JANUARY 2013 - qld corvette club inc

JANUARY 2013

You start squawking before the sun
even rises. You steal our sesame
seed buns and fries. But worst of
all, you unload your lunch on our cars. No
sooner have we finished detailing than the
fruits of our labor are soured thanks to your
shameless form of self-expression.
It’s rude and disrespectful. So to
all you birds reading this: watch
your bony little backs. We’re hitting up the
animal shelter. Gonna find us a cat. A mean
one with all its claws. Tell your friends.
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Queensland Corvette Club January 2013
CLUB MEETINGS Are Held
The First Wednesday Of Each
Month Commencing At
7.30pm Unless Otherwise
Noted In The Club Calendar
At SPRINGWOOD BOWLS
CLUB.CINDERELLA DRIVE
SPRINGWOOD.
Page2. Qcc Club Committee
Page3.Ken’s Klub Kalendar
Page4.Club Notices.
Page5. Presidents Report
Page6. Crackerjack Weekend With
Nanna
Page7.Mikes Tips N Trivia
Page8.Saturday Night Dinner.
Membership Fees.
July-September-$75.00 October-December-$60.00
January-March-$40.00 April-June-$20.00
Renewals $75 Due 1-July
Correspondence To
Po.Box 1094 Sunnybank Hills Qld.4109
Emails To Kaylene Gook At,
Kgo31288@Bigpond.Net.Au
EFT Payments :- Suncorp Metway Bank
Bank Details:- BSB- 484 799
A/C 001670655
Please Include Your Name & Payment Details And
Advise The Treasurer By Phone /Email To Ensure
Correct Receipt Of Your Payment.
Annual Advertising
Full Page Color $400.00 Full Page B&W $300.00
Half Page B&W $200.00 Quarter Page B&W $150.00
Business Card B&W $60.00
Email Ernbuild@Gmail.Com
All advertising material is accepted on the
understanding that it does not contravene the Trade
Practices Act. No responsibility is accepted by the
Queensland Corvette Club Inc. for statements made or
the failure of any product or service to give
satisfaction.
Inclusion of any advertisement shall not be construed
as an endorsement by the Queensland Corvette Club
Inc.
WEBSITE; www.qldcorvetteclub.com.au
Materials and articles in this publication are general
comments, not advice .The information is believed to
be accurate and reliable but no responsibility is taken
for any opinions expressed or errors and omissions.
Page9.In Memory of Sandy Vine.
Page10.Friday Night Dinner.
Page11. Advertising.
Page12.New C7 Corvette.
Page13 New C7 Corvette..
Page14. Advertising.
Page15. Minutes Meeting
Page16 Minutes Meeting
Page17. Club Merchandise
Page18. Treasurers Reports.
Page19. The Funnies Page.
Page20.Classified Ad’s
Page21.Classified Ad’s
Page22. Advertising.
Page 23 & 24. Advertising.

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. CLUB COMMITTEE Page 2. January 2013
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE for QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB 2012-13.
Equipment Officer.
Tom Vanderreyden 0408781903
tom@mtcottontruckhire.com.au
Website Co-Ordinator.
Allen Squire.
allen.squire@bigpond.com
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENTand
Chris Livermore
EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
christracey6469@yahoo.com.au Ken Coomber
0427570019 38057089 kcoomber@ozemail.com.au
0468942086
Safety Officer.
Glen Miller. 0411888625
millzy12@bigpond.com
Assistant Editor & Tech Officer.
Mike Gocs. 0412318293
mikegocs@gmail.com
Fundraising Co- Ordinator.
Sue Weitenberg
0415828716
CLUB SECRETARY
TREASURER
Kaylene Gook
Sandy Stumer
kgo31288@bigpond.net.au sandystumer@gmail.com
0407270137 0419776247
Merchandise Officer.
Cheryl Vanderreyden
Cheryl@mtcottontruckhire.com.au
Membership Sevices Brad Stumer
0414730833
bradstumer@gmail.com
Liaison Officer
Kevin Silk. 0418 722 987.
kevinsilkplumbing@bigpond.com
EDITOR Ernie Whittle
ernbuild@gmail.com
QCC. CLUB SPONSORED
CHARITY
0411741378 “ Camp Quality.”
Technical Officer.
keith Harper. 0408152279
keith@datamaxx.net.au
Doc Hilber.0400802322

