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
Restoration Wednesday – Suppose I Should Read the Directions First
The thing is… I always read the directions. I’ll buy a toaster and still flip through the instructions to make sure I don’t miss something. That’s why my adventures-in-babysitting fuel gauge problems were all the more frustrating. Over the weekend, … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Trailer Wiring – Keep it Simple Stupid
Remember a few weeks ago I set out to install the trailer hitch on our VW? Well I also installed the wiring kit for it. I never tested anything because I figured if something was wrong, I’d figure it out … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Lost Titles
It’s such an easy thing to buy a car, truck or motorcycle and just say, “meh so what, it doesn’t have a title.” You may justify the purchase with: I’ll just use it for parts I bought it without … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Why Did We Get Away From Trailers?
Four or five days ago I tasked myself with installing a trailer hitch on my wife’s VW All-Trac. It has become the family hauler since I swapped our 2010 Acura MDX with 165,000 miles for a Toyota Tacoma. What, you … Continued
Restoration Wednesday, Apparently I Went to Pennsylvania Last Month
But I didn’t even get a t-shirt. Got this bill for blowing a toll booth though, $12.20 due next week. Funny thing, I don’t own a truck with that plate. Upon further investigation however, I do own a 1972 914 … Continued