B Squad Hotrod

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%20Fabricatio...

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 cones@bsquadhotrod.com and we will send a payment request through paypal.  $10 for the first one and 6 for everyone after that. John will a...

Episode 0195 - From Nothing to Ultimate Car Guy Talking about having one of everything you need in the shop or garage. From tools to parts to hardware. Also an extra episode of B Squad is always a good idea.   Show Notes: Diesel mechanics needed tools https://www.freightlinernorthwest.com/diesel-mechanics-tools-list.pdf Tools First List of needed auto tools for cars https://toolsfirst.com/mechanic...

Episode 194 - Making Parts Fit Train has an unexpected but pleasant surprise on his transmission then we talk about how to or not to smash things with a hammer to make them fit.   Show Notes: Hurst Shifter: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/huu-3915405?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0oG1ndqj6wIVEPDACh3H5g2IEAQYDiABEgLhSfD_BwE Tubing Straightener: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sj-vDn_O0g B is fo...

Episode 0193 - Trial Run for a Project Have you got your project car running and ready to take it out for the first time. Hollywood and Woodchuck throw around some ideas about that after the Humvee takes it's first trip.   Show Notes: National Museum of Military Vehicles: https://nmmv.org/     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com O...

Episode 0192 - First Car Project Tips Woodchuck and Lefty review an article from Drifted.com on 8 tips for building your first drift, or rather project, car.   Show Notes: Drifted article https://www.drifted.com/dos-and-donts-when-building-your-first-drift-car-2019/   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadho...

Episode 0191 - Transmissions, High Voltage and a Coronanado We talk transmissions.  We talk Engines.  We even talk about high voltage and a Corona-nado.   Show Notes: Camshaft chosen https://www.lunatipower.com/barebones-hydraulic-flat-tappet-cam-lifter-kit-chevrolet-small-block-280-290.html   Non Destructive Testing -- NDT https://sciencing.com/magnaflux-test-5071013.html   Milling Engine Block h...

Episode 0190 - Battery or Air Tools New shops, deciding on air tools or battery tools and the story of the stuck backhoe all come out in this episode.  Bonus on Lefty's troubles finding quarters at the end.   Show Notes: Milwaukee Impact Wrench - Battery https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2767-22 Dewalt Impact Wrench - Battery https://www.dewalt.com/produc...

Episode 0189 - Impulse Buying Welcome to the Hollywood Train Wreck.  These two gentlemen talk about impulse buying a Transmission, Tools and other car projects.  Then of course make fun of Woodchuck for impulse buying the Humvee.   Show Notes: Lincoln Zepher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln-Zephyr     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@Bsqua...

Episode 0188 - Bags of Luck or Experience Starting with a Bag of Luck and moving to a Bag of Experience B Squad looks at skills that transfer to hot rods and skills that transfer from hot rods to life. Also B-Squad move of the day from Woodchuck in the Humvee.   Show Notes: Corvair Book - Unsafe at Any Speed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsafe_at_Any_Speed Episode 162: Cash for Clunkers with Rob...

Episode 0187 - A Bucket of Bolts Every shop has to have a bucket of random bolts, right?  Well let's see what exactly is in that bucket of bolts and what else you may want.. you know like yellow or blue bolts.   Show Notes: Bolt Types: https://www.machinedesign.com/mechanical-motion-systems/media-gallery/21831069/a-gallery-of-12-common-bolt-types   Grades: https://www.gtsparkplugs.com/images/bolt-...

Episode 0186 - Air Filters and Announcements Talk on air filters...okay mildly hitting the tip of the iceberg on air filters and some big announcements, all brought to you via e-mail. (I promise, we'll do better on air filters at some point)   Show Notes: Types of air filters: K&N Air Filters https://www.knfilters.com/ Green Air Filters https://greenfilter.com/ Engine Masters Air Stack Episode: ht...

Episode 0185 - Hobbies for Hot Rod Details Detailing and hobbies that aid in hot rodding are the name of the game this episode. However, woodchuck leaves for a one episode and these boys start talking about landscaping and pergolas on a rampant orange cone reroute.   Show Notes: Pergola https://pergoladepot.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Multi-Use-Patio-Pergola.jpg Pinstriping tape example https:/...

