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Air Water event recap and visiting the Matranga collection.

Air Water event recap and visiting the Matranga collection.

CarCast Apr 30, 2026 50 min
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About this episode

Goldberg walks through designing a Prevost air system for his garage, including shipping costs, pipe lengths, reels, filters, and how he plans to use it for tools, tire work, and even blasting cars outside. The second half shifts to a recap of the Air Water Porsche event in Orange County, with notes on attendance, standout cars, Broad Arrow auction results, and a visit to the Matranga collection, where custom concrete-built storage, in-house fabrication, and 3D printing take center stage.

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Term

air compressor fittings

"You ever heard of Prevost, the air compressor fittings and system? I have not heard of that."

These are the parts that connect the compressed-air system together. They help air move from the compressor to whatever it’s powering.

Brand

Prevost

"You ever heard of Prevost, the air compressor fittings and system? I have not heard of that."

Prevost is a company that makes high-end buses. The host is asking about a specific air system setup used on those vehicles.

Concept

air system

"I've been trying to design my own air system here at the garage because I don't like paying people to do stuff that I can do, right? Today, this afternoon, I'm taking delivery of the piping finally."

An “air system” is a setup that uses compressed air to run certain parts of a vehicle. The host is talking about building the pipes that carry that air to where it’s needed.

Part

piping

"Today, this afternoon, I'm taking delivery of the piping finally. So anybody out there that's looking to do this themselves, first and foremost, take into consideration the shipping of the equipment."

Piping refers to the fixed tubing/pipe network that carries pressurized air from the source to the rest of the system. The speaker is waiting on delivery of piping, then planning the routing around the shop.

Part

hard lines

"So you're going to basically do the hard lines around the shop and then a couple of drops, like rubber hose drops."

Hard lines are the rigid metal tubes that carry air. They’re usually used instead of squishy rubber hoses for a cleaner, more durable setup.

Part

rubber hose drops

"So you're going to basically do the hard lines around the shop and then a couple of drops, like rubber hose drops. No rubber hoses, all straight pipe, all three-quarter pipe."

A “drop” is a short connection piece that goes down from the main pipe to a device. Here, the host is saying they’re avoiding rubber hoses for those connections.

Part

straight pipe

"No rubber hoses, all straight pipe, all three-quarter pipe. No drop downs, but I have two reels."

Straight pipe means using continuous rigid tubing sections rather than flexible hose or angled fittings for routing. The speaker emphasizes an all-straight-pipe approach, likely for fitment, durability, and consistent airflow.

Company

BendPak

"Oh, are you kidding me? I've had the BendPak compressor sitting at the corner of a garage since this thing opened. ... Very long story short. Without further ado, the complete unit shows up brand new at the house from BendPak."

BendPak makes shop tools for garages. Here, they send the host a new tire-changing machine so it can be used at home.

Part

tire changer

"... I reached out to ask if they possibly had a tire changer that somebody had used and they could throw it my way. ... Without further ado, the complete unit shows up brand new at the house from BendPak."

A tire changer is a machine that helps you take tires off wheels and put them back on. It’s the kind of tool you’d use when mounting or remounting tires.

Term

pneumatic

"... I reached out to ask if they possibly had a tire changer that somebody had used and they could throw it my way. Very long story short. Without further ado, the complete unit shows up brand new at the house from BendPak."

Pneumatic just means “powered by air pressure.” Some garage machines use air from the compressor to move parts and do the heavy work.

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shipping

"... the biggest obstacle and the thing that really shot me down was when I hit a checkout and it showed me that it was 1,400 bucks to ship it. It's because the length of the pipe."

Shipping cost can jump when something is large or awkward to pack. In this case, the pipe is long, so it probably ships in a bigger, more expensive size.

Company

Warthog online

"So what I did was I based my sale on the ship. [308.1s] So I found this place, I think it's Warthog online. [312.7s] And they're a distributor of pre-boss."

Warthog online is mentioned as a supplier/distributor the speaker used for shipping and sourcing. The speaker frames it as a way to cut shipping costs compared with another option.

Term

distributor

"So I found this place, I think it's Warthog online. [312.7s] And they're a distributor of pre-boss. [315.5s] And it was half of what that other shipping was."

A distributor is basically a middle company that sells and ships products for you. In this case, it helped them get the piping shipped cheaper.

Term

joiner

"Now obviously people are going to go, why didn't you use the seven foot links? [335.6s] Well, for the obvious reasons, because I didn't want to put a joiner every seven feet."

