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The weekly podcast dedicated to fans of American muscle cars! Join us each week to discuss muscle cars news and trends, get your questions answered, and share YOUR personal story! Hosted by Rob Kibbe of The MuscleCar Place: http://www.themusclecarplace.com
I talk about classic and new muscle cars, and other related topics
Talking Mopars is your direct connection to all things Mopar! No Mopar will be left behind as we take a deep dive into the world of Mopars.
Steve Magnante, also known as Steve Mags, was born in 1964, at the tail end of the Baby Boom era. Ever since his mother gave him his first Hot Wheels toy car at age 8, Steve has been infatuated with all things automotive. Steve has made his passion a career, first by writing for nationally circulated car magazines like Hot Rod, Car Craft, Muscle Car Review, Mopar Muscle, Chrysler Power and others as well as hosting automotive TV shows like Roadkill’s Junkyard Gold, Rides Reunited, Classic Ca ...
"The Sound of New York City" is a project born from the idea of its founder back in 2006 to encourage the rediscovery of the Disco Sound, including Soul - Funk - House, while at the same time make use of my extensive vinyl collection, much of which was gathered from underground sources, dating back to 1975. In December 2009 the initial project was transformed into a live, 24/7 web radio station: TSoNYC™ The Sound of New York City™. The station's programming is based on the history of New Yor ...
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TMCP #458: Tom Rightler, the Chevelle Doctor: Performing Top Notch OEM Restorations!
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This week I spoke to Tom Rightler, founder of Mid Atlantic Muscle Cars in Bridgeton, NJ. Tom is know for his excellence in restoring most muscle cars, but specifically Chevelle's. Tom's dad was a mechanic for thirty years so he grew up around cars and wrenching on them for fun. Like a lot of us, cars were his escape and relaxation! He walked into h…
Eighteen frisky Ford facts including why Ford painted the 1976 Starsky and Hutch Torino's TWICE, why the 1994 Mustang hood grew a barrel shaped profile, the long and winding route taken by every 1983-1993 Fox Mustang convertible from factory to completion and a lot, lot more. Brought to you by Autoworldstore.com. Support the show (https://www.buzzs…
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Episode 74: Mr. Norm's Grand-Spaulding Dodge Tribute Truck
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RIP Mr. Norm. Thank you so much for your contributions to the Hi-Performance Heritage of Mopar! Special Note: This episode, as well as any previous and future episodes featuring Mr. Norm and Grand-Spaulding Dodge are dedicated in his memory. Thank you Mr. Norm! The Mopar community will never forget you! #GrandSpauldingForever Social Media: @Talking…
Yes, I finally gave in and did what I thought I'd never do. I sold my Mopar projects! Although it was a tough decision to make, something good did come out of it! Social Media: @TalkingMoparsPodcastBy Chris Albrecht
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Episode 72: Buying A Used Scat Pack (Part 2)
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This episode concludes my hunt for a good deal on a used Scat Pack Charger. We talk about the failures during my hunt, and the sneaky tactics used by some dealerships that you can avoid if you are prepared. Spoiler Alert: I didn't end up getting a Scat Pack! Social Media: @TalkingMoparsPodcastBy Chris Albrecht
Fourteen Ford Facts including how close Ford came to naming the 2003-2004 Mustang SVT Cobra the “Terminator”, The almost-was Boss 429 Galaxie, what engines powered the original Starsky and Hutch TV cop cars and a whole lot more. Sponsored by Autoworldstore.com. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)…
Where do The Mopar Hunter and Talking Mopars go from here? I'm not sure, but we'll get there in a Mopar. Talking Mopars returns on Monday, March 1st! Social Media: @TalkingMoparsPodcastBy Chris Albrecht
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Episode 70: Direct Connections - LIVE #2 w/ The Motley Crew of Mopar (Part 3)
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This is Part 3 of the Facebook live stream of Direct Connections - LIVE #2 with the Motley Crew of Mopar hanging out and talking Mopars. (Note: This is the replay of the Facebook live stream from 01/30/2020 @ 8:30PM) TalkingMopars.com Social Media: @TalkingMopars On-screen personalities: Chris (@The.Mopar.Hunter), Jonny (@JonnyMopar), Blake (DIYHEM…
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TMCP #457: Mike Finnegan Returns – Zany 200 MPH Cadillacs, Hemi Powered ’55 Chevy’s, and YouTube Stardom Tricks!
