Stuff from D. Jan. 31st, 2021

Hi,

The February issue of Quick Times Magazine is now online here:
http://quick-times.com/quick-times-magazine-february-2021/

Edelbrock to shutter Los Angeles County HQ after 83 years:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/edelbrock-to-shutter-los-angeles-county-hq-after-83-years/

Legendary Auto Parts Manufacturer Edelbrock Is Shutting Down Its Headquarters:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/39011/legendary-auto-parts-manufacturer-edelbrock-is-closing-its-california-headquarters

Edelbrock to close headquarters building in Torrance, California:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/30/edelbrock-to-close-headquarters-building-in-torrance-california

Western Speedway property in Langford, BC is up for rezoning:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/western-speedway-property-is-up-for-rezoning/

A bio from Steve Magnante:
https://stevemags.com/about-2/

Automotive writer Jim Kenzie says farewell to wheels:
https://www.thestar.com/autos/opinion/2021/01/20/jim-kenzie-says-farewell-to-wheels.html

How a small Scottish company evolved into an auto leather leader:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/bridge-of-weir-auto-leather/

On the Road: 1959 Austin-Healey ‘Bugeye’ Sprite
Calgarian documents his slow and steady restoration of the classic British two-seater on the Econobox Garage YouTube channel:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1959-austin-healey-bugeye-sprite

You can check out the videos of the build progress on the Bugeye here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnCr0noDQ3_IrsFmMigI_zw/videos

LEGO’s new classic Porsche 911 kit is impressively detailed:
https://driving.ca/porsche/auto-news/news/legos-new-classic-porsche-911-kit-is-impressively-detailed

These 5 automakers will now restore classic models they once built new:
https://driving.ca/ferrari/features/feature-story/these-5-automakers-will-now-restore-classic-models-they-once-built-new

Hammer Time: Shiftgate brings online collector car auctions to Canada:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/hammer-time-shiftgate-brings-online-collector-car-auctions-to-canada

The 10 best – and weirdest – movie car jump scenes in history:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/the-10-best-and-weirdest-movie-car-jump-scenes-in-history

Car builder Chad Hiltz blends hard work and skills to create a popular TV show :
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/rad-rides-custom-shop-in-rural-nova-scotia-shows-the-world-how-its-done

Collector Classics: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Vancouver film location scout pays homage to classic show with ‘Rockford correct’ resto:
https://driving.ca/pontiac/firebird/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1978-pontiac-firebird-esprit

Vancouver Island rats sending cars to the shop in record numbers this season
The soy-covered automotive wiring is just too tempting for the rodents:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/vancouver-island-rats-sending-cars-to-the-shop-in-record-numbers-this-season

New Chevy Corvette C8 engine goes pop after just 57 miles
Time to make introductions! Valve, meet piston:
https://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/new-chevy-corvette-c8-engine-goes-pop-after-just-57-miles

Norman Bradley’s Bad-in-Black ’32 Ford Brings Home the Tanks Inc. 2020 Hot Rod of the Year Title:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/bad-in-black-32-ford-2020-hot-rod-of-the-year/

Born to be a Hot Rod – Shane Sonnevelt’s Angry A:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/shane-sonnevelts-angry-a/

B&M Mega Deuce – Scott Hawley’s Bitchin’ Tudor:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/bm-mega-deuce/

Timeless ’32 – Rich Stapf’s 20-Year-Old Roadster:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/rich-stapf-roadster/

Prowlin’ in Pomona:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/prowlin-in-pomona/

Ron Meis’ 1941 Willys(For Kevin and Paul B.):
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1941-willys/

Five Minutes With John McLeod from Classic Instruments:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/john-mcleod/

One man’s Morris Minor obsession became a lifetime achievement:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/one-mans-minor-obsession-became-a-lifetime-achievement/

Driveway wrenching during the winter isn’t recommended, but in this case, it was necessary:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/28/driveway-wrenching-during-the-winter-isnt-recommended-but-in-this-case-it-was-necessary

I decorated my living room with the nose of a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix and my wife was cool with it:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/27/i-decorated-my-living-room-with-the-nose-of-a-1972-pontiac-grand-prix-and-my-wife-was-cool-with-it

