Rick Blankenship restores vintage car radios — and makes them compatible with modern technology.
There was a time when cruising with your windows down and listening to some favorite songs was one of the best things to do on a hot day. And for vintage car enthusiasts, that’s often still the case.
But keeping the original radio playing is not guaranteed.
Join Leslie in a Waffle House booth and local swap meet as she meets Rick Blankenship — a masterful vintage car radio restorer in Mt. Juliet. They explore the significance of classic car radios as symbols of self-expression and identity, as well as the challenges and joys of preserving automotive history — all over some hash browns, chunked and peppered.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about the show at www.nichetomeetyou.show.
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