The Shop Beers Podcast

From a Basement to a Nationwide Leader, Today’s Trucks & a Mustang Ghia Comeback!

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Lasszaic of NPD (National Parts Depot) and Bill Butler of Ford Performance for a conversation packed with automotive history, industry insights, truck talk, and classic Mustang passion!

We kick things off by looking back at the humble beginnings of NPDLink.com, starting out in a basement and growing into a nationwide industry leader in the automotive restoration parts business. Matt shares the story behind that incredible journey, while Bill brings his Ford Performance perspective to the conversation.

Next, we shift gears to today's pickup trucks! If we had to put our money down on one truck to drive home, which one would we choose? We break down the options, discuss what matters most, and explain which truck we'd buy and why.

Then, we get into a special Mustang project with Gary of KASL Customs: the restoration of a 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia powered by the original-style 3.3L (200 cubic-inch) inline-six. The mission? Get this classic Mustang back on the road so Gary's daughter and Mom can drive it to Foxtoberfest 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina! We talk about the car, the restoration, and what it takes to bring a unique piece of Mustang history back to life for the next generation.

From a basement startup to a nationwide automotive powerhouse, from modern pickup trucks to a family-focused classic Mustang restoration, this episode has something for every Ford fan and car enthusiast.

🎙️ Tune in, turn it up, and join the conversation!

NPD Website

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Matt Lasszaic Instagram

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KASL Customs

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From the golden age of American muscle to today’s high-tech horsepower wars, the Granatelli name has been synonymous with innovation, performance, and a relentless passion for speed.

In this episode, we explore the legacy of Granatelli Motor Sports, founded in 1989 by JR Granatelli, son of legendary automotive innovator Joe Granatelli. Building on a rich motorsports heritage, JR helped bridge the gap between classic muscle and modern performance, pioneering advancements in ignition systems, throttle bodies, electronic exhaust cutouts, high-output coil packs, and emissions-compliant engine technology.

Now, the next generation is taking the wheel. Led by JoJo Granatelli, a fabricator, builder, and visionary in the digital era of motorsports, Granatelli Motor Sports continues to push boundaries, bringing together cutting-edge engineering, bold custom builds, modern muscle, and extreme turbocharged performance.

Based in a state-of-the-art, 42,000-square-foot headquarters in Oxnard, California, Granatelli Motor Sports designs, engineers, tests, and builds performance products for racers, tuners, and enthusiasts who demand more from every horsepower.

Join us as we dive into the stories, technology, people, and passion behind a family that has helped shape automotive history for generations. From the streets to the strip, the garage to the racetrack, this is more than a story about performance parts. It’s about family, heritage, innovation, and the never-ending pursuit of more power.

Granatelli Motor Sports — Built on Legacy. Driven by Innovation. Fueled by Horsepower.

Granatelli Motorsports Website

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KASL Customs

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🚨 WOULD YOU MODIFY A PERFECT 1993 SVT COBRA? 🚨Only a handful of pristine 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobras remain like this—untouched, original, and completely unmolested by the aftermarket.But now we have a problem…🔥 Do we preserve this collector’s dream… or turn it into a street monster?This immaculate Vibrant Red Foxbody Cobra still wears its original parts, factory welds, tags, and low-mileage condition. It’s a genuine time capsule—and with Foxbody values climbing in the 2026 collector market, one irreversible modification could have a serious impact on its future value.But there’s another side to the argument…The factory 5.0L V8 made just 235 horsepower. By modern standards, that’s enough to get embarrassed by some modern family SUVs minivans. So is keeping it 100% stock really the best way to experience this legendary machine?In this episode, we present both side of the argument:🔧 THE MECHANIC: Preserve the Cobra exactly as Ford built it.🏁 THE OWNER: Make it faster, sharper, and drive the heck out of it.💰 THE BIG QUESTION: Can you have modern performance without destroying the car’s originality?We’ll examine high-end reversible upgrades, modern suspension and potential performance modifications—including stealthy upgrades that could transform the driving experience without permanently devaluing the car.Then comes the moment everything changes…Will the first wrench finally turn—or will this Cobra remain completely untouched?
A Huge thank you to Matt - the owner of this stunning 1993 SVT Foxbody Mustang Cobra for sharing his cars story and thoughts/theories surround modifying this incredible car!

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KASL Customs

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Meet Josh — a cancer survivor, garage nut, tinkerer, and guy who believes there’s always something worth fixing, restoring, or bringing back to life.

After surviving cancer, Josh learned to look at life a little differently. Every challenge became an opportunity, every setback a lesson, and every day another reason to make memories and enjoy the ride. Now, he’s bringing that outlook to the garage, the road, the lake, and everywhere in between.