A joiner is a piece that connects two pipe sections. If you use shorter pipe lengths, you need more joiners, which can make the install more annoying and create more potential leak points.

Term

hose extensions

"[395.4s] the pipe that you're showing right there with the reel. [399.5s] With the hose extensions. [403.9s] Vennable hose."

Hose extensions are just extra hose length. They help you reach the right spot, but they can also make the setup more complicated and affect how strong the flow feels.

Term

Vennable hose

"[403.9s] Vennable hose. [404.9s] Yeah. [405.1s] But the fitting that goes on that vertical pipe that the hose is sticking"

They’re talking about a specific hose product (“Vennable hose”). The point is that the hose is one of the parts in their setup, and the brand/type can affect how well it fits and works.

Part

reel

"And that's where I hung my reel that had a 50 foot reel. Yeah. Right."

A hose reel is a holder/spool for your air hose. It keeps the hose from getting tangled and makes it easier to pull out and put away.

Part

two filters

"And then I went to two filters, right? Because when I was using all of the air tools and stuff, I wanted it to be very clean, dry air."

Filters clean the air coming from the compressor. Using two filters helps make the air drier and cleaner so air tools work better and last longer.

Term

clean, dry air

"Because when I was using all of the air tools and stuff, I wanted it to be very clean, dry air. And I think that was super important, right?"

Clean, dry air means the air is free of water and dirt. Water in compressed air can lead to rust inside air tools, so filtering and drying helps them work properly.

Term

mainline

"Well, look, having even one set of filters somewhere on a mainline or for one of the reels, wherever you use most of the air tools"

The mainline is the main pipe/line that sends compressed air around the shop. If you put filters on it, more of your tools get cleaner air.

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power tools

"[580.2s] I was thinking more of the power tools that are kind of expensive. [583.8s] Yeah. Yeah. [584.2s] We got some snap on tools and stuff that I didn't want to screw up."

Power tools are tools that run on electricity (or a motor) instead of just your hands. In a garage, they’re used to get work done faster and more accurately.

Brand

snap on tools

"[583.8s] Yeah. Yeah. [584.2s] We got some snap on tools and stuff that I didn't want to screw up. [587.1s] So yeah, so it's, it's an interesting project. You're right."

Snap-on is a brand of high-quality tools that mechanics and serious hobbyists use. The idea is that they’re built to last and work well when you’re doing precise jobs.

Term

plumbing

"[637.1s] You just, you just go in and just start plumbing into that hard line. [640.5s] So you can, you can add stuff to it, which is kind of nice. [644.3s] Yeah."

Plumbing means installing pipes and connectors so the water/air can reach different places. In this case, they’re saying it’s easier to add new connection points after the main line is already in.

Term

practice cut

""...start with just the, the very end or something of the pipe and do a practice cut, like just cut a few millimeters off, like just get used to doing it.""

Before you cut the real thing, you do a small test cut on something leftover. That way you learn the tool and technique without ruining the main part.

Term

three piece HRE wheel

""...do you think I'm going to throw a three piece HRE wheel on there the first freaking time...""

A three-piece wheel is made from multiple parts that bolt together. People like them because they can be customized and sometimes repaired, but you still want to be careful when mounting tires.

Term

low profile Nitto tire

""...and do a low profile Nitto tire?""

Low-profile tires have less rubber on the sidewall, so the tire feels more direct when you turn. The host is basically saying they wouldn’t practice on a tricky, performance-style setup.

Term

inflation cage

""...but, um, you know, the, the, the inflation cage is what I'm greatly appreciative""

An inflation cage is a protective enclosure you stand behind while inflating a tire. It’s there to keep you safe if the tire fails or the bead doesn’t seat correctly.

Term

37 inch Nitto's

"You know, 37 inch Nitto's or anything, but yeah, it's, I'm going to get the discount tire guys to come out and do a little tutorial for me"

They’re talking about very large tires from Nitto, with a 37-inch size. Bigger tires can change how the truck drives and also require enough space in the wheel area so they don’t rub.

Company

discount tire guys

"I'm going to get the discount tire guys to come out and do a little tutorial for me and, uh, hopefully it'll be up and running next week."

“Discount Tire” is a tire shop. They can mount and install tires correctly, and the speaker is asking them to help walk through the process.

Topic

Hempstead spring dust off

"The, uh, Hempstead spring dust off with, uh, uh, Tim dig and Richard Rollins and should be a cool show up there."

