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Rebuild ahoy!

The fateful day finally arrived. Once I had finished cataloging the parts left over from our last work day, we ran a final check to make sure no mount was left secured, no hose attached, no wire plugged in. We also removed the bolts we used to secure the engine load leveler and checked that […]

Helpful distractions / A day at the cleaners

Since it’s more important that Jack complete his homework than update our blog, I’ve agreed (once again) to fill you in… Jack and I set out a very ambitious day for ourselves yesterday.  We were booked until 1:00 in the afternoon on various non-automotive activities (because it’s important to have others believe we gearheads lead a […]

If it ain’t broke…

The vehicle in these photos started as a perfectly fine 1969 Mustang Fastback.  It was running and road-legal.  Then Jack got hold of it… Note the sadistic smile on the young mechanic’s face

Ode to Montezuma

If you are surprised that someone would take the time to write about so dull a subject as tool storage, you clearly haven’t experienced the wonders of the MONTEZUMA. The Montezuma is the remarkable contraption next to Charlie in the photo at the right.  These toolboxes are marvels of clever engineering and design.  MontezumaMfg call […]

what a mess!

  I’ve been traveling too much and our work space needs some serious attention.  No pressure, but Jack and I are hosting 14 ladies this weekend for auto maintenance and emergency procedures 101.  This will not cut it–major cleanup planned this weekend.