown inthis month’s magazine. Last year’s eventwas great and I’m sure that this year’s willalso be a great success. This will befollowed by the Club Concourse at PointCook on the following Sunday.

I’ll see you at the AprilMeeting on Tuesday the 19th ofApril and don’t forget to bringyour “Wheel”, which is the funtheme for the meeting. •

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Welcome to the April edition of theWagensville News.

The good news for the month is thatour web site “vwclub.com.au” is beingbrought up to date thanks to club memberDavid Holinger who has gratefully assistedus with this endeavour. Thanks very muchDavid.

The VWCV “Have a Go Day” was heldon the 3rd of April at Werribee. The weath-er on the day was very changeable - fromrain, wind to sunshine, but for the elevenstarters on the day, a great day was had byall. I must thank Andrew and Donald Ermelfor allowing me to drive their “hot” cars. Ittook me a little time to get into the swingof motorkhanas again since my Mini CooperS days of my youth quite a few years ago. I remember those days well.

A special thanks must go to Jon Edsell,Michael Clark and Mark Zellner for theirexplanation and guidance on the day. Weall had a terrific time.

Even the wind couldn’t upset the barbe-cue that Cheryl Ermel and Ross andMercedes Woolley had prepared. It wasmoved into a 20-metre container to getaway from the wind, which allowed thefood to be cooked, and it was great. Thanksguys.

Motorkhanas are a great way to learnproper car control in an environment whichis safe, controlled, and with keen experi-enced club members who are very keen andwilling to help. Could I suggest that itshould be a mandatory part of all clubmembers’ learning experience in carhanding skills, which will provide an impor-tant part in making us all better drivers.

For all those who missed the day,please get involved at the next event, as

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> Paul Kinsey - VWCV Club President

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BOOK NOW!

VWCV & the Riverina Volkswagen Club jointly present

Cruise to Wagga WaggaQ U E E N ’ S B I R T H D A Y J U N E L O N G W E E K E N D

SATURDAY JUNE 11TH9am > Depart from Shell Service Station at Kalkallo Hume Hwy

12pm > Arrive at Albury/Wodonga for lunch • 3pm > Arrive at Wagga Wagga for afternoon tea5pm > Unpack and settle into motels / Caravan park 6.30pm > Tea at the Golden Seasons (all you can eat)

SUNDAY JUNE 12TH10.30am > Meet at Bolten Park to head off to Monte Crisco, a haunted mansion.

A tour and lunch will be provided. Tour is $7 and lunch is $8.50 per person.Numbers are needed a week before arrival so contact me to book.

Sunday Night > Gathering at one of the RVWC member's house for a FREE BBQ provided by the RVWC.

MONDAY JUNE 13THHead off home of own accord.

ACCOMMODATIONYou must organise your own accommodation. Please book ASAP as Wagga is very popular at this

time of year. Some suggested accommodation is listed below:> Astor Motel 02 6921 4328 Cnr Baylis & Edward St

> Australian Homestead Wagga 02 6922 7256 Sturt Hwy> City Park Motel 02 6921 4301 Tarcutta St > Golf View Motel 02 6931 1633 Sturt Hwy

INFORMATIONPlease contact Richard Graham on 0418 527 862 or email - [email protected]

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what’s onSunday 17th April*

Group 5 Motorkhana - Round 2Venue: BP Truck Stop Service Station, corner of Cooper St

and Hume Hwy. SomertonTime: Starting time will be about 10am, but if you want to

compete you will need to be there before 9am to enter and to haveyour car scrutineered

Contact: Contact Jon Edsell ([email protected] or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information

Sunday 17th April*

VW Cruises 5th Annual JamboreeVenue: Caribbean Gardens, Stud Road, Scoresby

Time: Show starts 9am, judging from 11am - presentation at 2pmContact: Anthony Surie on 0414 344 331 or [email protected]

Tuesday 19th April*

VWCV General Meeting - What’s Your Wheel NightVenue: RACV Club, corner Queen and Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Time: Meeting begins 8pm

Sunday 24th April*

VWCV Observation Run - POSTPONED!

> May

Sunday 1st May*

Round 3 of the Group 5Motorkhana Series will be held bythe FFCC at the BP Truck StopService Station, corner of CooperSt. and Hume Hwy. Somerton.Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.Starting time will be about 10am,but if you want to compete you willneed to be there before 9am toenter and to have your car scruti-neered.

