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...
