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Street Rodder News #116 Retraction - 16th March 2024
Due to content errors the article on page 28 or the Street Rodder News #116, entitled 'Vale Graham Puckering' has been retracted. A correct article will be published in Street Rodder News #117. Apologies to the family and club members concerned.
2024 Street Rod Regional Nationals Itinerary - 25th August 2023
2024 Street Rod Regional Nationals Itinerary
An update from the National Control Council on the migration from Incorporated entity to Company structure
Update on Company Migration - 22nd August 2023
An update from the National Control Council on the migration from Incorporated entity to Company structure
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Entry form now available. 
Login in to the website and go to the Events page to enter.
If you prefer a paper form scan and email to: wanationals2024@gmail.com
or post to: PO BOX 289, BAIRNSDALE VIC 3875 2024 Street Rod Regional Nationals! - 18th July 2023
Entry form now available. Login in to the website and go to the Events page to enter. If you prefer a paper form scan and email to: wanationals2024@gmail.com or post to: PO BOX 289, BAIRNSDALE VIC 3875
For more information download this document
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more.
Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more. Download our New Mobile App - 24th February 2023
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more.
We recently had the great privilege of attending the Autoplex in Castlemaine for the public memorial celebrating Larry O’Toole.
It was special to hear Shane, Carmen, Lara and Al speak of their father, each bringing out good aspects of their father’s life, activity and character. You often learn about people in the story telling at a funeral or memorial. Father Figures / Auto Recycling - 19th January 2023
We recently had the great privilege of attending the Autoplex in Castlemaine for the public memorial celebrating Larry O’Toole. It was special to hear Shane, Carmen, Lara and Al speak of their father, each bringing out good aspects of their father’s life, activity and character. You often learn about people in the story telling at a funeral or memorial.
A highlight for the ASRF Street Rod Nationals committee has been confirmation of an International guest. Matt Murray from Iron Trap Garage is looking forward to attending the Nationals. Matt is a traditional hot rod builder from Pensylvania USA and his popular YouTube channel is centered around digging old cars, trucks, and motorcycles out of America’s Northeast with tips and tricks for restoring, hot rodding and customizing. Meet USA Guest Matt Murray at the 25th ASRF Nationals - 18th January 2023
A highlight for the ASRF Street Rod Nationals committee has been confirmation of an International guest. Matt Murray from Iron Trap Garage is looking forward to attending the Nationals. Matt is a traditional hot rod builder from Pensylvania USA and his popular YouTube channel is centered around digging old cars, trucks, and motorcycles out of America’s Northeast with tips and tricks for restoring, hot rodding and customizing.
This session’s topic deals with steering, which, along with brakes, is a critical part of building hot rods.
Steering is a critical element of vehicle building that needs to be done to sound engineering practice if you want a safe project car. Let’s look at some of the key elements:
• Steering should take a priority at the start of building a hot rod. It is unwise to leave to a later stage of the project with the engine and exhaust already in place. Garage Crawl - 12th January 2023
This session’s topic deals with steering, which, along with brakes, is a critical part of building hot rods. Steering is a critical element of vehicle building that needs to be done to sound engineering practice if you want a safe project car. Let’s look at some of the key elements: • Steering should take a priority at the start of building a hot rod. It is unwise to leave to a later stage of the project with the engine and exhaust already in place.
3 April 1951 – 11 August 2022
Mountain District Rodders Melbourne would like to acknowledge the passing of our good friend and long-term member, Ian Chinn or “Chinny” as he was affectionately known to us all. Unfortunately, Chinny passed away unexpectedly and leaves behind his wife Jenny, sons Stuart and Haydn, daughter Rylea and nine grandchildren. Vale - Ian Chinn - 5th January 2023
3 April 1951 – 11 August 2022 Mountain District Rodders Melbourne would like to acknowledge the passing of our good friend and long-term member, Ian Chinn or “Chinny” as he was affectionately known to us all. Unfortunately, Chinny passed away unexpectedly and leaves behind his wife Jenny, sons Stuart and Haydn, daughter Rylea and nine grandchildren.
Steve Houlahan’s career in hot rodding began at an early age. Working in the family’s earthmoving business meant that mechanical things were never far away, and fabrication and mechanical skills were learned from the many skilled tradesmen working there. His first foray into car fabrication was building a bush buggy powered by a Triumph Mayflower flathead four! ASRF LEGEND – STEVE HOULAHAN - 29th December 2022
Steve Houlahan’s career in hot rodding began at an early age. Working in the family’s earthmoving business meant that mechanical things were never far away, and fabrication and mechanical skills were learned from the many skilled tradesmen working there. His first foray into car fabrication was building a bush buggy powered by a Triumph Mayflower flathead four!


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