This issue features: Want to convert your car to fuel injection, but don’t know where to start? EFI Conversion Has Never been “EZer” - convert your carb to EFI the easiest way possible, Gord Forman Manitoba Car Guy, 1937 Pontiac, Art Deco Icons: Mullin Automotive Museum, London Speed & Custom Car Show, Grumpy’s Toys and more!

1. Vol.11 #3 • SUMMER 2011
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Table of Contents
Editorial....................................................................5
EFI Conversion Has Never been “EZer”....................6
Gord Forman: Car Guy...........................................14
Gord Forman’s 1937 Pontiac...................................22
Mullin Museum: Art Deco Icons.............................24
London Car Show 2011...........................................32
Product Showcase....................................................38
Book Review............................................................42
Directory Ads..........................................................44
Reluctant Passenger: Honour Thy Forefathers........46
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5. Editorial
SUMMER 2011 • PiM • 5
Y
esterday, gas was selling at
the corner for $1.41 a litre.
Everyone is upset. How can
these prices be so volatile?
Well, there are numerous theories,
most of which don’t seem to make
much sense to me. However, the radio
stations are suggesting that we should
all get rid of our “gas guzzlers” and buy
flex fuel or high mileage vehicles. An
opinion the car manufacturers heartily
endorse.
I find that hard to swallow. My
wife owns a late ‘02 GM Malibu that,
according to www.fueleconomy.gov a
US comparison site, will get 18 mpg
city and 26 mpg highway. Yes I know,
those are numbers using US gallons,
but the percentages still work. In fact,
we get slightly better mileage than
what is listed. She paid about $5,000
for it and we maintain it very well, If
we were to sell it, we might get $2,000.
Since a 2011 Malibu, has the same
mileage listing, there is no hope there.
To make any significant
improvements, we would have to
move to a 2011 four-cylinder Cruze.
It is listed at 23 mpg city and 36
mpg highway. So to get a 38.5%
improvement in fuel mileage, we will
have to spend somewhere between
$14,000 and $20,000. For that amount
we will have a smaller, slower, nine-year
newer vehicle. I don’t think I can sell
this; she really likes her Malibu.
Instead, we can do everything
possible to squeeze the best mileage out
of the existing car. Keep maintenance
and tune-ups up to date and try all of
the mileage suggestions we had in last
month’s issue. Life will go on.
Do I like high gas prices, NO! Will
I jump out of a building if they don’t
drop, NO! As all Canadians know, we
deal with adversity in the best way for
each of us.
Meanwhile, I’ll just keep on
smiling.
Editor’sNote

6. EFI Conversion Has Never been “EZer”
6 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
Written by: Bob McJannett • Photos: Courtesy of Comp Cams
Not that long ago, if you
wanted to run fuel
injection for your project
car, you only had a couple
of choices. Purchase a late
model fuel-injected engine
complete with computer and
wiring harness, or take the
OE fuel injection from a late
model engine and adapt it to
your own engine. Both were
costly and complicated.
Painless Wiring helped
make installation easier and
simpler with their top qual-
ity wiring harnesses. If you
had the components adding
one of their harness simpli-
fied adapting EFI to your car.
Today, there are a large
number of manufacturers
building complete, add-on
fuel injection systems, names
like Hilborn, Accel DFI,
Weber, Fast, Edelbrock and
many others. Some are hard-
FAST and Easy, The Time For EFI Conversion Has Arrived
EZ-EFI
Wiring Harness:
It only looks complex!
All wires are clearly marked
making it extremely easy to
hook up.

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core race applications, while
others are aimed at the street
freak. In the past, you need-
ed an excellent knowledge
about tuning and familiarity
with a laptop computer to set
these units up. Prices range
from reasonable to the sky is
the limit.
We want to talk about
the EZ-EFI units from Fast.
These are true street perfor-
mance parts, capable of sup-
porting engines producing
up to 600 horsepower. These
units appear to be the easi-
est to install with the least
amount of voodoo knowl-
edge required. In other
words, they are simple to set
up without the need for a
laptop.
The basic EZ-EFI can be
installed on any carbureted
engine with a standard Hol-
Wideband Oxygen Sensor:
Includes a threaded weld-in
fitting and a block off plug.
You have to drill a ¾”
mounting hole then have
the fitting welded into the
exhaust.
EZ-EFI ECU:
Meet the brains of the system.
When connected to the wiring harness, the ECU is
watertight and can be mounted just about anywhere. FAST
recommends that the ECU be mounted at least a couple of
feet away from any “noisy” components such as ignition
boxes, coils or distributors. There’s also a red LED near the
logo that will flash if the ECU detects a problem.

