The Purvis Eureka Forum

OK.The National Meet is booked in for October 2009 make sure you can get your holidays booked in early.
This year we will be taking Mildura by storm .
You and your family are all welcome to come and you dont need to own a Eureka.
We are planning on a variety of things for you guys to take part in but you will have to stay tuned for more info closer to the time.

The S.A. Coordinating Team  8)
any questions feel free to contact 0403 179 269

Some detail on the event is now up on the National Meet page on the club Web Site here http://www.eurekacarclub.com.au/page/national.htm

Booking Form here

http://www.eurekacarclub.com.au/nm09form.pdf

had my annual leave sorted out last year. Will be there, loud and proud.

 :D ;D :P

hope to be with camera in hand ,enjoyed the thrill of the chase at the 2008 meet in canberra , ::) ::)

hols were booked as soon as the date was set,and the saving has started.

Just an update for you guys
Hotel is booked
Dinner is booked
Things to do are been sorted as I type
It should be a goody and its coming fast
james

Just starting to look into how much I need to save up, and went to check out how far it is from the Central Coast NSW to Mildura Vic. 1082.1 klick, and 11.5 hours, approx.

About the same distance to Ballarat. That was about $265 in petrol.

Hmm, Goverment handout.......

 :P  ;D

Come on Cyco dig deep
just give up the expensive wine

I don't drink wine, the wino's bring their own.

 :P

Hey Cyc,

Spare a thought for your northen brethren..........when we have covered the same distance, I will still have 567.2km to go!!!! AND, I am driving a rotary....glug, glug, glug, glug!!!!

Shonko

Oh, I realize that. I just really hadn't looked up the distance before, and the fact that it is about the same distance helps in calculating fuel usage, at least to me anyway.   ;)

as long as accomadations not too high i'll be ok.i've been getting some taken out of my pay each week and kept at work(don't get it ,don't miss it)
then when holls start i should'nt have to put much more to it.

National Meet update.
Just to keep everyone up with any news about the meet
Mildura events have it listed already on their website for events in October
It has been advertised in Customkitcar mag if you dont get it so you know
I have another article for a local mag that will be put in a little later closer to the time and also have contacted several other interested organisations in regard to us coming up there.
Motel is booked
Dinner is booked
Two other events have been arranged
ROLL ON OCTOBER
any questions
and NO you are not going to be told about the events yet have to keep something up our sleeves  ???  ;D

james

Well, there's a lot happening in Mildura and the surrounds going by various websites in October. Could be anything!!

 ;D

We have to keep you peasants around
who else will pay ye taxes
keep up the good work David
seeya in May
james :'(

i know it involves council permission..... ;D

OK everybody

Some detail on the event is now up on the National Meet page on the club Web Site here http://www.eurekacarclub.com.au/page/national.htm

Booking Form here

http://www.eurekacarclub.com.au/nm09form.pdf

Looks great!! So, who's supplying the wino this year?? 

 :P :D

I hear your fussy about wino so bring your own  ;D

Spoilsport!!   :P

For your info guys
The National shirts for us to wear if you compare the club shirt you usually wear and use that size you will be pretty close to the size for the meet shirt.
Hope this helps for size measurements.
Stay tuned for later updates
Cant wait
james

Still got to send off my booking form, though I have submitted my leave for next year.   :D :P

OK Gang.

The time is drawing closer now and I would like for you to please send in your forms now so we can arrange to keep you happy when we get to Mildura
you can always ring me if you require any question answered and I will try to help answer it if I can.
So come on if your thinking about it stop it and come, you will meet some fantastic people in Mildura
we need you there and if all goes to plan we have a chance of having a lot of cars there so you dont want to miss out on it
If you want to have a shirt for the weekend I need to know very soon otherwise we will have to arrange for one for you later but it may be a little dearer for you as we are getting the rest done as one order
Please if you can confirm by next Friday the 25th at the latest to arrange a shirt or you will not have one at the meet
If you still want to come after that date no problems its just the shirt order has to be done
spit and polish those Eureka's  ;D
Cant wait
James

I'll see if I can find the form I've already filled in. I've moved, I know it's here somewhere, just which box is the question.  lol

If not, I'll fill out another one and send it off.


 ;D

Found it! Will send it off today.

 :D ;D

Richard
Ive already got yours
I think you must be drinking to much wine these days
you will have to sober up a little for Mildura mate  ;)

Make no mistake people,


There are 14 Reeks coming so far and they are coming from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland so if you are still umming and ahhing as to whether it will be worth the effort then I can assure you it most definitely is.

So extract the digit and get those forms in sooner rather than later so that the organisers can do their organising without having to worry about too many last minute booking hassles.