They’re talking about a local car event in Hempstead. It sounds like a community get-together for vehicles and enthusiasts.

Part

seat belts

"“That means the seats are coming out. The, the seat belts are getting washed, you know, like everything…”"

Seat belts are the primary restraint system that keeps occupants secured during braking and impacts. The host is describing a maintenance/cleaning approach where the belts are removed or handled carefully so they can be washed and reinstalled correctly.

Part

tire machine

"“And when he got his tire machine, he kind of set up a line of several wheels and tires just to practice on ones…”"

A tire machine is the tool shops use to put tires on and take tires off wheels. They’re practicing with spare wheels so they don’t mess up a good rim.

Term

OEM

"“…even like an OEM trucked wheel and tire, it's like, ah, at least if he scuffs the wheel…”"

OEM means “factory-original.” It’s the same kind of part the car would have had when it was new.

Term

eBay

"“…at least if he scuffs the wheel, you can, if he needed one, he can get another one on eBay.”"

eBay is a website where people sell used items. They’re saying if they mess up a wheel while practicing, they can replace it by finding another one online.

Term

hard mounting

"“I think my biggest issue right now is truly coming to the grips of hard mounting these things into the concrete.”"

Hard mounting means bolting equipment directly to a solid surface (like concrete) rather than using a movable base. The speaker is working through how to secure machines safely and rigidly so they don’t shift during use.

Part

casters

"“You know, I'm going to try my best to put casters on a couple of the machines that I can.”"

Casters are wheels (often on swiveling mounts) that let equipment roll for easier positioning. The speaker says they may add casters to some machines, balancing mobility with the stability needed for shop work.

Term

balancer

"...it's not, you know, not the balancer. I don't know. I mean, I've got steel pallets that I've made for a couple of the units, the balancer and the tire cage..."

A balancer is a machine that helps make your tire-and-wheel assembly spin smoothly. If it’s not balanced, the car can shake or vibrate when you drive.

Term

tire cage

"I mean, I've got steel pallets that I've made for a couple of the units, the balancer and the tire cage, but I don't want to mount any of them permanently in the garage."

A tire cage is a protective enclosure used while inflating a tire. If the tire fails, the cage helps keep broken parts from flying around.

Term

centrifugal force

"But obviously you got the balancer and the centrifugal force of that thing. I mean, I don't want to shake it or move it at all."

When something spins, it creates strong outward forces. That’s why tire equipment has to be set up securely and not bumped or moved while it’s running.

Term

pallet jack

"And then if you needed to move it, now you could just get it with the forklift, right? 1028.5s If you built a pallet that you can get the forklift, you know, or the pallet jack."

A pallet jack is a tool that slides under a pallet and lets you lift it slightly to move it. It’s a common way to move heavy stuff around without a forklift.

Term

forklift

"And then if you needed to move it, now you could just get it with the forklift, right? 1028.5s If you built a pallet that you can get the forklift, you know, or the pallet jack."

A forklift is a heavy-duty machine with forks that can lift and move big, heavy items. In this case, it would be used to move the pallet when needed.

Company

Eastwood

"But the compressor I had wasn't a particularly big compressor, but I got it from Eastwood and it's one of their, it's one of their compressors that I don't know has like the motor in it."

Eastwood is a company that sells car-shop tools and equipment. Here, they’re talking about buying an air compressor from them.

Term

plum everything

"Yeah. And I was originally going to put it outside, but I didn't want to have to plum everything. And then we did a dedicated spot for it..."

They mean they’d have to run the air lines and connections. If the compressor were outside, they’d need extra tubing to bring the pressurized air indoors.

Term

manifolds

"...to put those dropdowns and the manifolds on the wall and to be able to go outside."

A manifold is like a distribution hub for the air lines. It takes air from the main supply and sends it out to different connection points so you can use it around the garage.

Term

dropdowns

"...putting this air system in is to put those dropdowns and the manifolds on the wall and to be able to go outside."

“Dropdowns” sounds like the hanging hose connections/outlets on the wall. They’re meant to make it easy to grab air wherever you need it without running hoses all over.

Term

B Blaster

"And I'm going to go buy a, a B Blaster, you know, a cabin, a big cabin on casters and I'm going to roll it outside..."

“B Blaster” appears to be a specific brand/model of an air-powered blasting or blowing tool used with compressed air. The speaker’s plan (“hook that ... up to the manifold ... and be blast everything outside”) suggests it’s used to clean or blow debris off surfaces.

