B Squad Hotrod: 4 Guys Building Cars And Hot Rods

Memorial Day 2018

Episode 0082 - Weird Tools All four members of B Squad join this conversation, starting with a question of manliness, going into Google foo and finally arriving at weird automotive tools for a main topic.  We even have an e-mail from a listener again.   Show Notes:   Lefty’s Wife's Cargo Bike http://www.jonwatts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Jon-Watts-and-his-Xtracycle-Radish-01.JPG http://yubabikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mundoYellow.png Trucks for Colt: #1) 56ish Fordish https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-truck/6582252820.html #2)46 Ford https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-ford-pickup-jailbar/6590737462.html #3) Dually 45 Chevy https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1945-chevy-truck/6588491793.html #4) Another Dually Chevy https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-chevy-pu/6587145746.html #5) Chevy Dually in Oregon https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/1941-chevrolet-truck/6570418015.html #6) Ford Fire truck Again https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/1946-ford-firetruck/65427

[BONUS] B Squad Bonus Episode 3 Fantasy Cars of B Squad   Show Notes: Motorcycle from Akira https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ael7gKPw8BA Tron Light Bike https://www.geek.com/geek-cetera/parker-brothers-create-street-legal-electric-tron-lightcycle-1423485/ ED209 robocop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9l9wxGFl4k SUX6000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl8mQhxhE_Q Truck from Boarderlands Cheetas Paw http://www.writeups.org/borderlands-bandits/borderlands-truck-h1/ Mad Max’s Original Vehicle http://madmax.wikia.com/wiki/Ford_Falcon_XB_GT_Coupe_1973_%22V8_Interceptor%22 Anime Sea Plane https://i.pinimg.com/736x/54/41/42/54414221c3e2e7333a2d47f7f45f165d--animation-disney-hayao-miyazaki.jpg   Tanks i.pinimg.com/736x/54/41/42/54414221c3e2e7333a2d47f7f45f165d--animation-disney-hayao-miyazaki.jpg : http://www.tankgirl.info/tankgirl/images/movie/tradingCards/89f.jpg https://www.google.com/search?q=Big+Tank&client=firefox-b-1&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=YRM_xhrv54qisM%253A%252CIuuocN0W

Episode 0081 - Avoid Wasting Time in the Garage Train and the 'Chuck talk about the right way and the wrong way to get projects done fast.   No links for this Episode, but feel free to visit a random car site and see what's up.  They probably have better experts than we do.     As always, this episode is not sponsored or supported by any company or person other than those on the show. 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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0080 - Avoiding De-valuing Cars and Hot Rods Train joins the high mile club & talks with Woodchuck on how to best to devalue a car. Woodchuck updates on the Humvee and gives a tool review on the recent purchase of an inspection camera.   Show Notes:         As always, this episode is not sponsored or supported by any company or person other than those on the show. 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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0079 - Kit Car Interview with Ed Lefty and Woodchuck talk about a kit car build with Uncle Ed. We touch on safety, a death in the family and other car antics in the B Squad Family Tree.   Show Notes:   Kit Car: 29 Mercedes https://classiccars.com/listings/find/1928-1930/mercedes-benz/gazelle 72 Pinto Wagon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Pinto Bradley GT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Automotive Battery Bolts https://www.fastenal.com/products/fleet-automotive/batteries-accessories/battery-bolts;jsessionid=554791C71C5AF338A53CF077F3BCD316.jvm3?r=~%7Ccategoryl1:%22609389%20Fleet%209and%20Automotive%22%7C~%20~%7Ccategoryl2:%22605073%20Batteries%209and%20Accessories%22%7C~%20~%7Ccategoryl3:%22605178%20Battery%20Bolts%22%7C~     As always, this episode is not sponsored or supported by any company or person other than those on the show. 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

