Synopsis
Join the four amateurs: Steve (Woodchuck), Brad (Hollywood), Colt (Train) and Nick (Lefty) here at B Squad Hotrod.We're just a bunch of amateurs getting to the meat and bolts of restoring and repairing real cars for our enjoyment. And hopefully for your education and enjoyment. Because educating us...that is impossible.
Episodes
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0162 - Cash For Clunkers with Rob
28/12/2019 Duration: 01h18minEpisode 0162 - Cash For Clunkers with Rob Rob joins us to talk Cash for Clunkers, Car Dealerships and Math. Good information is bursting at the weather stripping... because math. Show Notes: Cash for Clunkers: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cash-for-clunkers.asp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZAhq375Wmw Electric Vehicle tax incentive: https://www.energy.gov/eere/electricvehicles/electric-vehicles-tax-credits-and-other-incentives Copyright and car code: https://jalopnik.com/carmakers-want-to-make-working-on-your-car-illegal-beca-1699132210 Right to Repair act: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_Vehicle_Owners%27_Right_to_Repair_Act Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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0161 - Aaron the Miata Racer
20/12/2019 Duration: 01h16minEpisode 0161 - Aaron the Miata Racer This time we have Aaron on to talk about his Miata and Spec Miata racing. And Ice Racing. And to correct us on our cars. And, well you better just buckle up and enjoy this one. Show Notes: SCCA Racing: www.scca.com Aaron's local Chapter: www.scca-racing.com NASA racing chapter for Aaron http://nasamidwest.com One lap of America / Cannonball run http://www.onelapofamerica.com/ Ice Racing: http://www.iceracemn.com/ https://audiclubna.org/glacier-lakes/ Aaron’s blog: http://junglemotorsports.blogspot.com/ Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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0160 - Cars and Christmas
13/12/2019 Duration: 40minEpisode 0160 - Cars and Christmas Talk of giving car parts, gift cards and trusting others to buy you the "right" part for Christmas. Show Notes: Slip Yokes https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdh-2-3-10431x?rrec=true Fun Pics: https://pics.me.me/car-parts-for-christmas-fit-my-car-mennegenerator-net-car-636139.png Episode 6 order of car restoration: http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0006-order-of-operations-for-car-restoration Road and track article: https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a7117/how-to-buy-auto-parts-without-getting-screwed-10-tips/ Parts from online : https://everydayintensity.com/6-tips-for-shopping-for-car-parts-online/ Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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0159 - Air Bag Plumbing
07/12/2019 Duration: 51minEpisode 0159 - Air Bag Plumbing Fittings, Hoses and More Feedback from B Squad. Enjoy! Show Notes: Fittings: AN https://www.fillernecksupply.com/fragola-series-8000-6an-push-lite-race-hose-end-fittings-an-6/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8ejuBRAaEiwAn-iJ3kk6eD1brET9xZTWcb40kBm-W-TwDxO4VWoQo8BLcBby3LKUVV8xpRoCdR4QAvD_BwE Compression https://www.labfacility.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?f=parallel+iJ3oJTHjLAZcz6wCKY9FT6VtonGvfxXNL&q=iJ3oJTHjLAZcz6wCKY9FT6VtonGvfxXNL National Pipe Thread https://www.hoseassemblytips.com/what-is-npt/ Flared fittings (for copper but the idea is the same) http://www.balkanplumbing.com/learn-how-to-flare-copper-water-tubing/ Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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0158 - Hate Mail, Fiero and More
28/11/2019 Duration: 56minEpisode 0158 - Hate Mail, Fiero and More We dive into feed back with our first piece of real hate mail, more on the Fiero engine swap and more! Show Notes: Jalopnik Supra SEMA article: https://jalopnik.com/comment-of-the-day-supra-sema-edition-1839704249 Motortrend Drive Shaft theif atricle: http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1911-driveshafts-gone-sema-2019/ Fiero Big Block: http://www.classic-carauction.com/auction-results?auctionnbr=57&auctionid=6831 Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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0157 - Working in the Cold
22/11/2019 Duration: 46minEpisode 0157 - Working in the Cold Lefty and Woodchuck talk about working in the cold...like -20 Degrees F cold. Then we also discuss some updated findings on tools that we have already talked about. Show Notes: Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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[BONUS] Bonus Episode 4 - SEMA screw ups
