Stuff from D. Dec. 27th, 2020

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Students and community step up to help supply Cowichan Secondary mechanics class:
https://www.lakecowichangazette.com/news/students-and-community-step-up-to-help-supply-cowichan-secondary-mechanics-class/

B5 Beauty: Miguel Loubier’s 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 (Car restored by Kori at Show and Go Restorations):
https://moparconnectionmagazine.com/b5-beauty-miguel-loubiers-1971-plymouth-duster-340-4-speed/

The 6 best winter movie car chases ever filmed:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/the-6-best-winter-movie-car-chases-ever-filmed

Vehicles intentionally styled to look like other vehicles:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/identity-theft-vehicles-intentionally-styled-to-look-like-other-vehicles

A 1958 ’Vette Translated Into Modern Chinese
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/17/business/chinese-car-knockoffs.html

1958 Pontiac Parisienne convertible restored to former glory in honour and memory of owner’s uncle and aunt:
https://driving.ca/pontiac/column/collector-classics/home-for-christmas-the-resurrection-of-a-family-treasure

Generation Gap: Ranking each and every Chevrolet Camaro:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/features/feature-story/generation-gap-ranking-each-and-every-chevrolet-camaro

12 Cars of Christmas – #1 Finnegan’s Firebird:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1-finnegans-firebird/

Bug in a box: VW explains use of ‘knocked down’ kits:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/12/26/bug-in-a-box-vw-explains-use-of-knocked-down-kits/

Restoring Mom and Dad’s original ’65 Chevelle:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/12/13/my-classic-car-restoring-mom-and-dads-original-65-chevelle/

Studebaker Avanti: The World’s Fastest Production Car:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/studebaker-avanti-worlds-fastest-production-car/

Peter Brock on the Birth of the Spoiler;
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/peter-brock-birth-spoiler/

A vintage moped could be your perfect winter project:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/a-vintage-moped-could-be-your-perfect-winter-project/

The adrenaline rush of driving the legendary Black Ghost Challenger:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/the-adrenaline-rush-of-driving-the-legendary-black-ghost-challenger/

5 vintage winter tire ads to celebrate dashing through the snow:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/5-vintage-winter-tire-ads-to-celebrate-dashing-through-the-snow/

Garage Zen: The joy in the familiar:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/garage-zen-the-joy-in-the-familiar/

How F1 legend Phil Hill helped father the modern collector car industry:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/how-f1-legend-phil-hill-helped-father-the-modern-collector-car-industry/

Ringbrothers transforms Madam V Cadillac from concept car to street sleeper:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/ringbrothers-transforms-madam-v-cadillac-from-concept-car-to-street-sleeper/

Suffering old-car burnout, or, how a restoration favor ruined a collector’s hobby:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/24/suffering-old-car-burnout-or-how-a-restoration-favor-ruined-a-collectors-hobby

7 Types of SEMA Street Freaks!:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/7-kinds-sema-street-freaks/

Fast and Dangerous: Inside Jason Rupert’s Nostalgia Nitro Funny Car:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/inside-jason-ruperts-nostalgia-nitro-funny-car/

5 New Hemi Crate Engines from Mopar!:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/5-new-hemi-crate-engines-mopar/

Hot Rodding’s World-Famous Book Store (I want to go there!):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hot-roddings-world-famous-book-store-autobooks-aerobooks/

Reader Ride: Jem Chapman’s ’73 Charger melds classic MoPar with today’s performance:
https://www.ocala.com/story/news/local/2020/12/20/reader-ride-jem-chapman-1973-charger-mopar-classic/3961539001/

The 1951 Fords Were Immensely Popular:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/the-1951-fords-were-immensely-popular

Good Guys February 2021 magazine now online:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=687425&p=1

The Hippy Drag Racer: One Life of a Drag Racer’s Collection of Cars(Huge Mopar collection):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hippy-drag-racer-one-life-drag-racers-collection-cars/

Tech:
When the Fire Goes Out: 9 Easy Steps to Diagnosing Ignition Problems :
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/when-fire-goes-out-9-easy-steps-diagnosing-ignitio/

Simple Carbs: Rebuilding and Tuning an SU Carburetor:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/simple-carbs-rebuilding-and-tuning-su-carburetor/