Tuesday 17th May*

General Meeting - RACV Club, 123Queen Street, Melbourne.

Saturday 21st May*

VWCV Tech Day - to be held atVolkshome - Commercial Drive,Thomastown.

Sunday 22nd May*

Round 3 of the Group 5 SpeedEvent series to be held by theVWCV at the Melton Motor SportsClub complex at Mt Cottrell, nearRockbank. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.Supp. Regs. and entry forms will beavailable soon from the VWCVwebsite,www.vwclub.com.au Theevent will start at about 10am; butyou will need to be there by about8:30am, to get your car scruti-neered, and to get your licencechecked and number allocated.We need competitors and officials,so contact Jon Edsell for more information.

You can earn 5 club points by submitting an article to Wagensville News! Send your photos, articles, drawings or tit-bits NOW!

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Saturday 28th May*

Dinner Dance at the fabulouslyretro RACV Club ‘Rooftop’ venuewith it’s a fantastic city views. Seeadvert and booking form on pages14-15.

Sunday 29th May*

Concourse - RAAF museum at PtCook – Free entry. There is nocafé and so we will need to bringa picnic lunch for the day.Location RAAF Museum, RAAFBase Williams, Point Cook RoadPoint Cook, Victoria.See advertisement on page 13.

What’s your wheel?

Bring along your wheels to the April General MeetingTuesday 19th April

Wheels can be wheels (with or without tyres), your spare wheel, hubcaps,steering wheels or any other wheel accessory. It can be factory or aftermar-ket, as longs as can be fitted onto a VW of any marque.

The only restriction is that the “wheel” must be clean as possible and be ableto be carried into the meeting at the Henty Room, RACV Club.

Prizes for the most unusual, rarest, shiniest and best accompanying wheelstory. Also there will be a special judge’s choice for the most outstandingwheel of the night.

So go out there and gather those wheels!

P.S. Please do not take the wheels off your car in the car park. It makes thecar hard to park!

Sunday 29th May*

Round 4 of the Group 5Motorkhana will be held byHSCCV Toyota Club Grounds,McGrath Rd, Werribee. (TBC).Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.

> June

Thursday 9th June*

Herbie Fully Loaded to be released!

Tuesday 21st June*


Saturday June 11th -Monday June 13th*

VWCV and the RiverinaVolkswagen Club jointly presentCruise to Wagga Wagga 2005 -Queen’s Birthday Long Weeked.See advertisement on page 7 orcontact Richard Graham for moreinformation on 0418 527 862 oremail [email protected]

Sunday 19th June*

Round 4 of the Group 5 SpeedEvent Series will be held by PIARCat Phillip Island. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information.

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Sunday November 27thYARRA VALLEY RACING CLUB

Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen - Melway Ref 275 B1 • Gates Open 9amSwap Site Holders & Trade Stand Entry Only from 8am

Show & Shine Car Entries Close 11am SHARP • Sorry - NO Dogs permitted

S H O W & S H I N E • T R A D E D I S P L A Y S • S W A P M E E T • F U N F O R A L L T H E F A M I L Y

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Sunday 26th June*

Round 5 of the Group 5Motorkhana will be held by TCCA,Toyota Club Grounds, McGrath Rd,Werribee. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.

> July

Sunday 3rd July*

NCCA John Mott Sprint, Sandown(TBC). Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.

Sunday 10th July*

VWCV Motorkhana, GeelongMotorsport Complex, Princes Hwy,Avalon. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.

Sunday 17th July*

VMCi Morwell Hill Climb. ContactJon Edsell ([email protected] or03 9844 3420 AH) for any infor-mation.

CAR STACKERS AUSTRALIA

Tuesday 19th July*


> August

Sunday 14th August*

VWCV Group 5 Motorkhana.More information in comingissues...

Tuesday 16th August*


> September

Tuesday 20th September*


> October

Tuesday 18th October*


> November

Tuesday 15th November*


Sunday 27th November*

VWCV presents the 2005 Day ofthe Volkswagen. See advertisementon page 10.

Please note: *These eventsmarked attract club points.

