Stuff from D. Sept. 20th, 2020

Western Speedways Canada 200 to be aired live on Chek on Sunday Sept 6th, local business owner and race car driver David Smith’s battle with Cancer will also be featured:
https://www.cheknews.ca/chek-upside-western-speedways-canada-200-to-air-live-on-chek-693233/

Artist 3d drawings show the lighter side of some serious cars:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/entertainment/this-artists-3d-drawings-show-the-lighter-side-of-some-serious-cars

Volkswagen Beetle RV gets lots of attention:
https://driving.ca/volkswagen/beetle/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-the-super-bugger-rv

Bill Vance chats about the 70s T Birds:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-for-70s-t-bird-drivers-bigger-was-better-1.24189966

Corvair racers capture land speed records on the Bonneville salt:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/corvair-racers-capture-land-speed-records-on-the-bonneville-salt/

5 Canadian built vehicles to watch at the Okotoks collector car auction:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/auctions/5-canadian-built-vehicles-to-watch-at-canadas-longest-running-collector-car-auction/

Details on the Okotoks Car Auction being held Sept. 18 -19th, 2020 here:
https://www.okotokscarauction.com/auction-details/

Indianapolis Motor Speedway turns 111 years old (Some cool vintage pics):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/indianapolis-motor-speedway-turns-111-years-old/

Ford vs Everyone including Chevrolet (Cool pics):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/ford-versus-everyone-including-chevrolet-at-the-dawn-of-american-car-making/

Epic 1929 Ford Model A road trip:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/08/21/new-hampshire-to-san-berdoo-and-back-in-a-1929-ford-model-a-is-the-antidote-to-endless-cannonball-runs

GMC Eleganza Motor home story for Rob B.:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/08/21/did-other-carmakers-not-step-into-the-motorhome-market-because-gmc-got-it-so-right-with-this-eleganza-ii

Three wheeling a Citroen:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/08/23/something-that-you-wouldnt-do-on-most-cars-three-wheeling-in-a-citroen

More progress on the 1966 Corvair homecoming:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/08/19/1966-corvair-homecoming-update-out-of-the-paint-booth-and-into-reassembly

One of the sink hole Corvettes restoration stories:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/the-comeback-kid

Most expensive Hot Wheels story:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/expensive-hot-wheels-ever/

European sports car junkyard tour:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roadkills-junkyard-gold-classic-european-sports-cars/

Rare muslce cars get unearthed:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/arizona-muscle-car-field-find/

GT40 prototype story with some vintage pics:
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/sponsored-content/ford-wouldnt-have-conquered-le-mans-without-vital-gt40-prototype

1995 Chrysler Atlantic concept car story:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/remembering-the-1995-chrysler-atlantic-concept-car

1965 Chevy C10 pickup story:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/08/22/slammed-1965-chevy-c10-pickup-from-los-angeles-california-2/

Chuck Miller and Steve Tansy Zingers:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/08/17/welcome-to-the-world-of-chuck-miller-and-steve-tansy-zingers/

1972 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/car-of-the-week-1972-plymouth-fury-gran-coupe

Videos:
Bar None Moto:
https://youtu.be/cDZPcgyHua8

Tech:
Air tool fitting mod:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-free-horsepower-for-your-air-tools/

Muscle car exhaust hints:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/muscle-car-exhaust-selection-install-tips/

Auctions:
66 Chevy Nova on BAT:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-chevrolet-nova-15/

Interviews:
5 minutes with Jack Chisenhall of Vintage Air:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/5-minutes-with-jack-chisenhall/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. August 16th, 2020

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Another story on the Mustang Mach 1 that ended up in the ditch:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/restored-1971-mustang-ruined-20-minutes-before-being-delivered-to-new-owner

Johnny Cash’s old Rolls Royce now Tesla powered:
https://driving.ca/rolls-royce/auto-news/news/this-shop-just-fitted-johnny-cashs-old-rolls-royce-with-tesla-ev-power

1965 Chevrolet C10 pickup owned by a Calgarian:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1965-chevrolet-c10-pickup

