Thinking of my friend Wayne today.
Note: Some links may expire over time.
Memorial fund for Munj Manhas’ family(RIP to another great car guy):
https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-fund-munj-manhas-family?qid=2d16b231d88a997a6920938ca03ba7cd
(Rust Valley Restorers) B.C. man auctions off huge vintage car collection (Thanks Brad A.):
https://youtu.be/bK1Ln2XI1sw
Rust Valley Restorers Collector Car Auction results:
http://bid.theelectricgarage.com/Rust-Valley-Restorers-Collector-Car-Auction-No-Reserve_as75333
Quick Times October issue now online:
http://quick-times.com/quick-times-magazine-october-2021/
Modern Rodding October issue:
https://digital.modernrodding.com/previewissue/october-2021/?fbclid=IwAR3vNKFLjbnublxfRvIBylfwZPEJG6vAYAT0E1jRodvxLG7L0W6c5jKk308
On the Road: 1978 Mustang Cobra II
Long regarded as the ‘forgotten’ Mustang, this classic is coveted by its Calgary owner:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1978-mustang-cobra-ii
On the Road: 1930 Ford 180-A
Calgarian Canadian-built beautifully restored Model A is believed to be the only one still in the country
Author of the article:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1930-ford-180-a
Goodguys 2021 Chevrolet Performance GM Iron Builder of the Year!:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/jerry-rice-1970-chevelle/
Goodguys 2021 Chevrolet Performance GM Retro Iron Builder of the Year!:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/2021-chevrolet-performance-gm-retro-iron-builder-of-the-year/
Gary DeVine’s 1932 Ford Roadster Pickup earns 2021 Meguiar’s Street Rod d’Elegance Top 12 Title:
https://www.fuelcurve.com/gary-devine-2021-street-rod-delegance/
Controversial 1948 Tucker convertible for sale, again:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/10/08/controversial-1948-tucker-convertible-for-sale-again/
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2021/10/07/autohunter-spotlight-1962-oldsmobile-starfire/
1973 Ford Mustang Grandé: The Mustang Brougham:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/klockau-classics/1973-ford-mustang-grande-the-mustang-brougham/
1946: Chrysler Accidentally Invents the Hardtop, Nobody Notices:
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/1946-chrysler-accidentally-invents-the-hardtop-nobody-notices/
The James Hetfield “Reclaimed Rust” Exhibition at the Petersen Museum, Los Angeles:
https://www.classic-american.com/heavy-metal-collection/
UK car owners – Hot Wheels wants to make your pride and joy into a die-cast toy car to be enjoyed by millions!:
https://www.classic-american.com/uk-car-owners-hot-wheels-wants-to-make-your-pride-and-joy-into-a-die-cast-toy-car-to-be-enjoyed-by-millions/
Ever Heard of a “Heavy Chevy” Chevelle? Learn More About This Under-the-Radar Performance Package:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2021/10/06/ever-heard-of-a-heavy-chevy-chevelle-learn-more-about-this-under-the-radar-options-package/
Munster’s “Drag-U-La” On The Block At Mecum In January 2022:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/news/munsters-drag-u-la-on-the-block-at-mecum-in-january-2022/
Don Silaff Keeps His 1966 Nova in Cruise Mode:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/simple-ride/
Racing History: Alex Xydias The Man Behind The Famous So-Cal Speed Shop:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/alex-xydias-so-cal-speed-shop-racing-part-one/
The Best of Both Worlds: The Chevy El Camino:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/the-best-of-both-worlds-the-chevy-el-camino/
Deuce Coupe Returns To its Former Glory:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/deuce-coupe-returns-to-its-former-glory/
VENTURA NATIONALS: RODS, CUSTOMS, BIKES & GUITARS!:
https://carguychronicles.com/ventura-nationals-rods-customs-bikes-guitars/
’21 RPM NATIONALS: FLATHEAD DRAGS, SHOW & SWAP MEET:
https://carguychronicles.com/21-rpm-nationals-flathead-drags-show-swap-meet/
Ford Dagenham factory celebrates 90 years:
https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/ford-factory-dagenham-90-years/
In the Garage with Canadian Artist Jeff Norwell:
https://digital.modernrodding.com/issue/july-august-2020jp/in-the-garage-jeff-norwell/
Fewer classic car auctions but just as much choice:
https://mikebrewermotoring.com/news/market/fewer-classic-car-auctions-but-just-as-much-choice/
Stan Reynolds, the relic hunter in the sky (Very cool museum in Wetaskiwin):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/stan-reynolds-the-relic-hunter-in-the-sky/
$25K Project Dino: Our editor-in-chief does not despair—yet:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/25k-project-dino-our-editor-in-chief-does-not-despair-yet/
Carini: The Upside-Down Club:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/carini-the-upside-down-club/
The 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour is an automotive kingmaker:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/events/the-2021-hot-wheels-legends-tour-is-an-automotive-kingmaker/
14 reasons to keep your head in the clouds at Goodwood Revival:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/events/14-reasons-head-in-the-clouds-goodwood-revival/
