BlackJack Customs Auto Shop

07/25/2026

Apparently it's a "work on trucks" kind of day around here.

07/14/2026

Playing with some new-to-us technology looking for a misfire on a car. Anybody else see what I'm seeing?

06/21/2026

06/17/2026

After two long months of rebuilding the entire fuel system and part of the ignition system and checking everything over, we finally got this old Buick running for the first time in many years. This is a great looking car for being 100 years old this year.

06/06/2026

Can't wait to fire this thing up and smell that brand new header paint burning off.

05/27/2026

...And now we're a tire shop? When you don't have the right tools and local tire shops don't even know what they're looking at, all you need is two ratchet straps, four pry bars and a hammer. Finishing up the 100 year old carburetor rebuild next.

05/24/2026

Just because you see me doing something irresponsible doesn't mean you should try it too. I had zero experience shortening a driveshaft before this attempt. That doesn't mean I won't try it and see what happens.

05/22/2026

Time for some arts and crafts.

05/17/2026

We spent a solid 30 seconds giving the old Camaro a nice interior detail. Too bad the exterior will require actual physical labor.

05/16/2026

Only the best gear oil for this fine piece of machinery.