Stuff from D. May 31st, 2020

                                                   I miss swap meets….

Car links may expire over time.

Citroen GS story:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/the-citroen-gs-is-the-most-innovative-car-youve-never-heard-of

1963 Lincoln Continental Pro Touring:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1963-lincoln-continental/

Rock Royalty and their cars:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/retro-rumblings-rock-royalty/

Cars 4 Covid story:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/cars4covid-honours-frontline-hospital-workers

Some places to get cool stuff for your garage:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/hot-rod-home-goods/

Story on the ZZ TOP Eliminator Coupe:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/eliminator-coupe/

Interview with Hot Wheels designer Larry Wood:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/hot-wheels-designer-larry-wood/

Bill Vance chats about the Jensen Healey:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-jensen-healey-famed-engineer-s-swan-song-1.24143309

Bill Vance chats about Victoria company Timmis Ford back in 2015:
http://www.autos.ca/motoring-memories/motoring-memories-timmis-ford/

DIY Bodywork gone wrong:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/these-diy-bodywork-fails-are-so-bad-they-made-us-cry

1937 Willys Coupe being restored:
https://bangshift.com/bangshift-galleries/this-willys-coupe-was-bought-new-and-kept-in-the-family-this-survivor-is-now-fully-restored-and-awesome/

The original story about the new owner buying his 1937 Willys Coupe:
https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/sheridan-hale-bought-this-1937-willys-coupe-new-it-may-be-the-only-one-left/

Flooded Fiero museum is giving away free parts:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/fieros-forever-offers-free-pontiac-parts-to-clear-off-land/

An inside look into the GM 2.7liter 4 cylinder:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/here-is-a-look-at-the-tricks-inside-gms-big-2-7-liter-four-cylinder/

A Dodge Colt 2fer:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/oddball-dodge-colt-packs-two-of-everything-into-a-double-header/

Classic Recreations offers first every carbon fiber bodied 1967 Shelby GT500CR:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/classic-recreations-offer-first-ever-carbon-fiber-bodied-1967-shelby-gt500cr/

Vintage pics from Victoria, BC Dealer service departments:
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=180193

Garage flexibility and storage ideas:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/27/garage-101-how-to-add-flexibility-and-storage-to-a-garage-on-a-budget

Project Apollo IX update:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/26/project-apollo-ix-dents-delays-and-detours

150 mph Stu Hillborn Streamline changed history:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/150-mph-stu-hillborn-streamliner-changed-history/

1969 Yenko Chevelle goes from barn find to beautiful:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/watch-1969-yenko-chevelle-go-barn-find-beautiful/

1931 Model A Roadster:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/street-freak-or-street-rod-mark-rickers-1931-model-a-roadster/

How the Titanic led to Maseratis First Indy 500 win in 81 years ago:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/how-the-titanic-led-to-maseratis-first-indy-500-win-81-years-ago

Boilermaker turned artist builds some cool stuff:
http://www.manspacemagazine.com.au/man-of-steel/

1953 was a good year for Ford trucks:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/1953-was-a-good-year-for-ford-trucks

Mario Andretti pics:
http://autostradamagazine.com/gallery/mario-andretti

Do you remember when Jame Bond jumped a river with an AMC Hornet (Computer modeling was used in its planning),
Be sure to watch the two videos at the end of the article:
https://jalopnik.com/the-james-bond-corkscrew-jump-was-the-first-computer-mo-1711459704

Tech:
Homemade tool to remove motorbike rear wheel bearing:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/the-feeling-of-success-from-building-your-own-tools-is-worth-the-grind/

Ignition coil performance explained:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ignition-coil-performance-explained/

An inside look how Redline Gauge updates Ford Mustang gauges:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/update-ford-tach-and-turn-ammeter-into-voltmeter/

How to hide the PCV valve on your slick valve covers:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/custom-pcv-valve-plumbing/

Spark plug wires info:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/electronics-efi/are-you-using-the-best-spark-plug-wires-for-your-application/

Videos:
Elon Musk and Jay Leno go for a cruise in the 2021 Tesla Cybertruck:
https://youtu.be/O3BH8edQVZ4

