Posted by: darrylsdrivein | May 6, 2013

Stuff from D. May 6th, 2013

Hi,

Summer is now in full swing! Finally made it back to the Portland swap meet. My feet are still tired…….

Pics from my Portland Swap Meet trip:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157633241756244/

Nice tow vehicle

Nice tow vehicle

Back to the Fifties video:
http://youtu.be/GDEn3i6g3qo

Fitting Fenders:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/restoration/fitting-fenders-saved-by-shims

Bruce S car song:
http://bangshift.com/blog/bangshift-daily-tune-up-racing-in-the-streets-bruce-springsteen-1978.html

1966 Dodge Charger article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1966-dodge-charger

Brazil car culture:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/world/americas/lowrider-culture-spreads-to-brazil-and-beyond.html

Cool Motorhomes:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/Mothership+motorhomes+hand+crafted+retro+beauty/8199894/story.html

Strait Axle Willys movie:
http://bangshift.com/blog/saturday-movie-day-the-straight-axle-willys-and-stealing-a-hemi-in-the-film-hot-rod-1979.html

Corvette Restoration:
http://www.driving.ca/calgary/Couple+lovingly+restores+used+first+date/8212734/story.html

Tucker collector passes on:
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/04/10/tucker-collector-david-cammack-dies/

Central Texas Tools video (Old school):
http://youtu.be/BckZ4i1BzF0

Save those old Speedometer dashes:
http://www.speedometerart.com/

Tricks to make your door assembly easier:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/restoration/tips-and-trick-to-make-your-next-door-assembly-easier

1966 Cadillac Fleetwood:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/automobiles/collectibles/bequest-to-the-boy-next-door.html?ref=collectibles

Tom Fritz art gets stamp of approval:
http://www.pacificsandiego.com/2013/03/25/stamp-of-approval/

Restoration Organization:
http://www.gunnersgreatgarage.com/2013/04/16/restoration-organization/

Vintage Race Car magazine:
http://vintageracecar.com/pages/home.cgi

RPM magazine (Extreme Horsepower) online at:
http://rpm-mag.com/rpm-e-mag/

Studebaker Avanti article
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1963-studebaker-avanti-r2

1971 AMC Javelin article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1971-amc-javelin-amx

1966 Dodge Charger article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1966-dodge-charger

1976 Firebird Esprit article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1976-firebird-esprit

1941 Cadillac Convertible article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1941-cadillac-convertible-sedan

Dodge Dart Pioneer Wagon:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/Restored+Partridge+family+heirloom+heading+Route/8300270/story.html

Cord article:
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/collectible_classic/1305_collectible_classic_1936_1937_cord_810_812/

Packard out of long term storage in old fuel tank:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130503/CARNEWS01/130509962

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | March 22, 2013

Stuff from D. March 22, 2013

Hi,

Still miss seeing Bob drive this out of the parking lot at the DQ in Calgary.

Still miss seeing Bob drive this out of the parking lot at the DQ in Calgary. He was a great guy!

Spring is here. Time to get out and drive or get your project going forward.

I’ve added some links to the top section of the blog. Check them out……

I built up a web site for the BC Extrication Society,
Check it out here: http://bcextricationsociety.blogspot.ca/

The Torquemasters Monday coffee night is picking up speed,
average attendance is now around 12!

The Torquemasters Car Club has a new website(Thanks Don!),
check it out here: http://torquemasters.ca/

Went to Toy Traders the last time I was in Langley,
cool place!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157632899078855/

Went to a neat hobby show in the West Shore:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157632798890427/

Some new pics from the Island here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157632839414865/

Sue from Fast-n-loud gives a tour of her shop(She is cool!):
http://www.thehogring.com/2013/03/07/sue-from-fast-n-loud-gives-a-tour-of-her-shop/

Ultimate Man cave:
http://tryingtobalancethemadness.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/the-ultimate-man-cave/

I’d like to go shopping at this cave:
http://www.hovermotorco.com/2013/02/own-piece-of-kansas-citys-automotive.html

Cool Hangar Home:
http://youtu.be/0PFLZzAXVek

Lethbridge Swap meet review: (Thanks Dave):
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/car-show-classic/swap-meet-classics-a-mixed-bag-with-some-canadianna/

Swedish Rat Rods etc: (Turn the sound up!)
http://www.youtube.com/embed/owvxPNNUQkM?feature=player_embedded

Yup, Wagons are cool:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/06/automobiles/collectibles/a-drive-in-the-suburbs-feels-like-a-60s-vacation.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0

Retired photographer still cruising:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/Retired+photographer+still+tooling+around/7775784/story.html

