We're in the middle of a nasty stretch of winter here in the northland. Yes, the Chevy II project has been sort of on a parade lap. Lack of heat in the garage may have something to do with it. But there are ways around that. Bring it indoors. Yes, that IS the kitchen sink! …
“T” Time!
This is what happens when a long-time gearhead has a completed car, extra (?!) space in the shop, and a hankering to do something other than gaze at an electronic device. Call it "T" time. Bro-in-law Darold found a partially-completed T-bucket project on Craigslist, being offered by fellow who had taken it on trade but …
The “Chevy Too” Project – Part 2
I figured it was time for a "Part 2", if for no other reason than to convince myself I'm actually making progress on this thing! And I guess I am, when you consider that the basics of the engine swap are done and I'm now digging into the time-consuming, menial (!?) things that will put …
The Chevy Too Project
If you've ever built (or re-built) a car, you know that one thing always leads to another: you rebuild the engine, then 'cause the new engine likely has more power than the old one you should really upgrade the brakes to avoid crumpling your vintage sheetmetal. The wiring is moderately petrified. And then there's that worn, grungy interior... It never really ends, …
Construction Zone: April 2013
Here are a few "teasers" for projects that some friends of mine are putting together in some of the other shops around here. If you like bikes, check this baby out! The plan was to debut this two-wheeled terror at the 2013 Willmar Car Show. Below, you see a '36 Nash LaFayette project that belongs to a long-time friend of mine. It's yanked by a …
Terry's Garage 