Tony your fans don’t watch you cause you guys pump out a project weekly. We watch you because we like you as a builder and person. Keep the videos coming and we’ll “Stay Tuned!!”
Exactly! I was going to say the same thing! But you already hit the nail on the head! We love you guys and if you aren't working 20 hrs a day to turn out a car in a couple days, we're OK with that. If you make a couple videos of working on a certain project we will still absolutely love it! We don't you guys getting burnt out and deciding to quit RUclips. There's only 4 RUclipsrs I watch ever video as soon as they drop. You, Cleet, VGG and Roman that's it. Also, if you know you can't keep help because of the over working, that's great of you to recognize that issue and change it, so you can get Help and keep them around. We all support you and love StayTuned! We don't want you to actually lose the shop!
You might think we watch this channel for the content, but we don't. We watch it because we like you. So take it easy, upload whatever, and we'll watch it. One full project per week is fucking insane, take it easy man!
How many channels can you see them ripping an old muscle car and then a drift missile and then a supercar smoking pickup truck week after week? It's like a lottery, but everyone wins.
I will keep watching even if it takes 20 videos to finish a cool project! You guys work on a lot of cars that I like so I'm IN! The great thing about RUclips Vs. TV is that you have time to go into the actual details of a build. You don't go to a commercial, come back and half the car is done. You guys actually show the problem areas and pitfalls that you run into. That is valuable information to anyone that wants to take on project cars. So, select any forward gear and let's go!
I guarantee you won’t lose views if you change it up . We will still watch everything . I mean finnegan takes a year to get a car done lol 😂 love the channel
Tony…dude… we don’t expect you and the team to get every car done in one video every time. Hell tbh it makes it a lil more relatable if it takes a couple weeks to get something going and running. We love the channel and the team non the less. You guys go at your own speed. We will still be just as entertained and tuned in every week.
More pizza, more dad jokes, and more car culture stuff. I love the projects but I like the fun goofy stuff just as much. Especially the endless Gen X references😂. I also really like when you show tools that rock and make our lives easier that we may not have known about. Just some food for thought. Get well soon buddy. Proud to be Pizza Squad. 🍕
@@StayTunedTA If Tennessee wasn’t so far from Pizza, Pennsyltucky I would be dropping that résumé. We could opine about how the 90’s were a better time 🎉
I've heard similar things before and it seems creators forget that we aren't fans of the vehicles and demand progress. We are fans of you guys. We are here to watch you. Even Derek gets nervous if he does a 3 video build without a rescue as if every video needs to be a rescue, which isn't true. Pretty much everything Might Car Mods puts out is a series so you don't have to reach a certain goal every week. Kevin Tet's channel is new but he's only worked on 2 vehicles this whole time. I keep a sign hanging next to my front door that says "Please help me not be so busy making a living that I forget to make a life."
Hell yeah Tony , dont kill your self , we will be here ! My god what a pace you guys were going at ! No one does that , no one in one episode! You never had to go that , seriously! We loved it , every single project ! You guys knocked out of the park ! So no need to explain brother ! Everything will work it self out ! Just relax and do you ! People love you and Barb , doesnt matter if you take your time and do a project ! I am sure everyone will be here watching ! Peace and Love ! Get better !
Been wondering how long that thrash was going to last. Glad to see you're gearing down, especially with Barb's baby on the way. It'll be excellent content regardless if it's a car a week or 6 weeks of the same car! THE BEST car show on earth!
Since the channel started I always thought they moved WAY too fast on builds. It makes for great content, but they were gonna get burned out eventually. They were doing full builds in a WEEK sometimes, and that's just not sustainable. I don't think any reasonable sub to this channel would complain about multi-part videos. Tony isn't the kind of person who leaves projects half done, so it's not like we'll be missing out. If anything, it'll give them time to be even MORE detailed and I think the quality of the videos can only INCREASE from them taking their time.
I was thinking the same last month, the pace has been insane. YT'ers are used to multi-vid builds, in most cases that's all you get. I'm sure his 10% effort will be more than most people's 110%.
Dude this is definitely the right way to go. I think we all would agree that we would love to see these projects done. And we don't want your quality of life to suffer at all for it. The Pizza Squad has your back brother. 🍕Go Birds 🦅!
Hey Tony, the vibe of stay tuned is what we're here for. A couple friends hanging out in the shop, working on cool old cars, building rad stuff on a budget. If you're having fun, we're having fun. Great moves, keep it up, proud of you!
I was literally just talking with my brother about your channel and how you guys don’t always get things done in one video. I think that keeps your videos relatable to everyone who’s wrenching on projects at home. That’s what makes it enjoyable to watch.
I watch because you and your crew are very entertaining, not to see a whole project get done in 1 episode. Take your time and get back to enjoying the journey, we will all be here watching.
Tony, your a beast and the channel has shown what you can do already, and I think you should make the videos that YOU have fun making and want to make. I'm gonna watch all of it.
Sounds like a smart plan. I'm far more interested in the builds that take time than the builds you jam out in a week... you've been there, done that, got the t-shirt. I would also add that while it's nice to have longer videos, don't feel like you're short-changing us if you put out a 30 minute video - some of these YT folks put out hour+ videos and I'm much more likely to skip chunks of it when it's that long.
We watch for the content not the deadlines! You make the rules we just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor! You guys are killing it. Keep it up and keep it right and what’s best for you guys. Lovin it!
When I heard Stone was leaving it put in my mind the work load you carry. Take care of yourself so you can continue to take care of those kids. You'll figure out the balance that you're looking for and we'll all be here enjoying that patented T.A. attitude and energy while you continue to turn wrenches and burn metal.
I am all for long term series on builds. I have no issues watching progress being made on builds. As long as you and the crew are still doing what yall love, I will always be here to Stay Tuned
Agree, for awhile I’ve been wishing you would show more of the build process and finish old builds. There is a happy medium between VGG 2 hour ramble fests and tv style build shows.
I seriously don’t know how you’ve been grinding this hard and haven’t burnt out yet. This change is what you need, and watching you guys have fun and build rad $hit is what it’s about. Don’t lose the shop!!
Much love to TA, Barb, and all the guys who have come and gone. Sustainable pace is a must. I’ll be watching whatever gets put out a dozen times anyways. Keep ripping y’all.
