B Squad Hotrod: 4 Guys Building Cars And Hot Rods

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

Episode 0006 - Order of Operations for Car Restoration B Squad discusses what the proper order is for restoring a car, how Woodchuck doesn't seem to follow it and we find a tag line for the podcast.  Let's get into the meat and bolts of it.   @21:40 Heavy duty shelving - http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200660523_200660523   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 review in your podcast app.

Episode 0005: Car Painting Equipment Continued from Episode 4, the three of us talk about the equipment it takes to do the painting the process on a car.  What to do with equipment, What not to do with equipment and how boom is bad.   @4:37 - Conventional Spray Gun  http://www.cpopowertools.com/dewalt-dwmt70779-siphon-air-spray-gun-with-1-000cc-cup/dewndwmt70779,default,pd.html?ref=pla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=726&zmap=dewndwmt70779&gclid=CjwKEAiAu6DBBRDDr6-e_6698E0SJACvuxny6UYBlo-ETuzphd0ALyMfs5UBvpSoReSCM7TmhWg0ZhoCv3bw_wcB   @5:39/11:47 - HVLP Spray gun http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-concours-hvlp-spray-paint-gun-1-2-and-1-4-tips.html   @8:44 - Turbine Spray System  http://www.eastwood.com/earlex-hvlp-turbine-5500-system.html?reltype=2&parent_id=49416   @11:14 - Oiless Air Compressor http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-30-Gal-175-psi-High-Performance-Quiet-Portable-Electric-Air-Compressor-C303H/206532808?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D25H-AirCompressors%7c&gclid=Cj

Episode 0004: Taking a Car from Zero to Painted Lefty schools us about the right way to paint automotives.  Train schools us on how not to paint automotives. Woodchuck listens and Hollywood is MIA. We talk prep, technique, and some chemistry in this episode.  This is part one, Part two will cover the equipment needed.   @5:17 Respirator example http://www.eastwood.com/paints/paint-equipment/respirators.html   @5:56 3M seal check for a respirator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE5IweYn3T4   @7:34 Intrinsically safe (Non-Sparking) fan. http://www.bestvaluevacs.com/12-explosion-proof-centrifugal-fan-w-ducting.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwqfvABRC6gJ3T_4mwspoBEiQAyoQPkWMZK1iCHRv-2-4hfxeKUjjJKAX-6IxsKcCKqx2MoPMaAidp8P8HAQ   @10:35 PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator)  http://www.premiersafetysupply.com/3M-trade-Medium-Powerflow-trade-Face-Mounted-Powered-Air-Purifying-Respirator_p_16826.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwqfvABRC6gJ3T_4mwspoBEiQAyoQPkXRMzaVCR6H1TxKAILB0HI1KVmuTlcvEt8byiEk-uX0aAiZz8P8HAQ   @23:56 tape for masking  http://

Episode 0003: Amateur Engine Tear Down Woodchuck tears down the Ford FE 390 engine for his mustang like an amateur.  The B Squad flag is waved high as he mixes up the cam Shaft and the rocker arm shaft....for the whole episode.  He even gets Lefty to call the crank shaft the cam shaft. Harbor Freight Dead Blow - http://www.harborfreight.com/3-lb-neon-orange-dead-blow-hammer-41799.html   Links 9:30 Mouse Milk - http://www.mousemilk.com/   10:13 Kroil - http://www.kanolabs.com   10:41 Sea Foam penetrating oil - https://www.seafoamsales.com/deep-creep/   13:50 Bronze putty knife - http://www.eastmachinery.com/product/tuokaex-tk203-non-sparking-aluminum-bronze-putty-knife-50200mm_9522.html   16:20 Brass drift - https://www.jbtoolsales.com/mayhew-tools-25078-drift-punch-brass-3-4-x-12/   19:41 Micrometer and dial bore gauge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micrometer http://www.eastwood.com/dial-type-cylinder-bore-gauge-kit-2-6in-range.html?fee=7&fep=1417&SRCCODE=PLA00020&product_id=46281&adpos=1o1&a

Episode 0002: Intro to Tools We talk about tools...the good, the bad and the broken!  Also we have our first cameo by a four-legged friend.   Links: Trinity Stainless Steel toolboxes  -  http://shop.trinityii.com/19-tool-chests Snap-on/Kobalt  -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobalt_(tools) Snap-on/Bluepoint  -  https://store.snapon.com/   @9:30 Craftsman evolv  -  http://www.sears.com/tools/b-1020000?sbf=brand&sbv=Craftsman%20Evolv   @11:09 The better craftsman ratchets - http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-thin-profile-ratchet-set/p-00944992000P?rrec=true   @12:38   227 Kobalt Tool set - http://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-227-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set-with-Hard-Case/50200795   Thanks for listening, downloading or subscribing.  For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com