{"id":388,"date":"2021-07-23T17:04:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T17:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salemmusicdiscoverycenter.com\/?p=388"},"modified":"2025-04-29T13:58:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T13:58:56","slug":"event-coverage-toronto-hot-rod-kulture-07-18-21-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.salemmusicdiscoverycenter.com\/index.php\/2021\/07\/23\/event-coverage-toronto-hot-rod-kulture-07-18-21-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Coverage: Toronto Hot Rod Kulture 07\/18\/21"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wow. It’s been a ridiculously long time since I’ve been able to start a post with ‘Event Coverage<\/a>‘. I feel like I’ve spent at least the last nine months living vicariously through others.<\/p>\n

For the locals I’m preaching to the choir but to the out of towners; Ontario has been in some form of Covid-19 related lock down for a long <\/em>time.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>But all that is finally showing some sign of passing allowing local groups to hold small meets for now, and eventually larger shows later this summer.<\/p>\n

Last Sunday, July 19th, I popped my head out of the sand to take in one of Toronto Hot Rod Kulture’s summer gatherings.<\/p>\n

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These events, which started las year, are similar to Toronto Cars And Coffee events but with more of a hot rod focus.<\/p>\n

Held in Scarborough they’re also a little closer to home for east siders like myself.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Chill by nature, these meets bring out a nice variety of cars, bikes, and people. It’s the type of meet that reminds me why I like the Ontario scene so much.<\/p>\n

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While we have some non sensical cruft (Takeovers can go straight to hell) the majority of us just love cars, period.<\/p>\n

We also want to be around similarly minded people without drama and don’t need any form of trophy or awards. Just a good few hours looking at cars.<\/p>\n

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For a father like myself events like this are perfect<\/em>. A bunch of awesome in short order, leaving the rest of the day to wherever the wind may take me.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>Living up to ‘awesome’ is this 67 Camaro. I am on a real pro street kick lately so I am certainly here for everything this car is about.<\/p>\n

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Mopar fans fret not, you were all well represented as well. This GTX pulled in as I was leaving so I’ll be sure to get more photos of it next time.<\/p>\n

The Hemi did sound pretty damn serious if you’re wondering.
\n\"\"<\/a>I’ve seen this truck progress over the years from the above to the below.<\/p>\n

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It currently features a rather tidy turbo setup stuffed into a relatively small engine room.<\/p>\n

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It’s nice to see a nearly ten year long commitment to iterating upon a vehicle. I’m sure it’s quite the ride now.<\/p>\n

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What would a meet like this be without a small amount of engine porn? I’m always looking for engine bay inspiration for my own project.<\/p>\n

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Speaking of inspiration. This truck is no stranger to the site. I’ve posted it numerous times before from Motorama to Cars ‘N Coffee.<\/p>\n

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The tidy engine bay and flawless interior are quite elegantly done.<\/p>\n

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However, the most recent stand out for me has to be the wheels. They are made by Augment Wheel Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Essentially they are bespoke aluminum wheels made to look like steel wheels. Previously the car stat on Detroit Steel Wheels in candy red.<\/p>\n

The Detroit Steel hoops looked good too but there’s just no denying this new set completely transform the look of the truck.<\/p>\n

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The owner Richie was great to talk to about a few things I had questions on with my build and wildly enough he owned the e36<\/a> that was one of the first cars ever posted on this site.<\/p>\n

Neat.<\/p>\n

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Toronto Hot Rod Kulture plans to do more of these events throughout the rest of the year so be sure to follow them on Instagram<\/a> for the next one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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