Project Mini Cooper S | Magazine Series Part 10: Assembling Our Freshly Painted Mini Cooper S:
https://classicmotorsports.com/project-cars/1967-mini-cooper-s/project-mini-cooper-s-magazine-series-part-10-asse/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Chopping and bending custom wrenches:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-chopping-and-bending-custom-wrenches/

How to Lower Your F-Body Camaro or Firebird on a Budget:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/lower-f-body-camaro-firebird-budget/

Throwback Thursday: Choosing The Correct Torque Converter:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/throwback-thursday-choosing-the-correct-torque-converter/

Shop tours:
Beyond the Small Screen: Barry’s Speed Shop:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/barrys-speed-shop/

For Sale:
Buy It! This 1979 GMC van was an official ‘A-Team’ promotional vehicle:
https://driving.ca/gmc/auto-news/news/buy-it-this-1979-gmc-van-was-an-official-a-team-promotional-vehicle

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Dec. 20th, 2020

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Ed China’s website:
https://www.greasejunkie.com/

Female owned welding business is a Victoria trailblazer:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/female-owned-welding-business-is-a-victoria-trailblazer/

On the Road: These two classic Chevy pickups are like a pair of old friends
Albertan owner of ‘Chuck’s Trucks’ lives by the adage: “Every man needs two old trucks!” :
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-chucks-trucks

An exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts highlights the relationship of art and car culture over the past 70 years.:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/26/business/dia-car-exhibit-detroit.html

London, Ontario man seeking hit-and-run red ’68 Buick that injured family
Police are looking for a red Skylark recorded hitting two vehicles and speeding off :
https://driving.ca/buick/auto-news/news/london-ontario-man-seeking-hit-and-run-red-68-buick-that-injured-family

Breaking: Santa’s ditched his sleigh in favour of a Ford Bronco
The automaker just released never-before-seen photos of what Saint Nick really drives:
https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/entertainment/breaking-santas-ditched-his-sleigh-in-favour-of-a-ford-bronco

This 1967 Ford Mustang GT, ‘Raven,’ is an all-original survivor in the best spec
Fanatical Ford owner “Mustang Marie” held out on driving any pony car until she had her own—but it was worth the wait:
https://driving.ca/ford/features/feature-story/this-1967-ford-mustang-gt-raven-is-an-all-original-survivor-in-the-best-spec

Collector Classics: Luxury tax prompts restorer to ship historic Bentley back to England
Vancouver hobbyist says tax has “virtually destroyed the collector car market in B.C.”:
https://driving.ca/bentley/column/collector-classics/luxury-tax-prompts-restorer-to-ship-historic-bentley-back-to-england

The 7 weirdest movie racing scenes in Hollywood history:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/the-7-weirdest-movie-racing-scenes-in-hollywood-history

Over-The-Top Holiday Gift Guide!:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/over-the-top-gift-guide/

12 Cars of Christmas – #7 Rudolph’s Joy Ride:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/12-cars-of-christmas-7-rudolphs-joy-ride/

12 Cars of Christmas – #8 That’s a Wrap!:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/thats-a-wrap/

12 Cars of Christmas – #9 Santa’s New Sleigh (Looks like Paul’s Desoto):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/santas-new-sleigh/

12 Cars of Christmas – #10 C10 in a Winter Wonderland:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/10-c10-winter-wonderland/

12 Cars of Christmas – #11 Air Cooled Java Cruisers:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/air-cooled-java-cruisers/

12 Cars of Christmas – #12 Todd Ray’s 1957 Chevy Wagon:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/todd-rays-1957-chevy-wagon/

This drag-racing Kellison J-6 may be the best-sorted home-built car ever (Cool vintage drawings):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/this-drag-racing-kellison-j-6-may-be-the-best-sorted-home-built-car-ever/

The original Ladies of Le Mans:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/the-original-ladies-of-le-mans/

Black Ghost: The mysterious 1970 Challenger that dominated Detroit street racing:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/black-ghost-the-mysterious-1970-challenger-that-dominated-detroit-street-racing/

Discovering in-driveway tire mounting and balancing—yes, it’s a thing (That would be handy):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/discovering-in-driveway-tire-mounting-and-balancing-yes-its-a-thing/

Celebrate ten years of the Lexus LFA by building your own—out of paper:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/celebrate-ten-years-of-the-lexus-lfa-by-building-your-own-out-of-paper/

