by Eric | Sep 17, 2024 | Tools
Precisely the Problem! When it comes to stepping up your precision, the first place to start is with a pair of Dial Calipers. When the accuracy and precision of a Tape Measure no longer measures up, this is the next logical step in upgrading your precision! ...
by Eric | Sep 17, 2024 | G Body, Project Cars
DIY Door Replacement: Breathing New Life into a 1985 Buick Regal Hanging doors on a car isn’t everyone’s favorite automotive task, especially when dealing with the hefty G-body doors of a classic Buick. My 1985 Buick Regal was in desperate need of a door...
by Eric | Sep 9, 2024 | Tools
Ever wondered what scan tool is best for someone who loves tinkering with classic cars but also needs to maintain their modern daily driver? Well, I’ve got you covered! As a classic car enthusiast myself, I’ve found that the Topdon scan tools,...
by Eric | Sep 4, 2024 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips
I made a mistake so that you don’t have to! Let’s talk about this misadventure I had recently at the Fox Hunt race. So, the day before the race, they had a test and tune session, Which was a great time to make some tuning changes to my El Camino to better run here at...
by Eric | Aug 28, 2024 | Tools
My Little Machine Shop 4100 HiTorque mini lathe has been a great little machine, even though it does have a real shortcoming. Even though this is rated as being able to have a 7 inch swing, I’ve been lucky to make a cut on anything over about 1.5 inches in diameter....
by Eric | Aug 28, 2024 | Garage, Tools
Let’s face it, my garage organization game has been pretty weak, especially when it comes to my power tools. They’ve been living in bags or sprawled across my workbench, taking up valuable space. The chargers and tools were hogging the whole bench, leaving...
by Eric | Aug 28, 2024 | Drag Racing, El Camino, Uncategorized
Ask any car enthusiast if wheelies are cool, and they’ll say yes – wheelies are awesome! But I recently learned that my El Camino does wheelies after some slight changes, and it’s hard to believe that what I always wanted is now causing problems....
by Eric | Aug 8, 2024 | Tools
I’ve never been a fan of using the onboard air system on my motorhome to fill up tires. Thankfully, today’s battery-powered air compressors are a game-changer. I’ve got a few scattered around for various tasks, like inflating the lawn tractor or car...
by Eric | Jul 24, 2024 | El Camino
The El Camino has reached a crossroads, the 7.5” 10 is on its last legs and is about to leave me with a pile of broken parts and a car that’s very hard to move. So that leaves me with options, rebuild the 10 bolt for the 4th time, or upgrade it with a 9” Ford or...
by Eric | Jul 9, 2024 | Drag Racing
Do you ever have those moments where things are going right and you know there’s something really not right about it? That’s the case here. I went to Flying H Drag Strip for some bracket racing and did surprisingly well until I noticed that something doesn’t quite...
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