B Squad Hotrod
370 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsWe're just a bunch of guys restoring and repairing real cars for our enjoyment and, hopefully, for the education and enjoyment of our listeners.... because educating us, well that's impossible.
Join Steve (Woodchuck), Brad (Hollywood), Colt (Train), and Nick (Lefty) for amateur hour working on cars.
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Episode 0068 - Helping Friends Work on Cars
February 14, 2018 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBEpisode 0068 - Helping Friends Work on Cars Email us at [email protected] What happens when you get voluntold to help a friend (or your wife's friend) with car trouble? Find out what B Squad does. Then laugh at us for it. Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out tell a friend and get them subscribed too!
Episode 0067 - How to get Hurt Working on the Car
February 09, 2018 23:45 - 52 minutes - 48 MBEpisode 0067 - How to get Hurt Working on the Car Email us at: [email protected] Woodchuck, Train and Lefty discuss what to do to get hurt in the garage and how to avoid it. Also a re-visit of the pick three segment as we had to be sent instructions on how to do that properly. Leave it to B Squad. Show Notes: "Don't do dumb stuff like B Squad" Craigslist foo: Dodge Lancer https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1962-dodge-lancer-gt/6452695376.html Fire ...
Episode 0066 - Planning Your Car Build
February 04, 2018 23:29 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBEpisode 0066 - Planning Your Car Build E-mail us at [email protected] All four members of the squad debate different choices and how to make them in the car build. Show Notes: 02:20 Fiat Brands: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Chrysler_Automobiles 35:14 VW Bus Shortened https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1960-vw-pro-street-mini-bus/6461371726.html 42:45 Wheel sizing info from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing Tool of the Week...
Episode 0065 - Oddball Car Types
January 25, 2018 22:52 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBEpisode 0065 - Oddball Car Types Email us at: [email protected] Train deals with ants in his...well...truck. Woodchuck is 0 and 2 with the Humvee and Hollywood, well Hollywood is here...and he actually is helpful this episode. Shocking! Then we get into oddball car manufacturers. Show Notes This week in cars: 11:17 3 Ton (6 Ton set) Jack Stands: https://www.harborfreight.com/6-ton-steel-jack-stands-62393.html 15:33 Oddball Car Makes 16:20 Delorean: 1973-P...
Episode 0064 - Car Damage and Craigslist-foo
January 19, 2018 23:21 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBEpisode 0064 - Car Damage and Craigslist-foo B Squad discusses the "racing stripes" put on a car by accident and how car damage is dealt with. Then we talk Craigslist-foo without Lefty and finally a Pick segment where we Train and Woodchuck pick one of three options on intake for an engine. Email us at [email protected] Show Notes: 31:55 Daniel J Lewis Podcast Review tool: https://mypodcastreviews.com/ Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For qu...
Episode 0063 - Thoughts on Car Cleaning Products
January 12, 2018 23:48 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBEpisode 0063 - Thoughts on Car Cleaning Products Email us at: [email protected] Ever go down the car cleaning isle and feel overwhelmed? This episode is for you. 03:10 Car Soap: https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=soap+for+car+wash&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=228985262776&hvpos=1t2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5941707669936927857&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029387&hvtargid=kwd-304686129537&ref=pd_sl_66dc61deg0_e_p38 01:25 Dish Soap not ...
Episode 0062 - Humvee is here, to the Warthog
January 07, 2018 04:17 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBEpisode 0062 - Humvee's here, to the Warthog Email us at [email protected] All four B squad members now talk about the changing the Humvee into a Warthog. Just a few short Show Notes H1 Engine Options: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee Warthog Configurations: http://rpggamer.org/page.php?page=3396 Tool review: Not on Harbor Freight site - seems to have been pulled. Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, commen...