Chevy celebrates classics online:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/chevy-fills-cancelled-car-show-gap-with-celebration-of-classics-online

Big Block Chevy Streamliner tops piston powered land speed record:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/big-block-chevy-streamliner-tops-piston-powered-land-speed-record

Brown Sugar 1983 Chevy from River City Rods and Fabrication:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/brown-sugar-83-chevy-from-river-city/

River City Rods and Fabrication web site:
https://rivercityrods.com/

G Body 80 Monte Carlos can be cool:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/next-generation-cool-g-body-80-monte-carlo/

Dave Tucker’s 69 Camaro Black Gold:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/black-gold-dave-tucker-69-camaro/

You can get hideaway headlights for your C10 pickup now:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/c10-hideaway-headlight-kit-hot-rod-innovations/

All of the weird crap the new owner found in his Moskvich:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/all-of-the-weird-crap-i-found-in-my-moskvich/

V8 Prowler sells on BAT:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/auctions/the-manual-v-8-prowler-that-plymouth-shouldve-built-just-sold-for-serious-scratch/

This guy turns cutlery into art:
https://www.picuki.com/profile/airtightartwork

A Hellcrate transplant into a ’71 Charger (Alberta car):
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/super-charger

Checking out some tools around the shop:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/gilbert-garage-old-tools/

Shed of the year 2020 finalists chosen:
https://www.shedblog.co.uk/2020/07/21/the-finalists-for-shed-of-the-year-2020-vote-now/

Barn Find 1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy that sat dormant near Sidney, BC for 39 years goes to auction (Local shop Owen Automotive worked on it):
http://owenauto.ca/for-sale-1950-jaguar-xk120-alloy/

Auction listing for the 1950 Jaguar XK120 (Any one recognize the garage?):
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo20/shift-monterey/lots/r0030-1950-jaguar-xk-120-alloy-roadster-barn-find/920837

Remembering Cadillac designer Ed Glowacke:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/remembering-a-great-cadillac-designer-ed-glowacke

Tech:
Exhaust systems and components:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/exhaust-systems-and-components/

The increasing complexity of electronics poses a challenge for future collectibles:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/08/13/the-increasing-complexity-of-electronics-poses-a-challenge-for-future-collectibles

Chemical stripping how to:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/paint-removal-chemical-stripping-how-to-1974-plymouth-duster/

Videos:
Chasing the Dream, 50 year search for 47′ Studebaker:
https://youtu.be/_00UwHP1ess

Nissan Quad cam V8 powered Ford Fairlane:
http://fueltank.cc/blog/nissan-powered-fairlane

Foose Design 1956 Bel Air project, Part 1 and 2:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/1956-bel-air-restomod-project-foose-design/

Ferrari SF90 out for a drive (Thanks Dave):
https://uncrate.com/video/le-grand-rendez-vous/

Sunday feature film “Fireball 500”:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/08/16/sunday-feature-film-fireball-500/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. August 9th, 2020

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Car crash involving a classic car near Sundre, AB yesterday (Hope everyone is okay):
https://www.mountainviewtoday.ca/sundre-news/driver-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-in-yesterdays-sundre-crash-2621163

Buick Grand National that beat a Lamborghini:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/mobility/article-the-buick-that-beat-a-lamborghini/

1956 Mercury Convertible, A radical custom car from days gone by:
https://driving.ca/mercury/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1956-mercury-convertible

Jeff Thisted cruises America in a 55 Chevy:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/jeff-thisted-cruises-america-in-a-55-chevy/

Visions of an automotive future that hasn’t come to fruition (Great artwork):
https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/08/07/visions-of-an-automotive-future-that-hasnt-come-to-fruition/

Bill Vance chats about the Ford Mustang II:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-mustang-ii-right-for-70s-energy-crises-1.24183233

Bill Vance chats about the De Soto for Paul M.:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-de-soto-caught-in-marketing-squeeze-1.24179958

