Operation Stude has given me the opportunity to completely dismantle an engine for the first time, and while there's been plenty to learn it's also given me the hands-on realization that an engine really isn't...

As soon as I drove the stretch of road leading up to the Bonneville Salt Flats, I knew I wanted to be racing there one day. I've  attended five of the past six years, and each time the yearning in my gut...

With Studie's engine block all clean and painted, and wanting to go back in the car, we decided that since we'd gotten this far it would be a shame not to take out the crank and pistons... So after removing...

During the process of Operation Stude, I thought about painting the engine bay as long as it was empty. My Studebaker's original paint is something which I love about her, I don't plan on covering her...

I know you've been wondering why a month has passed without any progress on Operation Stude being posted. The honest answer is: work has been crazy and I got sick. I have however been fitting time in the...

Operation Stude: Engine Update Projects never go as fast as we think they will, but in the following video the tearing apart of Studie's Small Block Chevy (SBC) looks pretty speedy! Unfortunately it...

In celebration of Grease Girl's 5-year anniversary, I've completely re-vamped the blog into a brand new site! These past five years have brought unimagined adventures and tons of garage learning, and I can...

It's been awhile since my hands have gotten this greasy! I never used to wear gloves, but now I know better. Still, there's times when you just need to go without 'em. This was one of those times... With...

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Continuing on #operationstude, the front fascia of my 1955 Studebaker had to be taken off before the engine and transmission are pulled.