Allen’s Kawasaki Z1 Super Six first test ride (Man that’s a big motor):   
https://youtu.be/-ZezJr01JA8

Allen also put a Viper engine in a motor bike:
https://youtu.be/ANwiN2jAa3s

You check out Allen’s youtube channel here for more videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4hbNBjmdvXONmcxcLSNhg

1962 Pontiac Tempest ad:
https://youtu.be/B6tXHQLp4Rc

The Batmobile documentary:
https://youtu.be/EqB96KNK9r8

Jesse James talks about Sherwin-Williams Ultra 9K:
https://youtu.be/YjYVwuyCeOs

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. May 24th, 2020

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Automatron Steampunk Hot Rod:
https://steampunktendencies.com/meet-the-custom-made-automatron-steampunk-hot-rod/

1967 AMC Rambler Rebel SST convertible from Alberta:
https://driving.ca/amc/column/its-mine/its-mine-1967-amc-rambler-rebel-sst-convertible

New Ford Mustang owner tries to make a river crossing:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/young-b-c-driver-showing-off-drifts-brand-new-ford-mustang-into-a-river

Keith Martin talks about his recent mechanical issues with his Jag and Volvo:
https://www.sportscarmarket.com/blogs/keith-martin/keiths-blog-jaguar-and-volvo-progress-reports

Classic Truck Parts:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/classic-truck-parts/

Pontiac Fiero museum destroyed by flooding in Michigan:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/05/22/pontiac-fiero-museum-destroyed-in-michigan-flooding-was-labor-of-love/

https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/floodwaters-wipe-out-michigans-fieros-forever/

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/pontiac-fiero-shop-museum-michigan-flooding-details-photos/

Bill Vance chats about the Mercury Cougar:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-upscale-cougar-beat-mercury-s-forecasts-1.24135786

11 eclectic vehicles celebrating Saab and Volvo (I like the double distributor set up):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/11-eclectic-vehicles-celebrating-saab-and-volvo-history/

Vintage race car pics from Victoria, BC:
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=180084

The Stoner T, How to build a hot rod in 10 years, Part 19:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/21/the-stoner-t-how-to-build-a-hot-rod-in-10-years-and-influence-people-part-19

Engine cutaways drawings:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/archive-engine-cutaways/

Vintage Chevy truck getting widened to fit on SSR chassis (Cool):
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/widening-chevy-3100-cab-for-ssr-chassis/

A brief history of the 1963 Chysler Turbine car:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/a-brief-history-of-the-1963-chrysler-turbine-car

Tech:
Spark plug wires demystified:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/ohm-me-ohm-my-spark-plug-wires-demystified/

Three ways to find that annoying sound:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-three-ways-to-find-that-sound/

Time for some hifi sounds in your shop:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/high-time-for-a-hifi-garage-system/

Harbor Freight issues a recall on some Jack Stands:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/20/harbor-freight-jack-stand-recall

Installing LED lights in a classic car:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/installing-led-lights-classic-car/

LS swap tips:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ls-swap-tips/

Shop tours:
Behind garage doors:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/article-behind-closed-garage-doors-uncovering-the-secret-lives-of/

A by the book build of a Lotus Seven replica from Edmonton:
https://driving.ca/lotus/auto-news/news/in-the-garage-a-by-the-book-lotus-seven-replica

The full tour of Bruce Canepas dream car empire:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/take-the-full-tour-of-bruce-canepas-dream-car-empire/

Videos:
Some Hot Rodders in Sweden doing a 4″ chop to a 1930 Coupe:
https://youtu.be/8iUuAR-MOrM

The love of cars with Chip Foose and John Oates:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/the-love-of-cars-designer-chip-foose-musician-john-oates-share-their-passions/

A guy from BC chronicling the build of his Pontiac Astre:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjD_8B_Fx37ctTb-02YJLw/videos

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. May 17th, 2020

Note: Some links may expire over time.

