B Squad Hotrod: 4 Guys Building Cars And Hot Rods

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.

Episode 0137 - CV Axles CV Axles are the topic of the day. Wait until you hear the problems that woodchuck is having.   Show Notes: CV Axles on Z-car Blog https://www.zcarblog.com/tag/cv-axle   CV Axle change on an f-150 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNtq8aRQwjU       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.

Episode 0136 - Progress on Projects More progress on the projects for both Train and Woodchuck   Show Notes:   Pitman Arm set https://www.amazon.com/Ambienceo-Remover-Separator-Pitman-Carring/dp/B071WK51DH/ref=asc_df_B071WK51DH/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241896598945&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4749747607115021112&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028163&hvtargid=pla-782058730272&psc=1 Steering Link bar: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STEERING-DRAG-LINK-12338622-MILITARY-HUMMER-HMMWV-HUMVEE-M998-AM-GENERAL/361449116181?hash=item54280bd215:g:HOoAAOSw8-tWbjg3 Paint/rust removal Disc https://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/power-tools-accessories/draper-100mm-paint-and-rust-removal-disc     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.

Episode 0135 - Ed, Blowers and Cabs A somber note to start with, then B Squad talks about the Humvee, Lefty's new direction on the Hudson's intake and Trains progress on his truck. And there is a special announcement at the end from train.   Show Notes: No Show notes this week, just updates.     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.

Episode 0134 - Interview with Michael J Clark We hear from a car guy up in the Great White North about his book and his experience covering cars as a profession.   Where to Find Michael's book Mahoney's Camaro: https://www.amazon.com/Mahoneys-Camaro-Michael-J-Clark/dp/1770414037     Show Notes: Ameila Earhart’s car: https://www.foxnews.com/auto/amelia-earharts-stolen-car-found-in-la-neighborhood Teal jeep: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15342145/hail-to-the-chief-jeep-quietly-releases-wrangler-chief-and-smoky-mountain-limited-editions/ Lambrecht car auction in Nebraska https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/09/29/227495741/the-142-000-pickup-truck-with-1-3-miles-tops-vintage-car-auction Car and Track shows on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1uddv0AOKci88vwcvWP6DC8oAntSwjF The Rebel Machine (AMC) https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/1970-amc-rebel-machine/ https://barnfinds.com/unrestored-with-8700-miles-1970-amc-rebel-machine/ Lee Marvin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Ma

Episode 0133 - Interview with David on HMMWVs pt2 HMMWV interview part 2. It's a bit choppy, but there is some good additional info that David lays on us.   Show Notes: Pic of humvee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee Pic of warthog https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG168897     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.

Episode 0132 - Interview with David on HMMWVs pt1 Part 1 of the interview with David about working on HMMWVs (Humvees)   Show Notes: Pic of humvee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humvee Pic of warthog https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/AUG168897     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.

Episode 0131 - Train gets a project Train finally buys a project and we hear all about it. And yes it's a truck. Lefty then discusses how and when to compromise on a project. Hollywood and Woodchuck chime in too.   Show Notes: The Low Down Found for sale by owner vehicle in side fence (story) Next day checking it out. Thoughts and agreement Cab thoughts Delivery? The Chassis Chassis 2000 chevy blazer Vortec V6 4.3 L with 4L60E automatic trans with rear end. Unknown last run. Air bagged and working full kit. Two compressors, tank independent adjustment (lowrider control box) wired with speaker wire. Brakes seized 4 wheel disc brakes Rear end most likely 7 ⅝ could be 8 ½ gear ratio 3.08 or 3.42 Two white wall tires BF Goodrich Silvertowns radials 320$ new 285/70 R15 red with chrome hubcaps Frame modifications. Front skid plate, rear cross member to hold tank and compressors air bag brackets welded on for rear. Leaf spring had several layers removed Cursory exam for ID and Vin number on frame none found yet mor

Episode 0130 - Protecting Your Car Paint Paint and how to keep it lookin' good. All brought to you by B Squad.   Show Notes: Protection: Don’t hit anything Don’t get hit by anything (parking lots) Keep in a garage Keep waxed Remove debris Keep a car cover on it Keep Salt off of it (from the air and ground) Clear coat it when painting Protective film Restoration: Only way to have a perfect finish again - Paint it again Waxing Clay Bar Polishing (with polishing or cutting agent) Scratch removal   Links: Car Fax article on paint protection https://www.carfax.com/blog/car-paint-protection-tips The Car Guys article on paint protection http://thecarguy.com/articles/waxtips.htm Popular mechanics article on washing a car including the “Three bucket method” https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/g99/10-tips-to-clean-and-detail-your-car-like-a-pro/ Paint Restoration Kit from 3M on NAPA online http://knowhow.napaonline.com/restore-paints-finish-3ms-paint-restoration-system/ Video on YouTube from 3M https://www

