Stories and stuff.

Build stories, sourcing notes, and finds of the week — from the garage-foundry in Collingwood.

July 14, 2026 6 min read

Sourcing a DART Big M for a bracket build

A customer needed a foundation for a 700hp bracket motor. Here's how I found the block, verified it, and what I learned about deck finish along the way.

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[ Amp photo ] Find of the Week

July 7, 2026 3 min read

Find of the week: a one-owner 1984 JCM800

Thirty years in a Toronto basement. One owner. Re-tubed, re-biased, and it sounds like a record. This is the kind of find I started Manish Stuff to share.

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