Wrench Nation - Car Talk Radio Show

The National Historical Fire Foundation (better known as the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting) is a museum dedicated to the historical preservation of firefighting equipment used through the years around the world. The museum's artifacts were originally the private collection of George F. Getz Jr., who opened the original Hall of Flame in Wisconsin in 1961. The collection relocated to Phoenix in 1974, and has since grown into the world's largest historical firefighting museum with visitors & members from across the globe. Join us we pay tribute to firefighters across the globe , the unique apparatus and tools used over time and history with special GUEST : HALL OF FLAME FIREFIGHTING MUSEUM'S CHUCK MONTGOMERY AND MARK MOOREHEAD. 

Join us as Tommy & Ruby stop by to discuss the history of Car Show Safari & the incredible resource for car enthusiasts of all ages . In addition show contributor Ken Vela swings by to discuss the nationally renowned Fountain Valley Car show event! Tommy Scalera President and Founder of CarShowSafari.com. Tommy is passionate about his love for the automobile, whether he’s restoring them or racing them, photographing them or writing about them. He created CarShowSafari.com as a resource for car enthusiasts, listing car shows and motorsport events nationwide. The website also includes news, reviews, editorial, virtual car shows, car club listings and many other cool resources. Tommy also runs a graphic design and advertising firm, Generator Automotive Media, (www.generatorautomedia.com) that caters to the automotive aftermarket. He lives with his wife, Holly, at the beach in Ventura California to be close to the ocean and to the center of the car hobby. Ruby Scalera Editor of News and Social Media for CarSh

Magnus stops by the show to discuss his incredible journey and his ability to keep it all true to his freedom of expression while keeping a balance of self and life spirit.  Magnus Walker is a fashion designer, style icon, automobile enthusiast—and owner of one of the world’s most astonishing collections of Porsches, housed in an old factory building in Los Angeles. Check out his series of books on AMAZON , his TEDx "Go with your Gut" and fascinating documentary Urban Outlaw on YouTube .   *Also check out the recent collaboration with movie film car designer\artist Fireball Tim! Relax and get your art on ! The latest coloring book features Magnus Walker and his PORSCHE collection --grab your copy at AMAZON or visit fireballtim.com 

SPECIAL GUESTS : LUCAS UNDERWOOD & DAVID ROMAN | ASOG PODCAST  With a dynamic and progressive approach to what is plaguing the automotive industry, while on an ultimate path of deep rooted discovery and the needed solutions , Shop Owner Lucas Underwood & David Roman bring the real and raw of how, as an industry, we can overcome some of the most challenging problems for the betterment of the consumer, automotive technician and shop owners. Catch your favorite podcast player ASOG \ AND-----  www.amazon.com/ASOG-Podcast  

Spike Feresten  Television writer ,screenwriter ,comedian and TV personality known for his work on Seinfeld sitcom as well as writing for David Letterman and hosting the late night talk Talk Show with Spike Feresten on Fox TV . Former host of Esquire Network's series Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten. He currently hosts the podcast Spike's Car Radio with Paul Zuckerman. He was also a screenwriter for the 2007 animated film, Bee Movie. Spikes Car Radio ( SCR ) Podcast  Cars, Coffee and Comedy hosted by comedian and automotive enthusiast Spike Feresten and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, lawyer Paul Zuckerman, MotorTrend's Jonny Lieberman, and The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah with guests from the automotive industry, notable comedians and celebrities taking you behind the wheel ! NEW BOOK :  Fireball Publishing : Hollywood Writer SPIKE FERESTEN's 18 Favorite Cars and Bikes, a Super-Cool SPIKEMAZE and a really tough CROSSWORD PUZZLE--coloring book FIREBALL PUBLISHING AMAZON 

  Wade Kawasaki is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Legendary Brands (formerly Coker Group.) In his executive role, Kawasaki oversees the fourteen brands and six operating companies, which include Coker Tire, Wheel Vintiques, Roadster Wire Wheels and The Great Race. In addition to his role at the Coker Group, Wade Kawasaki is the SEMA Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, where he still has a role on the Board of Directors in making important decisions to benefit the 52-billion-dollar automotive aftermarket. Wade joins us on this special edition of the show to discuss his early years pumping gas in Los Angeles during his time with the family business, his tenure with  SEMA   & the importance of keeping the aftermarket viable while technology blazes away, along with his incredible experience meeting car enthusiasts while traveling all over the country with his platform Car Guy Adventures !      

