Stuff from D. Aug. 23rd, 2026

Note: Some links may expire over time.


DOGWOOD DUST UP 2026 Words & Photos Monique Sache (Ashcroft, BC) (Awesome pics!):
https://www.hopupmagazine.com/blog/2026/8/18/dogwood-dust-up-2026-words-amp-photos-monique-sache

Moparfest 2026 gathers together 1,500 Dodges, Chryslers, and Plymouths:
https://driving.ca/car-culture/spotlight/moparfest-2026-gathers-together-1500-dodges-chryslers-and-plymouths

Saltworks Gets Subtle and Stylish on a 1955 Chevy Bel Air Custom Rod:
https://fuelcurve.com/saltworks-gets-subtle-and-stylish-on-a-1955-chevy-bel-air-custom-rod/

Classic Car Studio Uses Passion and Process in its Approach to Crafting Refined Custom Cars and Trucks:
https://fuelcurve.com/classic-car-studio-uses-passion-and-process-in-its-approach-to-crafting-refined-custom-cars-and-trucks/

Gallery from the LA Roadsters 60th Anniversary Show and Swap:
https://fuelcurve.com/gallery-from-the-la-roadsters-60th-anniversary-show-and-swap/

Two Fat Black Lace Stripes:
https://blacktopmagazine.com/two-fat-black-lace-stripes/

Mercury Models: A Look at Performance, Styling and Price:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/mercury-a-look-at-performance-styling-and-price

A passion for everything Studebaker:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/a-passion-for-everything-studebaker

Behind a Route 66 icon:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/ambler-becker-texaco-dwight-illinois-route-66

How the Iconic Denimachine Van Made Its Unforgettable HOT ROD Power Tour Comeback:
https://www.hotrod.com/events/denimachine-van-comeback-2026-hot-rod-power-tour-route-66

Why Ak Miller Might Still Be the Best Hot Rodder Who Ever Lived:
https://www.hotrod.com/features/ak-miller-hot-rodder-history-bonneville-nhra-archive

JCB Hydromax Hydrogen-Powered Streamliner Breaks 400 MPH and Sets FIA World Record:
https://www.hotrod.com/events/jcb-hydromax-hydrogen-streamliner-406-mph-bonneville-world-record

Car Jewelry
Hi Octane: Jewelry Forged in Fire, Fueled by Passion!:
https://www.automobiliaresource.com/artist-spotlights/forged-in-fire

Magazines:
Modern Rodding July 2026 now online here:
https://digital.modernrodding.com/issue/july-2026wg/

Pearley: From New-Car Configurators to Hot-Rod Builds, Automotive Dreams Matter
Thirty-five years ago, I got to see one of my car dreams come to life.:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a73300446/pearley-column-automotive-dreams-matter/

Videos:
Bugeye Sprite Engine Teardown. What’s Causing Low Compression and an Oil Leak?:
https://youtu.be/359ROojpAzY?si=P9QuUNFX0K-Yzq9x

LGKustoms, Model A Quarter Panel Metal Finishing:
https://youtu.be/_AnvMNif5jQ?si=aKLN5-lM_WeKP4QU

Willson Builds, Finding a 1940 Ford Grille Isn’t Easy… We Finally Got One! | Barn Find 1940 Ford Truck Build:
https://youtu.be/IP8-Om8M0hg?si=4lBlaOUd3OpsNn8_

Make it Kustom, SKETCHY Moves – The BAD & THE GREAT, 80 Year OLD Forklift? + More… .:
https://youtu.be/L33ec5embEk?si=XRdfE0FoOJZJb7-e

Backfires and Burnouts, Hot Rods, Ghost Towns & Mountain Coasters! | BC Hot Rod Tour 2026 Part 6:
https://youtu.be/uoU1pLgugk4?si=ycb0Or4kToD9WPt5

Clement Kustoms, GREAT CANADIAN VW SHOW 2026, Tsawwassen, BC:
https://youtu.be/7FgaTIK7ZCg?si=Lx22r5b9fe3wKqt0

Killer Kustoms, Hudson Hornet Barn Find!!:
https://youtu.be/N53Q–X4tqc?si=tyfnWyJy3ArHQMro

Whiskey Grease and Gasoline, I Did The Unthinkable!!! and sold my Truck:

https://youtu.be/gaRS0aUwWF4?si=o7XC5i3MNTRNALlB

35hp & $12,000 of Pure Joy: End Of S.T.A.Y. Automotive & Their Creations | Capturing Car Culture (I want one!):
https://youtu.be/ZPVpcTDi1kw?si=COvbeNmFvl3G_IkU

CT Insider, My Ride: Manchester man’s Hudson collection began with his father’s first family car:
https://youtu.be/NLwn2WoLLTg?si=vgvIovraEgB6kFBI

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Aug. 16th, 2026

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Torque Masters Car Show pics link 2026:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72177720335082636

Volksfest Breakfast pics link 2026:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72177720335142149

Volksfest Cruise pics link 2026:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72177720335118076

Volksfest Car Show pics link 2026:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72177720335109225

