Stuff from D. April 11th, 2021

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Major renovations get underway at Penticton Speedway:
https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/community/major-renovations-get-underway-at-penticon-speedway/

We Found Ford’s Incredible Turbine-Powered Semi-Truck ‘Big Red’ That’s Been Lost for Decades:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/37925/we-found-fords-incredible-turbine-powered-semi-truck-big-red-thats-been-lost-for-decades

This Vancouver architecture grad is making waves in automotive art:
https://driving.ca/volvo/features/feature-story/this-vancouver-architecture-grad-is-making-waves-with-automotive-art

Chevy drops its Track Package on the V6 and four-cylinder Camaro:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/camaro/auto-news/news/chevy-drops-its-track-package-on-the-v6-and-four-cylinder-camaro

Britain’s Caterham Cars saved by new Japanese holding group owners:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/britains-caterham-cars-saved-by-new-japanese-holding-group-owners

All the Difference – John Peña Shows Some International Flair With His ’73 Travelall:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/john-pena-international-travelall/

Old Ford Crew Cabs Headed To 11th FiTech Spring Nationals In Scottsdale:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/old-ford-crew-cabs/

Total Chaos! Nitro Madness -The Biggest Funny Car Race of the Century:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/nitro-madness-funny-car-race/

Road Rules! Ray Landis has Covered a Lot of Ground in This ’58 Corvette:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/ray-landis-58-corvette/

Bill Vance chats about GM founder Durant took on Model T with low-priced Star:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-gm-founder-durant-took-on-model-t-with-low-priced-star-1.24304430

Hemi: How Chrysler drew a dome and forged a dynasty:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/hemi-chrysler-drew-dome-forged-dynasty/

This ’63 GMC half-ton was an Ontario farm girl’s ticket to hot-rod heaven:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-elsinore-files/this-63-gmc-half-ton-was-an-ontario-farm-girls-ticket-to-hot-rod-heaven/

After an 11-year hiatus, the Micro/Mini Car World Meet returns for 2021:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/events/after-an-11-year-hiatus-the-micro-mini-car-world-meet-returns-for-2021/

Are collector cars works of art?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/valuation/are-collector-cars-works-of-art/

Beautiful car art trades paint and paper for needle and thread:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automobilia/car-art-needle-and-thread/

The most popular Porsche colors, according to you:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-design/most-popular-porsche-colors/

Lime Rock Park sold to investment group, Skip Barber still in the mix:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/lime-rock-park-sold-to-investment-group-skip-barber-still-in-the-mix/

My XR250R racing project has turned into a spring snowball:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/my-xr250r-racing-project-has-turned-into-a-spring-snowball/

The 2021 (and 2020) Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductees:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/04/08/dual-classes-to-be-honored-at-motorsports-hall-of-fame-of-america-ceremony

Chevelle Gallery! Lost Images From the Super Chevy Chicago Show.:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/lost-chevelle-images-super-chevy-chicago/

Barn Find 1937 Ford Truck Rescued After 55 Years!:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1937-ford-barn-find/

Interviews:
Hot rod and custom pioneer Dave Hart – interview:
https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/dave-hart-interview

Videos:
Jaguar XK150 Restoration happening at Owen Automotive in Sidney, BC,
Below is Episode 1,
https://youtu.be/jca_VOuUiB8

The remaining Episode of the Jaguar restoration can be found here,
Nine episodes have been filmed so far:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardMichaelOwen/videos

Edd China’s Workshop Diaries Episode 1 (or What have I been doing all this time? Part 2):
https://youtu.be/snL20nBCi04

Edd China’s Workshop Diaries Episode 2 (1982 Range Rover V8):
https://youtu.be/1Xlm3oJZU5A

We Find a Bugeye Austin-Healey Sprite | Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite Project(For Martin):
https://classicmotorsports.com/project-cars/1960-sprite/we-find-bugeye-austin-healey-sprite-austin-healey/

Watch Jim Clark Show Why He Was One of the Best:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a36052681/jim-clark-onboard-video/

Master Mechanics: Il Bottegone ISO Restorations:
https://petrolicious.com/films/master-mechanics-il-bottegone-iso-restorations

Tech:
A Modern Crate Engine Guide:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/crate-engine-guide/

A Gallery of Well-Dressed and Well-Disguised Crate Engines:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/well-disguised-crate-engines/

It’s the Ultimate for a Reason! Griot’s Garage Ultimate Detailing Cart:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/griots-ultimate-detailing-cart/

The Electrifying Truth Behind Mopar Ignition Ballast Resistors As Told By Uncle Tony:
https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/electrifying-truth-behind-mopar-ignition-ballast-resistors/

Pre-trip checkup: Inspect these systems before that first spring trip:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/pre-trip-checkup-check-systems-before-first-spring-trip/

Trailering 101: A guide for safe towing:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/trailering-101-a-guide-for-safe-towing/

Your handy 1970–73 Datsun 240Z buyer’s guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/your-handy-1970-73-datsun-240z-buyers-guide/

Dry ice cleaning: The coolest way to remove rust, grime, and undercoating:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/dry-ice-cleaning-the-coolest-way-to-remove-rust-grime-and-undercoating/

