Pinion Seal on the '40

Shots of the rear of the '40.  I had just sprayed some engine cleaner on it to start getting the heavy shit off when I remembered I wanted to take some pictures.  So these have engine cleaner on them, but the mess under there is still easy to see.  New seal going on today, I hope.  

Slow week

Not much got done this week.  i spent a little time with the 67 adjusting the carb.  It had a little rough idle.  I couldn't adjust it to smooth it out so I thought I woudl check for any vacuum leaks.  Just browsing the internet I found this video.  It sounded hokey to me but I always have a few cigars laying around so I thought I would give it a try.  It actually worked...surprisingly. I found a leak going to the automatic emergency brake release, changed the hose and now....smooth as silk. :-) 

67 Cadillac

The 67 Cad needed valve cover gaskets.  I last replaced them about 20 years ago so I guess they were due.  Got it done pretty quickly with no problems.. I have been thinking about detailing the engine for a while now.  I think I'll add it to my list of winter projects.  I want to drive it this time of year.

Easy fix...

Today's issue was a shower faucet that wouldn't turn freely.  It was getting more and more difficult to turn every time I used the shower.  So I had to replace the little dripless valve.  10 minutes.  Works like a charm now.

71 Vette back on the road

After plugs, points, distributor cap, rotor, new exhaust manifold and a new oil pressure line, the 71 is back on the road.  Drove it to work today. 

I put the old vette next to a new Camaro and a Mustang.  It still holds it's own sitting pretty in the parking lot or out on the road...

1940 Cadillac 60 Special

Let the Games Begin....

So my daughter convinces me to start this blog.  She has one. ( http://www.dbocnj.blogspot.com/)
 It's sort of fun looking forward to her posts so I thought, what the hell, someone might enjoy mine.  At least I know she will...