B Squad Hotrod
369 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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 0019 - Forced Air But Wait Wiring First
February 25, 2017 21:21 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBEpisode 0019 - Forced Air But Wait Wiring First Recording an episode about the wonders of forced air induction Letfy lets us get almost three seconds in before hijacking the show. We all wonder on to wiring then back to the real fun Superchargers and Turbochargers! Show Links: @10:18 Ron Francis Wiring labeled wiring example https://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AC%2D25 @29:13 Supercharger for Chevy 350 http://www.jegs.com/i/Vortech/933/4GP218-050L/10002/-1 @29:13 Tu...
Episode 0018 - Brakes by B Squad
February 13, 2017 20:35 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBEpisode 0018 - Brakes by B Squad Lefty retells skidding off the road and gets a score of 6.3 from the judges. Then we all jump into the brake system. Wondering off topic no less than 3 times(and probably more). CAUTION! there is an unpleasant hissing for a very short segment in this episode. See the show links below. Show Links: @15:12 Brake Diagram - http://vnc.thewpp.ca/stuff/bentley/ep0niks.ctech.ca/vw/eva2/SU02/i23997.gif Disks and drums - http://undercarservices.com/ph...
Episode 0017 - Maintenance Misadventures with Guest Britt
February 06, 2017 23:25 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBEpisode 0017 - Maintenance Misadventures with Guest Britt Lefty, Hollywood and the Chuck discuss misadventures in maintenance with guest Britt. Everything from granading a car to stuck on the side of the road to whether wrecking a car is really a B squad moment. Product review for Harbor Freight Grinder: @ 2:11 http://www.harborfreight.com/4-12-in-43-amp-angle-grinder-69645.html @ 2:15 Episode 0016 - Rust on Woodchuck’s skeleton in product review section (11:58) Show Links...
Episode 0016 - AC systems 101 (and heat too)
January 30, 2017 17:20 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBEpisode 0016 - AC systems 101 (and heat too) Train lays out a car's AC system (and heat) for B Squad. Additionally updates for both Lefty's and Woodchuck's projects. Update Links: 4:30 383 Stroker engine - http://383stroker.com/ 4:48 Woodchuck was right and Lefty was wrong you DO NOT have to bore over a stroker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroker_kit 6:26 Hypereutectic pistons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypereutectic_piston Product (un)endorsement - Thoroughbred Int...
Episode 0015 - Not so new, Not so project cars
January 23, 2017 23:21 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBEpisode 0015 - Not so new, Not so project cars B squad Talks recent car purchases. Lefty gives a review of some Cornwell ratchets and Sprocket joins in the recording fun. As per usual, we stay on topic much the same way a room full of two-year-olds would. Reviewed product Link: Cornwell ⅜ drive ratchet - http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products/JR72L-%252d-3%7B47%7D8”-Drive-Long-Fine-Tooth-Ratchet.html Show Links: Shout out to E&L Motors http://www.eandlmotors.com/ And ...
Episode 0014 - Car Systems and Parts 101
January 17, 2017 09:15 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBEpisode 0014 - Car Systems and Parts 101 Train Hollywood and Woodchuck stumble through all the parts of a car without Lefty. This will be a base for future episode in which we get into these topics in detail. While this is probably review for many of you Hot Rod Heroes out there, we thought it important to share for those who don't know and review for us. Because B Squad can hardly remember where they were supposed to be instead of working on the car in the garage. Product ...
Episode 0013 - Interviewed by a Racer
January 07, 2017 00:10 - 1 hour - 44 MBEpisode 0013 - Interviewed by a Racer Jake Reihl Interviews B-squad for his podcast: The Rags 2 Races Podcast. He has generously agreed to let us put this out to our listeners as well. For those joining us from The Rags To Races Podcast: Welcome! This is episode is a simulcast from Jake's episode 12. If you would like to find more B Squad Hotrod, please check out our older episodes. For Hot Rod Heroes who listen to B Squad: Please go check out Jake's show! (This interview is...
Episode 0012 - We have dreams (of future projects)
January 03, 2017 22:07 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBEpisode 0012 - We have dreams (of future projects) Train and Hollywood explain their yet to be started dream projects and Woodchuck expands on his current dream project. Much discussion ensues with Lefty being gone for the main topic. With Woodchuck's B squad moment of the week, Supercharger sidecars, and Train hates cars, what else could you want? Train’s Dream: Bsquadhotrod.com (Bottom right as of 1/2/2016 our projects will be updated there regularly) Hollywood’s Dream:...
Episode 0011 - After Christmas and Broke
December 28, 2016 05:15 - 27 minutes - 19.6 MBEpisode 0011 - After Christmas and Broke What to do when you've spent all your money on your little hot rodders. We hope you've had a Merry Christmas and continue with Happy Hotrod Holidays. Links: @14:50 Artillery Wheels: http://www.thewheelsmith.net/CustomWheels/ArtilleryWheelsAccessories.html As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products. These particular links were picked for illustrative...