Powdercoating Colors: Everything You Need to Know for Home Use:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/powdercoating-colors-everything-need-know-home-use/

How to Make a Custom Spark Plug Wire Set:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/how-to-make-a-custom-spark-plug-wire-set/

Hot Rod Bodywork: Build Your Own Custom Firewall:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1002sr-street-rod-firewall/

Oil Down: A Look Inside Several Popular Oil Filter Models:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2021/04/07/oil-down-a-look-inside-several-popular-oil-filter-models/

Radio Un-Deleted, welding in a patch panel:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/radio-un-deleted/

All the Right Connections, American Auto-wire installation:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/all-the-right-connections/

Shop tours:
TIM ALLEN’S ENTIRE CAR COLLECTION | CELEBRITY GARAGE TOUR PT. 1:
https://youtu.be/fIT1Ffa27ng

WWE’s Bill Goldberg Car Collection Is HUGE! | CNBC Prime:
https://youtu.be/hN-5vpvYEMs

SECRET BEVERLY HILLS CAR COLLECTION | BRUCE MEYER’S GARAGE – FULL TOUR:
https://youtu.be/8wfq-MmAMhk

Bad Chad goes on a road trip with Doug to see another unique antique car & memorabilia collection:
https://youtu.be/Fo59qM-PShU

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. April. 4th, 2021

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From the 2006 Okotoks swap meet.

Stuff from D. March. 28th, 2021

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Pic is from 2014. Nope they are no longer there….

Stuff from D. March. 21st, 2021

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Destination Greater Victoria looking at ways to save Northwest Deuce Days:
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/destination-greater-victoria-looking-at-ways-to-save-northwest-deuce-days-1.5347880

‘Roll Your Own’ exhibit features homebuilt motorcycles:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/03/04/roll-your-own-exhibit-features-homebuilt-motorcycles/

Barriere’s Big Donny Kleinfelder and crew to star in B.C. based TV series Backroad Truckers:
https://www.clearwatertimes.com/community/barrieres-big-donny-kleinfelder-and-crew-to-star-in-b-c-based-tv-series-backroad-truckers/

Shuswap auto recycler breaks out of Rust Valley for Backroad Truckers:
https://www.saobserver.net/entertainment/shuswap-auto-recycler-breaks-out-of-rust-valley-for-backroad-truckers/

Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong: 5 Badly modified celebrity rides
A surplus of money often means a deficit in taste, when it comes to customizing:
https://driving.ca/ford/features/feature-story/plastic-surgery-gone-wrong-5-badly-modified-celebrity-rides

He’s 90, his car is 80
This spry Vancouver nonagenarian calls is ’41 Dodge Kingsway ‘the leaning tower of power’:
https://driving.ca/dodge/column/collector-classics/hes-90-his-car-is-80

Sexy Blonde Merc – A Sleek Chopped ’40 Merc With All the Right Curves:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/sexy-blonde-merc/

Lone Star Throwdown! The Annual Texas Truck Gathering Celebrates 10 Years:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/lone-star-throwdown-annual-truck-gathering/

Weekend Rewind! Goodguys 11th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/weekend-rewind-goodguys-11th-lmc-truck-spring-lone-star-nationals/

John’s Industries Enters the Mopar Market:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/johns-industries-mopar/

Bill Vance chats about how the Triumph Mayflower brought ‘razor edge’ styling to economy cars:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-triumph-mayflower-brought-razor-edge-styling-to-economy-cars-1.24295256

Radford coachbuilders revived by Jenson Button and Ant Anstead:
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/354521/radford-coachbuilders-revived-jenson-button-and-ant-anstead

Radford revived: Jenson Button and Ant Anstead behind coachbuilder’s return:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/radford-revived-jenson-button-and-ant-anstead-behind-coachbuilders-return/

1938 Alfa Romeo 158 Alfetta homage, built by TV’s Ant Anstead, coming to Barrett-Jackson:
https://www.washingtonnewspost.com/news/auto/1938-alfa-romeo-158-alfetta-homage-built-by-tvs-ant-anstead-coming-to-barrett-jackson/

Stock Stories: 1960–69 BMW R69S (For Mike, I like the art!):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/stock-stories-bmw-r69s/

Own a piece of history from Phil Hill’s personal automobilia collection:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automobilia/own-a-piece-of-history-from-phil-hills-personal-automobilia-collection/

The rarest Shelby on earth lurks inside this Ontario restoration shop:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-elsinore-files/the-rarest-shelby-on-earth-lurks-inside-this-ontario-restoration-shop/

This ultra-rare four-speed Hemi Cuda convertible is the perfect muscle cruiser (For the Mopar guys):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/this-ultra-rare-four-speed-hemi-cuda-convertible-is-the-perfect-muscle-cruiser/

Does your custom have what it takes to become a Hot Wheels car?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automobilia/does-your-custom-have-what-it-takes-to-become-a-hot-wheels-car/

This restored 1969 Ford Torino is staying in the family:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/this-restored-1969-ford-torino-is-staying-in-the-family/

