Hi,
It’s been a while since my last post. Summer got in the way. Enjoy!!!
This would make a great desk front!
A few pics from the Monroe swap meet:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157648323009859/
A few pics from our stop at Barn Fine Classics, cool place!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157648677702686/
While grabbing a Sub at Subway on the way to the ferry we saw this Land Rover pull in(Interesting couple):
http://latinamericaroadtrip.wordpress.com/about-us/
We were wondering where they sleep, now I know:
http://latinamericaroadtrip.wordpress.com/our-vehicle/
We saw this guys stuff at the swap meet, cool!!
http://www.mancaveautomobilia.com/home.html
I was wondering what happened to Paul the manager at the Guild
while watching new episodes of Restoration Garage.
It’s amazing how quickly you can find out on the web:
http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/paul-franklin-taylor-sr/50/73a/777
http://canadianautomotiverestorationspecialists.ca/
Nice job:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/12/automobiles/rough-gems-brought-to-a-fine-polish.html
Resto Starliner, I want to go to this school:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Paint-settles-on-Project-Starliner/id-7809/
Cool idea for a workshop:
http://www.stohrermusic.com/airstream-workshop/
A bath tub we could use in Sidney!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL5xDIvS2Ek#t=73
Barbeque GTI:
http://makezine.com/2014/10/06/how-to-bbq-grill-from-a-vw-rabbit/
Garage black board message center:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/swerve/our-town/Ramsay+chalkboard+garage+plenty+show/10271154/story.html
Rotor repair when you can’t find a new one:
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public4/rotor-1.cfm
Barn Finds 101:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/how-to-find-a-magical-and-elusive-barn-find-car
58 Impala article:
http://driving.ca/chevrolet/impala/auto-news/news/classic-impala-brings-back-california-dreams
Model A pickup back in good hands:
http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/classic-cruising/Prized-Model-A-pickup-back-in-good-hands/id-7776/
Fuel consumption as a hobby:
http://www.manspacemagazine.com.au/hobbies-cars/fuel-consumption
Who knew Nerf guns were popular with Adults:
http://www.manspacemagazine.com.au/inside-shed-hobbies/childs-play
The latest update from Owen Automotive on a MG TF build:
http://owenauto.ca/mg-tf-final-build/
Here’s a Corvair Elcamino:
http://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/1962-corvair-camino-awesome-custom-piece-shows-general-motors-may-missed-golden-opportunity-1960s/
A couple pics from the Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza Car Show:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157646959870421/
A few pics from the Langley swap meet:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157648086617745/
A couple pics from the Langley Car Show:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157648067052702/
A few pics from the Sidney Fire Truck parade, that’s me driving R1.:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157646174746291/
BC Fire Expo pics link:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157645879777372/
Pics from the Qualicum Fathers Day Car Show:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157644992087380/
Pics from the Saanich Swap Meet:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157645316612656/
Nice 72 GMC:
http://driving.ca/gmc/auto-news/news/on-the-road-1972-gmc-sierra-grande-half-ton
Nice Sub:
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/chevrolet/3100/1684513.html
Cool bike builder(Watch it till the end):
http://vimeo.com/98770248
Ventura Nights:
http://vimeo.com/105391376
Muscle Car Field guide link(It’s a big file if you want to download it):
http://media2.fwpublications.com/OCW/MuscleCarsFieldGuide.pdf
Old Cars Wallpaper for you desktop:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/bonus-wallpapers
Father/Son GTO project:
http://driving.ca/pontiac/auto-news/news/father-son-team-has-field-day-with-gto-restoration
A quiet ride through Mexico(Thanks Todd):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXMyZ929lpY
Interesting way to park your ship:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYltdonj2iE
Cool Dwarf car museum (Thanks Cam):
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/dwarf-car-museum
Shifter Knob restoration:
http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/restoration/new-knob-painstaking-repair-broken-shift-knob
Horse power article:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/infographic-where-does-horsepower-come-from
Cool kid!:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/07/automobiles/collectibles/gen-z-driver-cool-for-school.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0
1918 Cadillac story:
http://lfpress.autonet.ca/2014/09/07/a-1918-cadillac-with-a-patriotic-past
Jay Leno story:
http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-c1-jay-lenos-garage-20140714-story.html#page=1
Mopar guy goes on route 66 trip:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/aug/27/Route-66/
