Stuff from D. May 14th, 2023

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Electric plane could be flying between Island, mainland in two years: Harbour Air:
https://www.timescolonist.com/business/electric-plane-could-be-flying-between-island-mainland-in-two-years-harbour-air-6973026

‘Like the death of a family member’: One year after final Western Speedway season start, racers begin to mourn
Work progressing on finding property for a new track :
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/sports/like-the-death-of-a-family-member-one-year-after-final-western-speedway-season-start-racers-begin-to-mourn/

Le Mans-raced 215-mph 1969 Chevy Corvette up for auction:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/le-mans-raced-215-mph-1969-chevy-corvette-auction

Meet the Master Builder Behind Your Favorite Movie Cars:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/movie-car-builder-dennis-mccarthy/

3 things I’ll never forget about Carroll Shelby:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/3-things-ill-never-forget-about-carroll-shelby/

Unlike The Monkees, the Monkeemobile always made its own music:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/unlike-the-monkees-the-monkeemobile-always-sang-its-own-tunes/

This ’68 Hurst Olds was a laborer before it was a labor of love:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/this-68-hurst-olds-was-a-laborer-before-it-was-a-labor-of-love/

‘The joy of it is it’s unique, quirky … kind of like me’: This car was hard to get, but it’s making my retirement:
https://www.thestar.com/autos/2023/05/13/the-joy-of-it-is-its-unique-quirky-kind-of-like-me-this-car-was-hard-to-get-but-its-making-my-retirement.html

Hills Hot Rods’ Crüe Builds a One-Off Custom Crew Cab C10:
https://fuelcurve.com/hills-hot-rods-custom-crew-cab-c10/

Subtle Mods and Custom Metalwork Complement the Chopped Top on the Goodguys Giveaway 1932 Ford Coupe:
https://fuelcurve.com/subtle-mods-and-custom-metalwork-complement-the-chopped-top-on-the-goodguys-giveaway-1932-ford-coupe/

A Lesson in Restraint – Butch Yamali’s ’65 Rivi by Martin Bros. Customs:
https://fuelcurve.com/butch-yamali-65-rivi-martin-bros-customs/

Getting Schooled – Education Opportunities in the Hot Rod Industry:
https://fuelcurve.com/education-in-the-hot-rod-industry/

Ron Brown’s 1971 Firebird Formula 455:
https://fuelcurve.com/ron-brown-firebird-formula-455/

Bush Wreck Rescue shows good and bad of restorations:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/bush-wreck-rescue-shows-good-and-bad-of-restorations

The Story of the Pontiac Banshee: Was It the Poor Man’s Vette?:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/pontiac-banshee-xp-833/

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…Well If You’re a ‘Cuda Lover!:
https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/article/showcase/2023/05/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmaswell-if-youre-a-cuda-lover.html

Remembering the Dodge Concept with No Name:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2023/remembering-the-dodge-concept-with-no-name

Tech:
So you can DIY. Should you?:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/so-you-can-diy-should-you/

The bad wheel bearing that wasn’t:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/the-bad-wheel-bearing-that-wasnt/

Don’t let fear stop you from wrenching:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/dont-let-fear-stop-you-from-wrenching/

4 ways to take your project car to the next level:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/4-ways-to-take-your-project-car-to-the-next-level/

Video:
This is BC: Cliff Rich has been making classic cars for eight decades:
https://globalnews.ca/video/9686894/this-is-bc-cliff-rich-has-been-making-classic-cars-for-eight-decades

Disappointed hot rod lover takes matters into own hands after restoration fail | A Current Affair:
https://youtu.be/rs7lMAkFh-I

Right to Repair: Inside the movement fighting for all consumers:
https://youtu.be/zFbF71YYmlM

LG Speed & Kustom,  Installing IFS on a 1956 Chevy Pickup. Andrew’s 56 Chevy Build Part Two:
https://youtu.be/y3SDAk7BfZE

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. May 7th, 2023

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Enthusiast Collector Vehicle Auction keeps to hybrid model
Online bidding is combined with in-person viewing of vehicles at Calgary’s New Horizon Mall:
https://driving.ca/column/on-the-road/enthusiast-collector-vehicle-auction-keeps-to-hybrid-model

