Note: Some links may expire over time.
Car Guys garages to be built in Hope, BC:
https://mygaragehope.com/
Porsche recreates the one real life car from Cyberpunk video game:
https://driving.ca/porsche/auto-news/news/porsche-recreates-the-one-real-life-car-from-the-cyberpunk-2077-video-game
Batman drives a 63 Corvette in the new film:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/batmans-not-batmobile-will-be-a-63-corvette-in-the-new-film
Bouncy Castle inventor car collection is now up for sale:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/these-cars-collected-by-the-inventor-of-the-bouncy-castle-are-now-for-sale
Five of Eddie Van Halens personal cars featured:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/features/feature-story/the-five-best-cars-from-the-late-eddie-van-halens-personal-collection
Former Calgary shop teacher has spent a lifetime bringing old motorbikes back to life:
https://driving.ca/honda/column/on-the-road/resurrecting-classic-honda-bikes-for-a-hobby
1952 Triumph Thunderbird motorbike:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/stock-stories-1952-triumph-thunderbird/
1955 Chevy wins BASF Americas most beautiful:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/brute-force-2020-basf-americas-most-beautiful/
High Mileage 1932 Ford Pickup:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/high-mileage-1932-ford-pickup/
On the road with a 1934 Ford and a teardrop trailer:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/on-the-road-1934-ford-teardrop-trailer/
Street Rod Headquarter Custom of the year goes to ’56 Oldsmobile:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2020-street-rod-headquarters-custom-of-the-year/
Through the lens with Photographer Steven Bunker (Great shot of Neil’s car):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/through-the-lens-steven-bunker/
More pics from Good Guys Get in Your garage:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/get-in-your-garage-projects-and-progress/
Low mileage Chevy II sees some upgrades from Johnson’s Hot Rod shop:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/survivor-sport-low-mileage-chevy-ii/
Story on the 1962 Chevy II:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/emergency-room-engineering-the-1962-chevy-ii/
Bill Vance chats about the Ford F-150 since the beginning:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-ford-s-f-150-carries-dna-of-the-original-1.24225824
Czech made school bus for the Zombie apocalypse:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/check-out-this-czech-made-school-bus-for-the-zombie-apocalypse/
How plastic model cars stoked interest in their real life peers and vice versa:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/how-plastic-model-cars-stoked-interest-in-their-real-life-peers-and-vice-versa/
The Hot Rod original automotive influencer:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hot-rod-original-automotive-influencer/
Anthony DiLiberto, A young guy in the pin striping business:
https://www.picuki.com/profile/pinstriping_by_ad
Interviews:
5 mintues with Photographer John Jackson:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/5-minutes-with-john-jackson/
Shop tours:
Weaver Customs:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/weaver-customs/
Tech:
Wrench organization for the road:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-wrench-organization-for-the-road/
How to make an old engine run like new and still look old:
https://driving.ca/plymouth/features/feature-story/how-to-make-a-tired-old-engine-run-like-new-again-while-still-looking-old
Aluminum wheel restoration:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/aluminum-wheel-ascension
How to start an old car that hasn’t run in years:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/start-old-car-hasnt-run-years/
Videos:
1974 Drag Racing film:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/vrooom-a-1974-drag-racing-film/#more-75293
Bruce Levens 1951 Ford is a racy blend of old and new:
https://www.rodauthority.com/features/bruce-levens-1951-ford-is-a-racy-blend-of-old-and-new/
Man Cave Tour:
https://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2020/10/man-cave-tour/
Conrad Stevenson Restorations for Alpha Romeos(Great video):
https://petrolicious.com/films/conrad-stevenson-restorations-an-alfista-in-america
For Sale:
Classic cars for sale in Sicamous, BC:
https://hosswheels.com/classic-cars/
Cheers, Darryl.
Month: October 2020
Stuff from D. Oct. 11th, 2020
Hi,
Note: Some links may expire over time.
