Choosing a Cam: Passing the Learning Curve Kristin Cline April 1, 2016 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Automotive, Car Projects, Garage DIY, learning about cars Amongst us gearheads, there’s a lot of good knowledge and there’s a lot of misinformation. When it comes to changing your cam, or really making any performance modification to an engine, the stakes get...
Operation Viva: 17 Days to Go Kristin Cline March 29, 2016 Car Projects, Diary, project Since I first posted about Ethan & I aiming to both get our car projects finished in time for Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender, it's been about a month. You might say that we're taking on the most...
#WhatDoIGetInto: Sharing My Greasy Life Kristin Cline March 26, 2016 1960 Ford Falcon, Adventures, Lifestyle 4 Comments Lava Soap & I worked together to create the following short about my messy little life! Check it out... It isn't very often I work with/endorse companies, but for Lava Soap, a product my Grandpa,...
Finding Studes in the Hot Rod Dictionary Kristin Cline March 24, 2016 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Cool Stuff, learning about cars 1 Comment A number of years back, I found and purchased a book called "The Ultimate Hot Rod Dictionary: A-Bombs to Zoom ies" from Amazon. I thought it fun & novel - and actually, learning classic & custom car...
Discovering Car Gadgets that Make Life Easier: ZUS Review Kristin Cline March 8, 2016 Adventures, Cool Stuff My new commuter car, a 2012 Scion iQ, isn't nearly as easy to find in a parking lot as my 1955 Studebaker is. While I'm fantastic at following maps, I'm horrid at knowing my direction (as friends who've...
60 Seconds to Understanding the Basics of How an Engine Works Kristin Cline March 7, 2016 Automotive, Garage DIY, learning about cars The first question anyone should ask themselves before diving into mechanics is "How Does an Engine Work?" Sure, some people grow up around a garage and just seem to sponge up this information - but for many,...
Customizing My Commuter Car – DIY Side-View Mirror Custom Paint Job Kristin Cline March 6, 2016 Garage DIY, how to 7 Comments When my increased work commute muscled me into needing to find a more economical commuter car, I choose the Scion iQ. A tiny, non-electric car, I've actually been enjoying my quiet, air-conditioned,...
Introducing Operation Viva: Getting 2 Car Projects Ready for Viva Las Vegas Kristin Cline February 26, 2016 Car Projects, Events Way back in 2008 is when Studie finally got road-going for the first time - just 24 hours before I would jump inside and drive alone across the desert from LA to Vegas to take her to our to our first car show,...
What the Cam??? Learning About the Camshaft Kristin Cline January 29, 2016 Garage DIY, learning about cars 3 Comments While most of the general public would be able to recognize a "cam" as a part of an engine, and possibly many could even point out the part if seen lying in a junkyard (or am I giving the general public too...
… the Rest of the 9 Adventures Kristin Cline January 21, 2016 Adventures, Diary, Uncategorized 3 Comments After publishing 9 Favorite Adventures From 2015, Mr.GG pointed out, "That's not nine adventures... it' s three adventures plus one really old one!" So, just in case you're a stickler like him, I'm...