Stuff from D. May 6th, 2019

Whiplash Customs builds custom bikes, restores cars, pop machines, fridges, etc.
Check them out here:
http://whiplashcustoms.net/

Townside Automotive Repair in Victoria can fix your old radiator:
https://www.townsideautomotive.com/

Classic Ardun powered 39 Ford Coupe and a 37 Nash Ambassador from New West, BC.:
https://driving.ca/ford/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-ardun-powered-1939-ford-coupe

Calgary car collector and his Jaguar D-Type Replica (I saw it at Calgary World of Wheels):
https://driving.ca/jaguar/column/its-mine/its-mine-jaguar-d-type-replica

Bill Vance chats about a Packard reboot that didn’t work:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-canadian-effort-to-reboot-packard-was-a-bust-1.23810328

Nashville Nationals pics:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/friday-first-look-14th-nashville-nationals/

1969 Widebody Mercedes:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1969-widebody-mercedes/

North Carolina Nationals:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/north-carolina-nationals-in-raleigh/

Friday pics from North Carolina Nationals:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/friday-first-look-5th-north-carolina-nationals/

The right artist can turn your concept into reality:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/the-right-artist-can-turn-your-concept-into-reality/

Shelby American Garage pics:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/shelby-american-garage-carroll-shelby-tribute-car-show-photos/

Rent a 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2019-ford-mustang-shelby-gt-s-sixt-rent-a-car/

Pics from the Spring Carlisle Swap meet:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/05/02/one-perfect-day-the-spring-carlisle-swap/

Shop talk, Chaos and Order:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/shop-talk-chaos-order/

F1 and Indy car Engine designer takes on Peking Paris rally:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/legendary-f1-and-indycar-engine-designer-illien-to-tackle-peking-paris-classic-endurance-rally

A young gearhead works on his 40 Ford truck:
https://www.blacktopmagazine.com/21486/garrett-baldwin-and-his-40-ford-truck/

A rear axle brace for Mile’s 1913 Model T:
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-accessory-rear-axle-brace-was-made.html

The Galaxian Ford Roadster:
http://www.superfly-autos.com/features/galaxian-ford-roadster/

Shop Tours:
Visit to Sin Shop in Rancho:
https://www.lowrider.com/features/shopstop-visit-to-sin-shop-in-rancho-cucamonga-california/

Garage Tours:
A workplace in Alberta dedicated to British Steel, Nice shop:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/in-the-garage-empire-of-the-son

This Guys garage with Rich Conklin:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/this-guys-garage-rich-conklin/

Note: Some links may expire over time.
Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. April 29th, 2019

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The Car Guys “Hank’s Garage” (Auto sales, scroll down for lots of pics from main page):
http://gotocarguys.com/

http://gotocarguys.com/garage.html

A look inside the GM’s Heritage Collection:
https://www.wheels.ca/news/a-look-inside-gms-heritage-collection/

A different kind of car story about finding a car to replace your family car:
https://www.wheels.ca/news/a-different-kind-of-car-story/

South City Rod & Custom:
https://www.southcityrodandcustom.com/home

South City Rod & Custom has links to all the magazine articles written about cars they build here:
https://www.southcityrodandcustom.com/press

A Polish company is building and restoring Land Rover Defenders for Rob and Chris:
https://www.wheels.ca/news/polish-company-land-serwis-will-build-you-a-new-defender/

Volkswagen talking an electric race car to Nurburgring for record attempt:
https://www.wheels.ca/news/volkswagen-taking-electric-id-r-for-nurburgring-record-attempt/

The 57 Corvette that this owner let go, a decision he regrets to this day:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/corvette/column/collector-classics/the-vette-that-got-away

The Hadaway Calgary 1913 bike to be displayed at the Kick Start 5 event (For Mike in Ontario):
https://driving.ca/local-content/calgary/on-the-road-the-hadaway-calgary-1913

The Ill-Fated Kustoms Kickstart 5 event to showcase 38 motorcycles:
https://illfatedkustoms.com/pages/ifk-kickstart-show

ILL Fated Kustoms site is here:
https://illfatedkustoms.com/

1928 Model A Ford staying in the family in Beaconia, Winnipeg:
https://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news/812/this-model-a-ford-is-staying-in-the-family.html

