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If its 12th or 13th and Im still home Im interested in coming along if its not to far away.

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all makes welcome, 11 july from the munch inn, elizebth st accica ridge, its a friday night, be there by 8 you wont be late.

Sounds like an EXCELLENT idea to me Sam!

I'll be in the Brisbane area mid to late July (so long as you don't mind a 4WD tagging along...).

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I'm free for the 19th and 20th :(

Sounds good, any dates ok, Im in. Will bring the HZ tunna.

will bring the fe sedan.

19th & 20th is be a bit touch and go for me, especially the night of the 19th, (cook's birthday), but seeing as there may be a national guest involved, we might have to try and work around it somehow.

Damn, the cook just walked in and read this, and said not to call her the cook and reminded me of the 19th, lol.

The weekend before, or the weekend after, would probably be easier for me, but whatever happens, I'll try to make it work.

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Ill bring the Prem and if so then a couple of mates with HQs' will tag. Any ol afternoon on the weekend could easily be worked in we are in north bris however so somewhere central to meet would be prime..

Cheers, Elliott

Any of the dates.
Would prefer destination south or west of Brisbane as I'm in Toowoomba.

Sorry Sam,

I will be away for work for the next few months (2????). TJS. (Post Code 4075)

Look forward to join along too, can't wait

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Hey tony,

finally got onto the net again! i'm keen for cruising!!!

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Looks like we have some interest in this now...
I'm thinking the 19th (sorry Mrs Wheelnut) or the 20th (Sunday) That way we could get to meet Mr Qute from WA (special guest) lol..
I suppose we could try to decide where to meet next and try to work out a destination to cruise to and weather or not to have a BBQ at the other end?

As far as a meeting point to start from, I'm easy as I don't mind where I have to drive the Chevy to, The further the better, I'll be leaving from Jimboomba anyway...
Anyone have any suggestions?

Sam
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count me in if it is sunday. kel

it would be nice to go on my first cruise in the hr as it was intended instead of at the moment useing it as a daily driver .sunday would be better for me.

We will definitely put in an effort, be it in person, an event or sponsorship, for the first, possibly inaugural Brisbane Cruise.

Keep up the good work Sam, and hopefully the Missus will give me the day off.

I'm only allowed one day a month of, and have entered in the Mopar Sunday the following week.

Will be in touch.

Shane.

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I'm thinking something like meeting up at Mt Coo-tha then out through Samford valley and down to Fernvale sound?
We could end up at collages crossing for a BBQ.
I might do a test run this weekend.

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It sounds like a good idea, keep us informed

snow

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This sounds fantastic to me.
Can't wait.
I haven't been this excited about something for a long time.
Been working nearly every weekend and the van needs
new discs. Now i have the motivation.

i reckon a halloween weekend gold coast cuise should also be arranged... i think alot of gold coast old holden fans would love to join... and i will be joining the brisbane cruise just as soon as my vc dont look or drive stock anymore..lol

We did the trial cruise today, we started at Greenbank RSL then went on to the Mobil Servo at Oxley and then up to Mt Coo-tha.
The reason for the different stops heading to Mt Coo-tha is so anyone that wants to hook up along the way could do so depending on what was closer for them.
From there we took some back streets to get onto Waterworks rd and made our way up to Mt Nebo (Thanks to John for his suggestion with that part) and then to Mt Glorious.
this is where we ran into some trouble, there was a motorbike fatality and the road was closed so we weren't able to complete the full course.
The intention was to go to Fernvale and have lunch at the pub or grab a pie from the bakery.
We were thinking of going on to Collages crossing from there instead for a BBQ but that might make for a long day and a pie/pub lunch might be easier?
I think this should take us about 2 1/2 hours from Mt Coo-tha to Fernvale,and be around 150 -200 km.

