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When Wiring Goes Wrong

Kristin Cline
February 18, 2018
Automotive, Garage DIY, learning about cars
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Of all the jobs classic cars need, the one that scares people most is wiring issues. Whether it's chasing down wiring troubles or re-wiring your car,...

Out of the garage…

Kristin Cline
December 29, 2012
1960 Ford Falcon, learning about cars, project
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An empty garage is seldom seen...but a welcome sight as it means that our Falcon project is coming to completion! Last night we got Falcon ready...

Falcon Update

Kristin Cline
December 27, 2012
1960 Ford Falcon, learning about cars, project
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After Ethan and I's 10-day rush to get the Falcon rolling earlier this month...we took a rest break and then geared up for Christmas. Now we're...

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Every day is a new day⚡️ So I heard this in yoga this morning and what I’d usually write off & forget as a cliché inspo line hit me. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately—evaluating where I stand & where I’m going. Sometimes it seems impossible to separate oneself from the decisions we’ve made and the actions it will take to get us to where we think we want to be. But, today is a new day. This. Right now. Today isn’t tomorrow, it’s not yesterday, it’s not five years from now. I want to live into what’s in front of me. Today. Plans & goals are great, but sometimes make us miss what’s right in front of us. You got today⚡️Make it count I just can’t help but take a picture when Studie is out by my tree⚡️A year ago she was hanging out in alleyways and now she’s got all this room. #greasegirl #greasegirlgoestotexas #studebaker #classiccar #fortworth Garage therapy⚡️Got to make some sparks last night further preparing the bed of our #66f100project. Between the heat and schedule, I haven’t been spending much time in the garage lately, but man did it feel great! Hoping to keep this trend going... because I’ve got a lot of projects going on. BTW, this full-face mask is something the mister has been raving about & I finally tried out. It is much more comfortable than a normal style respirator and provides you with full range of sight and face protection to boot over wearing goggles or safety glasses. No want of getting hit by sparks on these cheeks o’mine! #safetyfirst #greasegirl #womenwhowrench
Another one followed us home⚡️Say hello to our 2nd ‘66 F100 because we needed a truck to build a truck! This one is running (though we’re giving it some work) and has the original six in it. Bonus: the face of Jesus is etched in the rear window! #runriteranch #greasegirl #f100 #classiccars #ford #texas #carproject #66f100project Most people go to the lake... I power wash car parts & get really dirty⚡️Making progress finally on the #66f100project, scroll to see the nearly finished under-bed. Got to make it look good underneath first! #greasegirl #f100 #projectcar #womenwhowrench #atleastimkeepingcool I think I found the next thing to learn⚡️I visited the @vintage_flying_museum today and am in ♥️! It’s like @theadmorg, but for planes. All of their planes fly! Don’t you think turning some wrenches on planes would help me on my 4-wheeled beasts??? Anyhow, if you’re near #DFW, put Sept. 28th on your calendar for the annual Big Band Hangar Dance where you can snag a ride in this beauty of a DC-3. I will SO be there! #greasegirl #fortworth #retro #aviation #rosietheriveter
Slowly but surely replacing my whole wardrobe with #memade things⚡️I’ve gone back and forth about how to use this fab fabric designed by @tikimeow. I bought enough yardage for a dress but ultimately I’m going for separates, because I think I get more use out of them. I love the ease of putting on a dress, but oftentimes feel too dressy in one (at least the vintage vibe ones I sew! So, I started with this gathered wrap-around skirt and will add a top later. I’ve been wanting to try out this skirt format to see if I like it, after seeing one @sewcial.dee made. Other than not being sure how or if pockets will work on it, I love it! It’s a good option to a fitted waist and I’ll never complain about having a bow anywhere on a garment! #birchfabrics #sewcialist #vintagesewing #slowfashion #vintagegirl #2019makenine Now I just need to get one of them running ⚡️I swore I was only going to have modern motos, but old things just have a way of finding us. This ‘69 Triumph we’ll be building and making adventures with in honor of Gary♥️a great guy who could fix anything but hadn’t quite made it to this project. #greasegirl #motogirl #triumph #triumphtiger #womenwhowrench Keep your cool⚡️Your car’s cooling system is one of those things that works until it doesn’t, leaving you stranded roadside when an issue rears its head. Next to brakes and ensuring oil is circulating through your engine, your car’s cooling system is one of the most important things (especially for classic cars) to understand. Why? The engine generates a TON of heat while it works to produce your car’s power. The cooling system’s job is to ensure that heat gets circulated away from the engine. Overheating can lead to catastrophic failure. So, here are a few things to keep in mind: What parts are included in your car’s cooling system? RADIATOR: The most recognizable cooling system component & responsible for lowering the coolant’s temp as air passes across its many fins. Radiator’s can be a cause of leaks, either of hoses or damaged fins. RADIATOR CAP: Pictured above⚡️While a small part, it’s an important component. Besides leaks and fluid level, is the first thing to check/replace if you’re having cooling issues. It’s not like the lid on your peanut butter jar, this cap has a valve allowing it to open when pressure hits a certain point. NEVER open the radiator on a hot or over-heating car or you could end up with boiling liquid spewing up at you! WATER PUMP: Connecting into the engine block, this circulates the coolant through the engine. THERMOSTAT: A valve that blocks coolant from circulating through the engine until it’s reached operating temperature…because engine’s don’t like to run cold. COOLANT: The liquid flowing through the system. While water can be used in an emergency, it should never be left as just water. Radiator fluid does a few things that water doesn’t. It exchanges heat better than water, keeps the cooling system from rusting out, and is designed to not freeze in below-freezing temps. If you ever run out of coolant and start overheating, keep in mind to NEVER add coolant or water to the system while it’s hot as this can lead to a cracked block. Pro tip: save money by looking for the coolant that has not been diluted with water yet (DIY per the instructions)... continued in comments.
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