Welcome
We are a group of past, present and future owners of Clubman style cars. In
the main our cars were or are built/assembled by ourselves or under our
personal supervision and/or direction. Some may be built from a kit such as
a Leitch or Westfield; others are built to a design prepared by ourselves or
some other popular design such as the LoCost.
In the main we act as a point of contact for people with similar interests but we also aim to have social and other activities to foster and promote enjoyment of these cars, both on and off the race track.
We will aim to promote an exchange of knowledge and ideas to enable us to build, keep our vehicles well maintained, safe and efficient. People who are just interested in clubman style cars but may for one reason or another decide never to own one are also most welcome in our group.
Currently our members have 21 built cars and 18 ongoing projects.
Keep up to date on the club forum hosted by Oz Clubbies
http://www.ozclubbies.com.au/index.php?/forum/6-victoria/
Club History
VCBG was formed in 2003 after approximately three years operating as an email only association of approx 100 enthusiasts from VIC, NSW, SA & ACT. The initial meeting of eight enthusiasts has grown to 60 paid up members in Victoria. Cars have been and are being built by the majority of members. Australia wide get togethers have been accruing yearly since 2004 with up to 100 cars attending each year.
Williamstown Meeting 29-2-12
Apologies All of the committee (except for Tim & Les) & Dave D.Philip Island Historics – Ticket giveaway Thanks to Les & Jordan, see them for tickets
Myrniong Hill Climb 15th April – After ‘West Side’ coffee Our President Les current record holder Clubbie
Silencers Les told the story of how several clubbies were ‘reported’ for having loud exhausts and the story of how it was rectified. Warning: Police & members of the public can report you for having a ‘noisy’ vehicle and you will receive a rectify notice in the mail. The club has now purchased a noise meter to assist club members measure noise levels of their vehicle to assist them in exhaust ‘tuning’.
East Side Coffee Update Sando gave an update on the gatherings, on average there has been 10~12 cars with 20~30 people. Good coffee and good discussion.
Website Debate Discussed the pro’s & con’s of a different web strategy. To enable more update information the following is proposed - Use ozclubbies as the main communication tool, updating people on events and other club communication (meeting minutes, agendas, general discussion). - Continue using our website, have a calendar and notification of our regular meetings but direct users to the ozclubbies website for more up to date information and communication.
Not the Nationals Date and place has been set, Bright – 17 Nov weekend. More information will be formalised as the event gets closer.
QLD Nationals 2013 Event will be a mid week event. More info will be formalised closer to the event.
SVA Tim gave an update on the goings on in the SVA. Vic Red Plate Sando discussed pro’s and con’s of the plate scheme and pushed for VCBG to join. In-depth discussion was had and further enquires are being made.
Club Membership Club will try & introduce a structure for club membership. To try and get members (young & old to pay up). Renewal dates and other avenues will be investigated.
The VSB 14 Version 2 has been released.
Please see link below to related documents. http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/vsb_ncop.aspxThe document was released early January. The document has several changed in the affecting the build and testing of ICV vehicles. One of the biggest changes relates to the testing of brakes. It is currently unsure what Vic Roads position is on the new bulletin. If you have any queries please contact your engineer to avoid shock, disappointment and frustration in the future. I will keep you all informed on this issue as they develop.
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For Information about our NEXT MEETING
Annual membership is $30.
New membership or renewal of existing memberships can be done using the Membership submission form on this page Re/New Membership and paid using Electronic Transfer.
They may also be Mailed. Fees fees should be made payable to:
Victorian Clubman Builders Group and mailed to:
Brian Adlam,
PO Box 234,
Gembrook Vic 3783
who can also be contacted on AH(03)5968–1328
or e-mail ann dot adlam at bigpond dot com .
Fees can also be paid at any meeting.
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