Chasing 400 mph at Bonneville:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/the-lessons-youl-learn-chasing-400-mph-on-the-salt/
Langley Good Times Cruise-In raised more than $50,000 for charity:
https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/community/langley-good-times-cruise-in-raised-more-than-50000-for-charity-president/
The groundbreaking 1930s Stout Scarab was the first—and coolest—minivan:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/the-groundbreaking-1930s-stout-scarab-was-the-first-and-coolest-minivan/
In my MGB, Italian tuna always hits the spot:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/judy-newman-1974-mgb/
From 2D design to 3D clay: Our industry insider peels back the studio curtain:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-design/from-2d-design-to-3d-clay-our-industry-insider-peels-back-the-studio-curtain/
Collection of Tommy Ivo drag cars coming up for auction “pretty much touches all the bases” of T.V. Tom’s racing history:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/09/22/collection-of-tommy-ivo-drag-cars-coming-up-for-auction-pretty-much-touches-all-the-bases-of-ivos-racing-history
Stock Stories: 1949 Matchless G9 and AJS Model 20:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/stock-stories-1949-matchless-g9-and-ajs-model-20/
Six Ways to Sunday: Preparing for return to dirt:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/six-ways-to-sunday-preparing-for-return-to-dirt/
Touring a Passion Fueled, 10-Car Collection of ’60s-Style Homebuilt Hot Rods:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/10-car-collection-60s-style-homebuilt-hot-rods
23 and Me: Viper-crazy collector is all for love—and money:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/dodge-viper-crazy-collector-23-bill-blewett/
Review: 2022 Triumph Speed Twin:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/new-motorcycle-reviews/review-2022-triumph-speed-twin/
Rides from the Readers: 1931 Auburn 898 Phaeton (Great story and vintage pics):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/rides-from-the-readers-1931-auburn-898-phaeton/
Getting Our Moparty On At the Holley Mopar Party 2021
Day 1 coverage: Classic and late-model Mopar muscle cars come together in Kentucky.:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/holley-moparty-2021-mopar-car-show
Reliving the memory of two high school rides in a single open-road-ready ’67 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/09/24/reliving-the-memory-of-two-high-school-rides-in-a-single-open-road-ready-67-chevelle-ss-396-convertible
Stuffing a Historic 1934 Ford Roadster With a Famous Ardun Flathead Engine:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/historic-1934-ford-roadster-ardun-flathead-scotty-muffler/
World’s Biggest Hemi Crate Engines:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/biggest-hemi-crate-engines/
This Pro Street Olds From 1995 Returns as a Power Tour Long Hauler in 2021:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/1961-oldsmobile-dynamic-88-hot-rod-power-tour-2021/
Hot Rods Invade PCH for the 18th Quarantine Cruise! Huge Gallery!:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/18th-pch-quarantine-car-cruise-gallery/
9 Old Dodge Cars Gearheads Go Crazy For:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/old-dodge-cars
Cars, Compassion, and Humanity: When the Hobby Brings People Together:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/cars-compassion-humanity-hot-rod-power-tour-2021/
The Herkimer Battle Jitney Lives, and the New Owner Plans a Full Restoration:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/10/06/the-herkimer-battle-jitney-lives-and-the-new-owner-plans-a-full-restoration
My brief time with my ’56 Roadmaster:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/10/05/the-fifty-six
My 1952 Buick Roadmaster has been freed from storage and thoroughly detailed, so what’s next?:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/12/22/my-1952-buick-roadmaster-has-been-freed-from-storage-and-thoroughly-detailed-so-whats-next
The Stoner T: A trailer delivered by trailer:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/10/01/the-stoner-t-a-trailer-delivered-by-trailer
NASA’s beloved ’83 Astrovan may be refurbished for the next lunar mission:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/nasas-beloved-83-astrovan-may-be-refurbished-for-the-next-lunar-mission/
Kustom Kurriculum: How one Colorado shop is shaping the next generation of restorers:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/kustom-kurriculum-colorado-apprentice-program-next-generation-restorers/
Six Ways to Sunday: Trials of miles and motorcycles:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/six-ways-to-sunday-trials-of-miles-and-motorcycles/
Hot Wheels goes full “elegante” with Gucci Seville, a factory-less EV, 2022 Mustang blacks out:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-manifold/2021-10-06/
Smithology: GTO, Boss at eight grand, the word lost in the wind:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-gto-boss-at-eight-grand-the-word-lost-in-the-wind/
