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QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910
FEBRUARY 2021
QCC VETTELETTER— DECEMBER 2020 Page 1
QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910 QCC VETTELETTER— DECEMBER 2020 Page 2
QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910
CONTENTS
BIRTHDAYS 3 TREASURER’S REPORT 10
CLUB NOTICEBOARD 4 RUN REPORT — AUSTRALIA DAY 11
CLUB COMMITTEE 5 UPCOMING EVENTS / RUN INFO 12
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 6 MIKE’S TECH TIPS 16
NEW MEMBERS 6 MERCHANDISE 17
ARTICLE: ELECTRIC ‘VETTE 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 19
15% DISCOUNT ALL CLUB MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 2021
3 Michael BURGESS 17 Peter BROUN 25 Gorden WALDEN
4 Donald HARVISON Sandy STUMER 26 Steve TURNER
11 Ron AUSTEN 20 Roger BARRETT 27 Marina CAMPBELL
14 Glenn MILLER 21 Geoffrey WEIR 28 Elton LARNER
15 Andrew KLEINHANS 24 Myra COLEMAN Lehanne SMEATON
Front Cover:
2004 Lexmark Indy Display / Surfers Paradise Mall. Brad’s C4 & Tony Lowe’s Indy Pace Car.
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QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910
CLUB NOTICEBOARD
This is the official Newsletter of the Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
• Club meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm (unless
otherwise noted in the club calendar) in the Ballroom, Runcorn Tavern, 124 Gowan Rd, Runcorn.
• Membership
Renewals $80 due 1st July / New members $80 pro-rata quarterly.
For pro rata rates please contact Club Secretary.
• Correspondence To:
Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
PO Box 1094
Sunnybank Hills
Qld. 4109
• E-Payments
Suncorp/Metway Bank— Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
Note: QCC Bank Account Number has Changed, Please update your records.
BSB- 484799 A/C 167289740
Please include your name & payment details and advise the Treasurer by email to ensure correct
receipt of your payment.
• Annual Business Advertising
All Advertisements are full colour.
Full Page $400.00
Half Page $200.00
Quarter Page $100.00
Business Card $50.00
• Member Classifieds
Advertisements submitted will run in magazine and on web for minimum of three months. After
three months advertisements may run on web only.
Disclaimer: All advertising material is accepted on the understanding that it does not contravene the Trade Prac-
tices 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 endorse-
ment by the Queensland Corvette Club Inc.
QCC Plans in relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Clearly the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has sparked an emergency across our community & the World. A situ-
ation that has developed and changes weekly. There can be no denying the exponential growth in this
virus’s spread, so as you are no doubt aware, there are a number of government restrictions and health
recommendations which are already in place, and new ones being introduced at times, we seem to have
respectable control of the Virus in Queensland, but this still will affect the way the Queensland Corvette
Club Inc. can operate in the future.
The Management Committee conveys to all QCC Members that they must comply with all the up to date
Government Regulations/Restrictions & respect your other Members & their Family on all Events/Runs
going into the future.
QCC VETTELETTER— DECEMBER 2020 Page 4
QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President Secretary
Brad Stumer Nick Ladell
bradstumer@gmail.com nladell@yahoo.com.au
0414 730 833 0407 267 838
Treasurer
Lorna Mihill
robert.mihill@bigpond.com
0419 756 394
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Vice President & Run Editor
Co-ordinator Tim Wolf
Don Campbell tim.wolf@aplng.com.au
dkcmdc@bigpond.net.au 0467 733 426
0412 731 865
Fundraising Technical Tips
Mike Gocs
mikegocs@gmail.com
0468 371 666
Website Co-Ordinator Equipment Officer
Mike Gocs Reg Vine
mikegocs@gmail.com regvine@gmail.com
0468 371 666 0404 000 475
Merchandise Officer Safety Officer
Carol Golles Sandy Stumer
sellog52@outlook.com sandystumer@gmail.com
0403 181 432 0419 776 247
Compliance/Technical Officer Compliance/Technical Officer
C1—C3 Chris Carson C4–C8 John Bondok
carsonl88@hotmail.com jbondok@bigpond.net.au
0432 968 427 0419 999 350
QCC VETTELETTER— DECEMBER 2020 Page 5
QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910
PRESIDENTS REPORT FEBRUARY 2021
Hi everyone hope you are all well and have managed to get
through the first month of the new year.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend the Australia Day Run, but I
have heard that everyone had a good time.
Don’t forget next Sunday 7th of February we have the Gold Coast
Motor Museum Lunch Run, so please contact Mona as numbers
are required prior to attending. There will be a QR Code to be
scanned as you drive into the parking area, this must be shown to
us before you are allowed to enter the premises. Also, when pay-
ing the $10 for entry you will be given a wrist band for entry to
the museum.
Saturday night the 20th of February we will have a dinner run to Ashmore Road Seafood & Steak Res-
taurant.
It is with much regret Corvettes of Canberra have had to postpone the National Convention and have
rescheduled to Easter 2022, those who have paid can either get a refund or leave it with them for the
following year. Hopefully, the year 2022 will be the year we can catch up with all our southern friends.