An unassuming performer, the 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS has appreciated steadily:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1964-chevrolet-chevy-ii-nova-ss

Muscle Car v. Ponycar:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/muscle-car-v-ponycar/

Six-Pack of Winged Mopars:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/six-pack-winged-mopars/

A Father And Son, An Imported 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe, And A Sicilian Ghost Town:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/a-father-and-son-an-imported-1968-ford-mustang-coupe-and-a-sicilian-ghost-town

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Full Build done by Classic Car Studio Speed Shop:
http://www.classiccarstudio.com/speedshop/project/1955-chevrolet-bel-air/

The 1964 Dodge Models Were Extremely Popular Vehicles :
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/the-1964-dodge-models-were-extremely-popular-vehicles

Ford reveals rare GT40 documents recently added to its archives:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/ford-reveals-rare-gt40-documents-recently-added-to-its-archives/

Shop tours:
Reader Workshops and Sanctuaries from Hemmings:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/workshops-and-sanctuaries

Tech:
Project VW Rabbit GTI: How to Professionally Detail a Car at Home:
https://classicmotorsports.com/project-cars/1984-rabbit-gti/project-vw-rabbit-gti-how-professionally-detail-ca/

9 Common Restoration Mistakes and How to Avoid Them:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/9-common-restoration-mistakes-and-how-avoid-them/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: The toilet paper wormhole:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-the-toilet-paper-wormhole/

A 14-step winter detailing checklist … for your daily driver:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/a-winter-detailing-checklist-for-your-daily-driver/

Which Manual Transmission Is Best for Your Swap Project?:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/project-car-manual-transmission-swap/

Choosing the Right 9-Inch Housing for Your Project:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/choosing-right-9-inch-housing-project/

Paint & Body Tech: What Sandpaper Should You Use?:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2020/12/15/paint-body-tech-what-sandpaper-should-you-use/

How To Metal Etch and Mark Your Tools:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/how-to-metal-etch-and-mark-your-tools/

Lucas HF Horn Restoration (Owen Auto restores Lucas horns):
http://owenauto.ca/lucas-hf-horn-restoration/

Your Next Project: How to Find It, Plan It and Tackle It:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/your-next-project-how-find-it-plan-it-and-tackle-i/

10 Items You Need in Your Workspace:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/10-items-you-need-your-workspace/

How to Rehab a Frame with POR-15:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1967-chevy-impala-frame-rehab-rust-por-15/

Videos:
37 Chevy Time Lapse (speedpaint)| Doodling with Auto Graffix:
https://youtu.be/NftEoVCqiAI

WATCH THIS: Homemade parts cleaner epicness?:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/17/watch-this-homemade-parts-cleaner-epicness

The car radio restorer for Rob R.:
https://petrolicious.com/films/lino-autoradio-the-car-radio-restorer

Stacie B. London: In A Straight Line:
https://petrolicious.com/films/stacie-b-london-in-a-straight-line

Cheers, Darryl.

Hell X-7 | Hellcat motor – RX-7 build

Mitch Lake and his team over at RCTS AUTOWORX are building the worlds first
RX-7 with a Hellcat motor transplant.

The project is called “The Hell X-7”.

RCTS Autoworx, operates from its facility at 526 Cleveland Cres S.E. Calgary, Alberta Canada.
You can “Check out the build on Instagram @rcts_autoworx“
You can find RCTS Autoworx on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstj16zW_iYBQZG3EUmWsw
You can find RCTS Autoworx on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/RctsAuto

The Hellx7 is running!
They are taking a break for Christmas after a crazy busy year, so dyno time will come soon!
Go to their Facebook site to checkout the video.

The Hell X-7 project started with a Hell Cat motor sourced out of the states.

The RX-7 before the Hell Cat motor goes in.

The engine compartment before the heavy modification starts to make the Hell Cat fit.

It fits! After months of work.

The rear tires are 345’s.

9″ wide NASCAR style exhaust tips.

Pantera wheels

Stay tuned to this post for further updates.

The Hellx7 is running!
They are taking a break for Christmas after a crazy busy year, so dyno time will come soon!
Go to their Facebook site to checkout the video.

