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E99 Petersen Automotive Museum Historian Leslie Kendall

2024-12-1658:22

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Joining us is the historian and original curator of the famed Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Leslie shares the story of the Petersen Museum’s beginnings and transformation. He also shares a few of his favorite cars from their massive collection. Visit the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E98 Best from the Petersen Museum, Builders, Racers, Historians & Car Guys

2024-12-0243:35

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP We take a look back at our favorite guests, stories and times recording at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles, California. Special guests include Rod Emory, Garrett Reed, Terry Karges, Shawn Davis, Mister Zachary, Dave Shuten and others! Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E97 SEMA Crunch Stories, AutoEdit Jason Lewis, Fast and Furious Car Builds

2024-11-1948:05

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Marcel Venable from Auto Revolution shares wild stories of last minute SEMA builds and painting the ‘Worst Car at SEMA.’ Special guest host Jason Lewis grills Steve Strope of Pure Vision on his worst SEMA experiences. And how it led to building multiple cars featured in the Fast & Furious movies. Follow Auto Revolution on @autorevolution and www.autorevolutiononline.com Checkout Auto Edits with Jason Lewis @autoedits_jason and @AutoEdits on YouTube. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E96 Fast Jack Beckman, Funny Car Champ Stepping in for John Force, AutoEdits Jason

2024-11-0401:05:48

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Special guest host Jason Lewis joins Steve Strope in talking to funny car racing legend Fast Jack Beckman. Fast Jack has stepped into the seat of John Force running the Peak/Chevy Camaro for John Force Racing following John Force’s accident. Follow Jack Beckman at @fastjackbeckman_fc and www.gofastjack.com Checkout Auto Edits with Jason Lewis @autoedits_jason and @AutoEdits on YouTube. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E95 GM Skunkworks, Testing Corvette in Secrecy, Innovative Design

2024-10-2140:08

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Special guest Will Handzel brings on a few of his former General Motors behind the scenes guys. Mario and Al have been part of GM’s Skunkworks testing the new C8 Corvette in secrecy, innovating EV vehicles and the fold down tailgate. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E94 Jeff and Will Hanzel Hit the Road, Cross Country in a Hot Rod Roadster

2024-10-0729:04

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Special guest Will Hanzel and Jeff Smith recall their wild roadster road trip from California to Iowa and Detroit…in a 1931 Ford Roadster hot rod, the Budget Beater. Of course the hot rod got dialed in with Currie and TCI suspension, but that didn’t help climbing mountain grades in the middle of summer or navigating gas stations on the open road. To see more of their roadster road trip journey, checkout Jeff’s Hot Rod article. www.motortrend.com/features/budget-beater-31-ford-model-a-project-car-road-trip Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E93 Hot Wheels Design Director Bryan Benedict, Hot Wheels Easter Eggs

2024-09-2354:34

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Head of Hot Wheels Design Bryan Benedict shares his journey from the art center to creating generations of Hot Wheels enthusiasts dreams. His latest creations capture automotive memories of his own life with a few easter eggs hidden in the toys. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com. For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E92 Remembering Hot Rod Icons George Poteet, Alex Xydias, Neil Britt

2024-09-0953:37

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP The Car Guys remember the contributions of hot-rodding legends Alex Xydias and George Poteet. Sharing stories of Charger builds, land speed cars. Photographer Neil Britt is remembered as well. But Jeff shares a story he wishes he could forget, the time a cruise night photo got him put handcuffs. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E91 The Lost Interview of Carroll Shelby

2024-08-2641:45

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP This episode of Car Guy Confessions is a special one as we bring you the uncensored and unleashed recording of an interview Cam Benty did with automotive legend Carroll Shelby nearly 20 years ago. Keep in mind, the sound quality reflects the date of the recording. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E90 Mister Zachary Talks Burnout Wars, His Time at Hoonigans and Engine Swaps

2024-08-1256:18

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Zac Mertens sits in to share his journey from working with Ken Block and The Hoonigans to starting his own shop and channel building big power in some old school Chevy trucks and SUVs. Now he is taking burnouts across the country with the Burnout Wars series. Follow Zac Mertens at @MISTERZACHARY @mister_zachary on Instagram, @BURNOUTWARS @burnoutwars. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles. Checkout Rod Shows at @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E89 Dave Shuten, Galpin Speed Shop, Resurrecting Kustoms and Hot Rods

2024-07-2950:50

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Dave Shuten of Galpin Speed Shop specializes in restoring, recreating and crafting iconic hot rods and kustoms from the early, wild years of hot rodding. Some of these include the Mysterion, Pink Panthermobile, and the most recent arrival of the lost Uncertain T. Follow Dave Shuten at @daveshuten and @galpinautosports and @galpinspeedshop www.galpinautosports.com. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles. Checkout Rod Shows at @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E88 Garrett Reed from American Muscle HD, Corvette eRay, Growing Instagram

2024-07-1540:57

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Garrett Reed of @americanmusclehd joins the Car Guys Steve and Cam to share his journey as an automotive influencer and growing his following on Instagram. He shares the latest updates on his Monte Carlo muscle car and taking the Corvette ERay on an epic California road trip. See more of Garrett Reed at @americanmusclehd and @garrettisthename. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles. Checkout Rod Shows at @petersenautomuseum and www.petersen.org. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E87 Bret and Andy Voelkel, Ridetech Suspension, Gridlife Racing, Autocrossing

