Sunday, April 28. 2024 No disrespect intended with my “manna from heaven” reference, but I was absolutely shocked to see the Tractor Supply Co. delivery folks showing up early this afternoon with my brand-spanking new DeWalt air compressor. I was NOT expecting delivery today; however, I was expecting a phone call to arrange a day […]
Springtime work on the 56 Plymouth …
Thursday, April 27, 2023 While it may be just a minor “thang”, for me it was an excellent move. I’m talking about repairing the loose molding on my 56 Plymouth. Which molding? On the Belvedere, there’s a horizontal stainless steel molding that attaches to the body just below the trunk opening. The truth is that […]
The paint code I’m seeking may be AC-8 from 1982 …
Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 A major classic car paint provider advised me a couple months ago they did not have the paint formula for the 609 Midnight Blue Poly on my Belevedere. They had the formula for the 605 Powder Blue but not the Midnight Blue. I’ve been searching for another provider online without much […]
Assisted Living event
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 Yesterday I drove the Plymouth to Windsor Gardens Assisted Living to show the car at a Beach Day event they were having for residents. I had gotten busy early in the week and the rain meant I didn’t get a chance to wash the car ahead of time. Thankfully, the car […]
Merry Garage Christmas to me!
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 Just an update on work that’s ongoing on the Plymouth. FUEL FILLER LEAK. At the last local car cruise, I topped off the Plymout’s fuel tank on my way to town. I ended up parking in a spot leaving the car parked in an “uphill” position, which allowed fuel to begin […]
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 Today was the last Whiskey City Cruisers cruise event at the Kentucky Home Square Shopping Center by Tractor Supply. The temperatures hit the low 60s, and the skies were mostly cloudy, making for a cool afternoon. I spent the afternoon talking with a great group of guys that included Little Steve […]
Collecting parts, preparing upgrades …
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 I haven’t done much on the Plymouth, but I’ve been picking up some good parts on eBay for the car. CIGARETTE LIGHTER. My NOS Mopar cigarette lighter arrived today, and its just a minty and unused as you would expect. I’m looking forward to getting it installed and then having a […]
Ideal weather for a Whiskey City Cruise …
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 After spending several hours Friday giving the Plymouth a good wax job, today I drove into town for our local car club’s cruise event. Its held in a shopping center parking lot on the fourth Saturday of the summer and fall. Next month is the final monthly cruise for the season. […]
Horns, mirrors, wax and paint ….
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 2021 I ran some impromptu power out to the garage today — the old line that ran overhead to the barn was a 120 v line, and we had to cut it down because it was in the way of the garage roof. The line has been coiled up by the back […]
Garage built; cruising to Taylorsville; running out of gas … ugh!
Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 My new 26×41 garage was built this past Wednesday and Thursday by a 4-man crew. I can’t complain about the guys that came and built it — they went right to work and had it framed up and sided by the time they quit Wednesday evening. They roofed it and installed […]