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2022
Over the past nine months, the ASRF has been working on some major restructuring within the business. These include overhauling the ASRF from an association structure to a company limited guarantee, this has also meant that the constitution had to reflect these requirements. It’s been a long process with some great input from legal professionals to ensure that all due diligence was taken. ASRF Appoints Operations Manager 22nd December 2022
Over the past nine months, the ASRF has been working on some major restructuring within the business. These include overhauling the ASRF from an association structure to a company limited guarantee, this has also meant that the constitution had to reflect these requirements. It’s been a long process with some great input from legal professionals to ensure that all due diligence was taken..
Steve Igglesdon, aka Iggy, was a standout person when it came to do with anything automotive modification. Before street rodding and drag racing, his interest lay in shortening VW chassis and adapting red motors to create mean, wheel standing beach buggies! One of Steve’s earliest buggies was a Ford Prefect-powered “contraption”. ASRF LEGEND – STEVE ‘IGGY’ IGGLESDON 4th November 2022
Steve Igglesdon, aka Iggy, was a standout person when it came to do with anything automotive modification. Before street rodding and drag racing, his interest lay in shortening VW chassis and adapting red motors to create mean, wheel standing beach buggies! One of Steve’s earliest buggies was a Ford Prefect-powered “contraption”..
Tony’s interest in building hot rods began at a very early age. He was just 15 years old when he started to build a ‘T’ Wine Wagon in his father’s shed in Nuriootpa SA. His inspiration and guide was a Revel scale model kit. ASRF LEGEND – TONY KUCHEL 14th October 2022
Tony’s interest in building hot rods began at a very early age. He was just 15 years old when he started to build a ‘T’ Wine Wagon in his father’s shed in Nuriootpa SA. His inspiration and guide was a Revel scale model kit. .
Neville Marney was involved in hot rodding since the early 60’s. He was a founding member of West Coast Street Rod Club and a life member of the club. ASRF LEGEND – NEVILLE MARNEY 11th July 2022
Neville Marney was involved in hot rodding since the early 60’s. He was a founding member of West Coast Street Rod Club and a life member of the club..
BY ROBERT RIGGS, PHOTO SCOTT JOHNCOCK The street rod world, like all other facets of life, needs people with vison and a drive that enables the vison to become a reality. Such a person was South Australian John Bryant. ASRF LEGEND – JOHN BRYANT 10th May 2022
BY ROBERT RIGGS, PHOTO SCOTT JOHNCOCK The street rod world, like all other facets of life, needs people with vison and a drive that enables the vison to become a reality. Such a person was South Australian John Bryant. .
Our thanks go to Kim for compiling this profile. Having owned his first hot rod for almost 40 years, and served as ASRF (NSW) Divisional Director for 15 years, he certainly gains our respect as a long hauler! Ed. ASRF LEGEND – KIM FETHERSTON 26th April 2022
Our thanks go to Kim for compiling this profile. Having owned his first hot rod for almost 40 years, and served as ASRF (NSW) Divisional Director for 15 years, he certainly gains our respect as a long hauler! Ed..
BY DES RACKLEY It was with great pleasure that ASRF Legends awards were received by six members of Top of the State Rod and Custom Car Club, Cairns, at their club rooms on 13 November 2021. ASRF LEGENDS – TOP OF THE STATE HRCC LIFE MEMBERS 12th April 2022
BY DES RACKLEY It was with great pleasure that ASRF Legends awards were received by six members of Top of the State Rod and Custom Car Club, Cairns, at their club rooms on 13 November 2021..
Rod Wilson started buying American hot rod magazines in the early 1960s, which led to an interest in hot rodding. When the clutch died on his first car, a 1934 Morris 10/4 and he couldn’t buy parts to repair it, Rod saw this as an opportunity to do his first engine swap. He rounded up a good Rover engine, recessed the firewall on the Morris and made it fit. While he did manage to get it going, the rudimentary modifications failed when the tail shaft let go and signalled the demise of the Morris ASRF LEGEND – ROD WILSON 5th March 2022
Rod Wilson started buying American hot rod magazines in the early 1960s, which led to an interest in hot rodding. When the clutch died on his first car, a 1934 Morris 10/4 and he couldn’t buy parts to repair it, Rod saw this as an opportunity to do his first engine swap. He rounded up a good Rover engine, recessed the firewall on the Morris and made it fit. While he did manage to get it going, the rudimentary modifications failed when the tail shaft let go and signalled the demise of the Morris.
