Killer Rides #29_Oct 2020

ISSUE #29 - OCT 2020

598ci 1026hp 65 Impala

HYPO

HEAVY

WEIGHT

EVENTS

CUSTOM COASTAL CRUISE WA BURNOUT MASTERS SYDNEY MOPAR RUMBLE REVISITED

NASCAR-INSPIRED FUTURA COUPE - BLOWN CHOPPER - RESCUED VALIANT UTE - BLOWN HT GTS MONARO

From the Desk WHY DO WE MODIFY THE CARS WE DRIVE?

I was asked by an elderly gentleman who was passing by a photo shoot not that long ago, “why do you boys have to hot up your cars?” My initial reaction was going to be, that if I had to explain it, you probably wouldn’t understand. Instead, I returned with, “why not?” Yeah, not very imaginable I know, but whilst I was focussing on doing my job, it was the best I could come up with at the time…

There’s no denying our sport is ego driven. Whether people will admit it or not, turning heads and having people point and stare as you cruise passed is a buzz. And when on show, getting a favourable comment from a punter somehow seems to justify the massive stack of cash, months (sometimes years!) of build time and the usual heartache that are associated with our favourite past time.

03

I guess the ultimate goal for any self-respecting car crafter it to create something that is not only attention seeking (for all the right reasons) but also to build something that stands out in a crowd. Whilst some prefer to build subtle drive cars, others like to stretch the boundaries to breaking point when it comes to what’s considered legal for road use. No matter what the style or intensity, everyone wants to achieve a car that is special in one way or another.

So, I guess my reply of “why not” maybe should have been, “because we can!”

With that in mind, I’ve gathered another great mix of very special rides for this Issue and remember, each one of the cars and bikes featured in Killer Rides go into the running to win the Car or Bike of the Year. You can vote for the winner for 2018 and 2019 now with voting for this year’s bunch beginning with the release of the December issue, number 31.

Until then, stay safe, enjoy the magazine and with a bit of luck, we’ll start seeing you at some events around the country.

Paul

HIGH CRANKING HIGH CAPACITY

HIGH PERFORMANCE 1964 Holden EH Ute, Cairns QLD Recommended battery: Fullriver HC44

AGM

DESIGN

FULLRIVER HC SERIES The Fullriver HC Battery Series features advanced AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology to provide a genuine no-compromise dual-purpose battery.

9 Non-spillable AGM desgin with no corrosion

9 Low self-discharge

9 Safe for installation in racing cars, motorsport 9 Low resistance design, ideal for both starting & applications and classic cars.

cycling

Fullriver HC Batteries are available at all R&J Batteries stores and distributors

AUS: rjbatt.com.au | 1300 769 282

NZ: rjbatt.co.nz | 09 636 5980

ISSUE NO.29 Oct 2020

CONTENTS REGULARS

03 EDITORIAL From the Desk 10 WHAT’S HAPPENING News, views and things of interest

26 Big size. Big Power. Huge Attitude!

18 HAVE YOUR SAY Tell us what you think

6

20

COMING ATTRACTION Big Block HQ One Tonner

38

CRUISE CENTRAL WA’s anything goes Cruise! No defects here...

48

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Alicia and the Purple Challenger

60 SMOKIN’ SYDNEY 2020 Burnout Masters - Sydney Dragway

92 BLAST FROM THE PAST 2nd Annual Mopar Rumble 110 KILLER PIC John Peterson’s Zephyr

7

38 WA’s Custom Coastal Cruise

82 Nascar-style XR Sports Coupe

50 Blown 355ci Classic Holden Muscle

92

72 Backyard-built tough Valiant Ute

100 Blown Custom Chopper

112 PERFORMANCE DIRECTORY Quick Find Ad’s 114 KILLER KLASSIFIEDS Buy, sell, swap.

120 PARTING SHOT Smoke those bags

FEATURES 26

CRUISE MISSILE With more than 1000hp on tap, cruising is fun!

50

MUSCLE BOUND Pumped small block HT GTS Monaro

72

BACKYARD BLITZ Two mates tackle a well worn Valiant Ute

Blast from the Past - Mopar Rumble

82 JUST PLAIN TOUGH Back to Basics US-spec Falcon Sports Coupe

100 POWER TRIP Custom blown two-wheel terror

Don’t forget to Subscribe at www.killerrides.com.au

HERE’S WHAT WE OFFER!

e v i t a v o n n I Get with your g n i s i t r e v d A

EXCEPTIONAL RATES! GLOBAL AUDIENCE! ONLINE 24/7!

VIDEO ENHANCED AD’S! ALL AD’S LINKED! NEW PRODUCT PROMOTIONS! For more information on advertising in Killer Rides, please contact; Paul Beck 0432 795336 paul@killerrides.com.au

Check Us Out on our Social Media Pages!

PUBLISHING EDITOR

Paul Beck paul@killerrides.com.au Phone 0432 795336

MAILING ADDRESS

PO Box 165 Oak Flats NSW 2529

WEBSITE

www.killerrides.com.au

VALUED CONTRIBUTORS

Lauren Jade @ Xposed Photography Tim McCormack @ Sweet Aussie Rides Chad Silvey @ Pics by Chaddo Leisa Bonnici @ Fordgal Images Blake Williamson @ Insane Grunt Photography Stephen Taylor @ The Motorsports Project John Antoniw @ 9000rpm Photography Jimmy Tee Photography Greg ‘Beach’ Ball - Joe Crispin - Jason Lowe Luke Hunter @ Hunter Media Charlie Sant @ Pro Flo Performance Gary Rosier - www.carsplaneslandscapes.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING “BUY A CUBE OF CONCRETE” AND GET DRAG RACING BACK TO THE RIVERINA!

10

With more than 5-hours drive to the closest dragstrip, the members of the Leeton Motor Sports Club in the NSW Riverina region, are in the early stages of constructing their own racing surface to cater for all classes of racing.

But they need your help.

The group has launched an initiative where you can contribute to the construction by donating towards the concrete start line! Priced at just $200 per cubic metre of concrete, you can purchase as many as you like to help the club out. The donations are open to anyone – whether you’re in the motoring industry or not, and can be located anywhere – not just from the local region.

Killer Rides has put our name on a cube and are also donating advertising space to the Club to not only promote the venture, but to promote those companies and individuals who are willing to help the club achieve their goal. For more information, check out their clubs official Facebook page at Drag Racers Southern NSW - https://www.facebook.com/Drag-Racers-SouthernNSW-103118588082541

KILLER RIDES CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

I wanted to introduce the Killer Ride of the Year award this year, but then thought that it wasn’t fair on those featured in 2018 and 2019, so here’s the deal. Every car featured within Killer Rides will be in the running to take out the annual award and the winner is 100% chosen by you, the reader. To vote, go to the website and check out the cars on offer, then simply SMS the Issue No. and the car you think should win to 0432 79355. For example, Issue 2 – LX Torana. You can also email your vote to paul@killerrides. com.au or send it via messenger via the FB page. There’s three awards being awarded in the Jan 2021 Issue;

2018 KILLER RIDE OF THE YEAR – (ISSUES 1-7)

2019 KILLER RIDE OF THE YEAR – (ISSUES 8-19) 2020 KILLER RIDE OF THE YEAR – (ISSUES 20-31)

11

So get voting! You have until December 31st 2020 to make your decision, with the winners to be announced in Issue #32 – Jan 2021.

HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED YET? GO TO www.killerrides.com.au AND DO IT NOW!

OZ CRUISE UPDATE

There’s been plenty of interest in the Oz Cruise event planned for Sept 12th, 2021 with many clubs around the country offering to organise a cruise in their area. Stay tuned for a list of scheduled events as they are confirmed.

WHAT’S HAPPENING VALE JOE SABATO

On Thursday, September 10th, we lost another Sydney Drag Racer, Joe Sabato due to a terrible car accident. As owner of Hume Performance, Joe was well known in the modified car scene through his business and also his tough as hell Torana and his exploits driving Michael Baghdadi’s Sport Compact - pictured. Joe was held in high regard amongst his fellow racers as was evident in the flurry of messages left on social media. Killer Rides passes on our condolences, thoughts and prayers to Joe’s family, the team at Hume Performance and the many friends that he has left behind. The Pro-Street field just won’t seem the same without you. Rest In Peace Joe. Until we meet again…

12

KILLER

Video

9

APSA PRO-STREET BLOWN HIGHLIGHTS FROM SYDNEY DRAGWAY

14

WHAT’S HAPPENING

HEATHCOTE PARK RACEWAY GETS NEW OWNER AND A BRIGHTER OUTLOOK

It’s no secret that Heathcote Park Raceway has been on the market for quite a while now, but news came through recently that there is in fact a new owner of the regional track. Lance Warren is the new owner and takes over from Russell Clarke with a future plan that will see the track taken to a new, higher level with work to be made not just to the track itself, but also the pit area and other facilities. Having owned the track for 30-years, Russell did whatever he could to keep the track active and for that he needs to be applauded. Lance comes from an IT background, dealing with big business and Government departments on a regular basis. He also pilots a wild R35 GTR Skyline. Check out the video of the planned upgrades and you’ll see that Lance is serious about upping the ante at Heathcote Park. Having known Lance for many years, I can tell you that when he says he is going to do something, he delivers – often going further than he had planned. Stay tuned for regular updates when they become available.

9

WHAT’S HAPPENING VALE JOHN WINTERBURN

Just a couple of days after he received notice that he was going to be inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, the Hot Rod and Drag Racing fraternities got dealt the news that John Winterburn had passed away. More affectionately known as Stomper, John was one of the most recognisable and most revered people in the scene in Queensland.

His involvement in the scene had spanned more than 50-years and during that time, he has made many genuine friends both on and off the track and through his Travelaire Tours business. Stomper leaves behind many family members and those he considered family along with a long line of people who had nothing but respect for him. Rest In Peace Stomper.

You’ve got a few mates up there waiting for your arrival…

FREE MAGAZINE OFFER

TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF TECHNICAL PERFECTION

16

TO GET YOUR FREE COPY

CLICK HERE

9

www.liquidintelligence.com.au

INCLUDES CASE STUDIES & ARTICLES OF ONE OF A KIND PRODUCTS

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? PLACE AN AD IN OUR KILLER KLASSIFIEDS!

CARS - PARTS - ACCESSORIES - WANTED AND FOR SALE!

Just $20 for one photo and upto 40 words. Send to paul@killerrides.com.au

Mailed to your home or business

HAVE YOUR SAY Got something to say? Send it to paul@killerrides.com.au or message us from the Killer Rides Facebook page.

ITS ALL ABOUT INDIVIDUALITY

Hi Paul, In reference to Jay W’s letter in Issue 27 about the US Challenger and how its “too far over the top for his liking!”. Isn’t our sport all about being individual and different to what other people are doing? I love seeing these types of cars. Please keep them coming.

Stuart P Via Messenger

TURBO TORANA A TREAT

Hi Paul, I’m currently building an LH Torana sedan, so needless to say, I was so happy to see not one, but two cool Torana’s in Issue 27. I am doing my Torana more along the factory lines inside and outside, but really like what Justin Stark is doing with his. Then I got to Anthony’s turbo LS Torana.

Wow, what a car! Whilst I have an LS engine combo going into mine, I won’t be going with any power adder just yet.

Still, it’s great to get some inspiration. Thanks.

Tommy R Via Email

Hi Stuart, I’m with you mate, having these owners that take things to the absolute extreme is what keeps our scene moving forward. Sure, they can be impactable and totally against everything the rego rules allow (over here anyway), but who cares. If that’s what the owners want to build, 18 good on them. They say variety is the spice of life and the same can be said for custom cars…

STEP BACK IN TIME

G’day Paul, Really loving the Blast from the Past articles you’ve introduced into Killer Rides, its been great reliving some great events from years gone by. It’s so cool seeing the cars from a different era. It also gives those new to the scene a showcase of cars and events that they missed out on. Great stuff.

Mark R via Messenger

Hi Mark, That section of Killer Rides has been very well received with lots of people commenting saying how many memories those pages bring back. Rest assured, I have plenty of these lined up ready to go. Enjoy…

BLOWN ME AWAY

Hi Paul, Man, that Capri on the cover of Issue 27 is a serious piece of gear.

There’s plenty of cool, pro-street Capri’s out there, but there’s something about Frank’s FAT C that is a standout for me. Maybe it’s the colour? Maybe it’s the choice of the Whipple supercharger over a traditional Roots blower? I’m not sure, but I know that as a whole, the Capri is as tough as F&*K! Well done Frank, you’ve created a monster.

Manual D Via Email Hi Manual, Frank’s Capri has been built to be used – despite the height of the engine hanging through the bonnet. The use of the Whipple blower and EFI hat ensures the 427-cube Windsor is as user friendly as possible. Yes its tough, but for Frank, its all about the drivability and his Capri has that in spades…

19

G’day Tommy, Both Torana’s have no doubt given you inspiration, and that’s a great thing. By starting with the basics, it gives you the time to get further modifications sorted whilst you get to enjoy your Torana initially. If you throw everything into the initial build, where do you go from there? Good luck with the build. Keep us in the loop!

COMING ATTRACTIONS

TONNER When you’re race car has a potent, blown and injected small block for power, there’s no way your street car was going to have a stock 253 under the bonnet.

20

700HP, 496CI BIG BLOCK CHEV WITH TURBO 400

G N I R E E T S N O I N I P D RACK AN S M R A L O R T N O C R A TUBUL S K C O H S R E V O L I CO

Grunt

CHRIS BARTER_HQ ONE TONNER WORDS - PAUL BECK PICS - CHRIS BARTER

Being the owner operator of Kustom-Fab workshop, Chris Barter is a hands-on car builder specialising in creating tough Pro-Street cars for use on the street and down the quarter mile. Currently, he jumps behind the wheel of his blown injected small block-powered VH Commodore known as TUFFAZ. Whilst the Commodore provides the adrenaline rush Chris gets when those butterflies are wide-open, the lack of racing means he can’t get his fix as often as he would like to.

Hence the HQ one-tonner streetcar…

REGO FREINDLY 15X10-INCH BILLET SPECIALTIES STREET LITES

15X4-INCH STREET LITES

21

Purchased as a dead stock HQ, the tonner is currently stripped to a bare shell while Chris is sorting out the panel work, chassis and driveline in readiness to hit the street. Unlike the Commodore, the HQ will be engineered and street registered, keeping the rear wheel size to a rego-friendly 15x10 Billet Specialties Street Lite, with 15x4’s up front for that classic Pro-Street stance. The front section of the chassis now features Wilwood disc brakes, Rodshop coil-over shocks and tubular control arms, whilst a Retrorack power rack and pinion system replaces the original HQ steering box assembly, and now connects to a Billet Works steering column. The old HQ will steer like a new car once on the road.

