It's a multi-anniversary celebration on this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! We're marking 10 years of the V8 Radio Podcast while also honoring the 30th Anniversary of the legendary 1996 Hot Rod Power Tour.

Our special guest is Paul Wieshuber, the guy who held Kevin Oeste's feet to the fire to make sure he kept his promise to hit the road on the Tour. The '96 Power Tour wasn't just an incredibly fun car event—it became a life-changing moment for Kevin, serving as the on-ramp to his career with Hot Rod Magazine and TV.

Of course, Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke is along for the ride to help celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the V8 Radio Podcast. We also give a big welcome to Corvette Central for stepping up to support the Automotive Trivia Contest—now proudly presented by Corvette Central! How cool is that?

Bonus: Click the link for rare video footage from the '96 Tour!

Bonus Hot Rod Power Tour Video: https://youtu.be/7YvOXvIA0P0

Links:

V8 Radio Podcast: https://www.v8radio.com

Hot Rod Magazine: https://www.hotrod.com

Corvette Central: https://www.corvettecentral.com

We're throwing you another psychagogic V8 Radio Podcast with your hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke! This time, the guys dive deep into the chaotic, unscripted realities of owning and building classic cars. From Kevin’s hilarious (and soaked) misadventure driving his top-down ’62 Ford Galaxie convertible through a torrential downpour without working windshield wipers, to Mike’s update on his ongoing ’67 GTO project, the garage banter is in full gear.

Kevin also shares a detailed recap of his recent trip to Washington, D.C. with SEMA, advocating for the "Right to Modify" and explaining how advanced safety tech impacts the future of hot rodding. Plus, the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Engine Shop is absolutely humming with engine builds, including Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Cadillacs, and a very stubborn Buick 350.

• The Anatomy of a Rainout: Kevin recounts getting trapped on the highway in his '62 Ford Galaxie convertible during a sudden storm with an inoperable hydraulic top and missing wiper arms.
• Engine Shop Chronicles: A look inside the booming V8 Speed and Resto Engine Shop, highlighting the trials of a finicky Buick 350 timing cover, numbers-matching Chevelles, and a rare Palisade Green '70 GTO.
• SEMA Takes D.C.: Kevin breaks down his recent trip to Washington, D.C., educating lawmakers on the ADAS Integrity Act and preserving our freedom to modify vehicles without government intervention.
• Tuning and Fuel Economy Woes: Kevin tries to solve the mystery of why his fuel-injected, overdrive Galaxy is suddenly getting worse mileage after a complete 20-year tune-up.

• What does the "SC" stand for in the classic American Motors Corporation (AMC) SC/Rambler produced from 1958 to 1969?
• How many total Pontiac Firebird convertibles were built across all generations?

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Join hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike “Cue Ball” Clark for another fun, no-fluff episode of V8 Radio! Kevin recaps his spring shakedown of the 1962 Ford Galaxie with a full tune-up, clever fixes, and real-world lessons learned the hard way. Kevin shares the inside scoop from the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance long-range planning meeting in Florida, plus stories from the Edison & Ford winter estates. The guys also drop two fresh automotive trivia questions to keep you guessing until the very end.

On This Episode:

• Automotive trivia questions
• Kevin’s 1962 Ford Galaxie season opener: tune-up, new MSD wires, NGK plugs, EGR cleaning, and throttle body mods
• Real talk on parts ordering mistakes (wrong spark plug wires and O2 sensors) and re-homing strategies
• Kevin's recap of the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) planning meeting, with a deep dive into HRIA programs: education days, builder roundtables, Hammer Down podcast, and feature vehicles
• V8 Speed and Resto Shop updates, Mike's Suburban transmission plans, and teaser for a future episode on disappointing famous cars
• ... and much more!

Links:

• SEMA / HRIA: https://www.sema.org/hria
• V8 Speed & Resto Shop: https://v8speedshop.com/
• V8 Radio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/V8RadioShow/

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