FW Dan talks w/ old pal Joe Zolper about his new show

[@SourSnatch]

Rock On!!!

[@ruthwayneperry3097]

Miss seeing Joe and his humor. His t-shirts were so funny. I loved the 10mm one the best.

[@ryanjohnson8821]

We definitely need more shows like Dan and Joe’s. Absolutely loved Garage Squad and Fantom Works. Genuine car guys sharing their love of cars with the world.

[@mikemarrs1243]

Awesome love garage squad love first show with white board I knew they double charged parts but the hourly rate wtf work in machine shop 250 to 270 shop rate I don't think shop over charge hrs bs good to k ow like show

[@drewwatkinson6604]

Two people from two of my favorite cars shows.

[@randyfinn561]

Thank you for your talk with Joe very helpful didn’t know Joe lives in Illinois

[@railshot]

I realize this video is over a year old but hearing you and Joe say so many things that I have thought about in the past year as far as the "real people" out there that just enjoy taking a wrench to something that is dead, and making it live again is so refreshing. I live in a very small town here in southern Wisconsin and have a couple of neighbors near me that do it for the love of just doing it. One is in his 80's with a 56 Pontiac that he restored many years ago. I have inspired him to wake it up from its tomb and drive it again! He is so proud of it now, and with some help he is now ready to roll to the shows again and just sit back and enjoy the fruits of his labors again. The other is a feller one block down that now has a Pontiac Can Am that is almost complete. When he first got it, every time he would drive by he just had to squeal his tires to get my attention.... heheh, Same thing with his Trans Am. These are the guys that need to be heard and shown, as they are the heart of the community. Most of us really do know what we are doing, and have done, so that experience should be shared.... Heheh, I was a Pontiac Fiero nut (please, no dissing me, they were actually fun to work on and unique), and my knowledge of the Fiero helped my younger neighbor figure out the parking brakes on his Trans Am. The fine work that the shows on TV do as far as Riddler winners, etc. are appreciated, but dang, these guys are the soul. I guess that is why I love watching you and people like Vice Grip Garage..... heheh, he is so much like me when I was his age, and at 71 years old, but I am tempted to dip my toes back into that pond of rescue. I miss wrenching! Thanks Dan and Joe, and I will keep watching both of you!

[@johnrace1954]

Love this interview, I'm not sure if either of you two know about Vice Grip Garage, but you both should reach out to Derek and his family. I really think you all would produce a show together that would blow anything out there right now out of the water.

[@micksroversmg558]

I Agree much so on this too love Vice Grip Garage good KZbin channel!

[@JoE_Songs]

@@micksroversmg558 agree 1 trillion percent.

[@J.R.in_WV]

VGG has contracted with the Discovery media monster via its automotive content wing “Motor Trend”……that’s the same company Dan got so fed up with he called it quits on his original TV series. Joe works on Garage Squad which is a series from the same giant media conglomerate I just mentioned. Highly doubtful Dan will wh*re himself out to that group of “leeches” (dan’s words) again.

[@rickhay9782]

VGG lost his roots....

[@bjs1130]

Dan and Joe.....I enjoyed the Podcast! Godspeed to you and your families!

[@jamesferguson8217]

Both of you have amazing personalities and very unique skillsets. I learn everytime I watch each of you work.

[@LibertyLaneLights]

These shows are quite inspirational to those of us who are building cars in our own shops and garages. I work alone and fantasize about having a few guys come help me for a day let alone a week!

[@Rogue_FiveR5]

Joe is a class act, I used to dream that I was part of Garage Squad, then I'd wake up and realize it didn't happen, Those were some good dreams being part of a group of people helping people get their old rides back in action. Truth be told, I never submitted my old car, I figured other people were more deserving. One of these days, I'll get a new set of tires on it, go through it freshening everything up along with a new convertible top and take it out again. It deserves to run.

[@tonyg6655]

That was awesome. Glad to see Joe Z again

[@richardwray8478]

Great video, Dan and Joe!

[@geraldsleater6991]

Dan, great interview. Like you besides being a car guy, I believe in being self-sufficient.

[@paulbiondi1323]

Great pod cast!!!!!

[@xki3000]

53:01 of pure enjoyment. Thank you Dan and Joe. Excellent kick-off!

[@michaelw6483]

Love the Podcast Dan. I really like what Joe and you are doing for the car and truck culture.

[@sykwookiee]

DO IT FOR DALE!

[@ericmaurerdesigns]

Nice job Danm keep the podcasts going!

[@horsepower711]

I'm really happy to see you back on the air again for the benefit of those of us have been in the same business and quickly discovered that the fun of working on cars no matter what you were doing could all be ruined by one cheap customer who wants it perfect for less than $1,000 and that is for a paint job of the same quality as the ones that you have done for show and then never been beat in your classes plus some special "Best of" awards and want it back by the end of next week. Really hope you can get this new deal going and profitable. I for one will really appreciate and enjoy them.