Thanks Tony! I agree with the approach totally! I've been going through the backlog of VGG, and I find myself really getting into the longer series of car builds, where you get to see mechanical, suspension, body, paint, etc over time, and the car is a banger at the end. Also always love seeing you with other YTers, or really in drag and drive events!
Glad we’re not losing the shop! Sweet built for your dad. Mine passed before I could give him this 67 mustang, or even give him a ride in it. Now I’m building it in his memory.
Completely understand where you're coming from man, we get used to the grind and trying to get things done as quick as we can but the grind takes all the fun out of it, which is the main reason why most of us turn wrenches... for what its worth we enjoy the longer projects anyway man! Can't wait to see that foxbody and your 55' again brother! Hope yall have a good weekend bud🍻
I'd say do Dad's car first! Astin Powers next if you have the parts. Of course parts will hold things up at times and when that happens switch to another project in the works. We get it,we work on cars,we know the deal, you do you! I wish I lived closer, I'm in R.I. I'd love to work with you crazy FX and I love cars and pizza 🍕!👍🤣 Keep it rolling guys, I'm in it for the long haul with you!
One build a week is crazy. It’s taken me 3 months to get the parts to build my ls for my ‘71 c15. And I don’t even have them all yet. We will all be on the look out for that notification bud. Rock on!
family and health is always numero uno. Think if do get back to the funny and entertaining side of building cars can still have success. That was one thing that was cool about Hot Rod Garage was the humor side with cool cars. Keep it real, in real life there are always setbacks, may not get the project done in one week, going balls to the walls all the time will burn you out quick.
I am here for 100% of it!! Have been since day 1! Do it your way. I do NOT want to lose you. It's you guys enthusiasm, passion and screen present.... oh and the cars I've been here for, again since day 1
A lot of the reason I love your videos and VGG videos is the educational part. I'm an aspiring grease monkey and would love a little more of your commentary, instruction, and reasoning while you put these cars/videos together. even if you put out a 30 minute video a week and get a little more in depth on what your putting together, parts selection, techniques, etc. I would love it personally, even if the projects took 3x-10x time to wrap up
especially on a challenging build like the V12 Mustang, even the wiring harness design/build process is probably pretty fascinating and worth a video of its own
Hey bro, everyone needs time to spend with their family! Even if it takes longer the PIZZA SQUAD is still gonna be watching! 2025 is gonna be WICKED!!! Can't wait to see your dad's 68, and the 55! PEACE ✌️
Stay Tuned is one of my favorite car content on YT. I always like seeing more videos when you post them. It's the personalities, small shop, PA boys that thrash on projects that I can only dream of building. My trade has been machining (27 years) and formerly have owned a machine shop but after six years I had to close "loose the shop" so I can relate to the burn out feeling. It's real and it happens, take it slow and build your hotrods. I'll always watch the videos, like and support when I can.
I completely agree-this is a great move. The formula of introducing a new project in every episode was starting to make the show feel unreliable for me…. Also, if you think about Seinfeld for example, it was famously a show about nothing, yet it became one of the most-watched shows. Why? Because people loved the characters. I watch Stay Tuned more because I’m a fan of Tony, not because the car was running at the end. The cars and projects are just a bonus. I am a fan of more of a longer running series. I think some of VGG best content are the multi episode on the same car…
Tony, your plan is perfect ! Bigger quality builds over quick low budget builds. Appreciate both but will certainly support several videos to complete a more complex build. GREAT CALL, YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT PATH!
PREACH my friend! Just remember that RUclips just lets us see into the lives of people doing it. We learn as you guys learn, and every car guy out there has known this grind to get a project done. Take care of yourself and your family (Barb as well) and happy to hear you have a plan to move forward.
I can't speak for anyone else, but I super appreciate every bit of content ever since I subscribed a few years ago. I don't think viewers expect perfect, running, and driving cars at the end of every episode. Watching a car build in progress gives me something to look forward to evey week. Spend a few weeks or even a few months. Be happy, have fun! I think your priority should be in order of, the needs to do list, First family, then friends, then work/life balance, then coworkers, then future projects and then last on the list should be viewers needs. Thanks for what you do.
Love the content as always . I wondered when the 100+ mph every week was gonna hit the wall. I enjoy all of the former MT folks making content every week. To me , it's not necessary to thrash a different car to be entertaining. Most of us who follow you guys , watched Finnegan do 2 hour long vids of BlaspHemi get all new wiring & a 3rd seat crammed in the back and it was entertaining as all get out. I think seeing you guys fine tuning your projects a little bit at a time would be great fun to watch AND give you the satisfaction of completion of a project well done. Your ability to explain what your doing and make it fun is what all of you MT folks have in common and we love that. Do it how ever you want and know that we will Stay Tuned every week.
I have so much respect for automotive youtubers that crank out new content for us every week. I watch you, Derek, polebarn, etc. and wonder how you guys have any down time at all. I'd love to be able to do what you do but i know I don't have that kind of energy anymore. We aren't going anywhere. i love the projects you work on and can't wait to see more in the future, even if it's at a slower pace.
Tony, will still love to watch every episode. Many other successful channels spend several episodes in one project car before it ever runs and is finished. I will still be here every week to watch!
HellYeah Bud. I think we’re all here for a good time. Do Burnouts, Don’t Burnout! You got a lifetime of projects already. Let’s have some fun 🤘🤘🤘🤣🤣🔥🔥🍺🍕
Tony, I have watched you since your start in hot rod garage. You have really been my favorite to watch. Not sure why but it could be because you are from the east coast like my self. I will support you no matter what venture you are on. Clean house and work on your favorites because they are my favorites. My guess is the cars moving forward are everyone’s favorites.
Hey Tony, on June 16, 2019, you replied to my instgram post about me building my first turbo kit from scratch. I have followed loyaly since and will continue to regardless of how you do your show! Thank you for taking the time to tell us what's up, I am looking forward to seeing more details about the builds at a slower pace!
I honestly enjoy projects spread out over weeks rather than knocked out in one episode. The long process of building a car is much more relatable and entertaining.
