Note: Some links may expire over time.
Saanich Peninsula man drives scary clown car to personal redemption: https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/community/saanich-peninsula-man-drives-scary-clown-car-to-personal-redemption/
For those that missed seeing Peninsula man redemption story on the news the other night: https://www.cheknews.ca/videos/635b2824b1cd30000118d66d/’It-signifies-my-sobriety’%3A-Peninsula-man-says-Halloween-themed-car-has-changed-his-life/
The low-mileage BMW 2002 car gets a road trip: https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/the-low-mileage-car-gets-a-road-trip/
Piston Slap: Addressing an Eldorado’s seat coupling?: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/piston-slap-addressing-eldorado-seat-coupling/
1976’s The Gumball Rally inspired blistering coast-to-coast road trips: https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/1976s-the-gumball-rally-inspired-blistering-coast-to-coast-road-trips/
Homegrown: “Garagefather” Dave Piontek has built dozens of visionary cars: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/homegrown-garagefather-dave-piontek-has-built-dozens-of-visionary-cars/
Which car had the coolest spoiler or wing?: https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/which-car-had-the-coolest-spoiler-or-wing/
5 Trans Am race liveries that look sweetest at speed: https://www.hagerty.com/media/lists/our-five-favorite-trans-am-liveries-from-velocity-invitational/
6 life lessons from the local kart track: https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/6-life-lessons-learned-at-the-kart-track/
My 1994 Mazda RX-7 has been a mix of pleasure and pain: https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/my-1994-mazda-rx-7-has-been-a-mix-of-pleasure-and-pain/
Hall-of-famer Tony Stewart is racing again—in a dragster: https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/hall-of-famer-tony-stewart-is-racing-again-in-a-dragster/
VIDEO:
Sooke photographer captures bears hunting spawning salmon: https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/video-sooke-photographer-captures-bears-hunting-spawn-salmon/
Acura lets three tuners go wild on the Integra for SEMA: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/acura-lets-three-tuners-go-wild-on-integra-for-sema/
A Triumph(ant) passing of the torch: https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/triumph-passing-of-the-torch/
Looking after Bentley’s Heritage Collection might be the best job in the world: https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/looking-after-bentleys-heritage-collection-might-be-the-best-job-in-the-world/
5 hot rods you can totally make your own: https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-marketplace/5-hot-rods-to-make-your-own/
5 strange tales from the realm of the automotive hearse: https://www.hagerty.com/media/lists/5-strange-tales-from-the-realm-of-the-automotive-hearse/
Against All Oddities: Don’t forget your toothbrush … and Moskvich 412 motor!: https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/against-all-oddities/against-all-oddities-dont-forget-your-toothbrush-and-moskvich-412-motor/
Happy Hallowhe’els: Are these 4 eerie autos actually cursed? : https://driving.ca/car-culture/lists/happy-hallowheels-these-4-eerie-autos-may-actually-be-cursed
HOT ROD’s 75th Anniversary Celebration Starts at SEMA Show 2022!: https://www.motortrend.com/events/hot-rod-magazine-75th-anniversary-celebration-sema-show-2022/
Hollywood Hot Rods’ Troy Ladd Builds a Low-Buck ’31 Ford Coupe: https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/troy-ladd-1931-ford-coupe-build/
Behold The Chevord! Early Chevy Small-Block Swapped Into a ’33 Ford: https://www.motortrend.com/features/early-chevy-small-block-swap-33-ford/
