Color Matching Old Car Paint Kristin Cline February 27, 2014 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Garage DIY 7 Comments 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...
Engine Rebuild: Phase 1 Kristin Cline February 21, 2014 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY 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...
Tearing Into an Engine Kristin Cline January 13, 2014 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Garage DIY 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...
Operation Stude: No Turning Back Kristin Cline December 21, 2013 Feature, Garage DIY, Studebaker 1 Comment 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...
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.
Operation Stude Begins Kristin Cline November 20, 2013 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Engine 10 Comments Regular readers may have noticed that its been four months since I last mentioned my Studebaker and her new Cadillac engine. Truth be told, it's because the whole thing has been a little depressing...Stude's...
New Directions Kristin Cline July 15, 2013 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Engine, project, Studebaker 1 Comment Every once in awhile, it’s good to mix things up a little. This could be as simple as choosing a new cereal to eat in the morning or driving a different route to work – but sometimes a fresh start is...
How To: Quick and Easy Car Upholstery Kristin Cline July 7, 2013 Garage DIY, Studebaker 12 Comments If you're anything like me, you always have more projects than either time or money allows. Not to fret, this quick upholstery how-to won't cost you much of either - it's also a great way for beginners to...
A Little Maintenance Lovin’ Kristin Cline May 24, 2013 Cars, Garage DIY, Studebaker 2 Comments Now that I'm just a bike ride away from work, I no longer depend on Studie for daily driving obligations. The transition from a 25-mile to a 2-mile commute has been a very welcome one, but at the same time...
Hot Rod Adventures: Final Installment of No Brakes! Kristin Cline March 30, 2013 Comic, comic strip, Illustration, retro, Studebaker 6 Comments The wait is finally over... ...the dramatic, spine-tingling, and thrilling conclusion of "Grease Girl and the Hot Rod Bomb"! Click to see the full final comic and conclusion of this nail-biting...