Tales of a Gearhead

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.

LaVon Miller and Kyle Fischer Talk Diesel Racing, Dave Gossett Talks Music 11/12/2024

LaVon Miller and Kyle Fischer Talk Diesel Racing, Dave Gossett Talks Music LaVon Miller from Firepunk Diesel and Kyle Fischer from Hot Shot’s Secret are in the shop with Stacey today. They discuss LaVon’s 90-POUND weight loss journey on the carnivore diet, Firepunk’s decision this year to switch from a diesel S-10 to a diesel Mopar Duster, and how Hot Shot’s Secret has been there every step of the way on this record-breaking season. After that, Stacey chats with Dave Gossett from DAVVIKI LTD. Only they’re not discussing his work with RETROFORMANCE providing them with the first prototype body for their M6GT replica. Instead, Stacey and Dave get into tales of their past as professional musicians, favorite guitars and players, and how Dave ended up replacing a certain singer who would go on to become world famous for his smooth beard filtered vocals. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/33885712

Dennis Overholser from Painless Performance 10/29/2024

Dennis Overholser from Painless Performance Dennis Overholser, the visionary co-founder and inventor of Painless Performance Products, is in the shop today. Stacey and Dennis dive into how Dennis’ early days in the military and his frustration with rewiring projects at the time led him to create Painless Performance Products. It’s a company that to this day prides itself on innovation, quality, and the pursuit of excellence in automotive electrical systems. After that, it’s a quick dive into the mailbag where Stacey answers a listener question about a ‘78 Z-28 front & rearend conversion. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/33646677

Andrew Camarata 10/15/2024

Andrew Camarata Heavy equipment YouTuber Andrew Camarata stopped by the studio and discussed everything from growing up watching Stacey on Trucks! to creating a 1 MILLION subscriber YouTube channel from a property management business and building a castle out of shipping containers! /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/33423747

Skyjacker Suspensions' Founder Lonnie McCurry 10/01/2024

Skyjacker Suspensions' Founder Lonnie McCurry Stacey chats with Lonnie McCurry and Malerie Pike from SKYJACKER. They discuss the company’s beginnings, its growth from a small two bay garage to their current 80,000 sq/ft facility, the importance of SKYJACKER’s constant research & development, and how faith & family have made the company everything it is today. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/33282492

Retroformance M6GT Replica 09/12/2024

Retroformance M6GT Replica Ben and Dick Strenkowski from RETROFORMANCE are in the shop today. Stacey and the father/son duo dig into RETROFORMANCE’s humble beginnings as a machine/service shop started by Dick’s father, and how that has led to their hot new M6GT project. It’s a redesigned and modernized version of the iconic M6GT that was created by Bruce McLaren to be the fastest road car in the world in 1969. Then it’s off to the mail room, where Stacey answers a listener question about why he doesn’t like to include individual parts prices on projects built on the show. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/33021752

Redneck Rumble Founder Scooter Williams 08/22/2024

Redneck Rumble Founder Scooter Williams Stacey sits down with Scooter Williams to talk about his creation: the South’s biggest, baddest hot rod, custom car, rat rod show, AND swap meet – THE REDNECK RUMBLE. This year’s show takes place on Sept. 20 -21, 2024 in Lebanon TN. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/32695902

Car Audio with John Myers from Kicker 08/08/2024

Car Audio with John Myers from Kicker “Oh, I think you need all that bass.” - ancient Buck’s Super Stereo World saying. John Myers from KICKER Audio is in the shop to talk all things car audio. From amps to speaker placement, to DSR technology and beyond. So, dust off that TK-421 modification and get ready to have this episode get an extra three or four quads per channel, but that’s just technical talk. Turn it up! /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/32483622

Skip Walls from Lokar 07/25/2024

Skip Walls from Lokar In this second part of Stacey’s interview with the guys from LOKAR Performance Products, Skip Walls hops on the mic with Stacey, and they discuss Skip’s early days in California, building up LOKAR, moving the company to East Tennessee, the current state of the industry & where they see it going, and what Skip thinks makes up a hot rod. Then it’s into the mailbag, where Stacey offers some advice to a listener wondering how to get younger people into cars and trucks. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/32258932