Term

sun bitch

"I'm going to open the garage door. I'm going to hook that sun bitch up to the manifold right there..."

This is just strong language for emphasis. It isn’t describing a car part or a technical feature.

Term

air tools

"Cause I mean, I haven't needed the compressor. [1204.5s] I haven't needed my air tools. [1206.2s] I mean, these big fricking drivers that Milwaukee's got, they'll take a fricking lug [1212.2s] nut off an 18 wheeler for God's sake."

Air tools are shop tools that run on compressed air from an air compressor. They’re often used because they’re powerful and make quick work of things like loosening bolts.

Term

lug nut

"[1206.2s] I mean, these big fricking drivers that Milwaukee's got, they'll take a fricking lug [1212.2s] nut off an 18 wheeler for God's sake. [1214.9s] So I mean, I really needed a bunch of air tools, but to have them accessible."

A lug nut is the bolt-like fastener that holds your wheel onto the car. Mechanics remove them when changing tires or wheels.

Term

scissor lift

"[1221.9s] And to be able to blow up a tire, you know, and all that kind of stuff. [1225.2s] Yeah. [1226.1s] Then I can hard line in the, the, the scissor lift, you know, so I don't have to pull my [1231.1s] little compressor over there and plug it into it."

A scissor lift is a platform that raises a car using a folding, scissor-like mechanism. It helps mechanics get underneath the vehicle safely.

Term

wash bay

"[1240.5s] You have a smaller air compressor. [1241.8s] Do you have an air compressor in the, in the wash bay, like just to, to get some of the [1246.0s] water off the car? [1246.9s] What's in the wash bay? [1248.4s] No, the wash bay has got that blower on it."

A wash bay is the part of a shop where cars get washed. They’re asking if there’s compressed air there to help dry or blow water off.

Term

blower

"[1256.9s] So I trashed it and I just use my fricking, my blower, you know, the one for the yard. [1264.2s] That's all I use. [1265.3s] Oh yeah. [1266.4s] So there's no, there's no compressor in there."

A blower is basically a strong fan that blows air. Here, they’re saying they just use their own blower to move air and help with drying/cleaning instead of using the car-wash setup.

Term

car wash

"every like actual car wash I go to, those guys just have the air compressor with the guns and, and they just hit the mirrors and, and a few of the trim areas and then that's it."

A car wash is where you clean your car using machines and tools. This part is talking about how some places make you use towels instead of giving you strong drying tools.

Term

air guns

"those guys just have the air compressor with the guns and, and they just hit the mirrors and, and a few of the trim areas and then that's it."

Air guns are handheld tools that connect to a compressor and blow air hard. They help push water out of cracks and around parts so you don’t have to wipe as much.

Term

blow dry

"when I blow dry my cars, I wipe them down with one rag afterwards."

Blow drying means using strong air to push water off the car after it’s been washed. It helps the car dry faster and can reduce the need for lots of wiping.

Term

swirl marks

"Yeah. But like so much of your stuff is black and every time I wash a car or, or, or anything that's black, I'm always so worried about just like, oh, am I going to get squirrel, swirl marks?"

Swirl marks are tiny scratches that make the paint look hazy or dull, especially on dark colors. They usually happen when dirt or grit gets rubbed into the paint during washing or drying.

Term

ceramic coated

"Like anything that you like ceramic coated or PPF, that's great. But, but anything that's just like nice paint black, it just looks great."

A ceramic coating is a protective layer you apply to the paint. It helps water bead up and can make the car easier to clean, but it still won’t fully prevent spots from hard water.

Term

PPF

"Like anything that you like ceramic coated or PPF, that's great. But, but anything that's just like nice paint black, it just looks great."

PPF is a clear plastic film that you put on your car’s paint. It helps protect the paint from small damage like rock chips and light scratches.

Term

hard water

"Even on the, even on the PPF, if you didn't serico the entire PPF, the, the, the biggest issue out here is the hard water, right? So you've got spots everywhere."

Hard water has minerals in it. When the water dries on the car, those minerals can leave ugly spots that are harder to clean later.

Term

serico

"Even on the, even on the PPF, if you didn't serico the entire PPF, the, the, the biggest issue out here is the hard water, right?"

They’re talking about making sure the protection film is fully covered/sealed. If it’s not, water and minerals can still cause spots on the car.

Term

air hoses

"Well, look, you got, I know you got a project for you doing all the air hoses. I'm curious to see how it turns out."

Air hoses are the tubes that move compressed air around your garage or shop. They connect the air source to tools or equipment that run on air.

