{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep 18","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-18","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/10871cf10/podcast/play/114216571/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-19%2F416399260-44100-2-9260954cef06b.mp3","description":"Welcome back to the F_cking Cars Podcast, where Ethan and Quintin dive deep into the builds, breakdowns, and bullshit that shape real shop life. Every week we tackle the projects on our lifts, the chaos happening in the automotive world, and the stories that only come from long nights in the garage. From custom fabrication to wild engine swaps, questionable Craigslist finds, and the philosophy behind why we keep doing this to ourselves—nothing is off-limits.If you love cars, craftsmanship, and unfiltered shop talk, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s get into it.#FckingCarsPodcast #CarPodcast #GarageTalk #ShopTalk #FabricationLife#CustomBuilds #ProjectCars #HotRodCulture #MechanicLife #AutoEnthusiast#CarCommunity #CarCulture #Wrenching #EngineSwaps #CarBuilders#YouTubePodcast #AutomotivePodcast\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":18.4,"endTime":28.9,"type":"part","title":"TIG welding","url":"/glossary/tig-welding","quote":"...I got a bunch of welding done. I have a lot of welding that I did, like eight to 10 feet of TIG welding, probably probably a little more than that...","canonicalId":"part:tig-welding","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"TIG welding, or Tungsten Inert Gas welding, is a process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. 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These cars are well-loved by enthusiasts for their classic style and are often restored."}},{"startTime":1435.0,"endTime":1439.7,"type":"part","title":"weather strip","url":"/glossary/weather-strip","quote":"...they put a weather strip on it, like a T weather strip on it.","canonicalId":"part:weather-strip","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A weather strip is a rubber or foam seal used to prevent water, air, and noise from entering the vehicle. It is commonly found around doors, windows, and other openings to ensure a tight seal.","simplifiedExplanation":"A weather strip is a rubber piece that helps keep water and air from getting into a car. 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