Stuff from D. October 27th, 2019

Car links that I find interesting.
Note: Some links may expire over time.

Cactus Jalopy car show in Osoyoos, BC is a no go for 2020:
https://www.osoyoostimes.com/popular-car-show-a-no-go-for-2020/

Grant that was on Vegas Rat Rods visits local schools in Ontario:
https://www.simcoereformer.ca/news/local-news/vegas-rat-rods-star-visits-local-schools

New Yorkers that go around picking up electric scooters for recharge:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/25/business/lime-bird-scooters-rechargers.html

Sooke Car guy goes on a coast to coast drive to pick up a Barris-built 1950 Mercury:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/a-rare-bird-passed-by

News reporter disrespects classic cars at car show:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/watch-news-reporter-damages-disrespects-classic-cars-at-a-show

1948 Case Tractor gets restored and gets to live at Luxury garage:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/stash-ing-the-original-model-s

Crispy Hellcat gets rebuilt:
https://driving.ca/dodge/challenger/auto-news/news/watch-this-guy-rebuilt-a-dodge-challenger-hellcat-thatd-burnt-to-the-ground

Electric turbochargers to enter production in 2021:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/electric-turbochargers-to-enter-production-in-2021

Barn find 1964 VW Double Cab:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/barn-find-64-vw-double-cab/

George Barris King of Kustomizers article:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/george-barris-king-of-the-kustomizers/

Goodguys best new product winners:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-best-new-product-winners/

Bill Vance chats about the Chevy Suburban and its evolution:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-chevy-s-suburban-has-evolved-with-the-times-1.23987300

Another article on Electric crate motors:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/21/electric-crate-motor-puts-electric-tech-in-your-garage

Aloha Wanderwell traveled around the world in a Model T:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/24/aloha-wanderwell-traveled-around-the-world-in-a-model-t

Honda SL125 motorbike article:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/24/honda-sl125-my-latest-impulse-buy-a-great-decision

Truck load of 1936 Fords arrive at the dealer, cool pics:
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=177455

Pics and commentary from the Moden art exhibit:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/25/worth-the-trip-photos-and-commentary-from-the-modenart-exhibit/

Here is the first article about the art exhibit:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/09/23/exhibit-focuses-on-the-behind-the-scenes-craftsmen-of-italys-most-famous-designs/

Quick Jack vehicle lift setup and review:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/24/quick-jack-vehicle-lift-setup-review/

Henry J Kaiser and his attempt at steam powered cars:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/23/henry-j-kaiser-had-a-manhattan-converted-to-steam-it-nearly-led-to-crate-steam-car-engines/

The 1948 Amp prototype was used to help design the Henry J:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/21/forebearer-of-the-henry-j-kaiser-frazers-compact-car-was-based-on-this-1948-amp-prototype/

Triumph gets coated in epoxy primer until owner can get back to work on it:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/23/my-triumph-obsession-part-vii-preserving-metal-with-epoxy/

The Chopped 2019 event with pics, cool event:
http://fueltank.cc/blog/chopped-2019

Young guy build of a 40 Ford Truck Part 1:
https://www.blacktopmagazine.com/21486/garrett-baldwin-and-his-40-ford-truck/

Young guy build of a 40 Ford Truck Part 2:
https://www.blacktopmagazine.com/22061/garrett-baldwin-makes-progress/

Off roading in Iceland with $500 cars, what could go wrong:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/gambler-500-road-rally-iceland-feature/

Maxjax 2 post car lifts for garages with low ceilings:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/maxjax-2-post-car-lift-home-garage/

Two wheeled wonders for Mike S. in Calgary:
http://www.manspacemagazine.com.au/two-wheeled-wonders/

Tech:
Making your own gasket:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/25/making-your-own-gasket-is-easier-than-you-think

Color sanding tips:
https://www.lowrider.com/features/quaker-state-x-lrm-68-impala-pt-8-color-sanding/

Gold leafing tips:
https://www.lowrider.com/features/quaker-state-x-lrm-68-impala-pt-7-gold-leafing/

