Note: Some links may expire over time.
The cast-iron madness of GM’s 11.5-liter V-12:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/the-cast-iron-madness-of-gms-11-5-liter-v-12/
The father-and-son tuner-car shop bridging the generation gap:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/the-father-and-son-tuner-car-shop-bridging-the-generation-gap/
Harbour Air’s ePlane takes off on spring tour, despite program delays:
https://skiesmag.com/news/harbour-air-eplane-takes-off-spring-tour-despite-program-delays/
What does a $200,000 vintage Land Rover feel like?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/what-does-a-200000-vintage-land-rover-feel-like/
When Porsche almost stole “Mr. Corvette” from GM:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/zora-arkus-duntov/
300 bikes for sale as National Motorcycle Museum closes:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/300-bikes-for-sale-as-national-motorcycle-museum-closes/
New Elvis movie is a buffet of The King’s Cadillacs:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/new-elvis-movie-is-a-buffet-of-the-kings-cadillacs/
Homegrown: The homebuilt 1980s hot rod with 119 mpg:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/homegrown-the-homebuilt-1980s-hot-rod-with-119-mpg/
Car people are lying to you about their budgets, and I have the receipts:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/car-people-are-lying-to-you-about-their-budgets-and-i-have-the-receipts/
“BADD 51” – Randy McDaniel’s Custom ’51 Mercury:
https://fuelcurve.com/badd-51-mercury/
Silver Ghost – Tim Hampel’s 1953 Chevy Pickup:
https://fuelcurve.com/silver-ghost-1953-chevy-pickup/
Bird Watcher – Johnny Stricklin Keeps a Close Eye on this 1970 Plymouth Superbird:
https://fuelcurve.com/bird-watcher-johnny-stricklin-1970-plymouth-superbird/
Altered States: The 1965 Dodge and Plymouth F/X Hemi Cars Were Milestone Musclecars:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/1965-dodge-plymouth-hemi-muscle-cars-nhra-super-stock/
Tech:
Windshield replacement in a vintage car (Part 2):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/windshield-replacement-in-a-vintage-car-part-2/
Swamp Coolers: The Poor Man’s Air Conditioning:
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/swamp-coolers-the-poor-mans-air-conditioning/
Pry Bars: Useful Tools That Get No Respect:
https://www.onallcylinders.com/2023/04/26/pry-bars-useful-tools-that-get-no-respect/
Video:
British car enthusiasts hold 19th annual Fort Langley get-together:
https://www.langleyadvancetimes.com/community/video-british-car-enthusiasts-hold-19th-annual-fort-langley-get-together/
Ohio Man Builds Insane 1966 Batmobile Replica:
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/ohio-man-builds-insane-1966-batmobile-replica/
LG Speed & Kustom, How To C-notch and Install an 8.8 Rear End. Andrew’s 56 Chevy Build Part One.:
https://youtu.be/k5FCN03QZ4s
Month: April 2023
Stuff from D. April 23rd, 2023
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Mill Bay’s Matt Sager back on hunt with Lost Car Rescue series:
https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/mill-bays-matt-sager-back-on-hunt-with-lost-car-rescue-series-6864674
New adventures in Season 2 of ‘Lost Car Rescue’:
https://globalnews.ca/video/9635585/lost-car-rescue-season-2
Inside the KF Centre for Excellence:
https://skiesmag.com/features/inside-kf-aerospace-centre-excellence-kelowna-airport/
This B.C. shop turns classic cars into high-performance EVs
North American Electric Vehicles in tiny Oliver, B.C. is turning things up to eleven, thanks to battery power:
https://driving.ca/car-culture/vintage-collectible/bc-north-american-electric-vehicles-classics-ev-performance-machines
North American Electric Vehicles in Oliver, BC:
https://northamericanev.com/
Calgary’s Spring Thaw show set for April 23
Annual event is co-hosted by the Nifty Fifty’s Ford Club of Calgary and Heritage Park:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/calgarys-spring-thaw-show-set-for-april-23
100 years of MG, decade by decade:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/100-years-of-mg-decade-by-decade/
This pack of ponies spans the Mustang’s illustrious history:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/this-pack-of-ponies-spans-the-mustangs-illustrious-history/
