MotorMouth Radio

Ray gets calls this week asking for help with three old car revivals, and is happy to see people wanting to get their cars back on the road. Diagnosing old cars is a skill many younger guys don't possess, like looking at exhaust valves when exploded mufflers are seen. Matcoman Brian finds out that Mustang dreams really can come true, and our friend Louis finds out the hard way that the Jeep he was towing had no tire on the rim!  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio  and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/xIgaHyrS0IQ

Classic car storage and a trip to Motorcar Classics kicks off the show, which leads to a caller asking about collector car insurance options. Chris has an issue with a brake line and Ray has his own idea on how to handle it, contrary to Chris' naturally! Penetrants like Kroil & Trizol get the nod from Ray where stubborn fasteners are concerned.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/baZNI0cukio

The show kicks off with a new favorite theme song of Ray's and Chris gives it his blessing. The GTO project gets a new carpet color and a Painless Wiring headlight relay conversion harness, but finding the correct Robin straps is the next problem to be solved.  Chris talks about another problem with his Holley 600 but Ray has a solution that just might work... wooden carb spacers! Talk turns to Gin & Tonic with some helpful advice from a caller.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/aT9u5aQkz0c

Ray recounts a story of a sudden battery failure in a family car & the pattern of similar past failures. Motorbooks author and transportation & music group publisher Zack Miller joins the boys to talk about cars, motorcycles & music, along with cluing people in on the wide variety of printed material the Quarto & Motorbooks companies offer...there's really something there for everyone. Check out their offerings here: https://quarto.com/Motorbooks.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/-rbSq2pm7Ho

The tradition lives on; for 20 years we've been using Mother's Day as a platform to showcase the cross-section of new and established show callers and guests in a "best-of" motif. So sit back ad listen to what makes this show what it is, a showcase for people's ideas and thoughts about all aspects of the car community. Whether they choose to call or come in, or just stop us on the street, it's all good, and it's MotorMouth Radio. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/bXkvELk0gg8

Our special studio guest, Tony Pedro talks about classic Corvettes & the people who own, build and drive them. Chris shares his freshly minted car show trophy win with us, which leads us into all of the cool local shows taking place this time of year. Stan from the Corvette Society calls in to educate us all about his fantastic car club & the great people in it.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/0Qlvdl6FM-c

Chris revives a Toyota that's been sitting idle for months, and Ray recounts the 40th anniversary of the road trip when he and his brother drove a 55 Nomad home from Colorado.  Good and bad battery cables are demonstrated, along with a great electrical book review, while snarky Chinese fortune cookie messages lead to a caller questioning Ray about his 73 Monte Carlo.  Paint brush combs, file cards, and grinding wheel re-surfacers round out this show.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/UUY4S6fo_ug

In our second fundraising hour, we talk about the need to fund college radio, Ray laid on some pretty cool trivia about the iconic movie The French Connection, and we learned about an old, but significant test for AI usage called the Turing Test. Parking brake activation, maintenance and service problems were also covered.  Donations accepted at www.nccradio.org.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XWgg2ixb16Y

In our 1st fundraising hour, we talk about the need to fund college radio, then get to the automotive content with talk about brake proportioning valve operation, the recent Hagerty top 5 "hot cars" list, and a story about a motorcycle speed freak who screwed himself by posting his Connecticut exploits on social media.  Donations accepted at www.nccradio.org.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tjopoLnb9yY

Chris comes out like a house on fire ranting about poor car photography in online ads.  Ray cools it all off by talking about the 1997 made for TV version of the iconic car flick, Vanishing Point. A story about brake bleeding raises some questions and sparks a caller to add to the topic.  Ray is lusting after the new Matco Tools ratcheting line wrenches he saw on You Tube; will he get them?  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio  and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rO-XFfKfjfY

Ray finds the storage limit of his FJ Cruiser while Chris finds missing lug nut caps.  Torque wrenches, torque sticks & lug wrenches get questioned, as does the proper use of friction straps. Headlight upgrades lead into a classic editorial written by Joe Oldham of Cars magazine.  A caller ruminates with Ray over changing an Ecotec valve cover. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/B2unIs0H2N4

