TMCP #388: 5 Years And Counting of Building Hot Rods at Street Metal Concepts – March Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan

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Robert Kibbe

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4.8 • 701 Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2019

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

In this episode I talked once again to my dear friend Zip Simons, co-owner of Street Metal Concepts in Orlando Florida. Zip and Don Endonino put the paint and finishing touches on my Chevelle in 2016. It is hard to believe that it has been that long since they have been on the show even though I talk to them often since then.

Street Metal Concepts Humdinger on Diesel Power Magazine cover
Zip and Don have been working on cars for a very long time now and I wanted to get some behind the scenes info. He said that one of SMC's biggest features is it's record keeping. Every "valuable" hour is documented with what work was done and what decisions were made. This information is then provided back to the customer so they are comfortable with what is being done to their treasured vehicle. Zip says a lot of time is spent on project planning and documentation but in the long run it is all worth it. They also provide photo documentation on an ongoing basis and many customers look forward to the pictures of how the process is going. It keeps them involved and interested instead of becoming a drop it off and forget it relationship. Zip wants them to understand what is going on and what is involved.

Butch Poes '63 Chevy II by Street Metal Concepts
Creating a custom vehicle is an emotional roller coaster and the guys want the customers to know this right up front. Quite often they get unfinished projects from other shops and this is usually due to the lack of a relationship. These vehicles are not a necessity and emotionally driven and the emotions run out before the project gets finished. Zip and Don want the customer to be comfortable and know the ball is in their court.

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0:00.0	The Muscle Car Place Online Podcast, episode number 388.
0:04.1	This week, a Where Are They Now segment that's really long overdue.
0:08.4	My very dear friend Zip Simons of Street Metal Concepts is on the show, one of the premier
0:13.8	build shops in Orlando, Florida.
0:15.9	He and Don Nino, his very best friend from eighth grade, started this shop on a hope and a prayer in 2013 with one goal.
0:24.8	Build things with the very best quality possible for clients that are in love with their cars.
0:30.9	And no, it did not turn into a major profit machine overnight, but yes, over years of putting in the work and delivering great
0:38.4	stuff, they're still living this dream and fighting it out every day. Now, building great
0:43.9	cars is one thing, but sometimes that means becoming a bit of a therapist to your customers.
0:48.9	They're at an emotional point in the build. Big deal. Let me help you through it. And,
0:53.4	you know, if you want to stop, we can it. And, you know, if you want to stop,
0:54.9	we can stop. But, you know, I like them to feel like the ball's in their court because it really is.
1:01.3	You know, I'm a lucky person to be able to execute our craft on their vehicle. And then Larry Callahan
1:08.0	himself returns for the Pro Touring Update. Spring is here, and it's time to race.
1:14.6	This is the Muscle Car Place, weekly online podcast.
1:18.9	Brought to you by National Parks Depot.
1:21.5	This is the weekly show dedicated to people worldwide who love American muscle cars.
1:27.4	Whether you're buying them, selling,
1:29.5	restoring, or even racing them, this is the place for you. Now, here's your host, Rob Kibby.
1:37.5	Yes indeed, I am, Rob Kibby, and welcome to the Muscle Car Place podcast. Well, happy St.
1:42.6	Patty's Day to you. Everybody, top of the morning
1:44.8	to you. Even though, yeah, you're going to get this after St. Patty's Day. Sorry about that.
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