Author Archives: CarCast

Pete Chapouris and Jimmy Shine

June 18, 2010

Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz sit down with Pete Chapouris and Jimmy Shine of SO-CAL Speed shop. SO-CAL is one of the oldest speeds shops with the doors opening in 1946, with many historical contributions to the art of Hot Rodding. Conversation of course derails into frozen planes, drag boats and other fun discussion. The SO-CAL folks bring down their iconic ’32 SO-CAL Highboy for a peek. Enjoy the show!

Check out SO-CAL Speed Shop at www.socalspeedshop.com

Jimmy Shine’s Site can be found here www.jimmyshine.com
(See if you can find the ‘Gutter Surfing’ Video…)

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Chip Foose

June 11, 2010

Adam Carolla, Sandy Ganz and legendary designer Chip Foose gather some thoughts and basically shoot the Sh!T about some of Chips early history and how he started Foose Designs, some of the origins of the Gone in 60 seconds ‘Elenor’ car and much more. Chip was a fantastic guest and brought in a cool car, the Foose Hemisfear. Chip also tells us about the ‘Ultimate Car Build Off’ premiering on Discovery Channel. Enjoy the show!

This blurb lifted from Discovery Channel –

“‘Ultimate Car Build Off’ follows mechanics from all over America as they battle it out to build the most innovative vehicle and win US $100,000. It highlights the incredible design and fabricating abilities of the participants and demonstrates how their creative skills are pushed to the limit. Hosted by professional car builder Lou Santiago and North American Rally Champion Andrew ‘ACP’ Picard, the final project builds are showcased and judged by legendary car designer Chip Foose. In the first episode, watch as mechanics from two garages – Hollywood Hot Rods and Pure Vision – go head-to-head with just four days to transform a mini-van into a super-car. The finished article is put on display at Willow Springs Raceway and the winner moves on to the next battle in Los Angeles.”

Catch Chip on Ultimate Car Build on the Discovery Channel. The show premiers on June 21st, 9pm, with host Lou Santiago, Andrew Picard, and Chip Foose. Check the Discovery Channel for more information

Also Special Thanks to Chip Foose and Tod Mesirow for making the trek out for the show!

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Jonathan Ward – ICON

June 4, 2010

Adam, Sandy and Jonathan Ward sit down to talk about his creations. The ICON line of vintage vehicles. ICON manufactures a FJ40 and a CJ3B with more on the way. The inspiration of all of this came out of Jonathan’s passion for the Toyota Land Cruiser and being the premier supplier of aftermarket parts. The TLC business evolved into ICON where he manufactures a variety of classic 4×4 from the ground up. Ever thing about these vehicles is about functionality and durability and yet they are meticulously detailed in every aspect. Enjoy the show!

Check out ICON vehicles here : www.icon4x4.com
Land Cruise Fan? Check out TLC here : www.tlc4x4.com

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Icon FJ40 and CJ3B

June 4, 2010

Jonathan Ward brings by a couple of ICON 4×4’s. The FJ40 inspired from the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser and the ICON CJ3B which has it styling cues from the ‘iconic’ 1940’s Willys Jeep. These are not restored vehicles but scratch built by ICON with many modern features.


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Tim Suddard

May 28, 2010

Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz sit down and talk with Tim Suddard the publisher of a two very popular automotive magazines, Grassroots Motorsports and Classic Motorsports. Tim gives it up as vintage car collector with some of his car picks as well as giving us a tour of his Mercedes AMG SL63 ‘Loaner Car’. Enjoy the show!

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