The Foxbody Den Show

He built it to drive the crap out of it—not to win trophies. Then PaceZilla took home the Foxbody Den Choice Award at Foxtoberfest 2026. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John Kolbaska and Lee CCWFOX sit down with Andy Stevens to tell the full story behind PaceZilla , his patina 1979 Foxbody Pace Car build powered by a 7.3L Godzilla making roughly 690 horsepower . The car showed up to Foxt...

A Foxbody hits a deer at 75 MPH, gets patched up, wins at Foxtoberfest, then drives to Miami. And somehow that wasn’t even the craziest part of the week. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John Kolbaska, Ryan Jugdeo, and Lee CCWFOX recap the chaos, cars, road trips, and unforgettable moments from Foxtoberfest 2026 in Concord, North Carolina . The guys break down the first-ever Foxbody Den W...

Foxtoberfest 2026 brought 1,000+ Foxbody Mustangs, packed events, wild builds, and more chaos than we expected. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John, Ryan, and Joe “Cruz” recap one of the biggest Foxbody Mustang events of the year in Concord, North Carolina. From the Max Speed Shop pre-meet and our downtown Concord takeover to brewery night, Mustang drag racing , blown speakers, and Satu...

The Foxbody mods everyone used to hate are suddenly cool again. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John Kolbaska, Joseph, and Nick debate the Foxbody Mustang parts, styling trends, and 90s modifications making a comeback—from cheese-grater taillights, four-eye Mustangs, pony wheels, turbines, and 10-holes to underglow, GTS headlight covers, cowl hoods, and Flowmasters. Why are enthusiasts c...

Foxtoberfest is only 15 days away—and the last-minute scramble has officially begun. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show, John Kolbaska, Lee CCWFOX, and Ray from the San Antonio Fox Forum break down everything happening as the countdown to Foxtoberfest gets real. Who’s actually making the trip? Which cars are still apart? What still needs to get finished? And which builds are about to make the...

93 Cobras, gold wheels, insane car hunts, late-night road trips, and a Foxbody crew that became family—this is the story of Joe Cruz. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John Kolbaska and Ryan Jugdeo sit down with Joe Cruz to talk about the cars, friendships, music, and experiences that have made him one of the most recognizable personalities in the New York Foxbody scene. Joe’s story goes a...

Only coming to Foxtoberfest for the main show? You might be missing the best part. In this episode of **The Foxbody Den Show**, John, Lee CCWFOX, and Ray sit down with Jenn from Foxy Events to preview Foxtoberfest 2026, happening October 20–24 in Concord, North Carolina. From the early-week hangouts to the main show, this conversation is about making the most of the entire experience—not just walk...

Supercharger, turbo, or naturally aspirated—which setup actually makes the BEST street Foxbody? Forget dyno-sheet bragging rights. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John, Ryan, Lee and Ray get into the real-world differences between these combinations: how they drive, how they sound, what they cost, and how much aggravation you're willing to tolerate to make power. Lee breaks down why...

Hatchback or notchback? Big brakes or clean wheels? And could Ford ever build a modern Foxbody that enthusiasts would actually want? In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John, Ryan, and Lee dive into the kind of Foxbody debates that never stay friendly for long. The guys start with the latest Foxbody Den Cars & Coffee in North Jersey —the turnout, the cars, the people, and why getting ent...

$279,000 for a Foxbody Mustang?! Have Foxbody prices officially lost their minds—or are these cars finally getting the recognition they deserve? In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John Kolbaska, Ryan Jugdeo, Ray, Lee CCWFOX, and special guest Aaron AKA FOXJUNK dive headfirst into one of the biggest debates happening in the Mustang community right now: What are these cars REALLY worth? The c...

How does a tiny piece of plaid fabric turn into a 750+ horsepower Foxbody build? Mitch Grace built the entire car around it—and says he’ll NEVER build another one. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John Kolbaska, Ryan Jugdeo, and Lee CCWFOX sit down with Mitch Grace to get the full story behind his incredible Shelter Green Foxbody convertible—one of those builds where the longer you look,...

What makes a Foxbody truly special—the horsepower, the build, or the story behind it? Gus has all three. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John Kolbaska, Ryan Jugdeo, Ray De la Cruz, and Lee CCWFOX sit down with Gus to talk about the incredible story behind his black Foxbody hatchback—a car that has been in his family since his dad bought it new in 1987 . After turning heads at Motor City...

