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[LXCHEV]

Hey guys, I think we're long overdue for a GMH-Torana Forum get-together. Spring is just around the corner, and I've been in talks with the manager down at Autobarn in Bayswater. He's keen and I'm keen to throw on a show - but what about you?

 

For those who weren't around, we've done this once before many years ago - see the link below for a quick reminder - photos are spread across pages 7 to 10 - it was an awesome day out, even with average weather:

 

http://www.gmh-toran...ayswater/page-8

 

Here's what we propose for this time around:

 

When? Sunday 20th Nov 2016

Where? Autobarn - Bayswater (183-225 Canterbury Rd, Bayswater North) - same group of shops as Bunnings & BCF.

Time? From 9am onwards - winding up around 2-3pm (or as late as people hang around for)

 

To lock in the show, I'd need a good number of people willing to commit to bringing their ride down and hanging around for as much of the show as possible.

 

However I also highly encourage people who can only come down for an hour or two as well - creating a "rolling car show" throughout the day. I'm very keen to keep this super laid back and casual. But the more people who join in, the better the show.

 

Food? Bunnings will have their sausage sizzle running as always which makes food & drinks easy. Plenty of other options around the local area too. Bunnings also have toilets.

 

Cars? Keen to keep this 90% focussed on Toranas and GMH-Torana forum members, however if people have other cool rides they want to bring along, go for it. You might even want to bring along a mate with a cool ride too.... I'd personally love to see some fresh cars or projects in progress etc... the wider the variety the better.

 

So who's up for it? Let's gauge the level of interest and see if this is a go-er or not. Plenty of notice - and it'll be a great time of year...

 

I'll bring my LX along to get the ball rolling.

[LXCHEV]

Awesome Grant. I miss having 2 Torana's - I used to do the same thing!

[V-SLR5000-P]

In the diary Brett, but l don't have a Torana that's actually going.

[LXCHEV]

Agree completely, if the Torana's are not running, bring something else along. It all boosts numbers and generates interest for the general public.

We don't need exact numbers for this, and there's no cut-off date - it's not that formal. I'm just looking for expressions of interest, and commitments where possible. This will at least enable us to lock it in.

I would want 20+ cars locked in. 30 or 40+ would be better! These events always tend to bring in a lot of last minute interest too.

On another note - if we pull a good crowd in, Autobarn are more likely to offer prizes, store discounts etc.

I don't know anything about the Torana Social Cruisers, but don't see any issues with extending the invite. More Torana's on display makes it more interesting for us. Does anyone else see any issues with this?

Autobarn will also produce a flyer for this if we commit, so we can advertise later down the track when it's closer. I would even consider an ad in the paper a week or two out. Time to rally the Torana community!

[lctriples]

Brett, my torry is currently on rotisserie but could bring the HR wagon if that OK. At least it doesn't have an offensive 4 letter word starting with "F" badge on it. Cheers Paul. You could also contact torana club of vic to get more torries there as they are based in kilsyth.

[LXCHEV]

Good stuff Daz.

Paul - bring down the wags, and yes - will definitely mention to the Torana club, hopefully they'll have a few keen to come along.

[LXCHEV]

Any more interest in this? Will let this thread run for another month or so, but if the expressions of interest don't rise much more we might have to pull the pin.

Spring is nearly here, so hopefully that sparks some motivation.

[V-SLR5000-P]

Brett, sure l can find something to bring

[LXCHEV]

I can bring 2 cars as well, haha. Will drag the EH along.

[sl308]

Day after my daughters 18th... could probably make it around lunch time? to help the rolling show along (wb one tonner)

[LXCHEV]

Hi all. This show is now confirmed. Autobarn needed an answer, so we've agreed to proceed. Please mark the date in your calendars and spread the word.