The scream of this Hakosuka GT-R may leave you speechless: https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/the-scream-of-this-hakosuka-gt-r-may-leave-you-speechless/
The Triumph X-75 Hurricane’s speed will blow you away: https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/triumph-x-75-hurricanes-speed-will-blow-you-away/
Meet the winner of Hagerty’s Volvo 240 giveaway!: https://www.hagerty.com/media/contests/meet-the-winner-of-hagertys-volvo-240-giveaway/
Here’s what it takes to photograph Pike Peak International Hill Climb: https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/heres-what-it-takes-to-photograph-pike-peak-international-hill-climb/
Priceless Surprise – Don & Denise Nickleson’s ’59 Corvette: https://fuelcurve.com/denise-nicklesons-59-corvette/
Let eXoMod Build YOU the Mopar of Your Dreams: https://fuelcurve.com/exomod-mopar-of-your-dreams/
The 2022 California Hot Rod Reunion – Nostalgia Drag Racing’s Season Finale at Famoso: https://fuelcurve.com/2022-california-hot-rod-reunion/
Rutterz Rodz Builds Doyle Thomas a Refined ’41 Willys Street Rod: https://fuelcurve.com/rutterz-rodz-41-willys-street-rod/
Carl Rossler’s L79-powered ’66 Chevy Nova Sport Coupe: https://fuelcurve.com/carl-rossler-66-nova-sport-coupe/
LSA-powered 1966 Chev Nova: https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/jason-mant-chevrolet-nova
Rømø Beach Races Impressive skill and great fun on Denmark’s famous sand: https://www.collierautomedia.com/romo-beach-races
Hamtramck: A World Community with Polish (and Auto) Roots: https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2022/hamtramck-a-world-community-with-polish-and-auto-roots
Shop tours:
Lost in the 50s: https://manspacemagazine.com.au/great-spaceslost-50s/
Massive Motorbike Menagerie: https://manspacemagazine.com.au/great-spacesrevolution-evolution/
Interviews:
5 Minutes With Jesse Greening: https://fuelcurve.com/jesse-greening/
Tech:
Zen and the science of motorcycle batteries: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/zen-and-the-science-of-motorcycle-batteries/
Your handy 1991–95 Toyota MR2 (MKII) buyer’s guide: https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/1991-95-toyota-mr2-mkii-buyers-guide/
How To Improve the Ride and Handling of Your Chevy II Chris Alston’s Chassisworks re-engineers the Chevy II’s front suspension for better handling, steering, and braking.: https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/chassisworks-front-suspension-install-1964-nova/
Basics for Cleaning Plastics: Dressing or coating?: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/basics-for-cleaning-plastics-dressing-or-coating/
4 critical steps for winter storage prep: https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/4-critical-items-to-get-ready-for-winter-storage/
How to replace a rusty floor pan | Video: https://classicmotorsports.com/video/how-replace-rusty-floor-pan-video/
Videos:
13th Ford & Friends Picnic 1994 – Early Ford v8 Club Victoria (Video from 1994): https://youtu.be/8EfWd3JbiI8
LG Speed & Kustom, 32 Ford Rebuild Part 8. Parts Picking in an Early Ford Graveyard!: https://youtu.be/gbYHX1zsVC8
Meet HapyHipi, the MOST ECCENTRIC Collector in the World!: https://youtu.be/iG-rJF2rq5U
hapyhipi collection Open House 2022: https://youtu.be/dg8UdCoR4g8
HAPYHIPI Tim and his Bugatti Chiron and McLaren P1: https://youtu.be/QjXRZ1x2lfQ
Hapy Hipi Studios – Video tour: https://youtu.be/6uXH9BcnCP0
WE GOT TO TOUR AN INSANE SUPERCAR COLLECTION! | HORSE POWER HAVEN| HAPY HIPI: https://youtu.be/AmEwlMGRdL4
Classic Car Studio, 31 Ford Model A • Part 2 • “Fusion 31”: https://youtu.be/Kc5d-X4ACqQ
Kindig-it Design’s CF1 number 8, Roadster With Barrett-Jackson Style – BARRETT-JACKSON 2023 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: https://youtu.be/qvgH19oam-A
Cheers, Darryl.
Month: October 2022
Stuff from D. Oct. 23rd, 2022
Note: Some links may expire over time.
