Stuff from D. March 4th, 2019

Parking an investment in your garage:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/your-money/collectible-cars-investment.html

Zen and the art of pinstriping from Calgary, AB:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/zen-and-the-art-of-pinstriping

John Foxley, award winning hot rod and custom car builder story:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/building-something-cool-for-low-money-is-what-its-all-about

The wildest Cadillac ever built:
https://driving.ca/cadillac/features/feature-story/this-22-foot-two-seater-v16-is-the-wildest-cadillac-ever-built

Calgary builder unveils 1930 Ford Model A pickup at World of Wheels:
https://driving.ca/ford/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-53rd-world-of-wheels

Dodge Dart barn find from Vancouver:
https://driving.ca/dodge/dart/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1962-dodge-dart-sedan

New display at Calgary’s Gasoline Alley museum celebrates the restoration process:
https://driving.ca/ford/column/on-the-road/from-rust-to-glory

Behind the scenes look at Detroit Speed Big Block Camaro project:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1902-behind-the-scenes-look-detroit-speed-big-block-camaro-project/

Story on Tom Medley:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/tom-medley/

Sweet 65 GMC truck captures Grand Champion from Classic Instruments:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/classic-instruments-2018-trophy-dash-grand-champion/

42 Chevy Pickup for Dennis and Trevor:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1942-chevy-pickup-by-big-oak-garage/

Bill Vance talks about the Ford Model K:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-model-k-the-car-henry-ford-didn-t-want-to-build-1.23641951

Bill Vance talks about the Elite sports car:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-elite-set-lotus-on-its-successful-racing-ways-1.23634896

I wonder if my Bug would be able to handle me standing on the roof like this photographer:
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=145341

Nice row of First gen Camaros for sale at Phelps Chevrolet back in the day:
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=174336

The Smokey Road Rod Shop makes some cool truck flat bed art:
https://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/blog/2019/02/20/smokey-road-rod-shop/

https://www.smokeyroadrodshop.com/index.html

TDX coupe showed a frameless fiberglassed future:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/02/28/forgotten-tdx-coupe-showed-a-frameless-fiberglassed-future/

The Bumblebeetle, I need one!:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/02/26/bumblebeetle/

Bruce Meyer has an impressive car collection, here are 10 of them highlighted:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/02/22/winning-numbers-highlights-10-significant-race-cars-from-bruce-meyers-collection/

Another article about Bruce Meyer’s collection:
https://www.sportscardigest.com/bruce-meyer-collection-petersen-museum-photos/

The Stoner T, Part 18. (I like the hidden EFI system):
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/02/21/the-stoner-t-how-to-build-a-hot-rod-in-10-years-and-influence-people-part-18/

A junkyard visit in North Carolina:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/02/20/a-junkyard-visit-in-north-carolina/

66 GTO and 74 Formula Firebird (Great pics):
http://fueltank.cc/blog/pontiac-pair

2019 “HOT ROD & VINTAGE AIRPLANE SHOW (7th Annual)
CABLE AIRPORT UPLAND, CA. (SAT. Jan. 19th)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/QKmEnNgt8hfyXJMj6

Young gearhead girl earns a day in the shop with Nissan:
https://driving.ca/nissan/features/feature-story/young-gearhead-earns-a-day-in-the-shop

If you buy a vintage Jag and have a Macaw you better like talking to people:
https://driving.ca/jaguar/xk-series/column/collector-classics/want-to-meet-people-get-a-vintage-jag-and-a-macaw

JF Launier’s 64 Acadian build makes Great 8 finalists:
https://www.classicarnews.com/2019/03/02/1964-acadian/

Some sad pics of old car crashes:
https://fifthaveinternetgarage.blogspot.com/2019/02/our-antique-vehicles-in-real-life.html

Events:
Ernies Calendar for 2019 is now available on line, here’s my post about it:
https://darrylsdrivein.wordpress.com/2019/03/02/ernies-calendar-2019-car-shows-for-vancouver-island-british-columbia-washington-and-oregon/

Barrett Jackson 2019 pics link:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fritz-s-auto-repair/sets/72157675982877017

Indian Wells car show pics link:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!At0wC105-ymvgpl5HAwEHXl1E0fbog

IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY (1/8th Mile Drags)

“STRICTLY BUSINESS” GASSER DRAG MEET
(ALBUM #1 of 2 Albums)
SAT. FEB. 23rd:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZxEYuAUmyXVpGp347

Krass and Bernie hit stupid tree and learn about rocket science:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/krass-bernie-hit-stupid-treelearn-rocket-science/

Shelby Venice crew delivers first Mustang GT350:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/shelby-original-venice-crew-delivers-first-g-t-350-competition-mustangs-willow-springs/

Tech:
How to set and check bearing clearance:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1902-how-to-set-and-check-bearing-clearance/

How to converta a Mopar A-body to front disc brakes:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/convert-mopar-body-front-disc-brakes/

Hooking up your leaf spring suspension without traction bars for Rod:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2019/03/01/racing-tech-hooking-up-your-leaf-spring-suspension-without-traction-bars/

Paint and body filler 101:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/paint-body/body-fillers-painting-101/

Breakerless ignition for your Borg Warner Overdrive:
https://fifthaveinternetgarage.blogspot.com/2019/02/breakerless-ignition-and-your-borg.html

How to repair your 63-82 Corvette clock (Applies to others too):
http://www.superchevy.com/features/1903-repair-your-1963-1982-chevrolet-corvette-clock/

Electric Vehicle Hot Rodding article from Brian and comments on forum:
https://www.canadianrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22278

Shop tours:
Lakeside Rods and Rides:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/lakeside-rods-and-rides/

Interview with Joe Martin of Iron Resurrection:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/joe-martin-iron-resurrection/

Video:
Southeast LA culture got to Japan:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/19/style/how-my-southeast-la-culture-got-to-japan.html

Southeast Gassers go big on small screen with youtube preview:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/02/28/watch-this-quain-stott-and-his-southeast-gassers-go-big-on-the-small-screen/

Dennis Gage of My Classic Car told me that even though you can’t watch episodes of My Classic Car on TV in Canada, you can watch them on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MyClassicCarTV

Dennis from My Classic Car goes for a drive in the Fireball 500 and the Red Baron:
https://youtu.be/LzW2WvEfWyU

V8 Porsche 914:
https://youtu.be/6_geZF6_nKI

For Sale and Wanted:
Cam Clark Ford owner puts some of his collection up for auction:
https://www.canadianrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22279

Need Automotive Art for your shop or man cave? Talk to Helmut at Pacific Car Art!
https://pacificcarart.com/

Some links may expire as time passes….

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

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