Term

build everything on the ground before you go up

"I mean, you know, it's going to be extremely easy. I think the biggest thing that I learned and put in the Hex lights up is that you got to build everything on the ground before you go up."

This is a shop tip: put the parts together on the floor first, check that everything fits, and only then lift it up to install. It’s safer and usually faster than building while you’re up high.

Term

prevo system

"Like everything I've read about this prevo system, I mean, it's pretty rock solid. So I'm going to put it to the test."

They’re talking about a specific aftermarket system called the “prevo system.” The exact function isn’t explained in this snippet, but it’s something they’ve read about, used before, and are planning to test.

Topic

garage Mahal

"Did you guys use it on garage Mahal on any of those builds? Possibly. I don't remember."

“Garage Mahal” is likely the name of a show or channel they’ve worked on or watched. They’re using it to remember whether they used the same system on earlier builds.

Term

didn't leak

"I just, I went with the cleanest looking one and one that didn't leak. And I just looked at all the reviews and we'll see."

They chose the version that “didn’t leak,” meaning it didn’t have fluid seeping out after installation. That’s important because leaks can cause mess, damage nearby parts, and lead to failures.

Topic

air water event

"So this past weekend was the air water event. It's the Porsche event that is an extension of Lufka Cult. Lufka Cult 12 I think is happening later this year in Atlanta, which might give you an excuse to go to Atlanta again because it's a cool event to go to."

They’re recapping an event they went to called the “air water event.” It sounds like a car meetup with a Porsche focus.

Topic

Lufka Cult 12

"It's the Porsche event that is an extension of Lufka Cult. Lufka Cult 12 I think is happening later this year in Atlanta, which might give you an excuse to go to Atlanta again because it's a cool event to go to."

They mention “Lufka Cult 12” as another event coming later in the year. They say it’s in Atlanta, so it could be a reason to travel there.

Concept

air-cooled Porsches

"But air water event, obviously, Lufka Cult is air-cooled Porsches and the air water event [1717.7s] is all of it."

An air-cooled engine uses air blowing over the engine to keep it from overheating. When someone says “air-cooled Porsches,” they mean older Porsches that cool the engine this way instead of using coolant.

Term

Manual transmission

"They debuted one of their cars out there, the GT3 convertible that we talked about a little while ago. [1781.2s] Manual transmission, very, very cool car."

A manual transmission means you shift gears yourself using a clutch and a gear stick. It can feel more engaging because you’re directly choosing the gear.

Car

Porsche 935

"...years later, we showed a car, the Porsche 935, and they did it at Universal Studios Backlot. So it had the backdrop of all these different things."

The Porsche 935 is a legendary Porsche race car from the 1970s. Here, they’re talking about using one as the centerpiece of a movie-set-style exhibit.

Term

aftermarket

"...now they have one of the areas was sort of aftermarket, you know, stuff like new things coming out for Porsches and the aftermarket or restoration or whatever."

Aftermarket just means “not made by the car company,” like third-party upgrades or replacement parts. They’re describing an area focused on Porsche-related aftermarket and restoration items.

Term

restoration

"...stuff like new things coming out for Porsches and the aftermarket or restoration or whatever."

Restoration means bringing a car back to an earlier, better condition. They’re talking about Porsche-related parts and services that help with that kind of work.

Part

wheels

"And I ran into our friend Alan from HRE and they debuted a new set of wheels. Fantastic. It was on the Porsche and has a little bit of that like Porsche 935 sort of disc to it in the back."

Wheels are the rotating components that connect the tires to the vehicle via the hub. This segment focuses on aftermarket wheels and the craftsmanship involved in machining and finishing them.

Term

machining

"...walking me through some of the things and how complex and how much better they're getting at, at machining these types of wheels and then do into a high polish and then give it a sort of a satin look..."

Machining is how manufacturers shape parts with very precise cutting tools. They’re saying the wheel makers are getting better at making the details accurately.

Term

high polish

"...machining these types of wheels and then do into a high polish and then give it a sort of a satin look to it."

High polish means the surface is polished to look very shiny and reflective. They’re describing the wheel’s look after finishing.

Term

satin look

"...do into a high polish and then give it a sort of a satin look to it."

A satin finish is a lower-gloss surface that looks smooth but not mirror-like. Here it’s used to explain the wheel’s final styling after the high-polish step.

Term

structural

"Wait, I'm going to show you the, here's the picture of the wheels. See this, this kind of ring in the middle here, that is structural."