Down at the other end, the 9-inch diff has been adapted along with Gazzard Bros’ mono-leaf’s, traction bars and diff mounts and Enemies Everywhere anti-roll bar. The spring track has been moved inwards by 50mm to allow for greater wheel backspace. Wilwood discs have been added to the rear as well and a pair of AFCO double adjustable shocks for a better ride.

22

K C O L B G I B i c 6 9 4

700hp

Unlike the Commodore, the HQ will be engineered and street registered!

23

Power for this project comes from a single carb, big-block Chev sporting 496-cubes and 700hp – more than enough for a streetcar, especially a one-tonner with minimal weight over the rear tyres. The engine features AFR alloy heads, Edelbrock intake, big Holley carb and electric water pump for starters. The stumping-pulling torque made by the big-block will make for an exciting drive when Chris gets a little throttle happy! Backing the engine is a suitably-built Turbo 400 box.

INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION Ford F100 48-52 & 53-56 & 73-79 Chevrolet C10 63-72 & 73-87 LH/LX/UC Torana and more to come !

PROJECT VEHICLE’S STREET MACHINE’S MUSCLE CAR’S HOT ROD’S 24

CUSTOM CAR BUILDING AUSTRALIA’S LEADING ENGINE BUILDERS FOR 40+ YEARS Chev - Holden - Ford - Mopar Specialising in Turn Key Packages Although Chris isn’t sure of the final colour scheme just yet, he does know the interior will score an acre of leather across the planned bench seat, door trims, dash and headlining. Depending on how the workload at Kustom Fab goes, Chris is hopeful of having the tonner finished and driving in around twoyears. We’ll keep you posted…

AUTO TRANSMISSIONS & CONVERTORS Custom Built to suit all Horsepower.

9” DIFFERENTIAL CONVERSIONS Call Us Today

CRUISE

Missile

With more than 1000hp coming from the 14/71 pumped 598-cube Pro-Flo Chev, cruising in this Impala is anything but boring‌

26

27

Vince Camera - 1965 Chev Impala SS Words / Pics / Video - Paul Beck Undercarriage Pics - Charlie Sant

When your home garage already houses some cool rides including a couple of ’57 Chev Coupes, a slick ’55 Buick and ’65 Impala convertible, Vince Camera knew the rebuild on his Impala coupe would have to be the best yet. Mission accomplished. Vince had already had dealings with Paul Sant and his team at Pro Flo Performance after they did some impressive work on one of his ‘57’s. So, when it came time for the ’65 Impala to get a makeover, Vince sat down with Paul to work out a game plan. That plan included a complete rethink of the driveline, suspension and brake upgrades before the body and trim were sorted out.

28

29

Big cars need big cubes – so it makes sense that the big Impala was going to score a big block of epic proportions.

Pro Flo fabricated the entire exhaust system from the 2.25-inch headers through to the dual. 3.5-inch pipes that not only gives an easy escape route for the gases after the eight LS-3 coil packs get the big cube beast firing, but also keeps the noise to an acceptable level. Feasting on E85 fuel, the pumped 598cube Chev was strapped onto the dyno and impressed with an easy 1026hp. Mechanically, it certainly produces the goods, but visually, it’s downright spectacular. The engine and its surrounds are show car quality, even though Vince said he built it to cruise, not sit around at

a show. Al’s Raceglides built up a tough, fullmanual Turbo 400 using only the best gear to handle the power and torque being pushed through it. TCE supplied the converter with a stall speed of 4500rpm, whilst a B&M shifter handles the gear changes. The power travels through a 3.5-inch moly tailshaft with billet yolks that joins the Turbo 400 and the sheet metal 9-inch diff that uses 35-spline Strange axles and a 3.25-geared Strange centre with Tru-Trac to cope with the stress and strains that a 1000-plus horsepower blown injected big block brings.

30

31

The new, not so subtle driveline sits in a factory Chev chassis that has seen many upgrades, leaving the 60’s handling and braking capabilities back where they belong.

Big cars need big cubes – so it makes sense that the big Impala was going to score a big block of epic proportions.

How big? How does 598 cubic inches sound? Yeah, thought so. Paul started the engine build with a Merlin III block that was soon the recipient of a Callies Magnum crank and Ultra conrods that swing custom RaceTech pistons wrapped in Total Seal rings. A CamTech solid roller cam joined the party along with Crower Hi-Po lifters, and a Mellings high-volume oil pump, all capped off with a Miloden sump to seal up the tough as nails bottom end. A pair of alloy AFR385 heads were fitted with Manley valves before being bolted down into position, allowing the fitment of the Blower Shop intake

manifold. Paul is well-known for building mega-power, street-friendly blown injected combos for all kinds of cars, and for that reason, Vince specified he wanted the same for the top end of the Impala. Normally, for an engine of this capacity, most people would have settled for an 8/71 blower and bug catcher hat. But Vince isn’t one to follow trends. Instead, he insisted on that blower being the biggest of the big. Yep, Vince’s street-car has a 14/71 Blower Shop supercharger topped with an EFIspec’d Enderle Bird catcher Hat that gets its fuel fed from the tank via dual Holley Dominator pumps through no less than eight 2000cc injectors. The Haltech Elite 2500 EMS controls the whole deal.

32

33

The new, not so subtle driveline sits in a factory Chev chassis that has seen many upgrades, leaving the 60’s handling and braking capabilities back where they belong. The front end was stripped down and rebuilt using a Retro Rack, Ridetech shocks, springs, drop spindles and tubular control arms. The factory discs were given the flick in favour of Wilwood 355mm drilled and slotted discs with 6-piston calipers. At the other end, there’s a four-link set up along with Strange coil-over shocks and Wilwood discs with 4-piston calipers. The wheels of choice are 22inch Schott billet Mod 5 measuring 8.5-inch on the nose and a whopping 11-inch on the rear.

Ultra-sticky 30-series tyres do their best.

When Vince bought the Impala, it was painted in Candy Apple Red paint the covered a body that looked like it was in great condition.

After Pro Flo had finished with their fabrication, it was time to attend to the body, paint and interior. After a trip to the sand blasters to remove the old paint, the true condition of the body was more than evident. Someone had done some dodgy repairs over the years, leaving Vince with sheet metal that needed more repairs than first thought. The Impala was shipped off to V-Resto Garage where Frank and the boys spent plenty of time fixing the rough repairs before prepping the body ready for colour. Vince decided long ago that the Impala wasn’t going to see Candy Red again, finally selecting a Dark Grey from the PPG colour chart. The colour suits the big Chev perfectly and the paint has been laid on silky smooth over the reworked body.

The boys at V-Resto Garage knocked it out of the park with this job!

In stark contrast to the body colour, the interior has been stitched up in red leather that now covers the Chev-issued back seat (that’s been moulded into a two-seater), reshaped door trims (with billet accessories) and front bucket seats that at one time were bolted into a BA Falcon Ute. The dash has been partially trimmed to suit, with the

steel part of the dash painted to match the same colour. No less than seven, stylish AutoMeter gauges fill the new facia and compliment the Billet Specialties tilt column and wheel perfectly. A custom centre console was fabricated and now houses the shifter and a pair of billet cup holders. Just in case Vince ever grows tired of listening to the sound of that engine whine, there is a stereo fitted – though its hidden from sight. The colour and theme of the interior runs through to the nicely detailed boot area. Steve at All Trim did his usual highquality work on transforming this Impala from ho-hum to holy hell!