Vision Thing: The art of the steal (PT Cruiser/HHR, Desoto Airflow/Toyota Model AA, etc):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/vision-thing/vision-thing-the-art-of-the-steal/
Secret hoard of 230 classic cars in Holland set for auction
The collection, hidden inside several warehouses and an empty church, was first discovered last year after a fire :
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/secret-hoard-230-classic-cars-holland-auction
C-Type Replica Builder Wins Five-Year Court Battle Against Jaguar :
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/jaguar-c-type/
Darrell Moseley’s ’40 Mercury Combines Classic Custom Style With Contemporary Mechanical Ingredients:
https://fuelcurve.com/darrell-moseley-40-mercury/
Streamline Custom Designs Chops the Top on the 2023/2024 Goodguys Giveaway ’32 Ford Coupe:
https://fuelcurve.com/streamline-custom-designs-chops-the-top-on-the-goodguys-giveaway-32-ford-coupe/
Darrin Gartrell’s V10 LSX-powered ’55 Chevy:
https://fuelcurve.com/v10-lsx-55-chevy/
Second trailer for “Fast X” reveals even more cars:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2023/04/23/second-trailer-for-fast-x-reveals-even-more-cars/
What does a black-sheep Mustang share with the Monkeemobile?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/design/what-does-a-black-sheep-mustang-share-with-the-monkeemobile/
Long-hidden Rapid Transit System ’Cuda unearthed after nearly 50 years:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/auctions/long-hidden-rapid-transit-system-cuda-unearthed-after-nearly-50-years/
Heeeere’s Johnny!(Johnny Martinez. The pinstriper’s pinstriper):
https://garagestylemagazine.com/heeeeres-johnny/
Remembering Fisher Body’s Great Advertising:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2023/remembering-fisher-body-s-great-advertising
Video:
Spring bike tune-ups take on new meaning for this Alberta mechanic:
https://youtu.be/qYHNMcEHOsU
LG Speed & Kustom, Air Ride on a 59 Galaxie Part 4. Test Drive!:
https://youtu.be/1cxQVD0sPOs
Kickstarting the scooter season in Ontario:
https://youtu.be/zqfyKECgXd4
Tech:
11 garage essentials for any DIY car enthusiast:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/11-garage-essentials-for-any-diy-car-enthusiast/
Windshield replacement in a vintage car (Part I):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/windshield-replacement-in-a-vintage-car-part-i/
How to safely recycle tires, fluids, and scrap metals:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/how-to-safely-recycle-tires-fluids-and-scrap-metals/
Cheers, Darryl.
Stuff from D. April 16th, 2023
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Taking tools online a game-changer for Skookum Langford business
Langford online shop up for provincial award:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/business/taking-tools-online-a-game-changer-for-skookum-langford-business/
Skookum Tools online store can be found here:
https://onlinesupply.ca/
Twin brothers, the world’s largest Mustang shop and . . . TikTok?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-reads/mustang-brothers-restoration-chicago/
Fighter Pilot Diaries: Weather you get home alive:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/fighter-pilot-diaries-weather-you-get-home-alive/
Putting a value on the Ford GT40:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/putting-a-value-on-the-ford-gt40/
Smithology: I wish I could sell you my car:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-i-wish-i-could-sell-you-my-car/
How I built a ’57 Ford stocker to honor my father’s circle track legacy:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/how-i-built-a-57-ford-stocker-to-honor-my-fathers-circle-track-legacy/
Why Goodyear’s bright idea for illuminated tires didn’t shine for long:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/why-goodyears-bright-idea-for-illuminated-tires-didnt-shine-for-long/
The end of the numbers-matching engine story (for now):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/the-end-of-the-numbers-matching-engine-story-for-now/
Never Stop Driving #45: A new push for EVs:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/never-stop-driving/never-stop-driving-45-a-new-push-for-evs/
Long-hidden custom Plymouth ‘Cuda show car to be auctioned:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/long-hidden-custom-plymouth-cuda-show-car-to-be-auctioned
Why are people calling this rare Maserati’s B.C. restoration ‘criminal’?