Episode 0061 - Car Upholstery
December 31, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBEpisode 0061 - Car Upholstery Email us at [email protected] Car Upholstery is explored in Episode 61 Show Notes Mustang thunderbird theme 02:42 https://www.a1autotransport.com/horsefeathers-classic-car-show/ 03:47 https://www.caranddriver.com/photo-gallery/ford-styles-one-off-mustang-gt-after-air-forces-thunderbirds-to-be-auctioned-for-charity-gallery#1 03:37 Horse Feathers Movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_Feathers 16:55 Coir http://www.sustainable-fu...
Episode 0060 - Hotrods and Christmas Giving
December 22, 2017 21:52 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBEpisode 0060 - Hotrods and Christmas Giving B Squad's Holiday Episode full of cheer good will, and general crazy orange cone reroutes. Merry Christmas all! Show Notes: 03:30 B Squads Paint Episodes: http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0004-taking-a-car-from-zero-to-painted http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0005-car-painting-equipment 25:11 Elf Humvee http://downtownvisalia.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_Holiday-Spirit-Leukemia-Lymphoma-Society9850-e1467844922789.jpg ...
Episode 0059 - Second Projects
December 17, 2017 01:28 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBEpisode 0059 - Second Projects email us at [email protected] First Hollywood is demoted. Then B Squad talks oil changes, orange cone reroutes about 3 times and then talk second (or third) project choices. Show Notes: 00:35 Hollywood is demoted to “occasional guest” 01:02 What we did in cars this week Oil Changes 14:27 47 Truck cabin https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-chevrolet-wood-cabin-bus/6387109370.html 16:13 Parts for the Humvee that we don’t have ...
Episode 0058 - Field Expedient Repairs
December 08, 2017 22:40 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBEpisode 0058 - Field Expedient Repairs E-mail us at [email protected] What's you favorite decade of car? B Squad answers that along with expedient repairs, a Fire Truck for Train, and even a wooden Humvee. Show Notes: 00:33 Lefty talks “deferred maintenance” 02:22 Picking up Roadkill 03:14 Train’s road damage topic 04:40 B squad’s Favorite decade of Car 13:25 Trains Fire Truck (Example - NOT THE ACTUAL TRUCK) http://www.ericsfirepics.com/VT/West_Fairlee_FormerE...
Episode 0057 - Car Spending on Cyber Monday and Projects on Hold
December 01, 2017 22:37 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBEpisode 0057 - Car Spending on Cyber Monday and Projects on Hold E-mail us at: [email protected] Hollywood, Lefty and Woodchuck discuss Cyber Monday buying this year and get into what to do when a project is on hold. Show Notes: What we did in cars this week 00:35 Lefty’s Tool Boxes https://www.homedepot.com/p/International-56-in-Tech-Series-10-Drawer-Cabinet-Blue-VRB-5610BU/203715404?cm_mmc=ola|criteo|25T-25-11-6|22037|D25T&dclid=CJ7zi_mg29cCFYv0ZAodbh8KOw http:...
Episode 0056 - Inspections, Cryostasis and SEMA Builds
November 23, 2017 03:38 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBEpisode 0056 - Inspections, Cryostasis and SEMA Builds E-mail: [email protected] Train talks about inspections in Texas, Hollywood calls puting away the car for winter "Cryostasis" and Woodchuck asks "If money were no object, what would you build for SEMA?" Show Notes: 0:33 Texas safety inspection https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/vi/ 4:35 Colorado Emissions inspection https://www.dmv.org/co-colorado/smog-check.php 6:06 Cryostasis Articles (Winter storage) https://www.whe...
Episode 0055 - Ford vs Chevy Engines
November 16, 2017 17:07 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBEpisode 0055 - Ford vs Chevy Engines Wading into one of the oldest topics of hot rodding, B Squad talks Ford vs Chevy (and MOPAR too). Train also tells of his fight with a door lock on the wife's car. E-mail: [email protected] Show Notes: Chevy Crate Engines http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines List of Chevy Engines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_GM_engines Ford Crate Engines https://performanceparts.ford.com/engines/ List of Ford Engines ...
