The Obsession
The Official Publication of the
Land Rover Register of South Australia Inc.
Print Post Approved 100018068
IN THIS ISSUE:
CLUB TRIAL 1 RESULTS
SERIES IIA REBUILD
THE STRESS OF COMPETITION
OUTBACK AND BEYOND– PART 3
Vol. 27 No. 5, May, 2015
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Editor’s
Desk
Contents
LRREGSA
PO BOX 1207
Gawler SA 5118
www.lrregsa.org.au
G’Day,
Vice President’s and Secretary’s
Review
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Maureen’s Event Pages
Pages 5-7
Series 2A Rebuild– Grinding the Rust
Pages 9-10
Club Trial and Results
Pages 10-12
Outback and Beyond– Part 3
Pages 16-22
Junior Jamboree
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The Power of Redarc
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The Stress of Competition
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Member’s Ads
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Minutes of Last Meeting
Pages 30-31
Who’s Who at LRRSA
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Club Information
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Club Calendar
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This is the last full-colour issue of “The Obsession”
before next year’s Melrose event. We can only afford
colour issues due to the extra income from the sponsors of the Land Rover Show. So show your gratitude
next time you need something that our sponsors provide and favour them with your patronage.
Jordan Leverington has continued documenting his
Series 2A rebuild in this issue. Re-building a Land
Rover from the ground up is a time-consuming process and I admire his persistence.
The results from the Gawler Sand-Pit Trial have been
calculated, so if you were there, turn to page 11. You
may be surprised at the outcome.
The third and final chapter in the Central Australia
Adventure (reprinted with the permission of LROI)
can be found in this issue. There’s another similar
adventure departing in July if you feel like escaping
the southern winter.
If you are on Historic Registration, don’t miss Ian
Turner’s message on page 31 after the minutes.
But wait– there’s more! Too much to mention it all
here, in fact. I hope you enjoy the read.
Cheers
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
Phil Wyatt & Mickey Kemshall-Wyatt
1997 Defender 130
Paul & Jeanette Saxby
2002 Defender 110 (TD5)
Coop
Via Web Page: http://www.lrregsa.org.au
Or: [email protected]
Deadline Next Issue: 14th June.
MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
Total Memberships: 133
Life Members: 5
Family Memberships: 59
Single Memberships: 69
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Special thanks this month to the following
members for their contributions:
Jordan Leverington, Dave Price, Thomas Price,
George Scarfe, Joy Turner.
Cover
Your President Hans Wiemers concentrating hard
at the club trial, with the barbecue area in the
background. Picture: Thomas Price.
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Vice-President’s Review
Hi All,
Over the last month the Melrose subcommittee has had a meeting regarding the wash
up from the Melrose event.
Although as yet it has not been fully reconciled we are pleased to report that we will
have a modest overall profit. This will improve the starting balance for the next event
and gives us more scope to look for improvements and or additions to the event.
Over the last 3 committee meetings the committee has been busy in reviewing and updating the clubs constitution and club rules in order to bring them up to date with what is actually happening within the club environment and to make sure it complies with the State Governments Incorporations Act.
The next step in this process is that all the changes will be publicised in the magazine for the memberships’
benefit. Following that there will then be a special General Meeting called to vote on this package.
Over the next couple of months the committee meetings will be of a more general art as a fair number of
committee members will be on the road and/or abroad.
Hans
Hans Wiemers
Secretary’s Review
Hi all,
I hope that this edition of the magazine finds everybody fit and healthy now that the weather has
turned and the cold and wet seems to have set in and the season where people are starting to
think about travelling north to find a warmer climate.
We again have a presentation from Andrew Chan from Electric Bug preceding this meeting and for those of you who
attended his last presentation you will know how entertaining Anthony was, so it would be great to see as many members as possible at this meeting to support the people who support the Club.
If any members are still interested in coming along on the Dolphin Explorer Cruise there is still time to register, it
would be great to see as many members come along on this day as there is a great deal of effort put in with the organisation of these trips and your support is appreciated.
