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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
