Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 Been one helluva busy weekend for me and the 55 Chevy wagon. On Friday, we drove to the Depot Street Car Show in Bloomfield. They had more than 175 cars, big
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 Yesterday I took the 55 wagon to the Depot Street Car Show in Bloomfield, and had a super time. I parked at City Hall as I have done for the past
Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 With my son’s help, we got the driver’s side tail gate cable and retractor changed yesterday. I did a little research and found these photos that give you a better view
Saturday morning, Aug. 15, 2026 Today is the last day of the 2026 Tri-Five Nationals. And so far, I’ve spent the entire show here at home. And its fucking killing me. I’m just hurt and
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 Its amazing how quickly the unexpected can completely upend long-made plans. Such is the case with my plans to attend the Tri-Five Nationals this weekend. My 30-year-old son, who was going
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 My 55 Chevy 2-door wagon’s trip to the Tri-Five Nationals in Bowling Green appears to be a “GO” since the weather forecast has improved. Right now, looks like a 30 percent
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 Its been a productive day here in the Shade Tree Garage. At noon today, I met with a young man in Mount Washington to purchase his compact spare tire out of
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 Spent several hours in the shop today after making a run to the hardware store to by some Flitz chrome polish. Handling the air cleaner and my new valve covers with
August 3, 2026 Tonight I felt like I scored the winning touchdown in the Tri-Five Chevy Superbowl! Last night I ordered an endoscope thingie that connects to my phone. My hope was to use it
Sunday night, Aug. 2, 2026 Today I decided to install my new valve covers on the SBC in my 55 Chevy wagon. What should have been a relatively easy task eventually turned into a real