Restoration Wednesday – Not Really
Brake pad replacement does not qualify as restoration work but I wanted to write about it anyway. I decided to buy Brembo rear pads for my 2001 Audi S8 with 266,678 miles. I spent about twice the amount of … Continued
Restoration Wednesday – It’s Back
The smallest touches can make the difference. Like having my car parked outside waiting for me as I drove up with truck and trailer. The stance was right. All my work restoring the entire front end suspension paid off. And … Continued
Restoration Wednesday – Blame Game, Changing Plugs
I can hardly blame engineer Claude Baily who started developed on the Jaguar V12 as early as 1951. But somewhere along the line Jag added fuel injection, an a/c compressor and cruise control blocking any reasonable access to simply … Continued
Restoration Wednesday – Before & After, Fixing the Tail Light
I used the rock-chip touch up method for a big divot. Blend it the best you can, so from 10 feet you don’t really see it. At this point, I just don’t see the car being worth it to … Continued
Restoration Wednesday – Gold Jerry Gold
I know I use the reference a lot, but Seinfeld is running on Comedy Central now. I love it. I thought I wouldn’t. But after a splattering of distraction from The Office over the years, I’m digging me some Jerry … Continued
Restoration Wednesday – Steering and Shift Linkage
It started on the trailer but has since moved to my driveway on jack stands per usual. One day I’ll buy a four post lift for the garage so access is easier and I can store an extra car … Continued
Sold – 1964 Honda CT200
On Saturday, a nice gentleman from the west side of the state didn’t budget his time well that day. He showed up at my house at 9:30pm to buy my 1964 Honda CT200 or CT90 as it’s commonly known. … Continued
Restoration Wednesday – I Wish I Was Big
I did a pretty good job matching the angle in these shots, yes? It’s a little habit of mine, matching angles. No, I mean going to ebay to look for Matchbox cars of the big ones I own, and … Continued
1980 Toyota Celica on Facebook Marketplace
I saw this on Facebook Marketplace this morning and had to post it. I just love everything about it. The Enkei wheels gold under the dirt, Toyota MR2 seats which look like old Recaros, a slight lift, the lights. … Continued
Restoration Wednesday – What’s Different in 2 Full Bike Pics?
In the interest of not dragging this resto out over several posts, I’ll give you a 1/2 year of highlights reviving this “complete” first year 1964 Honda CT90 Trail bike. I fixed it. Stay tuned next week. As you … Continued