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The Committee has much pleasure in advising that the Dates for the 2014 National Meet to be held in Melbourne are :-

Friday 24th, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th of October 2014

As it is the 40th anniversary of the EUREKA in 2014 it is expected that there will be many Eurekas in attendance particularly if you get your ready. It is a historical event with many other activities happening throughout the year at various locations.

See above

What? Did you write the dates in invisible ink or something? I assume that's what you were alluding to?

And dare I suggest it, but it would be awesome if we could get at least 40 cars to next years meet. I know it's a huge ask, but that would be awesome. Even if it's in the middle of a rebuild, trailer it there. Even if it's just been pulled out of the long grass under a tree in some back paddock somewhere, wack it on a trailer and bring it!

 ;D

My spy ink reader is not working at the moment so you will have to do the dates in normal ink  :)

Waiting waiting to book hollidays

Sorry everyone :'( :'( :'(

We have had a slight hiccup with the national meet dates
we will post them A.S.A.P. whistle whistle whistle
for those to ask ASAP stands for  ;D ;D As Soon As Purvis  :laugh: :laugh: gets back to us with confirmation on something he is trying very hard to get a response for us.
please dont be  >:( >:( >:(

regards

James

no probs when I seen there was a I date I got a little reekcited.
It was like opening a gift but no gift in the box  :(

Here you go everyone  ;D ;D ;D
as previous post said A.S.A.P
well Allan confirmed with me today the dates
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th of October 2014 in
Melbourne as we all know.

Stay tuned for more exciting news as it comes to us
So get your holidays planned and booked for the 40th Anniversary of the release of the Purvis Eureka
at the Melbourne Motor Show in 1974.

This is one meet you do not want to miss  :'( :'( :'( under any circumstances.

regards

James

Ok, now that we have the dates, I'll have to try and get them to change my annual leave. They're right pricks about it, but at least I have 11 months to try and get it sorted out. Will probably take all that time to get it done.

Well now we know the dates, those who have them sitting in the shed better dust them off and get em ready for the show.Im new to the reeka scene and thought there was only a hand full in SA, but I found out that there is close to 40?? So pull ya fingers out people and get them on the road! or give me another one to play with......We have 12 months to get ready so lets get a SA convoy going and drive theses thing's. 

Hi,

 I am definitely going to this meet and was just wondering how many cars from NSW might go. I presume Darren, Richard, Ted and myself but would be good to have a good show from our state as well as from the Mexicans.

Anthony

I'll be there, don't you worry. I've sent off the initial email to the person in charge of our annual leave so I can change mine. Naturally, my annual leave for next year starts on the 25th of October, so I'm going to try and move it forward a week or two.

We should really try and scare up everyone who has a 'reek and badger them in coming along. Even if they're not a member of the club, they still should be invited. Sure, even the 40th Anniversary might not appeal to some people, but there will be some non members who'll make next year an exception.

Bugger it I will NOT be there  :(
My sons wedding is that weekend.
O well will save money not travelling I spose.

Well dress me in a morph suit and send me to Melbourne. That proved much much easier than expected. All I have to do now is wait for the new paperwork to be processed, and then my annual leave will start the weekend before next years meet.

Woot! 

 ;D

That's it!
If you own one or know someone who does then get off ya butts and get them out of the shed and on the road!.
These cars should not be left to dust and cob webs! they were built to be driven and that's what we should do! DRIVE THEM!!!!!

Sorry! I just go mine after 25 years of wanting one so im a little bit excited about it all.

So NO excuses people! spread the word and lets spread the reek!

 ;D

Only 25 years? Luxury! Shoot, I waited 32 years for mine. Mind you, if I had built one as a 21 y.o., it would not have been as good as mine now. I know a lot more ways to do stuff now than way back then.

I actually think I appreciate the car more having waited for it!

     Ted 

So true Ted, so true.

I must disagree Ted. I built mine when I was 21. sure it was a bit rough.but 33 year and 250000ks later I have no regrets.

Well Everyone.

Xmas and New Year have come and gone and I hope you all had a great time. ;D ;D

You may well wonder what is there to look forward to now for 2014. whistle whistle
If you don't know by now and you have been living under a rock for awhile.