Okotoks Car Auction is coming up, May 26 – 27, 2023:
https://www.okotokscarauction.com/

This Canadian car model celebrated the British monarchy:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/canadian-car-model-celebrated-british-monarchy

Justin Bond continues undefeated drag racing season with win in Charlotte
The Mission racer leads the driver standings after winning the first two races of 2023:
https://www.missioncityrecord.com/sports/justin-bond-continues-undefeated-drag-racing-season-with-win-in-charlotte/

Good Guys magazine for June 2023 is now online here:
http://digitaleditiononline.com/publication/?m=54239&i=789730&p=1&ver=html5

Is this 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda worth more than two million dollars?:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/first-1970-hemi-cuda-barracuda-plymouth-worth-two-million-dollars

Hills Hot Rods’ Crüe Builds a One-Off Custom Crew Cab C10:
https://fuelcurve.com/hills-hot-rods-custom-crew-cab-c10/

Customs take Center Stage as the Highlight of the 72nd Sacramento Autorama:
https://fuelcurve.com/72nd-sacramento-autorama/

“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/

Smithology: Mustang memory, Shelby snapshot:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-mustang-memory-shelby-snapshot/

Huge Gallery! More Action From the Race of Gentlemen:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/the-race-of-gentlemen-flabob-airport-2023-photo-gallery/

Built Not Bought: Patina’d Paint Hides Boosted LS Performance for This Slammed 1953 GMC!:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/1953-gmc-truck-turbo-ls-swap/

All Chevy June 2023 issue is now online here:
https://digital.allchevyperformance.com/previewissue/june-2023/

Modern Rodding May 2023 issue is now online here:
https://digital.modernrodding.com/previewissue/may-2023/

Survivor Car Australia magazine calls it quits:
https://www.survivorcaraustralia.com.au/

Remembering the 1969 Corvette Manta Ray Concept Car by GM:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2023/remembering-the-1969-corvette-manta-ray-concept-car-by-gm

Tech:
5 essentials to know about ultrasonic cleaners:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/5-essentials-to-know-about-ultrasonic-cleaners/

6 power tools you shouldn’t be wrenching without:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/6-power-tools-you-shouldnt-be-wrenching-without/

Faster Than Us: Dual-clutch transmissions:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/faster-than-us-dual-clutch-transmissions/

Videos:
Halfass Kustoms, While on holidays we lost our shop to a fire.:
https://youtu.be/NDwqTpyis5s

Joe Kugel’s 1932 Ford Roadster “MyWay”:
https://youtu.be/jA4f1cCTVm8

This is BC: Prestige Guitars celebrates 20 years of success (For Mike in Ontario):
https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/25e65174-eaea-11ed-b66b-0242ac110005/?jwsource=cl

Forming Sheet Metal & Metal Forming Tools – Uses Explained By Gene Winfield at SEMA 2014:
https://youtu.be/S_An0kxRgpQ

LG Speed and Kustom, 8” Rear End Swap in Shannon’s 61 Comet:
https://youtu.be/y_lUVSnINPw

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. April 30th, 2023

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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

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. March 19th, 2023

Note: Some links may expire over time.

7 car-themed cartoons that shaped young enthusiasts before cable TV:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/car-themed-cartoons-that-shaped-young-enthusiasts/

Elvis’ jet is grounded—forever—but its new owner is flying high:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/auctions/elvis-jet-is-grounded-forever-but-its-new-owner-is-flying-high/

‘Cinematic experience’: Victoria-born artist creates art piece for Amazon warehouse:
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/cinematic-experience-victoria-born-artist-creates-art-piece-for-amazon-warehouse/

Vision Thing: The art of war:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/vision-thing/vision-thing-the-art-of-war/

Vintage Racing Action Starring Carroll Shelby, Mickey Thompson, and More!:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/where-it-all-began-1963-vintage-racing-photos/

Nostalgia Drag Racing at the 2023 March Meet—Giant Gallery!:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/march-meet-2023-famoso-dragstrip/