You can contact Mitch directly from his company website: RCTS AUTOWORX
You can “Check out the build on Instagram @rcts_autoworx“.
You can find RCTS Autoworx on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/RctsAuto

Stuff from D. Dec. 13th, 2020

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The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction results from April 2019:
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25593/#/aa1=1&MR1_length=510&w1=list&m1=1

Bio on Andy Leach of Cal Automotive Creations:
https://www.calautocreations.com/our-shop/andy-leach/

Cal Automotive Creations:
https://www.calautocreations.com/

These are picks for Canada’s top 5 most historic vehicles:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/column/rearview-mirror/these-are-our-picks-for-canadas-top-5-most-historic-vehicles

Good reads for the gearhead on your gift list:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/good-reads-for-the-gearhead-on-your-gift-list

More gearhead gifts to consider:
https://www.wheels.ca/news/christmas-is-near-and-here-are-some-gifts-to-consider/

Ugly Hemi sweater for the Mopar guys:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/holiday-horsepower-ugly-hemi-sweater-or-redeye-hellcrate/

More gifts for Mopar guys:
https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/classic-cars/g34925786/mopar-christmas/

Seattle Intl Raceway – Funny Cars We Loved (Cool vintage pics. I went once years ago):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/funny-cars-we-loved/

Mongoose Memories – Tom McEwen’s Corvette is a Funny Car Time Capsule:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/mongoose-memories/

Elapsed Time Machine – the Billy Lynch Race Car Specialties Dragster:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/billy-lynch-dragster/

Goodguys Top Fuel – A Look Back at the Cars and Stars of Early Nostalgia Drag Racing:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-top-fuel-retrospective/

Bill Vance chats about the Austin A-90:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-austin-a-90-atlantic-designed-for-north-america-1.24253590

Dinkiest Car in the USA: The American Austin:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/dinkiest-car-in-the-usa-the-american-austin/

After More Than 40 Years, a Stolen Austin-Healey Is Back Where It Belongs:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/after-more-40-years-stolen-austin-healey-back-wher/

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction postponed to March:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/events/barrett-jackson-scottsdale-auction-postponed-to-march/

Covid Creates Car Collector Chaos as Scottsdale Auctions Loom:
https://www.autoweek.com/news/sports-cars/a34937888/covid-creates-car-collector-chaos-as-scottsdale-auctions-loom/

Stock Stories: 1966 BSA A65 Lightning (Great artwork!):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/stock-stories-1966-bsa-a65-lightning/

The project debt payment plan finally kicked in on my Honda SL125:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/the-project-debt-payment-plan-finally-kicked-in-on-my-honda-sl125/

Aston Martin’s checkered Grand Prix history (Vintage pics are great):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/aston-martins-checkered-grand-prix-history/

The 20 Greatest Concept Cars of All Time:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/greatest-concept-cars/

GM’s ’70s A-body Colonnade cars were plentiful in showrooms, but rare in model form 1:64 size:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/11/gms-70s-a-body-colonnade-cars-were-plentiful-on-street-but-rare-in-model-form

The 425-hp 426 Hemi option infused the 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 with brute force:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1966-dodge-coronet-500

Rusty and Reliable: LS 1966 Chevy C10 and Panther-Swapped 1972 F100:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ls-swap-c10-modular-swapped-ford-f100/

Hot Rod 4-Pack: Favorite Ford-Powered 1937 Ford Coupes:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hot-rod-4-pack-favorite-ford-powered-1937-ford-coupes/

This 1934 Chevy Helped Keep a Tradition Alive:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/mike-nicholas-1934-chevrolet-hillclimb/

Cop Car Apocalypse! Crown Victoria Demolition Derby:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/holley-ford-fest-cleetus-50-crown-victoria-derby/

Ardun Powered Original Steel 1932 Ford Roadster Owner-Built With Vintage Parts:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ardun-powered-original-steel-1932-ford-roadster-owner-built-vintage-parts/

Mopar A-Body Gallery from Holley’s MoParty:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/mopar-a-body-gallery-holley-moparty/

1961 Chevy Impala Bubbletop Bursting with Simple Sexy Style:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1961-chevy-impala-bubbletop/

1899 Waverley electric car for Miles:
http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2020/12/waverley-electric.html

Cruising the Tokyo Highway with the 244 Family Bosozoku Van Crew (For Norm):
https://www.superfly-autos.com/2020/12/05/cruising-the-tokyo-highway-with-the-244-family-bosozoku-van-crew/

