Will's Confessional 60
Sleepers. Does any company make a factory sleeper? Do they need to be built? what makes a sleeper a sleeper. And a quick surprise out of Will as tell a tale fro his youth.
Sleepers. Does any company make a factory sleeper? Do they need to be built? what makes a sleeper a sleeper. And a quick surprise out of Will as tell a tale fro his youth.
How would we customize a car? Maybe a van? John feels the Vanning craze can be restarted and gives it a push. Cornering Will they discuss how one might modify a new Ford Transit Connect.Also some car buying tips and why does Nissan not want to sell cars...
After seeing a recent post the guys decide to voice their thoughts about a bakers dozen of classics that might be daily drivers. Then they chose theirs. There may be a few disagreements on this one.
Sometimes we try to tell everyone everything we know. Sometimes that is good sometimes that is bad. We discuss taking it easy during our conversations and embracing everyone no matter what your strikes your fancy, or what your experience level is. If the hobby is to continue we all need…
Will rejoins the cast with a special announcement! He also discusses his new paint booth, the Rocket Racing Wheels Camaro, and catches us up on everything we had missed.
Looking at the question will cars of today be able to be restored in the future Derek and John look at the question from a few different ways. Preservation, restoration, what is the car....
Goodwood, Ford sales, Million Dollar Barn find and Billion Dollar lawsuit all make the cut this week!
We take this week to introduce our new podcast NDG News! This will be a short podcast each week that will recap the major automotive news stories each week. After this week these episodes will release Thursdays an you will still be able to enjoy our full episodes on Mondays!…
Sitting back the museum guys discuss the untold history behind some of the projects that have passed through their hands. While the cars tell stories about history, there is always untold history when it come to the people involved with them, or the people involved with the people. Sit back…
Derek and John continue discussing the automobile though history. This time the guys focus on World War I through World War II. How the car became mainstream, why the Model A came after the Model T, the V8 engine, how and why styling and tiered sales were introduced. while only…
The anniversary show! The Power Tour Show! Where are we going, where have we been, and the regular chatting. The Power Tour visits each of in celebration!
We take this week to reflect on The Lane Motor Museum, maybe some drag racing and introduce our new social media gal (and fill in host).
Trying to reflect on nameplates that have been reused, we stay off topic and compare Vipers and Vettes, Rampages, and Brats. A discussion on how long the Suburban has been around becomes a learning experience for one host.
In a throwback we discuss car cruisin', well how each of us did it in our high school days. Then how we might do it today and if kids today would even do it.
We discuss the indispensable tools we use in our shops everyday. Some major, some minor. John even justifies Snap-On prices reflecting on a story he told his girlfriend. Derek was actually on this call but internet problems forced this to be just Will and John. Sorry.
Back again. We sit down and discuss our busy summer, explain the release delays on the podcast, Talk about the ZR-1 and Demon. Tell a few stories and... WE touch on Corvette Fest, Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, and even the Mitty.
Our most popular download TnA Episode 6 always has had horrible audio. That was recorded when I was on a business trip and in the early days of NDG. Here it is again all remastered so listen to the guys discuss the ins and outs of T and A's.
A discussion on how replicas and recreations impact the car hobby from a educational and desire standpoint. The results might be surprising.
Does it seem every project goes over budget and take much longer than you expect or were promised? WIll and John dive into soe of the reasons that happens, who is at fault and what can be done to help keep costs and time under control.
How do you break into a career in a car museum or hot rod shop? How do you start a restoration career? You like cars but are not mechanically inclined? There is a place for you. The guys provide hints, tips and ideas to get your dream job.
John sits with you this weeks nd gives his thoughts on Domino"s and trademark litigation over one of their wrecked delivery vehicles. Then he voices his worries over the longevity of the Dodge and Chrysler nameplates.
Will is back from his trip last week and the guys visit judging and rules as they show apply to a show. When and if exceptions should be made. If rules can be changed in the process.
John and Derek discuss the history of the automobile from the earliest conceptions up until World War I. How it changed some the forgotten men behind the the auto and some just general trivia and stories. (and rumors) A bit of motorcycle talk even comes into play this episode.
How do we get ready for shows. Who pays the way, Why do we chose the shows we do. A little of everything.