Stuff from D. Feb. 26th, 2023

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(Red Deer, Alberta) Red Deerian drives to Florida in 1965 Pontiac GTO; wins back-to-back drag-and-drive competitions:
https://rdnewsnow.com/2023/02/24/red-deerian-drives-to-florida-in-1965-pontiac-gto-wins-back-to-back-drag-and-drive-competitions/

On the Road: An enduring love of the humble Beetle
Torontonian caught the Bug at a VW event a quarter century ago, and has been a disciple ever since:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-an-enduring-love-of-the-humble-beetle

Hot Wheels Come to Life at the Toronto AutoShow:
https://www.wheels.ca/features/hot-wheels-come-to-life-at-the-toronto-autoshow

The Suede Palace: Where Traditional Hot Rods Rule:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/grand-national-roadster-show-suede-palace-2023/

Troy Ladd Drag Tests the Chopped ’31 Model A Coupe He Built in Just 20 Days:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/troy-ladd-31-ford-coupe-build-dragstrip/

Lube It or Lose It: Why Engines Depend on an Effective Lubrication System:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/engine-oiling-system/

Spain’s race-bred road bikes are the pride of my collection:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/bultaco-spains-wildest-two-stroke-bikes-collection/

Never Stop Driving #39: Cruising Comeback:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/never-stop-driving/never-stop-driving-39-cruising-comeback/

BSA’s 650 Lightning was good, but not enough to save the company:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/bsas-650-lightning-was-good-but-not-enough-to-save-the-company/

Invest in what’s in your garage aka BMW Z3:
https://insider.hagerty.com/trends/invest-in-whats-in-your-garage/

Chevelles just won’t quit:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/chevelles-just-wont-quit/

Cherished Memories – Randall Campbell’s 1971 Chevelle SS:
https://fuelcurve.com/randall-campbell-1971-chevelle-ss/

2023 Detroit Autorama The Great 8:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/2023-detroit-autorama-the-great-8-compete-for-the-ridler-award/

1950 Merc Goes Home With Ridler Award:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/1950-merc-wins-ridler-at-detroit-autorama-2023/

Tech:
Your handy 1964–67 Chevrolet Chevelle buyer’s guide:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/your-handy-1964-67-chevrolet-chevelle-buyers-guide/

9 old tools almost nobody uses anymore:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/9-old-tools-almost-nobody-uses-anymore/

Keep current with your wiring and connections:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/keep-current-with-your-wiring-and-connections/

How to drain a car battery, starring my 95-year-old neighbor’s daily driver:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/how-to-drain-a-car-battery-starring-my-95-year-old-neighbors-daily-driver/

How to keep turbos spinning smoothly:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/how-to-keep-turbos-spinning-smoothly/

Videos:
Classic Car Studio, Replaces just about every panel on a 70 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible • Building a New Body:
https://youtu.be/q-tWE3QSYYE

Road Tripping Brown Sugar to the Puyallup Swap Meet with LG Speed & Kustom:
https://youtu.be/_QXsrBU41XE

Car That Ate My Brain 2: Episode 1 Tweedy Pie History (Great build videos on the building of a Hot Rod replica):
https://youtu.be/JuKoc30tvT4

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Feb. 19th, 2023

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The basket case BMW 2002 on BaT:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/the-basket-case-bmw-2002-on-bat/

Spreading the LUV: A brief history of Detroit’s mini-trucks:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/spreading-the-luv-a-brief-history-of-detroits-mini-trucks/

Henry Ford Museum to showcase 1966 VW Microbus with Civil Rights legacy and National Historic Vehicle Register status:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/henry-ford-museum-to-showcase-1966-vw-microbus-with-civil-rights-legacy-and-national-historic-vehicle-register-status/

Remembering Phil Reilly, titan of the race car restoration world:
https://insider.hagerty.com/trends/remembering-phil-reilly/

When making the right decision feels like giving up:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/when-making-the-right-decision-feels-like-giving-up/

Auto Anthro: A theory of Commie cars and communitas:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/auto-anthro-a-theory-of-commie-cars-and-communitas/

50 Years of Hot Rod Trucks Shine at the 2023 Grand National Roadster Show:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/2023-gnrs-trucks/

Yenko Camaro 8035
Pavement-pounding 1968 COPO customized super Camaro:
https://monthly.mecum.com/2023/02/15/yenko-camaro-8035/

Dodge teaser hints at ‘Last Call’ car, to bow March 20
The automaker just kicked off a month of weekly teasers for its epic send-off to its gas-guzzling muscle cars:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/dodge-teaser-final-last-call-car-challenger-hellcat

Turn-Key Cruiser – Mike Howard’s ’47 Ford Convertible:
https://fuelcurve.com/mike-howard-47-ford-convertible/