Alongside his family, Josh dives into all kinds of adventures — from revving up Sea-Doos and restoring classics like a ’91 Ford Mustang GT to attending car shows, hitting the races, spending days at the lake, and tackling whatever project rolls into the garage next.

But this podcast isn’t just about cars, tools, and wrenching. It’s about family, friendship, perseverance, laughter, and making the most out of life.

With plenty of grit, gumption, and heart, Josh and his family invite listeners along for the projects, the adventures, the unexpected challenges, and the memories made along the way.

It’s not just about what gets built or restored — it’s about the people, stories, and moments that make the journey worth remembering.

Nine Finger Garage Youtube

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KASL Customs

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Back by popular demand, the Legend Mr. @89_screampuff_5.0 Joe Scnablegger joins us this week from his busy schedulecoaohing JV Football. This episode has a little bit of everything in it and we bounce around from topic to topic but truthfully, we maintain a common theme throughout which is attempting to solve all of the world's problems! From raising kids to be decent human beings, playing and coaching sports and what that teaches us as both adults and kids, entrepreneurial ventures, current day car projects, old school war stories, and a little bit of Conspiracy theory sprinkled on top.

Joes Instagram: @89_screampuff_5.0

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KASL Customs

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Special episode release recorded Friday Night from the Hotel lobby of Ford Take Over 10 in Jackson Tennessee. This was an impromptu podcast that turned into a great conversation with some unexpected guests that stopped on their way to their hotel rooms in and joined the conversation. This is a behind the scenes look at the FTO happenings along with the usual current day events, old war stories, technical automotive discussions, and a lot of laughs.

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Danny Kimbler: MF Kustoms LLC

Todd Eichelberger: @boosted347

Nikea Hester: BREW2L

Michael Burger

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KASL Customs

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This past week has truly gotten away from me and I've truly failed at being able to put together a new episode for you...

This episode is a throwback to an episode we did back when the Shop Beers Podcast was called: "The Rollin In My 5.0 Podcast." It was an episode that both Chris and I didn't have a lot of spare time to record at the time but managed to put it together in true last minute format. I hope you enjoy!

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KASL Customs

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In this episode, KASL Customs sits down with Foxcast Media and 417 Fox for a candid conversation about where they came from, the experiences that shaped them, and the entrepreneurial journeys that brought them to where they are today.

We dive into their upbringings, backgrounds, challenges, and the aspirations that continue to drive them forward. From building businesses and creative brands to pursuing passions that started as dreams, this conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to turn an idea into something real.

We also talk about the upcoming Ford Take Over Event, happening September 10th, 11th & 12th in Jackson, Tennessee, and what attendees can expect from the event, the automotive community, and the people bringing it all together.

Most importantly, this episode is about betting on yourself. Foxcast Media and 417 Fox share insight, lessons, and encouragement for anyone who has a passion, a dream, or an idea they want to pursue — but may not know where to start.

If you're an entrepreneur, automotive enthusiast, content creator, or simply someone chasing a bigger vision, this conversation is a reminder that your background doesn't have to define your future. Start where you are, stay committed to the vision, and keep chasing the dream.

Foxcast Media

417 FOX

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KASL Customs

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From dial-up internet and servers sitting in a spare room to millions of page views, press credentials at the Detroit Auto Show, and special access press deals with Ford Motor Company— this is the story of the early days of online automotive media.

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Corral.net and MustangWorks.com to hear how it all began in the mid-1990s, when the internet was still in its infancy.

We talk about what it was like to physically host and maintain servers from home while trying to keep up with millions of visits every month, the challenges of monetizing an automotive website before digital advertising was fully established, getting invited to major automotive events, working directly with Ford, and building an online Mustang community from the ground up.

It's a behind-the-scenes look at the wild early days of the internet—and how a passion for Mustangs helped create something that was far ahead of its time.

In this episode:

• The birth of Corral.net and Mustang Works in the mid-1990s
• The reality of dial-up internet and early web technology
• Hosting and maintaining servers from home
• Managing millions of page views per month
• The early days of online advertising and monetization
• Press invitations to the Detroit Auto Show
• Working with Ford Motor Company
• The evolution of the Mustang community online
• The challenges—and opportunities—of being an internet pioneer
• Lessons from building an automotive media business before the industry even existed

If you remember the early days of the internet, the Fox-body Mustang era, or the rise of online automotive communities, you're not going to want to miss this one.

Special thanks to Dan & Chris for taking the time to share their incredible stories with us.

mustangworks.com

corral.net

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KASL Customs

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On this episode I'm joined by two of the best: Tom Fetcho aka: @brothertom and Ryan O'Lone aka: @trash_panda5.0 from Chicagoland. These two beauties took me under their wing last weekend and let me convoy with them from Chicago to Detroit for Motorcity FoxFest 2026. This episode is full of behind the scenes stories, car woes, insights, and highlights from the past MCFF weekend.

KASL Customs

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