Frank "Choco" Munday's 1936
Ford Coupe
Originally purchased in 1978 at the Campbelltown Swap Meet , Adelaide,
for $99. Brought to Canberra in September 1979 when posted back to the
Belconnen Naval Transmitting Station. The car underwent several rebuilds
between 1979 and 1987 and traveled around the country in various stages
of completion, returning to Canberra in 1986. The top chop, most bodywork
and paint all carried out with the assistance of local Canberra rodders.
Car went to Sydney in March 1989 in almost finished state, but came back
to Canberra in January 1990. Registered in ACT in March 1991. Has been
rebuilt twice since then, including a full bare metal repaint, again by
local Canberra Rodders. Sold to Adelaide Hotrodders Club member Damen Air
at the 1999 ASRF Nationals, Geelong.
Specifications
Engine: 302 Ford Windsor, balanced, 10:1 flat top pistons,
Lunati cam, 2.02 and 1.9 chev valves, roller rockers, MSD 6AL ignition
system coupled to Hall effect electronic distributor. Best time at the
drags, 9.1 secs over eighth mile, 13.2 over the quarter. Engine destroyed
on 12th pass at the Canberra Drags on a test and tune day 1998. Back on
the road 2 weeks later.
Transmission: C4 Ford
Differential: Cusso 3.7:1
Front Suspension: 36 Ford, Ford Zephyr rear lever action shocks.
Steering: Datsun 180B cross steer
Rear Suspension: 36 Ford, F100 Tube shocks.
Body: All steel 36 Ford, chopped 4” channeled 14”.
Chassis: 36 Ford
Wheels: 14 x 6 front, 15 x 7 rear Dragway 5 spokes.
Other Modifications: XD discs, CL Valiant calipers front,
XD drum brakes at the rear. 32 Grille shell, Mk 10 Jag radiator, XR Falcon
steering, Painless wiring 18 circuit harness, electric windows, bear claw
door latches, shaved door handles, 4 x 59 caddy tail lights in bobbed 35
ford coupe rear fenders, Dodge Charger fuel filler, 8 gallon VW Kombi fuel
tank.