1965 Pontiac:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1965-pontiac-22

Classic Car Adventures:
http://www.classiccaradventures.com/

Rear Engined Corvette:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/automobiles/collectibles/the-rear-engine-corvette-that-was-never-to-be.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0

Belgian Car graveyard:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2256470/Haunting-pictures-Belgian-car-graveyard-US-soldiers-hid-beautiful-vintage-motors-WWII.html

Bruce Meyer’s garage tour:
http://youtu.be/e-jCOrFn0_g

1963 Corvette article:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/classic-cars/corvette-stingray-a-legend-since-1963/article7671273/

1937 Ford article:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/Bill+Ford+hotrod+project+almost+miracle/7901593/story.html

Studebaker Lark Wagonaire:
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/collectible_classic/1303_collectible_classic_1963_1966_studebaker_lark_wagonaire/

California Sundays Lowrider pics:
http://californiasundays.tumblr.com/

Cool car stamps:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/collector-cars/muscle-cars/letter-perfect-new-stamps-flex-their-muscle

Cadillac restorer:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/automobiles/collectibles/in-age-of-specialists-one-focused-on-cadillacs.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0

1973 Charger restoration:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Big-Block-Beauty/id-5814/

Going tow to tow:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/Going+with+Canada+best+looking/8002534/story.html

Aldergrove enthusiast reved up:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/rods+race+cars+keep+Aldergrove+enthusiast+revved/7971427/story.html

Rolls-Royce “Look like a high roller”:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/03/automobiles/collectibles/looking-like-a-high-roller.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0

1959 Edsel ragtop:
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/collectible_classic/1302_collectible_classic_1959_edsel_corsair/

1965 Corvair:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1965-chevrolet-corvair-500

Tool time in Willy’s garage:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/willys-garage/Tool-time/id-5904/

Headlight upgrades for old cars:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Beam-it-up/id-5889/

The Hot Rod twins:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/Fans+double+take+rods+their+creators/8105399/story.html

Cheers, Darryl.

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | December 31, 2012

Stuff from D. Dec. 31st, 2012.

Hope you are ready for 2013!

Nice 56 spotted at Princess Auto.

Nice 56 spotted at Princess Auto.

Barrett Jackson not coming back to California in 2013:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/neri-381909-barrett-jackson.html

Garage Shots Magazine:(Based in Edmonton)
Lots of great photography, you can read the issues online! or pick them up at your local magazine shelf:
http://www.garageshotsmagazine.com/

Car of the week 1939 Lincoln Zephyr:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1939-lincoln-zephyr

1962 AMC Rambler:
http://www.motorcities.org/Story/Remembering+the+1962+AMC+Rambler+br+By+Robert+Tate-278.html

56 chevy article:
http://www.exploringthenorth.com/kemp/56chevy/protouring.html

1955 “Fast and Furious” Movie:
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-cinema-the-fast-and-the-furious-review-and-the-whole-movie-right-here/#more-51539

Bad Day at the Car Show (Thanks Paul):
https://www.youtube.com/v/IQfZY5rvXX0&rel=0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3

Hemming’s TV:
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/category/hemmings-publications/hemmings-tv/

The Hog Ring (Auto Upholstery Blog):
http://www.thehogring.com/

VOYAGER The 1969 Alfa Romeo 1300 TI :
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/automobiles/collectibles/it-followed-me-home-can-i-keep-it.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0

1956 Austin on Steroids:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Powered-up-and-ready-to-show/id-5474/

Corvairamino:
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cohort-sighting-corvairamino/

Barn Fine Classics(Mt. Vernon Classic cars for sale):
http://www.barnfineclassics.com/

Knot Rods(Wooden Hot Rods):
http://www.knotrods.com/

Citroen 2CV article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/automobiles/collectibles/devoted-to-cars-that-haul-a-bit-of-french-charm.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0

Ralph Monhay gets his old racer back:
http://www.vancouversun.com/cars/gets+lease+life/7633757/story.html

59 Sunliner:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/Restored+Ford+Sunliner+celebrates+auto+artist+life/7452219/story.html

1953 Packard Cavalier Parallel parker:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-self-parking-1953-packard-cavalier

Stefans Sketch Blog:
http://stefanssketchblog.blogspot.ca/

Texas Car Wars:
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/texas-car-wars

Counting Cars:
http://www.history.com/shows/counting-cars

Chasing Classic Cars(Check out the clips from the show):
http://velocity.discovery.com/videos/chasing-classic-cars/

Here is a link to the company profiled in Chasing Classic cars show:
http://www.f40.com/index.php

Classic car rescue Jaguar build:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtEHgOi-txk

Chop Shop London:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Gorbsta/videos?flow=grid&view=0