Reborn in Red – Riggs Fabrication Gives New Life to a Long Term Family Owned 1952 Chevy 3100:
https://fuelcurve.com/reborn-in-red-riggs-fabrication-gives-new-life-to-a-long-term-family-owned-1952-chevy-3100/

Wake the Hills: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88:
https://petrolicious.com/blogs/articles/wake-the-hills-1969-chevrolet-corvette-l88

Video of 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88:
https://petrolicious.com/blogs/films/wake-the-hills-1969-chevrolet-corvette-l88

Final Parking Space: 1969 Chevrolet Chevy-Van:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/final-parking-space/final-parking-space-1969-chevrolet-chevy-van/

A Trip Back in Time: Packard’s Great Automotive History:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/a-trip-back-in-time-packard-s-great-automotive-history

Videos:
Make it Kustom, NEW SHOP! BIG MOVE Has Begun! First LOOK & Surprise GARAGE TOUR!:
https://youtu.be/MtLZnbtpo_0?si=bKtQi7uMsCn_FSLh

LGKustoms, Cracked Oil Line Escalates to Flathead Performance Gains! Webber Aluminum Flywheel Install:
https://youtu.be/i7CkdSsp98s?si=xwertYGrFYKGM5Yh

Clement Kustoms, THE ENGINE IS BACK TOGETHER…. WILL PINKY RUN?!:
https://youtu.be/QU5_SenwZyU?si=u-kyNWlA72Y6LVsW

Whiskey Grease and Gasoline, Rear axle bearing failure fix:
https://youtu.be/9xVNO7jfLqY?si=00gP0CqG_24A6aLi

Combine demolition derby turns farm machines into wrecking balls | Oregon Field Guide:
https://youtu.be/s3rnpWb2FkA?si=8Kn4MGP5NPtcph98

My Ride: Oxford man finds ‘garage therapy’ restoring his first Camaro:
https://youtu.be/xZULOctEfBg?si=u1GGuujybUVlQybm

Automotive Art:
5 Minutes with Tavis Highlander of Highlander Concept Rendering:
https://fuelcurve.com/5-minutes-with-tavis-highlander-of-highlander-concept-rendering/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Aug. 9th, 2026

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Torque Masters Car Club Poker Run pics posted here:
TM Poker Run 2026:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72177720335009246

B.C. Historic Motor Races a classic blast from the past
Western Canada’s biggest vintage motorsport event fires up at Mission Raceway on August 8 and 9:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/local-content/b-c-historic-motor-races-mission-british-columbia-vintage-motorsports

A disappointing online purchase is turned into a stunning custom – Pete Gulick’s 1938 Lincoln Zephyr:
https://fuelcurve.com/1938-lincoln-zephyr-saltworks/

Weekend Rewind! Goodguys 38th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals presented by Wicked Fabrication(Shout out to Clement Kustoms for making the coverage!):
https://fuelcurve.com/weekend-rewind-goodguys-38th-griots-garage-pacific-northwest-nationals-presented-by-wicked-fabrication/

Aisle Six: How a Slot Car Track Filled a Room Nothing Else Could:
https://petrolicious.com/blogs/articles/aisle-six-how-a-slot-car-track-filled-a-room-nothing-else-could

Ghost Layer: This Porsche 356 Rally Car Is a Memory that Never Was:
https://petrolicious.com/blogs/articles/ghost-layer-this-porsche-356-rally-car-is-a-memory-that-never-was

Dragstalgia: A Bit of America in Middle England:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/dragstalgia-a-bit-of-america-in-middle-england/

Our Two Cents: When Were You Fooled By AI?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/our-two-cents-when-were-you-fooled-by-ai/

“National Treasures” Exhibit Showcases 8 Cars Enshrined in the Library of Congress:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/american-treasures-exhibit-showcases-8-cars-enshrined-in-the-library-of-congress/

What’s Your Craziest Auto Parts Recycling Story?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/whats-your-craziest-auto-parts-recycling-story/

“Little Trees” Air Fresheners Have Been Around for 74 Years:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2026/08/09/little-trees-air-fresheners-have-been-around-for-74-years/

Pearley: From New-Car Configurators to Hot-Rod Builds, Automotive Dreams Matter:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a73300446/pearley-column-automotive-dreams-matter/

Haynes Manuals: The End of an Era:
https://viaretro.com/2021/01/haynes-manuals-the-end-of-an-era/

The Iconic ’50s: Chrome, Tail Fins, and a Dash of Color:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/the-iconic-50s-chrome-tail-fins-and-a-dash-of-color

Bonneville Speed Week 2026:
Gallery: Bonneville Speed Week 2026:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/gallery-bonneville-speed-week-2026/

Video:
LGKustoms, Metal Finishing a Model A Door:
https://youtu.be/GsKVspURkV4?si=Q9q95JG1lGGywmL_

Willson Builds, My BEST Shop Investment EVER! | Barn Find 1940 Ford Pickup Build | Langmuir Systems Crossfire:
https://youtu.be/3pKcqE0useo?si=RGDswVVgMwkjW5vt

