Today on GEARZ, Stacey rolls Heavy Metal back into the shop and begins to lay out some of the incredible modifications that he is going to be doing on this old junk yard '69 International Cabover truck. A custom four-link air suspension goes on first, and then a slick air brake system to pull this big monster to a stop. A custom Exhaust is also laid out, along with numerous other modifications to make this a one of a kind rig. If you have ever wondered if a Cabover could make a cool hot rod, you need to check this out. From there it's off to the movies as Stacey digs into the impact and influence movie cars have on our lives and culture. To prove that point, He brings in actor Dax Shepard and his cool '67 Lincoln Continental that are both starring in the new movie "Hit and Run". So strap in and hold on, 'cuz we might get airborne on this ride!
HEAVY METAL Exhaust [S6 Ep.12-3]
Today on GEARZ, Stacey rolls Heavy Metal back into the shop and begins to lay out some of the incredible modifications that he is going to be doing on this old junk yard '69 International Cabover truck. A custom four-link air suspension goes on first, and then a slick air brake system to pull this big monster to a stop. A custom Exhaust is also laid out, along with numerous other modifications to make this a one of a kind rig. If you have ever wondered if a Cabover could make a cool hot rod, you need to check this out. From there it's off to the movies as Stacey digs into the impact and influence movie cars have on our lives and culture. To prove that point, He brings in actor Dax Shepard and his cool '67 Lincoln Continental that are both starring in the new movie "Hit and Run". So strap in and hold on, 'cuz we might get airborne on this ride!
Heavy Metal Tow Truck [S7 Ep. 2-1]
Today on GEARZ, project Heavy Metal is back as Stacey rolls the old International cab over truck into the shop so he can outfit it with a vintage Holmes dual wrecker bed. It is auto recycling at its best as the big truck continues to come together using parts from a junkyard wrecker, swap meet vintage beer kegs, and even some new aftermarket parts. If you've always thought that you had to spend big money to build a unique vehicle, this "Heavy Metal" truck will not only change your mind, but probably have you digging through old junkyards and checking out pastures in hopes of finding a vintage truck project of your own! That's a typical reaction...and that's typical for GEARZ!
Heavy Metal [S4 Ep.9-1]
Today on GEARZ, Stacey rolls in that old International Cab over Truck, and starts a project called Heavy Metal. The project not only showcases people that work with their hands for a living, but also represents the Navy's Blue Angels precision flying team. The first order up for business is to get some serious power into the truck and that involves Stacey stuffing a hot-rodded Duramax Diesel engine and Allison transmission into the old beast. If you have ever wondered what it takes to retro-fit a big diesel engine into a project, and if there are parts available to make it happen... this show will not only answer those questions, but also encourage you to do it!
Old Trucks and Other Junk [S5 Ep.12-3]
Today on GEARZ, Stacey rolls in an old '67 Ford pickup that has been hacked on over the years, and shows how to get rid of the old afterthought floor shifter, and convert it to a column shift that will actually shift gears! After that, Stacey digs into one of the newest fuel injection units on the market and shows how easy it is to install, and then demonstrates how to shave the drip rail off of your muscle car. Finally, we answer the question: Is it possible to put chrome plating on aluminum or stainless steel? We take a trip to Advance plating in Nashville to find out. There's so much stuff going on, you're gonna need to watch this show twice!
Salvage Yard Tour - I65 Chrome Shop
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Stacey David's Gearz - "Bigfoot"
Host Stacey David visits the house of Bob Chandler to see how he created the Bigfoot monster truck that became a phenomenon in the monster truck series originally introduced in 1979 and discuss how he came up with the idea for it.
The V8 Barstool [S2 Ep. 4-3]
In the world of hot rodding, when gear heads gather around and start discussing their projects, invariably the conversation drifts into speculation of what the smallest thing is that you can successfully put a V8 engine in. Well today on GEARZ, Stacey pretty much puts an end to that speculation by building a V8 powered BARSTOOL!! It's part go-cart... part garden tractor... part insane... and ALL hot rod. Which of course is what GEARZ is all about! If you like WILD.. then you don't want to miss this show! Then Stacey dives into some Muffler Tech to show you what kind of mufflers there are on the market, and give you some tips that might help you make the right decision when the time comes to stick some cool mufflers on your machine!
Drag 'N' Wagon / Settin' Up Shop [S7 Ep. 1-1]
On this episode of GearZ, Stacey puts a programmer on the Drag 'N' Wagon to finally bring the stripped down Ram Hot Rod truck to life. If you've been wondering what kind of performance potential these new Ram Express trucks have, wait until you see one lit up with a Supercharger! Talk about breathing fire! After that Stacey lays out how to set up a shop with custom flooring, custom cabinets, and of course a lot of tools and toolboxes. If you've ever wondered about the best way to lay out a shop, and utilize your space, this is the show to see.......and GEARZ is the show to watch!
Hot Rod Station Wagon [S6 Ep.9-1]
Station Wagons...Love them or hate them, we all have some stories to tell about them! But most of us have never dreamed that a wagon could be a Hot rod or cool custom...but they can! Today on GEARZ, Stacey shows how much fun a wagon can be when it has an LS engine under the hood, and two four barrel carburetors sitting on it. If you ever wanted to thrash your Dad's old Wagon, this is the show for you! After that Stacey digs into some of the most asked questions regarding shooting waterborne paint, and finally we take a trip to Texas to see how one body-man created his own business by selling tools, instead of using them. If you are looking for a new career, this could be your answer.
Ram 1500 Laramie [S6 Ep.11-1]
Everybody knows that you can get almost anything you want on a new car or truck these days. The problem is, if you use your truck for work, "almost" just doesn't get it. Today on GEARZ, Stacey takes a decked out new truck, and adds some key tools and equipment to make it something that you can literally take to work or play with. After that, we dig into the mysterious world of leather interiors, and show how it is possible for you to buy a top quality leather upholstery kit, and install it yourself. Finally, we roll in the SL-C and show what it takes to put twin turbos on an LS7. It's gonna be crazy, and it's only gonna be on GEARZ!
Ladder Bar system & Test Drive [S3-Ep.5-4]
If you've been around cars and trucks very long, you know that vintage, nostalgia, and rat rods are very popular. The question is, how do you make a nostalgia-style car with leaf springs hook up like a modern drag car but not lose the vintage look? Simple...you install a ladder bar system! But how do you keep the leaf springs from binding you ask? Ah...there is a special way to do it, and if you want to find out what it is...you need to catch this episode of GearZ. Then it's out on the road to test it out as Stacey shows you just how much fun you can have with a nostalgia-style vehicle. Would somebody please bail him out of jail?!?!
Building Your Own LS7/ SL-C Project: Drivetrain [S6 Ep.5-1]
If you have ever dreamed of walking into a place like GM, and building your own engine using all their tools and equipment, you have to catch this episode of GEARZ, because that is exactly what Stacey does! With GM's new build-your-own-crate-engine program, you are able to follow Stacey thru the process of building your own LS7 engine. Not only does it give you a great look at how these engines are built and manufactured, but it'll also give you great incentive to get to GM and build your own! After that, Stacey goes thru the mysterious world of the transaxle, and how to set up a mid-engine car for mind-blowing performance. If you are not watching GEARZ, you're missing out on a lot of things you haven't seen before!