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ley 4150 carb base. The kit
includes the throttle body
with four injectors, an ECU,
a complete wiring harness
with all wires clearly labeled
to tell you where they will
go, an RPM module, coolant
temperature sensor, wide-
band oxygen sensor and all
necessary fittings and hard-
ware. With proper pre-plan-
ning, you can complete this
project in a day.
Why would you spend
money for electronic fuel
injection when you already
have your car set up with
a carb? Improved perfor-
mance, that’s why.
EFI simply works bet-
ter. Computer-controlled
engines are more carefully
monitored than their carb-
fitted brothers. The com-
puter makes minute tuning
adjustments on the fly. It
will be easier to start, more
drivable, smoother with less
hesitation. Not only that,
an EFI engine will respond
more quickly and precisely to
the changing boost levels of a
turbo or supercharger.
If you like off-roading,
you will love EZ-EFI too, for
its consistent fuel delivery,
even on steep inclines and
bumpy terrain. No floats to
adjust, no air fuel mixture
screws to mess with. The
electronic computer unit
(ECU) does all the work.
With all the attention be-
ing paid to the environment
today, plus the high cost of
fuel, your EFI unit will im-
prove horsepower, while re-
ducing emissions and giving
you increased fuel efficiency.
Coolant Temperature
Sensor: Simply install in
the existing intake manifold
mounting hole.
Throttle Body:
The Fast throttle body fits
anything with a traditional four
barrel intake, and works with
your original carb-style throttle
linkages. It includes four fuel
injectors installed at the factory.
It bolts on to any engine under
600 hp, regardless of brand or
size; the perfect choice for street
rods and muscle cars.

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In fact, in 2009, Hot Rod
magazine did a test on a built
327 installing the EZ-EFI
and doing both dyno pulls
and 100-mile mileage drive
before and after the install.
Horsepower increased by 10,
while fuel mileage improved
from 13.2 mpg to 18.5 mpg
(on a U.S. gallon) that is a
whopping 28.6% increase!
See their September 2009 is-
sue for full details.
The EZ EFI is a self-tun-
ing unit; no laptop required.
Just answer a few simple
questions about your engine
with the easy to use hand-
held setup Wizard. Fire the
engine while the controller
starts from zero with the in-
formation you provided and
the system begins building
the tune-up as you run the
engine and drive the car.
The handheld setup tool also
functions as a diagnostic
tool.
The Fast throttle body
fits intake that accept Holley
4150 style carb bases, works
with original carb-style
throttle linkage and accepts
all OEM sensors. It includes
four fuel injectors installed
No Laptop Needed: Set up and tuning of the EZ-EFI is done through this handheld interface.
It has a straightforward menu that we found very easy to navigate. In addition to setting up
the system, it also serves as a scan tool that displays live data and diagnostic information.
Fuel system modifications:
You can buy the EZ-EFI systems
with or without an EFI fuel
pump kit. You must modify
your existing fuel system to
accommodate the needs of EFI,
higher fuel pressures, a return
line back to the tank, etc. Some
buyers prefer to build their own,
while others simply buy the
complete fuel pump kit from Fast. The Fast kit includes a high pressure fuel pump, FI rated
fuel hose, hardware fittings etc. Fuel injection systems require a return line as well as an input
line. Fuel lines must be capable of withstanding the higher fuel pressures EFI require. For the
EZ-EFI pressure should be set at 43psi.

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FAST really worked hard to
make the unit as compact and
unobtrusive as possible.
The base of the throttle body
also houses three manifold
vacuum ports, and there’s one
ported vacuum port on the body
near the air temperature sensor.
The EZ-EFI can be hidden with an
OE style air filter or if you want
it noticed, mount one of the
neat finned aluminum Hilborn-
style aluminum scoops on your
engine.
at the factory. It bolts on to
any engine under 600 hp, re-
gardless of brand or size; the
perfect choice for street rods
and muscle cars, anything
with a traditional four-barrel
based intake.
The mini ECU is small
enough to mount nearly
anywhere. Four tabs accept
screws or bolts as needed.
Mount the ECU with the
connector facing down and
away from other electric
components that might
cause interference.
EZ-EFI features “adap-
tive learning.” This lets the
system tune itself and any-
one who has messed with a
more complicated EFI sys-
tem can certainly see the
benefits. The system also has
a “pre-squirt” feature that
helps starting by injecting a
small amount of fuel into the
manifold at key-on firing up
at the push of a button.
All in all these are very
simple to install. The most
difficult operations are the
return line to the fuel tank
and installation of the oxy-
gen sensor fitting. Reading
the detailed instructions
carefully before beginning
and carefully planning for
the installation will go a long
way to making your EFI in-
stall trouble free. •