Panel gap tips:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/fitment-fundamentals-part-6-panel-gapectomy/

How to choose a fuel pressure regulator for carbureted engines:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2019/10/22/video-how-to-choose-a-fuel-pressure-regulator-for-carbureted-engines/

Shop tours:
A visit to Cool and Vintage custom Land Rover shop:
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/visiting-cool-vintage-ground-zero-custom-land-rover-culture

Cool and Vintage website:
https://www.coolnvintage.com/

Videos:
Hershey Swap Meet 2019:
https://youtu.be/O0JLZfcXfso

Iron Trap Garage YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIIoFbVqP6NNF78iit5-Xg/videos

Trader’s Village Swap Meet
https://youtu.be/sBq8O-oXflU

Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame clip:
https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1811319&binId=1.2376412&playlistPageNum=1

Graham Hill explains race car setup:
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/video-graham-hill-explains-race-car-setup/#more-69819

48 x 56 Full garage build (Thanks Albert):
https://youtu.be/WTiNfk2sepc

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. October 20th, 2019

Car links that I find interesting.
Note: Some links may expire over time.

Vintage Ferrari, Buggati, or Delahaye cars go here to get fixed by the panel beaters:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/17/business/auto-metal-crafters-bugatti.html

Rod Emory has a wild Porsche Speedster that started out as a crashed coupe:
https://driving.ca/porsche/auto-news/news/gaze-into-the-aquamarine-blue-of-this-emory-outlaw-porsche-speedster

BC Sisters channel Thelma and Louise for their Pontiac Parisienne convertible road trips:
https://driving.ca/pontiac/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-b-c-sisters-channel-thelma-louise

Ring brothers are bringing a 69 Camaro to Sema this year, here’s the teaser:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/ringbrothers-to-bring-wildly-customized-69-camaro-mustang-to-sema-suggest-teasers

Ron Francis bringing Garret Rod Shops 68 Hemi-S to Sema 2019:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/features/car-features/ron-francis-bringing-garret-rod-shops-1968-hemi-s-to-sema-2019/

The US government is auctioning off a Burt Reynolds customized Trans Am:
https://driving.ca/pontiac/auto-news/news/the-u-s-govt-is-auctioning-off-burt-reynolds-customized-trans-am

Turbocharger proposal:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/man-proposes-to-girlfriend-with-turbocharger-for-her-truck

Goodguys 67 Nova build part 2:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/building-the-goodguys-giveaway-1967-nova-part-2/

1971 Camaro built by Z-Rodz and Customs:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/z-rodz-1971-camaro/

Bill Vance chats about the Renault 4CV:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-4cv-introduced-renault-to-north-america-1.23980557

An electric crate motor you can drop into your car:
https://jalopnik.com/finally-an-electric-crate-motor-you-can-drop-into-your-1839168140

Barber Vintage Motorcycle festival and swap meet for Mike in Ontario:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/18/best-swap-meet-is-at-barber-vintage-festival

Vintage bikes article for Mike:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/18/vintage-bikes-are-increasing-in-value-but-thats-not-why-you-should-buy-one

Replacing radiator hoses on a Model A with a Sawzall:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/16/replacing-radiator-hoses-shouldnt-require-a-sawzall-but-mine-did

Someone built a replica “Up in Smoke” Impala:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/16/up-in-smoke-love-machine-impala-replica

When buying a replacement steering wheel for a Corvair turns into a lunch bag let down:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/15/swapping-corvair-steering-wheel-changed-everything-for-worse

Long distance hauling a vintage car with some interesting twists and turns (Some of the article comments are worth a read):
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/14/tips-for-long-distance-hauling-a-vintage-car

More TROG pics:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roadsters-coupes-croon-the-race-of-gentlemen-2019/

The engines of TROG:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/mighty-mills-propel-classic-hot-rods-trog-2019/

Jalopy Jam Up in Rockton, Ontario, Canada:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/6th-annual-jalopy-jam-rockton-ontario-canada/

