Episodes

Ok, people like bright shiny things. In the auto world, vehicles are made to be bright and shiny to get the buyers attention. Chrome has long been a standard way to do this - bumpers, trim and even wheels or wheel covers. In the custom vehicle world almost anything 'can' be chrome if you can find the right chrome shop. Considered by many to be one of the best, it is Speed and Sport Chrome. A family owned/run shop, Craig Bierman is the man with the plan and he is teaching his son how to get i...

In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we were broadcasting LIVE! from the 62nd Annual Houston Autorama, and we had some great interviews. One of the most surprising came from Jim Averil, TREMEC transmissions. Seems we have always 'known' about TREMEC, what they are, but we quickly learned we didn't know what we didn't know. The company was actually founded in 1964 and the 2001 Corvette that Don Armstrong drives has one of their 6-speed gear boxes. Who knew! It is a very informative inte...

1932 Ford's are classic hot rod material, particularly with a flathead engine. But what do you do for more power? After all the flathead is good for about 100hp, and you don't want to go to some modern big block with a blower. For Bruce Fortie, the answer is to do a conversion that makes his flathead an overhead valve engine for more power with the flathead block, keeping it a flathead engine. Bruce has some more vehicles to talk about, so join us to hear more about some unique vehicles. ---- ...

What does a car guy do when he 'retires'? He works on his cars, and sometimes builds a thriving business working on cars. After 12years, that is exactly what Nick Schipon has done with Nicks Auto Repair & Restoration. At the 2022 Houston Autorama, Nick has brought eight examples of the work being done in his shop. Join us to hear more about Nick's story. In our Feature segment, Don Armstrong is reviewing the 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor - an off-road offering from team Ford. ---- ----- In Wheel ...

There are a lot of car builders out there, particularly with the internet growth making it easier to 'make a name'. Thing is, to last longer than a fiver minute video, you got to have some talent, and there are a lot of talented people out there. We have seen his tv program as well as his YouTube Channel, and now we are proud to say we get a chance to talk with 'Bad Chad and Joline'. From Nova Scotia, Chad is a builder with a different take on things and he doesn't mind sharing how he does thi...

It is time again for the annual Thanksgiving Holiday event in Houston - the 62nd Annual Houston Autorama! This even current held at the George R Brown Center in Downtown Houston across the Thanksgiving weekend. Joining us to kick off our LIVE broadcast from the event is Larry Way! Larry has been coming to the Houston event as the Autorama Team lead for years ... and years! So he not only knows the ends and outs of Autorama, but he is also getting to know Houston pretty well. In our Feature se...

Once a year, for 61-years, the Houston Autorama has brought out some of the best custom cars in the Houston Area and across the country. As the quality of the vehicles have gone up, so has the awards that are available. The event is traditionally over the Thanksgiving Weekend, giving some time during the week and across the weekend for attendees. For several years, the event is housed at the George R. Brown Center, adjacent to the Discovery Green area that is being created downtown Houston. St...

It can be somewhat disheartening to watch the car auctions on tv, where prices routinely hit the triple digits. But is that all there is? We take a look at some of the sell prices we found with Hemmings, a very reputable publication that has been around for years. Then we look at Ford's Blue Oval City plans as part of the growing battery belt, ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure...

Maybe not every automotive enthusiast has wanted a Monster Tuck at some time or another, but a whole bunch of us did. We went to the events, cheered on our favorites as they crushed lesser vehicles and flew across the event. Donuts are a time a dozen and it is one wheel stands. Craig Meaux is a monster truck lover, and he decided to do something about it. Working in his home shop during his spare time, for 20 months, he finally learned enough to come up with this rad ride. After putting it th...

It was several years ago that we came to know the crew at 'Painthouse', the custom build shop that Randy Borcherding has built. Besides the quality workmanship and attention to detail Randy has become known for, there is also the custom paint aspect. Yep, Randy is an automotive paint mixologist. He creates some awesome colors that are very unique and he names them accordingly - like the Viking Blood Red found on this Corvette that was on display at SEMA 2022. Join us to hear more about this ...

It seems the world of EVs is changing on a daily basis as new technology is developed, new products developed and released or even new manufacturing facilities that are being built. One person we look to for the latest is Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EVangelist. Buzz has been an EV convert for almost ten years, and regularly attends seminars, sometimes as a presenter! Great guy with a great sense of humor and presentation skills. Join us for more from Buzz on In Wheel Time Car Talk. In our Featu...