Holiday Errands in a Gull Wing:
http://www.petrolicious.com/articles/holiday-errands

Camaro Car commercials:
http://bangshift.com/blog/video-a-history-of-camaro-tv-commercials.html

Vehicle identity theft on the rise:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/Calgary+police+warn+rising+problem+vehicle+identity+theft/7723353/story.html

North Island Cruisers:
http://www.nicruisers.ca/

Red Green Toilet powered Camaro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G7nRRykiOGc

You see, Math can be fun:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2242347/Bugatti-Veyron-supercar-emblazoned-sums-make-race.html

Snow day in Boston 1940:
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/12/21/snowpocalypse-in-boston-1940/

Primarily Petrolina (Gas station and Auto Service Collectibles):
http://www.oldgas.com/

The race that changed everything(Henry Ford):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POXqGsgAtaY&feature=player_embedded

Wilkinson’s Automobilia (I used to go there when I lived on the mainland):
http://www.driving.ca/cars/Wilkinson+Automobilia+caters+nostalgic+autophiles/7668477/story.html

Son restores Mustang as a gift for Father:
http://www.driving.ca/cars/restores+Mustang+gift/7727889/story.html

1961 to 1963 Lincoln Continental:
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/collectible_classic/1212_collectible_classic_1961_1963_lincoln_continental/

Car Art “David Snyder” How its made(Car Art is cool!):
http://www.hotrod.com/muscle_car_review/mscp_1204_how_muscle_car_art_is_made/

1966 Buick Convertible quick fix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAFoX3jfvzY

Cheers, D.

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | November 2, 2012

Stuff from D. Nov. 2nd, 2012.

Hi,

My favorite Fury. I want a ride next time I’m in town, Larry…

Crack open your favorite beverage and enjoy.

Monroe Swap Meet pics link (A great day looking for rusty bits):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157631717824051/

Pics of the Auto Extrication Course day in Metchosin:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157631608954315/

Sad story about Glen Woodcock’s Manic:
http://lfpress.autonet.ca/auto-news/automotive-industry-news/2012/10/28/the-sad-story-of-the-lost-manic/

Slick Fish Barracuda:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Slick-fish/id-5354/

Details about the 2012 Corvette Motor:
http://www.thepassinglane.ca/2012/10/first-details-2014-chevrolet-corvette.html

Restoration shop “Panelcraft”:
http://www.hotrodandrestoration.com/rod-shops/restorer-profile-restoring-vintage-cars-by-hand-at-panelcraft-llc/

Panel Craft:
http://www.panel-craft.com/

Inside Chrysler “The 1960 cars”:
http://www.allpar.com/history/inside/plymouth-8a.html

Chysler’s move to unibody:
http://www.allpar.com/fix/body/unit-body.html

Ford selling 1940 bodies:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20121026/VIDEONEWS/121029884

1940 Ford bodies article:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20121026/SEMA/121029893

The Street peep blog:
http://www.thestreetpeep.com/

Bridgetown blog cars:
http://bridgetownblog.wordpress.com/tag/cars/

Old parked cars Newbraska:
http://www.oldparkedcarsne.com/2011/11/1979-chevrolet-el-camino.html

Car spotters Santa Monica:
http://carspotters.org/wordpress/

2012 Drag Week(Thanks Cam):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2eJWSxNzMD4

Craig Jackson’s Garage Tour(Thanks Pete):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0-xrF2kpA

Ramcharger article
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/collectible_classic/1210_collectible_classic_1974_1980_dodge_ramcharger/

1969 Camaro Z28 article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1969-chevrolet-camaro-z28

Buick Riveria:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/automobiles/collectibles/the-buick-riviera-is-still-fashionable-at-50.html?ref=collectibles

1937 Nash:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Coupe-du-jour/id-5268/

1965 Pontiac GTO:
http://www.motorcities.org/Story/Remembering+the+1965+Pontiac+GTO+br+By+Robert+Tate-274.html

1948 Chysler Town and Country:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1948-chrysler-town-and-country-convertible

Preserving Classics, Wrinkles and All:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/automobiles/collectibles/preserving-classics-wrinkles-and-all.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

Citroen 2CV restorations:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2215584/How-Citroen-2CV-wrecks-restored-Britain–sold-France-nice-little-earner.html

Sectioning a Chevy:
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/1212rc_slimming_a_chevy_by_sectioning_part_ii_the_chevys_target_weight_is_met/

Welding table article:
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/1211sr_tips_for_building_a_welding_table/

Five steps to protect your car:
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/ccrp_1212_meguiars_five_steps_to_clean_and_protect_your_car/

Henderson KJ Motorbike:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/classic-cars/henderson-kj-the-dirty-thirties-superbike/article4617975/

1969 Blazer article:
http://www.motorcities.org/Story/The+1969+Chevrolet+Blazer+br+By+Robert+Tate-277.html

An Artist’s Truck 1972 Dodge Pickup:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/automobiles/collectibles/an-artists-truck-thats-no-more-than-it-needs-be.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0

1957 GMC School Bus:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Too-cool-for-school/id-5393/

Cheers, D.