Family resto of Studebaker:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/news/car-buff-soars-with-pride-over-her-1957-silver-hawk
Electric Porsche:
http://driving.ca/porsche/911/auto-news/entertainment/classic-porsche-has-looks-from-yesterday-and-motor-from-tomorrow
Watch for these on the streets of Sidney (Thanks Michel):
https://autos.yahoo.com/news/meet-world-fastest-mobility-scooter-video-160009573.html
Willys school trip:
http://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/video-dad-dropping-son-first-day-school-insanely-gnarly-willys-rules/
While driving back through Tappen I saw the sign for these guys. Didn’t realize that’s where they are located next to the White Post Museum(They are on FB):
http://www.canadian-hotrods.ca/
White Post Museum(They have some of the cars for sale on FB):
http://www.whitepostautomuseum.ca/
Rusty Dodge didn’t get away:
http://driving.ca/dodge/auto-news/news/classic-car-buff-treasures-the-one-that-didnt-get-away
A song for Michel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imN48YKDHsQ
Nice 69 Chrysler Newport (My parents had one of these!):
http://driving.ca/chrysler/auto-news/entertainment/video-my-1700-1969-chrysler-is-a-gas-swilling-time-machine
Hybrid article:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/news/hybrid-highway-two-into-one
Hidden gems:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/millions-worth-of-pristine-classic-cars-hidden-in-berlin-warehouse
Jay goes Lowriding:
http://driving.ca/chevrolet/impala/auto-news/entertainment/jay-leno-goes-gangster-with-california-lowriders
Gremlin and Jerry:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/jerry-seinfeld-and-jon-stewart-bully-an-amc-gremlin
Under rated engines:
http://driving.ca/bmw/m5/auto-news/news/five-of-the-most-underrated-engines-and-their-true-power
Over half the car is in the boot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCZzImPXtQs
Concrete pour problems at Mission Raceway delay races:
http://www.missioncityrecord.com/news/267585421.html
How to buy and insure your classic:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-buy-insure-and-register-a-classic-car
Jay Leno and a Olds 442:
http://driving.ca/oldsmobile/auto-news/entertainment/jay-leno-takes-a-chunk-out-of-a-1969-oldsmobile-442
73 Alfa Romeo teen rescue:
http://driving.ca/alfa-romeo/auto-news/news/teen-rescues-special-1973-alfa-romeo-gtv-from-dusty-barn
French cars in New York:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/13/automobiles/collectibles/this-tour-de-france-never-leaves-new-york.html?ref=collectibles&_r=0
Jay Leno collection article:
http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-c1-jay-lenos-garage-20140714-story.html#page=2
Building Matchbox cars, cool video:
http://youtu.be/d_Yjyy_Rp2A
Fuel injector tests:
http://www.motorbooks.com/motorbooks-blog/Four-Ways-to-Test-Your-Motorcycles-Fuel-Injector/279
Nice grocery getter:
http://driving.ca/chevrolet/camaro/auto-news/news/outrageous-69-camaro-to-make-world-debut-at-hard-rock
Looks like I missed out on another Fire Hydrant:
http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/267214031.html
Nice site on the build of the New Yorker ragtop:
http://barrypower.us/html/1960_chrysler_new_yorker_covertible.html
Jimmy vs Barry build off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdJtPxMt2pI
Tow truck:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdG98YLEKyE&list=UUVzHC6l0U3nGG9nvnkLhoVA
Motorbike garage guy:
http://www.manspacemagazine.com.au/great-spaces/revolution-evolution
Bed for car guys:
http://www.thehogring.com/2014/07/01/photo-a-car-bed-for-adults/
Hot Rodder article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/22/automobiles/collectibles/for-his-second-act-a-hot-rod-builder-turns-back-the-clock.html?ref=collectibles
Hot Rod garage:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2014/06/22/automobiles/collectibles/22hotrod-slides.html?ref=collectibles
Sink Hole update:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/us/kentucky-sinkhole-a-mixed-blessing-for-corvette-museum.html?ref=collectibles
Cab convention:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/29/automobiles/collectibles/follow-that-cab-vintage-checkers-flock-to-brooklyn.html?ref=collectibles
Honest Charley videos:
http://www.honestcharley.com/videos/
Hand made scissors:
http://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks/98953952
A few Sidney Canada Day parade pics:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157645549237304/
Chrysler article(My parents had a 69 Chysler Newport in dark blue):
http://driving.ca/chrysler/auto-news/news/how-i-revived-this-dusty-forgotten-classic-for-super-cheap
Mens shed group:
http://www.manspacemagazine.com.au/mens-sheds/windale-mens-shed
Corvair article for Shane:
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/07/11/cosmic-provenance-the-resurrection-of-carl-sagans-corvair-spyder/
Car owners let younger generation try driving stick cars:
http://driving.ca/auto-news/news/young-drivers-take-the-wheel-of-vintage-rides
Calgary Abarth collector:
http://driving.ca/fiat/500/auto-news/news/the-tale-of-the-scorpion-carlo-abarths-tiny-terrors
Coast Classics shop tour:
http://vimeo.com/91102102
Darryl's Drive In 