Tim and Carrie interview Corey and Ashley Talbert, a hot rod power couple.

The Strange Motion Way

In this episode of the Strange Motion Way podcast, Tim and Carrie interview Corey and Ashley Talbert, a hot rod power couple. Ashley grew up in the hot rod industry, working with her dad and hot rod hero, Dan Webb. Corey is a second-generation hot rodder who works for GM. They share their experiences in the industry and their love for traditional hot rods. The couple met at a car show and got married in 2012, with Kenny Davis officiating the wedding. In this part of the conversation, Ashley and Cory Taulbert discuss their experiences with different cars, including their 32 Roadster and 33 Five Window. They talk about working with Tom Taylor on the design of their cars and their collaborations with builders like Darrell Hollenbeck and Bill Ganahl. They also mention their involvement in the hot rod community and their appreciation for traditional hot rod features like flathead engines and torsion bar chassis. The conversation highlights the importance of friendships and collaborations in the hot rod world. The conversation covers various topics including coilovers, chassis engineering, vintage race cars, electric vehicles, and favorite car shows. Ashley and Cory Taulbert discuss their experiences with coilovers and the importance of understanding ride height and spring rates. They also talk about their current project, a hot rod version of a French car from the early 1900s. Ashley shares her work as an engineer at GM, focusing on chassis engineering and off-road trucks. They touch on the future of electric vehicles and the evolving technology in the automotive industry. Finally, they mention their favorite car shows, including the Grand National Roadster Show and the Gathering at the Rock. The conversation with Ashley and Cory Taulbert centered around their love for car culture and the importance of the people in the community. They discussed their involvement in car shows, their close-knit group of car friends, and how the car community has become their family. They also touched on their passion for cats and their involvement in the Cat Rodders Instagram page. They shared their current and future projects, including the restoration of a 32 Ford three-window coupe. Overall, the conversation highlighted the deep connections and shared experiences within the car community.