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AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: 1970 Dodge Challenger 383 Magnum R/T Hardtop Coupe

Car: Dodge Challenger 383 Magnum R/T Hardtop Coupe

Year: 1970

What makes it special: Challenger is the name of three different generations of automobiles, two of those being pony cars produced by Dodge. However, the first use of the Challenger name by Dodge was in 1959 for marketing a “value version” of the full-sized Coronet Silver Challenger. From 1970 to 1974, the first generation Challenger was built using the Chrysler E platform in hardtop and convertible body styles sharing major components with Plymouth’s Barracuda model. Introduced in fall 1969 for the 1970 model year, the Challenger was positioned to compete against the Mercury Cougar and Pontiac Firebird in the upper end of the pony car market segment, and was a late response to Ford’s Mustang.

What made it famous: The Challenger was available as either a two-door hardtop coupe or a convertible, and in two models for its introductory model year. The base model was the “Challenger” with either an Inline-6 or V8 engine, as well as a “Challenger R/T” that included a 383 cu in V8. The Special Edition (SE) trim package added a number of appearance, convenience, and comfort items, on either the base Challenger or the R/T. The standard engine on the higher trim models was a 318 cu in V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor. For 1970, the optional engines included the 340 and 383 cu in, as well as the 440 and 426 cu in V8’s, all with a standard 3-speed manual transmission, except for the 290 bhp 383 cuin. engine, which was available only with the TorqueFlite automatic transmission. A 4-speed manual was optional on all engines except the 225 cu in Inline-6 and the 2-barrel 383 cu in V8.

Why I would want one: Well, I have the 2015 R/T Scat Pack version currently, but I would love to have an earlier version of Dodge’s potent performance version of the Challenger as well.

Fun fact: Chrysler intended the new Challenger as the most potent pony car ever, and, like the less expensive Barracuda, it was available in a staggering number of trim and option levels, and with virtually every engine in Chrysler’s inventory

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: August 9

6:00. How much have we spent on the Missing Mom case?

6:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

6:20 – 6:40. Call in with your crazy fishing stories to get in the running to meet Extreme! 877-764-2535

7:00. Flesh eating bacteria in Connecticut? Dr. Ron Clark is on the phone.

7:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

7;20. Dumb Ass News. The naked ninja warrior

7:30 – 7:40. Scot Haney is on the phone.

8:00. Comedian Jay Mohr is in studio!!!!!! He is at the Stress Factory in Bridgeport tonight and tomorrow night!

8:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars

8:20 – 8:40. Who did Jay Mohr meet when he was on SNL?

9:00. More animal idiots in Connecticut.

9:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Boss Keith’s Top 5.

PODCAST – Thursday, August 8: Last Night’s Mess In Hartford, The Latest From New Canaan, Concert News, And More!

The rain last night in Hartford caused special police vehicles to make rescues (0:00), Anne K. Howard with the latest in the missing New Canaan mom case (15:49), AJ plays Shock Collar Trivia with MMA fighter Nick Newell – how much does AJ know about Bellator? (26:43), Governor Lamont did a police ride-along in South Norwalk at the tennis courts (31:41), Jimmy Koplik reviews Barbra Streisand, which he had to miss the Iron Maiden show for, and answers questions about the Metallica/Live Nation fiasco and if KISS is ever coming back to Connecticut (38:42), and Larry Kenney talks about being the voice of “Thundercats,” Count Chocula, Sonny the Cuckoo Bird, and the strange things he’s signed for fans ahead of being at Terrificon this weekend (52:34).

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: August 8

6:00. The update on the ‘floods’ in Hartford.

6:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

6:20 – 6:40. What did you find out about your partner when you moved in? Everyone on is in the running for tickets to meet Extreme. 877-764-2535

7:00. The most bizarre twist so far in the missing mom case. Cold case expert Anne K Howard on the phone.

7:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Dumb Ass leaves way too much on a voicemail to his girlfriend.

7:30. Bellator Fighter Nick Newell. He has an upcoming fight on Aug 24 at the Webster Bank Arena.

7:40. Shock Collar Trivia. AJ answers Bellator MMA questions.

8:00. What’s the Governor been up to?

8:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

8:20 – 8:40. Concert God Jimmy Koplik is on the phone. He reviews the Barbara Streisand concert. Call in your questions at 877-764-2535.

9:00. Tim O’Brien is on the phone to give us an update on Trenton’s diagnosis. You can donate to their Go Fund Me page HERE!

9:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Dad freaks out over lizard.

9:30. Cartoon voice God Larry Kenny is on the phone! He’s at Terrificon is this weekend, August 9-11!.

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Hardtop

Car: Buick Skylark Gran Sport Hardtop

Year: 1965

What makes it special: The 1965 Skylark Gran Sport was the intermediate Buick Skylark with the Gran Sport option added. Although a 300 cu in V8 was already offered in the Skylark, the Gran Sport had the largest engine permitted by GM, a 400 cu in Buick V8.

