Canberra Hot Rod Association
History
John Cross's 1928 Ford Roadster
The car was bought in Ballarat Victoria
in March 1993 and was virtually as is except for:
1) Some
mechanical modifications.
2) The whole car was panel beated &
painted (1 & 2 took about 18 Months).
3) The Hood
irons, bows & rag top were made from scratch ( Took about another 18
Months)- Mainly time preparing the body for the rag top.
4) Have still
got the
car.
Specifications:
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Engine: |
289 cu in Windsor (compact Fairlane) |
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Transmission: |
C4 Auto (67-71 Ford Falcon) |
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Differential: |
XR-XY Ford Facon V8 |
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Front Suspension: |
Dropped Super Bell Tube Axle with Parrallel 4 Bar Rod type Shocks |
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Steering: |
Cross Steering using Datsun 200B LC Torana Column |
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Rear Suspension: |
1938 Ford Split radius rods with Transverse spring reset |
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Body: |
1928 Ford Roadster |
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Chassis: |
1928 Ford boxed |
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Brakes: |
XB Falcon Discs front. XB Falcon M/Cyl & Booster XB Facon. Pedal assy XB Falcon Drums Rear |
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Wheels: |
Front steel 15" x 5" Rear steel 15" x 7" |
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Other Modifications: |
Seats & Mounts early Cortina. Lap Seat belts |
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