Greg Thomsen’s involvement in hot rodding didn’t begin as an admirer from the sidelines, but as a founding member of Rods Inc in Brisbane at the age of 14. ASRF LEGEND – GREG THOMSEN 19th February 2022
Greg Thomsen’s involvement in hot rodding didn’t begin as an admirer from the sidelines, but as a founding member of Rods Inc in Brisbane at the age of 14..
It is amazing to hear how rodders got their start in this great hobby. Kevin Johns is a case in point. I was regular buyer of the US Hot Rod magazine in 1961. I looked at sectioned Customlines and thought that a Holden FB was so similar that I too could do this,” recalls Kevin. ASRF LEGEND – KEVIN JOHNS 5th February 2022
It is amazing to hear how rodders got their start in this great hobby. Kevin Johns is a case in point. I was regular buyer of the US Hot Rod magazine in 1961. I looked at sectioned Customlines and thought that a Holden FB was so similar that I too could do this,” recalls Kevin..
Tim attended the first ASRF Nationals in Narrandera in 1973. Soon after, he became involved with the S.A. TAC in 1975 and was instrumental in building the state’s Street Rod Guidelines. ASRF LEGEND – TIM BARTROP 22nd January 2022
Tim attended the first ASRF Nationals in Narrandera in 1973. Soon after, he became involved with the S.A. TAC in 1975 and was instrumental in building the state’s Street Rod Guidelines. .
Paul’s interest in mechanical things goes back to his childhood days, and his first interest in vehicles started mid teens with motorcycles. ASRF LEGEND – PAUL WALSH 8th January 2022
Paul’s interest in mechanical things goes back to his childhood days, and his first interest in vehicles started mid teens with motorcycles..
2021
To most rodders, Rick Pacey is known as one of the country’s leading custom spray painters and airbrush artists. However, few realise that Rick’s interests in rodding go much, much further. ASRF LEGEND – RICK PACEY 25th December 2021
To most rodders, Rick Pacey is known as one of the country’s leading custom spray painters and airbrush artists. However, few realise that Rick’s interests in rodding go much, much further..
Ray inherited his love of cars from his father, Ray Mason Senior. Ray’s dad changed his cars on a regular basis and they weren’t always the most roadworthy. Watching his Dad fix a car became a favourite past time. Ray had two or three cars before he bought his AP5 Valiant in 1963. This car is now owned by his grandson, Daniel. This was also the year Ray started work on his very much loved 1928 Dodge tourer, which he bought in pieces for $40. ASRF LEGEND – RAY MASON 11th December 2021
Ray inherited his love of cars from his father, Ray Mason Senior. Ray’s dad changed his cars on a regular basis and they weren’t always the most roadworthy. Watching his Dad fix a car became a favourite past time. Ray had two or three cars before he bought his AP5 Valiant in 1963. This car is now owned by his grandson, Daniel. This was also the year Ray started work on his very much loved 1928 Dodge tourer, which he bought in pieces for $40. .
The Romans Hot Rod Association formally recognised Adrian Buckley and his contribution to hot rodding when they made him an honorary life member in 2018. ASRF LEGEND – ADRIAN BUCKLEY 27th November 2021
The Romans Hot Rod Association formally recognised Adrian Buckley and his contribution to hot rodding when they made him an honorary life member in 2018. .
Bill Wickes was introduced to hot rodding in 1959, joining the Eastern District Hot Rod Club in 1963. His first car was a 1940 Ford sedan which was an interstate purchase. Bill had chased the car for a couple of years from Alice Springs. Bill used a ‘40 Ford for a wedding car, plus Bill`s wife Roma learned to drive in that car, both from that day on living the hot rod lifestyle. ASRF LEGEND – BILL WICKES 13th November 2021
Bill Wickes was introduced to hot rodding in 1959, joining the Eastern District Hot Rod Club in 1963. His first car was a 1940 Ford sedan which was an interstate purchase. Bill had chased the car for a couple of years from Alice Springs. Bill used a ‘40 Ford for a wedding car, plus Bill`s wife Roma learned to drive in that car, both from that day on living the hot rod lifestyle. .
