NOTE FROM CHARLES CLARK, AUTHOR I am doing something experimental with this blog. Some time ago, I wrote a short story, which has never been read except by one person for whom I wrote this story as a present. In casual conversation with that person, the name “Major Hamilton” came up and I was asked, … Read more
I am not sure whether my readers are bored to tears with me recounting my Bluebird restomod disasters or overjoyed they don’t have to deal with these problems! However, the Bluebird restomod will be the subject once again of my monthly dissertation on progress (or lack thereof) on this project. I was prepared to claim … Read more
Here is the next saga in the Bluebird anthology. You may wonder if I am I discouraged by all the problems that I have encountered in building the restomod 1962 Pontiac. There have been excess costs due to mistakes, frustration due to embarrassing malfunctions, and the realization that I could have easily purchased a really … Read more
It would seem that the name I gave my 1962 Pontiac restomod is not appropriate. I have called it the “Bluebird” based on the Jaguar blue color of the paint. In light of the experience I am having getting it finished the way that I want it to function, it would appear that I have … Read more
(What follows is a departure from my regular format for these blogs. I feel strongly about the coming election and want to express my opinion. I invite you to read an essay that may present some historical facts that may not be familiar to you. I was assisted in writing the introduction by a professional … Read more
Based on the title, this story is not the vulgar thought that you may have; instead, it is the design action that was taken on the Bluebird. Let me bring you up to speed. The Bluebird is my 1962 Pontiac Catalina restomod that I have been building since I left high school in 1950. (At … Read more
A group of friends and I were recently reminiscing, and one of them asked me about Uncle Nunzio. I thought this was a great opportunity to take a trip down memory lane and reintroduce Uncle Nunzio. UNCLE NUNZIO It is with sadness that I report the demise of Uncle Nunzio. Some of you may have … Read more
MY REAR END PROBLEM If you follow this newsletter, I am sure that you remember “Grandma.” She is the 1954 Chrysler Windsor four door sedan (the world’s most uncollectable car) that I am in the process of replacing the original straight six cylinder engine with an amazing 1955 Chrysler C300 hemi engine. In my April … Read more
In my last article, I explored what could happen to our hoards of collector cars and parts if we become “estate sale originators.” Disposing of “worldly goods” might be stressful, but probably not life changing, as we advance in age. Something that is life changing is loss of mobility as we either voluntarily or involuntarily … Read more
Here it is April first today – time for another story. This story is a bit tragic as it turns out I think I am in need of a psychotherapist. (Item to Note – it is not for me as I am too far gone for that). It is for “Grandma.” Having just celebrated my … Read more