Walking with Bruce, The Incredible Torque Masters Sidney BC Car Show.:
https://youtu.be/ycBWKbYjzJA?si=X4Mo3a3Uop00Z31A

Frontline Image, Extravaganza 2026, Sidney Car Show:
https://youtu.be/dptGY5fKkXo?si=7t-BZYIj3v1ChzAa

Torque Masters Car Show 2026 – 500+ Cars [4K] Sidney, BC | August 2nd, 2026:
https://youtu.be/o4zGlH8XPZM?si=ULrX73sV3eYwzy0h

Backfires and Burnouts, Hot Rods, Mountain Passes & Jaw-Dropping Views! | BC Hot Rod Tour Part 5:
https://youtu.be/wWjDyL_z8pM?si=Dq8jc8FIYBFkkXO6

Clement Kustoms, BIG ISSUE WITH MADI’S MOTOR IN PINKY (1965 VW BEETLE):
https://youtu.be/3bPCxE3GGY4?si=vwTa_WTyhAKp4VOq

My Ride: Thomaston couple cruises in matching classic Chryslers:
https://youtu.be/Cnz1dOzA3-Y?si=4zAzdx3zRkvVqd8O

Tech:
Goodguys 2026 New Product Showcase & Best Booths Presented by In the Garage Media:
https://fuelcurve.com/2026-new-product-best-booth-winners/

5 Things That Turn Any Car Into a Maintenance Nightmare:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-things-that-turn-any-car-into-a-maintenance-nightmare/

Never Stop Driving #195: The Craftsmen:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/never-stop-driving/never-stop-driving-195-the-craftsmen/

Against All Oddities: Tractor Tales:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/against-all-oddities/against-all-oddities-tractor-tales/

Project Sven #7: Exhaust, Wheels, and a Fresh Connection:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/our-garage/project-sven-7-exhaust-wheels-and-a-fresh-connection/

Tech 101: Homemade LS Front Cover Installation Tool:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/tech-101-homemade-ls-front-cover-installation-tool/

Aviation:
Port Alberni company acquires 10 retired Air Force planes for firefighting (C-130 Hercules):
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/port-alberni-company-acquires-10-retired-air-force-planes-for-firefighting-12641721

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Aug. 2nd, 2026

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Two Friends, a Big-Block Mopar, and the 100-Year-Old Mother Road:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/driving/two-friends-a-big-block-mopar-and-the-100-year-old-mother-road/

Web site detailing the 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Route 66 Centiennial Project:
https://detroitsunforgottenwheels.com/2026/01/28/1973-chrysler-new-yorker-route-66-centennial-project/

What actually sank the Canadian-built Bricklin SV-1:
https://driving.ca/feature/bricklin-sv-1-gullwing-gamble-canada-sports-car-failure

Weekend Rewind! Goodguys 38th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals presented by Wicked Fabrication:
https://fuelcurve.com/weekend-rewind-goodguys-38th-griots-garage-pacific-northwest-nationals-presented-by-wicked-fabrication/

Seeing Is Believing: Cars and Acrylics:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/seeing-is-believing-cars-and-acrylics

Calgary Motorcycle Club celebrating 100th anniversary:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/calgary-motorcycle-club-celebrating-100th-anniversary

Magazines:
Good Guys Gazette for September 2026 is now online here:
https://goodguys.mydigitalpublication.com/september-2026/page-1

Videos:
LG Kustoms, 63 Falcon Road Test:
https://youtu.be/BG2tVU1yL54?si=pLU0qQsEtEMJxtmN

Backfires and Burnouts, Road Blocks Waterfalls & Racetracks |BC Hot Rod Tour 2026 |Part 4:
https://youtu.be/_NwogLy0jAk?si=9Ws-gbQRuEFCS04W

Clement Kustoms, GOODGUYS PUYALLUP 2026:
https://youtu.be/weRvSu5FpS0?si=uIc7mfrX-LtYqSD-

Whiskey Grease and Gasoline, The ultimate barn find , a 1969 Pontiac GTO ! 4K:
https://youtu.be/jS-8AkA28hc?si=P1Q3zO7ia_Kjh-8S

Whiskey Grease and Gasoline, The Ultimate Barn Find Episode 2:
https://youtu.be/57mmyMrIDiM?si=4dE1wMnwxwv0hi0-

My Ride: Torrington man’s one-of-a-kind ‘Mini Cave’ is a car lover’s dream:
https://youtu.be/ggJDnTX4clI?si=l877DGdmEicogygz

Behind the Wheel: Pacific NW Truck Museum:
https://youtu.be/fpKOdwMFIac?si=sNELuA4Xs3IeBvv9

Behind the Wheel: Oregon ‘Zooliner’ train:
https://youtu.be/nscQEiBP-Xk?si=w13jFJUaobTyg1DE

This 95-year-old mechanic is still rebuilding engines and working full time in Nashville:
https://youtu.be/5KZxQTp03Ys?si=tTSZ72roz_5VuHC4

Flake and Flames, Pixele Eye Industries:
https://www.youtube.com/@pixeleyeindustries/videos

Quitting His Job to Play With Toys Paid Off I Texas Country Reporter:
https://youtu.be/OF3vuQxMf04?si=7Ts4yVWw1Pjy2GMU