Speaking of trips, if any members have an idea for a trip please put any suggestions down on the suggestion sheet
that is available with the trip sheets at every meeting.
See you all at the May meeting.
Ann
Ann Horvath
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MAUREEN’S TRIPS PAGE
Maureen Price,Trips Coordinator Tel (08) 8284 7650 Email [email protected]
Can’t get to a meeting to put your name on the trips sheet?? You can register on-line . . .
just go to the website and follow the prompts . . www.lrregsa.org.au
Check out the third and final instalment of the LRO story in this issue! It
is being reprinted with the kind permission of the Land Rover Owner International Magazine and our good friends Pat and John who accompanied us along with several other Club members.
Sunday October 18
We will be organising a Sunday Drive from Port Adelaide to the Birdwood
Museum to celebrate the Museum’s 50th birthday year. There will be a
charge per vehicle to participate which will include entry to the grounds at
Birdwood plus a barbeque lunch.
This will be a chance to celebrate the 50th birthday of this great collection.
With the approval of Club Members, we would like to designate this trip
as an open event which means that anyone who owns a Land Rover can
take part, provided they pay the appropriate fee.
This will be a chance for our Club to promote itself with other Land Rover
Owners and hopefully persuade them to join.
Over the coming months I will provide more information to you as we continue to negotiate with the Museum. If you have any questions please
ask either myself or Dave Price.
Trip leaders are needed to run Sunday drives or long weekend trips.
If you have a passion to get out and about in your Land Rover, come and
talk to the Committee!
Trip sheets will be available at every Club meeting, but for those of you
who cannot attend, you can register for all trips on the Club website
lrregsa.org.au
Alternatively you can ring Dave Price direct. His mobile number is
in the “Obsession”.
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Club Trial 2
Sunday 27 September
C & M Sandpit Reeves Plains
10.00am - 3.00pm
Free sausage sizzle lunch
Come and enjoy a fun day at the “Pit”. Take part in your Land Rover or
just come to watch the Action.
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Celebrates
National Motor Museum 50th Birthday
Sunday Drive 18th October
Departing Port Adelaide 9.30am travelling to Birdwood
$20.00 per vehicle includes entry to the museum grounds and barbeque lunch
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Exploring
Len Beadell’s Tracks
Emu-Maralinga
Cocklebiddy - Rawlinna - Warburton
via Connie Sue Highway
Gunbarrel Hwy, Gary Hwy - Windy Corner
Tallawanna Track - Canning Stock Route
Gary Junction Road - Sandy Blight Junction
Giles Weather Stn -Gun Barrel Highway
Depart 12 July, 2015
(approx. 8 weeks)
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“It seemed like a good idea at the time...”
Jordan Leverington continues the rebuild of his Series IIA
Series 2a full rebuild, Part 8: Grinding through the rust with
re-kindled enthusiasm.
It has been some time since my last progress report and to be honest the momentum of the restoration did
falter for a while due to more pressing concerns. However, I have had some significant wins over the last
couple of months and my enthusiasm has been reinvigorated by the recent Melrose Easter show. I must
thank Coop and Ian for generously allowing me to drive their beautiful vehicles which demonstrated exactly
what I'm missing out on!
I recently acquired a tub, which has been missing piece of my restoration thus far. My vehicle was originally a completely knocked down (CKD) import from the UK in the form of a "basic" model. This model only
had the truck cab and left it open to the purchaser to how they wanted to treat the rear section. The original
owner, like most farmers, bought this model and put a steel tray on the back. This tray was much more agricultural and suited their needs far better than the tub ever could. As I am not a farmer nor have any intention of being one, I wanted something a bit better looking whilst maintaining the overall originality of the vehicle. I have been on the hunt for a tub for the past 3 years and was lucky enough to find a gentleman in
Sedan (in the Riverland) that was willing to sell me one. The donor
vehicle was a series 3 diesel which he purchased purely for the motor and gearbox. We spent the better part of 5 hours in 43° persuading the wagon top and tub and then tub and chassis to part ways. I
also managed to pick up an auxiliary fuel tank, fuel filler, badge and
two way fuel tap for a very reasonable price. If anyone is interested
in any panels or wagon roofs let me know and I can pass on his details.
