TMCP 623: Don Abenante Retro Fabworks YouTube Star - Building And Driving My Chevelle From Rhode Island To Vegas For SEMA 2025
Release Date: 10/10/2025
TMCP #628: SEMA 2025 Show Spectacular #2 - Mike and Jim The Ring Brothers, - Jim Dvorak with Mothers Car Care, Jason Engel and Jared Morris Trick Rides Fully Custom 1969 Mustang, Rick Love with Vintage Air
The Kibbe and Friends Show
In this second episode of our SEMA 2025 series, we dive headfirst into the builders and brands that continue to reshape the automotive world. From the groundbreaking work of Ringbrothers and their jaw-dropping carbon-fiber Aston Martin “Octavio” build, to the bold vision of Trick Rides and their all-carbon widebody ’69 Mustang “Scorched” series, this episode is packed with innovation, craftsmanship, and next-level thinking. We also step into the world of modern car care with Mothers, highlighting the latest in ceramic protection, paint correction, HydroClay technology, and...
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K&F Show #346: Christmas Lights from Space, MCACN, and the Car Movie Review: Tommy Boy 30th Anniversary Special!
The Kibbe and Friends Show
This week on The Kibbe and Friends Show, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of what we proudly call the greatest car movie ever made — Tommy Boy. With the release of the new 4K edition and the incredible restoration of an original movie car by director Peter Segal (now appearing at MCACN 2025), we knew it was time to bring this one back in a big way. The guys dig into fresh stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and long-lost trivia before re-running their original Tommy Boy review from Episode 126. From Bernie’s legendary news and weather segments to Corndog’s next-level Mopar knowledge,...
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OSUSC Podcast #219: From SEMA to the Summit: Closing Out the 2025 Optima Series
The Kibbe and Friends Show
The latest Optima Ultimate Street Car Podcast closes out the 2025 season with a high-energy recap of SEMA week, the new event schedule, and the behind-the-scenes hustle that defines OUSCI. Rob Kibbe and Hollywood Jimmy Day share how hosting the road course and autocross before SEMA completely transformed the experience, giving competitors and organizers a stress-free show week for the first time in years. The episode is full of real-life moments—from Jimmy returning home to an avalanche of phone calls before he even left the airport, to Rob juggling delayed flights while getting his son to...
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TMCP #627: SEMA 2025 Show Spectacular #1 - Steve and Kenly with RetroSound Radio, - Dave Kass with QA1/Speedtech/Detroit Speed, Todd Andrews new '67 GT500's with Superformance/High Tech Legends, Jason and Matt with Coker Group / Coker Tires!
The Kibbe and Friends Show
SEMA 2025 delivered big moments, bigger stories, and some truly unforgettable conversations—and in this episode, we’re bringing you the first wave of highlights straight from the show floor. Rob and the TMCP team hit Vegas wide open, reconnecting with industry friends and discovering new innovators pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the automotive world. From modern tech hidden inside classic radio faces to the future of suspension engineering, to a brand-new ’67 Shelby GT500 built entirely from fresh parts, the range of insights and creativity on display this year was off...
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K&F Show #345: SEMA 2025, Road Coarse Racing, and Matthew McConaughey // Car Movie Review - 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future!
The Kibbe and Friends Show
As of this episode’s release (Wednesday, November 12), the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Patreon fundraiser is officially on! Our goal is to raise $3,000 by December 5th—and explain how Patreon plays a direct role in that push. Every bump in support above and beyond the normal operating cost of the show goes straight to the U.S. Marine Corps for kids who wouldn’t have much under the tree otherwise! Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who have joined in for the extra content that is only for Patreon supporters. To get in on the action and support the show with a minor financial...
