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Phil and
Jeremy Gerber - Roadster Shop.
ROADSTER
SHOP
Mundelein,
Illinois
Whats new over at the Roadster
Shop?
Tell us about Phil and Jeremy
Gerber?
Roadster Shop? Early
Days?
Did you always think you would stay
in the restoration/performance biz?
Tell us about working with your
dad/brother?
I feel like between you and the Ring Bros. you guys
just keep taking the bar to new levels?
Patina is very popular among the
trucks, but has it really caught on with the cars.
How many full builds do you do a
year?
How many employees do you have at
the shop.
What is the hardest part of running
such a successful business?
What are you taking to SEMA
2016
What is your favorite all time car?
truck?
If you could build one last build
what would it be?
OK, fellas - lets get into the Truck
stuff -
You guys don’t just build these trucks, you own them
too! (your 65' & 76')
Roadster Shop - from Hot Rods to C10's now, why the
trucks?
Craftsman C10
Roaster Shop 70’ (Orange &
White) Autocross C10 -
Did those truck/builds evolve into
your C10 Suspension line?
REVO - 60-72 (73+
coming?)
Recently you guys had some really
good coverage in Classic Truck magazine with the REVO install on
your 69’ C10 Farm Truck.
Do you have to notch the frame for
the rack/steering? looks like it sits lower.
Rear of the REVO - rear
kit, Ford 9”
rearend.(Strange Engineering)
drop 4/6? 10” wide
wheels.
Price?
What time frame are you looking for
the 73-87 set up!
SP3C
series - name? Bagged truck
frame. Lays rockers when aired out (29”) What is the
advantage?
Price?
Fast
Track - was the 1970
orange/white the R&D test truck for the Fast Track? How did it
do? Whats the advantage to buying a Fast Track set up form
you?
Coil over performance? 10” front/12”
rear - IRS rear end?
Builder gets to choose the brakes
that fit their needs? Do you recommend?
You guys beat up on some pretty bad ass cars
right?
Price? Shipping?
If you could build any project what would it be and
why?
What do you want not only Phil and Jeremy to be know
for, but the Roadster Shop's legacy to be?
Thanks guys, I couldn't have asked for better guests.
It was fun getting to know you both a little better and finding out
more about your company - the Roadster Shop. I hope your fans and
followers see it the same way, Ronnie.
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