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This week I caught up with a very special friend of the show, Mike Finnegan. I met Mike on The Hot Rod Power Tour in 2015. That later fostered into a friendship that launched the Kibbe and Finnegan Podcast in 2016 (which today is the Kibbe and Friends Show). Mike's best known as the host of popular automotive shows Roadkill (Motor Trend), Finnegan'…
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Episode 69: Direct Connections - LIVE #2 w/ The Motley Crew of Mopar (Part 2)
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This is Part 2 of the Facebook live stream of Direct Connections - LIVE #2 with the Motley Crew of Mopar hanging out and talking Mopars. (Note: This is the replay of the Facebook live stream from 01/30/2020 @ 8:30PM) TalkingMopars.com Social Media: @TalkingMopars On-screen personalities: Chris (@The.Mopar.Hunter), Jonny (@JonnyMopar), Blake (DIYHEM…
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TMCP #456 – Ask Rick, The Realities of Classic Cars as Investments; Which 2021 Muscle Cars Are Collectible?
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Investing: In this day and age of huge government stimulus packages, thoughts turn to rising costs and inflation. Since our audience could invest in something, why not follow Rick's model and invest in what they know best; cars! Rick shared that one of the lessons his father believed most was to invest in yourself first, and as such the stock marke…
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Episode 68: Direct Connections - LIVE #2 w/ The Motley Crew of Mopar (Part 1)
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This is Part 1 of the Facebook live stream of Direct Connections - LIVE #2 with the Motley Crew of Mopar hanging out and talking Mopars. (Note: This is the replay of the Facebook live stream from 01/30/2020 @ 8:30PM) TalkingMopars.com Social Media: @TalkingMopars On-screen personalities: Chris Albrecht (@The.Mopar.Hunter), Jonny Mopar (@JonnyMopar)…
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S2 Ep4 - Funny Car Follies, Part Two: More Of The Day Brutus Crashed
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A 1997 telephone interview between Steve Magnante and Don Williamson, second owner of the legendary Brutus 1965 altered wheelbase funny car. Williamson describes the circumstances that led to near destruction of Brutus during a 1968 accident at the Irwindale Dragstrip. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)…
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Episode 67: Buying A Used Scat Pack (Part 1)
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I have decided to hold off on buying a modern Challenger for my 40th birthday, and I am now on the hunt for a good deal on a Scat Pack Charger. This is a 2 part podcast, and we're talking about what I think about these modern Chargers, how I inspect used cars, and how not to get bent over when buying a car at a dealership. TalkingMopars.com Social …
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S2 Ep3 - Funny Car Follies, Part One: The Day Brutus Crashed
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A 1997 telephone interview between Steve Magnante and Lew Arrington, owner and builder of the legendary Brutus 1965 GTO altered wheelbase funny car. Arrington passed away in 2008 but his legacy lives on. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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TMCP #455: Joe Weldon’s 14-Month Saga of Buying A New C8 Corvette with Museum Delivery!
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This weeks interview is very special and very different from my normal routine. I got to hang out with my longtime friend Joe Weldon and experience the purchase of a lifetime with he and his family; a brand new mid-engine C8 Corvette, delivered to him at the Corvette Museum! The post TMCP #455: Joe Weldon’s 14-Month Saga of Buying A New C8 Corvette…
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S2 Ep2 - Pony Pioneer: First-Gen Ford Fun Mustang Facts
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Legend and Lore on 1965 and 1966 Mustangs from the book; Steve Magnante’s 1001 Mustang Facts !! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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S2 Ep1 - Plastic Fantastics: C1 Corvette Fun Facts
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Legend and Lore on 1953-’54 Corvettes from the book; Steve Magnante’s 1001 Corvette Facts !! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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Episode #66: Hi-Performance Heritage - 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
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The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona is a legendary winged warrior Mopar that dominated NASCAR during its reign. It was such a force to be reckoned with that NASCAR had no choice but to ban it from competition. It was the first of its kind, and is one of the most sought after Mopar muscle cars on the planet. TalkingMopars.com Social Media: @TalkingMopars…
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TMCP #454: Dirt-tastic! Amazing, Affordable, Sponsored, Rallycross Fun in 1990’s Muscle Cars!
