The market for all things Chevy Truck has catapulted , with a huge demand for detailed builds that can bring a lot of money at auction. Some would say , it has gotten out of hand , as many enthusiasts simply can not afford what was a once upon a time affordable platform. Dan Hogan of Hogie Shines is no stranger to the Chevy Truck market and brings an incredible amount of talent for frame off restorations , or […]
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The art & style of the lowrider can be traced back to the early 40’s during an era where individuality was all the rage regarding paint , profile and the notorious stance & bounce of these vehicles , while bringing chicano & chicana culture to the forefront. We are honored to have Richard Ochoa of Lowrider magazine stop by this episode to discuss the history of how low rider culture started , the early year challenges of neighborhood rivalries […]
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An accomplished driver, scoring race wins, championships and top finishes in road course racing, endurance sports car racing, stock car racing on both asphalt and dirt ovals, and long-distance desert racing –Stephen Cox brings a talented versatility of racing discipline and sportsmanship behind the wheel. Join us for this special edition of Wrench Nation as Stephen stops by the show to discuss his history of racing a wide variety of courses.
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Direct from eye to concept , with very little, to no pre concept renderings or computer aided design, Larry Grobe, of Voodoo Larry Kustoms ( Elkhart ,Illinois), brings a visceral vibe to the art of Kustom Car builds, spending the past 45 years working that old craftsman skill set to bring us some of the worlds most renowned & unique builds. With a multitude of jaw dropping kustoms, like the Voodoo Sahara , or the Voodoo Deville, to name a […]
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Will Lockwood is an engineer, restorer, fabricator, and builder who is part of the team at Kindigit Design where they build incredible custom rides. You’ve seen their Motortrend TV show Bitchin Rides, now in its seventh season and nearing 100 episodes –CATCH THE SHOWS —–watch.motortrend.com BITCHIN RIDES… OR CHECK OUT THEIR AWESOME WEBSITE KINDIGIT.COM From an early age toying around with RC cars to seriously tinkering with Abrams tanks during the Gulf War for the Army , Will Lockwood has had a […]
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The National Historical Fire Foundation (better known as the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting) is a museum dedicated to the historical preservation of firefighting equipment used through the years around the world. The museum’s artifacts were originally the private collection of George F. Getz Jr., who opened the original Hall of Flame in Wisconsin in 1961. The collection relocated to Phoenix in 1974, and has since grown into the world’s largest historical firefighting museum with visitors & members from across the globe. Join us we pay tribute […]
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Join us as Tommy & Ruby stop by to discuss the history of Car Show Safari & the incredible resource for car enthusiasts of all ages . In addition show contributor Ken Vela swings by to discuss the nationally renowned Fountain Valley Car show event! Tommy Scalera President and Founder of CarShowSafari.com. Tommy is passionate about his love for the automobile, whether he’s restoring them or racing them, photographing them or writing about them. He created CarShowSafari.com as a resource for car enthusiasts, […]
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Magnus stops by the show to discuss his incredible journey and his ability to keep it all true to his freedom of expression while keeping a balance of self and life spirit. Magnus Walker is a fashion designer, style icon, automobile enthusiast—and owner of one of the world’s most astonishing collections of Porsches, housed in an old factory building in Los Angeles. Check out his series of books on AMAZON , his TEDx “Go with your Gut” and fascinating documentary Urban […]
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SPECIAL GUESTS : LUCAS UNDERWOOD & DAVID ROMAN | ASOG PODCAST With a dynamic and progressive approach to what is plaguing the automotive industry, while on an ultimate path of deep rooted discovery and the needed solutions , Shop Owner Lucas Underwood & David Roman bring the real and raw of how, as an industry, we can overcome some of the most challenging problems for the betterment of the consumer, automotive technician and shop owners. Catch your favorite podcast player […]
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Spike Feresten Television writer ,screenwriter ,comedian and TV personality known for his work on Seinfeld sitcom as well as writing for David Letterman and hosting the late night talk Talk Show with Spike Feresten on Fox TV . Former host of Esquire Network’s series Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten. He currently hosts the podcast Spike’s Car Radio with Paul Zuckerman. He was also a screenwriter for the 2007 animated film, Bee Movie. Spikes Car Radio ( SCR ) Podcast Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian […]
