CONGRATS ON ISSUE #3
Letters’
Hi Paul, After just three brilliant issues, Super Rod is now my favourite look into the Hot Rod and Custom scene. The mix of styles, brands and build quality is second to none. Well done! For me, the best car featured in Issue #3 is by far Chris Thomas’ blown Hemi’32 Ford coupe. That is just pure perfection and that’s why I’ll be voting for Chris’ stunning coupe in the Super Rod of the Year award. Can’t wait to read number 4! Stuart R Via Messenger. G’day Stuart, Thanks for your kind words. I put a lot of effort into each effort to get the mix of makes, models, styles and colours just right. With the travel restrictions in place, it’s getting more difficult to make that happen, but I am trying my best. Hope you’ve enjoyed Super Rod #4!
SUPER STUDE
G’day Paul, Well done on putting together another great issue of Super Rod. Like you, I am a fan of Studebakers and was so happy to see the ’52 Starlight custom. It’s such an awesome custom that obviously gets used. It’s a credit to Murray. Mind you, the rest of the cars feature were top notch too making yet another great issue of Super Rod. Greg T Via Email Hi Greg, Yep, I love my Studes. Unfortunately, due to time restraints, I have been unable to do anything to mine for quite some time and we parted ways recently. The good news is that the new owner was determined to make a mild custom out of it and get it on the road. Can’t wait to see it…
14
PICKUP PERFECTION
Hi Paul, The front cover of Issue #3 of Super Rod was one of the best covers I have seen in the Australian hot rod magazine scene for quite some time. And the Pickup that Tim Stewart has created is a stunning piece of work. The colour, style and obvious driveability makes it the perfect Hot Rod to cruise in. Congrats on yet another fine issue of Super Rod. I only wish you produced this one monthly. Hopefully that’s not too far away… John P Via Email Hi John, I agree, Tim’s Pickup is awesome. The first time I saw it at the Vic Hot Rod Show I knew that we would feature it eventually. It took a while, but thanks to Jimmy Tee Photography, we managed to get it done, and Jimmy knocked it out of the park! As for monthly, well that all depends on how much support I can get from advertisers… Hint, hint…
HOW’S THE ATTITUDE?
G’day Paul, To me, a Hot Rod should have, before anything else, a bad attitude. The right stance. The right demeaner; and the right bad-ass engine combo. In Issue #3, Craige Ward’s Hemi-powered ’34 ticks all the boxes. Forget about the chrome-clad, candy-coloured show cars, for me, this chopped coupe is sheer brilliance. Congrats to Craige – he’s created a monster! Stephen L Via Messenger Hi Stephen, Craige’s ’34 is certainly one of those cars that simply demands attention. Sure, a fully-exposed blown Hemi will do that, but it’s the overall package that gets heads turning. The wheels with hubcaps, the colour choice and the overall attitude make this ’34 on of the best.
If you have something to say about Super Rod, the scene or even you’re own project car, and want to sahre it with us, simply send an email to: paul@killerrides.com.au
15