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• Celebrating 50 years since full assembly in Australia, the book uncovers aspects of Volkswagen in Australia ALL VW enthusiasts should know.

• The book will retail for $77 incl GST. The club will generate $10 per book on orders received from THIS flyer & Club meetings. Allow an extra $10 for those requiring postage & handling and 10-14 days for delivery.

• Orders and cheques/ money orders made out to 'AF Publications' PO Box 685 Heathmont Victoria 3135.

• Note! Books are now available!

• The attractive hard-cover book is in full colour throughout the 168 pages.Advanced copies will come with a protective sleeve made in the appearance of a VW parts box. The book will have a dust jacket & marker ribbon.

• Limited edition orders are NOW being taken! Please phone (03) 9720 1153to reserve your numbered copy.

Please complete your details below:

Name: __________________________________________Contact No: _______________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Payment method (please tick): ❏ Cheque/Money Order ❏ Credit CardCard Type (please tick): ❏ Visa ❏ Mastercard

Card No: Exp Date:

Name on Card: _________________________________

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$10.00 PER CAR

• Everyone is welcome to attend - however ONLY VWCV members' cars will be eligible to enter the concourse judging. • The RAAF Museum is 30 minutes from Melbourne.

• Take the Point Cook Road/Laverton exit on the Princes Freeway and follow the signs to the museum.

• The Melway reference is Map 198 K4. The museum is approximately 700 metres beyond the entrance to the RAAF Williams Base. Entry to the museum is free.

• VWs will be parked on a grassy area near the museum.Concourse cars must be parked and ready for judging by 11am at the latest.

• Cost for concourse entry will be

• During the day, there will be an interactive flying show as well as access to the museum displays. Please note: Guided tours will not be available, however museum volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions

about the displays.

• BYO Picnic and refreshments as there is no on site catering at the museum.

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• RACV Club Rooftop Function Room • Meal & band, brief welcome by VWCV starting at 7pm

• Optional accommodation at RACV Club with secure parking of car & breakfast included

• Spot prizes on the night • After Five Wear

- includes 3 course meal and entertainment, drinks at bar prices PRICE $55.00

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Members can enjoy the dinner & festivities & then stay overnight at the RACV Club. They are offering a discounted rate of $140 per night for a double or twin room. This avoids the hassles of getting home afterwards & knowing that your pride & joy is parked securely down in the private RACV underground carpark. You can then wake up refreshed, have breakfast & then take your car straight on to the Concourse at Point Cook (only 30 minutes away) in time forthe 10:00am start. Bookings should be made directly with the RACV Club on (03) 9607 2311. Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Phone 0431 160 097 for more information

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Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Contact number: (Home) _______________________________ (Business) ______________________________

Please indicate the events you plan to attend. Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate members at thedinner, concourse and tours, priority will be given to members who book in advance on a first-in basis.

Bookings for the dinner and full payment must be made by Friday the 13th May 2005!

VWCV DINNER DANCE (Saturday May 28)Please included the names of all people for whom you are booking.

Number of people: __________ @ $55.00 per person = $_________ Total cost = $_____________

Names of people attending dinner: _______________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate if you have any special dietry requirements: ___________________________________________

Accommodation bookings should be made directly with the RACV Club on (03) 9607 2311 - you must mention thatyou are a VWCV member attending the Club function.

VWCV CONCOURSE POINT COOK (SUNDAY May 29)(see advert on page 13 for details)I plan to enter a vehicle in the Concourse and Show: ❏ Yes ❏ No (please tick) $10 per car payable on entry.

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle details: __________________________________________ Category: __________________________

Please return forms together with payment by cheque or money order (if attending the dinner) to:

Volkswagen Club of Victoria - PO Box 1215K Melbourne 3001 or bring to the Club meeting. Please note cut off dates for events and bookings.

BOOKING FORM:VWCV DINNER DANCE & CONCOURSE

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Total VWCV MembershipsCurrent total memberships for the Volkswagen Club of Victoria: 422

New MembersThe following people joined the VWCV in March 2005:Glenn Ramage Denio O’Keefe Allan Liveridgo Scott ThomsonEvan Davies John CookThank you and welcome on behalf of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria.