“Ken’s Klub Kalendar”
Remember To Check The Club Website For Current
Updates, And Changes To Runs Etc.
CLUB EVENTS FEBRUARY. 3 RD .
Pete & Ernie’s Questionable Car Cruise. A nice long cruise to the mountains and
beyond, some dodgy questions and multiple rigorous routes, culminating at the Imperial Hotel in
Murwillumbah for lunch. Bring your own morning tea as we will be stopping at Graceleigh Park at
Beechmont for a snack, pit stop and a regroup.
After morning tea we will follow the trip leaders up past Natural arch and through to our destination.
There will be trophies for those who get their questions correct and times closest to the ones on
Google maps. Approximate round trip of 300klms.
Meeting at Maccas in Bryants Rd. at 6.30 for those who want Brekkie, and leaving at 7.30am.
For more info and to let us know who’s coming, contact Ernie on 0411741378
or Pete on 0409003300.
CLUB MEETING 6 TH . 7:30pm at the Springwood Bowls Club Springwood” Cinderella
Drive, Springwood. Meals from $10:00, coffee and tea $1.00.
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER : 8TH.
OUR FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER will be hosted by Nicky Hume. This event will be at the Grand View
Hotel at 49 North St, Cleveland, www.gvh.com.au.
WE WILL MEET at the old Clive Peters (opposite Hungry Jacks, Loganholme at 6:15 for a 6:30
departure. For those wishing to meet at the venue, Dinner is booked for 7:00 – 7:30 in the back
courtyard in the “Straddie Gazebo” and is booked under the name of the Qld Corvette Club. There
is plenty of parking either on the road or the public car park around the back of the hotel.
HSV CAR CLUB DISPLAY INVITATION: 17TH. The President
of the HSV Club Qld, has invited us to take part in a Motoring display at the Village Shopping
Centre, roof top parking area. The display will be sponsored by Zupps Holden and trophies will be
awarded to the classes that we nominate for the Corvettes. The shopping centre is just past Garden
City Shopping Centre, on the right heading to the city. See Chris Livermore for details.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2013,
The Ex-Presidents,” Crackerjack Weekend with Nanna”
See Page Six for full details.
CLUB EVENTS MARCH:
1St. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER :
This dinner will be hosted by Doc & Trish. At this stage they are looking at the Pelicans Nest,
Seafood Restaurant, Wynnum. Details to be published later.
3rd: Sunshine Coast All Makes Car Show: This car show has been organised to help
support the “Beautiful You Cancer Charity” and as the title suggests is for all makes and years. The
show is at the University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drv, Sippy Downs and starts at
8:30am. Cost is $25 to show your car and includes a breakfast voucher or $5 general entry.
Jaimes Pool will lead the event and will meet you at 7:15am at the Shell Nudgee Roadhouse for a
7:30am departure.
6th: Club meeting 7:30pm at the Springwood Bowls Club Cinderella Drive, Springwood.
Meals from $10:00.
9th :Phil & Glens Bogus Bowling Journey: This will be a family night out at Mt Warren
Lanes “Ten Pin Bowling”, 148 Mt Warren Blvd. The evening will include two games of Ten Pin
Bowls and a Hot Food platter will be provided with fries and chicken nuggets for the kids. Shoes
are available for hire and Drinks are available.
We will meet at the Old Clive Peters (opposite Hungry Jacks), Loganholme at 4:30pm for a 4:45pm
departure. Cost is $25 ($20 kids).
Contact Phil on 0401229862 or Glenn on 0403261300.

QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB . “CLUB NOTICES”. Page 4. January 2013
NEW CLUB MEETING VENUE
The Springwood Bowls Club
Cinderella Drive, Springwood
Meeting starts at 7:30pm
First Wednesday of each Month.
FEBRUARY 2013 BIRTHDAYS
6. Philippa Brown
9. Monika Rentoul
10. Geordie Megson
11. Ron Austen
Robin Washbourne
14. Glenn Miller
Anne Elsley
15. Andrew Kleinhans
Keith West
16. Babes Mcrae
17. Bernie Hildebrandt
Sandy Stumer
21. Tamara Tomczykvv
Geoffrey Weir
24. Philip Murray
Myra Coleman
25. Gordon Walden
27. Victoria Jeffs
28. Elton Larner
29. Trina Dale
Please Note. The Committee Is In The
Process Of Organizing New Club
Apparel. There Will Be Discussion At
The Club General Meetings Soon. In
The Meantime, If You Wish To Get
Shirts Etc. Made Of You Own Design,
Please Check With The Committee
FIRST. Our Club Logo Is Owned By The
Club And Is Therefore Not To Be
Reproduced In Any Shape Or Manner
Without Prior Approval. This Is Very
Important, As It Infringes The
Copyright Of Our Club.
PLEASE NOTE.ADVERTISING IN THIS
MAGAZINE IS FOR THE USE OF CLUB MEMBERS
FOR FREE. NON-MEMBERS PAY $20.00 FOR A
THREE MONTH ROTATIONAL PERIOD. CLUB
MEMBERS WILL HAVE FREE ADVERTS FOR THE
FIRST THREE MONTHS, AFTER WHICH THEY
ARE ASKED TO PAY $20.00 FOR FURTHER
6MONTHS. ALL CLUB MEMBERS WILL HAVE
THEIR ADVERT PLACED ON THE WEBSITE FOR
FREE AS WILL NON-MEMBERS, BUT ONLY FOR
3 MONTHS. ALL ADVERTISERS ARE ASKED TO
LET THE EDITOR KNOW A.S.A.P. WHEN THEIR
GOODS ARE SOLD. PLEASE NOTE; THE EDITOR
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PLACE AND EDIT ALL
ADVERTISEMENT’S IN THIS MAGAZINE.
"CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATON UPDATE" DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF
MEMBERS NOW SEEKING CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATION, THE COMMITTEE HAS
DECIDED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES.CARS THAT ARE ALREADY
REGISTERED, OR ABLE TO BE TRANSPORTED, CAN NOW MAKE A APPOINTMENT
FOR A FREE INSPECTION AT EITHER:- SOUTHSIDE - PETER TURNER (0409003300)
OR NORTHSIDE - KEVIN SILK (0418722987)CORVETTE OWNERS WHO REQUIRE A
HOME/WORKSHOP VISIT, WILL BE ASKED TO DONATE $50 TO THE QLD
CORVETTE CLUB. THIS FOLLOWS THE EXAMPLE ESTABLISHED BY MANY OTHER
CAR CLUBS ALREADY. THANKYOU, YOUR COMMITTEE