Car of the Week: 1967 Chevy II Nova SS:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/car-of-the-week-1967-chevy-ii-nova

Shop tours:
Second-gen customizer Rob Ida is a rodder with range (Great story and cool pics):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/second-gen-customizer-rob-ida-is-a-rodder-with-range/

Tech:
5 Weber Spares Every Toolbox Should Contain:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/5-weber-spares-every-toolbox-should-contain/

Go to school on the Electric Chevrolet Bolt’s clever Drive Unit:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/go-to-school-on-the-chevrolet-bolts-clever-drive-unit/

Hot Rod Paint Detail—How to Paint WWII Nose Art on a Hot Rod:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hot-rod-paint-detail-how-to-paint-wwii-nose-art-on-a-hot-rod/

An In-depth Look at The Evolution of The Coyote Engine:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/depth-look-evolution-coyote-engine/

A-Body or B-Body Mopar Muscle Cars: What Are the Differences?:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/mopar-a-body-b-body-chrysler-junkyard/

Videos:
Supercar drivers that didn’t pass driving 101:
https://www.driving.ca/features/feature-story/watch-10-times-supercar-drivers-proved-they-didnt-deserve-their-rides

Do you remember Hasbro stick shifters:
https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/check-out-this-vintage-ad-for-hasbro-stick-shifters/

Watch how GTO engineering handcrafts sumptuous Ferrari parts:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/watch-how-gto-engineering-handcrafts-ferrari-parts/

DIY Genius Grafts Koenigsegg-Style Freevalve Tech Onto 6.5-HP Harbor Freight Motor:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/38090/diy-genius-grafts-koenigsegg-style-freevalve-tech-onto-6-5-hp-harbor-freight-motor

WATCH THIS Chevelle: Boiling it down to… the cords!:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/10/watch-this-boiling-it-down-to-the-cords

New Video Released: Drag Week’s Dirty 30 Flips and Burns:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/new-video-released-drag-weeks-dirty-30-flips-and-burns/

The Ultimate MOPAR Hoard ~ Trailers Full of Muscle Car Parts (for sale):
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/mopar-muscle-car-parts-for-sale/

Stacie B. London: In A Straight Line
Chasing down motorcycle land speed records, one salt flat at a time. :
https://petrolicious.com/films/stacie-b-london-in-a-straight-line

Interviews:
Five Minutes With Larry Dixon:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/larry-dixon/

An Interview With Legendary Racer Brian Redman:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/interview-legendary-racer-brian-redman/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Dec. 6th, 2020

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Time is running out to buy your raffle ticket on the 1968 Beaumont Convertible built by Rust Bros.:
https://www.kamloopscarraffle.ca/

https://habitatkamloops.com/2020/07/08/habitat-for-humanity-kamloops-classic-car-raffle-2020/

These two longtime Ocalans love to restore beauty—and driveability—to vintage vehicles.:
https://www.ocalastyle.com/classic-pursuits/

Dodge Challenger gets crushed by falling tree:
https://www.pqbnews.com/news/update-man-waits-on-next-move-after-car-crushed-following-windstorm-in-qualicum-beach/

Mustang Santa spreading joy, one car ride at a time:
https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/community/mustang-santa-spreading-joy-one-car-ride-at-a-time/

GM’s earliest Canadian vehicle is back on display in Oshawa:
https://driving.ca/buick/auto-news/news/gms-earliest-canadian-vehicle-is-back-on-display-in-oshawa

Home-built 1970 Pontiac Firebird wins the Hot Wheels Legends Tour:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/home-built-1970-pontiac-firebird-wins-the-hot-wheels-legends-tour

Canada’s top 5 most historic vehicles:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/column/rearview-mirror/these-are-our-picks-for-canadas-top-5-most-historic-vehicles

Bronzed – Rutterz Rodz Makes Precious Metal out of a 1966 Charger:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/bronzed-1966-charger/

The Enduring Appeal of Lou Lafon’s Straight Axle Chevelle:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/straight-axle-chevelle/

Goodguys Get in your garage for December:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/get-in-your-garage-december/

Bill Vance chats about compact Jaguars:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-compact-jaguars-fondly-remembered-for-sparkling-performance-1.24250031

The Porsche-Beating Opel GT:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/porsche-beating-opel-gt/

My new low-buck project is this righteous $3250 Saab Aero:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/my-new-low-buck-project-is-this-righteous-3500-saab-aero/