PP.
hmm.. what wheels shall I wear this year?  :-\  8)

I'd love to make it 15 but will wait until the new one arrives and tested before making plans. O0

Err, ok. You'll get another in the mail.  lol

Things in the last month have been anything other than smooth sailing.

 8) 8) to have options not sure of mine yet to.... O0

G'day Guys & Gals

Here's something special to get for that special person.

These are STEEL cut-outs of the Purvis Eureka

You will need to order and pay for them ASAP so you can pick them up at the Nat Meet in Mildura.
Otherwise, (as I understand it), they will still be available but will cost an additional $12 mail.

The first pic is of the big one which is approx 900mm X 300mm,cost is a very reasonable, $55
The smaller one is approx 400 X 200 and cost $27.50

I'm not quite sure how to order or how to pay (& whom), maybe James could enlighten us.
Keep looking for up-dates.

Very neet!!

What is it for??


 ;D

Same set as Adelaide, those were huuuge!   

 :D ;D

what will people think up next they are so cool.... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Not to let any secrets out but just to give you guys a tit bit
check out

http://www.milduracity.com.au/

We dont have long to go now

Mildura are you ready to Rumble

Top stuff James. Seems the Event is getting quite alot of media coverage around the town. So make sure you bring your car cleaning gear and some Armour-all for Dweeby.

Just another suggestion .......

If you have any parts "FOR SALE"   and are able to bring them along, then, bring them along. There will be ample opportunities to barter over the weekend. You could score a bargin or make some cash to pay for some more parts.
This is a great opportunity for a mini (read Eureka) Swap Meet

I'm considering selling on the nostril bonnet just removed from the StReek.  Needs a little touch up but it is all in one piece...   I won't take it to Mildura - (too big to transport) anyone interested, you know how to contact me........

Seeya at Mildura.......  looks like we're both driving up........  can't get a truck or trailer at the minute and getting a bit tight now.

 ;D ;D ;D        Sir James still awaiting some-one to to take over 2 shifts at work, I am that close to Mildura I can smell it. After final adjustments to the rear suspension and the fact the car runs so low to the ground it should be called hoover.

     Just for you I have named it Gutter  at least you should have some relation with the vehicle, also it will allow you easy access.                      ? friend David.

hey james , looks like an awsomme city hope everyone has a great time in mildura  O0 ...

everyone take some cool photo's for me please i wanna see over 370 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)..

Here's a little tit-bit for you.
Gives you a little idea about what's in store for the weekend.
There has already been lots of publicity.
So when you arrive take a run down the main drag (Deakin Av) just to confirm our arrival.

(http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/eurekacarclub/EVENTS%20PICS/4th%20ECCA%20NATIONAL%20MEET%20MILDURA/Milduraad.jpg)

Geebers!!!

Well, I know I won't be winning the 'Best Car' award. 

lol

Good luck to the men an woman entering the comp looks like a cool event to be in.... ;D

do ya have to be their to vote... ??? :P

You and me both Cyco  :'(  :(  :P

PP.

Oh and yes the wheels will be BIG  ;D

LOL Webgoat,

I am with you guys.......atm my car is more at home in a white goods scratch and dent than a show and shine.

Although, next year will be different. ;)

If you need to contact me to LATE i'm off to Mildura
only kidding
0403179269 if you need a question answered
otherwise catchya on Friday
hope everyone has a safe trip
james  ;D  :D

yes where has this year gone.... hello can any one hear me.... :-\ ;D

Well, the bags are packed, the Reeks are packed and polished and we are ready to hit the road in the morning.

Here's hoping for a pleasant drive together to Mildura.   We'll be at Blanchtown by about 10.00 am to meet some of the other SA travellers then hope to see all those that are attending there a little after lunch all going well.....cross your fingers for us......   :)

Bye for now.......

StReek and DODGY

it would of been good to put names to faces  ...i wont be there in body but im there in spirit.. ;D reek on you two..

Well here it is, early Saturday morning at the National Meet.
It's been a long day for many.

James, you've done a bloody good job. And it's only Saturday morning.
Thanks should also go to your team of helpers and I'm sure it will.

Some great surprises already this weekend, (and it's only just begun).

OK, 19 REEKS so far.

Pics will be floating the airwaves soon.

Gazooks...

that info you put in the general discussion Dean about standing out from the white noise an squeaking the wheel ....

this wouldv'e been my moment to shine i could have got you that photo if i would of had my business radar turned on i knew i should of went down for the day took a tonne of photo's ....

lets just say the wheel would be squeaking no more... 8)

oh an who won the best car award hope it's all going well down there... the place must be going mental 19 reeks ... what a cool photo op  O0

Just a quick note to say that we both had an amazing weekend at the National Meet in MILDURA.  We can't thank you all enough for helping out with Dodgy's reek when it wouldn't go.  You all know who you are and we are eternally grateful to all of you.

