Broken pump returned, second one purchased with fingers crossed
Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 I recently received an email offer of 25 percent off any purchase at one of my favorite stores, Harbor Freight Tools. The timing of the offer was fortunate — I had
Great weather made for a great cruisin’ weekend for my 55 Chevy 2-door wagon
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
Busy car cruise weekend for the wagon …
23 August, 2026
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55 Chevy wagon
Garage tools and hardware
Shade Tree Garage
4:50 am
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
Driver’s side tail gate cable repairs; passenger side is next
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
Anger still within over failed Tri-Five Nats trip …
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
Tri-Five Nationals now a ‘no-go’ :-(
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
UPDATE: Tri-Five Nationals are a tentative ‘GO!’
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
Tailgate emblem installed (18 months later!)
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
Prepping the Chevy for possible Tri-Five road trip … IF the weather will cooperate!
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
Amazon – and an endoscope – save the day regarding my need to tear down my engine
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