Car Guy Confessions

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Tim Strange shares his story of crafting his first custom, a 1954 Chevy and being inspired not only by hot rod kustom builders but pro street pioneers. Now, Tim and his wife Carrie not only head a BMX team but produce their own podcast capturing stories of legends in the industry. See more from Strange Motion and Tim himself @rodbuilder and https://www.strangemotion.com/. Checkout the Strange Motion Way podcast as well. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com/. Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/ For more automotive podcasts, videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com/

Jeff Smith sits down with Type One Restorations owner/builder Buddy Hale and Dennis, owner of the 2026 Slonaker Award winning VW Karma Ghia, dubbed Karma. See more from Type One Restorations @typeonerestorations and https://www.t1resto.com/. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com/. Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/ For more automotive podcasts, videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com/

The Car Guys kick things off at the Grand National Roadster Show with some updates on Jeff’s new garage shop, Steve’s latest hot rod in a box project and Cam shares B-Roll photos from iconic Petersen magazine shoots including Mickey Thompson on the lake bed. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/ For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

Steve Strope stops by the Veazie Bros Fabrication in Pomona before hitting the Grand National Roadster Show. The brothers, Evan and Justin Veazie grew up around hot rodding royalty and are continuing So Cal Speed Shop’s legacy and adding their own flair to the custom truck and hot rod scene. See more from the Veazie Bros Fabrication at @veaziebrosfab. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

In preparation for the Grand National Roadster Show, Steve heads to Mick’s Paint to talk with Mick Jenkins. The legendary, AMBR winning custom painter shares what it takes to get high end roadsters, muscle cars and classics ready for the shows and the history of So Cal Speed shop’s paintwork. See more of Mick’s Paint at www.mickspaint.com and @mickspaint. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

We take a look back at some of the best moments and Car Guy stories from the year including NHRA drag racer Fast Jack Beckman, drag racing legend Paul Rossi, famed builders Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods, Rick Dobbertin and Will Posey of Big Oak Garage. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP We take a look at some of the journalists, custom car designers and photographers capturing the hot rod, pro street and custom car world. The Car Guys talk with builder Scott Sullivan, Hot Rod Editor John McGann, legendary photographer Randy Lorentzen, artist Eric Brockmeyer and more! Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at 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

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP What does it take to build America’s Most Beautiful Roadster? Or win the Slonaker award for design and engineering? Here are a few highlights from the Grand National Roadster Show including AMBR 2025 winner Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy, Builder of the Year South City Rod & Customs, competitor Ironworks Speed & Kustom and more! Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Audio Only! Apologies for the Camera Issues. Legendary hot rod builders Bobby Alloway and Roy Brizio join Jeff Smith to share their decades of crafting the hottest street rods in the game and now hosting the Triple Crown of Rodding Show, one of the top tier custom car and truck shows in the country. Follow Roy Brizio Street Rods at @roybriziostreetrods and Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop at @allowayshotrodshop. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Racing school and driving instructor Brendon Short joins Steve Strope and Cam Benty at the Petersen Auto Museum to share his love of BMW racing, proper driving techniques and the best retro cars to race in. Checkout more of Brendon’s cars and information on driving instructions on Instagram at @bmshort. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Mitch Hines joins the Car Guys to share his family story carrying on the legacy of his grandfather ’The Leadslinger’ Bill Hines and his father. Mitch and his brother are currently collecting and restoring several iconic cars including the first Impala on hydraulics, the Budha Buggy. Follow Mitch at @hineskustoms86 and learn more history with @46to64. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Fastlane Jane Thurmond joins Car Guys Steve Strope and Cam Benty to talk about proper driving techniques for aspiring racers and new teen drivers. Learn more from Jane at @fastlanejane_ Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Its family and friends day at Car Guy Confessions. Longtime friends of Jeff’s; Doug Eisberg and Eric Rosenthal join us to share their muscle car stories from cruise nights to track days and wrenching in the garage. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Evan Perkins joins Jeff to share his story of engine building, creating content for Hemmings, Holley and his time as Editor of Hot Rod magazine. Now, Evan is at Westech Performance Group providing testing for insane engine builds. Follow Evan @evan_fixes_things and online at westechperformance.com. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Custom car designer Eric Brockmeyer joins Jeff and Steve to share his long list of award winning car design career from the famed Aluma-Tub with Boyd Coddington to Ridler and Goodguys winning builds and numerous others. See more of Eric Brockmeyer’s design work at www.ericbrockmeyerdesign.bigcartel.com and at @ericbrockmeyerdesign. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Legendary drag racer Paul Rossi returns to sit in with Jeff and Cam sharing his racing journey beyond the drag strip. From racing up Pike’s Peak and becoming an IMSA Track winner and more. See more of Paul Rossi Racing at www.paulrossiracing.com. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Legendary Hot Rod Photographer Randy Lorentzen joins Jeff and Cam at the Grand National Roadster Show to share his story of photographing some of the most iconic cars, models and custom builds over the years. He is currently working on an upcoming book featuring his photos and stories. Follow Randy Lorentzen @randylorentzenphotography and on Facebook. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP AMBR winning custom painter Darryl Hollenbeck sits in to share his story of hot rods, kustoms and spraying some of the most iconic cars. Also sitting in is VP of Sales for Dynamat, Edward Shelton sharing the latest sound and heat products. See more of Darryl Hollenbeck’s work with Vintage Color Studio at @vintagecolorstudio and follow @dynamat_official www.dynamat.com Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Classic car builder and Goodguys Trendsetter Will Posey of Big Oak Garage shares his story from growing up racing with his father to working in top custom shops before opening Big Oak Garage and starring in Motortrend’s Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen. See more of Will’s builds at www.bigoakgarage.com and @bigoakgarage on Instagram and Facebook. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Longtime friend of Cam and Jeff Brian Hatano shares his story from getting a job at the magazines to helping craft some of the most iconic movie cars from the past 3 decades including Fast & Furious, the Cars! Movie and some wild motorcycles. Follow Brian Hatano at @brian.not.bryan. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://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 https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com