Remembering Don Williams—a giant in the collector car hobby:
https://insider.hagerty.com/trends/remembering-don-williams/

The real story behind McLaren boss Zak Brown’s retro RV:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/the-real-story-behind-mclaren-boss-zak-browns-retro-rv/

Leno: How I got steamed:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/leno-how-i-got-steamed/

How I found what modern cars are missing:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/member-stories/how-i-found-what-modern-cars-are-missing/

Canadian piece of Porsche history for sale for first time
The one-off Spexter – which may or may not have inspired the Boxster – has a firm asking price of US$450,000:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/canadian-porsche-history-for-sale-first-time-wingho-spexter

Young drivers ready for new season with orientation at Mission Raceway:
https://www.missioncityrecord.com/sports/young-racers-ready-for-new-racing-season-with-orientation-at-mission-raceway/

Crew Cab Cruiser – David Tumino Doubled His Fun With This Four Door ’60 Ford F250:
https://fuelcurve.com/crew-cab-60-ford-f250/

1971 Mercury Comet: The Mini Merc:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/klockau-classics/1971-mercury-comet-the-mini-merc/

Why Classic Car Swap Meets Aren’t Dead, Plus Upcoming Carlisle Announcements:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/classic-car-swap-meets-arent-dead-carlisle-announcements/

A History of Alice Ramsey & Women Who Became Auto Mechanics:
https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2023/a-history-of-alice-ramsey-women-who-became-auto-mechanics

The Prince of Darkness, Exposed (Lucas):
https://thevintagent.com/2023/03/18/the-prince-of-darkness-exposed/

Videos:
Austrailan Dream car ruled “dangerously inadequate” after $400k restoration | A Current Affair:
https://youtu.be/ZrX6EXIDkrU

Daughter, Dad slam gears in 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 400 4-speed t-top:
https://youtu.be/-T8prjQ9ooo

Vintage Tire Pressure Gauge Calibration:
https://youtu.be/babgKN2svCs

Classic Car Studio, 68 Dodge Charger R/T • Custom Exhaust:
https://youtu.be/ouTAa-8ydpQ

LG Speed & Kustom, Rescuing a 1941 Studebaker and 1959 Meteor. Another Brown Sugar Road trip!:
https://youtu.be/IVSZ3UTCNqU

Building Stainless Lake Pipes for a 49 Chevy with LG Speed & Kustom:
https://youtu.be/kziCNg-JIDc

My Classic Car, World’s Fastest Piston Powered Car:
https://youtu.be/b3SWLSUY-T8

Tech:
The Z3’s long-delayed bumper cover replacement:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/the-hack-mechanic/the-z3s-long-delayed-bumper-cover-replacement/

Piston Slap: Knife to know you, windshield stain:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-knife-to-know-you-windshield-stain/

In the garage, sometimes less is more:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/in-the-garage-sometimes-less-is-more/

5 Weber spares every toolbox should contain:
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/5-weber-spares-every-toolbox-should-contain/

Buyer’s Guide to the 1964 Pontiac GTO:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/1964-pontiac-gto-buyer-s-guide/

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. March 5th, 2023

Note: Some links may expire over time.

Collector Classics: 1941 Ford pickup
Vancouver enthusiast keeps California hot rod history alive – patina and all:
https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/collector-classics-1941-ford-pickup

Lucky’s Hot Rods Speed Equipment:
https://www.luckyshotrods.com/

Magazine features with Lucky’s Hot Rods Speed Equipment:
https://www.luckyshotrods.com/media

Here are the 2023 Detroit Autorama Ridler Award “Great Eight” finalists:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/heres-the-2023-detroit-autorama-ridler-award-great-eight-finalists/

2023 Ridler top-hot-rod prize goes to 1950 Mercury ‘Maximus’:
https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/2023-ridler-award-top-hot-rod-prize-1950-mercury-maximus

Primer and Patina Rule At the 2023 Detroit Autorama Extreme Exhibit:
https://www.motortrend.com/events/2023-detroit-autorama-extreme-rat-rods-photos/