Episode 0129 - Dressing Up Your Car How much dressing up your car is too much. According to Lefty, washing it is too much. Through a rocky start B squad discusses the question of plain jane or all tricked out.   Show Notes: Custom Badge: http://www.madhornets.com/3d-metal-front-grille-grill-badge-emblem-decals-hood-car-flag-usa-united-states/?gclid=CjwKCAjwv6blBRBzEiwAihbM-QoRqd7lbp8W2YzjF4-9wzGq2AYr6sNImtIiU97Zm4SnQ9GvPBLweBoCX0UQAvD_BwE Demon upgrades for $1 https://www.universitydodge.com/dodge-challenger-srt-demon-upgrades-one-dollar/ Fake Air vents https://www.amazon.com/Side-Vent-Air-Flow-Fender/dp/B01G6PDR9I/ Two tone Hudson https://www.flickr.com/photos/drontfarmaren/18843661471 Hudson Hubcaps https://www.ebay.com/i/202647371597?chn=ps https://www.ebay.com/i/264266300323?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3De3aac7f4e89d41cb89a59232612cf68e%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D202647371597%26itm%3D264266300323 Individual intake manifold: htt

Episode 0128 - Race Day Mishaps If you've ever had a race day mishap you'll be able to relate to B Squad this week. Where Lefty is stuck at the starting line and Woodchuck can only do 35 in a 70. And Train hates fire trucks.   Show Notes: RC Car http://www.hpiracing.com/en/kit/109083 Busted Part on Lefty’s RC car https://www.amainhobbies.com/hpi-pullstart-one-way-bearing-21bb-s25-f4.1-hpi1430/p25545 Stanley Black and Decker Brands: https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/our-businesses/our-brands Snap-on Brands https://www.snapon.com/EN/Our-Company/Our-Brands Fire Truck from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RoadkillCustoms/posts/10158154171530828?__tn__=K-R     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.

Episode 0127 - Headlight Restoration Do you have yellow or foggy headlights? Us too! So we dig into to restoring them and trying to get them back to clear.     Show Notes: Car headlight restoration https://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-Your-Hazy-Headlights-With-Toothpaste/ Inspiration for a car project http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0117-inspiration-for-a-car-project     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 give us a review in your podcast app.

Episode 0126 - Cars and Computers Long time listener and friend Chris writes in and asks about computers and cars. More specifically about computer code and cars. But first Train learns what it means to be on Bee Squad.   Show Notes: The Idea of it https://medium.com/@viktorschepik/how-to-be-an-automobile-software-engineer-part-1-7729a780d89b https://www.autoevolution.com/news/car-coding-and-what-it-can-bring-for-your-vehicle-104966.html   Chips https://superchips.com/can-i-improve-my-mileage/ https://axleaddict.com/trucks-vans/Ways-To-Increase-Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-Gas-Mileage https://www.autoanything.com/performance-chips/pros-and-cons-of-performance-chips.aspx Tesla https://gizmodo.com/the-tech-that-drives-the-new-tesla-model-s-explained-1644801610 Volkswagen and “Diesel Gate” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_emissions_scandal Jeep Hack https://www.designnews.com/electronics-test/hack-jeep-101-renowned-security-expert-will-explain-how-he-did-it/98920152045567   Thanks for listening, down

Episode 0125 - Engine Top Ends with Jon This week Jon joins us and we talk engines. Specifically Top Ends. This was quite the lesson on how this part of the engine works for B Squad.     Show Notes: Engine top end: https://slideplayer.com/slide/11757674/ Engine masters from motor trend: https://www.motortrendondemand.com/ Engine Components: http://www.thecartech.com/subjects/engine/engine_design_and_components2.htm   Picture: Jon's toys including his previously mentioned and featured Camaro and his Ford Tractor.       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 give us a review in your podcast app.

Episode 0124 - Persistent Gremlins with a Flute Solo First we talk about music while working then we get into gremlins the plague our hot rods and how to root them out.   Show Notes: Jocko Podcast: www.jockopodcast.com   Frog Leap - the band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLFW2KoHp1w   Powerwolf - the band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerwolf         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 give us a review in your podcast app.

Episode 0123 - Restoring Car History The history of a car can determine the direction a person may want to take when restoring it. How important is it in a build? Like we would know! But that doesn't stop us from talking about it.   Show Notes:   Cab https://assets.hemmings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2016/03/CheckerA4_01_800.jpg Police Car https://i.pinimg.com/originals/64/ee/28/64ee28e848d7c2cc95f60c98ebbcec06.jpg MP Car https://www.hemmings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2010/04/1957Chevrolet_04_700.jpg\ Other mentioned 56 Chevy Stepsides: https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAzcrD1.img?h=416&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=2201&y=1360 http://image.trucktrend.com/f/10409134+re0+ar0+st0/0810st-01-pw%2B1956-chevy-stepside%2Bfront-view.jpg     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 give us a review in your podcast app.