{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Driven Radio Show #356: John Klinger Part 1","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/driven-radio-show-356-john-klinger-part-1","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5b5fb7d9266bdee15152269d/e/6a246151ebd8b0fa73a0b815/media.mp3","description":"Brett and Mark welcome John Klinger of The NB Center for American Automotive Heritage to discuss his early love of engines, the transition from agrarian to automotive pursuits, his 1964 Buick Electra 225, the glory of German sedans with big engines, 3D printing car parts, maintaining great old cars rather than buying new, finding the McPherson College auto restoration program, and driving a Ford Model A for a year. All this and much more on Driven Radio Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":89.6,"endTime":93.6,"type":"car","title":"1958 T-Bird","url":"/cars/ford/thunderbird","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/03_Ford_Thunderbird_%285889217733%29_%28cropped%29.jpg","quote":"A 58? [89.6s] 1958 T-Bird. [91.4s] Cool-looking car. [92.3s] Yeah, cool-looking car.","canonicalId":"car:ford:thunderbird","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A 1958 Thunderbird (often shortened to “T-Bird”) is a classic full-size Ford from the late-1950s, known for its big styling and cruiser character. In this story, the host is buying one sight-unseen-ish and discovering that key electrical systems (lights and wipers) don’t function as described.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “T-Bird” is the Ford Thunderbird. This one is a 1958 model, and the host is talking about buying it and then finding out some important things like the lights and windshield wipers weren’t working.","imageAttribution":"Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":107.2,"endTime":112.6,"type":"term","title":"high beams","url":"/glossary/high-beams","quote":"The thing that I had asked about, the lights don't work, don't work right, high beams [112.6s] don't come on, and the floor switch didn't fix it.","canonicalId":"term:high-beams","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"High beams are the brighter, long-range headlight setting used when there’s no traffic ahead. If high beams don’t come on, it can make night driving unsafe and can also prevent a vehicle from passing basic roadworthiness checks.","simplifiedExplanation":"High beams are the bright headlights you use to see farther down the road. 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If they don’t work, you can’t see well in bad weather and the car may not be allowed on the road."}},{"startTime":116.6,"endTime":121.5,"type":"concept","title":"can't be licensed","url":"/glossary/can-t-be-licensed","quote":"The wipers don't work, so the car can't be licensed, even though it was taken pictures [121.5s] with Missouri licenses on it.","canonicalId":"concept:can-t-be-licensed","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Licensing is the legal process that allows a vehicle to be driven on public roads. When key safety equipment like headlights or wipers doesn’t work, the car may fail the requirements needed to register and be road-legal.","simplifiedExplanation":"Licensing means getting permission to drive the car legally. If safety items like lights or wipers don’t work, the car may not be approved until it’s fixed."}},{"startTime":231.7,"endTime":236.0,"type":"term","title":"blow by","url":"/glossary/blow-by","quote":"If the blow by doesn't mean there's an F engine.\nAt worst case scenario, it's about 19 grand.","canonicalId":"term:blow-by","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Blow by” is when combustion gases leak past the piston rings into the crankcase. It’s often a sign of worn rings or cylinder wear, and it can lead to higher oil consumption and contamination. In this context, the speaker is using it as a clue about the engine’s condition.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Blow by” means some of the engine’s hot gases are getting past the piston seals and ending up in the lower part of the engine. That usually points to wear inside the engine. Here, they’re saying the blow-by results might indicate how bad the engine problem is."}},{"startTime":256.7,"endTime":260.0,"type":"term","title":"Holly","url":"/glossary/holly","quote":"Yes. And I eat the Holly that I bought for it here.\nYou've got a free carburetor good on you and and go from there.","canonicalId":"term:holly","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Holly” here appears to be shorthand for a Holley carburetor. Holley is a well-known aftermarket brand for carburetors used on many older performance and muscle cars. The speaker is discussing whether to keep or remove that carburetor as part of the deal.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Holly” likely means a Holley carburetor, which is a fuel-mixing part used on many older engines. The carburetor helps the engine get the right fuel/air mixture. They’re deciding whether to leave it on the car or take it back."