Stuff from D. May 22nd, 2022

Logging 36 Ton Grapple Hook spotted on Haida Gwaii in 2015. Yup that was my rental Hummer
in the background.

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Reunion 2022 – Race City and Past Tracks of Southern Alberta:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/reunion-2022-race-city-and-past-tracks-of-southern-alberta

Two-day event at Dinosaur Downs Speedway a celebration of rich history of motorsport culture:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/reunion-2022-race-city-and-past-tracks-of-southern-alberta

We fell out of love but I’ll stick with my Mini Marcos to the bitter end:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/we-fell-out-of-love-but-ill-stick-with-my-mini-marcos-to-the-bitter-end/

7000 miles, 0 interstates: Tom Cotter hits the road to find America’s heart:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/driving/7000-miles-0-interstates-tom-cotter-hits-the-road-to-find-americas-heart/

Livin’ the Dream: Tales from the Big Road Trip:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/livin-the-dream-tales-from-the-big-road-trip/

This Lincoln Cosmo 1950s Carrera Panamericana tribute car showcases masterful rally mods:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/this-lincoln-cosmo-1950s-carrera-panamericana-tribute-car-showcases-masterful-rally-mods/

Ducati’s 900 Super Sport was the superbike of the ’70s:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/ducatis-900-super-sport-was-the-superbike-of-the-70s/

11 way-out-there concept cars that defined the 1970s:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/11-way-out-there-concept-cars-that-defined-the-1970s/

Switzerland loved Mopar, and this export ’70 Challenger R/T is proof:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/export-70-challenger-r-t-recalls-switzerlands-mopar-obsession/

These Canadian-spec British Fords owe their survival to two dedicated kids:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/these-canadian-spec-british-fords-owe-their-survival-to-two-dedicated-kids/

3 Canadian shops that will actually humour your classic EV conversion dreams :
https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/3-canadian-shops-that-will-actually-humour-your-classic-ev-conversion-dreams

350 GT Meets Aventador Ultimae: These Are The Very First And Last Lamborghinis To Be Powered By A V12 Engine:
https://petrolicious.com/articles/350-gt-meets-aventador-ultimae-these-are-the-very-first-and-last-lamborghinis-to-be-powered-by-a-v12-engine

When Pigs Fly: Ken Block to wheel ‘Hoonipigasus’ up Pikes Peak
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/when-pigs-fly-ken-block-to-wheel-hoonipigasus-up-pikes-peak

Florida shop hews ’70 Chevelle from new Camaro droptops:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/florida-shop-hews-70-chevelle-from-new-camaro-droptops

Avoidable Contact #149: Does this tired old Honda deserve to be “reimagined” by (a) singer?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/avoidable-contact/avoidable-contact-149-does-this-tired-old-honda-deserve-to-be-reimagined-by-a-singer/

Our tame fighter pilot saves an old FJ from its final flight:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/our-tame-fighter-pilot-saves-an-old-fj-from-its-final-flight/

“The Holy Grail”: What makes the 300 SLR coupe so valuable:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/hagerty-insider/the-holy-grail-what-makes-the-300-slr-coupe-so-valuable/

Hittin’ the Road (Course) – Goodguys CPP AutoCross Series Recap from the 16th BASF Nashville Nationals:
https://fuelcurve.com/goodguys-cpp-autocross-series-recap-from-16th-basf-nashville-nationals/

Retro Rumblings – Ed Kanaschitsky:
https://fuelcurve.com/ed-kanaschitsky/

Goodguys 2022 Tanks, Inc. Hot Rod of the Year! Mike Whitney’s homebuilt ’32 Ford Roadster:
https://fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2022-tanks-inc-hot-rod-of-the-year-mike-whitney/

Bill Vance: Manic GT a valiant attempt to start and operate a Canadian car company:
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-manic-gt-a-valiant-attempt-to-start-and-operate-a-canadian-car-company-5363779

Hot Wheels: The Tiny Toy Cars That Inspired Millions of Gearheads Worldwide:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2022/05/18/hot-wheels-the-tiny-toy-cars-that-inspired-millions-of-gearheads-worldwide/

Mick Jones’s 1942 Chev pick-up:
https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/mick-jones-1942-chev-pick-up

Me and my car: Aubree Jones and her ’57 Thunderbird:
https://mikebrewermotoring.com/features/me-and-my-car/me-and-my-car-aubree-jones-and-her-57-thunderbird/

The 1920s Lincolns Made Great Contributions to Auto History:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2022/the-1920s-lincolns-made-great-contributions-to-auto-history

Tech:
Tips From a Restoration Pro on How To Buy the Right Project Car:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/buy-the-right-project-car-mick-jenkins/

8 steps to buying a new car without getting ripped off:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/8-steps-to-buying-a-new-car-without-getting-ripped-off/

7 fabrication tools that belong in your garage:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/7-fabrication-tools-that-belong-in-your-garage/

Why Ford had to paint the GT350R wheels black, and 4 other carbon wheel secrets:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/why-ford-had-to-paint-the-gt350r-wheels-black-and-4-other-carbon-wheel-secrets/

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/how-to-identify-a-4l60e-transmission-and-decipher-case-tags/

Videos:
Classic Car | The Pendulum Outlaw 911 | Driving.ca:
https://youtu.be/sV5aIALWlG8

American Graffiti 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe- Chip’s Garage Episode 11 (Nice shop too!):
https://youtu.be/zcbuRH9FqA0

Make it Kustom, Homemade Bead Roller Dies + English Wheeling a Low Crown:
https://youtu.be/aBjOpV-my_U

Classic Car Studio, 56 Ford F600 • Sneak Peek:
https://youtu.be/AgQzPxd2QOM

LG Speed & Kustom, Brown Sugar Cummins Swap Part 8. Exhaust!:
https://youtu.be/ztzfw_Uwe0o

LG Speed & Kustom, Another road trip in the 47 Ford! Monroe Swap Meet:
https://youtu.be/GynndMzo7zU

Cheers, Darryl.

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