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We start off this episode of  @WestOfTulsa  with a question. Do you know what a #rotary is? If not, you'll know everything about it by the end of this show. And if you do, you'll learn a bunch of new stuff anyway. Our guest is Berny Herrera one of the pioneers of #SevenStock , the largest rotary car event in the U.S. maybe even the world. Gabe and Berny believe it's the greatest show on the planet. Do you agree? And Berny's stories take us behind the scenes of SevenStock, how it all began and what to expect at this year's huge event. Thank you for supporting West of Tulsa and please like, follow and subscribe if you haven't already.

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0:45 - Welcome Berny!

2:20 - Jay Leno's Yenko Corvair

2:55 - How Berny got into Mazda's and Rotary engine cars

11:00 - Berny with a couple of his cars

13:00 - Welcoming philosophy of SevenStock for all drivers

14:30 - The early days of SevenStock. Before the big time!

20:00 - Mazda in Japan and its connection to Hiroshima

26:05 - What is a Rotary engine and how does it work?

36:00 - Polarizing body styles by Mazda over the years

40:45 - How Mazda decided to get involved by SevenStock Four. It's never been the same since.

49:00 - The Mazda Corporation leadership has played a major role in SevenStock and where the name came from.

1:05:00 - What to expect this year at SevenStock

1:13:30 - Mazda is all about the driving experience

1:34:40 - SevenStock is all about the volunteers and their passion for Rotary

1:43:00 - Just come out to SevenStock this year and experience it in person. And Berny explains how to get info and tickets.

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This week on the West of Tulsa Show, we welcome one of the most talented artists/custom automotive painters on the planet, Mat Egan from down under (Yes, Australia!) We ask the most important questions, how do pinstripers get their lines so perfect and do paint customizers do exactly what the client wants or do they take liberties to do what the car wants or needs? Mat describes how he quickly grew from custom painting BMX bikes to race cars. Plus, hot rodder Steve Faist joins us in studio because he's pretty damn good at painting too.. Don't miss this fun, artistic episode and please Subscribe if you haven't already done so.

 

1:05 - Viewer John Roth's 1949 Citroen Avant Traction

4:30 - Mat Egan's background and projects

14:35 - Hello Kitty with flames and skulls

17:55 - Photos of Mat's work

26:35 - Boats and custom paint jobs

35:50 - Wraps versus Real paint jobs

40:10 - Secrets to getting pinstriping perfect

49:00 - 1950 Chevy pickup with flames

1:00:25 - 1972 Chevy motorhome project

1:04:35 - Roof flames on a custom pickup truck

1:13:20 - Driving on the wrong side of the road

1:18:10 - How much would it cost for Mat to paint your car?

1:24:05 - Conclusion

 

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We hope you enjoy this special presentation of the West of Tulsa Show. On June 8th, 2024, We invited 11 hot rod legends to join us for a lively panel discussion about the early days of racing before a live audience at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. They talked about how they got into racing and told story after story about the early days of hot rodding. You'll hear stories being told for the first time publicly. We also talk about breaking speed records at Bonneville Salt Flats. We wanted to document these stories for future generations. Before we get to the live audience portion of the show, C.J., Gabe and Dan provide some background into what happened behind the scenes that night and some of the highlights from this very special evening. Please Subscribe if you like what we are doing at West of Tulsa and thank you for supporting us.

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0:10 - Preview of part 2

3:15 - Tipline, Please drop us a note!

3:20 - The famous Santa Barbara Airport races

5:15 - Chip Foose explains how someone stole his dad's poster

12:00 - How vintage racing started

22:00 - How did they determine the quarter-mile distance for drag racing?

26:45 - The world of Bonneville at 300 miles per hour

31:30 - Motorcycle racing with Ed Langlo

42:35 - Seth Hammond talks about Bonneville and his Lakester

44:00 - Crashing at 323 miles per hour at Bonneville

46:00 - Tanis Hammond talks about driving 300 mph

52:45 - Tanis vs Seth competition

56:45 - Chip Foose would borrow the cool tools as a kid

1:00:10 - Chip talks about his heroes growing up

1:06:45 - Racing against a P-51 Mustang airplane

1:11:00 - Jim Harris, his DeSoto and assaulting Flatheads

1:18:00 - Orwin bringing back the SB Vintage road races

1:23:35 - Conclusion (Sorry for the abrupt ending)

 

We hope you enjoy this special presentation of the West of Tulsa Show. On June 8th, 2024, We invited 11 hot rod legends to join us for a lively panel discussion about the early days of racing before a live audience at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. They talked about how they got into racing and told story after story about the early days of hot rodding. You'll hear stories being told for the first time publicly. We wanted to document these stories for future generations. Before we get to the live audience portion of the show, C.J., Gabe and Dan provide some background into what happened behind the scenes that night and some of the highlights from this very special evening. Please Subscribe if you like what we are doing at West of Tulsa and thank you for supporting us.

 

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0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - Preview of our Central Coast Racing Forum

4:15 - The production kicked our asses!

8:00 - Why one attendee had to leaving the auditorium early

13:50 - Start of the Central Coast Racing Forum with Dana Newquist 1

5:50 - Luke Swetland with the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

16:50 - C.J. Ward welcomes everyone

19:00 - Automotive historian Tony Baker provides some historical background

23:25 - Intro - Dan Hogan

24:05 - Intro - Mike Cleary

24:28 - Intro - Bob Patterson

24:45 - Intro - Orwin Middleton

25:05 - Intro - Seth Hammond

25:45 - Intro - Lee Hammock

26:05 - Intro - Chip Foose (On behalf of his father Sam Foose)

26:45 - Intro - Jim Harris

27:15 - Intro - Roy Miller

27:40 - Intro - Arley Langlo

28:15 - Intro - Ed Langlo

29:20 - Each panelist explains how they ended up in racing

1:08:10 - Racing at the Carpinteria Thunderbowl

1:18:50 - The deadly Paramount Ranch Race Track

1:21:55 - End of Part One

 

Our guest this week on the West of Tulsa Show is Peter Kappen, owner of Visualize Ventura, a fine art studio just down the street from our studio. Peter takes us behind the lens to show us how he takes stunning photos and video of the best and most beautiful automobiles in the world. He describes how he went from UCLA to working for Apple and finally starting his own business. He also explains how he found the world's rarest Volkswagen, a race car called the "Inch Pincher." We hope you enjoy this fun episode and please subscribe to our channel. Thank you for your support.

Visualize Ventura - https://visualizeventura.com

0:00 - Introduction

1:05 - Who is Peter Kappen?

7:15 - Setting the vibe with a Ferrari Lusso and music

9:15 - Michael Furman techniques to shooting in the black

16:00 - Automotive photography, a vanishing art?