20/11/2019 Duration: 57min[BONUS] B Squad Bonus Episode 4 B Squad moves made at SEMA by Lefty and Woodchuck....well mostly woodchuck. Show Notes: Shell Rotella Oil for gas engines: https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/products/gas-truck-synthetic-engine-oil.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAws7uBRAkEiwAMlbZjjWWchNu_BS1hLruV1q4dqrN1vL_ZTV1zqZXZvvRaq_E9-oJXRo6kBoCCxMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Motortrend article on missing drive shafts: http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1911-driveshafts-gone-sema-2019/ E3: Car company: https://e3sparkplugs.com/ Video Game convention: https://www.e3expo.com/ CON2R - custom steering wheels and gauges: https://con2r.com/ Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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0156 - David: Shops, Fab and Projects
15/11/2019 Duration: 01h11minEpisode 0156 - David: Shops, Fab and Projects We talk shops, David's projects, past and present, and then get to fabrication in classic B Squad style. Show Notes: Rubber grommets: https://www.amazon.com/Barry-Controls-28322-1-Vibration-Isolator/dp/B00B0628DU Volkswagen commercial with kids https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Aqfe/volkswagen-presidents-day-event-passat GTO picture: https://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/07/31/07/50/1972_pontiac_gto-pic-54648-640x480.jpeg Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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0154 - Dale Masterman Interview
31/10/2019 Duration: 01h09minEpisode 0154 - Dale Masterman Interview This week we talk to Dale Masterman. He is a gear head from England and works for Meguiars. We talk his projects, detailing and paint and also air ride suspension. Show Notes: Meguiars: https://www.meguiars.com/#/ Ford Crown vic: https://www.pictame.com/media/1513750883668676818_20070814 https://www.pictame.com/media/1522555214011632659_18999391 Mercedes: https://www.tagsmood.com/content/2117386708958632203/B1id_5PnNkL Tom vs Dale https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2xeePl2ZbpmJAtjUSvBioVLnAymY-s7g Polishing video: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-ecGAcruwcg%26feature%3Dshare%26fbclid%3DIwAR3Uk7Ls_nJemIoYzbC_-lqY3KSvUAOeyHSpbcUtC42LdQFiiIZPuywV0VU&h=AT29h9AKZWdZlGAoSjTM7RfuL4bErOJicmvQymUVZC752B4Agsa_mmFfhSBOlGs2DhOikRxYQ4hgcNvTt1ZeIKgMWZjFTE7HGQq7ujDM6Lv9TBuYh2c4PtYKzlt88i9U Where to find Dale: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dale_mast/ YouTube Mcguire's UK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmlzFkww5Y-1htR9A
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Episode 0153 - Car Electrical
25/10/2019 Duration: 53minEpisode 0153 - Car Electrical It's been three years with B squad! to celebrate we're talking about electricity in cars. How it works, how it doesn't and how Train has trouble with it. Show Notes: PVIR chart: https://i1.wp.com/tinkrlearnr.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/basic_theory_cheatsheet_poster-02.png?fit=1065%2C1117&ssl=1 How a LED works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo6JI_bzUzo Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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Episode 0152 - Fixing Welded Down Bolts
21/10/2019 Duration: 01h12minEpisode 0152 - Fixing Welded Down Bolts Ever hear of a breakaway plate? Train hasn't either until we found one on his truck. This and project updates a B-squad move and the topic of how to build things so they can come apart later. Show Notes: Toyota window handle removal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGAVJg2luCE Floor Jack Extension: https://www.amazon.com/Champ-Floor-Jack-Height-Extender-3/dp/B00CM9VWN6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2OZS7P6JILU1E&keywords=floor+jack+extension+adapter&qid=1571020565&sprefix=floor+jack+ext%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-5 Van https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/drain-1967-chev-custom-sportvan-108/6996421383.html Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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Episode 0151 - Fiero Engine Swap
14/10/2019 Duration: 01h05minEpisode 0151 - Fiero Engine Swap Today we talk about an engine swap but no LS allowed. Fiero Fun today on B Squad. Show Notes: Trophy Car: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/trophycarnm/top/?hl=en Aston Martin Vanquish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_Vanquish Transaxle explanation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transaxle Ls kit for Fiero: http://www.v8archie.us/lsx-kit--1.html L44 Engine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_60%C2%B0_V6_engine#L44 Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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Episode 0150 - Likes and Dislikes