On the Road: An architect of his own destiny from Design to working on cars in Okotoks: https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-an-architect-of-his-own-destiny
Car Culture: Anthony Schmidt’s amazing images:
https://www.seattleschild.com/car-culture/
Long believed lost, this historic BMW 328 race car was hiding in plain sight:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/historic-racing-bmw-328-hiding-in-plain-sight/
Massive Tire Smoking Gallery from Cleetus and Cars Bristol:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/cleetus-cars-bristol-1000
Flathead Photo Gallery! Racing Action From the 2022 RPM Nationals:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/rpm-nationals-2022-coverage/
How Did Classic Car Assembly Lines Work in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s?:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/vintage-gm-assembly-line-images/
Changeover at Sidney tire shop brings new owners to familiar location:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/marketplace/changeover-at-sidney-tire-shop-brings-new-owners-to-familiar-location/
For $3700, Dodge will turn your Challenger into a “Paint Chip” pony:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/for-3700-dodge-will-turn-your-challenger-into-a-paint-chip-pony/
The shadow of Swap Meets past lingered at Fall Carlisle 2022(Lots of pics):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/events/the-shadow-of-swap-meets-past-lingered-at-fall-carlisle-2022/
6 distractions worth having in your garage:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-distractions-worth-having-in-your-garage/
In the Moment: A dictator and a V-16:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/in-the-moment-a-dictator-and-a-v-16/
Sounds Fishy: Four-door Plymouth Barracuda hits auction block
This one-off hot rod was built by one very passionate enthusiast using archive drawings from Plymouth:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/sounds-fishy-four-door-plymouth-barracuda-hits-auction-block
Motorcycle stunt legend Evel Knievel’s 14-bus jump to remember:
https://www.thestar.com/autos/2022/10/22/motorcycle-stunt-legend-evel-knievels-14-bus-jump-to-remember.html
Along came a Spider named Sophie — a fetching ride that turns heads:
https://www.thestar.com/autos/2022/10/22/along-came-a-spider-named-sophie-a-fetching-ride-that-turns-heads.html
Next-Generation Craftsmen Learn the Hot Rod Fundamentals While Finishing This A-Plus ’29 Ford Model A Tudor:
https://fuelcurve.com/next-generation-craftsmen-29-ford-model-a-tudor/
Retro Rumblings – Too Tall Pat Ganahl Gone (Way) Too Soon:
https://fuelcurve.com/too-tall-pat-ganahl-gone-way-too-soon/
Flatty Disguise – Dan Timmons’ 1932 Ford Coupe Isn’t All It Appears To Be:
https://fuelcurve.com/dan-timmons-1932-ford/
2022 Stampede of Speed Produces 10 Days of Unparalleled Excitement!:
https://fuelcurve.com/2022-stampede-of-speed/
Jeff Starnes’ 1969 Camaro built by Ambition Road:
https://fuelcurve.com/1969-camaro-ambition-road/
Joe Faso’s 1935 Ford Roadster built by Lakeside Rods and Rides:
https://fuelcurve.com/joe-faso-1935-ford-roadster/
The Very First Yenko Camaro Ever Built:
https://fuelcurve.com/the-first-yenko-camaro/
Peter Brock Column: Without Bill Mitchell, the Chevrolet C2 Corvette May Never Have Happened:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/peter-brock-column-without-bill-mitchell-chevrolet/
The Fastest Woman On Earth: The Best Superhero Movie of the Year(Jessi Combs):
https://www.motortrend.com/features/the-fastest-woman-on-earth-jessi-combs-documentary-speed-record-hbo-max/
Remembering Automotive Pioneer Ned Jordan:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2022/remembering-automotive-pioneer-ned-jordan
Tech:
5 sure-fire tips to improve your motorsport photography:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/5-sure-fire-tips-to-improve-your-motorsport-photography/
The slippery slope of cooling system repair”
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/slippery-slope-of-cooling-system-repair/
Shop tours:
Jewel Box in the Sky:
https://garagestylemagazine.com/jewel-box-in-the-sky/
Classic Car Studio Vlog #9 – Fall Open House:
https://youtu.be/v5yBd41FsRQ
CCS Open House Live:
https://youtu.be/5cWNROzbmDQ
Videos:
Hot Rod and Custom Auto Expo Sydney 2022:
https://youtu.be/VIuQfN0iiBA
12,000hp Funny Car is NO JOKE (Ron Capps behind the scenes):
https://youtu.be/YE2MRldHROY
What’s it COST to race a 12,000hp TOP FUEL DRAGSTER?(Thanks Cam):
https://youtu.be/f0DY6Ik9uDY
Make it Kustom, 2800 Mile Chevy Ramp Truck Road Trip 4 RARE HUDSON PARTS:
https://youtu.be/Is5mXFGVoHE
Shannons 61 Comet 302 Swap Part Three. Building engine mounts!:
https://youtu.be/b19LF2VcIOs
Cheers, Darryl.