Episode 0054 - Interview with Adam Nielsen of 10 Tenths Podcast
November 08, 2017 02:17 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBEpisode 0054 - Interview of Adam Nielsen of 10 Tenths Podcast All of B Squad interviews Adam about racing, B Squad moves and what it's like to be on A Squad. Show Notes: This week we have on guest Adam Neilson from the 10 Tenths Podcast 10 Tenths podcast website: http://tententhspodcast.com/ Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Twitter and Facebook - @Bsquadhotrod And if ...
Episode 0053 - Humvee to Warthog Plans
November 02, 2017 21:37 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBEpisode 0053 - From Humvee to Warthog Plans B Squad plans to take a military Humvee (HMMWV) and turn it into a Warthog from the Halo series. We plan upgrades, changes and funding. Show notes: Halo Warthog: http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/M12_Light_Reconnaissance_Vehicle Military Humvee (HMMWV) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products. These particula...
Episode 0052 - One year of B Squad and still going
October 24, 2017 13:19 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBEpisode 0052 - One year of B Squad and still going One year of B Squad and we still have listeners...Because A squad is hard to find? Thanks for sticking with us and we'll see you next week. Show notes: Interviewed by Jake form rags to races podcast Episode 13 http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0013-interviewed-by-a-racer Guests: Britt - Episode 17 http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0017-maintenance-misadventures-with-guest-britt Aaron - Episode 49 ht...
Episode 0051 - Car Conspiracy Theories
October 18, 2017 00:53 - 30 minutes - 21.7 MBEpisode 0051 - Car Conspiracy Theories Much like area 51, episode 51 will touch on all those car conspiracy theories out there. Again we are left with Just Lefty and Woodchuck this week. Show notes: Pogue Carburetor https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/11/14/open-diff-what-are-your-favorite-automotive-conspiracy-theories/ Automakers (and others) against Electric vehicles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Killed_the_Electric_Car%3F Car manufacturers deliberately designed cars to f...
Episode 0050 - Automatic Tranmission and Electric Cars
October 13, 2017 04:44 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBEpisode 0050 - Automatic Tranmission and Electric Cars Woodchuck and Lefty discuss these new items on traditional hot rods. Oh, and Guam, Helicopters, Weddings and Cigars. It should be fun. Show Notes: 5:11 LA Times article on percentage of automatic vs manual cars: http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/laautoshow/la-fi-hy-disappearing-stick-shift-20161115-story.html 14:21 Lefty’s stolen car incident -Episode 0015 - Not so new, Not so project cars @38:05 http://bsquadhotrod....
Episode 0049 - Motorcycle Modification with Guest Aaron
October 06, 2017 17:54 - 53 minutes - 49 MBEpisode 0049 - Motorcycle Modification with Guest Aaron Motorcycles, modifications and high school B Squad Stories with this weeks guest Aaron. Show Notes 10:42 ’01 Yamaha V-star https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006models-Yamaha-V-Star650Silverado 11:11 motorcycle windshield https://shop.revzilla.com/motorcycle/memphis-shades-memphis-slim-windshield?gclid=Cj0KCQjw09zOBRCqARIsAH8XF1Z-7DETj-GiBFpm73lXTFdDCcVNmIBLRsGTr7M5IT1p4RMnL0WZZIMaApu5EALw_wcB 11:26 m...
Episode 0048 - How to become a car guy
September 29, 2017 05:48 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBEpisode 0048 - How to become a car guy We start with good practices when changing things on your hotrod, then move into what makes a car guy and how does someone become one? 02:35 Aviation Wire (tefzeil wiring) http://www.gen-aircraft-bolts.com/images/pdf/wire.pdf 03:36 Tinned copper wire and why https://sciencing.com/tinned-copper-wire-5879934.html 06:03 Lemmings are not Lemers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemming 09:28 1982 DMC https://www.delorean.com/ 15:29 Automoti...
Episode 0047 - Complexity in Cars and Projects
September 22, 2017 03:57 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBEpisode 0047 - Complexity in Cars and Projects A discussion on complexity in our projects, a b squad moment with a Camaro and the coming B Squad Project. Join us as we discuss it all. Show Notes 0:32 Piaggio MP3 scooter http://www.piaggiousa.com/scooter/my18-mp3-500-sport-abs.html 08:21 MIG vs TIG welding http://jobsite-us.com/custommetalfabrication/difference-between-mig-and-tig-welding/ 10:24 Boyce equipment and parts http://www.boyceequipment.com/ 13:50 Back-up Camera...