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This weeks interview is with Matt Vaudrin of the RumBuilder YouTube channel to talk about Dirt Rally Racing in his "clapped out" 1994 Mustang. In the past year he has found that his (mostly) stock 5.0 Mustang is the key to amazing fun in the sport of "Rallycross!" The post TMCP #454: Dirt-tastic! Amazing, Affordable, Sponsored, Rallycross Fun in 19…
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TMCP #453: Happy New Year 2021! 10 Years of TMCP Full Time; Ask Rick, The REAL Start of NPD
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2021 is now here! This week in particular marks my 10 year anniversary if leaving the corporate world behind to chase some crazy new dreams. While I can't say it went exactly to plan, I CAN say that I wouldn't change any second of it. The friends, the adventures, and the experiences have been overwhelming. Thank YOU! I tried my best to share the go…
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Episode #65: Mopar Project Updates & Mopar Rescue Fail
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Garage therapy w/ my Mopar projects, and how I failed miserably at saving a big block boogie van. TalkingMopars.com Social Media: @TalkingMoparsBy Chris Albrecht
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S1 Ep 22 - 2020 Season Finale; Bonus Buick Coverage
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Description: In this episode, Steve delivers 26 final Buick Facts from the Suspension and Brakes and Number Crunching / Press Commentary segments of his book; Steve Magnante’s 1001 Muscle Car Facts. Get ready FORD fanatics your next !! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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Episode #64: Hunting Mopars w/ The Mopar Hunter
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Hunting Mopars was an experimental FB video show where I broke down cars posted to The Mopar Hunter FB page to give you an inside look at what goes on in my head when I choose the cars to post. This content may end up being exclusively available to supporters of The Mopar Hunter FB page, but for now, enjoy this first experimental episode. TalkingMo…
With 21 facts focused on Buick suspension and brake components, you’ll come away from this episode with knowledge of what made Buicks such good handlers. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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From The Vault / Number One: Street Racing with Jimmy Addison’s Silver Bullet
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Listen to Steve Magnante’s 1996 telephone interview with Detroit street racing legend Jimmy Addison as Steve gathers information for a magazine article he wrote for the October 1996 issue of Mopar Action magazine. Addison’s 1967 Hemi GTX was factory-backed and went undefeated on the Woodward Avenue street race scene. Listen as Addison describes how…
Buick’s 1987 Regal GNX was perhaps the most iconic – and potent - Eighties muscle car. Learn all about it – and all the other Buick muscle greats – in this podcast. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
Didja know Buick was the most generous of the muscle car makers when it came to ram air hood scoops? You will after listening to this episode. Plus, lots, lots more Buick muscle car facts and trivia. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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Episode #63: Hi-Performance Heritage - 1969 Dodge Yellow Jacket Show Car
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The 1969 Yellow Jacket Show Car was a concept car built from the first HEMI E-Body Challenger off the assembly line. It was touted as the most highly optioned Challenger ever built. TalkingMopars.com Social Media: @TalkingMoparsBy Chris Albrecht
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TMCP #452: The Mother of all Christmas Episodes…..Featuring Santa Claus! Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan
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It may be 2020, but the Christmas episode of TMCP is live and features the most sought after guest (internationally) for this time of year: Santa Claus! This his his record breaking 12th year in a row, in fact. He makes it a point to come on this show every Christmas and marks this as the ONLY official media interview he does each year. That's righ…
David Dunbar Buick lights your fire in this first of five episodes dedicated to Buick muscle car facts and trivia. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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S1 Ep 17 - Dr. Oldsmobile’s Finest: Part FIVE
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Attracting Chicks, Hurst/Olds, F85, W30 , 442, 455, Rallye 350. This is the last episode for the legendary Olds muscle cars for now. Onto the Buicks don't miss it. Going to be cool!! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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Episode 62: Direct Connections LIVE w/ Jonny Mopar and Friends (Part 2)
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This is Part 2 of the first Facebook live stream of Direct Connections with Jonny Mopar as my cohost, and a small group of our Mopar buddies just hanging out and talking Mopars. (Note: This is the replay of the Facebook live stream from 11/28/2020 @ 9PM) Other on-screen guests: HEMIBill (HemiBill.com), Blake Andermann (DIYHEMI.com), Bud Mac (@Muscl…
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TMCP #451: Rhine Built; Bill Rhine on Restoring Track Used NASCAR Cars from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s!
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This week I had the great privilege to talk with Bill Rhine, owner and founder of Rhine Enterprises. If you LOVE watching vintage stock cars, love the history of NASCAR, and LOVE the idea of restoring and racing vintage stock cars....this is the episode you've been waiting for. Bill has NASCAR racing in his blood and may love the sport more than he…
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S1 Ep 16 - Dr. Oldsmobile’s Finest: Part FOUR
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Radial tires appear for the first time in this chapter, but Oldsmobile debuted them on an unlikely model. That, and a bunch more in this episode. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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S1 Ep 15- Dr. Oldsmobile’s Finest: Part THREE
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See how Oldsmobile toyed with Tri-Power, how paint set Hurst-Olds engines apart from the herd and lots more! Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
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Episode 61: Direct Connections LIVE w/ Jonny Mopar and Friends (Part 1)
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This is Part 1 of the first Facebook live stream of Direct Connections with Jonny Mopar as my cohost, and a small group of our Mopar buddies just hanging out and talking Mopars. (Note: This is the replay of the Facebook live stream from 11/28/2020 @ 9PM) Other on-screen guests: HEMIBill (HemiBill.com), Blake Andermann (DIYHEMI.com), Bud Mac (@Muscl…
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TMCP #450: Jeff Allison – SEMA Cars, Mustang Restorations, And 80MPH Go Karts – Ask Rick, Can You Restore The Soul Out Of A Car?