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good on ya sam for tryin the drive.. sounds like a great day out and have to agree a pie and coke might be easier and just have the feed at a park or somethin and get to know everyone... but definately sounds great... will be join'n these cruises once my vc does not look and drive the way it did in the showroom back in the 80's...

I'm am so keen after reading that!!! I would love a good ole fashion pie and iced coffee! :D But yea defs count me in. I will pencil in a date for a wash and then the day after the cruise.

ahahahah ah Bruno i just read it myself and yes cudos for you! But yea i'll finally get to meet you and you can see my car painted!

do you have firm any date yet

so what is the def date?

count me in on the cruise, im not quite gold coast, yet not brisbane, so either direction suits me (and the uterus) poi-fect

date please? i need plenty of leadtime to organise my hetic lifestyle. kel

OK I'm thinking Sunday the 20th July as this suits most people.
I'll start from the Greenbank RSL and hook up with anyone from the deep south side or from the Coastal areas.
I will be there at
8.45am and leave at 9.00am then onto the Mobil servo at Oxley opposite the Oxley Hotel to meet with anyone else.
9.15am arrive at the Mobil, leave at 9.30.
Head up to Mt Cootha, turn left after the Botanical Gardens and head up the mountain, about 800 meters (1st chance to turn right) to meet at the car park on the right side of the road.
10.00am arrive, leave 10.30 sharp for the cruise up to the gap, Mt Nebo, Mt Glorious and on to Fernvale for lunch (A pie or lunch at the pub).
You can meet up with us anywhere along the way.

It should be a good day so bring the wife, kids and ya mates along too. If you OH is not quite ready then bring your daily driver.

I'm going to Fernvale on Sunday the 29th again for a look around so I'll report back during the week.

How does this sound?
Can I get a show of hands please...lol

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Hi tony,
even though we did the trial cruise together and you know were coming i'll put my hand up first...

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Count the Qute family in...

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The Green machine is ready to go, 20th of July sounds good.
I'll be watching out for the conformation.

snow

Count me & the missus in can't wait to go for a cruise.

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I'll be ready and waiting at Oxley.

yeah count me in too

I'm hitching though !
I'll be on the freeway near the Nerang exits, showing a tasteful amount of leg.

I've also penciled in a wash. :)

Wheelnuts are lookin' good to go, (not literally I hope,lol).
Might be on my way to talking Mrs Wheelnut to go, and looks like the lil' sis, and bro'in'law will be cruising along in the tonner :-))

Just gotta organise meself a ride, I was just planning on usin' the tonner, buggered me plan, but more numbers, so all good.

Cheers
Bruno

**Edit** Hmmm, just had a thought, it's not old Holden, but is related, might bring the old Blazer along and show off the new alarm

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Damn Fine Idea Bruno...at least I won't be the only 4WD on the Cruise in that case...

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Count me in cant wait to see some other oldholdens and put names to faces

Unfortunatley due to work commitments and distances involved Im out. If it was something in the Redlands- I could make time- but as some of the other posters here are fully aware of my pending situation - time is somewhat against me.

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I'd be all in to bring the missus (HG lol) and take another drive along that road... (was alot of fun before i got the front pads replaced... had to slow down like a truck haha)

buuuut... unfortunately the diff is makin a weird *clak* Clak* *clak* noise when im decelerating.. doesnt happen under load though :\

anyways if i manage to get it fixed in time ill be along for the drive, would be awesome to meet some of the guys that have helped me out over the past year or two :)

FisHG

hey tony,
hope the weather for the cruise isn't like this weekend!!!
should we maybe have a rain date just incase???
i'm hoping to order some parts today mate so if all goes good i'll be on track although my luck doesn't seem to work like that.

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As SICKHG has brought up the rain issue that plagues us all, We might need to consider an alternative date for the cruise if there is rain about.

I'm thinking the following Sunday the 27th.

If it looks like it might be raining then check here on the morning at 8.00am and I'll put up a post in this thread to let you know if it's on or if it has been moved.
Fingers crossed...

