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Parting Out a ’65 Falcon

Parting Out a ’65 Falcon

 I never expected to get a parts car, but after a local couple donated one to our project, we couldn’t say no! After seeing a story about me in the paper, a sweet couple contacted me and offered to let me have a car that was absolutely identical to Carl. The...
I Fixed My Horn

I Fixed My Horn

 I finally get to hear Carl’s horns for the first time!! This week we adjust the position of the steering column to fix the turn signal and the horn on my 1965 Ford Falcon. Special thanks to Mike Heier for donating the new LO horn!
Tuning My Carburetor

Tuning My Carburetor

 Carl is running, but we’re still having some rough starts. So, we enlisted the help of a kind local hot rod shop owner named Sam and started tuning our Autolite 1100 carburetor. After some tinkering and a few adjustments, it looks like we might need to...
One Year of Ellie’s Garage

One Year of Ellie’s Garage

 I can’t believe it’s been a full year of episodes as my dad and I continue to restore Carl. Today I look back at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going with our restoration! Thank you to all of the companies that have supported...
I Bought a New Fender

I Bought a New Fender

 Today, my dad and I take a road trip to buy a fender! We have been looking for a replacement for my rusted-out right fender ever since we bought Carl. It has taken more than a year, but with the generosity of Mr. Jerry Kratz, we were finally able to get our hands on...