On this episode, Stacey gives you the skinny on the 2 main kinds of “Wheelers & Dealers”. He relates some of his own experiences in deals gone, good and bad. 

After that, Stacey has some advice regarding new re-popped body panels vs OEM.  Time was OEM was like Gold but the current crop of aftermarket parts are more plentiful and the quality can be just as good as OEM, sometimes better!

Then finally, Stacey pays tribute to one of the founding fathers of Rock & Roll, Little Richard. HE was a true original and his influence is still felt today.

Stacey dives into the age old hot topic - “Clones vs. Replicas”. Going back to how they started, to how they’ve affected perceptions of the industry over the years and the very passionate opinions that people have about them to this day.  

After that, Stacey has some beginner welder advice for listener Tex from New Mexico. Then he offers up some kitchen hacks to a frustrated listener who can’t find an auto cleaner strong to help with the nasty interior on his new project.

Then, Stacey offers up various DIY & low cost alternatives to buying an expensive alarm system for Robert who has just picked up a classic car and doesn’t want it stolen.

Car people are problem solvers by nature. On this episode, Stacey proves that by sharing how his buddies at Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio didn’t let the current COVID-19 pandemic stop them from raising funds for the Tennessee tornado relief efforts.  

Stacey also goes into why it’s so important that today’s adults are making sure that they’re fulfilling their responsibility to teach today’s youth the skills and knowledge required to be problem solvers themselves.

Then finally out of the mailbag, Stacey has some tough advice for poor Pete and his  many particular problems with a ’87 Jeep Wrangler with a “grenaded” Dana ’35.

Stacey goes into the hidden costs that come with buying a crate engine for your project. Also how he learned the hard way when he bought some Edelbrock headers for his first project.  

Stacey also digs into your questions and offers suspension advice for a ’75 Chevy Laguna, wiring recommendations for a ’70 Chevelle and how that old pack of gum in your glove box can save the day.

Stacey interviews his long time buddy Malcolm Pritchett from West KY Collision in Hopkinsville Ky. Malcolm uses his 30 years of experience in the collision & repair game to share his thoughts on the state of industry, staying on top of new technology & techniques, misconceptions the public tends to have about body men and how today’s used car market is allowing people to look into project vehicles that would’ve been impossible just 5 - 10 years ago.  

Stacey also shares his thoughts on automotive auction reality TV shows and how they can give people an inflated idea of their projects worth.

Finally, Stacey answers a listener question about ladder traction bars vs bolt ons for a ’65 Chevy II. Which ties into a tale about how quick thinking and even quicker repairs to project that was done on the cheap, saved a shoot with Mario Andretti from certain disaster.

The dive into Stacey's new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series” continues! Focusing in on the highest & most difficult level - “Level 5 - The Custom Build”

Also, Stacey shares a story of a how a friend’s Daytona coupe dream project turned into a nightmare money pit.

Finally Stacey answers a listener question about converting a ’04 RAM 2400 4x4 from a HEMI to Diesel.

Stacey continues to dive into his new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series”. With the focus being “Level 4 - The frame off restoration and build”

Then, a brief look into the MAHINDRA ROXOR copyright ruling.

Stacey also answers a listener question about attempting a frame swap on a ’53 Chevy long bed truck and all the potential problems that come with it.

Finally, Stacey shares a tale about how an easy-peasy 30 minute job devolved into a multi-hour nightmare.

On this episode, Stacey continues to dive into his new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series”. With the focus being “Level 3 - The Restomod - Just like the name implies. it’s part restoration and part modification.”

Stacey also answers listener questions on aftermarket vs. OEM parts, switching to a smaller steering wheel on a 2002 Mustang GT and dealing with vapor lock on an ’85 F150

Finally, Stacey shares a tale about one of his first cars (’30 Model-A Coupe) and all the wrong things that the previous owner did to the frame.

On this episode, Stacey continues to dive into his new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series”. With the focus being “Level 2 - Mechanical & Cosmetic Restoration - fixing or restoring a vehicle back to original condition with upgrades.”

Stacey also answers listener questions on doing a transmission swap on a ’90 Chevy Suburban, ’52 Chevy pickup column shift issues and how to not let a project get away from you. Stacey shares a story about his high school Mustang as an example of learning the hard way.

Finally, Stacey discusses Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang selling for 3 million dollars and the recent passing of legendary RUSH drummer Neil Peart.

Stacey dives into his new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series” (https://www.amazon.com/Laying-out-and-planning/dp/B082PBLQBS/) and explains what it means to take on a level one "get it running and drive it project”.

Also, Stacey shares his thoughts on the film “Ford vs Ferrari”, the findings of the Jessi Combs crash investigation and Elon Musk's Cybertruck debut.

Finally, Stacey answers a listener question about a ’73 Trans-Am and shares a tale about why mentoring young people is important and how it just might save your sandwich.

This episode is sponsored by LMC Truck and Cornwell Tools.