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A toolbox mishap finds Ray taking out the drawers and lubricating them for more trouble-free use. Chris suggests the Holley Street Avenger carb that was worked on is still an unreliable air/fuel mixer, but Ray counters with a story about trying to get repair parts from a Chinese company. Issues with the Mustang Borgeson steering conversion wrap up this hour of fun. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/CWdotK_DL74

Chris decides to get the vacuum actuated power trunk release in his Chrysler working while Ray chose to go with an electric actuator for his car. Vacuum hose availability and prices come up, as does the garage find Holley 750 cfm carburetor Ray builds for the Olds 442. The '66 Mustang power steering conversion project gets started & Chris asks us about our car owner's manual collections. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/rPaps9LgWXk

Ray turns "Hellbound Hot Rods" into "Hell Hound" from a 70's Brooklyn power trio to Chris' amazement. A model car show put on by the L.I.A.R.S. featured a recreation of Chassis John's Firebird, bad fuel pump flare fittings are complained about, and Matco Vintage Specification Guides are mentioned when talking about ABS brake bleeding. Carl Anthony from Automoblog.com gives information about buying a portable tire air inflator. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on 
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Chris questions the source of the groovy 60's car culture music used on the show, then Ray segues into an inspection he did on a classic 1959 Jaguar XK150. Chris explains how he did a transmission fluid change on his wife's car, then talk shifts to the steering box seals Ray changed on the Olds 442. A power steering conversion on a mid-60's Mustang as well as a plug and play clutch slave & master cylinder on a tow truck round out the hour. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/LnxetQtsIao

When Chris can't do the show rescue comes in the form of MatcoMan Brian, where he fields the question "when are too many tools too much?" Being tool addicts, Brian & Ray talk about buying tool collections and how to dispose of theirs when they're gone. Using Tap/Drill bits is discussed, as well as general shop safety and new & retro tool company stickers.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/2AMbPZx0xUU

Ray meets a listener and his 1st Snap-On tool dealer in his favorite record store.  Chris complains about speakers in car doors and Ray changes it up to talk about some brake line flaring tips he recently learned & the new Matco flaring tool he's using. The dangers of using compression fittings in a brake system are covered, and Chris poses the question "is The Jeep brand dead?" Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/JCH8i4u8EAk

Catching up this week the boys talk about how racers like Richie Zul will NEVER divulge their speed secrets, even 40 years later! How performance mufflers sound different on each car they're installed on, why using the correct battery cable color is important, and a Ford recall on a lighting module. Ray confesses the knucklehead mistake he made while trying to multi-task in the shop, then passes on some grease fitting adapter advice to Chris who had a hard time removing one from a zerk fitting. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/JDFDeHF1lkk

When Elliott Weiner & Pat McNulty come in to do the show you know it's time for their annual collaboration car show between the T-Bird and Mustang clubs. It's all about "the baby Birds" and "the big birds" when these guys get together, but it's always a show that will delight and make even a non-Ford guy smile. The guys covered the history of the show, plus talked about a rare Edsel. Ray dropped a parts question on the guys concerning a 67 T-Bird that's coming into the shop this week for a make-over. Hard to find tools and car parts also got some air time this week. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/k3T48T8BGQk

Catching up with the boys finds them talking about living with, and driving a sports car as a daily driver, even in the snow. Love and distain for luggage racks & roll bars is shared, and Ray relates how he was spotted by listeners at a cruise night and a gun show all in one week. Chris laments the O-rings on a Holley 600 carburetor & Ray recounts his Olds 442 motor mount hell experience. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/9pt6iGmVXRA

This week our crew picks up where they left off with their favorite P.R. ad-man, Marty Schorr. His story of a volunteer American race team that's traveling to Italy to participate in the prestigious Mille Miglia, "Team Zora" will be entering a 1957 Corvette outfitted EXACTLY as it would have been from the factory to run this 1,000-mile race. The details have to be heard to be believed, so sit back and enjoy this great story. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FDfUmYbh_-Q

The boys were all set for a rousing hour of conversation with one of their favorite P.R. and Advertising  men, Marty Schorr, formerly of Motion Performance, when technical difficulties struck. Having Billy G. in the meeting kept the show alive, and Marty was eventually able to join in and talk about his upcoming "Team Zora" Motorsports Corvette reunion to be held in Italy next year.  A caller tells a story of how he regularly sees an original Motion BelAir in one of our local towns and naturally we want to know more about it. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/pwCQcxg_Je0

