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TMCP #367: Brotherly Love at it’s Best – A Pontiac Firebird Restored in Memoriam; The Pro-Touring Update Featuring Larry Callahan’s 21st Century 6-banger ’55 Chevy

Today’s show is perhaps one of the most important we’ve ever done at TMCP, and frankly speaking – it’s the real reason this show started in the first place. Our guest is Brandon Bailey, a man I’ve never met in person but one that I was convinced my my great friend Kirk Hansen that I needed to know. Brandon had just purchased Kirk’s Firebird in order to restore it as the feature car for a very-soon upcoming fundraiser to raise money in memoriam for the family of his best friend Daniel. This is the story of that journey.

Branden Bailey had a best friend, Daniel Reed and they met at a sandlot baseball game before they were teenagers. These two became best friends as close as brothers and did everything together. They grew up riding bikes, playing football, and watching Smokey and the Bandit enough to wear out the tape. When Daniel was offered a 1980 Firebird his dreams of a car like in the movie came true. The boys spent many hours changing motors and fixing on the Firebird and driving around having a great time. Daniel was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle to work and passed away. Local friends and relatives put together a memorial run to raise money for his 8 year old son and wife that he left behind. Branden said around 70 cars showed up for the drive and everyone had a great time.

TMCP #364: Ron Francis Wiring’s Super Cool Coyote Powered SVO Mustang; Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan

In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is the owner and president of Ron Francis Wiring, Scott Bowers. Scott is a  huge supporter of the show I have come to know him and look forward to every time we can get together. He and the staff at Ron Francis are car fanatics with a passion for electronics who enjoy putting their products on the road.

This year the Hot Rod Power Tour introduced the Sponsors Shootout for manufacturers to participate in featuring drag racing, auto crossing and the long haul road trip all without changing tires or swapping parts on the vehicles. Scott thought this would be a great time to showcase the new car they just put together. The Ron Francis Wiring team built a 1984 Mustang SVO and put a Coyote engine in it. After developing the engine harness for sale, there were many parts lying around the research lab and of course this was the perfect excuse to try it all out in a very cool event.

TMCP #357: Ryan Brutt – Barn Find Cars and Screen used Generals ; The Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan

In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is Ryan Brutt, THE Auto Archaeologist. Ryan has been on the show once before in episode 325 where he discussed how to find classic cars in barns. This time around Ryan has a new book detailing his best barn finds in pictures and words.

For Ryan, finding cars in barns is a full time job. He travels across the country asking people at garages and parts stores about the locations of hidden barn find cars. Making connections and friends is a major key in the way he finds these forgotten classics. To save money he will spend nights at peoples houses while he researches new old car leads. He writes articles for many major magazine platforms and is a regular contributor to your favorite rag.

TMCP #354: Shannon Hudson of Redline Gauge Works; General Lee Gauge Restoration – Larry Callahan with the Pro-Touring Update and The First Drive AutoX Event!

In this episode of TMCP our feature guest is Shannon Hudson, Owner of Redline Gauge Works in Santa Clarita, CA. Shannon is a previous show guest from way back in episode 142. I asked him back on the show as a part of the update to the General Lee, because gauge restoration is what they do every day…and Shannon is also a huge Mopar fan in particular!

TMCP #351: A $10,000 Sponsorship Fastlane Success Story with Garrett Daniels of G-Force Offroad and Racing Fabrication; Larry Callahan and the Pro-Touring Update

This episode of TMCP is a special one – a $10,000 Sponsorship Fastlane success story from Garrett Daniels! In fact, as a result of it (and with Garrett’s encouragement) I’ve reopened the Sponsorship Fastlane course until April 17, 2018. Visit www.sponsorshipfastlane.com to sign up.

In this interview you’ll hear Garrett Daniels of G-Force Offroad and Racing Fabrication share his experience with the Sponsorship Fastlane course and how it helped him launch his dream business: G-Force Offroad and Racing Fabrication LLC. You’ll hear ever detail of what it took to achieve his success…and also learn of HOW MUCH EFFORT it took to get there. This is as honest and true as it gets. I love it!

TMCP #349: Jimi Day Explains the Brand New Optima DriveAutoX Series; Larry Callahan and the Pro Touring Update

This weeks interview is with Jimi Day, President and CEO of FM3 Marketing, Race Director for the Ultimate Street Car Association, and my co-host of the OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car Series podcast. In this episode however I asked him on to get to the bottom of the all new “Optima DriveAutoX Series that FM3 has created. Frankly, if it’s what I hope it is….it’s going to be awesome.

Also – if you’re willing and able, please check out the product I developed with my buddies. It’s for kids – and it’s a baseball tee! But it’s unlike anything else out there

TMCP #342: Eric Casperson from GTOG8TA.com on Newer Pontiac Muscle Parts! – Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan

Guess what? We have Christmas shirts available of your favorite front wheel drive sleigh, complete with a tree on top that you dug out of the ground yourself. Want to support the show? Visit TMCPSHIRTS.com to peruse and purchase. There’s still plenty of time before Christmas and all proceeds go towards keeping the TMCP staff paid and happy!

TMCP #342: Eric Casperson fromGTOG8TA.com on Newer Pontiac Muscle Parts! – Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan and the Good Guys year end finale.