Corbetting - Episode #7 Mel Wade of EVO Manufacturing

Mel Wade - The Man Who Brought Better Crawl, Desert Fast & Cool King Bling Under Your Jeep Wrangler! From humble beginnings in a single bay shop in Fullerton CA., to running one of most successful Jeep aftermarket companies in the country. Mel Wade, owner of EVO Manufacturing & Off-Road Evolution shop has faced many challenges over the last 30 years. I catch up with Mel about how he started out, why Jeeps, his kids Melvin & Harley, the passing of Lisa and his new life chapter with Melissa.

[@chrislarsen1033]

So fortuitous to start the conversation about Senior RIP sir. The Wade family has made the whole difference in my passion with Jeeps and off roading, through the JKX I have made incredible life long friends. I am so proud to call the Wade’s friends. Lisa was an amazing lady. RIP sister. Melissa who I have had the privilege of getting to know starting on our trip from DFW to Mason Tx.
Another well done show Chris. PS I’ve never needed to balance any of my Nitto’s from my 40” & 37” Trail Grapplers to my 40” Mud Grapplers which are amazing in the snow and ice by the way.

[@scottrblum]

Great discussion!!!

[@melwadeoffroadevolution]

Thanks

[@JesseHires]

Wow, so much to unpack in this episode! So many things I'd like to comment on, but it would be a book. I'll just leave it at this: Best podcast/interview yet. Thanks for this.

[@melwadeoffroadevolution]

Thanks it was a fun interview

[@Corbetting]

Thanks man🤘🏼

[@brentcraddock7169]

Great interview, you guys have lived through some exciting times.
Unfortunately here in Australia I'm seeing what I think is the end of offroading approaching.
The comps have gradually disappeared, mainly due to not being able to cover themselves with insurance. The tracks are being shut at an alarming rate.
Modified vehicles are being defected everywhere by the Police. Engineering for a second hand vehicle is virtually impossible because they have made it so hard on the engineers that they have moved into different fields.