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What brings an Okie down to the Houston Area for the weekend? The 10th Anniversary of the HEMI Hideout of course. Otto Dorris is known as a 'sign expert' - someone that knows a lot about how the old signs were made and what it takes to restore one. While not his main business, selling 500-1,000 signs a year means plenty of wheel'n and deal'n as sales send them out, got to restock the inventory. So more finds gotta' be found. In our Feature Segment, Konrad DeLong shares 'This Week In Automotive...

We continue our episodes from the the 10th Anniversary of the HEMI Hideout with Rodney Maris. Long time hot rodder, who now drives a 1955 Chevy Pro Street with a 383 stroker topped off with a pair of 4 barrels. In our Feature segment, Don Armstrong takes a look at the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? 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 o...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we continue with our broadcast from the HEMI Hideout 10th Anniversary celebration. We try out some new gear and talk a walk around checking out the cars, the signs, and some of the others collections! ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? 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 ...

For over ten years, John Hovis has been collecting...all sorts of stuff. He started with some of the vehicles that he wanted in high school, but never could reach. Then about ten years ago, he decided to build an event center that would house his collection. Like John's world, it would be unique, yet classic in design. Then one thing led to another....like some automotive related signs... and another...like classic John Deere tractors... and another... Motorcycles, boat motors and just more stu...

In another episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we introduced a successful auto shop program in Napperville, Illinois, led by Greg Ditch. Greg has had a lifelong passion with the automotive world, and is sharing that with any young person that is interested. He has been successful in growing a struggling high school program into a full enrolment program with after school sessions to help fill the knowledge void. One of the students has graduated and gone on to UTI, specializing in diesel. But Ali...

For years we have talked about the automotive tech shortage in the work place. Dealerships have taken to providing incentives and some have even gone into the training business so they can develop their own. We think one of the issues starts very early, like in high school. Many of us grew up with auto shop classes being available in the high schools. We could learn some of the basics, or even better ways to do things. For some of us, it also let us know how far we wanted to go 'pulling wrenche...

Now in it's second year, it is the Hot Rod Tour of Texas! A ride across Texas with 300 fellow auto enthusiasts for the love of 'cruzing'. Bobby and Jeremy join us with an update that includes ALL the stops along the way. Each one different with plenty to do and keep the tour rolling to the next stop. Starting Thursday evening with the kick-off event in Victoria that includes music, beverages, and a fun time to get to know each other, it leads to three days of car fun. Join us to hear more! -...

The Pamona Fair Grounds is home of the NHRA Museum and fabled drag racing events. There is also an event that brings in some of the best of the best in automotive custom builds - The Grand National Roadster Show. This year, friend of the show, Randy Borcerding of Painthouse fame, made the trip with some 'friends' that include the beautiful Ranchero recently seen in the shop, alson tiwth a '51 Panel truck and a '60 Buick Invicta. So Randy we very involved in the show and shares some of the sight...

We hate to keep talking about COVID, but it has made such an impact on the automotive market that is still trying to level out. While car sales and supplies have been the headlines, the lease segment has been mostly ignored. Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is Scott Kunes, the COO of Kunes Auto & RV Group. With 26 years in the auto business, the family has also expanded in the the RV business. During 20-23, the market saw a shortage of vehicles, then interest rates started ...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew takes a look at some of the recent car sales on Hemmings. Some deals, some steals, and some 'damn!' prices. In our Feature segment, Michael Marrs has been in the New Car Showroom with the 2023 Ford Maverick. A compact pickup that is trying to revive the real small truck segment. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever y...

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For sometime now, we have been visiting with God's Garage, located in the Conroe, Texas, area. Sometimes it is hard to imagine the hardships of other people, such as not having a vehicle. No car means walking to the grocery store with children in tow. Maybe a walk to the daycare isn't so bad unless it is miles away with no public transportation. Work? This is a group of volunteers that are working to assist single moms, particularly veteran moms that don't have a vehicle which makes life a lot h...

NHRA starts the 2023 season in Florida with the GatorNationals, and the new year begins. Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk is the NHRA Sc. Marketing Manager, John Baadilla, the lucky guy that gets to go to every NHRA event! And not just the race, but EVERYTHING going on at the event. In our Feature segment, Jeff Dziekan looks at 5 European rides that are now legal to import. We learn some of the what/why to this process and look at some unique vehicles. ---- ----- Want more ...

