West Of Tulsa Show

The History of Corvairs: From Concept to Controversy

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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: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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Exploring the Intersection of Cars and Psychology In 2024

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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Turbocharged Tales: From Hotrods to Hondas

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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To Protect and Restore: Ex Cop's Hot Rod Shop

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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Inside Look: A Ferrari, Celebrities, Murder and Drag Racing

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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The Mysterious World of Bumper Sticker Art On Cars (2024)

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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Miatas, Motorcycles, Motorsports: The Enthusiasts Triple Threat

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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3 Generations of Hot Rodding and Racing On The Central Coast

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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A Party On Wheels: Steve's Story of Gumball 3000 and Cars & Coffee

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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On the Fast Track: 3 Inspiring Women Discuss Their Careers in Cars

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!