The boys start the show with a tribute to a lost friend & show participant "Chassis John," then Chris talks about his "poor Tracker seat belt."  Ray recounts how he tested and diagnosed a bad horn relay, which leads into car battery replacement intervals. A caller offers up some advice to Chris on how to best eliminate that annoying mouse odor in his car. We end the show with another classic Chassis John clip, check our social media feed to see the pictures.   On Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/2NREDOZuDy0

Ray talks about meeting a cool guy with a cooler car at the Corvette Society Club pizza event. Ray thought it was a Rambler, but Rick's car turned out to be a Studebaker Daytona with a 383 Stroker under the hood that has a minor cooling system error and a super stiff clutch. Carl Anthony from Automoblog.com joins the boys and talks about the recent Hagerty article that Ray had some input on concerning Gen Z drivers. A show wouldn't be complete without dessert, so Ray mentions how he stopped off at the Rolling Joint food truck for a dope treat, check our social media feed to see the pictures. On Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/QunlG0TDqWQ
  

The carpet conundrum in Chris' Tracker is fixed, only to be eclipsed by a rodent infestation. Our good friend Kilowatt Kevin gets the Endura nose on his 68 GTO aligned by "the old school master", Steve, at Celebrity Chase Collision, then helps Ray re-install the gas tank in the 70 442 at the shop. The transmission mount for that car proves to be a problem when the parts house sends the wrong one, stalling forward progress. Ray uses a Hybrid truck to run some shop errands and becomes a convert, who would've ever believed that... check our social media feed to see the pictures. On Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/VCCf_dZnpVs

Chris shares his victorious repair of a random engine misfire on the families Mazda CX-9.  Ray dives right into his recent experiments with the ultrasonic cleaner to de-carbon some of his guns as well as its use in carburetor rebuilding work. Various tricks and tips are shared for using this type of cleaning method. A caller complains about a Caddy power trunk  release that won't activate, and Ray talks about a 1969 Road Runner that breaks up on acceleration that he's going to look at this coming week... check our social media feed to see the pictures! On Instagram: @real_motormouthradio 
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Ray & Chris reminisce back 12 years to their 10th show anniversary party that was held at a junkyard (where else?). Good friends and listeners Debbie & Rusty came down with a vintage racing go-kart, and this week Ray attended a celebration of Rusty's life where he was shot from a cannon and 4 rockets! Chris posits that car guys are a superstitious bunch, then admits that he's better at sewing than welding. A dealership software hack & Mazda belts round out the show.

This week the guys delve into the dark science of classic automotive restoration strategies. Between their own projects and the ones their friends are involved with, there's plenty of fodder for this mill too. Ray reports a good experience after using Rislone fuel treatment to resolve a P0420 Cat code in a family car, then explains the parts he needs to complete the A/C installation in his GTO. Chris takes us home with a neat repair on his Tracker exhaust system.

Ray is transfixed by a complex rearview mirror repair, then spends time at the "Rolling Joint" food truck car cruise. Replacing a blown shock with a good used one solved the problem of the Fiat sitting too low in the rear, and Chris knows why a pair of 30-year-old sneakers has a cut mark in them. Falling asleep while doing a podcast, as well as the many options available for disc brake conversion hardware wrap up this hour of fun.  

Chris ruminated over his paint-soaked Tracker carpet issue & Ray mused over Fiat's selection of clutch cable adjusting hardware. Then, joined by Lake Speed Jr. the show got wings and took off into the unchartered territories of oil technology. Terms like zinc, calcium, phosphorous and viscosity were tossed around like projectiles at a beer pong party. Lake covered all the hard topics and passed on some excellent recommendations we can all use.

Kicking off the "new year" (post Mother's Day) portion of the show, Ray describes to Chris how he cleaned his balls and will soon be polishing them, and of course he was referring to his pool table equipment. The use of Cataclean gets a thumbs up, but a CEL in the Impala gets a head scratch from even the experts. Chris describes with great detail how an "Italian Tune-Up" is performed, followed by an example of how to use a paint thickness gauge. Ray's visit to a mega-car facility raises some questions.