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TMCP #626: Ask Rick – Preview for the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 2025, “The Pebble Beach of Muscle Car Shows”
The Kibbe and Friends Show
It’s one of the biggest months of the year — SEMA, MCACN, and Thanksgiving! In this episode, Rick Schmidt joins Rob to tackle the real questions everyone’s asking: turkey, beef, or ham? Cranberries from the can? And of course, what makes MCACN (the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals) such a world-class event. Rick gives us an inside look at his 13-mile 1964 Ford Galaxie XL, shares why authenticity matters more than perfection, and explains why this show has earned its nickname: “The Pebble Beach of Muscle Cars.” From Thanksgiving table debates to restoration realities, Rick dives...
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K&F Show #344: Dukes of Hazzard “Route 711” Re-Review from SEMA
The Kibbe and Friends Show
The crew heads to Las Vegas for SEMA 2025, bringing with them plenty of laughs, chaos, and one classic Dukes of Hazzard re-review: Season 1, Episode 12, “Route 711.” With Rob and Bernie on the ground (and Corndog holding down the home front), the team dives into the gambling-themed episode that mirrors their Vegas backdrop—complete with Bo and Luke unknowingly hauling a rolling casino, Uncle Jesse turning card-shark, and Cooter pulling strings behind the scenes. The guys also reveal some big updates for Kibbe and Friends: live Patreon broadcasts moving to a new platform, new YouTube...
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TMCP #625: Dan Kahn - A Crashers Guide to SEMA 2025! What To Know If This Is Your First Time At The Big Show!
The Kibbe and Friends Show
This week on The MuscleCar Place, Rob Kibbe welcomes Dan Kahn, president and CEO of Kahn Media, for an insider’s masterclass on how to get the absolute most out of SEMA 2025. Dan’s deep roots in the automotive world—spanning journalism, car building, agency leadership, and service within SEMA itself—give him a uniquely panoramic view of the industry. As the author of The New Rules of the Road, he’s built his career around helping brands and creators tell authentic stories that connect passion with professionalism. In this episode, Dan shares proven strategies for creators, builders,...
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OSUSC Podcast #218: 2025 Preview of OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, LAS VEGAS BABY!!!
The Kibbe and Friends Show
OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Las Vegas Convention Center It’s the OUSCI 2025 Preview Show—your fast, funny, and actually useful guide to championship week! Rob and Hollywood Jimi break down the flipped format this year: autocross/road course/road rally happen the weekend before SEMA at Spring Mountain, then everyone rolls into the Show for D&E and Peak Performance. Expect ~92 cars across classes, color-coded run groups (Red/Yellow/Blue/Orange), and lots of inside tips on how to survive Vegas, schedules, and snack choices. You’ll also...
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TMCP #624: Blaine Burnett - Ridetech MOMENTUM Series Complete Chassis For Your Pro-Touring G Machine
The Kibbe and Friends Show
If you’ve ever dreamed of giving your classic A-body the precision handling of a modern performance car—this week’s MuscleCar Place episode is for you. Rob sits down with Blane Burnett of RideTech to dive into the all-new MOMENTUM Series Chassis, a complete foundation engineered for 1964–1972 GM A-bodies like the Chevelle, Tempest, Cutlass, and Skylark. Built on RideTech’s legacy of innovation—now strengthened through its partnership with Fox Factory Holding Corp—the MOMENTUM Series delivers modern geometry, rigidity, and customization in a true plug-and-play solution. Even...
info_outlineDon Abenante of Retro Fabworks isn’t your average YouTube builder — his story blends Hollywood grit, family legacy, and pure horsepower. After early stints on Below Deck, Horsepower Wars, and Netflix’s Resurrected Rides, Don found his true calling behind the welder instead of the camera, documenting every cut and weld for his growing audience.
His current project is deeply personal: a 1970 Chevelle he first planned to build with his late father. That dream paused for years but never died — and now it’s roaring back to life. Don’s transforming the Chevelle into a Ford Coyote–powered showstopper for SEMA 2025, filming the process step by step for his followers. The twist? He plans to drive the car all the way to Vegas, proving that craftsmanship, creativity, and heart still belong on the open road.