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early October, as I write this. The weather is starting to change, cooler in the mornings and longer to warm up during the day. Sunlight comes later and leaves earlier. I guess it really is fall. Car cruises and events are winding down and enthusiasts are planning how to store their cars for the bad weather. We have a couple of pages of tips to help you do the best job. This has been an interesting season, the problems, real and imagined with the MOE have certainly been a damper for a number of people. I have spoken with enthusiasts that say they are not taking out their cars for fear they will be stopped and ticketed. The confusion with what is expected or required has not been solved to anyones satisfaction yet. Dalton McGuintys sudden resignation, running ahead of potential scandals involving Orange and the canceling of the power plants destined for Oakville and Mississauga, also has caused a setback to some of the projects in play for the benefit of the car enthusiast. There has been a movement afoot to create a Collector Car Day in Ontario, similar to the ones in the U.S. and Manitoba. As well, John OToole, MPP Durham, has been preparing to petition the legislature asking for relief from the current stringent regulation being enforced against hobbyists. Proroguing Parliament puts all these efforts on hold. In the event an election gets called, it will be important to vote in those candidates that have a positive view of car enthusiast interests. Should there be an election, take the time to quiz the candidates about your concerns. Heres something to scare you! California has passed legislation to allow driverless
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cars to be operated on public roads, for testing purposes, provided that each vehicle has a fully licensed and bonded operator in the drivers seat to take control if necessary. With the goal of eventually permitting autonomous vehicles to be driven on California roadways, the bill instructs the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to adopt regulations that govern the licensing, bonding, testing and operation of such vehicles. The bill also instructs the DMV to adopt the new regulations as soon as practicable, but no later than January 1, 2015. Does this mean if you hook up with someone youll be able to send your car home on its own, or if you have one drink too many you will just sit in the back while the car takes you to the next bar? Aint progress wonderful? We will soon be off to the SEMA show, now considered the worlds largest car show, as well all the performance manufacturers latest products on will be on display. We will be there to find out what is new, what is interesting and what trends are either coming or going. Hopefully there will be lots to bring back for you to see. Thanks for reading Performance in Motion.
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I was right, in Hamilton, New Zealand, lives a gentleman named Sandy Sanderson. Sandy is the designer and builder of the can cars that were included in the false email. So I thought we should set the record straight and give credit where credit is due. Trained in England as a draughtsman, retrained as a technology teacher, he ended up migrating to New Zealand where he taught and pursued his interest in classic cars, model airplanes and bikes. In fact, it was one of the bikes that bit him, damaging his wrist. Sandy has been a staunch supporter of the recycle movement since long before it became the thing to do. But every time he threw away a pop or beer can he kept
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Artwork that makes you want to drink more beer! (Wouldnt it be nice if one came with every case?)
To see more can cars, and to learn how they are made go to: www.sandyscancars.com
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performance intakes either spread or square bore. The smooth look is created by having all fasteners bolt from underneath the carb. The 1 3/8 front throttle bores provide good fuel mileage and crisp throttle response when you step on the pedal. When you bury the gas pedal, the goggle valve secondary system delivers more than twice as much air as the primaries. Street Demon carburetors provide a total air flow of 625 CFM with the smaller primaries maintaining the crisp throttle response we want for a street car. Interestingly, fuel is fed through what Demon calls a triple-stack boost venturii. Two of the boosters are suspended across the bores in a conventional manner, while a third is actually integrated into the throttle bores walls. The idea is to create a better fuel/air mix for good throttle response, improved drive ability and better fuel economy. Tuning is simple, with metering rods changeable without any disassembly or No More Leaky Carbs
Integrated fuel bowl/main body design with gasket above fuel level eliminates all potential leak paths. Available in standard aluminum or aerospace composite. The latter keeps fuel up to 20 cooler for optimum performance and improves hot starting and hot weather drivability.
removal of the carburetor. There are three models available, the most popular is built from ball burnished aluminum for a great look. If heat and fuel percolation is a problem, they have a model with a polymer main body and fuel bowl that does not transfer heat as the aluminum does, so it will keep the gasoline 20% cooler. Finally for the really fussy they are offering a completely hand polished version. There are loads of other interesting features. The Street Demon redefines the street carburetor offering enthusiasts a straightforward carburetor designed to deliver a stable idle, amazingly crisp throttle response and smooth performance. Its optimized calibration and dual mounting pattern make it RunReady for a large variety of engines and vehicles!