Imperial Dreams: Why Chrysler’s forgotten luxury brand couldn’t make it with the Sinatra set:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/imperial-dreams-why-chryslers-forgotten-luxury-brand-couldnt-make-it-with-the-sinatra-set/
Watch a ’50s streamliner become the world’s fastest EV, F1 to adopt e-fuel, BEV Silverado gets glam roof:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-manifold/2021-10-07/
With standard V-8 power, a mid-’50s Pontiac is the affordable alternative to its Chevy siblings:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/standard-v-8-power-mid-50s-pontiac-is-affordable-alternative-to-chevy/
A shedload of surprises: Discovery of huge fuel-can stash reveals 500 rare artifacts:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/auctions/a-shedload-of-surprises-discovery-of-huge-fuel-can-stash-reveals-500-rare-artifacts/
A 15-Year project Culminates in a 1967 Pontiac GTO Equipped Just How Its Owner Would Have Ordered It:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/10/07/a-15-year-project-culminates-in-a-goat-thats-equipped-just-how-its-owner-would-have-ordered-it
Swap Meet Find: Small-scale cars from a company that started out making cuddly dolls:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/10/07/small-scale-cars-from-a-company-that-started-out-making-cuddly-dolls
Bill Vance: Depression-era models eroded Packard’s prestige:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-depression-era-models-eroded-packard-s-prestige-1.24362367
Building a 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe With the Right Combination of New Parts:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/1932-ford-3-window-coupe-hot-rod-power-tour-2021/
Goodwood on silver halide: Why I’m now a film-camera convert:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/events/goodwood-on-silver-halide-why-im-now-a-film-camera-convert/
Automotive legend Bob Lutz is creating an aviation legacy too, one 1:36 model at a time:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/automotive-legend-bob-lutz-is-creating-an-aviation-legacy-too-one-136-model-at-a-time/
Salt, sweat, dirt, and tears: Four life lessons I’ve learned from motorsports:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/salt-sweat-dirt-tears-four-life-lessons-motorsports/
Tech:
Shop Secrets: 80 Tips for Success:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/shop-secrets-80-tips-success/
Your handy 1985–92 VW Golf GTI buyer’s guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/1985-92-vw-golf-gti-buyers-guide/
Color Commentary
Stock Paint Matters!:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/10/06/color-commentary\
How and why to replace an ammeter with a voltmeter in a vintage Mopar:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/10/01/how-and-why-to-replace-an-ammeter-with-a-voltmeter-in-a-vintage-mopar
How I ended up getting hosed on The Big Road Trip, even after checking my hoses:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/how-i-ended-up-getting-hosed-on-the-big-road-trip-even-after-checking-my-hoses/
When you need a special tool, should you rent or buy?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/when-you-need-a-special-tool-should-you-rent-or-buy/
Your guide to the past, present and future of the Mercedes-Benz SL:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/your-guide-to-the-past-present-and-future-of-the-mercedes-benz-sl/
Meet the fix that kept the Ford Pinto from exploding:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/meet-the-fix-that-kept-the-ford-pinto-from-exploding/
Not Happy with the Death of the Manual Transmission? Swap One In!:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/10/07/not-happy-with-the-death-of-the-manual-transmission-swap-one-in
Car Battery Maintenance: Winter Is Coming!
Properly maintaining the battery on your hot rod or even your daily driver can save you headaches and cash.:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/car-battery-maintenance/
Clayton Machine Works Provides an Aluminum Trim Solution:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/clayton-machine-works-provides-an-aluminum-trim-solution/
Fabricating a Custom Dash for a 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/fabricating-a-custom-dash-for-a-1934-ford-5-window-coupe/
Videos:
Backfires and Burnouts talks about his V8 Morris Minor project:
https://youtu.be/x2iCT8pFMnQ
How To Spot Weld in Bead Rolled Floor Pans | Seat Frame Build (1931 Model A Roadster):
https://youtu.be/hYJ_W-Jl1o0
RUST REPAIR – How To Make an EASY Rolled Quarter Panel With the English Wheel + Rubber Band!!:
https://youtu.be/a8IjEiFM3Kk
MIG Welding Basics For BEGINNERS!! How To Set Up Your Welder + Tips, Tricks & Techniques!!:
https://youtu.be/cB4irRaB_6s
Shaving the Windshield Posts and Filling Holes on the 1931 Model A Roadster Build:
https://youtu.be/RN1TMMFe5VI
Metal Shaping MODEL A Rear Panel FROM SCRATCH with English Wheel, Bead Roller & Shrinker Stretcher:
https://youtu.be/eCGGRjXY4w0
V8 Morris Minor from Backfires and Burnouts:
https://youtu.be/x2iCT8pFMnQ
Bad Day For The Model A from Backfires and Burnouts:
https://youtu.be/G7TnJtj_ZSU
GENE WINFIELD METAL LESSON AT BAD CHAD’S:
https://youtu.be/rQihQqH421I
Cheers, Darryl.
Darryl's Drive In 