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Robert Kibbe
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TMCP #375: SEMA 2018 Show #1 – Ring Brother’s Chevy Blazer, Martin Klein of Recaro, Jeff Allison and Jeremy McLellan’s ’66 Chevelle Reveal!
This weeks installment is the first of multiple LIVE from the show floor episodes from SEMA 2018. I was able to catch up once again with old friends of the show, see some amazing cars, and hear about some great products. This first installment is Bernie's interviews with the Ring Brothers, and Martin Klein of Recaro. I also caught up with Jeff Allison of Allison Customs and Jeremy McLleand in the Ron Francis Wiring booth. The post TMCP #375: SEMA 2018 Show #1 – Ring Brother’s Chevy Blazer, Martin Klein of Recaro, Jeff Allison and Jeremy McLellan’s ’66 Chevelle Reveal! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #374: The Green Hornet Turns 100 (MPH)-Jacob Davis Does the Cannonball Run; Ask Rick – Trends in Unrestored Driver Cars
This weeks interview is with friend of the show Jacob Davis. You should remember him from previous episodes #311 and #334 where he detailed his journey to obtaining his dream job at Hot Rod Magazine! Since that time Jacob has quickly made a name for himself and is enjoying the rewards of his efforts. As a result of this he now runs into many people in his travels, some of whom offer him interesting and unique propositions. The story that follows is the result of one of these conversations. Please note the word "allegedly" is used (a lot) in this show. The post TMCP #374: The Green Hornet Turns 100 (MPH)-Jacob Davis Does the Cannonball Run; Ask Rick – Trends in Unrestored Driver Cars first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #373: Holy Fiberglass, Batman! Mark Racop of FiberGlass Freaks; Making Screen Accurate and Brand New 1966 Batmobiles; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan
This weeks interview is with Mark Racop, founder and owner of Fiberglass Freaks, builders of 1966 Batmobiles that are Officially Licensed by DC Comics! At a young age Mark was fascinated by the Batmobile and knew he had to have one of his own someday. This was no passing fancy or little boys dream, it was a definite passion. During high school Mark and his friends decided to create a fan fiction batman episode and of course they had to have the ultimate prop to do it with. Using very limited resources and a 1974 Monte Carlo the boys built from scratch the car now known as Bat-One. Later on the television studio finally re-released the entire Batman series and Marks dad recorded all 160 episodes on VHS. Mark spent many many hours watching, pausing, and replaying the tapes for clues on how the vehicle was built. There are pictures of him at car shows posing next to the show vehicles and even these family photos got pulled into use as reference points. The post TMCP #373: Holy Fiberglass, Batman! Mark Racop of FiberGlass Freaks; Making Screen Accurate and Brand New 1966 Batmobiles; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #372: Feature with Colin Date, National Parts Depot’s all new Director of Marketing!
n this episode of the show our guest is Mr. Colin Date, the all new Director of Marketing for National Parts Depot! Colin has been around restoration parts industry and automotive media business for 20 years and is no stranger to the ups, downs, people, and passions that make it all go round. He and NPD's Rick Schmidt new each other, had interacted quite a bit, and had a mutual respect for years. He is an all around car guy, not tied to any one specific brand (i.e. all muscle cars are good muscle cars, and loves the whole classic car culture! The post TMCP #372: Feature with Colin Date, National Parts Depot’s all new Director of Marketing! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #371: Rob Dumovic, Chasing Upside Down Speed Dreams – Ask Rick, The Inside Scoop on AACA Judging
Today's show is with Rob Dumovic, instructor from Executive Flyers Aviation. He is also the host of a podcast about aviation Plane Talk Podcast. I wanted him on the show to discuss his big goals in life and how he is chasing them. Rob told me his big goals are to be a world class aerobatic pilot, a top level air show performer, and to the join Red Bull Air race. These goals in aviation are saying you are going to drive at top level Nascar or be a famous movie star. He is aiming for the very top levels of the sport. The post TMCP #371: Rob Dumovic, Chasing Upside Down Speed Dreams – Ask Rick, The Inside Scoop on AACA Judging first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #370: Dave Hall from Restore A Muscle Car on Trans Ams, The Restoration Business, and Working with Burt Reynolds; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan – Good Guys Colorado Results
Today's show is with Dave Hall, founder of Restore a Muscle Car, lover of Trans Am (and all muscle cars), and even a past show guest (episode 38). Restore A Muscle Car is an impressive restoration business that he and his wife have built together that restores all muscle cars, but is always the one I think of first when it comes to the "Bandit" Trans Am. They also had a close relationship with Burt Reynolds (The Bandit) himself! The post TMCP #370: Dave Hall from Restore A Muscle Car on Trans Ams, The Restoration Business, and Working with Burt Reynolds; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan – Good Guys Colorado Results first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #369: Tom Burden of GRYPMAT; Inventing A Product, Winning Shark Tank, and Going to the Next Level!
