American Restoration (2010–2018)
Plot
American Restoration follows five of the best restoration shops in the United States as they not only restore pieces of America's history, but create new and awe-inspiring works from vintage items. Each shop has a unique focus—from classic cars, to rare antique signs, to one-of-a-kind bikes. They'll prove their prowess as masters of restoration, while exploring each item's original glory, place in history and effect on pop-culture.
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- 01
King of SignsWhile Rick is away from the shop, his brother Ron takes matters into his own hands when a client brings in a 1900s love tester. Is this a match made in overhaul heaven or will this romantic restoration break his heart? And later, the guys put their work on display when a weather worn 1950s casino billboard arrives at the shop. Can they preserve this aging desert advertisement, or will this shabby sign be better left to rot roadside?
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Hopalong RickOctober 25, 2010—The shop restores a three-wheeled 1950s-era Marketeer golf cart purchased by Rick Harrison in the Pawn Stars episode "Hello Nurse", which Ha - S01E02
Ice ColdOctober 25, 2010—Rick’s team attempts to restore an antique Hershey’s dispenser from the 1940′s; the team tries to fix up a 1950′s Kelvinator Fridge. - S01E03
Buttered UpNovember 1, 2010—A local picker pays Rick Dale a visit with a truckload of rust laden loot; the guys are asked to restore an antique popcorn machine from 194 - S01E04
Lights OutNovember 1, 2010—Rick must restore a local magicians street lamp after a Vegas windstorm; Rick's son Tyler gets a tough lesson in business after giving a pri - S01E05
Cooler KingsApril 15, 2011—A 1950s Coke cooler is converted into a "Hot Dog Cooler Grill." Also: an antique barber's pole. - S01E06
KnockoutApril 15, 2011—It's game on for Rick and his team when they restore an early 1900s strength-testing punching bag game. Can Rick knock-out this challenge wi - S01E07
Duck and CoverApril 22, 2011—Rick and his team take a trip out to a local Las Vegas museum to restore a civil defense air raid siren from 1957. Can they withstand this n - S01E08
Pumped UpApril 22, 2011—Rick and his brother Ron take a road trip to a dusty desert salvage-yard to rummage for some beat-up antiques to flip for cash. Will they fi - S01E09
Space KowboyApril 29, 2011—A NASA helmet from the Gemini missions of the 1960s; and a rusty gas cart. - S01E10
JackpotApril 29, 2011—A 1940s Pepsi cooler; and a Prohibition-era slot machine. - S01E11
Safe KeepingMay 6, 2011—A 1950s candy machine; and an antique safe for which no combination has been provided. - S01E12
Suck UpMay 13, 2011—An antique railroad vacuum; a client's childhood red wagon. - S01E13
Rev'd UpMay 20, 2011—When a client brings in an extremely rare British motorcycle from the 1950s, Rick sets the speed for this matchless mission. Can he steer cl - S01E14
Apples and X-RaysMay 27, 2011—Rick and his team have a chance to restore an extremely rare department store x-ray machine from the 1940s used to fit shoes. Can Rick put h - S01E15
Hot & ColdJune 10, 2011—After Rick's son Tyler stumbles upon a 1950's coffee vending machine, the team has to brew up an instant formula for restoration. Will they - S01E16
Secret FanJune 17, 2011—It's a restoration race to the finish line for Rick and his team when a client cruises in with a 1960's go-kart. Can they masterfully mend t - S01E17
Grippin' MadJune 24, 2011—Rick and his team flex their muscles when they strong-arm a powerful penny arcade strength tester from the 1940's. Can they get a grip and s - S01E18
Anchors AwayJuly 15, 2011—Rick and his crew get their feet wet when a 1952 powerboat ride splashes into the shop. Will this wave rider be an easy-breezy endeavor, or - S01E19
Special DeliveryJuly 22, 2011—Rick shifts into high gear when a 1967 Harley motors in for a surprise overhaul. Can he comfortably cruise on this road hog refurbishment, o - S01E20
Rusted and BustedJuly 29, 2011—Rick and his crew drive full speed ahead when a 1960s coin-operated motorcycle roars into the shop. Can they burn restoration rubber with th - S01E21