With over 25 years on the air, Dennis Gage of My Classic Car has one of the longest running shows of its kind in television history, and Dennis has become an icon in the specialty vehicle and collector car hobbies! In the course of creating over 500 episodes, Dennis has traveled the world and has gotten to meet and hang out with some pretty interesting people while making us all drool over some of history's coolest rolling works of automotive art and style !  Join us as Dennis stops by the show to discuss some pretty awesome life experiences & the history of how My Classic Car was created along with his recent coloring book expose with movie car designer & artist Fireball Tim  SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT : Follow us on our Wrench Nation You Tube for the latest weekly updates from some of the most fascinating automotive venues and the awesome folks highlighting their rolling works of art !

  In the market for a lifted truck ? Do you know someone that had a suspension lift performed and things did not go as well as it should have ? With so many variations on how to lift a truck , and the variety of lift kit companies that are available , how will you know if you are getting a quality product and end result suited to the off road demands that you are seeking ? We spend some time with Mike Halland of LiftedTrucks.com to discuss some of the common mistakes when doing a suspension lift, as well as the rich history of Lifted Trucks charitable in the community , along with how they were able to survive during the height of COVID and continue business growth . *Appreciate many of you that have subscribed to our YouTube channel , as we will continue to work hard bringing you weekly content highlighting the fascinating folks, vehicles and places of the automotive industry . Please join us there !    

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association hosts an incredible series of classic cars shows across the country each year bringing car enthusiasts and builders of a variety of muscle cars, vintage vehicles and classic rides for a weekend of good times .We dive in to the legendary history & the one of a kind car show experience with special guest Good Guys Good Times Gazette Journalist Damon Lee In addition Brandon Eckenrode of Collision Repair Education Foundation, along with Author Rachel Alfonso of the kids automotive book sensation What Cars Say announce a partnership where a portion of book sales will go to young female students who are entering the collision industry.  

Jim Resnick started his career in the automotive industry as a talented writer, reporter and photographer for a multitude of magazines like Car Craft & Hot Rod along with news publications New York Times ,WIRED & the New York Daily News ..to mention a few, while also carving out his editor in chief role for his very own Bimmer Magazine. As an industry expert highlighting test vehicles like the recent 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan & the 2021 Mach E, Jim Resnik takes you on a vehicular journey with an authentic voice of both reason & practicality while providing glimpses into automotive design & technology.

As Spring & Summer is upon us , we reveal a few simple tips for your coolant & AC system to help you arm up your next service visit with your local mechanic or dealer. Join us with in studio special guest co host Dana Rapoport of Tech Force Foundation https://bit.ly/3kh0TmA

    The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and road art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for more than 30 years, now offering more than 20,000 lots per year and averaging more than one auction each month. John Kraman serves as the director of company relations for Mecum Auctions. He is the spokesperson for Mecum Auctions at car shows and other public events sharing his in-depth knowledge of collector cars and to promote the Mecum Auctions brand---join us on this special edition of Wrench Nation as John Kraman shares some insight to the Mecum family history as we go behind the auction block scenes ! SPECIAL FEATURE DISCUSSION : The Steve Todhunter Collection of Ferraris & the SHELBY 427 Cobra FAM - ( owned by the late actor Paul Walker ) 

Inspiring Car Enthusiasts - Mark Greene of Cars Yeah Podcast From automotive artists, celebrities, journalists, authors, concours directors, racers, designer, builders, and more- Mark Greene of the popular Cars Yeah podcast has a deep affinity and passion as not only a true blue car enthusiast , but the captain of a wonderful journey with some of the automotive industry's phenomenal talents , taking you behind the scenes and inspiring us to tinker a build project , learn more, and be our best versions of ourselves .   With over 1700 interviews , Mark has laid out an automotive road map with an eclectic array of automotive talent that will have you binge listening for more ! We are honored to have a very special guest to the Wrench Nation family on this edition of the show , exploring his dedication and inspiration for the love of the automotive industry.

