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Show & Shine 1st February 2004

At the Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby

The 24th annual Charger Club Show 'n Shine was held at a new venue this year. The Committee was forced to change the venue only a couple of months before the show by the Mornington Council, who refused to let us park vehicles on the grass at Mornington park. As it was the third year in a row the Council had given us plenty of hassles it was somewhat of a relief to be done with them.

Given the late notice and forecast rainy weather for the day, expectations were for significantly fewer vehicles than last year's 75odd. But my mid day there were around 60 Chryslers, and one Monaro on display. A fantastic show of support under the circumstances. Thanks for everyone who turned out and supported the event. Thanks to everyone who helped make the event a success. On of those was Arnold Patch , shown on the right handing out entry form to entrants.

As with an new venue there were bound to be a few teething problems, lack of directions in the Gardens resulted in some people (me included) having to cruise around to find the right spot, and there was some confusion regarding the swap meet sites. The staff at Caribbean Gardens were helpful on the day and have subsequently provided us with better information for next time. Our thanks to the Caribbean Gardens for their assistance and support. We are looking forward to having the event run a bit smoother next time. I was looking forward to having a few swap meet sites as part of the show, so hopefully this will be a feature of the event next time.




Mark had trailered in the Club Car which was on display for the day, giving members and interested members of the public an opportunity to check it out. There were also a fine collection of Chryslers, from US Chargers, Aussie Chargers of most types, including R/Ts, 770s, VH, VJ, VK, CLs, Pacers, VH Coups, PTs, various Dodge models. The standard to the vehicles was very high, which are credit to the owners and put the Club and the Charger marque in a very good light.

There was plenty of interesting from the passing public and everyone who had gone to the Show. Having been able to got without wife and kids this year I had plenty of time to check out all the iron. There was so much to see I didn't get to see the Gardens at all. In fact I only just managed to grab some lunch before the presentations. As usual Tim Smith came a long and awarded one car with the prestigious Tim Smith award. Tim singled out several worthy award contenders - the yellow Charger with the Torana wheel arch flares, the single drifter. But the award was presented to the owner of a white ute, which had parked next to a couple of the finer Dodges you are likely to see. There was then a bit of a break before the other awards were presented.





Award

Sponsor

Winner

Best Charger

Charger Club of Victoria

Nick Litras: E49 Charger

Best Modified

TJ Wreckers

Neil Collicoat: VJ Charger E55

Best Restored or Original

Boronia Brakes

Roger Rummey: CL Charger

Best Paint & Body

Mark Hyde Auto

Val Patch: VH Coup

Best Engine Bay

Thornbury Carbies

Craig Stone

President’s Choice

Toffolon Motors

Trevor: VH Charger

Tim Smith Award

Des & Gray’s Automotive

Bruce Stillwell: VJ Ute

Best Chrysler

Grag’s Garage

VG Pacer





2003 Show & Shine
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