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | September 21, 2012

Stuff from D. Sept. 21, 2012

Hi,

Here you go. Enjoy.

Eye Catcher….


Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza show and shine pics link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157631264880674/

Thunder in the Valley pics (Man that was a fun day!):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157631593044269/

Found some pics in the archives!

Rockin N Red Deer 2006:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157630996412132/

Rockin N Red Deer 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157631091390030/

Trans Canada 10 week car run:
http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/04/trans-canada-highway-10-weeks-8000-kilometres-1-driver/

VI Performance (Vancouver Island’s Custom Culture Connection):
http://www.viperformance.ca/

Wednesday car parts in the Man Cave (I like the idea!):
http://www.examiner.com/article/buy-car-parts-collectibles-and-more-at-dale-wilch-s-man-cave-wednesday-nights

1959 Mopars:
http://www.allpar.com/history/inside/plymouth-7a.html

200 Mph Daytona:
http://www.allpar.com/racing/200-mph-Daytona.html

Two comets:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/A-tale-of-two-Comets/id-5002/

Hook your IPOD to an AM radio with this:
http://rediscoveradio.com/

1953 Glasspar G2:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/automobiles/collectibles/a-racecars-brilliant-debut-becomes-a-case-of-lost-and-found.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

Dodge vans/trucks article:
http://www.motorcities.org/Story/1964+Dodge+Compact+Trucks+br+By+Robert+Tate-267.html

Cool site for Hot Rod info:
http://www.hotrodandrestoration.com/

Restoration tips from Old Cars Weekly:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/restoration/restoration-tips

Floor pan replacement article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/restoration/tip-top-floor-pans

Sunbeam V8:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/This-cat-has-claws/id-5092/

Cool Checker Aerobus:
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-american/lodgeside-classic-checker-aerobus-twelve-passengers-eight-doors-four-on-the-floor/

1957 Mopars:
http://www.allpar.com/history/inside/plymouth-5.html

1963 Chevy II (I like it!):
http://www.oldparkedcars.com/2012/08/1963-chevrolet-chevy-nova-ss-hardtop.html

Overhaulin is back:
http://blogs.hotrod.com/overhaulin-is-back-32081.html

Canadian only cars:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/automobiles/collectibles/canadian-cousins-with-fleur-de-lis-and-mixed-genes.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

Built from Ebay builds(Thanks Michel!):
http://www.builtfromebay.com/

Mustang Road Trip blog:
http://mysweetchariot.wordpress.com/

Chevy Body tips and tricks:
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/paint_body/bodywork/1210chp_chevrolet_body_tips_and_tricks/

Floor pan replacement article:
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/1210phr_driver_side_floorpan_replacement/

A woman’s love for cars:
http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/168271056.html

Kaiser Darrin article:
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/collectible_classic/1209_collectible_classic_1954_kaiser_darrin/

Ride Tech 69 Camaro:
http://www.ridetech.com/69camaro/

1966 GTO ragtop:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Muscle-magic/id-5186/

1956 Mercury Truck:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Mercury-makeover/id-5162/

1968 Pontiac GTO article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1968-pontiac-gto

1964 Plymouth Fury ragtop:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1964-plymouth-fury-convertible

 

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | July 25, 2012

Stuff from D. July 25th, 2012

The Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza is on the streets of Sidney, B.C. this year,
hope to see you there! Sunday August 26th:
http://www.torquemasters.ca/

Tidal parking

Saanich Swap meet pics link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157630351912834/

New Race Track proposed near Airdrie, AB:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/motorsports+race+track+proposed+near+Airdrie/6990346/story.html

Don’t forget to go down to your local A & W on August 23rd for a Teen Burger:
http://www.cruisinforacause2012.ca/

Car collector buys his own Batmobile(Quite the car collector, cool diecast collection)
Watch the video at the bottom of the article:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2147546/Batman-fan-bought-Batmobile.html

Auto Transformers restoration shop:
http://www.autotransformers.com.au/

Planishing Hammers article:
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/1206sr_planishing_hammers/index.html

Lemay collection article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/automobiles/collectibles/a-car-hoard-pruned-to-a-collection-gets-a-home.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

http://www.egarage.com/current-interests/lemay-museum-americas-car-museum/

That’s one wicked garage!:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=147690