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. President’s Report. Page 5. January 2013
Presidents Report :-
I hope all of our members had an enjoyable and safe Christmas and New
Year celebration. I spent my holidays with my family and went for a farm stay
at Maidenwell. We visited the Bunya Mountains and Coomba Falls (Where my
car was milked as we walked to and from the falls) who would think that in a
small country town that you would find criminals. It has reinforced to me that
we should always ensure that we insure our belongings.
Enough of my adventures and on with a new and exciting year. We have a full
calendar of events through to March and beyond. Please refer to the events
page and or the web site for these events. It would be great if we can have a
strong turnout at the Nationals in Toowoomba as this is the 25th National
event and the 60th birthday of the Corvette marque.
I am sorry that I was unable to make it to our first meeting of 2013 but look
forward to catching up with all of you at the upcoming events and the next
meeting. Wishing you all the best.
Event of interest for anyone wanting
to take their pre 1990 car for a run.
Kind regards, Chris Livermore.

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. MIKE’S TECH TIP’S N TRIVIA Page 7 January 2013
A lot of Corvettes are being imported and if you are buying one, you do NOT know what
it’s life history is. To be on the safe side, assume that it has been sitting around for a long
time---do the following. Make sure there is NO fuel left in the tank, lines , pump and
carburettor. Rubber fuel lines should be replaced; Confirm that the fuel tank is rust free
and clean on the inside; carburettors that sit idle for a long time often leak because the
gaskets dry up and shrink. Rebuild it with new gaskets. Install a new battery, making sure
to clean the cables before you tighten them. Inspect all wiring for signs of trouble, such as
damage caused by rodents. Clean all major electrical connections, such as the junction
where the engine harnesses plug into the back of the fuse block on the firewall beneath the
master cylinder. Rebuild all four calipers with stainless steel inserts ----if this has NOT
already been done. Flush all of the old brake fluid out of the system and inspect all lines
and hoses for any sign of damage or deterioration. Drain all coolant out of the cooling
system, including the coolant that normally remains in the engine block when the radiator
is drained. Use a hose attached to the top radiator connection, and flush the entire system.
Remove the thermostat while doing this .When refilling the radiator, use a mix of half
distilled water and half good quality “green stuff”. Change the engine oil and filter.
Remove each spark plug and put a squirt or two of light oil into each cylinder. Remove the
ignition distributor and use the appropriate tool and an electric drill to spin the oil pump
until the oil pressure comes up as indicated on the guage. Now rotate the engine by hand
and then bring the oil pressure up again. Preferably have some one on hand who
understands correct distributor replacement. Having checked or replaced all of the above
things, your Corvette should be ready to start up. Have a fire extinguisher handy just in
case!! With the engine running, check engine bay and underneath the vehicle to see if
there are any leaks!!Is your C4 Corvette hard to start after going on a run on a hot day?
There are a number of things that can be causing or contributing to this problem. The best
starting point is to check to see if there are any trouble codes stored in the computer. One
possible culprit is a failing distributor. Another possible cause is a weak fuel pump or bad
fuel-pump relay. Normally , the relay will power the pump to prime the induction system
during the first couple of seconds that the engine cranks. A problem with the relay may be
preventing it from powering up the fuel pump as soon as it gets a signal from the
distributor when the engine begins to crank. Without that initial priming, the engine will
NOT start right away. The fuel pump circuit will close and start the flow after the engine’s
oil pressure reaches 4 psi and triggers a pressure switch.So you think “Run-flat” tyres are
are modern invention! The first production run-flat tyres sold to consumers was the
Goodyear SSt (Self Supporting Tyre) , which debuted at the New York Auto Show in 1978

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. Past Events. Page 8. January 2013
PHIL, GLENN AND JAYNE'S SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER. With
another year coming to an end we headed off to Windaroo tavern for
our last dinner for 2012. We had four corvette's meet up at the
hyperdome for the short run down the highway to meet up with the
others at the tavern. With Susie away “Wheels Webro” came for a run
up the highway but got to the hyperdome at 6.30 not 6.00, and with no
phone on him ( its still on the kitchen table) John found his way down
to join us. 15 people sat down for an enjoyable dinner and drinks, A
small but still a good turn out, with the night still young there was a
call to go for a criuse down to the Gold coast, 6 covettes made the
journey but not before the C3's got fuel. Peter and Ali lead us down the
highway along the Broadwater, through the streets of Surfer's and
back up to Nerang Macca's for frappes and sundai's. With a few tired
people and Ali finally off facebook, we all headed on home. A great
night, see you all in the new year. Cheers Phil, Glenn and Jayne
JANE AND SALLY, RAFFLE WINNERS FROM DECEMBER MEETING.
Do you know the difference between education and
experience? Education is when you read the fine
print; experience is what you get when you don't.