1972 AMC Javelin SST Alabama State Trooper (For Regan in Calgary):
https://www.junkyardlife.com/2021/01/1972-amc-javelin-sst-alabama-state.html

A Brief History of Studebaker:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2021/a-brief-history-of-studebaker

ON THE ROAD WITH YOUR OWN SHELBY HISTORY TOUR IN HONOR OF CARROLL:
https://mattstonecars.com/on-the-road-with-your-own-shelby-history-tour-in-honor-of-carroll/

The Model Cars and Collectibles Man Part 1:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/automobilia-collectible-treasure-part-1/

The Model Cars and Collectibles Man Part 2:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/automobilia-collectible-treasure-part-2/

The Model Cars and Collectibles Man Part 3:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/automobilia-collectible-treasure-part-3/

Video:
The Making of Graveyard Carz HD:
https://youtu.be/nIPLWuqVODg

Cam’s 1926 Willys Roadster Pickup trip on Backfires and Burnouts:
https://youtu.be/5K47kYOEVSI

Watch: Car-flipping crash caught on camera in residential Vancouver Island
The vehicle hits a bank at high speed, gets airborne and does a full somersault
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/watch-car-flipping-crash-caught-on-camera-in-residential-vancouver-island

Part of our history and our culture: How Club de Autos de Antiguos celebrates the Cuban classic car:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/31/part-of-our-history-and-our-culture-how-club-de-autos-de-antiguos-celebrates-the-cuban-classic-car

Master Mechanics: Canford Classics Porsche Restoration:
https://petrolicious.com/films/master-mechanics-canford-classics-porsche-restoration

Kurt Busch talks historic car collection: NASCAR Garage Tour:
https://youtu.be/ygyh076OtDg

Tech:
Cylinder Heads, Part I
A Study Of The Flow Characteristics Of Stock, Big-Block Mopar Cylinder Heads:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/cylinder-heads/

Cylinder Heads, Part II
Intake Ports, Seats, and Combustion Chamber Mods:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/cylinder-heads-ii/

Replacing Rocker Panels Is a Dreaded Task That’s Simpler Than You Think :
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/replacing-rocker-panels-dreaded-task-s-simpler-you/

Glasswork: Fiberglass Bodywork Tips:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/glasswork-fiberglass-bodywork-tips/

Fix a deep paint scratch at home for just $20:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/fix-a-deep-paint-scratch-at-home-for-just-20/

Make your Porsche shifter feel like new in one weekend:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/make-your-porsche-shifter-feel-like-new-in-one-weekend/

How to Inspect and Straighten a Solid Rear Axle Housing:
https://theoldmotor.com/?p=183285

Everything you ever wanted to know about the cross-border buying and selling of a vintage collector car, even during a global pandemic:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/27/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-cross-border-buying-and-selling-of-a-vintage-collector-car-even-during-a-global-pandemic

A Short Course in Automotive Wiring:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/a-short-course-in-automotive-wiring

Easily Fabricate Your Own Brake and Fuel Lines:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/easily-fabricate-brake-fuel-lines/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Jan. 24th, 2021

RIP Wayne. You will be missed.

Michael Irvine has released new Mopar art called “Caravan of Speed” (Get it while the special pricing is in affect):
https://michaelirvine.com/art-mopar/114-the-caravan-of-speed.html

Looks like we are getting a Tracker at the Victoria Airport Air Museum:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/vintage-military-aircraft-moving-from-chilliwack-to-new-home-at-b-c-aviation-museum/

Ready-to-go replica cars pass their final hurdle to go on sale:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/ready-to-go-replica-cars-pass-their-final-hurdle-to-go-on-sale

On the Road: 1970 BMW 2002Ti ‘conversion’:
https://driving.ca/bmw/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1970-bmw-2002ti-conversion

Scott Fraser Captures Third FAST AutoCrosser of the Year Title:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/scott-fraser-autocrosser-of-the-year/

Get in Your Garage – January 2021:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/get-in-your-garage-january-2021/

Get in Your Garage – February 2021:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/get-in-your-garage-february-2021/

Retro Rumblings – Goodguys First Street Rod of the Year:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/goodguys-first-street-rod-of-the-year/

