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Builder Spotlight..
This Month’s Spotlight we take a look at Tim Callison, from Langley Washington, how he got started, and the road he traveled along the way. Come along for a ride as we take a closer look at Tim’s journey! Checkout the pictures at the end of the write-up.
Who are you: My name is Tim Callison. I am a retired American President of a Swedish seal company, where I started as a machinist on the shop floor. I live in Langley Washington where I was the Mayor for 5 years and retired from office in 2021
What got you interested in cars: I grew up in Southern California during a time when hot rods, and custom cars were everywhere. My Uncle Ed Harding was a hot rodder and land speed racer, he was a big influence, as were our neighbors, that had Model A Fords and 40 Ford dragsters. I hung out with them and watched them work on their cars.
What was your first build: I started my hot rod journey when I was 18, it was a 1930 Ford Coupe. I built up a full race 4 banger with assistance from my uncle. I converted to hydraulic brakes, and ran 16” wire wheels. At the time I was also building a 650 BSA chopper.
What are you working on now: My current car is my 8th Model A Ford build. It is a 1929 Sport Coupe that had the roof cut off.
Where did you find it: The car was constructed from scratch, and I did a lot of searching, and digging to gather all the parts. Most of it was found locally, or purchased on the internet. The body was found at Lake Goodwin in pieces.
Details about the build: The Coupster is sitting on aftermarket 1932 frame rails, with an aftermarket x-member. I added a 1939 Ford pedal assembly, 4” dropped front axle, 1950s F1 brakes adapted for self-adjustment, and Vega steering. The engine is 296” stroker, with Mercury crank offset ground to 4 1/8” block bored to 3 5/16”, Isky cam and springs. 1.6” intake valves 1.7” exhaust valves, and stock lifters. It’s running dual Holley 94 carbs, special heat riser scavenger exhaust, Gear Drive exhaust headers with internal removable baffles, and Joe Hunt magneto. I went with a 1932 radiator shell and grille, aftermarket aluminum radiator that was converted for Flathead outlets. It has a Ford four speed top loader, with Jeep top shifter, in the rear a Rodville quick change, Dutchman slide in axles, and 1940 ford rear brakes with working emergency brake. It has a 1932 Ford dash with Stewart Warner gauges, Kerkey racing seats, and roll bar adapted from a Ford Bronco
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