B Squad Hotrod: 4 Guys Building Cars And Hot Rods

Episode 0025 - Project Updates As requested we have project updates.  A listener gives his advice and we follow.  enjoy episode number 25.   Show Notes:   3:15 Honda 3 wheelers - https://www.justbigreds.com/ 11:24 Jegs small block chevy intake - http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/2701/10002/-1 26:31 The Dyno tuning shop we were talking about - http://garage808.com/dyno-rates-and-tuning/ 31:38 Find a welding school near you - https://schools.aws.org/ 34:02 Auto body rotisserie - http://www.eastwood.com/autobody/rotisserie.html 38:46 Nissan Patrol 60 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Patrol#Second_generation_.2860.3B_1959.E2.80.931980.29 40:46 Firetruck Nissan Patrol - http://www.offroadxtreme.com/features/car-features/vintage-monday-first-and-second-gen-nissan-patrol-tough-utes/ 42:54 Dodge Ram Powerwagon - http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/power-wagon/ 46:38 Classic Dodge Powerwagons for sale -  https://classiccars.com/listings/find/all-years/dodge/power-wagon Sprocket http://i277.photobucket.com/a

Episode 0024 - Buying a Project Car How to and good practices for buying a project car.  Oh, and Lefty hates trucks.  We go over a couple of e-mails, touch on a thank you for all our new Hot Rod Heroes (Fans) and then get into how to buy a project.   Show Notes: 2:29 There are around 220 sunny days in SC each year - http://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/south_carolina/columbia 3:31 Retired road signs - https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=83&acctid=3078 11:20 Episode 15 - http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0015-not-so-new-not-so-project-cars 21:12 Rebuilding a salvage car - http://www.dmv.org/salvaged-vehicles.php 23:39 VIN Decoder - http://www.dmv.org/vehicle-history/vin-decoder.php 24:42 California Inop registration - https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr01 31:14 B Squad bonus episode - http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/bonus-b-squad-bonus-episode-1 37:29 Shopsmith Mark V - http://www.shopsmith.com/markvsite/   As of the publish date of

Episode 0023: Winging it Have you ever winged a repair?  B Squad discusses winging it and also the B squad moment of the week - "300 feet of chain." We also have a mountain of email from all of you Hot Rod Heroes!  Thank you.  Our podcast has reached world wide stature.  "We're kinda a big deal."  Okay we're not a big deal but we do feel like real podcasters. No product this week.  It's been a long winter with forced cryostasis of the projects. Show Notes: 47:48 Aluminum tape  https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-7166/Specialty-Tapes/Industrial-Aluminum-Foil-Tape-2-x-60-yds?pricode=WY802&gadtype=pla&id=S-7166&gclid=Cj0KEQjwzd3GBRDks7SYuNHi3JEBEiQAIm6EIzE9pNGtcOgSqION0XfKIOLYnEsP_o-iVGTN3UCrcR8aAt6f8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds 51:05 Lefty’s “Interaction” with the cabel barrier: Episode 17 - http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0017-maintenance-misadventures-with-guest-britt 58:16 PT cruiser truck - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/452752568761174603/ 1:01:13 Police PT cruiser - https://s-media-cac

Episode 0022 - Questions and Selling Cars Answering Hotrod Heroes' questions about forced air and transmissions then we move on to how to sell a classic car.   Show notes: 12:02 Nitrous Oxide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrous_oxide 16:54 Forced Air Episode (B Squad Hotrod Episode 0019) https://Bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com 27:51 Man in Houston, TX shot because car thief could not work the stick shift http://www.thedrive.com/news/8287/carjackers-kill-driver-because-they-couldnt-work-his-manual-transmission 32:22 Hagerty Online Valuation Tool https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/search/auto 52:35 DMV.org on payment for private sellers of cars http://www.dmv.org/articles/getting-paid-how-to-handle-payment-as-a-private-seller/ As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only.   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing.  For questions, comments or complaint

