Car Guy Confessions

Jeff Smith, Steve Strope & Cam Benty
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Presented by ARP From custom car stories seldom told from the wild adventures of magazine editors to the latest custom car builds and the future of performance and hot rodding.

  1. 6D AGO

    Three Amigos at the Grand National Roadster Show, Petersen Photo Archives

    The Car Guys kick things off at the Grand National Roadster Show with some updates on Jeff’s new garage shop, Steve’s latest hot rod in a box project and Cam shares B-Roll photos from iconic Petersen magazine shoots including Mickey Thompson on the lake bed. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/ For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

    48 min

  2. JAN 26

    Veazie Bros Fab, Hot Rod Legacies, So Cal Speed Shop History

    Steve Strope stops by the Veazie Bros Fabrication in Pomona before hitting the Grand National Roadster Show. The brothers, Evan and Justin Veazie grew up around hot rodding royalty and are continuing So Cal Speed Shop’s legacy and adding their own flair to the custom truck and hot rod scene. See more from the Veazie Bros Fabrication at @veaziebrosfab. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

    57 min

  3. JAN 12

    Mick's Paint, AMBR Winning Custom Painter, So Cal Speed Shop History

    In preparation for the Grand National Roadster Show, Steve heads to Mick’s Paint to talk with Mick Jenkins. The legendary, AMBR winning custom painter shares what it takes to get high end roadsters, muscle cars and classics ready for the shows and the history of So Cal Speed shop’s paintwork. See more of Mick’s Paint at www.mickspaint.com and @mickspaint. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

    37 min

  4. 12/29/2025

    Best of 2025, Highlights from Petersen Auto Museum, Drag Racing and GNRS

    We take a look back at some of the best moments and Car Guy stories from the year including NHRA drag racer Fast Jack Beckman, drag racing legend Paul Rossi, famed builders Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods, Rick Dobbertin and Will Posey of Big Oak Garage. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

    43 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    Best from GNRS 2025 2, Hot Rod Designers, Photographers and Builders

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP We take a look at some of the journalists, custom car designers and photographers capturing the hot rod, pro street and custom car world. The Car Guys talk with builder Scott Sullivan, Hot Rod Editor John McGann, legendary photographer Randy Lorentzen, artist Eric Brockmeyer and more! Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com

    53 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    GNRS Highlights, Hot Rod Builders & AMBR Winners

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP What does it take to build America’s Most Beautiful Roadster? Or win the Slonaker award for design and engineering? Here are a few highlights from the Grand National Roadster Show including AMBR 2025 winner Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy, Builder of the Year South City Rod & Customs, competitor Ironworks Speed & Kustom and more! Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

    39 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    Hot Rod Legends Roy Brizio, Bobby Alloway and the Triple Crown of Rodding

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Audio Only! Apologies for the Camera Issues. Legendary hot rod builders Bobby Alloway and Roy Brizio join Jeff Smith to share their decades of crafting the hottest street rods in the game and now hosting the Triple Crown of Rodding Show, one of the top tier custom car and truck shows in the country. Follow Roy Brizio Street Rods at @roybriziostreetrods and Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop at @allowayshotrodshop. Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

    46 min

  8. 11/03/2025

    Driving Instructor Brendon Short, Racing Schools

    With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve Strope Presented by ARP Racing school and driving instructor Brendon Short joins Steve Strope and Cam Benty at the Petersen Auto Museum to share his love of BMW racing, proper driving techniques and the best retro cars to race in. Checkout more of Brendon’s cars and information on driving instructions on Instagram at @bmshort. Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org. Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs. Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.com For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com

    35 min
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Presented by ARP From custom car stories seldom told from the wild adventures of magazine editors to the latest custom car builds and the future of performance and hot rodding.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Smith, Steve Strope & Cam Benty
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jeff Smith, Steve Strope & Cam Benty
  • Show Website
    Car Guy Confessions

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