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Chris Switzer steps back into the co-host seat while Joe is out. The boys pickup on some familiar topics like; proper motorcycle riding formations, the sale of the BullittMustang & how movie car chases have shaped our lives. Ray relates how a brake bleedingtechnique worked on the Project Chevelle, and a caller talks about some real life policechases. The 2019 MMR "memorable moments" list is finally revealed.

"Kilowatt" Kevin helps us kick off the new year with talk of project cars andbattery life in our daily drivers. A new caller asks us to settle a marital dispute with herhusband about the best way to use cruise control, and Ray talks about the use of DRL'sin modern cars. We delve into oil & filter selection for old & new cars and wrap it upby talking about battery vs air powered shop tools.

Car builder and chassis fabricator "Chassis John" from the former NY ChassisConnection shop visits the studio to help us end the year right.Talk runs from 1,000 H.Pstreet engines to the SEMA show and swapping late model Mustang engines into older bodies.John's amassing parts to re-create his old Firebird race car called "Half Breed" which is sure tocreate quite a buzz in the industry.

It's a pre-holiday Jazz-fest in the studio when Terry LSX (AKA Coverman66)stops by for a studio visit. We try to tap into his vast knowledge of Chevy LS engines butthe talk keeps working its way around to Jazz music and drumming styles. Either wayyou're sure to enjoy this hour of fast paced conversation shared by two gear-heads (or isthat drum heads?).

We kick it off by passing on all sorts of handy car maintenance and holidaygift buying tips, then Carl Anthony from www.Automoblog.net calls in to catch us up on thethe great content they've been posting, including an upcoming article about buying carparts on Amazon. We cover Automoblog's winter driving guide then try to diagnose a peskybrake caliper installation on a '95 Camry for a caller.

Radio icon Mike Simms shares the studio duties with Ray this week when theyinterview Marty Schulte, CEO of www.EclipseSunshades.net The question of whether or notto use an Art Morrison chassis under Mike's '57 Chevy stirs up a riotous debate with our pasthost Chris Switzer that's not to be missed.

With long time listener and caller Cliff in the co-host seat we talk about TPMS issues & how to care for your Quadrajet carburetor. The Bureau Chief for cars.com out of Detroit, Aaron Bragman calls in to talk about the latest crop of Muscle Cars coming from the "Big 3" and the boys still have time to talk about a cam swap Ray did on a Mustang GT.

It's been 2 1/2 years since Ray & his old co-host Chris Switzer have sharedan air studio and today proved that they can still make magic happen. Talk turns to antiquecar drag races, old AM car radios, Connecticut barn finds & what its like to work at a radiostation. We hope you have as much fun listening to this show as they had doing it

This week Ray & Billy G. talk about Audi brake job problems and pad & rotorcomposition options. A caller talks about his use for an old Snap-On truck and Matcoman Brianfills us in on some new ratchet technology & service ideas. Antifreeze selection and a Jeepwith an air lock round out this hour of fun.

One of our favorite YouTube channels is from down in Mississippi and is hostedby Koon Trucking. Clay Koon runs a truck repair shop and regularly reviews tools from all themajor suppliers as well as some of the lesser known brands. His concise and honest reportsendeared him to us and we wanted to share the experience with you. Check out his videosand like Clay says "if you like the video be sure to click the thumbs up, like, & subscribe becausewhy? It's totally free"....just like the great tool advice he shared with us all today.

Our favorite auto collector, author and appraiser Steve Linden joins us at theshop bench this week to share his automotive knowledge. We cover car market trends atbig auctions, selling on local platforms, and cover the possibility of finding a "barn find"car in your neighborhood. Winterizing and brake fluid service gets some attention as well.You can visit Steve here: https://www.stevelinden.com/

This week veteran tire jock G-Rod comes in and lights up the phones with talkof tire maintenance, service & repair. Portable air compressors, spare tires & jacking techniquesare also covered. We get a Matco tool update & talk with a caller about his 400,000 Oldsmobileand what oil to use in it as the seasons change.

Rusty & Debbie join us in the studio today to discuss the annual pumpkinrace that's held in their neighborhood. Rusty recaps the past season of Go-Karting andtalks about how he scouted out a new local slot car track where off-season racers can go tobeat the Winter doldrums. If its got wheels we'll race it on MotorMouth Radio.

This week Ray has his daughter Jenny in as co-host & the conversation kicks off by taking about driving on the parkway. Rich from www.LongIslandMOPARs.com calls to talk about a pet adoption car show his club is hosting, then things get even better. A listener wants to know what it's like having a mechanic for a Dad and Jenny spills the beans. Her secret tool affliction is revealed as well as a desire to drive a stick shift car.

In this show we cover serpentine belt pulley issues found on a car & our shoptruck. Our student guest Danny talks about his Honda Del Sol and his father calls to fill us inon his car history which includes a stint with Lowriders. Ray and caller Joe get into thegreasy details of working with wheel bearings.

Ray & Joe recap the 2 hour live remote from Tobay Beach then move onto Ray'sFiat electrical malady. Dave Hays from www.HotRodInnovations.cool calls in to talk about newproducts his company is developing & teases a surprise for this years SEMA show. Callers tossout an EVAP leak on a Mazda and a question about optimizing an aging Toyota's ride quality.

As punchy as they were, Ray & Joe broadcast a 2nd live hour from the TobayBeach car show, covering a brake conversion on a 56 Ford Sedan Delivery, trailer Queencars vs drivers, and a friend's Vega & Camaro projects. Bill Carberry from Cap-A-Radiatorin Farmingdale sat in with the boys to talk about his business & old cars in general.

Ray & Joe were broadcasting live from the Tobay Beach car show, talking to callersand walk-ups and STILL managed to cover a 72 Corvette control head repair, car guy nicknames,driveway mechanics & how to effectively use sound diagnostic strategies on all projects.

The boys have Billy G. in the studio to talk about the problems associated withrunning a car show like his event they attended last week in Whitestone Queens. Bill recountshow the radiator in his classic Nova became a casualty of road cleaning, and Joe laments aboutthe task of replacing a heater core in a C3 Corvette. MatcoMan Brian calls to talk about thenew Breast Cancer tool promotion his company is running, and of course Ray places an order.

Ray & Joe talk about the problems associated with changing a timing belt in avintage Fiat, talk to a new caller about a weird road vibration in her car, and get some closureon a run of strange oxygen sensor codes. An update is revealed about the Playing N traffic show,and MatcoMan Brian calls to talk about the new crop of scan tools.