Give me the dirt…

NAME: The Gold Digger

MAKE/MODEL: 1958 Ford Custom 300

COLOUR: Tangerine Scream – The colour is a Ford Focus Special Edition

How long since the new paint was done? 2 years Painted at Paul Herron Painters in Gore by Thomas Kennedy

ENGINE: 351 Windsor Edelbrock heads, inlet manifold, cam, timing gear, roller rockers with the block bored to 40 thou

TRANSMISSION: Manual 4 speed top loader

DIFF: Factory diff with a 3. 1 to 1 ratio with a Tru track centre

SUSPENSION: 2a1 shocks on front with Caltrack rear suspension

BRAKES: Drums on the rear with the front fitted with Wilwood disc brakes and calipers

WHEELS/TYRES: American racing wheels - 8” rear x 15” with 7” front x 15”

INTERIOR: Original seats slightly modified - all new leather upholstery by Mark Booth, Walkers Upholstery in Alexandra, Central Otago

STEREO: Still waiting to be rebuilt

OTHER MODS: Lowered the rear bumper for a smoother appearance