34

Feasting on E85 fuel, the pumped 598-cube Chev was strapped onto the dyno and impressed with an easy 1026hp!

35

36

As mentioned, Vince’s goal for this car, like all of his cars, is to cruise it whenever time allows. He’s not interested in setting the car up at shows and hanging around all day watching people look at the Chev – that’s time better spent flexing that blown injected big block muscle. And with daylight savings now upon us, there’s going to be even more opportunity to add some miles to the Chev. Bring it on…

35

Gary Myers - Burnout Legend!

THANKS TO: Paul and the team at Pro Flo Performance. Frank and the team at V-Resto Garage. Steve at All Trim. Mark Sant at Ontrak Auto Electrical. Zoran at Black Track Towing.

! gs rin Sp lls ve Lo e us I y wh ’s at th , rs ca y m in s rt pa st “I only use the be ” o! to e oic ch ur yo em th e ak M ! rs ye M am Te r Lovells are the ONLY choice fo

www.lovellsauto.com.au

e s i u r C

CENTRAL

CUSTOM COASTAL CRUISE_ROCKINGHAM FORSHORE WORDS – Paul Beck / Chad Douglas PICS – Andrew Cummins

“I participated in an event in Busselton, WA 18-odd months ago, where we could cruise the streets with the local police on board. Once I started making enquiries of my own however, I soon worked out it was a much larger process than had been undertaken down there. I began working with David Hosie and Padraig McAlpine from the Department Of Transport, and we put together a minimal traffic management plan (although still 30 pages in total) but basically, we didn’t want to close the roads or run in a continuous procession – just drive like everyone else along our awesome coast,” Chad explained.

Chad Douglas too his expertise and knowledge learned from working with the Summernats and Red Centre Nats and set up the Custom Coastal Cruise in WA where owners of some wild street, strip and burnout cars got to cruise together on the public roads.

All with the Police smiling from the sidelines…

38

39

After compiling a thorough risk management plan and involving both local councils, and no less than three stations of local police – who were great to work, the team had everyone on board and each sector fully supported the event.

Again working with the local Police, and in particular Senior Sergeant Neville Beard, we looked over the proposed route, and made revisions as required. “We started with the Kwinana Local as the starting point.

From there, the cars made their way through the Kwinana industrial strip

40

to the Coastal Scenic Route, slowing for the Rockingham Foreshore café strip that was by that time, lined with spectators all eager to take in the sounds, smells and sights of the cruise as it rumbled passed. We made our way around to the next coastal strip including the Shoalwater and Warnbro Beach foreshore. The procession then weaved through to Secret Harbour before heading pretty well straight down to The Cut Tavern on the banks of the Dawesville Cut – the final destination for the inaugural cruise.”

Again working with the local Police, and in particular Senior Sergeant Neville Beard, we looked over the proposed route, and made revisions as required.

41

42

There was no entry fee to take part in the cruise, with entrants only needing to pay pay just $45 to the Department of Transport to allow them to legally drive their machines on the open road without fear of getting a defect. Overall, that’s a small price to pay to get permission to cruise an otherwise frowned upon car. Once the entrants had congregated at the Tavern, they could all enjoy a relaxing lunch at the pub, with a couple of beers and then enjoy the perfect weather with a cruise along the beach. “I ran a drivers brief before we left, and the Kwinana Police spared a couple of officers to attend as well, who were great and well received by entrants. Even the local ranger in Mandurah was a Rev head at heart, and just asked guys to move where they could as we overfilled the carpark there, Chad told us.

43

There was no entry fee to take part in the cruise, with entrants only needing to pay pay just $45 to the Department of Transport to allow them to legally drive their machines on the open road without fear of getting a defect.

Peter Flint, of “Flinty 460” fame, as well as Horsepower Inc supported us with great images and rolling video footage on the day. A few of the cars backed it up and went to the Shannons Cars and Coffee in Mandurah again the following day, making it a great weekend of having fun with cars. Chad continued, “We received nothing but positive feedback for the event from both entrants and spectators, and have a few ideas already on how to improve any future shows with bigger venues being the main thing we need to look at. Everyone was well behaved and grateful for the opportunity. Being my first event as a promoter, I have a lot more respect for the hours put in by other event organisers now, but think we managed to pull out something truly unique to WA for our first show and look forward to many more.”

44

45

Events like this don’t centre around any one person, and Chad wanted to thank his wife Hayley for her input and for helping make things possible, as well as Haltech who provided some merchandise to give away on the day. Killer Rides will be on board next time and will be helping promote the event and will hopefully be in attendance to award some special Cruisers awards. Keep an eye out in Killer Rides magazine for news on the next Custom Coastal Cruise‌

1800FATHER

For Dads that need help with domestic violence, child access disputes and Family Law anywhere in Australia.

46

47

The Australian Brotherhood of Fathers are here to provide you, your children, and your family with the very best advocacy and legal support to ensure you get the right advice when you are experiencing domestic violence, child access disputes and Family Law matters.

If you need help, we can provide crisis accommodation, court support and connect you to free legal advice.

Families Need Fathers

ABF

1800 328437 www.theabf.org.au

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Photo: Jimmy Tee Photography Instagram: @jimmyteephotography

48

Kingpin Events & Social Club

Model: Alicia Eadie Instagram: instagram.com/aliciajane_e

49

Vic Stojanovic - 1969 HT GTS Monaro Words / Pics / Video - Paul Beck

D N U O B E L MUSC 50

51

Vic Stojanovic had been searching for an early Holden Monaro for some time with no luck. That was until a cousin spotted one on eBay. With the bidding not reaching the reserve, negotiations started and a deal was done‌

With a pocket full of cash, Vic and the boys hit the road from Sydney to Brisbane with a trailer in tow to pick up the Monaro and bring it back to its new home. Upon arrival, the guys were greeted at the shed that housed the Monaro, but what they didn’t expect was to find the HT flanked by not one, but two Bathurst Monaro’s that the owner had possession of.

The large shed housed some other goodies too, none of which he was interested in parting company with – but that’s OK, Vic got what he had come for, and with the Monaro now secured on the trailer, the boys were homeward bound with the new acquisition.

For Vic, the timing was just right, he managed to get into the Monaro scene just before the craziness in the

muscle car scene took hold. Once back on familiar soil, the Monaro was given a clean up and it was then that Vic realised just how good the Monaro was. The body and paint had been taken care of some years before, the paint laid on by John Adams still shines to this day and is testament to the quality of the work performed. The body itself still presents pretty much as the Holden designers signed off on. Sure, there’s a chunk of bonnet steel missing now and the side and wheel arch mouldings have been deleted, but that classic Monaro shape is still intact. Whilst the new Teal colour isn’t an option offered by the General back in ’69, it certainly looks the part draped over the Monaro’s panels with the usual GTS black-outs.

52

53

Anyone with half decent vision will be able to notice that the driveline sitting in this Monaro is far from stock.

Once back on familiar soil, the Monaro was given a clean up and it was then that Vic realised just how good the Monaro was.