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. IN MEMORIUM OF SANDY VINE. Page 9. January
A time for us all to remember someone special.
It is with great regret and sadness I sit here and report on the passing of
Sandy Vine. A great Lady of Fine Character, a Loving Mother to Tabitha
and Wife to Reg.
Sandy will be greatly missed by her friends in the Corvette Club.
We would hope that with Sandy’s passing that if Reg needs anything at
all in the coming months that their friends in the Club will be available
at any time to do whatever we can, during this time of great sorrow.
Sandy, “May You Rest In Peace”.
SHE LEFT US QUIETLY, HER THOUGHTS UNKNOWN,
BUT LEFT US A MEMORY, WE ARE PROUD TO OWN;
SO TREASURE HER LORD, IN YOUR GARDEN OF REST,
FOR WHEN ON EARTH, SHE WAS ONE OF THE BEST.

Queensland Corvette Club Inc FND to Sunnybank Hotel. Page 10. January 2013
Friday Night at the Sunnybank Hotel
Myself and Pauline hosted this dinner and arrived at the Hyperdome nice and early. Things
started off slow with only three other cars up till 6:25pm when things started to liven up. By
the time we left we had six Corvettes’ and four ring-ins, in the shape of three Holdens and
one Audi, which arrived last (must have been the driver).
I decided to take things easy heading along the freeway, but by the time we had reached our
destination I had earned the nickname of Miss Daisy, which I will have to change on the next
cruise.
Our venue was as usual very busy and a couple of our members (Geoff and Carolee) took the
opportunity to get in early and place their order with the rest of us content to sit and chat.
Little did we know that the rest of the hotel had decided to line up to order which left the
rest of us a good 20 minutes behind Geoff and Carolee, who were protecting their chips with
their knives, boy were we hungry by the time our meals arrived.
Everyone had a great time with Phil deciding to entertain some of us with an impromptu card
trick, don’t give up your day (night) job, Phil. Jack Turner was very unimpressed with the
goings on and continued playing with his GameBoy. Mr Turner decided to use the hotel
coasters as Frisbees and by the time we left you couldn’t see the carpet.
As we were all having a great time we didn’t notice the time passing and with a few hints
from the waitresses we left around 9:45. We then decided to head away from little Asia and
go to Maccas at little Mecca. On the way Mr Whittle decided to plant his foot as he was
passing me and like an idiot I took that to be a challenge and followed suit. Now I know why
Pauline is called Squirrel, not for collecting nuts but for crushing them, I got the hint and
quickly lifted my foot from the go faster pedal. When we arrived at the little Mecca, Maccas
we were pleasantly surprised to see our old mate Phil Vance who is now a “Nova” driver.
Well after we had all had our coffee’s and Mr & Mrs Roberts who decided they were still
hungry and had more to eat, we called it a night and left noisily, around 11:00pm.
Roll on our next Dinner
Ken & Pauline
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decent, hardworking, honest Australians. It's the
other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But
then, we elected them.

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Queensland Corvette Club Inc NEW C7 CORVETTE. Page 12 . January 2013

