O/T: Hotrod pics

[Ol_Girl_58]

Hi Guys,

Okay okay, I know these pics aren't FE/FC related, but I wanted to share some recent pics I took of some cars from the Early Ford Club of Tasmania. The only tangent that comes to mind is that the pics were taken by a guy who owns an FC!

Let me set the scene.

It was last sunday. I had just finished work, and was trudging home in my faithful Telstar when I caught a glimpse if these cars parked at the side of the road. Of course I had to stop, gaze in awe at the visual impact of the cars, then realise how stupid I was for not having my digicam with me.

I drove home as fast as a speeding Telstar can manage, found my cam, and went back for a second look.

The town is New Norfolk, a history rich, sleepy town,  roughly 40 minutes from Hobart, Tasmania.

I hope you enjoy the pics.

Regards,

Josh

[Ol_Girl_58]

Back. This car rendered me speechless...

[Ol_Girl_58]

Nice ute. 52/54?

[Ol_Girl_58]

Back. The rear tyres are FAT

[Ol_Girl_58]

The high-boy is perhaps my favourite. You should've seen the drivers' neck when he took off! He's asking for for some serious whiplash...

[Ol_Girl_58]

What I would give for a quick blat around the block in that... maybe I'd let the owner sit in my FC...

[Ol_Girl_58]

Another. The owner remarked that he started with the fenders only, and built the car around them.

[Ol_Girl_58]

Another.

[normd]

Hey Josh
 Â  Maybe O/T but I just love "Old Cars" stock, modified or rodded . Origin doesn't matter , these are great pics , thanks for posting.

 Â Norm  :)

PS. hey Rob ,  the last one , am I wrong , or is it a bit familiar ?

[Ol_Girl_58]

Penultimate

[Ol_Girl_58]

Last.

I love old cars, but more to the point I admire the individuals responsible for creating them, who persevere and sacrifice many things in order to achieve that final goal.

I hope you enjoyed the 'tour'.

Regards,

Josh

[Ol_Girl_58]

Hey Norm,

I could be wrong, but I thought the green one resembled a Ford Pilot, as opposed to a Chev Sloper?  ???

[customFC]

Nice pics Josh.
In my experience, rodders are very obliging. If you ask for a ride, many times they will oblige. I have ridden in many rods, and even got to drive a Model A roadster.
Regards
Alex

[normd]

Hey Josh
   Yep ,  I was wrong , just looked up pics of Robs Sloper, different grille altogether  :-[

   Norm  :)

[HARKO]

Unreal .
Heres a bit of insight into my makeup , The yellow 38 Ford is what I spent my toddler / childhood / youth / teenage years in but it was chocolate brown with a 327
and toploader ,Exhaust had no mufflers with flared tailpipes (ah those were the days of no noise restrictions) Apparently as a kid I used to be scared of V8s ,Something must have changed in my teenage years hehe.

[Ol_Girl_58]

Hey Alex,

Thanks for the heads up about rodders. I was eager to ask the owner of the bucket if I could have a seat inside. I spent too much time taking photos. I was so absorbed in taking them that by the time I finished, they were leaving! I'll keep it in mind.

Harko, what a life you must've led, hey, growing up around hot cars and rods. Nice to see you've switched to the 'correct' side though.  ;D

Also good to know your childhood 'V8 anxiety' didn't follow you into adulthood.  ;)


Regards,

Josh.