Introducing Project Pepe’

I couldn’t be happier about a tiny, two-wheeled project that recently found its way into my garage. For years I’ve dreamt of exploring the open road on two wheels – with life and other garage projects taking up time and money, there just hasn’t yet been space to think of pursuing my two-wheeled dream. Which is part of the reason why I’m so thrilled that this 1977 Peugeot 103 Moped just fell into my lap!

Carted home by my husband via a friend-of-a-friend, this little 49cc little-sister-to-a-real-bike needs some tender loving care after sitting for years.

Falcon’s First Flight

After our mad-dash 10-day Falcon project almost 2 months ago (has it really been that long!?), Falcon is now ready to roll! After a couple of minor glitches to work past and two very busy schedules between Ethan and I, we’ve finally gotten to a place in which we feel confident that the engine, brakes, and operating systems are up to par! After we can bankroll its registration, it will really be on the road. A more thorough update will be coming – if you want to hear it’s engine rev, head over to Grease Girl’s Facebook page for the video.

Out of the garage…

An empty garage is seldom seen…but a welcome sight as it means that our Falcon project is coming to completion! Last night we got Falcon ready for his “first” drive! It felt really good to see the car go once again! Here’s what we did before taking him out…

Falcon Update

After Ethan and I’s 10-day rush to get the Falcon rolling earlier this month…we took a rest break and then geared up for Christmas. Now we’re scurrying to get it finished for a road trip to see my family this weekend!
We’ve had the carb rebuilt. Last night we found leaky front wheel cylinders and have replaced them and finished bleeding the system. Fresh fuel has replaced the bad stuff we drained.

Falcon now fires up well – there just seems to be a couple small kinks to iron out. For example, the brake lights aren’t coming on….faulty brake switch?
To be continued…

1960 Ford Falcon: Rush to Finish

You all know I’ve been working (very slowly) on getting my 1960 Ford Falcon rejuvenated. As much as everyone hates deadlines, sometimes they’re just what you need. So I’ve declared that I want the Falcon on the road in time to go to the Mooneyes Xmas Car Show on December 8th. Since last Sunday, every spare moment at home has been committed to working towards that goal. I know I have plenty to still cover about what has been done so far – but there’s nothing like the moment! I’m making brief daily posts over on my other writing outlet, MyRideisMe.com, so you can follow along in the adventure. Click here to be directed to the latest on the 10-day rush over at MyRideisMe.com!