Queensland Corvette Club Inc NEW C7 CORVETTE. Page 13. January 2013

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. MINUTES OF MEETING Page 15. January 2013
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Wednesday 9 th January 2013
Held at the Springwood Bowls Club
Meeting Opened: 7.35pm
Present: Kaylene Gook, Don, Marina & Brett Campbell, Jaimes Pool, Brad & Sandy Stumer, Mike
Reptik, Bryan Wharton, Mike Gocs, Aaron Reilly, Steve Barr, John & Sue Webro, Gordie & Belinda Megson,
Pete & Ali Turner, Nicky Hume, Sally & Ernie Whittle, David & Gail Chell, Anthony & Colleen Britton, Graeme
Haggar, Jim Sharkey, Ray Costa, Doc Hilber, K Cossa, Allen & Sue Squire, Ken & Pauline Coomber, Glen &
Jayne Miller.
Apologies: Chris Livermore, Mark Hall, Glenys Gocs, Tom & Cheryl Vanderryden, Phill Murray, Geoff &
Carolee Roberts.
Visitors: Tully Davies, Peter Horswood, Michael Horswood
Minutes of Previous Meeting.
No business arising from the last minutes.
The minutes were taken as read and confirmed as a correct record.
Moved by: Doc Hilber Seconded by: Geordi Megson
Correspondence:
Mail received from 5th December 2012
Incoming Mail:
Australia Post Account: $134.33
Christmas card – Performax International
Qld Auto Spectacular – Sunday 14 th April
RACQ Motorfest – Sunday 14 th July
Newsletters Mustang Club - December
Chev Bow Tie club – January
Corvettes of Melbourne – January
Corvettes of South Australia – January
Corvettes of NSW - Dec
Outgoing Mail: Xmas Cards to Performax International, Californian Image, Chevron Automotive, Ralph More
Autoglass, BHSS-TBS Automotive Engineers, Shannons Insurance
Emails:
Received: From Kerry Hogan requesting a ride in a C3 before he buys one.
Chris received email from HSV Club for Car display at Village Shopping centre opposite Garden City.
Sent: To Kerry Hogan suggesting he attend meeting to meet everyone and arrange a ride with a member.
Moved that the above mail list represents a true and accurate record of all correspondence received and sent
for the month of December 2012.
Moved by: Jaimes Pool Seconded by: David Chell
Treasurers Report:
Closing Balance: as at 31 st Dec 2012 $24105.75
Moved by: Glenn Miller Seconded by: Mike Reptik
General Business:
Events Coordinator:
Past Events. Windaroo Tavern – Good meal and fast service – left Tavern early and did cruise through Gold
Coast and then desert at McDonald Nerang. Suggested that we do this again.
Xmas Party – Harrisville – 60-65 people attended. Great meal, plenty of food and no cleaning up. Reg and
Sandy Vine arrived to join in our Xmas lunch. Great to see them there.
Coming Events.
Convention at Easter – Reduced rate until 31 st January 2013. Only 1 room left in the cheaper motel and then
the next lot of accommodation is across the road. – Book NOW FOR THE CONVENTION.
Friday 11 th January – Sunnybank Hotel – Group leader is Ken Coombers. Leaving Hyperdome opposite
Hungary Jacks at 6.30pm
Saturday 26 th January – Australia Day – Run to Ormiston School Car Show and then continue to Mustang
Club for BBQ. Group Leader – Jaimes Poole - Meeting at 7/11 Service Station, Mt Gravatt-Capabala Road at
7.15am for 7.30am prompt departure. Let Jaimes know by Friday as numbers are required for catering.
Sunday 3 rd February – Pete and Ernie – Questionable Car Rally – Leaving McDonalds, Loganholme at 7.30am.
Bring your own Morning Tea. Lunch is organised at your own expense.
Friday 8 th February – Dinner at Grandview Hotel Cleveland – Group Leader Nicky – Leaving Hungary Jacks
Hyperdome at 6.30pm for dinner between 7-7.30pm
Sunday 17 th February – HSV Car Show – Rooftop of Village Shopping centre opposite Garden City. 20-30
cars required. Performax will be there. Contact Chris Livermore if interested.
Weekend: 23 rd & 24 th February. Crackerjack Weekend with Nana. Group leader Pete & Ali Turner. Leaving
McDonalds Hyperdome at 8.00am. Book in with Pete if you are coming and pay a deposit of $50 into our bank
account and email Sandy of your deposit and place your name against deposit

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. MINUTES OF MEETING Cont. Page 16. January 2013
Editor. Magazine went out before Xmas. Great effort.
Membership Services. Current membership is 144
Merchandise. All the Fire – Extinguisher have been sold. Orders will be taken if anyone requires an
extinguisher.
Website. Everything going ok.
Safety Officer. Make a note to look up before you work on your Corvette or you could knock the fluro and it
could fall and damage your pride and joy. Costs to repair more than moving the car.
Tech Talk. Check Oil, Water, Air in Tyres before driving.
Fundraising. All our prizes for the raffles have been donated
Raffle 1 st Prize: T-Shirt to Tully Davies Ladies: Wallet to Kaylene Gook
Other General Business or Special Business:
Kaylene to send email to Kerry Horgan suggesting he come and meet us when we are going on a run/dinner
and someone will take him for a quick run in their C3.
Marque: The marquee has been ordered from Extreme Marques.
Size 4.3m x 3m Material: Heavy duty PVC
Cost
$2195.00 including extra sand bags
Colours
Roof: White with Qld Corvette Logo both front and back
Valance: Red with Queensland Corvette Club Inc. In black.
Sides: Blue with Queensland Corvette Club (curved) on the back wall
Remember to support your Club, Members and Sponsors wherever possible.
If you have anything you can donate for our raffles it would be much appreciated.
Congratulations to our lucky winners of tonight’s raffles:
Nominated dates for the next Meetings:
Next Committee meeting will be on Monday 4 th February 2013 at the Springwood Bowls Club at 5.30pm.
Next General Meeting will be on Wednesday 6 th February 2013 at the Springwood Bowls Club at 7.30pm.
There being no further business Ken thanked everyone for attending and declared the meeting closed.
Meeting closed at 8.30 pm.
ACTUAL EXCHANGES BETWEEN PILOTS AND CONTROL TOWERS
Tower: "Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o'clock, 6 miles!" Delta 351: "Give us another hint! We have digitalwatches!"
Tower: "TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 Degrees."
TWA 2341: "Center, we are at 35,000 feet.. How much noise can we make up here?"
Tower: "Sir, have you ever heard the noise a 747 makes when it hits a 727?"
O'Hare Approach Control to a 747: "United 329 heavy, your traffic is a Fokker, one o'clock, three miles, Eastbound."
United 329: "Approach, I've always wanted to say this...I've got the little Fokker in sight."
A DC-10 had come in a little hot and thus had an exceedingly long roll out after touching down.
San Jose Tower Noted: "American 751, make a hard right turn at the end of the runway, if you are able..
If you are not able, take the Guadalupe exit off Highway 101, make a right at the lights and return to the airport."
TOWER: "Eastern 702, cleared for takeoff, contact Departure on frequency 124.7" Eastern 702:
"TOWER, Eastern 702 switching to Departure.
By the way,after we lifted off we saw some kind of dead animal on the far end of the runway
." TOWER: "Continental 635, cleared for takeoff behind Eastern 702, contact Departure on frequency 124.7.
Did you copy that report from Eastern 702?" Continental 635: "Continental 635, cleared for takeoff, roger;
and yes, we copied Eastern. We've already notified our caterers."
One day the pilot of a Cherokee 180 was told by the tower to hold short of the active runway while a DC-8 landed.
The DC-8 landed, rolled out, turned around, and taxied back past the Cherokee.
Some quick-witted comedian in the DC-8 crew got on the radio and said, "What a cute little plane. Did you make it all by yourself?"
The Cherokee pilot, not about to let the insult go by, came back with a real zinger:
"I made it out of DC-8 parts. Another landing like yours and I'll have enough parts for another one."
The German air controllers at Frankfurt Airport are renowned as a short-tempered lot.
They not only expect one to know one's gate parking location, but how to get there without any assistance from them.
So it was with some amusement that we (a Pan Am 747) listened to the following exchange between
Frankfurt ground control and a British Airways 747, call sign Speedbird 206. Speedbird 206: " Frankfurt ,
Speedbird 206! Clear of active runway." Ground: "Speedbird 206. Taxi to gate Alpha One-Seven."
The BA 747 pulled onto the main taxiway and slowed to a stop.
Ground: "Speedbird, do you not know where you are going?"
Speedbird 206: "Stand by, Ground, I'm looking up our gate location now
." Ground (with quite arrogant impatience):"Speedbird 206, have you not been to Frankfurt before?"
Speedbird 206 (coolly): "Yes, twice in 1944, but it was dark -- and I didn't land."