Neil’s Nova shown on Goodguys Get In Your Garage post:
https://www.picuki.com/media/2415613835282302023
Millenials and the classic car hobby:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/millennials-are-doing-the-opposite-of-killing-the-classic-car-industry-survey
Mazda MX5 Miata ranking of every year:
https://driving.ca/mazda/features/feature-story/generation-gap-ranking-each-and-every-mazda-mx-5-miata
Story about Calgary Bug owner that converted VW beetle to electric:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/ev-mad-scientist-builds-a-voltswagen
2020 Bonneville Speed week coverage:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/go-faster-2020-bonneville-speed-week/
Photography tips from Good Guys:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/tips-photographing-your-car/
Goodguys Friday night drive in pics:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/grease-goodguys-friday-night-drive-in/
Record setting Speed Demon story:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/record-setting-speed-demon/
1959 Impala mild custom:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/survivor-kyle-severin-59-impala-mild-custom/
Tony Nancy Hot Rodder story:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/tony-nancy/
Bill Vance chats about the Buick Reatta:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-buick-s-reatta-never-fulfilled-its-own-gt-promise-1.24218309
Marine mechanic gets his son involved in the old car hobby:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/a-marine-mechanic-returns-from-the-sandbox-and-brings-his-son-into-the-70s/
The rusty/crusty BMW build continues:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology-this-thing-cannot-get-any-worse/
Electric MGB story:
https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a34302374/electric-mgb-is-another-glimpse-of-our-gattaca-style-automotive-future/
Al Satterwhite reflects on what he believes was the best time to be an endurance racing photographer:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/10/11/al-satterwhite-reflects-on-what-he-believes-was-the-best-time-to-be-an-endurance-racing-photographer
Mercedes Benz print ads story:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/image-makers
1976 – 77 Ford Capri story:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1976-77-capri-ii
How model painting almost caused damage to Dad’s new Riveriera:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/dads-new-riviera
Vintage Nascar pics from Riverside raceway:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/nascar-vintage-photos-riverside-raceway-motortrend-500/
Power tour Strait Jacket Express aka Transport Wagon:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/street-freaks-power-tour-strait-jacket-express/
North Carolina Charity car show pics:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/2020-north-carolina-charity-car-show/
1927 Ford Track T build story:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/gilberts-garage-ghost-of-sema-shows-past/
Mike Finnegan finds a barn find 1967 Pontiac Firebird:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roadkill-1967-pontiac-firebird-barn-find/
1970 Chevelle gets rescued for Birthday gift:
https://www.junkyardlife.com/2020/10/rescuing-1970-chevelle-birthday-blues.html
1958 Buick story with vintage pics:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/the-1958-buicks-were-fins-and-chrome-models
Tech:
Ceramic coating story:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/ceramic-coating-could-be-the-cure-to-your-corrosion-problems/
Using an Infared thermometer to diagnose problems:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-using-invisible-light-to-find-problems/
Protecting your car from day to day hazards:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/4-tips-for-protecting-your-car-from-day-to-day-hazards/
Making aftermarket wheels fit right:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/roll-with-it
HID headlight upgrade to Fox body Mustang:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/diode-dynamics-hid-headlight-upgrade-fox-body-1990-mustang/
Tail light panel repair to a 1968 Dodge Coronet:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/taillight-panel-repair-1968-dodge-coronet/
How to replace door skin on a 1970 Plymouth Cuda:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/how-to-replace-door-skin-1970-plymouth-cuda/
Shop tours:
Inside the Copo Camaro engine shop:
https://www.theblock.com/article/20200/october/inside-the-copo-camaro-engine-shop-.html
Video:
Doug DeMuro is popular on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqjHFMB_JYTaEnf_vmTNqg
Doug has started his own car auction website here:
https://carsandbids.com/
Marketing the 1961 Chrysler:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/video-marketing-the-1961-chryslers/
1996 Nissan commercial was cool:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/barbie-meets-van-halen-in-a-1996-nissan-commercial/
Dodge new ad campaign (I had those walkie talkies):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/dodge-pisses-excellence-features-lil-ricky-bobby-in-new-commercial/
Cheers, Darryl.