The Shriners in Winnipeg are raffling off a Custom 67 Chevelle SS:
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/shriners-raffling-off-custom-67-chevelle-ss-571977262.html

The theory of project debt:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/motorcycle-personification-and-the-theory-of-project-debt/

Manu Campa paints cars for a living but his 31 Ford Roadster is a work of art:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/manu-campa-paints-cars-for-a-living-but-his-31-ford-roadster-is-a-work-of-art/

American Pickers puts unsung artist John Mills amazing artwork in the spotlight:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/american-pickers-puts-unsung-artist-john-mills-amazing-automotive-work-into-the-spotlight/

Dreams haunted by the frame of a Triumph GT6:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/my-dreams-are-haunted-by-the-bones-of-a-triumph-gt6/

The 1978 – 93 Subaru Brat (Funny we were just talking about this car at coffee on Monday):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/valuation/the-1978-93-subaru-brat-is-fun-functional-and-climbing/

How many cars can I fit in my garage story:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/08/06/how-many-cars-can-i-fit-in-my-garage-for-the-least-outlay-of-cash

Ring Brothers built 67 Mustang Fastback goes up for auction:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-ford-mustang-fastback-42/

Inside the Buick Dynaflow for Rob R. and Vern:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/inside-the-buick-dynaflow/

Mopar might Max Wedge V8:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/mopars-mighty-max-wedge-v8/

1955 Chevy Nomad built by Joe Martin and Shorty back in 2014:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1955-chevy-nomad-iron-resurrected-joe-martin-shorty/

Pics of Abandoned Muscle cars and classics:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/old-car-city-usa-is-full-of-abandoned-muscle-cars-and-classics/

Winged super speedway cars from the 1960s found:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/secret-stash-of-winged-superspeedway-cars-from-the-1960s/

Steve Magnante Muscle car junkyard gallery:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/steve-magnante-muscle-car-junkyard-gallery/

1974 Camaro Z28 story:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/look-back-road-test-1974-camaro-z28/

Now that’s a Super Beetle:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-custom-volkswagen-kafer-1303-rs-redefines-what-it-means-to-be-a-super-beetle

Ford Mustang Mach 1 doesn’t make it to the buyers place before it ends up in the ditch:
https://www.motorious.com/articles/news/mach-1-accident/

A look back at Lincoln Continental history with vintage pics:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/a-look-back-at-lincoln-continental-history

Chrysler Winged cars that made history:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/remembering-the-chrysler-winged-cars-that-made-history

The Marmon automobile years:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/remembering-the-marmon-automobile-years

Custom Hot Wheels presents Riot speed shop:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/08/07/custom-hot-wheels-presents-riot-speed-shop/

The Good Guys Gazette September issue is now online here:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=667879&p=0

Videos:

Paradise Garage Dream Car Season 1, Episode 1:
https://youtu.be/GDBA6DG5Vw8
DIY dream rids from around the world:
https://uncrate.com/video/diy-dream-rides-from-around-the-world/

66 Chevelle LS7 New floors, Quarters, and Trunk Pan:
https://youtu.be/jocK08i5Swk

1957 Ford, George Poteet:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/1957-ford-owner-george-poteet/

Kiwi’s Kustom Kougar:
https://youtu.be/iHlfNUGvYSQ

More videos from Uncle Tony’s Garage here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/UncleTonysGarage/videos

Tech:

Your guide to the Ford Coyote Engine:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/guide-to-the-ford-coyote-engine/
Converting to LED lighting:
https://classicmotorsports.com/news/september-issue-convert-led-lighting/

Replacing rocker panels:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/replacing-rocker-panels-dreaded-task-s-simpler-you/

Chevy Steering upgrade:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/chevy-steering-upgrade/

How to get an old car back on the road:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/how-to-get-old-car-back-on-road/

1966 Chevelle gets steering/suspension work:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/gilberts-garage-1966-chevelle-steering-suspension/

Tips for pulling and installing spark plugs:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2020/08/05/tools-and-tech-tips-for-pulling-and-installing-spark-plugs/