Trio get inducted into Manitoba motorsports hall of fame:
https://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news/814/trio-inducted-into-motorsports-hall-of-fame.html

Four rare and original Shelby Cobras heading to auction, get out your bidders paddle:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/four-rare-and-original-shelby-cobras-heading-to-auction-next-month

Zero Labs builds there version of a Ford Bronco with electric motor:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/classic-looking-bronco-sports-ev-powertrain-but-its-not-a-ford

Stu Hilborn, “Hillborn Injection” (Did you know he was born in Calgary, AB?):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/stu-hilborn/

Some pics from North Carolina Nationals:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/friday-first-look-5th-north-carolina-nationals/

Bill Vance chats about the Corvair:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-corvair-too-innovative-for-its-time-1.23803318

Bill Vance chats about the Volvo 544:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-volvo-544-s-output-was-a-revelation-1.23796599

Vintage campers story for J J, trailer guys in Calgary, and me:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/kings-road-vintage-campers/

Factory Five 33 Ford build:
https://www.rcnmag.com/garage/artistic-pursuit

Top fuel champion Larry Dixon suing NHRA:
https://autoweek.com/article/nhra/top-fuel-champion-larry-dixon-suing-nhra

How the AMBR is decided at GNRS:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/grand-national-roadster-show-americas-most-beautiful-roadster-ambr-gnrs-photos/

Bruce Meyers inventor of the Meyers Manx interview:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/bruce-meyers-manx-va-id-buggy-interview/

Hollywood dream machines featured in new exhibit at the Petersen:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/26/hollywood-dream-machines-featured-in-new-exhibit-at-the-petersen-automotive-museum/

RIP to Heidi Hetzer, Racer and World traveler:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/24/racer-and-world-traveler-heidi-hetzer-1937-2019/

https://petrolicious.com/articles/remembering-heidi-hetzer-a-friend-to-the-world

Some cool pics of the Kustoms of San Diego:
http://lowtechblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/kustoms-of-san-diego.html

Videos:
Artist builds interesting bookmobile:
https://vimeo.com/121404768

Walter P  Chrysler, A Visionary leader:
https://youtu.be/AM4lbttaHYo

Steve McQueen’s first husky, crank the sound:
https://petrolicious.com/films/1968-husqvarna-viking-360cc-steve-mcqueens-first-husky

Old race cars never die:
http://egarage.com/videos/old-race-cars-never-die/

Tech:
1966 Chevelle trunk floor replacement:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/additional-tech/1904-replacing-1966-chevelle-trunk-floor-to-look-better-than-new/

How to use an English Wheel:
https://bangshift.com/general-news/tech-stories/ever-dream-of-using-an-english-wheel-well-heres-your-shot-at-learning-just-how-to-use-it/

1972 Scamp seat cover replacement:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1972-plymouth-scamp-seat-cover-replacement/

Converting a Holley 4160 to a secondary metering block:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/converting-holley-4160-secondary-metering-block/

Shop Tours:
Advance plating holds open house after moving into newly renovated building:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/advanced-plating-kickoff-party/

For Sale:
Have an extra $9500.0 US in your jeans for a 68 Camaro Cross Ram intake and carbs:
https://www.hemmings.com/parts/item/Air-Intake–Fuel-Delivery/Carburetors/1968-original-Z28-cross-ram-intake-w2-4295-carbs/16564.html

68 Dodge Charger from Dukes of Hazzard film set going up for auction:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-1968-dodge-charger-survived-the-dukes-of-hazzard-film-set-and-is-ready-for-a-gentler-life-with-a-new-owner

The Toy Peddler (Your online source for collectible toys) Thanks Dave S:
https://www.thetoypeddler.com/

Note some links may expire over time.

