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Long-time hobby: Harold Middleton, who has wielded wrench and torch to build many street rods, leans on his latest - a '47 Ford coupe, nicknamed Rock 'n' Roll Flathead
Long-time hobby: Harold Middleton, who has wielded wrench and torch to build many street rods, leans on his latest - a '47 Ford coupe, nicknamed Rock 'n' Roll Flathead

Long-time hobby: Harold Middleton, who has wielded wrench and torch to build many street rods, leans on his latest - a '47 Ford coupe, nicknamed Rock 'n' Roll Flathead

Date3/14/1988
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0130857F
Hot rods: Harold Middleton, 41, a trucker-turned-car-appraiser, peers through the chrome wheel of a '47 Ford called Rock 'n' Roll Flathead
Hot rods: Harold Middleton, 41, a trucker-turned-car-appraiser, peers through the chrome wheel of a '47 Ford called Rock 'n' Roll Flathead
3/3/1988
Coupe de thrill: Larry Srigley, who runs Dynamic Street Rods in Oakville, shows off one of his Model A replicas
Coupe de thrill: Larry Srigley, who runs Dynamic Street Rods in Oakville, shows off one of his Model A replicas
1/24/1992
Downtown reactor: Dr. Ron Hancock, in the reactor room of U of T's Slowpoke, checks over a device that holds uranium rods.
Downtown reactor: Dr. Ron Hancock, in the reactor room of U of T's Slowpoke, checks over a device that holds uranium rods.
5/1/1990
Despondent over loss: Diamon importer Charles Laiman leans against his Cadillac yesterday as he tells police how his briefcase full of gems was stolen when he put it down to pick up a $2 bill
Despondent over loss: Diamon importer Charles Laiman leans against his Cadillac yesterday as he tells police how his briefcase full of gems was stolen when he put it down to pick up a $2 bill
7/25/1990
Stepping into future: Nissan Canada president Roy Hoshino leans on the company's new Pulsar model with a removable rear deck, which will sell for a minimum of $13,887
Stepping into future: Nissan Canada president Roy Hoshino leans on the company's new Pulsar model with a removable rear deck, which will sell for a minimum of $13,887
7/26/1986
Lining up: Owner James Hal leans on the tiger while Christopher Desjardins tries to sink a shot at the Tropi-Golf Indoor course that James opened last year at a plaza in Thornhill
Lining up: Owner James Hal leans on the tiger while Christopher Desjardins tries to sink a shot at the Tropi-Golf Indoor course that James opened last year at a plaza in Thornhill
9/12/1991
Retired rural mailman Hugh Strong leans on one of the 200 mailboxes along his old route southeast of Port Perry
Retired rural mailman Hugh Strong leans on one of the 200 mailboxes along his old route southeast of Port Perry
7/19/1978
Some of my best friends are Catholic, says Wilfred Gillis, a member of Cavan Township council, as he leans on tractor on his Cavan Township farm. But Gillis is among councillors who voted unanimously not to rezone a farm property, preventing group of Ro
Some of my best friends are Catholic, says Wilfred Gillis, a member of Cavan Township council, as he leans on tractor on his Cavan Township farm. But Gillis is among councillors who voted unanimously not to rezone a farm property, preventing group of Ro
10/5/1977
Ticket fight: Law student Robert Cooper leans on a parking meter outside old city hall courts yesterday where he successfully fought against Toronto's sliding parking fine system.
Ticket fight: Law student Robert Cooper leans on a parking meter outside old city hall courts yesterday where he successfully fought against Toronto's sliding parking fine system.
1/26/1988
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
In contrast: Designer Jack McDonnell, above, leans on a traditional wing chair and Nicolas Sum Stands by the shoji screen in his sitting room.
1/18/1990
Aeronautics expert Dr. Rod Tennyson (left) shows a revolving tunnel used for testing satellites to Henry McKay at the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies. McKay studies unidentified flying objects as a hobby.
Aeronautics expert Dr. Rod Tennyson (left) shows a revolving tunnel used for testing satellites to Henry McKay at the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies. McKay studies unidentified flying objects as a hobby.
11/12/1970
Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
9/25/1989