Tony I'm feeling you there. While not the same caliber I have sort of burnt myself out working on cars. It used to be fun but then became daunting. True fans will hang around to see what's next. There is nothing better than just watching stuff come together.
Good to hear this, so you and Barb don't burn yourselves out! I know you guys can jam cool stuff out no matter what you do. I have been burnt out, and it's a really steep slope. It takes huge amount of effort, time, meds and resting to bounce back to working. Can't wait to see the future projects you guys come up with. 🤘🏻
The sheer volume of work that you got done recently was impressive. I was wondering how you could keep burning the candle at both ends. I would rather see you take your time, do multiple episodes on each project and make them great. Keep up the awesome content, I'd love to turn a wrench in your shop!
OK Tony, I make a lot of crazy comments on here trying to be funny, but I spent 25 years in broadcast programming and have done a lot of deep marketing and research along the way. I'd like to share some thoughts. I'm a HUGE fan of yours, and Barb's, too. Way back when Barb filled in as co-host with you on Hot Rod Garage, the friendship and chemistry between the two of you was apparent, and was one of the reasons y'all were so compelling. Reminds me of when my buddies and I used to help each other with our cars back when we were young and thin ... OK, Barb;s thin One thing that's happened as Stay Tuned has progressed is, Barb seems to be getting less and less screen time, and when he's on, it's often not the two of you together. I think that's to the detriment of the brand. Two best friends working on cars is something really relatable to car guys, and I think it's a big part of the secret sauce of Stay Tuned. What about if, instead of replacing Zack and Stone with another full time person, you split the budget up and hired someone part-time, behind the scenes to do the administrative stuff Barb is saddled with, and someone part-time to do some of the mechanical grunt work? Then you and Barb could spend more time together on-camera? Hey, how about you hired a mechanic who's also a hot chick in a bikini to do the grunt work? I can see the views going through the roof already! Seriously, is there a mechanic's school nearby? If there is, bet you could get them to provide interns for the exposure. If not, recruit some promising kid from there to work part-time and incorporate showing him or her how to do stuff as part of the show. Another big area I think you could improve on is pace. You try and get a ton of work done every week for Friday's upload and work such long days ... why not slow down a bit? Build the LS one week. Build the 327 the next. Then test them the next. Work 8 hours a day. Take a day off every now and then. The anxiety racing against that deadline every week creates has to be incredible. It also causes you to sometimes make compromises. You could plan your schedule around wrapping on Wednesday with Thursdays for pick-ups or for when something goes wrong. Give yourselves a little breathing room. I don't think any of your audience would mind seeing projects going over multiple weeks, especially if the individual episodes were a little more in-depth, but I do think it's important to finish the projects in a timely manner. I LOVE the 55 and I'm on pins and needles to see you finish it. I'm not as crazy about the V-12 Fox Body, but it's cool and I'd like to see it. I think you should set a rule that you stick with a project until it's finished. I think it's fine if you split it into stages, like maybe you revisit the 55 at some point and put a turbo or a blower on it, but I think each stage should leave the car running and driving and complete in that iteration. I watched Stacey David for many years. One thing that always bugged me was the way projects would disappear mid-build for months at a time (even years!), then come back for a segment on making custom spark plug wires for it, or new weatherstripping, then it would disappear again. I don't think Sgt Rock is finished yet. It's been 20 years! He started a 79 Camaro project with a 70 nose and tail panel over 10 years ago, then never worked on it. Drove me so crazy I quit watching, and he did some cool stuff when he wasn't doing episodes that were informercials for toolboxes. Along with shortening your work week, slowing down would also shorten episode length, which I think is an issue. There's a challenge with that with you, though. I watch you every week. Also Frieberger, Finnegan and 12 Volt Dave. Watching their shows, I can see where 15-20 minutes could easily be cut out of each show with better editing and stopping when they go off on tangents and reshooting that scene. Frieberger is amazingly polished and articulate, but Finnegan and Newbern kind of wander a bit. Their shows would be better with more effort in editing and reshoots. Your problem is, when you wander and prattle, the offhand comments you make are HILARIOUS. They're part of what makes Stay Tuned so unique and cool. It would be a horrible idea to cut them out for time. Your average runtime is close to an hour. I think the ideal runtime would be about 25-30 minutes. If I was in charge, I wouldn't try to edit you down, I'd just cut the shows in half. Problem solved. Hey, you wanna put me in charge? I think it would also be cool to have more episodes where you do stuff with the cars, but cooler stuff than just going to Englishtown and doing 0-60. What about if you went to a Porshe club meet with PowerKraut, set it up with cameras running and walked away, then show all the Porshe guys talking about what an abomination it is? Like when Finnegan did that with the fake Daytona, but with hate? What about taking the 55 on Power Tour, and filming all of it, from when you leave the shop till you get back? The episode where you took the 80s Trans Am on the drag-n-drive was awesome, but it would've been even cooler if it was you and Barb. Stay Tuned is awesome, Tony, but the way you've burned out Denver, then Zack, then Stone could easily be the tip of the iceberg. You, Barb, or both of you could be next. I think you're making a great decision to address this now, especially when Barb's got a new baby on the way. My Momma used to always tell me I was so lazy I'd marry a pregnant woman. Clearly, Barb doesn't have that problem. (also, I really enjoyed the episode when Barb was working with his dad, and the one where you were working with yours. good stuff)
I so love watching this channel and HRG before. It's the reason I put a Hemi in my Jeep by myself. (It sometimes runs). I would never have had the confidence (or stupidity) to take on something like that before. Keep getting it done!! Take all the time you need.
I’m here for the content, love everything you all do and think I’d rather see Castrol bring RFK up your way for pizza and grandpa Lincoln/v12 fox action. From my father/old man that refuses to quit brain. I’d rather see the full build happen and be 100% rippin over the quick running “lose the shop” moments. We all love you guys and pay to be here on early uploads. Every days a holiday when you live the dream!! ❤
Tony, people watch because of the fun personality you and your team have. Personally, I couldn't give two shits about whether something gets to completion in one ep. Take your time, have fun and build cool shit. I get that when you're starting out on your own, it's scary and exciting and you want to do as much as possible. But, I feel like you've established yourself. Time to switch gears for the sustainable long haul buddy.
