Back In The Fast Lane!
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. Since Stude’s spent the past 3 months suntanning her metal in the Mojave sun outside Gene Winfield’s shop…I’ve grown fonder then ever. The great news is...
View ArticleLearning How-To Gap Spark Plugs
I’ve known for awhile that I needed to change the spark plugs in my Studebaker. But I’d heard things. Things like you could break the plug inside your motor if you did it wrong and to be sure to...
View ArticleExhaust 101: How-To Choose A New Exhaust System
The best way I can explain what an exhaust system is to your car is its like how your car breathes. When I started driving my Studebaker three years ago, I knew the exhaust system would only be...
View ArticleChanging a Tire 101
Once I’d decided to start gettin’ my hands greasy – the first thing I went for was the tire. It couldn’t be too hard to take a tire on and off, right? Right! Changing a tire is as easy as 1-2-3! 1....
View ArticleWrench like a Girl: Video #1 – Changing Distributor Wires
With so many fun things to do lately, I’ve had trouble doing the writing for the little mechanic issues that have come up with Stude! And since creating a resource for you ladies (and gentlemen) who...
View ArticleGrease Girl Diary #1: Engine Boogers
I’d been looking forward to Monday for weeks. Yep, this Monday I got to work down at the Studebaker Parts & Service. This is usually a weekly occurrence, but because of another job commitment, I’ve...
View ArticleAir Filters 101
This sucker’s dirty! Now – I know that this is totally basic – but I wanted to take the opportunity to show you the air filter that came off my car today. Generally when I think of basic, routine car...
View Articletransmissions…waaahh!
Unfortunately I’ve been borrowing my Dad’s car since Christmas. I have to admit, during the chilly month of January, I was slightly thankful that I didn’t have to wake up 30-minutes early to go out and...
View Articlelearning: yankin’ out an engine
My most current job down at Studebaker Parts and Service is pulling this engine out of a 63′ Lark Wagon (the one I want the body from). Follow the process with me in pictures. Now all ya wrench heads...
View ArticleBack In The Fast Lane!
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. Since Stude’s spent the past 3 months suntanning her metal in the Mojave sun outside Gene Winfield’s shop…I’ve grown fonder then ever. The great news is...
View ArticleLearning How-To Gap Spark Plugs
I’ve known for awhile that I needed to change the spark plugs in my Studebaker. But I’d heard things. Things like you could break the plug inside your motor if you did it wrong and to be sure to...
View ArticleExhaust 101: How-To Choose A New Exhaust System
The best way I can explain what an exhaust system is to your car is its like how your car breathes. When I started driving my Studebaker three years ago, I knew the exhaust system would only be...
View ArticleChanging a Tire 101
Once I’d decided to start gettin’ my hands greasy – the first thing I went for was the tire. It couldn’t be too hard to take a tire on and off, right? Right! Changing a tire is as easy as 1-2-3! 1....
View ArticleWrench like a Girl: Video #1 – Changing Distributor Wires
With so many fun things to do lately, I’ve had trouble doing the writing for the little mechanic issues that have come up with Stude! And since creating a resource for you ladies (and gentlemen) who...
View ArticleGrease Girl Diary #1: Engine Boogers
I’d been looking forward to Monday for weeks. Yep, this Monday I got to work down at the Studebaker Parts & Service. This is usually a weekly occurrence, but because of another job commitment, I’ve...
View ArticleAir Filters 101
This sucker's dirty!Now – I know that this is totally basic – but I wanted to take the opportunity to show you the air filter that came off my car today. Generally when I think of basic, routine car...
View Articletransmissions…waaahh!
Unfortunately I’ve been borrowing my Dad’s car since Christmas. I have to admit, during the chilly month of January, I was slightly thankful that I didn’t have to wake up 30-minutes early to go out and...
View Articlelearning: yankin’ out an engine
My most current job down at Studebaker Parts and Service is pulling this engine out of a 63′ Lark Wagon (the one I want the body from). Follow the process with me in pictures. Now all ya wrench heads...
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