I would like to ask all members to help with ideas and set up new runs/events, also if anyone has any
articles of interest that we can use in future
Vetteletter’s, this would be much appreciated.
Please enjoy your Vetteletter.
Drive you Dream
Brad Stumer
bradstumer@gmail.com
Mob: 0414 730 833
NEW MEMBERS JANUARY 2020
#819 Gerald & Helen Kent—2010 Red Grand Sport Coupe
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Electric 'Vette:
Chevrolet Corvette to abandon V8 engine
One of America's most iconic V8-powered sports cars is going electric.
Written By: Ben Zachariah / Journalist Car Advice
The Chevrolet Corvette will be fully electric by 2035, dropping the petrol V8 engine which has powered the sports
car since 1955.
The revelation comes as parent company General Motors announced overnight its entire passenger car fleet would
be battery-powered by the mid-2030s.
While GM's all-electric push will exclude 'medium-' and 'heavy-duty' models within the Chevrolet and GMC pick-up
range, it's understood the announcement includes future generations of the Corvette sports car.
The news comes just days after Ford attempted to downplay rumours of its Mustang moving to an electric power-
train by the end of this decade.
Earlier this month, company insiders revealed a Corvette sub-brand was currently in development by the American
car giant and will launch a number of sporty SUV models wearing the iconic 'Crossed Flags' badge.
"What I can tell you is that 'Corvette' is an extremely strong sub-brand, capable of being carefully expanded," for-
mer GM executive Bob Lutz told CarAdvice at the time.
While Mr Lutz's comments related to the development of an electric SUV, it's clear General Motors shares a similar
level of faith in the Corvette name.
Only two years ago, General Motors CEO Mary Barra revealed the company was exploring all options.
"We look at a variety of things as we go forward and we recognize the strength of the Corvette brand," Ms Barra
told an analyst during an earning call in November 2019.
"Today we announced our plans to become carbon neutral by 2040, in our products and operations, globally," Bar-
ra said in a statement posted to LinkedIn overnight.
"As one of the world’s largest automakers, we hope to set an example of responsible leadership in a world that is
faced with climate change."
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QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910
TREASURER’S REPORT
We specialize in providing all your Corvette Parts & Accessories.
Contact us at: info@corvetteaustraliaexpress.com or phone Lee on Mob: 0419 734 319
We stock more than a thousand corvette parts here in Brisbane. We can ship many parts
overnight if required!! Browse around our on-line store or email your requirements.
QCC VETTELETTER— DECEMBER 2020 Page 10QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910
Australia Day Club Run — 26 January
January is NOT a popular month for car shows because it is so hot, so why would you go to one? The
Bayside Restorers Club have been holding their car show at Ormiston State School for many years, every
Australia Day. Well, this car show ticks all the boxes : Starts at 7.00am and finishes at 10.00am; NO entry
fee; FREE sausage sizzle with Bacon and tea or coffee; and plenty of trees for shade and plenty of seating
amongst the school buildings. Every year at least 500 classic and vintage cars show up. This year, due to
the lack of shows (COVID-19), 720 cars showed up. The QCC had 10 Corvettes in a group plus six other
Corvettes parked elsewhere who were not members. Let’s see some NEW members for next year’s
show.
Most of us then went back to Mona’s place for lunch—thank you Mona for the “buffet” lunch—and
cooled off in the Pool.
Mike Gocs
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FUTURE RUNS
SAVE THE DATE
WED, 3 FEBRUARY-2021 RUNCORN TAVERN GENERAL MEETING
SUN, 7 FEBRUARY 2021 GOLD COAST MOTOR MUSEUM LUNCH RUN / QCC & CDUCC
SAT, 20 FEBRUARY 2021 ASHMORE RD. SEAFOOD & STEAK DINNER RUN
WED, 3 MARCH 2021 RUNCORN TAVERN GENERAL MEETING
SAT, 27 MARCH 2021 REPCO MAX, MOSS ST. SAUSAGE SIZZLE & VETTE SHOW
POSTPONED TO 2022 CANBERRA NSW CORVETTE NATIONALS
REGULAR QCC CLUB SANCTIONED EVENTS
NB: Below Event information may be out of date due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please Confirm and check de-
tails with the Event Organiser’s.
Munchies Car Meet / Every Friday Night from 6:00 pm
Munch Inn Cafe, Cnr Elizabeth St. & Beaudesert Rd. Acacia Ridge
Cars & Coffee Brisbane / Every Month from 6.30 am
1st Saturday – Turbo Drive, Coorparoo
3rd Saturday – 217 Beams Road, Taigum and 34 Goggs Road, Jindalee
3rd Sunday – Sirromet Wines 850-938 Mount Cotton Road, Mt Cotton
CMATS / Last Saturday Every Month 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Car Meets at Town Square – 357/403 Redbank Plains Road, Redbank Plains
Yamanto Classic Car Meet / 1st Friday Every Month from 6:00 pm
Yamanto Village Shopping Centre, Warwick Road
Ripley Cruise Night / 3rd Saturday Every Month 4pm - 9pm
Ripley Town Centre, 20 Main Street. Contact Chris Wotton 0459 311 351
Yank Tanks / 2nd Sunday Every Month from 6pm
Pimpama Shopping Centre, 102 Pimpama Jacobs Well Road.
