Car Guy Confessions

In preparation for the Grand National Roadster Show, Steve heads to Mick’s Paint to talk with Mick Jenkins. The legendary, AMBR winning custom painter shares what it takes to get high end roadsters, muscle cars and classics ready for the shows and the history of So Cal Speed shop’s paintwork.

See more of Mick’s Paint at www.mickspaint.com and @mickspaint.

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We take a look back at some of the best moments and Car Guy stories from the year including NHRA drag racer Fast Jack Beckman, drag racing legend Paul Rossi, famed builders Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods, Rick Dobbertin and Will Posey of Big Oak Garage.

Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.

Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.

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With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope

Presented by ARP

We take a look at some of the journalists, custom car designers and photographers capturing the hot rod, pro street and custom car world. The Car Guys talk with builder Scott Sullivan, Hot Rod Editor John McGann, legendary photographer Randy Lorentzen, artist Eric Brockmeyer and more!

Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com.

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Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at www.inthegaragemedia.com

For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope

Presented by ARP

What does it take to build America’s Most Beautiful Roadster? Or win the Slonaker award for design and engineering? Here are a few highlights from the Grand National Roadster Show including AMBR 2025 winner Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy, Builder of the Year South City Rod & Customs, competitor Ironworks Speed & Kustom and more!

Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.

Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.

Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com

For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope

Presented by ARP

Audio Only! Apologies for the Camera Issues.

Legendary hot rod builders Bobby Alloway and Roy Brizio join Jeff Smith to share their decades of crafting the hottest street rods in the game and now hosting the Triple Crown of Rodding Show, one of the top tier custom car and truck shows in the country.

Follow Roy Brizio Street Rods at @roybriziostreetrods and Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop at @allowayshotrodshop.

Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.

Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.

Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com

For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope

Presented by ARP

Racing school and driving instructor Brendon Short joins Steve Strope and Cam Benty at the Petersen Auto Museum to share his love of BMW racing, proper driving techniques and the best retro cars to race in. Checkout more of Brendon’s cars and information on driving instructions on Instagram at @bmshort.

Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.

Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.

Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com

For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope

Presented by ARP

Mitch Hines joins the Car Guys to share his family story carrying on the legacy of his grandfather ’The Leadslinger’ Bill Hines and his father. Mitch and his brother are currently collecting and restoring several iconic cars including the first Impala on hydraulics, the Budha Buggy. Follow Mitch at @hineskustoms86 and learn more history with @46to64.

Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.

Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.

Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com

For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope

Presented by ARP

Fastlane Jane Thurmond joins Car Guys Steve Strope and Cam Benty to talk about proper driving techniques for aspiring racers and new teen drivers. Learn more from Jane at @fastlanejane_

Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.

Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.

Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com

For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope

Presented by ARP

Its family and friends day at Car Guy Confessions. Longtime friends of Jeff’s; Doug Eisberg and Eric Rosenthal join us to share their muscle car stories from cruise nights to track days and wrenching in the garage.

Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.

Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.

Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com

For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope

Presented by ARP

Evan Perkins joins Jeff to share his story of engine building, creating content for Hemmings, Holley and his time as Editor of Hot Rod magazine. Now, Evan is at Westech Performance Group providing testing for insane engine builds.

Follow Evan @evan_fixes_things and online at westechperformance.com.

Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.

Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.

Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com

For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com