Rod is definitely a crazy Aussie! I spent a week an d a half with him and his wife in 2005 when they traveled the U.S. in their blown V-12 flathead Lincoln model A pickup.
We went from Bonneville to the G.G. Spokane run then down the Oregon coast to Pleasanton. One of the best trips I've ever taken and Rod kept us all entertained the whole way.

Mick