Well-Refined ’35 Captures the Goodguys March Performance 2020 Street Rod d’Elegance Award:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2020-street-rod-delegance/

Spence Murray – Hot Rod Journalist Extraordinaire:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/spence-murray/

Fire destroys mountain-top motorcycle museum:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/01/21/fire-destroys-mountain-top-motorcycle-museum/

Bill Vance chats about the California boat builder the father of the fibreglass car:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-california-boat-builder-the-father-of-the-fibreglass-car-1.24267250

Saving Saturn: A different kind of car collector :
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/saving-saturn-a-different-kind-of-car-collector/

Ending the storage shell game and searching for car-centric property:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/ending-the-storage-shell-game-and-searching-for-car-centric-property/

Driving a race track backwards? In a Qvale? With one leg? That’s Toly Arutunoff:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/driving-a-race-track-backwards-in-a-qvale-with-one-leg-thats-toly-arutunoff/

Model Citizen: Paint and body man gives “dead” cars their due in 1/25 scale:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automobilia/model-citizen-paint-and-body-man-gives-dead-cars-their-due-in-1-25-scale/

You can check out The Model guys website here:
https://125scale.com/

Your handy 1965–66 Ford Mustang buyer’s guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/1965-66-ford-mustang-buyers-guide/

Watch This 1916 Saxon Engine Start for the First Time in Roughly 50 Years:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/38880/watch-this-1916-saxon-engine-start-for-the-first-time-in-roughly-50-years

Amid the car industry’s EV transition, an aftermarket has emerged to electrify classic cars:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/22/amid-the-car-industrys-ev-transition-an-aftermarket-has-emerged-to-electrify-classic-cars

New life for old car parts: Transforming automotive cast-offs into functional art:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/21/new-life-for-old-car-parts-transforming-automotive-cast-offs-into-functional-art

Was the simultaneous appearance of two 1/64-scale 1975 Cadillac Eldorado by accident or design?;
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/20/was-the-simultaneous-appearance-of-two-1-64-scale-1975-cadillac-eldorado-by-accident-or-design

Car Toons for Car Guys
Remembering The Father Of Arin Cee And His Comic Strips For Car Guys:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/0908rc-the-car-toons-of-pete-millar/

Some cool Mopar sign art at the Mecum auction:
https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/article/events/2021/01/its-not-all-about-the-cars.html

Cool Chrome signs:
https://chromedomzstore.com/

General Motors’ Emblems and Logos: A Brief History:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2021/general-motors-emblems-and-logos-a-brief-history

Tech:
This Honda Goldwing cemented my love affair with O-rings:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/this-honda-goldwing-cemented-my-love-affair-with-o-rings/

How to Fix Your Rusty Gas Tank:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/fuel-tank-repair/

Ron Covell’s Tips for Using Aviation Snips:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/ron-covells-tips-for-using-aviation-snips/

Real Garage: Goodbye Rust, Hello Jack Stand Storage (Season 1, Episode 1)
https://youtu.be/11hFsrBWbNU

Shop tours:
Rapid Rise – South Dakota-Based Revision Rods and Rides Gets off to a Quick Start:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/revision-rods-and-rides/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Homebrew threaded puller:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-homebrew-threaded-puller/

NASCAR BEHIND THE SCENES: Stewart-Haas Racing Shop Tour!:
https://youtu.be/176kwgqokcY

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Jan. 17th, 2021

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

The 2021 Calgary Auto Value World of Wheels show, presented by IVR, has been rescheduled to April 9-11, 2021.