Brian Downard from LOKAR 07/11/2024

Brian Downard from LOKAR In this first part of Stacey’s two-part interview with Skip Walls and Brian Downard from LOKAR Performance Products. Stacey sits down with his longtime friend and raconteur, Brian. Where all manner of gearhead tales get told. Including Brian’s legendary Christmas ham incident. Might not be for the faint of heart, but it is definitely hilarious and one you won’t soon forget. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/32084977

Abe Wine Part 2 06/27/2024

Abe Wine Part 2 Stacey continues his conversation with Abe Wine, owner of SHOPRAT METAL WORKS and co-host of History Channel’s TRUCK NIGHT IN AMERICA. They discuss Abe returning to home help out with the family shop, the dire need for quality mechanics, the importance of learning mechanical skills (especially welding), Abe’s ongoing 1954 FORD F-500 Y-Block project, and finally discipline & the art of apple butter. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/31882097

Abe Wine from Shoprat Metal Works & Truck Night in America 06/13/2024

Abe Wine from Shoprat Metal Works & Truck Night in America Stacey sits down with ABE WINE, owner of SHOPRAT METAL WORKS and co-host of History Channel’s TRUCK NIGHT IN AMERICA. Abe talks about growing up in rural Virginia, the important influence of his uncle & granddad had on his childhood, and the strange & winding road that led him to being on television. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/31635627

Talking Music and Cars with Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage! 05/30/2024

Talking Music and Cars with Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage! Part two of Stacey’s interview with Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage. Stacey and Derek dig into their other great passions - guitar playing and music. They discuss the role music plays in car culture, their favorite guitars & guitar players, Stacey’s time as a session musician in Nashville, A.I.’s effect on the industry, and the importance of family and being true to who you are. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/31514327

Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage! 05/16/2024

Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage! This episode begins with part one of Stacey’s interview Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage. They discuss Derek’s youth growing up on a farm in Minnesota & Wisconsin and how that led to his automotive passion, the early days of his shop and the creation of his wildly popular YouTube Channel. Then it’s into the mailbag where Stacey answers some listener questions about removing oil from your vehicle, cleaning and maintaining leather, and the differences between protectants and cleaners. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/31292707

Jeremy Stoermer from Holley 05/02/2024

Jeremy Stoermer from Holley Jeremy Stoermer from Holley Performance Products is in the shop today. He and Stacey talk about what Holley has going on for the year, upcoming shows & events, plus some good ole fashioned Mopar chat. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/31004098

Andrew Collins - Executive Editor at The Drive 04/18/2024

Andrew Collins - Executive Editor at The Drive Andrew Collins, executive editor of THEDRIVE.COM calls in to talk with Stacey about what THE DRIVE is all about, his early days getting into all things automotive - including his time as an off-road guide in Australia, his thoughts on the new Ford Ranger Raptor, renewable energy and dream projects. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/30887958

Tony Muckleroy From Jeep Talk Show 03/27/2024

Tony Muckleroy From Jeep Talk Show Stacey ZOOMs into the magic of the internet to chat with Tony Muckleroy from JEEPTALKSHOW.com to deep dive about all things JEEP and more! /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/30570448

IDIDIT Steering Interview 03/12/2024

IDIDIT Steering Interview Stacey talks with Trevor Cornwell from IDIDIT to discuss one of the most underrated BUT also one of the most important parts of any build: the steering column. They also dive into the history of IDIDIT, where they see the future of the aftermarket steering column industry heading and Trevor’s current projects, dream projects, and what makes a hot rod. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/30347348

Garage to Gallery - Photographer Curt Lerner 02/26/2024

Garage to Gallery - Photographer Curt Lerner Ace photographer Curt Lerner, from GET LIT CREATIVE IMAGING, swings by the shop to chat with Stacey about his lifelong love of automobiles and photography, an upcoming project involving SGT ROCK, and everything that goes into his specialized highly detailed automotive photography. Then it’s a quick grab out of the mail bag. Stacey offers some suggestions on how to get more power out of a ’02 S-10, with a V6 that has over 100K miles. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/30080998

The Heat is On! Interview with Chris Schwartz from Heatshield Products 02/12/2024

The Heat is On! Interview with Chris Schwartz from Heatshield Products Like Glenn Frey once sang “The heat is on…” and with the summer months fast approaching. Stacey has in depth conversation with Chris Schwartz from Heatshield Products about all things heat related to a one’s project. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/29826278