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The Street Demons secondary mechanism includes an air valve situated above the Goggle valve.
When you stomp on the throttle pedal the air valve opens in response to the air flow demand. Of course, the Goggle valve beneath it opens as quickly as you depress the throttle pedal. So to compensate for the rush of air when you hit the throttle hard, the air valve remains closed momentarily as it increases the vacuum signal on the secondary nozzles and the carburetor draws fuel faster. The air valve arrangement compensates for the sudden opening of the Goggle valve. To increase performance you can increase or decrease the spring torque on the end of its shaft, allowing it to open sooner or later.
The accelerator pump (A) distributes its blast of fuel through two orifices in the pump shooter (B) aiming its discharge at each outer ring of the boost venturii. Because this carburetor is designed for street applications, accelerating on the smaller primaries while delaying the opening of the Goggle valve makes the vehicle responsive to drive. To quickly activate the Goggle valvethe secondary mechanism just stomp on the pedal!
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Flapper Gasser!
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Murray has been around cars for years. He has a penchant for Tri-5 Chevrolets. In fact his garage is filled with two 57s. When he decided he needed to have a period car to drag race with the ONDR (Ontario Nostalgia Drag Racers) it would obviously be one from that milestone three year period. He settled on a 1955 Chevrolet 150 coupe. He wanted to do it himself and build the complete car in the Roadmates car club garage. His vision was an early style Gas-
ser just like they used to be, built by the owner and his friends using parts he had available. Now Craig is a very determined guy, once he sets his mind to something its Gung Ho till completed. Starting in November, 2011, it was work every day till the car was completed. Seven months later, in May, 2012, the car rolled out of the club garage a completed racer. Oh, by the way, he held down a full time job as well. During those seven months Craig and a number of his fellow club members worked
With the frame separated, Craig gets cross members and brackets strengthened.
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Cars this nice arent built alone, Craig had help from his fellow Roadmates creating some one off parts for his Gasser. Here Craig, Norton and Doc whip up some custom floor panels. Dont you wish your garage was this well equipped?
Rear end is being fabricated, shock brackets built, ladder bars mounted.
Body back on the frame, with the new extended frame rails.
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Check out the custom one-piece tilt assembly. No car gets finished without a list.
A lot of work went into making everything smooth. Once the firewall and frame received a generous coating of black paint, front and rear motor plates were fabbed. 49 Chevy Spindles are fitted to the Tube Axle. Things are moving forward.
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Over the seven months, the car was stripped to bare bones, body separated from the chassis, everything scraped clean. Once they had a suitable basis to start from, front and rear suspension was worked out and installed. At the rear a Ford nodular iron 9 rear end with disc brakes was mounted on stock rear springs. To keep the rear end in proper alignment, a set of ladder bars were installed. The front was changed to traditional Gasser suspension. The 55 frame was chopped off at the firewall and then 2 X 4 frame rails were fabricated to accept semi elliptical suspension and a dropped tube axle. Front spindles are 49 Chevy, and the steering box is Vega. While the chassis was being fabricated, in the other corner the body was being cherried out and a tilt front end fabricated. Finally the two parts were ready to go back together With wheels installed and the body back on, WOW it really looked like a 60s Gasser! Now the real fun begins, the 468 Big Block engine from Craigs street 57 was installed with all the appropriate speed parts, scatter shield fitted, all attached to a Jerico 4 speed. At the same time, all the insulation, headliner etc. was removed from the body. The roll bar fitted, lots of angles and notches, much grinding and filing till it was ready to be tig welded together by Bryan Gault. Wiring was done, instruments installed and aluminum interior panels built. Off to the paint shop for a coat of Dupont Hot Rod Black (what else!) a set of M&H tires front and rear mounted on 55 Chev front rims and a pair of Vintage Ansens on the rear. Finally ready to go racing. First trip to the strip was to see that everything worked as planned, drive it around the pits, check everything, then an easy pass, check everything, then a harder pass. Holy Smokes it lifts the front wheels!