Rolls Royce flying lady mascot’s 100 year history (Did you know this, I didn’t till I watched “Cars that Rock” with Brian Johnson):http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/hampshire/hi/people_and_places/newsid_9384000/9384980.stm

Did you know Bryce and Freddy from Kindig It Design and TV show Bitchin Rides own “Big Kid Blocks” (Custom sanding blocks):
https://bkblocks.com/

You can watch the Big Kid Blocks videos here:
https://bkblocks.com/pages/youtube

Racings North Turn Beach Bar & Grill (Cool restaurant):
https://www.racingsnorthturn.com/

Racings North Turn Beach Bar & Grill (A lot of history in racing):
https://www.racingsnorthturn.com/history/

Stories of Island’s trailblazing women include global adventurer, First Nations photographer:
https://www.timescolonist.com/islander/stories-of-island-s-trailblazing-women-include-global-adventurer-first-nations-photographer-1.24268576

Two people from High River/area named Calgary Drag Racing Association (CDRA) champions:
https://www.airdrieecho.com/news/local-news/two-people-from-high-river-area-named-calgary-drag-racing-association-cdra-champions

Greh Market, Eh? 5 classic cars Canadians can import that Americans can’t:
https://driving.ca/nissan/features/feature-story/greh-market-eh-5-classic-cars-canadians-can-import-that-americans-cant

One of the largest collections of GM muscle cars is heading to auction:
https://driving.ca/cadillac/auto-news/news/one-of-the-largest-collections-of-gm-muscle-cars-is-heading-to-auction

A Look Back at Two Decades of Goodguys / March Performance Street Rod d’Elegance Winners:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/two-decades-of-street-rod-delegance-winners/

Best of 2020 – Hot Rods and Street Rods:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2020-hot-rods-street-rods/

Slippery Stingray – Sliding From Stock to Slick in Jim Kerr’s ’69 Corvette:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/slippery-stingray-69-corvette/

Best of 2020 – Trucks:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/best-of-2020-trucks/

Best of 2020 – Customs and Cruisers:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2020-customs-and-cruisers/

Best of 2020 – Muscle Cars and Street Machines:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2020-muscle-cars-and-street-machines/

America’s largest inventory of JDM cars:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/01/14/americas-largest-inventory-of-jdm-cars/

Bill Vance chats about California boat builder the father of the fibreglass car:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-california-boat-builder-the-father-of-the-fibreglass-car-1.24267250

The Legend Of PB Blaster:
https://jalopnik.com/the-legend-of-pb-blaster-1846039311

This Porsche 914 has the heart of a Cayman:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/this-porsche-914-has-the-heart-of-a-cayman/

The Fossmobile: Canada’s first car:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-elsinore-files/the-fossmobile-canadas-first-car/

What If? 1970 Cadillac Roadster de Ville:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/what-if/what-if-1970-cadillac-roadster-de-ville/

Smithology: If you’re a vampire, or maybe a rock:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-if-youre-a-vampire-or-maybe-a-rock/

My surprising infatuation with a track T roadster:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/my-surprising-infatuation-with-a-track-t-roadster/

The Fertile Turtle, a ’39 Willys gasser, calls from eBay:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/auctions/the-fertile-turtle-a-39-willys-gasser-calls-from-ebay/

The Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates 70 years of American automotive style:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-detroit-institute-of-arts-celebrates-70-years-of-american-automotive-style/

1953 Bowman Antique Auto collector cards are mini works of art:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/1953-bowman-antique-auto-collector-cards-are-mini-works-of-art/

Before the prevalence of R/C cars, Kenner offered a Charger controlled by light beams:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/light-beam-car

1959 Chevy Impala: Stock Meets Custom Meets NASCAR:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1959-chevy-impala-stock-meets-custom-meets-nascar/

8 Doors, 400 Cubic Inches, and a 20-foot Wheelbase: Roadkill Is Back!:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/roadkill-1971-chrysler-newport-airport-car-speedway-motors/

LokJaw: Has Banks Gone Off the Deep End with a ’66 Chevy C20 Build?:
https://www.drivingline.com/articles/lokjaw-has-banks-gone-off-the-deep-end-with-a-66-chevy-c20-build/

A History Of The Max Wedge: 426 Cubic Inches of Race-Winning Muscle Car Madness For Less Than A Hemi:
https://www.drivingline.com/articles/a-history-of-the-max-wedge-426-cubic-inches-of-race-winning-muscle-car-madness-for-less-than-a-hemi/

The Lotus Elise Was Named After Her, And She’s Owned One Since She Was A Toddler:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/the-lotus-elise-was-named-after-her-and-shes-owned-one-since-she-was-a-toddler

Remembering the Great Auto Engineer Roy Lunn:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2021/remembering-the-great-auto-engineer-roy-lunn