This Retro-Modern ’32 Ford Was Built by Preston Tucker’s Great-Grandsons:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/1932-ford-deuce-409-engine-tucker/

1969 Dukes of Hazzard Tribute Charger Wrecked on Missouri Highway:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/1969-charger-general-lee-wrecked-missouri/

The coolest cars from the world’s coldest vintage-car show:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/events/the-coolest-cars-from-the-worlds-coldest-vintage-car-show/

AC’s carbon-fiber, V-8 Cobra costs $860K less than Shelby’s:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/acs-carbon-fiber-v-8-cobra-costs-860k-less-than-shelbys/

The dark side of window shopping:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/mechanical-sympathy/the-dark-side-of-window-shopping/

Detroit Does It Again! Highlights From the 70th Meguair’s Autorama:
https://fuelcurve.com/detroit-70th-meguairs-autorama/

Tiffany Blue Screamer – Angela Payne’s Big Block 427-powered ’69 C3 Corvette:
https://fuelcurve.com/tiffany-blue-screamer-69-c3-corvette/

Chris Pates’ 1956 Chevy Truck:
https://fuelcurve.com/alamo-customs-1956-chevy-truck/

Ryan Butler Had a Mental Picture of a Menacing 1964 Chevy II, and He Didn’t Stop Until He Brought it to Life:
https://fuelcurve.com/ryan-butler-1964-chevy-ii/

In the Moment: To believe you’re the best:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/in-the-moment-to-believe-youre-the-best/

Undiscovered Classics web site (Thanks Garry):
https://www.undiscoveredclassics.com/

Interviews:
5 Minutes With Will Posey:
https://fuelcurve.com/will-posey/

Video:
Make it Kustom,  TIG Welding Basics – SIMPLE Tips & Tricks How to Get Started:
https://youtu.be/xXfLJIB9DSg

Classic Car Studio, 68 Dodge Charger R/T • Tucked Rear Bumper & Lower Valance:
https://youtu.be/cYJzbS2tkHU

Richard Owen, Lost Jaguars from Bonhams:
https://youtu.be/w27HPg17GaM

Who’s ready for August 13th 2023?! Field of Dreams Car show promo:
https://youtu.be/NSvH1ySQpLM

LG Speed & Kustom, Air Ride on a 59 Ford Galaxie Part Two. Raising the driveshaft tunnel and building rear bag brackets:
https://youtu.be/PVQzJgLGNrE

My Classic Car, Is this Canada’s Most Famous Hot Rod?(Historic Hot Rod Reunion of BC):
https://youtu.be/BVfC1iWHCEc

My Classic Car, 1963 Ford Galaxie Rainbow Flake Lowrider:
https://youtu.be/xnkQo5rIVYA

My Classic Car, The Legendary “Moonkist” T-Bucket Hot Rod:
https://youtu.be/zIpS6nYw-SI

My Classic Car, The Cool Car Nobody Wants (1974 AMC Matador X ):
https://youtu.be/05AVj2-0r9U

Bad Chad, Best custom car builder in Australia: Juice Customs Shop Tour:
https://youtu.be/fTV0W85hbtY

Bad Chad, The best traditional hotrod builder in Australia:
https://youtu.be/r_GjBQxiUsU

Bad Chad, This is no doubt the best restoration shop in Australia:
https://youtu.be/eNj3ECHfiKY

We’re hanging at “ The ‘Cuda Club ” with 440 & 426 Hemi Cuda’s on My Car Story with Lou Costabile:
https://youtu.be/FJxae7IKeZY

Tech:
5.0 Coyote Engine Wars: How the Ford Mustang GT and F-150 Truck Versions Compare:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/5-0-coyote-engine-ford-f-150-mustang-gt-comparison/

The Legendary Small-Block Chevy V-8: A Look Back at Its Highlights and Evolution:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/small-block-chevy-engine-history/

The 4 (actually 5) levels of tool organization:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/the-4-actually-5-levels-of-tool-organization/

The basics of welding:
https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/diy/how-to-welding-tips

Cheers, Darryl.

Stuff from D. Feb. 26th, 2023

Note: Some links may expire over time.

(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

Note: Some links may expire over time.

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.