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Buckle up, gearheads! In this high-octane episode of "It's All About the Build," hosts Elliot, Melanie, and Randy unleash the full-throttle fury of custom car culture, with the titans of torque from Nichols Paint and Fab leading the charge.
Join us as we crank up the volume and peel back the layers of paint and personality with Justin Nichols, the maestro of metal. Alongside his partner-in-crime (and metal), Maegan, and their buddy Mitch, we uncover the raw, unfiltered saga of Nichols Paint and Fab. From humble beginnings to blazing triumphs, these renegades have navigated every hairpin turn on the road to greatness.
Get ready for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as Justin unveils the secrets behind his hit TV show "Wrench'd." We strip away the glitz and glamour to reveal the gritty reality behind the cameras, where every bolt tightened and every paint stroke tells a story of determination and dedication.
With an atmosphere filled with camaraderie and discussions rich with insights, our hosts dive deep into the grease-stained trenches of the custom car biz. Mitch, our resident outsider, spills the beer on what it's like to ride shotgun with Justin and Maegan, while Elliot, Melanie, and Randy add their own spicy flavor to the mix.
But this episode isn't just about horsepower and chrome; it's about heart. Justin lays bare the soul of Nichols Paint and Fab, sharing the trials, triumphs, and tireless passion that fuel their quest for perfection. Along the way, he reveals the profound influence of his father, whose guidance and wisdom shaped Justin's journey from a garage dreamer to a custom car visionary.
So rev up those engines and crack open a cold one, because "It's All About the Build" is about to take you on a ride you won't soon forget. Tune in and strap in for the thunderous tale of Nichols Paint and Fab – where every custom car has a story, and every story is a masterpiece.
As Always, This One's for You, CHEERS!!!
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Get ready to witness the rapid ascent of Cane Creek Custom in this electrifying episode of "It's All About The Build"! Join hosts Elliot and Randy as they embark on a thrilling journey with Bryan Devrous, the driving force behind Cane Creek Custom's swift rise in the Nashville custom car scene.Despite its brief existence, Cane Creek Custom has quickly gained traction in the Nashville area for its unparalleled paint jobs and full builds. Bryan Devrous, the mastermind behind this automotive sensation, shares the secrets behind Cane Creek Custom's swift rise, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a serious company in the industry. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing the boundaries of creativity, Bryan has transformed Cane Creek Custom into a force to be reckoned with. But the fun doesn't stop there! Join Elliot and Bryan as they share hilarious tales from their journey together, from their early days as coworkers to their current roles as mentors to each other in the bustling world of custom car businesses. From laugh-out-loud mishaps to heartwarming moments of camaraderie, their friendship adds an extra layer of excitement to an already exhilarating ride.Subscribe to "It's All About the Build" and join us as we celebrate the unstoppable rise of Cane Creek Custom with Bryan Devrous at the wheel.So buckle up and hold on tight—it's going to be one wild ride! As Always, This One's For You!!! Cheers!!!
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This Special Episode is the Announcement of the 2024 Ridler Award Winner. Piggybacking off of the last episode about the 2024 Great 8 Finalists we bring you the winner of the best of the best. Follow along as we bring you some behind the scenes information and our takes on the big reveal. Also, a little drama never hurt anyone!! As always this ones for you, CHEERS!!!
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In this Special Episode we break down our thoughts on the Great 8 Finalists from this year's Detroit Autorama 2024. Follow along with the links below to see the exact pictures we are talking about and see in real time exactly what we are seeing and describing.
This Episode is a good one and anyone interested in these finalists will sure see some things that the average joe passes by.
Enjoy this special episode and stay tuned to the finally on Monday Morning when we go over the winner!!
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Hagerty Website Link: 2024 Detroit Autorama Ridler Award Great 8 Finalists - Hagerty MediaWorld of Wheels - Autorama Instagram Link: World of Wheels - Autorama (@hotrodshows) • Instagram photos and videos
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This week marks, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of I.B.F.HotRods, Melanie's debut appearance on the show, joining Elliot and Randy alongside our special guest, Pete. With a combined expertise spanning over 35 years in assembly line car manufacturing, Melanie and Pete bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table.
