B Squad Hotrod: 4 Guys Building Cars And Hot Rods

Episode 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.  

[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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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

Episode 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.

Episode 0142 - Horsepower for Train Lefty and Train discuss the finer points of finding some horsepower for Train's rat rod project.   Show Notes: Craigslist: https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/battle-ground-1946-chevy-15-ton-truck/6929398406.html https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/canyon-city-1942-military-chevrolet-ton/6930341802.html https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-antonio-antique-trucks/6919133625.html 1946 Chevy pick-up on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1946-Chevy-Chevrolet-Pickup-Truck-Grille-1942-1943-1944-1945-grill/293138052199?hash=item444063b467:g:gE4AAOSw0fdc4gD~ Engine labs https://www.enginelabs.com/news/reference-chevy-engine-block-casting-numbers/ .050 pistons https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cnn-s1347 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdm-pce435-1059 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-2038 Engines https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/d/schertz-sbc-350-c10-chevelle-nova-camaro/6896062151.html https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/d/seguin-stock-complete-runn

Episode 0141 - Ultimate Upgrades for a Hot Rod Lone host woodchuck talks some of the top end upgrades you can put on your hot rod. Additionally there is an announcement at the end on a location to find us - Pandora!   Show Notes: Carbon Fiber Wheels - how Porsche makes them https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a12029716/porsche-carbon-fiber-wheels/ Carbon Fiber Wheels for sale: https://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/-p-151938951.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhPfqr9-m4wIVhozICh1IYgxLEAQYBSABEgJ0KPD_BwE Koenigsegg carbon fiber wheels https://carbuzz.com/news/would-you-spend-50-000-on-a-set-of-koenigsegg-wheels Active Shocks (for sale) https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-49-255874?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7aD25uWm4wIVj6OzCh2hxgKfEAkYFCABEgJLo_D_BwE Fiberglass body panels http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Cars/67-Mustang.htm Powered Streetluge http://www.poweredstreetluge.com/   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadH

Episode 0140 - Are Cars Art Are cars art pieces? The great debate is on. As Hollywood pulls a quick one-eghty on us.   Show Notes Debate.org Article https://www.debate.org/opinions/should-cars-be-considered-a-cultural-expression-kinda-like-music-fashion-or-art Type 57 Bugatti https://www.supercars.net/blog/1936-bugatti-type-57sc-atlantic/ Old Race Car https://journal.classiccars.com/2014/07/10/classic-profile-1916-hudson-super-six-factory-racer/  Truck with Rotary Engine https://www.motortrend.com/news/airplane-engine-1939-plymouth-pickup-radically-radial/     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.

Episode 0139 - Craziest Hod Rods What's the craziest thing you've seen in the automotive world? We've seen a few things that will surprised us, and we're going to share them with you. (links in the show notes for those of you who can't see pictures through the radio)   Show Notes Chevy with tracks http://blog.jepistons.com/its-a-bird...its-a-plane...its-a-blown-alcohol-hot-rod-on-a-tank-chassis- 747 car at Burning man https://observer.com/2018/09/burning-man-art-car-boeing-747-to-be-removed/ Fuel Pod race Cars https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/reviews/classics/racer-built-from-jet-fighters-fuel-tank/article1376150/ Truck with Radial Engine https://www.hotrod.com/articles/airplane-engine-1939-plymouth-pickup-radically-radial/ Crazy Japanese Exhaust https://i.imgur.com/tQctMoz.jpg Lambo crazy Exhaust https://i.imgur.com/tdTUivP.jpg “Stubby Truck” and mini vette https://www.pinterest.com/pin/551550285586310983/?lp=true Dragula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRAG-U-LA Tree car: https://cleantechnica

Episode 0138 - How to Screw Up a Hot Rod Today all the ways B Squad can think of to screw up a project car or hot rod are thrown out on the table. We can neither confirm nor deny any of these have taken place in our own garage.   Show Notes: Ways to screw up a hot rod Putting the wrong parts on a hot rod Rushing the job -Paint -Parts on in the wrong order Cheap Parts/components -not quite right paint -cheap necessary drive line or brake parts Perfectionism/Procrastination -We’ll wait until tomorrow to talk about this one. Not knowing what you are doing -B squad! Hudson Hubcaps: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Terraplane-hub-caps/143269116565?hash=item215b813a95:g:kVkAAOSwCo1c6sD~&frcectupt=true     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 and subscribe a friend to our podcast.