When Wiring Goes Wrong Kristin Cline February 18, 2018 Automotive, Garage DIY, learning about cars 6 Comments Of all the jobs classic cars need, the one that scares people most is wiring issues. Whether it's chasing down wiring troubles or re-wiring your car, it's as if we're afraid voodoo is involved. And maybe it...
Best Gearhead Gift Ever Kristin Cline October 5, 2017 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Adventures, Automotive, Cool Stuff You know how much I love my classic car, right? You've noticed my Instagram is plastered with too many pictures to count of my Studebaker. While I'm glad I've got skills behind the camera... there's something...
Custom Styling Trends + Goodguys West Coast Nationals Kristin Cline August 23, 2017 Automotive, Garage DIY, learning about cars 1 Comment This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Nationwide provided me with information regarding its partnership with Goodguys Rod &...
How To: Package Tray Re-Upholstery + Garage Update Kristin Cline March 5, 2017 Automotive, Car Projects, Garage DIY, how to, Other Cool Cars 3 Comments Re-upholstery tutorial begins at 7:30 timestamp. It's crunch time here at the garage with Ethan's 1957 Ford, working to get it finished for a long drive to Lone Star Round Up in Texas next month. While he's...
Getting Organized in the Garage Kristin Cline July 26, 2016 Automotive, Garage DIY, learning about cars 1 Comment If you're anything like me, you've got the best intentions of being well-organized but theory never meets action. Car projects get purchased before a new 3-ring binder does and before you know it you've...
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...
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,...
How to Never, Ever Let Brake Loss Happen to You! Kristin Cline December 8, 2015 Automotive, Garage DIY, Illustration, learning about cars 7 Comments Ever since I lost the brakes in my Studebaker five years ago, I take any opportunity given to share my misadventure with other classic car owners when I hear they haven't upgraded their brake systems (you'd...
Operation Stude: Ready for Lift Off Kristin Cline December 12, 2013 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Automotive 8 Comments Continuing on #operationstude, the front fascia of my 1955 Studebaker had to be taken off before the engine and transmission are pulled.
How To Rebuild Rear Drum Brakes Kristin Cline December 6, 2013 Automotive, how to, learning about cars 4 Comments Rebuilding drum brakes is one of those things that becomes a common chore if you've got older cars. It takes no special skill, just knowledge of where everything goes and the confidence to do it. I avoided...