Cheers, Darryl

Stuff from D. April 22nd, 2019

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They are making progress in Springbank on their Avro Arrow scale model:
https://www.calgaryprimetimes.com/article/avro-arrow-dream-still-soars-for-volunteers-20190227

Abbotsford resident has 1966 Volkswagen Beetle restored as a tribute to its former owner:
https://driving.ca/volkswagen/beetle/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1966-volkswagen-1300-beetle

Keanu Reeves shows off his motorcycle collection:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/watch-keanu-reeves-show-off-his-motorcycle-collection

https://uncrate.com/video/keanu-reeves-motorcycle-collection/

Electric conversions for VW Beetle and Vans, Porsche,  (Thanks Brad A.):
https://www.zelectricmotors.com/

Calgarian restores a 1966 Volkswagen Van with his son. Those that attended the Calgary World of Wheels will remember seeing this one:
https://driving.ca/volkswagen/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-all-in-the-vanny

1967 Chevy Impala SS Vintage road test with pics:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1904-vintage-road-test-1967-chevrolet-impala-ss-feels-like-sports-car/

Good Guys GRT 100 Ford truck:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-grt-100-1969-ford-f100/

5 minutes with Wayne Carini of TV show “Chasing Classic Cars”:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/wayne-carini/

Elegant 1959 Rambler Wagon:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/the-elegant-1959-rambler-wagon/

Adam Trinders turns making parts for bikes into a full fabrication business working on cars in East Vancouver:
https://autoweek.com/article/diy/fabricator-look-adam-trinders-life

A crispy 69 Camaro Indy Pace car gets bought and auction and is undergoing restoration:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/buy-barbecued-1969-chevrolet-camaro-indy-pace-car/

Hot Wheels Legends tour Miami for Dwight (I like the full size Hot Wheels card backgrounds):
https://www.lowrider.com/events/2019-hot-wheels-legends-tour-miami/

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Events:
Dan from VIHR has his pics from the Abbotsford Car show posted here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vihr/sets/72157706550044071

You can look at lots of other pics Dan has taken from his Albums section here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vihr/albums

Brian has posted his pics from the SpringThaw car show in Calgary. By the sounds of the weather, its still thawing out:
http://s298.photobucket.com/user/OneBad56/slideshow/2019%20Calgary%20Spring%20Thaw
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Hi Darryl,

I keep forgetting to send you these links to our coverage of the 2019 Vancouver Auto Show – mostly about new cars but lots of old and special interest cars featured:

http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-sneak-preview

http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/99th-vancouver-international-auto-show-top-picks-and-debuts

http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/2019-vancouver-international-auto-show-045-seconds

http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-auto-show-2019-heard-good-things-about-show

http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-present-past

http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-svabc-fit-t

http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-svabc-reflecting-experience

http://www.specialcarstore.com/content/vancouver-international-auto-show-2019-veva-la-lectric

Regards,
Randy

Special Car Store
www.specialcarstore.com
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Shop Tours:
Ross Racing Engines (Nice shop and equipment):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/ross-racing-engines/

Summit Racing fans post pics of their garages:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2019/04/17/photo-gallery-summit-racing-facebook-fans-share-their-garages-shops/

Nana’s Diner (Wow, quite the car collection):
https://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2019/04/nanas-diner/

Memminger VW garage has a lot of VW’s:
http://www.superfly-autos.com/features/memminger-vw-garage/

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Tech:
Speedway Motors G-Comp Unser Edition Rear suspension install:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/chassis-suspension/1904-speedway-motors-g-comp-unser-edition-rear-suspension-install/

Fixems Monthly tips and and tricks for street rodders:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/fixems-montly-tips-tricks-street-rodders-know/

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Videos:
Canada D’eh Car Show with Jellybean Autocrafters & Customs on My Classic Car:
https://youtu.be/SajPMHQ6tBw

Inside the Pinball Museum (Interesting to learn the history behind them):
https://uncrate.com/video/the-1700-machine-pinball-collection/

Larry Pfister (Well known local photographer) has started a youtube channel for his drag racing footage:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ji25_4aiQ5x9o35xlSDpA

Larry Pfister has also created a website called Horsepower heaven 2.com here:
http://horsepowerheaven2.com/

Note: Some links may expire over time…
Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. April 15th, 2019

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Vancouver Island has its first all female car club story:
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/community/vancouver-islands-first-all-female-car-club-gears-up-for-debut/

The Female car club has an interesting name, website here:
https://www.viladiescarclub.com/

The Specialty Vehicle Association of Alberta has the Feb/Mar newsletter available online here:
https://www.svaanews.com/assets/Newsletter-FebMar19.pdf

An Ice Cream shop in Southern California I would like to visit, cool gas pumps:
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/southern-california/ice-cream-shop-in-so-cal-used-to-be-a-gas-station/