11. SUMMER 2011 • PiM • 11
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12. 12 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
In addition, to all the benefits
previously mentioned the
handheld device will also:
Measure RPM, indicate the closed
loop correction percentage,
compare air/fuel ratio with target
air/fuel ratio, display coolant
temp, indicate idle air control
and indicate the throttle position
in percentages.
EZ-EFI - No Laptop Needed:

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Indicate air/fuel ratio, battery
voltage, Manifold absolute
pressure, and display the air
temperature as it enters the
throttle body.
It also compares length of time
the injectors are open versus
total time available. Shows the
pounds per hour fuel flow rate
and RPM.
There are other additional
advanced options available
through the handheld device,
all thoroughly explained in the
detailed instruction sheets.

14. Gord Forman: Car Guy
14 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
Written by: Bob McJannett • Photos: Courtesy of Gord Forman
B
ack in 1963, after
starting to build a
Model A sedan with
a small block Chevy, Gord
joined the Timers Car Club,
but was disappointed to find
there was no room in the
clubhouse (rented barn) to
work on his car. He wanted
the club to be more active,
so he cajoled some friends
to elect him president of the
Club, a position he held for
seven years straight. During
his tenure, Gord negotiated
the purchase of a warehouse
from the Mayor of Winni-
peg at the time. Room for his
car and fourteen more, plus
an upstairs meeting
room big enough
for a pool ta-
ble, couches
and a TV!
Gord finished his Model
A Tudor street rod and took
it drag racing. Soon drag rac-
ing became more important,
so Gord teamed up with
a couple of his buddies to
build and race a
dragster.
If you are a hot rod enthusiast in the province of Manitoba, you will certainly be aware of
Gord Forman. You see Gord Forman has been a car bug for a long time.
Two Car Gord
“My first car was this Fiat 600. I
soon bought my Dad’s ‘58 Chevy,
owning two cars for several days!
This is where it all started.”
Gord Forman: Car Guy

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First time out, the en-
gine blew leaving Gord in
the weeds, shortening his
dragster career. Meanwhile,
he customized a few ’58
Chevys, and convinced the
club to produce their own
car shows. Gord guided the
club through many years
of ‘Rodarama’ custom car
shows held in the Winnipeg
Arena.
At the same time, Gord,
because of his concern for
the longevity of our hobby,
became involved with pro-
vincial vehicle legislation.
He consulted for the Mani-
toba Street Rod Association,
a project he continues today.
In 1975 when the province
was establishing Specialty
Vehicle Regulations, Gord
was there. Subsequently, he
has been instrumental in
helping shape the regula-
tions This longevity is help-
ful during provincial
negotiations. You see
Gord has outlasted
all the DMV Manag-
ers since the first Spe-
cialty Vehicle Regu-
lations were written.
Timers “As President of the Timers, I partnered up with a local speed shop to put on car shows at
the Winnipeg Arena. It was very expensive and we had only 25 cars, but we made money enough
to outfit our clubhouse over the years with jacks, stands, welder, grinders and assorted hand tools.”
Deliverance
“Wood and Hanson -
Do you hear banjos?”

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Soon Gord opened his
own performance automo-
tive business Drag Mart.
Over the ensuing years, he
sponsored many local racers
and was always quick to as-
sist clubs with merchandise
for awards at their events. A
large number of his friends
helped Gord grow Drag
Mart very quickly. In 1977,
a second Drag Mart was
opened in Brandon; in ‘78
Gord bought out a competi-
tor, in ‘79 they opened Off
Road Mart. The high wa-
ter mark for employees was
eleven.
By 1981, things were
changing; an attempted
merger with a competitor
was thwarted by the bank
who wanted 21% usury to
help with the financing.
Thanks to the bank
the deal fell through
and Gord walked
away from the speed
shop never looking
back.
Pacemaker “Mike
Lycar, from Rennie,
Manitoba, briefly
owned the Pacemaker
fuel funnycar.”
“I was after the guys in the club to move to bigger facilities. (I wanted a space to work on my car!)
This building, owned by Winnipeg Mayor Stephen Juba, was for sale. After I explained who we were,
Juba offered to sell the building to us – at ZERO interest. I convinced the members it was a good
deal (tricky getting 25 members to come up with $1,000 each) but it did happen, and we moved in.”

