Canberra Hot Rod Association
History
Graham Howe's 1931 A Ford Roadster
This Roadster was originally built by
Sydney rodder Ross Roberts during the late 60s and
early 70s and was
finished in 1973. After driving the car for a while it was sold and went
through various owners including Ray Ellis from the south coast area
and ending up in
Canberra under the ownership of Mark Saunders who
after a little while sold it to Graham
Howe who has now owned it for
about 3 years and is improving the car at this
time.
Specifications:
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Engine: |
283 cu in Chevy V8 with 6 Stromberg 97's on Offenhauser manifold |
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Transmission: |
1937 Cadillac 3 speed Manual |
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Differential: |
4.11 ratio 1948 Ford |
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Front Suspension: |
1934 Ford I beam with transverse leaf spring, hairpin radius rods |
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Steering: |
Morris Minor Rack & Pinion |
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Rear Suspension: |
Transverse Leaf spring |
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Body: |
1931 Model A Ford roadster channeled |
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Chassis: |
1934 Ford shortened 6"and stepped down 6" |
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Brakes: |
1948 Ford Mercury drums front & rear |
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Wheels: |
Cragar 5 spoke S/S Mag wheels |
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Other Modifications: |
Night Mist light blue paint, pleated black upholstery. 1962 Morris wipers, Cragar steering wheel |
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