[Bonus] B Squad Bonus Episode 2
September 15, 2017 05:08 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB[Bonus] B Squad Bonus Episode 2 Beers, brews and other B Squad Antics This is B Squad Bonus Episode. As such it is lightly edited and has little to do with automotive or cars. If you would like a episode about our normal topic please visit some of our past episodes. A couple of favorites are the tool and paint episodes (Episodes 2, 4 & 5) We will return to our normally scheduled topic next week. Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comment...
Episode 0046 - Emotional Car Projects and Diagonal Cutting Tools
September 08, 2017 04:21 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBEpisode 0046 - Emotional Car Projects and Diagonal Cutting Tools Woodchuck and Lefty talk about tools, emotional projects and when to move on from a stalled project. Show Notes: 1:40 Channellock Diagonal Cutters: https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-368-Leverage-Linemens-8-Inch/dp/B004WQZWLU/ref=pd_sim_469_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RB6HV9VM2R6AK7JGPTR1 2:06 Knipex Diagonal Cutters https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-7401200SBA-Leverage-Diagonal-Cutters/dp/B000X4OFUE/ref...
Episode 0045 - Building Shop Equipment
September 01, 2017 04:49 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBEpisode 0045 - Building Shop Equipment Lefty, Hollywood and Woodchuck talk building your own equipment for the shop. It's a custom and cheaper way to outfit any auto shop. Show Notes 5:55 Rotisserie plan http://redwingsteelworksplans.com/ 7:10 Body Lift and Rollar (large wheels with a car inside) http://redwingsteelworksplans.com/free-rotisserie-plans/free-body-lift-and-roller-plans/ 28:22 Workbenches on YouTube: Wood Work bench https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtrW3vUK...
Episode 0044 - Parts Sourcing for Lefty
August 23, 2017 05:25 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBEpisode 0044 - Parts Sourcing for Lefty All four of the squad talk about where to find parts, and what kind of parts to look for. Show Notes 1:50 Fourth Gen Camaro (salvage title) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Camaro_(fourth_generation) 4:10 Ridler Award https://autorama.com/awards/ridler-award/ 6:40 MGB https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_MGB 19:38 CV Axles https://mobiloil.com/en/article/car-maintenance/car-maintenance-archive/ten-steps-to-replacing-cv-axles ...
Episode 0043 - What Makes a Hot Rod
August 17, 2017 07:59 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBEpisode 0043 - What Makes a Hot Rod The four guys from B Squad talk about the different types of Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Performance Machines. Show Notes 1:50 Ricer cars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_burner 7:45 NASCAR/Stock car http://www.nascar.com/ 8:43 Days of Thunder http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099371/ 9:10 Low Riders http://www.lowrider.com/ 12:44 Classic Hot Rods https://www.factoryfive.com/33-hot-rod/ 17:42 Stance cars http://www.stancenation.co...
Episode 0042 - B Squad Project the First
August 12, 2017 04:43 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBEpisode 0042 - B Squad Project the First The boys of B Squad discuss the first B Squad Project with pros and cons, options and dreams. Show Notes Warthog: https://www.halopedia.org/M12_Warthog Microsoft content usage rule http://www.xbox.com/en-us/developers/rules Toyota Truck https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/1984-Toyota-Pickup-Overview-c12423 2002-2005 GMC with Quadra Steer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yRypIGgX5c HUMVEE (HMMWV) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humv...
Episode 0041 - Air Compressors and Protective Coatings
August 02, 2017 05:32 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode 0041 - Air Compressors Woodchuck needs an air compressor and the rest of B Squad helps him figure it out. The we talk covering parts with powder coating, paint, and under carriage products. Show Notes: 0:34 Air Compressor discussion 5:30 The headaches of a pancake compressor http://www.ehow.com/how_7519284_use-pancake-compressor.html 6:00 compressor size woes http://www.powermate.com/air_compressors/buying_guide.php 8:30 other uses for compressors http://seejanedr...