Following a long tradition of doing a "best-of" show where we feature bits that highlight the callers, this is the 2024 edition. Featuring the likes of "Billy Velvet", the "ROMEO Club", and the Hijinx found on MatcoMan Brian's tool truck, we deep dive into the past year and find reflective thoughts from men like Dave Hayes and Carl Anthony, but the capper is Bob from RVC bestowing the MotorMouth Person of the Year on Tom from Massapequa. Not even Ray's "Crack cream" story can beat that show stopper.

On our second fundraising hour we talk about how guest co-host MatcoMan Brian visits Harbor Freight to collect owed money. A current Mustang project and Ray's memories of riding in a first Gen 'Stang filled with teenage girls comes up. Work on making a dual quad RAM Air intake pan gets kicked around, as does making a replica of the original Bat Phone.

On our first fundraising hour we talk about how to check a serpentine belt, what goes into buying a used car, and how much debris can actually accumulate between vehicle cleanings. Ray's home-repaired garage stereo system gets a late nod to the do-it-yourself mantra this show professes weekly.  

The show starts off on a clean note by talking about changing the cabin air filter in your car. A caller with a 428 CJ Fairlane diverts the boy's attention with his parts search problems, then Chris explains a "new" brake bleeding technique he came upon. Remember car cigarette lighters? We talk about them on this show too. 

Ray recounts the details of a recent southern road trip and Chris gives us the "caught red-handed" story about a rodent infestation in one of the family cars.  Freeport Raceway trivia is talked about, and a caller has a problem with his power windows and door locks,  Chris reads his latest recall letter from Ford.

Ray relays the Maxda sunroof repair that even he can't fully believe.  Guest Carl Anthony from www.automoblog.net dives deep into Ray's story about driving an old Chevy cross country on its 38th anniversary, then schools us all on the Gartner Hype Cycle.  Callers discuss Grand Funk Railroad trivia with the crew, and Chris questions the practicality of EV car use moving forward.

Chris kicks us off with a story of clogged drains, to which Ray counters with his worst cabin air filter encounter. Show friend Mike Mooney gets some air time this week talking about the Griffith automobile and Ray warns that one can never take anything for granted when working on an older car. A caller talks about fixing broken parts on the fly, raising some MacGyver stories, and we close with Chris' tale of three questionable recalls.

Ray recounts the Rolls Royce pre-purchase inspection he did this week, then Chris tells a story about how a local tire shop raked him over the coals for a simple service. Using a new USB soldering iron and charging old battery types gets discussed, as well as the Matco tools Ray bought and put right to good use.

The boys propose a thought that everyone should get in the Spring spirit and dust off and complete an old car project. Ray takes it in another direction and suggests that hanging out with good friends is the real gift of Spring, while Chris battles with changing clips that hold parts in place. Weird noises that you can't identify come into play, as does a small spring that has a mind of its own in Ray's garage.

Ray recounts a haunting issue with a Jeep where the radio dies when the lights are turned on. Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net is back and Ray gives him the full-on Grunge talk-up. Chris poses the question asking when you know it's time to keep or sell a collector car. A caller asks about the whereabouts of the Art Cars from Steve Hooper's collection, and the origins of STP treatment are questioned.

This show covers the relationship between car guys and good NY pizza, MatcoMan Brian talks about the recent tool expo and the new Matco flip-out panel clip tool. Callers respond by talking about their tool buying experiences and the benefits of buying from a local tool truck vendor. Ray relates how he would have recently bought a specific tool from the 1st truck that would have stopped by the shop.

Ray relates how pathetic the show's social media presence is, Chris has luck selling a used car to a young buyer, and the boys talk about the cool articles in the 50-year-old car magazines Ray is still reading. A caller's ABS brake trouble and some winter projects keep the show moving for the rest of the hour.

This week we reported on a resolution from the contentious Kawasaki sold at a Hagerty auction, then Ray brought up the correct interpretation of local highway bridge height markings. Holley carburetor and Sniper EFI cold start protocol's were discussed, then chrome from spray cans and factory coatings got tossed around.

It was a trivia filled hour when the boys talked about the iconic 60's show car "The Uncertain-T" and a local custom Corvette that surfaced recently. Ray is jazzed over an Olds 442 that's coming into the restoration shop for him to work on, and a friend's 63 Lincoln is making forward progress in its re-do too.