Rejoining MembersThe following members rejoined the Volkswagen Club of Victoria in January 2005:Mark Trickett Bill Malkoutzis Ryan Camilleri Barry PritchettUrsula Weidenmuller Chris Cole Cale Cole Neville DeanDonald Ermel Toby Primrose Hans Heine Ron BellJohn Stevens Jan Stevens Keith Toughill Stephen FaureIvars Neilburgs Robert Busselmann John Pinkerton Karlena ProctorTimothy PearceThank you on behalf of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria.

Current Membership RenewalsThe following memberships are due in the month of April 2005:Tim Clark Elly Sommer Payet Kevin Payet John FarlowJackie Farlow George Economou Peter McCormack Sharon McCormackElizabeth McCormack Jack McCormack Stephen Fellows Ashok KumarFranz Franken Greg Cash Zoltan Krakowsky Kathy KrakowskyMichael Folker Frank Folker Paul Schmidt Greg O’KeefeClinton Bugg Steven Cooper Mandie Hawkins Andrew WaddletonSteve Adams Ben Stewart Les Harris Ian BryantBruce Joynes Damien Rundel Matthew Pex James GarayLouella Morrison John Price Sue Price Denise BurfootEverard Hoffman

Overdue Membership RenewalsThe following members have not renewed their memberships and are currently overdue:Megan Buchanan Mana Collado Josh Carson Steve Stewart Andrew Sevels Russell Dart Matthew Brinsden Roger KruseJames Constable Yusuf Cajee Thomas Seymour Danny ElliottMichael Welch Taylor Welch Tim Mance Eugene CalalangBrett Chaplin Jodie Chaplin April Charles David HolingerBrad Wells Michael Wohlgemuth John Mylonas John BartonHelen Barton Kellie Holopainen Chris Yuen Cameron McGavinDamien Harris Justin Orloff Vaughan Williams Paul HamiltonMitch Whelan Christian At Pydde Justin Atrins Deborah WalkerRoger Serjent Sean Rafferty Ingrid Staggard William LacJim Smith Hayley Smith Andrew Cray Ann-maree BensonJade Benson Tristan Benson Matthew Reynolds Todd DarmannJoanne Darmann Tracy Williams Rodney Williams Kevin WidmannDavid Halden Tracy Etherington Lisa Colban Linus Dalton-SmithMarcel Bucek Joelene Johnstone Graeme Baker Dedra BakerEmily Vegt Colin Bromily Launa Bromily Hank Van HerkTahnee Van Herk Benjamin Thompson Rachel Thompson Neil RoteWayne Hulbert Angela Watters Campbell Winks Tito Octavianus

Please note, if you renewed your membership after the 5th March 2005, please ignore the above reminder.

Membership Mumbo> Ross Woolley

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The VWCV would like to thank the following businesses for their support of the

2004 Day of the Volkswagen:

• Camberwell Volkswagen • Shannons Insurance

• Australian VW Performance Centre • Volkshome Automotive

• Wolfsburg Automotive • Classic Vee Dub Supplies

• Vintage Vee Dub Supplies • Volkscare

• KDF Werks • MIB Global (Models)

• Mercwreck and Volksparts • Technical Bookshop

Thank You

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> For Sale

>For Sale: Wanted - a retirementhome for a faithfull retainer! 1973VW Variant E Station Wagen, fuelinjected. Excellent condition.65,800 original miles, rego. LZG 300.Price: $5000 ONOContact: Betty Allen on 03 9889 3425

> Wanted>Wanted: One vacuum modulator valve for automatic trans-mission for a 1971 Type 3Fastback.Contact: Ameila on 0402 348 362

> Wanted>Wanted: Split Screen wheels (rims, caps, tyres 6-40-15) also aircleaner assembly part no 211 129612...fits splitty and country buggy also 1300 eng. basic will do.Contact: 03 9878 6130 or0427 987 861

> For Sale

>For Sale: 1954 Oval WindowBeetle, new floors, original styleroof rack, headlight eyebrows, recomotor, cross ply tyres, whitewalls,original radio, brand new interior,new rear brakes, custom madelambs wool seat covers, lots ofspares, semaphore indicators, twotone paint, beautiful to drive,award winning, 3rd prize in 2004DOV standard beetle to 1957, regtill May QEV-749Price: $8,500Contact: Simon on 0400 604 500

