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The ASRF 25th Street Rod Nationals commemorative beer is now available to order directly from the Esker Beer Co! The Home of Esker is at the Australian Hotel & Brewery in Rouse Hill, and their production facility there has been the only brewery in the Hills Shire for the last 12 years. Nats Lager Available - 13th March 2023
The ASRF 25th Street Rod Nationals commemorative beer is now available to order directly from the Esker Beer Co! The Home of Esker is at the Australian Hotel & Brewery in Rouse Hill, and their production facility there has been the only brewery in the Hills Shire for the last 12 years.
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!
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.


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