The Wild Thing, spotted at the show last year.
While in Powell River, I found out about the breakwater made out of ships:
http://www.concreteships.org/ships/powellriver/
https://powellriver.info/Tourism-Powell-River/images/brochures/The_Hulks_Brochure.pdf
I see the guest appearance people for the Calgary World of Wheels are now announced.
WWE Rey Mysterio, Dennis Gage (My Classic Car), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke):
https://autorama.com/attend/calgary/#features
The Canadian Classic Chevelles & Beaumonts club has posted a copy of the Yesterday’s Chevelle & El Camino club’s newsletter here:
https://cdnclassicchevellesbeaumonts.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/february_2019.pdf
Did you know you can read Hemmings Classic Car magazine back issue sections on line:
https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hcc/
Island car collector Ted Forbes featured in this article:
https://www.goldstreamgazette.com/life/in-love-with-classic-cars/
Lower Mainland shop takes award at GNRS for 54 Studebaker:
https://driving.ca/studebaker/auto-news/news/collector-classics-1954-studebaker-champion
1976 Mercury Cougar story:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/life/cat-on-the-prowl-1976-mercury-cougar-xr-7-turns-heads/
1961 Jaguar Roadster story:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/life/1961-jaguar-roadster-is-classic-car-heaven/
1975 Ford Pickup still going strong for original owner:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/on-the-road-in-duncan-he-trusts
A perfect day at the GNRS:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/01/31/one-perfect-day-the-grand-national-roadster-show/
GNRS pics (Thanks, Gerry):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vegaslugnut/sets/72157706399723784
GNRS outdoor pics (Thanks, Gerry):
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wj8ZgmPWrMRj8Rjz5
Barrett Jackson 2019 pics (Thanks, Gerry):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fritz-s-auto-repair/sets/72157675982877017
Sport Van Brochure for Michel and Doug M.:
http://prova275.tumblr.com/tagged/van
A caprice gets bought at the Mecum Kissimmee auction, the story here:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/blogs/under-the-hood/we-won-a-caprice-at-mecum-kissimmee-heres-what-we-paid
An update from Bring a Trailer on a 1961 GMC 1000 pickup purchased through the site a few years ago:
https://bringatrailer.com/2019/02/02/bat-auction-success-story-car-shows-and-adventures-in-a-1961-gmc-1000-pickup/
Tech:
Installing a Fitech EFI system:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/simplified-sophistication-installing-fitech-efi/
Evaluating Miller Electric Multimatic 220:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/evaluating-miller-electric-multimatic-220/
More fixems from Hotrod:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/fixems-6/
The differences between Flat tappet Roller cams:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/additional-tech/1901-differences-between-flat-tappet-roller-cams/
Shop tours:
Central Coast Hot Rods:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/builder-spotlight-chris-jensen-central-coast-hot-rods/
How they stamp out Reproduction steel parts for vintage cars:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/stamping-reproduction-steel-parts-for-vintage-cars/
Video:
Del from Delmo’s speed talks about Air suspension systems:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2019/01/30/video-air-suspension-101-an-introduction-to-air-suspension-systems/
1964 Mercury Marauder (I’ve had a soft spot for these since Doug C. in Calgary had one):
https://petrolicious.com/films/1964-mercury-marauder-the-odyssey
“This Old Tony” has lots of stuff to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/user/featony/videos
Beer Keg sidecar for Mike in Calgary:
https://uncrate.com/video/beer-keg-sidecar/
Inside the Youngtimer collection (Thanks, Dave R.):
https://uncrate.com/video/inside-the-youngtimer-collection/
For Sale:
1962 Humber Super Snipe (Never heard or saw one of these cars…):
https://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Outstanding-and-rare-Humber-Super-Snipe_32878593
Cheers, Darryl
Note: Some of the above links may expire as time goes on.
Here are a few pics I took at the Inside Avenue Antiques Mall is Calgary, AB:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72157678139051118
Your kids who like coloring will like this:
https://www.problemchildkustoms.com/coloring-pages.html
https://mailchi.mp/welderseries/colorcontest
Too bad the contest is over already.
Thanks to a picture from Maurice and some info. from Mike I now know about Rick Rietveld’s art.
