B Squad Hotrod: 4 Guys Building Cars And Hot Rods

Episode 0122 - 10 things that stop us from working on our cars The top 10 - ish - things that prevent all of us amatures (Shade Tree Mechanics) from actually working on our project. Stand by for B Squad to do what B squad does-Orange Cone Reroutes.   Show Notes:   10 common shade tree problems 1) Environmental issues Cold Heat http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0108-working-in-environmental-extremes 2) Electric power https://blog.mygenerator.com.au/best-generator-power-tools/ 3) Budget issues https://lifehacker.com/a-geeks-guide-to-budgeting-hobbies-5921991 4) Time issues 5) Lack of Space https://www.caesarstoneus.com/about-us/information-inspiration/design-to-inspire/how-to-make-space-for-your-favorite-hobbies/ 6) Personal Obligations 7) Motivation http://www.blurb.com/blog/5-helpful-tips-pursue-hobbies-passions/ 8) Screwing stuff up https://www.fastcompany.com/3035120/4-steps-to-overcoming-failure-and-using-it-to-your-advanta 9) Boring/repetitive work https://www.dumblittleman.com/six-ways-to-stay

Episode 0121 - New Fluids in Old Cars Ever wonder about putting new fluids in old cars and the effect it might have? Or wonder where the blinker fluid goes? B Squad wonders too.   Show Notes: Distilling processing https://www.e-education.psu.edu/eme801/sites/www.e-education.psu.edu.eme801/files/images/2.03.jpg Zinc added oil https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2012/10/18/tech-101-zinc-in-oil-and-its-effects-on-older-engines/ Oils for classic cars https://www.restore-an-old-car.com/best-oil-for-classic-cars.html Antifreeze types https://www.ncregionaaca.com/firstcapital/index.php/old-cars-and-antifreeze Brake Fluids https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-parts/types-of-brake-fluid.htm How car fluids can kill you (No Taste Testing!) https://jalopnik.com/heres-how-all-of-the-fluids-in-your-car-can-kill-you-1789532554     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

Episode 0120 - Old Style on New Cars St. Valentines Day Reminder! Also Train wants to discuss old styling on new cars and decide if it is going to last, if it is a good thing or if it all is just a fad.     Show Notes:   SEMA replical law https://www.sema.org/replica Toyota supra commercial https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a26114680/2020-toyota-supra-super-bowl-53-commercial/     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 0119 - Wiring tips for a car project Want to know what to do with a wiring project that you are starting or inheriting from another person's project. Lefty will expand on what he did and how to avoid re-inventing the wheel - or wiring diagram.  Woodchuck and Train tell of their failures as well.     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 0118 - Tips for Buying Used Tools It's a meeting of the B Squad minds as we discuss buying used tools. What to look for, what to avoid and even what a floor loom is - thanks lefty.   Show Notes: Floor Loom: https://woolery.com/weaving-looms/looms-by-manufacturers/leclerc-looms/leclerc-floor-looms.html     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 0117 - Inspiration for a Car Project Where does A squad find the outlandish inspiration for complete some of their award winning projects? We're not sure, but this is where B squad gets theirs.   Show Notes: Jet ski motorcycle https://www.maxim.com/.image/t_share/MTUzMTgxOTQ1MzczNjY0MjYz/biski-6.jpg Car tail light with piston and connecting rod: https://i.pinimg.com/236x/d8/f1/a7/d8f1a79fd19a046ae526aaa1d9b9b83d--hotrods-car-parts.jpg Other car parts https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a4/33/83/a4338386c16c702567d9d52ba9871db9.jpg Tractorri - Lambo Mustang combination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVz_iwoxzVY Military inspired https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/rezvani-tank/ Star Wars Cars: http://www.bromygod.com/2013/08/09/starwars-cars-are-everywhere/ Military car: Jeep Tank http://www.rezvanimotors.com/rezvani-tank/ Just for fun https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b9/ea/7a/b9ea7aa6f97656a16605c674d7f5fe26.jpg Twin Engine Corvette: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pZZtDUm-wW8/maxresdefault.jpg Dolphin https://