World’s Fastest Cars Return! | Bonneville Speed Week 2026 Day One:
https://youtu.be/Vb6RE89VCG4?si=3u2fskdGjavuwrmS

Tech:
Saving a Rusted OE Fender Using an Aftermarket Patch Panel:
https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/repair-rusted-oe-1968-camaro-fender-aftermarket-patch-panel

Diagnosing an Odd Problem with the Lotus:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/diagnosing-an-odd-problem-with-the-lotus/

4 Things to Consider When Buying a Lift for Your Garage:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/4-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-lift-for-your-garage/

Kinardi Line #7: Adorn Thy Toolbox:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/kinardi-line/kinardi-line-7-adorn-thy-toolbox/

4 Levels of DIY Maintenance Preparation:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/4-levels-of-diy-maintenance-preparation/

Updating My Old Corvette’s Hubs with Slightly Less Old Tech:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/updating-my-old-corvettes-hubs-with-slightly-less-old-tech/

GPS Trackers: The Last Line of Theft Defense:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/gps-trackers-the-last-line-of-theft-defense/

Tech 101: Homemade Wrist Pin Circlip Tool:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/tech-101-homemade-wrist-pin-circlip-tool/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. July 26th, 2026

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Carini: Of Men and Museums:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/carini-of-men-and-museums/

My ’69 Corvette Was a Dream Fulfilled:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/my-69-corvette-was-a-dream-fulfilled/

Which DIY Repair Saved You the Most Money?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/what-diy-repair-saved-you-the-most-money/

Cars and Self-Image:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/cars-and-self-image/

Piston Slap: Nobody Suspects the Horn Button!:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-nobody-suspects-the-horn-button/

Icon Is Ready for Its Next Chapter of Restomods ($450K is pricey for a pickup):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/icon-is-ready-for-its-next-chapter-of-restomods/

The Norton Dominator Lived Up to Its Name:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/the-norton-dominator-lived-up-to-its-name/

Dodge vs. Ford: Over a Century Ago, an Epic Grudge Match Raged in Detroit:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/dodge-vs-ford-over-a-century-ago-an-epic-grudge-match-raged-in-detroit/

Project Cheap Camaro #8: Sneaking Up on Color:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/project-cheap-camaro-8-sneaking-up-on-color/

Against All Oddities: My Eagle is a Nest of Surprises:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/against-all-oddities/against-all-oddities-my-eagle-is-a-nest-of-surprises/

One Flathead, One Blown Olds. These Traditional Hot Rods Share the Same Soul:
https://www.hotrod.com/features/1927-model-t-1934-ford-traditional-hot-rod-drivers

My 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Belongs in the Family:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/my-1963-chevrolet-corvair-monza-spyder-belongs-in-the-family/

Over 150 Ford Model Ts flood southern Ontario for international tour:
https://driving.ca/car-culture/spotlight/2026-model-t-ford-club-international-thames-valley-tour-london-ontario

Canadian doc shines spotlight on infamous Bricklin SV-1:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/bricklin-sv-1-gullwing-gamble-canadian-tv-documentary-series-fibe

120 Years Ago, These Wild Men Tried To Cross The Globe In Early Automobiles With Less Than 50 Horsepower:
https://www.theautopian.com/120-years-ago-these-were-the-cars-that-tried-to-cross-two-continents/

Shop Tours:
From Old Dollar Store to ATR HQ! Alex Taylor’s Garage Tour | PEAK Auto:
https://youtu.be/hglv6fVhXg4?si=luA4HYGJruZXjhf9

Videos:
Clement Customs, IS THE DOUBLE CAB STOLEN?? + WE ARE SELLING A CAR…:
https://youtu.be/QKNkXzhkDDs?si=KaakvfHxE2HUfOap

LG Kustoms, Will it Run! 1963 Falcon Fire Up
https://youtu.be/XlR80riEs1g?si=jNp6HPZQxxLEFWxw

MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE 2026】MOONEYES Imagineer emi’s Vlog:
https://youtu.be/ihyqJ2iyAWo?si=fkG7Xnqt0ndIGFD3

One Flathead, One Blown Olds. These Traditional Hot Rods Share the Same Soul:
https://youtu.be/8fKoiDMEAn4?si=rdw7s-QdvF4SBfoa

David Freiburger, HOMEBUILT Hot Rod Chassis Begins!(1929 Ford Model A Hot Rod Project):
https://youtu.be/gYhkB5SDRYs?si=jLjq0VKB7r3Xfmbu

Make It Kustom, Don’t MISS OUT! BREAK Downs, BARN Finds, CRAZY Customs, & Living LEGENDS!:
https://youtu.be/TTNZ16rvXmI?si=spdL1Vji_DVX03AC

FortyOne30 does back to Brunswick Hot Rod Run:
https://youtu.be/0wezslzHvBs?si=r3uCdluM1KTYxp8o

PIXELEYE INDUSTRIES has a cool channel featuring pinstripers with his Flake and Flames series:
https://www.youtube.com/@pixeleyeindustries/videos