2024-07-0145:02

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Industry legend Bret Voelkel and his son Andy Voelkel join Jeff to share tales of the early years of pro-touring and autocross racing. Air Ride Technologies becoming Ridetech and venturing from air bags to coiler suspension and their series of 48 Hour build cars and trucks. Andy joins in with numerous championship wins in time trials with his C8 Corvette including Gridlife and Holley’s LS Fest. See more of Andy Voelkel at @andyvoelkel and Bret Voelkel at @ridetechbret. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E86 Mike Ruth, Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Drag Racing, Saleen, Ford Performance

2024-06-1749:00

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Legendary drag racer and all-around performance guy Mike Ruth joins in to share projects he has worked on with Ford Performance, Heidt’s Suspension, and Saleen including a drag race between Jay Leno and Tim Allen. Mike Ruth is keeping nostalgia pro stock cars from the 1980s alive and honoring the legends of racing history. See more of Mike Ruth and the Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association at www.mwnpsa.com Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E85 Kevin Oeste of V8 Speed and Resto Shop, Power Tour Memories, TV Hosting

2024-06-0350:08

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Kevin Oeste takes over the podcast bringing up memories of his start at Hot Rod magazine after a last minute Power Tour run in the mid 1990s. That led to a career of TV and event hosting for SEMA, Speed Channel, and more! Kevin, his wife and their team at their shop V8 Speed & Resto have crafted muscle cars and custom rides for enthusiasts and the automotive industry for decades. See more of Kevin Oeste and, V8 Speed & Resto at www.v8speedshop.com and @v8speedandresto. Watch @V8TV. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E84 Squeeg’s Kustoms Doug Jerger, AMBR Winning Hot Rods

2024-05-2144:37

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Doug Jerger of Squeeg’s Kustoms provides insight into the judging and history of the AMBR competition. Having won the award in 2011 and been a part of winning roadsters since; the crew at Squeeg’s brought out their latest creation to compete again. The Foose-designed Brookville body highlights custom rods from the early 1970s and completed the scene with a Trosley illustration inspired garage scene display. See more from Squeeg’s Kustoms at @squeegskustoms and www.squeegskustoms.com. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E83 Hot Rods by Dean, Custom C-10 Builds, Muscle Cars, Roadster Show

2024-05-0655:48

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP The Car Guys welcome Dean Livermore of Hot Rods by Dean in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2001, the shop has crafted many award-winning hot rods, muscle cars, Kustoms, and trucks. Their latest creation was up for the Slonaker Award at the Grand National Roadster Show. It’s not just a cookie-cutter Chevrolet C-10 on air but features custom and innovative metal work, carbon fiber bed slats, IRS suspension, and subtle mods. See more from Hot Rods by Dean at @hotrodsbydean and at www.hotrodsbydean.com. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E82 Builder of the Year Ron Cambra, Kustoms, Drag Racing, Cambra Speed Shop

2024-04-2239:08

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Ron Cambra and his team at Cambra Speed Shop in Orange, California are the Grand National Roadster Show’s 2024 Builder of the Year! They celebrated bringing out several builds including a full kustom Merc. As a kid, Ron ventured to the Oakland Roadster Show seeing Kustoms and insane chopper motorcycles on display and was hooked. It has become a family affair with his kids involved in the hot rod and drag racing world. See more from Cambra Speed Shop at @cambraspeedshop and www.cambraspeedshop.com Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

E81 Troy Trepanier, Rad Rides by Troy, F87 Camaro

2024-04-0851:36

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Iconic street rod, muscle car, and land speed builder Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy joins the Car Guys to share his journey from pro-street-inspired builds to winning the AMBR and Ridler awards. Currently, several builds are ongoing at Rad Rides by Troy including the long-term F1 and Ferrari technology-laden F87 Camaro and an innovative ’36 Ford hot rod. See more from Rad Rides by Troy at @rad_rides and www.radrides.com. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Check out Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com. For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution

Pro Street Pioneer Rick Dobbertin, Surface Orbiter Trip Around the World

2024-03-2501:00:57

With Jeff Smith, Steve Strope, and Cam Benty Presented by ARP Next on our Car Guy Pro Street Pioneer Series is the one and only Rick Dobbertin. Rick’s iconic Pontiac J2000 “Most Famous Pro Street Car” is now in the good hands of the Hay’s. Rick shares his pro street journey and wild builds on the road, water and both! Rick Dobbertin’s Surface Orbiter started as a fuel tanker turned amphibious adventure rig. They travelled through the Panama Canal and met DEA agents and soldiers while being mistaken for an invading submarine! Watch for more stories and pro street rides! Visit Dobbertin Performance at www.dobbertinperformance.com. Watch out for kangaroos, or at least have the camera ready. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media’s content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com Get the parts and gear seen on our videos www.amazon.com/shop/autorevolution Watch episodes on Amazon Prime, Roku, and Tubi TV www.amazon.com/v/autorevolution #podcast #prostreet

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