Car Display & Get Together / 3rd Thursday Every Month 6:00 - 8:00 pm
NAPA/Repco Max Logan City, Moss Street, Slacks Creek
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Ashmore Road Seafood & Steak Dinner Run
7.00 pm Saturday 20th February 2021
Restrictions around dining in apply. Bookings are essential, and customers are
required to meet the Qld Health directive regarding signing of the 'COVID-19
Safe Contact Register'. Thank you for your understanding.
Carkazis Brothers, the original founders of the Famous Paragon Café in Goulburn NSW,
brings to the Gold Coast the same high standard with their seafood and steak meals.
Free salad, chips and garlic bread come with all main courses, entrees from $16.90, with
mains $32 to $55 (whole lobster mornay $62.90). These meals are huge so sharing is al-
lowed, or you can order from the small meal selection ranging from $18 to $35.
ALL WELCOME / So you can join us and leave from Maccas Bryants Road
Or see you there around 7.00 pm.
McDonalds / Bryants Rd, Loganholme Time: 6pm for a 6.15pm departure
Venue: Ashmore Road Seafood & Steak Time: 7.00pm
Cnr Reed Street & Ashmore Road, Ashmore
*** PLEASE LET US KNOW SO WE CAN RESERVE YOUR SEAT ***
Numbers would be appreciated by Wednesday 17th February.
Please Contact your Trip Leader:
Brad Stumer on Mob: 0414 730 833 or email: bradstumer@gmail.com
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Cruise & Lunch Sunday 7th February 2021
In conjunction with Corvettes Down-Under Car Club
Stanley’s Barn Restaurant
Gold Coast Motor Museum
107 Kriedeman Rd, Upper Coomera
The brand-new Gold Coast Motor Museum is no ordinary motor muse-
um. There’s sentimentality behind the displays – and it is not all
wrapped up in the historic automobiles. They have a wide variety of
cars, bikes, and memorabilia. It’s one of those places where you’ll be
able to go and see something you don’t see at other museums.”
Normal group cost is $15, your club is subsidising with $5 per ticket = $10/ticket
You are not obligated to go inside museum.
Meeting at Springwood Hotel/McDonalds Carpark
Springwood 9.30am for 10am departure.
Please pre-order your lunch from attached menu
COVID-19 regulations applies, you have to register on entering the carpark.
Bookings are essential so please contact:
Trip Leader: for Mona / wardfix@optusnet.com.au / 0428 349 942
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Lunch menu for pre orders for Gold Coast Car Museum….
Sunday February 7, 2021
Please note….Pre ordering is advised
Just let your trip leader Mona know your choice. Payment on the day.
PORK TONKATSU 22
Panko crumbed free range pork fillet, green lettuce, Barbeque sauce, kewpie mayo, white
bread.
GRILLED CHICKEN BURGER 22
Char grilled chicken, served w/ green oak lettuce, American cheese, bacon, to-mato relish &
aioli on a soft milk bun, served w/ hand cut chips.
OPEN STEAK SANDWICH 23
Tender char-grilled Black Angus sirloin fillet, served w/ relish, oak lettuce toma-to, onion,
cheese & seeded mustard aioli on charred sourdough, served w/ hand cut chips (GFO).
PRAWN BAGUETTE 22
Mooloolaba prawns, citrus mayo, oak lettuce, sour dough baguette w/ hand cut chips.
BEEF BURGER 22
Seasoned hand pressed all beef patty, bacon, American cheese, Stanley’s sauce homemade
pickles, tomato, oak lettuce on a milk bun w/ hand cut chips
RUEBEN 22
Smoked Cajun brisket, Pastrami, pickled cabbage, gruyere, sour dough toasted w/ hand cut
chips.
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD 22
grilled chicken, bacon, poached egg cos lettuce & a crouton, Caesar dressing.
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MIKE’S TECH TIPS AND TRIVIA
mikegocs@gmail.com
Mob: 0468 371 666
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CLUB MERCHANDISE
Car Sticker $5
Polos $36
Dress Shirts $45
Jackets $60
Name Badge $12
Flags / $10 a pair or $6 each
Bucket Hats $17
Caps $15
Chambray Shirts $54
Demin Shirts $74
Ladies 3/4 Sleeve $49
Ladies Cap Sleeved $46
Your Name on Shirt $8
Your Name
Your Name
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QUEENSLAND CORVETTE CLUB Inc. ABN 37 497 880 910
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
For customised Vette bits
contact Simon Taylor on
0414 229 179. I can do very
competitive prices and aim
to make better products than
come out of the US. Exam-
ples below but can do any
part.
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Hall Road Cnr Bruce Hwy, Gympie QLD 4570
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