Episode 0078 - Spring Car Maintenance   Train and Woodchuck discuss spring cleaning for cars and hot rods. Everything from wiper blades to brakes to headlight fluid rotation.   Show Notes:   18:27 K&N air filter https://www.knfilters.com/air_filter.aspx   24:44 Penny Tire Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7XWymPT0Go   29:30 2011-current (2018) ford explorer windshield trim https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Explorer/2013/windows_windshield/windshield_trim_flies_off.shtml     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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0077 - 100 Car Tips Silliness Part 2 Train, Lefty and Woodchuck finish up 51-100 of the list of silliness.   Show Notes: Mens Health Article https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a19538981/100-best-car-tips/ 7:45 Trivial Warfare podcast https://www.trivialwarfare.com/ 40:55 Rock Chip Repair Kit https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-600001-Windshield-Repair-Kit/     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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0076 - 100 Car Tips Silliness 'Chuck, Train and Lefty review and discuss a Mens Health article on the best 100 car tips for men. Well let's just say that it leaves a lot left to be desired, and we let them know.   100 best car tips for https://www.menshealth.com/best-life/100-best-car-tips Mustang Pile-ip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOSR8Q2RXAU Seatbelt cutter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UOJIT8C/ref=asc_df_B00UOJIT8C5408141/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B00UOJIT8C&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167142405023&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=337381079868778151&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029387&hvtargid=pla-308737928549 Snap-on Diagonal Mini cutters https://store.snapon.com/Diagonal-Cutters-Natural-Finish--6-Long-Mini-Diagonal-Cutter-P885648.aspx Snap-on Hammer https://store.snapon.com/Soft-Grip-Dead-Blow-16-Ounce-Soft-Grip-Hammer-P641044.aspx   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For ques

Episode 0075 - Off Road Hot Rods All four B Squad members are talking a new off road ATV option..the Jeep. Lefty explains more. Then the four of us talk our most favorite and least favorite vehicle types.   Show Notes: Off Road jeep http://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/mahindra-roxor-revealed-28348 Old Military Jeep https://ww2db.com/vehicle_spec.php?q=243 Polaris side by side: https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/ Suzuki Samurai (Not Isuzu) https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/Suzuki/Samurai     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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0074 - Power Steering Problems B squad learns about power steering, discusses their problems with it and talks about belts. Then we falsely accuse and jinx Train into backing a fire truck into something.   Show notes: How Steering Works https://auto.howstuffworks.com/steering.htm Traditional Power Steering from HMMWV Tech Manual (TM): http://hummer-hmmwv.tpub.com/TM-9-2320-280-20-1/css/TM-9-2320-280-20-1_76.htm Electronic Power Steering https://www.motoring.com.au/how-it-works-electric-power-steering-eps-103538/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2kyozK9GII Lucas oil power steering stop leak http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20790306&KPID=15718060&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Catch_All_-_DT&pla=pla_15718060&k_clickid=069396a5-d295-49da-bf58-24b45a70bfba&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkd3VBRDzARIsAAdGzMDt20UizoNbH9mObeH7eeVjqfC3xsLkWouZrFX4hG0uq218rouUQQAaAvN8EALw_wcB Power steering pump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ivm0hOzbuA Tool Review Rotary Punch https://www.tandyleather.c

