Motormouth Radio

The boys talk about buying parts for their old cars at a major show & swap meet, then discuss the troubles related to repairing electric tools with no diagnostic help. Tool talk leads into using bi-directional control when working on a computer based cars, and the topic of whether old or new cars are harder to fix gets kicked around. Increased Ethanol added to pump gas and how to combat it rounds out the hour.

Today's show starts with talk about the best way to wrap an extension cord, then the boys discuss whether battery or pneumatic tools are better to use and rebuild. Dan Short from the popular TV show Fantomworks calls in to catch us all up on what he's been doing since filming stopped, and talks about major parts shortages, filming woes and his favorite car builds. Ruffling some Ford guys feathers, Dan voices his pick of using the LS engine over the Coyote platform in his custom builds.

The brain cell killing idle characteristics of Ray's GTO kick off the show today which leads down a few good diagnostic paths. How to price our used parts and where to sell them leaves the boys no better off than when they started talking about it, then a call comes in from an old friend who's busy reviving a 30 year old lawn mower-after the show it was found out that he did indeed get it to light off. Hal Schaffer calls to talk about the ins and outs of dealing with vintage and new Stromberg carburetors.

Chris talks about how his neighbors loan out their cars to friends while Ray says "HELL NO!" to the idea. The Holley 600 idle mystery is solved by reversing the choke spring, & Ray has to massage a rear wheel well on his GTO to accommodate the new rear tires. Dis-mounting old tires from rusty rims has Ray in a dither, as does his quest for the correct A/C hose crimping tool. A Ford float adjustment and future guest who specializes in Stromberg 97 carbs rounds out this show.

The boys talk about automotive eyesores in Chris' town and how to make them more appealing. Switching gears, they talk with Steve Magnante & Mike Pantaleo about the new show hitting the Motor Trend APP called "Steve Magnante's Super Models" where we'll get to see the behind the scenes secrets of how these plastic-fantastic creations come to life. Whether you need to make an educated model glue choice or need to know what the term "dead cat space" means, you'll want to check this show out.

What's worse than not being able to find a replacement rear wiper blade for your SUV, how about not knowing which oil brand is the best choice for your car? The boys discuss how they solved these problems today, and also talk about scan tool options from basic up to the pro level. Ray's story of his home "punch editing" practice leads to Chris' under-hood data sticker placement and the "deep throat" metal shear Chassis John bought for his shop.

Ray finds out that Chris is just as attractive to bugs & bees as his wife is, Chris finishes up the rocker panel trim installation on his big Chrysler, and Ray lays out a head scratching front end drivability issue he things is linked to the REAR tires of his car. Nick from the FJ Cruiser Club calls in to talk about this iconic truck, and why Ray bought one and Chris wants one!

The guys were busy this week with beautification and maintenance projects. Chris reports on the rocker panel trim installation on his Chrysler along with the run-ability issues he's having with the Holley 600 on the big B engine which may keep him from driving the car in a local parade. Ray tackles axle seal replacement on his GTO and finds that the wheel studs that have been troubling him from day 1 are still a source of major frustration.

This week the boys pull of another MotorMouth Radio Mother's Day Extravaganza. Highlighted are memorable calls that came in while doing live shows this past year, and the guys also pay homage to their own mom's & wives. Stories about how mom took a wooden spoon toan unruly son, backyards that resembled junkyards and studio guests who brought in some mouthwatering food round out an hour of found memories from a truly challenging year.

Chris is besieged and beguiled by phone calls trying to sell him an extended car warranty and the only way Ray can calm him down is to bring on Mike from Eppy's Tools for an interview. Tool trends, organization strategies, LiOn battery tech & LED lighting are only some of the topics covered on this weeks show.

The boys start off by covering the passing of Monte Hellman, who was involved in the making of Ray's favorite car movie, "Two Lane Blacktop", then the talk turns to repair and restoration topics. Chris ponders how to best mount rocker panel molding on his big Chrysler and gets plenty of caller suggestions. Ray talks about the 64 Caddy project and the need to decipher the brake problems the project Mustang is encountering. Just another week on MotorMouth Radio!

On this fire themed show, Chris explains how the use of a heat gun in auto restoration can lead to none other than...FIRE! Ray relates how one can get fired up to install a Cadillac dashboard which leads to having smoke come from ones ears. Factory car alarms causing no-start conditions make us look at burned relay contacts, then our resident FDNY friend Tory DiBlasi calls in to talk about his new Hot Rod rear end service that can provide rebuild components or a complete third member for your car.

In a rare twist of fate Chris finds himself giving unsolicited auto advice which leads to talk of buying and selling Corvettes. A listener no-start condition on a Toyota mirrors a problem Ray has in one of his fleet cars, which takes us to Chassis John's Firebird re-creation. We wrap it up with talk about Chris' shrinking door panel coverings and an un-obtanium Caddy neutral safety switch that Ray finds a work around for on a shop project.

Chris reveals his latest Chrysler conundrum, Ray talks about young kids seeking out old music, and relays his carburetor agitator story. Grumpy old car guys and an impromptu product quiz occupy Chris before the discussion turns to when to restore a car as opposed to keeping it as a common driver.

Chris conveys a harrowing experience he had at the car dealership this week, while Ray comes up with a Cadillac trivia quiz only Chris could answer. Ray's spark plug change update and a caller's '69 Camaro leaf spring upgrade wrap the first half of the show. Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net calls and talks about car auction prices, help articles on their website and delves into some of the details about those articles, all on this weeks show.

Chris confirms that he's fixed the radiator leak in his Chrysler 300, and Ray talks about the horrors of working with rusty old bolts. The positive difference a spark plug change and other simple maintenance can have on your car is also covered. A caller talks about Pinto & Maverick troubles & modifications, then the boys share a terrific interview with Marty Schulte from EclipseSunshades.net.

Ray & Chris spend the hour talking with Luke Tucker from www.EZRED.com about all the great products his company develops and sells. Luke starts right off by telling us what the name EZ-RED means while laying out the rich family history of the company. The talk soon turns to their vast array of LEDs, with the popular neck lights being highlighted. Our resident tool expert Matcoman Brian calls in to convey his thoughts from the tool truck.

While celebrating the radio station's landslide win at the IBS Media Awards, Ray & Chris break the news that some car shows are coming back for the upcoming show season. The talk turns to Hi-Po Chevy intake manifolds, the rain patterns in Florida, and an update of Chassis John's Firebird projects. Chris finds out he has a new admirer when the guys from the U.D. call-in to talk shop and inflate his ego a little bit.

Ray & Chris talk with their longtime friend & author Ryan Brutt, who you'll know from Hot Rod magazine and his social media platforms as "The Auto Archeologist". The boys ask Ryan how he spots the barn finds he writes about as well as the upcoming restoration of his own 71 Challenger. The sad passing's of industry icons Mr. Norm of Grand Spaulding Dodge and Bruce Meyers of Meyers Manx fame are remembered as well.

The boys have the pleasure of interviewing Eddie from Lisle tools, who talks about the company history, and their "Idea Program" where people can send in a new tool idea and Lisle will consider putting it into production. To get the real "man in the trenches" report, MatcoMan Brian calls in and shares his tool truck stories about selling this iconic tool brand.