NZ Hot Rod

RAGTOP RICHES

IN 2010 Gary Kendall, previously of Rocket Speed Shop (Hamilton), purchased a complete 1934 Ford phaeton (tub) from Bobby Green at Old Crow speed shop in Burbank, California.

When the ’34 arrived back in Hamilton, the “tub” was stripped down, and all the running gear, including front and rear ends, were sold off. Work began on rodding the ’34, which included a smallblock Chevrolet, auto transmission, a dropped axle and a quick change, all fitted to the original frame.

Following Gary’s decision to move to Australia in

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