1932 Ford coupe:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1932-ford-coupe/

Classic Instruments releases new instrument cluster for C10 trucks:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/classic-instruments-1967-72-c10-truck-oled-screen/

Sully’s Chevelle, Praise the Lowrd:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/sullys65chevelle/

World of Speed museum closes forever:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/05/14/world-of-speed-museum-wont-reopen-when-pandemic-ebbs/

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/13/world-of-speed-motorsports-museum-to-close-permanently-due-to-coronavirus-imposed-shutdown

BC Racer learns a hard lesson about garage safety with two post hoists:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/roger-the-racer-learns-a-hard-lesson-about-garage-safety

A shop that just works on Mack trucks, Fire trucks, etc (You know the big stuff!):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/shop-takes-on-mack-trucks/

Jay Leno’s 1921 Benz Mercedes that took a decade to restore:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/lenos-1921-benz-mercedes-took-a-decade-to-restore-but-it-was-well-worth-the-wait/

1942 Desoto story for Paul M:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/the-car-from-tomorrow-the-1942-desoto/

1966 Mustang fastback barn find:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1966-mustang-fastback-barn-find-mojave-desert-montana-murder-hire/

1963 Chevy II becomes epic pro touring ride:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/rusted-out-1963-chevy-ii-becomes-an-epic-pro-touring-ride/

Editors garage is a mix of Mopars and Buicks:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/editor-garage-mopar-buick-collection/

2002 Pontiac Firebird for Rod:
https://www.junkyardlife.com/2020/04/yard-bird-2002-pontiac-firebird-finds.html

The magnificient Stuttgart Museum is set to reopen (Cool place!):
https://petrolicious.com/articles/mercedes-set-to-reopen-its-magnificent-stuttgart-museum

The Goodwood Motor circuit goes small size:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/the-goodwood-motor-circuit-goes-mini

Porsche 917K in 1:18th scale (I like!):
https://petrolicious.com/shop/porsche-917k-118th-scale

Some facts about Wheeler Dealers hosts you may not know:
https://www.hotcars.com/we-just-learned-these-crazy-facts-about-the-wheeler-dealer-hosts/

Some facts about Dennis Gage you may not know:
https://www.hotcars.com/we-just-learned-these-crazy-facts-about-my-classic-car-host-dennis-gage/

Videos:
Pre war race cars have a sound all there own:
https://youtu.be/49s1qdo7-R0

9 cars with Extreme Big Engines (Thanks Paul M.):
https://youtu.be/AsKjPwRaA5Q

Model A project from fuel tank:
http://fueltank.cc/blog/model-a-project

Ed Roth collection on display at the National Corvette Museum:
https://youtu.be/NJinta-gWzk

Tips:
Selling and Buying through a consignment shop:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/selling-and-buying-through-consignment-shop/

How to repair fiberglass:
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-how-repair-fiberglass-cms/

Holleys 3150 Carburetor:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/the-3150-holleys-forgotten-performance-carburetor/

Using White paint markers when doing mechanics:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-how-to-check-yourself-before-you-wreck-yourself/

Garage projects sometimes are better in 30 minute intervals:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/11/how-i-got-my-garage-projects-moving-30-minutes-at-a-time

Mopar A body coilover conversion:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/mopar-a-body-coilover-conversion-reilly-motorsports-alterktion/

How to use a strut spring compressor:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/how-to-use-a-strut-spring-compressor/

Stand alone LS harness dilemma:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/electronics-efi/diy-or-buy-a-look-at-the-ls-standalone-harness-dilemma/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. May 10th, 2020

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Brooklands Museum:
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (Huge collection):
https://www.barbermuseum.org/

Cite de L’Automobile Museum:
https://www.citedelautomobile.com/en/home

Auto World (Model Kits, Diecast, and Slot Cars):
https://www.autoworldstore.com/

Trevor in Calgary is building a 1940 Ford Express Truck:
https://driving.ca/ford/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-a-silver-lining-to-the-coronavirus-crisis

Steve McQueen’s camper truck is for sale:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/buy-it-steve-mcqueens-camper-truck-for-sale-in-ontario

The saga of a broken car key:
https://www.sportscarmarket.com/blogs/keith-martin/keiths-blog-twist-and-shout-the-saga-of-the-broken-key

