Cars / trucks - Bits & Pieces

Update on the DB7 exterior wrap

March 24, 2026 by Mike

An update on the Aston Martin DB7

March 20, 2026 by Mike

and unfortunately I’ll be missing out on the 81 degree sunshine on Sunday, which is fine because I’m bald and ginger

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hard to give space when they take a full lane

March 19, 2026 by Mike

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except for the hundreds of mosquitoes

March 19, 2026 by Mike

thanks, Michelle!

My dad needed a jump when I was a kid

March 18, 2026 by Mike

and they pulled their car to where chrome bumpers mated (for ground) and used both bumper jacks to connect the positive terminals.

Can’t imagine using guns!

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Aston Martin restoration process update

March 16, 2026 by Mike

and today I bought an upgraded Becker Radio that was an option on the car in 2003 – not only with bluetooth connectivity and traffic, but will also handshake to the android auto standalone display I purchased on Woot.

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And it’s effective to boot. Bonus for mood lighting

March 16, 2026 by Mike

thanks, Amy!

probably not the best vehicle for this

March 16, 2026 by Mike

thanks, Maggie!

the longer I stare, the worse it looks

March 11, 2026 by Mike

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Update on my Aston Martin DB7 journey

March 11, 2026 by Mike

getting her wrapped in order to preserve the existing finish, while still looking good. As for the door handles, I am thinking it’s more of a linkage adjustment issue so we’ll see what happens from there. stay tuned!