[@Scalihoo]

Joe's the real deal

[@markpanaccione8957]

Best pod cast I've ever watched thanks Dan and Joe

[@Jimsathome]

Having been a fan of both shows (from Canada) I look forward to your next productions on KZbin. Thanks Gents.

[@toddclark332]

Great video guys thanks for your time and laughs ❤hope you and the family have a wonderful Sunday evening Dan

[@DScottDuncan]

Awesome first production and a fantastic first guest! I am a fan of both Joe and Dan (and evidently a poet! 😂) so I enjoy the replays of Garage Squad and Fantomworks Garage, on Motor Trend. Having never met either, I feel pretty safe in betting that Joe and Dan are both W. Y. S. I. W. Y. G. people. For those unfamiliar, the acronym 'WYSIWYG' stands for "What You See Is What You Get".... some reality shows are more convincing than others but I could see pretty quickly that these two are the real deal. Take 'em or leave 'em. I will take 'em! Darren PS: Joe, you could market your line of automobile mechanicin' humor T-shirts, as seen on 'Garage Squad'! I'd buy a few or more!

[@edensker]

Great show. Keep up the good work.

[@johndandrea8034]

I'm all in on any show Joe does!

[@richkuban2027]

Super nice to see two of the most real car guys producing this kind of content. Good luck to you both. Looking forward to what you have in store for us.

[@JoE_Songs]

38:17 now this just got interesting. I totally agree 100%. cars & sustainability and alternative farming. off-grid living. huge fan here. I really mourned the Tv show ending. But understood. Now I'm looking forward to the comeback and you making hopefully actually money from it. so exited. I still anecdotal tell the the air conditioning freak out & battle from the '53 Cadillac. lol. loved EVERY episode of your show. the whole vibe. All the best.

[@Fantomworks]

Thank you! Please spread the word. The more people who like/subscribe to our KZbin channel the easier this path will be forward. You can also go deeper and subscribe on CMAX to help us directly with costs at fantomworks.cmax.tv or get some FantomWorks merch and spread the word that way - fantomworks-store.myshopify.com/

[@jameswilkins288]

have always love what you do I will support you every chance I can

[@jamesboris1233]

Dan Joe is a great man, I watch his show, and you too

[@VonSteever]

Of all the car shows on tv, the two I found myself watching were Fantom Works and Garage Squad, which I still watch in reruns. Looking forward to both of your next projects.

[@MiHiHemi]

I’m on the hunt for a ’33 or ’34 Ford. First thing I’ll do is rip out that bowtie engine most put in one and replace it with an old school 392 Hemi out of spite. You’re a good man Joe, keep up the great work! Bandimere Raceway is closing at the end of this summer after 65 years. Not sure where I’m going to find somewhere to go 1320 now. Sure will miss the Mile High Nationals. Good start to your Podcasts Dan.

[@davidallen3873]

I have mad respect for both of you and then I would love to see you take Joe up on the offer to go down the track and I definitely watch that

[@clintelchert7865]

These guys Joe and Dan are the real deal. 💯. I'll support and look forward to what they do. They are realists who aren't afraid to get dirty and make it happen while passing on knowledge. God's speed you guys. And Dan Thank you for your service 🙏 Appreciate you.

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

I was asking about the sailing show in previous comments. sorry for being so vague. Keep building those classic cars!

[@toddbowser9415]

Can’t wait to see your new show Joe!!

[@rickmacpherson1413]

Joe and Dan, you two guys are the salt of the earth and I really enjoyed the PodCast!

[@markturner5996]

Great collaboration!

[@MrRudyhj]

Great to see both of these gentlemen back, doing what they love and how they love doing it. Been a fan of these no nonsense, no drama shows, and wished there were a lot more out there with that kind of format....I hate the drama and all the nonsense that's been infused in way too many shows.

[@z06doc86]

Great interview! Looking forward to Joe’s new show.

[@tenentenegrao]

Dan, take Joe up on the Memorial weekend offer. Once in a lifetime thrill ride…

[@dragvan1937]

I love the Idea of having to shift your vehicle when racing I have a reverse pattern manual valve body in my 727 . I am currently building a new engine for my drag racing ice cream van. The old engine was a basic mopar 360 small block on a 250 shot of nitrous. It weights in at almost 5800lbs. It has run a 7.81 at 87mph. I was lucky enough to race it on tv on Stone Colds show racing him. The new engine will be a 408 small block mopar and will have a 2 stage nitrous system with250 on each stage. Hoping to get it into the 6's. Can't wait for both of your new shows.

