CCT Goes Truckin' Down Under

The interior of the '64 Holden Special was as neat as a pin-notice the tachometer mounted below the dash and the short-throw shifter on the trans hump.

Shades of Jimmy Shine! This pavement- scraping prime-evil, late-'30s Chevy is consistent with the LCI (low-cost-involved) youth movement that has flourished the past few years. We believe this one's finished for instant fun and will be driven as is-or has only a few minor, cost- effective modifications yet to be made.

This blue '57 Chevy was looking for a new home. The owner's sign says the pickup has a Jaguar IFS with a Dana 60 posi-traction rearend.

Australian hot rodders are not newcomers to our hobby. This lo-buck, purple-and-yellow primered '28 Ford roadster pickup from Queensland, was wearing a Valla Rod Run event sticker-the event has been held for the past 28 years.

"Webby's Speed Shop is where all the bad cars go!" So states the graphic on the side of this Model A Ford delivery. The fun shifted to inside the rides as the wet stuff came down. Note the 10-spokes in front and the Daisy spokes in the rear of this frame- dragging Ford.

The afternoon rain didn't dampen anyone's spirits. We spotted what appeared to be a '37 Chevy-turned out to be a '37 Holden Coupe-Ute. There's no quarter window on this example. We love vent windows, but might be tempted to fit one-piece glass in the doors.

The '46-48 Ford Coupe-Utes were also present at this 17th annual event. This blue-metallic Ford Ute sits right, and has big and little BFGoodrich rubber on painted steelies with trim rings and a hard bedcover. What a sweet way to cruise the modern Motorways along the Australian coast!

This graphic illustration shows some of the cleverness of Australian car guys-Miss Lead says it very nicely. Thanks to everyone who was so friendly and hospitable during our visit. We hope to visit again someday.