Stuff from D. Oct. 16th, 2022
Dad’s Last Old Autos Column – Bill Vance – HISTORICAL SKETCHES:
https://oldautos.ca/dads-last-column-bill-vance-historical-sketches/
Collector Classics: 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood station wagon
Though not her original one, restored classic helped owner’s mother back from her mists of dementia:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1958-chevrolet-brookwood-station-wagon
The Quick Times Magazine for October is now online here:
http://quick-times.com/quick-times-magazine-october-2022/
Salt Spring Men’s Shed opens doors (Great idea!):
https://www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com/island-life/salt-spring-mens-shed-opens-doors/
Salt Spring Men’s Shed website:
http://www.saltspringmensshed.ca/
On the Road: 1967 Volkswagen 11-window bus
Calgarian’s restored classic bus a road-trip warrior and a daily driver:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-1967-volkswagen-11-window-bus
20 mph in a 1906 Cadillac Model K Runabout is controlled mechanical violence:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/driving/20-mph-in-a-1906-cadillac-model-k-runabout-is-controlled-mechanical-violence/
Bring back (proper) brochures (I agree):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/bring-back-proper-brochures/
Driving for positive mental health:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/driving/driving-for-positive-mental-health/
Stay Tuned: Our latest original series, starring Tony Angelo:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video/stay-tuned-our-latest-original-series-starring-tony-angelo/
Meet Connie Nyholm, one of the most influential women in motorsports:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/meet-connie-nyholm-one-of-the-most-influential-women-in-motorsports/
Vision Thing: Cluster lighting, Norman Doors, and Spam in a can:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/vision-thing/vision-thing-norman-doors-interaction-failures/
Rococo wishes and drifting dreams are the Golden Spirit’s modern reality:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/rococo-wishes-and-drifting-dreams-are-the-golden-spirits-modern-reality/
In the Moment: A lady, an engine, and World War II:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/in-the-moment-a-lady-an-engine-and-world-war-ii/
A tolerance for gorillas (Should you share your collector car with others?):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/a-tolerance-for-gorillas/
A century old, my 1922 Ford Model T still turns heads:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/ventrice-1922-ford-model-t/
After a near-fatal, 200+ mph wreck, this Enzo’s owner rebuilt. That was 65,000 miles ago.:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/after-a-near-fatal-200-mph-wreck-this-enzos-owner-rebuilt-that-was-65000-miles-ago/
Tim Childers’ 1968 Chevy C10:
https://fuelcurve.com/tim-childers-1968-chevy-c10/
Despite a hurricane and a date change, AACA’s Hershey swap meet remains a draw:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/aaca-hershey-2022-swap-meet/
This 1947 Buick Roadmaster convertible started out as the best of three separate cars:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/1947-buick-roadmaster-restoration-profile/
Struggle and Reward: Hot-Rodding Is Many Things At Once:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/hot-rodding-struggle-reward-starting-line-editorial/
Video:
Classic Car Studio, 31 Ford Model A • Part 1 • Fabrication:
https://youtu.be/KUaA_snHk9A
Make it Kustom, How To Make HOT ROD Louvres With Simple Tools! EASY!:
https://youtu.be/QVViS5ZIBJs
Upholstering a Tuck and Roll Seat For Shane’s Model A Coupe With LG Speed & Kustom:
https://youtu.be/sC7H3DauvzM
LG Speed & Kustom, Cruising in a Survivor Rambler and a Cadillac Powered Model A:
https://youtu.be/H5A_YhQu7bs
Reynolds-Alberta Museum Threshing Demonstration, Saturday Sept 3, 2022:
https://youtu.be/HcL-FOfbm0U
Photographer James Tworow posted a bunch of his 2022 Car Shows (Calgary) pics as a video here:
