If you’ve never been to Inks Lake state park it’s worth a visit. Even if the only reason is to drive Park Rd 4! The road is located in Texas Hill Country region 4, about 8 miles north of Marble Falls and 9 miles west of Burnet.
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Cow Creek Rd
People sometimes ask if I know any good driving roads… Heck yeah I do! Cow Creek Rd is the first in a series of fun to drive roads I’ll be documenting. Fun fact, it follows a creek named Cow! The road is located in Texas Hill Country region 4, about 6 miles west of Lago […]
COVID Car Shopping
The year is 2020. People are obsessed with a documentary about a homosexual zookeeper who uses meth and tigers to seduce straight men, and a deadly virus is sweeping the globe. Governments all around the world have shut down businesses deemed non-essential. Only stores that provide necessities remain open, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, car […]
Prevent a Chip from Cracking Your Windshield
It happened again… On my way home a truck kicked up a pebble and it smacked into my windshield, leaving a chip and the beginnings of a crack. This is the fourth time its happened on this car. Fortunately, I’ve been able to fix them before the crack spread. I keep a couple of these […]
12v Electric Oil Change
I’m always seeking better methods of performing routine tasks, so I tried out an electric fluid transfer pump for an oil change. Not sure if I like it or not… Think I prefer the manual vacuum operated TopSider instead. The electric pump would be better if it was more powerful. It does operate close to […]
Groesbeck Grand Prix
Mark your calendars vintage race fans! The Inaugural Groesbeck Grand Prix™ at historic Fort Parker in Central Texas is September 5th & 6th. It is a festival of speed unlike anything offered in the US before. The festival will include the Groesbeck Grand Prix, a 1.5-mile time trial event for pre-1985 historic cars held on […]
RADwood Austin 2020 Video Tour
Holy cow that’s a lot of RAD rides! Reportedly 675 vehicles turned out. I tried to capture as many as I could in my video walking tour of the show. Which one was your favorite? DanBookfounder Dan is a DIY zealot and autodidact. Real science, pseudoprofessional.
Let’s goto RADwood!
If you’ve never been to RADwood, you’re missing out. It’s a car show specifically for 80s and 90s vehicles, and a celebration of the culture from that era. People dress up in cliché rad attire, as well. So of course I put on my Don Johnson suit and took the Blue Bertone to the show. […]
Sometimes you have to Climb In
My father-in-law needed some help with his 85 GMC stepside pickup. The truck had been sitting for a while, and no longer started. He just replaced the battery, so that was a known good item. The pickup cranks over, but doesn’t make any attempts to run. There’s three things an engine needs to run; air, […]
What is Book Autowerks?
I’ve been a car enthusiast since I could grasp a hotwheels, and have worked on cars since I was 8. As an exuberant DIYer and autodidact, I’ve developed a unique perspective on automotive maintenance. I hope to pass that passion, knowledge, and experience onto you. Cars are more than just personal transportation; they’re a confluence […]