Moon Eyes is cute, but do you know much about the Moon Equipment company that spawned this iconic logo?;
https://mattstonecars.com/moon-eyes-is-cute-but-do-you-know-much-about-the-moon-equipment-company-that-spawned-this-iconic-logo/

Videos:
Soul Made: Ruote Borrani Wire Wheels:
https://petrolicious.com/films/soul-made-ruote-borrani-wire-wheels

Service Stations of the 1950s – Photos of life in America (Thanks Brad A.):
https://youtu.be/Hasyhuz_ERo

VW factory tour (Thanks Jamie):
https://youtu.be/nd5WGLWNllA

Tech:
How to Correct the Most Common Painting Mistakes:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/how-to-correct-most-common-painting-mistakes/

5 pieces of terrible advice I’ve been given about project cars:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-pieces-of-terrible-advice-ive-been-told-about-project-cars/

Shipping a car? Here’s how (and why) to make the right choice:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/shipping-a-car-heres-how-and-why-to-make-the-right-choice/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Stop hacking up factory harnesses:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-stop-hacking-up-factory-harnesses/

Your handy 1963–67 Chevrolet Corvette (C2) buyer’s guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/your-handy-1963-67-chevrolet-corvette-c2-buyers-guide/

Swap Meat: How to drop a modern LS in place of an SBC, Part 1:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/swap-meat

11 Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Aftermarket A/C in Your Hot Rod:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/11-mistakes-avoid-installing-aftermarket-c-hot-rod/

How to Build a Supercharged Ford Flathead Engine:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/how-to-build-supercharged-ford-flathead-engine/

The Secret to Building a Bulletproof 9-Inch Third Member:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/secret-building-bulletproof-9-inch-third-member/

Do It Yourself: 1969 Ford F-100 Frame Reinforced For Performance:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1969-ford-f100-art-morrison-frame/

How to Build a TH200-4R for Drag Racing:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ccrp-0903-th-200-4r-transmission-build/

Cheers, Darryl.

 

Stuff from D. Jan. 10th, 2021

Note: Some links may expire over time.

These are the 10 best movie-villain cars of all time:
https://driving.ca/bmw/features/feature-story/these-are-the-10-best-movie-villain-cars-of-all-time

On the Road: When a pandemic gives you lemons, you work on classic cars:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/when-a-pandemic-gives-you-lemons

Favourite Driving.ca stories from 2020:
https://www.driving.ca/features/feature-story/these-are-our-favourite-driving-ca-stories-from-2020

Vancouver couple sues Mercedes over $160,000 car they’re too scared to drive (Drive by wire not always a good thing):
https://driving.ca/mercedes-benz/auto-news/news/vancouver-couple-sues-mercedes-over-160000-car-theyre-too-scared-to-drive

Tesla vehicles shipped with quality/safety issues:
https://driving.ca/tesla/auto-news/news/tesla-vehicles-shipped-with-missing-bolts-and-gaps-between-panels

Big Blue – A Post-Retirement Job Helped Michael Morales Transform This Family F100:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/big-blue-f100/

OLDS SLED – Jeff Hess’ 1956 Oldsmobile:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/oldssled/

Willis Horn Coupe – Jeff Boone Preserves Family History with this ’36 Ford:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/willis-horn-coupe/

Ray Dunham’s 1939 Lincoln Zephyr:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/1939-lincoln-zephyr/

“Jaded” – Fred DeFalco’s 1954 Buick:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/jaded-1954-buick/

GM changes logo as part of push for electrification:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/01/08/gm-changes-logo-as-part-of-push-for-electrification/

Bill Vance chats about the ‘Father of Turbocharging’ set Chrysler on path to turbine car engine:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-father-of-turbocharging-set-chrysler-on-path-to-turbine-car-engine-1.24263651

1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible, Restoration of family treasure provided a bittersweet conclusion to 2020:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1966-ford-thunderbird-convertible

Legends of Motorsport: Bernd Rosemeyer:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/legends-of-motorsport-bernd-rosemeyer/

Racing Knights: 8 of the speediest sirs in motorsports:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/racing-knights-8-of-the-speediest-sirs-in-motorsports/

