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s07e13 · 2016-04-02
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American Restoration
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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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18 this season · 203 totals04e01 Vacuum Daze 2013-04-10 02:00
Vacuum Daze
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 in pieces, Rick wonders if he'll ever be able to puzzle it all back together.
s04e02 Photo Finish 2013-04-10 02:30
Photo Finish
A photo from the 1930s. Also: The guys visit the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, Cal.
s04e03 Harleys and Horsies 2013-04-17 02:00
Harleys and Horsies
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, inspiring a bet that will guarantee the loser ridicule. And a vintage 1950's toy horse pedal cart trots in for much needed rejuvenation. Can Rick and his crew meet the challenge?
s04e04 Mixed Signals 2013-04-17 02:30
Mixed Signals
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 track or get run off the rails? Later, Kelly plans a car show at the shop, and Rick challenges the crew to find the baddest ride for a mystery prize.
s04e05 Atomic Restoration 2013-04-24 02:00
Atomic Restoration
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, an atomic age Uranium Detector arrives for a scientific spruce-up. Will the finished product be rad enough to detect this rare element?
s04e06 Sand Hassle 2013-04-24 02:30
Sand Hassle
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 in the dust? Later, an antique apple vending machine that needs a healthy dose of TLC is shipped to the shop.
s04e07 Pests and Pins 2013-05-01 02:00
Pests and Pins
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 Pest Sprayer buzzes to the shop. Can the crew manage both projects?
s04e08 Bimbo and the Beasts 2013-05-01 02:30
Bimbo and the Beasts
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 big pick finding not only a rare safe, nickelodeon, and cigar dispensing slot machine, but also live tigers.
s04e09 Golf Ball and Chain 2013-05-08 02:00
Golf Ball and Chain
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 that dispenses golf balls instead of coins. Both items present Rick and his team with what look like insurmountable problems.
s04e10 American Respiration 2013-05-08 02:30
American Respiration
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 mysteries. Then, a prank war breaks out after Ron gives Tyler lip and no one knows who's getting the last laugh. Later, Brettly brings in a big haul after his first solo picking trip.
s04e11 Billy Joel: A Matter of Rust - Part 1 2013-05-29 02:00
Billy Joel: A Matter of Rust - Part 1
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, Tyler and Brettly. The winner will travel with Rick to New York and reveal the restoration to Billy Joel.
s04e12 Billy Joel: A Matter of Rust - Part 2 2013-05-29 02:30
Billy Joel: A Matter of Rust - Part 2
When Billy Joel decides 'This is the Time' to bring an item near and dear to his heart to Rick, the team prepares for a rock-star restoration. Then, Rick sends Ron, Tyler and Brettly out on a picking competition--best item picked wins a trip with Rick to reveal the restoration to 'The Piano Man' in New York! And later, a walk-behind tractor steps into the shop. Can Rick 'Get it Right the First Time' or will the 'Pressure' get to him?
s04e13 Un-Predicta-ble 2013-06-05 02:00
Un-Predicta-ble
When a 1950s Predicta TV arrives for an update, Rick must decide how to combine old-school nostalgia with modern-day technology. Later, an 1890s barber-shop towel steamer makes an appointment for a razor-sharp restoration. Then, when Rick asks Tyler and Brettly to create a TV ad to show off the Predicta remodel, he wonders if they'll make a commercial masterpiece or a small-screen snafu.
s04e14 Sofa King Cool 2013-06-05 02:30
Sofa King Cool
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 and old car. But the hunt for the coolest classic proves more difficult than he thought. Can Rick Dale make a sofa suitable for Corey's man cave or will the project be a wreck on wheels?
s04e15 Gone to Pieces 2013-06-12 02:00
Gone to Pieces
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 complete this Italian job or will the pressure cause them to crash? Later, Tim from the Pinball Hall of Fame needs Rick's help on a 1960s Gatling gun arcade game. Can the crew hit the mark or will the restoration go up in smoke?
s04e16 Star Wreck 2013-06-12 02:30
Star Wreck
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 world. Will the stars align for a tasty tune-up or will Rick be left with a belly ache? And later, Ron returns from a monster picking trip with a huge haul. Can he sell his treasures and earn Rick's approval or will he be left with a pile of junk?
s04e17 Thin Tin Tin 2013-06-19 02:00
Thin Tin Tin
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 this project hit all the right notes or will Rick be singing the blues? Later, the crew converts a classic gas pump into a kick-ass 'keg-erator.' Can Rick create a macho beer machine or will his ideas get tapped out?
s04e18 Dodger Doggin' It 2013-06-19 02:30
Dodger Doggin' It
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 revealing it to baseball greats Tommy Lasorda, Ron Cey, and Paul Lo Duca, Rick swings for the fences to do an all-star restoration. Can Rick hit a home run with this dream-come-true project or will the pressure cause him to strike out?