This year our THEME for the 40th Anniversary of the release of the Purvis Eureka is the SEVENTIES
Now for some of us this is not going to be too difficult we just open up the cupboard get out the Bellbottoms, Big Boots, Foral Shirt and your in like flint
For others go and raid your parents place and see what they used to wear when they went to the Disco.

I bet Allan has still got some of his gear from the seventies just have a gander at some of the pics of him back then and you will see what I am talking about.

Now here is a question for all who remember as they say the good old days

What was your favorite song back then.

One of mine was by a guy named Terry Jacks can anyone guess the song if so I owe you a beer at the meet.

Now while your at it how about you put up your favorite from the SEVENTIES and we oldies can have a flash back.
For you youngies OMG you dont know what you missed. :'( :-* :roll: ??? :o

lets get your hits up

regards

James
P.S. Rita where is my Village People record last time I saw it
it was on His Masters Voice Gramaphone.

James, would that song be Seasons in the Sun? I think I still have that vinyl put away with George Baker's Una Paloma Bianca.
Can't wait to re-live the Seventies at the meet!  whistle O0

Tom

Told you it would bring back some memories
I remember that one too
maybe we need to get a whole lot of these so we can have a Disco Theme Night in Melbourne

james

Ok James....

Just remember...U started this ....LOL   

My fav, ...."LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY"  ...Singer please...??

AND ...U asked for it....So Here it IS.... THEME 70s / 80s ....AND

YES ...." DISCO "  Music IT IS Mate ...!

Some will hate you.....BUT... 99 % ....WILL Lv U for this ...Rita Included...in the 99%

First Dance with u girl...It's a Date...!   Wear your "mirrorball" ear rings ...I know U have them ...LOL  xo

Cheers Guys & gals....Can't wait ...!!!

Allan Purvis

I love the 70's, you can't go past Abba and the disco queen Donna Summer and the mesmerising song "I feel love" who also sang "Love to Love you Baby" - there you go Allan!

My favourite 70's song was probably without a doubt Abbas "Dancing Queen". On the rock side of the 70's I think Led Zeppelin had it with Stairway to Heaven, they don't make songs like they used to thats for sure.

Bring your platform dancing shoes, flared pants and halter neck tops, it's going to be a disco!

I can't wait.  O0 ;D

  I know that we have a member who has a hand knitted roll neck wool jumper from the 70's.
  I think that member should wear it!! AND NO, I dont want it back. It would look a lot better
  than what he normally wears as fancy dress.

  Morris.

Yeah, good on ya Morris :roll: :P whistle  I thought you'd have forgotten about that horrible thing by now......

I must admit though, it's probably pretty much impossible for me to find a morph suit from the 70's so you're all safe from that threat this year! :angel:

Lookout Ballina in 2015 ;D

PP.
for life

Maybe a morph suit with platform heels and an afro? I believe they called them body suits back in the day, but you would need a wide collar!

 :o
Mez

hi  James the song is season in the sun by terry jacks yours Bazza ps see you in Melbourne

The National Meet Booking forms are now available from the Club Website

CLUB Members http://www.purviseurekacarclub.com.au/Documents/meet2014members.pdf

Non Members here http://www.purviseurekacarclub.com.au/Documents/meet2014nonmembers.pdf

Hi Phil,

Just letting you know that it appears the email provided on the form does not exist (natmeet@purvisurekacarclub.com.au).  I've completed the form and payment and would like to email it but I'm unsure as to what email address.

Cheers,
Radek.

Thanks Radek
I'm also sure that email will not work too.
Try swapping the u & e and try that

natmeet@purviseurekacarclub.com.au

 :D  Thanks Phil, that's what happens when you just copy and paste the email from the online form itself and not actually check the spelling - one of the email addresses in the form is correct and one's not, and I happened to copy/paste the not-so-perfect one.

Cheers,
Radek.

...by the way Phil I think you meant:

natmeet@purviseurekacarclub.com.au

Cheers,
Radek.

Woh

Am I getting old or what?   :o
I'm deaf, guess I should get my eyes checked again too ha  ha whistle

Can't believe I missed that. Thanks again.
I edited my mistake just in case.

