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Can Phillip Lindsay save the Broncos’ season from his parents’ basement? Plus, the difference between Baker Mayfield’s public criticism of his ex-head coach and Ben Roethlisberger calling out his own teammates.
AJ’s Car of the Day: 1966 Dodge Charger
Car: Dodge Charger
Year: 1966
What makes it special: The Charger was a mid-size model produced by Dodge from 1966 to 1978, and was based on the Chrysler B platform. The Charger made its debut in mid-1966. Sharing its chassis and front-end sheet-metal with the mid-sized Coronet, the Charger still looked a lot like a Coronet or AMC’s conceptually similar Rambler Marlin. The Charger’s interior was different from all other cars with its pseudo-bucket back seats folded down to interior space accessible via the rear hatch. The Charger didn’t begin with the performance/ muscle car image, though you could get a Hemi with it. The Charger evolved into possibly the top Chrysler-made muscle car.
What made it famous: Charger introduced a fastback roofline and pot-metal “electric shaver” grille, complete with fully rotating headlights, a feature not seen on a Chrysler product since the 1942 DeSoto. In the rear the fastback design ended over a full-width six-lamp taillight with chromed “CHARGER” lettering. Inside, the standard Charger featured a simulated wood-grain steering wheel, 4 individual bucket seats with a full length console from front to rear. The rear seats and rear center armrest pad also folded forward while the trunk divider dropped back, which allowed for generous cargo room. Engine selections consisted of only V8’s. 1966 transmissions included a 3-speed steering-column mounted manual with the base engine, a console mounted 4-speed manual, or 3-speed automatic. In 1966, four engines were offered: the base-model 318 cu in 2-barrel, the 361 cu in 2-barrel, the 383 cu in 4-barrel, and the new 426 Street Hemi.
Why I would want one: It’s one of the most innovative styled cars of the 1960’s.
Fun fact: In 1966, Dodge took the Charger into NASCAR in hopes that the fastback would make their car a winner on the high-banks. However the car proved difficult to handle on the faster tracks because its body generated lift. Drivers would later claim that “it was like driving on ice.” To solve this problem Dodge installed a small lip spoiler on the trunk lid that improved traction at speeds above 150 mph. This was made a dealer-installed option in late-1966 and in 1967 because of NASCAR rules, making the ’66 Charger the first U.S. production vehicle to offer a spoiler.
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AJ was in a box at McDermott Chevrolet & Lexus in East Haven for 24 hours straight! $25,000 were raised and will go to the Toy Drive which will raises money and toys for underprivileged kids in CT. The Chaz and AJ McDermott Chevrolet & Lexus Toy Drive is happening December 7th at Jordan’s Furniture.
AJ In A Box at McDermott Chevrolet & Lexus
AJ was in a box at McDermott Chevrolet & Lexus in East Haven for 24 hours straight. $25,000 were raised and will go to the Toy Drive which will raises money and toys for underprivileged kids in CT. The Toy Drive is happening Dec. 7th.
Chaz & AJ Monthly Meal at Zois Pizza
Always great to see The Tribe out at the Monthly Meal!
11/28/18 – Chaz and AJ Podcasts – AJ Leaves the Box, Final Total
AJ Leaves the Box, Final Total
#DumbAssNews – Couch on Car
AJ’s Car of the Day: 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Station Wagon
Car: Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Station Wagon
Year: 1970
What makes it special: The Kingswood was a 4-door station wagon produced by Chevrolet in 1959 and 1960, built on the GM A Body platform, and again from 1969 to 1972 built on the GM B Body platform. General Motors discontinued the Chevrolet Kingswood wagon nameplate after only two years. The Kingswood name returned for the 1969 model year, based on the Impala, and was available only with a V8. It slotted above the Chevrolet Townsman, a Caprice-based Kingswood Estate model was added at the top of the range with exterior woodgrain paneling.
What made it famous: Throughout this period, the Kingswood was available in both two- and three-seat models; a power rear window was initially standard equipment for the latter and optional for the former. Buyers could choose from a full-range of small and big-block V8’s, all the way up to the same basic 396 V8 that powered muscle coupes like the Chevelle. a few 427-equipped wagons were built, and some ’70-’71 wagons were equipped with the 454 V8, with dual-exhaust and a posi-traction rear.
Why I would want one: Wagon’s have gained popularity over the last few years, either for nostalgia purposes, surfer-customs and even have joined the ranks of street-rod material.
Fun fact: By the 1972 and final model year, the wheelbase had grown to a huge 125.1 inches.
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11/27/18 – Chaz and AJ Podcasts – AJ Enters the Box, Last Minute Advice, Chaz’s Phone Rant Follow-Up
AJ Enters the Box
AJ Before the Box
Follow-Up Phone Rant
#DumbAssNews – AJ in the Box
AJ’s Car of the Day: 1934 Studebaker President Land Cruiser
Car: Studebaker President Land Cruiser
Year: 1934
What makes it special: The Land Cruiser was produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana from 1934-1954. The Land Cruiser debuted at the World’s Fair alongside the Silver Arrow, a product of Studebaker’s former premium make Pierce-Arrow. It was also manufactured in Vernon, California. The Land Cruiser was introduced at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair as an extensively streamlined sedan. Many of the same aerodynamic features of the car were shared with Pierce-Arrow’s Silver Arrow show car that also debuted at the fair.
What made it famous: The 1934 Studebaker Land Cruiser was one of the streamlined cars of the era, much like the Chrysler Airflow. It had a smooth trunk deck, a five-piece rear window, skirted fenders, teardrop headlamps, and horizontal hood slats. The Land Cruiser body was available as a Commander and the upscale President. The Land Cruiser body was available for the 1935 model year before being dropped. It was powered by an L-Head inline cast iron 8 cylinder engine with aluminum heads, creating 103 hp at 3,800 rpm.
Why I would want one: Again, this car goes under the heading of “something different.” It’s not often you see a Studebaker in a car show, it’s even more rare to see a streamlined version from the early 30’s.
Fun fact: The Land Cruiser name was used by Japanese automaker Toyota for the name of it’s new off-road vehicle beginning in 1957.
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