What If? 1973 Jeep Wagoneer Trackhawk:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/what-if/what-if-1973-jeep-wagoneer-trackhawk/

This all-original, aluminum-bodied hot rod is a real Lulu:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/this-all-original-aluminum-bodied-hot-rod-is-a-real-lulu/

The rarest Hot Wheels toy is worth more than its full-scale counterpart:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-rarest-hot-wheels-is-worth-more-than-its-full-scale-counterpart/

Underneath all the custom bodywork of this center-steer Sixties show car lies a 1962 Corvair station wagon:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/04/underneath-all-the-custom-bodywork-of-this-center-steer-sixties-show-car-lies-a-1963-corvair-station-wagon

For what purpose was Photoshop invented other than to envision classic cars from alternate realities?:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/02/for-what-purpose-was-photoshop-invented-other-than-to-envision-classic-cars-from-alternate-realities

Accessories After the Fact:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/accessories-after-the-fact-2

Workshops and Sanctuaries (Even one from Calgary):
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/workshops-and-sanctuaries

WATCH THIS: And then go build a hot rod!:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/03/watch-this-and-then-go-build-a-hot-rod

How I finally came face to face with the 1969 Camaro prototype that I idolized from afar as a kid:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/03/how-i-finally-came-face-to-face-with-the-1969-camaro-prototype-that-i-idolized-from-afar-as-a-kid

One part Model T, one part Model A, this gow job in the works is hot rodding circa 1931:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/02/one-part-model-t-one-part-model-a-this-gow-job-in-the-works-is-hot-rodding-circa-1931

Suddenly it’s 1960: Plymouth for 1957:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/suddenly-its-1960-plymouth-for-1957/

Classic ’60s Model Car Box Art Part 3:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/classic-60s-model-car-box-art-part-3/

Rare 50-Year-Old Panoramic Drag Race Photos:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/rare-50-year-old-panoramic-drag-race-photos/

This Low-Mileage Barracuda is an Ex-Drag Racer Now Restored to Showroom Condition:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/brad-forester-1969-plymouth-barracuda/

Local car enthusiasts connect after kind gesture:
https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/local-car-enthusiasts-connect-after-kind-gesture-1.5218260

An Appreciation: Vicki Wood
Barrier-breaking, car-loving racer:
https://www.collierautomedia.com/an-appreciation-vicki-wood

The Duryea Motor Wagon: There’s a First Time for Everything:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2020/the-duryea-motor-wagon-there-s-a-first-time-for-everything

Good Guys magazine January 2021 issue now online here:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=683927&p=1

Shop tours:
Cool Collection – Bill Whetstone’s Collection of Classic-Style Rods and Customs:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/cool-collection-bill-whetstone/

Tech:
Well-Lubricated – A Guide to Automotive Fluids and Lubricants:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/automotive-fluids-and-lubricants/

How To Run LED Headlights and Taillights on Your Classic :
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-run-led-headlights-and-taillights-your-classic/

These 6 performance parts are true hot rod heroes:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/these-6-performance-parts-are-true-hot-rod-heroes/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Simple air-powered fluid pump for nasty diff oil:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-simple-air-powered-fluid-pump-for-nasty-diff-oil/

Don’t Be Fooled: How To Spot A REAL 1970 Chevelle SS:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/dont-fooled-spot-real-1970-chevelle-ss/

Paint & Body Tech: What Type of Body Filler Should You Use?:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2020/12/01/paint-body-tech-what-type-of-body-filler-should-you-use/

Videos:
Dan’s Garage Toy box tour:
https://youtu.be/0EGlPrezY7k

My Dad Is A Hot Rod Hoarder…:
https://youtu.be/aXEcvvLAGOU

The Man Who Created The First “Rat Rod” | Robert Williams:
https://youtu.be/HTjiSWYcQsY

Hirohata Merc: Custom Legend – Full Documentary on Classic Cars | HVA (Awesome history on a Barris Custom):
https://youtu.be/dd5GfqfKnrg

Hirohata – 1951 Mercury Re-Creation with John D’Agostino at the 2017 Portland Roadster Show:
https://youtu.be/JTgMupq8IEk

Thornley Kelham: Full Restoration:
https://petrolicious.com/films/thornley-kelham-full-restoration

Cheers, Darryl.