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Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio Show and Podcast

179: Catch Up (Ketchup?) with Captn’ Bob and Arlo for 2018

Hey – listen to this week’s show so you can Catch UP (Ketchup… get it?) with these two motor-heads. 2018 is going to bring a lot of changes for Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio. We will continue to bring you car show events, great topics and cool guests. Our travels will take us to California, Vegas and…

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178: Say Bye Bye to 2017 and Say Hi Hi to 2018

Captn’ Bob and Arlo want to say thank you to everyone for a great 2017 and looking forward to a wonderful 2018! There will be a lot cool music and fun. 

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176: Troy Trepanier, Winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of The Builders award.

Troy Trepanier Rad Rods by Troy Winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of The Builders award. SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is the largest trade association of manufactures, retailers, publishing companies, auto restorers, street rod builders, restyles, car clubs, race teams and more. For several years it has held a competitive event during it’s annual…

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175: Joe Daly will share stories about his trip to Cuba and the car scene

Joe Daly Member of the Wisconsin Street Rod Association Recently Joe, his wife and another couple – – went to Cuba to see if the stories and images of their cars were really true. Are they really driving cars built in the 50’s? What shape are they in? And if they ever have any car…

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174: Aldermen Tony Zielinski talking about the problem of “running” red lights

  Aldermen Anthony (Tony) Zielinski Red Light Camera Systems It’s becoming all to common; you are sitting at an intersection waiting for the signal to turn green prompting you to move forward and all of a sudden – from your left or right – a vehicle rushes pass you barely missing your car. Drivers approaching…

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173: Bruce Tschida, Organizer of the 2018 Milwaukee World of Wheels

Bruce Tschida Organizer Milwaukee World of Wheels The Milwaukee World of Wheels is celebrating its 56th year. This year Championship Auto Shows continues to support all the car enthusiast in the Greater Milwaukee Area by hosting another great show. The event details are: Milwaukee World of Wheels February 23 – 25th, 2018 Wisconsin State Fair…

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172: Mike and Jim Ring talking about their 3 SEMA builds and working with Prestone

Mike and Jim Ring, The Ring Brothers The brothers built 3 amazing vehicles for customers that were unveiled – including the Prestone Corporation. We want the brothers to share with us their SEMA experience and the reactions to their builds. Ring Brothers website Special comment from Captn’ Bob and Arlo:  If you came with us…

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171: Bob Ashton, Organizer of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals

Bob Ashton Organizer of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals. November 18 & 19, 2017 Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois See their website for more information Their Mission Statement is to provide the ultimate gathering place for enthusiasts, young and old, who have a passion for horsepower. We host this indoor showcase for…

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170: James Wheary, Great-grandson of Charles W. Nash, talks about Nash and Nash Motors

Guest: James Wheary who is the great-grandson of Charles W. Nash. James Wheary Author “The Greatest Rags to Riches Story in American Automotive History”. See the wonderful Milwaukee PBS “I Remember” program featuring Charles W. Nash and Nash Motors.

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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