> For Sale

>For Sale: 1973 Type 3Fastback, mint green, 1600cc 4speed manual, complete and origi-nal condition. Some rust butstraight body, suit restorer or enthu-siast as needs restoration.Currently no RWC. VIN/ChassisNo: 3102010151 - Bayside area.Price: All offers considered!Contact: Ameila on 0402 348 362

> For Sale

>For Sale: Lots and lots of 36HPand 40HP engine parts - reason-able offers. An original boxed1600 ind. engine new ,magnedotype, best offer.... Spilt Screenfrontend not completePrice: $100 ONOContact: 03 9878 6130 or0427 987 861

> For Sale>For Sale: 1976 Beetle, orangeexterior, excellent body andmechanicals, rego 11/05, reluctant to sell, EKE106, 7 yr oldengine (37,000kms), 5 VG tyres.Price: $3,990Contact: Robyn on0413 042 043 - Vermont

> For Sale>For Sale: 1969 white VW1500 Beetle sedan VIN No.1143028, Reg: PFD 253. Been infamily since new. Sell as is. NoRWC. Serviced regulary, Runs well.St. Kilda. If anyone wants to knowanything, please feel free to call Price: $500Contact: Eric 03 9534 0976 ormobile 0416 309 981

> For Sale

>For Sale: Formula Vee -Unfinished restoration. 1973Venom Chassis. (Complies with FVhistoric class). Full set of log bookhistory. Motor - Rebuilt (not start-ed since rebuild) 1641 twin portengine, 9:1 compression ratio,ported rebuilt heads, Wade cam,bolted rocker arms, baffled sump,009 Dist, Golf Carbie. Casemachined for full flow filter andcooler. (est 90hp). Gear box4.125 diff ratio, 30% limited slipdiff, 40 hp gear ratios, fresh200mm Clutch. Fresh Front end,custom pitman Arm., Koniadjustable. Fully adjustablesuspension, steering and brakebalance. Body needs paint,brakes require bleeding. Comeswith two used 1200 engines andmany spares. Every thing is eithernew or rebuilt. Great Club car orbuild for historic class. Minimumbasic work to get on track. Cansend photos.Price: $7500 ONOHave body and seat moulds aswell - $300Contact: Bill on 03 9439 5704 AH

> For Sale

>For Sale: VW Polo 1974,Yellow, 900cc, four speed manual.Complete, straight, running can betest driven, Suit restoration. Cutebit of VW history to put on CHplates. Comes with spare engineand gearbox and many newspares. Can send photos.Price: $700 ONOContact: Bill on 03 9439 5704 AH

you to our usual motorsport competitors forturning up, giving encouragement anddriving tips to the first timers.

Thank you to ChrisAntonelli and MarkZellner for doing thetiming for the whole day,they did a great job, anddid not seem to mindbeing bombarded withdust from competing cars!

Thank you to Rossand Mercedes Woolleyand Cheryl Ermel for thefood and drinks

during the day (it was free).Thank you to Michael Clark forbeing Director for the day, andRichard Graham for taking theentries. •

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VWCVHave a Go Day

> Jon Edsell - VWCV Motorsport and Group 5

The ‘Have a Go” Motorsport day was run onSunday April 3rd. The day started outlooking glum, with moderately high winds,and the occasional rain showers. Whenwe arrived at the ground it was wet, butonly just wet enough to make the loose soilon top of the ground very sticky.

We set up, took entries, and had thedrivers briefing; by that time the groundhad dried out and we were ready to go!

We started two tries at each event, witha total of four events. The times of everycompetitor, indicated that everyone therewould be at least mid field in our typicalGroup 5 motorkhana events; and one firsttimer, Carl Evans, would have been in thetop 3 for his class, at a Group 5 motorkhanaevent.

In the afternoon we had a Khanacross,again very competitive times were posted.Surprise of the day was that a Mark 1 Golf(with a few small modifica-tions!) was able to beat aPorsche Carrera 4 on theKhanacross track. The 3drivers in the Golf consis-tently were about 2 to 3seconds faster than the 2drivers of the Porsche; andthe 2 drivers in thePorsche also drove theGolf! See, as I havealways said, VWs are goodat this form of Motorsport.