Episode 0040 - Updates Woodchucks Engine and Trains Truck
July 26, 2017 21:03 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBEpisode 0040 - Updates Woodchucks Engine and Trains Truck Update on Woodchuck's 390 FE build, Train replaces his heater core in the Texas Sun and Hollywood hangs out, as he does. Woodchucks Ford FE Build: Block - 390 Factory Iron block Stroked and bored to 444 cu in Forged Pistions H-Beam connecting rods Roller Cam and Lifters Aluminum Heads and Water Pump Rocker Valves High Volume Oil Pick-up Canton Racing Oil Pan ARP Chrome Bolt Kit Featured Hotrod...
Episode 0039 - Door Mods, Fuel Injection and Eleanor's Weight
July 19, 2017 05:04 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBEpisode 0039 - Door Mods, Fuel Injection and Eleanor's Weight A three-fer from B Squad this week on how far to modify a door, fuel injection talk and wager on the weight of woodchuck's Mustang. Show Notes: 0:50 Door actuators http://auto.howstuffworks.com/power-door-lock3.htm 2:35 window regulators http://www.powerwindowrepairportland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Power-Window-Regulator.jpg 3:40 aftermarket kit for electric windows installation http://www.gemstreetrods.com...
Episode 0038 - Car Security B Squad Style
July 11, 2017 04:50 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBEpisode 0038 - Car Security B Squad Style Car and hot rod security is discussed this episode. Topics include prevention, recovery and insurance. As always, B Squad antics take place. We highlight Paul's '82 Camaro. Show Notes: 0:45 Barret https://www.copybook.com/fact-files/m82-barrett-sniper-rifle 1:00 knight rider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNyXYPhnUIs 1:40 cut off switches http://www.wikihow.com/Attach-a-Car-Battery-Cut-off-Switch 1:50 car locks http://www...
Episode 0037 - Clutch Replacement via Lefty
July 05, 2017 05:01 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBEpisode 0037 - Clutch Replacement via Lefty Lefty and Woodchuck talk about Lefty's clutch replacement and associated items, Train phones it in...literally. Show notes: 0:40 Call to Train (no answer) 0:50 Call to Train’s Wife Anna (no answer) 1:20 Topic Ideas 2:10 Son’s Helicopter visit https://us.123rf.com/450wm/lenm/lenm1505/lenm150500022/39712237-mascot-illustration-of-an-assault-helicopter-whirring-its-rotors.jpg?ver=6 Robinson R-44 https://www.atsb.gov.au/media...
Episode 0036 - Specialty Tools 2of2
June 28, 2017 05:22 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBEpisode 0036 - Specialty Tools 2of2 Woodchuck, Train and Lefty finish up the specialty tool run-down, then talk helicopter bearings in one of the largest Orange Cone Re-routes yet. The Episode Picture is from Todd aka "Quicktime" of his Mustang II which he has won many races with it in circle track. It is a 74 mustang 2 , with a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder , a ford 8.5 rear end with 345 rear gears , and a factory pinto 4 speed. It has since been turned to a street car. Show Not...
Episode 0035 - Specialty Tools 1 of 2
June 21, 2017 01:54 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBEpisode 0035 - Specialty Tools 1 of 2 All those tools you spend good money on and use one time - well that's just special. Train, Lefty and Woodchuck talk about tools for just one job. Show Notes: Brakes: 3:20 - Brake Bleeder kit https://www.amazon.com/XtremepowerUS-Bleeder-Vacuum-Pistol-Adapters/ 5:25 - Brake Spreader https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-25265-Disc-Brake-Spreader/ https://www.amazon.com/Silverline-523108-6-Inch-Clamps-2-Pack/dp/B00PQ8EEOY/ 8:...