1989–93 Dodge Cummins truck values are out-pulling their V-8 brethren:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/valuation/1989-93-dodge-cummins-truck-values-are-out-pulling-their-v-8-brethren/

10 cars we’re watching at the 2021 Scottsdale “Part II” auctions:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/valuation/10-cars-were-watching-at-the-2021-scottsdale-part-ii-auctions/

Jaguar’s “Reborn” E-Type is a 1960s dream come to life:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/jaguars-reborn-e-type-is-a-1960s-dream-come-to-life/

Knowing when to walk away: Why I decided not to build my 1921 Ford Model T and what I’ll do instead:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/03/18/knowing-when-to-walk-away-why-i-decided-not-to-build-my-1921-ford-model-t-and-what-ill-do-instead

Hot Rod Road Trips: How and Why and Some People Who Did:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1106sr-2010-road-tour-profiles/

Buying a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Part 1: Splashdown:
https://www.junkyardlife.com/

Longtime Coming, 1969 Dodge Coronet Convertible (Todd):
https://inthegaragemedia.com/longtime-coming/

Owen Auto Canada article on the 60th anniversary of the 1961 E Type Jaguar:
http://owenauto.ca/60th-anniversary-of-the-1961-e-type-debut/

Riding With Mario:
https://mattstonecars.com/riding-with-mario/

Shop tours:
Smitty’s Custom Automotive Builds Cars That Back Up Great Looks with Standout Performance:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/smittys-custom-automotive/

Interviews:
Five Minutes With Art Morrison:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/art-morrison/

Videos:
1958 Pontiac Parisienne | The Canadian Car:
https://youtu.be/BL5Jp6CFGDA

Little red … Corvair? Jay Leno loves this American oddity:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/little-red-corvair-jay-leno-loves-this-american-oddity/

How to draw Chrome:
https://youtu.be/08Ob_iRnhgU

Soul Made: O.M.E.A. Handmade Badges:
https://petrolicious.com/films/soul-made-o-m-e-a-handmade-badges

Tech:
How to cut open an oil filter for inspection:
https://youtu.be/zrH92W6ODy4

TKO 5 speed vs TKX 5 speed comparison (Thanks Pete):
https://americanpowertrain.com/tko-vs-tkx/

Video: How to Use a Tap and Die Set:
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-how-use-tap-and-die-set/

How to Formulate a Restoration Plan | Restoration Impossible Lotus Elan Project Car Part 2:
https://classicmotorsports.com/project-cars/1964-lotus-elan/formulating-restoration-plan-project-lotus-elan-ma/

How To Find the Right Vintage Race Prep Shop for You, Your Car and Your Wallet :
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-find-right-vintage-race-prep-shop-you-your-car/

6 essential hand tools for every DIY toolbox:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-essential-hand-tools-for-every-diy-toolbox/

Identifying cracked heads and blown head gaskets:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/identifying-cracked-heads-and-blown-head-gaskets/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: DIY boost leak detector!:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-diy-boost-leak-detector/

There is no shame in calling in the experts:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/there-is-no-shame-in-calling-in-the-experts/

Piston Slap: Superior stoppage for Chrysler’s Forward Look:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-superior-stoppage-for-chryslers-forward-look/

Restoring Chrysler’s wild (and rare) flower-power “Mod Top” interior and roof trim:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/mod-makeover

Pro Level Finish for Your Hot Rod:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1009sr-abrasive-materials-for-bodywork-paint-prep-finishing/

Cheers, Darryl

Stuff from D. March. 14th, 2021

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Top 10 car shows on TV from various networks and streaming services:
https://autowise.com/top-10-car-shows-on-tv/

End of the road for Cunningham Family’s Pat Bay Highway service station after 98 years:
https://www.timescolonist.com/business/end-of-the-road-for-cunningham-family-s-pat-bay-highway-service-station-after-98-years-1.24293890

Artist Tom Fritz article:
https://digital.modernrodding.com/issue/march-2021gh/envisioning-our-dreams/?fbclid=IwAR1kiqtGeyyJthtpoAmontFkK1Ebwrw6hYx9isCf4HvNKTQT6P1_rxBuN7M

Modern Rodding March 2021 edition:
https://digital.modernrodding.com/issue/march-2021gh/#envisioning

Organizer of Northwest Deuce Days calls it quits: ‘I wanted to go out on a high note’:
https://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/organizer-of-northwest-deuce-days-calls-it-quits-i-wanted-to-go-out-on-a-high-note-1.24292803

‘It’s officially over’: Northwest Deuce Days won’t be returning to Victoria:
https://www.cheknews.ca/videos/6238722312001/its-officially-over-northwest-deuce-days-wont-be-returning-to-victoria

Deuce Days is over:
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2157997&binId=1.1180928&playlistPageNum=1

Langford Mayor supports concept of Langford version of Northwest Deuce Days:
https://www.goldstreamgazette.com/news/mayor-supports-concept-of-langford-version-of-northwest-deuce-days/

Langford Mayor open to hosting Northwest Deuce Days in West Shore:
https://www.cheknews.ca/langford-mayor-open-to-north-west-deuce-days-in-west-shore-752594/