Join us as we peel back the curtain on the intricacies of modern vehicle production, drawing fascinating comparisons to the world of custom and classic car restoration that our listeners know and love. From the precision of assembly line processes to the handcrafted artistry of building timeless classics, we delve deep into the contrasting worlds of automotive craftsmanship.
But hold on tight, because this episode is not just informative—it's a rollercoaster ride of laughter, surprises, and insightful commentary. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and brace yourself as we navigate the thrilling twists and turns of modern car manufacturing. You won't want to miss this exhilarating journey into the heart of the automotive industry! CHEERS!!!
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In Episode 15 Elliot and Randy bring their thoughts and ideas on what they think is missing in today's Television and Entertainment world based around the Classic Car and Custom Car Industry. They dive into the likes of Bitchin' Rides, Texas Metal, Top Gear, Fantom Works, Wheeler Dealers just to name a few. Do they even get into the Richard Rawlings and Fast N Loud Topic? Will you possibly hear about the Infamous Bad Chad?
This episode will bring out a perspective on how people in this classic car industry look at Reality TV shows of the Car World and give their thoughts on the topic. We are hoping to bring some comedy and as well as new perspectives on this Entertainment Industry and describe what we like and possibly dislike about these shows and many more.
As always, grab that favorite beverage and hang on as we take the turns into this discussion we are sure you won't always agree with us on but certainly can't fault us on. This One's For You, CHEERS!!
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Hold on to your Drinks Everybody, because this episode has some hilarious off topic shenanigans but also all the Info You Want on Upgrading Your Classic Car or Truck!! Listen as Elliot and Randy give all the details on upgrades to your ride. They lay it all out from Engine Upgrades, Throttle Body EFI Systems, Suspensions, Air Rides, Coil Overs, Brakes Upgrades, Wiring Upgrades, Radios and the list goes on and on.
If you are like many HotRod owners and builders and are wondering if it is worth upgrading your vehicle into the 21st century than this is your Episode. You can get all of your questions answered and have a little fun doing it. As Always this one is for all you fans, followers and listeners. CHEERS!!!
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In this weeks episode Elliot and Randy are bringing their thoughts on everyone's all time favorite topic of the pricing of classic cars. Come along as Elliot describes the research and development process of finding out why people price their vehicles at certain price tags and their thoughts behind it.
Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy as we learn how offensive and how enjoyable it was to ask people why they are pricing vehicles at certain price points. If you are anything like us when looking at some vehicle prices nowadays you have to ask yourself "What Are They Thinking??" This is a must listen especially just to hear how offended some people get when bringing this topic up. You know what we think, if you are offended by someone asking why you priced something where you did, chances are it's ridiculously priced.
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In this episode Elliot and Randy go into detail about one of the most recent projects to leave the shop. This 1968 Chevrolet C10 came in described as 90% done but just because it has paint on it, interior in it, and the engine in it doesn't mean much in this industry. The guys describe what it took to get this build to the finish line, the processes of which it took to complete this project and the details to get the job done. So many things aren't considered when it comes to just "Simple Things" and this episode really details what it takes to do the "Simple Things".
As a listener and someone that isn't in this industry as a career path just getting the vehicle complete doesn't mean the job is over. The guys also tell the story of just getting the vehicle delivered to the customer and the crazy hours spent on the side of the road looking for a license plate.
Grab your favorite beverage and hold on as this episode goes from build details to a crazy trip to Nashville Tennessee and Back to Indiana. Cheers!!!
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In this episode Elliot and Randy are focusing on the comparisons between Large Shops vs Small Shops and the Pros and Cons of each. This episode will give you some very valuable topics between working with shops as a customer and also if you are trying to become an employee in this industry, what it might be like for each environment.
When looking for a shop to build your vehicle or work with on a daily basis there are many topics and things no one tells you about or thinks about. Throughout this episode you will hear some instances to factor in when looking at your upcoming bills. Also, instances to factor in when looking to work in this industry and the pros and cons of each of these shops. Just like every other episode, grab your favorite drink, put the earmuffs on the kids and enjoy this episode. CHEERS!!
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Grab your favorite beverage and tag along with Elliot and Randy as they explain how to actually look at a classic car. How to actually see flaws and how to pick out the fakes from the badass. Most people have no idea how to properly look at a custom vehicle and, on this episode, you will learn exactly what to look for and how to do it. It is imperative to anybody at a car show to really understand what you are looking for and what exactly you are looking at when it comes to examining and looking at builds.
