Brad drops in for a visit with Bob Larson, a man who made the decision at 48 years old to follow his passion for hot rods, and learns that true hot rodders never outgrow the need to play with cars.

Prior to the internet and social posts of TiG welders laying "stacks of dimes," there was a time when gas welding and lead filling were the order of the day. Bob cut his teeth back on the 1960's in shop class, learning the auto body craft, fanning the flames of his hot rod interests.

After a career in the food industry, Bob decided to retire early and build some cars!

Having taken a number of years away from building cars, at 48, Bob dove back into it at warp speed. This episode is an incredibly inspiring look at how it's never too late to follow your dreams. Bob discusses the importance of continuing to learn, having attended Ron Covell's workshops as well as those led by Kent "The Tin Man" White, as well as putting that knowledge into practice.

Bob discusses his influences, like Sam Barris and others, and ponders a life forged in 19gauge coldrolled steel.

Join us for a fascinating discussion, and watch a 5window have its lid lowered, too!

If you're an aspiring custom metal worker, this one is for you!

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Music in this episode:

"Cabin in the Woods"
Written By
Philip Barnes
Performed By
Brent Wood
Produced By
Brent Wood

"Voyages"
Written By
Roy Mitchell
Performed By
Bellodrone
Produced By
Bellodrone

"Antigravity"
Written By
Chris Bevins, Mike Payne
Performed By
Empyreal Glow
Produced By
Empyreal Glow

"Rise Above"
Written By
Michael Briguglio
Performed By
Michael Briguglio
Produced By
Michael Briguglio

"White Walls"
Written By
Klaas Laurens Huttinga,
Rik Hendrikus Marinus van Dun,
Jonathan Thomas Jubels
Performed By
Morgan Taylor
Produced By
Morgan Taylor

"Beff Jeck"
Written By
Danny Fox
Performed by
Danny Fox