Chic Chevy – Steve Spang’s Candy Mocha ’55 Bel Air is a Tasty Custom Convertible:
https://fuelcurve.com/steve-spang-55-bel-air-convertible/

Harry Miller – Racing’s Most Influential Pioneer:
https://fuelcurve.com/harry-miller/

Greyhound Motorcycle:
http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2023/02/greyhound-motorcycle.html

Videos:
Watch Sick Week 2023 Presented by Gear Vendors Live Stream HERE – Day 5 Orlando Speed World:
https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/watch-sick-week-2023-presented-by-gear-vendors-live-stream-here-day-1-orlando-speedway/

Shockwave owner David Smith from Sidney, BC on track for rookie status:
https://globalnews.ca/video/9476254/this-is-bc-sidney-senior-on-track-for-rookie-status/

Make it Kustom, Lowrider Hydraulic Suspension Install In 3 Days Hoppos HOW TO:
https://youtu.be/NTOb6SCgqvw

Classic Car Studio, Top 5 • Beginner Fabrication Tools:
https://youtu.be/m3EvjnUWkw0

LG Speed & Kustom, Filling Chassis Pits. 32 Ford Rebuild Part 14:
https://youtu.be/qdF9J4FrxuI

Tech:
A beginner’s guide to dynamometers:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/a-beginners-guide-to-dynamometers/

How To Install Firewall On A 1964 Ford Galaxie:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/how-to-install-amd-1964-ford-galaxie-firewall/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Feb. 12th, 2023

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On the Road: From 4-H Club to Honda Cub
Albertan’s lifelong love of working with his hands has produced some beautiful restoration jobs:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/on-the-road-from-4-h-club-to-honda-cub

Hemi-powered ’32 Ford is America’s Most Beautiful Roadster 2023:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/hemi-powered-32-ford-is-americas-most-beautiful-roadster-2023/

The tire secrets of a 3000-horse Buick station wagon:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/the-tire-secrets-of-a-3000-horse-buick-station-wagon/

1960 Buick bubbletop earns high honors at Grand National Roadster Show:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/1960-buick-bubbletop-earns-high-honors-at-grand-national-roadster-show/

Ford in Formula 1: The highs and lows:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/ford-in-formula-1-the-highs-and-lows/

A Potpourri of Problems: Faulty floats, grumpy gauges, and cooling conundrums:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/a-potpourri-of-problems-faulty-floats-grumpy-gauges-and-cooling-conundrums/

Cragar S/S: Legendary roller remains a modified-car must:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/cragar-s-s-legendary-roller-remains-a-modified-car-must/

Jamie Little’s road to play-by-play was day by day:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/jamie-littles-road-to-play-by-play-was-day-by-day/

The Grand National Roadster Show Inducts Ed Roth Into the Hall of Fame:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/grand-national-roadster-show-2023-ed-roth-hall-of-fame/

 Ready to roll: Northwest Deuce Days to return to Greater Victoria :
https://www.cheknews.ca/ready-to-roll-northwest-deuce-days-to-return-to-greater-victoria-1140023/

In the Moment: The color of history, the history in color(Lots of cool vintage racing pics):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/in-the-moment-the-color-of-history-the-history-in-color/

3 must-see hot rod racers from the Grand National Roadster Show:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/events/3-must-see-hot-rod-racers-from-the-grand-national-roadster-show/

Behind the Curtain: The secret life of Hollywood “picture” cars:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/behind-the-curtain-the-secret-life-of-hollywood-picture-cars/

There’s only one XJ13, and Jaguar let me drive it:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/theres-only-one-xj13-and-jaguar-let-me-drive-it/

Handbuilt ’70s cabin-truck puts today’s camper vans to shame:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/handbuilt-70s-cabin-truck-puts-camper-vans-to-shame/

Put the shagging in Shaggin’ Wagon this Valentine’s Day at Hotel Zed in Tofino, BC:
https://driving.ca/car-culture/travel/shaggin-wagon-valentines-day

Behind the Curtain: The secret life of Hollywood “picture” cars:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/behind-the-curtain-the-secret-life-of-hollywood-picture-cars/

Rare, vintage Bentley converted to battery power:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/rare-vintage-bentley-converted-to-battery-power/

Trailer for tenth ‘Fast and Furious’ movie, ‘Fast X,’ looks as wild as first nine:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/tenth-fast-and-furious-fast-x-movie-trailer-final-last-10

Super Bowl 57: The car ads of The Big Game in 2023:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/super-bowl-57-the-car-ads-of-the-big-game-in-2023

Bill Graves Sr. Applied Knowledge and Skill to Claim the 2022 CPP AutoCrosser of the Year Title:
https://fuelcurve.com/bill-graves-sr-2022-cpp-autocrosser-of-the-year/

The 73rd Annual Grand National Roadster Show Winners – America’s Most Beautiful Roadster and Al Slonaker Memorial Award:
https://fuelcurve.com/73rd-grand-national-roadster-show-winners/

