{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - September 5, 2015 - Hour 2 - Dead Mans Curve Car Show","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ron-ananian-the-car-doctor-classic-car-doctor-september-5-2015-hour-2-dead-mans-curve-car-show","audioUrl":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/23b3ebcc-d509-4d04-8003-ae32006cd9bb/d14b2953-5bb9-436b-9b59-b42c00bc7d2e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6079d671-6a0e-4c7c-bb47-ae32006cd9c9","description":"Dead Man's Curve Car Show – September 5, 2015 | Classic Car Show Interviews & Automotive Insights We’re back with the second hour from one of our favorite on-location broadcasts—and if you love classic cars, car shows, and automotive culture, this hour delivers. Kicking things off is Candy Clark from American Graffiti, sharing stories from one of the most iconic car movies of all time and her connection to the golden age of cruising. From there, we dive into conversations with industry experts covering:  Classic car storage tips and long-term vehicle preservation Custom car building, fabrication, and restoration techniques Real-world advice from professionals in the automotive aftermarket and car hobby community  Whether you're into muscle cars, hot rods, restoration projects, or weekend car shows, this hour is packed with insight, experience, and passion. Take a listen and enjoy Hour 2 from the Dead Man’s Curve Car Show—where car culture, classic vehicles, and real-world automotive advice come together. Car advice, done right.  Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com  Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes   Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel   Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900   Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":272.1,"endTime":287.4,"type":"concept","title":"customizing","url":"/glossary/customizing","quote":"...car repair, cars, pinstriping, car collecting, customizing, you know, as an inspiration to a ton of people.","canonicalId":"concept:customizing","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Customizing is modifying a car’s appearance and/or performance to match the owner’s taste—commonly including paint, trim, wheels, interior changes, and sometimes engine or suspension upgrades. 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