Today’s show is with Tom Burden, inventor of the GRYPMAT For those of you that need a clever place to put your tools while working on the car, this is the show you’ve been waiting for. If you’d like an A-Z lesson in taking an idea to market, winning SEMA Launch Pad, winning Shark Tank, and growing a business, this is still the show you’ve been waiting for! The post TMCP #369: Tom Burden of GRYPMAT; Inventing A Product, Winning Shark Tank, and Going to the Next Level! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #368: Jon Chase from Hoonigan; The Secret of Talks Hooning (and ’55 Chevy Gassers) – Ask Rick, Finding NOS Parts and The Real ROI on Developing Restoration Parts
Today's guest is Jon Chase, Brand Manager and Art Director at Hoonigan since 2014. Back in 2012 I met Jon at SEMA and we had him on TMCP #159. At that time he was with Maisto designing amazing car models. From there he went on to run his own clothing brand company called DSTROYR. That process led to an introduction to Hoonigan where he decided to head full time, which allowed him to do all of the fun stuff he enjoyed with DSTROYR, with more time for family, fun, and to pardon the pun, Hooning. In this episode we got to the bottom if what Hoonigan actually is ( a brand lifestyle, media creation, an apparel company) and detailed all of the ins and outs that go with it. The post TMCP #368: Jon Chase from Hoonigan; The Secret of Talks Hooning (and ’55 Chevy Gassers) – Ask Rick, Finding NOS Parts and The Real ROI on Developing Restoration Parts first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #367: Brotherly Love at it’s Best – A Pontiac Firebird Restored in Memoriam; The Pro-Touring Update Featuring Larry Callahan’s 21st Century 6-banger ’55 Chevy
Today's show is perhaps one of the most important we've ever done at TMCP, and frankly speaking - it's the real reason this show started in the first place. Our guest is Brandon Bailey, a man I've never met in person but one that I was convinced my my great friend Kirk Hansen that I needed to know. Brandon had just purchased Kirk's Firebird in order to restore it as the feature car for a very-soon upcoming fundraiser to raise money in memoriam for the family of his best friend Daniel. This is the story of that journey. Branden Bailey had a best friend, Daniel Reed and they met at a sandlot baseball game before they were teenagers. These two became best friends as close as brothers and did everything together. They grew up riding bikes, playing football, and watching Smokey and the Bandit enough to wear out the tape. When Daniel was offered a 1980 Firebird his dreams of a car like in the movie came true. The boys spent many hours changing motors and fixing on the Firebird and driving around having a great time. Daniel was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle to work and passed away. Local friends and relatives put together a memorial run to raise money for his 8 year old son and wife that he left behind. Branden said around 70 cars showed up for the drive and everyone had a great time. The post TMCP #367: Brotherly Love at it’s Best – A Pontiac Firebird Restored in Memoriam; The Pro-Touring Update Featuring Larry Callahan’s 21st Century 6-banger ’55 Chevy first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP # 366: Michael, Look Out! Our Inside Scoop on the REAL Screen Used KITT’s from Knight Rider with the Knight Rider Historians.
In the early 80's there were a few different car centered TV shows competing for the same viewers. There were the Dukes and the General Lee, but Michael Knight and KITT showed up with a different, more futuristic kind of automobile. Our guest this week is AJ Palmgren who is a Knight Rider Historian similar to how our own Corn Dog is to the General Lee. Between AJ and Joe Huth there is many many shows worth of information (plus a couple books) and the depth of research is astounding. Unfortunately many important people involved with creating and developing the series are no longer with us but these guys were able to interview and document many stories before they passed away. The post TMCP # 366: Michael, Look Out! Our Inside Scoop on the REAL Screen Used KITT’s from Knight Rider with the Knight Rider Historians. first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #365: Roger Falcione of ClassicCars.com, The Most Searched For Muscle Car, Values, and MORE! – Ask Rick, Should We Take Kids at Swap Meets?