Work is progressing on the body. Once some wheels are on your project car, you know you have to get it on the road!
Ignition Box and coil are mounted on a custom panel installed under dash. Wiring has begun!
Bryan Gault applies his amazing welding talents to the roll bar.
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As the season progressed the car ran faster and faster, Craigs 55 hooks with a vengeance hauling the wheels up even on second gear shifts. With this type of abuse the usual gremlins reared their ugly heads. On a 10.80 pass at Grand Bend the rear end decided to move around, tossing the driveshaft and bending the brackets. Craig rebuilt and braced the delinquent parts. Those wont move around again. A couple of weeks later the engine let go, deciding it was tired of all the abuse. Once again Craig replaced it with a high revving 427 filled with heavy duty bullet proof parts. If that wasnt enough, at Shannonville the axles and gears earned a trip to the dentist after breaking off some teeth. As usual Craig went to the source, ordered and installed heavier, stronger parts. Hopefully the carnage is over. So since November 2011 Craig and his Roadmate friends turned a 55 Chevrolet shell into a fire breathing 60s style gasser. Turning 10.80 at 123 mph. Quite the accomplishment we would say. Hats off to all who were involved, club members, family and of course Boomer the dog. You see Boomer watched every inch of the build, goes to the track and although he cant weld, offers lots of support in other ways. Craig says he cant wait till next year, the adventure continues.
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About the Photographer: Jim Madigan is a true car enthusiast who travels to car shows, cruise nights and drag races, never without his trusty camera. When hes not shooting, Jim can be found teaching photography at Mohawk College. See more of Jims work or get a print at: jvm.smugmug.com.
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fter a two year absence, Jamie Stoneman of Clarence, NY returned in the familiar S10 pickup and took home the highly sought after title of TNTSS Race of Champions winner. In round one, he took out Chris VanBaalen by pushing him under the index. He treed Harry Phelps in round two and then benefited from Paul Youngs red light in the semi-finals. In the final round, Jamie faced Tom Coonly, also from western New York. Jamie was set on kill cutting an .009 light and running a 10.887. Turned out he didnt need to be as Tom went red by a mere .001, handing the victory to Jamie. I have to thank my dad, Jim. He is by far the biggest supporter of this racing operation, said Jamie. Thanks to Mike and Joe Janis for the new 565, Wayne Sipos for the transmission, he and his wife Pat are always there to lend a hand. Also Mo and Joe Passero and Jason Vitez for a reliable piece. Sponsors on the S10 include Rosehill Auction House, Jays-Son Construction, J Muro Plumbing, JRO Design and Phils Quality Auto Service. Thanks to Tom Coonly who is a huge help and my fiance Heather for her support. Big thanks to Joe Boniferro and Ted Barnes. Without them and the people at Performance Improvements, none of this would be possible.
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ince we live in a climate where there is winter weather, many of us put our car away to avoid driving in snow, slush and salt. Here are some tips and reminders to help give your car the best winter protection.
In fact with bias ply tires it is best if you put the car on jack stands. Use a quality pressure gauge such as the Moroso or Autometer models. Wash off the grime, take your car through one of the brushless car washes. Sign up for the wash method offering the most bottom blast. I usually run mine thru twice to get as much dirt and debris off the bottom. Next polish your car, we love Mothers products, particularly their three step Ultimate Wax System. First the Pure Polish, followed by Micro Polishing Glaze finally bring out the ultimate shine with Pure Brazilian Carnauba Wax. Thoroughly clean the interior. Remove all waste and debris that has accumulated during the season. Pay particular attention to crumbs or food waste you dont want to be feeding rodents. Again we like Mothers carpet and upholstery cleaner. If you are fortunate enough to be storing in a heated facility you may want to remove the carpets. This prevents them from developing a musty smell. After all this, you are ready to store your car. Go to the local Rona and buy a sheet of vapor barrier plastic, lay the sheet on the floor then park your car on it. This will protect the underside of your car, from water vapor. You will also be able to easily spot any fluid leaks in spring when you take the car out.
