Tribute to a lost personal and show friend; Steve Linden
The boys start the show with sad news: their good friend Steve Linden, has passed, but he leaves a big legacy. SteveLinden.com. Ray talks about a mistake he made when changing the Cruze valve cover, and Chris gives us all a lesson in the history of jackstand design. The boys get good advice from MatcoMan Brian, and a musical assist from U.D. Doug.
30 Apr 202358min
Carl Anthony/Automoblog, sunroof fix & the Gartner Hype Cycle
Ray relays the Mazda sunroof repair that even he can't fully believe.Guest Carl Anthony from www.Automoblog.net dives deep into Ray's story aboutdriving an old Chevy cross country on its 38th anniversary, then schools us all onthe Gartner Hype Cycle. Callers discuss Grand Funk Railroad trivia with the crew,and Chris questions the practicality of EV car use moving forward.
23 Apr 202356min
Holley EFI, AN fittings & how to start a car project
Ray's latest car project has Chris asking what the benefits are to converting an old car to electronic fuel injection over carburetion. Ray counters by giving advice on how to start ANY project, then replies to the question. The boys discuss car radio repair as well as the use of AN fittings before the topic of Chris' dual exhaust conversion hits the table. The gauntlet is thrown down and the game is on!
16 Apr 202358min
Hardware, Internet car sites & E85
This show starts with leaky and overtightened oil pan bolts, then delves into the ever-popular search methodology of finding car information on the Internet. Torx vs Allen head tools are discussed, and Ray takes Chris to task over buying cheap tools. Stuck oil filters, Chris' Tracker light issue and using E85 as race fuel round out the hour.
9 Apr 202358min
Luke Tucker/EZ RED company interview.
Ray recounts a recent job where he and another mechanic workedtogether and found a solution to a problem by putting their heads together. This week the boys have the pleasure of talking with their good friend Luke Tucker from the EZ RED company. Luke covers the new line of flexible magnetic tool organization and MatcoMan Brian calls in to back him up on the product line.
2 Apr 202357min
MatcoMan Brian, Audi's & Sicilian Pizza
MatcoMan Brian joins the boys for their second hour of fundraising and riles Chris up with talks of fixing up his Audi Quattro, this leads to a love/hate discussion that's laughable. How to properly lubricate your hand tools comes up, as does following proper service procedures while working in the shop. A surprise pizza shows up in the studio when a show fan donates more than cash to the cause.
26 Mars 202356min
Great listeners, automotive wins & losses & speedsters
This years first hour of fundraising brings some great calls and topics. Ray gets a win light when the dash cluster for the C4 Corvette works, then long distance driving trips are discussed with a caller. Chris describes his frustration and solution to a fluid transfer problem, then speeding motorcycles on local highways readies the boys for hour #2.
26 Mars 202357min
Electonics, DRL's, car schmooze & model kits
Ray describes the electronic rebuilding process on a Corvette dash cluster, then explains why guys like hanging out at the U.D. in Queens so much. Chris relays his failed attempt at getting his Tracker DRL's to shut off, then complains about the errant hair and general schmooze found in used cars. Frozen bleed screws, Weber carburetorrebuilding & building model car kits round out this hour of fun.
19 Mars 202358min