Understanding fusible links in your cars wiring:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/understanding-fusible-links/

Shop Tours:

Good Guys lets us get a look at some cool shops!:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/cool-collections-taking-a-peek-inside-dream-garages-and-stellar-shops/

Rod Pearce has an awesome garage and car collection:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/rod-pearce-draws-on-60s-norcal-memories/

Dan Wathor has a cool weathered workshop collection:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/dan-wathor-well-weathered-workshop-collection/

Dave Ruh has a liking for 32 Fords:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/32-fords-rule-dave-ruhs-collection/

Larry Olson has an impressive collection:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/cool-collections-larry-olson/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. August 2nd, 2020

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1966 Ford Galaxie from Edmonton:
https://driving.ca/ford/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1966-ford-galaxie-500

The stories behind 8 of the most famous cars immortalized in song:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/features/feature-story/the-stories-behind-8-of-the-most-famous-cars-immortalized-in-song

1960 Triumph TR3A restoration update:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/disassembled-fun

Langford 2020 Car Cruise, Sunday August 16th, 2020:
https://www.langford.ca/EN/main/lifestyle/things-to-do/langford-2020-car-cruise.html

Pontiac Trans Am 2000 mile road trip:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/29/pontiac-trans-am-mike-musto-road-trip

The search for old car parts:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/30/the-search-for-old-car-parts-and-new-fans-to-the-automotive-lifestyle

One owner Ford Falcon up for sale:
https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/one-owner-ford-falcon-xa-gt-rpo-83-up-for-sale/

Jil’s 1947 Cadillac:
https://driving.ca/cadillac/features/feature-story/this-1947-cadillac-lucille-is-unloved-by-collectors-but-adored-by-its-owner

1947 Cadillac Series 61:
https://youtu.be/b4DQ_VAhu8I

1932 Ford Model B pickup that’s been in the family for 84 years gets restored:
https://driving.ca/ford/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1932-ford-model-b-pickup

Top car influencers are making money posting stuff on Youtube and Instagram:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/heres-how-much-money-the-worlds-top-car-influencers-make

1936 Ford Roadster:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/resourceful-1936-ford-roadster/

1969 Mustang Mach 1 with Roush power:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/green-steed-69-mach-1/

Barrett Jackson to start doing road tours:
https://barrettjacksonroadtours.com/

Crash at Road America with video:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/07/25/terrible-shadow-crash-at-road-america/

https://jalopnik.com/driver-walks-away-from-crash-after-flipping-vintage-rac-1844520568

Bill Vance chats about the tiny Crosley:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-tiny-crosley-had-innovative-features-1.24175899

Bill Vance chats about Rickenbacker’s fame that helped build sales:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-rickenbacker-s-fame-helped-build-sales-1.24173104

Famed Cobra Daytona coupe almost didn’t win, as Told by its Designer:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/famed-cobra-daytona-coupe-almost-didnt-win-told-it/

Kings of the Road, Vintage campers:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/kings-road-vintage-campers/

The Strada Americana takes shape:
https://www.rcnmag.com/tech/the-strada-americana-takes-shape

Haynes International Motor museum has a room full of red:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/red-room-crimson-jewel-haynes-international-motor-museum/

Trying to thin out the parts stockpile:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/keep-sell-or-toss-thinning-the-parts-stockpile-is-like-prepping-for-a-garage-sale/

6 vintage motorcycles to buy based on your favorite car:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/6-vintage-motorcycles-to-buy-based-on-your-favorite-car/

How the Zerk fitting changed the automobile forever:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/how-the-zerk-fitting-changed-the-automobile-forever/

Out in Oregon is this die hard Cadillac fanatic, I like the Koi pond! (Look at the pics at the end of article and watch the video yard tour):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/out-in-oregon-this-die-hard-cadillac-fanatic-lives-amongst-his-herd/

64 Prototype Ford GT40 (Cool vintage pics):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/snag-this-rare-64-prototype-a-founding-father-of-fords-gt40-program/