17:00 - It's not AI, it's analog intelligence

23:00 - Using space and depth to get the perfect shot

25:45 - From Rock 'n Roll to Apple and beyond

33:00 - Convenience does not lend to good art

34:45 - The Tesla Cyber Truck and a flame thrower

40:15 - The challenges of shooting on white

46:50 - Who can rent and how much does Peter charge?

53:15 - Peter's studio is setup for video and motion too

58:30 - Blaze McFadden and the Bug Shakk

1:01:45 - Finding the world's rarest VW, the Inch Pincher

1:05:40 - How to reach Peter Kappen

1:07:10 - Conclusion

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Ralph Nader would be really interested in this week's West of Tulsa Show. We talk about everything Corvair. Vince Petrie and Greg Vargas from the Corsa Club of America join us in studio to talk about Nader's book "Unsafe at Any Speed" and its lasting impacts on one of the most controversial automobiles of all time. They also discuss how the Chevrolet Corvair is the perfect entry car for young enthusiasts and how it's gaining in popularity. They may have turned Gabe into a convert. We hope you enjoy this episode and please like, follow and subscribe.

 

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https://www.corvair.org/chapters/southcoast/

 

:00 - Introduction

1:30 - The Central Coast Corsa Club is very active

3:30 - Greg talks about the Southcoast Corvair Club

6:00 - Many people are misinformed about the Corvair

8:20 - Younger generations are starting to recognize the Corvair

11:00 - Corvair low-rider trends 12:50 - Why choose a Corvair?

19:00 - "I like oddball things" and "I'm conflicted."

25:00 - Reading Ralph Nader's book... again!

32:30.- The Cybertruck compared to the Corvair

34:50 - How the auto industry manipulated and gamed the odometer

40:00 - The Corvair went from family car to sports car

45:00 - Corvair chapters in SoCal and back East

49:00 - What's the rarest Corvair?

52:50 - Advice to find and buy a Corvair

59:00 - Confusing carbs

1:05:00 - A rare black on black 1969 Monza

1:10:00 - More auto industry shenanigans

1:13:00 - Why you should read Ralph Nader's book

1:16:40 - How to join the Corsa Club

1:18:40 - Conclusion

 

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We are going full blown psych this week with guest Blake Brisboi. The youth psychologist with a very nice collection of classic cars talks about why many 'kids' these days don't have the mindset or the social skills to carry on the auto restoration torch. We dive into a topic that is dear to our hearts, the disappearing trade skills from upholstery to body work. Blake has his theories, see if you agree with him. We also look at his newest Citroen and his 3-wheel Morgan. We hope you enjoy this week's mind-blowing episode of West of Tulsa. And please, like, follow and subscribe.

0:00 - Introduction

1:00- Dan hits C.J. with the Tipline

1:55 - Blake talks about his collection

16:15 - Photo of Blake's 3-wheel Morgan

18:35 - Citroen and it's rotary engine

24:55 - Photo of Blake's 1973 Citroen

27:20 - Repair shops can't find experienced workers

28:30 - The younger generation has a different attitude about cars

41:00 - The younger generation doesn't see an immediate reward to learning a trade, generally speaking

44:45 - The social connection is broken

52:40 - Psychology and the rose bush

1:03:45 - Brain drain in the classic car hobby

1:09:15 - More photos of Blake's car collection

1:22:00 - Working on our next long-distance guests

1:24:00 - Conclusion

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This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, the guys from Spearmint Dyno out of Santa Paula, California. Eric Vanoni, Dustin Leon Guerrero and Jojo Maxwell talk about tuning cars from big V8's to Hondas and everything in between. They also explain how the name has a connection to a strip club. We also welcome Jon Urban to the show. Most people know Jon for this purple Honda. We talk about his hot rod background and how his Civic chose him and not the other way around. We cover a lot of ground during this show. Hope you enjoy it and please like, follow and subscribe. We'll see you West of Tulsa.

 

0:00 - Welcome

1:05 - Gabe takes over the introductions

2:45 - The story behind Spearmint Dyno

10:20 - Jon Urban, loner, hot rods to Honda's

14:00 - Honda chose me!

19:45 - How Dustin and Jojo met. Racing for Jack

28:10 - 200 mph Honda Civics

34:45 - Eric goes full retard

39:00 - B swap versus K swap

50:40 - V8 community versus Import community

1:02:45 - Jon's personal connection to his purple Honda

1:10:50 - Type R versus GSR, 900 hp

1:15:10 - Voodoo Tuning, math and science

1:25:40 - Go big or go home

1:28:30 - Conclusion

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Our guest this week on the @WestOfTulsa Show is Eric Beecher, a former police officer who put down his badge to follow his dream of owning a hot rod shop. Eric has connections to the Indianapolis 500, Chip and Sam Foose and the VW Trends Magazine. Eric talks about how he would never ticket someone for having Fast 'n Furious mods on their car and how he p*ssed off his friends when he got a magazine cover. Sit back and enjoy this week's discussion with C.J., Gabe, Dan and Eric. Please remember to like, follow and subscribe.

 

0:00 - Introduction

1:05 - Who is Eric Beecher?

1:45 - Being a cop during the Fast 'n Furious era

3:00 - Eric explains where his love of cars came from

6:30 - Eric's $400 1968 Volkswagen Bug 1

5:50 - Working with Chip and Sam Foose at Project Design

21:10 - Eric changes career's and becomes a cop

31:00 - The hidden costs to restoration these days

41:25 - "Just doing my own thing"

48:35 - Let's talk about, just paint

1:01:20 - Suicide doors on a 21 window VW bus

1:06:35 - Gabe's dream Rotary build

1:12:20 - "Fun" DUI checkpoints

1:15:30 - Eric's new shop in the Santa Ynez Valley

1:20:44 - Conclusion

 

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This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, we discuss one of the best #carstories ever! It involves a gorgeous 1963 #Ferrari 250 GT Lusso originally owned by R&B singer #SamCooke. The second owner was #BeachBoys drummer Dennis Wilson. The car vanished from the public eye for years until Orwin Middleton purchased the car in the 1980's not knowing its colorful past. One clue to its celebrity history is a trailer hitch. You have to watch the show to find out the rest and it's definitely worth your time. Plus, Alma Middleton talks about her love for automotive photography and how she met Orwin. We hope you enjoy this week's show. Please like, follow and subscribe. Also, let us know if you would like to join us in studio! Just go to www.westoftulsa.com and fill out the Tipline page.

0:00 - Introduction

0:15 - Is it Ven-tura or Ven-churra?

2:20 - 1963 Ferrari Lusso story

8:15 - Murder of Sam Cooke

13:50 - Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys buys the Lusso

16:00 - Slowly solving the mystery

22:00 - Carol Wilson takes the car for a spin again

31:00 - Mathematical probabilities - It's the car!