http://www.PlaneTalkPodcast.com The post TMCP #365: Roger Falcione of ClassicCars.com, The Most Searched For Muscle Car, Values, and MORE! – Ask Rick, Should We Take Kids at Swap Meets? first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #364: Ron Francis Wiring’s Super Cool Coyote Powered SVO Mustang; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan
In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is the owner and president of Ron Francis Wiring, Scott Bowers. Scott is a huge supporter of the show I have come to know him and look forward to every time we can get together. He and the staff at Ron Francis are car fanatics with a passion for electronics who enjoy putting their products on the road. This year the Hot Rod Power Tour introduced the Sponsors Shootout for manufacturers to participate in featuring drag racing, auto crossing and the long haul road trip all without changing tires or swapping parts on the vehicles. Scott thought this would be a great time to showcase the new car they just put together. The Ron Francis Wiring team built a 1984 Mustang SVO and put a Coyote engine in it. After developing the engine harness for sale, there were many parts lying around the research lab and of course this was the perfect excuse to try it all out in a very cool event. The post TMCP #364: Ron Francis Wiring’s Super Cool Coyote Powered SVO Mustang; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #363: Tom Scarpello of Revology; Producing Brand New, Officially Licensed, OEM Caliber 1960’s Mustangs and Shelby’s
Tom Scarpello of Revology; Producing Brand New, Officially Licensed, OEM Caliber 1960's Mustangs and Shelby's The post TMCP #363: Tom Scarpello of Revology; Producing Brand New, Officially Licensed, OEM Caliber 1960’s Mustangs and Shelby’s first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #362: Rick Love, Vintage Air; Keeping it Cool with the Latest in A/C Technology in your Classic Car – NPD’s Ask Rick, The Business of Apprenticeship, Taxes, and Vintage Radios!
Our guest this week is once again Rick Love, the executive vice president of Vintage Air, the premier supplier of automotive state of the art add on A/C systems. Rick recently completed the Hot Rod Power Tour and the MSRA Back to the Fifties Tour. The 32 Ford was equipped with Vintage Air's Universal Gen II systems and rarely was set over medium and handled the Texas heat great. The post TMCP #362: Rick Love, Vintage Air; Keeping it Cool with the Latest in A/C Technology in your Classic Car – NPD’s Ask Rick, The Business of Apprenticeship, Taxes, and Vintage Radios! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #361: Stephens Performance: Mopar Salvage, Vanishing Point, and Mopar Movie Stars; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan
Stephens Performance: Mopar Salvage, Vanishing Point, and Mopar Movie Stars; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan The post TMCP #361: Stephens Performance: Mopar Salvage, Vanishing Point, and Mopar Movie Stars; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #360: Tim Wellborn; The Wellborn Muscle Car Museum’s Amazing Fleet of ’71 HEMI Chargers, Daytona’s, and Fun!
Tim Wellborn; The Wellborn Muscle Car Museum's Amazing Fleet of '71 HEMI Chargers, Daytona's, and Fun! You can get more information about the Wellborn Musclecar Museum at the website www.WellbornMusclecarMuseum.com or on www.Facebook.com/wellbornmuseum. This is the VERY same museum where Mr. Daniel Boshears provides his Mopar mechanical services (as we discussed in Episode 346). Daniel provided the introduction, in fact! The post TMCP #360: Tim Wellborn; The Wellborn Muscle Car Museum’s Amazing Fleet of ’71 HEMI Chargers, Daytona’s, and Fun! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #359: Jeff Teel of Holley Performance Products; Terminator Stealth Fuel Injection That Looks Like a Carburetor – Ask Rick; Finding Discount Parts Online?
TMCP #359: Jeff Teel of Holley Performance Products; Stealth Terminator Fuel Injection That Looks Like a Carburetor - Ask Rick; Finding Discount Parts Online? The post TMCP #359: Jeff Teel of Holley Performance Products; Terminator Stealth Fuel Injection That Looks Like a Carburetor – Ask Rick; Finding Discount Parts Online? first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #358: Tony Angelo, Drifting Cars, Stunt Driving, and Hot Rod Garage
In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is Tony Angelo. I am sure you will recognize Tony from shows like Hot Rod Garage or Roadkill formerly on YouTube, now on the new Motor Trend on Demand network, but have you heard the back story on how Tony came to be on those shows? My friend Mike Finnegan thought it would be great for Tony to come on the show and tell me all about it. The post TMCP #358: Tony Angelo, Drifting Cars, Stunt Driving, and Hot Rod Garage first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #357: Ryan Brutt – Barn Find Cars and Screen used Generals ; The Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan
In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is Ryan Brutt, THE Auto Archaeologist. Ryan has been on the show once before in episode 325 where he discussed how to find classic cars in barns. This time around Ryan has a new book detailing his best barn finds in pictures and words. For Ryan, finding cars in barns is a full time job. He travels across the country asking people at garages and parts stores about the locations of hidden barn find cars. Making connections and friends is a major key in the way he finds these forgotten classics. To save money he will spend nights at peoples houses while he researches new old car leads. He writes articles for many major magazine platforms and is a regular contributor to your favorite rag. The post TMCP #357: Ryan Brutt – Barn Find Cars and Screen used Generals ; The Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #356: Kahn Media’s own Dan Kahn; Candidate for SEMA Board of Directors – NPD’s Ask Rick; They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To
Kahn Media's own Dan Kahn; Candidate for SEMA Board of Directors - NPD's Ask Rick; They Don't Make Them Like They Used To...and There's a Reason! The post TMCP #356: Kahn Media’s own Dan Kahn; Candidate for SEMA Board of Directors – NPD’s Ask Rick; They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #355: Dave Kass from QA1 – Bolt On Upgrades to Make the General Lee Handle!
