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Custom - Definition

Your Street Rod or Custom

A Custom shall mean a vehicle, the body and frame of which were manufactured between 1949 and 1965 (or one which retains original body styling through to the termination of the manufacturing design) and which has, been modified for safe road use.

To be eligible for this class, vehicles must have : -

( a ) Street registration as recognised by the relevant State Registration authorities.

(b) Hydraulic brakes on all four wheels.

(c) A paint finish of acceptable standard.

(d) A wheel change.

(e) Upholstery of acceptable standard

(f) Detailing of the following areas:

• Engine Compartment
• Under side
• Trunk or Pickup bed
• Interior

(g) Neatness should be evident in the workmanship of the vehicle, including the wiring system, fuel and hydraulic lines

Custom Classes

The relevant classes are Custom Classic, Mild Custom and Radical Custom.

Custom Classic

To be eligible for this class a vehicle must have an original manufactured chassis (no mono constructed vehicles) or reproduction of original.

Custom Classic Body Styles

(a) Sedan ( including convertibles and station wagons )

(b) Commercial ( including pickies, utes, panel vans, deliveries and trucks)

Mild Custom

To be eligible for this class a vehicle must attain between 100 and 179 points from the modification list. (May be mono constructed).

Radical Custom

To be eligible for Radical Custom a vehicle must either attain a minimum of 180 points from the modification list or be shortened or lengthened through the passenger compartment, or be horizontally sectioned, or have a top-chop (all valued at 120 points each) and attain a minimum of 60 points from the modifications list. (May be mono constructed).

MODIFICATIONS LIST

The following points are allowed for modifications:

10 Replaced headlights or surround needing body modifications

16 Replaced or reconstructed grill

10 Modified bonnet

6 Shaved bonnet

Flared or modified wheel arches:

10 Front pair

10 Rear pair

10 Non-standard wheels and tyres

10 Modified boot lid

16 Replaced tail lights requiring body mods

6 Replaced tail lights no requiring body mods

10 Removal of door handles and fitment of alternative systems (eg. electrical )

10 Modified door handles

8 Bonnet Scoops

6 Shaved boot lid

10 De-chroming of sides

8 Modified or replaced bumpers

4 Recessed or frenched aerials

16 Custom paintwork ( other than factory )

10 Engine swap

6 Seat swap

16 Custom upholstery

2 Steering wheel swap

30 *Others (up to maximum 30 points)

These changes must be of a visual nature and not mechanical

248 TOTAL

*Other customising items not listed may be allocated points ( at the discretion of the Stewards) up to a total of 30 points. The Stewards can reduce the points allocated if they deem the modifications to be of such minor nature to be not worthy of the full points.