Jeff Ewence grew up on a farm near Warrnambool, Victoria. His first exposure to cars was the opportunity to drive old bangers away from the public, Model T’s, Model A’s and the odd Chevy or other make. These were usually cars that had served their owners well and had been cast aside to make room for a newer model. They were more often than not given away. Unfortunately, not many survived the treatment dished out by Jeff and his friends. ASRF LEGEND – JEFF EWENCE 30th October 2021
Jeff Ewence grew up on a farm near Warrnambool, Victoria. His first exposure to cars was the opportunity to drive old bangers away from the public, Model T’s, Model A’s and the odd Chevy or other make. These were usually cars that had served their owners well and had been cast aside to make room for a newer model. They were more often than not given away. Unfortunately, not many survived the treatment dished out by Jeff and his friends. .
Eric first hung around hot rods at the West Coast Street Rod Club shed in Maylands in 1973 while on a pushbike and still at school. It was a time when members were building and prepping their rods for the drive across the unsealed Eyre Highway to the first Street Rod Nationals to be held in Narrandera at Easter that year. ASRF LEGEND – ERIC WARREN 16th October 2021
Eric first hung around hot rods at the West Coast Street Rod Club shed in Maylands in 1973 while on a pushbike and still at school. It was a time when members were building and prepping their rods for the drive across the unsealed Eyre Highway to the first Street Rod Nationals to be held in Narrandera at Easter that year..
A hot rodder who’s energy and foresight cemented street rodding in Australia as an organized and respected family sport, and a deserving recipient of the ASRF Legends Award; Bob Dykes. ASRF LEGEND – BOB DYKES 7th October 2021
A hot rodder who’s energy and foresight cemented street rodding in Australia as an organized and respected family sport, and a deserving recipient of the ASRF Legends Award; Bob Dykes..
Do you base an ASRF Legend award for Bob Moule on his radical custom FJ Holden ‘Bobcat’, or his untiring effort into hot rodding administration both locally and nationally? As often happens, one links into the other. ASRF LEGEND – BOB MOULE 2nd October 2021
Do you base an ASRF Legend award for Bob Moule on his radical custom FJ Holden ‘Bobcat’, or his untiring effort into hot rodding administration both locally and nationally? As often happens, one links into the other. .
Ken has always had a passion for modified vehicles. At the young age of 20, he and his brother Jim began building custom motorcycles. Eventually Jim ventured into his own motorcycle shop, while Ken starting Deuce Customs in 1979 in a small garage behind his Mother`s house. ASRF LEGEND – KEN BROWNLEE 18th September 2021
Ken has always had a passion for modified vehicles. At the young age of 20, he and his brother Jim began building custom motorcycles. Eventually Jim ventured into his own motorcycle shop, while Ken starting Deuce Customs in 1979 in a small garage behind his Mother`s house..
Covid 19 has certainly slowed rodding in Tasmania, however as we are gaining more freedom it was my pleasure to present Don Langdon with his Legend award. ASRF LEGEND – DON LANGDON 4th September 2021
Covid 19 has certainly slowed rodding in Tasmania, however as we are gaining more freedom it was my pleasure to present Don Langdon with his Legend award..
Three Canberra-based recipients were presented with Legends Awards at the CHRA Christmas Party on Sunday, 16th December 2021 at the Capital Country Holiday Park. CAPITAL LEGENDS: MARK SAUNDERS, ROB WHELAN & AL COOPER 7th August 2021
Three Canberra-based recipients were presented with Legends Awards at the CHRA Christmas Party on Sunday, 16th December 2021 at the Capital Country Holiday Park..
Kerry Roberts is a founding member of the Diamonds Hot Rod Club in the early ‘70s, which later amalgamated with the Challengers Hot Rod Club of which Kerry is a Life Member. ASRF LEGEND – KERRY ‘NEDDY’ ROBERTS 24th July 2021
Kerry Roberts is a founding member of the Diamonds Hot Rod Club in the early ‘70s, which later amalgamated with the Challengers Hot Rod Club of which Kerry is a Life Member..
Hot rodding in Australia was making some headway in the early 60s, but it took one person with a high level of drive, ambition and ability for the sport to advance to the point that hot rodding and drag racing needed a full time Director. That man, the inaugural National Director of the Australian Hot Rod Federation (AHRF) that was formed in 1966, was Trevor Edmonds. ASRF LEGEND – TREVOR EDMUNDS 26th June 2021
Hot rodding in Australia was making some headway in the early 60s, but it took one person with a high level of drive, ambition and ability for the sport to advance to the point that hot rodding and drag racing needed a full time Director. That man, the inaugural National Director of the Australian Hot Rod Federation (AHRF) that was formed in 1966, was Trevor Edmonds. .
