{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"From SEMA \"Noob\" to 383 Stroker: Christina Lardie’s '69 Camaro Journey 🏁","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/from-sema-noob-to-383-stroker-christina-lardie-s-69-camaro-journey","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/18615366-from-sema-noob-to-383-stroker-christina-lardie-s-69-camaro-journey.mp3","description":"Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!What do you do when you inherit a classic car shell and a garage full of mystery parts? You buy a ticket to SEMA just to ask the manufacturers, \"What is this and how do I install it?\"In this episode, guest co-host Dave joins Doug to sit down with Christina Lardie (aka @ChristinasGarage). Christina is a medically retired EMT from the San Francisco Fire Department who is honoring her late father's legacy by building cars and breaking barriers.We discuss the incredible story of her 1969 Camaro SS (which her dad secretly bought and gifted to her in pieces), her journey learning to be a \"Gearhead in Training\" without formal mechanic school, connecting with like minded people in the automotive industry, and the heartwarming restoration of a 1952 Chevy Pickup that delivers toys to children in need.In this episode, we cover:🏎️ The Secret Camaro: How her dad surprised her with a '69 Camaro SS unibody on jack stands for her 30th birthday.🚒 The Altenberg: Restoring the 1952 Chevy Pickup (with original patina!) for the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program.🔧 The Engine: Building a monster Short Rod 383 Stroker with Rich from TEM Performance.🏁 The Great Race: Joining an all-female team with Riley's Rebuilds to race a '66 Fairlane across the country.🎓 SEMA & Learning: Overcoming \"Imposter Syndrome\" and learning to wrench by asking for help rather than risking injury.🔗 Links & Resources:Check out Christina's work: https://instagram.com/christinalardie/Watch her detailed builds on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@christinasgarageListen to our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: What's the best way to learn \"wrenching\" ? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong."},"annotations":[{"startTime":78.6,"endTime":83.0,"type":"car","title":"Honda Acty Street","url":"/cars/honda/acty","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Honda_ACTY_STREET_L_%28VD%29_front.jpg","quote":"...the 2024 Ram 1500, yeah, the 1996 Honda Actie Street, which is a Japanese K micro van...","canonicalId":"car:honda:acty","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Honda Acty Street is a K-class microvan that is compact and designed primarily for urban use in Japan. 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