{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"0338 - What to Expect on a Road Rally","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/0338-what-to-expect-on-a-road-rally","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bsquadhotrod/00_-_Episode_0338_-_road_rally.mp3?dest-id=390561","description":"  Episode 0338 - What to Expect on a Road Rally      With Jim and Gail back from VGG's Goin' to town tour, we're talking what a road rally is like adn what to expect. But don't worry, we still have more orange cone diversions than a guy doin' a walk around on his rig, bought sight unseen.      Show Notes:      VGG's Goin' to Town Rigs tour:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/47.54ADTechSwap/posts/3069191793270279/      VGG episode on the Tour:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sai387vn8W8      Pioneer Auto Show Museum:  https://www.pioneerautoshow.com/      Vice Grip Lodge - Museum.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVjm00UEzkY      AMC Marlin  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambler_Marlin      Carb from lawn mower.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnvJjheatRw&t=89s       Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Watch more B Squad Here: B Squad YouTube And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app."},"annotations":[{"id":413579,"startTime":112.0,"endTime":118.5,"type":"term","title":"401 Nailhead","url":"/glossary/401-nailhead","quote":"So the quick rundown of the story, the 63 Buick with the 401 Nailhead in it,","canonicalId":"term:401-nailhead","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“401 Nailhead” refers to Buick’s Nailhead V8 engine family, specifically the 401 cubic-inch version. It’s called “Nailhead” because of the shape/placement of the valve components in the cylinder heads, and it’s a popular swap/upgrade engine in classic Buick builds.","simplifiedExplanation":"“401 Nailhead” is the engine in the Buick. It’s a classic Buick V8 (401 cubic inches) that enthusiasts like because it has a distinctive design and character."}},{"id":413580,"startTime":118.5,"endTime":124.5,"type":"term","title":"collar","url":"/glossary/collar","quote":"I'd put in a HAI distributor and the collar was just a little too short so you couldn't get it to clamp down and hold tight.","canonicalId":"term:collar","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this context, the “collar” is the mounting interface on the distributor that helps it seat and clamp to the engine. 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The hosts mention it because it was where they stayed overnight during the road trip."}},{"id":413603,"startTime":1173.14,"endTime":1180.0,"type":"car","title":"73 Delta 88 convertible","url":"/cars/oldsmobile/delta-88","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Oldsmobile_Delta_88_-_Flickr_-_exfordy.jpg","quote":"So the amusing one is we were there in the 73 Delta 88 convertible and we got to the Pioneer Museum and they're like, oh, you're in that convertible.","canonicalId":"car:oldsmobile:delta 88","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “Delta 88” is a full-size car line from Oldsmobile, and a convertible version is a rare, open-top variant. A 1973 Delta 88 convertible is notable for its classic 1970s American styling and the way it represents that era’s big, comfortable cruiser character.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is an Oldsmobile Delta 88 from 1973, and “convertible” means it’s an open-top car. 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The mention suggests the episode is covering classic-car history and preservation rather than everyday driving.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Lancia Delta is a car model made by Lancia in Italy. In the podcast, they mention a 1973 Delta 88 convertible, which is an older version with the top down. It’s brought up because it’s a specific, interesting classic that people can see in a museum or collection.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0"}},{"id":413605,"startTime":1214.7,"endTime":1221.66,"type":"car","title":"Marlin Amc Marlin","url":"/cars/amc/marlin","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/1965_AMC_Marlin_FrontRightSide_RedWht.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled","quote":"...st day and the last day in a very nicely restored AMC Marlin. And you just don't see those real often.","canonicalId":"car:marlin:","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The AMC Marlin is a distinctive American personal car from the 1970s, known for its unusual fastback-style body and long hood/short deck proportions. The podcast calls out a “very nicely restored AMC Marlin” and notes you don’t see them often, which is a big part of why it’s discussed. It’s likely being featured as a rare classic that stands out at shows or in collections.","simplifiedExplanation":"The AMC Marlin is a classic car made by AMC. The podcast mentions a restored one and says you don’t see them very often, meaning it’s a rare model. It’s being highlighted because it’s unusual and special to spot in good condition.","imageAttribution":"CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here. Thank you! 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The host’s comments about it being “better on ice and snow” point to its traction advantage from that drivetrain setup.","simplifiedExplanation":"The AMC Eagle is an AMC vehicle known for having all-wheel drive from the factory. The speaker likes it because it grips better on slippery roads like ice and snow.","imageAttribution":"CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please also include the location of the image: the Rambler Ranch collection in Elizabeth, Colorado. See: https://www.ramblerranch.com (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"id":413608,"startTime":1969.9,"endTime":1975.5,"type":"term","title":"cab over international","quote":"Um, Monday, the video I posted, you will like the cab over international that's in there?","canonicalId":"term:cab-over-international","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Cab over international” describes an International Harvester cab-over-engine truck. The phrase is a shorthand for the truck’s layout (cab-over-engine) plus the brand, which helps listeners identify the vehicle type quickly.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Cab over international” is describing an International Harvester truck with a cab-over-engine design. It’s basically a way to say what kind of truck it is and who made it."}},{"id":413609,"startTime":1975.5,"endTime":1978.4,"type":"term","title":"COE","url":"/glossary/coe","quote":"No, nice COE, huh? 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