Some enthusiasts are up in arms over this one-of-four Frua-bodied Maserati being overhauled by Vancouver’s RX Autoworks:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/why-are-people-calling-this-rare-maseratis-b-c-restoration-criminal
Controversial $2M Maserati Barn Find Restoration Has Infuriated Collectors. Here’s Why:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/barn-find-maserati-restoration-sparks-online-anger-from-collectors
Lost Car Rescue returns for Season Two
Made-in-Canada series involves looking for abandoned or forgotten classics from an equally classic aircraft:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/lost-car-rescue-returns-for-season-two
Custom Catch – The Kindig It Design Team Goes Overboard to Craft a Custom CF1 for Rick and Mary Mezich:
https://fuelcurve.com/kindig-custom-cf1-for-rick-mezich/
The Complete Package – John Spanos’ ’67 Chevelle by BBT Fabrications:
https://fuelcurve.com/john-spanos-67-chevelle/
Kevin DeWitte’s 1967 Z28 Camaro:
https://fuelcurve.com/kevin-dewitte-1967-z28-camaro/
A Truck Called “Georgia” 1949 Chevrolet 3100 pickup (Yes please!):
https://www.theblock.com/article/2023/february/a-truck-called-_georgia.html
Eric’s Heroes: Sign Language on Rucker Avenue:
https://komonews.com/news/erics-heroes/everett-signs-rucker-avenue-washington-love-language-flirting-totem-family-diner-pacific-stone-company-restaurant-shovel-rake-bacon-shakin-snohomish-county-tender-timber-tinder
Remembering the Original 1970 Ford Maverick:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2023/remembering-the-original-1970-ford-maverick
Interviews:
From driver’s seat to C-suite, Jeff Gordon keeps winning:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/from-drivers-seat-to-c-suite-jeff-gordon-keeps-winning/
5 Minutes With Troy Ladd:
https://fuelcurve.com/troy-ladd/
Tech:
6 diagnostic steps when your car starts making noise;
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-diagnostic-steps-when-your-car-starts-making-noise/
The sins of the father—or the previous owner:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/the-sins-of-the-father-or-the-previous-owner/
Video:
Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft makes a rare stop on Comox beach:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/trending-now/video-canadian-coast-guard-hovercraft-makes-a-rare-stop-on-comox-beach/
LG Speed & Kustom, Chassis Assembly. 32 Ford rebuild Part 16:
https://youtu.be/I3Xo1sOlhgo
Cheers, Darryl.
