B Squad Hotrod
B Squad Hotrod
Updated 3 days agoWe're just a bunch of guys restoring and repairing real cars for our enjoyment and, hopefully, for the education and enjoyment of our listeners.... because educating us, well that's impossible. Join Steve (Woodchuck), Brad (Hollywood), Colt (Train), and Nick (Lefty) for amateur hour working on cars.
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Episodes (204)
0263 - Backwards Starters, Cars and Stories
Episode 0263 - Backwards Starters, Cars and Stories We talk about Train's starter installation, Lefty's search for a Bonzai car and Woodchuck's question of does the story of a car really matter? No Show Notes This Week Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
[Bonus] Bonus Episode 9 - Guns for good times
[Bonus] Bonus Episode 9 - Guns for good times Woodchuck and Lefty discuss how shooting (like building cars) should also be about fun as well as the practical. Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0262 - Daniel and Drill bits
Episode 0262 - Daniel and Drill bits Daniel Joins us again and B Squad learns we've still been doing it all wrong. Train also has an epic B Squad story to share. Show Notes: Drill bits: https://www.airgas.com/product/Welding-Products/Welders-%26-Accessories/Wire-Feeders/p/MIL951580?fo_c=306&fo_k=f465b96163cd42ce8304af66526bdb58&fo_s=cstmc Step bit: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-1-8-in-1-2-in-1-Black-Oxide-Step-Drill-Bit-13-Steps-48-89-9201/204312636 Hole Punch https://www.ebay.com/itm/393624794177?chn=ps&var=662372379331&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=662372379331_393624794177&targetid=4580496732614411&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418233788&mkgroupid=1230353745471221&rlsatarget=pla-4580496732614411&abcId=9300542&merchantid=51291 Floor cleaner: https://www.cleanfreak.com/equipment/floor/scrubbers/ride-on.html Welding Rod storage: https://www.amazon.com/Storage-Welding-Rods/s?k=Storage+for+Welding+Rods Oil Filter https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-2101-Pump-Primer/dp/B00AZJYEZS/ref=asc_df_B00AZJYEZS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312174136943&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4694366271540431883&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028157&hvtargid=pla-436473352063&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63790029762&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312174136943&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4694366271540431883&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028157&hvtargid=pla-436473352063 Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0261 - Interview with David on his Projects
Episode 0261 - Interview with David on his Projects B Squad Interviews David. We talk about projects, motivation and David even pod-jacks us to ask B Squad a question or two. No Show Notes This Week Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0260 - Over Maintaining your Car
Episode 0260 - Over Maintaining your Car Are you over maintaining your car? Are we? how often do you have to change your coolant? These are the questions we tackle this week. Show Notes: Coolant chart: https://i0.wp.com/pqia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/AntifreezCoolantTimelinePicThumb2.png?w=502&ssl=1 Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0259 - Train's Junkyard Fail
Episode 0259 - Train's Junkyard Fail Train goes to a junkyard and fails B Squad Style. Several times. Show Notes: Counterfeit Bolts Episode: https://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/0230-fear-of-bolts Chevy truck's Waterfall Grill https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F173036810653745759%2F&psig=AOvVaw3K0OaUgvPJi25aqaQqskR8&ust=1647240120926000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAgQjRxqFwoTCPjPtey9wvYCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0258 - Daniels Engine Building B Squad Moves
Episode 0258 - Daniels Engine Building B Squad Moves Daniel returns to talk about a listener's welding story (Thank you to contributor Brett Miller who was mistakenly identified as Andrew!) and some B Squad moves rebuilding his Chevy Small Block. We also discuss a bit of the B Squad Banzai Run. Show Notes: FR Shirts https://www.amazon.com/FR-Shirts/s?k=FR+Shirts Halide Fire suppression systems: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaseous_fire_suppression Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0257 - Tuning a car on the highway
Episode 0257 - Tuning a car on the highway Ever chip your ride? Ever do it while driving on the highway? Train seems to have found a video with that happening. We discuss it as well as feedback today. No Show Notes Today (links or it didn't happen) Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0256 - B Squad Banzai Run
Episode 0256 - B Squad Banzai Run B Squad discusses the differences in glass vs polycabonite windows and then talks this year's banzai run from Denver to Vegas for the SEMA Show. No Show Notes this week Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0255 - Questions on roll cages, trucks and tool boxes
