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Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio Show and Podcast

199: Dave Shuten, Galpin Speed Shop – Built Reproduction of Roth’s Mysterion

Dave Shuten Dave painstaking recreated what many call the greatest show car ever built. Ed Roth’s Mysterion, twin engine, twin rear-end, bubble top mysterious custom.  His home base with with Galpin Speed Shop where they have a huge collection of original and recreated Ed Roth creations.      

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198: Hot Rod Adventures of Captn’ Bob and Arlo

Captn’ Bob and Arlo have their bags all packed, the hot rods are ready, the famous flying fliers are all stacked up and the new “Hot Rod Adventures of Captn’ Bob and Arlo” van is all decked out. They are ready to take their show on the road with plenty of tunes, give a ways…

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197: Gail Wise, Owner of The First Ford Mustang Ever Bought

Guests: Gail and Tom Wise. It’s truly a wonderful love + love story. When Ford decided to make a small compact car to attract young women buyers they got it right. Right out of college and ready to be a school teacher a young Gail Brown walked into a dealership with her father to look…

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196: Eric Bizek, JDM Legends – New Motor Trend and Velocity Series

Eric Bizek JDM Legends Velocity is tapping into the incredibly popular world of Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars, with brand-new series JDM LEGENDS. JDM, a Japan-based car market that houses automobiles and parts that were originally designed to follow the road regulations in Japan, has a dedicated following who carry a deep appreciation for these…

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195: Jenifer Dobbs with Wisconsin Dells Automotion Car Show

Jenifer Dobbs, Festival’s Manager for Wisconsin Dells We will have Jenifer Dobbs discussing the Wisconsin Dells Automotion Car show. The show is located at the Noah’s Arc Water Park and will be held May 19th and 20th. Google MAP It’s one of the biggest and best car shows in the midwest. Located in the heart…

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194: Bay View Red Cat Race Car and the Jefferson Spring Swap and Car Show

Guests: Dana Timm with Milwaukee Public Schools Bay View High School and Gary Esse with Madison Classics   Dana Timm Lead Engineering Teacher Bay View High School Red Cat Race Car is a school project where the students build a car from scratch. Dana started this club two years ago because he felt his students…

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193: Norman “Mr. Norm” Kraus – Grand Spaulding Dodge

 In early 60’s Mr. Norm started Grand Spaulding Dodge that started modifying Dodges into true muscle cars. He soon found out that “Race on Sunday – Sell on Monday” works. When his customers or even his own team went drag racing his dealership sales increased the next few days. And when Dodge saw the…

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192: Wheeler Dealers stars Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead

Starting its 15th season Wheeler Dealers has shown viewers how to “flip” a car without all the shouting and wrench throwing antics. Using years of experience in negotiating – Mike will purchase a well used vehicle expecting to turn a profit. To make sure the car is road worthy he turns it over to top…

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191: Troy Ladd, Hollywood Hot Rods

Troy Ladd’s slogan is “Respect Tradition” – and he has been demonstrating that for several years at his famous Hollywood Hot Rod Shop. Building incredible roadsters and hot rods has gained him world wide claim. He has been named the Builder of the Year and the Trendsetter of the Year.   Recently, his amazing 36…

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190: Paul Winson, Los Angeles Roadsters Club

Paul Winson Member of the LA Roadsters Car Club This club was established in 1957 to preserve American-made cars from 1936 and older that have been modified for appearance and improved performance. This year (2018) will be the 54th time the Los Angeles Roadster Car Club will host it’s world renowned car show. The show will…

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Some Highlights

Guests:
Troy Trepanier - winner 2017 SEMA
Ring Brothers - Mike and Jim
Joe Martin - Iron Resurrection
Ted Vernon - South Beach Classics
Dave Kindig - Bitchn' Rides
James Wheary - Nash
Ralph Holguin, RMD Garage
Bob Bennett - Bennett Coachworks
Bob Ashton - Muscle Car and Corvette
Wayne Carini - Chasing Classic Cars
Karen Salvaggio - Car Girl Extraordinary
Steve Darnell - Vegas Rat Rods
Noah Alexander - Speed is the New Black
Mark Worman - Grave Yard Carz
Johnathon Klinger - Haggerty
Kevin Flood - UK
Jo Coddington - American Hot Rod
KC Mathieu - KC's Paint Shop
Jay Leno - Jay's Garage
John Force
Darryl Starbird - Custom Builder
Donald Osborne
Colin Comer
Jason Wilson - Douche Larouche Motorcycle Club
Jimmy Shine
Gary Klutt - Legendary Motorcar Company
John "Gunner" Gunnell - Author
Svengoolie
Gary Esse - Swap Meets
Colby Martin SEMA - SANS
Stacey David - GEARZ
Chip Foose
Jose Fuentes, Imports
Jeff Johnson - AlStar
Darryl Stuermer - Genesis
Dan Short - Fantom Works
Jessi Combs
Cary Brobeck - Easy Rider
Dave Frieburger - Road Kill
Barry Mequiar
Adam Genei - Mobsteel
John Kraman - Mecum Auctions
Rick Dore - Custom Builder
Tommy Christmas - Fat n Furious
Dennis Pittsenbarger
Slick - Highway to Hell
Aaron Kaufman - Fast n Loud
Chuck Palumbo
Lou Santiago - Car Fix
Richard Rawlings - Fast n Loud
Don Prudhomme
Tom McEwen
Corky Coker
Gene Winfield - Custom Builder
TV Tommy IVO
Danny Koker - Counting Cars
Edsel B Ford
Faith Granger
Henry Winkler
Linda Vaughn
Big Daddy Don Garlits

Topics: 
A visit to Cuba
Traffic intersection cameras
World of Wheels
Muscle Car and Corvettes
History of Nash
Elements of a Stance
Storing your classic
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Modeling
Mobil Tire Repair
Yellowstone Trail
Car Shows, Car Shows, Car Shows
Coach building
Imports
Harley Davidson Museum
Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show
Great Lakes Dragaway
Blessing your vehicle
Largest Swap Meet in the Midwest
6 or 12 volt - positive or negative ground?
A visit from Jay Leno in Wisconsin Dells
Guardians of Children Belle City Chapter
Bikers Against Child Abuse
UK motoring laws
Southern Illinois car shows
The wreck of the Hemi Under Glass
Cars from a Women's Perspective
History of Car Clubs
SEMA
SEMA Action Network
Music with the Cowsills