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I thought I might suggest if anyone has any hand held UHF radios that they might like to bring them along so we can chat with out pulling over every 10 minutes.
I just bought a set that I'll bring along too.

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Hi i was planning on coming but if we could maybe have a bit more notcie if its going to get delayed due to rain as im looking at coming down from toowoomba so i wouldnt be able to make it unless i knew it was going to be on... maybe saturday night would be better???

We were able to find time to shoot off to Fernvale this morning (13th July) and have a look around.
This is where the cruise will end and we can get a pie or something from the bakery, then have a good look at all the cars!
It's quite busy in the morning cause the markets are on but we should arrive after they end.

There is a kids play ground, some tables nearby and public toilets.

I was able to talk to the good staff of the Information centre about parking and they said we should be able to park about 35 cars in their car park and if need be they might be able to help us out if we need more, but that's not confirmed as yet (I'll call them on the day when we have a better idea on final numbers).

Hope to see you all there on the day.

Please take into account that participation is voluntary and at your own risk, as we will not be held liable for any damage or injury to property or persons and that we all act in a responsible manner to ensure our safety and the safety of others at all times.

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i am in so is the cook. see you all next weekend. kel

Guys,

Stumbled onto this site tonight, live at Sherwood and got my HR Ute registered last Monday. It s running like a pig and hs throw-out bearing noise issues, carby issues, blah, blah as she was off the road for 6yrs...BUT you have got me inspired to come along. Dependent on how the car goes, I'll be there at Oxley, baby blue HR ute.

I was heavily involved with the first cruisetime runs with the Monaro Club, but that was a lifetime ago, so well done on those who set this date.

Hope to have a chat, probably flying solo for the run

Regards

Brett

We look forward to seeing you on the day Brett.
As Bruno said, If your HR is not ready, still come along for the meet and greet as I'm sure there will be more cruises in the not to distant future for you to bring the Ute along mate.
So far I think we have 2 other non OldHoldens joining in as their cars are either not ready or are interstate...

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gday sam will meet you at the rsl greenbank for the cruise RobMonster and his torana + Al might bring his Gemini out too play aswell...bring on sunny sunday :)

hey sam.
im in hervey bay, im seriously thinking of coming for the drive, but i would need to know a definate date and time before hand, as ill be driving 4 hours to get there, plus i need to work out with my bro so i can stay there the night,
i'll bring the lh, nothin flash daily driver, but im working on getting it up to scratch, done a little bit of work on it. would be great to meet some other holden fans, maybe get some tips, im only 19 so i havnt got much of a history with toranas,

cheers brenton

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Sam and Bruno,

Thanks for the warm support,

I have the all-clear from the cheese and kisses, however the daily driver will be what she will be driving on Sunday with the kids to all of their week-end sports (plus I wouldn't feel 'involved' in the cruise if I was driving in a diesel Peugeot wagon :)

I think I will get into the HR on Saturday and try to get her to some sort of reliable condition, but I think your mate with the 4WD will have to be in front of me on the decents for when my 1967 Holden '4WD' (four wheel drums) braking gets excited (just joking...I hope). I'll grab a good assortment of tools just to make sure nothing goes wrong (if I don't, something will of course).

Sorry to sound pessimistic, but I have been ripped off by several people along the way with this rebuild and am disappointed with the mechanicals as a result (among other things I have already started to fix).

So in short, I'll 98% guarantee my arrival at Ampol (hope you'll excuse the clutch noise etc), and hopefully also all the way to Fernvale on the other side of the climb.

Thanks again guys

Brett

P.S. My last resto was a HQ auto 81837 that I miss dearly!

I'll be taking some tools, I'm sure just about every one else will too....
Also we will be meeting at the Mobil at Oxly, Not the Ampol.
See you there.