Episode 0073 - Diagnostics and Wiring on Cars and Planes All four squad members talk power steering/braking diagnostics on the hog and then wiring practices on Lefty's plane.   Show Notes: Hydraulic Diagram https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RfThgKA1aMs/UE-gTt0fDcI/AAAAAAAAAg0/HtRsKChRxhE/s600/HydroboostSchematic.gif   Tech Manual for Humvee from imfmotorpool.com http://www.imfmotorpool.com/068172.PDF   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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0072 - Further Warthog Plans   Warthog plans updated as well as Woodchuck's story of getting beat by the hog.   Dodge truck https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-dodge-pick-up-truck/6463066826.html Van Picture https://wichitafalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/rat-rod/6513524951.html Humvee Engine placement https://goo.gl/images/yL5DbL https://goo.gl/images/AurH72   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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0071 - Hot Rod Vans   Woodchuck, Train and Lefty talk hot rodding vans, station wagons and other crazy, wacky and weird stuff. Show Notes:   Miata Madness https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27540185_10215777527295888_6596935527049540250_n.jpg?oh=2936e80d46877b636799fda2f0ec5b07&oe=5B12BAE2 Toyota Racer https://wallscover.com/images/toyota-ae86-wallpaper-14.jpg Station Wagon https://bangshift.com/general-news/event-coverage/hot-rod-hash-cold-temps-didnt-stop-gearheads-enjoying-cars-see-em Gambler 500 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambler_500 Train’s truck pick https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1941-chevrolet-1-2-ton-pickup/6499713435.html Champion listing https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/pair-of-1950-studebaker/6509584070.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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0070 - Electrical Fires on Converted Vehicles Email us at: Hosts@bsquadhotrod.com   Train and woodchuck talk about fires on cars that have been converted to electrical.   Show Notes: Conversion kits http://www.evwest.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=40 23:55 Fire engineering magazine http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2013/04/identifying-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles.html Classic conversion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/FiatEV.jpg/1280px-FiatEV.jpg 28:30 SpaceX article https://www.space.com/39720-spacex-starman-elon-musk-roadster-journey-video.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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0069 - Interview with Mark Email us at Hosts@bsquadhotrod.com   This week we have Mark with us to talk Hot Rodding on military vehicles and Big Red Three Wheelers.   Visit Mark at https://www.justbigreds.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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0068 - Helping Friends Work on Cars Email us at Hosts@bsquadhotrod.com What happens when you get voluntold to help a friend (or your wife's friend) with car trouble? Find out what B Squad does. Then laugh at us for it.       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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0067 - How to get Hurt Working on the Car Email us at: hosts@bsquadhotrod.com   Woodchuck, Train and Lefty discuss what to do to get hurt in the garage and how to avoid it. Also a re-visit of the pick three segment as we had to be sent instructions on how to do that properly. Leave it to B Squad.   Show Notes: "Don't do dumb stuff like B Squad"   Craigslist foo: Dodge Lancer https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1962-dodge-lancer-gt/6452695376.html   Fire Truck for train: https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/1954-international-project/6453532755.html   Studebaker: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/41-studebaker-good-for-rat-rod/6461052175.html 45:09 “Frankencuda” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utp1au2W2ww 48:19 Naturally aspirated 1000hp engines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-JIsN5ylSE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9Yxbhitxn8       Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com And if you

Episode 0066 - Planning Your Car Build E-mail us at Hosts@bsquadhotrod.com   All four members of the squad debate different choices and how to make them in the car build.   Show Notes: 02:20 Fiat Brands: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Chrysler_Automobiles 35:14 VW Bus Shortened https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1960-vw-pro-street-mini-bus/6461371726.html 42:45 Wheel sizing info from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing   Tool of the Week 59:17 Craftsman Max Axess Socket Set https://www.craftsman.com/products/craftsman-19pc-universal-max-axess-socket-and-ratchet-set-3-8-8221-drive     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 tell a friend and get them subscribed too!

Episode 0065 - Oddball Car Types Email us at: Hosts@bsquadhotrod.com   Train deals with ants in his...well...truck. Woodchuck is 0 and 2 with the Humvee and Hollywood, well Hollywood is here...and he actually is helpful this episode. Shocking! Then we get into oddball car manufacturers.   Show Notes   This week in cars: 11:17 3 Ton (6 Ton set) Jack Stands: https://www.harborfreight.com/6-ton-steel-jack-stands-62393.html   15:33 Oddball Car Makes 16:20 Delorean: 1973-Present TX, USA https://www.delorean.com/ PRV V-6 (Peugeot, Renault and Volvo): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6_PRV_engine   21:52 Renault: 1899-present French Car Company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault   24:40 Peugeot French car company originally opened in 1810 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot   29:21 Hudson: American Car Company 1909-1954 Detroit MI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Motor_Car_Company   30:50 AMC (American Motors Corp) 1954-1987 (Acquired Hudson at its’ demise) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Motors   3