Intriguing Vehicles 01/29/2024

Intriguing Vehicles Favorite intriguing vehicles? Stacey has a few. He also has some answers to listeners trying to find a tilt steering column for a ’70 CJ-5, what synthetic oil would be best for a ’64 GTO, and is there a build sheet for Stacey’s old Wicked Willys project. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/29666823

Listener Question Lightning Round 01/22/2024

Listener Question Lightning Round It’s a new year and Stacey hits the ground running with another listener question lightning round. Touching on everything from ‘80s Chevy speedometers, project regrets, the best engine for a ‘40s/’50s Model A, how to hold onto a project, high mileage vehicles and of course… guitars! /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/29565988

Christmas Memories & The Year Ahead 12/20/2023

Christmas Memories & The Year Ahead The chimneys are getting swept, the house fuses popping from one too many plugs in the living room outlet, and that special lamp is displayed for the whole street to see. Stacey celebrates the podcast’s 100th episode and shares some of his favorite gearhead Christmas memories. Then he looks ahead to all the great projects he has in store for 2024. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/29148528

Chris Picconi of Classic 4x4 12/06/2023

Chris Picconi of Classic 4x4 Stacey sits down with Chris Picconi from Classic4x4.com and the host of the “Classic 4x4 Podcast”. They dig into Chris’ background in finance and how that led him to follow his passion of classic 4x4s, as well as the current trends in the auction world and how to properly navigate getting your vehicle ready to go up on the block! /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/28943733

Strange Days - Tim Strange Interview Part 2 11/22/2023

Strange Days - Tim Strange Interview Part 2 Part 2 of Stacey’s interview with STRANGE MOTION ROD & CUSTOM’s Tim Strange. Stacey and Tim continue their talk about the state of custom auto business, share war stories about doing work on trade, the importance of shop safety, and how a freak accident nearly cost Tim his life. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/28741898

Strange Days - Tim Strange Interview Part 1 11/15/2023

Strange Days - Tim Strange Interview Part 1 In the first of a two part interview, custom builder Tim Strange from Strange Motion Rod & Custom sits down with Stacey to talk about his early days growing up on a farm, getting his love of all things automotive working on Harleys with his Dad, his first builds, BMX racing, to his time on television, having his own shop with his wife and the eternal question “what makes a hotrod?” /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/28635508

ARCAs, Pigs, 4-Doors, and 4x4s 11/01/2023

ARCAs, Pigs, 4-Doors, and 4x4s Don Russell returns to the shop to discuss Cornwell’s new line of ARCA tool boxes. Then, it’s into the mailbag where Stacey offers advice on shop towels, the desirability of 4-doors & long beds, and an engine combo suggestion for a 90’s 4x4 project. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/28431923

Pro-Mod Diesel Corvette 10/18/2023

Pro-Mod Diesel Corvette Kyle Fischer from Hot Shot’s Secret and Johnny Gilbert from Stainless Diesel are in the shop to talk about Johnny’s ’63 Corvette Cummins Diesel dragster, guitars, rock & roll, and hot rods. Then, Stacey helps out a listener with a header issue and shares another listener’s story about his father’s P-40 Flying Tiger. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/28358267

MouseBlocker and Project Tips 09/20/2023

MouseBlocker and Project Tips Matt Swift from MouseBlocker is in the shop to talk about how to keep rodents, varmints, and all other kinds of critters out of your shop, and most importantly out of your project. Then Stacey answers some listener questions about what not to do on a project, touch up paints, the cost of building a project and an update on the HAIRY HAULER. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/28095788

Dixie Chopper 09/14/2023

Dixie Chopper Eli Kean from Dixie Chopper stops by the studio to talk with Stacey about the world’s fastest lawn mower, Stacey’s Cornwell Tools mower box project, setting the Guinness World Record for the most grass cut in 24hrs and mower… er… more! Then it's back into the mailbag to answer questions about when to use the original frame for a project, should someone keep their vintage corvette or sell it, and what to do about soft floors. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/28033299

Original vs Aftermarket Parts 08/23/2023

Original vs Aftermarket Parts Stacey answers listener questions dealing with when to use original or aftermarket parts, how to stay motivated toward your project, thoughts on Dodge ditching the HEMI, and cat back exhaust upgrades. /episode/index/show/staceydavidpodcast/id/27819885

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