40:20 - Photo of the Lusso

47:15 - How Orwin and Alma met

57:00 - Alma's favorite photos

1:12:10 - How Orwin got into drag racing

1:18:00 - Corvette's versus Ferrari's

1:26:30 - Conclusion

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Join Christina Jimenez with the @WestOfTulsa  team as she explores the art of bumper sticker communication! From vintage stickers to car humor, learn how to express yourself with the perfect bumper sticker. We feature 20 bumper stickers that will make you laugh or at least shake your head. Plus, Gabe has some viewer/listener feedback for Dan and C.J. Hope you enjoy this week's show.

0:00 - Introduction

1:40 - Christina's creative bumper stickers and car culture

7:40 - Bumper sticker etiquette and kids

9:25 - For the sake of raunch

10:55 - Rising popularity of 'tech stickers' 1

3:50 - Viewer/listener feedback

17:10 - Good Vibes event L.A.

20:45 - C.J. cussing and job insecurity

24:00 - Car speed dating update

30:15 - We go through 20 bumper stickers one by one. 1

:02:15 - Beth as a mother figure

1:04:55 - Christina's upcoming driving events

1:07:45 - Looking for Susan's boobs in New Jersey

1:08:00 - Conclusion

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Our guests this week on the  @WestOfTulsa  show Vivian Topaz, Sharyn Chan and Ryan Gold. We talk about everything modifying #Mazda #Miatas to your @Instagram handle identifying who you are to spirited driving versus #racing on the track and the street. Vivian is a content creator visiting us from Ohio who's building a 420 hp Miata, Sharyn is a former motorcycle racing champion and Ryan Gold is a return guest from R&R Motorworks in Goleta. We hope you enjoy the show and please don't forget to like, follow and subscribe. We really appreciate your support and don't forget to contact us if you have an interesting story or topic we should be discussing.

0:00 - First Intro, C.J. messes it up!

0:21 - Second intro - C.J. gets it right.

0:53 - Gabe talks about the 7 day LA event

2:00 - Instagram handle identity and etiquette

5:15 - Third intro - Meet our guests

7:15 - Sharyn talks about her first Miata, a rare 1992 Sunburst Yellow

11:35 - Vivian talks about her Miata collection

14:20 - SR20 420hp motor swap in a Miata

24:20 - Sharyn raced motorcycles and then connected with Miatas

31:25 - Why K-Series engine swaps are so common now

36:30 - Sharyn's chalk paintings and auto creativity

45:50 - The dangers of riding motorcycles on city streets?

50:30 - Time and place street racing

58:45 - Safe and unsafe spirited driving

01:02:45 - Car scene online negativity

01:06:10 - Vivian's thick skin at a motorsports college

01:09:45 - 'Respect all Builds' movement didn't go well

01:20:20 - The new electric Miata

01:28:00 - Vivian corrects C.J. and gets kudos from everyone

01:28:40 - Conclusion

 

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The  @WestOfTulsa  Team welcomes Rick Rojas and Steve Faist to the show this week. Both guys have a love of hot rods and tons of talent building them and racing them. Rick, for as young as he is, has a very strong connection to three generations of hot rodders. He talks more about that and how he's trying to re-create a race car his uncle-built years ago called Montezuma's Revenge. Steve Faist breaks down some of the old drag racing spots in Ventura County and how he escaped the cops one night many years ago. Plus, we all get honest about the worst and most embarrassing cars we've ever owned. Enjoy the show and please don't forget to like, follow and subscribe. We really appreciate the support.

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Rick Rojas and his Hot Rod Legends connection

13:00 - Early Fords and hot rod builders

15:45 - Montezuma's Revenge

20:30 - Ventura County drag racing spots

23:20 - Wild quad called Banshee

37:35 - Steve's new car that everyone is just hearing about

44:30 - Santa Ynez High School's impressive auto shop

52:00 - Why do some car people refuse to drive their cool car?

55:00 - Domestic - Import crossover

58:50 - Busted by a Mercury Cougar fan during a swap

1:03:00 - Car bashing and minivans

1:04:35 - The guys drill C.J. about his car ownership history

1:11:10 - A new car for $4,000?

1:15:00 - What's the most embarrassing car you've ever owned?

1:24:50 - Conclusion

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Our guest this week on the @WestOfTulsa  Show is Steve Goldfield. He's a movie producer, founder of the Zuma Cars and Coffee, Rally expert and all-around great car guy. He talks about the rally he started and his favorite rally of all-time, the Gumball 3000. Steve describes some of the craziest things that have happened to him and others on these rallies all over the world and the pranks they play on each other. He explains how he had to abandon a Maserati on the side of the road in Italy and how actor David Hasselhoff is a regular at the Gumball. Plus, he explains why the Zuma Cars and Coffee is really in Redondo Beach. Blame it on classic car discrimination. We hope you enjoy the show and please don't forget to like, follow and subscribe.

00:00 - Introduction

00:55 - Steve's Ferrari 812 Superfast

02:30 - Founding Zuma Cars and Coffee

06:00 - Car people discrimination

12:45 - The Zuma Riots, with video!!

14:25 - Steve's crazy rally stories

18:45 - What is a rally for those of us who don't know?

24:30 - Drag queens and Cuba

28:00 - Gumball 3000 and DUI Checkpoints

36:10 - Your Maserati needs a jump

43:40 - George Barris customizes a Ferrari

50:10 - The Santa Barbara Auto Expo preview

57:30 - Ferris Bueller and valets

1:04:00 - Conclusion

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Check out this empowering podcast featuring 3 inspiring women in the racing community discussing their careers and love for cars. Tune in for some auto passion and inspiration! #empoweringfemales #racingcommunity #autopassion #podcast

 

This week on The West of Tulsa Show, the ladies take over the studio. Beth is the hostess and she interviews Brenda Rippee, Denise Farrar and Christina Jimenez. C.J., Gabe and Dan just listen for the most part. We talk about everything from the correct pronunciation of Porsche to Denise's emotional connection to her Ford Focus and C.J.'s secret chicken recipe that's so good, Beth married him to find out what's in it. We also dive into the topic of women being sexualized in today's car world. We hope you enjoy the show and please don't forget to like, follow and subscribe.     :00 - Intro the ladies   02:32 - Porshhh or Por-sha?   06:46 - Denise's emotional connection to her Ford Focus   10:25 - Car speeding dating update    18:35 - Brenda's rebel side   28:55 - Kicked out of the club   37:30 - Why do some women pose with their car?   51:00 - Guys want to race me   56:00 - Where are the drag strips?   1:08:00 - How much HP do you have?   1:13:40 - Tipline vs Storyline   1:19:00 - Please invite us somewhere!

This week on the West of Tulsa, a preview of a major project the entire team has been working on since last year. We invited 11 hot rod legends to join us before a live audience to talk about the start of the racing culture. Our goal from the beginning has been to document and preserve their stories before they disappear forever. Now that we have them on tape talking about everything from the first legal drag strip in the U.S. to the start of the NHRA, we can save these stories for generations to come. We will start in the 1920's and work our way through World War II when the GI's came home to present day racing. We are working a longer version of this show, but we don't know when that part of the project will be ready. Stay tuned!

