Listener Question Jamboree

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Listener Question Jamboree

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Jul 14, 2021

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Ain’t no party like a listener question party, because a listener question party don’t stop! The mailbag is out and the questions are getting answered!

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Jul 14, 2021

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Covering everything from current industry issues and trends, to answering questions and offering advice to gearheads across the nation, Stacey brings a lifetime of automotive knowledge and expertise to the Podcast listener. With Stacey’s unique life experience, and deep pool of friends, the program is fun, informative, inspiring and like nothing else on the air.

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Paint Job: On this episode, Stacey answers listener Matt’s question about how to get a “good” paint job without paying for more than you bargained for and he offers listener Sherry advise on her dilemma over her ‘67 C-10 project. After that, we get... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Wheelers & Dealers: 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... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Hidden Crate Engine Costs: 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... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Car People. Problem Solvers.: 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.... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Gale Banks: On this episode, Stacey sits down engineer & hot rod legend Gale Banks and talks about what it was really like driving & building hot rods in the 1950’s. Then they talk about drag racing, rock & roll and land speed competition. After that, Stacey... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Street Racing & Big Oly: Stacey gets into the risks of street racing. Not just for the people racing and watching, but also how it could affect legislation down the road. That could mean bad news for everybody in the car world. After that, it’s time to break open that... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Sparkburn Hotrods: Stacey sits down with James and Meisha from Sparkburn Hotrods and they discuss the hot-rod / music connection, the effect that the Corona Virus has had on the Automotive world, their thoughts on what our automotive future looks like and how you can... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Clones & Replicas: 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. ... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Jeep Barn Find: Stacey answers listeners Dennis & John’s questions about how to make a “barn find.” He also gives advice about both finding Jeep CJ projects and sourcing a new engine for a CJ. He makes a recommendation regarding the viability of listener... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Tim Watson: Stacey sits down with talented musician and comedian Tim Watson. They discuss how Tim got his start in the music business and how he has been blessed to be in the right place at the right time more than once. Of course, they also talk cars and... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Evil Knievel: Stacey dives into the fun topic of popular toys, noting how, more often than not, most modern toys are electronics oriented, however a recent poll turns up a surprise number one popular toy! Then he has news about a toy from the past that is... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Shortages and Sales: Today Stacey talks about the MAVERICK’s return, the Aftermarket doing well while the OEMs are dealing with chip shortages and catastrophic flooding and finally plays a game of “What if….” While going through RUSH drummer Neil Peart’s auto... by Tales of a Gearhead
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New Chevy Crate Engine: On this episode Stacey cracks open the crate on the new Chevy ZZ632/1000* crate engine — the largest and most powerful crate engine in the brand’s history. A naturally aspirated 632-cubic-inch V-8 BEAST that produces 1,004 horsepower and 876... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Project Checklist: Stacey answers listener Sherry’s question about the viability of her 1967 Chevy C-10 project. He also gives advice about what to look for in a potential project vehicle. He also answers listener Dominick’s question about knowing what you’re... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Kit Cars & Movie Cars: Stacey talks about the recent changes to replica/kit car laws that should be music to a lot of enthusiasts’ ears. From there Stacey pays respect to the passing of legendary stuntman Remy Julienne. Which opens a broader topic of how movies effect car... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Christmas Memories: Chestnuts roasting on a open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose… With 2021 coming to a close, Stacey talks about the most recent Tesla recall and the dangers of vehicles & their drivers becoming too reliant on computers. Then... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Rancheros, Cameos & Caminos: It’s a listener question jamboree as Stacey answers whether or not Ben from Iowa should keep his ’72 Ranchero stock or modify it. Which gets Stacey into the history of the Ranchero along with the ’57 Cameo & Camino and the importance of driving... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Von Hotrod: Stacey sits down with Pinstriping legend von Hotrod and talks about their influences and how things are different today compared to when they were young. Then they talk about things that transcend a lot of the boundaries that are making... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Eddie Van Halen Part 2: Stacey continues remembering the late great Eddie Van Halen, discussing how Eddie building his own custom guitars with what he had available in the studio carries over to us hotrodders out in the garage. Stacey then answers listener Shaggy’s... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Ohio Cobra Club: Fresh from his appearance at the Ohio Cobra Club, Stacey recaps what a fun time he had and how it truly is one the best car events around for people of all ages. Then into the mailbag he goes to answer a listener question about what are some the best... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Cornwell Visit: Don and Blake from Cornwell Quality Tools drop by and talk new boxes and tool storage. by Tales of a Gearhead
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Jerry Reed Part 1: On this episode, Stacey pulls a jewel out of the GEARZ vaults. The final interview with country legend Jerry Reed. Jerry and Stacey sat down and talked about everything from how Jerry met Burt Reynolds, to making "Smokey & The Bandit", the writing and... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Jerry Reed Part 2: Stacey’s interview with the one and only Jerry Reed continues, as they dig into Jerry’s latest and greatest passion - working the Wounded Warriors charity, the importance of family in his life, his just finished Christmas single “Christmas at... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Car Colors, Chuck Yeager & Bradley Fighting Vehicle: Stacey starts things off by getting into the thought process behind deciding the right color for a project. From there, he remembers the passing of the first person to break the sound barrier, the legendary Chuck Yeager. Then, its into the mailbag... by Tales of a Gearhead
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How it Started Part 2: Stacey’s tales of his early days in Nashville continue. Things kick off with him being selected to play on the Grand Ole Opry with Roy Acuff, his first time meeting Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsy’s bass player Billy Cox, his VERY BRIEF stint as an... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Towing Safety & Electric Cars: With the recent story of a driver of a 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty towing a 30-foot camper losing control, swerving over a guardrail and ending up dangling off a bridge over the Malad Gorge in Idaho... the only thing preventing them from crashing into... by Tales of a Gearhead
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Reality TV vs. How-To TV: Stacey breaks down the differences/challenges between “reality” and “how-to” automotive television. Then gets into the joys of small projects, as well as dipping into the mailbag to answer a listener question about dropped forged tools. He... by Tales of a Gearhead
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007 - F18 - R.I.P.: Stacey remembers Scottish icon, the great Sean Connery and gets into what made him and his Bond films so memorable. From the cool gadgets and even cooler cars. After that, Stacey celebrates another icon - this one American - the F-18 Hornet.... by Tales of a Gearhead
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