Cool stuff, some of it is car related:
http://rietveldart.com/
Rick’s Shake and Bake is my favorite:
http://rietveldart.com/portfolio-item/shake-and-bake/
Are the days of pole mounted old cars numbered:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2015/05/08/are-the-days-of-pole-mounted-old-cars-numbered/
World of Wheels Calgary has announced the Celebrity Guest appearance people for this year:
https://autorama.com/attend/calgary/#features
Canadians that only live a few blocks from each other connect at Arizona auction:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/canadians-connect-with-arizona-auction-action
Toyota Supra back in production:
https://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news/750/’the-legend-has-returned’.html
Speed is the New Black crew work on a Chevelle (Episode has been on tv already):
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1901-another-wild-build-speed-is-the-new-black-crew-ccs/
Speed is the New Black Chevelle pics from their website (Tons of pics):
http://www.classiccarstudio.com/speedshop/project/1971-chevrolet-chevelle/
You can see more of their projects here:
http://www.classiccarstudio.com/speedshop/project/
Ken Posies Fenical (I saw the Aeroliner Sport years ago at Barrett Jackson on display):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/ken-posies-fenical/
Hector’s 56 Nomad:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/worth-the-wait/
Bill Vance talks about the Futurliner Bus:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-gm-s-futurliner-was-an-art-deco-showcase-1.23611878
1948 Ford F1 (Sweet ride):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1948-ford-f1-mike-stedman/
2019 upcoming Good Guys events season:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/make-the-scene-in-2019-upcoming-goodguys-event-season/
GNRS coverage article:
https://autoweek.com/article/car-life/grand-national-roadster-show-celebrates-70-years-14-ambr-entries
Another GNRS coverage article:
https://www.classicarnews.com/2019/01/22/grand-national-roadster-show-2/
Courtney Force announces retirement from NHRA:
https://autoweek.com/article/nhra/motorsports-community-reacts-courtney-forces-shock-nhra-retirement
Restomod Ford Broncos (A bit pricey…):
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/trestomod-ford-bronco-vintage-suv/
A visual tour of Deer Park Winery Auto Musuem in California:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/visual-tour-deer-park-winery-auto-museum-california/
1956 Corvette Impala Concept:
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/corvette-five-seater-the-1956-corvette-impala-concept/
Henry J story for Paul B:
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/the-department-store-car-the-1952-53-sears-allstate/
A 1940 Packard Convertible for Chuck:
https://www.lowrider.com/rides/cars/fully-restored-1940-packard-110-convertible/
A kid gets his wish for Auto decals and more from auto companies:
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/news/this-kid-asked-each-car-company-to-send-him-a-decal-they-sent-a-lot-more-than-that/ar-BBSEYer
Joe Sherlock chats about the latest Scottsdale Auctions:
http://www.joesherlock.com/Car-Musings8.html#2019_Scottsdale_Auctions
Scooby Doo Mystery Machine van sells for 59K at auction:
http://www.thehogring.com/2019/01/22/scooby-doo-mystery-machine-sells-for-59k/
For Sale:
Custom Runge Frankfurt Flyer being auctioned at BAT site:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/runge-frankfurt-flyer-008/
Tech:
Proper hood door fender decklid gaps:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/paint-body/1901-how-to-proper-hood-door-fender-decklid-gaps-1969-camaro/
Superglue tip from Gerry:
https://youtu.be/KU2qph2vG9Y
Video:
Vernon’s Antique Toy Shop Car collection Newfoundland, Canada (Thanks, Gerry, Wow…):
https://youtu.be/UOPw_grOWn4
Old Movies link, Thanks to Brad:
http://www.tvraaca.org/oldmovies.htm#movie
Cheers, Darryl.
Tillicum T shirts and Style-N_Print Graphic Services have teamed up to create the
Northwestern Creamery T-shirt. Northwestern Creamery operated in Victoria, BC from
1912 till sometime in the 80’s.
Get yours for $25 here: Style-N_Print Graphic Services
Sample of the Design on the T-shirt below.
Pictures below from BC Archives.
The Quick Times Red Deer Fall Swap Meet is Saturday, October 13th, 2018.
From 8am – 4pm
Admission: $10 (According to the Westerner Park Web site)
Parking: $6 (According to the Westerner Park Web site)
Links:
Quick Times Magazine
Quick Times FB
Quick Times Classified on FB
Westerner Park Swap Meet details
Pics of the Spring and Fall Quick Times Swap Meets I’ve attended are here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/collections/72157604128925188/
Posters from the Quick Times FB page:
The pics I took at the 2018 Ford and Friends car show this summer are now online here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72157673858262298
Thanks to the “Early Ford V8 Club” for putting this show on.
The pictures I took at the Saanich Swap Meet back in June are now on line here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72157700296397954
Thanks to all the volunteers from the Victoria Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada.
Canamera Classic Car Show on Keating Cross Road. Victoria, BC.
Sunday August 26th, 2018
Free Registration!
