West Of Tulsa Show

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!

The Fastest Night On The Central Coast

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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Back with Beth: The West of Tulsa Show is back in action!

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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The Man Who's Saving International Harvester

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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