Episode 0255 - Questions on roll cages, trucks and tool boxes Daniel joins us for the Q and A episode in Feb. We discuss roll cages, tool boxes in trucks, welding and electricity and the get into some feed back. If you have questions for Daniel email them to us at [email protected]. Show Notes: DTM Paint: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/pro-industrial-dtm-acrylic Rust Encapsulator: https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-black-rust-encapsulator-paint-over-rust.html Miller Multimatic: https://store.cyberweld.com/mimu200wtigc.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20Miller&utm_term=4577060752263219&utm_content=Miller%20Other McMaster-Carr.com for hinges https://www.mcmaster.com/ Daniel's Info DPP Manufacturing: Website: http://www.dppmfg.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DPPmfgemporia Resumes for Daniel at DPP Manufacturing go to: [email protected] Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0254 - Oils, Wires and Customer Service
Episode 0254 - Oils, Wires and Customer Service Train has good news about his broken starter, Woodchuck tries to return a completely wrong part and Hollywood's customer service experience takes us down a rabbit hole of break-in oil, wires and general chaos. Show Notes: Break-in Oil Amsoil: https://www.amsoil.com/p/break-in-oil-sae-30--brk/ Lucas: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lucas-Oil-10631-Lucas-Break-In-Engine-Oil-30W-5-Quarts/799233926 Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0253 - Broken Starter and Busted Drive Shaft
Episode 0253 - Broken Starter and Busted Drive Shaft We have a broken starter for Train's project, a busted drive shaft for Woodchucks daily driver and some feed back for all of B Squad. Hang on for a wild ride in this episode. Show Notes: Hydraulic throwout bearing: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chevy-Hydraulic-Throwout-Bearing-Install-Kit-GM-Release-Bearing,379207.html Starter info: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Powermaster-9600-Mastertorque-Starter-SBC-Straight-Mount,229570.html Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0252 - Interview With the Other Nick
Episode 0252 - Interview With the Other Nick Today Nick joins us from Car Dad's Podcast ad EK Sinbad you tube channel. We talk his project, his dad's projects and a possible resurrection of the B Squad Rally to Vegas. Show Notes: Car Dad's Podcast: https://cardadspod.libsyn.com/ EK Sindbad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EKSinbad Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0251 - Rocks, Exotic Materials and Safety
Episode 0251 - Rocks, Exotic Materials and Safety Daniel is here this week. We're talking about an epic B squad move involving a pile of rocks, Daniels fabrication segment which enlightens with some safety, exotic materials and then some feedback with human combustion! What could possibly go wrong? Show Notes: Friction welding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aEuAK8bsQg Hexavalent Chromium: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexavalent_chromium DPP Mfg Emailing Resumes to DPP MFG: [email protected] [email protected] Website: http://www.dppmfg.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DPPmfgemporia/ Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0250 - Kicking in the door on 2022
Episode 0250 - Kicking in the door on 2022 Lefty's out of the penalty box and we're talking goals from last year and goals for this year. 2022 we're coming for you. Also Train has two announcements at the end of the show. Show Notes: Chevy Apache Stepside: https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/.image/t_share/MTcyODk2ODkwMDE1MTk2Mzk2/image-placeholder-title.jpg Chevy Apache Fleetside: https://www.motorious.com/content/images/2021/04/1959-Chevy-Apache-Fleetside-Hides-A-Secret.jpg Another Stepside: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mh4iP0jhmkQ/maxresdefault.jpg Another Fleetside: http://smclassiccars.com/uploads/postfotos/1959-chevrolet-apache-bagged-rat-rod-1.jpg Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0249 - Trains Curse
Episode 0249 - Trains Curse Weather and Train just do not get along. There are also some discussion about needing and getting a second set of hands on a project or other car maintenance. Show Notes: Forged vs Cast Brake Rotors: https://knowhow.napaonline.com/brake-rotors-the-six-different-types/ Ceramic Brake Rotors: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-160-12441?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-9uNBhBTEiwAN3IlNFmZxSvn_QVTkvfRv2Z8tkkmABYhakpjzIMcKbmwTPBm5U8jpyNGXRoChOUQAvD_BwE https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/talon/brakes/brake-drums---rotors/7145c118aa8d/hawk-performance-talon-disc-brake-rotor/hwk1/htc4406/v/a/28808/automotive-truck-2008-gmc-sierra-1500?pos=12 How to make friends: https://parade.com/1204851/kaitlin-vogel/how-to-make-friends/ Frunking: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-ev-frunk-trunk-details/ George Carlin F Word: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZkb4TPI-Lo Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0248 - Interview with Donald
Episode 0248 - Interview with Donald In this episode we interview David and talk about his 84 Monte Carlo, 73 Javelin AMX and bumper straightening and chroming work. There are even a few painting tips thrown in. Show Notes: Advanced custom chrome, erie PA https://advancedcustomchrome.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kindles_kustoms_garage/ Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0247 - Percussive Maintenance
Episode 0247 - Percussive Maintenance Train, Hollywood and the 'chuck talk about the need to bang on things to get them going. How percussive maintenance may lead to involuntary maintenance and/or actually making things better. We venture into welding and a couple B Squad moves along the way. No Show Notes This Week Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0246 - Fabrication Questions