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. CLUB MERCHANDISE Page 17. January 2013
PLEASE NOTE . The committee must approve all expenditure and a invoice or receipt produced before
reimbursement can be made. NO EXCEPTIONS ARE ALLOWED.
Ladies club polo shirt (black or white) $35
Ladies red vest $35
Ladies ¾ sleeve shirt $35
Club spray jacket $60
Club cap (black with red piping) $15
Men’s Black Polo $35
To Purchase any club merchandise
contact Cheryl Vanderreyden Cheryl@mtcottontruckhire.com.au
FOR SALE. Two second hand female tops for sale for $10 each The 1st is Navy blue fitted female
shirt size 12 and the 2nd is 20th Anniversary red striped fitted top with 3/4 sleeves size 14. Cheryl
will take them to the next meeting in case anyone wants to see them Thanks Cheryl
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Queensland Corvette Club Inc. TREASURER’S REPORT Page18. January 2013
QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB INC.
TREASURER’S REPORT
December 2012
Opening Balance 1/12/12 – Suncorp Cheque Account (0.01 % p.a.) $ 2,030.02
Suncorp Sub Account (5.00% Interest) $13,230.19
Suncorp Term Deposit (24 months @ 5.15%-Renew 16/08/2014) $10,000.00
Petty Cash Float $ 100.00
Merchandise Cash Float $ 100.00
Expenditure:
Vetteletter – Bayfield Printing $ 365.20
Australia Post (Vettletter Postage) $ 135.98
Springwood Bowls Club – Room Hire $ 90.00
Ipswich Toy Hire (jumping castle) $ 325.00
XPO Promotions $ 53.60
Bob Mihill (Perpetual Trophy Tag) $ 22.00
Keith Hosking (Concourse Judges prizes) $ 180.00
Kaylene Gook (Stationery + Office of Fair Trading) $ 111.70
The Royal Hotel Harrisville (Xmas Lunch) $1400.00
Income:
Raffle – Club Meeting $ 175.00
Merchandise $ 857.00
New Member $ 80.00
Keith Hosking (Reimbursement donated back) $ 180.00
Bank Interest $ 37.02
Balance as at 31/12/12: ... $24,105.75
Total: $25,460.21
… $2683.48 $22,776.73
… $1329.02 $24,105.75
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** All expenditure must be approved by the Committee and an invoice or receipt produced
Before any reimbursement can be compensated. NO EXCEPTIONS PERMITTED. **
Please Note: If you wish to EFT into our account please include your name & what your payment is for.
And you MUST advise the Treasurer by phone, fax or email your bank confirmation so we
can ensure the correct receipt of your payment. (Suncorp / BSB: 484 799 / Acc No: 001670655)
If all the cars in Australia were placed end to
end, it would probably be a long weekend and
the MAIN ROADS DEPT would be doing road
works.