This week Carl Anthony from Automoblog joins the boys to talk about bad wiperblades and windshield scratches. The Potato pizza Ray ate in Connecticut, and the pie an upstate caller makes joins the always controversial oil change interval controversy. A story from a 1970 Cars magazine where a mystery street racer is featured finally sees his name aired in public. The show takes a real left turn when the talk turns to mini-van history! Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/Wbaiu1CNvl0

Tire pressure stats and best practices kicks off the show with a caller from a very cold climate adding his thoughts. Ray brings up a custom Mustang seen on a current TV commercial, questioning if the car even exists. Add-on power management boxes for use in older cars is in our show and tell segment, then the recent installation of a TTI exhaust system in a friend's GTX is covered & compared to Chris' Chrysler system. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/FkMBf8s59Xo

Tis the season; car shows & cruise nights are starting, a listener is tapping his backyard trees to make syrup while watching the Daytona 200 motorcycle race featuring a Long Island racer, and the talk turns to car tire aging & dating. MatcoMan Brian pulls duty with Ray this week and comments on a Porsche battery life issue as well as adding to a story about Tesla on-board diagnostics. Ray sneaks in a Hot Porsche seen at the U. D. too.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/LtF7Hkiqg9Q

A show friend turns Ray on to some old Hot Rod albums at a local record store & he can't resist taunting Chris with the idea of using them on the show. The boys collaborate & dust off some old studio videos that will be uploaded to You Tube weekly. Car talk turns to the use of 3rd party insurance companies, and we wrap up with Ray suggesting the use of bed music for the Honor Group segment, then recounts his meeting the Greaseman, Doug Tracht.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/LdNzXHyebXw

The boys reach out to their streaming listeners asking for a call-in and get a prompt response! Dokk from Montana calls about modified tools and mangled lug nuts and of course, our duo has answers for him. Ray does an in-studio demo of his Matco pressurized spray can & describes their wheel stud cleaning kit and handy wrench extender to Chris.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/LdVIwYqrB8I

This week the boys try to help a caller find an oil leak that's been nagging her.  Routine maintenance on the family car turns to talk about the different methods of brake bleeding available, and Ray is ready to go to the next level and buy a pressure bleeder.  A caller's dim interior lights in a RAV-4 are overshadowed by the enlightened messages Ray receives after talking with Rabbi Perl from the radio station.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/FkzKo6cnGyc

Once the boys got past whining about the recent snow the talk turned to an Internet trick for dismounting tires, of course there were "explosive" results by the end of that conversation. Ray complained about the tiny bleeders on Wilwood calipers, and Chris laid out his Chrysler headlight door repair method. Power trunk release mechanisms and concave right side mirrors rounded out the hour.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/V7Ujn2rRqPI

In typical MotorMouth fashion, our first topic is how to diagnose a modern washing machine by reading its trouble codes. Next up is Chris' frustration with small brake bleeder fittings, and we learn that he just needs better tools. Ray talks about a custom ratchet MatcoMan Brian made for him but Chris ain't buyin' it! A new tilt steering column & custom bucket seats are up next for the GTO to complement its new paintjob.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/wWfcUuJ5eGM

The frigid winter weather finds the boys talking about snow blower maintenance and repair. Guest Louis Lee from the "Playing-N-Traffic" show talks about his school bus conversion into a standalone, fully self-sustainable travel and camping vehicle for his retirement travels. The guys were particularly interested in learning more about the Signature Solar panels, batteries & inverter he's using to powerup the project. Camping brings up the subject of dealing with, and shooting snakes in the desert.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/IAWfN8V4wVA

Talk of winter vehicle maintenance & East Coast temperatures caused a long time listener to call from Montana and tell the boys what REAL cold weather is like. Both Ray & Chris are having trouble with the windshield washers in their Mazda's, and Ray's powder coated tow-tabs are all the rage as a "Day 2" addition. He'll also be adding electric AC cooling fans to his GTO this year.  Solar power talk brings up the thought for a great show guest next week....stay tuned.    Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/Bsm5rbNczAU

