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AJ’s Car of the Day: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner ( Retractable )

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner ( Retractable )

Car: Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner ( Retractable )

Year: 1958

What makes it special: Ford’s Fairlane 500 Skyliner/Retractable was a hardtop with a retractable roof, produced for the 1057 through 1959 model years. The unique retractable “Hide-Away Hardtop” mechanism was exclusive to Ford, and not other sister brands.

What made it famous: Skyliner had a unique mechanism that was able to fold the front part of the car’s roof, and slide it into the trunk, not using hydraulics. It had seven reversible electric motors, four lift jacks, series of relays, ten limit switches ten solenoids, four locking mechanisms for the roof and two for the trunk. It had 610 feet of wiring. Naturally, the top took up most of the car’s trunk space.

Why I would want one: There weren’t a lot of them built, they are fairly rare, highly collectible, and it’s a great alternative to a cloth roofed convertible.

Fun fact: For it’s time, Skyliner was the only true Hardtop Convertible from any manufacturer in the world.

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: ’68 Plymouth GTX 440 Hardtop

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: ’68 Plymouth GTX 440 Hardtop

Car: Plymouth GTX 440 Hardtop Coupe

Year: 1968

What makes it special: With the hot new Road Runner anchoring the lower rungs, a familiar name returned to top off Plymouth’s midsize muscle car ladder. For its second season in 1968, the Plymouth GTX moved to the same redesigned Belvedere platform used by the Road Runner. In keeping with its upscale mission, the 1968 Plymouth GTX featured two-door hardtop and convertible body styles; the ’68 Road Runner started with a pillared coupe and didn’t offer a ragtop.

What made it famous: The 1968 Plymouth GTX carried over its ’67 powertrains. The 375 bhp Magnum 440 cid 4-barrel was standard, with the take-no-prisoners 425 bhp 426 Hemi the sole engine option. TorqueFlite automatic, an extra on the Road Runner, was standard on the GTX, and the 4-speed manual was a no-cost alternative. Both had similar suspension upgrades and wide-oval rubber; front disc brakes and a limited-slip rear were shared options. Nonfunctional hood vents also were common to both

Why I would want one: Having creature comforts with all that power makes me love the GTX.

Fun fact: The 440, which wasn’t offered on the Road Runner, was easier to keep in tune. And unlike the rev-hungry Hemi, the big wedge churned out a surplus of low-end torque for unparalleled response on the street.

PODCAST – Friday, June 14: Comedian Andrew Santino In Studio And The Tribe Member Who Brought Home A Pregnant Praying Mantis

PODCAST – Friday, June 14: Comedian Andrew Santino In Studio And The Tribe Member Who Brought Home A Pregnant Praying Mantis

Tribe member calls in about bringing a pregnant praying mantis home (0:00), Scot Haney loves Depeche Mode (6:03), comedian Andrew Santino talks about comedy podcasts, Jerry Seinfeld, his auditions for big comedy shows, plus losing out on an SNL role to Pete Davidson (15:58), Dumb Ass News – dog says “hello” (47:03), and Boss Keith’s Top 5 rules for his 11-year-old daughter (51:43).

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: 1968 Plymouth GTX 440 Hardtop Coupe

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: 1968 Plymouth GTX 440 Hardtop Coupe

Car: Plymouth GTX 440 Hardtop Coupe

Year: 1968

What makes it special: With the hot new Road Runner anchoring the lower rungs, a familiar name returned to top off Plymouth’s midsize muscle car ladder. For its second season in 1968, the Plymouth GTX moved to the same redesigned Belvedere platform used by the Road Runner. In keeping with its upscale mission, the 1968 Plymouth GTX featured two-door hardtop and convertible body styles; the ’68 Road Runner started with a pillared coupe and didn’t offer a ragtop.

What made it famous: The 1968 Plymouth GTX carried over its ’67 powertrains. The 375 bhp Magnum 440 cid 4-barrel was standard, with the take-no-prisoners 425 bhp 426 Hemi the sole engine option. TorqueFlite automatic, an extra on the Road Runner, was standard on the GTX, and the 4-speed manual was a no-cost alternative. Both had similar suspension upgrades and wide-oval rubber; front disc brakes and a limited-slip rear were shared options. Nonfunctional hood vents also were common to both

Why I would want one: Having creature comforts with all that power makes me love the GTX.

Fun fact: The 440, which wasn’t offered on the Road Runner, was easier to keep in tune. And unlike the rev-hungry Hemi, the big wedge churned out a surplus of low-end torque for unparalleled response on the street.

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 14

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 14

6:00. Missing mom update. The big takeaways from The Norm Pattis’ interview.

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

6:20 – 6:40.  Something you did that your Dad will never forget. Call in with your story to win TJ Miller tickets! 877-764-2535

7:00. Missing mom update.

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

7:20. Dumb Ass News. How a dumb ass learned that ice is slippery.

7:30. Scot Haney is on the phone.

7:40. Veterans Gala auction items. Balloon update. Helicopter update?

8:00. Comedian Andrew Santino (aka- CHEETO SANTINO) in studio.

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

8:20 – 8:40. Loser of the week.

9:00. A man who is backing up his appreciation of Veterans with a big donation.

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

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Boss Keith’s Top 5.

PODCAST – Thursday, June 13: Concert Stories, Stanley Cup Recap, And The Latest From New Canaan

PODCAST – Thursday, June 13: Concert Stories, Stanley Cup Recap, And The Latest From New Canaan

Attorney Matt Maddox breaks down the latest in the missing New Canaan mother case including the new location being searched by police (0:00), Dumb Ass News – Florida couple’s pet alligator helps with gender reveal of their 10th child (15:11), Jimmy Koplik talks about being acquaintances with one of the people involved in the missing New Canaan mother case, plus the biggest rock star divas he’s endured working with and the strangest green room requests (22:20), Paul Mecurio goes in late to a “Late Show” meeting to talk about headlining the Chaz and AJ Veteran’s Gala tomorrow (39:34), and Quinnipiac Hockey Coach Rand Pecknold breaks down the Bruins losing effort in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals (48:07).

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 13

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: June 13

6:00. Missing mom update. Police now searching a new location.

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

6:20 – 6:40. Dominican Republic. Dangerous or not. Or..sandwich shops.

7:00. Attorney Maddox is on the phone to talk about the new developments in the New Canaan Mom case.

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

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Alligator used for gender reveal.

7:30 – 7:40. Auction items for our Veteran’s Gala.

8:00. Defense Attorney Norm Pattis is on the phone. He is currently defending Fotis Dulos in the New Canaan Mom case.

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

8:20 – 8:40. Jimmy Koplik is on the phone. What are some of the strange requests he’s received from artists?

9:00. Paul Mercurio is on the phone! He is performing at the Veterans Gala!

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

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Kevin from McDermott is in studio to reveal a surprise to Chaz and AJ!

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