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Indeed sad news Paul, but I think most of us have been expecting this for a while now. As one who has totally enjoyed 13 of these meets I think that ( if we can believe the self professed experts ) the next time we can get together will be one hell of a show. Those who haven't been to a meet start looking forward to next year. Let me thank the committee for all the work they have done twice now and hope their hair grows back!!

Regards to all  Morris.     

[Unfortunately we have had to cancel the 2021 Eureka Nationals]

G'day gang, bad news I'm afraid.

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the 2021 Eureka Nationals because it has become impossible to organise or book anything with any certainty due to the latest wave of Covid-19 increases, lockdowns and border closures around the country. 

That said, the Motel still has plenty of rooms available for the weekend of October 15, 16 and 17 and for those of us who have already had our annual leave approved we have decided to hold an impromptu Eureka Nationals on the off chance that some of us will still be allowed to get out and about by then. (fingers crossed) 

So here's the plan;
We stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites King Avenue 24-26 Princes Hwy Sale Victoria with daytime drives to a few of the local attractions stopping for some cool photo opportunities along the way and having the usual Saturday night shenanigans at a venue if we can or at the Motel followed by the AGM on Sunday morning via an online Zoom meeting so those who are unable to get there can still join in.

It will all have to be a pay-as-you-go affair since we can't presently book anything for certain and all this is assuming that any Covid restrictions on numbers and the like are all adhered to of course.

I'm sorry about this but under the current circumstances we don't really have much choice I'm afraid. 

Feel free to contact me anytime if you'd like any further info please. 

PP.

There is company in Qld called Traction EV.com that produce a Teslas battery based elctric conversion kit for over 30k.
It uses an adapter plate to attach to the VW to the existing gear box. Does not have great range, about 150Kms. but has outstanding performance.
I am contemplating putting a kit in my beetle based car.
Mick

Hi Pete,

should be registered by now........any news? 

Shonko

[The 2021 Eureka Nationals will held on the 3rd weekend of October starting Friday night 15th through to Sunday 17th.]

G'day gang, here's the latest

The 2021 Eureka Nationals will held on the 3rd weekend of October starting Friday night 15th through to Sunday 17th.

Base camp for the weekend will be in Sale Victoria with plenty of activities in and around the area planned for the whole weekend.

Being Victoria in October there is always the chance of inclement weather so please remember to bring some warm clothing

Bookings will be happening online through trybooking.com once we've got the booking page fully sorted where it will be on a first in best dressed basis as expected.  First in best dressed could become exactly that if limited maximum numbers of people are imposed due to government Covid restrictions although by October we're hoping for the best of course but please keep it in mind.

Please note that full refunds will be available should another Covid outbreak stuff our plans up  

We have a Motel booked and raring to go with excellent facilities to suit our needs.  They have Queen rooms, Twin rooms, a limited number of Family rooms as well as Self Contained apartments and there's plenty of parking available for trailers too.

So stay tuned to this thread for further announcements including the trybooking.com page so you can book your spot for this fabulous weekend  

PP.
for Life

Long time since a post.
Not much work done on car I'm afraid.
Working most weekends now so not a lot of time for car work.
I squeezed in a little time to make new trailer ramps and re-wire the trailer.
2 years sitting idle left most of the wiring corroded and it needed new lights.
Added an electric winch so its easier to put the car on.
Leds should last a lot longer.
Toying with the idea if a laser to align the car but Aussie laser class rules make it hard to see in daylight and still be legal.
I could make a dash sensor to say left/right and center or
I could use my laser etcher head but I don't want to punch holes in the car.

Peter

we are going to a completely diferent town now i think

Do we have any dates yet?

I shall try!

 

now there's an excellent idea :O