Thanks to Barris Kustoms, this Hirohata Mercury fueled the custom car trend:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/legendary-hirohata-merc-shines-in-historic-vehicle-association-video-series/

The custom creations of George and Sam Barris:
https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/the-custom-creations-of-george-and-sam-barris

110 year old Renalut Taxi recalls the battle of the Marne:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/110-year-old-renault-taxi-recalls-the-battle-of-the-marne/

Mini rebuilds progressing:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/slowly-but-surely-my-dueling-850s-will-be-reborn/

Steve Magnante’s Mucle car quest in junkyards photo gallery:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/steve-magnante-muscle-car-junkyard-gallery/

Chevy used the Vert a pac method to ship Vega cars:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/chevrolet-vega-vert-a-pac/

Jeeps concept vehicles full list:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/27/jeep-has-spent-years-showing-off-dozens-of-concept-vehicles-at-moab-heres-the-complete-list

Bare metal restoration of the holy grail of BMW 507:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/26/elvis-lebt-the-painstaking-bare-metal-restoration-of-the-holy-grail-of-bmw-507s

Impala 409 story:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/24/he-fell-in-love-at-a-hot-dog-stand-and-turned-this-impala-409-from-high-school-dream-into-a-trailer-queen

Sorting out the legend and lore of the Hudson Hornet:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/myth-busting-hudson-hornets

1966 Corvair project update:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/20/1966-corvair-homecoming-update-into-the-paint-booth-at-last

The Junkyard Circle of Life: You never know what you’ll find:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/junkyard-surprise-finds/

Vintage bench top vise collection:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/vintage-bench-top-vise-collection/

Keisha likes working on her 1979 Ford Bronco:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/restored-1979-ford-bronco-keisha-foulds/

Survivor Car Australia car show pics:
https://www.survivorcaraustralia.com.au/new-gallery

Gas Monkey 1979 International Scout with Hellcat Hemi swap:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1979-international-scout-hellcat-hemi-swap-fast-n-loud/

Gas Monkey 1967 Dodge Dart Hellcat swap is for sale again:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/fast-n-loud-1967-dodge-dart-hellcat-swap-for-sale/

Roadkill Crop Duster project car:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roadkill-crop-duster-project-car/

The cars that never shone:
https://www.practicalclassics.co.uk/archived-feature/prototypes

Guy rebuilds a Alfa Romeo Montreal in a potting shed(This isn’t the first time he has done that):
https://www.practicalclassics.co.uk/your-cars/montreal

1969 Super Bee back home after 14 years:
https://www.motorious.com/articles/features-3/1969-super-bee-story/

The Ringbrothers 1971 De Tomaso Pantera:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/07/27/the-ringbrothers-1971-de-tomaso-pantera/

Farm yard rat rod built Datsun 280Z:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/07/27/farm-yard-rat-rod-built-datsun-280z/

The Ford Model T and Charlie Chaplin:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/07/27/pioneers-of-change-the-ford-model-t-and-charlie-chaplin/

1965 Ford Thunderbird article:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1965-ford-thunderbird

1961 Dodge W-100 truck is a work horse:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1961-dodge-w-100

1941 Packard 110:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-1941-packard-one-ten

Inside the factory at Chrysler in 1936:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/inside-the-factory-chrysler-1936

Tech:
Holley Sniper EFI install:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/quit-fueling-around

DIY slide hammer puller:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-diy-slide-hammer-puller/

Tips and tricks for a trouble-free restoration project:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/tricks-for-smooth-projects

Body off rebuild is the only way to go:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/body-off-rebuild

Classic car battery care:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/classic-car-battery-care/

How to maintain a survivor car:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/restore-conserve-heres-maintain-survivor-car/

Why you should degree a camshaft:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/why-degree-a-camshaft/

Classic car rust prevention by sealing your floor pan with POR 15:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/classic-car-rust-prevention-seal-floor-pan-por-15/

Choosing the right primer sealer:
https://www.rodauthority.com/tech-stories/paint-body/primer-sealer-choices/