Also, I'm in Buffalo, have a C3 vette LS swap and would love to rip it down to PA and do a collab some time. In case you ever need a filler episode for a week you need off.
If I was 10 years younger I'd be chompin at the bit to work with you guys. Have to live vicariously through your videos and my home shop. I'm a retired ASE mechanic and fabricator currently building a 94 LS swapped OBS shortbed. look forward to whatever direction you guys go as IMO it's the best build channel on youtube...🤓
Yo! As long as you guys are wrenchin' I'll Stay Tuned! I'm not bothered by shorter videos, longer term projects, do whatever you have to do to make this thing work well for your team.
i like the builds and the personalities.. one day builds one week builds doesnt matter to me... slow down, be more informative, take some time with them.. film a bit here and there.. whatever keeps stay tuned making content :)
I think what your plan is moving forward is awesome. I’m a father that chose to work too much and now my daughter is 17. Sowing down and enjoying the moments with family is a good thing. You and Bard deserve it. Plus Tony I’ve been watching you forever. Bigger better more detailed builds is a great thing. You will be nothing but successful. Bless you guys and keep up the badass work. Thank you
Whatever format, time frame, or style of build you guys do…I’ll watch it. Glad you are going to get back to having fun and reduce the stress level of it. It would be a tragedy if you burned yourself out and Stay Tuned ceased to be a thing. Take care of yourself and I can say that I’ll be here to support whatever you do. I absolutely can’t wait to see more progress on the V12 Fox! And congrats on the baby coming up Barb! OG SN95 mustang guys always root for each other haha
By far the best car channel not because of the amount of work you get done(although that is impressive) but because of the attitude towards getting anything and making it cool. What ever you do I am here for a long term straight six vortec build. Take your time. Film more of the detail within the builds. It will be awesome.
I started watching your channel because it looked like a bunch of friends having fun, building cars. Doesn’t matter if you finish in one week or a month. Just keep it looking like a bunch of friends building cool stuff and you’ll be great!!
Honestly I am super happy for you guys. It shows how much this wears on you to keep this pace up. People are going to watch no matter what. Smaller videos with more in depth work, get it done still, just more episodes to do it with a big pay off at the end in its own video
I like the idea of longer more in depth builds rather than hustling just to bring something new every week. I think bringing back some of the older builds every now and then is cool too. For instance the Pontiac Street Freak was a cool series and I’d love to see that car at another Drag and Drive event. You keep making content and I’ll keep watching!
I’m all for this, don’t need you guys getting burnt out, build the things you’re passionate about. Gotta keep this channel around for a long time or I don’t know what I’d do with my spare time
I've been watching since the beginning. Watched the changes. There is "real" stuff going on, with every video, which is one of the reasons you guys are successful. So change what you must, and keep going, while being a bit easier on yourselves. So you ain't going nowhere, and neither am I. See you when you get over the plague!
Hey dudes! Thank you all for all that you have done for the culture and the community. Take care of yourselves. Looking forward to seeing the next chapter unfold.
I'm 75 Tony. Old school builder doing my last swap. LS into a Z4... Doing it slow and as I can afford it. I watch all your videos and can tell you're on the verge of burnout. You are enthusiastic and want to deliver content. But...this is the right move. Throttle it back and enjoy it. I'll still watch!
You make the rules on YT Tony! Do what you need to do. We’ll be here. It’s hard to slow down, but if the content is better with a small crew, it’s better for everyone.
Dude! Nothing wrong with not “completing” projects in one episode! I think you’re headed in the right direction. Have fun, do cool car stuff, and stuff will get “done” when it does. No need for the extra stress for no reason!!! Keep on going Barb and Tony!!!! 👊🏻
Def on board for the high-quality and "Holy Grail" builds. Just know that lots of us crack up watching you slap a draw-thru turbo carb on a clapped-out slant six shop truck, too... please don't ever fully abandon that part of the channel.
Tony your fans don’t watch you cause you guys pump out a project weekly. We watch you because we like you as a builder and person. Keep the videos coming and we’ll “Stay Tuned!!”
Well said, you hit the nail on the head,
Exactly! I was going to say the same thing! But you already hit the nail on the head! We love you guys and if you aren't working 20 hrs a day to turn out a car in a couple days, we're OK with that. If you make a couple videos of working on a certain project we will still absolutely love it! We don't you guys getting burnt out and deciding to quit RUclips. There's only 4 RUclipsrs I watch ever video as soon as they drop. You, Cleet, VGG and Roman that's it. Also, if you know you can't keep help because of the over working, that's great of you to recognize that issue and change it, so you can get Help and keep them around. We all support you and love StayTuned! We don't want you to actually lose the shop!
THIS. Split the project up into multiple episodes over months. Stop burning these kids out.
Dude, you do you. We're gonna keep watching. Better in depth builds, longer videos, more focused content..👍 I'll STAY TUNED
Heck yeah
You might think we watch this channel for the content, but we don't. We watch it because we like you. So take it easy, upload whatever, and we'll watch it. One full project per week is fucking insane, take it easy man!
Well said
How many channels can you see them ripping an old muscle car and then a drift missile and then a supercar smoking pickup truck week after week? It's like a lottery, but everyone wins.
We're Gonna Change the Shop!
BUT THE PIZZA SQUAD FAM WILL ALWAYS SURVIVE! 🍕🍕👌🤘
You beat me to it! I salute you @homewrecker44
Hell yeah dude change is beautiful
Dude, this is the best comment EVER! Hahahaha! Love it!
I'll buy that tshirt
I will keep watching even if it takes 20 videos to finish a cool project! You guys work on a lot of cars that I like so I'm IN!
The great thing about RUclips Vs. TV is that you have time to go into the actual details of a build. You don't go to a commercial, come back and half the car is done. You guys actually show the problem areas and pitfalls that you run into. That is valuable information to anyone that wants to take on project cars.
So, select any forward gear and let's go!
I guarantee you won’t lose views if you change it up . We will still watch everything . I mean finnegan takes a year to get a car done lol 😂 love the channel
HAHHAA true! Thanks for the vote of confidence.
@@leprechaungarage has Finn finished a car? He gave one away that wasn't done. Still waiting for the Caddy.