If you never experienced attending one of the Northwest Deuce Days weekends check out my pics from the years I attended:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/collections/72157625476171009/

On the Road: 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
Calgarian has owned, and pampered, Italian two-door classic for 47 years:
https://driving.ca/alfa-romeo/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1974-alfa-romeo-gtv

These 5 wild concept cars went from turntable props to living life full-speed:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/these-5-wild-concept-cars-went-from-turntable-props-to-living-life-full-speed

Buy It! This bizarre turbine-powered Chrysler car is one of just 9 remaining:
https://driving.ca/chrysler/auto-news/news/buy-it-the-chrysler-turbine

Arch Rivals: Ford Bronco versus Chevrolet Blazer:
https://driving.ca/ford/bronco/features/feature-story/arch-rivals-ford-bronco-versus-chevrolet-blazer

Saved from a hurricane, this classic Volvo is exactly how the owner likes it
This Ontario historian’s 1968 122S wears all sorts of period accessories and details :
https://driving.ca/volvo/features/feature-story/saved-from-a-hurricane-this-classic-volvo-is-exactly-how-the-owner-likes-it

Keeping the car club ‘family’ together
Volunteer-run groups have needed to get creative to stay afloat and relevant during the pandemic:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/keeping-the-car-club-family-together

Drift Fail! B.C. learner crashes friend’s BMW into Mercedes, causing $50k damage
Thankfully the parked Benz was unoccupied, but the BMW wasn’t even his!:
https://driving.ca/bmw/4-series/auto-news/news/drift-fail-bc-learner-driver-crashes-friends-bmw-into-parked-mercedes-causing-50k-damage

Ontario driver caught at 152 km/h was ‘checking to see if his rim was rattling’
It’s the Brampton man’s second stunt driving charge since January:
https://driving.ca/dodge/charger/auto-news/news/brampton-driver-caught-at-152km-h-was-checking-to-see-if-his-rim-was-rattling

Darkhorse Double Down – John Wityak’s 1965 Mustang:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/darkhorse-double-down-john-wityaks-1965-mustang/

Valuable Driving Tips from Goodguys AutoCross Veterans:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/driving-tips-from-goodguys-autocross-veterans/

A Guide to Supplies and Accessories for a Successful AutoCross Weekend:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/supplies-and-accessories-for-autocross/

A Beginner’s Guide to Goodguys CPP AutoCross:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/beginners-guide-goodguys-autocross/

Bill Vance chats about Beetle rival Dauphine offered four doors, better heater:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-beetle-rival-dauphine-offered-four-doors-better-heater-1.24292233

What If? 2021 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/what-if/what-if-2021-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme/

This Savoy is Mopar’s link to super-stock stardom—and my connection to my dad(Great story!):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/this-savoy-is-mopars-link-to-super-stock-stardom-and-my-connection-to-my-dad/

Holley is going public; expect an IPO this spring:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/holley-is-going-public-expect-an-ipo-this-spring/

Two industry powerhouses, Holley and DSE, have combined forces.:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/holley-buys-dse/

Jaguar E-Type 60 gives buyers the chance to relive history:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/jaguar-e-type-60-gives-buyers-the-chance-to-relive-history/

Your handy (1961–69) Lincoln Continental buyer’s guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/your-handy-1961-69-lincoln-continental-buyers-guide/

These 3 bare-metal Cobras prove paint is overrated(Stunning!):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/these-3-bare-metal-cobras-prove-paint-is-overrated/

These “dwarf” cars descend from 9 refrigerators and a lot of elbow grease:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/these-dwarf-cars-descend-from-9-refrigerators-and-a-lot-of-elbow-grease/

This 2CV sports a fiberglass facelift and the convertible body Citroën never made:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/this-2cv-sports-a-fiberglass-facelift-and-the-convertible-body-citroen-never-made/

Alice in Yonder Land: In 1909, Alice Ramsey became the first woman to drive across America:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/alice-in-yonder-land-in-1909-alice-ramsey-became-the-first-woman-to-drive-across-america/

Owen Automotive in Sidney, BC Jaguar XK150 Restoration:
http://owenauto.ca/jaguar-xk150-ep7/

Women’s History Month: Two More Great Women of Auto Design:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2021/women-s-history-month-two-more-great-women-of-auto-design

Treasuring Hunting…Collecting George Barris’s automotive history.:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/treasuring-hunting-collecting-george-barriss-automotive-history/

Story on Larry Woods, Hot Wheels designer:
https://patganahl.com/2021/03/08/larry-woods-hot-wheels/

Ant Anstead launches DIY race car
Build the Alfa-inspired race car from the TV show Master Mechanic:
https://mikebrewermotoring.com/news/classic-cars/ant-anstead-launches-diy-race-car/

Heap to Hero: DIY kit transforms Miata roadsters into vintage Alfa Romeos
Hotting up your Mazda MX-5 this way just take effort and – naturally – a little money:
https://driving.ca/alfa-romeo/auto-news/news/heap-to-hero-diy-kit-transforms-miata-roadsters-into-vintage-alfa-romeos