Quadrajet number identification guide:
https://www.rodauthority.com/tech-stories/fuel-cooling/choose-your-quadrajet-number-identification-guide/

XP Ford Falcon body swap onto a EL Falcon chassis:
https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/diy/how-to-ford-falcon-xp-el-falcon-body-swap

Radiator cap info:
https://www.practicalclassics.co.uk/tech-section/radiatorcap

Videos:
Diesel powered Indy 500 race car:
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-record-setting-diesel-powered-indy-500-race-car/

Steve Morris tears down a 4000 hp big block:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/watch-steve-morris-tear-down-a-4000-hp-big-block/

Jay Leno talks about Johnny Carson’s 1939 Chrysler Royal:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/one-late-night-host-to-another-this-chrysler-royal-has-a-funny-history/

Jay Leno talks about the 1938 Tatra:
https://www.hotcars.com/jay-lenos-garage-takes-1938-tatra-nazi-killer/

Working on a family members car can be dicey:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/heres-why-working-on-a-family-members-car-can-be-dicey/

Ricardo Alvarado and his Packard:
https://www.lowrider.com/video/lowrider-roll-models-ep-51-ricardo-alvarado/

SuperFly Magazine videos:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SuperFlyMagazine/videos

Interviews:
5 minutes from Dave Shuten (From Driven TV show):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/5-minutes-with-dave-shuten/

Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top preaches the gospel of cars and guitars:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/zz-tops-billy-f-gibbons-preaches-the-gospel-of-cars-and-guitars/

Interview with Mike Brewer from Wheeler Dealers:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/exclusive-interview-wheelers-dealers-mike-brewer/

Shop tours:
Garage tour:
https://youtu.be/f2fpyth2_wk

Schwartz performance:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/updated-handling-and-power-at-schwartz-performance/

Steve’s Auto Restorations:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/steves-auto-restorations/

Ford Fan heaven:
https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/best-sheds-ford-fan-heaven

1941 Willys, 65 Big block and more:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/social-distance-shop-tour-1941-willys-65-big-block-vette-pro-mod/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. July 18th, 2020

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Edmonton cracking down on car meets at Gateway United parking lot area:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/eps-cracking-down-on-car-meets-gateway-united-cycle-edmonton-1.5649759

Subaru WRX in the dealer shop for months with check engine light, Author of article is working on a Puma electric conversion:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/technology/article-my-relatively-new-wrx-has-spent-most-of-the-last-four-months-at-the/

The Ford GT40 shown on Chasing Classic Cars is still for sale pull out US$1.85 million from your jeans and go buy it!:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/buy-it-oh-yknow-just-another-legit-ford-gt40-race-car-for-sale

Ford Mustang is most popular collector car according to Hagerty, some the other popular ones are also listed in article:
https://driving.ca/ford/features/feature-story/the-1965-and-1966-ford-mustang-is-the-most-popular-collector-car-ever

Calgarian returns to his interest in motorbikes in retirement, and has restored some classics:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/fixing-and-finding-new-homes-for-old-bikes

What happened to the British Motorcycle Industry:
https://autowise.com/what-happened-to-the-british-motorcycle-industry/

Keith’s blog entry, No Citroen for me:
https://www.sportscarmarket.com/blogs/keith-martin/keiths-blog-no-citroen-for-me

Keith’s blog entry, A Ferrari got away:
https://www.sportscarmarket.com/blogs/keith-martin/keiths-blog-this-week-a-ferrari-got-away

Cannonball Run Record: A Guide To Americas Ultimate Illegal Street Race with info. on its history:
https://autowise.com/cannonball-run-record/

1939 Dodge Delivery story:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/placerville-hardware-hauler/

1949 Chevy Stepside with video:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1949-chevy-stepside/

Roadster shops Tri – Five Chevy frame is here:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/roadster-shop-ride-line-chassis-for-tri-fives/

Get in your garage reader rides and shops from Good Guys:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/get-in-your-garage-talking-shop/

