Tales of a Gearhead

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Matt Graves - American Powertrain Jul 26, 2023

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Matt Graves swings by the shop to chat with Stacey about the new products American Powertrain has coming in 2023, his Cadillac "Chicken Coupe", what is a "hot rod", making it through the pandemic, and the future of the industry.

*Picture of the Chicken Coupe from MotorTrend; dually from American Powertrain

Fatman Fabrication Jul 12, 2023

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Tim Tullo from Fatman Fabrication swings by the shop and sits down with Stacey for a conversation that covers everything from their shared love of WW2 & Civil War history, the state of the aftermarket and what sets Fatman Fabrication apart from other companies.

Real Hours in a Project Jun 28, 2023

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Stacey discusses why it's so important to really think about time when starting a project, making sure you properly understand how many hours it could take to complete, so you don't get frustrated and end up walking away from it.

Then it's back into the mailbag for listener questions about what to do when you get an aftermarket part that doesn't quite fit.

Collectible Cars Jun 14, 2023

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Stacey dives into how the 80's cult classic "Better Off Dead" got him thinking about how some things turn into collectibles and others do not. Then, he answers a listener question about what skills are need when starting out in the garage. Finally, he talks about his upcoming Henry J project and an update on the fan favorite project "Heavy Metal".

Cornwell Tool Rally LIVE May 31, 2023

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On this episode, Stacey hits the road and travels to Las Vegas for the Cornwell rally. Recorded live, Stacey interviews various members of the Cornwell team. Topics range from favorite car, weirdest food eaten, favorite tunes to jam while driving and most importantly the age old Texas vs. California battle… Which is better: IN-N-OUT or WHATABURGER?

Car Flipping May 17, 2023

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Stacey breaks down the ins and outs of car flipping and the difference between the enthusiast mindset and the flipper mindset.

Then, Stacey shares a Jeepster tale about when he was out with his Dad and brothers and how they showed a bunch of lifted 4x4 trucks that size DOES matter.

The Jeepster Show! May 03, 2023

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Like the old Pimp My Ride meme says… "Yo dawg, we heard you like Jeepsters. So we did an interview with the Jeepster man about Jeepsters …"

Stacey sits down with Mark Vilbert from Jeepster Man and you guessed it, digs into all things Jeepster. From Mark's early days starting the company with his son, to merging with Just Jeepers, to favorite builds and beyond. It's the ultimate Jeepster deep dive!

Garret's Rod Shop 1933 Ford P-33 Roadster Apr 19, 2023

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Stacey sits down with Karl Schulman from Garret's Rod Shop to discuss the history of the shop, the changes in industry trends and most importantly, their most recent project, the out of sight 1933 P-33 roadster which will be featured on an upcoming episode of GEARZ.

Then it's into the mailbag for listener questions about wiring harnesses and upgrading your suspension for proper towing.

When to Walk Away Apr 05, 2023

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Like Kenny Rogers sang in "The Gambler"… You got to know when to hold 'em. Know when to fold em. Know when to walk away and know when to run.

The same goes for projects. Stacey gets into how if that dream project keeps getting away, and when it might be time to start looking for something else.

Then we hop on the GEARZ bus for a visit to the LIONS museum in Long Beach, California.

And finally, Stacey wraps everything up with the differences between Concourse & Thoroughbred restorations and a quick update on the CHEETAH project!

Grand National Roadster Show Mar 07, 2023

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Fresh off a trip to Pomona, CA, Stacey shares his experience at the Grand National Roadster Show that featured COPPERHEAD in it's Keep On Truckin' exhibit. Then he cracks open the mailbag to answer a listener question from Chet about whether he should add twin turbos to his '93 GMC Sierra, or go all out and do a V8 LS swap. After that, it's tale time about longtime friend of the show, Von Hot Rod.

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