Tales of a Gearhead

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Shortages and Sales Oct 11, 2021

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Today Stacey talks about the MAVERICK's return, the Aftermarket doing well while the OEMs are dealing with chip shortages and catastrophic flooding and finally plays a game of "What if…." While going through RUSH drummer Neil Peart's auto collection that recently went up for auction.

Dream Builds vs. Reality Sep 15, 2021

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Stacey offers some advice to a listener who is wanting to return to the restoration biz after many years away. Then he goes into the dream projects you wish you could do vs the ones you have. After that, Stacey shares a tale about his first paint project - an old rail buggy his dad brought home. Then finally wraps everything up with some of the inspirations for Copperhead and the V8 Interceptor.

Ohio Cobra Club Aug 18, 2021

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Fresh from his appearance at the Ohio Cobra Club, Stacey recaps what a fun time he had and how it truly is one the best car events around for people of all ages. Then into the mailbag he goes to answer a listener question about what are some the best off-road lighting systems.

Reality TV vs. How-To TV Jul 23, 2021

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Stacey breaks down the differences/challenges between "reality" and "how-to" automotive television. Then gets into the joys of small projects, as well as dipping into the mailbag to answer a listener question about dropped forged tools. He wraps everything up with a gearhead tale about how the Rat Roaster rumble seat could be the ultimate endurance test.

Listener Question Jamboree Jul 14, 2021

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Ain't no party like a listener question party, because a listener question party don't stop! The mailbag is out and the questions are getting answered!

Tags, Titles & VINs Jun 17, 2021

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Stacey is your guide, as he leads you through all the lefts, rights, ups, downs, twists, turns, dos and don'ts of navigating the labyrinth that is getting a vehicle with no title and no VIN tag properly registered. So, grab that stale loaf of bread out of the kitchen and leave a breadcrumb trail so you don't get lost!

In's, Out's, Do's & Don't of being a parts hound May 17, 2021

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It's time to head to the swap meet and your favorite junkyard... Stacey is devoting this whole episode to what you need know when you're out looking for that perfect deal.

Fast cars, Fireade & Freeing your car from the shop May 10, 2021

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Stacey sits down with Joey Cudmore and talks about his early days on the NASCAR circuit and how it lead him into becoming one the biggest FIREADE dealers in the country. From the track, to the pit, to a new upcoming race series to be aired on CBS they dig into all.

Then, Stacey hits the mailbag with advice for listener Glenn - and all of us - when we have a project that's been stranded at the local shop FOR YEARS.

Towing Safety & Electric Cars May 03, 2021

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With the recent story of a driver of a 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty towing a 30-foot camper losing control, swerving over a guardrail and ending up dangling off a bridge over the Malad Gorge in Idaho... the only thing preventing them from crashing into the river over a 100 feet below, was the safety chains. Stacey discusses all the things you must consider to be able to tow something safely. Whether it's a little 10-foot U-haul or a full blown RV camper.

After that, it's a dive into the pros, cons and things you maybe haven't considered about the impacts of electric vehicles. Then, Stacey answers a listener question about installing fog light on a Toyota Tacoma.

Street Racing & Big Oly Apr 22, 2021

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Stacey gets into the risks of street racing. Not just for the people racing and watching, but also how it could affect legislation down the road. That could mean bad news for everybody in the car world.

After that, it's time to break open that piggy bank or dig up those coin jars out from under the porch because… Big Oly, the world's most famous Ford Bronco is going up for auction! Stacey digs into the history of Big Oly and tells a tale of hanging with Parnelli Jones at the wild BAJA 100 and what that classic Bronco could possibly end up going for on the auction block.

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