Author: Steve

1962 Morris Mini Minor Fluids Service

Post author By Steve
Post date October 24, 2020

Today I change the fluids (oil, antifreeze, and brake fluid) on a 1962 Morris Mini Minor. If you need a brake bleeding vacuum like I am using these are arranged from basic to more professional:

MV8000 Automotive Tune-up and Brake Bleeding Kit https://amzn.to/3dCyB2G

Mityvac MV6870 Vacuum Brake Bleeder,White, Black https://amzn.to/34lgr2j

Mityvac MV6835 Premium Pneumatic Air Operated Brake and Clutch Bleeding Kit https://amzn.to/3kmazeP

Mityvac MV6840 Hydraulic Brake and Clutch Pressure Bleeding System with Integrated Safety and Pressure Relief Valve https://amzn.to/2HpOYn5

Classic Mini

Machine Mounting Tires for Classic Mini

Post author By Steve
Post date October 21, 2020

Today I show how to mount a tire using a tire machine for the 10 inch Classic Mini tires.

Classic Mini

Austin Cooper S – Diagnose Fixing Ignition Problem

Post author By Steve
Post date October 17, 2020

I was out driving my 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S when the car lost all power and coasted to the side of the road. I had to tow it back to the shop and today I diagnose and replace a dead ignition coil.

Sunbeam

1965 Sunbeam Tiger at Mid-America Motorplex

Post author By Steve
Post date October 14, 2020

Track video from a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger during a Mustang Club of Central Iowa track day. This track day was held on Saturday July 19, 2013.

1965 Sunbeam Tiger “Monster” Race Car
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-sunbeam-tiger-race-car/

2012 Goodwood Revival Race Lap – GoPro HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRnVs7oF2Vg

0:00 | About the car and the race.
1:51 | Let the Race Begin!
11:42 | Bonus Footage

Tags Race, RaceVideoWednesday, SunbeamTiger

Car Show

2020 Cruise to the Woods Car Show and Cruise

Post author By Steve
Post date October 10, 2020

Today I attend the 2020 Cruise to the Woods Car Show and Cruise in Fort Dodge, Iowa and check out a few of the cool cars in attendance.

Restoration Blog

Elan NP01 NASA Prototype at Heartland Park Topeka

Post author By Steve
Post date October 7, 2020

Racing video from my 2017 Elan NP01 in the NASA Thunder Race at Heartland Park Topeka with NASA. This race was held on Saturday November 4, 2017

0:00 | About the car and the race.
2:23 | Pace Lap
5:44 | Let the Race Begin!

Tags NP01, Race, RaceVideoWednesday

Tools

Making Mismatched Fuel Sender and Gauge Work Using Meter Match

Post author By Steve
Post date October 3, 2020

Today I install a Meter Match in the old Willys Jeep which is now using a tank and sender from a CJ7. This mix of parts will not work together unless calibrated using the Meter Match. The Meter Match can be used on fuel, oil, or water senders and gauges as long as they are resistance based to ground.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0105

Restoration Blog

All Sprite and Midget race at Road America – 36 Cars!

Post author By Steve
Post date September 30, 2020

Racing video from my 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in the 2018 Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival at Road America with VSCDA. This race was held on Sunday September 16th 2018 and was open to all Austin Healey Sprites and MG Midgets to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the first Austin Healey Sprite.

0:00 | About the car and the race.
3:56 | Pace Lap
8:13 | Let the Race Begin!
23:38 | Bonus footage from the stands.

Tags Race, RaceVideoWednesday, Sprite

Car Show

2020 Iowa All Breeds Jeep Show

Post author By Steve
Post date September 26, 2020

This week I was at the 2020 Iowa All Breeds Jeep Show put on by the Iowa Jeep Club.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0104

Tags Bronco, JeepShow, Toyota

Austin Healey Sprite

Austin Cooper S vs Austin Healey Sprites at Hastings

Post author By Steve
Post date September 22, 2020

Racing video from my 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S in the 2012 HVR Showboat Showdown at Motorsports Park Hastings with the HVR. This race was held on Sunday September 9th 2012 during the NASA and HVR race weekend. This was my first time racing my then fairly new to me Cooper S.