Stuff from D. April 9th, 2023
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Classic car man cave holds much of Vancouver’s neon sign history
The ‘GarageMahal’ also features more than 50 collectible and sentimental vehicles:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/classic-car-man-cave-holds-much-of-vancouvers-neon-sign-history
Good Guys Magazine for May 2023 is now online here:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=787278&p=1&ver=html5
Fat Jack Robinson – Making Fat-Fendered Hot Rods Great:
https://fuelcurve.com/fat-jack-robinson/
Replica Porsche 917 and custom Le Mans track look like slots of fun(That’s cool!):
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automobilia/replica-porsche-917-and-custom-le-mans-track-look-like-slots-of-fun/
Jason Fonte’s “Project Fired” Brought This Totally Charred 1959 Chevy Apache Back to Life:
https://fuelcurve.com/project-fired-1959-chevy-apache/
How hotrodder Nadeem Khan channels British roots in his offbeat creations:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/nadeem-khans-offbeat-hotrods/
A Rare Ford Consul Capri Shows Off Its American Side:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/rare-ford-consul-capri-shows-its-american-side/
Remembering Craig Breedlove, hot-rodder turned fastest man on earth:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/remembering-craig-breedlove-hot-rodder-turned-fastest-man-on-earth/
Caterham Cars builds the Lotus that Lotus won’t:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/caterham-cars-builds-the-lotus-that-lotus-wont/
Coupé Simone: Mysterious “lost” Duesenberg will soon be reborn:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/coupe-simone-this-mysterious-lost-duesenberg-will-soon-be-reborn/
Against All Oddities: Winner winner, Carina GT dinner!:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/against-all-oddities/against-all-oddities-winner-winner-carina-gt-dinner/
VW Had US Customs Seize and Destroy a Cute JDM Van for Looking Like the Classic Bus:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-had-us-customs-seize-and-destroy-a-cute-jdm-van-for-looking-like-the-classic-bus
Remembering the Ford Times:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2023/remembering-the-ford-times
Videos:
Albertan restores 1963 snowplane to former glory:
https://youtu.be/aGxHsAPq8O4
A tour of the wonderful Marconi Automotive Museum:
https://mycarheaven.com/2023/04/a-tour-of-the-wonderful-marconi-automotive-museum/
Hagerty Barn Find Hunter video series, Tom Cotter:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/series/barn-find-hunter/
You can watch all episodes here:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/video-episodes/?series=barn-find-hunter
Make it Kustom, How-To Build Aluminum Bomber Seats From Scratch! Bead Rolling Dimple Die Metal Shaping:
https://youtu.be/9WDbqskpcoQ
Hemmings, Road to Improvement, Ep. 6: Cadillac Ranch, Rt. 66 and a Bit of Off-roading!:
https://youtu.be/r_0gVoG8i84
LG Speed & Kustom, Chassis Paint How To – Paint it Black! 32 Ford Rebuild Part 15:
https://youtu.be/yOIoJMkWXl8
DD Speed Shop, AVE Almost Burned My Shop Down! – Oily Rags CAN SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUST!:
https://youtu.be/M8thlLjEjhc
Shawn Davis: AutotopiaLA’s Rising Automotive Star on YouTube:
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/features/shawn-davis-autotopialas-rising-automotive-star-on-youtube/
Dominic Chinea, My Porsche 356 Left The Workshop! (But Not Forever)(Cool car hauler truck, Plasma table intro, Babbit making with a forge):
https://youtu.be/No1IF24VbrY
Hagerty, Underground VAULT at the Henry Ford Museum has amazing car stories | Barn Find Hunter:
https://youtu.be/GX-1uf_9xpo
Tech:
Which Camaro should you buy, sell, or hold?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/which-camaro-do-you-buy-sell-or-hold/
Trouble with the truck. Again.:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/trouble-with-the-truck-again/
4 things to consider when choosing a bench vise:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/4-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-bench-vise/
Project Valentino: Breaking bad, now with Dad:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/project-valentino-breaking-bad-now-with-dad/
11 checks to make before your classic’s first spring drive:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/11-checks-to-make-before-your-first-springtime-drive/
Cheers, Darryl.
