{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"TMCP #639: Jason Noel – Fat Fender Garage, The 20-Year Overnight Success","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tmcp-639-jason-noel-fat-fender-garage-the-20-year-overnight-success","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/tmcpnetwork/The_MusclecarPlace_Podcast_Episode639_02192025_Robert_Kibbe____Podcast__0___.mp3","description":"Jason Noel, founder of Fat Fender Garage in Gilbert, Arizona, joins us this week with a story that’s less about horsepower at the beginning — and more about perseverance. Jason didn’t grow up chasing race cars. He was a finish carpenter by trade, building doors and crown molding before the 2008 housing collapse wiped out his business and forced a complete reset. What came next wasn’t a hobby gone wild — it was a deliberate rebuild. One old truck led to another, then to customer builds, then to something much bigger than he ever planned.\nToday, Fat Fender Garage is a full-scale restoration shop specializing in classic Ford and Chevy trucks, known especially for early Ford F-100s and modern Coyote swaps. Along the way, Jason learned that if he wanted the quality and timelines his customers expected, he’d have to take control of the process. That meant bringing paint, upholstery, parts manufacturing, and now even chassis production in-house. What started as flipping a few trucks for fun has grown into a 75-person operation building high-end custom vehicles and engineered components designed to compete at the top of the industry.\nIn this episode, Jason shares the hard lessons from early customer builds, the philosophy behind vertical integration, why he chose to compete directly with established chassis manufacturers, and how telling the real story — wins and failures alike — became the backbone of Fat Fender’s marketing success. If you’re into classic trucks, modern restomods, or the realities of scaling a business in the automotive aftermarket, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.\nThe post TMCP #639: Jason Noel – Fat Fender Garage, The 20-Year Overnight Success first appeared on The Muscle Car Place."},"annotations":[{"startTime":5.3,"endTime":11.5,"type":"company","title":"Fat Fender Garage","url":"/glossary/fat-fender-garage","quote":"This week, a very fascinating interview with Jason Knoll from Fat Fender Garage. Fat Fender is a company that does not play in the muscle car space, well, yet, until","canonicalId":"company:fat-fender-garage","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Fat Fender Garage is a company that specializes in automotive services and modifications, particularly focusing on classic cars and custom builds. 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It has a strong following among classic truck enthusiasts and is often modified for various uses, including performance upgrades. The mention of putting a 'coyote' engine in it refers to modernizing the truck with a powerful engine from newer Ford models.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford F-100 is an old pickup truck that many people love for its strength and usefulness. Some owners like to upgrade it with newer engines to make it even more powerful.","imageAttribution":"W. Bulach (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2290.92,"endTime":2293.0,"type":"car","title":"Ford Bronco","url":"/cars/ford/bronco","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/2022_Ford_Bronco_2.jpg","quote":"They're cranking them out.  And I even got a Bronco.  We're building here for a guy that is on our Ro...","canonicalId":"car:ford:bronco","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Bronco is a classic SUV that was originally launched in the 1960s and has recently been revived with modern features. It is known for its off-road capabilities and rugged design, making it a favorite for adventure seekers. The current generation has gained attention for its blend of retro styling and contemporary technology.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Bronco is a tough-looking SUV that can handle rough terrains and off-road adventures. It's been popular for many years and has recently come back with a new design that many people love.","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2810.94,"endTime":2814.74,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Camaro","url":"/cars/chevrolet/camaro","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Chevrolet_Camaro_Hirschaid_2022-20220709-RM-111908.jpg","quote":"...ople at Detroit Speed once told me the sixty nine Camaro  is to muscle cars, what the thirty two Ford was ...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:camaro","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Camaro is a classic American muscle car that was first introduced in 1966 as a competitor to the Ford Mustang. It is celebrated for its performance, aggressive styling, and strong engine options, making it a staple in American car culture. The reference to the '69 Camaro emphasizes its status as a legendary model in the muscle car hierarchy.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Camaro is a sporty car that has been around since the late 1960s. It's known for being fast and stylish, and many people consider it one of the best muscle cars ever made.","imageAttribution":"Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3078.98,"endTime":3084.1,"type":"car","title":"Lancia Beta","url":"/cars/lancia/beta","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/1983_Lancia_Beta_Berlina_SP25.jpg","quote":"...im with the shop and stuff.  And so we're kind of beta testing some stuff and wanting to be and by the e...","canonicalId":"car:lancia:beta","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Lancia Beta is a compact car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia from the 1970s to the early 1980s. It is known for its innovative design and engineering, but it also faced reliability issues that affected its reputation. The mention of it in a testing context suggests ongoing interest in its performance and restoration.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Lancia Beta is a small car that was made in Italy during the 1970s and 80s. While it has some interesting features, it had some problems with reliability that made it less popular than other cars.","imageAttribution":"MrWalkr (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3318.4,"endTime":3326.4,"type":"concept","title":"restoration costs","url":"/glossary/restoration-costs","quote":"But last question is, what does it cost to restore a car? Is it $400,000 or a truck? That's always the number. 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