As has been our emerging pattern, when the Hagerty Bull list report comes out we're sure to have Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net on with us to share his industry based thoughts since ours are firmly from the streets & garages of America. This week we also covered the auction purchase of a C2 Corvette a friend made, and all of the specifics associated with a purchase of that nature.

Ray kicks off the show explaining his deep dive into Southern Rock then follows up with a warning about carrying a floor jack in your car trunk. A caller brings up his experience with Fluid Film & cavity wax coatings which gets everyone chuckling. Cold driving tips are brought up as well as a very special
customized window washer made by a show friend.

What would a new year be if it didn't bring a control board problem for the boys. Chris had to be brought up on the phone line so there were no callers, but we still talked about our use of classic cars as junk haulers, the classic MMR "dirty T-shirt" contest, hydro locked engines and Motor diagnostic manuals. Ray's favorite, ABS brake bleeding techniques were also covered in this week's show.

The boys start the year by looking back at the highlights of the last one. A caller finds great joy in the eclectic Uncle Floyd music selection, and talking about old racing legends like Broadway Freddie. Fluid film technology and ABS brake bleeding procedures are also covered in this show.

A mysterious non-working key fob kicks off the show and has the guys scratching their heads for an answer, then special guest Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net joins the show and talks about an event held at Greenfield Village in Michigan where Carl took a ride in a classic Model T Ford. Carl talks about other significant cars like the Chrysler Turbine and the spooky 1970 Challenger "Black Ghost".

Jumping into the holiday spirit Ray shows off part of his "Rasta-Claus" party outfit while Chris rants about parking lot & traffic ethics and oddities. An out of town caller relates how he drove 500 miles for some local food, and agrees with Ray's love of "Utica Greens." Interior panel clip removal tools has MatcoMan Brian coming to the rescue, then body control module placement is discussed.

It's another fun filled show where the boys talk about the benefits of having a car purchase inspected by a qualified professional, with Chris providing his thoughts about selling a car privately. The sunroof water leak on Ray's car gets diagnosed in a most simple and ingenious way, then he shows off a paint thickness gauge that wows the crowd. A caller declares the MMR "person of the year" for 2023.

Still suffering from a Turkey infused haze, Chris tell stories about how car pictures found on eBay can be utterly confusing to follow, and Ray relays his yearly tradition of working at the shop on Thanksgiving while listening to Alice's Restaurant. Tracking down water leaks in car windows and funny speaker noises are covered, as well as the Turkey Rod Run in Florida & engine sensor changes.

Last minute guest Pirate Paul drops in on the MotorMouth's to talk shop. Since he and Chris share the love of working on old Chryslers, the topic of what it takes in time, labor and cost to restore these cars comes up. Auto parts prices in general are discussed, which leads the boys to share their small parts storage strategies. The mystery behind a drawer of razor blades with an interesting graphic is confirmed by a caller, and another caller calls to report some shoddy shop practices during a recent service.

The boys talk about a recent model car show and the skills needed to compete with the masters of today, as compared to their meager offerings. Ray reports having a "ghost in the machine" with his GTO power trunk opener, and Chris talks up the benefits of changing ignition coils as a maintenance procedure. Ray works on a Barris Bugazzi, and a caller updates us on his 67 Camaro 4 speed trans issues. The Corvette Society meeting and the Pacers race team are upcoming show guests.

Our long-time caller, listener and friend, Christian Price visits the studio to share the good news about the return of Orient Express Motorcycles right here on Long Island. Partnered with K-Tech suspension they're working with racers and technicians alike with trackside help and classroom seminars to teach others how to work with the latest in race suspension. Callers share some surprise stories and Christian surprises Ray with a very special Orient Express gift.

Chris questions the sanity of the recent road trip to Indiana Ray took to pick up a project car with a couple of friends. The choice to buy a car that's out of state vs shopping locally gets thrown around until a caller brings up the topic of EFI vs carburetion, followed by talk about the current GM strikes & EV possibilities.

On this show the boys ponder if the price of classic cars isdropping, and how to best transport the one you do buy. A callers question about the ball joint fitment on his QA1 control arms, ignition coil replacement intervals, Chris' flaky voltage regulator, and carbs vs EFI are all covered.