The boys celebrate their 23rd anniversary of doing MotorMouth Radio by promising to bring the listeners another year of quality automotive content. Shop heaters come up and the Diesel type is by far the winner as far as the audience is concerned. Ray shows some brake fluid testers and implores us to have a service performed while Chris explains the weird new tumor he experienced on a recent road trip.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/UHZOe0Ouem0

We close the year with a visit from our favorite toolman, MatcoMan Brian.Ray asks what it's like running a tool truck and the answer is sure to surprise many people.We learn of Manny Rosa's "danger drive" road trip on an un-verified Honda Goldwing, thendiscuss cleaning carburetor's ultrasonically in Pine-Sol. Damage repair on Ray's GTO, weldingsurge suppressors, and custom paint color matching all come up. Brian wraps it up by explaining various tool storage options available to the home or pro mechanic.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/8ZvpZZX0v9A

We're ending the year with talk of crazy Christmas parties, and one where Ray found a good sideline of backing a quarter pitching player to earn a good profit. Riviera power trunk releases on eBay get some show time, as does trying to find a correct interior for Chris' Chrysler. An Altima A/C compressor swap that was like giving birth leaves the guys groaning.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/ryIRjwSWqQw

With the year quickly winding down, the boys bring in Carl Anthony from Automoblog.com to cover some hot topics from the past year. Ray chooses having a root canal over doing more Mustang work, then finds that a guest at the U.D. Christmas party is a show listener! With the help of Carl, the boys talk about portable tire air inflators & the "little piston that couldn't". Automotive telemetric options wrap up this hour of fun.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/sdzUNXiPvdw

The boys convey a very New York social condition called the "I've gotta guy" theory, Ray describes how a simple hose connection can cause a death wobble in a Borgeson power steering system, and how specific the headlight & hi-beam dimmer switches are in a 66 Mustang. A Cobra no-start stirs up the diagnostic juices and a caller has a question about a Slant 6 torque converter.    Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/JzAKHVeISYQ

Ray shows off the Hot Rod Rally album he's been annoying Chris with for weeks, then tells his strategy for switching out a summer car for the winter beater. V-Belt sizing secrets are revealed, then a caller talks about the value of having a portable air compressor, which leads to talk about portable battery power packs for car use. The new trend in large size ratcheting wrenches are illustrated with in-studio props. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/sYyTs6oiUsI

A toolbox mishap finds Ray taking out the drawers and lubricating them for more trouble-free use. Chris suggests the Holley Street Avenger carb that was worked on is still an unreliable air/fuel mixer, but Ray counters with a story about trying to get repair parts from a Chinese company. Issues with the Mustang Borgeson steering conversion wrap up this hour of fun. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/CWdotK_DL74

Chris decides to get the vacuum actuated power trunk release in his Chrysler working while Ray chose to go with an electric actuator for his car. Vacuum hose availability and prices come up, as does the garage find Holley 750 cfm carburetor Ray builds for the Olds 442. The '66 Mustang power steering conversion project gets started & Chris asks us about our car owner's manual collections. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/rPaps9LgWXk

Ray turns "Hellbound Hot Rods" into "Hell Hound" from a 70's Brooklynpower trio to Chris' amazement. A model car show put on by the L.I.A.R.S. featureda recreation of Chassis John's Firebird, bad fuel pump flare fittings are complained about, and Matco Vintage Specification Guides are mentioned when talking about ABS brake bleeding. Carl Anthony from Automoblog.com gives information about buyinga portable tire air inflator. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/dv327A-Otpk

Chris questions the source of the groovy 60's car culture music used on the show, then Ray segues into an inspection he did on a classic 1959 Jaguar XK150. Chris explains how he did a transmission fluid change on his wife's car, then talk shifts to the steering box seals Ray changed on the Olds 442. A power steering conversion on a mid-60's Mustang as well as a plug and play clutch slave & master cylinder on a tow truck round out the hour. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/LnxetQtsIao

Chris questions the sanity of the recent Indiana road trip Ray took to pick up a project car with a couple of friends. The choice to buy a car that's out of state vs shopping locally gets thrown around until a caller brings up the topic of EFI vs carburetion, followed by talk about the current GM strikes & EV possibilities.  