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Bronco Airborne
“In the early Drag Mart days, I built
up a Bronco for off-roading. It
would really fly.”
During Drag Mart’s
time, Gord purchased the
well-known Edmonton-
based Pacemaker Automo-
tive funny car. Considered
by some to be Canada’s most
famous and successful Fun-
ny car. For Pacemaker was
the runner-up at the India-
napolis NHRA Nationals,
in 1972, driven by the leg-
endary Gordie (240-Gordie)
Bonin.
Drag Mart converted
the car to BB/FC, and with
Gord at the wheel, it was
campaigned in Manitoba. At
the same time, running as a
C/Altered, Gord’s Model
A sedan became the Modi-
fied Points Winner at Bison
Dragway in what turned out
to be the last year of that
dragstrip’s operation, 1975.
For the rest of his
working career, Gord
became an automotive Buyer
for MacLeods Stores (255
stores), ran a body shop at a
Chevrolet Dealership, ran
an automotive store for a
friend, then went on his own
as an IT Consultant before
returning to Air Canada
(first job out of school) in
their IT department till it
Rodarama
“DragMart display featuring my own sometimes street driven Model A altered Raspberry Racer,
along with fellow Timers Car Club members Bob Sterner and Ron Vincent’s dragster.”

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was time to retire.
In addition, Gord did
vehicle appraisals during
the 70s when the provincial
insurance corporation re-
quired them.
Today, Gord is still in-
volved with car shows, sell-
ing booth space for MSRA’s
‘Rodarama’, a name he in-
fluenced as a carry-over of
the original Timers name
from the 70s. Over the years,
Gord has worked tirelessly
for the MSRA, has acted as
committee chair for Safety/
Legislation and in 2007 was
voted their Member of the
Year.
As well, in 2000, Gord
became the Safety/Legisla-
tion Chairperson for the
Manitoba Association of
Automobile Clubs (MAAC)
(a position which he still
holds).He also joined the
National Association of
Automobile Clubs Canada
(NAACC) in 2003 as the
Manitoba Director. Gord
“Preparing for our first (and last) pass with the
new dragster. L to R: Gord Forman, Bob Sterner
and Ron Vincent.”
“Bought the Bonin/Jenner/Hodgson ‘Pacemaker’ Funny Car in 1977– claimed by “Hot Rods &
Classics” magazine to be ‘Canada’s most succesful Funny Car’ – as it was runner-up at Indy, 1972. ”

19. SUMMER 2011 • PiM • 19
was editor of the MSRA’s newsletter for many
years and is presently the editor of ‘Canadian
Cruising’ for the NAACC. Gord’s involve-
ment with NAACC has grown over the
years from being the Manitoba Director to
Legislative Data Master, writing the Vehicle
Safety Inspection Guideline manual, assist-
ing the Webmaster, being the Chairperson
for the committee establishing guidelines
for appraisals across Canada to being the
“Here I am in the weeds ending my dragster
driving career. Bob Sterner helps extricate me
after impromptu off-track excursion.”
current Vice President, all in addition to his
newsletter duties. Being a “busy-body”, he
gets involved in all sorts of odd jobs within
NAACC, from assisting the Treasurer with
accounting software and a change of bank-
ing, to ordering shirts for the Directors and
designing the membership cards and purchas-
ing them, to name a few.
Talk about giving back to the sport, Gord
Forman is the ultimate volunteer. Gord’s cur-
rent car toy is the 1937 Pontiac street rod he
has owned since his Drag Mart days. The
car was voted by MSRA members to be the
‘MSRA Street Rod of the Year’ for 2003, the
year it finally got a paint job to serve in his
daughter’s wedding. (See sidebar)
When Gord isn’t windsurfing or golfing
,he is driving around in his Pontiac looking
for more car guys to talk to. •
“Suited up, in my office, I await the call to commence
proceedings. Ran on alcohol (the car, I just drove), locally only,
as BB/FC, 7.71 and 179 MPH.”