Elliot and Randy go into great detail about paint, customizations, engineering and what they look at when approaching and examining custom cars and trucks. This doesn't just go for the custom side of things, same goes for the nut and bolt restorations as well. You wonder why some cars win awards and why others don't, well it's all about the details. This episode will train you how to pick out those Details. CHEERS!!
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In this episode Randy and Elliot answer one of the biggest misunderstood questions in the Custom Car Industry... "Why Do These Cars Cost So Much to Build"? Bringing a new perspective to this answer the guys talk about ALL the details, ALL the overlooked time and bring you a builder's perspective on this subject... If you ever asked yourself this question and just couldn't believe these 6 Figure Price tags than this is your episode... Grab your favorite beverage and sit down for this episode of everything you didn't know on why building custom cars cost so much... CHEERS!!
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This Episode the guys continue with Part 2 of Last Weeks Show "Award Winning HotRods - The Ridler Award - What it takes to win!!!". The guys finish off this crazy topic of what all it takes to win the biggest of custom car awards and what you can implement into your own builds to stay above your competition. Grab that favorite beverage as the guys wrap up this 2 Part Episode. Cheers!!
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The Don Ridler Award is one of the highest honors a custom car builder can win and in this episode the guys go into detail on what it takes to win one of the custom car worlds most prestigious awards. Grab your favorite beverage as Randy describes in detail how he was part of such an award. If you're looking to separate your build from the crowd this is the episode for you. Sit back and enjoy the show. Cheers!!!
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This Episode is All About Planning your build. Grab that favorite beverage as Randy and Elliot discuss a not so pretty topic. Pretty or not this is the most crucial part of your vehicles restoration. Getting to the finish line of your build will be a lot easier when planning out exactly what needs to be done.
Follow along as the guys discuss the entire breakdown of the planning side of things. It's almost guaranteed that you will learn something new or hear something that you haven't planned for.
As always, here's to all of you that listen!! Cheers!!
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Buying your dream project car is the easy part, now you have to decide what direction you need to take your build... Keeping it all original and doing a Nut and Bolt Restoration may sound like the best route to go when buying that project car, but is it really all that it's cracked up to be.?. Should you go a more "Restomod" approach.?. Does it really matter.?!
As Always, Sit back, crack open that cold beverage and enjoy the ride as you listen along with Randy and Elliot, as they discuss what the differences are between keeping your vehicle stock, as opposed to going a more custom route... They talk about everything you should really be considering when planning out your build... Lot's of information is shared and a lot of things many people overlook or even consider when it comes to building their first HotRod!! Enjoy this Episode and Here's to you the Listener!! Cheers!!
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Episode 4 is Dedicated to Those Beginning Their HotRod and Restoration Journey. We're talking about that special someone that is starting to get the itch to buy and dive deep into their very first Restoration Project. Grab that favorite beverage and sit down with Elliot and Randy as they breakdown some important things to consider and think about before jumping into your first build. Enjoy the twists and turns of this episode as they veer into oncoming traffic and side thoughts all about things you should be chewing over before that initial HotRod purchase. Cheers!!
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In this episode, Elliot and Randy bring you a discussion on how I.B.F.HotRods started, how "It's All About the Build" Podcast was developed and history between the two HotRod builders. Grab your favorite Beverage and pull up a chair as we follow along with this behind the scenes look into this Business that is I.B.F.HotRods!! The two discuss where their relationship started, building HotRods out of an apartment, moving across the country and everything that went into the beginning of I.B.F.HotRods. Cheers!!
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As always grab your favorite beverage and put your seatbelt on as we follow along with Randy and Elliot as They give us their perspective on why they build Classic Cars and HotRods!!! Nothing is being held back when describing why they do what they do, Building HotRods!! Enjoy and Cheers!!
Topic #1 The Cool FactorTopic #2 Sense of Accomplishment/Customer SatisfactionTopic #3 Artistic Freedom.
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In this First Ever Episode we are introducing you into the expectations of what will be known as the "It's All About the Build" Podcast. We break down our thoughts and ideas of what we will be covering in future episodes. Sit back and enjoy the chaotic minds of Elliot and Randy as they introduce themselves to you the listener and give you a perspective on the world of HotRodding like no other. Cheers!!
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