The Ford Ranger is a smaller truck that people use for carrying things and driving on rough roads. It's known for being tough and reliable, making it a good option for both work and fun.
Vacuum lines are tubes that help parts of the engine work together by carrying air pressure. They are important for things like brakes and emissions systems.
The Pontiac Trans Am is a type of sports car that is known for being fast and stylish. It was very popular in the late 20th century and often featured in movies and TV shows.
The Dodge Caravan is a minivan that's great for families because it has a lot of space and features that make it easy to use. It's been a favorite for many years because it can carry a lot of people and their stuff.
The Chevrolet Astro is a type of van that was made for many years. It drives more like a truck than a regular car, which makes it feel different when you're behind the wheel.
The Tesla Semi is a big electric truck that companies can use to transport goods. It's special because it doesn't use gasoline, which helps the environment and can save money on fuel.
The Plymouth Neon is a small car that was made in the 1990s and early 2000s. It was known for being affordable and a good choice for people looking for a practical vehicle.
The Chrysler Voyager is a family van that has lots of room for kids and their stuff. It's designed to be comfortable and easy to drive, making it great for family trips.
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Plymouth XNRA
The Plymouth XNRA was a car that was designed but never actually made for sale. It had a special look and a powerful engine for its time.
The Mercedes Sprinter is a large van that can be used for many things, like transporting goods or people. It's popular for its roomy design and can be customized for different needs.
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Rose EP31: I don't, really listen. So it like, and when I do listen, 'cause I do sometimes like, um, just to get a play on there and,
Rose EP31: So if you're listening thanks. We usually try to do the show so you can smile and enjoy life outside of that.
Emily EP31: Okay. Yes. She is a Washington State rep in the Seventh District, and she's one of the Democrats that voted yes to fund ice. So we are boycotting deans and we'll no longer be recommending them for places to go if you wanna get your whip fixed. But I do have some other suggestions here.
Rose EP31: Uh, you know, and basically state sanctioned killings you've got the killing of Renee. Good. Keith Porter in LA by an off-duty ice agent on New Year's Eve.
Emily EP31: The cognitive dissonance that's happening when you hear like. Elected officials, people in power, how they spin things when it's clearly that's not what happened is. So
Rose EP31: Yeah. Yeah, I mean, look, uh, it's just wrong. You know, I, I don't understand why that would happen, but we've seen loads of inactivity. That's just, that's hard because we know them and you just, it, it's hard to think like, wow, I just can't imagine somebody being like, yeah, I want to continue to see this.
Rose EP31: It's hard to believe it's reality. Now we'll let you get back to your car show.
Emily EP31: So I asked her like, why, why didn't they use remote? And she said a driver is always better than a remote. The driver is, listening to the director on the radio and can maneuver the car much better.
She also was in high Riders. She starred in high riders. That is where I discovered her. I definitely recommend you watch that movie. She was in Texas Walker Ranger Titanic, the greenhorn at Blue Sky, naked Gun from the files of Police Squad, Magnum Pi, airplane, the Jerk and Gumball rally. We were lucky enough to interview Diane in hot boxing, episode 83 and 84,
Emily EP31: Yep. Definitely.
Rose EP31: pretty much the predecessor to TBI. You've got a similar amount of sensors and some things that we only did mechanically before on a carburetor were now being done electro mechanically.
Rose EP31: yeah, sorry, I was blanking on what it was for a second. I was trying to focus so hard on Castor's message here without having to read it, he did complain about the amount of vacuum lines and that is, yes. It's definitely a part of GM's style.
Rose EP31: Wow.
Emily EP31: They Yeah, they do. They do. That's true. But they might do it more on night rider, I'm not sure. , Let's digress here a stunt driver did it on accident and then he just, rode it through and they were like, that looks so awesome.
Emily EP31: You can just, he can just put it up on hiss own.
Emily EP31: probably smart. Well, you know, you were going over
Uh, a train wreck. And what is on that train? A whole ton of TAs, TAs, Camaros, all that jazz.
Rose EP31: His, yeah, there was a mess up car. Anyway, go on. So they got some damaged
Where? During Prohibition Simpsons. And they're like, Duff Dry. Our, our, our drinkers drink for the, flavor. And then he, like, he does the drink, he gives a thumbs up and the next thing he's hanging the outta business sign on the front gate and goes, well, that's the end of me. That's what I thought Pontiac thought when they, like, they didn't want to give the car.
Emily EP31: sure. Yeah. Yeah. So they got I think between 20 and 25 cars total that they used. And they had this, uh, car cast system that they had , so they get the most bang for their buck.