Falling Apart Together: Paco’s Jaguar XK120:
Story:
https://petrolicious.com/blogs/articles/green-lips-pacos-jaguar-xk120
Video:
https://petrolicious.com/blogs/films/falling-apart-together-pacos-jaguar-xk120

Tech:
A Few of My Favorite Tools
Eric Stewart walks through the odd and varied mix of shop tools he really loves for building his airplanes at home.:
https://www.kitplanes.com/a-few-of-my-favorite-tools/

5 Tips for Your Next Engine Pull:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-tips-for-your-next-engine-pull/

1968 Volvo 123GT: Safety, Fast:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/1968-volvo-123gt-safety-fast/

King Ranch Is Synonymous with Sun, Snakes, Cattle, and Ford Trucks:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/sun-snakes-cattle-and-ford-trucks-have-been-part-of-king-ranch-for-decades/

Tech 101: Don’t Use Grease To Prime An Oil Pump:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/tech-101-dont-use-grease-to-prime-an-oil-pump/

Melling Engine Parts Technical Documents:
https://melling.com/technical-documents/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. July 19th, 2026

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How an Automotive Artist Pieced Together This Stunning McLaren M6GT (Randy Grubb’s McLaren M6GT):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/automotive-artist-pieced-together-stunning-mclaren-m6gt/

DeSoto Suburban: Chrysler’s Questionable Station-Wagon Alternative:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/desoto-suburban-chryslers-questionable-station-wagon-alternative/

The Deadliest Decade: The Most Lethal Racing Incident You’ve Never Heard Of:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/the-deadliest-decade-the-most-lethal-motorsport-incident-youve-never-heard-of/

New film ‘The Stunt Driver’ chronicles Canada’s Evel Knievel:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/the-stunt-driver-canadian-history-jet-car-jump-movie

When Broken Down in the Boonies, Get Creative and Rely on Community:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/when-broken-down-in-the-boonies-get-creative-and-rely-on-community/

Hernando’s Last Stand: the 1959 DeSoto:
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/hernandos-last-stand-the-1959-desoto/

SP40 Restomod Speedster First Drive: Edsel Ford’s 1934 Icon Reborn With Coyote V-8 Power:
https://www.hotrod.com/features/sp40-restomod-speedster-first-drive-edsel-ford-1939-model-40-coyote-v8

Videos:
The Tiny Race Shop the Giant Teams Couldn’t Ignore: Crawford Racing – Hagerty Media:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/the-tiny-race-shop-the-giant-teams-couldnt-ignore-crawford-racing/

LG Kustoms, Model A Door Alignment. The Hard Way. Felipe’s Model A Sedan Build Pt1:
https://youtu.be/bJtEqlMJk9g?si=Go4SRbgskkNP8DXV

Willson Builds, Barn Find 1940 Ford Truck Build – First Mock Up | One Step Closer to Paint:
https://youtu.be/iGbMEqE3VE8?si=Siyx8vnfyQJAQ7V8

Backfires and Burnouts, Can We Keep The Tour Rolling? | Part 3 BC Hot Rod Tour 2026:
https://youtu.be/BLel_e_C1Eg?si=lTsXccZhvIGXcpap

Clement Kustoms, VW SPLIT WINDOW BUS RESCUE:
https://youtu.be/jEdawA7rHG8?si=0KZNsUMysIsHsfae

Whiskey Grease and Gasoline, Showtime and Shine Powell River:
https://youtu.be/c6aHK8kC-zY?si=HmxbfY-vIjbpQcQF

This Texan Won’t Let Bugs Die | Part 1: The Ultimate Volkswagen Enthusiast:
https://youtu.be/V4swBodRyww?si=78LTHy4YAVn0xNUA

Can He Bring Back This Rusty VW? | Part 2: The Volkswagen Enthusiast I Texas Country Reporter:
https://youtu.be/SX_qbPCHtvU?si=KSYklQ1vaTtyjCRQ

The Dying Art of Hand-Made Restaurant Signs | NYT Cooking:
https://youtu.be/4cAt2CAptkw?si=7phb2sL21EOntgZ2

Tech:
A Surprising Diagnosis:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/a-surprising-diagnosis/

The Hidden Costs of Owning a Collector Vehicle:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/the-hidden-costs-of-owning-a-collector-vehicle/

Piston Slap: Quick-Strutting or Restoring a Performance GM Suspension?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-quick-strutting-or-restoring-a-performance-gm-suspension/

So, How’s That Honda XR600R Doin’?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/so-hows-that-honda-xr600r-doin/

The 6 Phases of a Project Car:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/the-6-phases-of-a-project-car/

Metal Shaping Masterclass: A Week of Work at Runge Cars:
https://petrolicious.com/blogs/articles/metal-shaping-masterclass-a-week-of-work-at-runge-cars

Tech 101: Removing Honing Grit From Your Cylinders:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/tech-101-removing-honing-grit-from-your-cylinders/

1966 Nova Custom Taillight Gas Filler (That’s cool):
https://inthegaragemedia.com/1966-nova-custom-taillight-gas-filler/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. July 12th, 2026

Note: Some links may expire over time.

