Art & Inspiration Traditional images that need no explanation.

A heap of Aussie rods. Note that they are all channelled with the exception of the 56 Customline. The early A pick-up is running trailer fenders on the rear. Would assume this is a Melbourne club run in the early 60's based on the rego plates on the A.

 

And what bolts to them!

 

Not rivets, bumps for the bolt in valley spider fingers to locate on which holds them down.

 

Fifty(?) years ago . . .

 

Race car? Trophies aren't for custom, lol.

 

Ray Brock seen here with a ‘64 Galaxy with an early prototype 427 SOHC Ford showing the first location for the spark plugs. Ray was an engineer, wrote for Hot Rod, served as the Tech Editor and eventually the publisher.

 

And some info,,,

http://www.sohc-shop.com/history

 

Aussie car and hoodlum

 

1 more from Aussie land,,

 

Yep and pic taken in the backyard under the Hills Hoist clothesline and with the Gasometer in the background.
It's not you is it 34GAZ ?

 

I like the spare short block under the car on the trailer