8 oddball cars to kick off 2021 with a splash of strange (Dave S. will like the Mustang):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/auctions/8-oddball-cars-to-kick-off-2021-with-a-splash-of-strange/

These three see-through Corvettes hold significant parts of Chevy history:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/06/these-three-see-through-corvettes-hold-significant-parts-of-chevy-history

1966 Corvair Homecoming update: The year it all started coming together:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/07/1966-corvair-homecoming-update-the-year-it-all-started-coming-together

The other projects we do in the garage:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/mixing-grease-and-sawdust

Hemi Engine Power and Modern Tech Drive This 1973 Dodge Challenger (Hint, Hint Neale…):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hemi-engine-power-modern-tech-1973-dodge-challenger/

100% Hot Rod: Blown Caddy-Powered Ford Model A:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/blown-caddy-powered-1930-ford-model-a/

Custom 1953 Ford F-100 Truck With a Coyote Bite:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/custom-1953-ford-f-100-truck-with-coyote-engine/

Lost Hot Rod: 1927 Model T Ford Roadster Built in the ’40s:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/lost-hot-rod-1927-model-t-ford-roadster-built-40s/

150 Rare NASCAR Photos From the 1960s!:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/150-rare-nascar-photos-1960s-motortrend-500/

100+ Street Rodder Road Tour Photos:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/100-street-rodder-road-tour-photos/

From Lakes Racing to Movie Cars: A Look at San Diego’s Prowlers Hot Rod Club:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/lakes-racing-movie-cars-look-san-diegos-prowlers-hot-rod-club/

The Fiat 500 ‘Topolino’ :
https://petrolicious.com/articles/although-born-during-tumultuous-times-the-fiat-500-topolino-has-proven-perennially-lovable

Father & Son 10-Day Model T Jalopy Dust Up Build:
https://www.torqtalk.com/events/jalopy-dust-up

The 1971-1974 AMC Javelin Is a Collectible Classic:
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/collectible-classic-1971-74-amc-javelin/

The Weird and Wonderful AMC Rambler Marlin Was a Concept Car Come to Life:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/history-amc-rambler-marlin/

Classic Instruments Direct Fit 1966-67 Nova Gauge Cluster:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/direct-fit-1966-67-nova-gauge/

Shop tours:
Rare Flathead Treasure Trove and a Caddy-Powered ’32 Stashed in Arkansas (Wow):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/rare-flathead-treasure-trove-caddy-powered-32-stashed-arkansas/

Tech:
Fabricating a Custom Gas Tank:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/custom-gas-tank/

How to remove studs and broken bolts with spare hardware (If only they were all that easy to remove..):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/how-to-remove-studs-and-broken-bolts-with-spare-hardware/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Power brushing with pipe cleaners:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-power-brushing-with-pipe-cleaners/

Removing a transmission on a mid-rise lift:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/removing-a-transmission-on-a-mid-rise-lift/

There’s more to building a Chevy small-block stroker than just a bigger crankshaft.:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/striving-for-a-stronger-stroker

Driveshaft Angle: Getting It Right Reaps Benefits And Stops Mayhem:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/drivetrain/driveshaft-angle-getting-it-right-reaps-benefits-and-stops-mayhem/

The DIY Paint Job Survival Guide Part One: Who Should Attempt It:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/paint-body/the-diy-paint-job-survival-guide-part-one-who-should-attempt-it/

Videos:
Blind mechanic builds a motorcyle-powered Mini:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/witness-blind-mechanic-build-a-motorcyle-powered-mini/

WATCH THIS: how-to tech tips from the kid next door:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/01/07/watch-this-how-to-tech-tips-from-the-kid-next-door

WATCH THIS: the art of Nitro (Crank it!):
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/31/watch-this-the-art-of-nitro

Lamborghini videos posted on the Just a Car Guy blog:
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2021/01/oh-hell-this-just-made-my-fricken-week.html

Master Mechanics: Ferrari Restoration At Autofficina Bonini:
https://petrolicious.com/films/master-mechanics-ferrari-restoration-at-autofficina-bonini

Four Decades Later, These AMC Commercials Still Make Us Smile:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/amc-pacer-funny-car-commercial-video/

Bad Chad, Garage of British cars shop tour:
https://youtu.be/n0B338ysMRw

Bad Chad Videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/BadChad/videos

Ford Model A Collection. Rare and unrestored Model A’s:
https://youtu.be/k_hNBCUKcP4

Jellybean Autocrafters promo video:
https://youtu.be/qK_4hKBB2qk

Centerlane video site:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CENTERLANE/videos

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Jan. 3rd, 2021

Note: Some links may expire over time.

