Welcome to the premiere episode of Hammer Down!

This episode of Hammer Down hosted by Kevin Oeste features a great lineup of Hot Rod Industry personalities, including HRIA Chair and HushMat & ZyCoat Owner Tim McCarthy, Pete and Jake’s Owner Jerry Slover, and South City Rod and Custom owner Bill Ganahl.    Tune in as they: 

  • Dive deep into the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), its mission, and its impact on the hobby we love.  
  • Offer invaluable insights and tips for Hot Rod business owners, helping them navigate the ever-evolving landscape.
  • Revisit legendary cars that have left an indelible mark on the industry, like the iconic California Kid.

… And share some laughs and great stories along the way! 

Whether you’re a seasoned gearhead or just starting your professional  Hot Rod journey, Hammer Down delivers informative and entertaining discussion that celebrates the passion, ingenuity, and enduring legacy of the Hot Rod community and how the SEMA HRIA aims to help Hot Rod businesses succeed.    

So buckle up, rev your engines, and join us on this thrilling ride through the world of hot rodding.   Welcome to Hammer Down. 

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Hammer Down! The Official Podcast of the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

Check out the new Hammer Down! SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Podcast, hosted by V8 Speed & Resto Shop’s own Kevin Oeste and HRIA Chair and HushMat & ZyCoat Owner Tim McCarthy! It features some great guests, stories, and insights into the Hot Rod industry. Click to listen below, and we hope you dig it!

Listen To The Premiere Episode

On the latest Hammer Down! The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Podcast, we chat with Jerry Slover of the legendary Pete and Jake’s Hot Rod Parts and Bill Ganahl from South City Rod and Custom about what it takes to run a successful Hot Rod business. Pete & Jakes still owns Jake’s Coupe and The California Kid, two iconic Hot Rods that helped launch their business, now in its 50th year! South City Rod and Custom is bringing the heat with innovative Hot Rods and customs that are still deeply rooted in tradition. If you’re in the biz or just like Hot Rod stories, this is a great episode for you. Listen and subscribe on your favorite Podcast platform, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and others… and keep the Hammer Down!

LISTEN ON APPLE: https://bit.ly/HRIA_S1E1_Apple

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BXJdpdjyGIsTqtdE7Z2Pv…

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1939 LaSalle Ambulance Restoration Photo Gallery

The 1939 LaSalle restored by the V8 Speed & Resto Shop won first place in its class at the 2020 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National Virtual Car Show over the weekend! Hundreds of cars were entered, and there were 40 or so LaSalles in its class, but the red 1939 ambulance took home top honors. Congrats to the owner and the V8 Speed & Resto Shop team on another first place win! We’re fortunate for the opportunity to work with great people on great cars! #showwinner #v8speedshop #restoration

Click the thumbnail to see the complete restoration photo gallery of this amazing 1939 LaSalle, a brand positioned just below Cadillac in the General Motors family.

We chat about the project in this V8 Radio Podcast Episode:

Not Songs About Cars, But Songs Tied To Experiences In Cars!

Hot Rods and Rock & Roll obviously exist on this planet for the same reason, and V8 Radio hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke spend this episode sharing stories of how specific songs left a mark on them because of a tie-in with a particular car.     The fun part is you get to listen along courtesy of the YouTube playlist below, so click the play button and let ‘er fly as Kevin and Mike spin some favorites and share the car-related stories behind the music.   The selections are all over the dial, so hang on for a fun ride!

 

Click the play button on the YouTube player below, and let it ride!

 

 

OR – you can listen to just the music on Spotify!