Stuff from D. Oct. 4th, 2020
Hi,
Note some links may expire over time.
1914 Cadillac Seven passenger taxi cab story:
https://driving.ca/cadillac/column/collector-classics/all-hail-the-1914-cadillac-seven-passenger-taxi-cab
Quadra Mustang from video game turned into a real car:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/you-can-win-a-real-life-version-of-the-quadra-type-66-from-cyberpunk-2077
1940 pickup story:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/harve-evans-1940-ford-pickup/
2020 RPM Nationals (Great pics):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2020-rpm-nationals/
1966 Hemi Plymouth Belvedere – Survivor story:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1966-hemi-plymouth-belvedere/
Ryans Rods and Kustom builds a killer lincoln:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/scarlet-lady-continental/
1934 Ford Coupe story:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/land-speed-influenced-1934-ford-coupe/
Bill Vance chats about the 1967 Cadillac Eldorado:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-1967-cadillac-eldorado-s-front-wheel-drive-a-novelty-at-the-time-1.24213779
How fun it is to get a high milage minivan through Germanys rigoruous vehicle inspection process:
https://jalopnik.com/i-took-a-250-000-mile-minivan-through-germanys-rigorous-1845197100
Roush tuned Ford GT is cool:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/auctions/this-1-of-10-roush-tuned-ford-gt-is-a-european-rarity/
2020 Shelby Mustang GT350R review:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/new-car-reviews/review-2020-shelby-mustang-gt350r-heritage-edition/
Did you know the first batch of Honday CB750 motorcycles used cast motors:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/why-do-collectors-pay-double-for-a-honda-cb750-engine-cast-in-sand/
Detroit drag strip pics:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/nostalgic-straight-line-racers-keep-detroits-drag-strip-flame-alive/
Modern Boss 302 old vs new:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/pit-bosses-is-the-modern-boss-302-a-worthy-successor-to-the-famed-original/
Renault Rally Rocket R5 in small scale:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/10/02/renaults-rally-rocket-r5-made-for-plenty-of-small-scale-adventures
Relflecting on Hershey swap meets of the past:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/09/28/reflecting-on-hershey-in-the-year-of-a-historic-cancellation
Roadkill garage revisit:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roadkill-garage-wreck-runner-revisit/
Cafe racer Mini Cooper S:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/cafe-race-car-building-a-motorsport-inspired-mini-cooper-s
Patina Jag story:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-mechanically-perfect-and-patina-laden-jaguar-e-type-is-the-best-of-both-worlds
Good Guys magazine Oct. 2020 issue online:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=670707&p=0
Good Guys magazine Nov. 2020 issue online:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=673965&p=0
Shop Tours:
HS Customs:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/hs-customs/
Tech:
Using rubber hose to protect tight fitting parts:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-using-rubber-hoses-to-protect-tight-fitting-parts/
1974 Plymouth Duster interior rehab:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1974-plymouth-duster-interior-rehab/
Paint a Fox Mustang:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/paint-a-fox-mustang-part-2/
Roof replacement on a 1970 Cuda:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roof-replacement-1970-cuda/
Videos:
Ferris Bueller spoofing Garage door opener ad:
https://driving.ca/jaguar/auto-news/entertainment/this-ferris-bueller-spoofing-garage-door-opener-ad-is-funnier-than-it-should-be
Lego crash testing:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/watch-iihs-employee-films-super-realistic-stop-motion-lego-crash-test
Toy car restoration story:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/toy-car-restoration-is-just-as-satisfying-as-the-real-thing/
Nice car ad campaigns:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/nine-car-ad-campaigns-that-sizzled-and-fizzled/
Bacchelli Villa, The Italian restoration maestros:
https://petrolicious.com/films/bacchelli-villa-the-italian-restoration-maestros
Cheers, Darryl.