Monthly Archives: June 2026

Jaguar XKE?

Posted on June 29, 2026 by RussD

New England is brutal on older sports cars. They degrade into a mound of rust in what seems like minutes. The odds are greatly against finding anything local that is in good shape. If you are looking for something specific … Continue reading →

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A New Saga

Posted on June 23, 2026 by RussD

Well, I got sent to Fort Leavenworth… Any post that starts with a line like that requires explanation! You just know that there is a story behind it. So here is the story: I was perusing Craigslist. That phrase is … Continue reading →

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Uplifting Jackshaft part Deux

Posted on June 15, 2026 by RussD

Today is a new day. With the basic installation of the garage door opener done and feeling much more refreshed – and, to be perfectly honest, calmer – I was able to tackle troubleshooting logically. First, the vibration and shaking … Continue reading →

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Uplifting Jackshaft

Posted on June 8, 2026 by RussD

I decided it was time to add another fine luxury feature to the workshop – a garage door opener! I’ve been wanting one for years and decided it was finally time. I’ve installed garage door openers before, so this should … Continue reading →

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Torn

Posted on June 1, 2026 by RussD

Time to close the hood and take the Imperial out for a test drive. Except the hood won’t close… I’ve been having ongoing trouble with the hood. The rear corner on one side where the hinge is won’t go down … Continue reading →

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