1960 Chevrolet C10 built on season 1 of Wrench’d is going up for auction:
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1960-CHEVROLET-C10-CUSTOM-PICKUP-245732

Tech:
Fonzarelli Hood Reiki -works every time!:
https://youtu.be/aB12-h7lD0Q

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Sharp sheetmetal edges without a brake:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-sharp-sheetmetal-edges-without-a-brake/

5 tips for keeping your garage organized:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-tips-for-keeping-your-garage-organized/

Can a clay mitt or towel dethrone the traditional bar? We find out:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/can-a-clay-mitt-or-towel-dethrone-the-traditional-bar-we-find-out/

Shop tours:
In the Shop: Goolsby Customs:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/in-the-shop-goolsby-customs/

Video:
Ant Drives His Custom Build For The First Time! | Ant Anstead Master Mechanic:
https://youtu.be/CgSWK-s1MuA

Victoria man supporting charities by creating painting every day of 2021:
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/victoria-man-supporting-charities-by-creating-painting-every-day-of-2021-1.5335657

JIM’S 1987 FERRARI MONDIAL AND 1946 HUDSON SUPER SIX PICKUP(For Chuck):
https://youtu.be/9D26KznAI28

Bone Yard Big Block: Can we revive it? Ice Porting??:
https://youtu.be/zd0ENHLpMTo

Tuques N Tires Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR2R8pBDis7Ixbv70clru4Q/videos

Soul Made: Laboratorio Lopane
Alfredo Lopane has turned sheet metal into masterpieces for decades, and he’s joined in the family business today by his sons Andrea and Alberto.:
https://petrolicious.com/films/soul-made-laboratorio-lopane

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. March. 7th, 2021

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VIDEO: Old Highway Thru Hell tow truck helps move 850-tonne ship at Victoria shipyard:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/video-old-highway-thru-hell-tow-truck-helps-move-850-tonne-ship-at-victoria-shipyard/

The Quick Times March 2021 issue is now online here:
http://quick-times.com/quick-times-magazine-march-2021/

The Alberta Rides February 2021 issue can be read here:
https://www.svaalberta.com/albertarides.html

These new Canadian online auction sites want to put you in a collector car:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/these-new-canadian-online-auction-sites-want-to-put-you-in-a-collector-car

Bill Vance chats about the Jetfire a forerunner of today’s turbocharged engines:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-jetfire-a-forerunner-of-today-s-turbocharged-engines-1.24290972

Decades before Janet Guthrie and IndyCar, Maria Teresa de Filippis braved the trials of F1:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/decades-before-janet-guthrie-and-indycar-maria-teresa-de-filippis-braved-the-trials-of-f1/

Hot Wheels’ exclusive Red Line Club cars just got more accessible:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automobilia/hot-wheels-exclusive-red-line-club-cars-just-got-more-accessible/

Smithology: I’m building another Caterham. WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-im-building-another-caterham-would-you-like-to-know-more/

Let NASCAR’s Joey Logano teach you how to drive a Model T:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/let-nascars-joey-logano-teach-you-how-to-drive-a-model-t/

These 8 car movies from 1971 brought hot rubber to silver screen:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/these-8-car-movies-from-1971-brought-hot-rubber-to-silver-screen/

Leno: Appreciation for hard work is fading, and old cars aren’t easy:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/leno-appreciation-for-hard-work-is-fading-and-old-cars-arent-easy/

Pontiac Trans Am escapes (mostly) unscathed after 30 years in junk jail:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/pontiac-trans-am-escapes-mostly-unscathed-after-30-years-in-junk-jail/

That time Citroën built and tested a helicopter with twin-rotor Wankel power:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/that-time-citroen-built-and-tested-a-helicopter-with-twin-rotor-wankel-power/

Take a peek into the delicate science of aircraft preservation:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/take-a-peek-into-the-delicate-science-of-aircraft-preservation/

This modernized Vincent could be the perfect cafe racer (For Mike):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/this-modernized-vincent-could-be-the-perfect-cafe-racer/

Nitro-Burning Dragster Out of a Backyard Garage:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/backyard-top-fuel-dragster/

10 of the Best Customs from the Sacramento Autorama:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/sacramento-autorama-customs/

Found! Incredible Vintage Speed Parts Stash:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/speed-parts-stash/

462-Inch Sleeper Stroker Pontiac 400 Makes Over 500 HP While Looking Stock! (For Paul B.):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/462-pontiac-stroker-400-westech/

Slammed 1950 Chevy Thriftmaster Tow Truck (That’s cool!):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1950-chevy-tow-truck-ayala/

Muscle Car Survivors: 10 Rare Classics from MCACN:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/muscle-car-barn-find-survivors-mcacn/

Bill McGrath’s Vintage Speed Parts Stash Is Hidden in the Open:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ford-speed-shop/

Word search for the Mopar guys:
https://www.dodgegarage.com/news-api/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1551_Dodge-Wordsearch-2.pdf

The Unassuming Garage:
http://www.manspacemagazine.com.au/the-unassuming-garage/

Women’s History Month: The First Ladies of Automotive Design:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2021/women-s-history-month-the-first-ladies-of-automotive-design