Episode 0246 - Fabrication Questions Daniel Joins us to answer some questions on Fabrication. If you have questions for Daniel for next month please e-mail them to [email protected] Show Notes: DPP Mfg (Daniel's Company) Website: http://www.dppmfg.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DPPmfgemporia/ Ez grind wire https://www.esabna.com/us/en/products/filler-metals/mig-mag-wires-gmaw/mild-steel-wires/spoolarc-easy-grind.cfm Lufkin tape measure: https://www.crescenttool.com/crescent-lufkin-l1025b-1-3-16-x-25-black-widow-black-dual-sided-tape-measure.html Tape Measure calibration: https://youtu.be/I64qQHWdFPQ Machinist square: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200811142_200811142 Fero Laser https://www.faro.com/en/Products/Hardware/Focus-Laser-Scanners Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0245 - SEMA Part 3 - Wrap up
Episode 0245 - SEMA Part 3 - Wrap up B Squad wraps up their SEMA experience. Train goes full on woodchuck with his tool finds. Also we talk some crazy trucks from SEMA a found article from autos101.com and our own ideas. Show Notes: Surfprep system - Dustless sanding https://surfprepsanding.com/sanding-system/ Omniwall - metal peg board https://omniwallusa.com/ Webb Electric Crate Motors https://www.webbmotorworks.com/ Weird Trucks on autos101.com https://articles.autos101.com/eye-catchingly-weird-trucks?utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=Ne_A101_weirdtrucks_v1_UV_012_CC_049_BD_400_1311_S3_A_AP_EN_US_USD_L1N_K3&utm_content=feed&zp_custom1=Ne&zp_campaign=23849117311350527&fbclid=IwAR3FQQ1-WjhkOJidPTkSX9oeTbGZCpzm1oatXtOg0fwwEpmNhWCxVaMoozM Armored Warhorse https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.123rf.com%2Fphoto_114976150_side-view-of-a-posing-armored-war-horse-on-a-isolated-white-background-3d-rendering.html&psig=AOvVaw3s6blwUFqPQqJHGWZ4VGhY&ust=1637119525948000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAgQjRxqFwoTCJD4utL3m_QCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD Marvin Heymier - Armored Bulldozer https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims4%2Fdefault%2F872d56e%2F2147483647%2Fstrip%2Ftrue%2Fcrop%2F1572x825%2B0%2B111%2Fresize%2F1200x630!%2Fquality%2F90%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%252Flegacy%252Fsites%252Fkunc%252Ffiles%252F202002%252FDozer.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kunc.org%2Fnews%2F2020-02-20%2Fgranbys-bulldozer-rampage-captured-the-worlds-attention-now-its-a-documentary&tbnid=FT_i-mk2SMnXOM&vet=12ahUKEwiUi4mwjJz0AhWQO80KHabnD-EQMygCegUIARDQAQ..i&docid=_Cfy6j1D1JfmGM&w=1200&h=630&q=marvin%20heemeyer&client=firefox-b-1-d&ved=2ahUKEwiUi4mwjJz0AhWQO80KHabnD-EQMygCegUIARDQAQ Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0244 - SEMA Part 2
Episode 0244 - SEMA Part 2 This second installment of B Squad at SEMA is featuring Kevin Tetz. He was recent guest and we caught up with him at SEMA to have a quick chat. A big thank you to both Kevin and our Creative Director, John for making this one happen. Show Notes: How to find Kevin: Website: https://www.paintucation.com/ Paintucation University https://www.paintucation.com/university/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paintucation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/paintucation Twitter: https://twitter.com/paintucation Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0243 - SEMA 2021 Part 1
Episode 0243 - SEMA 2021 Part 1 Train, Hollywood Big John and Woodchuck are at SEMA talking to some of the vendors about shade tree mechanicin' We talk to Bubba Ropes, Socket Strap, Barrett Jackson and QA1 in this episode. Show Notes: Bubba Ropes with Jim Flower www.bubbarope.com Socket Strap with Rick www.socketstraps.com Barrett Jackson with Louie https://www.barrett-jackson.com QA1 with Bill www.qa1.net Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0242 - Trains Dilemma with Wood
Episode 0242 - Trains Dilemma with Wood Train is having a hard time cutting a straight line with a piece of wood and figures that we should discuss using wood in our hot rods. Show Notes La France Fire Truck https://hymanltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3288.jpg Wooden Frame (Chain Driven henderson) https://www.bluebird-electric.net/blueplanet_ecostar/blueplanet_images/wooden-frame-henderson-1923-chain-drive.jpg Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
0241 - Sheet Metal and EVs
Episode 0241 - Sheet Metal and EVs Train climbs some fences looking for sheet metal and then we talk hot rodding some EVs. No Show Notes This Week Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.
[Classic] Episode 0002: Intro to Tools
Episode 0002: Intro to Tools We talk about tools...the good, the bad and the broken! Also we have our first cameo by a four-legged friend. Show Notes: Trinity Stainless Steel toolboxes - http://shop.trinityii.com/19-tool-chests Snap-on/Kobalt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobalt_(tools) Snap-on/Bluepoint - https://store.snapon.com/ @9:30 Craftsman evolv - http://www.sears.com/tools/b-1020000?sbf=brand&sbv=Craftsman%20Evolv @11:09 The better craftsman ratchets - http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-thin-profile-ratchet-set/p-00944992000P?rrec=true @12:38 227 Kobalt Tool set - http://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-227-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set-with-Hard-Case/50200795 Thanks for listening, downloading and subscribing. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] And if you really want to help us out give us a review in your podcast app.