Queensland Corvette Club Inc. THE FUNNIES PAGE. Page19. January 2013
AUSSIE BLOKE ETIQUETTE is recognised throughout the civilised world,
but we all need to be reminded from time to time. In General:
1) Never take an open stubby to a job interview.
2) Always identify people in your paddocks before shooting at them.
3) It's tacky to take an Esky to church.
4) If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets.
5) Even if you're certain you're included in the will,
it's rude to take your ute and trailer to the funeral.
EATING OUT: 1) When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and
pour slowly so as not to bruise the wine.
2) If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with only one hand.
Entertaining at Home: 1) A centrepiece for the table should never be anything
prepared
by a taxidermist.. 2) Don't allow the dog to eat at the table,
no matter how good his manners are.
PERSONAL HYGIENE:
1) While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private,
using one's OWN ute keys.
2) Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money.
3) Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days.
4) Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no,
it alters the taste of finger foods; and if you are a woman,
it can draw attention away from your jewellery.
THEATRE/CINEMA ETIQUETTE:
1) Crying babies should be taken to the lobby
and picked up after the movie ends.
2) Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen.
Tests have proven they can't hear you.
WEDDINGS:
1) Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
2) For the groom, at least rent a tux. A tracksuit with a cummerbund
and a clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance.
3) Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for the occasion.
DRIVING ETIQUETTE:
1) Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles,
even if your gun's loaded and the roo's in your rifle sight.
2) When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar
doesn't always have the right of way.
3) Never tow another car using pantyhose and duct tape.
4) When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can,
it's impolite to ask her to bring back beer as well.

Queensland Corvette Club Inc CLASSIFIED AD’S Page 20. January 2013
for sale 1987 corvette 4+3 manual. one of only 407 made that year that
colour plus being a manual this is a very low number production vet, boyd
coddington wheels, near new tyres, long rego, nearly all options for
1987. very economical and power to burn. 83301 klm, $27,500.00
Phone Peter on 0746351159
'79 c3 black coupe - v8 auto - 225 hp - 350 ci capacity r.h. drive, targa top,
a/c partly fitted,valet alarm system - 3 alarms in all, new sound system
new battery, tyres, exhaust system, gearbox & diff 11 inch rear tyres, 9
inch front, personalised plates, pop-up lights reconditioned eng.,
$33000 phone gary 0419 643654
for sale 1964 bucket seats. black, in good condition. $300.00 the pair (ono)
c4 1993 car bra in perfect condition. $200.00 (ono) kevin 0418 722 987
muncie 4 speed gearbox (rebuilder) $400.00 (ono) $800.00 phone kevin 0418 722 987
“for sale” lingenfelter super ram intake manifold $1200 edelbrock base manifold with slp
Siamese runners $900 holley stealth intake $800 (will not fit under stock 84-96 corvette
hood) good performance for tpi .
billet throttle body 58mm new $550,+ 52mm $400 + competition cams roller camshaft.
cs286hr10 .560” lift 230 @ .505” lobe competition cams springs, retainers &locks (to suit above
roller cam) new $320 competition cams roller lifters performance -high rev new $520, stock
roller lifters new. $450.. gm factory roller camshaft .525” lift 219/228 @ .050” lobe separation
new $500 lingenfelter roller camshaft .493” lift 213/219 @ .050” lobe separation 112 new $500
air flow research heads 210 cnc race ready $2,275
for sale-parts to suit small block chev . crane gold roller rocker self-aligning 1.6 new $550
crane gold roller rockers self-aligning 1.5 new $550
gm factory roller rockers by crane self-aligning 1.6 new $550
tpi mini ram with fuel rails and regulator $1400
phone john bondok 0419 999 350
or email.. jbondok@bigpond.net.au
cam 1987-1998 this cam was installed in ray's new engine by mistake and has been replaced with
the correctly specified item it's lucky to have done 1,500km and cost $580 from the states. this is
an excellent street cam specifically designed for injected engines. has heaps of torque and
grunt from 1,800rpm - 5,800 duration @ 50" 218-224 valve lift 057 inlet and 056 exhaust. your
car does not require a stall converter with this cam - very drivable and quite economical
available now $280 ono phone ray 0427 557566
for sale.1986 corvette parts
left hand door $250. left hand door glass $200.00
rear inner guards (pair).. $100 complete standard exhaust system(minus cats) $100 right hand
door mirror housing $50 door hinges(4).. $40 rear bilstein sportmatic shocks(2)..rear alloy frame
extension $300.. fan belt $25.. left&rightdoor mirror housings$50 each.. rear exhaust section
with balance (new tube)$100.. aluminium tail shaft $100.. starter motor $50.. evaporator housing
core $100.. rear compartment lid assembly$100..fueltank filler door $50..sun shade$25..r/hside
fender louvre panel $50..
84-87,5 Spoke ZR1 chrome wheels & Goodyear Eagle’s on rims .Done 5000klm as new.$1500.00
C6 LS2 mass airflow meter.(Granatelli)10-15 Hp gain. New. $400.00
C6 Ls2-3-7. 160 degree Thermostat.$25.00
C6 LS3/Zo6 air intake duct & filter, will fit LS2. as new$200.00
c6 zo6 lg motorsport long tube header system in 304 stainless with cats & o2 extensions
complete system to rear end. brand new-in box $2000
C6 Zo6 complete brake package-2x6piston calipers+2x4 piston calipers+4 rotors+pad sets & S/S
Brake lines-fits all C6’s new. $1800.00
C6 Radiator, Direct fit aly, new in box.$700.00 phone mike reptik 07 38240280
for sale 1973 Chevrolet corvette stingray targa top travelled a genuine
44000 miles since new matching numbers 4 speed manual 350 motor power
steering. new battery new exhaust twin right through new carburetor new
upmarket distributor new plugs and wires this car is a pleasure to drive and
drives like new, pretty much as it came off showroom floor asking
$38000 phone Garry on 0408490301 + Rochester 4 barrel carburetor
reconditioned fits 308 Holden and corvette 350 $400.00
for sale 1959 corvette parts . motor ,gearbox 3 sp , tailshaft, generator ,drum brakes
complete ,new fuel pump , clutches ,ws wiper parts brake master cylinders located hervey
bay mobile Phone John on 0429638230