[Bonus] B-Squad Bonus Episode 1 This is a Bonus Episode.  We are talking about something other than cars.  Please let us know if you like it, hate it or otherwise don't care. hosts@bsquadhotrod.com In classic Orange Cone Re-Route Fashion Lefty takes us in to uncharted territory by asking about our favorite firearms.  We put aside cars in this bonus episode and talk about other things that are on the boys of B-Squad's minds. Except for the part about turning Lefty's Hudson into a show piece with hardware in the back.  Show Notes 6:26 Barrett - https://barrett.net/firearms/model82a1/ 9:41 Remington Competition over/under http://archives.collectorsfirearms.com/?page=230&category=&product=S4027 9:53 Mossberg Silver Reserve http://www.mossberg.com/category/series/silver-reserve-ii-over-under/ 10:22 Remington 700 https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700 12:20 Remington Wingmaster https://www.remington.com/shotguns/pump-action/model-870/model-870-wingmaster 12:30 Smith and Wesson 1911 PD h

Episode 0021 - Exhaust blowing hot air B Squad spends 53 minutes blowing hot air in spectacular fashion.  We start with our first hate mail ever, move into product recommendations and then a B squad moment by woodchuck.  Then Train enlightens us by talking exhaust.    Product recommendation - 9:44  Eastwood Concours Pro 2 -  http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-concours-pro-2-gun-set-w-aluminum-case.html   Show notes 13:57 Find jokes about cryostasis here: B Squad Hotrod Episode 19 - http://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/episode-0019-forced-air-but-wait-wiring-first 22:31 Most cars built after 1975 require a Catalytic converter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter#Regulations 29:10 Listener Vote! Is it an orange cone re-route or a lefty turn? 37:34:10 Aircraft grade stainless steels - http://aviationmetals.net/stainless_steel_sheets.php 37:46 Inconel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inconel 38:30 Exhaust system high heat coatings - http://www.eastwood.com/paints/hi-temp-engine-paints/exhaust-paints.h

Episode 0020 - Fight!  Drive it or Hide it. The car enthusiast main event: To drive it or hide it.  Ring the bell and get ready for an all out brawl.  Or at least a lively discussion.   Show Notes: Product Endorsement, Knipex Pliers Wrench - https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-8603250-10-Inch-Pliers-Wrench/dp/B000X4OG94 @6:04 Here’s a good article on roller cams vs flat tappet cams - http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/project-cars/1510-roller-vs-flat-tappet-cams-which-is-better-for-your-chevy/ @9:56 Here’s a video on cleaning carbon deposits with water - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFtp_jmLF3k @19:45 Two most expensive corvettes ever sold - http://www.cnbc.com/2014/01/21/38-million-corvette-boosts-muscle-car-market.html @25:47 Untouched 1985 IROC - https://www.powernationtv.com/post/brand-new-untouched-1985-iroc-z28-discovered-in-truck-trailer @32:08 For Train, Dodge powerwagons selling for 6 figures - http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/barrett-jackson-automotive-experts-dodge-power-wagon/   As

Episode 0019 - Forced Air But Wait Wiring First Recording an episode about the wonders of forced air induction Letfy lets us get almost three seconds in before hijacking the show.  We all wonder on to wiring then back to the real fun  Superchargers and Turbochargers! Show Links: @10:18 Ron Francis Wiring labeled wiring example https://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AC%2D25 @29:13 Supercharger for Chevy 350 http://www.jegs.com/i/Vortech/933/4GP218-050L/10002/-1 @29:13 Turbocharger for Chevy 350 http://www.turbokits.com/Chevy/Camaro/Turbo_Kits/ @35:35 Hat Joke from Episode 18 Bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com - episode 18 @ 1:03:12   As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only.   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing.  For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Twitter and Facebook - @Bsquadhotrod And if you really wa

Episode 0018 - Brakes by B Squad Lefty retells skidding off the road and gets a score of 6.3 from the judges.  Then we all jump into the brake system.  Wondering off topic no less than 3 times(and probably more).  CAUTION!  there is an unpleasant hissing for a very short segment in this episode.  See the show links below.   Show Links: @15:12 Brake Diagram - http://vnc.thewpp.ca/stuff/bentley/ep0niks.ctech.ca/vw/eva2/SU02/i23997.gif Disks and drums - http://undercarservices.com/phpmyfaq/attachments/4/brake.jpg @18:54 I meant to say manual brakes here not mechanical @22:51 Aircraft dual brake system - http://infinityaerospace.com/Dual_MC-4_Braking_System_with_Dual_Reservoirs.jpg @31:51 Disk E-brake system - http://www.wilwood.com/Images/BrakeKits/Installation_Drawings/Installation_Drawings-Large/ds777_IPB-lg.jpg @33:05 Woodchucks rear end - http://www.jegs.com/i/Heidts/164/IRC-101/10002/-1 @35:05 Ridler award - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Autorama#Ridler_Award @37:52 Wilwood Brakes - http://

