Out of the Past pt5 - Norman Supercharged Radical FJ Custom

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:11 pm

Much neater insillation of a Norman Supercharger
on this amazing FJ custom.
Inlet manifold above unit, and what looks to be radiator hose connecting
the outlet, back into conventional intake, fitted to the head.
See 'Sharing Advice and Experance'

This custom is 'Alive and Well' and still lives in Adelaide

ek61 · Post by **ek61** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:40 pm

mate you prob wont belive me but that is the car this is off and aparently the car is still kicking around the traps up here south of adelaide
it was in a shed fire started by a few kids a few years back
im gunna chase it up

cheers dave

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:50 pm

I hope its not true dave

I saw this one at a SMASA show up Payhnam way probibly 8yrs ago.
It had Herbert Mags same as mine on it then.
I think I would Actually Cry if it was

yeprat1 · Post by **yeprat1** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:04 pm

now that is one nice custom looks like a cross between a karman ghia and an old merc

ek61 · Post by **ek61** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:05 pm

yeh i reccon it was i can find out more on it but thats why the norman isnt on it anymore
its all coming together now ive seen that pic of the engine bay
looks like everything is all there to bolt it straight on

might have to do some investigating see if i can find out where the owner of tha custom lives he is meant to be a local up here

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:12 pm

Just Please Tell Me It Wasn't Burnt To Death

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:35 pm

Its Official.
Rumours can be laid to rest once and for all.

THE BOBCAT LIVES

EK61 & I personally spoke to the owner today at the Mannum Hot Rod Day.

The owner who wishes to remain anonymous, and has the car tucked away, safe and well.

There was a fire in a shed which burnt another SA based
chopped channelled custom FJ and a large collection of desireable old holdens and parts.

While Im happy the Bobcat survives,
its not good to hear of such tragic circumstances of loss of this Magnitude.
His was another Classic custom. Ill try to find some pics for you all
from my collection of old mags.

We spent a good hour or so talking to these to blokes,
Both of them, to me, are pioneers of Australian Customs & Hot Holdens in this state,
and it was a absolute pleasure to speak at length with them.

rustysdungers · Post by **rustysdungers** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:16 am

Hi thommo where can i find those herbert mags like yours they look great

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:10 pm

Mate, I have not seen or heard of many of these at all
The bobcat has a set, the owners mate has another set, FX/FJ pattern though,
besides that, I dont know of any others.
I only know about their sets because they questioned me about mine at
a Mannum hot rod show one time.

Cheers
Jeff

stinky · Post by **stinky** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:42 pm

From the 1999 SMASA Christmas Cruise

Mick Jagger · Post by **Mick Jagger** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:16 pm

cool,aint it in qld?

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:43 pm

Mick Jagger wrote:cool,aint it in qld?

Not this one

Smooth customs · Post by **Smooth customs** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:42 pm

The GTX was, is up here somewhere.
Now thats another interesting FJ Custom

Mick Jagger · Post by **Mick Jagger** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:40 pm

Yeah the dude from Bris street machines had it about 12 years ago for sale $10000,at a show at the RNA I offered $8000 he said no ,I think he still has it, she was a bit of gear