We got home safe and well and Dodgy ran like a swiss watch all the way.  StReek had a little issue but still made it home no worries.

Special thanks to Ian and Virginia for having our back all the way home (just in case).  It was very generous and considerate of you and will not be forgotten.

To all those that were there, thanks for making it such a memorable experience and a fabulous weekend.

I have much more to say about the weekend but it will no doubt be further discussed on the forum so will save it for then.
  TTFN.  Reek on all.

CyCo reporting in.

Got home about 30 minutes ago. Just unpacked the car and loaded up the washing machine, and will commence downloading the photos from the camera in a few minutes.

Apart from...er,...running out of go juice 15 minutes south of Goulburn (need to get odometre/fuel gauge sorted...), the run home was hassle free. Hassle free aside from being chilled all the way home. That will happen when it's overcast and cool after a b double blew the passenger window off!! 

On ya Cyco

Good to hear all's well
Seems everyone got back ok

Top weekend

Just arrived home myself an hour ago.
Off loaded the bus at the trailer hire joint and drove the Stockade Reek home from there.
Just a minor problem with the brakes heating up, but I think I know what to do.
Not too bad for its first real hard run out.
Lots of tweeks to be done over the next few months and getting the blank one on the road again

Looking forward to those pics.

It will be a few weeks before I can up date the Website with the new committee details.
Got to crash this computer.

It sounds like most of us are home from the meet keep driving shonky
just to inform the members for their info
the committee is as follows
I have regained the job as President and for that I would like to extend a very sincere thanks
we continue with
Simon as Vice President
Paul as Secretary
Shaun as Treasurer
starting with ladies
Mary as Merchandise
Philip as Webmaster
Darren has also returned
so nothing has changed with that line up
but we have 2 new faces on the committee
we welcome Mr. Paul Tonkin
and we have a VIP member joining us in Mr. Allan Purvis  8)
Also, Richard "CYCO" is now the NSW Representative/Co-ordinator, a big welcome to you too.
I hope you all make these people welcome to the greatest car club I have ever belonged to.
I will start another thread in regard to Mildura events that took place and who did what with who etc

james

Trophies Presentations

First let me say the Mildura people and the council invited us to display our Purvis Eurekas in the main mall of Mildura on Saturday morning this we arranged and showed up and were ushered into the Mall like superstars while we were their they provided hot food, drinks, cakes and all sorts of stuff that the council had paid the shop keepers to prepare for us it was like being Kings and Queens for a day.
Whilst we were there Crystal Trophies were made for the following catergories
1  Greatest distance travelled won by Shaun from Queensland well done and truly deserved
2  Best presented vehicle won by Trevor from South Australia this car looks like it was built yesterday
3  People's choice award and this was given to our very special guest Mr. Allan Purvis this brought the great man to a teary reaction from those who seen it.
sorry I am being summoned for tea  so will get some more info up later
james

I'm allso home safley.
Had a great time and thanks to everyone who attended you all made the club meet a real hoot.
Can't wait till next time,just hope shonko and myself can put together 1/2 the meet king James,Trevor and partners did this year.
....THE STIG 8)

I'll elaborate on this one too.
                                               James had organised a couple of laps to smash our reeks around the popular Kart track on the Sat arvo. We had a go at it and got invited back on the Sun arvo to have a bash in their hotted up 30 HP karts that have 100 kph + cababilities.

Needless to say, we all had a good go but embarrassed ourselves with our average lap times. A couple of the Kart club members showed us how to do it toward the end when the last white-helmeted chrome-visored driver absolutely blitzed it around their track. We were all saying "cool!" when the kart dudes said: "It's not one of us!" WTF? ECCA members looked at each other trying to figure out who was missing from our bunch.

Our Karting host leaned toward his mate and said "Get a lap time on this bloke!" and shortly after, after smashing a lot of the clubs' best times, the driver who, for all the attending crowd reminded us of the 'Stig' from the TV show Top Gear, pulled up and took off his helmet.

That's why Darren's ( Redreek) new club nickname is 'the Stig'. You utter, utter legend mate.


