Stacey David's GearZ

About 20 years ago, Stacey built a 67 C10 truck on TV called "COPPERHEAD". From the humble beginnings of just a frame and cab to the rumbling monster it became, nobody dreamed that the truck would go on to become one of the most influential trucks of all time. But what made it so iconic? Stacey answers that question as he walks you through the build, and It's only on GEARZ!

If you have a classic car or truck, there's no doubt you want to drive it and enjoy it. But how do you maintain it and not ruin its value? Using Copperhead as an example, Stacey guides you through maintenance and upgrades that can be done to a classic vehicle to keep and increase the value, as well as what you should leave alone to ensure the value of the original build is maintained.

The purpose of this project is to take us back to those early gearhead experiences with go-karts, motorcycles, or lawn mowers, and encourage people to get out and build something cool with stuff you had laying around. It's called the "Mowerbox", and it involved the marrying of a zero-turn mower with a Cornwell toolbox to create the world's first zero-turn toolbox.

In the fast-paced world of auto auctions, sellers are trying get top dollar and buyers are looking for a good deal. So, how do you tell an original from a clone and avoid buying a replica by mistake? Stacey shows you how by rolling in the real Copperhead truck and a replica that sold at a recent auction and walks through how to find the differences in clones, replicas, and tribute vehicles.

The Cheetah is back in the shop after a trip to Cheetah Evolution for some major frame modifications to make this 630HP cat plant its booty firmly to the ground. Stacey shows the benefits of getting rid of the old C4 Corvette rear end and going with something stronger from Winters Performance, & some matching Wilwood brakes to bring it all to a stop. Then, he highlights the amazing P-33 Roadster!

What if you buy a project with a specific plan in mind, only to find all is not what it seems? Do you sell it? Restore it? Modify it? Follow along as Stacey strips down this Jeepster and goes Commando, then starts a level 1 restoration instead of the level 3 he had originally planned. Then, we take a minute to check out the Keep On Truckin' event at this year's Grand National Roadster Show.

The Jeepster is back as Stacey goes underneath and deals with the saggy suspension, faded brakes, and oh so many leaks! It's all part of a continuing level 1 restoration, and well within the scope of what most people can do in their own garage if they take their time and plan it out. If you're just getting into working on cars, this is the kind of project you need!

We race down memory lane with a visit to the Lions Automobilia Museum to tell the story of the iconic Lions Drag Strip that gave Southern California hot-rodders and drag racers a home from 1955-1972. You can almost smell the scorched rubber and Nitro as Stacey turns back the clock to a time when a guy in his garage could swap a cam and a carb, and then show up for a Saturday race ready to go!

What happens when you park your old daily driver or shop truck for an extended time? Well, the truck gets EVEN! The years of neglect can add up quickly, and pretty soon it's on a downward spiral of deterioration. This time on GEARZ, Stacey shows how to stop that deterioration cycle before it's too late using his Lil Red Wagon Dodge Ram as an example.

Stacey rolls in a 1940 Chevy coupe and puts together a hot small block to go in it. Multiple carbs, finned aluminum and plenty of horsepower are just some of the magic ingredients that make this rod roar. But it's not just Hod Rods on this show. Ride along as Stacey takes a legendary Aston Martin DB5 out for a 007 test drive.

Stacey continues upgrading the old interior of this '99 Dodge truck. From carpet to headliner, to repainting door panels and even changing the interior color, you will find that this is something anybody can do. If you're tired of your seats, carpet, or just want to change the way your interior looks, this is for you! We also look at a great product to keep mice out of your cars and garage.

In the past, Stacey has shown how to upgrade a vintage frame, but today he digs into what's involved in a full frame replacement on our '40 Chevy. From frame to upgraded suspension and brakes, to a classic quick change rear end, this build is going to show you another option to upgrading your hot rod foundation! Then, we showcase KICKER Audio as they celebrate 50 years in car audio.

If you have tools, you need a place to keep them. Not all toolboxes are created equal, and we prove that by taking an in-depth look at the new ARCA series boxes from Cornwell. Then we look at the record-breaking, Cummins-powered, Pro-stock '63 'Vette. Finally, we look at how to assess floor pans and how to pick the right engine accessories to fit our Hot Rod '40 Chevy project.