Eastwood Blog- Featuring 'Shop Talk' with Kevin Tetz

TC Penick, Randy Jones and Jeff Roop join Kevin in the studio, as they take time away from preparing the Zed Sled Camaro for this weekend's Holley LS Fest in Bowling Green, Kentucky.[...]

Sit tight and listen to Kevin as he previews things to come on next week's episode of Shop Talk, where he talks with the one and only, TC Penick.[...]

Sit tight and listen to Kevin and John Bouchard as they talk hot rods, their time shared working in television and much more, on this week's episode of Shop Talk.[...]

Sit tight and listen to Kevin as he previews things to come on next week’s episode of Shop Talk, where he talks with John Bouchard[...]

We're all big fans of the talented Courtney Hansen - who wouldn't be? On television, Courtney shows off million-dollar rides, rare classics, tricked-out vehicles, and interviews celebrity collectors and enthusiasts like Jay Leno and UFC President Dana White as well as automotive legends like Mario Andretti and Daryl Waltrip[...]

Sit tight and listen to Kevin and Tim Strange as they talk hot rods, working in television and much more.[...]

Sit tight and listen to Kevin as he previews things to come on next week's episode of Shop Talk, where he talks with Tim Strange, owner of Strange Motion[...]

Our host talks to Kevin Tully and Chad Hill, the owners over at Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle in Addison, Illinois. Pt. 2[...]

It's easy to become overwhelmed with stimuli when walking about SEMA, eventually it all becomes one large sea of custom car goodness. It takes a special sight to snap you back to reality.[...]

In the wake of recent developments that add yet another nail in the coffin of print media (magazines), Kevin takes a moment to reflect on years past where magazines meant something to the automotive community. A time when one’s stack of eclectic magazines and journals in their shop offered a level of prowess and knowledge to its owner.[...]

What happens when magazines disappear? It hasn't happened yet, but it looks like it may be heading in that direction, or at least morphing into something we haven't seen before.[...]

A struggling artist turned auto mechanic, Eric is the embodiment of the modern day opportunist. With nearly half a million YouTube subscribers, Eric has built an impressive digital empire serving the needs of Do-It-Yourselfers everywhere with weekly videos covering the gamut of automotive maintenance and repair.[...]

Like Kevin, Eric The Car Guy is an educator who enjoys sharing his knowledge with the world. Eric's YouTube channel offers tips and tricks for car maintenance and repair to nearly a half million subscribers, with new videos every week.[...]

What does it take to win the Ridler Award? is a question many fabricators would love to know the answer to. With his eye on the prize, JF Launier impressed the fabrication community this year at the 2014 Detroit AutoRama Show, taking home the coveted Ridler Award for his custom 1964 Buick Riviera.[...]

Sit tight and listen to Kevin as he previews things to come on next week's episode of Shop Talk, where JF explains what it takes to win the coveted Ridler Award![...]

In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz talks with Nick Licata, who answers the age-old question, 'How do I get my car into a magazine?'[...]

Sit tight and listen to Kevin as he previews things to come on next week's episode of Shop Talk, where Nick answers the age-old question, 'How do I get my car into a magazine?'[...]

In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz talks with custom painter and pinstriper Rick Bacon, a.k.a., 'The Arsonist'. Like baseball, pinstripes done well on a car are timeless. Rick, known for his realist fire and flames, insists that the car dictates the paint job, NOT the painter.[...]

While on the subject of custom painters and pinstripers, we follow up to our Rick Harris interview with yet another legend, Rick Bacon[...]

In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz talks with Eddie Paul, custom car creator for such movies as Grease, Cars and Gone in 60 Seconds. There is something to be said for a man who cannot be stopped. Eddie's ambition and talent have led to a career unrivaled by most and is a testament to what can be accomplished by someone with unbridled fortitude.[...]

For someone as accomplished and revered as Eddie Paul, the man has not let it get to his head. With a career filled with multiple patents, Hollywood movie sets and wrenching sessions with Jay Leno, Eddie Paul has become the embodiment of the American Dream. Most would love to come close to the amount of ambition that this man has.[...]

In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz talks with Rick Harris, Custom Painter and Pinstriper, who for over 30 years has been producing a phenomenal body of work and shows little sign of stopping. [...]

There are people who walk around this world and talk about all the interesting things they can do, and then there are those people who walk quietly and let their work speak for themselves. Rick Harris, Custom Painter and Pinstriper, has been letting his work speak for him for over 30 years, and shows little sign of stopping. [...]

In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz talks with Derek White, Owner of Street Vizions Hot Rod and Custom Shop located in Pottstown, PA where they are putting out some phenomenal work. Derek is a good friend of Eastwood with tons of stories to share, so it was a no brainer having him as a guest on Shop Talk. [...]