When Chris can't do the show rescue comes in the form of MatcoMan Brian, where he fields the question "when are too many tools too much?" Being tool addicts, Brian & Ray talk about buying tool collections and how to dispose of theirs when they're gone. Using Tap/Drill bits is discussed, as well as general shop safety and new & retro tool company stickers.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/2AMbPZx0xUU

Ray meets a listener and his 1st Snap-On tool dealer in his favorite record store.  Chris complains about speakers in car doors and Ray changes it up to talk about some brake line flaring tips he recently learned & the new Matco flaring tool he's using. The dangers of using compression fittings in a brake system are covered, and Chris poses the question "is The Jeep brand dead?" Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/JCH8i4u8EAk

Catching up this week the boys talk about how racers like Richie Zul will NEVER divulge their speed secrets, even 40 years later! How performance mufflers sound different on each car they're installed on, why using the correct battery cable color is important, and a Ford recall on a lighting module. Ray confesses the knucklehead mistake he made while trying to multi-task in the shop, then passes on some grease fitting adapter advice to Chris who had a hard time removing one from a zerk fitting. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/JDFDeHF1lkk

When Elliott Weiner & Pat McNulty come in to do the show you know it's time for their annual collaboration car show between the T-Bird and Mustang clubs. It's all about "the baby Birds" and "the big birds" when these guys get together, but it's always a show that will delight and make even a non-Ford guy smile. The guys covered the history of the show, plus talked about a rare Edsel. Ray dropped a parts question on the guys concerning a 67 T-Bird that's coming into the shop this week for a make-over. Hard to find tools and car parts also got some air time this week. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/k3T48T8BGQk

Catching up with the boys finds them talking about living with, and driving a sports car as a daily driver, even in the snow. Love and distain for luggage racks & roll bars is shared, and Ray relates how he was spotted by listeners at a cruise night and a gun show all in one week. Chris laments the O-rings on a Holley 600 carburetor & Ray recounts his Olds 442 motor mount hell experience. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/9pt6iGmVXRA

This week our crew picks up where they left off with their favorite P.R. ad-man, Marty Schorr. His story of a volunteer American race team that's traveling to Italy to participate in the prestigious Mille Miglia, "Team Zora" will be entering a 1957 Corvette outfitted EXACTLY as it would have been from the factory to run this 1,000-mile race. The details have to be heard to be believed, so sit back and enjoy this great story. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FDfUmYbh_-Q

Back in 2018 we did a live remote broadcast from the MALBA car show in WhitestoneQueens, with this being the second hour. The show was a hit even due to the rain, and some special guests like Gary the Local Brush, Auto Crimes Cliff, and the host, Billy Velvet joined us in our safe bunker and gave us some great commentary and history about this fantastic show.  

The boys were all set for a rousing hour of conversation with one of their favorite P.R. and Advertising  men, Marty Schorr, formerly of Motion Performance, when technical difficulties struck. Having Billy G. in the meeting kept the show alive, and Marty was eventually able to join in and talk about his upcoming "Team Zora" Motorsports Corvette reunion to be held in Italy next year.  A caller tells a story of how he regularly sees an original Motion BelAir in one of our local towns and naturally we want to know more about it. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/pwCQcxg_Je0

This show starts out with a THUD when Chris can't get a signal that'll allow him to sign on, so Ray ad-libs and explains how to diagnose a wimpy feeling four-wheel disc brake installation. Billy Velvet calls in to talk about the upcoming MALBA car show and gives us all a good rundown of the history involved. Chris shows off his "rags for all purposes" and Ray diverts to talking about some really good local cruise night spots. The show closes out with the ins and outs of what makes for successful car show judging practices. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JN-mD7iVj28

The boys do a little follow up on old topics when Ray reports on the successful '69 Road Runner repair, then segues into the ongoing disc brake conversion on the 66 Mustang shop project. Master cylinder selection is a hot topic, as is using non-stock parts in a repair or restoration. Chris details some small interior changes that made a big difference in his Chrysler,then lamented about getting a rounded nut stuck in a socket.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/IjcQcarb9nM