Inside, the seating arrangement is just how it was meant to be, but has been retrimmed in tan vinyl, as have the door trims and kick panels – the new pattern stitched into the material giving the covered area’s a more modern feel. Situated right behind the wood-rimmed MOMO steering wheel in a custom facia, sits six stylish gauges from the VDO catalogue with an allimportant shift light mounted to the steering column. Two more gauges – AutoMeter boost and fuel pressure items, are mounted to the rear of the blower. Just left of the drivers’ position sits the original, AM radio – not that it gets used anymore. There’re more entertaining things to listen too these days than some talk-back radio! The centre console and factory gear selector are long gone, with just a B&M shifter mounted between the low back bucket seats.

54

55

Anyone with half decent vision will be able to notice that the driveline sitting in this Monaro is far from stock. The twin, 650cfm Edelbrock carbs and 6/71 Blower Shop supercharger form part of the 355-cube small block that was pieced together by Big Al’s Toybox in the USA. With such internals as Probe forged pistons, Eagle rods and a solid roller Comp Cam, the pumped small block is good for around 650hp, but is reliable enough to handle cruising around Sydney’s busy streets. Oh, and it doesn’t look half bad either! A built Powerglide with a 3000rpm converter backs the small block and easily handles the horsepower on offer, sending it rearward through a chromemoly tailshaft to the 3.89-geared Tru-Trac nine-inch diff.

56

THANKS TO: My Cousin Mato for finding the car on eBay. The previous owner Shane Arendtsz in Calliope, Qld. John Adams for the Debeer paint. Family and friends that have helped out along the way.

57

The body itself still presents pretty much as the Holden designers signed off on.

The Monaro now rolls on Centerline Convo Pro’s and appropriately sized rubber – but no matter how big the rear rubber is, it would struggle when Vic decides to open both carbs wide. The underside remains relatively basic, with just an upgrade to the springs and shocks on both ends added to help alleviate some of the body roll these classic old muscle cars were renown for. A reduction in ride height is obvious too, and helps give the HT a better stance than the factory could ever offer. Vic is more than happy with the way his Monaro has turned out and spends as much time as he can cruising it. There’s something cool to be said about jumping behind the wheel of an overpowered, classic Australian muscle car and hitting the open road. For many, that’s a dream.

For Vic, that dream is a reality...

58

59

’ n i k o Sm

SYDNEY

The Burnout Masters event was one of just a few events that have managed to continue on since the whole Covid-19 madness took hold way back in March. So, it was no surprise that when the green light was given to stage the two-day event at Sydney Dragway, both the entrants and spectators were eager to take in the sounds, smells and sights that are associated with burnout comps.

of tyres got to After a couple of false starts, those with a severe hatred ney Dragway. put on a big show in front of an appreciative crowd at Syd

60

61

BURNOUT MASTERS – SYDNEY DRAGWAY - SEPT 12/13, 2020 WORDS – PAUL BECK PICS – JET SIX IMAGES

For the event to go ahead, there were plenty of restrictions put in place – which everyone was happy to abide by to get their long overdue fix of high-horsepower and thick tyre smoking wafting through the crowd as it made its way from the pad. Social distancing was to be maintained in each area of the complex including the pit area. Upon arrival at the Dragway, each person had their temperature tested and were required to hand over their mobile number and email address. Overall, it was a small inconvenience that allowed the event to happen.

62

63

The old adage, “you’re not known, unless you’re blown” certainly rang true at this event with plenty of blowers, injector hats and methanol fuel in use.

The Burnout Masters was held over two days, with each day consisting of a practise session before the full-tilt burnout competition took part. Each day, the top three place getters were named from both the Masters and the Street Class categories. Day one saw SKIDMA beating all competitors to top the Burnout Masters list. Jack Seaman did enough to score second place, with third going to Mark Siracusa in the ONIT Torana. The Street Class was as equally hard fought with each driver trying their best to make the Top 3 list. At the end of the day, it was Shaun Davies in H8THIS ahead of Michael Holland (FATBOY) in second place and Joshua Shipley (ONBELT) in third.

64

65

High revs, lots of smoke, plenty of spirited driving and a mountain of tyres sent to the burnout gods.

66

Come Sunday, the smoke had cleared and a big crowd was gathering in the stands all eager to cheer on those all putting their best efforts in to score a ticket to the Burnout Masters at Summernats. One by one they smoked their way down the entry road into the pad (well most did, with one Torana not quite getting there!) where most performed an effortless high-speed tip in, much to the appreciation of the assembled, vocal crowd.

After the last skid took place, it was Dom Luci that topped the Burnout Masters list ahead of Jack Seaman who replicated his Saturday skid to come in second place again, and Phil Kerjean in third. In the Street Class, Joshua Shipley backed up his third place on Saturday, with an overall win on day two, ahead of Shaun Davies in second and Michael Holland in third place – each deserving their place after the same three drivers placed in the Top Three on Saturday. Each added to the thick haze that was hanging over Sydney Dragway all afternoon.

The Burnout Masters was held over two days, with each day consisting of a practise session before the full-tilt burnout competition took part.

67

The old adage, “you’re not known, unless you’re blown” certainly rang true at this event with plenty of blowers, injector hats and methanol fuel in use. With border restrictions still in place, the entrant list was missing a few of the usual competitors from both the Northern and Southern states, but that’s not taking anything away from those that made the effort to be at the event to put on a show. Amongst those already mentioned that made the top three, were many other tough rides including Killer Rides Issue #27 cover car, Dean Lucas’ blown injected HK Ute that made its burnout debut making plenty of smoke and gaining plenty of fans in the process. Others that impressed included the FRAPEN Corolla, Nelson Granger’s rammed big block HJ Holden, the ONGROG Falcon, the HAMMERTIME four-wheel drive, and the FEAR Monaro.

68

69

The Burnout Masters event was one of just a few events that have managed to continue on since the whole Covid-19 madness took hold way back in March.

With $15,000 in prizes up for grabs, and the fact that these guys have waited such a long time to fire up their cars and mistreat them, there was zero chance that everyone who were lined up to skid, were going to take it easy. High revs, lots of smoke, plenty of spirited driving and a mountain of tyres sent to the burnout gods. With all of that happening over two days, the Sydney Dragway Burnout Masters were a complete success and kept those in the stands (temporarily) happy.

70

71

One by one they smoked their way down the entry road into the pad

BACKYARD BLITZ

When Romeo Susnjara found a Wayfarer Ute languishing in a paddock, he knew exactly who to call to bring it back from the brink – fellow Mopar addict and good mate, Simon Griffiths. Less than 12-months later, this is the result.

72

73

Romeo Susnjara - 1970 Wayfarer Valiant Ute Words / Pics / Video - Paul Beck

Already the owner of an elite street Valiant Charger with a 6.1-litre Gen 3 Hemi conversion, there was no way Romeo could turn his back on this Ute that had been neglected for way too long.

Deciding early on that he wasn’t going to go as far as he did with the Charger, he still wanted the Ute to be a head turner in its own right. Whilst he went down the Street Elite avenue with the Charger, detailing the underside and making every part of the build pristine, the Ute was going to be more about regular cruising than being entered in shows every weekend.

74

75

Romeo has owned the Ute for around eight years in total, but the build time is just a fraction of that, going from start to finish in just 11-months!

