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AJ’s Car of the Day: 1973 Mazda RX2 Coupe

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1973 Mazda RX2 Coupe

Car: Mazda RX2 Coupe
Year: 1973
What makes it special: Japanese automaker Mazda produced Rotary engine cars before the RX7. One of the first such equipped cars was the RX2, which was produced for the 1970 through 1978 model years, in both a coupe and sedan body style. It was offered as the 616 coupe and the 618 sedan.
What made it famous: The Mazda RX2 was powered by a Wankel Rotary engine, which is an internal combustion engine using an eccentric rotary design to convert pressure into a rotating motion. The first models had rectangular headlights, but the rotary powered cars received round twin headlights starting with the 1971 model year. The car was sold in an export market categaory as the Mazda 616, and briefly as a 618.
Why I would want one: It’s really a small, technological marvel, and I like the overall look of the Coupe.
Fun fact: The Wankel engine has the advantage of simplicity, smoothness, compactness, high revolutions per minute and a high power to weight ratio.

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Monday, May 20: Court Audio And An Incredible Hamburger Hill Veteran’s Story

Monday, May 20: Court Audio And An Incredible Hamburger Hill Veteran’s Story

Sean McNamee offers Chaz and AJ a $500,000 boat for their Summer Kick-off party Friday, and Joe explains how he sat on a pole at the Captain’s Cove pier for 33 days (0:00), Art Wiknik, a veteran of Hamburger Hill, shares his incredible survival story on the 50th anniversary of the infamous battle and siege (7:12), and Street Pete’s court audio of the dude that walked out of a store with a TV he didn’t pay for, but claimed he didn’t steal it (24:48).

AJ’s Car ( Or Truck ) of the Day: 1939 Chevrolet Suburban

AJ’s Car ( Or Truck ) of the Day: 1939 Chevrolet Suburban

Car: ( Or, in this case, Truck ): Chevrolet Suburban

Year: 1939

What makes it special: Rarely does any nameplate survive as long as Chevrolet’s Suburban. It started as a 2-door, eight passenger vehicle with 60hp in the 1930’s to the 355hp SUV’s we know today. It has evolved through more than 10 generations.

What made it famous: The second generation of the Chevrolet Suburban was produced for the 1937 to 1940 model years. By this point, its Stovebolt Inline six-cylinder engine boasted 79hp, and it’s body style changes gave Surburban a look that lasted till the 1956 model year.

Why I would want one: I love old trucks, and even though they are referred to as “SUV’s” now, to me…it still has the heartbeat of a truck.

Fun fact: The Chevrolet Suburban is still produced as sold today.
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Today on Chaz and AJ: Veteran Art Wiknik is on the phone, and Street Pete is in Studio!

Today on Chaz and AJ: Veteran Art Wiknik is on the phone, and Street Pete is in Studio!

6:00. The 9-1-1 call made from the back of a cop car in Southington.

6:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

6:20 – 6:30. Glad. Sad. Mad.

6:40 – 6:50. Sean, the pole-sitter champion, is on the phone.

7:00. Are we happy mad or sad with the Game of Thrones finale. King of the Nerds, Mitch Hallock, is  on the phone!

7:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

7:20. Dumb ass news – Woman takes strip mall literally.

7:30 – 7:50. A Vietnam war story from a guy who survived it. Art Witnik is on the phone.

8:00. The toll rally and the Hartford dummies get better at being dummies.

8:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

8:20 – 9:00. Street Pete: Why are you at court today audio.

9:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

9:20. Dumb Ass News – Man calls 9-1-1 to complain about Amber alert in his phone.

9:30. Upcoming Captains Cove event!

Dash for Danni 5k 5/18/19

Dash for Danni 5k 5/18/19

Lappy had a blast hosting the Dash for Danni 5k Road Race at Foran High School in Milford. Did we see you there? 

Friday, May 17: Comedian Joe List And What The Tribe Learned The Hard Way

Friday, May 17: Comedian Joe List And What The Tribe Learned The Hard Way

What Tribe members, and the interns, learned the hard way (0:00), Mitch Hallock “the King of the Nerds” on the “Game of Thrones” finale and the death of Grumpy Cat (10:19), comedian Joe List talks about making it on Letterman, his first time doing standup, and his favorite heckler of all time (21:27), and Boss Keith’s Top 5 is just an excuse to yell at everyone on the show (55:23).

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: 1968 Dodge Charger

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: 1968 Dodge Charger

Car: Dodge Charger

Year: 1968

What makes it special: Beginning with the 1968 model year, the entire B-Body line-up was redesigned, making the Charger further removed from the Coronet model. It now sported a coke bottle profile, with curves around the front fenders and rear quarter panels. The rear featured a kick-up spoiler appearance, the fastback roof was no longer, now featuring a flying buttress design. It kept its full-width hidden headlight grille, but was now vacuum operated, and dual scallops were added to its doors and hood.

What made it famous: The Charger engine choices ranged from the standard 318 V8 to the 383-2 and 383-4-barrel offerings. A new high-performance R/T package was added, which came standard with a 440 Magnum or optional 426 Hemi V8.

Why I would want one: Without a doubt, the Charger is one of the most recognized and iconic muscle cars from the Chrysler Corporation.

Fun fact: The 1968 film “Bullitt” helped to make the Charger R/T popular for its famous car chase with a 1968 Ford Mustang GT through the streets of San Francisco. That chase is regarded as one of the most influential in movie history.
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