Back in the late '70s the big three were in the soup. Increasingly stringent emissions regulations in conjunction with some long in the tooth designs made for some interesting attempts at fuel and spark management. Some of these things worked. Some sort of kind of worked. A few actually did their job pretty well, considering. In the latter category was the Chrysler Electronic … [Read more...]
Horn Switch Repair
Daily driving classic cars and trucks comes with benefits and pitfalls. 200,000 miles combined with 25 years can have deleterious effects on the materials originally used to build even the finest automobiles. One of the more vexing failures is when a horn stops working when you lay on the button or worse - when the horn sounds off all on its own. And that's just what … [Read more...]
One-Dollar Taco Bailout Plan
While the junkyard floor may serve as great inspiration for engine swaps, or trigger a fresh want for a car or truck which had up to that moment been long since forgotten, it is not a source for fresh or even remotely safe cuisine. No matter how hungry you are while out mining greasy gold inside the junkyard, never eat any food found on the premises or in the vehicles. Even … [Read more...]
Parking Lot Saab 96
Walking through the parking lot of a prestigious car show or auction always reveals an array of vintage drivers tucked in between towering modern automobiles. The lots at the 2015 Greenwich Concours d' Elegance were peppered with cars, trucks, and motorcycles which said a great deal about the enthusiasm behind the two-day event. Among the cars was this exquisitely worn-in 1960 … [Read more...]
Tool of the Week: Mechanic Stool
Sitting on a stool is a famously popular activity the world over. Add some slakey beverages, put the stool at a bar, and folks will part with substantial sums of money and time. If you're reading this chances are your stool of choice is out in the garage, probably has some wheels on it, and most certainly has a wrench or two sitting on the handy built-in tray. Such is the dual … [Read more...]