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American Restoration

Season 5 2014
TV-G

  • 2014-01-08T03:00:00Z on History
  • 25m
  • 8h 40m (13 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Reality
AMERICAN RESTORATION features Rick Dale and his crew of loose screws at Rick's Restorations in Las Vegas, Nevada, as they take rusty, beat-up items and restore them to their original glory. Whether it's a giant gas pump from the 1940s or a Hopalong Cassidy bicycle from the 1950s, every restoration is a high-stakes business project where worthless rust is transformed into a valuable collectible. However, these restorations aren't easy. Every project presents unique challenges for Rick and his team, who develop inventive processes to finish each job flawlessly and on time. From old gas carts to timeless slot machines, the items Rick restores are part of the fabric that makes up American culture. Things just aren't made like they used to be, but at Rick's Restorations, old becomes new again.

13 episodes

Season Premiere

2014-01-08T03:00:00Z

5x01 Armed and Rusty

Season Premiere

5x01 Armed and Rusty

  • 2014-01-08T03:00:00Z40m

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 Dale Drake scooter that arrived in pieces, he must put Kowboy's hazing aside and prove he can hack it. Then, a suit of armor arrives for a regal restoration. Can a trip to a Renaissance fair inspire the guys to take this hunk of metal from a pile of parts to a piece of history?

2014-01-08T03:00:00Z

5x02 Pegasus on a Pedestal

5x02 Pegasus on a Pedestal

  • 2014-01-08T03:00:00Z40m

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 top of a pole, the hunt is on to make this restoration fly. But the team gets more than they bargained for when they meet Leonard, a self-proclaimed picking-nerd, who hopes to score a job at the shop.

2014-01-15T03:00:00Z

5x03 The Reject and The Eject

5x03 The Reject and The Eject

  • 2014-01-15T03:00:00Z40m

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 might go stale. Then, the crew buckles up for a wild ride when an ejection seat from a 1950s F106 fighter jet lands at the shop.

2014-01-15T03:00:00Z

5x04 Restoration Wipe-Out

5x04 Restoration Wipe-Out

  • 2014-01-15T03:00:00Z40m

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 sum if they can ride the restored rig. Can the brothers make it rain or will they wipe out? Also, returning customer Darius brings in an item unlike anything the shop has ever seen: A World War II era bomb.

2014-01-22T03:00:00Z

5x05 Astro-Nuts and Bolts

5x05 Astro-Nuts and Bolts

  • 2014-01-22T03:00:00Z40m

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-this-world restoration. Later, returning customer Darius brings in an item unlike anything the shop has ever seen: a World War II era bomb.

2014-01-22T03:00:00Z

5x06 Ameri-cone Dream

5x06 Ameri-cone Dream

  • 2014-01-22T03:00:00Z40m

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 machine or will he leave the client feeling ice cold? Then Leonard, the new picker, takes his first treasure hunting trip with Ron. Can the prot g impress the boss's brother or will the student leave feeling stumped?

2014-01-29T03:00:00Z

5x07 Pitch Perfect

5x07 Pitch Perfect

  • 2014-01-29T03:00:00Z40m

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 into a fast and safe ride for the open road. Will this pint-size put-put prove to be a full-size headache? Then, Rick feels the heat when he's asked to throw the first pitch in a LA Dodger's game. Ron tries coaching his big bro, but will Rick's pitch on the mound be a ball or a strike?

2014-01-29T03:00:00Z

5x08 Search Part-y

5x08 Search Part-y

  • 2014-01-29T03:00:00Z40m

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-the-metal project. Then, Tyler steps in for Rick to bid on rare 1950s Pedal Bulldozer project. Can they rise to the challenge and give this pile of parts a pick-me-up?

2014-02-05T03:00:00Z

5x09 Shocks, Locks and Clocks

5x09 Shocks, Locks and Clocks

  • 2014-02-05T03:00:00Z40m

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, expert in things weird and scientific, save the day on this creepy contraption? Later, the shop's got a problem when trying to convert a vintage 1940s Wayne Gas Pump into a polo player's equipment locker.

2014-02-05T03:00:00Z

5x10 Bed, Bug and Beyond

5x10 Bed, Bug and Beyond

  • 2014-02-05T03:00:00Z40m

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 search for the perfect punch buggy. Can the crew turn this iconic ride into a piece of fun furniture or will they just bug out? Then, Rick gets more than he bargained for when he lets his straggly-bearded buddy, Caveman, crash in the boneyard.

2014-02-26T03:00:00Z

5x11 Car Before the Horse

5x11 Car Before the Horse

  • 2014-02-26T03:00:00Z40m

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 ragtop. Then, a 1950s coin-operated mustang ride hoofs it into the shop. Can Rick restore this broken down pony into a sleek stallion?

2014-02-26T03:00:00Z

5x12 Riders of the Storm

5x12 Riders of the Storm

  • 2014-02-26T03:00:00Z40m

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 a piece of history for a recovering community. With the help of Ted and new painter Niko, Rick hopes to help this wreck-on-wheels once again take some spooky spins.

Season Finale

2014-03-05T03:00:00Z

5x13 Beer Bell-y

Season Finale

5x13 Beer Bell-y

  • 2014-03-05T03:00:00Z40m

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 their way to a knockout restoration? Then, a client brings in a vintage slot machine to be converted into a beer-pouring "Sloterator." Can Rick turn this classic gambling machine into a happy-hour-ready drink dispenser?

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