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2024 Fall maintenance

Posted on November 3, 2024 by nvonadaDecember 8, 2024
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It is bound to get cold soon so I decided to jump on the nice weather while it lasts. I wanted to check out the oil pressure regulator while changing the oil but I seem to have misplaced the rebuild … Continue reading →

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Tearing into my spare differential

Posted on October 11, 2024 by nvonadaDecember 8, 2024
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20 years or so ago I lucked into a guy who was street rodding a 41 Studebaker. I bought all the parts he did not want including a spare engine, overdrive transmission, and a differential. I always meant to tear … Continue reading →

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Brake centering and adjustment part deux

Posted on December 17, 2023 by nvonadaDecember 17, 2023
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I left off the last post with the passenger side front brake locking up when the brakes were applied. Time has been short but over the last week or so I have been pecking away at it. … Continue reading →

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Adjusting the brakes

Posted on December 3, 2023 by nvonadaDecember 4, 2023
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I have had no time since I modified the Ammco 1750 to try it out. Time to fix that. I only have about three hours to work on it but it should not take long (this is where the ominous … Continue reading →

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Ammco 1750 Brake Gauge

Posted on November 19, 2023 by nvonadaNovember 19, 2023
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Oil change and radiator repair

Posted on September 22, 2023 by nvonadaSeptember 22, 2023
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The car is due for an oil change and the radiator is leaking so I figured I would get after it. … Continue reading →

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Rear brake was falling off!

Posted on October 1, 2022 by nvonadaDecember 17, 2023
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I realize I have not been doing a lot of Studebaker work this year. Working on the new shop has sucked up a lot of time and even more $$$ but it is basically done now. … Continue reading →

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Spring maintenance 2020

Posted on June 15, 2020 by nvonadaJune 15, 2020
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Usually I get the spring maintenance done in April but with my Dad’s passing and the pandemic I am WAY behind.  Here we go.. … Continue reading →

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Fan belt change

Posted on September 29, 2019 by nvonadaSeptember 29, 2019
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I have never changed the fan belt on the car.  During my trip to Mansfield I found the belt was starting to slip and I could not tighten it any more.  When I got home I took it off to … Continue reading →

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Engine painting and front brakes

Posted on August 18, 2019 by nvonadaAugust 18, 2019
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Time to start getting the car ready for the Studebaker meet in Mansfield and while I have no illusions about this being a 400 point car I want to make it look as nice as I can.  That means touching … Continue reading →

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