Project Showcase

Tell us about yourself: “I am an elevator mechanic and for the majority of my career, I have been modernizing elevators for Otis Elevator. I always had an interest in mechanical and electrical things, especially in building off-road vehicles. I have been building off-road toys for many years, and th...

“I’m a self-taught entrepreneur, master builder, general contractor, timber framer, general contractor, welder, fabricator, artist and designer. Opened the bus, bought a Japanese fire truck and converted it to a mobile hotdog truck. Bought an old automotive garage, converted it into BLAKE 5000 sq. f...

A restoration with a twist.

"I'm originally from New Zealand, and now retired from the automotive business which I owned and ran that was dedicated to servicing and restoring old British Sports Cars. Amazingly, I have continued doing the same thing as a hobby, and have recently finished restoring a very early (150th production...

“I got my first car, a 1947 ford for $100 paper route money. The car I was driving at 16 was a 1949 Plymouth, which a gentleman in my old neighbourhood of Point Grey Vancouver gave me for cutting his lawns all summer. I have been deep in the hot rod hobby for most of my life. I put a 350 Chev with t...

What makes ice fishing so great? For some, it’s the fresh air, the snacks you bring, and a chance to hang out with friends and family. Others see it as more of a hardcore fishing experience, and one way to deal with the long winter months. Whatever your reason is, getting to the perfect spot on the ...

“Born in 1952, I thought it would cool to pick a 1952 car. I am retired and always have been a car guy. I chose a Ford because it was always my Dad's choice of cars. My choice has always been Chevy, and that’s why it ended up being GM powered.”

"I am now retired and having fun customizing a 1959 Apache pick-up. I started restoring cars because of my son Michael. When he was in grade 12, he decided to purchase a 1949 Prefect, turn it into a Hot Rod and to make money selling it! Two months later, my son moved on to other interests, and I dec...