FROM time to time we hear of an outstanding racing craft that has performed so well that it puts it in the class of champions. One such, is a 13ft. clinker skiff, Lewis built, of the 135 cubic inch class, by the name of Marlo, owned and driver by Ken France, of Marrick N.S.W.
As recent...
The Holden Grey motor is often referred to as the Holden side plate. The engine earned its name as they were painted grey from the factory. They came in 2 sizes, 138ci and 132ci. More engineering and after market modifications have gone into this engine than any other engine in Australian automotive history.
December 19, 2014
December 18, 2014
Australias top six pack Rod - Holden Grey Motor
Australia's top six pack Rod -Roger Curruthers
Most rod builders prefer a good old V8 mill to power their street rigs. Not so Peter Eames, of Melbourne. He's used one of the General's milk and built one M the best street rods to hit the bitumen.
Twenty six -year-old Peter Eames declares...
December 16, 2014
200 Horses from an unblown FJ - Repco Corssflow Grey motor
Above: The Repco Highpower cylidenr head, with
three Webers and Repco extractors as installed
in Barry Ferrari's Holden.
FOR FIVE YEARS now, Barry Ferrari has campaigned one of Victoria's best-known modified production cars, an FJ with an unusual top-chop and sponsored by Wynns.
During...
December 09, 2014
The Rojin Australias Top D/A Altered - Holden Grey motor
AS WITH MANY other tooline cars from Calder, the Holden mill in Jim Veale's Willys Altered was prepared by Norm Gown Engine Developments.
Big Jim and his lovely wife, Cheryl, are the most devoted couple I have seen for many moons and they are also one of the keenest draggin' families round.
Their...