B Squad Hotrod

B Squad Hotrod

B Squad Hotrod

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We'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)

0218 - Train's Epic B Squad Move

Episode 0218 - Train's Epic B Squad Move B Squad Moves Abound this week as Train and Lefty admit to some B Squad shenanigans.   No Show Notes this week   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com Do you need some Orange Cones from B Squad?  Just send a quick message to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E218 Mar 23, 2021 34 min

0217 - Engines are not Tables

Episode 0217 - Engines are not Tables Train treats an open engine like a table and pays for it...for hours.   No Show Notes This Week   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com Do you need some Orange Cones from B Squad?  Just send a quick message to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E217 Mar 17, 2021 66 min

0216 - Parking lot Fixes

Episode 0216 - Parking lot Fixes Are you ever the "Car Person?" Do co workers show up with a car on its' last leg and ask for help? Then this show is for you. It's all about dealing with those parking lot fixes.   No Show Notes this week   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com Do you need some Orange Cones from B Squad?  Just send a quick message to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E216 Mar 06, 2021 52 min

0215 - Carbs and Toyotas

Episode 0215 - Carbs and Toyotas We talk small carbs, Toyota pick-ups, tire changes and more this episode.   Show Notes: Toyota Pick-up carb options: https://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/carburetor/toyota/pickup.html V8 kit for Toyota pick-ups https://www.northwestoffroad.com/parts/engineadapters.php LA County: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_County,_California LA County chevy caprice test https://www.policemag.com/344626/chevrolet-unveils-2011-caprice-patrol-vehicle-at-iacp#at At-home Tire Balancer https://smile.amazon.com/Qiilu-Portable-Universal-Balancing-Automotive/dp/B08112SPBX   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E215 Feb 25, 2021 56 min

0214 - B Squad Rally Take 2

Episode 0214 - B Squad Rally Take 2 This is take 2 at the road rally idea for B Squad. This time we try to do it in style.   No Show Notes This Week   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E214 Feb 09, 2021 50 min

0213 - Complaints and RTV

Episode 0213 - Complaints and RTV Some involuntary maintenance has Train complaining about a Honda CRV and then he asks the rest of B Squad about using RTV.   Show Notes: 10 most common mistakes https://www.permatex.com/ten-common-gasketing-mistakes/?locale=en_us Comparison Chart form permatex https://www.permatex.com/gasket-maker-comparsion-chart/?locale=en_us       Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E213 Feb 01, 2021 45 min

0212 - Modification Fails

Episode 0212 - Modification Fails Looking at some fails that we're glad someone else did and not us.   Show Notes Top 5 car modification fails https://www.skyinsurance.co.uk/blog/2016/05/modified-car-fails-5-worst-car-modifications/ Car Wheel (Wooden) fail https://buzzedduck.com/mechanic-fails-you-cant-unsee/18/ Batmobile Fail https://cheezburger.com/6322531072/seen-the-batmobile     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.  

E212 Jan 25, 2021 54 min

Bonus Episode 7 - Scopes

Bonus Episode 7 - Scopes B Squad Talks rifle scopes in this Bonus Episode, yes there is very little about cars in here, but that's why it's a bonus. Feel free to go to one of our numbered episodes if you want some talk about cars.

E211 Jan 20, 2021 41 min

0211 - Keys or no Keys?

Episode 0211 - Keys or no Keys? B Squad Goes keyless on a episode that is all about choice of to key or not to key the ignition. Train is to blame for this episode!   No Show Notes This Week   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.  

E211 Jan 16, 2021 38 min

0210 - Order for a Project Car

    Episode 0210 - Order for a Project Car This is the episode on the when to do what when trying to plan out a project car. At least that was plan. We came close, but you know we love to Orange Cone a bit too.   No show notes this week.   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E210 Jan 11, 2021 56 min

0209 - Lefty's Rally Idea

Episode 0209 - Lefty's Rally Idea Happy New Year 2021!  B Squad talks last years and this years goal and see's who won the bet from last year.  Then Lefty has an idea for a B-Squad rally that can only end in massive tow bills.   Show Notes: New years episode 2020 - 0164 Hot Rods in 2020 https://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/0164-hot-rods-in-2020 Lefty's New years goals 0165 - Misfire on Cylinder 1 https://bsquadhotrod.libsyn.com/0165-misfire-on-cylinder-1     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.  

E209 Jan 01, 2021 32 min

0208 - Engine Valves

Episode 0208 - Engine Valves Engine valves are the topic of generating hate mail today. If you think you didn't know anything about valves wait until you hear B Squad try to explain them!   Show Notes: Valves from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_guide Explanation of valves from thomasnet.com: https://www.thomasnet.com/articles/pumps-valves-accessories/all-about-engine-valves/#:~:text=Engine%20valves%20are%20mechanical%20components,or%20cylinders%20during%20engine%20operation. Sodium filled valves: https://www.supertechperformance.com/sodium-filled-valve%20-tp126444#ribbon What a valve job is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_job#:~:text=A%20valve%20job%20is%20an,of%20the%20pistons%20after%20the     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E208 Dec 24, 2020 48 min

0207 - Finding Weird Problems

Episode 0207 - Finding Weird Problems Ever have that problem that stays around even after you think you've fixed it several times over?  Us too!  Join us this episode to discuss just that.   Show Notes: None this week, but keep looking for that problem!   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E207 Dec 12, 2020 53 min

0206 - Putting an Engine in

Episode 0206 - Putting an Engine in We're talking about how to put an engine in a frame to make it almost a car.  Well that's what we think we're doing...remember we're B Squad and figuring this out as we go.   Show Notes: Ratcheting Crimp Tool from Summit Racing: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900399?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpuD0yYSx7QIV5eHACh1FGwjJEAQYAiABEgJFwPD_BwE     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E206 Dec 03, 2020 67 min

