Thanks for stopping by! I hope you can learn a few things while you’re here. Or maybe you’ve got something to teach me, leave a comment! I’m always working on keeping up with posting the stuff I’ve been doing on my car…if you let me know what you’re looking for I just might get it posted faster! ____________________________________________________________ Rear Brake Rebuild It took me awhile before I was comfortable tackling brakes, but here’s a complete tutorial to help you out. While we’re talking about a rear brake rebuild in this article, there’s lots of info on brakes in general. __________________________________________________________ Building A Toolkit I’ve learned much about tools since I’ve started. Check out this list of the 10 most basic tools to get any garage started! Find out what you must have, what can wait, when to spend extra for something nice, and when to go for the cheap option. __________________________________________________________ Painting Follow along with the process as my car club and I metal flaked Stude’s roof. I had a ton of fun learning how to shoot paint! __________________________________________________________ Spark Plugs Learn some basics about spark plugs including why you need to “set the gap” and how to do it. __________________________________________________________ Thermostat and Overheating A roadside fix is what the doctor ordered when my Studebaker was overheating. Follow along as I learn a little bit about my car’s cooling system – what a thermostat is for and how to get the job done roadside. __________________________________________________________ Everything You Need to Know About Exhaust Learn with me as Stude gets a new custom exhaust! What is an exhaust system in the first place? And how do you choose its different components? ______________________________________________________ air filters 101 When do you need to change your air filter?Find out now and quit choking your engine! ______________________________________________________ changing a tire 101 Women seem so scared of their tires…follow GreaseGirl on her adventure in changing tires and find that it’s as easy as 1-2-3! __________________________________________________________ car interior 101 Thinking of redoing your car’s interior? Read this first! __________________________________________________________ makin’ a custom headliner Of all the interior things to tackle in my car, the headliner seemed the most daunting…which is why I saved it for last!! But when I finally decided to put on my coveralls and give it my best – I ended up having lots of fun, learning a few things, and coming out with super sparkly custom headliner made of glitter vinyl! __________________________________________________________ changin’ distributor wires Thank goodness Matt at Department of Customs pointed out to me that a couple of my distributor wires had been damaged by the heat of my headers! Now that they’re switched out, my engine’s sounding much better as its now fully firing on 8 cyclinders! _________________________________________________________ yankin’ out an engine My most current job down at Studebaker Parts and Service is pulling this engine out of a 63′ Lark Wagon (the one I want the shell from). Follow the process in pictures. Now all ya wrench heads out there – I know this is stupid basic stuff. Just keep in mind there’s lots of us who have no clue! If you’d do it any differently – I’d love to know, leave me a comment! Take Our Poll