Alyn Edwards reminds us of BC custom car shows of the past, cool vintage pics:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-b-c-classic-and-custom-car-show

Short article on the Portland Swap Meet:
https://www.sportscarmarket.com/blogs/keith-martin/keiths-blog-the-rite-of-spring-jeff-zurschmeide

What an Uber driver really makes:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/12/technology/uber-driver-ipo.html

1949 Ford Truck article for Rod:
https://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news/806/old-truck-picks-up-after-total-restoration.html

Fiberfab 54 Corvette (Ever heard of one?):
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1904-fiberfab-1954-corvette-brought-back-to-life/

Goodguys GRT 100 giveaway truck part 3:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/building-the-goodguys-grt-100-giveaway-vehicle-part-3/

Goodguys GRT 100 Ford truck (Includes a link to the other parts of the build):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-grt-100-1969-ford-f100/

Wild twin turbo Ford Maverick:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/built-for-speed-twin-turbo-ford-maverick/

33 Ford Roadster captures Goodguys award:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/tim-kerrigans-timeless-33-ford-roadster-captures-goodguys-2019-march-performance-street-rod-delegance-crown/

Bill Vance chats about the 1914 Dodge and when a all steel car broke new ground:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-all-steel-car-broke-new-ground-1.23789298

Bill Vance chats about the MG race car:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-mg-built-race-car-as-an-experiment-in-speed-1.23781388

New Hellephant to debut in 2020:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/12/new-hellephant-powered-hemi-under-glass-challenger-to-debut-in-2020/

Low Tech spends a day at the drags with pics:
http://lowtechblog.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-day-at-drags.html

The real Little Red Wagon getting restored:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/real-little-red-wagon-getting-restored/

Barrett Jackson Palm Beach pics:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/barrett-jackson-palm-beach-first-look-100-photo-gallery/

Charlotte Auto Fair pics:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/giant-car-gallery-2019-charlotte-auto-fair/

Gallery of Nostalgia Nitro March meet:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/massive-gallery-nostalgia-nitro-2019-march-meet/

Tech:
Four different power steering boxes tested:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/additional-tech/1904-we-test-four-different-ratio-saginaw-power-steering-boxes/

How to choose the right Torque Convertor for your Chevy:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/transmission/1904-how-to-choose-the-right-torque-converter-for-your-chevy/

How to custom tune a Holley Vacuum secondary carb:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/how-to-custom-tune-holley-vacuum-secondary-carb/

1969 Mustang floor pan replacement:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1969-mustang-project-floor-pan-replacement/

Prepping a coyote crate engine for a mustang swap:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/prepping-coyote-crate-engine-sn95-mustang-swap/

Videos:
The Triumph Spitfire story:
https://youtu.be/xJGTpq3Y1-Q?t=21

The Hot Rod Story Drag Racing (Vintage stuff):
https://youtu.be/WcslCXecPG8

1961 Chevy Impala Dan Gurney’s American Export:
https://petrolicious.com/films/1961-chevrolet-impala-dan-gurneys-american-export

Ultimate Factories Camaro plant tour:
https://youtu.be/M9qTyLna-Uk

Events:
I’ve posted a few pics I took at the Lethbridge Swap meet here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/sets/72157706517267761

Thanks to the Southern Alberta Antique & Classic Auto Club for putting the Lethbridge Swap meet on,
A small review of the swap meet can be found here:
http://saacac.com/early-bird-swap-meet/

Shop Tours:
Classic Car Studio (Speed is the new Black on TV) shop tour (Wow, what a huge shop!):
https://youtu.be/wHqHOYFCKF8

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Cheers, Darryl
https://darrylsdrivein.wordpress.com/

Stuff from D. April 8th, 2019

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Mini Countryman Racer for Martin:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-6872769/Classic-Mini-Countryman-racer-converted-rotting-shell-4-months.html

Couple die while trying to reverse collector car into protective bag cover:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6872565/Couple-died-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-trying-reverse-car-protective-plastic-bag.html

Oddball kustoms Diesel powered road runner:
https://www.wheels.ca/news/oddball-kustoms-diesel-powered-road-runner-is-ready-for-a-zombie-invasion/