}},{"startTime":259.9,"endTime":262.5,"type":"term","title":"carburetor","url":"/glossary/carburetor","quote":"You've got a free carburetor good on you and and go from there.\nI'd keep the Holly.","canonicalId":"term:carburetor","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A carburetor is a device that mixes fuel and air before it enters the engine. It’s common on older vehicles and many classic performance builds, and it can be a major factor in drivability and tuning. The speaker mentions it because they’re treating the carburetor as a valuable part in the transaction."}},{"startTime":286.0,"endTime":292.0,"type":"term","title":"mechanic special","url":"/glossary/mechanic-special","quote":"Then I I've asked for $5,000 and I'll I'll sell a\nmechanic special to somebody and, you know, between the 5000\nand what I should be able to get out of the car.","canonicalId":"term:mechanic-special","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “mechanic special” is a car priced and sold as a project—typically with known problems that a buyer expects to diagnose or repair. It’s not a specific mechanical part; it’s a market label for a vehicle with issues that may require significant work. The speaker is using it to describe selling the car “as is” after estimating repair costs.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “mechanic special” is a car being sold with problems—usually cheaper—because the next owner plans to fix it. It’s basically “not ready to be a normal daily driver.” In this segment, they’re talking about selling it that way if the other option doesn’t work out."}},{"startTime":373.1,"endTime":375.54,"type":"concept","title":"bringing a trailer","url":"/glossary/bringing-a-trailer","quote":"And I've always had really good luck with bringing a trailer,","canonicalId":"concept:bringing-a-trailer","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Bringing a trailer” here likely refers to using a trailer to transport the car to a shop for repairs or evaluation. That matters because it’s often the practical way to move a non-running or partially repaired project car safely.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about using a trailer to move the car to a shop. That’s common when the car isn’t running yet or needs work before it can be driven."}},{"startTime":425.6,"endTime":427.5,"type":"part","title":"brake discs","url":"/glossary/brake-discs","quote":"[420.2s] We're going to go in July.\n[422.8s] Made sure I got the AC working.\n[425.6s] We're going to replace some brake discs.\n[427.5s] Going to do some stuff with that.","canonicalId":"part:brake-discs","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Brake discs are the rotors that the brake pads clamp onto to slow the car down. Replacing them is common when they’re worn, warped, or have uneven thickness, and it’s especially relevant before a long trip.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake discs are the metal parts your brake pads squeeze to slow the car. If they’re worn out or not smooth anymore, replacing them helps the brakes work better and more predictably."}},{"startTime":462.9,"endTime":473.6,"type":"term","title":"Nassau Blue","url":"/glossary/nassau-blue","quote":"And plus it's Nassau Blue.\nAnd the new Nassau Blue was a little bit darker\nthan my 65 Nassau Blue, but it's the right color.","canonicalId":"term:nassau-blue","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Nassau Blue is a specific paint color used on some Corvettes. The speaker compares a newer “Nassau Blue” to their earlier 1965 Nassau Blue, noting the newer shade is darker but still the “right color.”","simplifiedExplanation":"Nassau Blue is a particular paint color used on certain Corvettes. They’re saying the new car’s blue is a slightly darker version of the same color they had before."}},{"startTime":473.6,"endTime":479.9,"type":"term","title":"AC","quote":"And first for a Corvette for me for a long time, it has AC.\nYeah, I feel incredibly spoiled.\nAnd it works.","canonicalId":"term:ac","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"AC here means the car’s air conditioning system. The speaker is emphasizing that this Corvette now has working AC, which improves comfort and usability on hot days.","simplifiedExplanation":"AC means the car’s air conditioning. It cools the cabin, so the car is more comfortable to drive in warm weather."}},{"startTime":486.3,"endTime":494.2,"type":"term","title":"134","quote":"Oh, my God, it does.\nIt does now a big thanks to my brother in law, Mark,\nwho came over and threw some 134 in it.\nAnd now it blows nice and cold.","canonicalId":"term:134","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“134” refers to R-134a, a common refrigerant used in automotive air conditioning systems. The speaker says their brother-in-law “threw some 134 in it,” meaning he added refrigerant so the AC would blow cold again.","simplifiedExplanation":"“134” is a type of refrigerant used in car air conditioning. Adding it can restore cooling if the system is low on refrigerant."