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“Looking for an even more impressive
wheelstand to dazzle a filming CBC camera
crew, I begin a somewhat more aggressive than
normal burnout.”
“The Raspberry Racer reaches for the sky.”
“Unfortunately, #1 piston was in no mood for
such antics, and showed its displeasure by
exiting the block. A rather expensive method
of viewing the internals of a Jack Wheeler race
motor.”
(No word on whether the film crew was
impressed.)

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22. Gord Forman’s 1937 Pontiac
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Gord’s 1937 Pontiac 4-door Touring
sedan has been owned by him since
the mid 70s. Originally upgraded with
a 350/350 power train combination,
it had been driven regularly till 2002.
At that time, Gord’s daughter Niki
announced her desire to arrive at the
church for her wedding in Dad’s 37.
Gord decided to “do it right” and
a complete redo was started. Front
and rear suspension systems were
upgraded with Fatman and Air Lift
components. The transmission was
changed to a GM200R4 unit.
The interior features Classic Gauges,
a Pioneer CD stereo system, Vintage
Air air-conditioning and a completely
redone interior by John Scheels.
The body was smoothed and
massaged by Lester’s Automotive
who removed the door and trunk
handles, hid the trunk hinges and
recessed a pair of 50 Pontiac
taillights. The rear licence plate was
recessed as well. Paint is a Mercedes
Amethyst/Silver combination
accentuated with a candy-painted
flamed beltline stripe.
Needless to say, Niki was pleased with
her chariot and the Manitoba Street
Rod Association named Gord’s ride
their “Car of the Year” for 2003. So all
the effort was worth it! •
Gord’s 1937
Pontiac

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Gord Forman, well known Winnipeg, Manitoba car guy.

24. Mullin Museum: Art Deco Icons
24 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
Art Deco
ICONS

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O
xnard, California, north of Los
Angeles, is home to the Mullin
Automotive Museum. Opened in
the spring of 2010, the museum houses Peter
Mullin’s collection of beautiful examples of
the coachbuilders art built during the 20s,
30s and 40s. The quote below explains just
how Mr. Mullin got involved:
“Peter Mullin’s great love of 1930s French
cars with their curvaceous, custom built
bodies started as a grand passion. After his
first sighting of a Delahaye, he was smitten.
He began to collect, restore, show and even
race some of these great French “beauties.”
His passion soon gave way to a cause – the
preservation of the classic French automobile.
Story & Photos by Bob McJannett
MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
This 1938 Hispano Suiza Dubonnet Xenia
was a concept car created for Andre Dubonnet
heir to the Dubonnet liquor fortune.

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The Mullin Automotive Museum will serve
as a legacy – one that captures and preserves
a historic movement embodying both sublime
style and superb engineering.”
The Mullin museum will display more
than 100 of the voluptuous cars of the day.
However, Peter Mullin’s favourites are
the cars built by the Bugatti family. One
particular vehicle in his collection is Jean
Bugatti’s unfinished 1939 Type 64 Coupe.
Jean was Ettore’s oldest son, who died while
test driving the Le Mans-winning Type 57
C. His Type 64 Coupe chassis never got
the body that Bugatti hoped to have built
for it... but Mr. Mullin is going to change
all that. Master metal man Mike Kleeves of
This priceless unfinished 1939 Bugatti Type 64 chassis is scheduled to have a body built similar
to the sketches seen in the background.

28. 28 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
This is a barn-find 1946 Delahaye Type 135 MS Coupe before restoration had spent twelve
years stored in the back of a body shop.
In 1927, this brand new Cooper
Miller Indy racer came 17th in
the Indianapolis 500.
It went on to compete 19 more
times between 1927 and 1950.
Automobile Metal Shaping has accepted the
responsibility of creating the body using Jean
Bugattis original sketches.
Even visiting the museum is exclusive, it is
open to the public two Saturdays a month,
and you must call for a reservation. They do
not want large crowds who may damage these
priceless vehicles.
While we were there, the curator Andrew
Reilly offered a tour detailing many of the
things you might not notice unless they were
pointed out. This was a great way to spend
a Saturday, if you are in the area you should
take a trip to The Mullin. •

29. SUMMER 2011 • PiM • 29
This is one of only two 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupes built in this style. Talbot-
Lagos have become a top-prized car at various auctions, fetching as much as $3.685 million at
the 2005 Pebble Beach Auction for a 1938 T150-C Lago Speciale Teardrop Coupe.
The crown jewel of the Mullin Museum, the 1939 Delahaye Type 165 Cabriolet was built for
the 1939 New York World’s Fair. This masterpiece is considered one of the most elegant of its
type. Its condition today is the result of an eight-year restoration.

