Long Term Projects

Lang & Penny Gifford's pickup has come back for a change of gearbox. Apparently the manual box was too much for Penny (Paul says "Girly!") and so an auto will be installed in it's place. Unfortunately this decision has meant that major surgery was needed and so, as can be seen in the second photo, the gearbox crossmember had to be removed. Also, the chassis was strengthened in addition to a new crossmember being fabricated. The front wishbones have also been split to allow for more room. Paul says that Ian has done a fantastic job on this as it's no mean feat. Welcome to the world of Hot Rodding!

Jerry's Hudson isn't something you see very often, let alone one that's been rodded. It still features the original straight eight flattie. It's come in for some new leaf springs and oddly some wider wheels. As there is nothing suitable available, the original centres were reused and a brand new set of chrome 8 spokes were used for the 7 inch rims. We knew there was a use for them! The completed wheels will be painted custard yellow prior to fitting.

While the US Automotive panel van is away the space has been filled by this 46 Studebaker pickup. Having previously been featured in Custom Car in 1991, the truck has an interesting history and has come in for some finishing work on the chassis, engine mounts, suspension etc.