About StealthBuilt -Where Raw Creativity Meets Rugged Engineering
StealthBuilt is more than a garage — it’s a proving ground for the boldest ideas in custom fabrication. Founded by Sam Kimmel, a lifelong builder, fabricator, and creative problem-solver, StealthBuilt was born from a relentless drive to create what no one else would dare to build.
From widebody performance beasts to off-road adventure rigs like the now-iconic Dirt Turtle, StealthBuilt merges raw creativity with rugged engineering to bring outrageous builds to life — all while documenting the journey for an audience that loves the process as much as the result.
Meet the Creators
Sam Kimmel – Founder, Fabricator, Visionary
Sam grew up with a grinder in one hand and a dream in the other. His obsession with fabrication and high-performance vehicles evolved into the heartbeat of StealthBuilt. Whether he’s welding up a wild new frame or rethinking the shape of a street machine, Sam’s no-nonsense, hands-on style is what makes StealthBuilt real, raw, and ridiculously fun to watch.
Ryan Cole – Co-Creator, Strategist, Longtime Friend
Behind the scenes — and sometimes right in the middle of the action — is Ryan Cole, Sam’s longtime friend and now full-fledged creative partner in StealthBuilt. With a background in tech, business strategy, and operations, Ryan brings structure to the chaos and vision to the brand’s future. He’s the guy helping turn the garage passion into a scalable movement, all while staying true to the soul of what StealthBuilt is about.
Together, Sam and Ryan blend art and execution, creative mayhem and business sense, to build a brand that’s as powerful off camera as it is on screen.
What We Build
Widebody Performance Builds
From subtle to savage — aggressive body kits, reworked frames, and stance dialed for impact.Off-Road Campers & Overlanding Rigs
Like the Dirt Turtle — custom-built, small-scale, go-anywhere campers that defy expectations.Creative 3-Day Builds
Built under pressure and fueled by caffeine, these quick-turn projects showcase raw creativity.One-Off Fabrication Projects
From metal art to mechanical oddities — if it’s never been done before, we want to try it.Mashups That Break the Internet
Unexpected vehicles. Unbelievable transformations. Pure viral energy.
Why StealthBuilt?
We’re not your average garage, and we’re definitely not your average YouTube channel. At StealthBuilt, we believe every great adventure starts in the garage — with a crazy idea, a pile of parts, and the guts to build something no one’s seen before.
✅ Built, Not Bought — Every project is hand-fabricated, not ordered from a catalog.
✅ Real Fabrication, Zero Fluff — We show the raw process: the mistakes, the breakthroughs, and the final product.
✅ Entertaining With Purpose — Fast-paced content that teaches, inspires, and makes you want to pick up a welder.
✅ Two Builders. One Mission. — Sam and Ryan bring the perfect balance of skill, vision, and chaos.
✅ Gear Worth Repping — Our merch isn’t an afterthought — it’s designed to look good in the shop and on the street.
Follow the Movement.
StealthBuilt is for the garage warriors, trailblazers, and creative misfits who believe anything is possible with a welder, a vision, and a whole lot of coffee. Whether you’ve been here since the Widebody Audi or just discovered the Dirt Turtle, welcome to the StealthBuilt movement.