Also the corrected booking form is now up on the same link and the corrected e-mail address

On another note, are we going to be told where we are staying, the basic itinerary for the weekend and any useful contact details for the event, well in advance of the event, or are we going to be forced to ring a week before the event to find out what Motel we are staying at? This is what happened last year and is not the way to make people feel at home when in a strange city.

Haha no probs Phil  :D

Looking forward to meeting everyone at this years event, see you all there!

Hi guys and girls,

More information will be put up about the meet in the next couple of days, where all will be revealed -ok maybe not all, we need to keep some surprises up our sleeves!

A general guide and accommodation details will be put up, we don't want our attendees thinking that they will be staying at Federation Square in a cardboard box, its too cold.

Ted, I read your comment regarding last years accommodation details, I am fairly sure you were present the year before (2012) when it was decided that we were going back to Bathurst and staying at the Rydges again the following year (2013), so there shouldn't have been any surprises regarding last years accommodation. whistle   ;D

Also, those who send their forms in will receive some extra details regarding the weekend which we are getting together, so to those of you who have sent your booking form in, stay tuned.

Everything is booked, so get your forms in because it's going to be a ripper weekend.

Mez  O0

Good to hear there are details coming. It increases the anticipation if you know what is in store.
And I was NOT at Bathurst 2012, and had no idea where the meeting stayed. Anyway, it is irrelevant whether someone was there the previous year unless you want to limit attendence to past attendees.
The organisers should supply all relevant info ASAP to those who have applied to attend.
I am looking forward to this year especially, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of an event which has brought pleasure to all of us Eureka Nuts!  Thank you Allan.

         Ted

All good Ted, I thought you were there in 2012 but I was obviously wrong, sorry about that. I agree that the motel information should always be announced and as I have said in my earlier post, information will be supplied to those who have submitted their forms well I advance of the event.

As promised the general details for the meet are as follows:

1. Accommodation:
We will be staying at the Bayview on the Park right opposite the Albert Park Lake, a stones throw from the city.
Friday welcome dinner will also be held at our motel.

2. Saturday drive:
We will be driving to relevant historical places and seeing first hand where it all began, incorporating a surprise or two!

3. Saturday Dinner:
Will be held at Pier 35 right on the waterfront in Port Melbourne. Remember to bring your 70's fancy dress or dust off that leisure suit or disco gear, the 70's are back!

4. Sunday:
Continuing the theme of being in a 70's time warp, we will be displaying Eureka's at the Motorclassica event at the Melbourne Exhibition Building reminiscent of the 1974 Motor Show unveiling.

There are a couple of other things which will also take place, but we are keeping those up our sleeves and all will be revealed at the weekend of the meet.

It really is going to be an event you shouldn't miss and we want to see everyone there whether they have a Eureka or not.

I hope my brief outline answers some questions but if not, please let me know.

Can I also request that if you are coming along, please fill out the appropriate form (member or non member). Please be aware that if you book directly through the hotel and don't use the form, you miss out on attending the dinners, ordering your meet t-shirt and miss out on a special deal we have been able to get through the motel, but most importantly we won't know you are there and won't accommodate for you.

Mez


Edit: Changed the motel name, added Friday night dinner details & booking info.

Thank you, that is the sort of thing we need to know.

    Ted

Ta for that Mez  :) O0 :D

I was really looking forward to this year's Meet as always, but now I'm really, really, really excited about it!!  :) :D ;D 8) O0

And I'm sure you can all imagine what that looks like in a morph suit!! :evl: :o ;D :o :roll: ;)

PP.
for Life

 whistle whistle "yee Ha" a morph suite with a horn, I doubt even Paul and Richard could pull that off. :o ??? ???

With the fancy dress theme being 70's is there extra points for people who can show up wearing gear that they bought 40 years ago, have kept all this time and STILL FITS THEM !!! :o. Of course to do this they would have be:- old, a hoarder and skinny   ;D.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.
   Morris

Hi All
I have a question regarding the meet
Parking for the trailers is covered or uncovered and if covered what is the height restrictions?