The Pick, The Pawn, & The PolishAugust 19, 2011—When a prominent Vegas Pawn Star hauls in a crumbling 1957 Chevy 150, Rick and his team accelerate at breakneck speed to overhaul this class - S01E22
Batter UpAugust 26, 2011—It's batter up when a 1940's baseball batting game flies into the shop. Can Rick hit this American pastime out of the park, or will a curve- - S01E23
Suds and DudsSeptember 2, 2011—Rick and his crew change gears when a 1967 Honda Scrambler motorcycle swerves into the shop. Can they win the race on this dirt road restora - S01E24
American HeroSeptember 16, 2011—A customer wants his grandfather's Vietnam War Cobra helicopter gunner helmet restored. The helmet had been custom painted, and the customer - S01E25
Close ShaveSeptember 23, 2011—Rick gets his hair blown back when he finds a beat-up WWII era Koken barber chair among a picker's plunder. Can he cut a decent deal on this - S01E26
Missile ImpossibleOctober 14, 2011—Rick and his crew must launch a rapid refurbishment when the Pawn Stars steer a 1950s Atomic Missile pedal car to the shop. Can they follow - S01E27
Wheel & DealOctober 14, 2011—Rick takes the restoration reins after a turn-of-the-century, horse-drawn fuel delivery wagon from the early 1900s trots into the shop. Will - S01E28
Cold War Cruisin'October 21, 2011—Rick and his crew try to obey the speed limit when a 1962 Czechoslovakia scooter zooms into the shop. Can they get this Cold War clunker on - S01E29
Tractors & TrucksOctober 21, 2011—When a client brings in his father's 1954 Bantam tractor, Rick must mend this latent lawn wrangling machine. Can he successful salvage this - S01E30
Surfing the StripOctober 28, 2011—Limited by a tight budget, Rick must light a fire under his team to overhaul a 1900s chemical cart. Can they calmly control this risky resto - S01E31
Smoking HotOctober 28, 2011—Rick turns up the heat when an 1881 potbelly stove whips into the shop. Can he cook this project to perfection, or will this old oven come o - S01E32
Milking ItNovember 4, 2011—When Rick's brother Ron and son Tyler encounter a 1950s milk vending machine for sale, they attempt to squeeze out a good deal. Can they chu - S01E33
Keep on TruckingNovember 11, 2011—Brettly takes the wheel when he decides to restore a beat-up 1965 Chevrolet truck. Can he keep on trucking with this tricky transformation o - S01E34
Bikes & BarbecuesNovember 18, 2011—When a 1940s Japanese Maruishi bicycle pedals into the shop, Rick and his crew strap on their helmets for an uphill ride. Can they swiftly c - S01E35
Pain in the GasJanuary 11, 2012—When a client petitions for a pair of 1920s visible gas pumps, Rick recruits Ron and Tyler to search far and wide on this petrol pursuit. Wi - S01E36
Ridin' Route 66January 11, 2012—While cruisin' down historic Route 66, Rick and his brother Ron stumble across a 1950s Wurlizter jukebox in need of some fine-tuning. Can th - S01E37
Double TroubleJanuary 18, 2012—Rick and his guys get an eye full when a 100-year-old mutoscope comes into the shop. Can they comfortably crank out a motion picture masterp - S01E38
Slick PickJanuary 18, 2012—It's time for rusty rehab after Rick and his brother Ron pick up two 1950s service station showpieces. Can they successfully salvage these a - S01E39
Buck WildJanuary 25, 2012—Rick and Ron take restoration by the horns when they agree to revive a vintage mechanical bull. Can they stay steadily astride this rough ri - S01E40
The Big MoveJanuary 25, 2012—When a client hefts in a 1900s penny scale from the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Rick and his crew tighten their belts. Can they successfully slim - S01E41
Bumper BallsFebruary 1, 2012—After Rick agrees to restore a vintage Italianbumpercar from a local antique shop,theshop braces for immediate impact. Can they effectivelye - S01E42
Cold CutsFebruary 1, 2012—Rick and his crew sharpen their service skills whena clientships ina 1900s Berkelmeatslicer. Can they carefully carve out a mechanical maste - S01E43
The Big BangFebruary 8, 2012—Rick and the guys aim to please when an 1800s cannon rolls into the shop. Can they hit their transformation target or will this banged up bl - S01E44
Top DogFebruary 8, 2012—Rick prepares for battle when a 1940s dog tag maker comes into the shop. Can he successful stamp out this embossing endeavor or will this mi - S01E45