2023 Grand National Roadster Show Brings Big Builds, Big Crowds to Pomona:
https://fuelcurve.com/2023-grand-national-roadster-show/

Mooneyes New Year’s Party – Kicking off the 2023 Event Season on a Sunny Day with 1,100 Cars:
https://fuelcurve.com/mooneyes-new-years-party-kicking-off-the-2023-event-season/

Here’s The Story Behind VW’s 1960s Beetle Re-Design And Why It Never Happened:
https://www.theautopian.com/heres-the-story-behind-vws-1960s-beetle-re-design-and-why-it-never-happened/

Favorite Entertaining YouTube Channels:
https://blacktopmagazine.com/favorite-entertaining-youtube-channels/

Videos:
LG & Speed and Kustom, Grand National Roadster Show 2023 with LG Speed & Kustom and special guest, Lumpy!:
https://youtu.be/Pt4DvUOTbA8

Tech:
Is this the next great leap for internal combustion?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/is-this-the-next-great-leap-for-internal-combustion/

Dual-Disc Clutches 101: Does Your Hot Rod Need One?:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/dual-disc-clutch-guide/

5 ways to bleed your brakes:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-ways-to-bleed-your-brakes-2/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Feb. 5th, 2023

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Carini: The best car people are in it for fun, not money:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/carini-the-best-car-people-are-in-it-for-fun-not-money/

Enjoy your car, even when enjoying it requires changing it:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/enjoy-your-car-even-when-enjoying-it-requires-changing-it/

My 1964 Corvair Monza brings things full circle:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/my-1964-corvair-monza-brings-things-full-circle/

What It’s Like To Be the Editor-in-Chief of HOT ROD:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/editor-in-chief-hot-rod-john-mcgann-editorial/

This ’32 Ford Roadster Was the Hot Rod of the Month in October 1948:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/32-ford-roadster-hot-rod-of-the-month-october-1948/

1923 Austin 7 Cycle kart built with parts from Princess Auto:
https://www.princessauto.com/en/1923-austin-7-cyclekart/product/1923-Austin-7-Cyclekart

Is California Banning Chrome Bumpers and Wheels on Custom Cars?:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/hot-rod-carb-bans-chrome-plating/

Mike Copeland’s Hydrogen-Powered 1948 Chevrolet (Thanks Todd):
https://www.rpsmedia.com/mike-copelands-hydrogen-powered-1948-chevrolet/

Canadian classics ring bell at record-setting 2023 Arizona auctions:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/scottsdale-2023-class-car-auction-results-record

Matchbox to celebrate 70th anniversary with limited edition models:
https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/matchbox-70th-anniversary-models/

Ford’s Legendary Cosworth DFV F1 Engine: From Drawing Board to Victory Circle:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/ford-cosworth-dfv-f1-engine-history/

2023 GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/2023-grand-national-roadster-show/

It’s All Grand … National Roadster Show Early Move-In:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/2023-grand-national-roadster-show-first-look-early-move-in/

2023 Grand National Roadster Show Move-In:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/2023-grand-national-roadster-show-and-first-look-at-the-ambr-and-slonaker-awards/

2023 Barrett-Jackson Cup Awarded to a 1969 Pontiac Firebird:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/2023-barrett-jackson-cup-awarded-to-a-1969-pontiac-firebird/

Tech:
How to Identify a Ford 8.8 Rear Axle:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/ford-8-8-rear-axle-identification-guide/

12 Ways to Tell an All-Original Survivor 1967 Chevelle SS396 L78 Big-Block:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/1967-chevy-chevelle-ss396-l78-survivor-clues/

How to Download Thousands of Ford Photos and Brochures for Free!:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/hot-rod-ford-heritage-vault-photo-library/

9 garage consumables you should always have in stock:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/9-consumables-to-keep-stocked-in-the-garage/

How to easily make a sheet metal patch:
https://classicmotorsports.com/video/how-easily-make-sheet-metal-patch-video/

How to repair plastic trim:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/how-repair-plastic-trim/

How To Custom Build and Upholster Custom Seat Cushions:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/how-to-upholstery-seats-at-home-diy/

Video:
Make it Kustom, MIG Welding Basics For BEGINNERS!! How To Set Up Your Welder + Tips, Tricks & Techniques!!:
https://youtu.be/nF1T8GOBIpw

LG Speed & Kustom, Air Ride and Four Link on a 1959 Ford Galaxie. Part One:
https://youtu.be/gAF911T2ENk

LG Speed & Kustom, Stripping The Chassis For Bodywork and Paint. 32 Ford Rebuild Part 13:
https://youtu.be/0Ci3A0oa9s8

My Classic Car, His 1st paint job looks PRO:
https://youtu.be/Eu3p0iGoV90

Cheers, Darryl.