 

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This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, Beth is back! Helm is missing but we know he's hanging out with famous people and too good for us. Helm was hanging out with comedian and actor #JoKoy The rest of the team talked about everything from #ValleyRelics and its #PioneerChicken sign to C.J.'s dad passing and his dad's old 1952 #MG TD. The last time it was spotted was in Tarkio, Missouri we think. This show will also improve your vocabulary. We introduce new words and new car sounds. We hope you enjoy the show even though it's just us and we don't have a guest. Please don't forget to follow, like and subscribe. We really appreciate your support.

 

This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, Beth is back! Helm is missing but we know he's hanging out with famous people and too good for us. Helm was hanging out with comedian and actor #JoKoy The rest of the team talked about everything from #ValleyRelics and its #PioneerChicken sign to C.J.'s dad passing and his dad's old 1952 #MG TD. The last time it was spotted was in Tarkio, Missouri we think. This show will also improve your vocabulary. We introduce new words and new car sounds. We hope you enjoy the show even though it's just us and we don't have a guest. Please don't forget to follow, like and subscribe. We really appreciate your support.

:00 - We found Beth, but Helm is gallivanting

7:32 - Should we re-name our Tipline?

17:00 - Update on Dana and Bruce's Platypus

18:30 - C.J.'s father passes and his old MG 3

2:05 - Greg's 1970 Chevelle, Malibu

40:00 - Sounds of certain cars

46:23 - Cacophony, what? 5

0:35 - Hawaiian rednecks

52:30 - Hot Rod Legends Show preview

58:50 - House of Imports Cars and Coffee

1:05:00 - Family car memories

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Our guest this week on the West of Tulsa Show is Dan Hayes, owner of Binder Boneyard, an International Harvester repair and restoration shop located just north of Bend, Oregon. Dan talks about the meaning behind the name, his love for International Harvester and it's colorful history and his dream of someday building an IH Museum using the original plans from the 1940's. If he builds it, will the International Harvester faithful come to see it?

Dan also talks about his nightmare trip from Oregon to California and then south of the border to compete in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally. The trip through Mexico turned out to be beautiful and scary at the same time.

 

:00 - Introduction

07:45 - Nightmare trip to Cali

14:45 - Wild ride at the NORRA Mexico 1000 Rally

39:00 - Repairing years of other people's mistakes

47:20 - The cool high school science teacher

51:00 - Lost International Harvester history

01:01:30 - IH for the younger generation

01:09:35 - From homeless to Harvester heaven

01:14:20 - Dan's new EV Scout review

01:28:50 - Dan's dream to build an IH Museum

 

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WHAT IS AN AGASO BRONCO AND WHY YOU NEED ONE

Our guest this week on the West of Tulsa Show is August Paro with Agaso Outdoor. For almost six years now, August and his talented team have been customizing Broncos but with their own twist. They don't just by aftermarket parts, they design and fabricate components so they always work and last forever. They've redesigned and fabricated everything from the chassis and the body to fuel tanks and entire cooling and braking systems for their creations.

We talk in detail about how they got started and the tedious process it takes to build an Agaso Bronco. August lived on the East Coast as a kid and moved to California as a young man and started building Hollywood movies sets and studying all types of design. Plus, we talk about the new Broncos. Does August like them? Will he give them a thumbs up or a thumbs down?

:00 - Introduction

04:50 - Birth of Agaso Outdoor

10:30 - Re-engineer and Re-imagine

26:56 - Rating the new Broncos

32:40 - 400 horses of fun

41:00 - Passion projects and paying the bills

45:30 - Creativity and what the customer wants

01:01:00 - Patina is just a used car

01:06:00 - Barbie Bronco or Mary Kay Bronco

01:14:00 - How much does an Agaso Bronco cost?

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Our guest this week on the @WestofTulsa Show is David Neel, Executive Director of the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard, California. He took over the museum from the man who founded it, Dr. Murphy. David talks about stepping down from that role and is making an offer to our listeners and viewers. Whoever wants his museum can have it. He’ll give it to you. However, it’s more complicated than that and he explains why.

David talks in detail about what you’ll see at the museum, everything from mid-century vintage trailers to model trains, an impressive diecast collection and a slot car track that will blow your mind. The museum also has a section dedicated to Indianapolis 500 Champion and former CEO of STP, Andy Granatelli.

David also talks about his love for anything vintage, especially vintage trailers from teardrops to Airstreams, a one of a kind Holt trailer house and something called The Big Ugly. We’ll let him explain the name, where it came from and how it impacts traffic on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. He describes how he found ‘his tribe’ in vintage camper rallies and why everyone should see Lucy and Desi in the movie, The long, long trailer. David also has a passion for station wagons. He has a Checker Marathon, a Studebaker Wagonaire which tows his matching trailer boat.

Our show is briefly interrupted by construction workers next door to our studio. Something that Pat McAfee probably doesn’t have to deal with. We also talk about the Murphy Auto Museum and the Mullin Auto Museum closing within months of each other. What’s going on?

Finally, David, a professed Jeep snob, also talks about his connection to Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma where his family is from before heading west during the dust bowl days.

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Join historian and author Tony Baker as he dives into the #hotrod #history of the central coast of California and the San Fernando Valley in this episode of  @WestOfTulsa  show. Learn about the iconic #cars and culture that shaped these areas! #TonyBaker #HotRodHistory #CentralCoastCalifornia #sanfernandovalley

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TALKING HOT RODS WITH TONY BAKER

This week on the West of Tulsa Show we talk with automotive historian, author and all around great guy Tony Baker.

He’s written seven books since 2012 about the early days of hot rodding after World War II and through the years from the Central Coast of California down to Southern California. We showered Tony with praise because we know so many people who have his books. He talks about the glory days of the 1950’s and the people who started legal racing as we know it today. Actor James Dean racing at the old Santa Barbara Airport in 1954 where the first legal drag strip in the nation was located and it’s still there, to drag racing legend Don Prudhomme.

Tony shows us photos of the first Santa Barbara Acceleration Association to the Carpinteria Thunderbowl and the drag strips in the San Fernando Valley. He also goes out on a limb and tells us which county, in his opinion, had the fastest racers in those days. You may not agree!

We also discuss topics like racing at Bonneville, Jalopy Racing, Midget racing, Ford versus Ferrari, the Burbank Road Kings, the Motor Monarchs and a connection to the iconic movie American Graffiti.

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Join CJ Ward and the West at Tulsa team in Studio 3 as they discuss car care, emergency preparedness, and even speed dating in this entertaining episode! Don't miss out on the fun and subscribe to stay updated on all their latest shows.

This week on the West of Tulsa Show, guests Melissa Wahe with CarmaCare and Christina Jimenez with  @MsMotorheadPodcast  discuss everything from their new speed dating venture to the importance of basic car care.

