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      Kristin Cline
      March 5, 2017
      Automotive, Car Projects, Garage DIY, how to, Other Cool Cars
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    • 13 Ways to Start Learning to Work on Cars

      Kristin Cline
      October 1, 2018
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      Kristin Cline
      February 18, 2018
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      Kristin Cline
      August 23, 2017
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      Kristin Cline
      March 5, 2017
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      Kristin Cline
      July 26, 2016
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      Kristin Cline
      April 1, 2016
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      Kristin Cline
      March 5, 2017
      Automotive, Car Projects, Garage DIY, how to, Other Cool Cars
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    • Gearhead Gift - Hot Rod Art Custom Car Painting

      Best Gearhead Gift Ever

      Kristin Cline
      October 5, 2017
    • How To: Package Tray Re-Upholstery + Garage Update

      Kristin Cline
      March 5, 2017
      3
    • 2 Car Projects in 6 Weeks: The Thrilling Conclusion of Operation Viva

      Kristin Cline
      May 25, 2016
      6
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      Kristin Cline
      August 8, 2017
      Adventures, Bonneville Salt Flats, Diary, Events

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    • Big Changes & Big Garage

      Kristin Cline
      August 21, 2018
      3
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      Kristin Cline
      February 20, 2018
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      Best Gearhead Gift Ever

      Kristin Cline
      October 5, 2017
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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

Big Changes & Big Garage

Kristin Cline
August 21, 2018
Adventures, Diary
3 Comments
Goodguys West Coast Nationals Car Show

1-of-a-Kind Rides: Style, Legacy or Hand-Built

Kristin Cline
February 20, 2018
Adventures, Car Folk, Cars, Lifestyle, other cool cars

When Wiring Goes Wrong

Kristin Cline
February 18, 2018
Automotive, Garage DIY, learning about cars
6 Comments

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...

Engine Rebuild: Buttoning Up the Top

Kristin Cline
May 12, 2014
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY
Now that the cylinder heads are on and Studie's Small Block Chevy (SBC) is taking form, the next step is adding the lifters, pushrods, rockers, and intake manifold - buttoning up the top of this...

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...

Announcing BOMONSTER x GreaseGirl

Kristin Cline
April 28, 2014
Adventures, Lifestyle
6 Comments
Declare yourself a Grease Girl! I’ve been waiting and waiting to announce this…we’ve teamed up with hot rod artist BOMONSTER to bring you awesome designs that will help you celebrate being a Grease...

Beginner’s Engine Building Basics

Kristin Cline
April 24, 2014
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY, learning about cars
7 Comments
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...

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...

Engine Rebuild: Honing and Piston Rings

Kristin Cline
April 11, 2014
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY
5 Comments
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...

Main Engine Bearings & How to Use a Micrometer [with VIDEO!]

Kristin Cline
March 6, 2014
1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY, how to
3 Comments
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...

Bonneville Bound

Kristin Cline
March 3, 2014
Adventures, Bonneville Salt Flats, Diary, Events
3 Comments
As soon as I drove the stretch of road leading up to the Bonneville Salt Flats, I knew I wanted to be racing there one day. I've  attended five of the past six years, and each time the yearning in my gut...
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Inspiring the world, one grease monkey at a time, to get in the garage and get greasy! Grease Girl is a place to learn, share and delve into the hot rodding lifestyle.

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