Episode 0017 - Maintenance Misadventures with Guest Britt Lefty, Hollywood and the Chuck discuss misadventures in maintenance with guest Britt.  Everything from granading a car to stuck on the side of the road to whether wrecking a car is really a B squad moment.   Product review for Harbor Freight Grinder: @ 2:11 http://www.harborfreight.com/4-12-in-43-amp-angle-grinder-69645.html @ 2:15 Episode 0016 - Rust on Woodchuck’s skeleton in product review section (11:58)   Show Links: @ 11:30 Chilton Repair Manuals - http://www.chiltondiy.com/ @ 17:50 VW belt quick change - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQhfcdQf1QA @22:03 Ingleside Renaissance faire - http://medievalfaires.com/event/ingleside-renaissance-faire/ @33:04 Joes Colorado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joes,_Colorado @39:08 Vent Windows - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter_glass As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illus

Episode 0016 - AC systems 101 (and heat too) Train lays out a car's AC system (and heat) for B Squad.  Additionally updates for both Lefty's and Woodchuck's projects.   Update Links: 4:30 383 Stroker engine - http://383stroker.com/ 4:48 Woodchuck was right and Lefty was wrong you DO NOT have to bore over a stroker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroker_kit 6:26 Hypereutectic pistons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypereutectic_piston Product (un)endorsement - Thoroughbred International - https://www.facebook.com/ThoroughbredInt/   Show Links: 24:24 A/C diagram - http://www.mintonsautomotive.com/Air-Conditioning.html 29:10 R-12 refrigerant - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichlorodifluoromethane 29:51 R-134a - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 30:16 HFO-1234YF - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene 40:40 UV light kit - http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/mastercool/leak-detectors/uv-leak-detection/mach-iv-10app-a-c-kit-53580.htm?ref=gbase&gclid=Cj0KEQiAwrbEB

Episode 0015 - Not so new, Not so project cars B squad Talks recent car purchases.  Lefty gives a review of some Cornwell ratchets and Sprocket joins in the recording fun.  As per usual, we stay on topic much the same way a room full of two-year-olds would. Reviewed product Link: Cornwell ⅜ drive ratchet - http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products/JR72L-%252d-3%7B47%7D8”-Drive-Long-Fine-Tooth-Ratchet.html   Show Links: Shout out to E&L Motors http://www.eandlmotors.com/ And to VW of Corpus Christi  http://www.vwofcc.com/   As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only.   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing.  For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Twitter and Facebook - @Bsquadhotrod And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app of choice.  

Episode 0014 - Car Systems and Parts 101 Train Hollywood and Woodchuck stumble through all the parts of a car without Lefty.  This will be a base for future episode in which we get into these topics in detail.    While this is probably review for many of you Hot Rod Heroes out there, we thought it important to share for those who don't know and review for us. Because B Squad can hardly remember where they were supposed to be instead of working on the car in the garage.   Product spotlight link: 2:44 Jegs stool - http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/81150/10002/-1   Show links: 35:24 Lefty thinks train is full of it - http://blog.caranddriver.com/diff-definitions-each-type-of-automotive-differential-explained/ 35:24 Train proves he’s not full of it https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hmn/2006/06/Columbia-two-speed-rears/1280603.html 37:31 Optimum fuel air ratio is 14.7:1 - https://turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/airfuel_ratio_tuning_rich_vs_lean 40:50 yeah i can post charts, and when you ca

Episode 0013 - Interviewed by a Racer Jake Reihl Interviews B-squad for his podcast: The Rags 2 Races Podcast.  He has generously agreed to let us put this out to our listeners as well.   For those joining us from The Rags To Races Podcast: Welcome!  This is episode is a simulcast from Jake's episode 12.  If you would like to find more B Squad Hotrod, please check out our older episodes.   For Hot Rod Heroes who listen to B Squad: Please go check out Jake's show! (This interview is episode 12 for Jake so check his back catalog if you have already listened.  If not you can get right from the source on Jake's podcast)  It is an excellent show about racing on a reasonable budget, not a Jay Leno budget.   Links for Jake's Show: Podcast: http://ragstoraces.libsyn.com/   You can find the rags to races podcast on social media at: www.facebook.com/ragstoraces On twitter at @ragstoraces On instagram at @rags2races Or you can email us at ragstoraces@gmail.com   As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no spon