Christina updates the team on her idea to start a speed dating event for car people. This is something she first discussed during her first appearance on West of Tulsa. It may have started off as a joke, but so many people loved her idea, she’s taking it seriously now and even roped Melissa in on her plans. We talk about that in detail and how Dan and Helm will be guinea pigs for this newly hatched dating service. Christina says she watches the TV show Dating on the Spectrum and loves it, so there might be similarities?

Eventually, we get to Melissa’s CarmaCare and how she came up with the idea to help mostly young women and teens understand their vehicles better. She just taught the Boy Scouts so she’ll help anyone who needs it. She offers free classes which help people understand everything from basic car care and maintenance to emergency knowledge and safety. It can be life saving information and it’s empowering. We also talk about the differences between how a man and a woman talk to a mechanic. That should get an interesting response from folks.

Melissa talks about how her idea for CarmaCare started while she was really sick. She died on the operating table and once she was able, started to rehab her left leg by repeatedly using the clutch. She eventually ended up on the track and revived dreams of being a Formula 1 driver. We’ll let her tell the story. Finally, we talk about 511, why everyone should know it and why Rob Dahm is so hot, that’s according to Melissa and Christina.

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Join the father-son duo of R&R Motorworks as they showcase their passion for #Mazda #Miatas. From restoration to customization, follow along as they share their love for these iconic vehicles and the special bond it has created between them. Get an inside look at their workshop and see firsthand the dedication and expertise that goes into every project. #westoftulsa #mazdamiata #rrmotorworks

Why it’s so difficult to own just one Miata!!

 

This week on the West of Tulsa Show, our guests are Ralph and Ryan Gold with R&R Motorworks in Goleta, California. They are a father and son team that have a passion for everything Mazda Miata. Ralph is more old school and loves his muscle cars including a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette and a 1971 Oldsmobile 442. His son Ryan is into JDM and the Miata’s. He taught his father a thing or two about the benefits and the fun of owning, not just one Miata, but more than one.

 

The Gold’s talk about the process which allows them to work together so well. They say it was a learning curve, mostly by Ralph about the new way of doing things. Ryan believes the Miata is one of the best cars ever made and considering the fact that the Miata is about to celebrate its 35th anniversary, he could be right. The car is now a classic.

 

Ralph and Ryan also talk in detail about their customers and what it takes to modify a Miata for the track whether it's set up to race or autocross. They talk about the aftermarket support for Miatas and the performance you can get out of them when you turbocharge or supercharge one of these small, nimble cars.

 

We also discuss why it’s so difficult for some Miata lovers to own just one car. Affordability, reliability and just plain fun are some of the reasons why. And the Gold’s explain how they were put on the map in some circles when they built a car for the Fast ‘n Furious movie series. That car was a beautiful blue Mitsubishi Evo. And finally, we breakdown the pluses and minuses of owning a daily driver or race-ready Miata.

 

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Join us as we explore the fascinating story behind Manz Motor Company, a family-owned business specializing in restoring and customizing Land Rover Defenders. Meet the dedicated father and son team behind the operation, as they take us through their process and share their passion for these iconic vehicles in this episode of West Of Tulsa Show.

Our guests this week on the West of Tulsa Show are a father and son team who strip down and customize Land Rover Defenders. David and Cole Manz are building 6 by 6 Defenders powered by an LS3 motor with 3 axles. They traveled all the way from New Hampshire to join us in studio and we really appreciate it. They battled snow, pneumonia, flakey truck drivers, canceled car shows and much more to be with us.

 

The Manz Motor Company is essentially doing for Land Rover Defenders what Singer is doing for Porsches. They strip the vehicle down and build it back up to exactly the specs and tastes their customers want in a Defender.

 

David talks about retiring from his corporate job to team up with his son to follow a passion. They talk about the barn where they do most of the work on these beautiful vehicles. They considered Unimogs and Land Cruisers before making a trip to England to meet up with two brothers who convinced them that their dream should be reality. During their trip to the UK they built their supply chain of OEM parts and got right to work once they returned home.

 

The Manz talk about who their customers are and what they want in a custom Defender. They offer many options including Cummins Diesel motors and they are even considering offering an electric powered Defender, although that’s not on the menu yet.

 

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Join us for an #exclusive conversation with Jeffrey Willerth as we delve into the resurgence of the #Z Club of America. Discover the history, impact, and future of this iconic organization within the cultural landscape. Gain valuable insights and behind-the-scenes stories from a key figure in the Z Club community. Don't miss this in-depth exploration of the enduring legacy of the Z Club.

This week on the West of Tulsa Show, the team welcomes Jeffrey Willerth. He’s the Vice President of the Z Club of America and has been a member since the early 1980’s. He gives a shout out to a previous West of Tulsa guest and he talks about his early days in the media. His first interview was with legendary drag racer Shirley Muldowney. She’s getting a lot of airtime on the West of Tulsa Show, maybe she should be on our show!

Willerth also talks about the first time he saw a Datsun Z car in the 1970’s. He says it was the Jaguar XKE of his generation and he instantly fell in love with the body lines, then got into racing them at Limerock and other tracks. He met Joe Casella, the founder of the Z Club of America, in the early 1980’s and they’ve been friends ever since.

Willerth talks in detail about why the Z Club went dormant for decades until Covid hit and then Nissan announced a new Z was coming. He jumped at the chance to revive the Z Club of America with Casella’s blessing and guidance. He also talks about the shortcomings of Nissan’s marketing for the Z car and how a generation of heavier cushier Z’s helped in the brands decline through the 1990’s. We discuss how Nissan could take a page from Mazda and how that Japanese automaker really gets behind the rotary and Mazda car clubs. Willerth also talks about a big car show he’s planning for 2025 and that it will include JDM from all over Southern California. Also, are new Z car club chapters starting around the country? How to join the club if you’re interested. A crazy story about one of his Z’s being stolen and where it was found, plus his passion for deep fried avocados from Tulsa!!

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Join us in this special #StateoftheShow episode of  @WestOfTulsa  Podcast, where we reflect on our journey so far, share exciting updates, and give a sneak peek into what's coming next. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments, and our vision for the future. Get ready to be inspired and entertained as we celebrate the state of our show!

