Custom Rodder Australia No. 11 (1970) - Magazine Contents

• Cover Feature: Roger Griss's 1934 Ford Coupe

  • Bright yellow Australian-built hot rod featured prominently on the front cover.

  • Classic street rod styling with modern customization.

  • Owned by Melbourne enthusiast Roger Griss.

• Cover Feature: John Norton's EH Holden Ute

  • Custom blue EH Holden utility.

  • Represents the growing Australian custom car scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

  • Featured alongside the Ford Coupe in the cover story.

• Melbourne Hot Rod Scene Feature

  • Cover caption references a meeting of two dedicated hot rodders at a Melbourne intersection.

  • Discussion of the vehicles, modifications, ownership, and contemporary rod-building trends.

• F. Dallimore's 1916 Model T Ford

  • International Rally-winning vehicle pictured on the cover.

  • Historic veteran car feature highlighting early motoring preservation and restoration.

• Custom Street Machines

  • Late-model Australian and American custom cars.

  • Styling modifications, paintwork, wheels, suspension changes, and body enhancements.

• Hot Rod Builds

  • Traditional pre-war Ford-based rods.

  • Featured roadsters, coupes, and modified classics.

  • Technical and construction insights from Australian builders.

• Classic and Veteran Vehicles

  • Coverage of historically significant vehicles.

  • Restoration stories and event participation.

• Australian Custom Car Culture

  • News and developments from clubs and enthusiasts.

  • Profiles of notable vehicles and owners.

• Technical Modification Articles

  • Performance upgrades and engineering modifications.

  • Mechanical advice for hot rods and custom vehicles.

  • Workshop tips from experienced builders.

• Event Coverage

  • Australian rod runs and custom car gatherings.

  • Rally reports and club activities.

• Vehicle Gallery

  • Multiple feature vehicles shown on the contents page including:

    • Hot rod roadster

    • Custom American sedan

    • Holden street machine

    • Custom panel van

    • 1930s coupe

    • Traditional roadster

• Industry Advertising

  • Extensive "Transhift" floor-shift advertisement.

  • Floor shifters for:

    • Holden models

    • Ford Falcons

    • Valiants

    • Zephyrs

    • Pontiacs

    • Studebakers

    • Simca models

    • Various automatic transmission applications

• Editorial Section

  • Edited by Eddie L. Ford.

  • Australian-focused publication devoted to:

    • Customs

    • Hot rods

    • Classics

    • Technical information

    • Industry news

Key Topics Covered

• Australian hot rods

• Holden customs

• Ford hot rods

• Street machines

• Custom utes

• Restoration projects

• Club activities

• Veteran automobiles

• Performance modifications

• Automotive accessories and aftermarket products

• Australian car culture circa 1970

Collector's Highlights

• Early Australian hot-rodding publication.

• Features both American-style hot rods and uniquely Australian customs.

• Includes EH Holden, 1934 Ford Coupe, and 1916 Model T content.

• Period aftermarket advertising and technical information.

• Valuable snapshot of Australia's evolving custom car scene at the start of the 1970s