A year and 5 transmissions between laps. 😸
I was coming into the comments to say exactly this!!
Right! 😊
Tony…dude… we don’t expect you and the team to get every car done in one video every time. Hell tbh it makes it a lil more relatable if it takes a couple weeks to get something going and running. We love the channel and the team non the less. You guys go at your own speed. We will still be just as entertained and tuned in every week.
More pizza, more dad jokes, and more car culture stuff. I love the projects but I like the fun goofy stuff just as much. Especially the endless Gen X references😂. I also really like when you show tools that rock and make our lives easier that we may not have known about. Just some food for thought. Get well soon buddy. Proud to be Pizza Squad. 🍕
Thanks a ton, that is the plan! We got some rad tools in last week, they will pop up here and there!
@@StayTunedTA If Tennessee wasn’t so far from Pizza, Pennsyltucky I would be dropping that résumé. We could opine about how the 90’s were a better time 🎉
I've heard similar things before and it seems creators forget that we aren't fans of the vehicles and demand progress. We are fans of you guys. We are here to watch you. Even Derek gets nervous if he does a 3 video build without a rescue as if every video needs to be a rescue, which isn't true. Pretty much everything Might Car Mods puts out is a series so you don't have to reach a certain goal every week. Kevin Tet's channel is new but he's only worked on 2 vehicles this whole time.
I keep a sign hanging next to my front door that says "Please help me not be so busy making a living that I forget to make a life."
I'm not going anywhere. You do what you do, I'll watch. Get better soon.
Hell yeah Tony , dont kill your self , we will be here ! My god what a pace you guys were going at ! No one does that , no one in one episode! You never had to go that , seriously! We loved it , every single project ! You guys knocked out of the park ! So no need to explain brother ! Everything will work it self out ! Just relax and do you ! People love you and Barb , doesnt matter if you take your time and do a project ! I am sure everyone will be here watching ! Peace and Love ! Get better !
Been wondering how long that thrash was going to last. Glad to see you're gearing down, especially with Barb's baby on the way. It'll be excellent content regardless if it's a car a week or 6 weeks of the same car! THE BEST car show on earth!
100%
My thoughts exactly. I was afraid they would start getting burnt out. Glad to see they're re-evaluating things.
Since the channel started I always thought they moved WAY too fast on builds. It makes for great content, but they were gonna get burned out eventually. They were doing full builds in a WEEK sometimes, and that's just not sustainable. I don't think any reasonable sub to this channel would complain about multi-part videos. Tony isn't the kind of person who leaves projects half done, so it's not like we'll be missing out. If anything, it'll give them time to be even MORE detailed and I think the quality of the videos can only INCREASE from them taking their time.
I was thinking the same last month, the pace has been insane. YT'ers are used to multi-vid builds, in most cases that's all you get. I'm sure his 10% effort will be more than most people's 110%.
You're on-point that the builds you want to work on are the ones we want to see more of. Keep jammin, man. Just bought some merch.
Dude this is definitely the right way to go. I think we all would agree that we would love to see these projects done. And we don't want your quality of life to suffer at all for it. The Pizza Squad has your back brother. 🍕Go Birds 🦅!
Hey Tony, the vibe of stay tuned is what we're here for. A couple friends hanging out in the shop, working on cool old cars, building rad stuff on a budget. If you're having fun, we're having fun. Great moves, keep it up, proud of you!
Take it slow and you will have a life. We will be here to support you and Barb . Have a great rest of your week Tony.
I was literally just talking with my brother about your channel and how you guys don’t always get things done in one video. I think that keeps your videos relatable to everyone who’s wrenching on projects at home. That’s what makes it enjoyable to watch.
I watch because you and your crew are very entertaining, not to see a whole project get done in 1 episode. Take your time and get back to enjoying the journey, we will all be here watching.
Tony, your a beast and the channel has shown what you can do already, and I think you should make the videos that YOU have fun making and want to make. I'm gonna watch all of it.
Sounds like a smart plan. I'm far more interested in the builds that take time than the builds you jam out in a week... you've been there, done that, got the t-shirt. I would also add that while it's nice to have longer videos, don't feel like you're short-changing us if you put out a 30 minute video - some of these YT folks put out hour+ videos and I'm much more likely to skip chunks of it when it's that long.
We watch for the content not the deadlines! You make the rules we just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor! You guys are killing it. Keep it up and keep it right and what’s best for you guys. Lovin it!
Hey brother, your authenticity and love for cars tugs at the heart strings. Stay turning wrenches, and we'll be here to watch it all shake out.
When I heard Stone was leaving it put in my mind the work load you carry. Take care of yourself so you can continue to take care of those kids. You'll figure out the balance that you're looking for and we'll all be here enjoying that patented T.A. attitude and energy while you continue to turn wrenches and burn metal.
I am all for long term series on builds. I have no issues watching progress being made on builds. As long as you and the crew are still doing what yall love, I will always be here to Stay Tuned
Agree, for awhile I’ve been wishing you would show more of the build process and finish old builds. There is a happy medium between VGG 2 hour ramble fests and tv style build shows.
I seriously don’t know how you’ve been grinding this hard and haven’t burnt out yet.
This change is what you need, and watching you guys have fun and build rad $hit is what it’s about. Don’t lose the shop!!
Much love to TA, Barb, and all the guys who have come and gone. Sustainable pace is a must. I’ll be watching whatever gets put out a dozen times anyways. Keep ripping y’all.
Bro, you’re f**cking awesome. Barb is awesome. We’ll always be willing to watch.
Thanks Tony! I agree with the approach totally! I've been going through the backlog of VGG, and I find myself really getting into the longer series of car builds, where you get to see mechanical, suspension, body, paint, etc over time, and the car is a banger at the end. Also always love seeing you with other YTers, or really in drag and drive events!
Also, the PowerKraut is my favorite, and what really got me into your channel!
Same I love the car builds but I also would want to see him drive him from the barn to the shop to build lol
I agree 100%
We support you.👍👍 You ain't gotta run it like big money business backed show. We're here for you foo👍👍👍
Tony, no matter what you do, I'm sure its going to kick ass and I'll be watching. Keep up the good work
Glad we’re not losing the shop!
Sweet built for your dad. Mine passed before I could give him this 67 mustang, or even give him a ride in it. Now I’m building it in his memory.