Episode 0012 - We have dreams (of future projects) Train and Hollywood explain their yet to be started dream projects and Woodchuck expands on his current dream project.  Much discussion ensues with Lefty being gone for the main topic.  With Woodchuck's B squad moment of the week, Supercharger sidecars, and Train hates cars, what else could you want?   Train’s Dream: Bsquadhotrod.com (Bottom right as of 1/2/2016 our projects will be updated there regularly)   Hollywood’s Dream: http://www.vettefacts.com/C4/1984.aspx   Woodchuck’s Dream: https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0513-154171/1967-ford-mustang-eleanor/   As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only.   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing.  For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Twitter and Facebook - @Bsquadhotrod And if you really want to help us out give us a

Episode 0011 - After Christmas and Broke What to do when you've spent all your money on your little hot rodders.   We hope you've had a Merry Christmas and continue with Happy Hotrod Holidays.   Links: @14:50 Artillery Wheels: http://www.thewheelsmith.net/CustomWheels/ArtilleryWheelsAccessories.html   As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only.   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing.  For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Twitter and Facebook - @Bsquadhotrod And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app of choice.

Episode 0010 - Rear Ends and Tool Box Rants Join B Squad as they discuss rear ends, gearing and how to choose them.  Additionally Lefty feels the need to rant about tool box deals from the big box stores.   Links:   As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only.   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing.  For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Twitter and Facebook - @Bsquadhotrod And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app of choice.

Episode 0009 - Engine Tear Down Pt 2 B Squad finishes the discussion of tearing down the ford 390 engine, laugh at woodchuck for being on b squad and also begging for some e-mails.  Continuing from Episode 0003, the tear down gets finished up.   Links: @03:10 - begging for e-mails (Sticker bribe included) Show e-mail: Hosts@bsquadhotrod.com Hate mail: Train@bsquadhotrod.com     @08:15 - Blown head gasket illustration and article https://gobdp.com/blog/head-gasket/   @10:08 - “Plate” on top of cam shaft – Turns out it’s the top of the engine block http://www.fordification.com/tech/images/schematics/engine_FE02.jpg   @30:13 – Piston “Wings” (piston skirt) http://www.sweethaven02.com/Automotive01/fig0322.gif   @37:03 - Breaker Bar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breaker_bar   @43:53 - Impact Driver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_driver   As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrati

Episode 0008 - Car Interior pt 2 In part two we finish the car interior discussion and wonder off topic to just about everything but wheels and tires.  The four of us on B Squad get side tracked to structural parts of Woodchuck's Mustang....well his wife's Mustang.   @5:10 Dynamat liner - http://www.dynamat.com/brands/dynaliner/   @14:06 Coconut Coir - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coir   @30:30 Example of a windshield HUD - http://www.sun-innovations.com/index.php/products/fw-hud   @30:54 Gorilla Glass Windshield - https://www.corning.com/gorillaglass/worldwide/en/applications/automotive.html   @50:53 Standard torque chart - https://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Torque-Tension%20Chart%20for%20A307%20Gr5%20Gr8%20Gr9.pdf     As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only.   Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing.  For questions, comments or complaints plea

Episode 0007 - Car Interior Pt 1: Audio and Seat Belts All four B Squad members get together and talk car interiors, or at least start to.  We cover audio and seat belts this episode and the rest next time.   Speaker types: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loudspeaker   @9:45 New guts in car radio (just a few of the many options) http://dandmrestoration.com/services/radio-repair/ (half way down the page) http://www.joesclassiccarradio.com/addons.html   @29:55 Seat belt replacement (turns out seatbelts are usually more than $12/ea) http://www.seatbeltsplus.com/   @31:16 4x4.com (which does not sell seatbelts themselves) http://www.4x4.com/   As of the publish date of this episode B Squad has no sponsorship or affiliation with any of these companies or products.  These particular links were picked for illustrative purposes only.   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 revi