As was previously predicted in Oh, Danny Boy..., the simplest and quickest solution was to bolt on some exhaust tips. I have always preferred this style, with just the curved bit protruding: But apparently, at only 1.5 inches diameter, choices are fairly limited. There are lot...
...the tail, tail pipes are rust-yyyy. Everything that I have seen and heard about changing rusty pea-shooters makes it sound like a major pain. So, why not give it a go. What's the worst that could happen. I ordered a cheapo Empi replacement set, hoping for the best. The clam...
Last summer, I started preparations to put the beetlebug up for sale, but didn't have the heart to say goodbye. Now here we are, another Spring season passing, and another year that it sits outside in my driveway, hardly ever being driven or enjoyed. Once I get a couple more l...
My dad always said if it's still leaking, at least you know it still has oil in it. Since I (hopefully) figured out the problem with the leaking trans oil, I figured it would be a good time to top it off. bAcK tHaT tHaNg uP, gIrl! Between the little oil leak around the sump an...
Last time I had the rear brake drums apart, I noticed there was fluid seeping in. I haven't lost any brake fluid - like, not even a drop. So I surmised it was transaxle oil flowing down the axle, past the boot, eventually finding its way into the brake drum. So, I headed out,...
It has been a long, cold winter, but we made it through. Back onto that last wheel now. I brought the spare inside and prepped it for paint. It's important that I don't get overspray on the tire, since it is a good tire and goes back in the car. Not bad. Not bad at all. I thin...
Jute Rope 1/2 Inch x 100Ft - Amazon link Measure and cut two pieces of rope - 58 and 48 inches Just so I don't have to repeat it every time, tape both raw ends as soon as you make a cut. It will start unwinding otherwise. Line up all four ends and tape the "handle" Lay out the...
Back in Part 1, I painted the first wheel, but apparently didn't remember to take pictures or document the process. Apparently, I did a little better at that part in this installment. After the first one, I reversed the process. After wire brushing and cleaning up with acetone...
At some point, the little black rubber bumper inside the fuel door disintegrated. It was suddenly VERY difficult to get the fuel door open. I had a roll of adhesive-backed foam weatherstripping which seemed to be just the right thickness and squishiness. Since I know this stuf...
Back in Raising the Roof (again), I had tried holding the vinyl headliner up with rubber cement. It lasts less than a season before the edges are hanging down again. Since I had recently moved on to trying super glue for these types of nasty repeat interior offenders, I decide...