Mercury and Cadillac convertibles bought after a bar conversation:
https://driving.ca/cadillac/column/collector-classics/cars-bought-in-bars

1960 Chevy El Camino from Airdrie, AB:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1960-chevrolet-el-camino

A new UK home built with a garage too small for a regular car:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2327440/Couples-fury-garage-new-200-000-home-narrow-cars-open-doors-parked-inside.html

Setting up your home garage tips:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2015/03/09/setting-up-a-home-garage/

Hell Cat Redeye engine for Brad in Calgary:
https://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news/802/high-powered-hellcat-redeye-engine-a-model-of-innovation.html

Someone wants to build the Brubaker Box again:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/california-company-wants-to-bring-back-the-brubaker-box
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/02/brubaker-box-to-make-another-go-at-the-sport-economy-surf-wagon-segment-with-plans-for-reproduction/

Super Chevy Show and Memphis swap meet pics:
http://www.superchevy.com/events/1904-2019-super-chevy-show-memphis-swap-meet/

Boston World of Wheels pics:
http://www.superchevy.com/events/1904-2019-boston-world-of-wheels-chevy-image-gallery/

Carlisle Autofest Corvettes show pics:
http://www.superchevy.com/events/1904-carlisle-events-2019-lakeland-winter-autofest-for-corvettes/

Meguiars Del Mar Nationals pics:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/meguiars-del-mar-nationals/

The Goodguys GRT 100 truck build part 3:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/building-the-goodguys-grt-100-giveaway-vehicle-part-3/

All American get together, looks like a great family event:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/weekend-rewind-37th-all-american-get-together/
https://www.fuelcurve.com/37th-all-american-get-together/

Vintage tractor auction for Tom in Calgary:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2019/04/05/95-percent-sell-through-at-mecums-vintage-tractor-auction/

1940 Buick crowned Street Rod Headquarters Custom of the year:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2019-street-rod-headquarters-custom-of-the-year/

Big Doer has posted their pics and story on Frostbite Hotrods in Calgary here(Scroll down in each link for all the pics):
https://www.bigdoer.com/37923/other-fun/hanging-at-frostbite-1/
https://www.bigdoer.com/38211/other-fun/hanging-at-frostbite-2/

Hot Wheels Legends tour for Dwight:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/the-hot-wheels-legends-tour-kicks-off-in-miami/

The drive home 4 winds from Houston to Detroit:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/05/ride-along-as-the-drive-home-iv-winds-from-houston-to-detroit/

A fuel altered dragster hangs on this bar wall (Cool):
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/04/barn-find/

The Bill Mitchell 1956x Buick Century emerges from an eight year restoration:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/03/bill-mitchells-1956x-buick-century-emerges-from-an-eight-year-restoration/

Photo gallery of 50th anniversary NHRA Gator Nationals:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/giant-photo-gallery-celebrating-50th-anniversary-nhra-gatornationals/

Alan Mest has an awesome car collection, check out the pics:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/sleeper-1928-ford-model-a-flathead-powered-hod-rods-alan-mests-collection/

Road trip tools and where to buy them:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/road-trip-tools/

Bob Bondurants school of high performance driving saved by private investment group, a lot of the staff are staying put:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/saved-bob-bondurants-famous-school-of-high-performance-driving-rescued-by-private-investment-group

1959 Buicks were popular designs, cool vintage pics:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2019/the-1959-buicks-were-popular-designs

Nitromethane story part 1 and 2:
https://fifthaveinternetgarage.blogspot.com/2016/09/nitromethane-was-discovered-as-racing.html
https://fifthaveinternetgarage.blogspot.com/2019/04/nitromethane-part-two-by-randy-rundle.html

A classic Mini with a VTEC motor swap:
http://www.superfly-autos.com/features/210bhp-vtec-powered-classic-mini/

Video:

Lambo driver crashes into brick wall:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6847797/Lamborghini-driver-tries-crashes-brick-wall.html

Factory five owner talks about building them and his experiences:
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/04/factory-five-shelby-cobra-replica-roadster-video/

1962 Lincoln Continental: Executive Demo version for Rob in Victoria:
https://youtu.be/F0MLAxBKUO8

Tech:
Engine blueprinting tips part 1:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1904-engine-blueprinting-tips-part-1/

Installing a shift improvement kit in a Ford C6 automatic:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/install-shift-improvement-kit-fords-c6-automatic/

Professor Hammer talks about seam sealers:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/professor-hammers-metal-working-tips-0419/

Professor Hammer talks about Metallurgy, Hammers, and Dollies(No not barbies):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/metalworking-boo-camp-part-1-metallurgy-hammers-dollies/

Plugging old spotlight holes:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/plugging-old-spotlight-holes/

Note: Some links may expire over time.
Cheers, Darryl.

