Summary: “WE’RE JUST GOING TO SHOW THE CAR AND DRINK BEER.” <br> <br> <br> <br> Doug Jerger of Squeeg’s Kustoms joined the Gearheads live in <a href="https://roundsixpod.com/2019/02/14/the-round-six-experience-the-2019-grand-national-roadster-show/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Round Six Experience</a> at the Grand National Roadster Show. He brought along good friend Tim Benedict, who shared some great stories from the old days of hot rodding. The gang had a great Sunday afternoon talking hot rods, history, and the incredible story of the accidental AMBR. If you don’t know it, you’re going to love it.<br> <br> <br> <br> THINGS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:<br> <br> * The ride to Pomona from Phoenix’s East Valley<br> * Tim’s 331 Hemi swap story from the 1960’s<br> * The days when even junkyards didn’t want Flathead engines<br> * From Ohio to Arizona<br> * The <a href="https://roundsixpod.com/2018/07/06/life-size-aunt-jemima-song-of-the-hells-engles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Engle Brothers</a> manage yet another cameo appearance<br> * Kenny Gartman’s contribution to greatness<br> * The 1934 AMBR winner – The incredible history – First go-round – Selling the car in Florida – Tracking the car down in Texas – Rebuilding Dad’s creation – The even more incredible AMBR win – “Somebody in their mother’s basement didn’t like it”<br> * The Lithuanian hot rod show scene<br> * Almost owning the Jim Ewing coupe (yes, the Super Bell Coupe)<br> * The Doane Spencer roadster<br> * The Nash Bridges ‘Cuda – The Ray Barton Hemi<br> * Comparing the eras of AMBR contenders<br> * The value of building a team you can count on<br> * Making a living VS making a killing<br> * The Round Six $600 Lacquer special<br> * Thirty-three years as an employee of <a href="https://roundsixpod.com/2019/04/12/matt-hay-the-backstreet-boy-of-pro-street/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Squeeg’s</a>, and running the show since 2004<br> * On never giving up or giving in, and appreciating what you do every day<br> * A lively discussion on bringing color back<br> <br> <br> PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSOR<br> We are proud to have this episode brought to you by Trailer Tug. Please visit their website to learn more at <a href="https://trailertug.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TrailerTug.com</a><br> Round Six Podcast listeners get 10% off by mentioning the podcast when ordering by phone, or by entering “round six” in the discount code box at checkout on the website.<br> <a href="https://trailertug.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>