Shop tours:
Visiting The Restoration Shop That Brings The Brits Back To Life In Italy, Baroni Legend:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/visiting-the-restoration-shop-that-brings-the-brits-back-to-life-in-italy-baroni-legend

Tech:
5 Tips To Keep a Classic Fuel Injection System Running Well:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/5-tips-keep-classic-fuel-injection-system-running-/

Your project car doesn’t care if you’re an expert:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/your-project-car-doesnt-care-if-youre-an-expert/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Quick and cheap heat shields:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-quick-and-cheap-heat-shields/

Upgrading a 1997 Chevy C1500 interior on a budget:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/the-new-vintage-part-ii

Spring swapping: A few things to know before changing coils:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/03/02/spring-swapping-a-few-things-to-know-before-changing-coils

Yes, it is possible to MIG weld cast-iron parts in a home garage.:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/02/24/yes-it-is-possible-to-mig-weld-cast-iron-parts-in-a-home-garage-heres-how-i-did-it

Rear Suspension For Early Hot Rods:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/0801rc-rear-suspension-and-chassis-tuning/

I-Beam and Tube Axles for Traditional Hot Rods:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/0808rci-beam-tube-axles/

How To Build Affordable Hot Rods:
https://www.torqtalk.com/tech/how-to-build-affordable-hot-rods

Optima batteries talks about How Do You Make Your Battery Last Longer?:
https://www.optimabatteries.com/experience/blog/how-do-you-make-your-battery-last-longer

Videos:
Davenport Motorsports, Plead the 5th…Gen ZL1 Hittin the Rollers Ep.4 S.1:
https://youtu.be/HmDeBLfZUjk

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Feb. 28th, 2021

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Wheeler Dealers TV show says goodbye to USA:
https://mikebrewermotoring.com/news/wheeler-dealer/wheeler-dealers-says-goodbye-to-usa/

‘It was life to us:’Western Speedway racers, crew will never forget what the track gave them:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/it-was-life-to-uswestern-speedway-racers-crew-will-never-forget-what-the-track-gave-them/

Grey Eagle planning new outdoor drive-in event centre:
https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/new-outdoor-drive-in-event-centre-opens

Monopod articles (Automotive Photography, Art and Culture) (Recent coverage of Victoria Deuce Days):
https://www.monopodeditions.com/articles

You can read the full versions of Monopod editions here:
https://www.monopodeditions.com/archive

On the Road: 1965 Ford Mustang
Pony car has been in North Van family for nearly four decades, and finally gallops as it was meant to:
https://driving.ca/ford/mustang/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1965-ford-mustang

The charismatic con artist behind the Dale lived a bizarre, tragic life
The three-wheeled car seemed poised for success in the early ’70s—or might’ve, if it existed:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/the-charismatic-con-artist-behind-the-dale-lived-a-bizarre-tragic-life

How Car Collecting Powered Through the Pandemic:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/business/car-collections-pandemic.html

Retro Rumblings – Cruising CadZZilla:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/cadzzilla/

Bill Vance chats about how the 1960s Lincoln Continentals set the trend for years:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-1960s-lincoln-continentals-set-the-trend-for-years-1.24286469

The Western Flyer Is A Streamlined RV By The Man Who Designed The Wienermobile:
https://jalopnik.com/the-western-flyer-is-a-streamlined-rv-by-the-man-who-de-1846361219

Ringbrothers gave this once-crusty Cougar a Coyote transplant:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/ringbrothers-gave-this-once-crusty-cougar-a-coyote-transplant/

The Ringbrothers’ ’68 Mercury Cougar Yowls Like a Coyote
Big style, massive presence—and most importantly, a modern V-8:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/ringbrothers-1968-mercury-cougar-restomod-coyote-engine/

Ringbrothers Built a Gorgeous, Coyote-Powered ’68 Mercury Cougar:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35645016/ringbrothers-built-a-gorgeous-coyote-powered-68-mercury-cougar/

Lou Rawls, “Tobacco Road,” and the night my father crashed the SS Chevelle:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/driving/lou-rawls-tobacco-road-and-the-night-my-father-crashed-the-ss-chevelle/

Hot Rod Dream Cars From the Pros
The Best Builders And Artists Team Up To Dream Up Some Unreal Rides:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/0901rc-different-hot-rod-dream-cars/

Racecar Graveyard on Dale Earnhardt Jr’s property:
https://www.dalejr.com/about/racecargraveyard/default.aspx

Tech:
3 handy electronic tools to keep in your modern classic:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/lists/3-handy-electronic-tools-to-keep-in-your-modern-classic/

Revive your motorcycle plastics with a little bit of cash (and a lot of time):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/revive-your-motorcycle-plastics-with-a-little-bit-of-cash-and-a-lot-of-time/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Clean-cutting hole saw for silicone couplers:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-clean-cutting-hole-saw-for-silicone-couplers/

Your handy 1967–69 Chevrolet Camaro buyer’s guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/your-handy-1967-69-chevrolet-camaro-buyers-guide/

Rusty Crusty BMW 2002 build update:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-when-youre-on-the-way-to-fix-a-2002-and-your-2002-breaks/

