Bouncing Jeep Gauges, Hulkman Battery Charger Unboxing & Test, plus a GIVEAWAY!

Posted on May 28, 2023May 28, 2023 by DanBook

I recently encountered an odd problem… This Jeep’s gauges were bouncing like crazy even when turned off, and it wasn’t starting. As with most electrical issues I started the diagnosis with inspecting the battery, and sure enough the terminals were badly corroded. Here’s a step by step summary of how I resolved the issue: Safely […]

FIAT Spring Thing 2023

Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by DanBook

Are you a fan of Fiats or classic cars in general? If so, you won’t want to miss the Texas FIAT Spring Thing! In this annual event, all the Fiat clubs in Texas and surrounding states come together for a weekend of driving and camaraderie. But it’s not just Fiats that show up, the Alfas […]

Taxes on Imported Vehicles Increasing in 2023

Posted on December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 by DanBook

The thresholds for being exempt are increasing from as low as 62% to as high as 85% in 2023. This means our favorite vehicles from Europe, UK, and Japan are going to be getting more expensive.

Broken Exhaust Stud Repair

Posted on November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 by DanBook

How do you get a manifold stud out that’s broken off inside the head? You try everything until something works 😅 Click the video below to watch me go through the process of fixing a broken exhaust manifold stud on the Blue Bertone.

What at first appears to be a bad bodge is in fact a clever kluge.

Posted on November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 by DanBook

You’re looking at the timing advance weights in the distributor to a FIAT Spider. Normally each side has a spring, and the relationship of the spring’s strength to the weights sets the advance curve. On this example one side has been restricted, but it’s not a poor repair from a previous owner. This was purposefully […]

Alfa Romeo Tonale Launch

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by DanBook

Had an opportunity to check out Alfa Romeo’s newest car, the Tonale! Not the sort of car I’d be interested in, but it’s nice. I bet my mother in law would love it.

Rolling Sculpture Car Show 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 by DanBook

This year’s Rolling Sculpture Car Show was great as usual! Always a good mix of cars, and the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave is a nice place to have it.
Watch this walk through the show!