 

This week on the West of Tulsa Show, we feature ourselves! We don't have a guest and we are testing out our new studio. It's just C.J., Gabe and Dan talking about all kinds of stuff for almost an hour. Dan breaks down the improvements we made to the studio including new Black Magic cameras and a switcher.   We consider this show, our "State of the Show Address" after 3 months on the air. We talk about the controversial show that we taped but never aired because some people thought we crossed the line and were too inappropriate. We can't get specific, but we come very close to giving it away. We also discuss some of the most commented on Instagram posts on our West of Tulsa IG page. One topic deals with the difficulty in finding shops that will do restoration work on classic cars and why many shops are just accepting insurance work.   Gabe talks about how Helm attended a Hagerty - Mercedes Benz meet in Van Nuys and people there recognized him from the West of Tulsa Show. Wait, does that mean some people actually watch us? We also discuss how Helm is getting so comfortable in front of the camera that he may take over the Tonight Show. We also gave too much trivia about the Tonight Show from Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon to Jack Paar.   Other topics we discuss include, Speed dating for car people, navigation apps and whether they are good or bad from WAZE, Google maps, Tesla, Apple and even KABC LA's traffic map. We talked about off-roading G-Wagons, why new pickup trucks are so expensive, Corvairs and Ralph Nader, Pintos, the Mitsubishi Delica, Ferrari FF, the 1963 Corvette and C.J.'s Uncle Eddie who watches every show from Vero Beach, Florida.   Finally, Gabe makes an impassioned plea for people to contact us on our Tipline page and tell their stories. You don't have to be famous or have a million-dollar car to have a car story. We want to hear from you! And please, follow, like and subscribe. We'll see you West of Tulsa.

 

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Join us for a fascinating conversation about #carcollecting and #metalsculpting with collector Dana Newquist and metal sculptor Bruce Terry. Learn about the unique artistry and #craftsmanship behind their work, and gain insight into the world of car collecting and metal sculpting. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the creative process and passion for automotive and metal art. This week on the West of Tulsa Show we welcome two guys who you may know already from our social media. Dana Newquist has one of the most diverse collections around. I can’t say classic car collections because Dana has everything from a vintage fire truck to a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car and a 1948 Republic CB airplane that he’s converting into a roadworthy creation that he affectionately calls Platypus. Dana also explains how he came up with the name and if that name will stick by the time the project is done. One of the creative minds behind Platypus is Bruce Terry. Bruce is a master metal fabricator who has taken his talents to new heights. He’s really a sculptor. West of Tulsa visited Bruce’s shop to see where he turns crazy ideas and dreams into reality. He gave us a tour and showed us the progress they’re making on Platypus. The 1948 airplane fuselage is being reimagined piece by piece incorporating Art Deco design into an automobile. It’s powered by a 1948 Mercury flathead V8 which Dana says was a suggestion made by Chip Foose. Dana and Bruce tell the story about how they teamed up to build Platypus. The two men did not know each other before Dana reached out and roped Bruce into not retiring and doing this project. They talk in detail about how Platypus has evolved through the creative process, what works now and ideas that never got off the ground. We ask Dana about the vehicles in his collection and Bruce talks about his decades of experience working on concourse vehicles featured at Pebble Beach Car Week, everything from Mercedes Benz 300 SL's to rare Porsches. Both men also talk about where their love of classic cars came from and its connection to their childhood. The entire West of Tulsa team also discussed the possibility of Dana being stopped by the police in Platypus. Would he get pulled over just because the officer wants to know what it is? Or because the police might question if it’s legal? Bruce also talks about his homemade English Wheel he uses to hand form the metal pieces. He shows us the components, why he felt the need to build it and how that one 1100 pound piece of machinery is his legacy. Dana and Bruce also discuss a new project that involves an electric vehicle that’s more than 100 years old and is powered by several thousand pounds of batteries. Dana also talks about one of his favorite cars that used to be an MGM Studio lot car and one of Clark Gable’s favorite ways to drive around Hollywood during the Golden Age of Film. We hope you enjoy this episode of West of Tulsa. Please follow, like and subscribe. We really appreciate your support. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WestOfTulsa Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westoftulsa/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westoftulsa Check out our website: www.westoftulsa.com

Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of unique #cars with George Mayer, the owner of Spot 44. From #vintage #classics to rare finds, George shares his passion and knowledge for these extraordinary vehicles. Get ready to be amazed by the stories behind each car and the innovative features that make them stand out in the automotive industry.

We have two 'firsts' on this week's West of Tulsa Show. We welcome our first #Brazilian guest, George Mayer, owner of Spot 44 in Thousand Oaks. And we welcome back our first repeat guest, Craig Lichtenstein. George Mayer talks about how his father inspired him to work on and own collector cars. His father lives in Brazil and worked for #DKW for many years until it was purchased by Volkswagen. Craig drove his 2003 Jaguar XKR to the West of Tulsa Studio. He talks about how it took 3 years to recondition the car because it's so complicated and it has a black box!

George also talks about his VW #SP2 which his dad helped ship to the U.S. He also gives more information about his award-winning rat rod and what is a rat rod. His car has a Cummins Diesel motor, a calf hoof gear shifter and 6-inch pizza trays for wheel covers. George also has military vehicles, one that's about as big as a house. What do his neighbors think of these monster vehicles? You'll be surprised.

George and Craig also explain how they met. It had a lot to do with 3-wheel Morgans, breastfeeding and a very angry new mom. George also has an original Mini and an impressive motorcycle collection that includes a BMW R69 that was given to him by a friend who cared more about their friendship and appreciation for great rides than money. And how George stumbled up on James Cameron's VRod motorcycle. Yes, the same James Cameron who directed the movies Titanic, Avatar and Terminator.

Finally, he's trying to unload an old Studebaker. It can be yours. We hope you enjoy this episode of West of Tulsa and please follow, like and subscribe. We also have our Tipline at westoftulsa.com. We would love to feature your story. S

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This week on  @WestOfTulsa  ... Truck Rodeo, the ultimate marketplace for classic pickup trucks! Join us as we explore the best vintage and custom trucks, meet the passionate people behind them, and experience the excitement of this one-of-a-kind auction site. From rare collectibles to fully restored classics, Truck Rodeo has something for every classic truck enthusiast. Don't miss out on the action-packed event of the year!

One of our guests this week on West of Tulsa flew from Orlando, Florida to Ventura to join us in studio. We are humbled and honored! Kyle Wortham with Truck Rodeo had two flights cancelled and he didn't sleep but he made it to West of Tulsa to talk about his new business venture.

Truck Rodeo is the first branded marketplace for classic pickup trucks. Wortham describes Truck Rodeo as Bring a Trailer but with a cowboy accent. He teamed up a year ago with Joe Kennelty who is a super talented photographer, videographer, artist and he's pretty good at reassembling old Honda motorcycles too.

Wortham and Kennelty talk about how they met and how they are getting really creative to promote Truck Rodeo. Wortham is from the Midwest and has a background in marketing which includes stints with Pabst Brewing, Schlitz, Lone Star, Blue Moon, Primo Beer and White Claw. So, he's into beer and trucks. A perfect country connection!

Wortham reveals where the name Truck Rodeo came from and its connection to Burt Reynolds and the movie Smokey and the Bandit. Kennelty talks about some of the craziest photo shoots they've worked on together to promote Truck Rodeo. And how to shoot a C10 pickup just like you would a $10,000,000 Ferrari. The West of Tulsa team peppered Wortham about the Yellowstone effect, Country music and auction fatigue when talking about the resurgence of old trucks. And how it's gaining in popularity among women who love to drive these old pickups.

