Dan and Hilary Fournier of Motor City Metalcraft sat down with Melanie and I at their shop in Mount Clemens, Michigan for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this podcast. We get into what it actually looks like to run a full custom and restoration shop the right way, without the shortcuts most of this industry takes.

Dan opens up about growing up under his father, one of the most respected metal fabricators to ever come out of this trade, and what it meant to learn the craft alongside a legend. Hilary walks us through her journey from a 17 year old intern to building her own following of hundreds of thousands under the name autobodybarbie, all while doing the actual work with her own two hands.

Together they talk about the team they've built, the family they treat them as, and why they refuse to compromise on their standards even when it costs them.If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build cars for a living or what separates the shops doing it right from the ones cutting corners, this episode is for you.

For the Money. For the Glory. For the Fun. And as always, pinky's out.

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In this episode of It’s All About the Build, Elliot and Melanie sit down with VooDoo Larry for an in-depth, no-filter conversation about a life shaped by kustom culture.

From early influences and the pull toward building, to the music, art, and attitude that defined an entire timeline in automotive history, Larry breaks down what it really means to build with intention and stay true to your vision. Almost born in the wrong era, Larry has spent his life carrying the spirit of 1950s kustom culture into the modern day — blending traditional roots with a mindset that refuses to fade.

This episode digs into the realities behind the reputation — the choices, the challenges, the pushback, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s an honest look at the mindset required to build not just cars, but a life around creativity, independence, and conviction.

If you’re into kustom cars, automotive history, music-driven culture, or the stories behind the people who helped shape the scene, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Custom car builder Travis Sylvester shares how he went from working a full-time job at night builds to running Sylvester’s Customs full time through YouTube, paint, and education.

In this episode of It’s All About the Build, I sit down with Travis Sylvester, owner of Sylvester’s Customs in California and host of the Sylvester’s Customs YouTube channel.

Travis shares what it was really like working a full-time job while building custom cars at night, slowly growing his skills and audience until he finally quit his day job to pursue custom car building full time.

We dive into how YouTube became a powerful tool for showcasing builds, teaching custom paint techniques, and building a loyal community. Travis also talks about why education matters to him and how his hands-on paint classes are helping others learn real-world skills from an active custom shop.

This episode is for anyone grinding after hours, thinking about taking the leap, or looking to use content, craftsmanship, and education to build a career in the automotive world.

For the Money. For the Glory. For the Fun. And as always—pinky’s out.

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