Stacey David's GearZ

Stacey digs into the mysteries of finding a good project vehicle. Because it's not just about tools and techniques, sometimes you have to be part detective to read the clues that tell you about the history of the vehicle. After that, he walks through budget and how to decide what level of project you need to do. It's like a car whispering master class from one of the best in the business.

Sometimes the biggest problems you face on a project are fixing someone else's fixes! You know what I'm talking about. The modified vehicle you buy, only to find that the modifications weren't done too well! Stacey takes on old '77 Jeep CJ5 and starts correcting some issues by dumping the old sagging suspension and replacing it with a new 4" lift and some new wheels and tires.

Stacey shows how easy it is to update a classic, without losing the classic feel of the vehicle. The exhaust system, steering and brakes are all areas that our '77 Levi edition Jeep could benefit from, so Stacey takes it under the knife and shows that the only thing better than an old, faded pair of Levi's jeans... is a faded Levi Edition CJ5 with the right upgrades to it.

The Stunt Double is back and getting some finishing touches on the interior. Stacey shows you how to assemble the doors with new glass, window regulators and all the other hardware that a solid door requires. After that, he finishes laying out the dash. This old square body Chevy truck is about ready to roll!

Stacey takes a trip to the 'Days Gone By' Museum located just outside of Nashville. This place is awesome! From horse drawn carriages, to a DC3, to an enormous collection of tractors. It's a wild ride through decades of mechanical achievements and a lesson to the younger generation of gearheads as to what the American spirit is capable of!

Today's muscle cars are something else, from Hellcat engines to Boss 9's, and the ever popular LS swap, there's a lot of muscle under the hoods of custom and production vehicles. But these cars didn't just show up with all that horsepower, no, there's a long lineage of American muscle cars, and Stacey takes you on a tour of a new an old muscle.

Chances are, if you've pulled a car or truck out of a barn or a field or got a "steal" of a deal on craigslist, there's going to be some metal work in your near future. Well, Stacey's no different from the rest of us, and just to prove that he's got a classic Jeep FC150 that needs some TLC in the metal department.

Ever wonder what goes into making a supercar a supercar? Top speed? Names like Ferrari or Lamborghini? The price? The pedigree? It can be really confusing, and nobody can agree... but Stacey takes you on a tour of several supercars and tries to figure out what exactly does make a supercar a supercar?

Stacey dives deep into the exciting and unpredictable world of the automotive auctions, as we follow two potential sellers to Mecum. If you've ever thought about selling or buying a classic car or pickup truck at auction, you need to see this show!

Old, faded Levi is back in the GearZ shop with the final upgrade that every old CJ Jeep can benefit from. The original Jeep soft top is notorious for leaky seals and bad latches. Fortunately, Stacey has a solution with the Bestop super-top! After that, we go through the misconceptions a person has when they replace weatherstripping. It's all about keeping out the wind and water.

Quick, what's a tribologist or lubricity, or stiction? If you're thinking Star Trek, you're wrong! If you're thinking oil, you're right, and you're gonna learn all about those things today on Gearz After that, Stacey digs into the delicate topic of missing VIN tags, titles, and walks thru challenges of getting your project legal so you can drive down the road. Only on GearZ!

Stacey leaves the garage to visit a local car builder and his son. He finds two great projects that bridge the generation gap between father and son, and the differences between classic hot rod and a road-course tuner build. Then hang around as Stacey takes us through the steps of getting a '41 Ford Coupe running and why taking it for a spin right away is not always the best thing to do.

Cornwell Tools, is changing the way you look at tool storage with their Platinum Series boxes. With the Platinum series, you can add to it to create your own custom tool center. After that, he rolls out one of the biggest toolboxes around - The Iron Giant, and the tool grid system. Then Stacey shows how to measure and calculate for new wheels and tires on "Old Crusty"-his M715 Jeep truck.