Following Kevin's 'Tetz on Tetz' interview, Shop Talk returns to its roots, and looks to Eastwood's neighbor across town, Derek White. Derek is the owner of Street Vizions Hot Rod and Custom Shop, where they are putting out some of the coolest cars you will see! [...]

In this episode of Eastwood’s 'Shop Talk', Kevin Tetz changes things up as he delves into an intimate conversation, with that's right, HIMSELF! Kevin's traveled a long road to get to where he is today, and has fascinating stories to share from along the way. [...]

The People have spoken, and Eastwood has answered their demand for more Shop Talk with Kevin Tetz! In this episode, we’re doing things a little differently. Moving forward, Shop Talk will be featuring 'Prequel' episodes in addition to the current bi-weekly interviews. [...]

Kevin Tetz chats with Ryan Shand, former Trucks co-host and master mechanic. Ryan is a SCCA track licensed driver who builds and races his own racecars. [...]

Mark Lambert was born and raised in a family of automotive enthusiasts. One of seven children, Mark restored his first car at the age of 16, a 1954 MG-TF. [...]

Part 2 - What do Model A's, Gary Allan, Gibson Les Paul guitars, Jay Leno, David Letterman, salt flats racers, the DIY Network and big-block Chevelles all have in common? Two Words: David Steele [...]

What do Model A's, Gary Allan, Gibson Les Paul guitars, Jay Leno, David Letterman, salt flats racers, the DIY Network and big-block Chevelles all have in common? Two Words: David Steele [...]

Recorded LIVE From SEMA 2013, this episode of Eastwood’s 'Shop Talk,' features Kevin Tetz chatting with JoAnn Bortles. [...]

Recorded LIVE From SEMA 2013, this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' features Kevin Tetz chatting with JF Launier of JF Kustoms [...]

SEMA IS UPON US! In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk' Kevin Tetz chats with Jim and Mike Ring: AKA Ringbrothers Born with fuel running through their veins and a passion for building innovative Street Machines, Ringbrothers is proud to present their 1965-66 Full Carbon Fiber Widebody Fastback Mustang at SEMA 2013, the worlds largest [...]

SEMA, SEMA, SEMA! In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz chats with Joe Mountz and Matt Murray: two members of the Eastwood Team as they prepare for SEMA, the biggest industry event of the year. Eastwood's slogan is 'Do The Job Right', which is exactly what they intend to do at this year's [...]

Rhetorical Question: Who Doesn't LOVE a good car chase scene?! In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz chats with Jay Rowlands: writer, director, producer, editor, stunt-driver & lets not forget, actor of the independent film, Clutch. Jay has a love for American muscle cars in films, so deep in fact; he spent the [...]

Wanna know what it takes to be a Ridler Award Winner? In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz chats with Jesse Greening, two-time winner of the Ridler Award as well as many high ranking acknowledgements from the best shows in the country! Jesse is from the Greening family, owners of Greening Auto Company, [...]

In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz chats with John Gilbert: Editor & Contributor to The Eastwood Blog with the 'West Coast Report' Kevin describes Gilbert as many things: A Free spirit, custom painter, biker, and in his earlier years, an apprentice to some the best. However, one thing is for sure; John [...]

In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz chats with Ian Johnson, host of Xtreme 4×4, television’s first series dedicated exclusively to showing how to fabricate hardcore trail rigs, sand buggies, lifted pickups and off-road vehicles. Ian is no stranger to the media; he has been popping up in magazines & television shows, even [...]

In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz chats with Fred Staab, co-host of Cruise Control Radio, the first automotive podcast to premiere on iTunes, all the way back in 2007. Living in Manhattan, Fred's not your typical gear head, but don't let that fool you. Fred caught the automotive bug as a young [...]

Mustang, Mustang, Mustang! In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz chats with Donald Farr, Editor of Mustang Monthly, the benchmark of Mustang publications. Farr looks back on his career of 30+ years as a writer & gear-head, from his roots as a teenager driving his first Mustang to precious moments shared with the [...]

Are you ready for SEMA 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada? In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz talks shop with TC Penick of Bay One Customs & collaborator on Kevin’s awesome Jaded Mustang. Penick offers insight as to what it takes to have your car ready for the industry’s most prestigious showcase – SEMA. [...]

How about a chance to win $1,000 in tools this summer? In this episode of Eastwood's 'Shop Talk,' Kevin Tetz sits down and talks shop with Jerry Dixey, automotive journalist, enthusiast & Tour Director. This past year, Jerry's hard work and 375,000+ miles touring with the Street Rodder Road Tour have earned him the NSRA [...]