Completely understand where you're coming from man, we get used to the grind and trying to get things done as quick as we can but the grind takes all the fun out of it, which is the main reason why most of us turn wrenches... for what its worth we enjoy the longer projects anyway man! Can't wait to see that foxbody and your 55' again brother! Hope yall have a good weekend bud🍻
Appreciate the support!
I'd say do Dad's car first!
Astin Powers next if you have the parts.
Of course parts will hold things up at times and when that happens switch to another project in the works.
We get it,we work on cars,we know the deal, you do you!
I wish I lived closer, I'm in R.I.
I'd love to work with you crazy FX and I love cars and pizza 🍕!👍🤣
Keep it rolling guys, I'm in it for the long haul with you!
Hell yeah Tony, what ever you gotta do man. You should make the cars you are gunna sell available to fans and supporters. Keep up the good work!
One build a week is crazy. It’s taken me 3 months to get the parts to build my ls for my ‘71 c15. And I don’t even have them all yet. We will all be on the look out for that notification bud. Rock on!
family and health is always numero uno. Think if do get back to the funny and entertaining side of building cars can still have success. That was one thing that was cool about Hot Rod Garage was the humor side with cool cars. Keep it real, in real life there are always setbacks, may not get the project done in one week, going balls to the walls all the time will burn you out quick.
I am here for 100% of it!! Have been since day 1! Do it your way. I do NOT want to lose you. It's you guys enthusiasm, passion and screen present.... oh and the cars I've been here for, again since day 1
Quality is by far better than quantity. Good path forward. Looking forward to what's around the bend. God Speed !
A lot of the reason I love your videos and VGG videos is the educational part. I'm an aspiring grease monkey and would love a little more of your commentary, instruction, and reasoning while you put these cars/videos together. even if you put out a 30 minute video a week and get a little more in depth on what your putting together, parts selection, techniques, etc. I would love it personally, even if the projects took 3x-10x time to wrap up
especially on a challenging build like the V12 Mustang, even the wiring harness design/build process is probably pretty fascinating and worth a video of its own
Hey bro, everyone needs time to spend with their family! Even if it takes longer the PIZZA SQUAD is still gonna be watching! 2025 is gonna be WICKED!!! Can't wait to see your dad's 68, and the 55! PEACE ✌️
Stay Tuned is one of my favorite car content on YT. I always like seeing more videos when you post them. It's the personalities, small shop, PA boys that thrash on projects that I can only dream of building. My trade has been machining (27 years) and formerly have owned a machine shop but after six years I had to close "loose the shop" so I can relate to the burn out feeling. It's real and it happens, take it slow and build your hotrods. I'll always watch the videos, like and support when I can.
I completely agree-this is a great move. The formula of introducing a new project in every episode was starting to make the show feel unreliable for me…. Also, if you think about Seinfeld for example, it was famously a show about nothing, yet it became one of the most-watched shows. Why? Because people loved the characters. I watch Stay Tuned more because I’m a fan of Tony, not because the car was running at the end. The cars and projects are just a bonus. I am a fan of more of a longer running series. I think some of VGG best content are the multi episode on the same car…
Best video so far! We're with you guys all the way!
Tony, your plan is perfect ! Bigger quality builds over quick low budget builds. Appreciate both but will certainly support several videos to complete a more complex build. GREAT CALL, YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT PATH!
PREACH my friend! Just remember that RUclips just lets us see into the lives of people doing it. We learn as you guys learn, and every car guy out there has known this grind to get a project done. Take care of yourself and your family (Barb as well) and happy to hear you have a plan to move forward.
I can't speak for anyone else, but I super appreciate every bit of content ever since I subscribed a few years ago. I don't think viewers expect perfect, running, and driving cars at the end of every episode. Watching a car build in progress gives me something to look forward to evey week. Spend a few weeks or even a few months. Be happy, have fun! I think your priority should be in order of, the needs to do list, First family, then friends, then work/life balance, then coworkers, then future projects and then last on the list should be viewers needs. Thanks for what you do.
Definitely don't burn out! That is very real and takes a long time to get over if you can
Love the content as always . I wondered when the 100+ mph every week was gonna hit the wall. I enjoy all of the former MT folks making content every week. To me , it's not necessary to thrash a different car to be entertaining. Most of us who follow you guys , watched Finnegan do 2 hour long vids of BlaspHemi get all new wiring & a 3rd seat crammed in the back and it was entertaining as all get out.
I think seeing you guys fine tuning your projects a little bit at a time would be great fun to watch AND give you the satisfaction of completion of a project well done.
Your ability to explain what your doing and make it fun is what all of you MT folks have in common and we love that. Do it how ever you want and know that we will Stay Tuned every week.
Stay Tuned is the best wrenching automotive channel on RUclips…regardless the format you choose, I know it will be awesome.
I look forward to the change and seeing more smiles, bit more laid back on timeline, leaving more time for shenanigans and good times
I have so much respect for automotive youtubers that crank out new content for us every week. I watch you, Derek, polebarn, etc. and wonder how you guys have any down time at all. I'd love to be able to do what you do but i know I don't have that kind of energy anymore. We aren't going anywhere. i love the projects you work on and can't wait to see more in the future, even if it's at a slower pace.
Take it slow and you will have a life. We will be here to support you and Barb . Have a great rest of your week Tony.first car should be your dads!
Tony, will still love to watch every episode. Many other successful channels spend several episodes in one project car before it ever runs and is finished. I will still be here every week to watch!
HellYeah Bud. I think we’re all here for a good time. Do Burnouts, Don’t Burnout! You got a lifetime of projects already. Let’s have some fun 🤘🤘🤘🤣🤣🔥🔥🍺🍕
Also feel better man🤘🤘
One of the other car building shows i watch has months into a single build. We are going to keep watching YOU! ⚡️
Tony, I have watched you since your start in hot rod garage. You have really been my favorite to watch. Not sure why but it could be because you are from the east coast like my self. I will support you no matter what venture you are on. Clean house and work on your favorites because they are my favorites. My guess is the cars moving forward are everyone’s favorites.
