I’ve been busy working to create content for my new YouTube channel called “The Shadetree Garage.” The channel’s origins actually go back to my 1956 Plymouth, which is the vehicle I’ll be working on while creating content for that channel. Currently, I’m trying to get all of my old bodywork tools together in one spot, […]
Even the lowly floor jack needs love from time to time …
While I haven’t had the Plymouth out lately, I have been working in the garage. My latest project was inspired while working with my wife on the rear brakes of her Jeep Patriot. My trusty floor jack was put to good use, though its been exposed to the elements in the open barn. Not too […]
Headliner blues … air cleaner project … more to do …
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 The cruise last weekend was a success, though one new distressing development arose — the headliner began ripping along the top of the rear window due to the wind blasting with the windows down. Admittedly, the headliner fabric is old and dry rotten, and its no surprise it has ripped. I […]
Car cruise today, right? Right?? RIGHT??? (wrong!) …
Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 My wife woke me early this morning so I could be ready to wash and load the Plymouth in preparation for today’s Whiskey City Cruise event. With her help, we got the car washed and were on the road by just after 12 noon. The Plymouth — on its maiden Summer […]
Plymouth ready for the road (after a wash & wax) ….
Sunday night, Aug. 13, 2023 I didn’t get the Plymouth out today for the Whiskey City Cruiser’s Saturday cruise. I kinda wanted to, but I didn’t want to rush getting it ready. This week, I made a 12v fused line that takes power from the starter relay and provides it to the brake light switch […]
Garage lighting, wiring done! Time to rock and roll …
Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023 I’m happy to report that the garage lighting and wiring is completed! I’ve had the wiring done for nearly two weeks, the lighting took some time but it too is done, and it’s bright as daylight in the garage. I could not be happier with the results! My next improvement(s) are […]
Progress on the garage lighting …
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 With the help of my son, we are on the cusp of finishing the LED lighting for the garage. We have one final set of four 8-foot lights to install, then I have the 4-banger AC outlet to mount on the rafter to power the lights. Then the cabling goes to […]
And the Shadetree Mechanic said, ‘Let there be light, ya’ll’ …
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Today, with help from my son, we installed the first four 8-foot LED shop lights in the garage. They look absolutely great! Rather than connect them with cables, I decided to use hard connectors to connect the lights from end-to-end,, which created a much, much neater look when installed. My plan […]
Garage progress!
Sunday, June 25, 2023 — Today I made progress with the wiring for the garage — I went to Lowe’s and bought most of the items I’ll need to complete installing electrical outlets and lighting in the garage. About half of what I spent was for the 12/2 MC Cable. I also bought the outlet […]
Them’s the brakes, but where’s the brake lights?
Sunday, June 25, 2023 An unexpected problem has cropped up with the Plymouth. After regaining brakes (by refilling the master cylinder — duh!), I find that my brake lights do not work. I bought a new brake light switch (its a hydraulic switch, not mechanical) along with the new master cylinder. I don’t have a […]