[@alexpocs8649]

Great show, along for the ride!!

[@rickchapman3051]

Wow, I have always been a fan of Joe. He is so real. Dan u have always been real. Now I'm a fan of both. Hello from kailua kona...we have a guest room. Lol 😂

[@mikestone7692]

Great show, Godspeed Dan!

[@tonyschakel5052]

Enjoyed this very much

[@georgemakes4355]

Enjoyed the podcast. Thank you.

[@edwardrogers2897]

Fan of you both

[@bobdixon4998]

Yeah I'm a Joe Zolper fan. He's a real Goofball😂 , like a couple of other guys I like, David Freiburger, Mike Finnagin, Steve Dulcich, and more. Great guy!

[@Airsally]

I have loved both of your guys passed shows. Look forward to your new ones. Good luck. Enjoyed this vid ,and agree with Joe some of the women on these car show are just showing off their "stuff" not a good message for young girls . Also never cared for shop drama....just want to see how you build the cars.

[@sellickusa]

Great first Podcast

[@elizabethdue4801]

A couple of amazing humans

[@danoneill2846]

Thanks

[@Fantomworks]

You're welcome

[@dawhike]

My first car was a 1950 Plymouth handed down from my older brother, to me, at 16 yo. Flathead 6, 3 on the tree. Drove it all thru H.S.

[@kennymcquinkiss8292]

Dan I've watched many of your videos. They're all very informative and I would like to thank you for posting them. The other day I was watching a movie on the internet call vanishing point. There was a cop in that movie that looks exactly like you so much that I wonder whether it was you . Anyway I think you should go see that movie it's pretty good and see if you agree with me the main police officer in the movie looks like you

[@hippysraceplace]

digin the podcast Dan.

[@dangarrison3503]

Joe is right, Mopars ain't cheap...

[@ThomasF.Cargill]

Before we cut the cable, the only show on Velocity worth watching was Fantom - not presented with “all that jazz”, did not have a pretty girly bring parts to the mechanics, and most important, was upfront about how expensive restoring cars can be - it is not for the faint of heart. It’s interesting as the classic market has changed significantly over the last decade. I restored two original 62 Corvettes, one of which won every major award and was a Duntov car. I restored a 1969 Dodge Charger, which was a mistake. The shift has been to restore the car to “make it better” with more powerful engines, better breaking systems, etc. There are simply not enough original cars to restore and the market is flooded with many many counterfeits; for example, there are more fuel injected 62 Corvettes than were ever products in 62.❤

[@linkedup7346]

Joe is a movie star, his best smile was the bright green covid mask that was a "Clown Smile"...LOL

[@bobbolieu9013]

My first car was a '63 Rambler station wagon. Robin's egg Blue body and white top.

[@thomasbutcher6221]

Glad to see you guys on You Tube! TDC could ruin anything well TV period. They start or want you to stage stuff or act for Tv what BS. The concept worked for a bit but failed. Any way great job glad to see you guys doing your own thing on You Tube.

[@williekeel3536]

When are we going to get some new shows. Both of you. I have seen all episode's on both shows. I'm ready for some new ones.

[@bobgunderson3282]

Hi Dan as I hae said in the past love the channel and Garage Squad was awesome as well. Will you be building cars like you were in the past. nevermind got the answer listng to the Pod Cost with Joe Currently I have major health issues going on without going into details it is stage 4 the big C colon cancer can't even work on cars anymore actually a relative is finishing my project for me so at least maybe I can get a drive in the completed car. It is a 94 Camaro Z28 it has the 2nd Generation LT1. I am just hoping I am around to see it finished. Smaller builds are better I agree. My all time favorite car is a 67 C2 Corvette could never afford one but they are awesome. Anyway I wish you all the best from up in here in Canada. We have some great channels up here as well but most don't do the fit and finish of FantomWorks.

[@shepshepherd798]

you guys need to get together, and build something!

[@siriustraining1774]

love you guys!!!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

What catamaran are you building/sailing? Is it an all electric or a hybrid?

[@hoganhogan3]

I watched all of the episodes of Fantom Works and I am seeing vehicles that were restored years ago still at the shop? like the 1941 Pontiac with the problem exhaust manifold, the 1965 pickup being restored for his daugher etc. Dan explain the cafe motorcycle rebuilt by steve that ran way over budge that led steve to quit that is at the shop.

[@Fordcertian]

The most beautiful beaches, the most clearest water is the Gulf (from AL to the FL. Keys) Ya'll come!

[@gotchagoing4905]

Being an old fart in my 70's, my first muscle (pony) , car was a '65 K model ragtop. That 289 hypo along with the top loader and 3:89 detroit locker, (all from the factory) was a 2 county terror. Best and most fun of the 3 muscle carsI had owned back in the hayday of factory muscle. Now, I'm loving my 2022 Colorado Z71 Diesel.