30. This 1937 Delahaye Type 145 V12 Grand Prix Racer was built to win the million franc prize
offered by the French Government to encourage French manufacturers to develop a car to beat
the Germans who at the time dominated racing. This car won the prize.
Magnificent 1937 Delahaye Type 135M roadster. Emile Delahaye began building rear-
engined, belt-driven cars in 1894. Introduced at the 1935 Paris Salon, the Type 135 was a
delight with its spirited and lively chassis, independent front suspension, light steering, and
buttery-smooth Cotal electromagnetic gearbox.

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32. London Car Show 2011
32 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
On March 25 thru 27, London’s Western Fairgrounds
were the site of the annual Speed and Custom
Car Show. The only indoor show of its kind in
Southwestern Ontario. According to the promoters, CPT
Entertainment, there were “Three days of race vehicles, hot
rods, customs, classics, new cars, industry experts, parts,
pieces, collectibles, fun and games all under one roof!” This
years show was well supported by all different sides of the
automotive hobby, no matter what your interest, there
was probably something to peak your curiosity. The show
is well supported by local business, car clubs and service
clubs. Here are a few of the cars that caught our eye. •
Disher Motorsports
had their Monte
Carlo SS on hand to
promote Ohsweken
Speedway.
Written by: Bob McJannett • Photos: Courtesy of Gord Forman
LONDON
Speed & Custom Car Show

33. Jim Prouse’s “work in
Progress” 1932 Ford three
window coupe certainly
looks completed to us.

34. 34 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
Tony Novotny’s Fiberglass Products displayed this custom-built
Superlite Coupe powered with a 1000 h.p. 400 LS engine.
“Best In Show”
was Terry Levair’s
1971 GTX, based in
Granum, Alberta.
Terry has been
touring his
immaculate pride
and joy.
Pulling tractors were well represented on the show floor. You have to admit the driver is
well protected by the roll cage built into this great looking Case tractor.

35. SUMMER 2011 • PiM • 35
After 30 years
in service,
Strathroys first
La France built
pumper engine
was retired.
Now completely
restored and
owned by Langs
Bus Lines.
This 572” Big Block
powered rear-engined,
dragster with matching golf
cart is the pride of Otis and
Kristy Symon.
Various stock
car classes and
tracks were well
represented. The
London area is
a hot bed of oval
tracks, both dirt
and asphalt.

36. 36 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
Ken Cook’s 1927 Ford
Roadster is a great example
of the homebuilt style of the
1950s.
Ron Box’s 1932 Ford
Roadster is another top
quality south western
Ontario car. Attention to
detail is impressive.

38. Product Showcase
38 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
Product Showcase
HOLLEY LS Coil Covers are designed to fit GM LS engines that use LS3-style
coils, brackets, and valve covers, but may be adapted to other LS engines.
With styling evocative of the legendary Big Block, Holley’s LS Coil Covers
conceal factory coil packs and provide a much smoother under-hood
appearance. Equally at home on your
LS-swapped vintage ride or your modern
muscle car or truck, Holley’s LS Coil Covers are
made of an ultra-lightweight glass-filled nylon
composite material, feature OEM-style snap-on
mounting, and can even be painted to match
your colour scheme. Simple to install with all
hardware included.
REMFLEX EXHAUST GASKETS
Remflex exhaust gaskets come in a standard
1/8-inch thickness and are designed to crush
50%. This allows them to fill gaps in the flange
surface up to 1/16-inch! Built from 100% flexible
graphite materials means Remflex gaskets are
good for up to 3,000 degrees far exceeding
that of any vehicle’s exhaust system tempera-
ture! Remflex exhaust gaskets rebound 30%,
creating an optimum seal that eliminates the
need to re-torque! If you have been having
problems with exhaust leakage, you should try
Remflex.
Holley announces their LS Retro-Fit Oil
Pan. GM’s popular LS engines make great
power, plus they’re very durable and reliable.
Unfortunately, the factory LS pans don’t
always fit or they hang too low for today’s
hot rods. Holley’s new LS Retro-fit Engine
Oil Pan is designed to help. It provides
maximum clearance to the chassis and
ground. The rear-sump design fits most GM muscle cars from 1955-1987, as
well as providing an option for less common swaps. These 6-quart capacity
(including oil filter) oil pans are cast aluminum, just as from the factory to
ensure a perfect seal. The complete kit includes sump baffle, pick-up tube,
sump plug, oil filter stud & oil passage cover. HO302-1