On a wheel, “structural” means a part that helps the wheel stay strong and handle forces from driving. The host is showing a ring on the wheel that’s there for strength, not just looks.

Term

staggered

"And then the front, they do it kind of staggered so the front doesn't have it. You know, you could get that wheel in the front, but the idea was the rear has the extra ring and then the front doesn't."

“Staggered” means the wheels or tires are set up differently on the front versus the back. People do this to change grip and how the car feels, and sometimes just for the look.

Term

sidewall

"And see, like I said, I don't, I don't like that big of a wheel on that car. I just like more of a sidewall. Yeah, a little more tire on it."

The sidewall is the part of the tire that’s on the “side” of the tire. More sidewall usually makes the ride a bit softer and can help protect the wheel from bumps.

Concept

speedster

"Guntherworks brought out that, like that final edition speedster."

A speedster is a type of sports car that’s usually open-top and meant to feel more like a pure driving experience. It’s often used for special, limited versions.

Company

Guntherworks

"Several singers were out there. Guntherworks brought out that, like that final edition speedster."

Guntherworks is a company that builds and modifies cars—especially Porsche-based projects. Here, they’re mentioned as the group that showed up with a special Porsche build.

Company

Broad Arrow

"Broad Arrow has an auction on site as well in all Porsche auction... So the air, I'm sorry, the Broad Arrow auction, I think, did about $20 million in total sales"

Broad Arrow is the auction organizer. They sold a lot of Porsches at this event, and the host is highlighting that the auction did very well.

Car

Porsche 918 Spyder

"I think the, the 918 YSEC was the, was the number one seller at just over $4 million."

They’re talking about a special auction car based on the Porsche 918, which is Porsche’s high-end hybrid supercar. The extra letters (“YSEC”) are likely the specific car’s edition or auction listing name.

Term

sell-through rate

"...80 something percent, 84, 87% sell through rate."

Sell-through rate tells you what fraction of the cars at an auction actually get sold. If it’s high, it means buyers showed up and most cars were purchased.

Concept

restomod

"...or Singers in person or the latest and greatest of the Kenapa 959, it's all there."

A restomod is an older car that gets brought back to good shape, but with modern upgrades. The goal is usually to keep the classic vibe while making it drive and perform better.

Brand

Singer

"But if you haven't seen Gunther Works in person or Singers in person"

Singer is a company that builds extremely high-end modified classic Porsches. If you see one in person, it’s usually a very carefully engineered, modernized take on an older 911.

Car

Porsche 959

"...or Singers in person or the latest and greatest of the Kenapa 959, it's all there."

The Porsche 959 is a famous older Porsche supercar that collectors really chase. It’s special because it was technologically advanced for its era, and it’s a big deal to see one in person.

Company

Matranga collection

"And then after that, we met up with some friends over at the Matranga collection. So Bob and Kent Matranga, father and son team."

They’re visiting a specific car collection called the Matranga collection. The people behind it are a father-and-son team, and the collection is set up in a way that shows off cars.

Company

concrete

"I believe their business is concrete. I don't want to flub it, but I believe their business is making parking garages. So needless to say, when you go into this collection, the floors are amazing..."

They say the Matranga family business is concrete work, especially building parking garages. So the building they use for the collection is made by people who do that kind of construction a lot.

Term

CAD

"He's the head designer at that collection and he does all the CAD stuff, the 3D printing stuff. But he's a car designer that went to Art Center."

CAD (computer-aided design) is software used to create precise digital models of parts and products. In a car-collection context, it’s often used to design custom components or layouts before anything is printed or built.

Company

Honda and Acura

"...But he's a car designer that went to Art Center. I think Dave Merrick from Honda and Acura is one of his original instructors who was also at the event."

They mention Honda and Acura because one of the designer’s early instructors worked with those brands. It’s basically a clue about the designer’s training background.

Brand

GM

"And he was like, hey, the old collection, everything is kind of GM packed. [2483.3s] You had to move a lot of cars around to get them out because they want all their cars to run."

GM stands for General Motors, one of the big car companies. If the collection is “GM packed,” it means a lot of the cars come from GM’s brands or designs.

Concept

hot rod truck

"I'm just going to drive this hot rod truck or this Boydster, you know, Roadster or something like that. [2501.1s] So they wanted to lay it out to where you can get the cars in and out."

A hot rod truck is a modified pickup built for the classic hot-rod vibe. People typically change things to make it look cool and drive more like a fun project car.