}},{"startTime":501.5,"endTime":515.9,"type":"person","title":"Jonathan Klinger","url":"/glossary/jonathan-klinger","quote":"Our special guest this week, and he's already he's already popped in\njust for a second because, well, he knows is Jonathan Klinger.\nJohn has built his career around the passion driven side of the automotive industry.","canonicalId":"person:jonathan-klinger","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Jonathan Klinger is the episode’s guest, introduced as someone who built a career around the passion-driven side of the automotive industry. The host also ties him to McPherson College’s automotive restoration program.","simplifiedExplanation":"Jonathan Klinger is the guest on this episode. The host says he’s made his career in the enthusiast/restoration side of cars."}},{"startTime":515.9,"endTime":520.6,"type":"place","title":"McPherson College","url":"/glossary/mcpherson-college","quote":"John has built his career around the passion driven side of the automotive industry.\nHe's a 2004 graduate of McPherson College's automotive restoration program.","canonicalId":"place:mcpherson-college","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"McPherson College is mentioned as the school where Jonathan Klinger studied in an automotive restoration program. The episode uses it to establish his background and credibility in restoration-focused work.","simplifiedExplanation":"McPherson College is where the guest studied automotive restoration. It’s mentioned to explain his training background."}},{"startTime":761.6,"endTime":767.6,"type":"car","title":"1977 AMC Matador","url":"/cars/amc/matador","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/1973_AMC_Matador_wagon_id-Cecil%2710.jpg","quote":"She had our family car was a 1987 Mercury stable station wagon that replaced the 1977 AMC Matador when my parents purchased that.","canonicalId":"car:amc:matador","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The 1977 AMC Matador is a full-size American car from American Motors Corporation (AMC) that’s known for being a mainstream family sedan/coupe platform in the mid-to-late 1970s. Here it’s referenced as the car the speaker’s parents replaced with a 1987 Mercury wagon.","simplifiedExplanation":"The 1977 AMC Matador is an older American car from the 1970s. The speaker mentions it because it was their previous family car before the 1987 Mercury station wagon.","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! (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":823.0,"endTime":826.7,"type":"car","title":"Corvette","url":"/cars/chevrolet/corvette","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/1978_Chevrolet_Corvette_C3_Silver_Anniversary_Edition_LCCS20.jpg","quote":"It's like, oh, man, I thought I was going to get to see a Corvette. [826.7s] No, it's that piece of junk.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:corvette","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Corvette is a long-running American sports car line known for its performance and iconic styling. The host mentions it as the car they expected to see, contrasting it with what they actually saw.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Corvette is Chevrolet’s famous sports car. The speaker expected to see one, but didn’t.","imageAttribution":"MrWalkr (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":847.6,"endTime":870.4,"type":"car","title":"Geo Metro","url":"/cars/geo/metro","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/2nd-Geo-Metro.jpg","quote":"Remember the Geo Metro, the little three cylinder? Oh, yeah. [850.9s] They had a very distinctive tail light.","canonicalId":"car:geo:metro","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Geo Metro is a small, fuel-efficient compact car from the Geo brand, notable here for its distinctive exterior lighting. The host points out recognizable details like the tail light shape and even a “stamp logo” on the lens, which helps them identify the car from far away.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Geo Metro is a tiny, older compact car. The speaker is describing how its tail lights and headlights were so distinctive that they could recognize it even when it was far away.","imageAttribution":"IFCAR (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":847.6,"endTime":850.9,"type":"term","title":"three cylinder","url":"/glossary/three-cylinder","quote":"Remember the Geo Metro, the little three cylinder? Oh, yeah. [850.9s] They had a very distinctive tail light.","canonicalId":"term:three-cylinder","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Three cylinder” refers to an engine with three combustion cylinders. 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