My pics from the BC HOT ROD TOUR 2026 are now posted here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/collections/72157725175733885/

Elana Scherr: Restoring a 1970 Dodge Challenger, Again:
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/columns/a71729831/elana-scherr-restoring-a-1970-dodge-challenger/

The Negligent Not-a-Collector:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/the-negligent-not-a-collector/

Independent Thinking: The Case Of The Disappearing Hawk:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/independent-thinking-the-case-of-the-disappearing-hawk/

Pontiac Celebrates 100 years of Automotive History:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/pontiac-celebrates-100-years-of-automotive-history

Don Garlits: Father of Swamp Rat, UFO Enthusiast, and Unequivocally the Greatest Drag Racer Ever:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/don-garlits-father-of-swamp-rat-ufo-enthusiast-and-unequivocally-the-greatest-drag-racer-ever/

Never Stop Driving #191: Summer Reading:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/never-stop-driving/never-stop-driving-191-summer-reading/

Carspotting: Jet Jockeys Dared To Defy The NHRA’s Ban:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/carspotting-jet-jockeys-dared-to-defy-the-nhras-ban/

Engineering Ford’s First Hardtop: The 1951 Custom Victoria:
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/engineering-fords-first-hardtop-the-1951-custom-victoria/

Tech:
Remove that stuck fastener in four simple steps:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-stuck-fastener/

Piston Slap: Quick-Strutting Or Restoring A Performance GM Suspension?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-quick-strutting-or-restoring-a-performance-gm-suspension/

11 Tools Every DIYer Has to Have:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/11-tools-every-diyer-has-to-have/

Tech 101: Those Dreaded Tapered Threads:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/tech-101-those-dreaded-tapered-threads/

Videos:
LGKustoms, Cutting Up a 63 Falcon Steering Column to work with Borgeson Power Steering. P/S Swap Pt 3:
https://youtu.be/5Aqspp-0mP8?si=IKOXHeHhyxYoVq4_

Frontline Image, Saltspring Island Canada Day Car Show:
https://youtu.be/pQzM735zLuE?si=Vj0LayRtvB6f4Q6F

Frontline Image, Frontline Image EP#196 From Volksfest to Wheelies 12th Anniversary:
https://youtu.be/VoVgwYG8XWw?si=CeVLgtDBQJ4mRjaH

Backfires and Burnouts, Stone Speed Shop & Vulture Garage BC Hot Rod Tour 2026 | Part 2:
https://youtu.be/TzalC41_KA8?si=6wgYsxj2rmv0OYZy

Clement Kustoms, VOLKSFEST 2026:
https://youtu.be/ZsqqZNyUtws?si=_BVjwOOM912OYhR0

My Ride: Willys gassers are a loud passion for Middletown owner:
https://youtu.be/o_DuRAMQzDQ?si=654R23w5LUh0eQY1

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. July 5th, 2026

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Unique Spirit of Tomorrow drives to inspire at Central Saanich rural museum:
https://peninsulanewsreview.com/2026/06/15/unique-spirit-of-tomorrow-drives-to-inspire-at-central-saanich-rural-museum-2/

Barn-Find 1970 426 Hemi Cuda Survivor Returns to the Road After 50 Years!:
https://www.hotrod.com/features/1970-426-hemi-cuda-barn-find-survivor-back-on-road

Straight-Axle Madness:
https://www.hotrod.com/news/hrdp-1207-how-1960s-straight-axles-were-built

The Deadliest Decade: The End of the Le Mans Start:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-habits-that-could-be-hurting-your-car/

Dutchboys Hotrods Refines Restomod on a Stunning 1967 Camaro:
https://fuelcurve.com/dutchboys-hotrods-refines-restomod-on-a-stunning-1967-camaro/

From Yale to the Open Road: Remembering Tom McCahill:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/from-yale-to-the-open-road-remembering-tom-mccahill

Magazines:
Good Guys Gazette for August 2026 is now online here:
https://goodguys.mydigitalpublication.com/august-2026/page-1

Videos:
LG Kustoms, Building V8 Steering Linkage for a 63 Falcon. Power Steering Swap Pt 2:
https://youtu.be/bzUrdn-tuMc?si=WDl-28muPvB1gYRX

Backfires and Burnouts, We Finally Hit the Road! BC Hot Rod Tour 2026 | Part 1:
https://youtu.be/6Ds0qm8p5qA?si=xoSJ8kes-uMcbg3U

Killer Kustoms, Our first Hot Rod group at Desert Speed!:
https://youtu.be/ITMVdv59B98?si=84e75kMdHDEirLSE

Clement Kustoms, BACK WORKING ON THE NSU PRINZ:
https://youtu.be/CHiGMOlQW0M?si=3STNdt3vQEKv0EBB

Peach City Beach Cruise, Penticton British Columbia Canada June 26 -28, 2026:
https://youtu.be/4IAosYKac_M?si=pYTH5NgXBToSsriZ

Interviews:
5 Minutes with Mike Hamrick of Wilwood Engineering:
https://fuelcurve.com/5-minutes-with-mike-hamrick-of-wilwood-engineering/

