Primer Podcast

Interview from her Studio in San Dimas...learn all things Mitzi and buy a calendar!     Episode #143             http://www.mitziandco.com/    

Back at the Galaxie Studio for some local event coverage, project updates, and William went Bourbon Tasting with an old buddy.  Have a listen...   Episode #142 This was the 17th Annual Hot Rod Happening and Food Drive at Performance Plus Tires in Long Beach, CA. This is the perfect "small show, community-driven" event for locals and patrons of this business establishment to help kick off the season of giving to others in need. Pallets of shrink wrapped food items were in the parking lot behind the variety of muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, customs, late model cars and even a few race cars. Coffee, donuts and a local band comprised of high school kids playing brass, electric guitars, and drums in the well-known tire shop changed the whole mood of a typical Sunday morning. Instead of balancing tires, the PP crew were hustling boxes, organizing production lines and greeting everyone with a handshake and a "thanks for coming out." Some times that is all it takes for someone like us to go back next year.  It's no wonder we purchase tires from these guys for our 1960's Detroit steel. I almost forgot to mention Chip Foose coming out as well. He was onsite to chat and sign autographs. Talk about local. Photos Here http://youtu.be/0ONOL1ENJbk                                                                                        

On location with our buddy Tony "T-Bone" Colombini at his new new consignment shop, Blacktop Depot, in Orange, Calif.  We got the skinny on everything he has to offer, and of course, plenty of tangents along the way.  The place has great acoustics and you can hear it in the recording...that is not a Garage Band effect.  Make sure to check it out next time you are in the area.   Episode #134            

Event Coverage on the Tribute to the Gassers show, updates and plans, patent trolls, etc.  Check it out!   Episode #133 http://youtu.be/dMPFkTM0GME A car show just for Gassers!   The Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo, California sponsored the “Tribute to Gassers” event which coincided with the month long exhibit dedicated to the gasser race car. Let’s begin with a brief history of the gasser. In the mid 1950’s, racers started modifying their family sedans and coupes with big performance add-ons. In most cases, the cars were cheap and “ugly”, but in abundance. Willys, Studebaker, Anglia and Thames became the normal platform for these modifications which almost always included a supercharger and an addition of a straight beam front axle. By 1956, the NHRA had created a separate class for these gas coupes and sedans due to their popularity. The gas coupe and sedan classes had to maintain stock wheelbases and engine relocation was limited to a maximum of 10% setback from the centerline of the front spindle to the front spark plug. The increased popularity of these cars boosted crowd attendance at the drag strips throughout Southern California and lead to the “Golden Age” of gassers. We should not forget the color paint schemes with pearl and metal flake and polished chrome parts as a result of all the media and spectator attention. Gassers began to fade out in the 1970’s which then developed into the modern day Funny Car classes.   This event had approximately 60 gassers outside the museum which made quite the impact of brute toughness and all out race. Some cars were current builds made to traditional specs and some were die hard survivors that escaped most of the neglect and rough life of a vintage race car. Two fine examples of vintage were the Jones & Johnson 1955 Chevy with the original small-block 327 and a 1956 Llyod which was stuffed with a ’59 Olds 394 featuring an Edelbrock Ram Log intake manifold and drag slicks.   The “cam father”, Ed Iskenderian was also in attendance along with other gasser geezers for the panel discussion that was held inside the museum amongst the mostly 1930’s Packards and Lincolns. The museum itself has quite a collection of domestic makes dating from 1901 through 1963. What makes this museum different as the name states, is that they actually drive the cars. Every Sunday, a car is taken out of the museum and driven locally in the neighborhood. Visitors can go for a ride but it is encouraged to get your name on a list prior to your arrival.   No gasser rides on this Saturday, but hopefully the ADM will host another event like this next year.

We met up with Holly and Aaron at their home for a sit down interview in their backyard.  So there is some ambient noise like dogs barking, neighbor working, stuff like that.  What better way to learn about what to expect at this year's Ventura Nationals than the ones putting it on.  We are super excited about the show on August 20, 2014 and plan to participate in more Friday and Sunday  activities.  Have a listen and check out the links of the charities mentioned in the show below.   Episode #132             Links: Ventura Nationals Los Angeles Children's Project                                      

At the  Galaxie Studio after, ironically, dialing in the Galaxie for next weekend.  We get into some Patent Troll talk, Project Street Legal, Blacktop BAD project and Depot, and more!  Check it out...   Episode #131  

"Junkyard" Jeff stops into the Galaxie studio for our latest interview.  Not only do we talk about his site, Junk Yard Find, but also his 'Cuda, car shows, state of the sport, new stuff... and all kinds of stuff.  Good times.   Episode #130                                                          

Another double header!  First the F100 Western Nationals and then NMCA Drag Racing in Fontana.  What a day.  Will have all the pictures and video up during the week.     Episode #129 NMCA video here NMCA West Coast Shootout   F100 Western Nationals:

A double header this weekend... Pomona to Barona.  Plenty of Event Coverage plus usaul project stuff, updates, tool karma, tips, and more.  Check it out!   Episode #128 LA Roadster show video Y-Block Shootout video LARS:     Summit Series Drag/Y-Block Shootout:              

Back at the Galaxie Studio after the Ink-N-Iron show and some Mexican food at Lola's.  Some event coverage, some updates, a tangent on music,Brotherhood raceway, and more...have a listen.   Episode #127 video here Ink N Iron 2014        

Donald Galaz from Project Street Legal came by the Galaxie Studio top give us the skinny on bringing back drag racing to Terminal Island.  Lets get some more boots on the ground.  Tell a friend, show support, and get involved.   Episode #126   Make sure to sign the petition and like them on Facebook                                  

At the North Long Beach Satellite Studio after some drag racing at Pomona.  Great time!  Event Coverage, project updates, light bulbs, and more!  Pass it on and thanks for listening.   Episode #125 NMCA video 1 NMCA video 2                                                                                                                                                                

Tony Colombini from Blacktop Magazine steps in for Davis for some event coverage for the Mooneyes Mother's Day Show&Race.  Some good garage talk in the Galaxie Studio with a bunch of updates, projects, and the like.  Thanks for listening and tell a friend.     Episode #124                                                                                                                                          

Back at the Galaxie Studio with some show coverage of the Edelbrock Car Show and some local Long Beach stuff as well as some talk about contractors, trim carpentry, projects, Pertronix for the Galaxie, and the proposed drag strip on Terminal Island... and more.  Check it out, tell a friend, and thanks for listening.     Episode #123   Project Street Legal-Teerminal Island Raceway.  Sign the petition here and check them out on Facebook.  

Just back from the 29th Fabulous Fords Forever Show at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park here is SoCal.  Almost every Ford product imaginable was there.  Plus updates on shows, projects, BAD, and SAN.  Grab your earbuds and have a listen...   Episode #122