Altered Customs
Altered Customs is a custom car shop. The hosts are talking about working with that shop and the owner to make things happen.
Kendig
They mention “Kendig” as a nearby area. It’s probably a nod to a well-known custom-car scene or shop people in the industry recognize.
turnkey house shop
“Turnkey” basically means it’s ready to go. If you buy it, you can start using it right away instead of doing a bunch of setup first.
LS motor
“LS motor” means a modern GM V8 swap engine from the LS family. People like it because it’s easier to make reliable power and there are lots of parts and shops that know how to work on it.
aftermarket chassis
An “aftermarket chassis” means the car’s frame is replaced with a custom-made one. Builders do this to make the car handle better and to fit modern parts more easily.
small block Chevy
“Small block Chevy” is a famous Chevy V8 engine family. It’s popular because there are tons of parts and it’s a go-to choice for building a car that’s fun to drive.
red 57 BelAir
A “57 BelAir” is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. It’s a famous classic car, and people like it because it looks great and it’s relatively easy to find parts and restoration help.
El Camino
The Chevrolet El Camino is basically a car that has a small truck bed. It’s a popular classic because it looks cool and there are lots of different versions to choose from.
shop tour
A “shop tour” is basically a guided look at a car workshop. They’re showing what cars are being worked on and how the place is set up.
restomod
A restomod is basically a classic car that gets restored, but with some modern upgrades so it drives better. It’s not just fixing it to look original—it’s also improving how it works.
fab work
“Fab work” means making or modifying parts by hand—usually metal parts. It’s custom work to get everything to fit and work the way the project needs.
mechanical
Mechanical work is anything that makes the car actually run and drive—like the moving parts and systems. It’s the “under the hood and underneath” side of the project.
electrical
Electrical work is the wiring and electronics that control things like lights, gauges, and sensors. It’s what makes the car’s systems communicate and function correctly.
body
Body work is fixing the car’s outer structure and panels—like dents, rust, and alignment. It’s what makes the car look straight and solid again.
paint
Paint is the finishing layer that protects the car and gives it the look you want. Good paint work usually requires careful prep first, not just spraying color.
Seems Impossible
“Seems Impossible” sounds like the name of a shop or specialist the host trusts for upholstery. They’re saying the person doing the work is really good.
Sculpt Garage
Sculpt Garage is a shop name the host mentions as doing upholstery work in Texas. It’s part of the “we finally found good local specialists” story.
MTI
MTI is another shop name mentioned in Texas for upholstery work. The host is basically saying they finally found good people to handle that part of the project.
original engine
The hosts are focusing on whether the car has its original engine, which is a form of “numbers-matching” originality. For classic cars, having the original engine (not just a replacement) can significantly influence collector value and authenticity. It also helps determine how correct the car is for its model year and configuration.
keep it original / original hardware
They’re talking about keeping the car as close to factory as possible. “Original hardware” means the important parts are staying stock. They’re debating whether a paint and interior refresh is okay or if it goes too far.
V12
A V12 is a type of engine with 12 cylinders. It’s known for being smooth and having a distinctive sound. Here, they’re just trying to figure out which engine the Jaguar has.
Nline Six
They’re guessing what kind of engine it is—this one sounds like it’s a six-cylinder option. The point is that different engines (V12 vs six-cylinder, etc.) change what the car is and how it drives. The exact name in the transcript is a bit unclear.
manual
“Manual” means you shift gears yourself using a clutch and a stick. It’s usually more involved than an automatic. The speaker is confirming the Jaguar is a manual.
custom colors
Custom colors means the paint is made to match a specific shade you want. They’re also talking about keeping the color looking like it did before.
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
NHRA is a big drag-racing organization in the U.S. The “Four-Wide” event means four cars race at the same time, which makes it more exciting to watch because you can compare cars and launches side-by-side.
ZMax Dragway
ZMax Dragway is the race track where this NHRA event is happening. Different tracks can make cars hook up differently, which can change who performs best.
Formula One
Formula One is the highest level of race car competition with teams and drivers racing on tracks around the world. Their schedule can change when real-world events disrupt travel and planning.
Long Beach
Long Beach is a famous race held on city streets. Because it’s not a purpose-built track, drivers have to be careful with tires and steering through tight turns.
Indianapolis road course
The Indianapolis road course is a version of the Indianapolis track used for road racing. It’s more about cornering and braking than just going fast in a straight line.
Indy 500
The Indy 500 is one of the biggest races in American open-wheel racing. Before race day, teams test and practice so they can dial in the car’s setup.
NASCAR boys
NASCAR is a popular U.S. racing series where drivers race production-based cars. Saying “NASCAR boys” is just shorthand for people who are into that kind of racing.
Talladega
Talladega is a major NASCAR race track in Alabama. It’s famous for being huge and for producing exciting, fast racing.
O'Reilly
O’Reilly is a company name that shows up in racing coverage because it sponsors or partners with motorsports events. The hosts are basically talking about what’s on TV for racing.
Big Cup guys
“Big Cup” is a casual way of talking about NASCAR’s biggest, top-level series. They’re mentioning when the main NASCAR race is scheduled to air.
lawnmowerracing event
They’re talking about a local race where people race modified lawn mowers or lawn tractors. It’s a fun, community-style form of racing.
WRD Motor Raceway
WRD Motor Raceway is the local track hosting the event they’re talking about. It’s where you’d go to watch that regional dirt racing.
Mid-America Motor Racing Series
This is a regional racing series—think of it like a “local NASCAR-style” championship. The hosts are saying there’s a big event coming up under that series.
