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59 Chevy Apache, new valve covers!
Good afternoon! How exciting it is designing an engine and how it’s going to look when it’s all put together! Valve covers probably catch the viewer’s eye right off the bat when looking into an engine compartment, maybe except for the air cleaner! When I picked out my first set of valve covers, […]
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Apr, 23, 2015
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67 Mustang coupe exhaust tips
Hi gang! Have you ever added something to your classic car, then stand back and wonder, “what was I thinking” kind of moment? btw, This is just a short blog;) When I had the stang taken on a flat-bed to have the exhaust put on, I was thinking large exhaust tips~ something to represent […]
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- Apr, 23, 2015
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Subaru Baja brakes drilled and slotted rotors (gone wrong)
Hi, just a quickie here, Since finishing the engine overhaul on the Subaru Baja, I felt why not go ahead and replace the brakes with some new slotted and drilled rotors? Nothing worse than looking through some pretty wheels and seeing ugly rusted rotors! Note: Today is 9-26-14, I had some problems with these brakes, […]
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- Sep, 21, 2014
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06 Subaru Baja Turbo engine overhaul
Hi Gang! Seems like I’m becoming more of a Fleet mechanic on our daily drivers than a Classic Car restorer! I really don’t mind as I’ll work on anything!;) The vehicle I’m blogging on today is our ’06 Subaru Baja Turbo which will soon be up for sale. This Baja was actually being driven […]
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- Sep, 18, 2014
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Singer sewing machine 241-12 (vintage)
C’mon Dne’, a sewing machine? 😉 Dear friends, who says classic and vintage has to be only related to Cars and Trucks? This particular sewing machine from the ’50’s(?) is a classic! It’s incredibly heavy, and incredibly heavy-duty! Whatever one can put beneath the foot, it will sew! Only heaven knows how many yards this […]
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- Jul, 31, 2014
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67 Mustang CVR thermostat housing installation
Yes, I know, I’m in a blogging mood today! I’m waiting on parts and there’s nothing to do, so why not blog!;) You know, I would have never thought I’d pay 100 bucks for a thermostat housing! But when I had my 289 overhauled, a cheapo was installed and the chrome has been peeling off […]
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- Jul, 31, 2014
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2002 Honda CRV evaporator/expansion valve installation
Hi Gang! I’m finally getting around to blogging the evaporator/expansion valve installation on our daughters ’02 Honda CRV which I performed a while back. This part is difficult to show and tell because it’s located under the passenger side dash, but I’ve included some pages out of the 02 Honda CRV service manual that may […]
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- Jul, 31, 2014
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AJ’s ’81 Trans am Wilwood brake upgrade
Hi everyone! Classic car owners go to great lengths on their vehicles and spend a great deal of money to make their precious rides look great! Keeps the economy alive and well for sure, Plus when at the car shows, we get the almighty rewarding words we love to hear, “Nice car!” Not long […]
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- Jul, 30, 2014
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This Old House, Kitchen of the ’50’s
Hi y’all! It’s been a while since my last post:( I’ve been busy “restoring” or resto-modding Mom’s kitchen amongst other things. Mom’s kitchen was long overdue for a facelift! Here, Mom, Gary(hubby), and yours Truly after my rendition of a coca cola room was created, that started it all! So this is a restoration of […]
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- Jul, 22, 2014
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Jack stand rack
Good Morning from Classic Cars and Tools! I’m Dne’!;) You know, jack stands are a necessity in any shop, but a pain in the buttocks when storing! If you have a small shop like mine, they would normally be lined up on the floor gathering dust and dirt, cords get hung up on them, and […]
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- Feb, 26, 2014
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