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In the start of Project Red Bird, Stacey digs into a well-worn '98 Trans Am to see if he can't unlock its hidden potential on a reasonable budget.

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Stacey digs into the rear suspension of the LS-powered '98 Trans Am to show how upgrading each component can improve handling.

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With the front and rear suspensions beefed up on project Red Bird, the '98 Trans Am should be ready to fly; Stacey has a few more upgrades that need to be addressed.

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Stacey takes three Cornwell toolboxes and turns them into drivable vehicles by pulling parts from junk yards, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.

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Now that the old Bird's suspension is beefed up, Stacey has to make sure it's going to stop, so he outfits it with some massive Baer brakes.

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Stacey rolls in what could be the ultimate open-air fun machine, an original Meyers Manx dune buggy; these crazy, colorful, fiberglass-bodied buggies were not only beyond cool, they also started a revolution of affordable do-it-yourself projects.

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There was a time when vans ruled the custom scene; like lightning from a wizard's wand, they disappeared; vans are back, and Stacey has a few tricks up his sleeve to turn that dumpy old phone service or laundry van into a sweet street machine.

2025 Baja 400 -- Ensenada -- Baja California -- Mexico