1988 chev corvette. 350ci auto roadster tuned port injected
power everything c.d. beaut paint/trim, aircon, mechanically a1,
registered, good strong reliable, award winning corvette.
contact john, $35000.00 ----- 0439683117--- 075563875
GENUINE 1992 Corvette - Convertible (no nose or tail clips) getting serious
about performance REG SA LT-1350 RARE 6 speed manual; strong LT1 (Gen II) 5.7
lt with a re-build at 98,000km; interior is original cockpit surround with full right
hand drive footwell conversion and custom seats Vehicle is lowered by 25mm on
adjustable koni springs with ZR-1 spec wheels (including new rubber). Regretful
sale, Vehicle has many extras. For further info please call or email Jason 0407
702 072 or wjcarter@hotmail.com.au $48,500 ono
for sale 1970 corvette coupe 350 cubic inch, 300 hp,lhd. mulsane
blue with bright blue interior. 63,000 miles.4 speed muncie gearbox,
power steer,brakes and windows.multi concourse winner,matching
numbers,full registration. $55,000 ono. phone keith 38801713 or
0417 744 924.
for sale: 2008 c6 corvette coupe personal import by owner. atomic
orange 2lt package with head-up display, z51 performance pack, bi-modal
exhaust plus spare polycarbonate roof. many quality accessories fitted,
including; z06 brake package with cooling ducts, callaway cold air
induction system, ported throttle body by v max, meziere electric water
pump with 160of thermostat and z06 engine cooler. comprehensive list
of accessories available to prospective purchaser. fitted with near new
michelin pilot sport tyres and chromed wheels.only travelled 30,000km.
multi trophy winner in immaculate condition, hoist available for
inspection.$115,000 ono please phone mike on 07 3824 0280
for sale· 1985 c4 4+3 manual.· approx 135,000 klm’s. new clutch,
rear bushes, gearbox overhaul.· needs new a/c compressor and weather
seals. with 20 inch wheels. it’s a good car that needs very little to make it
really good. my guess is about $2500 to spend? contact mike
nancarrow.at email address mike.nancarrow@ausbuild.com.au
price $15,000
for sale 1990 zr1 corvette coupe.
phone keith harper on 3206 6836 or 0407 152279. fitted with one of
only 8 ever built doug rippie motorsport black widow lt5 engines.(rated
at 475 hp.when built).6 speed manual, rear spoiler&side skirts. brembo
front brakes.mccloud lightened flywheel and clutch.extractors and
sports exhaust. roll cage. onboard hylon fire suppression system. 5 point
harness as well as standard belts. 1995 zr1 wheels with 275/40zr17
fronts and 335/35zr17 rears. air con-radio/cd player. pologreen with
tan interior.
registered till- march 2013. $57000.00 ono.
for sale 1966 corvette stingray convertible
red on red with white soft top. fully restored, top award
winning car, everything new. 4 speed manual, 3700 miles
since restoration. $78,900.00 kevin 0418 722987
1971 convertible. warbonnet gold/yellow only 84040 kilometers.
black leather interior with sheepskin covers.4speed manual transmission.
270hp. 350 cubic inch v8.rego plate- 71vtt. registered march 2013vin
number-194671s102996 engine number-v111tbcf358391.over 40 trophy
winning contact bob by email;; robert.mihill@bigpond.com
or 0412759468 car.price- $40000.00 Negotiable
1991 ZR1.Arctic White. Custom made Fiske Wheels 12x18 rear and 10x18
front. Only set in Australia. Engine, colour coded to exterior colour
with red silicon hoses and ducts. Custom made extractors by CES Racing
with twin 3inch Stainless exhaust with new custom cats. Fidanza light
weight flywheel and Marc Haibeck performance chip.Rear Spoiler.
Original Paint genuine LT5 DOHC quad cam.This is one of no more than 15
ZR1's in Australia 78000KLM’s. $65000.00 Call Ernie 0411741378.

Queensland Corvette Club Inc ADVERTISING Page 22. January 2013
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Queensland Corvette Club Inc ADVERTISING Page23. January 2013
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Queensland Corvette Club Inc. ADVERTISING Page24. January 2013
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