Neil has been actively modifying cars since 1972. He registered his 1934 Chev Coupe in 1980 as a Modified Production Vehicle (MPV). This was a good system but initially suffered from widely varied interpretation by authorities. These interpretations would soon all but close off this rego path. ASRF LEGEND – NEIL POPE 5th June 2021
Neil has been actively modifying cars since 1972. He registered his 1934 Chev Coupe in 1980 as a Modified Production Vehicle (MPV). This was a good system but initially suffered from widely varied interpretation by authorities. These interpretations would soon all but close off this rego path..
Tony Parker began his journey in hot rodding in his teenage years, owning a 1932 Ford aged just 15. ASRF LEGEND – TONY PARKER 22nd May 2021
Tony Parker began his journey in hot rodding in his teenage years, owning a 1932 Ford aged just 15..
“I don’t know why I’m building a bucket at 75 years old,” Bob scoffed. ASRF LEGEND – BOB BOWMAN 8th May 2021
“I don’t know why I’m building a bucket at 75 years old,” Bob scoffed..
Wayne Lockhart was presented with his Legend Award at the Lap of the Map function by Tasmanian Divisional Director, Grant Sutton. ASRF LEGEND – WAYNE LOCKHART 24th April 2021
Wayne Lockhart was presented with his Legend Award at the Lap of the Map function by Tasmanian Divisional Director, Grant Sutton..
Neville’s first venture into hot rodding was in 1960 with a 1934 Plymouth sedan. ASRF LEGEND – NEVILLE ANDERSON 10th April 2021
Neville’s first venture into hot rodding was in 1960 with a 1934 Plymouth sedan..
Neil is an active member of WAs hot rodding community and his T-Bucket is well known in WA and on the eastern seaboard. ASRF LEGEND – NEIL GIBB 30th March 2021
Neil is an active member of WAs hot rodding community and his T-Bucket is well known in WA and on the eastern seaboard..
Vince built his channelled 1932 Ford roadster in 1966. With its Ford Y block V8, it was one of the first hot rods in Western Australia to run an overhead valve engine. It was also the first WA hot rod to be driven across the country to appear in the 1968 Brisbane Hot Rod Show. ASRF LEGEND – VINCE BERRIMAN 19th March 2021
Vince built his channelled 1932 Ford roadster in 1966. With its Ford Y block V8, it was one of the first hot rods in Western Australia to run an overhead valve engine. It was also the first WA hot rod to be driven across the country to appear in the 1968 Brisbane Hot Rod Show..
Brian was the king of Chevy hot rods and classics. When most people were building Fords, Brian was building a Chev. He went on to become a GM man many times over. ASRF LEGEND – BRIAN FRENCH 5th March 2021
Brian was the king of Chevy hot rods and classics. When most people were building Fords, Brian was building a Chev. He went on to become a GM man many times over..
od Hadfield needs little introduction, crafting some of the finest and outrageous hot rods and street machines of our generation. To many enthusiasts, he is hot rod royalty. ASRF LEGEND – ROD HADFIELD 26th February 2021
od Hadfield needs little introduction, crafting some of the finest and outrageous hot rods and street machines of our generation. To many enthusiasts, he is hot rod royalty..
Bill Jansen (William) (aka, Wilbur, Billy Burnout) started rodding in Canberra in 1964 and was a foundation member of the Meteors Street Rod Association in 1965. His 1934 Chevrolet coupe was the first rod registered here. ASRF LEGEND – BILL JANSEN 23rd February 2021
Bill Jansen (William) (aka, Wilbur, Billy Burnout) started rodding in Canberra in 1964 and was a foundation member of the Meteors Street Rod Association in 1965. His 1934 Chevrolet coupe was the first rod registered here..
My dad was a Sydney hot rodder since the early 1970s until he sadly passed away in 2010, aged 57. ASRF LEGEND – NEIL WHITTINGHAM 23rd February 2021
My dad was a Sydney hot rodder since the early 1970s until he sadly passed away in 2010, aged 57. .
My father worked as a head accountant at Ampol Petroleum based in Balmain, Sydney. He was instrumental in establishing many of Sydney’s earliest hot rod shows, by assisting Romans club members and other young hot rodders who wanted to advance this often frowned upon hobby. ASRF LEGEND – AUSTIN ARROWSMITH 13th January 2021
My father worked as a head accountant at Ampol Petroleum based in Balmain, Sydney. He was instrumental in establishing many of Sydney’s earliest hot rod shows, by assisting Romans club members and other young hot rodders who wanted to advance this often frowned upon hobby..