Getting “board” with rebuilding a Delco cassette player:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/getting-board-with-rebuilding-a-delco-cassette-player/

Project Car Update: 1967 C10 Truck Norris Cowl Rust Repair:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/truck-norris-c10-rust-repair/

Follow This Thread: ARP Discusses Bolt Threads In Depth:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/other-tech/follow-this-thread-arp-discusses-bolt-threads-in-depth/

Interviews:
Five Minutes With Jim Grundy:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/five-minutes-with-jim-grundy/

Shop tour:
Bobby Walden Speed Shop tour:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/bobby-walden-speed-shop/

Walden Speed Shop has some cool shop build videos here:
https://www.waldenspeedshop.com/media

Walden Speed Shop website:
https://www.waldenspeedshop.com/

Get In Your Garage – March 2021:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/get-in-your-garage-march-2021/

Speedtech Performance shop tour:
https://gasmonkeygarage.com/behind-garage-doors-speedtech-performance/

Videos:
Pacific Arc Tig Welding (From Victoria, BC) (Young guy doing cool stuff with Tig welding):
https://www.youtube.com/c/PacificArcTigWelding/videos

Pacific Arc Tig Welding web site here:
https://www.pacificarctigwelding.com/

Jellybean AutoCrafters goes over what they found wrong on some old work on a recent Corvette project:
https://youtu.be/W6UmgBHer_c

Video: How to Restore a Car, Part 3: Keeping Parts Organized | Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite Project (For Martin):
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-how-restore-car-part-3-keeping-parts-organized-austin-healey-bugeye-sprite-project/

Madman Michigander builds go-kart-powered Honda Insight:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/madman-michigander-builds-go-kart-powered-honda-insight/

This baby blue sleeper Beetle packs a 517-horsepower pancake surprise:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/this-baby-blue-sleeper-beetle-packs-a-517-horsepower-pancake-surprise/

Hot Wheels Unleashed™ Announcement Trailer:
https://youtu.be/iSM7xUCum_c

Master Mechanics: Classic Performance Engineering with founder Martin Greave’s:
https://petrolicious.com/films/master-mechanics-classic-performance-engineering

Bad Chad Hauling home a 1947 Ford Flathead V8 Truck:
https://youtu.be/SzoMFiT6lYQ

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Feb. 21st, 2021

February 21, 2021Leave a comment

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River City Classics car club of High River is selling tickets to win a 1988 Corvette, go here for info
(Must be in Alberta to purchase and win):
https://rivercityclassics.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Enter-to-Win.pdf

Shuswap’s Mike Hall geared up for third season of Rust Valley Restorers:
https://www.saobserver.net/entertainment/shuswaps-mike-hall-geared-up-for-third-season-of-rust-valley-restorers/

Dean Jeffries – From the Manta Ray to The Monkees and Beyond:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/dean-jeffries/

Lorraine Explains: Catalytic converters stolen from under our cars, noses:
https://driving.ca/column/lorraine/lorraine-explains-catalytic-converters-stolen-from-under-our-cars-noses

That time my wheel fell off and rolled past me on the street:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/that-time-my-wheel-fell-off-and-rolled-past-me-on-the-street/

Blair’s: The World’s Oldest Speed Shop:
https://www.torqtalk.com/home/blairs-the-worlds-oldest-speed-shop

Peek inside FDR’s flathead V-12-powered, armored 1942 Lincoln:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/peek-inside-fdrs-flathead-v-12-powered-armored-1942-lincoln/

These vintage Corvettes are the real McCoy with two old Vancouver friends owning 14 examples:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/corvette/column/collector-classics/heres-where-all-those-old-vettes-are

Taking the L: 5 times massive amounts of cars were destroyed all at once:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/taking-the-l-5-times-massive-amounts-of-cars-were-destroyed-all-at-once

Buy It! The Cobra Super Snake, the wildest Shelby ever, coming to auction:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/buy-it-the-cobra-super-snake-the-wildest-shelby-ever-coming-to-auction

Jonathan Kay: It’s a pandemic Porsche, not a midlife crisis:
https://driving.ca/porsche/auto-news/entertainment/jonathan-kay-its-a-pandemic-porsche-not-a-midlife-crisis

Hellraiser – SpeedKore Wraps a Hellephant Hemi in a Carbon Fiber Charger (For Steve):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/hellraiser-carbon-fiber-charger/

Mudstone Roadster – An Earthy Deuce Pickup with Classic Hot Rod Style:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/mudstone-roadster-deuce-pickup/

Dean Jeffries – From the Manta Ray to The Monkees and Beyond:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/dean-jeffries/

Bruce Meyers, creator of the original dune buggy, dies at 94:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/02/19/bruce-meyers-creator-original-dune-buggy-dies/

Bruce Meyers, Father of the Dune Buggy, Passes at 94:
https://classicmotorsports.com/news/bruce-meyers-father-dune-buggy-passes-94/

Bill Vance chats about Niche El Camino managed a nearly 30-year run (For Dave S.):
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-niche-el-camino-managed-a-nearly-30-year-run-1.24283983