39. SUMMER 2011 • PiM • 39
LIBERTY ENGINES This Dodge Challenger
Engine is an exact replica of the 6.1L V8 that
was fitted to the resurrected Dodge Challenger
announced at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show.
This engine displays extreme detail made to
original specifications. Die cast engine block
with plastic injected and wire accessories.
Movable flywheel turns belts, hoses and pulleys
on the front of the engine. Customized Dodge
Packaging. LI84033
E3 DiamondFire spark plugs, with advanced
patented electrode design, burn fuel more efficiently,
for increased power and economy and reduced
emissions in virtually all automotive and small engine
applications. Get the dependability of E3 where you
need it most. No matter what it is, if it has a spark plug,
you need E3.
BULLYDOG GT TUNERS
GT (Gauge & Tuner) monitors and displays
over fifteen different vehicle parameters,
and includes a Driving Coach feature which
teaches you to maximize your vehicles fuel
economy. The GT performs vehicle diagnostics
by reading and erasing diagnostic trouble
codes. Also included is a performance
testing feature designed to test a vehicles
performance on the drag strip; couple this
with free PC analysis software and users can also determine vehicle
horsepower. The GT does it all and it works on the largest range of
gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles; in fact the GT
works on eight different vehicle makes and over 50
different models. Simple 10 to 20 minute install, no
tools required. No matter if you want tire-smoking
performance or real fuel economy, The Bullydog
GT tuner will fill that need. Drop by your nearest
retailer to look these over!

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RUKUS RODS Hot rods spring to life with
these metal embossed signs. Full of detail
and attitude, this “GarageArt” will add
humour and style to your garage, den,
office or family room. Embossed to add
dimension and designed with car enthusiasts
in mind, GarageArt is sure to “improve your
atmosphere!” Oversized, durable and
colourfast. RK134
MAGNAFLOW
If you have one of today’s modern muscle cars,
check out Magnaflow’s line of 100% stainless
steel high-performance dual exhaust kits.
All kits include fully polished mufflers and
all mounting hardware. Kits are available
for Camaro, Corvette, Mustang, Dodge
Charger etc. and they are dyno proven with
a lifetime warranty. Great sound with improved
performance. Check these out today.

41. SUMMER 2011 • PiM • 41
HUSHMAT ULTRA is the only
OEM Spec approved damping
material available to the automotive
do-it-yourself market. HUSHMAT
manufactures acoustic and thermal
insulation accessory products for
automotive audio, hot rod, muscle
car and home theater applications.
Results include sound deadening,
vibration dampening, and heat
insulation.
The Hushmat product is a lightweight thermo rubber material that provides
optimum thermal insulation and sound deadening. Hushmat is easy to install
cut and form panels. All you need is simple tools. You will be pleased with the
resulting quiet in your vehicle once you get the Hushmat in place.

