Engine Rebuild: Phase Two Kristin Cline February 28, 2014 1955 Studebaker Coupe, Car Projects, Garage DIY 1 Comment 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...
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...
Welcome to a New Grease Girl! Kristin Cline January 10, 2014 Diary, Feature 1 Comment In celebration of Grease Girl's 5-year anniversary, I've completely re-vamped the blog into a brand new site! These past five years have brought unimagined adventures and tons of garage learning, and I can...
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...
Motor Dolls: Just in Time for Christmas Kristin Cline December 18, 2013 Cool Stuff 1 Comment Whether you're looking for something unique for that car-loving, adventure-seeking person in your life - or merely for a good free-time read for yourself - I'd highly suggest Motor Dolls.
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.
Davey Made it to Mooneyes! Kristin Cline December 9, 2013 1960 Ford Falcon Getting our Ford Falcon done just in time to make it to Mooneyes Xmas Show, the day was full of adventures.
How To Rebuild Rear Drum Brakes Kristin Cline December 6, 2013 Automotive, how to, learning about cars 4 Comments Rebuilding drum brakes is one of those things that becomes a common chore if you've got older cars. It takes no special skill, just knowledge of where everything goes and the confidence to do it. I avoided...