Episode 0034 - Hot Rod Bells and Whistles
June 15, 2017 05:19 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEpisode 0034 - Hot Rod Bells and Whistles How much is too much? We talk about how many goodies, bells and whistles are too much for a restomod. Restoration are obviously not what were talking about this time. But when you're supping up your ride, how far is too far? Also included is an Orange Cone Reroute on copyright law. Show Notes: 2:40 Paint color Show car paint jobs http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2008show/08bastrop/assets/images/db_images/db_41__There_was_a_crowd_al...
Episode 0033 - Shops Garages and Orange Cones
June 07, 2017 00:53 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBEpisode 0033 - Shops Garages and Orange Cones Everything garages are discussed as Lefty is putting in his own. Lighting, flooring and even size. Some garages are bigger than others. Show Notes: 2:01 Craftsman tool boxes https://www.craftsman.com/products/craftsman-home-series-6-drawer-tool-center-with-bulk-storage-panel-door?taxon_id=2230 2:41 Craftsmen concerns https://consumerist.com/2017/01/05/craftsman-tool-lovers-worried-for-brand-after-900m-sale-to-black-decker/...
Episode 0032 - Roll Cages, Body Work and well Never Mind
June 02, 2017 06:05 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBEpisode 0032 - Roll Cages, Body Work and well Never Mind The Squad on roll cages, body work, and a few orange cone reroutes. We get off topic as the show goes, classic! We wonder off the body work onto bed liners for pick-ups. Train and Woodchuck get three hate mail messages then stumble through Facebook without Lefty's help. They almost make it. Show Notes: 04:28 Off the Shelf Mustang Roll Bar/Cage https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cee-3039-k/overview/year/1968/make/fo...
Episode 0031 - Gremlins from the Kremlin
May 26, 2017 03:15 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBEpisode 0031 - Gremlins from the Kremlin Yeah, we're going to go ahead and blame our troubles on the Russians too. The four of us discuss the persistent troubles that won't go away. Then we follow up with a B Squad moment and finally with several pieces of hate mail. Also we have redone the show layout. Let us know what you think. Show Notes: 1:30 Gremlins from the Kremlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_-rxY-4zHU 37:25 Toyota alternator story from Episode 17 wit...
Episode 0030 - Wheels Tires and Magnesium Fires
May 17, 2017 07:45 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBEpisode 0030 - Wheels Tires and Magnesium Fires Feel like reinventing the wheel. B squad can't help themselves, but at least it will be entertaining. Show links http://www.carsdirect.com/aftermarket-parts/pros-and-cons-of-magnesium-wheels http://www.drivespark.com/off-beat/alloy-wheels-advantages-disadvantages-009148.html Show notes 27:12 Tire size chart - https://www.goodyearautoservice.com/en-US/tire-basics/tire-size 38:12 Magnesium - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnes...
Episode 0029 - Quiz for B Squad
May 10, 2017 08:19 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBEpisode 0029 - Quiz for B Squad It turns out that stumping the amateurs is not all that difficult. Show Notes 3:37 Paint Episodes - http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0004-taking-a-car-from-zero-to-painted http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0005-car-painting-equipment 11:17 Here’s the first 10 questions of the quiz - http://www.peoplequiz.com/trivia-quizzes-2974-Muscle_Cars_Part_I.html 16:25 Rob’s Javilin 3:18 in Episode 15 http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode...
Episode 0028 - Transmissions From B Squad
May 02, 2017 00:15 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBEpisode 0028 - Transmissions From B Squad Shifting gears and talking that black magic behind the engine in overdrive. But without the math. Show notes 1:50 Mark on our facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Bsquadhotrod/posts_to_page/ 3:39 How to math out the transmission you need - http://thecartech.com/subjects/auto_eng/Auto_eng_3.htm 6:14 Tremec TR-6060 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremec_TR-6060_transmission 9:24 Borg-Warner T-56 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borg...