Tech:
Extra Cooling for the Lotus Elan +2:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/extra-cooling-for-the-lotus-elan-2/

6 Habits That Could Be Hurting Your Car:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-habits-that-could-be-hurting-your-car/

My LS-Swap Corvette Takes a Road-Trip Test:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/my-ls-swap-corvette-takes-a-road-trip-test/

Rod Bolt Tech: Care And Feeding Of Your Engine’s Key Fastener:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/rod-bolt-tech-care-and-feeding-of-your-engines-key-fastener/

Smile:
After 28 years at Vic High, teacher known for daily costumes retires with lasting legacy:
https://cheknews.ca/after-28-years-at-vic-high-teacher-known-for-daily-costumes-retires-with-lasting-legacy-1333050/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. June. 28th, 2026

Note: Some links may expire over time.

A lifelong love of all things Mercedes led Calgary man to ‘Willow’
1987 Mercedes-Benz 250D will be part of automaker’s century celebration at the European Classic Car Meet on July 18:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/a-lifelong-love-of-all-things-mercedes-led-calgary-man-to-willow

Legends of Hot Rodding – Steve Frisbe, the Northwest Metal Maestro and Hot Rod Visionary:
https://fuelcurve.com/legends-of-hot-rodding-steve-frisbe-the-northwest-metal-maestro-and-hot-rod-visionary/

The Automotive Odyssey of President Harry Truman, Part 1: The “Good Roads Candidate”:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/the-automotive-odyssey-of-president-harry-truman-part-1-the-good-roads-candidate/

Inside Rad Rides by Troy, Birthplace of Killer Customs:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/inside-rad-rides-by-troy-birthplace-of-customs-that-stun-at-shows-and-on-the-salt/

“Mr. Best of Show” Paul Russell Reflects on Five Decades as a Master Restorer:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/mr-best-of-show-paul-russell-reflects-on-five-decades-as-a-master-restorer/

An Anglia Restoration Inspired by Harry Potter:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/an-anglia-restoration-inspired-by-harry-potter/

Pontiac’s “Sprint” Six Could Have Triggered an Alternate Muscle-Car Multiverse:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/pontiacs-sprint-six-could-have-triggered-an-alternate-muscle-car-multiverse/

Against All Oddities: Hot Rod of the Century:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/against-all-oddities/against-all-oddities-hot-rod-of-the-century/

7 Cars We Would Keep as Garage Art:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/7-cars-we-would-keep-as-garage-art/

5 Pontiac Firebirds That Deserve a Second Look (For Miles):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/valuation/5-pontiac-firebirds-that-deserve-a-second-look/

Mid America Motorworks Decimated by Tornado, but Owners Aren’t Crying Uncle:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/mid-america-motorworks-decimated-by-tornado-but-owners-arent-crying-uncle/

Camaro vs. World #6: Fits, Starts, Oxidation:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/our-garage/camaro-vs-world-6-fits-starts-oxidation/

How I Ended up with Gus Grissom’s ’65 Corvette:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/how-i-ended-up-with-gus-grissoms-65-corvette/

Carini: My Pal, Isky:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/carini-my-pal-isky/

Carspotting: The Modern-Day Billy The Kid And His Elephant (Powered) Gun:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/carspotting-the-modern-day-billy-the-kid-and-his-elephant-powered-gun/

Automotive Design History: Eugene Bordinat at GM and Ford:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2026/automotive-design-history-eugene-bordinat-at-gm-and-ford

The 1963 Chevrolet: A Popular Classic:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/the-1963-chevrolet-a-popular-classic

Videos:
Richard Michael Owen, Engine Removal on 54-Year-Abandoned Jaguar XK150:
https://youtu.be/wAU-FBiWB1Q?si=rN1FqSqC6RpYN6u1

LGKustoms, How To ~ 1963 Falcon Disc Brake Swap:
https://youtu.be/LzAJO5rIMbw?si=FXdASXC6LKLhJYoL

LGKustoms, 63 Falcon Borgeson Power Steering Swap Part 1:
https://youtu.be/ar0vLfSe_ZE?si=eCf047oTweoROOQs

A Weekly Car Show at Sidney, BC, Dairy Queen? WOW How Cool Is That! Walking With Bruce:
https://youtu.be/xZpRSl3W4eo?si=SNGEI2N-fRnOka7w

Clement Kustoms, ITS ALL ABOUT THE ATTENTION TO SMALL DETAILS… 1952 split beetle:
https://youtu.be/W6yR-MBxFwU?si=8CcBLEaUA60K81js

Clement Kustoms, ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT TILL VOLKSFEST! What car’s are coming?:
https://youtu.be/QsYGqTBcVSM?si=5YoFaxxiVNtvXXTX

Killer Kustoms, Our first Hot Rod group at Desert Speed!(BC HOT ROD TOUR 2026):
https://youtu.be/ITMVdv59B98?si=TSeiaS6SwALuOb5W

Carnut’s Life, 4th Annual BC Hot Rod Tour visit to Jellybean Autocrafters in Langley:
https://youtu.be/ETjTaCTJx3c?si=-hfRxpn_bZhvoz3L

