Bigger Brighter - Northern suburbs street rods, Lake Mulwala Rod

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Bright Rod Run keeps getting better
It is fair to say there was a degree of uncertainty amongst rodders attending the Bright
Rod Run as it had been well broadcast beforehand that the Police would be attending
in considerable numbers. Many were fearful that they would target the street rods and
spoil the fantastic family atmosphere that has surrounded this event for many years.
They needn’t have worried. While the Police presence was very noticeable, they
concentated on the disruptive element who sometimes like to attach themselves to such
events and cause mayhem. Anyone fitting that category was soon given the message and the
event went ahead in an improved atmosphere as entrants could enjoy themselves without
looking over their shoulder to see if some idiot was going to spoil it for them. Drink driving
was also targetted and thankfully, even though over 1200 breath tests were conducted, not
one was found to be over the limit. That left the weekend free to enjoy for everybody,
and enjoy it they did, with over 800 street rods and customs rolling through
registration. Perfect weather made it even better as thousands came to Bright to
participate and to inspect the fantastic turn out of cars. Roll on Bright 2011.
story and
photographs
larry & al o’toole
above right: Two tone ’37 Ford coupe turned a few heads over the weekend with its
classic looks and easy on the eyes paintwork.
right: The simple theme of this satin black ’51 Ford pickup with lots of neat pinstriping
make it very appealing, as do the chrome wheels and whitewalls.
above: Perfect weather ensured the wide variety of vehicles
shone brilliantly on the Pioneer Park oval. One particular
standout was Wayne Zweck’s wildly flamed ’36 Ford coupe,
seen here alongside Wadington’s ’34 roadster ute, which was
entered by Tex and Patricia Smith.
left: A blown 392 Hemi powers Peter and Nicole
Gennimatas’ three window Deuce coupe. The interior features
red leather while the rolling stock is from Billet Specialties.
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above: This cool, low riding,
satin black Maple Leaf truck looks
perfect cruising the streets of
Bright
above right: That’s a genuine
Jack Daniels whiskey barrel on the
back of David Norman’s ’31 A
pickup. The orange Ford also
features small block Chevy
running gear and Dragway wheels,
right: It’s hard to go wrong with
satin black paint highlighted with
red and white touches. David
Werkmuller’s Model A roadster
pickup certainly looks the goods
and probably goes pretty well too
with that Ford V8.
below: This interesting little hiboy was driven to Bright by Wagga Rod and
Custom Club member Russell Osment. The ’28 Chevy roadster ute sports a tricarb’d small block and lift-off timber roof with chequer plate lining the rear.
below: There’s a 460 cubic inch Ford V8 stuffed in
the engine bay of this Model A roadster. The
interior matches the paint too.
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below: Fast Lane Speed Shop in Ballarat built this hot pink coupe for Joe and
Helen Gatt. The ’34 boasts a blown 350 Chevy, Turbo 400 and a nine inch rear
along with air suspension and a cool matching trailer.
below: Neat Model A roadster pickup belongs to
Lawrie Ramm and runs a small block Ford V8,
hairpins under the front and four bars in the rear.
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below: Left hand drive ’36 coupe was looking very
smart in the street with lots of polished detail and
a slick set of Boyd Coddington rims.
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above: This roadster made the trek over from Tassie.
Small block Ford running gear and black upholstery are
just a couple of its many fine features.
below: The area around the clocktower was jam-packed
once the sun went down and the friendly weather
allowed for good times aplenty.
above: A set of air bags help get the rear of this Model A
tub low to the ground while the chrome steelies go well
with the red oxide paint. The V8 is a small block Ford.
below: This Deuce hiboy runs a drilled I beam and
hairpins up front, small block Chevy running gear and
features a louvered hood and cream upholstery.
below: Joe Vannutini’s five
window Deuce coupe
alongside Colin
Manglesdorf’s gorgeous ’36
Ford Cabriolet. The blue ’32
sports a tri-carb’d 350 Chevy,
T700 transmission and a
Tank Fairlane nine inch rear
while Colin’s ’36 features
small block Chevy
motivation and green
upholstery.
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