Football season is over, the Super Bowl is done and while basketball is picking up, it is also time for the racing season to roll out another year of action! The bad news is that there are less oval tracks returning and track announcer Rodney Rodriguez joins us to talk about the track situation and the upcoming season in Texas and across the South. In our Feature segment, Konrad DeLong presents the popular 'This Week In Auto History', a look back at the events that help create the automotive i...

In Wheel Time Car Talk has a lot of opportunities to meet and talk with car enthusiasts from all walks of life. One of our great pleasures is talking with the professionals from Consumer Reports. While their headquarters are located in "Yonkers, New York", they have a team of around 25 located at an old drag strip that has been upgraded to their personal test facilities. On this episode, we talk with Mike Quincy, long time friend we met through the Texas Auto Writers Association, and one of Con...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, friend of the show and Lone Star Street Rod Association Board Member, Jackie Hansen join us. In 2022, we traveled to Granbury, Texas, to be part of the LSSRA State Run for our broadcast, and it was a great show. So good we are traveling back to that event in 2023. Joining us with more information about the LSSRA and the State Run, it is long time friend of the show, Jackie Hansen. With over 700 members, the LSSRA is now looking at their 49th annual ev...

Long time automotive Jack Nerad has become one of our favorite quests. Not only does he have a lot of automotive knowledge and experience, but he has a sense of humor. Jack lives on the West Coast, so he sees a lot of things a little different, or maybe it is just a lot of different things, so it is always a fun talk. Jack is also part of the NACTOY awards - North American Car and Truck of the Year, so he shares some insight into the winners for 2023. All this and more on this episode of In Wh...

We first met Vinnie Tortorella down in Galveston, Texas, where he was showing one of his cars, as well as a customer car. Vinnie was setup right next to our remote studio broadcast booth, and we stared at his display all morning. Finally got him to agree to join us for an interview, and it was great. Now that COVID has wrecked havoc, we thought we would check in and see how Muscle Cars of Texas is doing. In our Feature segment, Jeff Dziekan is looking at 'Five Elvis Cars', but only five as he w...

There are a lot of 'things' that effect the value of our vehicles. Along with normal wear and tear, there is that little old absent minded driver that you meet in the middle of an intersection rather unexpectedly. When that unfortunate time comes, the vehicle should be appraised by a professional. It could be the same professional that you could talk to about doing a pre-purchase appraisal. Our resident professional is Micheal Wooding, with the Auto Appraisers Network. Michela is a long time au...

There have bee a lot of 'talk' about the differences of maintenance on an ICE vehicle and an EV. Some of it is common sense, but some of it is very unique to each one. One difference that is seldom talked about is safety. Does the EV need more safety considerations? requirements? Join us as Kevin Fitzpatrick with OPUS IVS shares some interesting facts that you may not know. In our Feature segment, Don Armstrong takes a good look at the 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate...a full-size truck with p...

Friend of the show, Richard Tomlin is a busy man! Not only is the the driving force behind Apex Auto Works located in Alvin, Texas, he is also the Regional Executive for the Sports Car Club of America - SCCA. Richard is also participates in two races in Mexico, supports other race cars, and he is on the safety committee for the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb event. Now, he announces a new effort for racers that sounds really cool and interesting! Join us to hear more.... ---- ----- Want...

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew goes over some of the recent vehicle sales of older vehicles, maybe some of the next generation of collector cars, and we cover some recalls. One particular story we talk about in This Week In Auto Headlines is the Right to Repair laws that are being looked at. Do independent repair shops have the 'right' to access all of the OEM material that enables the independent to do the repairs? Are the OEMs obligated to share? All this and more on thi...

Like most people, we are 'learning' about EVs - how they work, how they charge, and how to maintain. One thing we don't think of often is the 'tax' credit that is still being quietly offered by the OEMs and and supported by the Government. It is complicated and ever changing, so we called our resident EV guy, Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EV-angelist, for some help understanding the new changes. Some of these changes go back to 2022 with impacts on the Federal Taxes, and some of the changes take p...

Long known for luxury, the Infiniti brand continues to uphold that goal. Redesigned in 2022, the 2023 QX60 is part of the second generation and brings in some nice updates. Michael Marrs had the opportunity to spend some time behind the wheel and is sharing what he found in the New Car Showroom. ---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeart Radio! Just go to iheart.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are. ----- ----- Be sure to subs...