Finally, Wortham talks about one of his prized possessions, a pair of cowboy boots he wore to the interview that are autographed by country music legend Willie Nelson.

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Join us for an inspiring interview with the trailblazing Christine Jimenez as she shares her journey in empowering women in the car scene. From breaking stereotypes to creating a supportive community, Christine's insights and experiences will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to make your mark in the automotive world. Don't miss out on this powerful conversation!

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There are few professions that require the driving skills of a demolition derby driver, the nerves of a paramedic and the troubleshooting skills of MacGuyver. News videographers can easily spend more hours during their day driving, than covering news. So, what they drive is extremely important. A news or ENG vehicle isn't just transportation, it's also their office and depending on what circumstances they end up in, that vehicle could be their best friend. The West of Tulsa team thought it would be interesting to invite three veteran news videographers to Studio 3 to talk about their profession and what they drive. As you'll find out, we were right, it was very interesting. We discuss why many videographers in Southern California call Herb Tuyay, Yoda. He's trained many of the top news videographers in SoCal, especially in the Los Angeles TV area. Sean Browning talks about why some news vehicles are unmarked and the evolution of news live trucks and satellite trucks. The trio give their best examples of 'cat in a tree' type stories. They provide details about the stresses of the job and how they decompress at the end of the day. Mike Tauber for example, jumps in his beautiful 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV and just drives. The guys talk us through old photos of them and their assigned news vehicles over the years. Everything from the Izuzu Trooper, Nissan Pathfinder, Dodge Ram Charger, K10 Chevy Blazer, Mitsubishi Montero, Pontiac Vibe, Triton V10 Ford Econoline van and Mercedes Metris. They also tell us which one is the best workhorse of all the news vehicles they've used over the years. It's unanimous by the way! They also take us behind the scenes. They offer up great stories about two videographers who were fired for drag racing their live vans, one story about driving back from a spot in downtown LA after someone had wiped feces all over the windows of their news vehicle, another story about coming face to face with a suspect in the middle of a high speed police pursuit, surviving a roll over accident in a news live truck and why many news vehicles always smell like In 'n Out Burger. We have a little bit of everything in this episode. Some stories will make you hungry and others may cause you to toss your cookies. Sit back and enjoy and thank you for supporting West of Tulsa.

Our guests this week on the West of Tulsa Show are Frank DeJesus and his two sons, Sebastian and Dorian. Frank founded the Old Japanese Car Meet or OJCM in Los Angeles. Sebastian and Dorian are taking their passion for Hot Wheels and building a successful business. Frank explains how a bad experience at a muscle car gathering in Burbank many years ago inspired him to start his own car meet. The muscle car guys told Frank he couldn’t join them because his Japanese car didn’t have enough chrome. So, he said screw that and started OJCM. Frank also talks about the difference between a classic, vintage and antique car. He also tells the story about meeting Helm for the first time. Helm showed up at Frank’s Old Japanese Car Meet in a Mercedes Benz! Now they’re friends. Frank breaks down what kinds of Japanese cars show up at the meet including Datsuns, Subarus and Hondas. One member, Natasha Adams, even modified a Lexus LS400 into a Prerunner offroad luxury sedan. Sebastian and Dorian explain how they first started their Hot Wheels Racing Series. They’re invited to set up their impressive six lane quarter-mile track (that’s to scale of course) at events all over Southern California. Their races attract large crowds and it’s very competitive. They’ve even been invited to set up their track and hold races at Mattel’s Headquarters and at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The competitors really get into it because they’re racing for trophies and prize money. Even the adults start acting like kids. We’ll show you videos of the races and the guys talk about how they announce the race and they can even tell which car will probably win. We also bring in an automotive historian to answer two trivia questions. Can C.J. stump the gang? Will you know the answers? Enjoy the show.

Visit www.Rally4kids.org This week’s guests on the West of Tulsa Show are Monte Wilson, Co-Founder of the Rally4Kids event and Scott Rouleau, a rally volunteer. The Rally 4 Kids is an annual fundraiser for the United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County. It features 60 beautiful and exotic classic cars driving about 150 miles in the back roads of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The event includes a drivers party the night before the rally where the drivers and their navigators learn about the rules and enjoy great food. Everyone wakes up early the next morning and gathers at the rally starting line. This is where the teams find out for the first time the route they’ll be driving and which challenges they will have to complete at each predetermined checkpoint along the route. The event wraps up with a gala and dinner party where all of the drivers and navigators park the vehicle they drove in the rally on the lawn. The teams are encouraged to keep the bugs and dirt from the drive on the car. Wilson and Rouleau talk about the challenges of putting on the event, especially during the Covid years, and how the rally has been a lifeline for the kids at the different clubs throughout Santa Barbara County. The West of Tulsa team digs deeper into the event by discussing topics such as, range anxiety, getting lost, how to deal with the cops if you are stopped during the rally, pestering Monte for clues to find out more about this year’s secret route, what is the navigator really responsible for during the drive, tricks to winning the challenges, Dodgeball, which cars are at highest risk of not finishing the rally and why and finally, all the things that can go wrong. It’s a lot but we cover all of it. Wilson also talks in more detail about an accident involving Michael Hammer and one of his favorite cars during a rally a few years ago. Hammer drove his grandfather’s Rolls Royce one year and Wilson explains how the windshield was scratched from the inside and the story behind it. He also tells a heartbreaking story about a mom and her son spotted sitting in a car outside one of the Boys and Girls Clubs. Wilson and Rouleau reveal more about this year’s 9th Annual Rally 4 Kids held on April 12th and 13th. They say it will be full of surprises including a new format and a new driving route that even stunned Wilson. We talk about Jeff Clark who designed this year’s beautiful rally poster and why the “creepy” walking plants will not be invited back this year! All of the money raised benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs in Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Camp Whittier. Even if you can’t drive in the rally, you can support the cause. If you see us during the rally in April, please wave and honk. Enjoy the show!

Our guest this week on the West of Tulsa Show is Kevin Haeberle, founder of the Community Hot Rod Project (CHRP), a 501c3 non-profit based in Santa Barbara, California. CHRP’s mission is to teach youth and the young at heart vocational trades related to the automobile industry and beyond.

 

Haeberle says the idea for CHRP started three years ago in his living room with 5 friends. It’s grown to more than 120 members and volunteers with the mission to team up youth with trade professionals and pass along their knowledge to the next generation. He got emotional as he talked about how far the CHRP team has come in such a short time. 

 

He gets fired up when describing how the kids get to learn about everything from rebuilding an engine to body work and fabrication. It keeps them off the streets and out of trouble. Hopefully, most of them discover they have a talent that could someday turn into a career.

 

Haeberle talks about the loss of Auto Shop classes at many high schools around the country. He and his team are trying to fill the void and teach the youth about more than just automobiles. Their expertise includes design techniques, computer assisted creativity and aerospace. CHRP is actively looking for a new home and is trying to set up shop at an old armory or an old airport hanger that has deep roots in racing history.

