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13 Ways to Start Learning to Work on Cars

Kristin Cline
October 1, 2018
Garage DIY, how to, learning about cars
1 Comment
Some people would rather not think about what's under the hood of their car, but there are many people that find working on cars enjoyable. For me, I started taking an interest in mechanics after I'd started...

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...

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,...

Shifting Gears: How to Install a Cable-Operated Floor Shifter

Kristin Cline
August 4, 2015
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY, how to
You've done all the planning and you're 100% ready, so how to install a cable-operated floor shifter? Let's get to it! Ready?!? Let's get greasy! Wait. Have you read the directions from the...

Prepping to Install a Cable-Operated Floor Shifter

Kristin Cline
July 27, 2015
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY, how to
4 Comments
I've already gone over my reasons for choosing to install a Lokar cable-operated floor shifter for my automatic 700R4 transmission, so now prepare with me to install it. If you don't regularly follow along...

How to Paint Headers & Other Final Tasks

Kristin Cline
June 12, 2014
Garage DIY, how to
2 Comments
Finally, the last thing on my engine rebuild before putting it back into Stude - at times it seemed like I'd never get here! With Studie's Small Block Chevy (SBC) looking so good, I could hardly just bolt my...

Replacing Engine Freeze Plugs

Kristin Cline
May 15, 2014
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Garage DIY, how to
4 Comments
One of the final things in my engine rebuild process is replacing the freeze plugs. We were waiting until the heads and intake manifold were on before doing this. What are freeze plugs you ask? Also known...

Planning a Car’s Interior

Kristin Cline
May 5, 2014
Garage DIY, how to
8 Comments
Automotive interior is one of the most important areas of your car, it’s the one you spend the most time with! As I’m nearing the end of Operation Stude, I already have my sights set on the next project to...

Engine Rebuild: Installing Heads

Kristin Cline
May 2, 2014
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY, how to
8 Comments
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...

Engine Rebuild: Turning the Curve

Kristin Cline
April 17, 2014
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY, how to
1 Comment
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...
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