I am organising my trailer and have a choice of covered or uncovered

Andrew

Hey Andrew,

I am fairly sure it's covered, but I will find out for sure and let you all know. I will also let you know the max height.

Cheers,
Mez

Andrew,

Undercover parking is available and max height is 2.1m

Mez

That's nice Mary, however will there be parking for tall tow vehicles and the incumbent ? :police:

Ta whistle
 ;D

There sure will Phil, there is also non undercover parking. The 2.1 is what the girl told me, but she said it might be a little more than 2.1. ???

I plan on going out there myself and measuring it this weekend.

Mez

Hi guys and girls,

If you are thinking of coming along to the 40th Anniversary meet, the deadline was the 1st of September to get your meet form in.

We are however extending the date to return your forms until this coming Friday the 5th of September. The deadline is necessary so that we can arrange to get the t-shirts made and finalise with the motel and restaurant amongst other things.

Please send your forms in as soon as possible if you want to attend, as we cannot extend the date beyond Friday and this is one you don't want to miss.

If you need further information or want to discuss the form, payment or anything regarding the meet at all, please let me know.

Thanks,
Mary.

Will all attendees receive confirmation and navigation details in advance of the event?

  Ted

Sure will Ted, no guesswork this year!

Details will be sent at the end of next week to all that have submitted forms, and an itinerary will be put up on the forum a couple of weeks before, so that anyone who wants to see a Eureka or two or 20 in and around Melbourne can do so.

We are encouraging everyone who has an interest, fascination, curiosity or even an obsession with the Eureka to attend the Motorclassica event on Sunday at the Melbourne Exhibition Building.

Mez   :D

Oh damn, I hadn't paid up yet!! Been fighting my way through some huge bills. No real excuse really, we've all got those. lol Send the payment, and whoever's on the receiving end of the NatMeet email addy will have received an email from yours truly in the last 20 minutes.  lol

Thanks Cyco, all good!

Send those forms in and as long as we receive payment in full by the meet weekend, we are happy to receive payments in installments leading up to the event if that makes it easier for people. Just send payment receipts, otherwise it could get ugly trying to work out who paid what.  whistle

 O0

To all members

You have until this Friday to get any late entries in or you will MISS OUT on the 40th Anniversary Celebrations in Melbourne this year.

So if you have your forms lying somewhere around, you had better find them quickly and email a copy to us before the INK dries on them so you don't MISS OUT.

Seeya there otherwise

Regards

James

hi James

spoke to Mary last night
and sent forms and money today
didn't think to Email a copy
sorry.
had to get Paul to notify Mary
that I was a paid member
to get the cheep seats
see you all there
Ken and Kai.

Who is responsible for the application for the AGM? I need to speak to someone with authority, please.

I sent out an email this morning to all those attending the AGM, if you are attending and didn't receive it can you please let me know urgently.

Everyone is also welcome to attend the dinner on Saturday night, you don't need to book the entire weekend to join in on the fun. If you would like to attend, can you please let me know as soon as possible. It's going to be a night you don't want to miss.

Ted has also been assisted just in case anyone was wondering.

Thanks,
Mez.  O0

G'day Mary, nothing on email from you today

I have just resent it to you Phil, Paul P and Morris.

Mez.  ;D

I just send a new email to those attending regarding the Motorclassica.

Again, if you haven't received it please let me know.

Cheers,
Mez

Thanks Mary
Got it
 O0

Just for info to any SA lot

I've decided that I'm not all that partial to Melbourne Peak hour traffic late on a Friday arvo, >:(  :police: therefore we intend to leave on Thursday  whistle, with a stop-over (Ballarat?)  ;D and a casual cruise in, early on Friday arvo  :D

Received the info on the Motorclassica, but not regarding the AGM.

Ditto Mez!

Simon

Ditto ditto Mez ...Richard .

Ok, it seems my email was hit and miss, so I will resend it tomorrow.

 O0

How many SA people are in the convoy? and is anybody driving their reeks over?
I can't get hold of a trailer so if i come at the last minute i will attempt to drive the car over. No reason why it shouldn't make it?

Will be pissed to miss it but I couldn't handle being there without my car.

