Podcast 58 show notes
Added 2021-05-23 18:01:03 +0000 UTCQuite a free-wheeling episode, this one. The lead image is, of course, of Jonny with the two Sierras about to feature in the latest Late Brake Show video.
News of the Alfa Giulietta's demise: https://bit.ly/3oytCp0
But it's still on Alfa's Italian website: https://www.alfaromeo.it/giulietta#_
Lancia, the one model, one country car company: https://www.lancia.it
Still the second best selling car in Italy: https://bit.ly/3ozv7mU
Lose yourself in the Italian-market Fiat 500 range: https://www.fiat.it/fiat-500
MIDI madness (from a website with a URL that references the Bedford van of the same name, weirdly): https://bit.ly/3vbOAg0
VerySafe UK, in case you've got some kettle drums needs spraying: https://verysafeuk.com
Comments
I'll steer clear of them, I'm staunchly antiseptic.
Ronnie Whelan
2021-05-29 16:08:52 +0000 UTCIβve just looked at that site. Apparently the products will protect against unwanted chaffing. Typical septics.
Chris Rayner
2021-05-29 15:51:46 +0000 UTCThis is a Castle Castings unit built in Clitheroe, Lancashire I believe using a Brooks motor built in Huddersfield. Motor has got decidedly more grunt as it spins up effortlessly. I want one of these as the siren on my house burglar alarm. https://youtu.be/cURcd2_w-rg
Rup (FastAsFunk)
2021-05-27 19:43:03 +0000 UTCCarter Gent. Wind on to 1m20 and just listen to it wind up. Epic...! https://youtu.be/q5FwsIkJCXU
Rup (FastAsFunk)
2021-05-27 19:39:21 +0000 UTCI can certainly relate to the smell of a sierra. The 'communal' family car when I past my test and still building my first bug was a mk1 sierra complete with 1600 pinto slightly warmed over and with a twin choke weber off I think a granada. It had that lovely lambert and butler re-assuring aroma of course. I was never allowed near dads 'saffy' cosworth due to a neighbour witnessing my roundabout prowess in the MK1. As regards car smells there is a smell...a certain bouquet that I strive to find again. I witnessed it as a child in a 46 pontiac then a 220b merc and also in my first bug(until the sheer amount of metalwork chased the holy grail of car smells away). That is the smell of old/worn/mouldy vinyl/leatherette upholstery mixed with over-fueling and the distinct twang of petrol. Also with a bit of old oil notes thrown in. If I could find that and bottle it to splash over myself or stick it in one of those crappy plug in whatsits I would be happy man. Would be interested to know if anyone else can relate to this comfort blanket of automotive aroma joy.
Ed Davis
2021-05-25 18:42:46 +0000 UTCAt the end of the show I thought somehow my late 80's/early 90's rave playlist had started
David Hewitt
2021-05-25 16:10:22 +0000 UTCAlfa Romeo Tonale, forever known as the Toenail SUV
Mark Williams
2021-05-25 13:13:16 +0000 UTCIf Johnny does manage to drag you to Orkney there is always the Highland park distillery
Scott Boulter
2021-05-24 22:23:01 +0000 UTCI think the 'classic' Second World War siren is a Carter Gent, isn't it? Richard
Smith and Sniff
2021-05-24 19:09:54 +0000 UTCHorrifically, there really is a product called Nutdust. I swear I didn't know this when I was dicking around at the start of the podcast. Richard https://officialnutdust.com
Smith and Sniff
2021-05-24 19:09:29 +0000 UTCGood stuff, ta.
Jasper Maters
2021-05-24 19:09:18 +0000 UTCOoops, sorry, forgot that link. It's actually an Italian 993. Link here: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/this-porsche-911-spent-4-years-in-a-river-and-it-s-being-rebuilt-148906.html
Smith and Sniff
2021-05-24 19:08:40 +0000 UTCCβmon, the bloody Portuguese submarine 993, where is it?!
Jasper Maters
2021-05-24 19:07:08 +0000 UTCGreat pod guys Iβm off to stretch the old plumb sack over the end of the ironing board for a close shave π
Alex frost
2021-05-24 13:09:37 +0000 UTCDo you have a link to where Nut Dust can be bought? Asking for a friend.
Ronnie Whelan
2021-05-24 08:29:38 +0000 UTCDid you know that the Castle Castings factory in Clitheroe was but a stone's throw from where we were filming the other week Jonny...? They manufactured air raid sirens. I want one for my garage alarm my the missus (aka rev limiter) won't let have one as they scare her silly. I get it though and what Rich was saying. The sound as the wind up makes the hairs stand up on my neck. Maybe this is the one you're lad wants...? If not, could it be a Carter Gent...?
Rup (FastAsFunk)
2021-05-23 20:24:35 +0000 UTCYou brought back memories of a girl I knew years ago that only pooed once a week. I can only assume it's akin to extruding aluminium using a Pla-Doh Fun Factory and her bottom must look like a smashed orange. Horrific.
Rup (FastAsFunk)
2021-05-23 20:20:52 +0000 UTCA couple of things. Rich, if you are on one of them foreign websites, simply right click and hit translate, works on Chrome, other internet browsers are available. Jonny asked on Twitter how to pronounce Cozzie, I can confirm I have never once uttered the word and have typically used the term Cosworth to refer to the Sierra, Escort, Mercedes 190, and any chassis with a DFV which bore their association.
Graham Dallas
2021-05-23 19:25:43 +0000 UTCJust learnt Android phones can play midi natively.
Phil Tordoff
2021-05-23 18:25:38 +0000 UTCSaving this for a long walk I've got tomorrow. Just spotted something on ebay that Jonny may enjoy, I'm sure everyone has had Carved Wooden Buddhist Hearse on their car wishlist at one time https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353485902432?hash=item524d66d260:g:eXsAAOSwi8ZglVdn
Barnogan
2021-05-23 18:06:39 +0000 UTC