The boys start the show reporting the sad news that "Mr. Motion" Joel Rosen has passed away. Ray dives deep into the way back machine and talks about a party he attended that was 70's themed...and he's still dressing the part! Evan Steger joins the show to talk about the products his company
sells, one of which turned the GTO rims into shining jewels.

Chris goes to the extreme to stop a garage roof leak while Ray battles another family car with a P0300 code that led to bad coils & spark plugs. A second family car is down with a bad catalytic converter, leaving Ray in the role of chauffer until they're fixed. Chrome plating procedures are discussed, as well as a rebirth of the Soapbox Derby racing here on Long Island.

Chris relays a story about a rental company "mystery car" offer, and itwinds up he made out a lot better than a caller did. Listeners report in from the Tobay Beach car show, then Ray reports on people getting ticketed for the new NY inspection stickers. A World's Fair license plate for the GTO, a power trunk release & a new Hurst shifter stickkept Ray busy this week. The S600 Kingbolen scan tool gets talked about as it's being tested.

MatcoMan Brian fills in for Chris this week and interviews Kenny Wessel with Ray. Topics include state inspection rules, Brian's money collection at Harbor Freight Tools, and tool & scanner tech. The budget priced scanners from Kingbolen are discussed, and Ray busts out his old (very old) Brainmaster early digital scan tool.

While Ray makes his annual pilgrimage to the only car show he'll attend; the MALBA Display On the Bay, Chris gets to make MotorMouth Radio history by doing a remote broadcast with MatcoMan Brian as his co-host. If you haven't laughed while listening to a radio show in a while listen to this one and you'll have something to talk about.

With luck (all bad) that could only befall the MotorMouth's, this weeks show is shorter due to an unforeseen power issue in the studio. Be that as it may, guests Elliott Weiner from the L.I. T-Bird Club and John Bianca from the T-Bird Owners of NY were in the studio and special co-host MatcoMan Brian was helping co-host. The boys pulled it off with a lot of help and were able to get the word out about the upcoming car show these men were promoting.

With full graphic detail, Chris dredges up an old story about how Ray solved a sticky steering wheel problem. A caller's random stalling and overheating problem is addressed, as well as a P0304 ignition code Ray was blessed with this week. We wrap it all up by talking about the only car show Ray will attend, the upcoming MALBA Display on the Bay.

The guys start out with a recap of a truck suspension job Ray fought with during the week, and you'll find the pictures on our social media pages. We moved from trucks to carburetor repair on a Moped and a '66 Mustang, throwing in our thoughts on using mechanics gloves. Tool box drawer labels round out the hour of fun.

The boys start with a teaser about the photo shoot Ray did and postedon the MMR social media sites last week, then he shows off the handmade tow tabs that were made for the GTO. Engine timing and coolant temperature correlation is tossed around, then Scott Kolecki joins the show to talk about his Car Tech book titled "Corvette Concept Cars: Developing America's Favorite Sports Car".

It's a hoppin' show this week with Sparks flying everywhere. Ok, not metal sparks, but music from Sparks the band! The boys celebrate the 50th year anniversary of American Graffiti then Ray talks about "Day 2" additions to restored cars like adding tow tabs & ladder bars. Chris gets hung up over Hurst shifter handle lengths, then beefing up stock car audio systems gets covered in this hour of fun.

With Chris in the studio for a visit, the boys talk about how to tunea Sniper fuel injection system & Ray relates how he recently swapped a set of snow tires for a laptop to tune his car. How to sell a car with known engine damage, and the joy of mounting a child seat in a modern car follows. YouTube phenom "Wrenching with Kenny" calls to explain how a good mechanic has piles of used parts at his disposal when working on and repairing cars these days.

This week Chris recounts the results of a compression test that left him wondering if there's more to worry about, but found a diversion in swapping out thecarpet in his Chrysler C-body. Ray was affected by the "Switzer-ism" whereby a lost part cannot be found when looking for it, it'll be found when looking for something else.That's the case of the missing Pontiac valley pan, followed by door hinge alignment woes.

Ray recounts the successful wiper motor replacement on a friend's1972 Corvette, then Chris reveals the new caller text service used on the show. Car interiors made from mushrooms gets some talk time, as does Chris' repair technique on a car's grille. You Tuber "Wrenching with Kenny" comes up when the boys talk about affordable scan tools, and questionable car smells round out the show.

