Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke are back behind the microphones for another garage-ready episode of the V8 Radio Podcast In this episode, the guys dive deep into the evolving world of classic car restoration, modern fabrication technology, and what’s rolling through the shop, plus an action-packed preview of the upcoming SEMA Show.

• The Modern Golden Age of Car Building: How 3D scanning, laser welding, CNC panel shaping, and mail-order custom parts are opening doors that builders could only dream of a decade ago.
• Stock vs. Modified & Built to Drive: Upgrading classic cruisers for real-world drivability—from Paul Huber’s road-tripping ’62 Buick to finding the sweet spot between factory originality and modern comfort.
• Rare Rides & Resurrection: The story behind restoring a one-owner 1980 Dodge Mirada, reuniting lost factory engines with rare muscle cars, and why sheet metal never truly dies.
• Show Stoppers: Recapping the big public debut of the 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon at the Triple Crown of Rodding, its display at ARP, and what’s next for MCACN.
• SEMA Show Preview: Kevin gears up for his 30th SEMA Show with a packed emcee schedule, the legendary SEMA Cruise, and upcoming V8TV video coverage.
• The Ford Galaxie Mystery Solved: Kevin finally tracks down the real culprit behind his car's drop in fuel economy.
• Shop Updates: Engine shop dyno milestones and the pace of builds underway at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop.

As always, the show kicks off and wraps up with rapid-fire Automotive Trivia brought to you by Corvette Central, your go-to source for Corvette parts, restoration, and performance upgrades. Tune in to see if you can answer the production record challenge or pinpoint the landmark engine tech debut!

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