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Wade Kawasaki is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Legendary Brands (formerly Coker Group.) In his executive role, Kawasaki oversees the fourteen brands and six operating companies, which include Coker Tire, Wheel Vintiques, Roadster Wire Wheels and The Great Race. In addition to his role at the Coker Group, Wade Kawasaki is the SEMA Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, where he still has a role on the Board of Directors in making important decisions to benefit the 52-billion-dollar automotive aftermarket. Wade […]
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With over 25 years on the air, Dennis Gage of My Classic Car has one of the longest running shows of its kind in television history, and Dennis has become an icon in the specialty vehicle and collector car hobbies! In the course of creating over 500 episodes, Dennis has traveled the world and has gotten to meet and hang out with some pretty interesting people while making us all drool over some of history’s coolest rolling works of automotive […]
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In the market for a lifted truck ? Do you know someone that had a suspension lift performed and things did not go as well as it should have ? With so many variations on how to lift a truck , and the variety of lift kit companies that are available , how will you know if you are getting a quality product and end result suited to the off road demands that you are seeking ? We spend […]
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The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association hosts an incredible series of classic cars shows across the country each year bringing car enthusiasts and builders of a variety of muscle cars, vintage vehicles and classic rides for a weekend of good times .We dive in to the legendary history & the one of a kind car show experience with special guest Good Guys Good Times Gazette Journalist Damon Lee In addition Brandon Eckenrode of Collision Repair Education Foundation, along with Author […]
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Jim Resnick started his career in the automotive industry as a talented writer, reporter and photographer for a multitude of magazines like Car Craft & Hot Rod along with news publications New York Times ,WIRED & the New York Daily News ..to mention a few, while also carving out his editor in chief role for his very own Bimmer Magazine. As an industry expert highlighting test vehicles like the recent 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan & the 2021 Mach E, Jim Resnik […]
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As Spring & Summer is upon us , we reveal a few simple tips for your coolant & AC system to help you arm up your next service visit with your local mechanic or dealer. Join us with in studio special guest co host Dana Rapoport of Tech Force Foundation https://bit.ly/3kh0TmA
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The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and road art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for more than 30 years, now offering more than 20,000 lots per year and averaging more than one auction each month. John Kraman serves as the director of company relations for Mecum Auctions. He is the spokesperson for Mecum Auctions at car shows […]
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Inspiring Car Enthusiasts – Mark Greene of Cars Yeah Podcast From automotive artists, celebrities, journalists, authors, concours directors, racers, designer, builders, and more- Mark Greene of the popular Cars Yeah podcast has a deep affinity and passion as not only a true blue car enthusiast , but the captain of a wonderful journey with some of the automotive industry’s phenomenal talents , taking you behind the scenes and inspiring us to tinker a build project , learn more, and be […]
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Show Topic : The Art & Style of Kustom Kar Culture Stepping back in time during the 1950’s & through the Southern California Hot Rod community of the 1960’s ..many styles , designs and fashions developed through automotive artists like Von Dutch ( Kenny Howard ) , and custom car builder Ed “Big Daddy” Ed Roth ( behind the notorious Rat Fink culture ) , along with names like lowrider custom builders Sam and George Barris . Each of these distinct styles of customizing […]
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Never Give Up the Hunt Digging deep researching your next classic car acquisition does take time , and in some occasions this vehicular hunt can frustratingly dry up quickly. Investigating leads , clearing through abandoned desolate fields or historic farm barns , and the false advertisements that have you on a wild goose chase ..to only reveal a vehicle that was not what you were exactly looking for can make you just give up . All of these scenarios can […]
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Electric Vehicles : Understanding The Basics Before You Buy With the outlook moving forward regarding all things electric vehicles , how will you know if it will be the right mode of transportation for you &, more importantly, if you are ready to make the transition from ICE ( Internal Combustion Engines ) to an EV platform . On this special edition of Wrench Nation , we uncover the basic technology of Electric Vehicle operation , the vital infrastructure […]
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With a smorgasbord of paint conditions and available product , you may seem overwhelmed at times about how to ensure you’re getting it right here without wasting time or money regarding your next wax and wash. We are honored to have Mike Pennington , Meguiars Director of Global Training, Event Marketing, and Consumer Relations help us navigate car care tips to help you understand how to utilize the right product for a variety of paint conditions and styles, as well […]