We start off with a caller describing a common problem found on lawn tractors; the compression release mechanism breaks, rendering the machine un-startable. A broken 4-speed transmission in a '67 Camaro follows, with Ray suggesting a 5-speed conversion to the owner. Guest Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net rolls up his sleeves and gets dirty with the boys, he also shows some love to the much-maligned Samurai, Tracker & Geo line of cars.

Ray helps a good friend install a dash cluster in a 57 Chevy, then Chris recounts an issue with the transmission in a family member's 67 Camaro. Rust conversion treatment for an 80's El Camino is covered, as well as some other rust encasing strategies. The ergonomics of the Chevy Malibu and Cruze are talked about, capped by the type of drivers who like the Suzuki Samurai.

A caller talks about available options when buying a Hybrid vehicle, then Chris continues his anti-Holley carburetor campaign. The boys try to sort out the issues he's having with a mild acceleration stumble, and when Ray has enough he turns the table and talks about tuning the Hollry Sniper he's installed in his car. The specifics of doing a compression test round out the hour.

Chris finds an electrical problem in his old car the old fashioned way, then laments over the float adjustment in the same car. When the boys have had enough of the old school talk Ray brings the show into the fuel injection age with his Holley Sniper conversion. Chevy Cruze plastic cooling system parts come up, as do the special tools needed to work on these newer cars.

This show starts off hot and heavy with Chris' disdain for the Holley carburetor that's on his car. Ray & callers try to talk him off the ledge but he's not budging! Talk turns to ultrasonic cleaners for carb rebuilding, and how to replace a freeze out plug on a 57 Chevy. Ford's decision to keep AM radios in their cars rounds out the hour.

Chris describes an annoying miss his old Chrysler is having and the boys try to come up with a solution. Ray goes on a rant about how people revive old cars but don't do ANY maintenance before hitting the road, then shows Chris his new talent for making Weather Pack connections. Chris takes us out with a story about re-bending an ill-fitting transmission line.

Ray & Chris have the pleasure of talking with Dave Hays, founder and creative talent behind the terrific products sold at www.HotRodInnovation.cool. Dave talks about his slick hidden headlight and grill conversion for C10 trucks, the compression syle throttle return spring, and the swing away steering column made for coupes & street rods.

Following our yearly tradition, this show is a sort of "best-of"compilation of calls from listeners and guests over the past year that were just too good to not listen to again. You'll hear celebrities, local hero's and regular car guys talking about the things that keep us all connected and coming back for more.

Ray clicks off bucket list items by attending the Reinbeck NY car show with other members of the ROMEO club, and scores a set of M/T BBC valve covers at the swap meet. Chris has closure with the weird brake pedal feel on his Tracker, but gets burned by frozen exhaust hardware on his Chrysler. Ray explains why he has to go back to move forward with his fuel injection conversion project.

The boys start the show with sad news: their good friend Steve Linden, has passed, but he leaves a big legacy. SteveLinden.com. Ray talks about a mistake he made when changing the Cruze valve cover, and Chris gives us all a lesson in the history of jackstand design. The boys get good advice from MatcoMan Brian, and a musical assist from U.D. Doug.

Ray relays the Mazda sunroof repair that even he can't fully believe.Guest Carl Anthony from www.Automoblog.net dives deep into Ray's story aboutdriving an old Chevy cross country on its 38th anniversary, then schools us all onthe Gartner Hype Cycle. Callers discuss Grand Funk Railroad trivia with the crew,and Chris questions the practicality of EV car use moving forward.

Ray's latest car project has Chris asking what the benefits are to converting an old car to electronic fuel injection over carburetion. Ray counters by giving advice on how to start ANY project, then replies to the question. The boys discuss car radio repair as well as the use of AN fittings before the topic of Chris' dual exhaust conversion hits the table. The gauntlet is thrown down and the game is on!

This show starts with leaky and overtightened oil pan bolts, then delves into the ever-popular search methodology of finding car information on the Internet. Torx vs Allen head tools are discussed, and Ray takes Chris to task over buying cheap tools. Stuck oil filters, Chris' Tracker light issue and using E85 as race fuel round out the hour.