Voisin show:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/automobiles/voisin-auto-innovator-gets-a-show-of-his-own.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

F body fuel tanks set up for fuel injection:
http://aeromotiveinc.com/2012/06/1st-gen-f-body-stealth-fuel-tanks/

Cars land, I want to go.
http://justacarguy.blogspot.ca/2012/06/disney-california-adveture-park-expands.html

Car sounds before Ipod’s(I have an aftermarket 8 track in my old car, I use a 8-track to cassette adapter with a cassette to MP3 adapter. Works great!:)):
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/10/automobiles/collectibles/rhythms-on-the-highway-before-the-age-of-the-ipod.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

1973-1974 Pontiac Firebird article:
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/collectible_classic/1206_1973_1974_pontiac_firebird_trans_am_sd_455/

Not so average Porsche collector:
http://www.sportscarmarket.com/resources/video/viewvideo/251/newsletter-videos/not-your-stereotypical-porsche-collector

Car chase miniature style:
http://www.sportscarmarket.com/resources/video/viewvideo/252/newsletter-videos/cleverest-little-car-chase

Hot Rod pioneer Ken Austin:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/willys-garage/Hot-rod-heart/id-4877/

Hot Wheels full size loop:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/Remember+Wheels+Loop+Track+real+thing/6844227/story.html

Fail club:
http://ca.shine.yahoo.com/video/life-1252664/episode-53-eric-29754480.html

Cool art site:
http://www.flyandrive.com/

Dodge Challenger article:
http://www.autos.ca/motoring-memories/motoring-memories-dodge-challenger-1970-1974-2

Fast n Loud show:
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/fast-n-loud/videos/gas-monkey-tour.htm

1962 Travelette takes on the Great Race:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/two-for-the-road-in-a-62-travelette/?ref=collectibles

1939 Lagonda:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/28/gentlemen-racers-1939-lagonda-visits-goodwood-before-auction/?ref=collectibles

1968 Pontiac Grand Prix:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1968-pontiac-grand-prix

1956 Mercury Montclair:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1956-mercury-montclair

Split 1968 Camaro:(Thats just weird…):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/statefarm/sets/72157629103097163/

Windy gets some coverage from Marque1:
http://www.marque1.com/marque1/2012/07/1941-ford-sedan-makes-a-coffee-stop-in-sidney.html

Cars Land , Oh I want to go!!!!
http://justacarguy.blogspot.ca/2012/07/cars-land-at-disney-california.html

Secrets to perfect paint:
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/1209sr_secrets_to_perfect_paint/index.html

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | May 20, 2012

Stuff from D. May 20th, 2012.

Hi,

Cool Dealership sign in Edmonton, AB.

Here you go:

Red Deer Swap meet pics link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157629718828780/

Calgary Spring Thaw Car Show pics link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157629792134728/

Pics link to some Junk Yard shot’s I’ve taken:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157629835676792/

Cool Camaro print now available from Michael Irvine:
http://www.michaelirvine.com/automotivefineart/Camaro-Car-Art/index.html

Paul’s Motor Inn in Victoria brings back car hops:
http://www.timescolonist.com/business/hops+found+Paul+celebration/6643190/story.html

J. Thomas Studios Automotive artist from Rocky Mtn. House:
http://www.jthomasstudios.com/

Creative Car Art by Randy M in Airdrie, AB:
http://www.creativecarart.ca/

Vintage Pages(Automobile Collectibles from Beaumont, AB) A fixture at the Alberta swap meets:
http://www.vintage-pages.com/

Rick Cole now working with Barrett Jackson:
http://www.sportscarmarket.com/columns-blogs/news/5033-barrett-jackson-calls-upon-collector-car-legend-rick-cole-to-serve-as-automotive-specialist

Hot Rod Magazine has redesigned their website, check it out here:
http://www.hotrod.com/

Here are three for the Mopar guys:

http://www.oldparkedcars.com/2012/05/1970-plymouth-road-runner-superbird.html

http://www.oldparkedcars.com/2012/05/1973-dodge-challenger-2-door-hardtop.html

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1206phr_1970_dodge_challenger/index.html

Jay Leno in a flying suit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YOL22euixuA

Parker Brothers:
http://parkerbrothersconcepts.com/

Lada restorer:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/automobiles/collectibles/toasty-heater-cold-war-lada-nostalgia-in-finland.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

Curbside Classics blog:
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/

15 Paint and Body mistakes to avoid:
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/paint_body/paint/sucp_1205_15_paint_and_body_mistakes_to_avoid/index.html

