Car Projects

After getting the pistons, cam, and oil pan back on in my last Operation Stude post I was super excited to get the rest of my Small Block Chevy buttoned up and back in the car! Before putting anything else...

I remember how daunting the task of rebuilding an engine was when I first began, now that I’m nearing the end of this project I realize how simple it is. Sure there are a lot of steps, but it isn't...

After so many posts on Operation Stude, we've finally turned the curve and are putting things back together! With the happy little piston rings replaced everything was ready to assemble! The entire engine...

I've been taking my time rebuilding Studebaker's small block Chevy, some of you may be wondering if I'll ever get finished. After Phase Two's revelation that my 383-stroker is in fact just an over-bored...

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...

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...

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...