{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"From the Houston Autorama with a 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 to Shade Tree Mechanics","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/from-the-houston-autorama-with-a-1965-dodge-coronet-500-to-shade-tree-mechanics","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/14035992-from-the-houston-autorama-with-a-1965-dodge-coronet-500-to-shade-tree-mechanics.mp3","description":"Get ready to rev up your engines as we take you on a car journey like no other. We're going all in at the 63rd annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Autorama in Houston, Texas, where we chat with Jim Tilley, owner of the classic 1965 Coronet 500, better known as the Mr. Norm car. He gives us a guided tour of Mr. Norm's high-performance history, and how used car sales escalated into a dynamic dealership experience.  It is a 'don't miss' story of past automotive glory.It is an engaging dialogue with a passionate retired car enthusiast hailing from Sulphur, Louisiana. Ever heard of a 1966 Dodge Coronet 500, a 1967 Barracuda or a 1968 GTS Dart? Our guest certainly has and he's got a collection to prove it. He shares his love for Mopar cars, his automotive journey, and the intricate details that make these vintage cars so special. Plus, we drop a hint about the anticipated appearance of Larry Way, the host of Autorama, in our next episode.Lastly, we shift gears to explore the colorful world of shade tree mechanics. Join us as we get under the hood with Jim, owner of a spectacular turquoise car, as he divulges about the variety of car colors and options available in the 60s. It's not all about the aesthetics though, we also get into the business side of things, discussing trust, pricing, and even proper waste disposal. So, buckle up, because this episode is an exhilarating ride through car history, industry insights, and the world of shade tree mechanics.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":644.544,"endTime":647.252,"type":"car","title":"Plymouth Barracuda","url":"/cars/plymouth/barracuda","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/1969_Plymouth_Barracuda_%2818140079359%29.jpg","quote":"...t one was probably about 17 years ago. I had a 67 Barracuda that I bought. Yeah, I'm drove for two weeks and ...","canonicalId":"car:plymouth:barracuda","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":1647.124,"endTime":1654.02,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Corvette","url":"/cars/chevrolet/corvette","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/1978_Chevrolet_Corvette_C3_Silver_Anniversary_Edition_LCCS20.jpg","quote":"...h other car enthusiasts, from BMWs to mentally's, corvettes to McLarens. The Car Social is a different kind o...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:corvette","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"MrWalkr (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"In Wheel Time Podcast | Automotive talk with Don Armstrong","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Michael Marrs","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Jeff Dziekan","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/from-the-houston-autorama-with-a-1965-dodge-coronet-500-to-shade-tree-mechanics/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}