What made it famous: The Skylark Gran Sport engine was actually 401 cu in, but called a “400” by Buick because that was the maximum engine size limit set by General Motors for the intermediate body cars. This engine produced 325 hp and 445 lb·ft and was known as the “Nailhead” engine. Buick sold more than 15,000 Skylarks with the Gran Sport option that first year, and almost as many the next.

Why I would want one: It’s probably the best looking Buick of the 1960’s. Love the fact that it came with the famed Nailhead V8.

Fun fact: The name Gran Sport replaced the GS moniker with the 1973 Gran Sport, and was again revived in the late eighties on the FWD Skylark model with various performance options added.

PODCAST – Wednesday, August 7: Adults Biting Kids At Daycare And Is Tom Brady’s House Worth Buying?

Chaz is fed up with the coverage of mass shootings, specifically reports that give the shooters too much attention (0:00), Tom Brady’s Massachusetts home is listed on Zillow – but is it way overpriced? (12:49), Dumb Ass News – comedian Mega Harrison talks about biting children at her mother’s daycare (20:37), and Joe Carlone talks about the Dream Cruise to benefit the Special Olympics (26:15).

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: August 7

6:00. One of the nations top weed using schools is right here in Connecticut.

6:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

6:20 – 6:40. Phone subject. Call in with the dumb thing you did as a kid to win passes to meet Extreme! 877-764-2535

7:00. Woman flips car to avoid a squirrel. Also, Comedian Mega Harrison from BAT SOUP comedy is in studio!

7:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Biting kids at your mom’s daycare.

7:30 – 7:40. How is performing stand-up comedy similar to being a scientist?

8:00. Second suspect arrested in dog burning case. Themis Klarides is on the phone.

8:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

8:20 – 8:40. Dr Jon is in the studio. Does he know why does Ashley love Disney so much?

9:00. DISNEY-MANIA!

9:13. Sports powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A guy plays Star Wars theme on flaming bagpipes while riding a unicycle.

9:30. Joe Carlone is on the phone to talk about the Dream Cruise for the Special Olympics.

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Holiday Hardtop Coupe

Car: Oldsmobile Cutlass Holiday Hardtop Coupe

Year: 1967

What makes it special: Cutlass was a marque of cars produced by General Motors’ Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile’s smallest model. It began as a unibody compact car, but saw its greatest success as a body-on-frame intermediate. Introduced as the top trim level in Oldsmobile’s compact F-85 line, the Cutlass evolved into a distinct series of its own, spawning numerous variants, including the 4-4-2 muscle car in 1964, premium Cutlass Supreme in 1966, and outright performance Hurst/Olds in 1968.

What made it famous: In ‘66 models were slightly restyled again, with body lines similar to the full-sized 88, and semi-fastback rooflines with extended sail panels and tunneled rear windows on Sport and Holiday coupes. Changes for 1967 included the availability of optional disc brakes and the three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic to supplement the two-speed Jetaway. A new option was the Turnpike Cruiser package on Cutlass Supreme coupes and convertibles, which used a 2-barrel carburetor and mild camshaft with the 400 cu in engine and a low axle ratio for efficient and relatively economical freeway cruising. The Turnpike Cruiser used the heavy-duty suspension of the 4-4-2, and was available only with a Turbo-Hydramatic.

Why I would want one: Love the extended sail panel/tunneled rear window look of the ’66-’67 Oldsmobiles.

Fun fact: Over time the Cutlass name accumulated great brand equity, becoming not only Oldsmobile’s best-selling model but one of the most popular nameplates in the industry in the 1970’s.

PODCAST – Tuesday, August 6: Parking Shame Across Connecticut And How A North Haven Woman’s Life Was Saved By Her Dog

Robert Wuhl talks about “Batman” and “Hollywood Nights,” what it was like writing for Billy Crystal when he hosted the Oscars, and this weekend’s Terrificon (0:00), Fox 61’s Tony Terzi with the latest on the West Haven dog burning case, now that we know the two people responsible (8:55), Pat from CT Park Shame talks about terrible parking in the state, Justine calls in to admit she’s a frequent contributor (19:05), and Jennifer came in to talk about how her dog, Onyx, saved her life (36:49).

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: August 6

6:00. Bus driver locks passenger in luggage compartment. The passenger called 9-1-1 from the locked compartment. Connecticut state police make the stop.

6:13. Sports Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

6:20. Robert Wuhl is on the phone. He talks about being in a Batman movie and writing for an Oscar telecast. He’ll be at Terrificon this weekend!

6:30 – 6:40. Call in your fishing mishaps for a chance to win a meet and greet with Extreme. 877-764-2535

7:00. An arrest made in the West Haven dog burning case. Meli Garthwait, a neighbor is on the phone from West Haven.

7:13. Sports Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Clover does while live streaming.

7:30 – 7:40. State Trooper Kelly Grant on phone. “National Night Out” is tonight!

8:00. An arrest made in the West Haven dog burning case. Toni Terzi is on the phone to explain.

8:13. Sports Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

8:20 – 8:40. Connecticut Park Shame.

9:00. Netflix cancels this show..

9:13. Sports Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Jennifer Keane, a North Haven woman, was saved by her dog.