 

Haeberle pitched his idea to the Santa Barbara School Board and Airport officials hoping to land one of their locations. The airport hanger location would be perfect because the hanger still shows evidence of Santa Barbara’s historic races at the airport where actor James Dean raced his Porsche 356 in the 1950’s. Haeberle talks about the connection to that history. He also talks about the importance of having mentors, his nightmare story about working on Carroll Shelby’s Super Snake Cobra, the pressure of preparing cars for the big SEMA Show, the challenges of putting on a big car show, prototyping, the future of EV’s and his surprise relationship with the late Boyd Coddington.

 

Haeberle and his team have pulled off impressive car shows under intense deadlines. He started the Santa Barbara Auto Expo which featured more than 400 vehicles a few years ago. They had to change the venue at the last second and many of his team got sick with Covid at the last second. But, they didn’t panic and pulled off a great show. He and his team are now working on a multi-day car event for this summer in the Santa Barbara area.

 

Bottom line, CHRP is hoping to inspire everyone, especially the kids, to get off their phones, use their hands and get dirty doing something. Working on classic cars and customizing is a great way to do that and have fun at the same time. We’ll stay in touch with Haeberle and give you updates along the way on his search for a new CHRP garage and how you can help with their mission. The entire West of Tulsa Team hopes you enjoy the show!

The West of Tulsa Team celebrates all things, wagon, this week. It doesn’t matter what era you grew up in, chances are you have at least one memory of a station wagon. They fall into a bunch of categories from family nostalgia to utilitarian to hot rod. Their popularity and value in the collector car world have surged in recent years.

On this week’s show we dive deep into the meaning of ‘station wagon.’ Where did the name come from? We have a general idea about the history of the name, but as you will see and hear, we don’t know everything and we are hoping our more knowledgeable followers will fill in the blanks of history for us.

We also discuss the different names that circulate in ‘wagon world’, everything from longroof to station hacks. Helm gives us a quick breakdown of the vernacular and what the heck they mean.

We also put out a call on our socials asking folks to send us photos of their favorite station wagons and a little history about it. We were blown away by the response and we thank everyone who took the time to send us their submissions. During the show we will go through each one and talk about it. The submissions include a rare 1973 Chevelle SS wagon, Dodge Monaco wagon also known as ‘Bessie’, 1972 Ford Country Squire wagon with the faux wood siding, Mercury Bobcat wagon, Nova wagons, 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air wagon, 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX wagon Sportback also referred by some as the ‘Smurf Hearse’, 1954 Buick Century wagon, 2001 Audi RS4 wagon, 2003 BMW 325xi wagon, 2004 Subaru WRX, Datsun 520 wagon, and a bunch of Mercedes Benz wagons from the 80’s and 90’s. One wagon toured Europe, another was imported from Japan, one was purchased new by the former mayor of Ferndale, California and finally Grandma’s Dragon or Draggin’ Wagon that remains a dream for one of our hosts. You’ll have to watch to find out who it is.

Finally, we want all of you to vote for your favorite wagon using our socials. Everyone gets a vote, including each member of the West of Tulsa Team. We’ll tally everything up and pick a winner who will be announced on an upcoming show. The winner will get a West of Tulsa Tee. These t-shirts are very comfortable, they look great and they are really rare and desirable. At least we think so!

The West of Tulsa Team welcomes Craig Lichtenstein to Studio 3 this week. He’s a classic car aficionado whose collection includes four Jaguars, four Porsches, two Aston Martins, two Morgan 3-Wheelers and a 1987 Toyota Celica similar to the car he drove in high school. The best part about Lichtenstein’s collection is, he drives everyone of them. In this episode, Lichtenstein reveals the most challenging car to drive in his collection is Porsche #331. He explains how he ended up with the car and what makes this Porsche special, from the 901 stamps all over the car to the curious color it’s wrapped in. Oh, and throw in the fact that it’s only the 331st 911 Porsche ever built.

Lichtenstein honors the car by driving it to local Cars & Coffee gatherings and other events. 331 always attracts a crowd and especially from knowledgeable Porschephiles who know how special it is. The West of Tulsa Team also peppered Lichtenstein with questions about his collection including, how many vehicles does a person have to own before they can call it a ‘collection’, which car does he enjoy driving the most? We also discuss which car Lichtenstein does not own that he would like to add to his collection and what is more fun, the search or the find? He also gives a detailed description about the personality traits between Jaguar owners, Porsche owners, Aston Martin owners, Toyota Celica owners and which car gets the most smiles from people. The Team also discusses the differences between Italian, German and Japanese leathers, which ones have the best feel, how each one has a different smell and why? Why don’t Jaguars get more love and will auto manufacturers start building more manual transmissions? Finally, the one thing Lichenstein wants to investigate more than anything else, is who is the beautiful woman in one of the old 331 photos? She’s standing next to the car just before it’s loaded on the Queen Elizabeth 2 headed for the U-S.

Joining the West of Tulsa Team this week is Steve Faist, Ventura County, CA Hot Rodder and classic car collector. He talks about earning your way as a young hot rod enthusiast, his grandfather's extensive collection and the internal struggle between being a hot rod guy and a collector. Beth dares broach the sensitive topic of having a steering wheel fetish and the team talks about Porn vs Car Porn. Steve also talks in detail about first right of refusal for car guys, customizing vs keeping a vehicle original, finding and buying his father's old race car - a red '66 SS 396 - and his infamous 'One of None' 300 Hemi Hurst Convertible. Is it a real Hemi Hurst or just a glorified clone and what is it worth?

In our brand new 2024 trailer, meet the team behind West of Tulsa, a weekly show and podcast that dives deep into the chronicles of man and machine. Hosted by Emmy Award winning journalist and car fanatic CJ Ward, each episode uncovers compelling and often never before heard tales behind some of the world’s most desirable and unique vintage, collectible and modern cars with scintillating conversation with those who preserve, create, own and drive them.

Recorded at the the Museum of the 20th Century in Ventura, California, West of Tulsa  is an homage to heritage, authenticity and craftsmanship, with exciting stories, mysteries, investigations and conclusions, told through animated conversations that cover the entire car spectrum. 

Our first episode! We hope you enjoy it!

What is the NEW West of Tulsa Show? Meet the team and the woman who helped create the museum that never was.

The  @WestOfTulsa  Team talks about how they came up with the name, what it means and the man who made it all happen. He was a car guy, WWII bomber pilot and engineer who lived to be 104 years old. His 97-year-old widow joins us in Studio 3 to explain how they built a museum about the 20th Century to share with the world. West of Tulsa is all about great stories and preserving those stories.

Our host, emmy-award winner, CJ Ward gives us a sneak peek into what we're getting into for 2024. Chronicles of Motor & Machine...we're looking forward to sharing these stories and the people behind them. Our weekly show will have guests from all over the world to discuss all things motor, machine and just cool sh*t.