Rose EP31: the island and misfit toys right here. Dead
Emily EP31: know. Well, rose is looking at me like that, that, let's just, let's scratch that from the record.
Emily EP31: because they were doing it every week and they would use fiberglass Emily EP31: Uh, no, no. It's just like if kit is in the background, because he's not always in the forefront. Sometimes he's just in the back. That way
Uh, and this is fucking awesome. This is gonna blow your mind. They had no rear projection. Every single thing that they shot with the interior shots of kit, kit was on the road. And mind you, back then, it wasn't GoPros and iPhones, it was huge film cameras. So they would have like, you know, four cameras plus lighting rigged up on this car and to be able to drive the car, they towed it.
Rose EP31: to leave it. And they're like, who cares? People love this show.
Rose EP31: What do we say, like one liner type comics, and the other one is all about cheap action.
Rose EP31: And then, you know, there's a really hot babe, and she's like the love interest, but it's also a spy.
Rose EP31: Um, also Castor, you know, has that really cool TransAm, so he's, you know, always in the messages when there's a TransAm involved.
Emily EP31: Yep. That's what happened.
Emily EP31: Oh, okay.
Emily EP31: Okay. Positive, A positive review on Plymouth.
Rose EP31: And they have some competition in the worst. Alright.
Rose EP31: sold. 1.7 million of those dust busting puddle jumping soccer moms skate rom local jam band vans.
Rose EP31: right? Like vans drive like a truck. But. The whole porus of, and I mean like, let's be real Dodge Caravan is really the owner of the market. Yeah. Right. So like, um, I feel like we talked about this when I was reading Engines of Change, but the caravan I think was an iaccoca just total breakaway success.
Rose EP31: it was definitely, they're, they're a little longer than when you think about the original caravan, but they do, I mean, they drive like a car. The astro, the astro is regarded as a minivan, but I don't think it drives like a car.
Rose EP31: The way the front end looks it. It feels like that to me. I don't know if anybody else has ever caught that vibe, but the Astro definitely has a little cab over semi look to it the way that it's so short and chopped off at the back
Please pick it up at your nearest dealership. The keys weigh nothing.
Rose EP31: gonna step up and be like, no, the Voyager and the Neon. Like, or what, you know, I don't know. Is there, what's the Plymouth version of the Neon?
Emily EP31: hmm. No, because I don't know if cool cars bring in the money.
Emily EP31: my god. Did they mean for it to be like a limited edition car?
Rose EP31: So it's like floating and has just a little section.
Rose EP31: it's underwhelming.
Emily EP31: Oh yeah. Jd, I'm, we're sorry. Yeah. Close your ears.
Rose EP31: It's only, you know, Plymouth XNRA concept from 1960 that never went into production. I was like, why is this in the list? The AI answer? They, despite its unique design and 250 horsepower, straight six, that is cool. I thought I just read that as like 250 cubic inch, which is like a Chevy, a normal Chevy and Ford six cylinder.
Emily EP31: Re Okay. neons.org. It just says, this is a post from oh six, mind
Rose EP31: like s sender, like S-C-E-N-D-E-R. But Kronos before it.
Emily EP31: We made it. Folks, thanks for being there with
Rose EP31: Well, it, and it's such an affordable little snippet at just starting at $59,000, however, okay. I'll add that. It has a zero to 60 time of six seconds.
Rose EP31: Um, I think it, I think it truly speaks to the absolute death nature of people with money completely out of touch with how working class people live.
Rose EP31: think the VW people were like, why didn't you make me a classy van? It looks like a Hot Wheels toy. Which I think
Rose EP31: What if, what if you got an Uber black and it was an all black Mercedes sprinter van? Like, you, you like, you look like you're getting dropped off by a classy SWAT team
Emily EP31: Uhhuh. Okay. What's the difference?
Emily EP31: Nope. There is one on my street. Somebody on my street bought one. It's white though,
Rose EP31: Almost. I guarantee you it's only loaded with electronics though.
Emily EP31: Yeah, you can. Uh, there is a link in the show notes to the newsletter and also they'll be linking the show notes to all those new garages that we're recommending.
Emily EP31: Mm. No.
About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds as hosts Rose and Emily dive into various automotive topics, including a boycott of a local repair shop and reflections on the impact of political decisions on the community. They share insights on car culture, touching on iconic vehicles like the TransAm and the Dodge Caravan, while reminiscing about classic films and stunt driving techniques. The episode blends humor with critical commentary, making for an engaging listen that highlights the intersection of cars and society.
Emily revisits Kitt, Rose admits she was wrong about Plymouth.
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