Thanks for stopping by! I hope you can learn a few things while you’re here. Or maybe you’ve got something to teach me, leave a comment! I’m always working on keeping up with posting the stuff I’ve been doing on my car…if you let me know what you’re looking for I just might get it posted faster!
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I’ve learned much about tools since I’ve started. Check out this list of the 10 most basic tools to get any garage started! Find out what you must have, what can wait, when to spend extra for something nice, and when to go for the cheap option.
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Follow along with the process as my car club and I metal flaked Stude’s roof. I had a ton of fun learning how to shoot paint!
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Learn some basics about spark plugs including why you need to “set the gap” and how to do it.
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A roadside fix is what the doctor ordered when my Studebaker was overheating. Follow along as I learn a little bit about my car’s cooling system – what a thermostat is for and how to get the job done roadside.
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Everything You Need to Know About Exhaust
Learn with me as Stude gets a new custom exhaust!
What is an exhaust system in the first place?
And how do you choose its different components?
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When do you need to change your air filter?Find out now and quit choking your engine!
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Women seem so scared of their tires…follow GreaseGirl on her adventure in changing tires and find that it’s as easy as 1-2-3!
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Thinking of redoing your car’s interior? Read this first!
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makin’ a custom headliner
Of all the interior things to tackle in my car, the headliner seemed the most daunting…which is why I saved it for last!! But when I finally decided to put on my coveralls and give it my best – I ended up having lots of fun, learning a few things, and coming out with super sparkly custom headliner made of glitter vinyl!
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changin’ distributor wires
Thank goodness Matt at Department of Customs pointed out to me that a couple of my distributor wires had been damaged by the heat of my headers! Now that they’re switched out, my engine’s sounding much better as its now fully firing on 8 cyclinders!
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yankin’ out an engine
My most current job down at Studebaker Parts and Service is pulling this engine out of a 63′ Lark Wagon (the one I want the shell from). Follow the process in pictures. Now all ya wrench heads out there – I know this is stupid basic stuff. Just keep in mind there’s lots of us who have no clue! If you’d do it any differently – I’d love to know, leave me a comment!
Hi I had a ball hanging out with I hope I was not to crazy. It was my pleasure meeting you.
thank you for your articles on how to redo your classic seats. i am in the planning stage of rebuilding my great grandmothers old 1953 plymouth cranbrook thats been sitting out in the elements for over the past 15 years. it’s a tan color originally but you can tell where the rust is and the rats got to the interior so only the dash and steering wheel are the only things that are intact. well i was wondering if you might be able to help me out. im 15 and this will be my first car. i plan on starting in the winter since all the rats and bugs and snakes love to come out in the arkansas summer so any advice please i need your help.
Joshua-
That’s awesome! Sounds like that ’53 Plymouth is a perfect project for you! If you’ve watched my video at Car Interior 101, there’s also an article, Car Interior 102. I’ve yet to finish that whole interior-series of articles…but subscribe to my stories so you’ll be sure to see when those come out. Do you have access to a sewing machine? And how’s everything under the hood on that ol’ Plymouth???
My best advice…just get in there and get your hands dirty. It’ll be a lot of work, but at the end you could have a really sweet ride – not to mention it’s lots of fun!
Happy Trails,
Kristin
thanks for the advice yes i have acces to a sowing machine and i know how to sow thanks to home economics. i dont know the condition under the hood but i believe that it is just rusted on the inside and outside. it was my great grandmothers then in 1980 my grandmother parked it for good cause of the brakefluid leaking out. i am sure that there is no holes on the floor but is really rusted. my grandma told me she might still have the title and keys but i have to look. the reason i am doing this is because of the sentimental value for being closer to my greatmother. btw do you have any advice about getting a slighty warped hood i would appreciate. after all highschool is the time to try new things.
Hello!
You really are an inspiration, <3 love your blog I found it searching for mechanics + women and voila! I'm working in a proyect where I put women in the top of everything, opening way in a "men's world" and I really love the Spark Plugs photos. I would love to work with them (with the respective credit) if you let me to.
well have a great day!
Lunna
Lunna-
Glad you found me! I wouldn’t mind if you worked with the photos – give me an email at kristin.greasegirl@gmail.com.
Happy Trails,
Kristin
Its good to learn the basic knowledge about a regular maintenance of a car & this pages is more help full for the new drivers.