AACI Summer Nats, Billing.

AACI Summer Nats, Billing.

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EH*ROB

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850 posts

244 months

Friday 14th May 2004
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G'Day Holden Lovers !!

As I said The Australian Car Club Associaton have been offered a Stand & roped of area at this years Show.

Sandy from the Aus Ford Reg, Matt from the Mopar Muscle Association (Aussie Chryslers) and Myself Holden Uk Reg, are tring to find out how many cars from our Clubs will be attending this year.

We had a good turn out last year 10 Cars, 4 Holdens, 5 Fords & a Valiant Charger. The Mad Max Interceptor from Bolton was a big croud puller. See report at www.aus-ford-uk.co.uk/html/show_reports1.html

Sandy (PHASE4) will be there all Weekend and I hope to get up there with my EH Holden on Sat Morning. I will be taking a small gazebo & flags along with some other Aussie things. We are tring to see if we can have a BBQ for Sun if it's aloud or if not just Sat Night.

So as I have said before we would love to have you lucky guys that own HSV come along & park with us at the AusCCA Stand, to show everyone you great cars.

Paul I have spoken to you about this & it would be great if you can bring some Signs from the UK Drivers Club.

So everyone let us Know if you will be there ok.

Many thanks,
Rob Apsey (EH*ROB)

EH*ROB

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850 posts

244 months

Friday 14th May 2004
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Sorry, for those who are not sure of the dates it's,

Fiday 18th to Sunday 20th June.

OK, Rob.

jagsy

1,462 posts

251 months

Saturday 15th May 2004
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Well done EH Rob.

Fingers crossed we'll be there not in A & E.

Hopefully we'll get chance to put he HSV's togther with the other Oz cars - then we can take the p1$$ at Ford owners he he

EH*ROB

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850 posts

244 months

Sunday 16th May 2004
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Sounds good mate,

Catch ya L8R.

V8HSV

2,457 posts

252 months

Tuesday 25th May 2004
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Bolognaise

double booked again but should be able to come for the Saturday, especially if anyone is camping on the Friday?

Will

>> Edited by V8HSV on Tuesday 25th May 16:49

jagsy

1,462 posts

251 months

Tuesday 25th May 2004
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Not sure when we'll be down, probably Saturday around 11ish.

LSV have said they'll bring the HI PO black Coupe along and they will open the new workshops on Saturday evening for a lokk round - anyone interested???

EH*ROB

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850 posts

244 months

Tuesday 25th May 2004
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G'Day jagsy,

Yes I will be there on Sat about the same time and will definatly be interested in going to the LSV workshop !

I have spoken to Sandy (PHASE4) and he will be there on friday to oganise our area. Looks like we will have a good turn out of about 10 or more HSV's, some older Holdens, about 10 or so Fords, including the Mad Max Interceptor and a XR8 Falcon to compare with a HSV and the Aussie Valiants (Chrysler).
Looks like we will be set up on the left as you go in, just outside the main area.


Some of the guys are going to meet up on the Sunday Morning in the Garage out side, let you know the time later.

I will give more info when I find out ok.

Rob.

uk hsv

1,692 posts

253 months

Tuesday 25th May 2004
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[quote]Not sure when we'll be down, probably Saturday around 11ish.[/quote]

Saturday sounds fine with me.

Jagsy is it a hotel or are we going to camp, so we can have a few beers in the evening?

jagsy

1,462 posts

251 months

Wednesday 26th May 2004
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hmm, got to talk to Lynne about that one - that might be hard, but I'll work on it he he.

V8HSV

2,457 posts

252 months

Wednesday 26th May 2004
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So is it 11 o'clock @ LSV then?

Convoy from the coast?

Will

Phase4

46 posts

240 months

Wednesday 26th May 2004
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Hi Rob, Paul and all,

I have spoken to Harry about an area for Australian cars and he is quite cool about it. He and the AACI would prefer it if there were only American cars in the main showground, but, traditionally, there has always been areas in the other field where clubs can set up. He is quite reasonably unwilling to set aside areas beforehand for the clubs, but is quite willing to meet up when I/we arrive to set aside an area.

Our plan is to get there sometime at mid-day to early afternoon on the Friday and try and blag a good prominent point. I am not quite sure what happens about pegging the area (I will ask Harry) but I am hoping to get a good enough area for 20-25-30 cars.

If you go to this website

www.billingaquadrome.com/home.php

and click on the interactive map, find the jet ski sales and hire centre then go upwards to the events area. This is Shelduck Meadow2. This is the main show field. To the left of that area is Shelduck Meadow1 which is where the clubs will be. To the left of that again is Puddleduck Place. This is most likely where we will be camping.

I am trying to organise that the Ford guys bring some stuff. Australian flags are always good, plus any bunting, or posters, billboards, etc, etc. We have a sort of pole and can fly an Australian flag from it, but more would be good.

We are also hoping to have some sort of gazebo in the stand for shelter (hopefully from the sun).

If anyone has any ideas, please post them here.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

uk hsv

1,692 posts

253 months

Wednesday 26th May 2004
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[quote]So is it 11 o'clock @ LSV then?

Convoy from the coast?

Will[/quote]

sounds good to me !!! who else???

jagsy

1,462 posts

251 months

Thursday 27th May 2004
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Convoy from the north anyone - oh yes that'll be me he he.

I'll have to check with LSV for the 11am at their place to see if thats a good time>?

Phase4

46 posts

240 months

Thursday 27th May 2004
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Way norther than you, Jagsy !

The North is Inverness, which is where the XR8 is coming from.

I am confused now.

My impression was that LSV are bringing their super coupe(whatever that is) to the show on both days, then were inviting people back to their garage on the Saturday evening. Can somebody please clarify this as, if it is open to all the Australian car folk, it would be a great thing, and a worthwhile attraction ?

All the best

>> Edited by Phase4 on Thursday 27th May 17:08

V8HSV

2,457 posts

252 months

Thursday 27th May 2004
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Mark at LSV has been off this week as his Son is not well, so we will have to wait for confirmation next week.

jagsy

1,462 posts

251 months

Thursday 27th May 2004
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Hello all

Clucking bells - Inverness is in the antartic - lovely place we had a FANTASTIC week there just over a year ago. Bring me some local brew please anything malt and over 10 years will be enjoyed [I like them with strong tar then Lynne doesn't drink it he he]!!! (When in Rome be a Roman - when in Scotland drink Whisky)

I've spoken with Peter at LSV and heres a plan.

We meet at LSV Wellingbrough at 11am for coffee and donuts (lots please Dan is coming with us). We then go to Billing in Convoy - so bring it on we need at least 10 cars.....

The coupe is the black Capa 440 that was on Top Gear and had a nice run with a Jag.

Phase4

46 posts

240 months

Friday 28th May 2004
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Hi Jagsy,

I am in Glasgow. It is Dave with the XR8 and XR6 that is in Inverness.

So the plan is now to go to LSV on Saturday through the day, and not on Saturday evening ?

Will LSV bring the Capa to the show ?

All the best

jagsy

1,462 posts

251 months

Saturday 29th May 2004
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Yes and yes.

Meeting there for some who are ariving on Saturday will allow a convoy back into the show.

Phase4

46 posts

240 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2004
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Bump.

Island boy HSV

726 posts

239 months

Thursday 3rd June 2004
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I have finally got agreement to have the time off work so count me in. Convoy from the south coast sounds good to me.