Brand

Boydster

"I'm just going to drive this hot rod truck or this Boydster, you know, Roadster or something like that. [2501.1s] So they wanted to lay it out to where you can get the cars in and out."

“Boydster” is the name people use for a particular style of roadster associated with Boyd. It’s basically a recognizable roadster type that collectors talk about like a model.

Term

battery tenders

"So now you can park the cars all over this place and plug in the battery tenders all over the all over the car. [2537.4s] The first thing you do when you're designing a car."

A battery tender is a device you plug into a car to keep the battery healthy while the car is parked. It helps the battery stay charged so the car starts easily later.

Term

row of lifts

"So there's probably 200 battery tenders and they do have a row of lifts. [2547.9s] Those cars obviously got to pull the one out of the bottom to get the one on the top, but most of everything out there is is accessible now."

A row of lifts is basically a set of car hoists in the shop. They let you raise cars up so you can work on them or store them more efficiently.

Concept

hot rods

"It's not brand specific, but it definitely leans into muscle cars, hot rods and and like hot rod trucks. [2573.5s] It is it's cool stuff."

Hot rods are cars that have been modified to be more exciting and usually more stylish. People often change the engine and body so it feels and looks different from stock.

Topic

Bear Jackson

"They'll be at Bear Jackson. They may see see something they love."

This sounds like “Barrett-Jackson,” a famous collector car auction/event. They’re saying the group will be there and might spot cars they like.

Concept

SEMA builds

"Oftentimes, you know, SEMA builds and other builds. They the the clients always like I want this car and I want it now."

SEMA is a big trade show for car parts and custom work. A “SEMA build” usually means a custom car made to show off upgrades and fabrication, not something meant to be a normal daily driver.

Term

in-house shop

"So the Mantringas, although they have purchased cars over the years, they started to build out their own in-house shop, but it's not for hire. It's just it's their own in-house shop."

An “in-house shop” means the owners or their team build and develop cars internally, using their own staff and facilities, rather than outsourcing the work to outside fabricators. In this context, it explains how the Matranga team can control design and build quality.

Concept

dialed them in

"Like they're they've shook them down. They've dialed them in. And one of their most famous cars that they they really kind of campaigned was called Brute Force."

“Dialed them in” means they tested the car and made the adjustments needed so it drives and works the way it should. It’s basically the final tuning after the build is done.

Topic

Barrett Jackson Cup

"Brute Force, I think one battle of the builders, it won the Barrett Jackson Cup, a number of awards. And this is something that they built in-house and and really just wanted to get it get it done, get it right."

This is an award connected to the Barrett-Jackson auction. The hosts mention it to show that the car won major recognition.

Brand

Boyd Coddington

"These are some Boyd Coddington cars, Boyd Coddington Roadsters. And, you know, he's got a brand new Aston Martin in there."

Boyd Coddington was a well-known custom car builder. His roadsters are famous for being high-end, show-quality hot rods.

Brand

Mercedes

"He's got, you know, a vintage Mercedes in there. Like there's a, you know, just stuff that they like, they've acquired in there."

Mercedes (Mercedes-Benz) is a major German luxury and performance brand. The hosts mention a “vintage Mercedes” to emphasize the collection includes older, high-quality European cars, not just American muscle and hot rods.

Part

machine shop

"And then in the back is the fully operational shop, a machine shop, paint booth, their mechanics are in there. That's brute force."

A machine shop is where they use precision tools to shape metal parts. It’s important for custom builds and repairs that need to fit perfectly.

Part

paint booth

"And then in the back is the fully operational shop, a machine shop, paint booth, their mechanics are in there. That's brute force."

A paint booth is a special room for painting cars. It helps keep dust out and makes the paint job look cleaner.

Brand

Jesse James

"So my buddy, Sean, who's Adam's mechanic, head mechanic, and he's a great fabricator, cut his teeth back in the day when Brad Fanshawe was running Boyd Cottington garage. He was one of the freelancers like so Jesse James was a young fabricator working for Brad at Boyd."

Jesse James is a famous custom car builder. They’re saying he started out doing fabrication work at the Boyd Coddington garage.

Brand

Chip Foose

"He was one of the freelancers like so Jesse James was a young fabricator working for Brad at Boyd. Chip Foose was there as a young designer."

Chip Foose is a well-known car designer. They’re saying he was there early on, before he became famous.

Company

Kugel

"And then he went on to Kugel, right? If you think of Kugel components, the Kugel rear ends and all that stuff. He was a fabricator there."

