If you’ve got a passion for cars and bikes or anything else with wheels, then you won’t want to miss the Central West Car Club annual Show ‘n Shine to be held this Saturday October 19 at Pioneer Oval in Parkes.

This year’s feature vehicle is utes so it was timely to talk to show organiser Jo Hemming about her custom EH Holden ute.

“I bought it seven years ago after yearning for one ever since I was 16,” Jo said.

“Dad owned a pretty tough EH sedan and when I got my L’s I was hoping that it might become mine, but much to my disgust Dad thought it was too powerful for me and sold it; leaving me to learn to drive in a Corolla."

The apple obviously didn’t fall too far from the tree though, because under the bonnet of Jo’s EH is a fuel injected 186 built to XU1 specs mated to a 5 speed gearbox, 4 wheel disc brakes and a limited slip diff.

For the keen eye the rear end has been customised with EH wagon rear quarters and tail-lights and all of that has been finished in GMH Tartan Turquoise with a white roof and hard cover.

“This will be the 20th year for the CWCC’s Show ‘n Shine and I’m looking forward to bringing the ute out for all to see,” Jo said.

“Not only will there be plenty of cars and bikes on show but we’ll have a street cruise on the Friday night and live music on the day from local act Mick Green."

There’s lots more to see and do with gates open to spectators at 9:00 am on Saturday for a gold coin donation to Can Assist.

With a range of trophies to be won, vehicle entrants are welcome on the day or you can download an entry form on the car club website www.centralwestcarclub.com

“For more information you can find our contact details on the website or follow us on Facebook,” Jo said.