Pump & GunFebruary 15, 2012—Rick and his crew take a shot in the dark when a 1943 trap machine lands in the shop. Can they get off to a flying start on this target prac - S01E46
Tall OrderFebruary 15, 2012—Rick faces a larger than life restoration when a client lugs in a 1930s Pep Boys marquee to the shop. Can he tackle this towering task or wi - S01E47
Tyler's PromotionFebruary 22, 2012—Rick and his crew face a sticky situation when a cement gun from 1915 rolls into the shop. Can they safely seal up this concrete hurtling co
Season02
- S02E01
Blast Off!April 11, 2012—Rick and his crew take on two very large and challenging projects: a 1960s rocket slide and a Wayne gas pump conversion. Later, another meti - S02E02
King of SignsApril 18, 2012While Rick is away from the shop, his brother Ron takes matters into his own hands when a client brings in a 1900s love tester. Is this a ma - S02E03
Hot & SaltyApril 18, 2012—The heat is on for Rick and his crew when they restore a salty 1960s popcorn machine. Can they freshen up this corny contraption or will thi - S02E04
Restoration RivalryApril 25, 2012—Rick and his son Tyler kick off a restoration race after a pair of vintage scooters wheel into the shop. Can Tyler show up his dear ol' dad - S02E05
Treats & FeetApril 25, 2012—Rick battles a brain freeze when a 1940s Good Humor bicycle pedals into the shop. Can he deliver a sweet solution to this sticky situation o - S02E06
Cannonball SafeMay 2, 2012—Rick and his guys get keyed up to restore a colossal 1920s cannonball safe. Can they lock up this protected project or will this massive mis - S02E07
Motor MayhemMay 9, 2012—Rick roasts up a pipin' hot coffee grinder overhaul after a client spies a recently picked 1800's coffee grinder sitting in the shop's boney - S02E08
Sticky FingersMay 16, 2012—The clock is running for Rick and his crew when they hail in a 1950s taximeter. Can they successfully speed to a detailed destination or wil - S02E09
Dirt Bike DuelsJune 6, 2012—Rick puts the pedal to the metal when NASCAR driver Greg Biffle asks him to restore his 1970s Montesa motorcycle. Can Rick steer this speed - S02E10
Train TroubleJune 6, 2012—It's time for some soon-to-be stepbrothers bonding when Tyler and Brettly volunteer to tow in a 1947 railroad speeder. Can the shop hop aboa - S02E11
Feel the HeatJune 13, 2012—A couple bring in what they believe to be an Irish mail cart. They ask that, if the cart is rare, that it should be restored to its original - S02E12
Down & DirtyJune 13, 2012—A customer brings in a 1972 Honda ATC. The front tire is missing, so Tyler has to search for one online. Meanwhile, another customer wants h - S02E13
Saddle Up!June 20, 2012—Rick auditions a new employee when a 1950s Cushman scooter with sidecar swerves into the shop. Will this specialized staffer ace this tricky - S02E14
Big BoomJune 20, 2012—After a 1900s signal cannon bursts into the shop, Rick prepares for the big boom. Can he gather his troops to launch this field firearm or w - S02E15
Strong ArmSeptember 12, 2012—Rick braces himself for a tussle when a client brings in a 1950 s arm wrestling game. Can he pin the golden gripper or will he be the one do - S02E16
Phony BaloneySeptember 19, 2012—Rick and the crew work to restore a miniature Model T when a customer picks it out of the boneyard. A fire fighter brings in a vintage 1930 - S02E17
Right Here, Rum NowSeptember 26, 2012—Sammy Hagar hires Rick to restore a vintage refrigerator into a rum dispenser. Will Rick's re-invention turn out to be a huge hit or will th - S02E18
Soda JerksOctober 3, 2012—A client has high expectations of Rick and the crew when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his 1950 s soda fountain. A repeat customer c - S02E19
Prank WarOctober 10, 2012—Rick suits up to restore a basketball arcade game from the 1950's but problems with its electronics force him to enter into a unique busines - S02E20
Pimp Chum's RideOctober 17, 2012—Pawn Star Chumlee rolls into the shop with a 1950 s Murray pedal car and a specific vision for how he wants it restored. Will Rick agree wit - S02E21
HammeredOctober 24, 2012—The shop's super strength is tested when a 1940's Hi-Striker carnival game is dropped off for restoration. Can Rick and his guys ring the be - S02E22
