Okay, everyone is well aware by now that I decided to use fiberglass as a medium in this build.  I won't get into all of the reasons why again to save everyone the boring details. If you are really interested in knowing more, read all of my posts again! I love seeing my traffic stats... Continue Reading →

Today's post is about shaping foam! Yay! It is exciting stuff! As I previously mentioned way back in the beginning of this blog that I have to consciously keep my urges for perfection at arms length with this project. Otherwise the car would never ever see the open road again.  Therefore concessions need to be... Continue Reading →

*And what the hell does floral foam have to do with the Bluesmobile???? Floral foam.  It's useful for arranging flowers, hence "floral" in the title. It's also very handy to make different elevations of scenery when putting up your Christmas Village. While brainstorming ideas with some of my good friends that are part of the... Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather and enjoy good food and company.  Fortunately for me, it also allowed me some time to get into the garage!!! While the temperature is starting to drop it has been really nice most of November. The objective was to finish removing the '76 Royal front end, test... Continue Reading →

Push-bars installed on the front bumper of the Bluesmobile is a critical component of the overall look of the car. They must be on the car. End of subject. Buuuuuttt. If you have seen my garage you can see that there will be no way I can fit the Bluesmobile with push-bars. So what the... Continue Reading →

Last night it was approximately 70 degrees in Chicago. In November. That doesn't happen very often! So what does that translate to as a car guy? It means get your butt into the garage!!! Even though 95% of what I am taking off of the Monaco will not be going on, I am labeling and... Continue Reading →