Cheers

Guys,

The meet information email was resent this morning, again yell out if you didn't get it.

Splat, we have 1 queen room left so if you are thinking of coming please let me know ASAP.

cheers,
Mez  8)  O0

Hey Mez I'll take that room.  I'll be there even if I have to push it there.

Cheers.

Can ya gives a buzz ehen us can 0400774155

Hey Splat, the room is yours.

I left you a message, call me when it suits you.

Cheers,
Mez.  8)

AGM Information

The event organisers of the Motorclassica, have given us a meeting room to hold our AGM on the day of the event.

The AGM will be held on Sunday 26th October at the Royal Exhibition Building from 9am to 10.30am approx.

Further details will be put up as soon as I receive details in the next day or so for members who wish to attend.

For those attending the 3 day weekend, this information will also be provided in your Welcome Pack.

16 days to go!  :o

Mez

16 Days AHHHHH   :o :evl: ???

Handbrake to make operational & cover
trim & fit Drivers window
Fit 3rd hand wheel bolts (thanks Paul)
Fit bonnet
Tune engine
test drive longer than the10 feet in the shed (forward AND back)
Adjust headlights and fit surrounds
Fit the covers

Oh and get my seats back from the second upholsterer that I engaged today due to the previous one (SPENCER MOTOR TRIMMERS   >:( ) having not started them after having them for the past four weeks. Took them off him and have to pay 3 times more and get them next Friday, but they are going to be a very special custom job.
Then fit them
& finalise the seat belts
clean it again

8 Days ????  whistle

Ah! A doddle for experts like us!

Due to the large number of people asking beyond the 11th hour about attending the meet, we have been given an extension by the terrific people at Bayview on the Park until this coming Sunday for any last minute bookings.

If you want to stay at the same accommodation as the group you are best to book through the Club. If you wait until Monday, you will have to book your own room directly with the Bayview, and pay their normal rate. If you want to compare rates, we have been allocated Premier Rooms.

There will be no further extensions to this date.

Sounds like you need more time Phil!! Get moving!!  Dragan needs to get moving as well, he says he works better under pressure...umm ???

Mez

Hey Phil ya need a hand with anything?????

Give a buzz if ya do and see if I can help.

Cheers
\

G'day gang,

Well the fun has finally started here in downtown Drouin.  :D O0

After 11 years and 1 month of tearing around the countryside in DWEEBY the invincible (or should that be incorrigible whistle) I'm finally replacing the old 1250cc dak dak with a 1915 with some go-fast bits inside and a few shiny bits on the outside too.  8) O0

(http://users.tpg.com.au/pl30f4/eurekas/New-Donk.jpg)

So to all of you who have previously been sucking in my fumes or getting spat on with oil while being stuck behind me as I've been wringing it's neck attempting to break the National oil consumption record trying to keep up with other "real engined" Reeks you can fear no more  :) ;D

Mind you, I'll still be giving it buggery here and there but at least it will go a fair bit better with the new donk in it.  :)

Only 14 more sleeps to go,

WOO HOO.

PP.
for life.

That donk looks familiar Paul!
                                                       Dweeby is long overdue for an upgrade. A 1915 should wake him up a bit! You won't know yourself.

Simon

Ok NSWelshmen, what's the plans for invading Victoria? I know Ron is planning on heading out thursday arvo/evening.

Hi
I am leaving Thursday morning

And I have a question for Paul why so many tires

Andrew

Andrew,

Because that's how many I need to go on my wheels.  :o 8)  Why else?  ;D O0 whistle


signed,

Imelda  ;)

You can never have enough shoes ...mm..tyres , just all the same colour. Richard.

Just letting you all know..



 O0

Sorry Mez only 5 days

Andrew

Andrew and Paul.

Can you guys please bring the  Club Banners to Melbourne thanks

Cheers

James

Hi

I am packing to night and I have it in the hall way so I don't Fu*#up like last year

Andrew

Ok everyone.  ;D ;D

I have just gotten off the phone with Morris and he has confirmed that he and his son Brian have again made a special mirror for the National Meet.
Now as it is the 40th Anniversary it is SPECIAL so perhaps you all need to start thinking perhaps you may want it for your mancave or girlcave which ever fits your particular sex.
Now these mirrors have over the years been a very desirable item and this year I am guessing it may well be even more desirable.

