Wheels On WECK

Wheels On WECK

Take a ride that explores the car culture in Western New York with Bill Wertheim and Joe Haniszewski. The show can be heard on Buffalo's Oldies Station, The BIG WECK on Saturday Mornings from 6:30am-7:00am.

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June 14, 2025 30 mins

Want to know what's happening with the Niagara Frontier Chapter of the Buick Club of America? Listen this week as Bill and Joe chat with Chuck Wolski. Chuck will share his stories about not only the club and it's activities but also his personal ride, a 1937 Buick. ONLY on Wheels on WECK!

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This week Bill and Joe welcome Dan the Music Man to the show. Dan Marinola is not only the DJ for the Wurlitzer Cruise and the Olcott show but is also an active member of the local Cadillac Club. Listen in to hear Dan's story and what he has planned for his own show this July! ONLY on the Big WECK!

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This week Bill and Joe speak with Kasha “Kat” Jones. Kat is not only an accomplished builder but a great advocate and mentor to young people everywhere who want to get involved with any aspect of the hobby. You won’t want to miss it and you don’t have to...because you get it HERE on WHEELS ON WECK!

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Bill and Joe are joined by local enthusiast Charlie Albanesi who will share all the details about his family owned from new 69 Camaro Pacecar Convertible as well as all the other great rides he’s owned along the way.  Join us...on Wheels On WECK!

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It’s the final show from the Buffalo Motorama and the theme is people at the show you may not know but you should. Jim Brackna, world class restorer, Mike Decker long time Clutch Artist member and Board Member and last but not least Joe’s better half Joleen joins the show. ONLY...on Wheels On WECK!

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The Wheels on Weck  show continues this week with taped interviews from the Buffalo Motorama,. Bill speaks with Sam and Mike Lempert, a brother team out of Rochester who have put their unique touch on helping people find the classic car of their dreams. Joe Follendorf., head of the Wurlitzer Cruise, stops by as well to discuss his automotive business venture...ONLY on Wheels On WECK! 

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Tune in this week for more interviews taped at The Buffalo Motorama. The Hassan team from our sponsor Transit Detail Towing and Recovery stop by to talk about their family business and the role they had in the show. Then an interesting visit from the owner of the oldest vehicle at the Motorama, Doug Preston, who  talks about his 108 year old 1917 Chevrolet!  Only...on Wheels on WECK!

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This week begins our series of shows taped at the Buffalo Motorama. You’ll meet vendors, car owners and local restorers and club members who all were happy to stop by and chat with the guys. This episode features Dave Marchiani, curator of the Detroit Historical Museum. Learn about the two incredibly unique Ford Concept Cars Dave brought to the show as well as getting some great insight into what the Detroit Historical Museum...

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The Buffalo Motorama is almost here and Bill and Joe speak with Paul Strauss about his open wheel room at the show. Learn all about the events, people and vehicles that make this such a special part of the show...only on Wheels on WECK!

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David Kaplan is back to continue his story about being part of the Great Race. Bill, Joe and Dave take you on an interesting behind the scenes  look at what is involved in getting the Playboy ready for the race. You won't want to miss it...on Wheels on WECK!

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Bill and Joe welcome back noted Playboy Automobile expert Dave Kaplan to the show this week. David and his team will be representing WNY in the Great Race . It's a timed race from Minnesota to South Carolina over a 9 day period. Tune in to Wheels on Weck to hear all about the upcoming race and everything that is being done to get the team and a specially prepared Playboy ready to go. There is so much to learn about this event that ...

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When was the last time you heard of a 13 yr old and his dad starting up one of WNY’s coolest new shows? Listen in as Bill and Joe talk to Eric and Jeff Wolf founders of the Field of Dreams show in Lockport. Over the last 5 years they’ve done a great job making this one of the most innovative shows in the area. Listen to the story...ONLY on Wheels on WECK!

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This week Bill interviews Joe about the upcoming 'Motorama' and all the work and behind the scenes decisions that are being made. Joe even has an announcement to make! Check out what goes into what make this great Buffalo Show go, but you can only hear it on Wheels on Weck. Available Saturday Mornings at 6:30am on the Big WECK or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!

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If you are a local Drag Racing fan you won't want to miss this weeks show. Bill and Joe are joined by  two of the local 'Headknocke' family,  Dad, Rick Szewczyk Sr and son Rick Szewczyk Jr. Listen in as they talk about the origins of the Headknocker race cars as well as their business that serves the WNY racing community. Tune in to Wheels on WECK...only on the Big WECK!

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Join Bill and Joe as they welcome Tim Augustyn to the show. Tim is a great example of an old school hobbyist involved in everything from Drag Racing, Motor Cycle parts and sales and growing his hobby into a full fledged restoration facility. Listen to his story only...on Wheels on WECK!

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This week Bill and Joe welcome Tom and Darryl Stachura to the show. You'll learn all about the founding philosophies and history of the Ford Lords as well as get some insight into this great Father and Son team and their involvement in the Iconic JaFaFa Hots Cruise. You won't want to miss the stories and it's only available on...WHEELS ON WECK!

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It's New Car Auto Show time and Bill and Joe interview Paul Stasiak , President of the Niagara Frontier Auto Dealers Association to get an inside look at all that goes on to run a show like this. An interesting look behind the scenes...only available on Wheels on Weck! 

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Bill and Joe are joined by jokester Wally Alberella to take a look at over 55 years of his PaddyWagon bringing fun and havoc to Western New Yorkers--only on Wheels on WECK!

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What kind of guest is on this week you ask?  Bill and Joe have a Retired Ford Employee, Car Collector, CB Operator, Hamm Radio Operator, Philanthropist and DJ extraordinaire on and it's all the same person! You definitely don't want to miss this show as the guys spend some quality time talking with Jonathan Rodgers. It's a great listen and it's only available...on Wheels On Weck!

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Join Bill and Joe this week as previous guest Josh Quick   brings Rochester hot rodding and open wheel legend Jack Mulligan into the studio. Jack has been in the hobby for over  50 years and  brings  a unique perspective on the hobby and it’s  future. You don’t want to miss it and you don’t have to if you tune in to...WHEELS ON WECK!

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