They’re talking about a company that makes car parts. Here it sounds like Kugel makes parts for the rear of the car, like the parts that help the rear wheels and drivetrain work correctly.

Term

3D printing

"But now he was saying, I want to get more into into 3D printing. And my son, who's I think he's 16 is is interested into it, like learning about 3D printing and learning about the kayak software stuff."

3D printing is a manufacturing process that builds parts layer-by-layer from a digital model. In automotive work, it’s often used for prototypes, custom brackets, and fitment pieces before committing to expensive machining or fabrication.

Term

filament

"Like here's here's all the 3D printer machines he's kind of had and how they sort of gotten better over the years and all the different types of materials, different types of plastics and filament that they uses for it and how he's prototyping stuff."

Filament is the material feedstock used in many consumer and industrial 3D printers (commonly thermoplastics). Different filament types affect strength, heat resistance, and how well parts hold their shape—important when prototyping automotive components.

Term

vintage air AC unit

"A lot of the things that that he's 3D printing that understand was like a little bit easier to do is you grab like a vintage air AC unit and you grab one of their universal kits. You mount it up underneath the dash..."

Vintage Air is an aftermarket HVAC brand, and an “AC unit” here means the climate-control hardware being installed into a vehicle. The speaker is describing how 3D-printed parts can help route and fit the system’s outlets and ducting under the dash.

Term

universal kits

"...you grab like a vintage air AC unit and you grab one of their universal kits. You mount it up underneath the dash and now you need to get the air outlets to the proper vents..."

A universal kit is an aftermarket product designed to fit many vehicles with adaptable mounting and routing components. In this context, it’s used with a Vintage Air HVAC system so the installer can tailor outlet/duct routing to the specific car.

Term

air outlets

"You mount it up underneath the dash and now you need to get the air outlets to the proper vents and by the windshield and whatever..."

Air outlets are the vents/duct exits that deliver conditioned air to the cabin. Proper placement and duct shape matter for airflow distribution, and 3D-printed ducting or tubing can help achieve the right fit and routing.

Term

plastic tubing

"...him being of the 3D print like plastic tubing like hard, you know, almost like hard lines. Doing that kind of stuff was cool to more complex things."

Plastic tubing here refers to the ducting/lines used to route airflow from the HVAC unit to the vents. Using 3D-printed or custom-shaped tubing helps solve packaging constraints in older cars where off-the-shelf ducting may not fit well.

Term

center console

"He's completely designed to scratch center console for the car that they're working on. And there's different pieces of the center console. Some will be fabricated out of aluminum..."

The center console is the interior structure between the front seats that often houses controls, storage, and trim pieces. The speaker describes designing scratch-built/3D-printed components that match different finishes (aluminum, polished surfaces, and leather-wrapped areas) and fit together in multiple sections.

Term

relief

"...he doesn't ever printer big enough so he doesn't several pieces how it all fits together. It has just the right amount of of like relief going this piece will be an aluminum finish and then a butts up against a piece of leather wrapped finish."

In this context, “relief” refers to the intentional shaping/clearance in a part so adjacent materials and components can meet correctly. The speaker mentions needing the right amount of lip/relief so one finish (aluminum) can butt up against another (leather-wrapped) without interference.

Concept

muscle cars

"Definitely stuff that you would dig in that collection that are muscle cars their trucks. [3027.4s] You know, from LS engines to full like roots type blower engines."

Muscle cars are older American performance cars, usually from the 1960s and 1970s. They’re known for big engines and a focus on fast acceleration.

Term

LS engines

"Definitely stuff that you would dig in that collection that are muscle cars their trucks. [3027.4s] You know, from LS engines to full like roots type blower engines."

“LS engines” are a modern family of V8 engines from GM that hot-rodders like to use in older cars. People swap them in because there are lots of parts available and they tend to run strong.

Term

four speed

"[3074.1s] got the. [3077.6s] Some more interior stuff done for the. [3077.6s] 2500 and hopefully I'll get will baby's ass out here soon so we can put that. [3082.4s] A four speed or five speed in it."

A “four speed” means the car has a transmission with four forward gears. More gears can change how the car drives and how it sounds at different speeds.

Term

five speed

"[3077.6s] 2500 and hopefully I'll get will baby's ass out here soon so we can put that. [3082.4s] A four speed or five speed in it. [3084.4s] So yeah."

A “five speed” means the car has five forward gears. That can make it easier to keep the engine in the right power range while driving.

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