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The Best Episodes of American Restoration

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The Best Episodes of American Restoration

American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the series is recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada,...

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  1. Background image for Blast Off!
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #1 - Blast Off!

    S2:E1

    Rick and his crew take on two very large and challenging projects: a 1960s rocket slide and a Wayne gas pump conversion. Later, another meticulous toy restoration comes in. With the business' reputation on the line, the crew is pushed to capacity in order fill customers' orders.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Wrestling with the Past
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Wrestling with the Past

    S5:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Taking the Reins
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Taking the Reins

    S5:E12

    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-Divco "milk truck" kiddie car from the 1960s into a souped-up go-kart and Bob is chomping at the bit to restore a 1952 Bally's coin operated horse ride.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Right Here, Rum Now
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Right Here, Rum Now

    S2:E17

    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 this fridge flop? And later, the shop sets to work on a horse-themed slot machine that has been dropped and no longer works.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Three Wheeled Thunder
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Three Wheeled Thunder

    S5:E6

    Bodie restores a very rare 1948 Davis Divan for the grand reopening of the Petersen Automotive Museum; Monkey Business works on turning a '50s carnival tank into a go-cart for a motorcycle group; and Bob's garage takes on a '70s gas-powered toy.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Big Boom
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Big Boom

    S2:E14

    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 will this restoration offensive backfire? Then, the shop attempts to hold their first auction. Will they profit on this pet project or will they end up footing a big bill? And later, the shop says ciao to a 1950s Italian folding bicycle. Can they zoom through this bendy bike or will they get stuck on a steep slope?

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Let the Good Times Roll
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Let the Good Times Roll

    S5:E9

    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 Bodie puts the focus on a 1930s penny scale for a soda shop.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for King of Signs
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #8 - King of Signs

    S2:E2

    While 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?

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Treats & Feet
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Treats & Feet

    S2:E5

    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 or will this cold cart be forever frozen in time? And later, a client brings in a 1920s Atwater Kent art-deco radio. Can the shop fine-tune this airwave apparatus, or will it be nothing but dead air for this rundown receiver?

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Sticky Fingers
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Sticky Fingers

    S2:E8

    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 will they get stuck in troublesome transformation traffic? And later, it is Brettly's big break when he oversees the restoration of a 1800s Zeno gum vending machine. Can he pop any bubbled blunder that comes this chewing contraption's way or will his best effort turn into a super sticky situation?

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Saddle Up!
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Saddle Up!

    S2:E13

    Rick auditions a new employee when a 1950s Cushman scooter with sidecar swerves into the shop. Will this specialized staffer ace this tricky trial or will another one bite the dust? And later, the shop gets a-rockin' on a 1948 homemade wooden horse. Can they saddle up this swaying steed or will this trotting toy buck them off?

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  13. Background image for Order Up
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Order Up

    S5:E11

    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 bike in time for his museum's annual motorcycle raffle and Andy restores a 1952 Shuffle Bowler game that may or may not have ties to the mafia.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Down & Dirty
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Down & Dirty

    S2:E12

    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 his grandfather's rifle restored. After Rick hires an expert to analyze the gun, it is determined to be a Revolutionary War musket, and that restoration would dramatically devaluate the gun. Also, Ron and Tyler plan a bachelor party for Rick. The party has to be "PG", so Ron and Tyler rent ATVs for them all to ride. Meanwhile, another customer wants an Edison phonograph restored. The phonograph had been his grandfather's.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Pimp Chum's Ride
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Pimp Chum's Ride

    S2:E20

    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 with his request for a tricked out ride or persuade him to go for a more classic restoration? Later, the crew works to fix up a 1965 Honda Superhawk that hasn t run since the 80s and is missing one key part.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Hammered
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Hammered

    S2:E21

    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 bell or will the crew strike out? Later, the guys hammer away at fixing up a rare, handmade nail gun from the 1800's.

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  17. Background image for Under Fire
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Under Fire

    S5:E1

    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 in a family relic from the late 1800s.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Pickup the Pieces
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Pickup the Pieces

    S5:E4

    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 emotional ride restoring a 1940's JC Higgins bike, and Bob's Garage resurrects a buried 1930's gas pump.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Hot & Salty
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Hot & Salty

    S2:E3

    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 this snack server get too hot to handle? And later, a client brings in an antique Michelin Man air compressor. Can the guys fill up this pressure pump or will they accidentally blow a hole in this aged apparatus?

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  20. Background image for Strong Arm
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Strong Arm

    S2:E15

    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 down for the count? And later, Kelly decides to take on a bigger role at the shop as the crew works to restore a washing machine from the 1930's.

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  21. Background image for Restoration Rivalry
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Restoration Rivalry

    S2:E4

    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 or will Rick prove father always knows best? And later, the shop makes cents of a 1940s candy vending machine. Can they sweeten up this nickel-and-dime device or will this sugary service leave a bad taste in their mouths?

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  22. Background image for Cannonball Safe
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Cannonball Safe

    S2:E6

    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 mission be too heavy to handle? And later, the shop freshens up some vintage farm tools. Can the guys carefully crack these compact contraptions or will one rotten egg spoil this scramble?

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  23. Background image for Motor Mayhem
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Motor Mayhem

    S2:E7

    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 boneyard. Can Rick and the boys brew up a perfectly caffeinated contraption or will a little decaf spoil the fun? And later, the shop revs up a collectible 1930's fishing boat motor. Can the guys go full throttle on this nautical tune up or will this high seas speeder sputter out?

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  24. Background image for Dirt Bike Duels
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #23 - Dirt Bike Duels

    S2:E9

    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 demon dirt bike to the finish line or will this muddy motorbike wipe out before the checkered flag? And later, the shop drives forward on a 1950s Kidillac. Can they keep this classic kiddie car cruising or will they need to swiftly step on the baby brakes?

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  25. Background image for Train Trouble
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Train Trouble

    S2:E10

    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 aboard this rapid restoration express or will a low estimate from Tyler cause the job to jump the tracks? And later sirens sound when a client brings in a NYC police call box. Can the shop get away scot-free with this cop calling configuration or will this end up a cuffing mess?

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Feel the Heat
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Feel the Heat

    S2:E11

    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 condition. If the cart is not rare, it should be made flashy. After Rick takes it to an expert, it is revealed that the cart is actually a motorized wheelchair, and is very rare. Meanwhile, another customer brings in a giant gas powered stove. Rick has an expert check for leaks in the piping, as the customer wishes to use it himself. The stove had been sitting next to the customer's father's church for decades. Meanwhile, Tyler uses Google Maps to find a picking site. They purchase rusty car parts for $100 and two ice boxes, including a rare two door box, for $300.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Blast Off!" is the best rated episode of "American Restoration". It scored 8.1/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/11/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wrestling with the Past".