42. Book Review
42 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
Book Review:
GRUMPY’S TOYS
The authorized history of Bill Jenkins’ cars
If you were there in the early years of drag racing, you
were certainly aware of Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins. Bill
started drag racing in 1953, soon opened Jenkins Compe-
tition Tune Up Service and his journey began. He and a
partner ran an early Hemi-powered altered until Chevro-
let brought out the 55 Chev with a 265 inch V8. Working
with a number of Chev owners, Bill honed his knowledge
of the engine that would help him earn drag racing fame.
By the 60s, Bill teamed up with Dave Strickler in a series
of “Old Reliable” racers. Running in a broad number of
classes A/S, A/FX, S/S A/MP and others, they became
masters of the GM 409 engine. In ‘64, GM withdrew facto-
ry sponsorship programs.
Dave Strickler went to Chrysler and “The Dodge Boys” were born; for a couple of years the
team of Jenkins and Strickler laid waste to the competition with their hemi-powered cars. Bill
soon returned to Chevrolet where he dominated the classes he chose to race in for decades.
If you want to relive those early days, document the growth of drag racing or simply learn
the history of one of the most creative, rules twisting, engine masters and racers ever, this is
the book for you. Author Doug Boyce has followed Bill’s career since he was 12. In 175 pages
loaded with colour photos, Doug tells the stories behind all of “Grumpy’s Toys.” Tales are told
and rumours either confirmed or denied throughout the pages. Well worth a read! •
Grumpy’s Toys
Author Doug Boyce
SACT489 175 pages
Suggested retail $34.95
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46. Reluctant Passenger: Honour Thy Forefathers
46 • PiM • SUMMER 2011
W
hen a driver
gets behind
the wheel,
how often does he or
she think of good old
Henry Ford, Mr. Mass
Production himself? Now
don’t get all twitchy on
me; this isn’t an ad for a
car manufacturer.
But Ford wasn’t the one
who first looked at the
horse-drawn carriages
and buggies of his day
and thought he could
do better. Oh no, the
“thinking outside the
horse” belongs to a long
list of innovators, dating
back to Nicolas Joseph
Cugnot, the inventor
of the 1770’s deliriously
speedy 2.3-m.p.h.
steam-powered Fardier,
right on up to Germany’s
Karl Benz and America’s
Ransom E. Olds in the
late 18th century.
What does this have to
do with the price of gas?
A lot.
Without the daring and
determination of these
pioneers, we might still
be staring at the wrong
end of a horse, caught
in a carriage jam.
Instead of cursing the
oil companies, we’d be
shaking our fists at the
sky over the cost of hay.
Of course, there’s
not much we can do
to personally thank
our transportation
forefathers unless you
happen to know a ghost
whisperer. What we can
do, however, is honour
the drivers immediately
before us and prepare
ourselves (and the
drivers who follow in
our treads) for the road
ahead.
Here are a few ways to
do that:
Teacher’s pet
Is there someone you
need to thank for
teaching, or at least
trying to teach, you
to drive? Perhaps that
teacher (or brilliant
person who passed the
buck to someone else)
could use a personal
driver for a day or two.
Ticket to ride
Everyone has a dream
machine, and if money’s
no object, you can
probably rent one for the
day. Imagine the look on
his face when you pull
it into the driveway – or
when he sees it parked
in his regular spot.
Throw the book at ‘em
Two words: Hayne’s
manual.
Honour Thy Forefathers

47. SUMMER 2011 • PiM • 47
About the Author: Bonnie Staring is a comedian,
advertising copywriter and one of those people who enters all
kinds of contests. To see what else she’s been ranting about,
visit her website: www.bonniestaring.com
Photo Illustration created by Robert Michaels.
Spare some change
Give all the drivers in your
home the knowledge
of the fundamentals:
checking the oil,
changing a tire, calling
CAA when fluids or parts
are pooling under the
vehicle, etc.
Important bits
This magazine is in
your home and in your
possession for a reason:
fate. If there’s something
on your automotive
enthusiast’s must-have
list, the gang at PI will
help you find it (and
figure out what the heck
it is).
Share the joy
Even reluctant
passengers can’t help
but get swept up in the
thrill of an engine finally
roaring to life or the
triumphant cry of “It
fits!” coming from the
driveway. So let your
driver stand tall and
proud. Well, at least
when he’s not behind
the wheel.
Happy Father’s Day to
all the drivers out there.
Keep your eyes on the
road and enjoy the ride.

48. 0-415 MPH in 11 Months
At Spectre Performance, racing is in our blood. We have been chasing
speed records for nearly three decades, from open road racing to dry
lakes, salt flats and more. In 2009 we took our gasoline fueled, Caddy
powered streamliner to Bonneville and went 330mph. Fast enough to
set a world record, but not fast enough. We went back to the drawing
board. More power, more R&D.
InIn August 2010 we went back, the car went 366mph. Still not fast
enough. A month later at the FIA Shootout we hurt a piston, ate a few
turbos, spent all night on the salt and eventually went 415mph. On
gasoline. With an iron block Cadillac. Sucking air through twin Spectre
hpR filters. That's right - we run air filters on every run, pulling air from
the dirty high-pressure zone a few inches above the salt - and we don't
need to change 'em, just knock the salt off and keep running.
IfIf you're going to buy air filters for your street car, race car or tow
vehicle, shouldn't you buy the brand tested at 415mph?
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