Surprisingly, the body had faired fairly well after spending the later part of its life sitting in the paddock, exposed to everything Mother Nature could throw at it. Sure, the underside was caked in mud that had attached itself to the Ute’s floor pans, chassis rails and everything in between, but remarkably, the metal had been well preserved was very little rust to worry about, making the job of sorting the panel and paint work that much easier. Before any new paint could be added, Romeo and Simon mini-tubbed the Valiant, the new enlarged arches added to the tray featuring the familiar Mopar logo. The plan was always to restore the body work back to factory spec’s which included reinstalling the body moulds and badges. After the boys had painstakingly removed years of 76 imperfections from the body and associated sheet metal, the roller was shipped off to Grange Smash

Repairs for Kevin Gilbert to lay on a fresh coat of the factory Turbine Bronze colour. The “keep it close to original” theme was carried through to the interior where the original bench seat has been kept in place, though retrimmed in the factory beige style by Carl Bowerman.

The door trims are still the original items fitted back in 1970! Obviously, the carpet needed replacing and Carl took care of that as well. The standard dash has been cleaned up with the lower half repainted to compliment the reskinned pad. The only deviation from the Chrysler spec sheet is the addition of the Kenwood head unit fitted into the dash and the trio of small gauges and 5-inch tacho mounted side by side to the lower part of the dash just in front of the B&M Pro Ratchet shifter. The venetian blind is a period perfect inclusion to complete the interior makeover.

Before any new paint could be added, Romeo and Simon mini-tubbed the Valiant, the new enlarged arches added to the tray featuring the familiar Mopar logo.

77

Romeo is a performance car kind of guy, so there was little to no chance of the six-pack staying put under the bonnet. The final nail in the coffin for the engine came when Simon told Romeo he just happened to have a 318cube small block in the garage doing nothing that would be perfect for the job at hand. Romeo’s agreeing grin sealed the deal. The engine is more or less stock, built for reliability rather than all-out horsepower – though it does make around 350-ponies. The engine upgrades have been limited to an MSD ignition system and fuel pump, custom headers and exhaust from Windsor Exhaust and a switch from single carb to an MSD Atomic EFI set-up making the Ute more user friendly. The fuel of choice is BP 98-octane. A 904 Torqueflite auto trans backs the engine and sends the power rearward to a complete, XR8 Falcon rear-end assembly 3.55-gears in the Tru-Trac centre.

78

79

At this year’s Chryslers on the Murray, the trip home saw the bench seat carrying an extra passenger – the Top VF Ute trophy!

After all of the crud had been removed from the Ute’s undercarriage, the boys set about replacing all of the suspension and braking components. The reduced ride height is more than obvious now, thanks to the Torsion bar front end being wound down a little and fitted with Koni shocks. Rack and pinion steering gives a more positive feel in the steering. The leaf springs have been reset to a lower height, with Koni shocks also fitted to provide a better ride. Disc brakes feature on each corner with CL Chrysler calipers on the nose and XR8 Falcon calipers working on the rear. Wheel size is now 17x4.5 and 15x10-inches for that cool, pro-street look.

Romeo has owned the Ute for around eight years in total, but the build time is just a fraction of that, going from start to finish in just 11-months! He is happy to say that he built the Ute for his wife, and both of them are very happy with how it has turned out. In fact, the only thing he said he would do differently if he had his time again, would be to slot in a Gen 3, 6.4-litre Hemi. At this year’s Chryslers on the Murray, the trip home saw the bench seat carrying an extra passenger – the Top VF Ute trophy – testament to the quality of the car built by two best mates in a backyard shed. Romeo added, “All credits go to Simon Griffiths, because without him, this car would never have seen the light of day. Not only is he a guru at what he does (and what he does, he does amazingly well), but he is also a true friend!” Enough said…

80

THANKS TO:

Simon Griffiths – Legend. Kevin Gilbert – Grange Smash Repairs. Carl Bowerman – Interior trim.

81

JUST PLAIN Forget the big diametre billet rims or bead-locked Welds, Louie Synathis’ US-spec Futura Coupe is rolling proof that less is more...

82

!

H G TOU 83

Louie Synathis - 1966 Ford Futura Sports Coupe Words / Pics / Video - Paul Beck

Louie had been searching for a car that would stand out. When he first laid eyes on this “66 Sports Coupe” it was love at first sight. The car was a deceased estate.

Though just a painted shell, the deal was just too good for Louie to pass up. The previous owner wanted to build this Futura 84 into an XT GT-replica hence the white paint with the yet to be added stripes. Louie did the deal and dragged the shell back home for the restoration project to begin. It just so happens that Louie’s brother Peter is a hands-on car nut too, specialising in car restorations and fit-outs at his PS Mechanical workshop in Peakhurst, and although Louie did what he could, it was primarily Peter who gave the two-door US-spec coupe the full-rebuild it deserved.

The Coupe had already been converted to

right hand drive using all local Ford parts in the conversion, making it seamless. The front end is now power-equipped and has had XF Falcon discs adapted to work in with the drum rear brakes and XT GT master cylinder to provide more positive braking power than ever before. Pedders springs were dropped into each corner and give the Futura a much better stance that it did in 1966 when it rolled from the showroom floor somewhere in the USA. Louie bucked the recent trend of fitting bead-lock Weld wheels or big diametre bling billets, opting instead to go with a combination of 14” and 15” 5-slot steel rims reminiscent of what the Nascar teams would have been sporting at the time. The yellow-lettered Firestone tyres certainly add to the period perfect attraction.

85

The build came out exactly as Louie had planned and if he was to do the job all over again, he wouldn’t change a single thing.

So, we already mentioned the restoration had been started by the previous owner, who had painted the body white. Whilst it was a good job, the colour didn’t cut it with Louie, preferring the extreme opposite.

Louie shipped the body off to Panel Worx Group where Steve and Con not only removed any sign of any imperfections – no matter how small, but also removed the white paint and replaced it with a silkysmooth coat of PPG Jet black before Nippy Signs added the contrasting red stripes. Thanks to George’s Prestige Detailing, who applied the Ceramic Coating, the paint remains as good as the day it was laid on.

Between Louie and his brother Peter, the entire nut and bolt restoration project was completed in around 10-months, the Coupe consuming $100,000 in the process.

86

87

Like the newly added stripes, the interior has been retrimmed in bright red leather by Dave at Top End Interiors in nearby Peakhurst. The interior makeover included the addition of an XR GT dash and sections that have been painted by Con at CT Auto Restorations, whilst the factory dials have been given the flick in favour of the more stylish AutoMeter American Muscle series gauges that sit just behind the XR GT steering wheel. Matching red seat belts were acquired from Alex at Seat Belt Solutions in Western Australia and keep the theme flowing through the interior. A B&M shifter sits on the trans tunnel.

88

With no driveline to speak of, Louie looked no further than Billy at BK Race Engines to get the power plant sorted. Billy prepped a Dart block before adding a Scat stroker crank and rod combo swinging forged SRP pistons. A custom roller cam and BAM lifter kit soon followed, completing the bottom end. A pair of AFR heads join the party along with the RPM Air-Gap intake that plays host to a 600cfm Holley carb. An MSD ignition system fire the 568-ponies into life with a pair of four-into-one headers and dual 3-inch exhaust system provide an escape route for the gases, whilst providing a menacing tune from the engine. A full-manual C4 with a 9-inch TCE converter backs the potent 363ci Windsor that sends the power through a 3-inch chrome-moly tailshaft to the original 8 3/4-inch diff that, to this stage, hasn’t shown any reason why it needs to be swapped out for a 9-inch version.

