{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Military Grade Automobiles | F_cking Cars Podcast Ep 15","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/military-grade-automobiles-f_cking-cars-podcast-ep-15","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/10871cf10/podcast/play/112305308/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-8%2F413967724-44100-2-8921fa5475b8.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":30.0,"endTime":39.7,"type":"term","title":"military-grade aluminum","url":"/glossary/military-grade-aluminum","quote":"I mean, military-grade aluminum","canonicalId":"term:military-grade-aluminum","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Military-grade aluminum refers to a specific type of aluminum alloy that meets strict military specifications for strength and durability. It is often used in applications where weight and strength are critical, such as in aircraft and heavy-duty vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"Military-grade aluminum is a strong and lightweight metal used in things like airplanes and tough trucks. 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