Garage shop scenes from Goodguys members:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/get-in-your-garage-shop-scenes-from-goodguys-members/

Indy 500 pics from 1955:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/time-capsule-1955-indianapolis-500/

All original 1970 Olds 442 Cutlass W30:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/all-original-1970-olds-442-cutlass-w30/

5 minutes with Roger Penske:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/5-minutes-with-roger-penske/

High dollar Lamborghini Countach restoration:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/from-wreck-to-dream-drive-simon-kidstons-astonishing-495000-restoration-of-a-one-of-a-kind-lamborghini-countach-lp400/

1967 – 1969 Camaro buyers guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/1967-69-chevrolet-camaro-buyers-guide/

Webb Motorworks of Victoria gets mentioned in Hagerty for his electric small block chevy concept:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/webb-motorworks-is-building-an-all-electric-small-block-chevy/

Gas pump picker lives in automobilia heaven:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/gas-pump-picker-lives-in-automobilia-heaven/

Big Daddy Ed Roth Mysterion story:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/big-daddy-ed-roth-mysterion-details-photos/

GMC Motorhome car hauler for Rob:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/gmc-motorhome-car-hauler-auction-photos-info/

How a 1969 Pro touring Camaro bought over the internet had to be built twice:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1969-pro-touring-camaro/

Classic Ferrari sculptures made from metal:
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/art/turning-classic-ferraris-glorious-sculptures-kessel-art

Mercedes set to reopen its Stuttgart museum:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/mercedes-set-to-reopen-its-magnificent-stuttgart-museum

Brief history of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/a-brief-history-of-the-goodyear-tire-and-rubber-company

Mustang Driver (On-line car magazine for Ford Mustang enthusiasts):
https://www.mustangdriver.com/

Video:
High River Car club does cruise to thank first responders (Thanks Tom):
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1735688771526

Porsche 550 Spyder Replica:
https://petrolicious.com/films/vintage-motorcars-porsche-550-spyder-replica-visceral

Restored vintage truck among Hot Rods at the Calgary World of Wheels:
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/restored-vintage-truck-among-hot-rods-at-world-of-wheels-1.4822585

Tech:
How to extend the life of your car battery:
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-how-extend-life-your-car-battery-cms/

How to remove a hood spring quickly and safely:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenching-wednesday-how-to-remove-a-hood-spring-quickly-and-safely/

More than one way to make a hammer:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/theres-more-than-one-way-to-make-a-hammer-at-least-three-in-fact/

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 buyers guide:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1969-chevrolet-chevelle-ss-396-2

Installing a Tremec T56 6 speed in a Plymouth Duster:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/install-tremec-t56-6-speed-plymouth-duster-mopar/

1969 Ford Mustang Leaf spring suspension rehab:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1969-ford-mustang-leaf-spring-suspension-rehab/

Question and answer with Energy Suspension:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/five-questions-with-the-polyurethane-suspension-experts/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. May 3rd, 2020

Car links for this week:

I’ve posted a few pics I took at the Calgary World of Wheels back in February:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72157714136740397

Jf Kustoms in Osoyoos, BC has an updated website here:
https://www.jfkustoms.com/

RIP Tom Cino (Tom was well known in the Vancouver Island car community):
https://earthsoption.com/tribute/details/2327/Thomas-CINO/obituary.html#content-start

Some cool murals in Dallas, TX:
https://www.dallasobserver.com/slideshow/dallas-murals-to-brighten-these-dark-days-11892683

The Quick Times magazine May issue is now online:
http://quick-times.com/quick-times-magazine-may-2020/

1964 Plymouth Valiant Convertible story from Vancouver, BC:
https://driving.ca/chrysler/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1964-plymouth-valiant-convertible

Fraudsters 230 car collection to be auctioned:
https://driving.ca/jaguar/auto-news/news/alleged-fraudsters-incredible-230-car-collection-to-be-auctioned-at-no-reserve

Bentley plans to build 12 new 1929 blowers, but the collectors of the originals aren’t happy:
https://driving.ca/bentley/auto-news/news/bentleys-plan-to-build-12-new-1929-blowers-upsets-collectors-like-ralph-lauren

