{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Forming Sheet Metal | F_cking Cars Podcast Ep 11","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/forming-sheet-metal-f_cking-cars-podcast-ep-11","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/10871cf10/podcast/play/110956213/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-10%2F412182279-44100-2-51ebeb15acf8e.mp3","description":"🎙️ Ep 11 — Shaping Steel: The Art of Sheet Metal FormingIn this episode, we dive into the craft and chaos of shaping sheet metal by hand. From English wheels to shrinker-stretchers, we talk about the tools, techniques, and mindset behind turning flat steel into functional art. Whether you’re restoring classics or fabricating from scratch, this episode is packed with tips, hard-learned lessons, and a few stories from the shop floor.🔧 Hosted by: Ethan Fenner & Quintin Strack💬 Listen on: Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are streamed.#Fabrication #SheetMetal #CarPodcast #MetalShaping #Welding #HotRod #GarageTalk #FCarsPodcast\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":49.7,"endTime":53.2,"type":"term","title":"low horsepower","url":"/glossary/low-horsepower","quote":"low horsepower Toyota burnouts, but uh It was good time","canonicalId":"term:low-horsepower","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Low horsepower refers to a vehicle's engine output being on the lower end of the performance spectrum, which can affect acceleration and overall driving dynamics.","simplifiedExplanation":"Low horsepower means the car doesn't have a lot of power, making it slower compared to more powerful cars."}},{"startTime":55.3,"endTime":60.3,"type":"term","title":"35s","url":"/glossary/35s","quote":"the 35s get real sticky as they heat up I bet they do","canonicalId":"term:35s","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"'35s' refers to 35-inch tires, which are larger than standard tires and can affect a vehicle's handling, acceleration, and gear ratios due to their size.","simplifiedExplanation":"'35s' means the tires are 35 inches tall. 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