Mistakes to avoid when building a Hot Rod by J.F. Launier:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/mistakes-to-avoid-when-building-a-hot-rod/

Taylor Guitars using Urban Ash from West Coast arborists (For Mike in Ontario):
https://www.pacificsandiego.com/things-to-do/music/story/2020-07-06/taylor-guitars-urban-ash-west-coast-arborists

9 common restoration mistakes and how to avoid them:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/9-common-restoration-mistakes-and-how-avoid-them/

5 questions with Diamond Back Tires:
https://www.racingjunk.com/news/5-questions-with-diamond-back-tires/

When one of your cars just has to go or maybe it doesn’t for Chris W:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/when-one-of-your-cars-just-has-to-go-or-on-second-thought-maybe-it-doesnt/

65 years ago kids of all ages enjoyed at Disneylands Autopia (Me included, but not that long…):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/65-years-ago-kids-of-all-ages-couldnt-wait-to-get-their-hands-on-the-wheel-at-disneylands-autopia/

Driving 500 miles to buy a 1953 International work truck:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/34859/i-drove-500-miles-to-buy-this-1963-international-work-truck

Jaguar E type rear end gets turned into wet bar:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/34939/this-jaguar-e-type-rear-end-conceals-a-fully-functional-wet-bar

VW camper beetle:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/34925/this-vw-camper-beetle-is-the-70s-leisure-suit-of-rvs

Elgin Road race winning ford has an interesting connection to Henry Ford:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/17/elgin-road-race-winning-ford-v-8-has-a-connection-to-henry-fords-mistress-and-their-son

1917 Hudson restoration into recreation of a Ralph Mulford racer:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/speedy-super-six

Story about a Ford man becoming a Buick man decades later:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/16/blame-this-kid-for-helping-a-ford-man-become-a-buick-man-decades-later

1968 Muscle car comparison from the archives:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1968-muscle-car-comparison-archive/

2020 Corvette that suffered lift fall going up for auction:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/2020-chevrolet-corvette-c8-salvage-junkyard-auction/

Fast N Loud 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible build:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/fast-n-loud-russell-holmes-1967-pontiac-firebird-convertible/

The best junkyard on the planet:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/best-junkyard-planet/

13 Biggest Hot Rod crate engines:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/biggest-crate-engine/

Chevrolet Nova History:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/chevrolet-nova-history-generations-specifications-photos/

Steve Magnante working from home (I like his car magazine collection!):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roadkill-junkyard-gold-host-steve-magnante-working-from-home/

Know your anvil parts:
http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2020/07/know-your-anvil-parts.html

Know your 1949 – 54 Pontiac starter parts:
http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2020/07/1949-54-pontiac-starter.html

Workshop cleanup useful stuff accumulation (I can relate):
https://toolguyd.com/workshop-cleanup-useful-stuff-accumulation-072020/

Ford Mustang II 74 – 78 styling:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/the-ford-mustang-ii-for-1974-78-was-new-generation-styling

1950 Mercury Monterey lead sled:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/07/18/1950-mercury-monterey-lead-sled/

1949 Mercury Coupe lead sled:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/07/18/feslerbuilt-1949-mercury-coupe-lead-sled/

Tech:
How to seal your floor with POR 15:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/classic-car-rust-prevention-seal-floor-pan-por-15/

Dean Moon’s AA fuel dragster found 43 years later:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/dean-moons-aa-fuel-dragster-found-43-years/

Videos:
How to operate a full sized steam powered truck from the 1920s:
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-how-operate-full-sized-steam-powered-truck-1920s/

Aerodynamics theory from 1936:
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-how-aerodynamics-was-understood-back-1936/

Fixing a Valiant wagons front subframe rails damage:
https://bangshift.com/general-news/videos/rack-repair-fixing-a-valiant-wagons-front-subframe-rails-damage/

Retrofitting for reliability on a Ford Model A:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/retrofitting-for-reliability-on-a-ford-model-a-kyles-garage-ep-3/

$7.25 million Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe racing around the track for Tony:
https://youtu.be/qViw_IGGv9w

