Stuff from D. October 27th, 2019

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

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