89

Between Louie and his brother Peter, the entire nut and bolt restoration project was completed in around 10-months, the Coupe consuming $100,000 in the process. The build came out exactly as Louie had planned and if he was to do the job all over again, he wouldn’t change a single thing. Since being completed, the Futura has been award eight trophies from various events, but that’s not where Louie gets the most enjoyment out of the car. He much prefers to jump behind the wheel and cruise around the many beach fronts along the Sydney coastline smiling at all of the admiring stares. Cruise on…

MECHANICAL REPAIRS Phone

0401 173 669 UNIT 3/53 STANLEY ST PEAKHURST NSW 2210

Louie had been searching for a car that would stand out. When he first laid eyes on this “66 Sports Coupe” it was love at first sight.

CAN YOU AFFORD TO LET YOUR

S R O T I T E P M O C

ADVERTISE HERE?

90

89

THANKS TO: My brother Peter at PS Mechanical for all of the help with the resto. George’s

Prestige Detailing. Steve and Con at Panel Worx Group. Damien at Nippy Signs. Dave at Top End Interiors. Con at CT Auto Restorations. Jeff Squires Trimming. Alex at Seat Belt Solutions.

Billy at BK Race Engines.

CONTACT PAUL BECK FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING NEEDS! (0432) 795336 paul@killerrides.com.au www.killerrides.com.au

BLAST FROM THE PAST 2nd MOPAR RUMBLE - 2011

WORDS / PICS - PAUL BECK

READY TO

RUMBLE!

This issue we take a step back in time to 2011 to check out the 2nd Annual Mopar Rumble.

92

Hosted by the Regals Mopar Car Club, the Mopar Rumble bought together a huge array of Mopar products for two days of showing, cruising and racing, making it the most diverse Mopar event in the country. The club used several venues to host the Rumble including the Museum of Fire in Penrith; Harry’s Café D’Wheels in Liverpool and of course Sydney Dragway.

93

With the extreme heat encountered at the inaugural Rumble still fresh in their minds, the club opted for a later start in the day for the huge show and shine held on the lawns of the Museum of Fire in Penrith. With plenty of parking for entrants and spectators, the venue provided the ideal location for the show section of the Mopar Rumble to take place at. Hundreds of cars took up position on the grassed area creating a great atmosphere for all who attended. By 4pm, the show and shine had run its course and the entrants were preparing for a cruise to Harry’s at Liverpool.

Whilst the final judging was taking place, those with an interest in horsepower were busy at the Dyno Competition!

BLAST FROM THE PAST Harry’s Café D’Wheels in Liverpool had become a major hub for car enthusiasts to gather at, making it the perfect place for the Saturday evening cruise. With a wealth of other fast food outlets within walking distance, and plenty of parking on offer, the club made the most of the picturesque backdrop that quickly filled with lots of pristine Mopar’s but also other makes that regularly meet in the area. It was an ideal end to a great first day, and a perfect precursor to what was on offer on Sunday at the Dragway.

94

By 4pm, the show and shine had run its course and the entrants were preparing for a cruise to Harry’s at Liverpool.

95

BLAST FROM THE PAST As was the case the previous year, rain was predicted to fall over the Dragway, but thankfully not until later in the day, and although nervous, the club members had half a chance of getting through the planned activities. Once again, a show and shine had formed in the pit area of Sydney Dragway. Whilst the final judging was taking place, those with an interest in horsepower were busy at the Dyno Competition and by mid-morning, the drag racing had started, attracting a big

number of entrants to the staging lanes. Whilst some were serious in their racing, most just went out there to have fun, and those running 15-plus second ET’s having just as much fun as those running sub10’s! A break in the racing saw the track open briefly for some cruising, creating quite a spectacle for those watching from the stands. The final pairings returned to the strip to sort out the winners, before making way for a small, but entertaining burnout competition was held.

96

97

Harry’s Café D’Wheels in Liverpool had become a major hub for car enthusiasts to gather at, making it the perfect place for the Saturday evening cruise.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

98

Whilst some were serious in their racing, most just went out there to have fun...

With the smoke settled over the Dragway, the end of the second Mopar Rumble was nearing, with the trophy winners awarded to bring the event to an end. The members of the Regals Mopar Car Club put on a great event, and although it’s been sometime since the event has been held, there has been talk about the possibility of it returning to the events calendar. Let’s hope that happens sooner rather than later. Stay tuned…

POWER

Trip

Ray Lipovic wanted a tough, rideable custom Harley. He entrusted Dave Mercieca at Mild and Wild Custom Cycles to go the whole hog with this black, blown and bad to the bone custom!

100

101

Ray Lipovic - Custom Chopper Words / Pics / Video - Paul Beck

We all remember the days when building a custom bike meant that just about every part of the bike was hand fabricated, including the frame, tins, wheels and in extreme cases, engine cases and components! With many shows offering big prize money for the best custom bikes, owners were going over the top with their designs in an effort to be the cream of the crop and take home the cash – often just a fraction of what they cost to create.

Realistically though, it’s more about the bragging rights than the prize money. The problem was that with each extreme bike unveiled, there was another owner plotting an even crazier build. It got to the point where these

102

bikes were becoming more works of art than rideable creations. Then there was the rego hassles due to the extreme nature of these custom builds.

Eventually, the scene came full circle and bike owners wanting something unique, but still practical decided that it made much more sense to modify a Harley. It didn’t spell the end of custom bikes as such, it just meant that there were now guidelines that dictated just how far you could go. What it did do though, was open the door to a seemingly endless array of custom Harley’s now roaming the streets. Our man Ray wanted the best of both worlds – a cool custom chopper that he could still ride anywhere at any time.

As tough as the bike looks, the hero of this custom bike is obvious the blown V-twin engine jammed into the frame.

103

For shops like Mild and Wild Custom Cycles at Prestons in Sydney’s bustling south west, their workload has been increasing from guys like Ray wanting to build road-ready customs. Ray’s bike started life as a bare custom softails frame sourced from Scotty’s Choppers and after around two-years of construction, Ray’s new bike was everything he had hoped it would be.

The grin from ear to ear said it all.

104

105

The frame has been raked just a little giving the bike a much cooler side profile – something that Scotty’s Choppers are well known for. Attention then moved to the rear of the bike where a wide-arse swingarm conversion was added along with a matching width fender that was to cover the 18x8.5-inch Performance Machine “Gasser” wheel that was soon to be bolted into place along with a PM disc and caliper combo. Up front, the 26x3.5-inch rim has a similar profile guard sitting tight over the tyre and joins the PM disc and caliper at the end of the smooth, billet Euro Components front end. There’s even more billet added to the pointy end with the slick headlight blending in nicely with the forks, hand controls and mirrors found at each end of the custom bars that have been painted black, matching the frame, swing-arm, oil tank and custom fuel tank.

The custom low-profile seat has been covered in black leather by Bad Arse Trim Co.

As tough as the bike looks, the hero of this custom bike is obvious the blown V-twin engine jammed into the frame. Starting as a 2005-spec engine and built using a myriad of S&S gear exclusively, including the block, heads and everything inside, the engine capacity tops out at 124-inches. Sure, that’s impressive enough, but when there’s a lump of aluminium hanging off the side of the big cube engine in the form of a supercharger, you know it’s going to be even more special in the horsepower stakes. With plenty of high-octane fuel pushing through the carb, the pumped engine makes around 140hp! For car guys, that doesn’t sound like much, but trust me, on a bike, its more than enough to get you into trouble. A custom made exhaust system has been added and gets the engine breathing easier than ever before – and it offers up that familiar Harley V-Twin sound we all love. A tried and tested Baker 6-speed gearbox delivers the grunt to the wide rear tyre.