Change the oil and replace the filter, be sure to use high quality oils with the proper additives to give your engine the best internal protection from corrosion and rust. Just before finally putting it away drive the car for twenty minutes to be sure everything is properly coated with lubricant. Check your anti freeze water mix to be sure the coolant wont freeze when the weather gets really cold. Even if you are storing in a heated facility keep the protection high. It is always possible the power could go off leaving you without heat. Transmission and rear end fluids should be topped up to the proper levels. If they are low, its possible for seals to harden and begin to leak. Completely fill your gas tank with premium, no ethanol fuel. Ethanol is corrosive and can release rust causing water droplets into the fuel system. Add a gas stabilizer to keep your gas sweet until it is time to come out of storage. Check and overfill your tires. Over inflation will reduce the chance of flat spots from sitting in one place for the winter months. This is particularly important with bias ply tires.
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Leave your windows down a crack, not enough to let in rodents but enough to allow some air movement. I like to put a bar of Irish Spring soap on the floor, it smells great and when the car comes out you can take it in the house and have a bath. Dont get Stuck - To prevent the wiper blades from sticking to the glass you can either remove them or wrap them in saran wrap. Since you will be adding a car cover you cant pull them out from the windshield. Release the parking brake, we dont want the pucks to stick to the brake drums or rotors. Lock the doors. In case anyone gets into your storage facility you dont want to make it too easy for the thief. Hook up a maintenance battery charger, CTEK make a good one that keeps your battery at full charge. Once its charged it automatically switches to the maintenance phase. Their charger is small enough to fit under any hood, you will simply have a wire coming out from under the car. Finally, give your car a last minute dusting with a Car Duster and install your car cover. Be sure you are using one of the good quality breathable covers, if your cover wont breath you can do more damage than if you didnt have one. To be ultra safe use one of the car cover cable lock systems to keep everything on the car. There that was easy, it may seem like a lot of fuss but if you do all this, your car will come out in the spring ready for the first event in perfect shape.
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well hotel guests had the treat of getting up close and personal with these great cars. When the MCCC and Stage West got together it was to create and present not just another rod sit, but a real collector car extravaganza. There were door prizes and trophies to be won. A gourmet Bar B Que for lunch, plus live entertainment right there in the parking lot. The entertainment started at 11am, Kevin Grant from 1150 CKOC acted as the MC with four tribute artists entertaining the participants in the styles of Elton John, Elvis Presley, Connie Francis and John Denver. Certainly a style for everyone to enjoy. As the afternoon
wound down trophies were awarded. Normally that would be the end of an event but wait theres more. You see participants were invited in for a buffet dinner and dance, all part of the event package. There were spot prizes and the hotel supplied preferred overnight parking with security so car owners could dance the night away, stay over and enjoy a great breakfast before they left for home. All and all the first MCCC/Stage West car show was a great success, the staff at Stage West really loved it and began to plan for next year immediately, they promise to step it up another notch with more tribute
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artists and more surprises. Hats off to Blaine Shaw from the MCCC and Laurie WallaceLynch from Stage West for stick handling their event to completion. The date is set for 2013, their second annual will be bigger and better but still held at the great Stage West facility. Plan to join in August 24, 2013. Come for the day or stay for the night, its the next generation of car events. For updates visit www.stagewest.com and www.mississaugaclassiccarclub.org or check their facebook pages.
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About the Author: Bonnie Staring is a comedic triple-threat (writer, performer, coupon user), and she appreciates the road of life a lot more than she might let on. Bonnie has plans to master social media one day, right after she learns how to machine rotors. www.bonniestaring.com
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