Latest Staceydavid Podcast Episodes
Andrew Collins - Executive Editor at The Drive
Tales of a Gearhead - April 18, 2024 16:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsAndrew 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 projec...
Tony Muckleroy From Jeep Talk Show
Tales of a Gearhead - March 27, 2024 19:52 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey ZOOMs into the magic of the internet to chat with Tony Muckleroy from JEEPTALKSHOW.com to deep dive about all things JEEP and more!
IDIDIT Steering Interview
Tales of a Gearhead - March 12, 2024 22:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey 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 cu...
Garage to Gallery - Photographer Curt Lerner
Tales of a Gearhead - February 26, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsAce 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 qu...
The Heat is On! Interview with Chris Schwartz from Heatshield Products
Tales of a Gearhead - February 12, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsLike 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.
Intriguing Vehicles
Tales of a Gearhead - January 29, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsFavorite 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.
Listener Question Lightning Round
Tales of a Gearhead - January 22, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsIt’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!
Christmas Memories & The Year Ahead
Tales of a Gearhead - December 20, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsThe 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 ahea...
Chris Picconi of Classic 4x4
Tales of a Gearhead - December 06, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey 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 v...
Strange Days - Tim Strange Interview Part 2
Tales of a Gearhead - November 22, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsPart 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.
Strange Days - Tim Strange Interview Part 1
Tales of a Gearhead - November 15, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsIn 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 telev...
ARCAs, Pigs, 4-Doors, and 4x4s
Tales of a Gearhead - November 01, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsDon 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.
Pro-Mod Diesel Corvette
Tales of a Gearhead - October 18, 2023 18:33 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsKyle 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...
MouseBlocker and Project Tips
Tales of a Gearhead - September 20, 2023 18:19 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsMatt 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 buildin...
Dixie Chopper
Tales of a Gearhead - September 14, 2023 16:06 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsEli 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 w...
Original vs Aftermarket Parts
Tales of a Gearhead - August 23, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey 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.
Aston Martin DB5 + First Car Recommendations + Q&A
Tales of a Gearhead - August 09, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsLarry Collins swings by the shop to show Stacey his ’65 Aston Martin DB5. Then it’s off to the mail bag to answer some listener questions about rust preventive paints, helping your daughter pick out her first car, and what to do with the dreaded Ford 6.8L V-10 engine.
Matt Graves - American Powertrain
Tales of a Gearhead - July 26, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsMatt Graves swings by the shop to chat with Stacey about the new products American Powertrain has coming in 2023, his Cadillac “Chicken Coupe”, what is a “hot rod”, making it through the pandemic, and the future of the industry. *Picture of the Chicken Coupe from MotorTrend; dually from Americ...
Fatman Fabrication
Tales of a Gearhead - July 12, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsTim Tullo from Fatman Fabrication swings by the shop and sits down with Stacey for a conversation that covers everything from their shared love of WW2 & Civil War history, the state of the aftermarket and what sets Fatman Fabrication apart from other companies.
Real Hours in a Project
Tales of a Gearhead - June 28, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey discusses why it’s so important to really think about time when starting a project, making sure you properly understand how many hours it could take to complete, so you don’t get frustrated and end up walking away from it. Then it’s back into the mailbag for listener questions about wha...
Collectible Cars
Tales of a Gearhead - June 14, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey dives into how the 80’s cult classic “Better Off Dead” got him thinking about how some things turn into collectibles and others do not. Then, he answers a listener question about what skills are need when starting out in the garage. Finally, he talks about his upcoming Henry J project an...
Cornwell Tool Rally LIVE
Tales of a Gearhead - May 31, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsOn this episode, Stacey hits the road and travels to Las Vegas for the Cornwell rally. Recorded live, Stacey interviews various members of the Cornwell team. Topics range from favorite car, weirdest food eaten, favorite tunes to jam while driving and most importantly the age old Texas vs. Calif...
Car Flipping
Tales of a Gearhead - May 17, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey breaks down the ins and outs of car flipping and the difference between the enthusiast mindset and the flipper mindset. Then, Stacey shares a Jeepster tale about when he was out with his Dad and brothers and how they showed a bunch of lifted 4x4 trucks that size DOES matter.
The Jeepster Show!
Tales of a Gearhead - May 03, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsLike the old Pimp My Ride meme says… “Yo dawg, we heard you like Jeepsters. So we did an interview with the Jeepster man about Jeepsters …” Stacey sits down with Mark Vilbert from Jeepster Man and you guessed it, digs into all things Jeepster. From Mark’s early days starting the company with h...
Garret's Rod Shop 1933 Ford P-33 Roadster
Tales of a Gearhead - April 19, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey sits down with Karl Schulman from Garret’s Rod Shop to discuss the history of the shop, the changes in industry trends and most importantly, their most recent project, the out of sight 1933 P-33 roadster which will be featured on an upcoming episode of GEARZ. Then it’s into the mailbag ...
When to Walk Away
Tales of a Gearhead - April 05, 2023 16:14 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsLike Kenny Rogers sang in “The Gambler”… You got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold em. Know when to walk away and know when to run. The same goes for projects. Stacey gets into how if that dream project keeps getting away, and when it might be time to start looking for something els...
Grand National Roadster Show
Tales of a Gearhead - March 07, 2023 12:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsFresh off a trip to Pomona, CA, Stacey shares his experience at the Grand National Roadster Show that featured COPPERHEAD in it’s Keep On Truckin' exhibit. Then he cracks open the mailbag to answer a listener question from Chet about whether he should add twin turbos to his ’93 GMC Sierra, or go...
Ken Block Tribute & Riley's Rebuilds Interview
Tales of a Gearhead - February 21, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey pays tribute to the recently passed Ken Block. Then he sits down for a conversation with a very entrepreneurial 17 year old, who has started her own carburetor rebuild company with four of her friends - RILEY’S REBUILDS. After that, Stacey wraps things up with a couple of listener questio...
Stacey's Earliest Influences & Sgt. Rock vs. Disney
Tales of a Gearhead - February 07, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey shares some of his earliest vehicle influences and how a Boy’s Life ad for the DUNE-BUG led him to building his first GO-KART, replacing the 5hp Briggs & Stratton with a 350 Kawasaki motorcycle engine and finally a 440 Ski-Do Bombardier engine. After that, Stacey answers a listener ques...
Podcast Guest Requests and Stacey's Friends in the Industry
Tales of a Gearhead - January 24, 2023 16:10 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsStacey discusses the status of potential guests for GEARZ and the podcast. He also has some advice for listener Kurt who wrote in inquiring about a disc brake kit for the 14-inch rims he has on his ’64 Sunliner. Then finally its a tale about the time Stacey was almost in the Romeo video featurin...
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