Wednesday, 30 December 2015

Just some bits to end the year....

 I still have lots of pulleys for sale to suit short water pump chev V8s..most from $20 to $35 ea, depending on the style...(greg@comstar.com.au 0437323133)
 I still have one of these look-alike Vertex magnetos...has electronics inside, has been tested and works fine, suits sb chevs..$500.0437323133.
 lots of stock single pulley sets...$50 a pair..
 Here's a package deal from Bill Tozer...a 32 rear xmember, centre k member, and an axle....
 wants $2000 for the lot, ph Bill on 0754328891.









 I have over 1000 magazines to clear...some rare and a bit expensive, some cheap as chips..I will list these properly in the new year, but there are Aussie AHRs, AHRRs, Custom Rodders, Aust Street Rodding, and lots of US..Hot Rod, Pop Hotrodding, Street Rodder, Rod Action, American Rodder, Rod n Custom etc..rare ones from $3 to $10 an issue, not so rare from .50cents to $2 an issue..

 old mate Dougy seen here on the saw needs to sell his 57 Chev hardtop, so he can get stuck into his new build 34 coupe...
 The 57 has a crate 350, T700..and loads of details that you need to talk to him about...car is current Qld limited rego, and is $54000..Doug..#0412370515
 Here's my list of events for 2016...
 Still have this old set of ladder bars, that came off an old A model project...I gave $180 for them, hope to get back the same...Greg 0437323133.

 still looking for AHR issue #1, as well as Jun 66. dec 66, Oct 68, Nov & Dec70..
 also need Rodding World #2, June/July65, also the one pictured, Sep/Oct 65, and #7 and #9
 I have an old Chev twin point Accel in unknown condition....really down on its luck, and needs saving....$35 or a cheap bottle of scotch and its yours!

 I held onto this late A firewall band for 6 months, waiting for a buyer who said they needed it..well, its available again...$70..greg 0437323133.

 I have about 4 of these stock core chev distributors available, to suit reco...as is bare like the picture, $25, or with a cap as well, $35.
 The pulleys on the left are a combo of stock flat bottom, with a really shallow dish top, enables you to push the pump flange on further, so you can cut off the shaft for a super short pump when fitting a chev into a Model A....these pulleys sell for $60 a pair.
 Here's some pics I meant to put up a while back, but couldn't until the car was home...shows that you still can find good projects tucked away...Steve Davies from Brisbane located this steel 32 roadster project in NSW this year, so now the fun begins...











 back to my junk...I have this new Glide style flip forward, bottom hinging seat for sale...it was listed at a swap in the US as fits a 32 Ford...bit it is about 3" too narrow, so measure up what you have...must go in something smaller like maybe an A model or T bucket......anyway..a new 32 one is usually over $1000 in Aust...I need to get $700 for this..0437323133.
 It comes with the foam kit as well...


 These might be for sale soon....brand is American Eagle...Ford Pattern, 15 x 8, and 15 x 6..
will let you know a price and contact once the seller makes up his mind...
 John Davies is selling his stunning A tudor.....$95000..contact him 0733485320
 Malcolm in Toowoomba still has his 49 spinner convertible for sale...price is still around the $25000 area or close to it I think...ph him on 0457718424..


John Davies also still has his near perfect 99% I reckon Tudor body for sale at $14500 from memory....just check with him at Bayside Trim 07 33485320, as I am not sure exactly what else goes with it, or how complete..but I have seen this, and it is very very good!

Sunday, 27 December 2015

Dinner with the Denshams..

 My favourite Nitro funny car team...Gary & Joanne Densham....they were over in Brissy recently, and a few of us caught up for dinner...Gary has been a household name in Australian drag racing since the days when Surfers Paradise bought him over for a headline show....check his racing buddy for the tour back in 1976....first time ever in a nitro car...John Force!!
 Gary has an incredible career, both racing, and teaching shop at schools in Sth Calif.
 Currently, only races a few of the big NHRA events c;lose to home..but spends a lot of time in the nostalgia F/C races with son Steven
 another award from Willowbank..
 the old datto F/C that they sold to the Reed family locally.
 at the track, having fun..
 way back when.....
 became the nostalgia F/C champs this year..
 another way back when..

Just heard Goodguys Gary Meadors passed away...

Hot Rod Related Parts Pre 1974 buy, Swap and Sell

Sunday, 20 December 2015

Not long now until XMAS

Don't think I will have time for another blog before Christmas...so all the very best wishes from the Thomsens..stay safe..have fun..
 We were invited to Warren and kerry Wilkies "Toowoomba Rod n Custom" for their end of year party...as you can see, beautiful weather...a tad hot though!
just a few pics of the cars that rolled in for the lunch..
 good mix of 30s, 40s, 50s n 60s cars...






 TR&C had there 36 coupe dazzling in the sun..


 Jarrods way cool Chev ...sure shows the Wilkie touch!
 the food and drinks went down well...thanks, TR&C shop.
 Loud pedal!...this 32 sure has a big one...Ricks BB Chev powered 3W has HP to spare...
 later model F series shows a growing trend for patina..
 likewise, the caddy..
 Shanes super sano 2 door always looks great!
 TR&Customs 5 window has been in the family for about 35 years now, in various forms...
 Les Winters sedan holding back two more from TR&C shop...Warren n kerrys Tudor, Jarrods A coupe.
 and more TR&C...Hollyes 27 T always looks great
 Dr Phil brought one of his many restored 32s along.
 "The Kid"
 escaping the heat in the main workshop..

 so..once again, Thanks to the Wilkie family for hosting the xmas lunch...
 Reminder....2016 is just around the corner...first coffee morning is on the 10th January, and will be at Deb n Gary Moores home at 34 Worthing Street, Victoria Point
You can't miss the property....council put a light pole right in the middle of their driveway! Parking will be inside, and to the left of the drive..
So...once again..Merry Christmas to all...see you somewhere in 2016!