1967 GTO article:
http://www.motortrend.com/classic/features/1204_1967_pontiac_gto_drive/

Vintage Fiat:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/automobiles/collectibles/a-vintage-fiat-thats-no-expatriate.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

The latest articles from Larry D’Argis from Winnipeg:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-search/category-classic-cruising/

Camper trailer modularity:
http://ca.autoblog.com/2012/05/06/teal-camper-brings-modularity-to-the-oudoors/

Mini Camaro (I want one!):
http://priceofhistoys.com/2009/03/07/mini-camaro-kit-car/

Kit car and Homebuilt Vehicle blog:
http://priceofhistoys.com/

Gasoline Girls blog:
http://gasolinegirls.wordpress.com/

Now that’s a cool garage door:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2141259/Ferrari-enthusiast-afford-15m-car-dreams–painted-garage-door-instead.html

Quite the car collection going up for auction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IYISQ6DVwk&feature=player_embedded

Car of the week, 1970 Plymouth GTX article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1970-plymouth-gtx

Car of the week, 1934 Buick Victoria:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1934-buick-victoria-coupe

Car of the week, 1971 Olds 442:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1971-old-4-4-2

Car of the week, 1952 Hudson Wasp:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1952-hudson-wasp

Car of the week, 1963 Corvette coupe:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1963-corvette-coupe

Cool buildup of a 1952 Chevy:
http://www.losboulevardosmessageboard.com/showthread.php?4982-52-Chevy-Hardtop-Build

1950 Nash article (Includes pics of the American Pickers Nash):
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-american/curbside-classic-1950-nash-statesman-airflyte-did-somebody-say-bathtub/

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | April 5, 2012

Stuff from D. April 5th, 2012

Digger

Hi, Hope you are getting ready for spring. Dust off the car and get out there!

What every toddler needs for cruising:
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/flame-spitting-lowrider-baby-buggy-stroller-2012-04-04

Calgary Cruz N Tour Club in Calgary(Thanks for linking to my blog!):
http://www.calgarycruzn.ca/Rides.html#

1931-1932 Ford Buyers Guide:
http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/2012/03/01/hmn_buyers_guide1.html

Cool cars:
http://vimeo.com/35461693

Here is one for the Buick bunch.
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/02/10/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1948-buick-super/

1968 Camaro Z28 article:
http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2011/11/01/hmn_feature3.html

Hemi Barracuda article:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4411/

1950 Desoto Custom Sedan:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1950-de-soto-custom-sedan

Morgan look a like kit car gets finished:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/automobiles/collectibles/Auto-Ego-Kit-With-Few-Instructions-Inspires-an-Improv-Act.html?ref=collectibles

Driving a Peel 50:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2104837/Peel-P50-Driving-shows-confidence-sexual-powers.html

1932 Buick Model 57 article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1932-buick-model-57s

2012 Camaro ZL1 article:
http://www.wheels.ca/article/805588

2012 Copo Camaro’s:
http://www.amosauto.com/Articles/Gm/News/giving-performance-a-part-number

1972 Malibu article:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4510/

Paper Mustang:
http://www.wheels.ca/News%20and%20Features/article/805543

Amelia Concours article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/automobiles/collectibles/Amelia-Concours-Is-Also-a-Birthday-Party.html?ref=collectibles

Hot Rods at Amelia:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/08/at-amelia-island-concours-delegance-exceptions-are-made-for-exceptional-cars/?ref=collectibles

Small block Chevy V8 article:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/classic-cars/the-little-engine-that-still-can/article2354029/

Drive your car in the Mall:
http://www.driving.ca/vancouversun/Sunday+drivers+take+their+cars+mall+literally/6290327/story.html

Cruising couple:
http://www.driving.ca/vancouversun/Couple+classic+cruisers+either+journey/6206415/story.html

GMC 100 years later:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/automobiles/collectibles/for-gmc-100-years-of-hard-labor.html

New car magazine out of Edmonton, AB “Garage Shots”:
http://www.garageshots.ca/cms/GarageShotsMagazine/AbouttheMagazine/tabid/3000/Default.aspx

1969 Camaro article:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Nouveau-Camaro/id-4563/

Cool animated cartoon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SV3xIxOUFyk#
!