Rats eating engine wiring story, (I like the video of the rats in the car):
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/style/rats-car-engines.html

Family owned 34 Ford gets full custom treatment:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/tangerine-dream-kenny-and-lynn-seresuns-single-family-34-ford/

1970 Pontiac GTO Judge:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/ultra-rare-1970-pontiac-gto-judge/

When your rental car won’t start and you can’t find the keyfob it gets interesting:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/tearing-apart-a-zipcar-bmw/

Celebrating the Buick 430 V8:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/celebrating-buicks-unsung-big-blocks-on-4-30/

1959 Chevys and 1959 Fords being hauled by barge vintage pics:
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=179845

Story about an owners son looking for his Dad’s old Tempest drag car:
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1127906_bell-the-one-that-couldn-t-get-away

68 Shelby that has 50 years of memories:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/adopted-68-shelby-50-years-of-memories

Street Rodder Road tour 1934 Ford update 1:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/street-rodder-road-tour-1934-ford-update-1/

Classic Industries muscle car coloring book:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/color-a-classic-download-this-free-muscle-car-coloring-book/

Here’s the direct link to the Classic Industries Muscle Car coloring book download:
https://promo2.classicindustries.com/hubfs/Classic_Industries/pdf-catalogs/Assets/ColorAClassic_ColoringBook_1-24.pdf?hsLang=en

The most famous Lancia in the world is being restored:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/the-most-famous-lancia-in-the-world-is-being-restored

1970 Pontiac Firebird story:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/the-early-1970s-pontiac-firebirds-were-great-looking-designs

The June issue of Good Guys magazine is now online here:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=657621&p=0

Shop tours:
Missed one of the links for the Good Guys shop tours, then go here:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/category/shops-stops/

Roadster shop tour:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/social-distance-shop-tour-roadster-shop/

Johnny Hunkins home garage tour:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/johnny-hunkins-garage-california/

Turnin Rusts Classic vehicle collection:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/shop-tour-turnin-rusts-classic-vehicle-collection/

Tech:
A guide to Suspension and handling upgrades:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/suspension-handling-upgrades/

Finding and restoring weber carbs:
https://classicmotorsports.com/project-cars/1962-elva-mk-vi/project-elva-finding-and-restoring-our-weber-carbs/

Tech tips for Triumph TR6 owners:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/tech-tips-triumph-tr6/

D & D Classic Auto Restoration:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/dd-classic-auto-restoration

69 Mustang door glass replacement how to:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1969-ford-mustang-door-glass-replacement-how-to/

Videos:
Webb Motors Electric motor
https://youtu.be/933DmAXx8To

Macs Motor City Garage site mentions Webb Motors Electric conversion:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/video-an-electric-small-block-chevy-v8/

UK man builds railway in his garden:
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-sussex-52487203/eastbourne-man-builds-railway-in-his-garden

Steampunk model railway enthusiast:
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-london-51932009/the-steampunk-model-railway-enthusiast-having-designs-used-by-hornby

Blacktop TV goes racing with Hot Wheels:
https://youtu.be/L7W7yCteB1o

Musclecar Mountain racing with Hot Wheels:
https://youtu.be/wsKRqXiQvSk

Bryce Michelmore builds some cool models:
http://fueltank.cc/blog/bryce-michelmore

Bryce Michelmore pics on Instagram viewer Picuki:
https://www.picuki.com/profile/brycemich

Ranking each and every Batmobile:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/features/feature-story/generation-gap-ranking-each-and-every-batmobile

Watch the 1955 Belgian Grand Prix:
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/video-watch-juan-manuel-fangio-win-1955-belgian-grand-prix/

Hydroforming parts with grease:
https://bangshift.com/general-news/tech-stories/hydroform-your-own-parts-at-home-with-a-grease-gun/

You can check out the rest of his speedster build here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPkfggf8vhR74k8TDa_9m8A/videos

How to make stainless brake lines up:
https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/bangshift1320-spotlight/stainless-line-how-to-brakes-fire-system-and-more-heres-how-to-do-them-right/

Cheers, Darryl.