{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"423: Vintage Trucks, Custom SUVs and Cool Builds with Jason Noel of Fat Fender Garage","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/423-vintage-trucks-custom-suvs-and-cool-builds-with-jason-noel-of-fat-fender-garage","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autosausage/423_trucks.mp3?dest-id=1205588","description":"Vintage trucks and classic SUVs are hotter than ever, but what does it take to turn an old workhorse into a world class custom build? This week on The CollectorCarPodcast.com, I sit down with Jason Noel of Fat Fender Garage to talk about the booming market for custom vintage trucks and SUVs, the craftsmanship behind these builds, and why enthusiasts are falling in love with classic utility vehicles all over again. From slammed pickups and restored 4x4s to fully modernized vintage SUVs, Jason shares stories from the shop, trends he is seeing in the collector market, and what makes a build truly stand out. We also discuss the balance between originality and customization, plus the unique appeal of trucks that were once simply tools but are now highly collectible pieces of automotive culture. If you love classic trucks, Broncos, Blazers, Suburbans, custom fabrication, and vintage SUVs with modern performance, this episode is for you. #CollectorCarPodcast #FatFenderGarage #VintageTrucks #ClassicTrucks #CustomTrucks #VintageSUV #Bronco #K5Blazer #Restomod #TruckCulture #Classic4x4 #CustomBuilds #CollectorCars #CarCulture #AutomotiveCraftsmanship Need help buying or selling your collector car? 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LISTEN Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collector-car-podcast/id1460713022  Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Collector-Car-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJNDPB6  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d2066df3-7acc-4c84-af8d-c76d29989ccb/the-collector-car-podcast  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-collector-car-podcast/PC:26514 FOLLOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCollectorCarPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorcarpodcast/"},"annotations":[{"id":411535,"startTime":152.36,"endTime":155.34,"type":"car","title":"Pontiac Gt","url":"/cars/pontiac/gto","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/05_Pontiac_GTO_%286199097261%29.jpg","quote":"...talk about that in a little bit, because I had my Pontiac GT on Leno's garage, fun back behind the scenes stor...","canonicalId":"car:pontiac:gto","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Pontiac GTO is a legendary muscle car, and it’s especially famous for helping define the “muscle car” era. 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In the podcast context, it’s mentioned alongside other trucks and classic models, suggesting it’s part of a broader collection or restoration discussion. Broncos are frequently discussed because they’re popular to restore and because parts and configurations vary widely by year.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Bronco is an SUV designed to handle rough roads and off-road driving. Collectors like it because older Broncos are recognizable and fun to restore. The podcast is mentioning it as part of a lineup of vehicles they’re working with.","imageAttribution":"SsmIntrigue (CC BY-SA 4.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY-SA 4.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1994_Ford_Bronco,_Rear_Right,_06-16-2020.jpg","sourceStartTime":2144.86,"sourceEndTime":2147.54}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Greg Stanley","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/423-vintage-trucks-custom-suvs-and-cool-builds-with-jason-noel-of-fat-fender-garage/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}],"alignmentMode":"scalar","fallbackOffset":0.0}