Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 — The weather yesterday was cool but sunny, so I drove the Plymouth to the Cruisers Monday gathering at Burger King. Good turnout, and had a new guy — actually a couple — originally from Hillview in Bullitt County. He was driving a gorgeous 1979 medium blue Pontiac Trans Am, just […]
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 Today was the last Whiskey City Cruisers cruise event at the Kentucky Home Square Shopping Center by Tractor Supply. The temperatures hit the low 60s, and the skies were mostly cloudy, making for a cool afternoon. I spent the afternoon talking with a great group of guys that included Little Steve […]
Headlight answers still being sought …
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 I spent a little time in the garage with the Plymouth today. After driving the car Friday evening, I realized that the headlights seemed somewhat dim, even while driving down the highway. I haven’t checked the voltage regulator, which may need adjusting to raise the voltage. I checked the voltage going […]
Headlight alignment, part 2
Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 It was a beautiful day today, and I went back to the garage to give the headlights another alignment try. I managed to get the headlights aligned a little better, but but I’m still not really satisfied with them. The passenger side headlight still needs to be aimed more toward the […]
Preparing to wrap up the car cruise season ….
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 Today I spent time waxing the Plymouth’s roof for the first time. I had to use a step stool, but it worked well. I also — finally — got around to aiming the headlights. Both of the headlights were way, way out of alignment. The passenger side was way low, the […]
Collecting parts, preparing upgrades …
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 I haven’t done much on the Plymouth, but I’ve been picking up some good parts on eBay for the car. CIGARETTE LIGHTER. My NOS Mopar cigarette lighter arrived today, and its just a minty and unused as you would expect. I’m looking forward to getting it installed and then having a […]
Ideal weather for a Whiskey City Cruise …
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 After spending several hours Friday giving the Plymouth a good wax job, today I drove into town for our local car club’s cruise event. Its held in a shopping center parking lot on the fourth Saturday of the summer and fall. Next month is the final monthly cruise for the season. […]
Friday update
Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 I had an opportunity to take my daughter Katie on a cruise in the 1956 Plymouth, and we had a good time. She really enjoyed cruising in the car, and was surprised at how nicely it road. Of course, it points to the real need for seat belts! Saturday she has […]
Horns, mirrors, wax and paint ….
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 2021 I ran some impromptu power out to the garage today — the old line that ran overhead to the barn was a 120 v line, and we had to cut it down because it was in the way of the garage roof. The line has been coiled up by the back […]
Horn ring re-installed; say farewell to the ‘old oooogah’ horn …
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 I finally got back to reassemble my Plymouth’s horn ring and horn assembly. I found one of the original screws and used it; I had two brass ones that I bought at the hardware store — why I bought brass, I don’t know. I wish I bought steel, then my magnetic […]