Stacey David's GearZ

Season 13 is off and rumbling with Stacey showing off the new exhaust system for the SR-71 Rapid Tool Express project. From the headers to the tailpipes, this exhaust is going to scream! Then, its chassis details as Stacey lays out a plan for pedals, brakes & a fuel tank. Finally, you can't have an SR-71 inspired build without some killer wheels!

The biggest toy in the shop is back... Heavy Metal! Our old junk yard International tow truck rolls back into the garage as the freshly painted cab returns from the Hot Rot Institute. And it's not just any paint, It's Razzleberry from Axalta that's so candy, you'll want to take a bite! Stacey jumps right in to putting a face and interior back in this old junkyard dog.

We're moving ahead with the Interior of the Heavy Metal cab and now's the time to get the dash set up. Stacey lays out the dos and don'ts of getting your dash updated and a layout that makes sense before it gets installed. GearZ hits the road with a special delivery for the Hot Rod Institute for all they've done for us and the restoration industry.

The SR-71 returns as Stacey digs into his old '59 ford panel truck and shows how to convert it into a one-off tool delivery truck to show off a variety of Cornwell Tools. Moving to the cab of the vehicle, Stacey addresses some of the issues people have when setting up seats and steering. Then it's on the rear to lay out the gas tank, and finally the SR-71 gets a new beak from a '59 T-bird!

One of the best things about a Jeep is the removable top. It also sparks one of the biggest debates: What is best: a soft top or a hard top? Stacey takes on the challenge by comparing a factory hard top with the new Bestop Trektop. The test will include everything from ease of install to styling, overall sound decibels and of course, how watertight it is.

It's all about square body GM trucks, because The Stunt Double is back in the shop. We take a look back at the this awesome '86 Chevy 4x4 Silverado long bed build that pays tribute to the legendary Fall Guy TV truck. You'll see it get an upgraded suspension, interior, drivetrain and paint job!

The SR-71 Rapid Tool Express is back on the block! Stacey finishes up the frame into a rolling masterpiece with the suspension and drivetrain assembled for the last time. Then the body goes back on, and the interior starts to go together. We're talking fitting the carpet, steering column and the new dash bezel and stuffing that bezel with custom SR-71 gauges.

Stacey installs a new fuel delivery system on a 2017 Mustang to show just how easy it is to up your performance and keep your engine safe at the same time. Then, we head out west to tell the story of Bestop and how they've been making removable Jeep tops for decades. Finally, hang out for a while as Stacey talks about converting your boring automatic to a lively manual transmission.

Stacey tracks the development of Cornwell Quality Tools, started by a blacksmith, to the tool truck empire that stresses quality over everything else. Speaking of 100 years, trucks have been around for over a century and truck owners have struggled to find the best way to lift their trucks. Stacey sheds some light on picking the right kind of lift for the truck you're driving.

One of our favorite mysteries is the whereabouts of Copperhead, the legendary C10 that Stacey built more than a decade ago. Well, It's back and Stacey was reunited with it at the C10 Nationals in Ft. Worth, TX. Stacey gets a chance to get behind the wheel again and boil some tires. Finally, Stacey tackles a fuel injection install on a Jeep Scrambler and checks out the new Core Doors from Bestop.

As the SR-71 nears completion there are a couple of major things left on the plate before we can fire her up and get her down the road. Fins, a cool logo and stealthy paint! Then, a slightly modified March Performance system will help Stacey get that much closer to putting some spark to this awesome build and stick around for plenty of other tech advice from America's Gearhead.

Stacey visits a truck enthusiast working on his first ground up restoration. Then, hang out as Stacey talks with two engineers about what makes the new Cornwell Platinum boxes so tough. Finally, the Cheetah is back in the garage, but only for a day or two before it heads out to get the body work finished and get some new color.