Just like my original fuel tank, my new tank had seen better days
and was considerably gunked up with mud and rust. As with my
other tank I decided to use a KBS fuel tanks restoration kit to sort it
out prior to installation. The kit comes with a heavy duty degreaser,
rust blaster and sealant and all for just over $100. I found that putting a length of chain in the tank really helps break up the crud and
scrape extra corrosion off the inside of the tank. The whole process
could be done in a day, however it is recommended to do it over a
weekend to ensure the best results. With this extra fuel load I
should be able to make it from Adelaide to Holden Hill without filling
up once!
Now that I had installed the motor and gearbox back into
the chassis, I had plenty of room to bring the truck cab
undercover to be dismantled. I removed all the ancillary
components such as the pedal boxes and ignition coils
and windscreen wiper assembly and was happy to see
that the bulkhead only suffered from a bit of surface rust
which appear to be caused by the overzealous filling of
the brake master cylinder which removed the paint. I
took this opportunity to strip, grind, sandblast and paint
each part before storing away for the eventual rebuild of
the firewall.
As I had never driven the vehicle, the steering box was a
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complete unknown as to its condition. Like everything
else I decided that it was a better option to sort it out
now whilst it was all apart rather than wait and see until it was all back together. I had already bought a
steering box rebuild kit (mistakenly thought it was for
the steering relay) that came with everything needed
for the overhaul. As soon as I drained the oil I knew I
had done the right thing because of the dark green
sludge that came out. Dismantling and reassembly is
a very simple process which is explained clearly in the
manual, my only advice is to have someone with good
eyes and patience on standby for when you drop the
15 million ball bearings all over the floor. If you are
anything like me, then the assistant also needs to be
immune to bad language and not be willing to impart
helpful advice in hindsight like "Why didn't you do that
over the bench?". Grrrr, I know that now, moving on.
The window wiper assembly was not in good shape
and when I hooked it up to a battery the motor
strained and struggled to just move the worm drive.
Upon closer inspection it was clear that the old grease
had mixed well with 30 years of red dust to create
what can only be described as a putty. This was an
easy fix and just really required a clean and re-grease
in order for it to work like a charm (although I am not
looking forward to actually having to use these during
anything more than a light sprinkle).
LUNCH AT THE SANDPIT: LRRSA members gather around the marquee and newly-restored club
BBQ trailer for a sausage sizzle lunch before attempting the second half of the Club Trial.
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Club Trial at Reeves Plains
Our first Club Trial for some years was held at the C&M Sandpit at Reeves Plains on Sunday 3rd May.
Eighteen Club vehicles arrived at the site by 10.00am. The weather turned on its very best behaviour with
a nice breeze and warm sunshine. A marquee was erected at the highest point of the site to allow the
spectators a grandstand view over the course set out the previous day by a group of willing volunteers.
Two separate courses, one of 10 gates and the second of 7 gates, had been laid out, both courses having
to be completed in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions.
Action began at 10.30am with Ian Turner in his Series 1 showing how capable the early vehicles were. He
was followed by more Series vehicles before the newer vehicles took their turn.
A stop for lunch at 12 noon and a chance for everyone to enjoy the superb sunshine whilst enjoying a sausage sizzle. Competition recommenced at 1.00 with repositioned gates and a chance to cover the course
in an anticlockwise direction– the repositioned gates having made the challenge course much more difficult to attain a clear round.
Everyone enjoyed the day’s action- see the results of our fun day below. A suggestion has been put forward that the Club could reintroduce Trials on a 3 monthly basis. If you are interested in attending an event
in September please add your name to the trip sheet. It’s a chance to attend and find out what your Land
Rover is capable of.
(More pictures overleaf)
Name
Vehicle
No gates
Clear
Failed
Position
Linda Cook
Defender 90
34
27
7
1st
Neil Cook
Defender 90
34
25
9
2nd
David Samways
Discovery 1
34
23
11
3rd
Rodney
Series 3
34
22
12
Ian Turner
Series 1
34`
19
15
John Cooper
Series 3 LWB
34
18
16
Phillip Wyatt
Defender 130
34
17
17
KC Forrest
Series 1
34
16
18
Colin Purchase