Red Deer May Swap Meet 2019

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The CAVAC (Central Alberta Vintage Auto Club) Swap Meet is this weekend!
Friday May 3rd and Saturday May 4th.

Details in the poster below:

Red_Deer_swapmeet_2019

The Red Deer Advocate posted this story about the swap meet:
https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/cavac-swap-meet-red-deer-gun-show-this-weekend/

Here’s a link to pictures I took last year at the swap meet, wish I was going this year:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72157693867649742

Pictures from other years Red Deer Swap meets I’ve attended are here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/collections/72157604133849425/

Cheers, Darryl.

 

Stuff from D. April 1st, 2019

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A big player in the British car restoration game is Kip Motor Company in Dallas, TX:
https://www.kipmotor.com/

A 1934 Ford Ute was the perfect retirement project for this Kelowna man:
https://driving.ca/ford/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1934-ford-ute

Donated Camaros given to The Dreams Take Flight charity in Calgary:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/camaro/column/on-the-road/donated-camaros-give-flight-to-dreams

The aftermarket body shells are becoming more and more popular:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1903-dwindling-supply-classic-chevy-cars-aftermarket-is-stepping-up-to-help/

How a 57 Chevy materialized after starting with a trade of a dirt bike for a Mercury Cougar:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1903-larry-ashleys-tri-five-began-life-as-honda-xl600r/

Vintage pics of the Pisano bros. 67 Camaro match race funny car:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1903-historical-feature-on-pisano-bros-1967-chevrolet-camaro-match-race-funny-car/

Goodguys GRT 100 build part 2:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/building-the-goodguys-grt-100-giveaway-vehicle-part-2/

Sweet 59 Impala story and pics:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/dream-realized-59-impala/

Bill Vance chats about the Austin Seven:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-austin-seven-was-a-tiny-car-for-the-people-1.23774199

Motorcycles on display at The Quail for Mike in Ontario:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/03/29/featured-classes-announced-for-2019-the-quail-motorcycle-gathering/

Monkey Bikes (Honda Mini-Bikes) going up for auction:
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/bikes/monkeying-around-dorotheums-scootermania-reloaded-auction

76 Chevy C10 comes back to life:
http://www.junkyardlife.com/2019/03/1976-chevy-c-10-scottsdale-stepside.html

Jerry Smiths cool cars at San Tan Hot Rods, great pics:
https://www.highline-autos.com/jerry-smiths-cool-cars-at-san-tan-hot-rods/

Driving a 400 horsepower Ford Falcon down British roads:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/driving-a-400-horsepower-ford-falcon-down-british-b-roads-is-an-afternoon-well-spent

Lebaron Bonney interiors files for bankruptcy:
http://www.thehogring.com/2019/03/23/lebaron-bonney-company-files-bankruptcy/

Randy Rundle renos his bathroom, carguy style:
https://fifthaveinternetgarage.blogspot.com/2019/03/bathroom-overhaul.html

Videos:
Nissan V8 Powered Ford Fairlaine Burnout car for Larry:
https://youtu.be/JcmGWWd4EG0

The life of a fabricator:
https://www.drivingline.com/articles/life-of-a-fabricator-the-fab-school-video/

1962 Lincoln Continental:
https://petrolicious.com/films/1962-lincoln-continental-executive-demo

Tech Tips:
Autobody paint and wet sanding tips from the pros:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/paint-body/1903-autobody-paint-and-wet-sanding-tips-from-pros/

How to create aluminum trim moldings:
http://www.thehogring.com/2019/03/29/create-aluminum-trim-moldings/

Shop tours:
Winnipeg man enjoys working in his 1000 square foot shop:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/in-the-garage-red-seal-mechanic-doesnt-need-to-go-far-to-tinker

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Cheers, Darryl