When building Project Pile House I’ve pretty much discarded all of the original mechanics and I’ve been building from the ground up. I’ve already installed a SBC (small block Chevy V8) engine and a TH350 automatic transmission in the truck. Next I needed to install a universal shifter that would work with the changes I’ve made and look “right”.
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Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 15: Kevin Tetz Talks Shop With Jay Rowlands – Director & Driving Force Behind The Movie, CLUTCH
Rhetorical Question: Who Doesn’t LOVE a good car chase scene?! In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz chats with Jay Rowlands: writer, director, producer, editor, stunt-driver & lets not forget, actor of the independent film, Clutch. Jay has a love for American muscle cars in films, so deep […]
How to form a custom airbag tub with Eastwood Tools
Recently our friend Sean at Empire Fabrication sent us some pictures of a custom airbag tub for a bagged VW Eurovan he’s building for a customer and we had to share. Follow along as he shares the Eastwood tools and process he used to build the custom bag tub.
‘Shop Talk’ Podcast – Episode 14: Jesse Greening, Two-Time Ridler Award Winner
Wanna know what it takes to be a Ridler Award Winner?
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz chats with Jesse Greening, two-time winner of the Ridler Award as well as many high ranking acknowledgements from the best shows in the country!
‘Shop Talk’ Podcast – Episode 13: John Gilbert, Editor & Contributor of the ‘West Coast Report’
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz chats with John Gilbert: Editor & Contributor to The Eastwood Blog with the ‘West Coast Report’
Kevin describes Gilbert as many things: A Free spirit, custom painter, biker, and in his earlier years, an apprentice to some the best. However, one thing is for sure; John is a living example of a spirit who loves life.
‘Shop Talk’ Podcast – Episode 12: Ian Johnson, Host Of Xtreme 4×4 On The Spike Network
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz chats with Ian Johnson, host of Xtreme 4×4, television’s first series dedicated exclusively to showing how to fabricate hardcore trail rigs, sand buggies, lifted pickups and off-road vehicles.
Ian is no stranger to the media; he has been popping up in magazines & television shows, even appearing on a national television show with the infamous Jesse James.
‘Shop Talk’ – Episode 11: Fred Staab, Co-host of Cruise Control Radio
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz chats with Fred Staab, co-host of Cruise Control Radio, the first automotive podcast to premiere on iTunes, all the way back in 2007.
‘Shop Talk’ Podcast – Episode 9: TC Penick, Jaded Collaborator & Owner of Bay One Customs
Are you ready for SEMA 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada?
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz talks shop with TC Penick of Bay One Customs & collaborator on Kevin’s awesome Jaded Mustang.
‘Shop Talk’ Podcast – Episode 8: Jerry Dixey, Automotive Journalist, Enthusiast
How about a chance to win $1,000 in tools this summer?
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz sits down and talks shop with Jerry Dixey, automotive journalist, enthusiast & Tour Director.
This past year, Jerry’s hard work and 375,000+ miles touring with the Street Rodder Road Tour have earned him the NSRA Street Rodding Achievement Award, presented to him at SEMA 2012.