Series 2A
34
15
19
Andrew Jacks
Discovery 4
34
15
19
Ann Jacks
Discovery 4
34
14
20
Steven Price
Defender 130
34
12
22
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Junior Jamboree
At the recent Melrose Land Rover Show, the littlest potential 4WD owners, drivers, and competitors were
not forgotten. Many were spotted entering the large pavilion marquee and later emerging with smiles on
their faces, a gleam in their eyes, and various accoutrements which they had not been carrying on entry.
One of your editor's assistants, intrigued by this apparent transformation, took a peek through the door to
see just what was going on. She was amazed to discover a hive of industry with various projects being pursued with great enthusiasm. Some of the participants wished to remain anonymous, as can be seen by
their identity-concealing eyewear. The intense concentration required meant that some barely noticed the
presence of our reporter, while others were happy to display their handiwork.
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THE POWER OF REDARC
On April 24th, 46 members motored down the southern expressway (now with improved two-way flow) to
the premises of Redarc Australia, to hear about the latest developments in automotive electronic accessories, especially those related to camping and 4 wheel driving.
Our hosts, Matthew Wright and Craig Herriot plied us with food and drinks before breaking us into smaller
groups for a tour of the factory. It was a fascinating experience to see just how these complex and capable
electronic devices are manufactured. Of particular note was the constant attention to detail and the frequent testing that occurs at all stages of the process. Staff are not permitted to smoke on the factory floor,
must adhere to regulations regarding cleanliness, and most important of all, have to maintain a “grounded”
electrical state at all times to avoid damage to sensitive computer components while they are in the process of being assembled. Matt even commented that their first issue of company T-shirts had to be discarded because they were made of the wrong type of material which tended to generate an electrostatic
charge! All of our questions were answered in detail, and the materials on display illustrated the construction methods that make these devices extremely reliable.
The tour was followed by interesting and informative talks on the various devices that were displayed
around the room. During the break, we had time to explore the displays and talk to some of the engineers
responsible for the development of the equipment. We really are in a privileged position in SA– not only
does a local company manufacture some of the best electrical and electronic equipment available, but they
are always there to back up their products and provide expert technical advice.
THE REDARC FACTORY FLOOR: Matthew Wright holds one of Redarc’s products illustrating the
rubbery “potting” material which dampens vibration and excludes moisture– just two of the reasons why these devices keep operating in the harsh environments encountered in off-road travelling. Matt said putting this stuff into your mate’s coffee mug is not recommended!
RAFFLE RESULTS
At last month’s meeting, Geoff Saxby won 2nd prize in the club’s social raffle.
We didn’t bother taking a photo of the first prize winner as we all know who
she is from her frequent appearances in this space. Suffice to say, the investigation into the rorting of the club’s raffling system is ongoing....
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THE STRESS OF COMPETITION
“Which sheep station is riding on the outcome of this competition?”
When the going gets tough, the tough...er.. start concentrating. These competitors in the recent Melrose
trials certainly showed the depth of their concentration in their faces as they struggled to avoid the traps set
for them by the course designers. Was it stressful? Well you only have to look at the white knuckles visible
in some of these shots to know the answer to that question. And of course, it wasn’t just the drivers....
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WANTED TO BUY
2.25L DIESEL ENGINE FOR 1963 SERIES IIA
MUST INCLUDE PUMP, INJECTORS, ALL PIPING AND FITTINGS.
WILL BUY DEPENDING ON CONDITION, PRICE, AND LOCATION.
CONTACT PAUL WELLS [email protected]
FOR SALE
SERIES IIA LWB EX YANKALILLA COUNCIL SUBSEQUENTLY USED
AS FARM VEHICLE - 70,000 GENUINE MILES.
EXCELLENT MOTOR, CLUTCH AND BRAKES NEED WORK
ALUMINIUM TRAY ON REAR AND SUNRASIA WHEELS
SHEDDED AND NO RUST $1,000.
Ph Paul Wells 8388 0502 or Neville Rogers, Myponga (08) 8556 1233
ARB BULLBAR FOR SALE
Good condition, straight, only removed to allow fitting of a winch mount bar.
New paint and ARB sticker.
Can be seen at PCB Landrovers, North Plympton.
$450 or near offer
Contact Tighe 0408 881 914
FOR SALE