Morgan steel chassis: A final farewell:
https://youtu.be/5q2Q-IQPMlE

Shop Tours:
Jaguar collectors garage:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/33171/take-an-at-home-tour-of-this-jaguar-collectors-incredible-garage

Jay Leno’s 68 Ford Bronco with a 760HP Shelby GT500 engine:
https://www.autoweek.com/news/people/a33335480/jay-lenos-68-ford-bronco-has-a-760-hp-shelby-gt500-engine-and-a-five-speed/

Brown’s Metalcraft Automotive Workshop:
https://youtu.be/jc3XdtrTxio

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. July 13th, 2020

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You can read some free issues of Garage Style magazine online here:
https://issuu.com/garagestylemagazine

Walter Zip cutters need to be kept in the containers until used:
https://www.picuki.com/media/2348095173738676847

The tip from Walter detailing storage of Zip Cutters:
https://www.picuki.com/media/2348124101552352160

History of Standard Oil Company:
https://www.garageart.com/history-of-the-standard-oil-company/

History of the Esso Tiger:
https://www.garageart.com/history-of-the-esso-tiger/

Cummins powered Ford F250 with 70s cool:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/buy-it-this-cummins-powered-ford-f-250-is-the-embodiment-of-nostalgia

Vancouverite’s restored 3-ton 1909 Packard truck:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1909-packard-truck

Two museums Turn a Seaside Haven Into a Car Lover’s Dream:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/09/business/newport-rhode-island-car-museums.html

The Kookie T – Norm Grabowskis T-Bucket:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/the-kookie-t-norm-grabowskis-t-bucket/

Photography of Marc Gewertz (Awesome):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/images-from-the-artistic-eye-of-marc-gewertz/

1968 Ford F100 Ranger:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/ole-red-1968-ford-f100-ranger/

Chris Mcphie’s ’69 Camaro wins 2020 Street machine of the year:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-ppg-2020-street-machine-of-the-year/

Nathan Powell’s 32 Ford gets Classic Instruments 2020 Street Rod of the year title:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-classic-instruments-2020-street-rod-of-the-year-title/

Aston Martin’s DB5 Goldfinger Continuation:
https://driving.ca/aston-martin/features/feature-story/motor-mouth-from-nostalgia-with-love

Two Tatras take a trip of a lifetime:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/three-oceans-two-tatras-one-trip-of-a-lifetime/

The Patina Czar goes shopping:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/i-hereby-crown-myself-the-patina-czar/

Repairing a fuel level sender:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/repairing-not-replacing-a-fuel-level-sender-saved-me-200/

Ford Broncos through the years:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/a-brief-history-of-the-ford-bronco-generations/

15 little known facts about American Graffiti:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/07/10/15-little-known-facts-about-american-graffiti

Souki’s Nissan Skyline Kaido Racer, pics and videos:
http://fueltank.cc/blog/night-runner

Tri Five Nationals pics:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hellacious-wheelies-burnouts-tri-five-nationals/

How the Ford Lincoln Futura became the Batmobile:
https://www.hotcars.com/ford-lincoln-futura-batmobile/

1974 Citroen HY van with RX7 motor:
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2019/01/02/1974-citroen-hy-van-built-by-ushio-automobile-with-mazda-rx7-engine-swap/

Tech:
10 factors that affect spark plug heat range:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/10-factors-that-affect-spark-plug-heat-range/

How to use a dial back timing light:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2020/07/10/how-to-use-a-dial-back-timing-light-2/

Making sand cast aluminum car club plaques:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/making-sand-cast-aluminum-car-club-plaques/

Videos:
Local cruise for Bill Bartley:
https://youtu.be/sizjnohbojY

Shop Tours:
If you ever wondered what Lift King’s showroom looked like in Calgary here you go:
https://www.picuki.com/media/2344588472488392833

The Toy Barn Luxury Garage Ownership:
https://toybarnstorage.com/

Cheers, Darryl.

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Just another guy bitten by the car hobby bug and happy to share information.

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