Show Topic : The Art & Style of Kustom Kar Culture    Stepping back in time during the 1950's & through the Southern California Hot Rod community of the 1960's ..many styles , designs and fashions developed through automotive artists like Von Dutch ( Kenny Howard ) , and custom car builder Ed "Big Daddy" Ed Roth ( behind the notorious Rat Fink culture  ) , along with names like lowrider custom builders Sam and George Barris .    Each of these distinct styles of customizing cars, like Barris Kustoms Little Deuce Coupe of which chopping down the roof line , shaved door handles or piecing together bits from a variety of different vehicle platforms gave it that new look of swagger and kustom kar  originality.   Kustom kar culture was born out of the shear necessity of unique expression and automotive design shaping the experiences of the day within the hot rod community that brought about a community vibe which included everything from wild pinstripe paint jobs, to chopped Mercurys to custom designed Harley David

Never Give Up the Hunt  Digging deep researching your next classic car acquisition does take time , and in some occasions this vehicular hunt can frustratingly dry up quickly. Investigating leads , clearing through abandoned desolate fields or historic farm barns , and the false advertisements that have you on a wild goose chase ..to only reveal a vehicle that was not what you were exactly looking for can make you just give up . All of these scenarios can play out when tracking down that very vehicle you so aspire to have.  Vintage Rare One of One Find Greg Ovist of Geezzup   http://bit.ly/3bB9sEP   is no stranger to car culture and that classic vehicle hunt. His methodical and structured approach has not only led to his personal top classic car find of a vintage 1 of 1 gem that will go through the rounds of restoration , but more importantly consulting many of his active clients who rely on his ability to aid in their classic vehicle acquisition !  Greg joins us on this special edition of Wrench Nation to i

Electric Vehicles : Understanding The Basics Before You Buy   With the outlook moving forward regarding all things electric vehicles , how will you know if it will be the right mode of transportation for you &, more importantly, if you are ready to make the transition from ICE ( Internal Combustion Engines ) to an EV platform .   On this special edition of Wrench Nation , we uncover the basic technology of Electric Vehicle operation , the vital infrastructure support required for an EV lifestyle, and the current\upcoming EV models to choose from, while visiting the current stable of hybrid platforms that may just be the more practical approach at this time. 

With a smorgasbord of paint conditions and available product , you may seem overwhelmed at times about how to ensure you're getting it right here without wasting time or money regarding your next wax and wash. We are honored to have Mike Pennington , Meguiars Director of Global Training, Event Marketing, and Consumer Relations help us navigate car care tips to help you understand how to utilize the right product for a variety of paint conditions and styles, as well as the right approach to washing and waxing your vehicle to ensure maximum protection and that showroom exquisite look !  

As LS SWAPS are all the rage seen on a variety of vehicles from the Mazda RX7 to the S10 pickup to the Porsche 911 -you name it and it probably has the engine bay , of course with modifications, to drop a nicely tuned LS series engine creating that next level of unearthly like horsepower.    How does one go about a legitimate strategy installing an LS series engine , and not get it wrong?  With so many options available , we discuss some of the basics about all things swappage of the LS power plant.    We are honored to have Terry COVERMAN66 -CHECK OUT HIS You Tube Channel  https://bit.ly/2Lhj3Yr  , an experienced authority on LS swaps who has seen a wide variety of power plant situations, share his approach  in hopes we can help you before you start dropping unnecessary time and coin on your project !   Terry has a home shop THE GARAGE SHOP - where he builds classic muscle cars with nothing but LS series engines under the hood and a YouTube channel helping many with their vehicle projects. From suspension bu

Special Guest : Veteran World Class PinStriping Talent "Wicked Lines"  Johnny Martinez  The unique and personal message of each vehicle, or for that matter anything with wheels extends to the spirit & passion of that individual. Pinstriping became a clever way to express this spirit with creative art that has no boundaries of artistic style. *Visit his exhibition at the Murphy Auto Museum Fireball Art Gallery  http://bit.ly/2L3UZIe or catch Johnny on Fireball Tim's page and watch the video of him in action laying down lines on rare VON DUTCH motorcycle gas tank http://bit.ly/2MI7jhI How does such a craft stay pertinent into the future & remain for generations to come ? World class pinstriper Johnny Martinez of the West Coast joins us to share his story , some of his great art pieces and the importance of keeping pinstriping alive and kicking ! Please make sure to subscribe to our newer You Tube channel : Wrench Nation You Tube http://bit.ly/2WsQdpH & join us there for episodes !    

With a vast array of electrical, hydraulic and vehicle system parts that can go wrong , how will you know what you officially diagnosed will both fix it and is installed correctly for the long haul? We reveal tips on how to accurately test and verify, while ensuring that your repairs go smooth -covering alternators, starters, brake system components ,turbochargers wheel bearings & more.  Nelson Davis ASE Certified Master Technician L-1  ; Director of Training ;Technical Instructor ; Field Rep for Motorcar Parts of America https://bit.ly/2McPDKQ joins us on this edition of Wrench Nation Car Talk http://bit.ly/WrenchNation