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Repair and Maintenance Archive
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CC Project: 1963 Studebaker Lark – Assessment and Investigation
Posted on November 26, 2020 | 32 CommentsOnce the Studebaker was home and tucked away in the garage it was time to assess the car in depth. We already had plenty of snow so the classic driving […] -
CC Project: 1963 Studebaker Lark – Another Auction Buy
Posted on November 23, 2020 | 44 CommentsBuoyed by my success in buying the Ford Mustang from a local auction I thought I would try my luck on another auction, but this time snag myself an inexpensive […] -
Project Fiero Fix Up: Part 4 – Mechanical Fix Up Continued
Posted on September 28, 2020 | 18 CommentsIn the last installment I left it hanging with trying to source a speedometer gear wheel. The good news is we were able to obtain one thanks to the generosity […] -
Project Fiero Fix Up: Part 3 – Mechanical Fix Up
Posted on September 1, 2020 | 23 CommentsIn the last installment we had managed to uplift the Fiero’s appearance but now it was time to move on to some of the mechanical concerns. The overhaul of the […] -
Project Fiero Fix Up: Part 2 – Assessment and Cosmetic Upgrades
Posted on August 20, 2020 | 18 CommentsIn the last installment my son was able to find and purchase a suitable project Pontiac Fiero. We had taken a calculated risk on a 1985 GT that had mysteriously […] -
Project Fiero Fix Up: Part 1 – Searching for the right Pontiac Fiero
Posted on August 18, 2020 | 34 CommentsWhen my son turned sixteen, he, like many teenagers, wanted a car of his own. Unlike his older brother he did not want to go the reasonable and conventional path […] -
COAL: 1986 Ford Taurus LX – The Great Fluid And Strut Replacement Of 2020
Posted on July 10, 2020 | 66 CommentsTo paraphrase The Beatles, the Taurus is getting better all the time. With fresh oil, transmission fluid, and filters, the Vulcan V6 has new blood running through its veins. And […] -
Curbside Mechanix: The Easiest No-Start Repair; And A More Difficult One
Posted on May 20, 2020 | 50 CommentsThe best thing about my old ’66 F100 is that it hardly ever breaks, and when it does, it’s almost invariably easy to fix. I got in it the other […] -
QOTD: Would You Use a Mobile Repair Service Like RepairSmith?
Posted on January 18, 2020 | 22 CommentsFor all the talk about automotive entities that might permanently disrupt the automotive industry, only a few have taken hold. Uber and Lyft only gained a foothold because taxi service […] -
A Case Of Arrested Development? When Routine Maintenance Mushrooms
Posted on August 29, 2019 | 41 CommentsIf events align themselves correctly, Friday afternoons are terrific times to address various projects around the house with a recent Friday afternoon dedicated to that purpose. However, my intended mission […] -
CC Tech: HEI – GM’s Superior Sparks, At Home and Elsewhere
Posted on February 16, 2019 | 66 CommentsThere’s a sturdy argument to be made that GM’s HEI (High-Energy Ignition) is so damn good because GM were so damn fixated on being so damn cheap. Wait…what? How does […] -
CC Tech: 1973 Dodge Polara HEI Ignition Conversion and Motorcraft 2150 Carb Adaptation
Posted on February 14, 2019 | 47 CommentsWhen I first bought my 1973 Dodge Polara Custom Spring Special, I was aware it had the Mopar electronic ignition. However, my Fords all have a 12V Pertronix system installed […] -
QOTD: What’s In Your Cupholder?
Posted on December 22, 2018 | 47 CommentsAs we are driving to California for the holidays with the in-laws while including a slight detour to the Grand Canyon this year, Thurday’s chores included getting our ride washed […]