About this episode
Dive into the whimsical world of Odd Rods as hosts M.Dog Nightmare and a guest explore the unique characteristics and history of these unconventional vehicles. They discuss the origins of Odd Rods, their artistic flair, and the creativity behind their designs, featuring notable examples like Red Fox's Little Red Wrecker and Steve Scott's Uncertain T. The conversation flows through personal anecdotes, industry insights, and the cultural significance of these cars, making it a fascinating listen for anyone interested in automotive art and history.
This week the girls dig into "odd rod's" a category of customs that are loud, adventurous, playful, sexy, decadent art. For the first installment we're covering: Redd Foxx's Redd Wrecker, Ed Roth's Surfite, Darryl Starbird's Stark Trek Coupe, Steve Scotts Uncertain-T
Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans
Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare
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Buick Century
"Yeah, it is. I mean, you frame a house off this guy, you know, the 20th century's greatest opponents of fun."
Nissan Leaf
"...Haller. It's a blue interior blue truck with gold leaf or silver leaf. And I think it's gold leaf."
Volkswagen Rabbit
"This is all monocoque. So like the VW rabbit pickup, like L's truck. Okay."
Ford Model T
"... And it's like you sit on a wedge and it's like a model T where the steering wheel comes up between your le..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"... it. And I feel like it looks like it came from a Corvette body and I don't know if that's true or not,"
Tesla Model Tea
"... that's right. The uncertain tea, it is a, it's a model tea, so to speak, right?"
Buick Grand National
"Oh, whoa. At Grand National. Yeah, but isn't it a different color in this pho..."
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