Episode 0103 - Making it fit

What happens when the "bolt on part" doesn't fit? B Squad explores the three F's of how to make that part fit.

Show Notes:

Diamond T (Not Diamond Rio) Pumper Truck https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/1936-37_Diamond_T_pumper_Springs_FD.jpg

Mouse Milk https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Milk-Oil-8-Oz/dp/B0049C7170

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Episode 0102 - Finding Train's Project

Craigslist is scoured by B Squad to help Train find a project truck. Also some black lash from Trains comments about paying for your project.

Show Notes:

Fire Trucks https://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1957-chevy-fuel-truck/6713043013.html https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-ford-fire-truck-no-motor/6694949080.html

T-Bird https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/60-tbird/6714584324.html

Splittin Image Corvette http://gothamgarage.com/splittinimage.html

Ford pick-up: https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1942-ford-pickup/6711223118.html

Car Masters Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8893550/

Studebacker truck: https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-studebacker-pick-ups/6718506817.html

1950’s Truck https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-chevrolet-truck/6707963694.html

Chevy Trucks Listing https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/48-55-chevrolet-gmc-trucks/6692193882.html

41 ford pick-up https://nacogdoches.craigslist.org/cto/d/1941-ford-pickup-project/6717176642.html

Chevy Trucks in Montana: https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-chevy-pickup/6706393195.html

Front fenders for Train’s Truck: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gmk-4140-608541r?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-goodmark&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6fvdBRCbARIsABGZ-vRWi8MpeosdYG5Q8WLUiZG4A9imu-qtMDqqFYU1dkduHZRWLWolHfUaAr7HEALw_wcB

Trains truck Cab: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gmk-4140-608541r?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-goodmark&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6fvdBRCbARIsABGZ-vRWi8MpeosdYG5Q8WLUiZG4A9imu-qtMDqqFYU1dkduHZRWLWolHfUaAr7HEALw_wcB

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Episode 0101 - Paying for your hot rod

Ever wonder how to pay for your hot rod project? We discuss ways B Squad would and would not pay for their projects.

Show Notes:

Paying for your hot rod project:

How not to do it:

Start a Podcast Buy a lotto ticket - Lefty’s numbers after the camaro Credit/mortgage/loan Don’t break the law

Ways to pay for your hot rod:

Time tested method: Save up for it Additional Part time work Trade down in daily driver Do it with a partner (B squad project is not really of this and why) Find some sponsors (and the work that goes with that)

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Episode 0100 - B Squad's Hot Rod

The four members of B Squad try to build and then Frankenstein the ideal hot rod out of a 70's GTX.

Show Notes

Train’s Car https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/1970redGTX.JPG

“Bronze” color https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/attachments/11-9-2010073-jpg.455487/

Steves/Angel’s Car https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/buffy/images/f/fb/Ange_Mobile.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090902184143

Hollywood’s car (but in black) https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5iHMcV-PPZXw_2gWHp88k9SyTV4h5-Gw0ASga0UchBWBYx2gfGQ

Lefty’s Car https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSpUSmF7UsRxwTsI1De_7IWa3743fqxhZKR1sx6YL9sUlKJ9as

Homer’s Car https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/640/1*Y3ZibsBlrVfWspy9HLANPQ.jpeg

Ratrod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJVmRDnZvfA&feature=youtu.be

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Episode 0099 - Mental Health and Cars

An Interview with Timothy A Wienecke, MA, LPC, LAC where we talk mental health and cars.

Show Notes

Tim's website:

https://empoweredchangece.com/

Tim's Podcast:

https://empoweredchangece.com/category/stories-lessons-podcast/

Foundation 1023:

http://foundation1023.org/

ResponderStrong:

https://responderstrong.org/

A big thank you to Tim for coming on the show and then straining his schedule to accommodate some emergencies that came up post-recording. 

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Episode 0098 - VIN Confusion

Letters and numbers, numbers and letters. What your car's ID is trying to tell you. A discussion on VIN numbers from two people who almost know what they are talking about.

Show Notes:

Basic Vin info from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number

Vin decoder http://www.classiccardatabase.com/VINengcodes.php

Vin Number stealing/cloning https://abcnews.go.com/US/vin-cloning-thieves-masking-car-thefts/story?id=28401709

Numbers matching article from wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_matching

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Episode 0097 - 10 Things not to DIY

We discuss 10 things that not every DIYer should do in at home with his or her car. This is the promised follow up to the episode of 25 things you can DIY to save money.

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Episode 0096 - Transmissions

Transmissions for those on B Squad - Schooling compliments of lefty. Woodchuck asks all the newbie questions.

Show Notes

Transmission notes:

Manual https://www.carid.com/images/pages/automatic-transmission/manual-transmission-assembly.jpg

Automatic https://www.cstatic-images.com/original/srvc-gloss/1415727451142.png

Backlash measurement https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/Backlash_in_gears_%28line_art%29.jpg

Gear Pattern http://motorarticles.freehostia.com/images/gear%20tooth%20contact%20patterns_img_0.jpg

Torque converter https://afepower.com/torque-converters

VST or CVT transmission - how it works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHWqlfDZnmQ

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Episode 0095 - 25 DIY car projects

Train and Woodchuck discuss a list of 25 car DIY and B Squad's story on doing, or failing while attempting some of these tasks.

Show Notes:

Article from One cent at a time: The getting ahead blog

http://onecentatatime.com/25-car-repairs-you-can-do-yourself-to-save-money/

Fuel Tool

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0195XBPPQ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0195XBPPQ&pd_rd_wg=yKx3E&pd_rd_r=866XCE2Q9MX8XMCPGP9N&pd_rd_w=ZKHjz

Tire Plug kit

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-20133-Repair-Tackle-9-Piece/dp/B003V9VZBK/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1533612490&sr=1-6&keywords=tire+plug+kit

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Episode 0094 - Replacing Floor Plans

Replacing floor pans or plans if you're like woodchuck and can't keep it straight. Additionally an up coming episode is discussed and we get Orange Coned into space - literally. 

Show Notes:

Grand Prix GRA35 Steering Wheel:

https://www.carid.com/momo/super-grand-prix-series-steering-wheel-mpn-gra35wd0p.html

Older Style Steering Wheel for Lefty’s Car

http://oldtrailer.com/Images/decoliner-motorhome-898.jpg

Steering Wheel with lots of buttons

https://www.fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-wheel-formula-carbon-us.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtb_bBRCFARIsAO5fVvH9bLlyXLkF3WwiXpyZMd9CdDAjrFwubsBV4FnISD3W38H79LSDy5UaAiOoEALw_wcB

Ford Raptor Steering Wheel

https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-performance-2017-raptor-steering-wheel-with-orange-sight-line-f-150-2015-2017/p/M3600F15ROR/?year=2016&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtb_bBRCFARIsAO5fVvFEBMCftPnWj_PZMco4DL2N6oe9978Gx3vB8vZ9Ttx3anJeJ0sAbNUaAkXnEALw_wcB

More buttons on a steering wheel

https://media-cdn.mclaren.com/media/images/galleries/MP4-4_1.jpg

Hudson Steering Wheel

http://momentcar.com/images/hudson-standard-1938-5.jpg

Tool Review:

Harbor Freight screwdriver set

https://www.harborfreight.com/32-piece-screwdriver-set-90764.html

Husky Screwdriver set

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Screwdriver-Set-10-Piece-246340100/204364644

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