Title: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 10:58:54 AM 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 Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:02:10 AM Back. This car rendered me speechless...
Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:04:48 AM Nice ute. 52/54?
Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:07:46 AM Back. The rear tyres are FAT
Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:11:03 AM 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...
Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:15:14 AM What I would give for a quick blat around the block in that... maybe I'd let the owner sit in my FC...
Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:19:26 AM Another. The owner remarked that he started with the fenders only, and built the car around them.
Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:33:05 AM Another.
Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: normd on September 10, 2005, 11:37:10 AM Hey Josh
Maybe O/T but I just love "Old Cars" stock, modified or rodded . Origin doesn't matter , these are great pics , thanks for posting. Norm :) PS. hey Rob , the last one , am I wrong , or is it a bit familiar ? Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:37:46 AM Penultimate
Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:45:04 AM 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 Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 10, 2005, 11:55:47 AM Hey Norm,
I could be wrong, but I thought the green one resembled a Ford Pilot, as opposed to a Chev Sloper? ??? Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: customFC on September 10, 2005, 12:06:54 PM 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 Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: normd on September 10, 2005, 12:19:59 PM Hey Josh
Yep , I was wrong , just looked up pics of Robs Sloper, different grille altogether :-[ Norm :) Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: HARKO on September 10, 2005, 12:43:27 PM 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. Title: Re: O/T: Hotrod pics Post by: Ol_Girl_58 on September 11, 2005, 11:18:40 PM 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. |