My Ride: Customized 1957 Oldsmobile rebuilt after fire:
https://youtu.be/SPYaEIyIIpQ?si=3bsODVPYtzRKT8FC

Tech:
Tuning Your Holley Carburetor Made Easy
Despite what you might’ve heard, poor carburetor tuning can lead to more problems than anything else.
https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/tuning-holley-carb-made-easy

Setting the record straight on motor oil for classic cars:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/ask-oil-expert-industry-specialists-set-record-str/

When You Keep a Car Logbook, Memories Don’t Fade:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/when-you-keep-a-car-logbook-memories-dont-fade/

7 Car Parts You Can Restore in a Day:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/7-car-parts-you-can-restore-in-a-day/

Your Handy 1948–71 Morris Minor Buyer’s Guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/your-handy-1948-71-morris-minor-buyers-guide/

The Best Break from a Big Project Is Another Project:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/the-best-break-from-a-big-project-is-another-project/

A Primer in Basic Electrical Troubleshooting (Part II: Using a Multimeter):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/a-primer-in-basic-electrical-troubleshooting-part-ii-using-a-multimeter/

Tech 101: Small-Block Chevy Spark Plug Mismatches:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/tech-101-small-block-chevy-spark-plug-mismatches/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. June 14th, 2026

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Modified 1949 Ford Custom Convertible Project (Sells for $54,570 US, Over $170K invested):
https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace/auction/1949-Ford-Custom/14bd7d77-fb29-49dd-bedb-5ef80afa973f

‘It’s quirky’: Courtenay duo to use London Cab on tour of 16 World Cup stadiums:
https://cheknews.ca/its-quirky-courtenay-duo-to-use-london-cab-on-tour-of-16-world-cup-stadiums-1329921/

Picture Car Confidential #41: Old Cars, Graduation Day:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/picture-car-confidential/picture-car-confidential-41-old-cars-graduation-day/

Bugatti Bids Farewell to the Man Who Helped It Return Home:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/bugatti-patrick-burk-retires/

Victoria Guitar Show: Sidney luthiers tell stories with every guitar:
https://peninsulanewsreview.com/2026/06/12/victoria-guitar-show-sidney-luthiers-tell-stories-with-every-guitar/

On the Road with the World’s Only Big-Block C8 Corvette:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/on-the-road-with-the-worlds-only-big-block-c8-corvette/

Against All Oddities: Theme of the Century:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/against-all-oddities/against-all-oddities-theme-of-the-century/

The Birth Of The Camaro:
https://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-the-birth-of-the-camaro/

Magazines:
Alberta Rides June 2026 issue is now online here:
https://www.svaalberta.com/albertarides.html

Hot Rod Power Tour 2026
4 classic cars taking part in Hot Rod Power Tour in Joliet stolen, 4 damaged, officials say:
https://youtu.be/iIloLMfNhaI?si=-q7VGKbV64naifG7

Hot Rod Power Tour 2026: Event Wrap Up Photo Gallery from Route 66:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2026/06/14/hot-rod-power-tour-2026-event-wrap-up-photo-gallery-from-route-66/

Junk Trucks gets rear ended on Hot Rod Power Tour 2026 and keeps going!:
https://www.youtube.com/@JunkTrucks/videos

Videos:
LGKustoms, The Dogwood Dustup. Vintage Flathead Drag Racing:
https://youtu.be/WfvPH9oKNdQ?si=aqhXX79iT3UuyM_R

Backfires and Burnouts, Model A Upgrade Tunnel Ram Part 3 Will It Run???:
https://youtu.be/GHqUI4mAIEM?si=fJAccBUTT3IHZ7S6

Backfires and Burnouts, 1930 Ford Model A Legacy Rag Top Install:
https://youtu.be/_ckvhXQmPpM?si=XY5lipSL7XMvuIpT

Clement Kustoms, WE FOUND A NEW PROJECT (1959 Prinz 1)…. THEN DISASTER HIT!:
https://youtu.be/Fk7kmyJ6lFg?si=6U2y8Kt3FmIHZGhs

Clement Kustoms has their own website now, check it out here:
https://clementkustoms.ca/

My Ride: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro low on miles, high on memories:
https://youtu.be/WHy7u_1k6Ss?si=yXafG9r2hP2I7SAo

Tech:
Fake Wheels, Real Danger: Tips for Spotting Counterfeit Wheels:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/fake-wheels-real-danger-tips-for-spotting-counterfeit-wheels/

A Primer in Basic Electrical Troubleshooting (Part I):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/a-primer-in-basic-electrical-troubleshooting-part-i/

Your Project Car Anti-Guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/your-project-car-anti-guide/

Never Stop Driving #188: Are Chinese Car Bodies Legit?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/never-stop-driving/never-stop-driving-188-are-chinese-car-bodies-legit/

Hooked on Sonics: Why Engines Sound How They Do (And Why We Love V-8s):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/hooked-on-sonics-why-engines-sound-how-they-do-and-why-we-love-v-8s/

Cheers, Darryl.