Tales of a Gearhead

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Ken Block Tribute & Riley's Rebuilds Interview Feb 21, 2023

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Stacey pays tribute to the recently passed Ken Block. Then he sits down for a conversation with a very entrepreneurial 17 year old, who has started her own carburetor rebuild company with four of her friends - RILEY'S REBUILDS. After that, Stacey wraps things up with a couple of listener questions about a '73 Cougar suspension kit and the status of those pesky little COPPERHEAD die-casts.

*Ken Block photo from his Facebook page

Stacey's Earliest Influences & Sgt. Rock vs. Disney Feb 07, 2023

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Stacey shares some of his earliest vehicle influences and how a Boy's Life ad for the DUNE-BUG led him to building his first GO-KART, replacing the 5hp Briggs & Stratton with a 350 Kawasaki motorcycle engine and finally a 440 Ski-Do Bombardier engine.

After that, Stacey answers a listener question about aftermarket vs OEM panels for a '75 Camaro.

Finally, a tale about how Sgt. Rock's trip to the House of Mouse didn't go quite as planned when the Disney suits got an eyeful of Sgt. Rock's big .50 cal replicas.

Podcast Guest Requests and Stacey's Friends in the Industry Jan 24, 2023

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Stacey discusses the status of potential guests for GEARZ and the podcast. He also has some advice for listener Kurt who wrote in inquiring about a disc brake kit for the 14-inch rims he has on his '64 Sunliner. Then finally its a tale about the time Stacey was almost in the Romeo video featuring Dolly Parton and Billy Ray Cyrus.

Shop Safety and Listener Questions Jan 10, 2023

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Stacey sends out his well wishes to Jay Leno and explains the importance of shop safety, especially while working alone. Then after shaking out out the mailbag, Stacey answers listener questions about header paint, selling a Dodge Dart Swinger, and an Air Ride system for a '22 F-350.

Bullitt Remake? Dec 22, 2022

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Stacey digs into the announcement of the new BULLITT film starring Bradley Cooper, directed by Steven Spielberg. Specifically what made the original film's chase scene so iconic and why it is important to movie car history. Then it's into the mailbag with a listener question about the COPPERHEAD nitrous gauges.

Engines vs. Motors Dec 21, 2022

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It's an engine jambaroo on this episode. Stacey digs in to explain agnostic engines, the difference between an engine & motor and finally an update of the Evel Knievel incident from Stacey's youth.

Dune Buggies, Boogie Vans, and Bumper Mods Dec 18, 2022

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Today's show opens up with a tale about Stacey and his brother venturing into the wilds of Idaho in a search for a $100 dune buggy. Then it's off to the mailbag to answer some van questions about engine and bumper swaps.

SEMA & Copperhead Updates Dec 14, 2022

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Stacey breaks down his recent trip to the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, how it's bouncing back post COVID, and their plans for a possible SEMA Fest in 2023. COPPERHEAD is back! With its return to the GEARZ shop, Stacey goes over its inclusion in the upcoming 2023 Grand National Roadster Show's Top 10 Influential Trucks, and on an upcoming GEARZ, how to tell a original from a replica.

Top 10 Car Movie Poll Dec 11, 2022

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On this episode we're off to the movies as Stacey goes over a recent poll ranking its top 10 car movies. Some make sense but others don't; either way grab five bags of popcorn because it's MOVIE TIME! Stacey also shares some of his favorite rock music growing up. Finally, he says goodbye to "The Killer" - the one and only Jerry Lee Lewis.

Super Bee and the Man in Black Oct 30, 2022

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Stacey answers a listener question about possibly changing his 2011 RAM 1500 into a Super Bee. After that, it's firsts time. From Stacey's first guitar, his first paying gigs, and the first time meeting Johnny Cash.

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