Busted BeemerOctober 31, 2012—A customer brings by a disassembled 59 BMW motorcycle with a side car for Rick to restore. Will he be able to return the bike to its glory d - S02E23
Planes and FlamesNovember 28, 2012—Rick is contacted by Nellis Air Force Base to restore their replica of an F-105 fighter jet. Will the crew be able to execute their plan of - S02E24
Nut JobNovember 28, 2012—A client's expectations are sky high when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his early 1900s peanut roaster. Later, Ron and Tyler go digg - S02E25
Harrison's VendorlatorDecember 5, 2012—Pawn Star Rick Harrison stops by the shop to get his vintage Pepsi dispenser restored and Rick is left stunned when he discovers it s one-of - S02E26
Call the CountDecember 5, 2012—When a 1960 s Pak Trak hunting scooter lands at the shop, Rick calls Danny "The Count" to check out the unique dirt mobile. Later, Kelly pur - S02E27
Break InDecember 12, 2012—When a 1930s Custer Car ride from an amusement park arrives, the crew puts it on the fast track. Later, a heavily damaged, 8000 pound safe i - S02E28
BombshellDecember 12, 2012—A unique electric wheelchair made from parts of a 1940's B-17 bomber lands at the shop. Will the crew hit the target with this one of a kind - S02E29
One Horse Open SleighDecember 19, 2012—An antique horse drawn sleigh arrives at the shop needing a complete transformation for the holidays. Rick gets a "knock out" of a gift at R - S02E30
CluelessDecember 19, 2012—A vintage scooter is shipped to the shop for a complete restoration. Rick is stumped on the make and model, so he calls on Danny "the Count" - S02E31
Employee of the MonthJanuary 2, 2013—The team is challenged when a late 1800's Penny Farthing bicycle is delivered to the shop needing a major restoration. Rick tries to motivat - S02E32
Stolen MemoriesJanuary 2, 2013—A customer has huge expectations of Rick s work when she agrees to pay $9500 to restore a 1959 coin operated Western Express amusement ride. - S02E33
Escorter ServiceJanuary 9, 2013—A rare "Escorter" from the 1964 World s Fair scoots into the shop for a restoration. Will Rick and the crew give this vintage vehicle a rest - S02E34
Bear DownJanuary 9, 2013—A rare "Shoot The Bear" arcade game arrives at the shop needing so much work that Rick is forced to call in an electronics expert to assist
Season03
- S03E01
Vacuum DazeApril 9, 2013—Rick gets a chill when a beat up 50's Bevador beverage cooler comes in for a fix-up. Then, when a rare 40's Rexair vacuum/air filter arrives - S03E02
Photo FinishApril 9, 2013—The crew shoots for a picture perfect restoration of a rare 1930s photo booth; Rick sends his team to the Rose Bowl flea market. - S03E03
Harleys and HorsiesApril 16, 2013—When a hacked up 1970's Harley-Davidson Golf Cart is dropped into the shop, Rick vows to give it a restoration worthy of its manufacturer, i - S03E04
Mixed SignalsApril 16, 2013—When a 1920's "wig wag" train signal arrives, Rick and his crew move full steam ahead on the restoration. Will this restoration stay on trac - S03E05
Atomic RestorationApril 23, 2013—Rick shoots to beat the clock with a 40's high-school electric scoreboard. Can this restoration score, or will Rick run out of time? Also, a - S03E06
Sand HassleApril 23, 2013—When a 1920's floor sander rolls in, Rick and his crew clean up their act. Can the guys make this a smooth restoration or will they be left - S03E07
Pests and PinsApril 30, 2013—When a 50's Bowling Equipment Vending Machine rolls into Rick's, the guys take aim and hope for a strike. Later, a 1900's Antique Copper Pes - S03E08
Bimbo and the BeastsApril 30, 2013—Rick puts the pedal to the metal when a toy 1950's Ferrari "Bimbo" Racecar cruises into the shop. And later, Ron, Tyler and Brettly go on a - S03E09
Golf Ball and ChainMay 7, 2013—When a 1920's chainsaw arrives, the crew powers up for a razor-sharp restoration. And another customer brings in a unique slot machine–one t - S03E10
American RespirationMay 7, 2013—When a 1937 Iron Lung rolls into the shop for a restoration, Rick visits a strange former client in hopes of unlocking the project's mysteri - S03E11
