“News” pretty much explains it.
If you’re local or want to come and visit some high end shops in the Southwestern Ontario area, come out Saturday March 31. We’re kicking off at Schwartz Welding in Bloomingdale at 9:30, then going to a number of other local builders. Click on the link for a map.
It’ll be a full morning!
Let’s make a few comparisons here…
You abandon a perfectly fine bed too early in the morning, drink one too many cups of instant coffee on your way out the door, scrape your windshield and sit in a cold car, staring blankly at the windshield as the circle of vision slowly grows enough to navigate your way out the driveway. You make it to the show to idle in line with everyone else who left their warm beds behind, only now you wish you were at home so you could use the bathroom. The parking lot guy directs you to the far corner of the frozen lot, where you forget your wallet as soon as you step into the lobby. Wallet reclaimed, you can now start checking out some cars.
You wake up to the sound of a percolator purring away from down the hall. Do I even have a percolator? No matter, it’s purring and you’re going to have fresh coffee. After your second cup, you strut to the bathroom just because you can. You’re home. Snow is falling outside, and you ponder that sentence… keywords: snow, outside. You faintly see your neighbor huddled in his car, staring at the windshield, and you wonder what on God’s white Michigan he’s doing outside. You briefly consider dressing, but on a Saturday, you don’t want to give anyone the impression that you are here to do anything that requires clothing. Today is a day for comfort. Today, you will sit. Today, you will look at car show pictures on the Internet.
It’s a little bit crazy how many pictures there are to browse. www.hotrodhotline.com alone has a few dozen million. I think. You can see pictures from a show in Arizona, then jump over to Cobo Hall, then go to the washroom, then check out some cars in Eastern Canada. Granted, there are a few things missing from the online experience… namely smell, touch, taste, and feeling. It’s getting better though- there are lots of car show videos available online too. If you can’t make it in person, make it not in person. That’s what I always say. That’s what the Internet is for, isn’t it?
I just received our holiday schedule from Head Office and was asked to pass it along.
It's been winter for a little while up here, but just recently has the snow been starting to stick around longer than past the mid morning sun.
The Rockton Swap Meet will be held December 11. For more info, email roddersandracers@hotmail.ca or call 905-304-9560.
I'm here now, and will be officially open until 5 EST, but you know how it goes in a small business- the doors don't lock and the phones don't stop ringing automatically at 5. If I'm here, I'll answer the phone.
After 47 years of a productive existence in the “anything automotive” world, the Tachmen Car Club of Georgetown Ontario has decided to cease operations, but not before donating a handsome sum of money to the local hospital foundation.
Here is Gary's 'acceptance' speech at Saturday's Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame ceremony.
You're looking to save a few dollars on your build, just like everyone else. Here's a quick comparison of some popular kits, showing what you can save when you weld them together yourself instead of buying it pre-welded from us.
The Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame will induct legendary hot rodder and Bonneville veteran Gary Weldon of Millgrove, Ontario on October 22, 2011 at their annual Gala.
It would work best for a panhard bar to be about 12” to 15” long in my application. Some input would be appreciated.
It was another great trip to Louisville this year- always fun to see old friends, meet some new friends, and have fun with cars.
If you're going to be there, please come and visit our booth- we're in the same spot as the last umpteen years... right across from Yogi's, in booth #134.
Our tech session this year was a slideshow of pictures of neat things on hot rods. Hopefully you'll be able to use at least one idea on your current project, or even a future ride!
A proven MII IFS Kit that for your 1928-31 Ford Model A that will give you a low stance and maintain your wheels in the center of the front fenders.
