The Drive Inn
The Drive Inn
Simon Andrzejewski & Olly Wilkes
Steering Through the Restoration: A Journey with Automotive Fabricator - Steve Jones
1 hour 11 minutes Posted Aug 5, 2023 at 9:00 pm.
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Prepare yourself for an automotive journey as we welcome our guest, Steve Jones, the owner and founder of Old Bones Fabrications. This episode is a high-octane trip down memory lane, as Steve shares his passion for cars, ignited by the Cannonball Run movie, fueled by exposure to the Japanese domestic market, and honed in the throes of classic car restoration. Sit back and buckle up as we steer through the twists and turns of Steve's pursuit of precision and perfection in automotive modification.

Our path leads us from the spark of Steve's passion to the gritty reality of the restoration process. Steve lifts the hood on the daunting challenges he faced in his early days, from finding a reliable gas safe engineer to dealing with the aftermath of improper siliconing and painting. However, the rough patches don't slow him down. Instead, they fueled the meticulous restoration of a BMW E30 Evolution 2, a labor of love that required thousands of hours and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.

We then switch gears to discuss the business side of things, shedding light on team management and unconventional money-making routes such as OnlyFans. Steve shares the fascinating tale of a Just for Men applicator bottle used by Gene Winfield, a luminary in the automotive world. As we close our conversation, we revisit Steve's future plans, showcasing his relentless drive and enduring passion for car modification. Get ready to go full throttle on this enlightening ride with Steve Jones, a true petrolhead and automotive artisan.

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