Billy Joel: A Matter of RustWatchMay 28, 2013—The team prepares for a rock star restoration when Billy Joel brings in a prized item. Meanwhile, Rick sets up a picking competition for Ron - S03E12
Sofa King CoolJune 4, 2013—When Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison arrives at the shop looking for his son Corey's birthday present, Rick Dale suggests a new couch made from an - S03E13
Un-Predicta-bleJune 4, 2013—When a 1950s Predicta TV arrives for an update, Rick must decide how to combine old-school nostalgia with modern-day technology. Later, an 1 - S03E14
Gone to PiecesJune 11, 2013—When Rick's favorite customer Big Mike comes in with a 1964 Ducati motorcycle in a basket, the search is on for rare parts. Can the shop com - S03E15
Star WreckJune 11, 2013—When a star-shaped 1970s Carl's Jr. sign arrives in need of a fast-food facelift, Rick and his team aim for a restoration that's out of this - S03E16
Thin Tin TinJune 18, 2013—Rick gets a visit from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, bringing in a sign to be restored in honor of his late grandfather. Will - S03E17
Dodger Doggin' ItJune 18, 2013—Rick steps up to the plate to transform a vintage 1950s Coke cooler into a LA Dodgers inspired hot dog cart. But when he finds out he'll be
Season04
- S04E01
Armed and RustyJanuary 7, 2014—Rick realizes with business booming, he'll need to hire extra hands to keep the shop running smoothly. But when new guy Chris is tested on a - S04E02
Pegasus on a PedestalJanuary 7, 2014—Rick and his crew see a big challenge after a rare 1940s Mobil Pegasus sign rolls into the shop. And when the client asks for it to spin on - S04E03
The Reject and The EjectJanuary 14, 2014—A 1970s Popcorn machine rolls in for an old-timey tune up. But when Rick hands the project off to Brettly, it looks like this snack cart mig - S04E04
Restoration Wipe-OutJanuary 14, 2014—When a 1970s Wet Bike, an early version of a jet-ski, cruises into the shop, the client raises the stakes by offering Rick and Ron a tidy su - S04E05
Astro-nuts and BoltsJanuary 21, 2014—When a 1964 NASA Jet Pack signed by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Gene Cernan blasts into the shop, Rick and his team prepare for an out-of-thi - S04E06
Ameri-cone DreamJanuary 21, 2014—When a 1950s Cushman Ice Cream Cart glides into Rick's, the shop digs in for a sweet retro ride. Can Rick transform this fun frozen treat ma - S04E07
Pitch PerfectJanuary 28, 2014—When a 1960s Electric Mini-Car arrives for a car show quality upgrade, the crew's got the challenge of making this sparky little roadster in - S04E08
Search Part-yJanuary 28, 2014—When Rick is tasked to repurpose a retro Cigarette Dispenser into a Bike Tool Vending Machine, the wheels are set in motion for a pedal-to-t - S04E09
Shocks, Locks, and ClocksFebruary 4, 2014—Rick feels a jolt of panic when an early 1900s Electro-Shock Alarm Clock arrives in need of hard-to-find parts. Can Leonard the picker, expe - S04E10
Bed, Bug & BeyondFebruary 4, 2014—When a client asks Rick to convert a 1960s Volkswagen Beetle into a child's bed inspired by Herbie the Love Bug, Ron takes Leonard out to se - S04E11
Car Before the HorseFebruary 25, 2014—When a client cruises in with a 1962 mini-Corvette to be modeled after his full-size version, Rick looks to turn this tiny ride into racing - S04E12
Riders of the StormFebruary 25, 2014—When an New Jersey amusement park owner brings a Hurricane Sandy damaged 1920s Haunted House Car to the shop, the pressure is on to restore - S04E13
Beer Bell-yMarch 4, 2014—When a beat-up 1940s Boxing Bell arrives in Rick's shop, the crew prepares for a rusty rope-a-dope. Can the guys go the distance and fight t - S04E14
George Clinton: Funky Yeah!June 5, 2014—When music legend George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic arrives with a funked up 1920s Chickering Baby Grand Piano, the team preps for a p - S04E15
Off the RailsJune 5, 2014—It's full steam ahead when returning customer Mark Bassett brings in a late 1800s Velocipede, sometimes called a railroad hand-car. Can Rick - S04E16
Back to Four SquareJune 12, 2014—When a rare British 1950s Ariel Square-Four motorcycle speeds into the shop, the crew goes full throttle to restore this vintage ride. Can R - S04E17