We did not get as many first timers as Ihoped, but I am sure that Carl, Paul, Cheryland Ross enjoyed themselves, and I hopethey learnt something about motorsport andwill come along to future events to havesome fun and represent the VWCV. Thank

> Above: In the starting garage - photo courtesy ofCheryl Ermel.

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> Results - VWCV Training Day, 3rd April> Motorkhana

Car Driver Car Tee Tee Double Double Multiple Multiple Enterprise Enterprise TotalNo. Slalom 1 Slalom 2 Loop 1 Loop 2 Loop 1 Loop 2 1 2 Time

1 J. O'Donnell-Young Porsche Carrera 4 32.50 32.50 47.70 46.00 5.00 48.96 49.20 33.60 33.90 329.362 Carl Evans Golf Mk2 Gti 26.66 27.20 35.60 35.80 43.05 43.70 32.40 32.00 276.413 Donald Ermel Beetle 34.20 109.00 WD 43.70 66.80 60.00 DNS DNS 366.704 Jon Edsell Golf Mk1 25.00 22.50 38.30 38.10 46.80 46.30 34.80 35.50 287.305 Andrew Ermel Beetle 30.01 27.60 39.80 39.70 48.80 5.00 48.90 5.00 38.60 DNS 283.416 Paul Kinsey Beetle 36.40 29.80 41.19 42.30 WD 38.90 34.94 290.338 Cheryl Ermel Beetle 32.50 30.80 42.50 43.60 51.70 WD 39.80 DNS 300.909 Richard Graham Beetle 42.20 28.70 44.81 42.00 54.09 53.50 37.40 DNS 302.7011 Ross Wooley Beetle 30.10 30.10 46.14 WD WD 46.04 34.90 34.20 334.2814 Michael Clark Beetle 29.90 27.20 53.00 41.97 50.60 46.10 37.00 DNS WD 321.27

Slowest Time 53.00 46.00 66.80 60.00 35.50

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Car Driver Car Clockwise Clockwise Anti-Clockwise AntiClockwise TotalNo. Square 1 Square 2 Square 1 Square 2 Time

1 J. O'Donnell-Young Porsche Carrera 4 42.00 41.10 41.10 5.00 41.00 10.00 1 80.20 Golf = 39.4 secs2 Carl Evans Golf Mk1 35.90 36.20 37.40 DNS 109.503 Donald Ermel Beetle 58.10 46.80 4 3.06 WD 147.964 Jon Edsell Golf Mk1 WD 38.30 40.38 10.00 37.30 125.985 Andrew Ermel Beetle 43.50 41.60 5.00 42.10 5.00 DNS 137.206 Paul Kinsey Beetle 45.60 43.10 41.60 WD 130.308 Cheryl Ermel Beetle 48.70 DNS DNS DNS 48.709 Richard Graham Beetle 43.40 38.90 41.30 53.50 177.1011 Ross Wooley Beetle 48.70 44.00 43.40 DNS 136.1014 Michael Clark Beetle 44.10 41.00 41.30 42.50 168.90

Slowest Time 37.05 40.16 39.77 67.53

Notes: DNS = Did Not Start, in an actual event this would mean you get the slowest time, in your class, + 5 secs.WD = Wrong Direction, which means you get the slowest time, in your class, + 5secs (motorkhana), +10 secs (Khanacross)5 seconds are added to your time for every flag you displace during the event. 10 seconds are added to your time for not coming to a complete stop inside the finish garage.

> Above: Golf showing some dust & a VW look alike - photos courtesy of Cheryl Ermel.

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MotorsportNews

> Jon Edsell - VWCV Motorsport and Group 5

The Have-a-Go day was run, the turn out was abit disappointing, but it was a good day and thepeople that did turn up had a great day of ‘entrylevel’ motorsport. Please see the separate reportin the magazine.

There are 2 Group 5 events during the monthof April, a Phillip Island Sprint (10th April) and aMotorkhana at the BP truckstop on the HumeHwy in Somerton (17th April). There will be areport on these in the May magazine. In Maywe also have two Group 5 events, a Motorkhanaat the BP truckstop on the Hume Hwy inSomerton (1st May), and the VWCV Group 5Speed event, an Autocross at the MeltonMotorsport Ground in Rockbank (just off theBallarat Hwy) on the 22nd of May. Supp. Regs.and entry forms will be out soon, but we needcompetitors, officials and helpers on the day, sokeep this in mind and come along if you possiblycan.

