108. Ross Bradshaw from Portland Transmission Warehouse
About this episode
Ross Bradshaw from Portland Transmission Warehouse shares insights about the Spring Classics Car Show, which he has been involved with since its inception in 1983. The show, held annually the Saturday before Mother's Day, has grown from a small gathering to a major event attracting over a thousand cars. Ross discusses the show's community spirit, the importance of early attendance, and how it serves as a kickoff for the car season. He also touches on the evolution of transmissions and the future of hot rodding, emphasizing the blend of classic and modern automotive culture.
Portland Transmission Warehouse is home to the legendary Spring Classic car show. On a sunny year over 1,000 cars show up! The diversity is staggering; uncut 40's, custom car's, drag cars, old fancy Euopean cars, lowriders, 20s, muscle cars, army rigs, trucks. You name it, it's there.
The show is free & open to to the public w/ high quality delicious FREE hotdogs, coffe and cookies. Ross Bradshow, President of PTW, was kind enough to sit down with me and dish on the history of the show and what makes it so special. Enjoy!
Portland Transmission Warehouse Spring Fling
1016 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland OR
Saturday, may 11th
6am-11am
1926 T6 Roadster
How auto transmissions work
How a torque converter works
Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare
Production & research Spidersfrommarz & Emdognightmare
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Ford Mustang
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Ford Model T
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