What’s the Diff?
Diff: Short for Differential… Actually, let’s talk about the entire rear axle. No, wait. On second thought it’s time to address the complete drive train…
“The Cab That Breathes” (or Poor Man’s A/C)
Marketed by GM as “the cab that breathes” this 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton has not one but two cowl vents. The ‘Cowl Ventilator’ is a…
A Wiring Riddle
This is a tough one to write about because it’s clear someone had put time and effort into a clean and tidy wiring job. It…
Gimme a Brake (and Clutch)…
When the ’50 Chevy pickup first arrived at the shop we found that some work had been done to upgrade the brake system but a…
Out with the new, in with the old?
With the ’50 Chevy 1/2 ton back from the body shop with its frame successfully pulled and prodded back into proper shape we set about…
Tale of an Orphaned Classic Truck
What happens when the proprietor of a restoration shop decides to retire in the middle of a project? Just ask the owner of this 1950…
A top-down ride along
We returned the ’63 Thunderbird to her rightful owner a couple of weeks ago, roadworthy and ready for cruising. She’s a head-turner. Here’s a couple…
Stubborn Ol’ Bird? (plus Video 4)
Have you seen the 1983 John Carpenter supernatural horror movie, Christine? It’s based on a Stephen King novel of the same title and features a…
Progress Report on the ’63 T-Bird (Video 3)
We removed umpteen pounds of oil-soaked sound deadener in the truck area. It’s asphalt-based (tar and paper). A leaking convertible top hydraulic system made a…