[@glennbryancook9106]

Dan and Joe you both had better cars than I, my 1sr was a 1964 Chevrolet Corvair. Both of you make them better

[@LibertyLaneLights]

Would love to meet both of these guys but I suspect that the high percentage of weirdos out there make them both a bit guarded. Sure appreciate the shows they were on!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Dan, is your new show on KZbin? Is it called Phantom Works?

[@narcoosseefl]

Around 48:00 - hey - that's basically what Garage Squad was!

[@michaelwojnar9247]

Nice job Danno! I'll be back

[@marksmith8877]

You guys are have awesome shows are real deal you are not out selling parts.

[@donhathaway3234]

Joe, if you want to be embarrassed, MY first car that I registered was a 61 Falcon more door.

[@lylethomsen7901]

I know what it takes to build cars out of a home garage. It is anything but easy, especially when you do all the work yourself except maybe the engine and trans, but, when I get the engine and trans back it's up to me to put them in the car! While I'm waiting for both, that's when I do the bodywork and paint. If the car is mine, I cut every corner I can because I don't have the money to have other shops do the work! Now I'm 74 and building cars from the ground up is literally impossible, so I have gone back to my first love, Harley-Davidson, and believe me they are anything but cheap!? I can still build a beautiful bike like a Bagger for under $10,000.00 and a bunch of energy drinks just to get them done! Lol!!

[@ronaldcamp6757]

You guys are pups I had a driver’s license in 1970.

[@pauljackson6593]

Same!

[@richkuban2027]

Yep got my driver’s license on my 16th birthday in 1971. Was already working at a service station on many of these muscle cars when they were daily drivers. Never liked the Cudas or Challengers because the doors rattled like crazy when you closed them. Joe nailed it when he talked about how bad the quality was back then.

[@lonnieciallela1526]

don't get it right just get it running lol. joe hit the nail on the head I'm a railroad worker that build my own stuff because I grew up poor. I think more car shows(not tv) I go to had this mentality. we go to shows and all you see is bought high dollar cars no one builds their own

[@mrmrsstandish3460]

does this mean we finally find out if garage squad was cancelled?

[@ruthwayneperry3097]

When is your first show Joe? I need to find it.

[@richkuban2027]

Seems apparent from this.

[@geevusp]

Dan, I miss your shoe and your truthfulness with your customers. I was just shocked to see that woman's bike still in your shop, not paid for. I think her name was Jassel? Sorry you got burnt by that project. I'm totally enjoying your basic recaps of the show, they are better than the show, although the show was great and I was addicted. Lol! Good luck to you and season greetings.

[@geevusp]

Not shoe, show!😂

[@lewislrameyramey9136]

Nice to see Joe again. Dan is full of smart mouth remarks, as usual. I think it's time to retire that holey tee shirt...lol

[@mikebrown4429]

My project car is a 77 hornet amx

[@PeckerwoodIndustries]

Except for Foose many of the TV mechanic/builders are moving to their own "thing" on KZbin.

[@chrisrobinson8937]

Hard to find Mopar parts?? Hahaha. I own a 1977 Miller Meteor Hearse. Probably made less than 100 of them from '77-'79. That's a difficult car to find parts for. Coach built, from the dash back... Mopar are "catalog cars" just like a Camaro, Mustang, Chevelle, etc. Joe and Dan are great.

[@waynegrieco9752]

67 camaro sure Dan. Rub it in LOL.

[@Fantomworks]

haha

[@joffbar]

Joe seems to be a pretty good ole boy.

[@linkedup7346]

Starting your own TV show could be a mistake...Garage Squad is already established and has an audience...

[@craignorth4686]

Hey Joe sorry about that it's not right for it not to of helped your business,but Joe what you did was a good thing and I'm sure a lot of people where greatful I know I would be!!

[@unmalo2768]

Mopar? Hahaha! Might as well buy a Prius! LOL!!!!!!!!

[@Fordcertian]

Warm water

[@pdlegend6829]

Roadkill is another show for the everyday guy doing sh!t just to get on the road.. I am so sick of the Multi hundred thousand dollar restos with perfect paint jobs and high dollar custom interiors. Would love to see the Fantomworks lower dollar builds.. Should be great!

[@shawnmason5290]

Algorhythm

[@stelis328]

Dan, you know cars but your science leaves a lot to be desired

[@z06doc86]

I’d rather be Dan Short than Brad Pitt any day of the week

[@mikeballew532]

The two best car shows on T V, the rest are a pure waste of time.

[@joshuaruttenberg9508]

Slam the door on a mopar and it’ll be no car not a Mopar