Tales of a Gearhead

Stacey is your guide, as he leads you through all the lefts, rights, ups, downs, twists, turns, dos and don’ts of navigating the labyrinth that is getting a vehicle with no title and no VIN tag properly registered. So, …

It’s time to head to the swap meet and your favorite junkyard... Stacey is devoting this whole episode to what you need know when you're out looking …

Stacey sits down with Joey Cudmore and talks about his early days on the NASCAR circuit and how it lead him into becoming one the biggest FIREADE dealers in the country. From the track, to the pit, to a new upcoming …

With the recent story of a driver of a 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty towing a 30-foot camper losing control, swerving over a guardrail and ending up …

Stacey gets into the risks of street racing. Not just for the people racing and watching, but also how it could affect legislation down the road. …

Stacey talks about the recent changes to replica/kit car laws that should be music to a lot of enthusiasts’ ears. From there Stacey pays respect to …

Stacey starts things off by getting into the thought process behind deciding the right color for a project. From there, he remembers the passing of …

As this long year draws to a close. Stacey sits down with legendary fiddle player and old friend Tim Watson. Together, they share tales from their …

It’s a listener question jamboree as Stacey answers whether or not Ben from Iowa should keep his ’72 Ranchero stock or modify it. Which gets Stacey …

Stacey climbs into the way back machine and deep dives into all things Hot Wheels. Yes, those little die-cast speed demons from our youth. Stacey shares his memories of the ones he always wanted, to their subliminal …

Stacey remembers Scottish icon, the great Sean Connery and gets into what made him and his Bond films so memorable. From the cool gadgets and even …

Stacey starts things off discussing the new electric Hummer and what would be the better ways to spend it’s nearly $100K price tag.

Then it's mailbag …

Stacey talks about the recent production car land speed record claimed by the SSC Tuatara. Using his time out at the Silver State Classic as an example, Stacey also shares his experience of what it’s like to be in a car …

Stacey continues remembering the late great Eddie Van Halen, discussing how Eddie building his own custom guitars with what he had available in the studio carries over to us hotrodders out in the garage.

Stacey then …

Stacey shares his thoughts on the great Eddie Van Halen, who sadly passed away this month from a long battle with cancer. 

After that, Stacey discusses the importance of the concept car and how the far out designs you …

Stacey sits down with talented musician and comedian Tim Watson.  They discuss how Tim got his start in the music business and how he has been blessed to be in the right place at the right time more than once. Of …

Stacey sits down with James and Meisha from Sparkburn Hotrods and they discuss the hot-rod / music connection, the effect that the Corona Virus has had on the Automotive world, their thoughts on what our automotive …

Stacey answers listener Sherry’s question about the viability of her 1967 Chevy C-10 project.

He also gives advice about what to look for in a potential project vehicle.

He also answers listener Dominick’s question …

Stacey answers listeners Dennis & John’s questions about how to make a “barn find.”

He also gives advice about both finding Jeep CJ projects and sourcing a new engine for a CJ.

He makes a recommendation regarding …

On this episode, Stacey answers listener Matt’s question about how to get a “good” paint job without paying for more than you bargained for and he offers listener Sherry advise on her dilemma over her ‘67 C-10 project.

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On this episode, Stacey sits down engineer & hot rod legend Gale Banks and talks about what it was really like driving & building hot rods in …

Stacey sits down with Pinstriping legend von Hotrod and talks about their influences and how things are different today compared to when they were young.  Then they talk about things that transcend a lot of the …

Stacey dives into the fun topic of popular toys, noting how, more often than not, most modern toys are electronics oriented, however a recent poll …

On this episode, Stacey gives you the skinny on the 2 main kinds of “Wheelers & Dealers”. He relates some of his own experiences in deals gone, good and bad. 

After that, Stacey has some advice regarding new …

Stacey dives into the age old hot topic - “Clones vs. Replicas”. Going back to how they started, to how they’ve affected perceptions of the industry …

Car people are problem solvers by nature. On this episode, Stacey proves that by sharing how his buddies at Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio didn’t let the …

Stacey goes into the hidden costs that come with buying a crate engine for your project. Also how he learned the hard way when he bought some Edelbrock headers for his first project.  

Stacey also digs into your …

Stacey interviews his long time buddy Malcolm Pritchett from West KY Collision in Hopkinsville Ky. Malcolm uses his 30 years of experience in the …

The dive into Stacey's new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series” continues! Focusing in on the highest & most difficult …

Stacey continues to dive into his new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series”. With the focus being “Level 4 - The frame off restoration and build”

Then, a brief look into the MAHINDRA ROXOR …

On this episode, Stacey continues to dive into his new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series”. With the focus being “Level 3 - The Restomod - Just like the name implies. it’s part restoration …

On this episode, Stacey continues to dive into his new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series”. With the focus being “Level 2 - Mechanical & Cosmetic Restoration - fixing or restoring a …

Stacey dives into his new Amazon Prime exclusive show “Stacey David’s Restoration Series” (https://www.amazon.com/Laying-out-and-planning/dp/B082PBLQBS/) and explains what it means to take on a level one "get it running …

Stacey sits down and chats with The American Tri-Five Association’s Jerry Dixey about all things tri-five Chevy and more. https://www.americantrifive.com/tri-five-week.html

Stacey also answers a listener question about …

The premiere episode of "Tales of a Gearhead," host, Stacey David, discusses the new mid-engine C8 Corvette and why he thinks it may not be as controversial as some think.

Then, Stacey dives into some listener …