0205 - Finishing a project

Episode 0205 - Finishing a project Thoughts on how to get a project done, rather than having them collect dust.   Show Notes: Harbor Frieght Zurich zr-13 OBD-II reader: https://www.harborfreight.com/zr13-obd2-code-reader-with-abssrsfixassist-63806.html     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E205 Nov 28, 2020 51 min

0204 - Reviewing Tips on Building Cars

Episode 0204 - Reviewing Tips on Building Cars Today we're talking about tips from A squad. Join us as we review and comment on articles from the ring brothers and Aaron Kaufman from articles on Driveline.com.   Show Notes: Driveline.com articles Ring Brothers - Car building Tips: https://www.drivingline.com/articles/master-class-5-car-building-tips-from-the-ringbrothers/ Aaron Kaufman - Built or Bought Tips: https://www.drivingline.com/articles/master-class-aaron-kaufmans-built-or-bought-car-project-tips/   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E204 Nov 19, 2020 54 min

[BONUS] Bonus Episode 6 - Veterans Day Cars

Bonus Episode 6 - Veterans Day Cars   Bonus episode for Veterans Day...So military and cars. What else do you need?   Show Notes: DUKW: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DUKW   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E230 Nov 11, 2020 13 min

0203 - B Squad Shop Moves

Episode 0203 - B Squad Shop Moves This episode is all about the B Squad moments that happened while building woodchuck's shop.   No Show Notes This week     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com If you want some B Squad Orange cones send an e-mail to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E203 Nov 06, 2020 59 min

0202 - Engine Building on a SBC

Episode 0202 - Engine Building on a SBC Engine building today! Train discussed the process for putting his Chevy Small Block together after getting it back from the machine shop and gathering all the parts.   Show Notes: Assembly lube: https://www.amsoil.com/p/engine-assembly-lube-ealtb/?code=EALTB-EA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoez16o3C7AIVi8DACh04NwLeEAQYAiABEgIPwvD_BwE Plastigague: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastigauge Piston and Oil Rings explained by Meca: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOL-dlf7lg0     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com If you want some B Squad Orange cones send an e-mail to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E202 Oct 29, 2020 37 min

0201 - Are Brake Upgrades Needed

Episode 0201 - Are Brake Upgrades Needed The return of Hollywood has us talking about brake upgrades and if they are needed.  Also some B Squad moves that will have you laughing and rolling your eyes.   Show Notes: No Show notes this week     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com If you want some B Squad Orange cones send an e-mail to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E201 Oct 22, 2020 50 min

0200 - Project Storage and Torquing Bolts

Episode 0200 - Project Storage and Torquing Bolts Episode 200! B Squad tackles Torque to yield bolts, storage of a project at a family member's house and more.   Show Notes Torque to yield bolts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque-to-yield_fastener Wet Torque vs Dry Torque from Engineering Toolbox: https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/torque-lubrication-effects-d_1693.html Project Farm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng/videos?flow=grid&sort=da&view=0&app=desktop Chevy Red - Red https://www.zero-paints.com/thumbnail/1200x1200/userfiles/images/sys/products/Chevy_USA_Red_Engine_Paint_30ml_57504.jpeg Chevy Red - Orange https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint/Chevy-Red-Orange/N-5yc1vZar2dZ1z0tdtg Save That Rust Bucket YouTube video from Listener Miguel: https://youtu.be/nw-q9vkOcl8     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com If you want some B Squad Orange cones send an e-mail to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E200 Oct 12, 2020 50 min

0199 - Adjusting Projects to a Budget

Episode 0199 - Adjusting Projects to a Budget Talking about making the project fit your budget, even when your eyes are bigger than your wallet.   Show Notes: Wish app https://www.wish.com/mobile-apps How to install a garage door https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Els7CyPe2AE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSyUB3SLi5M     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com If you want some B Squad Orange cones send an e-mail to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E199 Sep 30, 2020 49 min

0198 - Moving Your Projects to a New Shop

Episode 0198 - Moving Your Projects to a New Shop Learning from past failures how to move projects, tools and other things to a new shop.   Show Notes: Heavy duty shelves https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200700934_200700934   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com If you want some B Squad Orange cones send an e-mail to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E198 Sep 22, 2020 47 min

0197 - Engine Tool Triage

Episode 197 - Engine Tool Triage When you need all the specialty tools and your budget disagrees.   Show Notes: Cam wheel kit from Jegs: https://www.jegs.com/i/Comp+Cams/249/4796/10002/-1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0rfcnMzn6wIVD9vACh3U4A29EAQYByABEgL8AfD_BwE Arbor press: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200660250_200660250?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Metal%20Fabrication%20%3E%20Shop%20Presses&utm_campaign=Klutch&utm_content=49565&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjeewtc_n6wIVhcDACh3DoQnlEAQYBiABEgIL2_D_BwE   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com If you want some B Squad Orange cones send an e-mail to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E197 Sep 15, 2020 44 min

0196 - When Things Go Sideways

Episode 0196 - When Things Go Sideways Ever had a project that went sideways on you?  Something go wrong and it takes all weekend to get back to where you started?  Welcome to B Squad!  Us too.   Show Notes: If you would like some B Squad Orange Cones write to [email protected] and we will send a payment request through paypal.  $10 for the first one and 6 for everyone after that. John will also be joining us as the Creative Director to help us stay on topic and help provide more great shows.  He is a long time friend of the show and we're happy he's going to be here to help.   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: [email protected] Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com If you want some B Squad Orange cones send an e-mail to [email protected] And if you really want to help us out, share with and subscribe a friend to our podcast.

E196 Sep 05, 2020 53 min