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I replaced to old, yellowed overflow tank that had graced the engine compartment for 30+ years with a nice black stainless steel tank.
After installing a water temperature gauge for more accurate engine monitoring, I found myself with an unused temperature idiot light on the dash. Rather than l
An Adventure in Brake Lines and Bleeding When I upgraded to front disc brakes, I knew I’d need to ditch the single bowl master cylinder (aka “death can”) for a
Although I had recently rebuilt the front drum brakes, my plan to convert them to disc brakes got fast-tracked by a year after realizing just how challenging it
Swapping out the gauge cluster bulbs for white LEDs was a game-changer—much brighter and clearer than the original incandescent bulbs. But when it came to the c
The starter had been acting up for quite some time, so I decided to replace it. I decided to go with a new, modern high-torque replacement since it was smaller,
After rebuilding the front suspension, it made sense to address the rear too. My 35-year-old air shocks had given up – no longer holding air or providing comfor
I decided to replace my broken clock with a new in-dash tachometer – and yes, I realize having a tach on a 2-speed automatic might seem unnecessary, but I convi
When I first tackled the exterior lights, most of them refused to illuminate—not because of bad bulbs, but due to corroded sockets. Some sockets were salvageabl
Why I Upgraded to a Quick-Ratio Power Steering Gearbox My 1964 Pontiac Tempest Custom came with factory power steering, but the original slow-ratio gearbox made
Getting the Turn Signals to Work Most cars use a mechanical flasher in the fuse box to control the turn signal blink rate by opening and closing the circuit. Ho
What a difference LEDs make! I swapped out the old halogen bulbs for modern LEDs, and the improvement was immediate. Not only do they give the car a cleaner, mo
Although I don’t often leave the Tempest unattended out in public, I would like to be able to run into a store and have the peace of mind to do so. I planned to