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This week I had the pleasure of once again talking with my great friend, my brother from another mother, and the owner of Allison Customs, Jeff Allison! It has been a little while since we just talked and ten years since we started collaborating on the build of my Chevelle. Jeff launched his business (officially) in spring of 2011 and my Chevelle w…
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S1 Ep 14- Dr. Oldsmobile’s Finest: Part TWO
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Elvis wanted one, but couldn’t get one. The 1966 Toronado is just one of many Oldsmobiles showcased in this episode. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
More Mopar stories from the awesome listeners of Talking Mopars. TalkingMopars.com Social Media: @TalkingMoparsBy Chris Albrecht
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S1 Ep 13- Dr. Oldsmobile’s Finest Part ONE
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Moving from Pontiac to Oldsmobile trivia, lets’ see how Dr. Oldsmobile sold high performance to the Baby Boomers. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)By Christopher Roberts
Like episodes 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, Episode 12 focuses on Pontiac muscle car history, but its’ also the last Pontiac episode before the podcast – and the book (Steve Magnante’s 1001 Muscle Car Facts) – shift over to 200 Oldsmobile facts. In this final Pontiac episode, author Steve Magnante narrates Facts 186 through 200, revealing how the transmissi…
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Episode 59: Direct Connections - My Dad
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My dad is the reason I am a car enthusiast, and he is the person who sparked my interest in Mopars. I originally asked him to be the first guest of Direct Connections when I launched the show in 2019. He was reluctant, so I did what any son would do, and tricked him into being on the podcast. I’m pretty sure he caught on pretty quick, but he was a …
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S1 Ep 11:: Borg-Warner M78 axles, Torque Arms and sway bar thickness
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Episode 11 covers facts 170 through 185 from the Pontiac chapter of the book: Steve Magnante’s 1001Muscle car facts. In this episode, Steve discusses the merits of Pontiac’s various aluminum brake drum options, what went into Pontiacs Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS) system of the 1970’s, the surprising fact that far more 4-speed 1969 Trans Am’s were …
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TMCP #449 Marc Methot and The Return of Your Favorite Childhood Comic Book, CARtoons!!! – Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan
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This week I spoke to Marc Methot, the Editor and Publisher of CARtoons magazine! The original automotive comic book publication ceased production in 1991, and Marc brought it back to life in 2015. This is the story of its rebirth...and how "Krass and Bernie" were able to come back once again! The post TMCP #449 Marc Methot and The Return of Your Fa…
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Episode 58: 1 Year Anniversary - Listener Stories Extravaganza
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This is the 1 year anniversary episode where I FINALLY get caught up with Listener Stories! TalkingMopars.com Social Media: @TalkingMoparsBy Chris Albrecht
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S1 Ep 10- Q-Jets, Ram Air and the SCCA 303
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Continuing the Pontiac muscle car coverage started in Episodes 7, 8 and 9, episode 10 covers Facts 152 through 169 of the book; Steve Magnante’s 1001 Muscle car Facts with explorations into how Pontiac sized clutch disc diameters to match vehicle weight and engine torque output, what it took to create the 194.5 cubic inch Tempest four cylinder engi…
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S1 Ep 9 - Goats, Power Shifts and Pressed In Studs
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Like episodes 7 and 8, episode 9 continues the Pontiac coverage as Steve reads facts 134 through 151 from his book; Steve Magnante’s 1001 Muscle car Facts. In this episode, Steve tells how many GTO’s were built with factory-issued Ram Air equipment, how Pontiac engineers merged two Corvair Powerglide transaxles to create the four-speed Powershift t…
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TMCP #448: Charlie Hyatt, Innovative Rod and Customs, Starting a Brand New Business in the Midst of a Covid Crisis
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Presented with Holley! Holley has two insane contests going on right now, and you can enter! Click here to enter to win a $20,000 small block Ford AND David Freiburger's '66 Buick! http://bit.ly/TMCPHolleyRoadkill and http://bit.ly/TMCPHolleyFord Charlie Hyatt loved working on hot rods and had a career of working in hot rod shops throughout Minneso…
Pontiac- Pontiac- Pontiac. This episode Steve continues to tell facts about how the Pontiac 326 really started out as a 336 which was 10 cubes oversize. How the 1974 GTO had the only operational shaker hood that year. And how Burt Reynolds needed a little help with Nitrous Oxide during the Smokey and the Bandit movie. That and a whole lot more comi…