Various HEMA CD maps as follows:
2012 Australia 4WD raster map collection (HEMA 1) $50
 Kimberley (HEMA 2) $5
 Red Centre (HEMA 3) $5
 East Gippsland (HEMA 4) $5
Contact Dave Read 0418 813 490
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THE LAND ROVER REGISTER OF SA INC
MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING HELD AT REDARC ELECTRONICS
23 BRODIE ROAD, LONSDALE ON FRIDAY 24th APRIL 2015.
Meeting Opened:
7:39pm.
Attendance & Apologies:
Forty-six (46) members attended the meeting as recorded in the attendance book. There were seven (7) apologies.
Hans Wiemers chaired the meeting.
Visitors:
Staff from Redarc Electronics
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
A motion that the minutes of the previous meeting are a true and correct record was moved by John Cooper and seconded by Todd Mellors. All in favour.
Business Arising from Previous Minutes:
Nil.
President’s Report:
See April Magazine for President’s report. Hans also reported that the Melrose Event was very successful and that
we had over one hundred (100) registrations and went on to thank all of the event sponsors including Redarc Electronics.
Secretary’s Report:
No report.
Treasurer’s Report:
Wendy advised that the current balances were as follows:
General Account
$12,462.26
Melrose Account
$12,261.01
Club Shop Float
$100.00
Social Club Float
$100.00
Total
$24,923.27
Webmaster’s Report:
Kevin had advised that he as received approximately 1,100 photos from the Melrose Event and that many of these
photos have been put up on the webpage.
Trip Coordinator’s Report:
Most of the trips are as listed in the magazine and members can register for these trips through the webpage. There
is a new trip set of Sunday 31 May 2015 which is a Dolphin Explorer Cruise leaving from Port Adelaide. The cost for
this trip is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $19 for children. The fee for this trip needs to be paid prior to the day.
There is a trip sheet on the front table. The trip leaders for this trip are Sylvia and Kevin Long. There is a minimum of
30 participants required for this trip.
Social Co-ordinator’s Report:
Raffle tickets are available from the front table and the prize is a mystery prize donated by Redarc and the second
prize is a wine pack which has been donated by Jason Saxby.
Training Manager’s Report:
There was no report as we do not currently have a training manager. The committee is still working on this.
Editor’s Report:
Coop advised the April edition was again in full colour and thanked those people who have contributed articles for the
magazine.
Historic Registration Officer’s Report:
The number of historic registrations is current at forty-seven (47) vehicles with three (3) pending. Which is the same
number as last month.
Ian also advised that if there are members who still need to attend to their historic registration then they had better do
this in the next couple of weeks as Ian and Joy are going away again.
Ian gave a big tick to the Melrose Committee for the running of the event.
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Ian also mentioned the trial day in the sand on 3 May 2015 and encouraged members to bring their historical vehicles
along to this event.
Membership Officer’s Report:
Jan advised by email that the Club currently has one hundred and thirty (130) members consisting of five (5) life
members, sixty-seven (67) single members and fifty-eight (58) family members.
Trip Reports:
There were no trip reports.
Club Shop:
There was no club shop at this meeting.
Melrose:
Hans reported that the Melrose Event went extremely well and attendance at the event is getting bigger and bigger
each year.
The Melrose Committee met last Wednesday night and that it is all going pretty well and there will be more details at
the May general meeting.
General Business:
Dave Price advised that he had been contacted about the availability of a set of 4 255 55 R19 mud tyre suitable for a
D4 at a price of $1,500 for all four. If anybody is interested please see Dave Price.
The raffle will be drawn at the end of the Redarc presentation.
Meeting Closed:
7:48pm
Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held at the Model “T” Clubrooms on Friday 29 May 2015 at 8:00pm. This meeting will preceded by a presentation from Andrew Chan from Electric Bug.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR HISTORIC REGISTRAR
Historic Registered Vehicles
Please note all Historic Vehicles that were registered on Club Membership before July 2012 and are
still currently registered have to be inspected by either of the Club's Historic Officers by June the 30th
2015. If not, the Vehicle is deemed to be unregistered. This is as per the Code of Practice.
Vehicles that have been registered since July 2012 have to be inspected within 3 years of being first
registered. This is an ongoing requirement for all Vehicles to be seen sometime during the 3 year period from the last inspection.
Please contact Graeme or myself.
Ian Turner
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Who’s Who at LRRegSA
Club Office Bearers
Committee Members
\
EDITOR
PRESIDENT AND PUBLIC OFFICER
Hans Wiemers ……………………… 8557 7929 or 0409 577 929
John Cooper ……... 0428117301 Only after 4.30pm please
VICE PRESIDENT
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
David Price …………………………
8284 7650 or 0431 137 767
……………………………....
0417 829 744
Ian Turner (Northern Suburbs) …………………….8260 3791
Assistant to Historic Registration Officer
Graeme Harding (Southern Suburbs) ……….
83709589
…………….........................
0407 719 713
ASSET MANAGER
TREASURER
Wendy Dimmock
David Price ……………… ….
TRIPS COORDINATOR
Maureen Price
04096 77751
HISTORIC REGISTRATION OFFICER
SECRETARY & MINUTES SECRETARY
Ann Horvarth
Jan Butler ………………………… …….
……………...………...........
8284 7650
82847650 or 04311 37767
STATIC DISPLAY MANAGER
Position Vacant
WEBMASTER
Kevin Long ……………………….
8289 7785 or 0407 608 061
CLUB SHOP
Robert Horvath ………………………..
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
LIBRARY MANAGER
Maureen Price ……………………………………….
8284 7650
Dave Samways ...................................................... 0407 195 190
Robert Horvath………………………………….
0438 500 093
Kin Roy ……………………………………………. ...
8364 2225
Brenda Rolls........................................................... 0434562120
Antony Ilsley........................................................... 0419 257 321
John Pointon .........................................................
8344 7705
SOCIAL COORDINATOR
Committee members can also be contacted
via the Club Officer’s page on the
LRRSA WEBSITE
0438 500 093
Sandy Dickson …………………….
Maureen Price ………………………
8337 6271
82847650
TRAINING MANAGER
Vacant……………………….
TECHNICAL TEAM
Position Vacant
CLUB CHAPLAIN
John Drummond ……………………….
(08) 70072214
Mobile: 0412 515 366
LRRegSA accepts EFT
All you need to do is follow these easy steps:
LIFE MEMBERS:
1.
Alister Brownrigg - Simon Fleming - Alan Logue
Irving Cains – Tighe McIntyre
2.
3.
4.
Club details are:

BSB: 105-131 (Bank of SA)

Account No: 490703840 (Land Rover Register of SA Inc.)
Club Shop
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Ensure that your surname & initials are recorded in the
appropriate space (e.g. LONG S)
Make your payment and record the allocated
Receipt No.
Send a confirmation email to the Treasurer via the
club website—www.lrregsa.org.au—advising her of
your payment amount and date of EFT to enable her to
reconcile her accounts.
If using it for membership fees please complete the
membership form and mail it to the club address or
hand it to the Treasurer at a general meeting
$2.50 each
Also available at the club shop and general meetings:
Discounted Blinman Jamboree T-shirts available, various colours & sizes,
Windcheaters, hats, personalised name badges . . . and much more!
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Club Information
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Land Rover Register of South Australia Inc.
PO BOX 1207 Gawler SA 5118
Club Website
www.lrregsa.org.au
Correspondence
Please send all correspondence to the above address
Meetings
General Meetings are held on the last Friday of each month
at 8.00pm (except December), unless otherwise stated. The
format is usually club business, sometimes accompanied by a
film, guest speaker or BBQ. Visitors welcome.
“The Obsession” is the official magazine of the Land Rover Register of South Australia Inc., and is published monthly by the Register (except for December) & unless otherwise specified, for and
on behalf of members. The opinions expressed in the articles published in The Obsession are wholly those of the respective authors
and not necessarily those of the Editor, or the Committee of the
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The Register takes no responsibility for any actions taken as a
result of articles published in this magazine or advice given by club
members. All information contained in the Obsession can be reprinted elsewhere (unless otherwise stated) providing The Obsession and the Land Rover Register of SA Inc are acknowledged.
We acknowledge the support of our advertisers and ask that members reflect this with their purchases whenever possible.
Magazine Submissions for Publication
Committee Meetings are held on the second Friday of each
month at 7.30pm, unless otherwise stated. Members are welcome to attend, however, let the Secretary know if you expect
to attend.
The Editor is always looking for articles and photos for the magazine. These can be something original from you, or something of
interest from another publication providing the copy write requirements are met. These can be submitted by email, USB or disc by
handing them to me at a meeting or:
Both meetings are held at the Model T Ford Clubrooms, Port
Road, Croydon, (leaving the city, just past the South Road
intersection in the median strip).
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per year. Payment may now be made
using Paypal Here electronic payments.
Generally, the Sunday after the published date of the monthly
Committee Meeting (unless otherwise specified). No magazine in
December
New or existing, change of address or details, contact
Membership Officer by phone, at Club meetings, or write to
Club's postal address.
Please submit your written articles as Word or text documents,
with minimal formatting. Photos should be sent separately and not
embedded into your written document.
Submission Format
If you no longer own a Land Rover and leave the Register, we
ask that you remove your club sticker.
Club Services