Stuff from D. April 2nd, 2023
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The Great Northwest 2023 Cruise Calendar is now online here:
http://cruisecalendar.ca/
Sidney car club fundraising to buy vehicle for Ukrainians fleeing war:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/community/sidney-car-club-fundraising-to-buy-vehicle-for-ukrainians-fleeing-war/
Comox Vampire preserving military history for air force centennial celebration
The aircraft has been stored in various hangars at CFB Comox since May 2000:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/trending-now/comox-vampire-preserving-military-history-for-air-force-centennial-celebration/
Calgary World of Wheels rolls back into BMO Centre after long absence:
https://calgarysun.com/news/local-news/world-of-wheels-2023-bmo-centre/wcm/183d7a70-1c29-4f04-bde7-de6f19d3244a
World of Wheels speeds back into Calgary after pandemic hiatus:
https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/world-of-wheels-2023-bmo-centre
Significant pieces of Porsche motorsport history live in an Ohio basement:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/member-story-significant-pieces-of-porsche-motorsport-history-reside-in-a-basement-in-ohio/
The iconic McGee Roadster will be well kept for future generations:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-iconic-mcgee-roadster-will-be-well-kept-for-future-generations/
This teen spent COVID lockdown becoming a classic-car mechanic:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/this-teen-spent-lockdown-becoming-a-classic-car-mechanic/
Teenager Who Restores British Museum Cars is Shortlisted for National Award:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/teenager-restores-british-museum-cars/
Metro Detroit hot-rod shop obsesses over Ford’s first V-8:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/metro-detroit-hot-rod-shop-obsesses-over-fords-first-v-8/
This is the best pay-it-forward story ever:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/this-is-the-best-pay-it-forward-story-ever/
5 Reasons to Combine Your Car Collection with Your Home:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/barndominium/
All Chevy Performance April issue now online:
https://digital.allchevyperformance.com/previewissue/april-2023/
Parting Shot – Larry Wood, Designer of Hot Wheels Cars, Hot Rodder, and Now Inductee to the Automotive Hall of Fame:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/larry-wood-designer-of-hot-wheels-cars-hot-rodder-and-automotive-hall-of-fame-inductee/
The Kaiser Traveler, America’s First Utility Vehicle:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2023/the-kaiser-traveler-america-s-first-utility-vehicle
Videos:
Hot Rods, Blues & BBQ: Beale Street in Memphis (Edelbrock tour):
https://youtu.be/O2GhLRscBsY
Classic Car Studio, 68 Ford Mustang Fastback • 5.2L “Aluminator” Bullitt:
https://youtu.be/Qqs1o2zqu_k
LG Speed & Kustom, Air Ride on a 59 Galaxie Part 3. Rolls, Pleats and Air Management:
https://youtu.be/MxMNW_bqVV8
Getting to and checking out World of wheels – Winnipeg Autorama:
https://youtu.be/S9uI5q9NF-g
Hot Rods, Blues & BBQ: Beale Street in Memphis:
https://youtu.be/O2GhLRscBsY
My Classic Car, The Most Pimped Pinto Ever and it’s Turbocharged:
https://youtu.be/6oVhrVXcB7c
Shop tours:
FantomWorks Tour: March 25, 2023:
https://youtu.be/8q8hX3pUTDs
SHOP TOUR: Lakeview Rod & Custom | Salmon Arm B.C. | Cruising the Okanagan:
https://youtu.be/X3x7L9-_MO4
Tech:
Squeaky Clean – A Guide to Cleaning and Detailing Supplies and Techniques:
https://fuelcurve.com/squeaky-clean-a-guide-to-cleaning-and-detailing-supplies-and-techniques/
Sweating the Details: 10 car cleaning mistakes to avoid:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/sweating-the-details-10-car-cleaning-mistakes-to-avoid-during-april-national-car-care-month/
Sweating the Details: 6 steps to deep-clean your car’s carpet:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/lists/sweating-the-details-6-steps-to-deep-clean-your-cars-carpet/
For whom the phone rings:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/for-whom-the-phone-rings/
Piston Slap: Forester’s worrying clatter from low oil-pressure?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-foresters-worrying-clatter-from-low-oil-pressure/
Torch-er Test: 5 ways to free stuck bolts:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/torch-er-test-5-ways-to-free-stuck-bolts/
How to care for drum brakes:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/how-to-care-for-drum-brakes/
Replacing the Window and Rear Door Seals on our 1971 Suburban:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/1967-72-chevy-suburban-door-seal-replacement-steele-rubber-products/
How Do You Diagnose a Charging System Problem:
https://inthegaragemedia.com/upgrade-or-repair-your-alternator/
Cheers, Darryl.
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