Stuff from D. Sept. 25th, 2022

Collector Classics: ‘All my cars are fast’
Need for speed started early for mechanically inclined teenager from East Vancouver:
https://driving.ca/vehicle-types/classic-cars/collector-classics-the-man-behind-those-big-blocks

On the Road: 1957 Canada Diesel dual-rear wheel highway tractor
Bringing historic truck back to life was ‘the cherry on the top of my career’ for Alberta restoration expert:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1957-canada-diesel-dual-rear-wheel-highway-tractor

Childhood fascination with sports cars sparks lifelong passion(Autostrada Magazine):
https://www.thestar.com/autos/2022/04/30/childhood-fascination-with-sports-cars-sparks-lifelong-passion.html

Dresda’s original Triton is a loveable mongrel with race-winning pedigree:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/dresdas-original-triton-is-a-loveable-mongrel-with-race-winning-pedigree/

A racer, his fan, and the #6 stock car that forged their bond:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/a-racer-his-fan-and-the-6-stock-car-that-forged-their-bond/

Bill Vance: Automotive historian offered readers insight into classic cars(RIP Bill, you will be missed in the automotive hobby):
https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-automotive-historian-offered-readers-insight-into-classic-cars-5853889

Bob Bertelsen’s “Solar Flare” Corvette:
https://fuelcurve.com/solar-flare-corvette/

Tony DeMarco Set Out to Replicate His Old Model A Coupe and Ended Up With an Even More Bitchin’ Model A Sedan:
https://fuelcurve.com/tony-demarco-model-a-sedan/

The Retro-Style, Roadster Shop-Built 2023 Goodguys Grand Prize Giveaway OBS Truck is Fired Up For Its Turn in the Spotlight:
https://fuelcurve.com/retro-style-roadster-shop-goodguys-giveaway-obs-truck/

Retired for 50 years, Nebraska’s storied Omaha Coupe returns to the streets:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/retired-for-50-years-nebraskas-storied-omaha-coupe-returns-to-the-streets/

Ferrari F355 Burns Down During Man’s Dream Test Drive:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-f355-burns-down-during-mans-dream-test-drive

My plans to tweak my 1931 Model A Ford coupe split the difference between hot rodding and family memories:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/08/26/my-plans-to-tweak-my-1931-model-a-ford-coupe-split-the-difference-between-hot-rodding-and-family-memories

The 1950 Cadillacs Had a Style All Their Own
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2022/the-1950-cadillacs-had-a-style-all-their-own

Shop tours:
Parts Obsolete & Emory Motorsports:
https://garagestylemagazine.com/outlaws-in-oregon/

Reserved Parking: Neva Corners Service Garage:
https://garagestylemagazine.com/reserved-parking-p-knights-place/

Tech:
How the Venturi effect enables gas pump shutoffs and carburetors:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/how-the-venturi-effect-enables-gas-pump-shutoffs-and-carburetors/

Finally solving a hard-starting problem:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/finally-solving-a-hard-starting-problem/

5 types of punches you need in your toolbox:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-types-of-punches-you-need-in-your-toolbox/

Installing Holley Sniper EFI on a daunting, odd-fire V-6: Part 1:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/installing-holley-sniper-efi-on-a-daunting-odd-fire-v-6-part-1/

Door Skin Replacement Made Easy:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/door-skin-replacement-made-easy/

Piston Slap: Sealing threads in ported heads?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/piston-slap-sealing-threads-in-ported-heads/

Videos:
Make it Kustom, PT 2 Metal Shaping Fender Skirts 1956 Baby Buick:
https://youtu.be/GxfuqnHZOZw

Owen Auto, Another Walk Through the Goodwood Revival:
https://youtu.be/xBkTAP1GVc0

Owen Auto, Getting Lost in the Beaulieu Autojumble:
https://youtu.be/n6mTtfVs5kA

Owen Auto, Goodwood Revival Full Tour:
https://youtu.be/nBjOecF1fSc

LG Speed & Kustom, Installing The Engine In Christians Model A Using The LG-283 Motor Plate:
https://youtu.be/b_BCx_gqerw

LG Speed & Kustom, 32 Ford Part 5. Rear Suspension and New Parts!:
https://youtu.be/9xYADHYARVg

Cheers, Darryl.

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