New Camaro ZL1 article:
http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/cars/Camaro_ZL1_a_race-ready_daily_driver.html

1947 Studebaker truck article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1947-studebaker-pickup

New movie being filmed about Western Speedway.
http://www.goldstreamgazette.com/news/142843475.html

Watch the trailer here:
http://www.demodummies.com/

Shelby cobra turns 50:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/automobiles/collectibles/shelbys-cobra-at-50-still-an-icon-of-sex-and-power.html?_r=1&ref=collectibles

Rescue T-Bird reborn:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Fire-Bird/id-4587/

Distributor tips:
http://bangshift.com/blog/bs-tech-pro-tuning-secrets-finding-20hp-in-your-distributor.html

Auto Journalist, Jil McIntosh has now moved over to Autos Sympatico:
http://autos.sympatico.ca/team/jilmcintosh

Monte Carlo article:
http://www.autos.ca/classic-cars/motoring-memories-chevrolet-monte-carlo-1970-1988-1995-2007

Cool 1953 Chevy Truck build up:
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3104932&userid=82353&perpage=40&pagenumber=1

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | January 29, 2012

Stuff from D. Jan.29th, 2012

Hi, Got our first real snow the other day. It’s gone now so back to the liquid sunshine for a while yet.

End of an era for Farmer Jones Carz on Ninth avenue in Calgary, AB:
http://swervecalgary.com/2012/01/20/farmer-jones-carz-ninth-avenue-s-e/

farmer1

End of an era on 9th avenue for Farmer Jones. Thanks for the pic Shelley.

Farmer2

Used car lot leaving 9th avenue in Calgary. Thanks for the pic, Shelley.

Lost another good one in Calgary, Hope your cruising on Heavens blacktop now Don.
R.I.P.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/calgaryherald/obituary.aspx?n=donald-siewert&pid=155457759&fhid=5929

Here’s an article, Greg William’s wrote about Don.:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/cars/Calgary+community+loses+legend/6095557/story.html

Float plane landing in the Bay video
http://youtu.be/2c7cDl1cAM0

Roy Brizio article:
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/peek-inside-shop-america-foremost-hot-rodder-163041996.html

1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1970-pontiac-gto

Custom rides:
http://xxxcustomrides.com/

Chevy Super Sports article(Some cool pics you can download in High res):
http://www.motortrend.com/classic/features/1008_chevrolet_super_sports/

Canadian Authorized dealer for Caterham Super 7 cars:
http://www.super7cars.ca/index.html

Willy’s Garage article(Picker’s Paradise):
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4246/

Jet Impala:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2071525/Petrolhead-gives-old-1967-chevrolet-speed-300mph-strapping-cruise-missile-roof.html

1966 Chevy:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4147/

Magnetic Brain Blog:
http://magneticbrain.blogspot.com/

Automotive Graffiti art by Darrell Mayabb:
http://automotivegraffiti.com./

1966 Ford Mustang article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1966-ford-mustang

Now that’s a cool scooter:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2075047/Great-granddad-transforms-mobility-scooter-Lady-Penelopes-Roller-Thunderbirds.html

1959 Impala gets shortened:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4177/

1971 Manic first drive(Way to go Glen!):
http://lfpress.autonet.ca/auto-news/automotive-industry-news/2011/12/18/1971-manic-first-drive/

Drive Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/DRIVE

1956 Ford Customline article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/collector-cars/50s-cars/car-of-the-week-1956-ford-customline

Brad Leisure Auto art:
http://bradleisure.com/

Racing thru the raindrops blog:
http://www.befastpast.blogspot.com/

Canadian Skies Aviation magazine(Thanks Neil):
http://www.skiesmag.com/

1935 – 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe:
http://www.automobilemag.com/features/collectible_classic/1201_1935_1936_chevrolet_master_deluxe_collectible_classic/index.html

Scott’s car garage:
http://scottscargarage.com/

Bob Drakes 40 Ford:
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/1201sr_bob_drakes_steel_40_ford/index.html

1950 Buick Super article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1950-buick-super

1967 AMC Marlin:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1967-amc-marlin

2012 ZL1 Camaro article:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4279/

Cheers, Darryl.

Posted by: darrylsdrivein | December 4, 2011

Stuff from D. Dec. 4th, 2011

Hi,

Here’s the stuff for this entry:

Bus

Cool GMC COE Cabover Hotrod School Bus

Cool “GMC COE Cabover Hotrod School Bus” spotted outside the new Princess Auto in Langford.
More details on Youtube here:

Yes you read the info. above correctly. We now have a Princess Auto on Vancouver Island.
Apparently the ferries won’t have as much business now that Islanders don’t have go to Langley
for their PA tool fix…

Hi, I remember seeing this thing going down the Pat Bay highway this summer….. COE truck with Airstream camper attached.
The Jalopy thread has a video link about a movie on it….

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642361

http://www.canadianrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10441

Canadian Hot Rods magazine is going
to have a free digital issue available in early Dec.
Watch the site for details about when you can view it:
http://www.canadianhotrods.com/

The cover of the latest issue of Canadian Hot Rods magazine features
art by Jeff Norwell. Go get yours. Santa looks Kool!!!