Club 4WD Driver Education: Regular courses on
how to go four wheel driving safely and correctly
contact Training Manager.

Club Equipment: For borrowing by Members only on
Club events - contact Asset Manager.

Club Radios: A hand-held UHF CB (minimum) is
required on all trips. The Register uses Channel 15.

Club Library: For borrowing by Members only. Also, if
you have any old Land Rover Manuals or other Land
Rover literature you don’t need, think about donating
them to the library - contact Library Officer

Blinman
Club
Property
Contact Club Secretary
enquiries:
Photographs & Images
Please submit separately to the written article and send an edited
selection relevant to your article. It is very time-consuming reviewing large numbers of photos trying to work out which ones go with
the article. If you are emailing them to me please reduce the size
of the file, and send me a separate email to let me know you have
sent them, as there have been occasions where people have sent
me photos and I’ve never received them.
Advertisements (per year– 11 issues)
Full page colour $910
Half page colour $500
Full page black & white $200
Half page black & white $110
Quarter page black & white $65
10% discount on all of the above for members
Members can place classified ads in “The Obsession” free of
charge. Members may also have their business card published
free of charge. Non-members may have classified ads published
if, in the opinion of the editor, they would be of interest to members
and space is available.
Please contact the Editor for details.
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Club Calendar 2015
MAY Magazine Deadline 12th
General Meeting
Friday 29th
Andrew Chan Electric Bug
Satellite Phones
Sunday 31st
Dolphin Cruise
See p 26 for details
Saturday 6th-Monday 8th
Queens Birthday Long Weekend
Merna Mora Flinders Ranges
Trip Leaders: Dave/Maureen
JUNE Magazine Deadline 14th
Committee Meeting
Friday 12th
General Meeting
Friday 26th
Opposite Lock, Windsor Gardens
(7:30 pm Start)
JULY Magazine Deadline 19th
Committee Meeting
Friday 10th
Sunday 12th
General Meeting
Exploring Len Beadell’s Tracks
(Approx 8 weeks)
Friday 31st
AUGUST Magazine Deadline 16th
Committee Meeting
Friday 14th
General Meeting
Friday 28th
Open Night at Snowy’s Outdoors
Keswick
SEPTEMBER Magazine Deadline 13th
Committee Meeting
Friday 11th
General Meeting
Friday 25th
Sunday 27th
Club Trial 2 Reeves Sand Pit
(10-3 BBQ Lunch)
OCTOBER Magazine Deadline 18th
Committee Meeting
Friday 9th
Sunday 18th
General Meeting
Sunday Drive to Birdwood Museum
Details Page 6
Friday 30th
NOVEMBER Magazine Deadline 15th
Committee Meeting
Friday 13th
General Meeting
Friday 27th
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Club Member Trades, Services & Supplies:
Nutrimetics
NO PARTIES REQUIRED
Contact: Leonie Price
Ph: 8250 3275
Email: [email protected]
Current catalogue now available
Wilmington Toy Museum
www.nutrimetics.com.au
Largest Collection of Model Land
Rovers on Display in Oz!
We Buy/Sell and Trade Toys
Dinky Toys Matchbox Meccano
Pedal Cars Model PlanesHornby
Many, many more!
Open 7 days 9:30am to 5:30pm
33 Main St Wilmington
Admission: Adults $4 Children
Under 15 FREE (with an adult)
GOT A BUSINESS OR PROVIDE A SERVICE?
LRRSA members can advertise here free of charge.
Send your business card to the Editor, “The Obsession”
and we will scan it and publish it here.
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Servicing & Repairs to all Land Rovers

Full Computer Diagnostics

After Market Accessories Fitted

Vehicle Check over and Trip Preparation

Modifications to Customer Specifications

Located close to City, Airport & Glenelg Tram

Professional, friendly service
Parts & Accessories
We stock an extensive range of new, genuine & replacement parts and accessories for all Land Rovers
An example of some of the Defender Parts
& Accessories we have available
Heavy
Duty
Steering
Rods
Distributor
for
Bash
Plate
Low Coolant Alarm System
 Specially made, no pipe cutting
Internal
white vinyl
window
sticker
 Prevent costly engine repairs
 Supplied or supplied & fitted
 Fits all Land Rover models
www.pcblandrovers.com.au
Contact Peter Brown
Email [email protected]
19 Starr Avenue, North Plympton SA 5037
Phone (08) 8350 0110 or Mobile 0400 278 407
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