Restoration Wednesday, Gum Trails
Got most of the suspension on over the weekend. Most components were powder coated, new or cad plated. Such as the cad plated bolts bolting new rotors to the hubs. Grease that sticks to everything and trails longer than … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Two for the Price of Two
Facebook Marketplace is a time suck. But the problem is, it doesn’t suck, at least in regards to finding projects. Like take a few months ago. I saw a Ruttman go kart frame that had some pieces I wanted. … Continued
Sold – 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
So I skipped a few steps between Restoration Wednesday and this being sold. But it’s sold. I took it to the last Ann Arbor Cars and Coffee of the season about six weeks ago and let it shine for … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Suspension – The Shoulders of Your Car
When you’ve been going through physical therapy for almost two months for shoulder problems, tendinitis type stuff not rotator cuff, you begin to appreciate the value of shoulders that work. Just like a suspension, they prop everything up for … Continued
Porsche 936 Junior On Bring a Trailer
After a long time thinking about it, I finally listed my 936 Junior on Bring a Trailer. It’s my first auction on BaT so I’m running excited and nervous at the same time. So anxious? 1981 Porsche 936 Junior
Restoration Wednesday, Got the Rear Glass Sealed in Tight – High Five
When it comes to windows, putty can be your buddy. Setting in a new pane of glass when putty is smooth, malleable, kinda like Play-doh for adults, I love it. Tearing out 50 year old hard, brittle yet still … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, No Vacancy
Remember how I said it was a mouse hotel? Well, I just looked and I didn’t. Thought I did. I’ve been describing it as such for a year. And the only way I saw to get rid of all … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, 1985 Toyota Celica Barn Find – I’m not just saying that.
The term “barn find” is played. Used and abused. Rode hard and put away wet. Ick, I hope not wet. Dehumidifiers are your friend people. But I’m here to set the record straight to all those Face-novel-ors, Instas, Clock Tikkers … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Pump it Up
Where did the summer go? Days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder and the kids are back in school. Well not mine, but maybe yours. We don’t start school in Michigan until after Labor Day so families have one … Continued
1983 Volvo 245 Wagon – $5799 (Meritt)
I can’t believe how clean this is. From Texas, second owner car never seen a rust belt winter. Find it for sale on Northern Michigan Craigslist as of June 29, 2020.