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Car Guy Confessions

Published by Jeff Smith, Steve Strope & Cam Benty

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  • Automotive

Presented by ARP From custom car stories seldom told from the wild adventures of magazine editors to the latest custom car builds and the future of performance and hot rodding.

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  1. Hot Rod Shown 60 Years Later, Oakland Roadster Show History, NSRA Radio from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Sep 7, 202628 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Jeff sits down with NSRA Rodcast Host and Radio DJ Nick Donovan to share the story of “Rusty” Russell DiSalvo’s hot rod being shown as it was back in 1966 when it won Best Stock Bodied Rod at the Oakland Roadster Show. 60 years later, the family with Johnny Pickard have brought it back out to the Grand National Roadster Show. 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/

  2. Summit Racing's Al Noe, Trick Flow Specialties' Josh Cook Talk V8 Swaps, New SBC Blocks, Buick Muscle Cars from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Aug 24, 202651 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Al Noe from Summit Racing and Josh Cook from Trick Flow Specialities join Jeff Smith to talk V8 engine swaps, classic Buick muscle cars and even BMWs. 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/

  3. ACES Car Club Nick & Paul, Traditional Hot Rod Build, Kustom Mercs from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Aug 10, 202628 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Jeff is joined by ACES Car Club member Nick Noriega and traditional hot rod builder Paul Godfrey who debuted a freshly finished 5 window coupe at the Grand National Roadster Show with plenty of old school touches and their own twist. 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/

  4. Troy Gudgel of BBT Fab, 200 MPH Firebirds, Barrett-Jackson Cup Winning 59 Impala from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Jul 27, 202648 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Troy Gudgel of BBT Fabrications, one of the top names in high-end custom car building, joins Jeff and Steve at GNRS. From restomod style muscle cars and 200+ MPH Pontiac Firebird street machines, Troy has been building award-winning classics with modern tech for over 20 years. We also dive into the story behind Bermuda, the amazing 1959 Chevrolet Impala owned by Eugene Bothello, which earned the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Cup not once, but twice. See more from BBT Fabrications at @bbtfab and https://www.bbtfabrications.com/ and Intek Otto at @intekotto https://www.intekotto.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/

  5. Lokar Performance Parts' Brian Downard, Hot Rod Mag Book Report, Engine Builds from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Jul 13, 202654 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Brian Downard from Lokar Performance Parts joins Jeff and Marcel to share his automotive journey that starts with a school book report on Hot Rod magazine. Brian also shares stories from fixing cars with makeshift gas tanks to modern machining and 3D printed parts at Lokar. See more from Lokar at www.lokar.com and follow @lokarinc. 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/

  6. Three Amigos, Grumpy Jenkins, Big Block Chevy Power from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Jun 29, 202625 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP The Three Amigos are back once again from the Grand National Roadster Show where Steve Strope is a Slonaker Award judge, Jeff talks Big Block Chevy horsepower and Cam brings along some B-roll photos from famous Hot Rod and Car Craft magazine shoots. 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/

  7. Alan Budnik Talks Billet Wheels, Muscle Cars and OBS Trucks from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Jun 15, 202642 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Alan Budnik stops by to share his story from the early days of CNC machining, to billet wheels at Boyds, and Budnik Wheels where he designs and manufactures detailed billet wheels for muscle cars, street rods and trucks. Checkout more from Budnik Wheels at @budnikwheels and www.budnik.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/

  8. Muscle Car Builds, Pro Street Drag Racing, Pro Touring Cars from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Jun 1, 202642 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Producer Marcel Venable from Auto Revolution joins Jeff to talk all things muscle cars, pro-touring, pro street and engine builds. Checkout more from Auto Revolution at @autorevolution and www.autorevolutiononline.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/

  9. Tim Matthews from Museum of American Speed, Vintage BMX Racing from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    May 18, 202650 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Tim Matthews, the curator of Speedway Motor’s Museum of American Speed, joins Jeff and Steve to share their love of horsepower, and BMX bikes as well as Steve’s latest project, a nod to retro altered fuelies. Visit the Museum of American Speed at @museumofamericanspeed and https://www.museumofamericanspeed.org/ . 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/

  10. Bangshift's Chad Reynolds, LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    May 4, 202653 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Jeff sits down with Chad Reynolds from Bangshift and Jefferson Bryant to talk drag racing, Buick muscle cars and Corvette body mold making. See more from Chad Reynolds at www.bangshift.com and Jefferson Bryant at @reddirtrodz 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/

  11. Pinstriper Jeff Styles, Evel Knievel Van Build, Custom Paintwork from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Apr 20, 202655 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Custom pinstripes and weekend Evel Knievel Jeff ‘Styles’ Overman joins Jeff and Marcel to share custom paint techniques and stories with the legends including Tom Kelly and Pete Santini. Styles also shares his latest built, a full custom Evel Knievel themed van complete with glow in the dark paintwork. See more from Styles’ pin striping at www.socalpinstriper.com and at @socalpinstriper 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/

  12. Robbie Azevedo, Rods N Mods, High School Hot Rods, EV F100 from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Apr 6, 202642 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Custom truck and hot rod builder Robbie Azevedo joins Jeff to share his journey from a young builder taking home SEMA and GNRS awards fresh out of high school, to being one of the youngest builders honored by the Sacramento Autorama and now building custom F100s and muscle cars in Utah. See more from Rods N Mods at @rodsnmods and from Robbie Azevedo at @robbie.azevedo. 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/

  13. Cotati Speed Shop, Zane Cullen, Hot Rod History, Racing History from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Mar 23, 202647 min

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Cam sits down with long time hot rod and custom car builder Zane Cullen of Cotati Speed Shop to discuss racing and hot rodding history as well as new builds. See more from Cotati Speed Shop at @cotatispeedshop. 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/

  14. Tim Strange, Kustoms, BMX, Pro Street History, Podcasting from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Mar 9, 202651 min

    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/

  15. Type 1 Restorations, Slonaker Winning VW Karma Ghia, GNRS from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Feb 23, 202632 min

    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/

  16. Three Amigos at the Grand National Roadster Show, Petersen Photo Archives from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Feb 9, 202648 min

    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

  17. Veazie Bros Fab, Hot Rod Legacies, So Cal Speed Shop History from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Jan 26, 202657 min

    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

  18. Mick's Paint, AMBR Winning Custom Painter, So Cal Speed Shop History from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Jan 12, 202636 min

    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

  19. Best of 2025, Highlights from Petersen Auto Museum, Drag Racing and GNRS from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Dec 29, 202543 min

    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

  20. Best from GNRS 2025 2, Hot Rod Designers, Photographers and Builders from Car Guy Confessions, opens in a new tab

    Dec 15, 202552 min

    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

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