Stories N' Steel

Brad King heads to Squeeg's Kustoms in Arizona to visit with Doug Jerger, a second generation custom painter. The pair talk hot rods, inspiration, building cars and capturing the title of America's Most Beautiful Roadster...accidentally. From humble beginnings as a car-crazy kid to owning one of the top custom shops in the country, it's a candid look at the hot rod hobby like no other.

Brad visits with pinstriper Ron Hernandez. Ron shares his memories of growing up in an artistic family, and how his Dad and brother inspired a love for cars. From plans to be an art teacher to humble beginnings laying paint at the local car wash, take an inspiring look at what drives someone to become one of the best at their craft. And if you've never seen someone pinstripe no-handed, well.

Brad pays a visit to Dave Ellis and learns about his incredible collection of all things transportation-related. Much like Dave himself, the further you dig, the more you learn. A former child TV Actor, Dave had appeared on both Ozzie and Harriet as well as being Jerry Mathers' stand-in on Leave it to Beaver. Live vicariously and avoid having to dust it all as we explore a lifelong passion.

Brad King spends some shop time with Mike Jones of Exile Fabrications in Apple Valley, California. Inspired by his hot rod-building Grandfathers; Mike's interest earned him a start welding motorcycle frames in the custom chopper heyday of the early-2000's. Having built drag cars and off-road vehicles, Mike is making his mark in the hot rod world.

Brad and a bunch of friends head out to Phoenix, Arizona with a pile of cool car parts to surprise artist Brian Stupski with a "One Day" redo of his beloved Dodge Challenger. What was supposed to be a birthday party brunch for his girlfriend's co-worker, instead turned out to be a full on ambush as friends, family and sponsors dove in to give Brian a day he'd never forget.