Big Macs and Cool TracksJune 12, 2014—When a "Big Mac Jail" from a 1970s McDonalds PlayPlace arrives in the shop, Rick prepares for a fast food facelift. Can this playground piec - S04E18
Bond AmbitionJune 19, 2014—When an authentic James Bond Lotus Esprit Submarine Car featured in the film The Spy Who Loved Me rolls into the shop, Rick is faced with on - S04E19
Un-Kniev-ableJune 19, 2014—When a BMX stunt rider brings in his 1976 Evel Knievel Junior Roadmaster bicycle, Rick bargains to get a jaw-dropping daredevil performance - S04E20
David Copperfield: Rich Works His MagicJune 26, 2014—When living legend illusionist David Copperfield calls on the shop to restore two items from his magic museum's collection, it's time to see - S04E21
Sparks Will FlyJune 26, 2014—Rick wheels and deals when a rare 1963 Simplex Sportsman Shriner's Bike cruises into to the shop. Can the shop turn this ramshackle ride int - S04E22
Knockdown RestorationAugust 20, 2014—When a client looks to restore a vintage arcade Punch-Out Game given to the shop by Rick Harrison, Rick Dale and his guys put up their dukes - S04E23
Boys Meet WhirlAugust 20, 2014—Rick tries to "step right up" when a 1940s Tilt-A-Whirl carnival car spins into the shop. Can he take this piece from beat-up and broken dow - S04E24
NASCAR History 300: Dales of ThunderAugust 27, 2014—Champion driver Kyle Bush and Charlotte Motor Speedway's Marcus Smith call on Rick to create a trophy inspired by NASCAR's past for the Hist - S04E25
Tune-in & Tune-upAugust 27, 2014—When a one-of-a-kind quarter-scale model of a 1932 Hudson car arrives in the shop, Rick and the guys put the wheels in motion for a museum-q - S04E26
Slap-Shots and StogiesSeptember 3, 2014—When a broken-down 1950s Table Hockey Game slides into the shop, Rick takes a shot at taking this toy from the sidelines back into play. The
Season05
- S05E01
Under FireJanuary 1, 2016—The biggest restoration of Bodie's career hits a snag; Dale's tune-up on a 1946 Harley becomes a full-blown overhaul; and a customer brings - S05E02
Wrestling with the PastJanuary 8, 2016—Work is done on a mysterious 104-year-old motorcycle, a rare vintage arm-wrestling arcade game from the 1980s and a 1950s gas pump. - S05E03
Rust-o-modJanuary 15, 2016—A client's rust bucket of a 1978 Gran Torino gets a one-of-a-kind restoration; a bullet-nose Studebaker is given new life; and the gang give - S05E04
Pickup the PiecesJanuary 29, 2016—In LA, Bodie fixes up a 1959 Ford F100 in hopes of flipping it to an exacting Ford truck aficionado. Meanwhile in Michigan, Andy takes an em - S05E05
Up Against the WallFebruary 5, 2016—Dale is rushing to bring a 90-year-old Indian motorcycle back to life to perform on the infamous traveling motorcycle stunt show, the Wall o - S05E06
Three Wheeled ThunderFebruary 10, 2016—Bodie restores a very rare 1948 Davis Divan for the grand reopening of the Petersen Automotive Museum; Monkey Business works on turning a '5 - S05E07
Mr. LuckyFebruary 19, 2016—Andy works on a bizarre kit car that's part VW bug, part DeLorean and part motorcycle; Bodie deals with an early 1900s electric car charger; - S05E08
Here Comes the JudgeFebruary 26, 2016—Bodie is tasked to restore a very rare 1970 GTO Judge in one month's time for the SEMA car show; Andy modernizes a spark plug cleaner into a - S05E09
Let the Good Times RollMarch 4, 2016—Steve works on a unique roller-skate car from the 1970s. In addition, Dale tries to restore a 1929 Harley Davidson for a magazine owner, and - S05E10
Basket CaseMarch 11, 2016—Dale finds the engine from a super rare 1940 Harley-Davidson WLD in a box of seemingly random parts and is tasked with trying to put the puz - S05E11
Order UpMarch 18, 2016—Bodie takes on the juicy restoration of a 1941 Plymouth Special Deluxe for the CEO of Carl's Jr. Meanwhile, Dale is in a rush to build a bik - S05E12
Taking the ReinsMarch 25, 2016—Steve gets cooking on transforming a rusted-out 1956 Willys truck into a BBQ kitchen-on-wheels. Meanwhile, Bodie and his son turn a mini-Div - S05E13
Pony UpApril 1, 2016—Bodie does a custom restoration on a 1967 Ford "Eleanor" Mustang, for Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds. Meanwhile, Dale has his hand
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