Biezen (or not to rushes'. That is the question)
Pulling rushes is a breeze. I've seen people do it at an emergency pace, and freehand. Open heart surgery is also a cinch. You only have to cut some and there are a lot of helpers around you.
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Secondary chains
A shaft drive used to be your thing about it. After all, it was low maintenance (not maintenance free). But a chain? That was a wear part that also required a lot of attention during wear and tear. Because dismantling, cleaning and greasing the chain every 500 kilometers? That was work!
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. What a great find. Part 2
In March of this year I received a nice offer following an advertisement in Germany. A 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. A car that was originally delivered in the Netherlands in 1957, from first owner, stainless and stored since 1985. Now part 2 of the series.
Dinitrol anti-rust treatment. Rust does not rest
Years ago, a technician from my then classic association advised me to have my newly purchased, as a new-looking classic, tectylated. I then followed that advice and I never regretted it. So the idea was to do the same in my follow-up classic. I ended up at a company that gave my Volvo 240 a Dinitrol anti-rust treatment.
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. What a great find. Part 1
After I advertised a Chevrolet 150 in Germany in early March, I received a special response. Whether I was interested in a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. A car that was originally delivered in the Netherlands in 1957, from the first owner, stainless…
Four-stroke engine, operation and principle
In the past, every motorist was half a mechanic. Nowadays there are quite a few classic enthusiasts who are sincere enthusiasts, but who actually have no idea what is happening under the hood. Of course we know everything. But maybe there is someone for…
Oldtimer as a company car
An oldtimer as a company car. That is a matter of combining the useful with the pleasant. Entrepreneurs are therefore quite up for it as long as they do not feel that their identity is derived from a recent expensive…
Restoration is done for pleasure
It has been the case for a long time that 'cars with work' or serious restoration jobs are only popular to a very limited extent. This is of course because restoring a classic here in Western Europe has become almost unaffordable. And the generation of…
Toyota MR2 - radiator leak
Useful to know, the Toyota MR2 lasts a maximum of 10 years Now that the Toyota MR2 has reached the status of a youngtimer and there are many enthusiasts who are interested in such a car, it is good to know that the radiator can last a maximum of 10…
Depress the clutch at a traffic light, note!
In addition to main and connecting rod bearings and camshaft bearings, bearings are also mounted in an engine to limit the necessary axial play. When you press the clutch pedal, you not only push the pressure plate, but also the flywheel, linked to the crankshaft,…
Rotate tires?
If you have a real classic, a car that is at least 40 years old and the accompanying instruction booklet, you are (almost) guaranteed to come across an article that recommends replacing the tires in accordance with a…
Door panels: handy tip
As a tinkerer with classics (but also modern(er) cars), you have noticed that the door panels (and even more interior panels), the fabric, the skai, the leather or plastic leather as a basis for the design is made from cardboard or in the most favorable …
Jaguar XJS
The Jaguar XJS is considered by many to be the most beautiful Jaguar ever made, after the XKD and XKE of course. And we were almost spared that emotion. Fortunately, there were people at the Edelkoetsenbouwers who saw a future…
Grease on time
You will be amazed every time how many grease nipples can be found on the suspension, steering and drive of your classic car. And they often need to be provided with new grease every 1.500 kilometers. The wonderful thing is that…
Loosen tightening bolts
It is of course important to work with the correct tools. To loosen an 6-sided nut, use a suitable socket wrench or pipe wrench with an internal hexagon or a suitable 'Metrinch' tool. Internal hexes have much more grip on bolt heads
Remove cylinder head
As a self-tinker you occasionally run into a wall. For example, it may happen that the cylinder head of the engine in your classic car cannot be removed. Despite the fact that you are sure that you have really loosened and removed all bolts and nuts. This is due to the close fit and rust
Brake servo
In the past, when cars were only equipped with drum brakes, a brake booster was not necessary. The driver stepped on the brake pedal at his own discretion and the vehicle slowed down. If it pedaled harder, the wheels blocked. The introduction of disc brakes on cars led to the
Fuel saver
If you thought that so-called 'economical driving' is a thing of recent times, then you are wrong. People were already working on this matter in the 1940s, as evidenced by the fuel saver pictured here. The device was necessary
The connection…
There are classics where the pedal must be pressed all the way to the bottom before it is released. Most people immediately think that the clutch plate, the thrust bearing, even the
Sense and nonsense of winter tires
We had to wait a long time for it. For weeks the temperature was well above the normal average for this time of the year. But last week it finally got cold.