05/10/2019 Duration: 01h31sEpisode 0150 - Likes and Dislikes Steve Should Have Been Here. That's what Train and Lefty named this episode. But they discuss so likes and dislikes as well as some feed back right in the middle. Who left these two in charge? Also the episode pic is explained in Episode 151 through the magic of podcasting. Show Notes: Likes PT Cruiser https://s.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/640x400/quality/80/https://s.aolcdn.com/commerce/autodata/images/90CRGEH1.jpg HHR https://file.kelleybluebookimages.com/kbb/base/house/2008/2008-Chevrolet-HHR-Side_CHHHR083_505x375.jpg?interpolation=high-quality&downsize=391:* Prowler https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/66056276-770-0@2X.jpg?rev=1 SSR https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/da1116/da1116-255686/images/da1116-255686_1@2x.jpg?1476820484000 Woodies https://rmsothebys-cache.azureedge.net/5/2/9/4/4/b/52944b16fdb1620decc567abac239a0efc4dab34.jpg Mini https://cmsimages-alt.kbb.com/content/dam/kbb-editorial/make/mini/mini-other/mini-cooper-marge/01-1998-m
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Episode 0149 - High Milage Maintenece
27/09/2019 Duration: 58minEpisode 0149 - High Mileage Maintenance Original spark plug in Woodchuck's f-150 at 230,000 miles. What could possibly go wrong? Show Notes: Article on high mileage vehicle from Know your parts .com: https://www.knowyourparts.com/technical-resources/info/high-mileage-service-recommendations/ Stadium Truck Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbS7zMY2M3o Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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Episode 0148 - Cars We Would Build
16/09/2019 Duration: 31minEpisode 0148 - Cars We Would Build B Squad tackles a bit of what-ifs with cars that Lefty and Woodchuck would like to build. Show Notes: '47 DeSoto Deluxe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeSoto_Deluxe DeLorean DMC-12 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeSoto_Deluxe Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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Episode 0147 - Modifying OEM parts
06/09/2019 Duration: 01h11minEpisode 0147 - Modifying OEM parts We talk to train about busy work on modifying an OEM part or buying an aftermarket part. Show Notes: Episode 145: https://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0145-corvettes-paint-and-1000-mph Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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Episode 0146 - Interview with Uncle Lee
30/08/2019 Duration: 51minEpisode 0146 - Interview with Uncle Lee Here is an interview with some of the B Squad Family, "Uncle Lee" and his son Zach (Yes, another one of our cousins) We talk driving fast cars, show trucks and we remember Uncle Ed. Show Notes: Citroen GT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GT_by_Citro%C3%ABn Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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Episode 0145 - Corvettes, Paint and 1000 mph
12/08/2019 Duration: 54minEpisode 0145 - Corvettes, Paint and 1000 mph This week we explore corvette's manual-auto C3 model, going 1000 mph and paint. And while it is difficult we've proven that we can orange cone at ludicrous speed. Show Notes: Bloodhound SSC jet car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mylca_onT_I Thrust SSC jet car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D4-49pkEWY Super Chevy article on Corvette Transmission http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/vemp-0511-shifting-gears/ Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.
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Episode 0144 - Mustang II Steering Mod
03/08/2019 Duration: 49minEpisode 0144 - Mustang II Steering Mod Almost as common as throwing a 350 and a 9" rear end in a hot rod is a Mustang II Suspension/Steering system. Lefty thought it might be a good idea to put one his Terraplane, then he thinks maybe not. Show Notes: Articles about mustang 2 front ends https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2017/08/18/mustang-ii-suspension https://www.hotrod.com/articles/swap-mustang-ii-frontend-something-better/ Front end kits https://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/heidts-mustang-ii-front-suspension-packages http://www.scottshotrods.com/front-steer-superslam-weld-on-ifs/ Terraplane kit https://www.ebay.com/itm/37-38-Terraplane-Car-CornerKiller-IFS-Coil-Over-2-Drop-5x5-5-Manual-LHD-rack/254258046802?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D4a428ae5a14c47eaaeba2d12e4fae5f2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D312630515706%26itm%3D254258046802%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 C8 Corvette https://www.foxne
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Episode 0143 - Gearing the Hot Rods
27/07/2019 Duration: 56minEpisode 0143 - Gearing the Hot Rods Gearing is discussed and on an Orange Cone Re-route we've decided to go with without a transmission....classic. Returning to the topic, we talk about each of our individual gearing selections and reasons for it. Math is briefly involved and is mangled horribly. Show Notes: Chevy 10 bolt info https://www.onedirt.com/tech/drivetrain/10-bolt-chevy/ Gear ratio calculator http://www.tremec.com/calculadora.php Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.