Hey Tony, on June 16, 2019, you replied to my instgram post about me building my first turbo kit from scratch. I have followed loyaly since and will continue to regardless of how you do your show! Thank you for taking the time to tell us what's up, I am looking forward to seeing more details about the builds at a slower pace!
i'm here for the long haul man been following you since hoonigan cant wait to see more in depth builds and bigger projects.
I honestly enjoy projects spread out over weeks rather than knocked out in one episode. The long process of building a car is much more relatable and entertaining.
Well it looks like The Best Damn Car Show on the Internet is just going to get even better!
Tony I'm feeling you there. While not the same caliber I have sort of burnt myself out working on cars. It used to be fun but then became daunting. True fans will hang around to see what's next. There is nothing better than just watching stuff come together.
Good to hear this, so you and Barb don't burn yourselves out! I know you guys can jam cool stuff out no matter what you do. I have been burnt out, and it's a really steep slope. It takes huge amount of effort, time, meds and resting to bounce back to working. Can't wait to see the future projects you guys come up with. 🤘🏻
Thank you!!!!!!! I’m glad you reeled it back. Keep up the unique fun builds more quality less quantity.
Hell yeah guys!! Pizza, Barb, Tony, PROFIT!!!! I’ll be watching weekly and let’s have a pizza squad party. I’ll bring my marauder
Love a Marauder, those two special gauges had me worked up as a kid!
The sheer volume of work that you got done recently was impressive. I was wondering how you could keep burning the candle at both ends. I would rather see you take your time, do multiple episodes on each project and make them great. Keep up the awesome content, I'd love to turn a wrench in your shop!
This is so awesome! Humility meets comedy, what a duo!
That's a nice comment coming from a bot.
I’m for it. Gives the opportunity to get more in-depth on the builds, and really make some quality content.
OK Tony,
I make a lot of crazy comments on here trying to be funny, but I spent 25 years in broadcast programming and have done a lot of deep marketing and research along the way. I'd like to share some thoughts.
I'm a HUGE fan of yours, and Barb's, too. Way back when Barb filled in as co-host with you on Hot Rod Garage, the friendship and chemistry between the two of you was apparent, and was one of the reasons y'all were so compelling. Reminds me of when my buddies and I used to help each other with our cars back when we were young and thin ... OK, Barb;s thin One thing that's happened as Stay Tuned has progressed is, Barb seems to be getting less and less screen time, and when he's on, it's often not the two of you together. I think that's to the detriment of the brand. Two best friends working on cars is something really relatable to car guys, and I think it's a big part of the secret sauce of Stay Tuned.
What about if, instead of replacing Zack and Stone with another full time person, you split the budget up and hired someone part-time, behind the scenes to do the administrative stuff Barb is saddled with, and someone part-time to do some of the mechanical grunt work? Then you and Barb could spend more time together on-camera?
Hey, how about you hired a mechanic who's also a hot chick in a bikini to do the grunt work? I can see the views going through the roof already!
Seriously, is there a mechanic's school nearby? If there is, bet you could get them to provide interns for the exposure. If not, recruit some promising kid from there to work part-time and incorporate showing him or her how to do stuff as part of the show.
Another big area I think you could improve on is pace. You try and get a ton of work done every week for Friday's upload and work such long days ... why not slow down a bit? Build the LS one week. Build the 327 the next. Then test them the next. Work 8 hours a day. Take a day off every now and then. The anxiety racing against that deadline every week creates has to be incredible. It also causes you to sometimes make compromises. You could plan your schedule around wrapping on Wednesday with Thursdays for pick-ups or for when something goes wrong. Give yourselves a little breathing room.
I don't think any of your audience would mind seeing projects going over multiple weeks, especially if the individual episodes were a little more in-depth, but I do think it's important to finish the projects in a timely manner. I LOVE the 55 and I'm on pins and needles to see you finish it. I'm not as crazy about the V-12 Fox Body, but it's cool and I'd like to see it. I think you should set a rule that you stick with a project until it's finished. I think it's fine if you split it into stages, like maybe you revisit the 55 at some point and put a turbo or a blower on it, but I think each stage should leave the car running and driving and complete in that iteration.
I watched Stacey David for many years. One thing that always bugged me was the way projects would disappear mid-build for months at a time (even years!), then come back for a segment on making custom spark plug wires for it, or new weatherstripping, then it would disappear again. I don't think Sgt Rock is finished yet. It's been 20 years! He started a 79 Camaro project with a 70 nose and tail panel over 10 years ago, then never worked on it. Drove me so crazy I quit watching, and he did some cool stuff when he wasn't doing episodes that were informercials for toolboxes.
Along with shortening your work week, slowing down would also shorten episode length, which I think is an issue. There's a challenge with that with you, though.
I watch you every week. Also Frieberger, Finnegan and 12 Volt Dave. Watching their shows, I can see where 15-20 minutes could easily be cut out of each show with better editing and stopping when they go off on tangents and reshooting that scene. Frieberger is amazingly polished and articulate, but Finnegan and Newbern kind of wander a bit. Their shows would be better with more effort in editing and reshoots.
Your problem is, when you wander and prattle, the offhand comments you make are HILARIOUS. They're part of what makes Stay Tuned so unique and cool. It would be a horrible idea to cut them out for time.
Your average runtime is close to an hour. I think the ideal runtime would be about 25-30 minutes. If I was in charge, I wouldn't try to edit you down, I'd just cut the shows in half.
Problem solved.
Hey, you wanna put me in charge?
I think it would also be cool to have more episodes where you do stuff with the cars, but cooler stuff than just going to Englishtown and doing 0-60.
What about if you went to a Porshe club meet with PowerKraut, set it up with cameras running and walked away, then show all the Porshe guys talking about what an abomination it is? Like when Finnegan did that with the fake Daytona, but with hate?
What about taking the 55 on Power Tour, and filming all of it, from when you leave the shop till you get back?
The episode where you took the 80s Trans Am on the drag-n-drive was awesome, but it would've been even cooler if it was you and Barb.
Stay Tuned is awesome, Tony, but the way you've burned out Denver, then Zack, then Stone could easily be the tip of the iceberg. You, Barb, or both of you could be next. I think you're making a great decision to address this now, especially when Barb's got a new baby on the way.
