What a blast Saturday night for Micro Wrestling All*Stars at The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre!!
Micro Wrestling All*Stars at The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
AJ’s Car of the Day: 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible
Car: Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible ( Car shown currently at Dragone Classic Motorcars in Orange, CT )
Year: 1953
What makes it special: The Oldsmobile division of General Motors produced the Super 88 as a full-sized offering from model years 1949 to 1999, and it was the top seller through 1974. In the years 1949-1951 it was the company’s image leader and one of their best performers because of its small size and a combination of light weight and advanced overhead-valve, high compression V8. With an engine destined for the larger, more luxury 98 series, it also replaced the straight-8 of prior years. Having the larger, high performance V8, it is considered by many to be the first “Muscle Car,” but as always that title has been disputed.
What made it famous: By the 1953 model year, the base 88 was re-named the “Deluxe 88” for only that year, while “Super 88” was still the more upscale version. It’s engine and transmission choices were still the same as the 1952 model year. A fire that destroyed GM’s Hydra-Matic transmission plant forced GM to build thousands of cars with the two-speed Dynaflow transmissions until services could be resumed at a new locale. New options for the Super 88 for 1953 were Frigidaire a/c, power steering and power brakes.
Why I would want one: I like the fact that you don’t see many of these, so for those who want to stand out, this is a perfect way to do it. This is also a very stylish performance convertible.
Fun fact: Among the great successes of the 88 series was the song “Rocket 88,” considered the very first Rock & Roll record.
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Freedom Runners 5K 4/20/19
The rain couldn’t stop us today as we went out to College Woods at East Rock Park in New Haven for the Freedom Runners 5K. Did we see you there?
Chaz and AJ Stripped with Candlebox
Candlebox played our Chaz and AJ Stripped at Little Pub in Fairfield and was truly amazing. Check out their performance and pics here.
“Far Behind”
Interview with Chaz
Friday, April 19: Pam’s Farewell
Pam’s last hour on air with Chaz and AJ included goodbyes from the CEO, the General Manager, Boss Keith, a montage of goodbyes from co-workers and guests, and last messages from the morning show before Pam is off to the Coast Guard.
Candlebox at FTC 4/18/19
Candlebox rocked out at Fairfield Theater Company. Did we see you there?
AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Car: Ford Mustang Boss 302 ( Car shown at Dragone Classic Motorcars in Orange )
Year: 1970
What makes it special: Produced for the famed Trans-Am racing series, Ford’s Mustang Boss 302 was a high-performance variant for the 1969 and 1970 model years, along with the more powerful Boss 429 Mustang. The Boss 302 returned as a Mustang variant for the 2012 and 2013 model years as well.
What made it famous: Designed by former General Motors employee Larry Shinoda, the Boss 302 was famous for it’s reflective C-Stripe on its side. It’s Hi-Po engine was created for the SCCA’s Trans-Am Road Racing series, and was a unique small-block V8 that featured thin-wall, nickel block casting. It featured 4-bolt mains, screw-in freeze plugs, and canted valve design heads that were being developed for the famed 351 Cleveland V8, which debuted that following year. For the 1970 model year, the C-Stripes developed into “Hockey Stick” stripes that began along the top of the hood, then running along the sides. The 1970 model replaced the four headlights with two vents in the outside position while keeping two headlights within the grille. It’s dual exhaust system was redone, along with competition suspension and a Hurst Floor shifter as standard equipment.
Why I would want one: Produced in smaller numbers than a standard Mustang makes them fairly rare to find, and the engine alone would make any muscle car fan want the Boss 302.
Fun fact: The “Boss” name came from when designer Larry Shinoda was asked what project he was working on, and he would answer “The Boss’s car” because it was a secret project.
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On Today’s Chaz & AJ: Comedian Chris DiStefano In Studio & Pam’s Last Show
6:00. Every time the Governor opens his mouth something stupid comes out. We have new audio.
6:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
6:20 – 6:50. Call in your favorite Pam moment: 877-764-2535
6:50. A new AJ song!
7:00. Bobcat attacks horse and golfer in Connecticut. Plus NBC CT’s Heidi Voight on phone.
7:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Walmart customer blows chance for Co-workers to talk to president Trump.
Comedian Tim Watters appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno over 200 times and has performed for thousands of companies across the world as Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and George Washington. You can find Tim Watters here.
7:30 – 7:50. WFSB’s Scot Haney + Dave Reilly calls in.
8:00. Comedian Chris DiStefano in studio. He’s at Norwalk’s Wall Street Theatre on 4/25
8:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
8:30 – 8:50. Favorite Pam audio. 9/11 call. Telling off hater. Flubbles.
9:00. Boss Kristin in studio.
9:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer Powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
9:20. Dumb Ass News.
9:30. Boss Keith’s Top 5.
9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought: 877-764-2535
Thursday, April 18: Boot Camp Tips For Pam And Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Where Connecticut falls on the list of states to retire in (0:00), Tribe member Brie has very helpful tips for Pam’s boot camp (8:41), Dumb Ass News – Wal-Mart week continues! A greeter is tased by a would-be thief (15:57), Lt. Tim Bernier is climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro (21:33), and Jimmy Koplik on the Lollapalooza lineup (41:54).
AJ’s Car of the Day: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Super-Sport Hardtop
Car: Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Super-Sport Hardtop
Year: 1966
What makes it special: For Chevrolet’s 1966 model year, the Chevy II was given a restyle with sharp edges based on their Super Nova concept. The car now featured a more bold grille and a semi-fastback style roofline, giving the car a more sporty look. It also was given humped fenders much like the larger Chevrolet offerings of that year. It sported vertical taillights and single headlights. The line-up began with the Chevy II 100 and Chevy II Nova 400. For extra money, Chevy II 400 Nova buyers could get a Nova Super-Sport.
What made it famous: In Sport Coupe only, the Super-Sport was the top of the line for the Nova. Although the 194 cu in inline-6 was a Super-Sport standard engine, any Chevy II powerplant could be had in a Super-Sport. Super-Sports, or just “SS” for short, were known for wide rocker panels and a bright aluminum rear deck lid cove trim. There was an SS emblem featured on the grille and ribbed rear panels, and Super-Sport script on its rear quarter panels. The SS got its wheel covers from the 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS. Strato-bucket seats were included, but the tachometer was an extra cost.
Why I would want one: Of all the Nova’s in all model years, the 1966 and 1967 are my absolute favorite.
Fun fact: Chevrolet’s 1966 sales brochure promoted the Super-Sport as the “Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Super-Sport, but the “Nova” name did not appear anywhere on the car’s body.
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