Column: Restoring Cars Is an Emotional Journey :
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/column-restoring-cars-emotional-journey/

How to Take a BMC Race Engine From Average to A+:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-take-bmc-race-engine-average/

Peter Brock on the Birth of the Spoiler:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/peter-brock-birth-spoiler/

An Interview With Legendary Racer Brian Redman:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/interview-legendary-racer-brian-redman/

Car Catcher: One of the Earliest Surviving Bentley 3 Litres:
https://classicmotorsports.com/news/car-catcher-one-earliest-surviving-bentley-3-litres/

How Holley Helped Ford Beat Ferrari:
https://classicmotorsports.com/news/how-holley-helped-ford-beat-ferrari/

Ten-hut! These 10 military scale models emit serious shelf appeal:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automobilia/ten-hut-these-10-military-scale-models-emit-serious-shelf-appeal/

Micro’s modern-day, electric Isetta gets ready to roll:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/micros-modern-day-electric-isetta-gets-ready-to-roll/

MGA rescued after 20 years buried beneath rubbish:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/mga-rescued-after-20-years-buried-beneath-rubbish/

Spread refreshment across America with this rare Coca-Cola GMC motor home:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/spread-refreshment-across-america-with-this-rare-coca-cola-gmc-motor-home/

Find of the Day: It’s a prerequisite to drink Coke when driving this Coke-themed 1978 GMC Gadabout RV:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/02/17/find-of-the-day-its-a-prerequisite-to-drink-coke-when-driving-this-coke-themed-1978-gmc-gadabout-rv

1976 Pontiac Astre Safari: The Vega’s nearly forgotten sibling:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/klockau-classics/1976-pontiac-astre-safari-the-vegas-nearly-forgotten-sibling/

Wendell Scott, NASCAR’s first Black driver, left a legacy of strength and grace:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/wendell-scott-nascars-first-black-driver-left-a-legacy-of-strength-and-grace/

My 1979 Mazda RX-7 GS so impressed my friends that they each bought one, too:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/my-1979-mazda-rx-7-gs-so-impressed-my-friends-that-they-each-bought-one-too/

Bonafide Muscle: 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Buyer’s Guide (For Warren) (When I was younger I knew a guy with a 2+2 4spd, That car was awesome!):
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1965-pontiac-22-2

Vintage Photos of the 1947 Pasadena Reliability Run:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/pasadena-reliability-run/

L.A. Roadsters Rod Run, Fresno, 1963:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/vintage-hot-rod-run-fresno/

Where It All Began: Looking Back at HOT ROD Magazine 60 Years Ago:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrm-may-1961-retrospective-web/

Look back: 100 years of Maserati:
https://mycarheaven.com/2021/02/100-years-of-maserati/

1934 Ford Race Car restored and makes debut at Birmingham, Alabama World of Wheels:
https://www.junkyardlife.com/2021/02/1934-ford-race-car-restored-and-makes.html

Tech:
Prepping Parts for Powder Coating | Project Elva Sports Racer:
https://classicmotorsports.com/project-cars/1962-elva-mk-vi/prepping-parts-powder-coating-project-elva-sports-/

How a Thorough Preflight Check Can Turn That Next Big Drive Into a Dream Cruise :
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-thorough-preflight-check-can-turn-next-big-dri/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Building a cab lift for the lone wrencher:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-building-a-cab-lift-for-the-lone-wrencher/

How To Punch Hot Rod Louvers with Jimmy Shine:
https://www.torqtalk.com/tech/how-to-punch-hot-rod-louvers-with-jimmy-shine

Here’s How to Fix Your Old Floor or Bottle Jack:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a35490023/how-to-fix-floor-jack/

Shop Tours:
Cool Collections! A Toy Shop Next to the Golf Course Keeps Jim Crets Busy with Projects:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/cool-collections-jim-crets/

Car collection on the East Coast (Wow):
https://youtu.be/f8U1ouWmk9o

Videos:
Comox Valley man’s ‘Mustang Santa’ car draws attention of residents, automaker:
https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/comox-valley-man-s-mustang-santa-car-draws-attention-of-residents-automaker-1.5216141

How To Restore a Car, Part 2: Media Blasting | Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite Project (For Martin):
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-how-restore-car-part-2-media-blasting-austin-healey-bugeye-sprite-project/

Davenport Motorsports Video, 1000WHP C7 Z06. Hittin The Rollers Ep2:
https://youtu.be/jXkw85-8aUU

E.T. Drive Home: The 10 coolest alien car chase scenes in sci-fi history:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/e-t-drive-home-the-10-coolest-alien-car-chase-scenes-in-sci-fi-history

Their aim: to be the first vehicles to drive from Alaska to Cape Horn through the Darien Gap:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/02/21/their-aim-to-be-the-first-vehicles-to-drive-from-alaska-to-cape-horn-through-the-darien-gap

Alpine A110 racing (Crank the sound up!):
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/this-alpine-a110-almost-sounds-like-an-f1-car-ar189926.html

Umberto Galli: Ferrari’s Model Maker:
https://petrolicious.com/films/umberto-galli-ferraris-model-maker

Cheers, Darryl.