Story & photos by Richardt Scholz If you're into traditional rods and customs and live in the Fraser Valley in B.C., you've probably heard about the Torchmen Rod & Kustom Club. This small, tight-knit group of hardcore hot rodders was founded in 1989 by longtime local enthusiasts Dave Tarvin, Paul Hoyland, Brian Zuk and Wayne [...]

By Blake Foster   Last month, we covered the introduction to this new endeavour of mine, trying to convey my thoughts on Pro Touring to paper and make them understandable. Hopefully, you were able to get a bit of history as well as a bit of an idea what I am talking about with the [...]

When we started this article series we were talking about the differences in cost and horsepower between a GM “Muscle Car” Gen III motor and a GM “Truck Gen III motor. The response was so overwhelming...

It was day one of a five-day road trip from Vancouver to Toronto when I realized that I needed a break from driving. Traffic was quite heavy and the temperature warm, and word of an accident on the highway ahead meant that my progress...

Last issue, we talked about Gen III motors and what the deal is with them. I covered the OEM side of things and what the options are, etc. The hot rod world seems to be split when it comes to these motors. The purists just won’t touch...

Serious car builders know that one of the single most challenging aspects of putting together any hot rod is the acquisition of all the parts that will be required to see the project through to completion. Let’s face it, even if you’re a master...

It takes serious guts to replace the most famous engine of all time. Since 1955, GM had been building its Chevrolet Small Block V8 with accolades, respect and awards in the automotive press and racing and with commercial success with customers in...

A friend and I were recently discussing when and why we had become car guys. I had no real reason, since my dad and his circle of friends were not really car guys. I do remember watching the Ed Sullivan Show, mostly so I could watch the Chevrolet and Lincoln-Mercury ads. In any case, I have the car virus...

Many people dream of building a ‘69 Z-28 Camaro. Unfortunately, for the vast majority of those, building a base Camaro to look like a Z-28 is the only option, as finding a proper Z can be a time-consuming process, not to mention the likelihood of blowing a good...

When I arrived in Kingston in 2006, I discovered that the cruising and NASCAR scenes were very active, but for some reason, drag racing didn’t seem to be. The nearest track is Shannonville, which is about 45 minutes west of us, but it doesn’t put on IHRA- or NHRA-sanctioned professional events. In B.C., I had always gone to the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, Washington to get my fix of Top Fuel racing.