New lab for working with composite materials set to open at Camosun College in spring:
https://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/new-lab-for-working-with-composite-materials-set-to-open-at-camosun-college-in-spring-1.24262200

Quick Times Jan 2021 issue is now online here:
http://quick-times.com/quick-times-magazine-january-2021/

Wool Wax  Stops Rust (Anyone ever used it?):
https://www.woolwax.ca/

Take a look inside the world of vintage Ferrari V-12 engines:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/take-a-look-inside-the-world-of-vintage-ferrari-v-12-engines/

The 10 highest auction sales of 2020:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/the-10-highest-auction-sales-of-2020/

5 custom van films that’ll make you wanna Boogie:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/5-custom-van-films-thatll-make-you-wanna-boogie/

5 New Year’s resolutions for gearheads:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/lists/5-new-years-resolutions-for-gearheads-2/

Photo Feature: 1961 Plymouth Belvedere:
https://blog.consumerguide.com/1961-plymouth-belvedere-four-door-sedan/

100 Start-to-Finish Photos of the 1934 Ford Coupe 2020 Road Tour Car:
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/100-start-finish-photos-1934-ford-coupe-2020-road-tour-car/

From Lakes Racing to Movie Cars: A Look at San Diego’s Prowlers Hot Rod Club (Cool vintage pics):
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/lakes-racing-movie-cars-look-san-diegos-prowlers-hot-rod-club/

Time to update your Mopar garage (I like the Challenger wall art!):
https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/article/events/2020/12/time-to-update-your-garage.html

Best of 2020 – CC Toolbox and QOTD: Here Are Some of My Tools. What’s Interesting in Your toolbox?:
https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/qotd/cc-toolbox-and-qotd-here-are-some-of-my-tools-whats-interesting-in-your-toolbox/

Best of 2020 Vintage SCI Review: 1957 Plymouth Fury – The Best All-Round Performance Car Of Its Time?:
https://www.curbsideclassic.com/vintage-reviews/vintage-sci-review-1957-plymouth-fury-the-best-all-round-performance-car-of-its-time/

For Sale:
1965 Valiant Convertible:
https://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1965-Valiant-Convertible—Sweet-Heart_36887686

1973 Plymouth Duster:
https://victoria.craigslist.org/cto/d/central-saanich-1973-plymouth-duster/7253024787.html

1965 GMC Napco (Moss included free):
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/gmc/9300/surrey/british%20columbia/19_11734811_/

Shop Tours:
Video from Legacy Speed and Body in Keoma, Alberta :
https://www.picuki.com/media/2476417380797684638

Legacy Speed and Body website:
https://legacyspeedandbody.com/index.html

Pics from previous builds at Legacy Speed and Body can be viewed here:
https://legacyspeedandbody.com/PreviousBuilds.html

Tech:
Connecting the Entire Rear Bulkhead | Project Elva Sports Racer:
https://classicmotorsports.com/project-cars/1962-elva-mk-vi/reattaching-entire-rear-bulkhead-project-elva-spor/

Wrenchin’ Wednesday: Efficient, no-mess grease packing:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/wrenchin-wednesday-efficient-no-mess-grease-packing/

Videos:
Movies that were filmed in Victoria, BC over the years (Nice Beaumont):
https://youtu.be/oa-bHMiix6U

Soul Made: Nardi Steering Wheels:
https://petrolicious.com/films/soul-made-nardi-steering-wheels

426 HEMI COLD START from Backfires and Burnouts:
https://youtu.be/qznVawYuU_Q

You can check out Lucky Brothers Speed Shop here:
http://luckybrothersspeedshop.ca/

Cheers, Darryl.