Give me the dirt…

HIS

MAKE/MODEL: 1932 Ford, 5 Window Replica

COLOUR: Mazda Green with gold pearl

ENGINE: 383 stroked 350 Chevrolet, crane cam, Iski springs and retainers, Crane roller rockers and push rods, 68 cast iron heads - ported polished and big valves. 7/16” rocker studs and guide plates

TRANSMISSION: 350 shift kitted, extra clutch plates, 3000 stall converter

DIFF: 9” LSD - 275:1

SUSPENSION: Tube front, 4 bar (owner built)

BRAKES: Mustang 2 discs on front, Falcon disks on rear

WHEELS/TYRES: Anson sprints 15x10 rear with Hoosiers 15x6 on front

INTERIOR: Black and green custom interior

STEREO: Kenwood

OTHER MODS: 3” roof chop and fender less

What other interests do you have Steve?

Hot rodding, fishing, hunting and family

So how long have you owned the car?

Registered 2015

Where did you find it, import or around NZ?

I scratch built it over 2 years

What made you pick this car?

After watching American Graffiti

What would be your favourite car to have?

Blown 1970 Chevy Nova

What car would you like to test drive?

Somebodies gasser

Any other cool cars in the shed?

Wifes 66 Chevelle and a 66 Impala

What other cool cars have you owned?

2 x project T’s and 55 Chev (owner built) 37 Chev, 68 Monaro (327 5 spd) XB Falcon GT, XB Falcon Coupe (302) 36 Ford Coupe (331 Hemi)

Any you wish you still owned?

55 Chev

What cars are on the wish list?

55 Gasser

Favourite style of car ie. Coupe or wagon etc?

2 door American Muscle Cars

What do you love about the car scene the most? People, sounds, era

Favourite car movie?

American Graffiti

What’s on the stereo right now?

Bob Segar

Favourite band / singer to go cruising with on the stereo?

Chuck Berry

Are you involved in any car clubs?

Currently Vice President of Taupo Hot Rod & Custom Club

Anyone you would you like to thank for helping with the car?

Grant Wallace from Taupo Auto and Marine Trimmers and Kevin Rush from Touch Up and Detail in Swanson

Anything else you would like to add …..

Been hot rodding since 17. Built a project T out of the hot rod magazine plans as my first car. All my cars have been put together by myself, never been able to afford a running car back in the day. Started Hibiscus Rodders in the 70’s with a bunch of mates and have been involved ever since either on committees and currently a NZHRA Delegate for our zone. Family is also inflicted with petrol in their veins (can’t help that with mum and dad addicted). Our son is about to cert a 700hp 1980 VB Commodore – a big dollar build with no expense spared. Our daughter and grand daughters are avid beach hoppers in the 66 Impala. Love everything about hot rodding, people, the smell, the noise, the music. The day I drive a car that sounds like an electric drill please screw the lid down on the box tight.