Canberra Hot Rod Association
History
Iain Leitch's 1930 A Ford Roadster Pickup
The chassis, cowl, doors and bonnet came from Bega NSW Pickup bed and rear cab section imported from USA. The build-up was started in late 1980 and it was driven to 1987 Street Rod Nationals in Canberra with the Pickup registered in Dec 1987. It has been on the road ever since and still never finished always something to change or make neater. Biggest problem was finding the rare parts. Iain moved out of Canberra to Castlemaine in Vic before moving again to Griffith NSW taking the roadster with him and still owns it to this day. It has been a very reliable rod and has probably covered around 60,000 km.
Specifications:
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Engine: |
2 Litre Ford Pinto overhead cam |
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Transmission: |
Ford 4 speed |
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Differential: |
1958 Ford Customline |
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Front Suspension: |
Dropped tube axle, transverse leaf with 4 bar link |
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Steering: |
Datsun 200B steering box with Gemini column |
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Rear Suspension: |
Jag Coil over shocks with 4 bars |
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Body: |
Stock 1930 model A roadster pickup |
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Chassis: |
Model A Ford Boxed with K member |
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Brakes: |
XR disc brakes front, XR drums rear |
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Wheels: |
Steel wheels with caps and trim rings & Optional 35 Ford wires |
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Other Modifications: |
3" Top chop, Louvered hood, Custom top a copy off Steve Dowsett 32 roadster |
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