Episode 0027 - Engines - From Oily to Shiny
April 24, 2017 22:51 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBEpisode 0027 - Engines - From Oily to Shiny Engines go from dirty to clean and how B squad manages to do it backwards, mess it up and orange cone reroute it. We even get hear about Train's cooking. Show Notes: Napa Long Reach Scraper part # https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SER773528 Bronze putty knife http://www.adf-safetytools.com/en/products/brushes-knives.html Parts Washer http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200646598_200646598 Purple power https:/...
Episode 0026 - Suspension and Motorcycles
April 20, 2017 07:35 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBEpisode 0026 - Suspension and Motorcycles Motorcycles, Feedback and Suspension. All very Punny. We start with an off topic section that was actually recorded in the middle of the episode. But it is about motorcycles so how can we go wrong? We have an e-mail from a Hot Rod Hero in New Zealand and then on to suspension. It's a bumpy ride, but it should put a bounce in your step. Show Notes: Steve from New Zealand Share’s his 58 belair and 56 Chevy wagon with us. http://i277....
Episode 0025 - Project Updates
April 10, 2017 22:34 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBEpisode 0025 - Project Updates As requested we have project updates. A listener gives his advice and we follow. enjoy episode number 25. Show Notes: 3:15 Honda 3 wheelers - https://www.justbigreds.com/ 11:24 Jegs small block chevy intake - http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/2701/10002/-1 26:31 The Dyno tuning shop we were talking about - http://garage808.com/dyno-rates-and-tuning/ 31:38 Find a welding school near you - https://schools.aws.org/ 34:02 Auto body rotisse...
Episode 0024 - Buying a Project Car
April 08, 2017 06:10 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBEpisode 0024 - Buying a Project Car How to and good practices for buying a project car. Oh, and Lefty hates trucks. We go over a couple of e-mails, touch on a thank you for all our new Hot Rod Heroes (Fans) and then get into how to buy a project. Show Notes: 2:29 There are around 220 sunny days in SC each year - http://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/south_carolina/columbia 3:31 Retired road signs - https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=83&acctid=3078 11:20 ...
Episode 0023 - Winging it
March 30, 2017 19:18 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBEpisode 0023: Winging it Have you ever winged a repair? B Squad discusses winging it and also the B squad moment of the week - "300 feet of chain." We also have a mountain of email from all of you Hot Rod Heroes! Thank you. Our podcast has reached world wide stature. "We're kinda a big deal." Okay we're not a big deal but we do feel like real podcasters. No product this week. It's been a long winter with forced cryostasis of the projects. Show Notes: 47:48 Aluminum tape http...
Episode 0022 - Questions and Selling Cars
March 23, 2017 07:19 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBEpisode 0022 - Questions and Selling Cars Answering Hotrod Heroes' questions about forced air and transmissions then we move on to how to sell a classic car. Show notes: 12:02 Nitrous Oxide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrous_oxide 16:54 Forced Air Episode (B Squad Hotrod Episode 0019) https://Bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com 27:51 Man in Houston, TX shot because car thief could not work the stick shift http://www.thedrive.com/news/8287/carjackers-kill-driver-because-they-could...
[Bonus] B-Squad Bonus Episode 1
March 13, 2017 15:09 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB[Bonus] B-Squad Bonus Episode 1 This is a Bonus Episode. We are talking about something other than cars. Please let us know if you like it, hate it or otherwise don't care. [email protected] In classic Orange Cone Re-Route Fashion Lefty takes us in to uncharted territory by asking about our favorite firearms. We put aside cars in this bonus episode and talk about other things that are on the boys of B-Squad's minds. Except for the part about turning Lefty's Hudson into a show...
Episode 0021 - Exhaust blowing hot air
March 09, 2017 05:47 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBEpisode 0021 - Exhaust blowing hot air B Squad spends 53 minutes blowing hot air in spectacular fashion. We start with our first hate mail ever, move into product recommendations and then a B squad moment by woodchuck. Then Train enlightens us by talking exhaust. Product recommendation - 9:44 Eastwood Concours Pro 2 - http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-concours-pro-2-gun-set-w-aluminum-case.html Show notes 13:57 Find jokes about cryostasis here: B Squad Hotrod Episode 19...