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God help me I finish work at 7am going home to sleep 2 hours and I'll be brining a carton or redbull with me for the trip! I cant miss it. You'll see me a mt cootha, I'm a little unsure of where the carpark is but I'll find it hopefully. I'll be in the yellow styleside WB.

Ok, Just to clarify the meeting point at Mt Coot-tha.
Once you go around the roundabout at the base of Coot-tha (end of the Western Freeway) and start heading up Mt Coot-tha Road you will go past the botanical gardens then turn left into Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, go up about 800mtrs and there is a turn right lane (1st turn right) that takes you into the car park that we will be meeting at. Ref map 158 and the meeting point is about G15.

As for the other end, we will be arriving at Fernvale about an hour and a half later.
The good people at the Fernvale Visitors Information Centre are going to allow us to park up on the grass (they will drop the chain for us) so we will be able to park in an orderly manner and not worry about them while we lob over to the bakery for a pie (they tell me they will have plenty).

It might turn out to be a mini show and shine, I'm sure a few OldHoldens will attract some interest from any tourists

I just had a look at the forecast and it says it will be fine on Sunday.
Bring some chairs, your camera and an esky and we will see everyone on Sunday.

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Thanks sam, i know where your talking about now. Cheers mate!

Heya Sam dont know if you got my email was just wondering what type of car too look out for at the RSL tommorow morning cheers RobMonster, I will be the one in the multi colour Torana taking it on her first ever cruise...

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hey guys, sorry i cant make it today, somethings come up back in the bay here that iv got to sort out, ( the mrs is cracking the [Naughty Pottyword]s) id love to come to your next cruise, just let me know when and where

brenton

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What can I say, what a day!
Great weather,
Great cars,
Great people,
and gotta hand it to Mr & Mrs Afreakin Sam, very well organised run!

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Teriffic day had by all!

Next one should not be a pipe dream lets do it all again!

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well i missed it cause of having to move house but it sounds like it was great.. will have to try and get to next one.. can someone keep me posted on the next one if i miss posts here.. email is oztatts@hotmail.com.. will be great to take the cruise... and good on all the organisers and those who took part

Well I must say that was an excellent day, The weather was good to us and parking on the grass at the end was great.
Mrs Sam and I got to meet a lot of good O/H members and a few Holden fans as well.

Thanks to rusty for some top photos and with making it stick out on O/H.
Also thanks to Qute for swinging by to join in on his lap around Australia!
I would like to thank everyone that was able to join us on the day, you all made it so much more enjoyable!

Now for the next one.
(I'm working on something just quietly)

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It was all your great work tony!!
i'm keen to cruise again very soon! it was an awesome feeling seeing a line of old holdens in front of me and a line behind!

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For those who I didn't get to mention it with last weekend - the pie shop's claim did not bear out in reality.

A mature local couple who wandered up to look over our cars said that the "Tastiest Pies In Australia" were indeed in that nearby store. Well, I had one* and have to encourage the good folk of Fernvale, Qld to bloody well get out a bit more! I've had pies far worse, but I've had nearly as many quite a bit better. I won't go into the gruesome thickener, pastry & gristle details....

Tony/Af'Sam, now that I'm back at uni, I won't be able to plan an entire cruise myself, but I've some ideas about a future cruise to pass on in case your interested. I just need to dig up some old road tour info before I get back to you.

HKing of D'Aguilar-Highway.

* In a fit of buy-local enthusiasm, I bought a variety of the highly recommended pies BEFORE eating the first one on the day.... Oh well.

I had a great Day last Sunday. Thanks to the organizers.
Drove home with a smile on my face all the way.
I was stoked that the van didn't miss a beat all day either.

Well after doing some research on the internet I have just found this site and joined up! pretty disapointed that i missed the recent cruise but ill endeavour to get the HZ cleaned up a bit and back on the road for the next one!
Any ideas on dates yet? im keen already!
Cheers,
Tayno

I am relocating to Brissy next week so count me in for the next cruise :)

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