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 […]
Compressor woes hit the Shadetree Garage …
Saturday, April 27, 2024 The last couple of days my plans to make significant headway on my Shadetree Garage project to convert the oil bath air cleaner on my 1956 Plymouth to a paper filter air cleaner has been stalled by a balky air compressor. The belt broke on the compressor last week. I found […]
Even the lowly floor jack needs love from time to time …
While I haven’t had the Plymouth out lately, I have been working in the garage. My latest project was inspired while working with my wife on the rear brakes of her Jeep Patriot. My trusty floor jack was put to good use, though its been exposed to the elements in the open barn. Not too […]
And the Shadetree Mechanic said, ‘Let there be light, ya’ll’ …
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Today, with help from my son, we installed the first four 8-foot LED shop lights in the garage. They look absolutely great! Rather than connect them with cables, I decided to use hard connectors to connect the lights from end-to-end,, which created a much, much neater look when installed. My plan […]
Garage progress!
Sunday, June 25, 2023 — Today I made progress with the wiring for the garage — I went to Lowe’s and bought most of the items I’ll need to complete installing electrical outlets and lighting in the garage. About half of what I spent was for the 12/2 MC Cable. I also bought the outlet […]
Goin’ cruisin’ this weekend (I hope!) …
Monday, June 19, 2023 My plans to make a video for my YouTube channel, “The Shadetree Mechanic’s Garage,” kinda fell apart this week. After I found the Plymouth’s master cylinder bone dry of brake fluid, I refilled the reservoir. And after several days, what I expected to happen did — the brake fluid restored the […]
More stuff bought for the garage, master cylinder awaits …
Sunday, June 11, 2023 — My parts finally all arrived for replacing my master cylinder, though I’ve not started the job yet. Saturday I made a trip to Harbor Freight and bought several things for the garage. For example, I need a vise in the garage, so I bought a decent 5 inch vise on […]
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 […]
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 […]