Episode 0010 - Rear Ends and Tool Box Rants
December 19, 2016 10:33 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBEpisode 0010 - Rear Ends and Tool Box Rants Join B Squad as they discuss rear ends, gearing and how to choose them. Additionally Lefty feels the need to rant about tool box deals from the big box stores. Links: As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products. These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only. Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comment...
Episode 0009 - Engine Tear Down Pt 2
December 12, 2016 16:57 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode 0009 - Engine Tear Down Pt 2 B Squad finishes the discussion of tearing down the ford 390 engine, laugh at woodchuck for being on b squad and also begging for some e-mails. Continuing from Episode 0003, the tear down gets finished up. Links: @03:10 - begging for e-mails (Sticker bribe included) Show e-mail: [email protected] Hate mail: [email protected] @08:15 - Blown head gasket illustration and article https://gobdp.com/blog/head-gasket/ ...
Episode 0008 - Car Interior pt 2: The rest of the interior goodies
December 05, 2016 18:15 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBEpisode 0008 - Car Interior pt 2 In part two we finish the car interior discussion and wonder off topic to just about everything but wheels and tires. The four of us on B Squad get side tracked to structural parts of Woodchuck's Mustang....well his wife's Mustang. @5:10 Dynamat liner - http://www.dynamat.com/brands/dynaliner/ @14:06 Coconut Coir - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coir @30:30 Example of a windshield HUD - http://www.sun-innovations.com/index.php/products/fw-...
Episode 0007 - Car Interior Pt 1: Audio and Seatbelts
November 28, 2016 08:59 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEpisode 0007 - Car Interior Pt 1: Audio and Seat Belts All four B Squad members get together and talk car interiors, or at least start to. We cover audio and seat belts this episode and the rest next time. Speaker types: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loudspeaker @9:45 New guts in car radio (just a few of the many options) http://dandmrestoration.com/services/radio-repair/ (half way down the page) http://www.joesclassiccarradio.com/addons.html @29:55 Seat belt repla...
Episode 0006 - Order of Operations for Car Restoration
November 21, 2016 22:47 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBEpisode 0006 - Order of Operations for Car Restoration B Squad discusses what the proper order is for restoring a car, how Woodchuck doesn't seem to follow it and we find a tag line for the podcast. Let's get into the meat and bolts of it. @21:40 Heavy duty shelving - http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200660523_200660523 As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products. These particular link...
Episode 0005 - Car Painting Equipment
November 14, 2016 16:44 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBEpisode 0005: Car Painting Equipment Continued from Episode 4, the three of us talk about the equipment it takes to do the painting the process on a car. What to do with equipment, What not to do with equipment and how boom is bad. @4:37 - Conventional Spray Gun http://www.cpopowertools.com/dewalt-dwmt70779-siphon-air-spray-gun-with-1-000cc-cup/dewndwmt70779,default,pd.html?ref=pla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=726&zmap=dewndwmt70779&gclid=CjwKEAiAu6DBBRDDr6-e_6698E0SJACvuxny6UYBlo-ET...
Episode 0004: Taking a Car from Zero to Painted
November 08, 2016 05:24 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBEpisode 0004: Taking a Car from Zero to Painted Lefty schools us about the right way to paint automotives. Train schools us on how not to paint automotives. Woodchuck listens and Hollywood is MIA. We talk prep, technique, and some chemistry in this episode. This is part one, Part two will cover the equipment needed. @5:17 Respirator example http://www.eastwood.com/paints/paint-equipment/respirators.html @5:56 3M seal check for a respirator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE...
Episode 0003: Amateur Engine Tear Down
October 31, 2016 17:50 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBEpisode 0003: Amateur Engine Tear Down Woodchuck tears down the Ford FE 390 engine for his mustang like an amateur. The B Squad flag is waved high as he mixes up the cam Shaft and the rocker arm shaft....for the whole episode. He even gets Lefty to call the crank shaft the cam shaft. Harbor Freight Dead Blow - http://www.harborfreight.com/3-lb-neon-orange-dead-blow-hammer-41799.html Links 9:30 Mouse Milk - http://www.mousemilk.com/ 10:13 Kroil - http://www.kanolabs.com ...
Episode 0002: Intro to Tools
October 28, 2016 22:56 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBEpisode 0002: Intro to Tools We talk about tools...the good, the bad and the broken! Also we have our first cameo by a four-legged friend. Links: Trinity Stainless Steel toolboxes - http://shop.trinityii.com/19-tool-chests Snap-on/Kobalt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobalt_(tools) Snap-on/Bluepoint - https://store.snapon.com/ @9:30 Craftsman evolv - http://www.sears.com/tools/b-1020000?sbf=brand&sbv=Craftsman%20Evolv @11:09 The better craftsman ratchets ...
Episode 0001 - Picking a Car
October 23, 2016 22:24 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBEpisode 0001 - Picking a Car Today we talk about finding a project car and where Lefty and Woodchuck got theirs. We're just a bunch of guys restoring and repairing real cars for our enjoyment and, hopefully, for the education and enjoyment of our listeners. Show Notes: 07:30 Car Transportation link. This is for a review of several services from consumer affairs website. Choose wisely. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/auto_trans/# Thanks for listening, downloadin...