I Started building this roadster in late 1968 and had it on the road
by June 1970.
I was 20 Years old at the time and trying to build a Hot Rod on a budget
so the engine
and transmission cameout of a 56 Customline and went straight into
the roadster without
being rebuilt it had had some work done on it previously, but it did
the job nicely.
The roadster was painted in the back yard using a vacuum cleaner but came
out quite nice.
The first major Rod Run I went on with the car was
the Coffs Harbour Rod Run in 1971
which was a 600 mile trip each way just for a weekend Run and
the roads were a lot worse
back then but we made it without any problems.
This Roadster was used quite often during the next 12 Months after which
it was dismantled and the engine transferred into my next Rod a 1934
Ford sedan.
Specifications
Engine:
280 cu in Customline V8
Transmission:
3 Speed Manual with Aftermarket floor shifter
Differential:
1956 Ford Customline 3.78 ratio
Front Suspension: Ford Transverse
Spring & 1934 Ford front beam axle
Steering:
Vw Kombi steering box & column
Rear Suspension: Transverse
Model A Spring flattened 4"
Brakes:
Customline drums all round
Body:
1929 Ford Roadster
Chassis:
1929 Ford
Wheels:
8" Rear 6" Front Chromed Customline
Other Modifications: Falcon Tail lamps, MG
TF 7" Head Lamps
