Bald Tires

Bald Tires Ep8: The Impala and the T-bird

Jim Kerr joins me for part 2 of the podcast to talk about two cool cars! His 1964 Impala SS, a car sold new here in Saskatoon at SMP, and an amazing 1957 Ford Thunderbird that he's owned for many years. The search for the T-bird took Jim through several US States to find the perfect Baby-bird.

Bald Tires Ep: 7 A Career In Cars

Automotive Journalist and Automotive Instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Jim Kerr Joins me to discuss his amazing career getting to drive prototypes and all kinds of production cars, as well as his experience teaching generations of auto mechanics and technicians at Sask Polytechnic. Jim truly is a car guy, who as a kid fell in love with cars early and turned his passion into his career. Jim had so many stories to tell, we split this podcast into 2 parts! Next time Jim will also talk about some of his most favorite cars and the two in his garage next to us.

Bald Tires Ep: 6 Big Fins and Big Grins

Brad Marshall joins me again for Part 2 of this podcast to talk about two amazing cars he's owned. The first held the title for biggest fins on any production car - a 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Brad takes us through how he got the car, and the work needed to restore it. The second car he still has in the garage - a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30, which turns out to be a very rare car indeed. Brad share the details of both of these amazing rides! Don't forget to share and subscribe to the channel!

Bald Tires Ep: 5 Street Beat and Track Heat

Long-time car enthusiast and all around great guy, Brad Marshall joins me in Part 1 of this podcast to talk about what got him interested in cars, his career as a police officer and just what it's like to drive a "cop car". Brad also regales us with tales from the track and recaps his race car driver career!

Bald Tire Ep4: A Shelby Story

Ever get a chance to own something truly rare and special? There are cool cars and then there are REALLY COOL cars and today Russ Buhr joins me to talk about his 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350 that falls into the latter category. Russ takes us through how he acquired the car, why he eventually chose to sell it, and the wild ride when he did!  We also get to chat about his 427 AC Cobra Kit car and his Chip Foose F-150 which "Lays Frame" with air ride and an amazing customization. 

Bald Tires Ep3: Let's Go Racing!

Ever Dream of being a racecar driver? I think all of us have after taking the cloverleaf or passing someone on the highway. Saskatoon's own Dan Shirley joins me to take me through his racing career! We chat about his start at his family business - Shirley's Service, to Bridge City Speedway and onto CASCAR! 

Bald Tires Ep2: Nostalgia

Curtis Penner, a collector and car buff, joins me to talk about his extensive Hot Wheels and Matchbox car collection, the 40 something vehicles he's owned over the years, and how he's become a collector of some pretty cool old things, most of them having to do with cars. Join us for a walk down memory lane, and just a few of the shenanigans Curtis has got himself into over the years!

Bald Tires Ep1: Personal Luxury Vehicles

My good friend Tim Roden joins me to talk about his extensive collection of "Land Yachts" and his top 5 that he wishes were still in his garage today. Get ready for fender skirts, vinyl tops, hideaway headlights and 8 mpg, plus lots of laughs along the way!

Bald Tires Introduction

Hi! I'm Jay Thomas and this is your introduction to the Bald Tires Podcast. Expect great car stories from cool garages all across Saskatchewan and Western Canada!