I need help!!! I know, I know, this is a given,but I do need help to get this job done effective-ly! I am mainly unable to get to the meetings, soI need help to get this motorsport coordinationjob done. If anybody is able to give me a hand,please contact me.

2005 Group 5 Motorkhana Dates: April 17 CRBCC BP Truck Stop,

SomertonMay 1 FFCC BP Truck stop,

Somerton May 29 HSCCV Toyota Club Grounds,

McGrath Rd., Werribee June 26 TCCA Toyota Club Grounds,

McGrath Rd., Werribee July 10 VWCV Geelong Motorsport

Complex, Princes Hwy, Avalon

August 14 PIARC To Be Confirmed September 18 VMCi Toyota Club Grounds,

McGrath Rd., Werribee October 23 NCCA To Be Confirmed

2005 Group 5 Sprint Dates: May 22 VWCV Autocross,

Melton Motor Sport Club Ground, Rockbank.

June 19 PIARC Phillip Island Race July 3 NCCA John Mott Sprint,

Sandown (TBC) July 17 VMCi Morwell Hill Climb July 31 PIARC Phillip Island

Race Track(TBC) September 25 PIARC Phillip Island RaceOctober 30 HSCCV Autocross, Geelong

Motorsport Complex, Princes Hwy, Avalon

November 13 VWCV / HAC Hillclimb (TBC)

Don’t forget our Group 5 events (currentlycalendered for 22/5/05, 10/7/05 and 13/11/05)where we will need competitors and officials.So keep the dates in mind.

Other Motorsport events currently plannedfor 2005 are listed below that might be of inter-est to VWCV members:

2005 Geelong Motorsport Complex: May 15 Geelong Motorsport Complex June 12 Geelong Motorsport Complex July 10 Geelong Motorsport ComplexAugust 14 Geelong Motorsport ComplexSeptember 11 Geelong Motorsport ComplexOctober 9 Geelong Motorsport ComplexNovember 13 Geelong Motorsport ComplexDecember 4 Geelong Motorsport Complex

If you are interested in having a go atmotorsport, and want to know more, pleasecontact me and I will explain what is required.If you are interested in any of these events,please contact me and I will forward detailswhen I get them. Don’t forget, if you want tohelp out as an official at motorsport events,please contact me so I can get you started.

I hope to see you on or at the track. •

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Adventure tothe Red Centre

The club is planning an epic three weekVolkswagen adventure that will commencearound fourteen months from now on 17 June2006 and conclude on 7 July 2006.

This will be a major event in theVolkswagen Club of Victoria’s calendar for2006 and comprises a 5,400 km four wheel VWodyssey (all on well made roads) fromMelbourne to Alice Springs in the NorthernTerritory and return. We will travel throughsuch interesting and famous places asAdelaide, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, CooberPedy, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Yulara,Uluru, Woomera, Hawker and the FlindersRanges.

Accommodation throughout the threeweeks will be a mixture of on-site cabins,motel units and camping and there is amplescope for participants to vary the accommoda-tion mix according to personal taste. We planto cover as many of the famous main CentralAustralian tourist highlights as we can in thetime that is available. There will be the oppor-tunity over the three weeks to see many of thereal Australian outback/Red Centre icons andreally soak up the incredible and uniqueatmosphere that exists in this part of our greatcountry.

There are, of course, many significantchallenges that will be encountered bothorganising and participating in a trip of thismagnitude. These include travelling in convoy,sometimes for up to 10 hours a day, over 5,400kms, and the challenge of maintaining effec-tive communication and mutual support overextensive travelling distances and the remote-

> John Stevens on the VWCV’s upcoming Central Australia trip...

ness and isolation of much of the country northof Port Augusta. Bearing this in mind we havedecided to restrict the number of cars on thetrip to a maximum of 12 to try to minimise ourexposure to major problems and difficulties.This will be a real “hands on” four wheel VWadventure where those participating will needto undertake extensive forward planning andpreparation of their cars, equipment andtravelling kit over the next fourteen months.