What happens when Foxbody guys from New York, Texas, Detroit, and across the country end up under one roof after Motor City Fox Fest? Things get interesting FAST. In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , Lee, John, Ryan, and special guest Ray from San Antonio Fox Forum recap Motor City Fox Fest—and somehow the conversation goes from incredible Foxbody builds and regional car culture to fake wheel...

The Northeast has the cars. It has the people. It has the passion. So why does it keep losing the good Foxbody events? In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John Kolbaska and Ryan Jugdeo are joined by Frank, the man behind Foxes and Coffee , to talk about what it’s going to take to build a real, consistent Foxbody and Mustang scene in the Northeast. Frank takes us behind the scenes of growing...

What separates an average Foxbody from one that people can't stop talking about? In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John, Lee and Carl dive into the details that take a build to the next level. From body gaps and interior fit and finish to suspension choices, fabrication, and overall design, they discuss the small things that often have the biggest impact. The conversation covers major...

What does the future of the Foxbody hobby look like? In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John, and Ryan dive into the latest trends, upcoming events, and the wild build ideas that are pushing the Mustang community to the next level. The guys discuss major events like Foxtoberfest and Motor City Fox Fest, share updates from the community, and talk about everything from custom widebody Foxbodi...

Can a Roadster Shop Spec Chassis really take a Foxbody Mustang from an impressive build to a true Best in Show contender? In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show , John, Ryan, and Aldo sit down to discuss Ryan's latest black Foxbody coupe and the question of whether to build it on a Roadster Shop Spec Chassis. Powered by a ProCharged Coyote engine and loaded with custom fabrication, the car ha...

Who is "Mike Jones," and how did a simple Facebook nickname become one of the most recognizable names in the Foxbody community? In this episode of The Foxbody Den Show, John and Carl sit down with Lou Wilkinson—better known to many as "Mike Jones" to uncover the story behind the nickname, the man behind the builds, and the obsession with perfection that has made his cars stand...

Cars may be what bring us together, but this episode is about much more than horsepower and paint. John, Ryan, and Lee sit down for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from their experiences at Carlisle and the changing Mustang market to the mindset, perseverance, and community that make this hobby so special. The guys discuss low-mileage collector cars, rising values, future trends, a...

For many of us, the Foxbody obsession started with a dream car in high school. For Joe Monte, that dream turned into a lifelong passion centered around one incredibly unique Mustang that has become well known throughout the Foxbody community. In this episode, Joe joins the show to share his journey from acquiring his first Foxbody through a trade deal to creating the distinctive T-Top Mustang many...

With John Parker having over 40 years of experience around these cars, there was no way we could fit everything into one episode… so we had to bring him back for Parker Part 2. What happens when a hobby turns into a full-blown industry? In this episode, John Parker joins the show to talk about the massive evolution of the Foxbody scene, the explosion in car values since 2019, and how a community b...

What was the Foxbody scene really like before social media, YouTube, and six-figure builds? In this episode, John Parker joins the show to share stories from over 40 years in the Mustang world — from buying his first Foxbody in 1986 to collecting, building, flipping, and driving some of the most memorable cars from the golden era of Mustangs. The guys dive into rare Saleens, factory quirks, low-mi...

Kenneth Sean joins the show to talk about the story behind KSD Notch — one of the most recognized Foxbody notchbacks in the country. What started as a passion for Foxbodies turned into years of building cars, creating content, growing a following, and becoming one of the most respected names in the scene. In this episode, Ken breaks down his journey from the early days of filming cars and posting...

Most people think there’s a “right way” to build a Foxbody or SN95 Mustang… until this episode. Aldo, Ryan, and John recap their trip to SN CITY in North Carolina, hosted by Jenn from Foxy Events — the force behind the world-famous Foxtoberfest. Now Jenn is stepping into new territory by creating a dedicated event for the 1994-2004 Mustang community, bringing SN95 and New Edge owners into the spot...

Most Foxbody enthusiasts don’t realize how much potential these cars have and how affordable building one can be. David Benson, a veteran in the Fox scene since 1990, shares the unfiltered truth about owning, modifying, and restoring these classics, revealing the secrets that keep the passion alive without breaking the bank. In this episode, David takes us through nearly 36 years of Foxbody experi...