     Simon

I'm back now dinner is finished
as you all can see Mr. Allan Purvis was the guest of honour at this years national meet
Allan was very humble and he never once refused to talk to anyone or give his advice or thoughts all in a constructive manner he is a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
when Allan returned home he sms me this message

James mate sorry this late slept in quick note of thanks to yourself and all of our new friends and for your friendship
Kayla, Tara, Shane and I had a weekend that will never be forgotten
sharing a weekend with people like you with my family was sensational
we look forward to catching up soon
TA girls and guys till then keep your PECCAs up !!!
Allan and family
I then asked him was it ok to put it on this site his reply came back in seconds
Abso bloody luttly

If nothing else happened on this weekend having Allan Purvis send this message to our club and all its members will be forever the highlight of my own weekend
I feel very proud to have met this man and to have him want to be part of this great club

James McLean
President
Eureka Car Club of Australia

National Meet Shirts

I have been approached by several members on the meet to see if they could order another shirt
well the good news is yes at $35 each plus postage to your address
so far I have
Stud.       1   xl
Redreek    1   lge
B1           2   xxxl
Jack         1   med
is their anyone else who came to the meet who would like another shirt please put your name and size on here

james

james that was a large for me not med..
...Darren

sorry Darren all amended
hope all is well have you seen Anthony yet
james

thanks james,
no not yet ,i was a bit lazy today and slept most of it.my shoulders took a pounding over the weekend so trying to rest them a bit.
...stig 8)

Put me in for another one. XL

 ;D

by the sounds of things i sure missed the best 3 days i was going to have this year... :'(

hey james put me down for a XL as well,so that makes 1 x large and 1 x XL.
thanks,,,darren

Aloha all,
B2 (Virginia) asked that I give her regards to all and that she had a fantastic time, and loved you all at the Mildura meet.

Dave…thanks for you comments about our banana and my shirt (its true!!!!!!) I think anyway.

Mary, Dragon, Ed, Rowan and Sue, I was sorry to not see you at the meet, its always great to catch up with friends and especially the ones you have good times with …like we do …Canberra was a hoot!!  Hope to catch up with you all next year, all being well. 

James (mister president) hows the neck?  Can you put me down for 2 xxl shirts as well as the 2 xxxl so that’s 4 shirts in all? thanks
Iain and Virginia

Mate your a LEGEND in the nicest way
no problems with the shirts
best wishes
james

no probs ian it something i know what i missed this year was yours ,marys an dragan's humor ... :D

Well fellow PECCA's, the flight home to Brisvegas was easy, but I'm looking forward to toddling home in a reek maybe next year.
Thanks v m to you all for welcoming me into the show; I had a great time.
Apologies to everyone for taking 96,000 photos of all your great reeking ideas and thanks for all your patience in explaining whats what and whats not - just hope I can do it all justice as I put the construction into practice.
Sensational weekend!
Ciao  Max

PS: WYKED1 & Webgoat, special thanks for getting me in late

wow maxx...

this is what i was hoping to see ...  nice tight angles of the exterior shot's is what i was after and i didn't have to ask for them thanx heaps i am very appreciative of work i like the ones on the track shame i only got to see two of them an the ones i saw of people taking photo's was funny you must have a great sense of humor you didn't miss a second over the 3 days were you there the entire time cause you didn't miss a beat every thing was captured .... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

WOW the Cymanns is furthure from Mildura than I thought........but Zak and I have arrived home safely at 10.45am this morning. I have the last monies from the meet to bank tomorrow and then I can tidy up the club finances ...........but don't worry your money is safe with me. (hic)  :o

Now for some thank you's:

1/ James. To you, Rita and your tireless "event management team" THANK YOU for arranging such an awsome event.

2/ Richard (cyco). Thank you for your patience on the outward bound journy and the assistance in getting to Mildura. Sorry you lost your tool kit at the service station.

3/ Morris. Thank you for loaning me some tools and time in Mildura to fix my clutch.

....last but not least.....

4/ Darren (redreek). I can't thank you enough for the help you afforded me this week just past. For free accommodation for Zak and I on the way down, for you assistance and patience to get to Mildura, and especially for the hours and hours of work you did on my clutch once I made it to Mildura....(read.... had to replace pedal cluster and by the time I had sourced a replacement set and Darren fitted them it was well after midnight) Darren sacraficed what should have been a relaxing Friday evening with the rest of the club members, just so I wouldn't miss the fun on Saturday. I THANK YOU!!!


So as the dust settles on National AGM 2009, my mind turns to 2010's meet.........as co-coordinator with Darren for next years event, all I can say, is to follow this years "production" we must be bloody mad!!! ;D

thanks shonko for the words  :),i must have just made it home because i went into anthonys this arvo and drove most of the way home with NO BLOODY CLUTCH  >:(.
I don't think its the hook it seams more like the cable is slowly breaking or the tube the cable is in has let go from it's mounting.

OH NO!!!! :o :o :o Can't believe it your ride has always been flawless (at meets anywho).....BUGGER :(

If you need parts I have the number of a good supplier in Mildura  ;)

I beat you need to rest your sholder before you tackle it too........well I am confident you are the resident expert in the club on clutch matters.

Fingers crossed for the easiest/cheapest resolution. :)

Shonko