AJ’s Car of the Day: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Coupe

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Coupe

Car: Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Coupe

Year: 1951

What makes it special: The Pontiac Chieftain was produced from 1949 to 1958. The 1949 Chieftain and Streamliner models were the first all new car designs to come from Pontiac in the post World War II years. Previous cars had been 1942 models with minor revisions. Chieftain was initially introduced with four models: Sedan, Sedan Coupe, Business Coupe and Deluxe Convertible Coupe. In 1950, a Catalina Coupe was added to the range while a station wagon was added in 1952, with the discontinuation of the top of the line Streamliner wagon.

What made it famous: Some of the more interesting optional items available for the first generation Chieftain included a radio with seven vacuum tubes, tissue dispenser, under seat heaters, and a Remington Auto-Home shaver. In 1951, the horsepower on the 248.9 cu in L-Head 8-cylinder rose to 116. The Chieftain came with a gas gauge, ammeter, oil pressure gauge, and a temperature gauge which had marks for 160, 180, and 220 degrees Fahrenheit.

Why I would want one: I like that it’s stylish, lots of chrome but not too over-the-top, and it’s different than other offerings of that era at car shows.

Fun fact: The horsepower differences between each of the 6- and 8-cylinder engines ( of which there were 4 choices total ), was due to changes in compression ratios.

On Today’s Show: Wayne Carini & Why AJ Is Mad At Us

On Today’s Show: Wayne Carini & Why AJ Is Mad At Us

6:00. Chaz and AJ News. The list of taxes that could be coming your way.

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

6:20 – 6:50. Tribemember Kyle has a problem with AJ. And AJ now is mad at everyone. This is the pic he posted on instagram that is causing controversy.

 

7:00. Chaz and AJ News. What your tattoo says about you.

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

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Mom uses flip flop as a weapon.

7:30 – 7:50. Adam Corolla Tickets. 877-764-2535

8:00. Chaz and AJ News. The list of taxes that could be coming your way.

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

8:20 – 8:50. Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic Cars in studio.

9:00. Chaz and AJ News.

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

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Florida man injures penis.

9:30. Bill with Raging Eagles in studio to promote thRagin Eagles 5th Annual Valentine’s Benefit on Friday Feb 15th from 7pm – 12am at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven. Benefits Smilow & Branford Hospice

9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought.

 

Dr. Rao in studio- How to Conquer Flu Season

Dr. Rao in studio- How to Conquer Flu Season

Flu season is well among us, and it’s hitting hard; 11 people in Connecticut have already died from this season’s strain.

Dr. Rao from Fairfield Urgent Care was in the Chaz and AJ studios today to debunk all the flu rumors spreading around this year, latex gloves and all….

The flu this year is “tricky”, Dr. Rao says, so one sure fire way to outsmart it is to get the flu shot, even if you don’t think you need it.

“You can still get the flu (with the shot), but what the flu shot does is help your body get ready for the flu, so that it is not so bad.” Dr. Rao says.

If you are suddenly caught with the flu, shot or not, “the most important thing to do is to stay home”. This does not include catching up on chores and partaking in strenuous activities, Rao advises. It is, however, a good time to rest and catch up on Netflix; Rao recommends the Fyre Festival documentary.

If you’re feeling a little extreme, you can follow Dr. Rao’s footsteps and take Sudafed, no doctor’s note needed (Just show the pharmacist your ID). This will dry up your nose when you feel a cold coming on. Be careful, as older people are more at risk for problems when taking Sudafed.

Otherwise, Dr. Rao says the best way to avoid germs “is washing your hands and staying away from people.”

When all else fails, just stay in bed, rest, and eat some chicken soup.

 

Visit Dr. Rao at Fairfield Urgent Care.

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Car: Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Year: 1972

What makes it special: The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a luxury car produced by British automaker Rolls-Royce in various forms from 1965 to 1980. It was the first by the marque to use unitary body and chassis construction. The Silver Shadow was produced from 1965 to 1976, and the Silver Shadow II from 1977 to 1980. To date, the combined model run has the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce.

What made it famous: The Silver Shadow was designed with several modernizations in response to concerns that the company was falling behind in automotive innovation, most notably its unitary construction. Style-wise, its design was a major departure from its predecessor, the Silver Cloud. The new Shadow was 3 12 inches narrower and 7 inches shorter than the Silver Cloud, but still offered increased passenger and luggage space thanks to more efficient packaging made possible by unitary construction. Other new features included disc brakes replacing drums, and independent rear suspension instead of the outdated live axle design of previous Rolls models. The Shadow featured a 189 hp, 6.75 L V8 from 1970 to 1980. It was mated to a General Motors-sourced Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission. A distinctive feature was a high-pressure hydro-pneumatic suspension system licensed from Citroën, with dual-circuit braking and hydraulic self-levelling suspension. Rolls-Royce achieved a high degree of ride quality with this arrangement.

Why I would want one: For the sheer, immature joy of rolling up to someone at a stop light and asking for Grey Poupon.

Fun fact: The convertible variant was marketed as the Silver Shadow Drophead Coupé.

On Today’s Show: Adam Carolla Tickets, Court Audio, Recap of Comedy Show!

On Today’s Show: Adam Carolla Tickets, Court Audio, Recap of Comedy Show!

6:00. Chaz and AJ News. The incredibly stupid ideas being proposed in Hartford to deal with our highway congestion.

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

6:20. Recap from Saturday’s comedy show.

6:30 – 6:50.  I am going to eat your p#@#% tonight. Call in your most embarrassing text or email.  Everyone on gets in the running for Adam Corolla Tickets.

7:00. Chaz and AJ News. 200 pounds of weed seized at a strip club.

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

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Funeral leads to another funeral.

7:30 – 7:50. Dr Rao to talk flu and Chaz’s annual exam.

8:00. Chaz and AJ News.

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

8:20 – 8:50. Why are you at court today with Street Pete.

9:00. Chaz and AJ News. Why they needed extra security at the Sundance debut of the Michael Jackson documentary.

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

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Lawmaker proposes dress code for parents.

9:30. We talk to Vinnie Brand from The Stress Factory about this Saturday’s comedy show.

 

9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought.

 

CHAZ BREAKS BRO CODE AND WINS LOSER OF THE WEEK

There are certain things that happen on a radio station that aren’t supposed to go over the air. Today Chaz broke radio’s number one rule and told AJ’s “off the air” story on the AIR.

AJ, off the record, told Chaz that the people who comment negatively on his Instagram posts are “toothless earth dogs”. According to him, it is a famous expression from his old Long Island radio station.

Chaz was so flabbergasted by this that he had to go on the air with it and nominate AJ for loser of the week. “No one can have a conversation (about your Instagram photos) unless it’s about you”.

Comic Pat Oates, who was in studio, was with AJ. You can’t break the Bro Code. “The three of us talked a lot of smack when the microphones are off. There are a lot of things we could have put on the air.”

Pam, mostly because she is insane, took another angle. She nominated people that go to Trader Joe’s for loser of the week.  She went so far as calling those shoppers “organic toothless earth dogs”. It seems it is less about the store and more about rude patrons. “Open your eyes and look to see that there are other people around you. I hate when people act like they are the only people shopping at the store”.

In the end, the votes went to Chaz who accepted Loser of the Week with pride. “No one would know about toothless earth dogs if it wasn’t for me”.

Solid point