Interstate batteries, IAC & PCV valves
Crappy caller phone connections aside, this week the boys talk about the art behind engine piston technology and design. Long Island & Brooklyn's rich history in automotive, motorcycle and music lead to some interesting triviadiscussion, then the voltage spikes when ray laments about Interstate battery failures.The C4 Corvette IAC valve and a PCV failure leads to talk about aftermarket parts quality.
22 Jan 202358min
Corvettes, Fiats & Car Bumpers
The show starts with the boys lamenting over working on the C4 Corvette. Gasket material choices and brake bleeding techniques get touched onbefore Ray asks how to best ship a car bumper. Another radio station host calls and asks about her Fiat 500 armrest problem, then the topic of who designed automotive badge fonts puts the show to rest.
15 Jan 202357min
Mark Worman from Graveyard Carz
The guys start the show talking about the latest shop project Ray isinvolved with, a C4 Corvette overhaul. Finding replacement chassis parts and the value of Ray's contact list is covered, as well as Chris' time with his C4. The show turns into "MOPAR-Mouth Radio" when Mark Worman from Graveyard Carz comes on to talk about his upcoming projects & movie trivia with the guys.
8 Jan 202356min
2022 year in review & automotive prophecies
The boys recap last year's show and celebrate the 21st anniversary of its tenure on WHPC. Memorable moments and prophecies found in a car magazine from 1978 find us talking about the safety of air bags & the advent of catalytic converters. Driving old vs new cars gets some air time, as does the pesky speed sensor replacementon Chris' Tracker.
1 Jan 202356min
Carl Anthony/Automoblog & the Christmas Cat
The show kicks off with a tire pressure rant, but a quick recovery follows. Being the last show of the year finds the boys talking with an old friend and perennial great source of automotive knowledge, Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net. The boys cover current trends with EV's, hybrid's and even their old nemesis, the autonomous car.
18 Des 202258min
Tom Sarmento; The Man Behind the General
The boys talk with Tom Sarmento, lead mechanic from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show about his new book titled "The Man Behind the General." If you're a fan of the show and have wondered how they managed to always have a camera-ready Charger available to shoot,this is the book for you. You'll also learn some interesting personal facts about Tom as well as some cool TV trivia.
11 Des 202257min
Dan Short from Fantomworks
Ray celebrates his induction into the "Do Nothing Club" then fawns over the new Matco brake flaring tool he received from MatcoMan Brian. Dan Short from the very popular TV show Fantomworks calls in to discuss his new media ventures, including his homesteading involvement. Auto parts availability & quality are also kicked around this hour.
4 Des 20221h
Annoying car ads, new tools & Buick blow motors
Do falsely advertised car ads on social media and the web annoy you as much as they do Chris? If so you'll love his recent rant. The boys talk about the new de-soldering tool Ray bought for audio projects and the crows foot wrenches Chris treated himself to. Fiat window repair and a fuse-blowing Buick heater switch round out the hour.
27 Nov 202257min