106

107

With plenty of high-octane fuel pushing through the carb, the pumped engine makes around 140hp! For car guys that doesn’t sound like much - but trust me, on a bike its more than enough to get you into trouble.

02 96072960 2/92 Jedda Rd, Prestons NSW 2170

dave@mildandwild.com.au

New Website Coming Soon BIKE TAXI - Phone Jason (0460) 737573 FOR ALL YOUR BIKE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS!

From concept to creation, Ray couldn’t be happier with the way the Chopper has turned out. With its pure chopper styling, it’s certainly a head-turner and that supercharged engine ensures that whenever Ray twists that throttle, that big rear tyre will be put to the test as it struggles to come to terms with the power pushing through it – and to a horsepower addict like Ray, that’s just how it should be. The chopper now shares garage space with a tough as all hell V-Rod and an equally wild, blown VK ‘Blue Meanie’ Brock Commodore. And with the days getting longer and warmer, Ray’s 108 got a nice selection of toys to choose from for a quick blast around Sydney…

109

KILLER PIC Photo by Paul Beck

110

Many years ago, I was lucky enough to spend a day with burnout legend John Peterson whilst doing a shoot on his oh-so-tough Zephyr.

RIP Jono. The world is not the same without your smile!

111

PERFORMANCE DIRECTORY Advertise your business here from just $55 per month* * Based on 6-month Booking @ 1/8 page size.

Email: paul@killerrides.com.au for more info.

All the big brands!

www.speedpro.com.au

Australian Made Engine Coolants & Additives

1800 441163

www.liquidintelligence.com.au

112

1300 769282 www.rjbatt.com.au

07 3488 7831

www.superformance.com.au

Performance Pulley Systems to suit a wide range of engines

www.wheelswithinwheels.com.au

Phone (02) 42850300

ADVERTISE HERE

JUST $55 PER MONTH CONTACT PAUL - 0432 795336

Unit 2, 25 Badgally Rd, Campbelltown NSW

Ph 02 9820 6800

www.prostreet.com.au

www.lovellsauto.com.au

www.blautomotive.com.au

ADVERTISE HERE

PUBLISHED ONLINE QUARTERLY READ EACH ISSUE FOR FREE!

H T N O M R E P 5 5 $ T S U J 5336 CONTACT PAUL - 0432 79

KILLER KLASSIFIEDS

Open to Private Advertisers Only.

Cars are only to be specialty and/or modified cars / bikes only.

Parts are to be performance parts and accessories only.

Cost is $20 for one photo and upto 40 words. Ad will run for 2 issues.

All Ad’s are to include price, phone number and/or email.

Ad’s can be emailed to: paul@killerrides.com.au and direct deposit details will be sent for payment.

All enquiries to Paul Beck - 0432 795336

114

FOR SALE - CUSTOM FUEL INJECTION

‘Dare to be Different! ’ This is ‘one-off’ Custom built billet alloy fuel injection setup, cost well over $5500!

Never been used. Was destined for big dollar show car. Forced to sell due to health issues. Has to be seen to believed, Superb quality and finish. No expence spared. This is a once only opportunity to be the flashiest dude on the block.

$4800 (BLOWER NOT INCLUDED) Any questions, Call 0418 546 830

FOR SALE - 69 PRO-TOURING CAMARO LS1 with cross ram injection, 4L60e 4-speed auto with custom 3500 high-stall lock up converter, 3.73 LSD, power steering, CPP 4-wheel disc brakes, custom exhaust system, DSE mini-tub set up, Hotchkis sub frame connectors, Dakota digital dash, Boss staggered wheels 18x8 / 20x10. Car has just 2800 miles since built. Was sold through Barratt Jacksons Auctions USA.

FOR SALE - HQ HOLDEN PREMIER Dandy engines built, supercharged LSA, 500rwkw, turbo 350 auto, 31-spline 9-inch diff, 3.7-gears, 9.8-sec quarter mile with more left in it, split rear tubs, genuine Centrelines, good body and paint, tan interior, AutoMeter gauges, B&M shifter. Great street and strip HQ Holden. $75,000 ono Phone David - 0412 570898 Melbourne Vic. FOR SALE - LJ TORANA COUPE LC Grille and lights, twin 66mm Garret turbos, 377ci Chev, bowtie block, 2-speed Powerglide, 9-inch diff, all new interior, nice clean street car, has modification plate, needs minor work to finish. Any questions, please call. $90,000 - Qld Phone 0413 942139

$POA Phone Adam for more details 0417 307487 - Melb, Vic

FOR SALE - 1974 HQ GTS MONARO Genuine Monterey Green Metallic with Doeskin/Chestnut interior. Original 253, now a 350 engine. B&M shifter. CD player in glovebox, original books, and pictures of the car on the Holdens production line. Great driver..excellent investment!

Rego - SGO791 $97,500 Phone 0404 066318 - SA

FOR SALE - 1967 XR FALCON SEDAN 363ci Windsor, Dart block, AFR heads, Hughes C10 rated at 900hp, transbrake, TCE converter, shortened 9-inch, 35-spline billet axles, full-spool, too much too list. Genuine Enquiries only. See full feature in Killer Rides No.8 - Jan 2019 Rego - FLO-93D $79,000 - NSW Phone 0418643266

FOR SALE - 1973 CAMARO Split bumper model, mild 350ci, manualised Powerglide, remote control stereo, New TruTrac 10-bolt diff, new suspension, master cylinder, new 18” & 20” Showwheels and tyres, no rust or damage, registered, selling as is! $59,200 Phone Bill 0406 481747 - VIC

115

NEW ISSUE ONLINE NOW! ISSUE #3 - AUG 2020

P rtist PICKUA Show-Stunner

'32 Ford HAULER

KILLER ‘32 COUPE

Is this Australia’s Toughest ‘32?

IS ISSUE H T E D I S N I O S L A oadster dR High-Tech ‘37 For stom ‘52 Studebaker Cu el Tudor d o M A l a n io it d a r T ord Coupe Blown Hemi ‘34 F Much More! + d o R t a R p h 0 0 20

READ FOR FREE AT WWW.SUPERROD.COM.AU

Motorsport Video Specialists Over 6000 Video’s Online and More Added Weekly!

122

123

122

123

e c n e r e f f i D a g n i Mak 2020 DATES

Monthly Meets at Greenway Plaza, The Horsley Drive, Wetherill Park

JAN 4 - FEB 1 - MAR 7 - APR 4 - MAY 2 - JUN 6 JUL 4 - AUG 1 - SEP 5 - OCT 3 - NOV 7 - DEC 5

Sundown Car Fest at Penrith Homemaker Centre

124

JAN 11 - FEB 8 - MAR 14 - APR 11 - MAY 9 - JUN 13 JUL 11 - AUG 8 - SEP 12 - OCT 10 - NOV 14 - D12

www.carsunderthestars.com

125

PARTING SHOT See you next Issue!

R.I.P CLINT Y E L W O R 124

125

SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR FREE AT:

www.killerrides.com.au