Kansas
They’re wondering if the announcer is up at a bigger race track in Kansas. It’s just a location guess in the conversation.
hand cranks
Early cars sometimes started by turning a crank by hand. It could be risky and tiring, so inventors worked on safer ways to start the engine.
electric starter
An electric starter is what lets you start a car with a key or button instead of cranking by hand. It was a big safety improvement because it removed the dangerous hand-starting process.
Carter Car Company
The Carter Car Company is mentioned because a person connected to it was hurt while starting a car with a hand crank. That story is used to explain why inventors pushed for an electric starter.
Cadillac
Cadillac is the car brand the hosts say was an early adopter of the electric starter. They’re using it to show that big automakers quickly embraced the safer starting technology.
Gilco
Gilco is mentioned as the organization that came out of the electric-starter development work. The point is that the invention turned into something companies could actually use.
emission standards
Emission standards are rules about how dirty a car’s exhaust is allowed to be. If the rules get stricter, car makers have to redesign engines and exhaust systems to meet them.
EPA
The EPA is a U.S. government agency that helps protect the environment. In cars, it’s involved in rules that limit how much pollution vehicles can produce.
Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act is a U.S. law meant to reduce air pollution. It pushed car makers to build engines and exhaust systems that pollute less.
catalytic converters
A catalytic converter is a part in the exhaust that helps clean up the car’s fumes. It turns some of the nasty pollutants into less harmful stuff before they leave the tailpipe.
muscle cars
Muscle cars are the classic American performance cars—big engines and lots of power. When pollution rules got tighter, it became harder to keep those engines running cleanly.
turbocharged
Turbocharged engines use a device that squeezes extra air into the engine. More air usually means more power, even if the engine isn’t huge.
aluminum V8 engine
An aluminum V8 means the engine is made with aluminum parts instead of heavier steel or iron. That can help the car feel lighter and can improve packaging and efficiency.
Volvo OV4
The Volvo OV4 is the first car Volvo made, and the episode notes it was produced in small numbers at first. It matters because it’s part of how Volvo started building cars with a focus on durability.
three-point seatbelt
A three-point seatbelt is the seatbelt you wear every day: one strap goes across your chest and one across your hips. It’s safer than older belts because it holds you in place better during a crash.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is a famous 1950s sports car with doors that open upward like wings. It was advanced for its era, including fuel injection, which helped it run strong.
fuel injection
Fuel injection is how an engine gets fuel in a more controlled way than older carburetors. Back in the 1950s, it was considered advanced technology, so it helped cars run better.
car radio
A car radio is just a radio built into a car so you can listen to music or broadcasts while driving. The episode is saying early versions were expensive and rare, but they paved the way for today’s in-car entertainment.
Motorola (Galvin Manufacturing)
The episode says Motorola (which used to be called Galvin Manufacturing) helped make early car radios that people could actually buy. It’s part of how cars started getting “entertainment” features.
mobile entertainment hubs
The episode is basically saying cars turned into places where you can get entertainment while you drive. Today that’s normal, but it started with things like car radios.
Blaopunk
Blaupunkt is a company that makes car audio systems. The point here is that car radios and audio brands have been around for a very long time.
warranty work authorization
Warranty work authorization is whether a dealership is allowed to do repairs that are paid for by the carmaker under warranty. This segment is about a dispute over money for those repairs and whether the dealership was punished for asking.
Bugatti
Bugatti is the luxury car brand involved in a legal fight with a dealership. The dealership says it lost its ability to do warranty repairs after it asked to be paid more for labor.
direct-to-customers sales
Direct-to-customers sales is when a company sells to buyers without using the usual dealership network. The lawsuit claims this was done improperly and was part of the broader dispute with the dealer.
labor reimbursement rate
Labor reimbursement rate is the hourly pay a dealership gets when doing warranty repairs. The hosts are describing how that rate was negotiated upward, then became part of the disagreement.
parts markup
Parts markup is the extra amount added to the cost of parts when a dealer sells them for repairs. Here, it’s mentioned as part of why the dealership’s warranty repair authorization was allegedly pulled.
Stellantis launching a line of accessories designed for those on four legs rather than four wheels
They’re talking about car companies selling accessories specifically for people who bring pets in the car. It’s basically a “pet-friendly” add-on business, not just selling cars.
Mopar
Mopar is the official parts-and-accessories brand for Stellantis. If you buy Mopar items, you’re usually getting dealer-supported parts made for your specific vehicle.
automated car wash scratches
Some automatic car washes can leave small scratches on your paint. The idea here is to protect or fix the damage so your car doesn’t look dull.
GulfCoast AutoShield
GulfCoast AutoShield is presented as a paint-saving and glass-protection provider. The segment frames it as a detailing/protection service that can improve a car’s finish without a full repaint, and also offers windshield/window protection and related products.
window tint or windshield protection
Window tint and windshield protection are aftermarket appearance and protection upgrades. Tint can reduce heat and glare, while windshield protection typically refers to protective films/coatings that help resist damage and make cleaning easier.
radar detectors
A radar detector is a device that warns you when it senses police radar. Rules about using them depend on where you live.
John Gray
They mention John Gray as the person you can talk to for advice on what kind of car protection you actually need. The point is that he’ll help you choose without trying to upsell you.
protection products
This means products people put on their car to help protect it from things like dirt, weather, and minor damage. The hosts are saying you should pick the right one for your situation and budget.
state-of-the-art shop
They’re saying the shop uses modern methods to do the work. That matters because the quality of the prep and installation affects how well the protection holds up.
Bill Sites
They mention Bill Sites as the person who helps you with the process of getting a custom car illustration. It’s more like a personalized keepsake than a car modification.