https://vimeo.com/758842287?fbclid=IwAR22eMIKHoMJKfG14Dis7plySzPLqXrFv9Fmy5Rplu34-xZmYRQxQCm_AOU
Tech:
I’m not sure how it happened, but my truck is a zombie:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/im-not-sure-how-it-happened-but-my-truck-is-a-zombie/
Letting your classic car sit is a recipe for disaster. I got lucky.:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/letting-your-classic-car-sit-is-a-recipe-for-disaster-i-got-lucky/
How to make EFI work with an odd-fire V-6: Part 2:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/how-to-make-efi-work-with-an-odd-fire-v-6-part-2/
How to get the most out of a $40 used sandblasting cabinet:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/sandblast-cabinet-makeover/
5 rules for helping wrench on a friend’s project car:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-rules-for-helping-your-friends-with-projects/
Cheers, Darryl.
Stuff from D. Oct. 9th, 2022
Lifetimes: Writer had lifelong love for the history of the automobile. (RIP Bill Vance):
https://www.therecord.com/life/2022/10/03/lifetimes-writer-had-lifelong-love-for-the-history-of-the-automobile.html
My pics from the Coachwerks Restoration Open house are now online here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nvr_dun/albums/72177720302753790
Making it Werke
Chris Germana’s popular mechanics shop in Kelowna, BC:
https://www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca/life/making-it-werke/
Here is the site for Motor Werke:
https://www.motorwerke.ca/
Good Guys Gazette Magazine for November is now online here:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=762484&p=1&ver=html5
Volvo’s commuter dreams were once made of carbon fiber and cooking oil:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/volvos-1983-commuter-concept-combined-carbon-fiber-and-frying-oil/
At Ferrari, racing great Phil Hill was the odd man out:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/at-ferrari-racing-great-phil-hill-was-the-odd-man-out/
The father of Cord was a Gatsby-era genius:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/errett-lobban-cord-was-a-visionary-transportation-mogul/
Homegrown: V-8 Speed Beetle packs 300 Detroit horses:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/homegrown-v-8-speed-beetle-packs-300-detroit-horses/
How to quit worrying, ditch your job, and ramble Europe in a ’90s spacevan: Part 2:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/how-to-quit-worrying-ditch-your-job-and-ramble-europe-in-a-90s-spacevan-part-2/
Blind at 58, one man chose to keep loving life—and his classic Plymouth:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/blind-man-chose-life-classic-plymouth/
Why I love my vehicle: A 5 dollar downpayment for a 1967 Beetle sparks 55 years of memories:
https://www.wheels.ca/reviews/five-dollars-in-bills-and-change-was-all-it-took-for-julian-stewart-to-create-55-years-of-memories-with-his-volkswagen
Goodguys 2022 Chevrolet Performance GM Retro Iron Builder of the Year!:
https://fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2022-chevrolet-performance-gm-retro-iron-builder-of-the-year/
Goodguys 2022 Goolsby Customs Next Generation Overall Winner!:
https://fuelcurve.com/goodguys-2022-goolsby-customs-next-generation-overall-winner/
Goodguys 2022 Griot’s Garage Muscle Machine of the Year!:
https://fuelcurve.com/kevin-hart-69-road-runner/
Goodguys 2022 Scott’s Hotrods Truck of the Year Early!:
https://fuelcurve.com/frigid-f100/
Goodguys 2022 Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year!:
https://fuelcurve.com/biegler-1964-riviera/
Goodguys 2022 Snap-on Muscle Car of the Year!:
https://fuelcurve.com/beep-beep-plymouth-road-runner/
Goodguys 2022 LMC Truck of the Year Late!:
https://fuelcurve.com/club-hauler-65-c10/
Gangrene – Ron and Vicki Ernsberger’s 1936 Willys Sedan is Infected With Cool Style and Great Detail:
https://fuelcurve.com/gangrene-1936-willys-sedan/
Cold Start: The Rise and Fall of Car Companies Building Refrigerators:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/cold-start-the-rise-and-fall-of-car-companies-building-refrigerators