A very detailed 15 page trip brochure hasbeen prepared and this covers such diversematters as the proposed daily itinery,background information, travelling arrange-ments, car preparation, approximate costs andbooking arrangements. If you wanta copy of the brochure, that includesthe trip application form, please letme know and I can email one to you.Alternatively I can post a copy toyou if you do not have email facili-ties. Further information will beavailable at the April VWCV meetingat the RACV Club.


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For the new millennium, Herbie hasadded digitised stunts to his already impres-sive regime, outwitting regular cars withmanoeuvres that defy belief. In one scene hedrives up and over another car to take thelead in the race, all with the help of computeranimation.

However, many of Herbie's tricks - suchas the blinking headlights and jumpingsuspension - are mechanical, built into the carand operated by remote control.

Meanwhile, the Hollywood gossip mill isin overdrive over the movie's female lead,played by singer-actor LindsayLohan.

According to reports, theactress has been slapped with alawsuit by two Los Angelesmotorists who claim they wereinjured in a traffic accident involv-ing Lohan. •

The forthcoming Disney film “Herbie: FullyLoaded” tells the now familiar story of aclassic Volkswagen Beetle that has a mindand feelings of its own, on its quest tobecome a star of the Nascar racing circuit, butwhich along the way falls in love with a newBeetle.

For car-maker Volkswagen, the film is aproduct-placement godsend.

"It's a great opportunity to do somethingspecial with the new product," says VWAustralia spokesman Matthew Wiesner.

The company's global publicity campaignto bask in the movie's release is currentlybeing discussed in Germany.

In the film, Herbie is rescued from ascrapyard before being resurrected into aracing star. Not surprisingly, the stripes andoff-white colour scheme remain, as does therace number 53.

Herbie then races, among other cars, aPontiac GTO, better known here as theHolden Monaro.

The race sequences were shot at theCalifornia Speedway in the US, during thepace-car laps of Nascar races, according toonline film database imdb.com.

The film, scheduled for release in the USand Canada on June 24, is the latest instal-ment of the Herbie series, which began withThe Love Bug in 1968.

According to imdb.com, the VW Beetlebeat competing marques, including Volvo andToyota, for the lead role in the original film.

Herbie:Fully Loaded

> From “The Age” 3/2005

COMING SOON...

VWCV HERBIE DRIVE-IN EVENINGWATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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(up to value of $100). Dyno tuning at $60 per hour.

Camberwell Volkswagen

675 Burwood Road HAWTHORN • P: 03 9811 1888Contact Dane Kelly and ask for member discount.

Imported Car Wreckers

9 Booloora Road SPRINGVALE • P: 03 9547 2169Contact Mark for 15% discount.

Technical Bookshop

295 Swanston Street MELBOURNE • P: 03 9663 395110% discount - does not apply to lower margin items such as magazines,

some videos and sale/discount items.

Volkscare4 Macquarie Place BORONIA • P: 03 9729 9281

Contact Michael Clark for 10% discount on parts (maximum discount $50).Does not include genuine or special orders.

Volkspower

12 Florence Street BURWOOD • P: 03 9808 6777Contact Dean for 10% discount on parts and servicing.

Wolfsburg Automotive

966 Mt Alexander Road ESSENDON • P: 03 9370 3100Contact Gary for club member prices.

U Drive

Mark Pring • P: 9217 8866U Drive is offering a 10% discount on all courses to all members of car clubs.

This applies to all our Formula Ford drive days & gift vouchers - www.udrive.com.au

Volkshome Automotive

16 Commercial Drive THOMASTOWN • P: 03 9464 0366Contact John for club member prices.

Info> for members

The VW Club of Victoria isauthorised by VicRoads toissue Classic and Historicplates to financial clubmembers with VWs over 25years old. The main objectiveof the CH permit system is toenable club members aminimal registration feebecause of the vehicles limitedusage.

The club requires all CHvehicles to undertake a safetycheck every two years. Safetychecks are similar to roadwor-thy checks. A roadworthycertificate can be accepted inlieu of a safety check. Theappointed club technicalofficers conduct safety checksat Tech Days and by appoint-ment.

A safety check ensures thatthe CH plate vehicle is safe todrive on club gazetted eventsand approved limited usage. Italso encourages the mainte-nance, restoration and preser-vation of all types of VWs.

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