Normandy Beach race pics 1 and 2:
http://lowtechblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/normandy-beach-race-2019.html

http://lowtechblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/normandy-beach-race-2019-pt-2.html

Hershey swap meet pics:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hersheyits-must-cars-parts/

Interview with Chip Ganassi:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/5-minutes-with-chip-ganassi/

Tech:
Tips for changing spark plugs:
https://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/blog/2019/10/18/tips-for-changing-spark-plugs/

New door panels, rubber hardware for a 67 Camaro:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/new-door-panels-rubber-hardware-ratty-1967-camaro/

How to Upholster a Steering Wheel:
http://www.thehogring.com/2019/10/18/steering-wheel-upholstery/

Bringing new life to your engine bay:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/bringing-new-life-engine-bay/

Powermaster improvements for flathead V8s charging and cranking:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/powermaster-improves-flathead-v8s-charging-cranking-without-sacrificing-vintage-vibe/

Video:
Build a Hemi in less than 10 minutes:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/17/video-build-a-hemi-in-less-than-10-minutes/

Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser remember Andy Granatelli:
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/video-parnelli-jones-and-bobby-unser-remember-andy-granatelli/#more-69855

Quick Jack for Al V.:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/quick-jack-safer-faster-alternative-floor-jack/

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https://darrylsdrivein.wordpress.com/tipjar/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. October 13th, 2019

Car related links I find on the net.
Note: Some links may expire over time.

Canadian cars vie for best in show at Pebble Beach Concours:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/canadian-cars-vie-for-best-in-show-at-the-pebble-beach-concours-again

Toyota Supra history lesson:
https://driving.ca/toyota/supra/features/feature-story/generation-gap-ranking-each-and-every-toyota-supra-generation

Goodguys Kentutucky Nationals pics:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/friday-first-look-2nd-kentucky-nationals/

Goodguys Autocross championship pics:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-autocross-2019-championships/

Goodguys Motown to Cowtown Hall of Fame road tour east pics and videos:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/motown-to-cowtown-goodguys-2019-hall-of-fame-road-tour-east/

Goodguys Hall of Fame road tour:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/the-western-swing-hall-of-fame-road-tour/

Goodguys Kentucky Nationals event, watch out for the horses…:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2nd-kentucky-nationals-in-lexington-happening-this-weekend/

Bill Vance chats about the AMC Concord:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-concord-was-amc-s-last-gasp-of-life-1.23973425

Kaiser car history from 1947 – 1955, Thanks Kelsey Wright:
https://www.allpar.com/cars/adopted/kaiser.html

Factory five Cobra with a tilting front end:
https://www.rcnmag.com/garage/totally-flipped-out

The Race of Gentlemen keeps getting bigger and better:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/11/seven-years-running-the-race-of-gentlemen-keeps-getting-bigger-and-better/

The six wheeled El Cadillette for Dave:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/11/fyi-the-slammed-six-wheeled-el-camino-ish-cadillac-with-stacks-does-exist/

Another article on the El Cadillette:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/customs-classics/111190458/quirky-custom-car-el-cadillette-comes-with-challenges

Mopar Kids these days (Read the comments, the girl in the pic reply’s..):
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/10/kids-these-days-or-those-days/

Here are articles Olivia has written for Dodge Garage:
https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/author/olivia-crosby

Dodge Garage:
https://www.dodgegarage.com/

When being first in line to racing events was a thing:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/10/why-a-sticker-covered-van-is-in-the-indianapolis-motor-speedway-museum/

Interesting story on a 1971 AMC Hornet SC 360 for sale:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/09/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1971-amc-hornet-sc-360/

Parking garage races from back in the day:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/09/was-this-the-only-race-held-in-and-on-a-parking-garage/

Moon eyes Camaro, great pics:
http://fueltank.cc/blog/moon-camaro

Two early novas found in North Carolina junkyard:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/two-early-novas-found-north-carolina-junkyard/