Episode 0184 - Train Making Dents We talk B Squad moves that result in a dent, but not the kind you're thinking of.  We also cover the recall on jack stands.  Enjoy!   Show Notes: Stopping a car with brake problems http://bahe-transport.com/2016/05/16/what-to-do-when-your-car-blows-a-brake-line/ How to tell if the brakes https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-brake-line...

Episode 0183 - Cams and Shenanigans All of B-Squad joins in on a good talk of cams for Trains' truck and the shenanigans abound.   Show Notes: Camshaft Youtube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPAeepqrY-0&t=2093s   Myvintageiron7512 facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/Myvintageiron7512-1400509600164645/posts/?ref=page_internal   Head Flow charts  examples http://www.hughesengines.com/TechArt...

Episode 0182 - Tool Time with Lefty Lefty talks good tools, good deals and how to find deals on good tools.   Show Notes: Best deal running Bahco 8in adjustable wrench - $22.50 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012Y2EUC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Same from snap on - $78 https://shop.snapon.com/product/Wide-Mouth-Adjustable-Cushion-Handle/8%22-Wide-Mouth-Adjustable-Wrench/AD...

Episode 0181 - Knowledge Beyond Chilton's Lefty and Train talk about where to find knowledge when you need more than a Chilton's manual. First they get started with some hate mail from Paul.   Show Notes: 5speeds.com videos (Gearboxvideos.com) https://www.youtube.com/user/GearWorldTV Wheeler Dealers: http://mikebrewer.tv/wheeler-dealers/ B Squad Episode on Selling Cars: https://bsquadhotrod.libsyn...

Episode 0180 - New Car Audio in Old Cars Hollywood gives an in-depth look at putting a new audio system in an old car.  Or at least as in depth as B Squad gets.   Show Notes: 24v stereo systems: https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLTR25UB-Bluetooth-AUX-Input-Compatible/dp/B00IVEH1XG/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=24+volt+radio&qid=1588646823&s=car&sr=1-2 https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Excavator-Radio-Hit...

[BONUS] B Squad Bonus Episode 5 Woodchuck and Hollywood thoughts on cars for movies that have already come out. This one is going to be fun. Show Notes: No show notes for this one, but go watch some of these movies.   Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to help us out, sha...

Episode 0179 - Progress at Home We talk our projects, we talk listener projects, we talk projects during this sideways time.   Show Notes: F-150 Oil Change Video from Ratchet Wrenches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKrBwBGO21A     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.com And if you really want to h...

Episode 0178 - Insulation All about insulation for your hot rod, daily driver and even off road toys.   Show Notes: Humvee interior: https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1989-HUMMER-H1-PICKUP-195041 Closed Cell foam vs Open Cell foam: https://www.cgrproducts.com/open-cell-vs-closed-cell-foam/ Dynamat http://www.dynamat.com/automotive-and-transportation/automotive-restoration/superl...

Episode 0177 - Tents and Plastic Oil Pans Lefty wants a garage in his back yard and is thinking of buying a car tent for the time being. Woodchuck finds out he has a plastic oil pan on his new F-150...and Lefty makes him pay for it.   Show Notes: Tent https://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-x-17-ft-portable-garage-62860.html   2020 F-150 oil plug https://roninfactory.com/products/ford-f150-raptor-oil-...

Episode 0176 - Hollywood's Project Vette Hollywood finds out all about planning out a project as he gets thrown into a '73 corvette project for this episode.   Show Notes: Ebay listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Chevrolet-Corvette/274329575324?hash=item3fdf511f9c:g:hpoAAOSwqzhei0Vh   Hoods: https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1972+chevy+corvette.html?cat=609&ea_a=&ea_bc=&ea_c=exterior-parts-and-tri...

Episode 0175 - Moving Projects We talk about how to move a project. Everything from trailers, engine transportation and how Train just isn't thinking. But first Lefty derails us on and orange cone to pants from Duluth Trading.   Show Notes: Duluth commercials Vise commercial for underwear: https://vimeo.com/82220319   Commercial for Firehose Pants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p1rNo9cAv0 https...

Episode 174 - Turbos Talkin about turbos and how to take care of them.   Show Notes: Taking care of a turbo: https://www.holtsauto.com/redex/news/6-ways-protect-turbo-engine/ Oil Analysis: https://www.amazon.com/WIX-Filters-24077-Analysis-Pack/dp/B000CSEUQ0     Thanks for listening. For questions, comments or complaints please e-mail us at: Hosts@BsquadHotrod.com Or Visit us at www.bsquadhotrod.co...