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Season 2023

April 4, 2023

Just what is 'custom paint'? We talk with PaintHouse and we look at …

PAINTHOUSE Tx is located just north of Houston and has become very well known for the paintwork that they turn out. They have won numerous awards for paint and for overall builds. In addition to doing some fantastic award w...

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April 3, 2023

Will an EV save you money? Consumer Reports is here, and the Ford Ma…

Consumer Reports is known for doing consumer related research that is non-biased. What allows them to actual buy products for testing and evaluation is a subscription model. So the vehicles that we talk to them about are of...

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April 3, 2023

Kevin Hall with Texas Nostalgia Modified Production is at Xtreme Race…

We asked Kevin Hall, what is Texas Nostalgia Modified Production ... and it is a lot! Seems many of the cars are former Competition Eliminator competitors that are still wanting to run after NHRA dropped that class. This wee...

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March 31, 2023

Upcoming racer Alec Udell is here after Sebring and Daytona races? I…

There are a lot of young men that are making waves in the auto racing world at all levels. For us, Houston native Alec Udell holds a special place as we have been able to watch his progress over the …

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March 30, 2023

Consumer Report's Alex Knizek is talking about Hybrids EVs and Full E…

Consumers look to Consumer Reports for buying information on a variety of things, and we like to talk with the automotive group. In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we get a chance to visit with Alex Knizek …

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March 29, 2023

We are talking 'EVs' with Buzz Smith, the EV-angelist and it is This …

Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, it is our favorite EV guy - Richard 'Buzz' Smith, the EV-angelist. As his name indicates, Buzz is a big advocate of EVs, working with facts and logic to …

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March 28, 2023

Mov'n vehicles across the state, across the country - we learn how. …

There comes a time when a lot of us have to move - like move across the state, across the country or wherever. Sometimes, we can drive all our vehicles, so we need a transport company....who? where? Then there is …

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March 27, 2023

Naperville High rolls south to the Texas Mile!

We start this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk with our guest, Greg Ditch, who is at the Texas Mile with his High School Auto Class. They left Napperville, Illinois, with their shop built S-10, intending on running at …

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March 26, 2023

Extended Warranties, timing belts vs. timing chains, and some upcomin…

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk about some extended warranty aspects, look at who is still using timing chains vs. timing belts, and we talk about some upcoming events....all the while 'piddling' with some ...

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March 24, 2023

Auto Journalist Jack Nerad is here, and we have 'This Week In Auto Hi…

Writers are writers, no mater the subject, but it does seem that some are better than others. Noted author Jack Nerad is a writer, working on books as well as articles for a variety of publications. Jack is also host …

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March 23, 2023

Shop Talk with the In Wheel Time Car Talk Crew - upcoming events, a r…

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, the crew covers a lot of 'news headlines' and some of the upcoming events where we will be. First event up is April 15, 2023 - Tailpipes & Tacos, at the …

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March 22, 2023

Apex Auto Works is here talking about Pike's Peak, COTA, Mexico Racin…

Richard Tomlin is the owner/operator of Apex Auto Works, located in Alvin, Texas. Sometimes. Richard is one of these guys that is so busy, we have to wonder how he has time to do anything. In addition to being the …

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March 21, 2023

Oval Racing Season kicks off - Dirty Air is here with more! We revie…

The popularity of oval racing seems to come and go...or not. In this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we talk with track announcer Rodney Rodriguez, about the upcoming season and his take on oval racing. We ask which …

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March 20, 2023

North Side Mustang Car Club slows down to talk, and we have Konrad's …

Car clubs are a great way to hang with other automotive enthusiast doing automotive enthusiast things. It is always a social gathering, whether it is a competitive event or just a 'cruise'. We like to look at what other car...

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March 17, 2023

The Meyers Manx, the original dune buggy is set to make a comeback as…

Born on the beach of California, the small fiberglass dune buggy was great for open air beach going or other off-roading. The original was a simple VW Beetle cut down to fit and it was so popular, seems everyone copied …

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March 16, 2023

Gassers are making a comeback, but what is that? We have a review of…

The term 'gasser' seems to have some variations on definition - what is a gasser? Joining us on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, Quinn Stott joins us to help define what a gasser is - where the …

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March 15, 2023

Champions Hot Rod Car Club is here! We talk Classic Car Prices

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we are speaking with Bryan Sims, President of the Champions Hot Rod Car Club. Along with monthly meetings, this club will host several car shows each year, with the Spring event …

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March 15, 2023

Here comes the Texas Mile! Shannon Matus has an update and later it …

Ever want to just get out and see how fast your ride will go? No speed limits in a safe, or as safe as possible scenario? Twice a year, you can almost do that at an event called the Texas …

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March 14, 2023

How about a Challenger Jailbreak from Gas Monkey Garage? Richard Raw…

Dodge has been building muscle cars for over 60 years, and ever so often, it looks like it is over with. Again. As part of this going away party, Dodge has teamed with the Gas Monkey Garage to give away …

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March 13, 2023

Not sure about an EV? We talk about what is keeping buyers back, and…

Electric Vehicles continue to secure the headlines of the automotive world, yet, even with sales trending up, it is not as much as one might expect. Joining us today is market analyst, Divya Sangam | LendingTree LLC Insurance...

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March 12, 2023

Texas Nostalgia Modified Productions' Kevin Hall is here, and we have…

On this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk, we learn about the Texas Nostalgia Modified Production - where the small block is king with manual 4-speed launches. No electronic help other than maybe a rev limiter set at 10K …

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March 10, 2023

Don McCoy shares more from the HEMI Hideout, and it is Konrad's Car C…

Wrapping up our coverage of the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the HEMI Hideout, we are joined by Don McCoy, a long time friend. As one of the 'go to ' master of ceremonies for events at the HEMI Hideout, he …

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March 9, 2023

Michael Ratcliff is talking about the all wood architecture of the HE…

While we are all about the cars, the signs, the automobile memorabilia and the sheer amount of unusual material in the HEMI Hideout, it is the building that makes it. The building makes it possible for all of this 'stuff' …

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March 8, 2023

Signs and automobilia with Otto Dorris at the HEMI Hideout and it is …

What brings an Okie down to the Houston Area for the weekend? The 10th Anniversary of the HEMI Hideout of course. Otto Dorris is known as a 'sign expert' - someone that knows a lot about how the old signs …

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