A Look Back at the Astro III Show Car:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2022/a-look-back-at-the-astro-iii-show-car
Videos:
8964868 Torin 13000 lb 2 Post Vehicle Lift from Princess Auto:
https://youtu.be/7-2ULxpxD70
Bennetts Customs Co goes to 10 Days in the Dust – Red Dust Revival 2022:
https://youtu.be/qlHZsSVFz58
LG Speed & Kustom, 32 Ford Rebuild Part 6. Installing 36 Ford Wishbones to a Factory K Member:
https://youtu.be/ww86qcGDEIM
Ardun Swap on a 32 Ford Roadster with LG Speed & Kustom :
https://youtu.be/OrN6HVVcAvI
LG Speed & Kustom, 32 Ford rebuild part 7. Wheels, Tires and Engine Mounts!:
https://youtu.be/xE3AEsKP1RU
Tech:
Phillips screwdrivers, memories, and trusting the process:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/phillips-screwdrivers-memories-and-trusting-the-process/
Cheers, Darryl.
Stuff from D. Oct.3rd, 2022
Note: Some links may expire over time.
Calgary woman surprises ailing father with a birthday drive-by show and shine:
https://calgarycitizen.com/article/calgary-show-and-shine/
Collector Classics: 1958 Edsel Citation convertible
Daughter turns garage into a shrine for the Edsel convertible her dad bought new:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1958-edsel-citation-convertible
This Is BC: Langley man creates perfect replica of James Bond’s iconic car:
https://globalnews.ca/video/9160797/this-is-bc-langley-man-creates-perfect-replica-of-james-bonds-iconic-car/
Why one woman tackled seven continents in a vintage Porsche:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/renee-brinkerhoff-driving-porsche-356a-around-world-for-charity/
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/
The “mitzvah” BMW 2002tii finds a new home:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/the-mitzvah-bmw-2002tii-finds-a-new-home/
A layperson’s guide to getting into vintage racing:
https://insider.hagerty.com/trends/vintage-racing/
Kindred Motorworks wants to untangle the restomod knot:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/kindred-motorworks-plans-to-upend-restomod-business/
For a few hours, the Bond girl finally got behind the wheel:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/behind-wheel-of-an-aston-martin-db5-goldfinger-continuation-car/
Classics, convertibles, muscle cars mark return of 2022 Cobble Beach concours:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/local-content/classics-convertibles-muscle-cars-mark-return-of-2022-cobble-beach-concours-delegance-owen-sound-car-show
Welcome to Mechanical Sympathy:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/welcome-to-mechanical-sympathy/
Our tame fighter pilot “don’t look like a trucker” and “don’t smell like a trucker”:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/our-tame-fighter-pilot-dont-look-like-a-trucker-and-dont-smell-like-a-trucker/
Aston Martin DB5 from ‘No Time To Die’ sells for millions:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/007-no-time-to-die-aston-martin-db5-replica-stunt-car
Karl Kustoms’ 1954 Chevy Bel Air:
https://fuelcurve.com/karl-kustoms-1954-chevy-bel-air/
GoldenRod Streamliner – Wheel-Driven Land Speed Rocketship:
https://fuelcurve.com/goldenrod-streamliner/
When four students in two Fords stole the Stone of Destiny:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/when-four-students-in-two-fords-stole-the-stone-of-destiny/
A good Samaritan helped my father’s AMX stay in our family:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/a-good-samaritan-helped-my-fathers-amx-stay-in-our-family/
How the Corvette Z06 went from ’60s racing package to modern monster:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/six-decade-corvette-z06-odyssey/
Michigan man’s dilapidated 1956 Little Gem camper is Restoration: Possible:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/michigan-mans-dilapidated-1956-little-gem-camper-is-restoration-possible/
Packard plant demolition begins today:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/packard-plant-demolition-begins-today/