Ray recounts a recent job where he and another mechanic workedtogether and found a solution to a problem by putting their heads together. This week the boys have the pleasure of talking with their good friend Luke Tucker from the EZ RED company. Luke covers the new line of flexible magnetic tool organization and MatcoMan Brian calls in to back him up on the product line.

MatcoMan Brian joins the boys for their second hour of fundraising and riles Chris up with talks of fixing up his Audi Quattro, this leads to a love/hate discussion that's laughable. How to properly lubricate your hand tools comes up, as does following proper service procedures while working in the shop. A surprise pizza shows up in the studio when a show fan donates more than cash to the cause.

This years first hour of fundraising brings some great calls and topics. Ray gets a win light when the dash cluster for the C4 Corvette works, then long distance driving trips are discussed with a caller. Chris describes his frustration and solution to a fluid transfer problem, then speeding motorcycles on local highways readies the boys for hour #2.

Ray describes the electronic rebuilding process on a Corvette dash cluster, then explains why guys like hanging out at the U.D. in Queens so much. Chris relays his failed attempt at getting his Tracker DRL's to shut off, then complains about the errant hair and general schmooze found in used cars. Frozen bleed screws, Weber carburetorrebuilding & building model car kits round out this hour of fun.

Ray fell in love but don't worry, his wife isn't mad, it was with the Caddy CTS rental car he had on a recent road trip. Holley gaskets are discussed and displayed, and Chris talks about his snowblower carb issue and how he found a rare sticker for his Chrysler 300. Electronic parking brakes and the pains of working on a Volvo round out the show.

The boys recap their talk with Dave from the Power Probe company,then delve into the hearty topic of car guys and their food choices. A great websitecar article is talked about, which turns the talk to vehicle cost per year. A caller speaks about motorcycles as alternate transport before an Escalade brake control module takescenter stage. The boys ask, "is cruise control smarter than we are?"

Ray details another tire repair using a great plug tool, then springs a trunk release taken from a Riviera on Chris. An audio gift received at a ROMEO club meeting is followed by a new caller from Oregon who talks about gear oil specs. Chris relays the troubles he had when doing a transmission service on his Mazda and what it took to get the repair parts he needed. Small engine carbs round out this hour.

Ray details his Indy trip where a 59 Chevy Brookwood project car was bought, then gives Chris a warm & fuzzy feeling by talking about Lenny'spizza in Bensohurst. Chris is on the hunt for a trunk release button & Ray was gifted a cool John Lennon drawing. Ray gifts a floor jack to DJ Rob, then Chris launches into a tyrade against his leaky Holley carburetor. The science and beauty behind making new hard lines wraps up the hour.

Ray breaks the news about a fly-and-buy car hunting trip he's taking to Indianapolis which raises all sorts of questions from Chris. A caller asks about the possible pitfalls associated with buying a late model T-Bird, which leads guest Carl Anthony to talk about older collectible cars, as well as the fastest production cars. Carl takes the boys down the musical wormhole after Ray samples a 60's controversial radio earworm.

With temps in the single digits what repair does Ray opt to do,cooling system maintenance of course! Then it's out with the old and in with thenew when a Black Beauty C4 Corvette comes to the shop. The difference in cars with the same engine are talked about as well as what it's like to drivea Hot Rod street car as opposed to a Brooklyn cruiser like Chris championed.

Radio Royalty from our station calls to ask why his 2003 Grand Marquis has a pesky no-start condition and the boys flesh it out. Diagnostic guru Joe D. makes a command appearance at the shop to help Ray get a hold of the Corvette's digitals, which turns into a lesson in broken bolt removal. MatcoMan Brian offers valuable tool advice.

Crappy caller phone connections aside, this week the boys talk about the art behind engine piston technology and design. Long Island & Brooklyn's rich history in automotive, motorcycle and music lead to some interesting triviadiscussion, then the voltage spikes when ray laments about Interstate battery failures.The C4 Corvette IAC valve and a PCV failure leads to talk about aftermarket parts quality.

The show starts with the boys lamenting over working on the C4 Corvette. Gasket material choices and brake bleeding techniques get touched onbefore Ray asks how to best ship a car bumper. Another radio station host calls and asks about her Fiat 500 armrest problem, then the topic of who designed automotive badge fonts puts the show to rest.