Krass and Bernie find a 69 Camaro Z28:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/krass-bernie-garage-find-1969-camaro-z28/

Ant Anstead is working on his dream build during the off season of Wheeler Dealers:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/iconic-1950s-formula-1-build-ant-anstead-master-mechanic-preview/

Canadian Jeff Norwell’s 32 Ford pickup featured in Hot Rod:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/jeff-norwells-392-hemi-powered-1932-ford-pickup/

Photographer James Lipman shoots some cool automotive shots:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/from-darkrooms-to-tuner-mags-to-manufacturers-james-lipmans-automotive-photography-is-always-evolving

Lunaz design is converting old cars to electric power:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/lunaz-design-is-electrifying-the-future-of-the-classic-car-one-exquisite-build-at-a-time

An electric bug eye sprite for Martin:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/frog-e-electric-bugeye-sprite-ev-conversion-drive-review/

Vintage Ford Hot Rodding Lego style:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/vintage-ford-hot-rodding-in-lego-style

Land Rover Discovery owner is fixing stuff again:
Roof repaint:
http://www.rustyheaps.com/2019/09/28/roof-repair-at-the-disco/
Finding the cause of a leaky sunroof:
http://www.rustyheaps.com/2019/10/05/inside-rain/
3D printing a replacement sunroof drain part:
http://www.rustyheaps.com/2019/10/13/3-d-printing-for-neither-fun-nor-profit/

Hot Rod hauler pulls off unconventional look:
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/10/11/hot-rod-hauler-pulls-off-unconventional-look

Tech:
Why you don’t want to run ethanol in your classic cars tank:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/why-you-dont-actually-want-ethanol-in-your-gas-tank

To start or not to start question for winter storage:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2019/10/12/start-or-not-start-question-winter-storage/

Professor Hammers metal working tips #57:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/professor-hammers-metalworking-tips-57/

An in depth look at engine fasteners:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/engine-fasteners-depth-look-keeps-car-together/

How to get properly fitting door gaps on a 1969 Camaro:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/one-way-get-properly-fitting-door-gaps-1969-camaro/

Shop tours:
Calgarian enjoys his time working in the shop on motorbikes:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/suburban-workshop-is-a-thinking-and-tinkering-sanctuary

Videos:
Coldwar motors on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/coldwarmotors/videos

Chevy Automobiles vs Foreign cars from 1970:
https://youtu.be/K7tzuZQ24TE

Jessi Combs uncut video(RIP Jessi):
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/10/10/watch-this-jessi-combs-uncut/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Oct. 6th, 2019

Random car links I find on the web. Links may expire over time.

Congrats to Kevin for  coverage of his 1940 Willys on the Opposing Cylinders website:
https://opposingcylinders.com/car-of-the-week-kevin-ulrys-1940-willys/

University Engineer turned his 1971 Triumph Spitfire into Electric powered:
https://driving.ca/triumph/auto-news/news/this-dalhousie-university-research-engineer-turned-his-1971-triumph-spitfire-electric

Winter tire info:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/at-these-realistic-dates-quebec-motorists-should-be-driving-on-winter-tires

Rolls Royce sparks romance:
https://driving.ca/rolls-royce/column/collector-classics/red-rolls-sparks-romance

1938 Dodge Sedan:
https://driving.ca/dodge/column/its-mine/its-mine-1938-dodge-sedan

Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2019-vintage-air-custom-rod-of-the-year/

Scotts Hotrods Truck of the Year early:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2019-scotts-hotrods-truck-of-the-year-early/

LMC truck of the year late:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2019-lmc-truck-of-the-year-late/

Griots Garage Muscle Car of the year:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2019-griots-garage-muscle-machine-of-the-year/

Good Guys Muscle Car of the year:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2019-muscle-car-of-the-year/

Good Guys 2019 top 12 finalists review:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2019-regional-top-12-finalists/

Bill Vance chats about the Dodge Challenger:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-speedy-challenger-arrived-a-little-too-late-1.23965859

Cheers, Darryl.