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As LS SWAPS are all the rage seen on a variety of vehicles from the Mazda RX7 to the S10 pickup to the Porsche 911 -you name it and it probably has the engine bay , of course with modifications, to drop a nicely tuned LS series engine creating that next level of unearthly like horsepower. How does one go about a legitimate strategy installing an LS series engine , and not get it wrong? With so many options available […]
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Special Guest : Veteran World Class PinStriping Talent “Wicked Lines” Johnny Martinez The unique and personal message of each vehicle, or for that matter anything with wheels extends to the spirit & passion of that individual. Pinstriping became a clever way to express this spirit with creative art that has no boundaries of artistic style. *Visit his exhibition at the Murphy Auto Museum Fireball Art Gallery http://bit.ly/2L3UZIe or catch Johnny on Fireball Tim’s page and watch the video of him […]
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With a vast array of electrical, hydraulic and vehicle system parts that can go wrong , how will you know what you officially diagnosed will both fix it and is installed correctly for the long haul? We reveal tips on how to accurately test and verify, while ensuring that your repairs go smooth -covering alternators, starters, brake system components ,turbochargers wheel bearings & more. Nelson Davis ASE Certified Master Technician L-1 ; Director of Training ;Technical Instructor ; Field Rep […]
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With the recent success of CES2021 we reveal some of the new emerging automotive technology that is working quietly in your vehicle and some of the futuristic possibilities ,like Artificial Intelligence that someday could enhance your driving experience.
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Formula Drift : Matt Haugen Racing Tokyo Drifter, Entrepreneur, World Traveler, SEMA Car Builder, and USC Graduate Student are a few facets that make up the man behind Haugen Racing. Infamous for his extravagant style and his vivid Yellow, Red, and Blue colors, Matt Haugen has made a name for himself in his short drifting career. Matt joins Wrench Nation http://bit.ly/30S48Iy to discuss his years at USC , trips to Japan and the ups and downs of drift race life during […]
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With over 1 billion views and well over 3 million You Tube subscribers , we connect with Scotty Kilmer to discuss his 50 year career as a mechanic , as well as discuss his view of the automotive industry. Show intro Lincoln MKZ Water Pump Disaster :30 Moose Licking Quandary 4:07 Scotty Kilmer Interview 10:17
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Electric Vehicle Recharge Access : The Challenges Ahead It’s more than just passenger cars that are slowly transitioning towards electric vehicle platforms — from New York to Mississippi , quiet electric transit buses are sprinting throughout municipalities across the country !- Los Angeles will see the first Electric Fire Truck in the nation next year , while the sounds of the neighborhood garbage truck go somewhat silent as a more efficient electric sanitation truck comes to market real soon . A recent […]
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The Trends that Keep the Collision Repair Industry Up at Night So many of the gadgets we use in our home , like GOOGLE NEST products that learn our behaviors -so does it go for the automobile . MS&AD, the fifth largest property and casualty insurer globally, will use artificial intelligence (AI) technology from Tractable to analyze photos of vehicle damage on auto insurance claims in Japan, speeding up recovery for its policyholders –how does this help both the consumer and […]
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The Art & Style of the Vintage Pinup : Mitzi Valenzuela. While the sexy and sultry pinup exudes an era surrounding WW2 , history proves the pinup has been around for a lot longer than we think. With the development of high speed printing and distribution the pinup calendar was a major part of not only Americana, but a world wide movement to embrace the freedom of individual style. Mitzi Valenzuela of Mitzi & Co. https://bit.ly/329OMjm has been working […]
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Classic Car Restoration : A Beginners Journey & Basic Tips You’re finally at a point in life to start your very first classic vehicle restoration and you begin the journey. Whether that is a pin pricked , hand selected ,well researched CLASSIC vehicle that you have been eyeballing for years, or that hand me down that has been sitting in the driveway, somewhat neatly covered , or, in most occasions collecting odd home items on the hood & trunk over […]
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Windshield Myths & Tips We reveal the truths & what you need to be aware of regarding CHIPS , CRACKS ,NEW SAFETY TECHNOLOGY & installation errors TO AVOID with Rey Romero of Anytime Auto Glass & Tint https://bit.ly/2GItmSK With 30 % of insurance claims , & between 13-14 million windshields replaced every year, chances are that you will have to deal with either a chip repair or complete replacement. But really , how do you know if the workmanship was […]
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