Tales of a Gearhead

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How it Started May 05, 2022

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Today Stacey goes back to where it began, sharing tales about how he always loved mechanical things (which wasn't always good news for his mother's appliances), how discovering rock and roll lead to his lifetime love of playing music, his early days as a musician in Nashville, and how he first got into television. Then it's a quick dip into the mail bag where Stacey shares some advice on restoring a bed on a '56 GMC 2 1/2-ton truck.

Spouse vs. Project Apr 25, 2022

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Cars can become a big issue in marriages and family relationships. Stacey helps you navigate this potentially touchy subject, then tackles a variety of listener questions!

Be Prepared When Picking Up a Project! Mar 31, 2022

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Stacey goes into detail about what you need to bring with you when you pick up a new project. If it's been sitting in the woods for a decade, you probably need more than just a couple ratchet straps!

Engines - Crate vs. Custom Mar 25, 2022

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Does your project need a new engine? Should you get a crate engine or have one custom built? Stacey helps you answer that important question, and gives a fan some advice about putting a 1956 Ford F-800 on a late-model bus chassis!

Why Do Projects Take So Long? Mar 21, 2022

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That old project has been sitting in your garage for three years now! Or has it been five...? Stacey helps you understand why it takes so long to finish your projects regardless of whether you're doing the work yourself or a shop is doing the work for you. Then, he answers a listener's question about a transmission that's been sitting long enough to vote!

Reproduction Bodies Mar 02, 2022

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Stacey takes a deep dive into reproduction bodies for your restoration projects, then handles a great fan question about converting a truck from 2WD to 4WD.

How to Answer an Ad Feb 24, 2022

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Welcome back It's 2022, time to get your project out Welcome back To the podcast that has the subjects you asked about Well, Stacey is gonna tell you how to answer an ad, then give you some rear end/chassis tips that'll make you glad that you took the time to write in. Right here is where it begins. From the custom shop To the shade tree back lot Welcome back, Welcome back, welcome back, welcome baaaaaack

Buy or Trade? Jan 27, 2022

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Life is full of questions. Should I start a car collection? Am I a collector or a hoarder? Should I buy or trade? Do I really need to expand my project horizons? Well, this episode is for you… or is it?

Listener Questions Jan 21, 2022

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It's mailbagaroo time once again! Stacey answers questions about a '72 CJ5 winch bumper, using an electric spray gun to paint your project, how many projects are too many and finally the ins outs & benefits of replacing your car's wiring harness yourself.

Karen Davidson Jan 18, 2022

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On today's episode of Tales Of A Gearhead, Stacey sits down with Karen Davidson. The great-granddaughter of Harley-Davidson's co-founder William A. Davidson. They discuss everything from her meeting and hanging with Evel Knievel as a kid, her studying fashion design in college, to running her own leather business & her past 30 years as Harley-Davidson's creative director. Plus her advice for any young women out there who might be interested in getting into the motorcycle lifestyle.

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