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Goods Times roll at record-setting Langley car show
More than 1,200 collector vehicles attract crowd of 65,000 along two-kilometre stretch of Fraser Highway:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/goods-times-roll-at-record-setting-langley-car-show
Rust Valley Restorers host finally selling his 500 cars, Shuswap property:
https://infotel.ca/newsitem/rust-valley-restorers-host-finally-sells-his-500-cars-shuswap-property/it85741
Legacy Speed and Body in Calgary is building new Bronco shells now:
https://legacyspeedandbody.com/broncoshells.html
Modern Rodding July August 2020 edition:
https://digital.modernrodding.com/issue/july-august-2020jp/#bruteforce
Smithology: It was your dream, not mine(Father/Daugter time in a Caterham Seven):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-it-was-your-dream-not-mine/
The chopped-top Plymouth wagon aiming for 200 mph on the salt:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/the-chopped-top-plymouth-wagon-aiming-for-200-mph-on-the-salt/
You have to be a certain kind of crazy to tackle Motorcycle Cannonball:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/you-have-to-be-a-certain-kind-of-crazy-to-tackle-motorcycle-cannonball/
Talking shop: More of our favorite garages and tips from our readers
HCC readers offer glimpses into their great-looking garages:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/09/14/hcc-readers-offer-glimpses-into-their-great-looking-garages
Leno: Staying out of the pool and in the driver’s seat:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/leno-staying-out-of-the-pool-and-in-the-drivers-seat/
Hard Craft: Ramón Cubiró’s marvelous miniature slot cars (Those are cool!):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automobilia/ramon-cubiro-marvelous-miniature-slot-cars/
Swap Meet Find: This dealer’s selling tool doubled as a toy for youngsters
SMP Promo Models:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/09/15/this-dealers-selling-tool-doubled-as-a-toy-for-youngsters
Automotive ad legends Fitzpatrick and Kaufman “were not mere mortals”:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/automotive-ad-legends-fitzpatrick-and-kaufman-were-not-mere-mortals/
You can buy the Fitz and Van book mentioned in above article here:
https://www.fitzandvan.com/
This ’57 Ford L.A. cop cruiser is as accurate as they come:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/this-57-l-a-ford-cop-cruiser-is-as-accurate-as-they-come/
Bristol 406 Zagato: Aston DB4 GT who? (Interesting spare tire storage):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/bristol-406-zagato-aston-db4-gt-who/
The 28-Year Story Behind This Fully-Restored 1993 Nissan 240SX:
https://www.wheels.ca/news/the-28-year-story-behind-this-fully-restored-1993-nissan-240sx/
Testa-Mint – Ken Stek’s ’57 Ranch Wagon Affirms That “Lost Cause” Field Cars Can Become Show-Winning Cruisers:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/ken-stek-57-ranch-wagon/
Young Women Rodders – Spaced Out: Shelbie Leintz’s ’63½ Galaxie 500XL:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/shelbie-leintz-galaxie-500xl/
Z061 – Joe Nichols’ 1961 Chevy Impala:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/z061-1961-impala/
The Ivo T-Bucket – Benchmark for a Classic Ride:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/ivo-t/
2021 Heartland Nationals Builders Choice Top 10 by Lakeside Rods & Rides:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2021-heartland-nationals-builders-choice-top-10/
Bill Vance: ‘Bread van’ Europa both stylish and practical:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-bread-van-europa-both-stylish-and-practical-1.24358615
How to insure e-bikes and motorized scooters :
https://driving.ca/features/insurance/how-to-insure-e-bikes-and-motorized-scooters
How a band of motorhead execs hatched the Dodge Viper:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/dodge-viper-band-motorhead-execs-hatched/
1960 Porsche 356B Roadster: A family affair:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/1960-porsche-356b-roadster-a-family-affair/
Rides from the Readers: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/rides-from-the-readers-1969-oldsmobile-cutlass/
Roll-Over Crash at Drag Week! Overall Contender OK After His AMC Javelin Hits Wall:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/1973-amc-javelin-crash-hot-rod-drag-week-2021/
Basics for building your next long-distance driver:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/09/16/basics-for-building-your-next-long-distance-driver
Hidden Fuel Fillers of the Fifties:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/hidden-fuel-fillers-of-the-fifties/
B.C. man’s ‘Middle Sea’ canoe made of wood from old pianos, as pandemic project:
https://www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca/news/b-c-mans-middle-sea-canoe-made-of-wood-from-old-pianos-as-pandemic-project/
The Buick Special Became a Forgotten Car:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2021/the-buick-special-became-a-forgotten-car
Videos:
Father and son Ford Coupe hot rod build | Why I Drive | Hagerty Media:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos/chris-and-deans-1933-ford-coupe-hot-rod-why-i-drive/
Make it Kustom: Small Block Chevy Engine Failure – Full Tear Down, Fix + Reassembly!!! BTS of “Metal Reborn”:
https://youtu.be/Jzpv-gszTgg
Tech:
Final chapter of the disgusting, mouse-infested truck: The heater box:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/final-chapter-of-the-disgusting-mouse-infested-truck-the-heater-box/
Piston Slap: Remove the sting, consult with the experts?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/piston-slap-remove-the-sting-consult-with-the-experts/
Before you start your next project, get your workspace in order. Here’s how:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/09/13/safety-and-efficiency-improvements-for-your-workspace
Your handy 1965-66 Shelby GT350 buyer’s guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/your-handy-1965-66-shelby-gt350-buyers-guide/
Bright paint, dark secrets: What a little filler can hide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/bright-paint-dark-secrets-what-a-little-filler-can-hide/
How to Plan a Perfect Restoration—and What to Do When Things Go Horribly Wrong:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-plan-perfect-restorationand-what-do-when-thing/
Tech Tips: First-Generation Mazda Miata:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/tech-tips-first-generation-mazda-miata/
Secrets of the 1951-64 Studebaker V8:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/secrets-of-the-1951-64-studebaker-v8/
Jeff Smith’s 10 Tech Tips To Make Life In The Shop Easier, Fall 2021:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/tech-stories/engine/jeff-smiths-10-tech-tips-to-make-life-in-the-shop-easier-fall-2021/
Covell’s Tips for Snips:
https://youtu.be/x8PDRAsMDXc
Cheers, Darryl.