Tag Archives: repair

One Thing Leads to Another, Part II (1941 Buick)

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Kenneth Carr

1941 Buick: Removing instrument panel, replacing and repairing gauges, extracting temp. sensor. Illustrated. Continue reading →

Posted in 1941 Buick Roadmaster | Tagged 1941, antique, auto, Buick, car, classic, gauges, repair, restoration, restore, Roadmaster, sender, sensor, temp., temperature, vintage | Leave a comment

Workshop Comfort

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Kenneth Carr

Construction of pine walls with electric outlets and shelving for the radio workshop. Continue reading →

Posted in Occasional Commentary, Radio: Amateur & Broadcast | Tagged build, ledger, radio, repair, shelving, shiplap, shop, vintage, wiring, workbench | Leave a comment

Puttering Around with the Buick

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Kenneth Carr

Lately I have been spending more time working on the Buick. The car is about to turn 75 years old. It’s about time I paid more attention to it. I’ve joined the Antique Automobile Club of America and the local … Continue reading →

Posted in 1941 Buick Roadmaster, Occasional Commentary | Tagged "straight eight", "sun visor", "wheel cover", 1941, 1953, AACA, Buick, clip, horn, hubcap, Pawcatuck, relay, repair, restore, Rhode Island, RI, Roadmaster, Westerly, wheel | 2 Comments

Repairing the Sony ICF-2010

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Kenneth Carr

I have several portable shortwave receivers, modern and antique. My favorite modern shortwave is the Sony ICF-2010. I purchased it back in 1989. It was a bit expensive (about $350 as I remember) but I had just received a stipend for … Continue reading →