What does it take to fully restore a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle? Follow along on one man’s journey:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/1965-volkswagen-beetle-restoration-videos/
The paradox of the garage, or, why I need to work on a project to reach a state of relaxation:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/opinion-paradox-of-the-garage/
Photo Feature: 1947 Hudson Series 178 Pickup (For Chuck):
https://blog.consumerguide.com/98801-2/
Rare, Options-Loaded 1968 SS 396 Camaro Convertible Found After 40 Years!:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/1968-chevy-camaro-ss-396-convertible-barn-find/
Brian Schutte’s 1951 Chevy Truck: A Look At The Metal Magic:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/schuttes-51-chevy-truck-a-look-at-the-metal-magic/
The History Of Michael “Blackie” Gejeian:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/history-of-michael-blackie-gejeian/
Tech:
9 steps to get the most out of your sale | How to sell a car: Part 3:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-to-sell-a-classic-car-making-the-sale/
5 Weber Spares Every Toolbox Should Contain:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/5-weber-spares-every-toolbox-should-contain/
Corvette Conversions: Steering solutions and fuel gauge fixes:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/corvette-conversions-steering-solutions-and-fuel-gauge-fixes/
Piston Slap: A Hot-Rod wheel for a stock Model A?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/piston-slap-a-hot-rod-wheel-for-a-stock-model-a/
How to make the most of a parts car:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-parts-car/
6 essentials for your travel toolkit:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-basic-essentials-for-your-travel-toolkit/
How to quickly and easily plumb a home garage for compressed air:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/plumbing-garage-for-compressed-air/
The rewarding odyssey of a restoration:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/the-rewarding-odyssey-of-a-restoration/
How to Fill Holes in Metal with Pre-Fabbed Discs:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/how-to-fill-holes-in-metal-with-pre-fabbed-discs/
How To Install Speedway Motors’ Headlight with Turn Signal:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/how-to-install-speedway-motors-headlight-with-turn-signal/
There Seems to be a Problem with Milwaukee’s Updated Impact Wrench:
https://toolguyd.com/milwaukees-m18-fuel-2767-impact-wrench-probems/
The Company Who Brought the Lone Alpena Flyer Back to Life:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2022/the-company-who-brought-the-lone-alpena-flyer-back-to-life
Old Cars on the Road with Matt Stone:
https://mattstonecars.com/old-cars-on-the-road/
Videos:
Speed Week 1957 Film: This Incredible Movie Is In Color, Has Full Sound, Narration, and Goodness!:
https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/speed-week-1957-film/
RPM Nationals – Flathead Drags 2022:
https://youtu.be/sfKFDErNXdQ
Great News! A 1955 Chevrolet Film:
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/great-news-a-1955-chevrolet-film/
Make it Kustom, Step By Step Metal Fabrication REVERSE! 1956 Baby Buick Mini Car:
https://youtu.be/tRW3Lu8l04s
LG Speed & Kustom, Building An Acrylic Roof Insert on a Model T Sedan with LG Speed & Kustom:
https://youtu.be/3lLBBYLO3QA
LG Speed & Kustom, 32 Ford Rebuild Part 6. Installing 36 Ford Wishbones to a Factory K Member:
https://youtu.be/ww86qcGDEIM
Dominic Chinea(Cool build on Ranalah English wheels being cast from original):
https://www.youtube.com/c/DominicChineas/videos
Shop tours:
Old-school British shop molds transportation’s past, present, future:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/old-school-british-shop-molds-transportations-past-present-future/
Inside and hands-on in Aston Martin’s factory restoration shop:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/inside-and-hands-on-in-aston-martins-factory-restoration-shop/
Shop tour at YouTuber “OldTimeGarage” shop:
https://youtu.be/n8FaNTv_2RE
Cheers, Darryl.