Tags: engine
January 6th, 2011
New Year's Resolution...
Written by: John
Published on January 6th, 2011 @ 12:03:50 pm , using 496 words, 553 views
Published on January 6th, 2011 @ 12:03:50 pm , using 496 words, 553 views
Posted in Restoration, Site Updates
Well, I promised an announcement and an explanation on what we're planning with Cornelia after the 1st, and here we go...It all started with the sale of my beloved Mustang last summer to make ends meet and to help start the funding for work on Cornelia. … more »
November 8th, 2010
The New Engine...
Written by: John
Published on November 8th, 2010 @ 03:42:07 pm , using 205 words, 307 views
Published on November 8th, 2010 @ 03:42:07 pm , using 205 words, 307 views
Posted in Restoration
Well we did it - Susan and I drove the 226 miles to Wheatfield, Indiana on Saturday with the F-250 and loaded up a rebuilt motor from a 1952 L-110 Series. It was a beautiful day and the drive went flawlessly. Believe it or not, they had snow south of u… more »
September 8th, 2010
First Things First...
Written by: John
Published on September 8th, 2010 @ 11:46:49 am , using 292 words, 578 views
Published on September 8th, 2010 @ 11:46:49 am , using 292 words, 578 views
Posted in Restoration, Miscellaneous
FINALLY got to working on the shop... er garage again in late August to get the siding on and am happy to say that the siding is complete now with the exception of some metal trim around the overhead doors and walk-in door. As Susan says, it's about tim… more »
August 3rd, 2010
Ode to an Old Friend
Written by: John
Published on August 3rd, 2010 @ 11:46:58 am , using 334 words, 656 views
Published on August 3rd, 2010 @ 11:46:58 am , using 334 words, 656 views
Posted in Restoration
Susan and I caught up with an old friend last weekend... my first International pickup - "Corny" (1953 R-110 Series). I haven't seen Corny since 1991 (it had been involved in an accident with a drunk driver who apparently didn't know what a red octagona… more »
July 22nd, 2010
Looks Can Be Deceiving...
Written by: John
Published on July 22nd, 2010 @ 06:29:29 pm , using 148 words, 764 views
Published on July 22nd, 2010 @ 06:29:29 pm , using 148 words, 764 views
Posted in Restoration
Well, I got the radiator back from testing yesterday... and it failed. The core is basically shot - three bad leaks and it's plugged up with old deposits even after cleaning. The shop offered to repair the leaks, but there's really no point with all of… more »
July 19th, 2010
Stuck!
Written by: John
Published on July 19th, 2010 @ 05:08:17 pm , using 211 words, 328 views
Published on July 19th, 2010 @ 05:08:17 pm , using 211 words, 328 views
Posted in Restoration
Well I'm stuck - literally. I removed the radiator to get it pressure tested and cleaned, and actually, I'm very impressed with the condition of the radiator - the fins look great, there doesn't appear to be any signs of former leaks, and there doesn't… more »