My Momma used to always tell me I was so lazy I'd marry a pregnant woman. Clearly, Barb doesn't have that problem.
(also, I really enjoyed the episode when Barb was working with his dad, and the one where you were working with yours. good stuff)
I sure hope Tony reads this because this is wisdom right here! Excellent advice Sean!
I so love watching this channel and HRG before. It's the reason I put a Hemi in my Jeep by myself. (It sometimes runs). I would never have had the confidence (or stupidity) to take on something like that before. Keep getting it done!! Take all the time you need.
I’m here for the content, love everything you all do and think I’d rather see Castrol bring RFK up your way for pizza and grandpa Lincoln/v12 fox action. From my father/old man that refuses to quit brain. I’d rather see the full build happen and be 100% rippin over the quick running “lose the shop” moments. We all love you guys and pay to be here on early uploads. Every days a holiday when you live the dream!! ❤
So many channels are in a constant race to buy-build-sell then repeat. That’s a tough route to be on. You’ll get it all
dialed in. We’ll be here. 😊
Tony, people watch because of the fun personality you and your team have. Personally, I couldn't give two shits about whether something gets to completion in one ep. Take your time, have fun and build cool shit. I get that when you're starting out on your own, it's scary and exciting and you want to do as much as possible. But, I feel like you've established yourself. Time to switch gears for the sustainable long haul buddy.
Also, I'm in Buffalo, have a C3 vette LS swap and would love to rip it down to PA and do a collab some time. In case you ever need a filler episode for a week you need off.
If I was 10 years younger I'd be chompin at the bit to work with you guys. Have to live vicariously through your videos and my home shop. I'm a retired ASE mechanic and fabricator currently building a 94 LS swapped OBS shortbed. look forward to whatever direction you guys go as IMO it's the best build channel on youtube...🤓
I like watching the fun.
Yo! As long as you guys are wrenchin' I'll Stay Tuned! I'm not bothered by shorter videos, longer term projects, do whatever you have to do to make this thing work well for your team.
i like the builds and the personalities.. one day builds one week builds doesnt matter to me... slow down, be more informative, take some time with them.. film a bit here and there.. whatever keeps stay tuned making content :)
I think what your plan is moving forward is awesome. I’m a father that chose to work too much and now my daughter is 17. Sowing down and enjoying the moments with family is a good thing. You and Bard deserve it. Plus Tony I’ve been watching you forever. Bigger better more detailed builds is a great thing. You will be nothing but successful. Bless you guys and keep up the badass work. Thank you
Whatever format, time frame, or style of build you guys do…I’ll watch it. Glad you are going to get back to having fun and reduce the stress level of it. It would be a tragedy if you burned yourself out and Stay Tuned ceased to be a thing. Take care of yourself and I can say that I’ll be here to support whatever you do.
I absolutely can’t wait to see more progress on the V12 Fox!
And congrats on the baby coming up Barb! OG SN95 mustang guys always root for each other haha
Completely the right decision to make Tony and Barb! Can’t wait to see the bigger projects - the pizza to project ratio will go through the roof 🍕
By far the best car channel not because of the amount of work you get done(although that is impressive) but because of the attitude towards getting anything and making it cool. What ever you do I am here for a long term straight six vortec build. Take your time. Film more of the detail within the builds. It will be awesome.
I started watching your channel because it looked like a bunch of friends having fun, building cars. Doesn’t matter if you finish in one week or a month. Just keep it looking like a bunch of friends building cool stuff and you’ll be great!!
Honestly I am super happy for you guys. It shows how much this wears on you to keep this pace up. People are going to watch no matter what. Smaller videos with more in depth work, get it done still, just more episodes to do it with a big pay off at the end in its own video
I'm all in with you Tony! Don't burn out, your girls need you.
I like the idea of longer more in depth builds rather than hustling just to bring something new every week. I think bringing back some of the older builds every now and then is cool too. For instance the Pontiac Street Freak was a cool series and I’d love to see that car at another Drag and Drive event. You keep making content and I’ll keep watching!
I’m all for this, don’t need you guys getting burnt out, build the things you’re passionate about. Gotta keep this channel around for a long time or I don’t know what I’d do with my spare time
I've been watching since the beginning. Watched the changes. There is "real" stuff going on, with every video, which is one of the reasons you guys are successful. So change what you must, and keep going, while being a bit easier on yourselves. So you ain't going nowhere, and neither am I. See you when you get over the plague!
Hey dudes! Thank you all for all that you have done for the culture and the community. Take care of yourselves. Looking forward to seeing the next chapter unfold.
I'm 75 Tony. Old school builder doing my last swap. LS into a Z4... Doing it slow and as I can afford it.
I watch all your videos and can tell you're on the verge of burnout. You are enthusiastic and want to deliver content.
But...this is the right move. Throttle it back and enjoy it. I'll still watch!
We are all here behind you! Go for it
I’m “Stay Tuned” for ever!
What you are talking about doing is exactly what Derek does and I sit and watch a 1+ long show every Friday!! Bring it 💪🏽 stay strong brother
I don't think anyone will leave. We look forward to all the content you put out.
You make the rules on YT Tony! Do what you need to do. We’ll be here. It’s hard to slow down, but if the content is better with a small crew, it’s better for everyone.
Dude! Nothing wrong with not “completing” projects in one episode! I think you’re headed in the right direction. Have fun, do cool car stuff, and stuff will get “done” when it does. No need for the extra stress for no reason!!! Keep on going Barb and Tony!!!! 👊🏻
Def on board for the high-quality and "Holy Grail" builds. Just know that lots of us crack up watching you slap a draw-thru turbo carb on a clapped-out slant six shop truck, too... please don't ever fully abandon that part of the channel.
Your name is "Stay Tuned". Do what you want, have fun and your real fans will stay tuned! You guys rock and I love all your episodes
Tony, You show us what's in your Heart and we will be here watching and commenting!
How much you want for the El Camino?
Really glad to see self awareness and a refocus. Lots of times that doesn't happen and then it just ends.
Tony. Do it how you want. Makes sense. Just keep on ripping it up and we’ll be here watching. Your projects have all been most excellent.
If you don’t evolve you become obsolete. This is just a natural step on your journey. Your fans are behind you 100%.