I didn’t win the Challenger from A & W click here to find out who did:
http://www.aw.ca/cruisin-the-dub.nsf/home

Why didn’t they have shopping carts like this when I was a kid?:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157628067994677/

Retro Rods Inc. Based in Monroe, WA:
http://www.retrorodsinc.com/index.html

1955 Chevy article:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-3903/

Columbia Valley Cruisers site(Pics from the Radium show now up):
http://columbiavalleyclassics.com/home

Lambo drag car:
http://www.streetfire.net/video/lamborghini-drag-car-nice_2324013.htm

1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-reports-values/car-of-the-week-1970-mercury-cyclone-spoiler

Chevrolet old ad videos”
http://www.boston.com/cars/gallery/memorable_chevy_tv_ads/

1950′s Craftsman garage (I like it!):
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103099

Now that’s a cool motorhome:
http://www.blastolene.com/Work_in_Progress/deco.htm

Cool coloring books:
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-coloring-books-ar26827.html

20 Gearhead answers:
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/hotnews/1110phr_20_gearhead_answers/viewall.html

“Grandpa’s Garage”. Read about an 84 year old and how he spends his day in “Grandpa’s Garage”
http://kansastravel.org/grandpasoldfordgarage.htm

New bodies for Bronco’s and 65 Mustangs:
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/10/31/coming-soon-but-not-just-yet-new-bodies-for-early-broncos-and-1965-mustang-fastbacks/

Great compilation of Movie Car chases:
http://www.hovermotorco.com/2011/10/great-movie-car-chases-are-almost.html

Natural Gas powered Roadster:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/10/running-on-natural-gas-magnolia-special-roadster-completes-cross-country-drive/?ref=collectibles

Corvette nut video:
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/11/04/automobiles/collectibles/100000001152216/auto-ego-making-corvettes-a-habit.html

Hudson Hornet article:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4037/

1971 Dodge Hang 10 Dart article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1971-dodge-hang-10-dart

1968 Firebird Ragtop article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1968-firebird-sprint

1966 Chevrolet Caprice article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/collector-cars/60s-cars/car-of-the-week-1966-chevrolet-caprice

1970 Pontiac GTO article:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/collector-cars/muscle-cars/car-of-the-week-1970-pontiac-gto-judge

Wouldn’t you rather have a Buick article:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4069/

ZL1 Camaro convertible article:
http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-auto-show-2012-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-convertible-20111118,0,2561021.story

Cool automotive artist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjnmo-n44-c

Gauge cluster install in 67 Nova:
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/interior/wiring_gauges/sucp_1112_warning_light_analog_gauge_conversion/index.html

2012 ZL1 Camaro article:
http://www2.canada.com/windsorstar/news/driving/story.html?id=f20f3bda-8783-41b5-8a22-7a0ef274a9d5

Milestone Custom Body and Paint (Cool shop as seen on Muscle Car TV):
http://www.milestonepaint.com/

Just a car guy blog:
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/

Special Olds from Nanoose Bay:
http://www.driving.ca/calgary/Special+Olds+only+known/5755448/story.html

1947 Plymouth article:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-4092/

How to do Hot Rod art by James Owen:
http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/hot-rod-art-by-james-owens/

Auto artist James Owen’s web site:
http://www.jamesowensstudio.com/art/

51 Kaiser build, now that’s cool:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272171

Towing 101 article:
http://www.amosauto.com/Articles/General/Tech/information-to-choose-the-right-tow-vehicle

Preparing your truck for IFS suspension:
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/1201clt_preparing_for_ifs_suspension/index.html

Rocket Racing Wheels:
http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/index.php

Southern Cruisers club web site:
http://www.wix.com/hotrodx/southerncruisers#!

Auto related Christmas Cards blog comment:
http://www.marque1.com/marque1/2011/12/still-time-to-order-classic-car-christmas-cards-.html

Automania Specialities web site:
http://automaniaspecialties.com/autocards.html

Dealer Promo models story:
http://www.hovermotorco.com/2011/11/1963-1968-dealer-promo-model-cars-are.html#more

1966 Chevrolet Suburban, Man these are sweet!:
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/featuredvehicles/1111cct_1966_chevrolet_suburban/index.html

Old Cars Weekly Restoration Mag issue online:
http://issuu.com/oldcarsweekly/docs/autorestorationspring2011

Vancouver Island magazine “Build” online:
http://issuu.com/buildmagazine

Beale Kustoms in Ladner, BC:
http://www.bealekustoms.com/

Till next time. Keep drive-un…………..

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