Live from the Craftsman Garage Pt. 3 | #312

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #312

The Craftsman Garage was such a blast at the 2017 SEMA Show, and we just can’t get enough of these great interviews. We begin the hour with Dave Kindig, Host of Bitchin’ Rides, and Steve Mank, Owner of Conestogo Motors. They fill us in on their Craftsman tool stories and share their involvement in this year’s SEMA Show. Next, we chat with Casey Currie of Currie Racing, about King of the Hammers and the Currie Enterprises booth at the show. Up next, Chris Duke of Motorz TV chats with us about his search for the perfect new project car for the upcoming season of Motorz. Changing gears, we talk with Chris Stephens of Garage Rehab and Stacey David of Stacey David’s GearZ, who share stories about their shows and the car part hoarding mentality that gearheads can have. Then we chat with Teppy Wigington and Spike Magnuson of Line-X who tell us about their latest, thinner spray lining made for lining the entire body of your car. Last up, Matt Thomas of eBay Motors discusses a ’67 Mustang Fastback they built with Rutledge Wood that they auctioned off to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. This show is packed full of celebrity car guys that are just waiting to share their excitement over SEMA and the future. Join us now.

  • [00:00:00] Dave Kindig’s Dangerous Craftsman Tool Grab
  • [00:05:10] Kindig-It Designs Rides at 2017 SEMA Show
  • [00:12:30] Currie Racing and King of the Hammers
  • [00:19:53] Searching for the Perfect Project Vehicle
  • [00:24:33] Garage Rehab Helps Car Part Hoarders
  • [00:35:56] Line-X is Not Just a Bedliner Anymore
  • [00:42:16] eBay Motors Makes Buying Parts Easy

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Care by Volvo, Bitchin’ Rides, and Autonomous Cars | #304

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #304

Automotive manufacturers are blowing our minds with the things they can make our cars do these days. However, there are still many questions that journalists are asking about the future of mobility. We chat with Karl Brauer, Executive Publisher of Kelley Blue Book, about the judging of The North American Car of the Year and society’s acceptance of the autonomous vehicle. Then, automotive journalist BJ Killeen tells us about Volvo’s climb to the top and their new ‘Care’ program. Next, Dave Kindig, Host of Bitchin’ Rides, tells us about Season 4 of their show and some of their projects we can look forward to seeing at SEMA 2017. Switching gears, Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, expresses her distaste for sellers of unreported flood-damaged cars. Should this be a felony? Then, Brian Moody, Executive Editor of Autotrader, talks with us about Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. We end the hour with Mark Murphy, Founder of TravelPulse, explains why you shouldn’t get too upset when your dream vacation spot is splashed all over the media. Listen now.

  • [00:00:00] North American Car of the Year is Being Judged
  • [00:05:55] Acceptance of Autonomous Technology
  • [00:12:31] Volvo Continues to Climb to the Top
  • [00:19:53] Introducing the Care by Volvo
  • [00:26:06] ’57 Corvette is Something Special
  • [00:35:57] Kindig-it Design Doesn’t Stop at Classics
  • [00:42:17] Selling Flood-Damaged Cars Should be a Felony!
  • [00:49:00] Due Diligence Before You Purchase a Used Car
  • [00:54:49] Lawyers are Anxiously Awaiting Autonomous Cars
  • [01:02:10] Certified Pre-Owned is the Only Way to Go
  • [01:11:52] News Coverage Dampens Travel Plans
  • [01:18:13] Hidden Travel Fees in Cheap Tickets

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LIVE from Reno’s Hot August Nights 2017 | #298

THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #298

Classy cars cruising the streets every night, live music, autocross, and drag racing – all just a little taste of the eventful week at Hot August Nights in Reno. Dave Kindig of Kindig It Design and Bitchin’ Rides sounds off about his excitement surrounding this premier car event. Dave, along with his Shop Foreman, Kevin “Kevdogg” Schiele, fills us in on their car giveaway, double-stacked trailer, and television show. Then, Hot August Nights Executive Director, Mike Whan, shares some history about this classic event, as well as new things visitors can look forward to! In the second hour, Hot August Nights virgin, John Hotchkis, Jr. of Hotchkis Sport Suspension, discusses how their company is improving classic cars. Tony Marini and Sara Robbins of the Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus resort casinos rave about what they love most about the event. Steve Mank of Conestogo Motors talks about the judging of the Hot August Nights Cup which has a $100,000 prize purse split between the top ten cars. Join us as we heat up the streets of Reno!

  • [00:00:00] Dave Kindig LIVE at Hot August Nights 2017
  • [00:06:00] Bitchin’ Rides Gives Away 1929 Roadster
  • [00:12:30] Hot August Nights is a Car Lovers Superbowl
  • [00:19:53] 18 Years of Kindig It Design Show Cars
  • [00:29:16] $100k in Prizes for Hot August Nights Cup
  • [00:35:57] Kindig Keeps it Humble in the Limelight
  • [00:42:17] Car Guys Just Talkin’ Cars at Hot August Nights
  • [00:48:52] Hotrods, Cruising, Drifting, and Drag Races
  • [00:54:48] Classic Cars, Family Fun, and Nearby Getaways
  • [01:02:09] Steve Mank and the Hot August Nights Cup
  • [01:11:38] In and Around the Car Industry for Years
  • [01:18:12] The Nostalgia of Classic Cars Returns Every Year

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Customized Luxury | #263

 THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #263

Disneyland is where dreams come true for kids. Is there anything like that for adults? If your pocketbook is big enough, you just might be able to live out your wildest desire through The Bluefish Group! Plus, we find out what life is like in the spotlight for Bitchin’ Rides star Dave Kindig. It’s time to talk shop alongside some of our favorite contributors!

 

  • [00:00:00] This Week in Racing
  • [00:06:41] Talent Isn’t Enough Anymore
  • [00:12:30] Gordon Family Tragedy
  • [00:19:54] The Unexpected
  • [00:31:21] Investing in the Viper
  • [00:35:57] These Changing Times
  • [00:42:17] Bitchin’ Rides
  • [00:47:29] Kindig It Designs
  • [00:54:50] Season Premier
  • [01:02:01] Walking in Boots’s Boots
  • [01:11:28] Auto Smarts with Dan Longenette
  • [01:18:06] Man’s Second Best Friend
  • [01:24:27] The Bluefish Group
  • [01:30:37] The Billionaire Whisperer
  • [01:36:58] Your Wildest Dreams
  • [01:44:19] Driving Vices
  • [01:53:25] Motorz Check In
  • [02:00:23] 2016 Ford Mustang GT California Special

 

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