In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is Dave Kass from QA1 Performance. QA1 has been a staple of suspension specific products forever, in both the race car and street car world. Their line of MOPAR specific products was intriguing to me due to my desire to help my General Lee be a little more like the car car the Duke Boys wished they'd have had! The post TMCP #355: Dave Kass from QA1 – Bolt On Upgrades to Make the General Lee Handle! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #354: Shannon Hudson of Redline Gauge Works; General Lee Gauge Restoration – Larry Callahan with the Pro-Touring Update and The First Drive AutoX Event!
In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is Shannon Hudson, Owner of Redline Gauge Works in Santa Clarita, CA. Shannon is a previous show guest from way back in episode 142. I asked him back on the show as a part of the update to the General Lee, because gauge restoration is what they do every day...and Shannon is also a huge Mopar fan in particular! The post TMCP #354: Shannon Hudson of Redline Gauge Works; General Lee Gauge Restoration – Larry Callahan with the Pro-Touring Update and The First Drive AutoX Event! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #353: Nathan Warren of Warren Customs – Taking my General Lee Clone to “Screen Correct” Configuration; “Ask Rick’s” Trip to Amelia Island!
This weeks interview is with a Nathan Warren of Warren Customs in Hamilton, Alabama. As you may have heard, I recently purchased a 1969 General Lee clone! Nathan heard about this and reached out to offer his services on the car, specifically with the minor body and interior modifications I wanted to make in regards to making the General appear as it did in Season 3 of the Dukes of Hazzard TV Show. Basically, like me, Nathan's a total Dukes of Hazzard geek! Don't forget, as heard in Episode 351 - and inspired by Garrett Daniel's $10,000 success story - I've decided to reopen Sponsorship Fastlane once again. It's available now until until April 17, 2018. Visit www.sponsorshipfastlane.com to sign up. The post TMCP #353: Nathan Warren of Warren Customs – Taking my General Lee Clone to “Screen Correct” Configuration; “Ask Rick’s” Trip to Amelia Island! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #352: Mustang Fastbacks and F-18 Hornets: Vincent Aiello and the Amazing Fighter Pilot Podcast!
This weeks interview is with a retired Navy fighter jet pilot, muscle car owner, previous guest, good friend, and now a podcast host in his own right, Vincent Aiello. Vincent is now an airline pilot, is pursuing other entrepreneurial endeavors, and has launched the amazing Fighter Pilot Podcast show! Don't forget, as heard in Episode 351 - and inspired by Garrett Daniel's $10,000 success story - I've decided to reopen Sponsorship Fastlane once again. It's available now until until April 17, 2018. Visit www.sponsorshipfastlane.com to sign up. The post TMCP #352: Mustang Fastbacks and F-18 Hornets: Vincent Aiello and the Amazing Fighter Pilot Podcast! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.
TMCP #351: A $10,000 Sponsorship Fastlane Success Story with Garrett Daniels of G-Force Offroad and Racing Fabrication; Larry Callahan and the Pro-Touring Update
This episode of TMCP is a special one - a $10,000 Sponsorship Fastlane success story from Garrett Daniels! In fact, as a result of it (and with Garrett's encouragement) I've reopened the Sponsorship Fastlane course until April 17, 2018. Visit www.sponsorshipfastlane.com to sign up. In this interview you'll hear Garrett Daniels of G-Force Offroad and Racing Fabrication share his experience with the Sponsorship Fastlane course and how it helped him launch his dream business: G-Force Offroad and Racing Fabrication LLC. You'll hear ever detail of what it took to achieve his success...and also learn of HOW MUCH EFFORT it took to get there. This is as honest and true as it gets. I love it! The post TMCP #351: A $10,000 Sponsorship Fastlane Success Story with Garrett Daniels of G-Force Offroad and Racing Fabrication; Larry Callahan and the Pro-Touring Update first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.