Putting some lipstick on that Block
Bare metal rusts. This engine was originally black, which as far as I know if just a good way to hide oil leaks. Chevy red is actually orange so I…
Thanks, I think.
Have you ever really wanted something that you know you deserve and then when you finally receive it you realize that you got it for all the wrong reasons? This…
The C word
WARNING - Images of a wound below, stop here if you are squeamish. This past couple of weeks has been a little bit of a roller coaster. My mother has…
Shop Time!
It was great to be done with all the things that had deadlines so I can work on my truck again. I feel good about the Cabana Attic and A/C.…
Tex-Mex part 3 (Chips & Salsa)
Chips & Salsa (one of the staples). Chips and Salsa - FREE, Always a complimentary item to get your tastebuds going or to hold you over if you came to…
Just kinda Meh.
After a whirl wind of activity last week, I'm just feeling kinda meh. Sort of anti-climactic we really got a lot done knowing my Bride's Dad would be staying with…
Ditch digging, an age old skill
My bride likes our pool to look as clean and inviting as a white trash, above ground, pool can look, at all times. During the winter, as short as it…
Tex-Mex part 2 (Not one or the other, always BOTH)
Just to be clear. I have had Traditional Mexican food, and while it has it's merits and I can see the influences, it is too damn healthy for my liking.…
Preparation A through G failed so here we are at H.
Whether your project is rebuilding an engine or just installing a water softener. It is alway good to have a plan. Plans for projects can be as elaborate or simple…
8 valves installed
So after waiting for the correct valve seals to arrive, I headed down to the shop for some time with the metal and sludge. The first job I took on…