The founders of American Metal Customs reveal how their passion-driven culture for Americana, art, and speed, combined with 100+
years of collective experience, fuels their award-winning and eye-popping custom builds. The team – led by Josh Allison and Chris Bishop along with Ralph Baldwin – discusses how their commitment to the "raw" and "authentic" led them to revolutionize not just vehicles, but whiskey, too, sonically infusing it with genuine horsepower to create a blended taste all its own.
ADVISORY: This episode contains colorful metaphors and adult language.
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Making Street-Legal Spaceships
“Once you start really putting some racing technology into streetable cars, it gets really fun.” So it goes for Full Blown Kustoms owner James Goldman, as he tells the guys in this podcast. “They have four wheels and a seat, but they’re not cars anymore, they’re spaceships.” One need look no further than his twin turbo ’69 Lincoln Continental build for proof – as witnessed by its 14 million online views. Understanding the importance of building a core team while praising the fluidity of metal as an art form, Goldman notes that “whether it’s being unique and different or just having a much tighter fit and finish on your car, that’s becoming more important.”
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Interiors Built for Speed
Ross Berlanga from TMI Products joins Kevin and Willie to discuss bridging the gap between high-end custom interiors and affordability, detailing how their new CAD and 3D printing techniques are bringing bespoke seats and door panels to classics. Ross also spills some of the details on their most ambitious SEMA build yet: a special interior that made the company “stretch our wings” for an all-carbon fiber 1969 Mustang Fastback.
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Press "D" for "Do It!"
A plasma cutter is an indispensable machine for anyone doing a significant amount of fab work. “The things you can do with a CNC plasma table are almost mind-blowing,” extols Kevin. “The speed, the accuracy, the repeatability, all of that when you really want to pump out the work." Greg Combe and Joe Cook of Tracker CNC join Kevin and Willie today to talk about CNC plasma tables and the differences between theirs and the competition. With specialized Command and Cut software and long-lasting construction, Tracker CNC’s affordable, professional grade CNC plasma cutting tables have contributed to their 30-year reputation for quality and customer service within the industry.
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Engineering the Perfect Note
Brandon Arpin of Valvetronic Designs joins the guys to detail the technical science behind achieving the perfect, non-raspy sound for modern hot rods and luxury cars. He shares how the company moved from a simple BMW exhaust fix to a powerhouse now expanding its titanium and stainless-steel valved systems into the Jeep, Raptor, Mopar and diesel markets to satisfy both the track racer and the sound-conscious enthusiast. Listen in as Kevin and Willie discover the secrets to engineering the ultimate exhaust note and building a successful automotive performance brand.
Expert gearheads and longtime co-hosts Kevin Byrd and Willie B bring their hallmark brand of automotive knowledge and passion from the TV screen to the podcasting world. Two Guys Garage Podcast covers virtually every aspect of the automotive aftermarket, from repair to restoration, from customization to innovations, all in the same loose, just-havin’-fun manner fans have been enjoying on MotorTrendTV for years.