Yep, there are still plenty of family owned businesses, and the Emmons Autoplex is a great example of what a family can do. First getting started in 1975, the business is now ran by the four Emmons brothers - three of which are triplets. In addition to that, all four are NHRA Sportsman drag racers. Today we are joined with Jerry, and we are catching up on the racing action from Las Vegas, as well as the NHRA Finals in Pomona. Last year, we were hearing about championships, but not so much t...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we were scheduled to talk with one of the many car clubs in the Houston area. We are big fans of car clubs. It is a way to meet and hang out with other automotive enthusiasts. A chance to exchange ideas and learn even more. Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, we weren't able to connect - but we will. In the mean time, we cover more of what will be coming up at the 62nd Houston Autorama. More cars, trucks, bikes, lowriders, and some celebri...

Much like the New Car Market and the Pre-owned segment, the Classic Car Market has been all over the place - up, down, and all around. To get an idea of what is going on, we take a look at one of the most referenced sources, Hemmings. In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs takes a look at the 2022 Infiniti QX55, not the QX50, but the sportier QX55. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be s...

In the pre-owned segment, or used cars as they are more likely called, there is always the unknown. A person can bring in mechanics to go over a vehicles, but there is only so much they can look at and find in a parking lot. What about the vehicle history? How many owners? Accidents? Maintenance? There are some things here that might influence a buying decision, at the very least, the more information a buyer has the better his decision can be. This is where CarFax comes in. This company ...

Auto sales at the OEM level may be settling down, back to normal? Probably not the normal many of us have come to know, but a new normal. Over in the pre-owned segment, many OEM dealerships are also adjusting, but what about the independent used car lot? How are they fairing in this changing market? On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are talking with Mac DeLaup, owner/proprietor of Big Mac's Auto Sales. Mac grew up in the OEM dealership world where he was very successful until his...

There are a lot of custom car shows across the country, but the Championship Auto Show/Autorama season kicks off in Houston, Texas. This has become a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition that brings in hundreds of custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. In addition to the great custom vehicles, there is a swap meet, several displays by vendors, and there will be some celebrity guests. From the far North, it will be 'Bad Chad and Joline, Kindig will be there along with Danny Koker. Join us to hear mor...

Living in South East Texas, down near the Gulf of Mexico, it is about like the automotive industry. Don't like the way things are? Wait a few hours and things will change. As the internet continues to become more and more of out live, online auto sales continues to 'increase'. Not only are the OEM dealers learning how to make the sales, but there are companies that are truly focused on selling online. Carvana is one of the more noticed due to their admittedly cool vending machine concept. ...

It is often said that the family that plays together, stays together, or maybe it is works together stays together. Regardless, it is great to see a couple making the most of life, together, as much as they can. Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal are a very active couple, and they are also involved in their own exploits, like the Women Only Rebelle Rally. Mercedes has entered this event multiple times, but not to be left out, Andy and Mercedes partnered up for the Alcan 5000. Multiple times. So we ...

We start this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk with a look at our weekly feature - This Week In Auto History where we learn that Chevrolet Motor Company actually got started in 1911, it was 1927 when the Ford Model A actually rolled out and Konrad has more in this segment. We discuss the DeLorean EV briefly and we cover several other subjects as well. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- -----...

During this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew is talking about several things that include race car tire temps? and we even talk about new pickup pricing ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeart Radio, ...

Short track oval racing is really a regional thing, with the smaller tracks scattered across the country, particularly the south. Now we are not talking dirt track, which is a different setup and driving style - we are talking asphalt short track racing. Our friend of the show, Rodney Rodriguez, is very knowledgeable and involved in the sport. In addition to being one of the most requested track announcers, he has shared his knowledge as a consultant on several documentaries about racing. Rod...

Being the CEO of almost any company is pretty cool, but being in on some of the leading developments of our time, just has to be way cool. Lewis Black is CEO of a company called Almonty Industries, an international raw materials development company. Today we are talking about what it takes to get the precious metals needed for EV batteries and a surprising list of other 'commodities'. What does it take to find, then mine, and ship material like tungsten? Last we talked, Lewis was located in Sp...

Join us as we talk about SEMA and a few things going on there, and we are going to be LIVE at the upcoming 2022 Houston Autorama. Join us to hear more details. In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs is talking about the 2023 Grand Wagoneer, not the Cherokee, but the new and larger Wagoneer. ---- ----- In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the ...