So start digging around in your jean pockets  whistle cupboards  :roll: check piggybacks  :police: or sell something you really don't want so you will have the coin to make a bid on this mirror.

Now also since it is the 40th Anniversary Mirror and it will also get signed by the man himself if you wish.
I am offering it to be available to everyone who is on the Forum not just attending members.

So how do you get a chance to get this
EASY it goes up for AUCTION on Saturday night at our annual dinner
If you think you would like this special piece of history
Ring me on 0403 179 269 on Saturday and place a bid and you may well end up with it.

I am accepting bids for the MIRROR up until 7pm Saturday 25th October. Before it goes to Auction.

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE  :roll:  ;D  whistle  ;)

Regards

James

Oooh TELEPHONE BIDS!

I will be raiding the piggy bank and counting those pennies!

Yes, 5 days and 5 sleeps to go Andrew unless you are getting there either a day earlier or a day later.  ;D

I still don't have a costume!!!  :o

Mez 

Early

Mez- easy for you, come as you were in the 70's- birthday suit only required!   ;D

If I came in my birthday suit, everyone would lose their appetite but at least I'd be comfortable!!

Coming as a big baby did cross my mind though LOL

 I do know that I need to wear an O0 hehehe

I'll be there, though there has been a change of plans. The Eureka is sick, and won't be making it to Melbourne. Won't be making rego next monday either. Having 5 liters of petrol in with your 4 liters of oil in the sump doesn't make for a very happy engine.   

 :'(

Hi

I am here at meet hotel is anyone else here

Andrew

Hi Andrew, you might bump into Ken & Kaija or Bruce Key today, keep your eyes peeled!

Sorry to hear about the Eureka Cyco :( but very happy you are still going to make it!

See everyone tomorrow!

Mez  O0

Mary, do you have an estimate time of when everyone will be leaving the hotel on Saturday morning.
Im coming down from Bendigo, and wondering what time is best to leave.

Thanks
Stuart

Hiya Stuart, we will be leaving at approximately 8.30am.

I look forward to seeing you!

Mary

We're on the road people! ETA 14:30 - 15:00. See ya then.

 O0

National Meet - First Stop.

Cnr of Princess Hwy & Gladstone Rd. 200 m into Gladstone on left. J D Motors. On corner of CRT  park at Bunnings opposite.  9:30.

Ok peeps, I not long got home. The Meet was fun, but the Motorclassica...nearly had me in tears, it was that beautiful. I have over 400 photos from the weekend  :o , so it will take some time to pull them off the camera and up to my PhotoBucket account.

But here's a teaser for those who couldn't make it from my phone;

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/cycoholic/Eureka%20Car%20Club%20Meet%20Melbourne%202014/20141025_135601_zpsbe77eca4.jpg)


And I'm sure others will start posting photos soon too.    ;)

A very big thank you to all of those that made the effort to attend the 40th anniversary, be it for the entire weekend or for the drive or dinner, for without you there would have been no meet despite all the planning in the world.

We had a fantastic time and it was great to catch up with old friends and great to see some new enthusiastic faces and meet some new people.

I look forward to seeing everyone's photos because as I discovered, it seems I was too busy to stop and actually take any photos myself except maybe 1 or 2.

We wish David and Bruce the best of luck with the planning of the 2015 meet in Ballina, from what I was told it's going to be a fantastic meet and if you can arrange to be there, I am sure you won't be disappointed.

I also hope you all had a fantastic time and arrived home safely.

Moneybags Mez.   ;D

OK. Midmount has got back to home base Last night.No drarmas.no fines.that I know of (may take a month).Had one of the best weekends of my life.Big thanks to Mary and family, Sorry, FAMIILLYYYYYYYY.And Allan and family.Sorry to Allan for playing Nostalgia sunday night, and bringing back some bad memories. To all Eureka owners. we are family. we are the chosen.May the fork be with you. (or the break down tool kit behind the drivers seat)