Episode 0116 - Car Audio in Train's truck Sound in Train's truck it the subject of discussion, laughter and Orange Cones this week. And the Orange Cone that we go on at the end will have you smiling and shaking your head.   Show Notes:   Online websites Hollywood mentioned: https://www.woofersetc.com/ https://www.sonicelectronix.com/ Sounds of Silence Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4     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 0115 - Redoing Work on Your Hot Rod Ever get something fixed and then had to pull it back apart because you forgot something? Hey! Us Too!   Show Notes: None this week, but stay tuned.   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 0114 - Trains F-150 and the New Year Train expands on his "Me too F-150" project. Then the whole squad lays out their ambitions for the new year.   Show Notes: Propane heater: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200178724_200178724?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Heaters%20%26%20Stoves%20%2B%20Fireplaces%20%3E%20Propane%20Heaters&utm_campaign=Mr.%20Heater&utm_content=174338&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8_eop5G_3wIVCB-tBh1JugrJEAQYAiABEgIwZ_D_BwE Dry Ice Blaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCnZzcL01j0     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 0113 - 10 things to teach new Drivers about Cars Woodchuck expands on a conversation he had at Christmas about car knowledge needed for young people learning to drive in this solo episode.   Show Notes: 10 Things to teach kids about cars before they can drive 1 Vehicle Check 2 Change Oil 3 Change a Tire 4 Drive a Manual 5 Read a Map 6 Fill or replace the fluids 7 Driving without power steering 8 Change the belt(s) 9 Jump a car - Safely 10 Change the wiper blades 11 Spark Plugs Bonus: Carry common parts with you (wiper blades, spark plugs)     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 0112: Motorcycles and a Train Jacked Episode Motorcycle talk abounds when Lefty takes Train on an unscheduled orange cone reroute.   Show Notes:   Episode with Aaron: Episode 49: http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0049-motorcycle-modification-with-guest-aaron V star 650 motocycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_DragStar_650     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 0111 - Material Problems Train explores problems with dissimilar metals, new-fangled technologies and manufacturing processes. These have all been found to exist solely to frustrate Train.   Show Notes:   Dissimilar metals: https://www.trailer-bodybuilders.com/fabrication/high-dollar-problems-can-arise-when-dissimilar-metals-contact-and-electrolytes-come-play Car Podcast list #1 https://driving.ca/bmw/auto-news/entertainment/10-automotive-podcasts-worth-streaming-right-now Car Podcast list #2 https://www.motorverso.com/car-podcast/     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 0110 - Horsepower and Train Trains project gets B Squad talking about Horsepower and how to increase it.   Show Notes: Tite-reach tools http://www.tite-reach.com/     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 0109 - Train finds a project Train finally gets a project and the explanation of current work, Lefty and Woodchuck give updates on their projects and Hollywood - well Hollywood is here.         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 0108 - Working in Environmental Extremes B Squad talks environmental extremes while working on cars. Then we discuss changing a project car and what to consider when doing so. Then close with some great feedback.   Show Notes:   Osha on Cold and Heat: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencypreparedness/guides/cold.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencypreparedness/guides/heat.html Engine Building Videos: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Building-Videos-Engine/dp/B000N8FB8A     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 0107 - Thanksgiving Fights about Cars Fights about cars that are had on Thanksgiving day over turkey and adult beverages. Where do you weigh in at on these fun but lighthearted issues?   Show Notes: Jolopnik’s 7 Great Car Debates: https://jalopnik.com/these-are-the-most-common-car-arguments-youll-likely-ge-1820685494     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 0106 - Are You Sticking a New Frame Under an Old Car? Transplant Frames for older hot rods. Is it a good idea, would Woodchuck and Train do it? Are there advantages? Questions we almost answer on this installment of B Squad.   Show Notes: No links this week.  Just good ol' fashioned entertainment and quasi-education.     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 0105 - Why Paperwork is Important Hot rod paperwork is described, lamented and otherwise discussed among the four members of B Squad. Then Hollywood chimes in with active fuel management.   Show Notes: Motor vehicle laws in the US: https://www.hg.org/motor-vehicle.html https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/ https://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_consumers.html Racing Planes taking Train off track https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44113580_2208497685880164_2011482748362948608_n.png?_nc_cat=1&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=73e5a6a73b6c5467bb4cc4be83ffda43&oe=5C88950A AFM and oil consumption https://www.gmpartsonline.net/blog/engine-oil-consumption-solutions     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 0104 - Wood and Rubber on Cars Talking wood frames, wood trim and even those classic "Woodies" from the the beach and surf. We also get into how the wood and rubber parts on your car act the same in some conditions. Contact us: www.bsquadhotrod.com Hosts@bsquadhotrod.com   Show Notes:   Wooden cars: Article on wood cars from Jalopnick: https://jalopnik.com/5870797/the-ten-coolest-wooden-cars-of-all-time/ Log Car: https://www.kelownanow.com/news/news/Automobile/The_first_ever_known_drivable_log_car_is_up_for_sale_on_Friday/ All Wood Jeep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iugBZb2NCjU Additional wood cars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGN75UVvMYQ     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 0103 - Making it fit What happens when the "bolt on part" doesn't fit? B Squad explores the three F's of how to make that part fit.   Show Notes:   Diamond T (Not Diamond Rio) Pumper Truck https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/1936-37_Diamond_T_pumper_Springs_FD.jpg Mouse Milk https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Milk-Oil-8-Oz/dp/B0049C7170     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.