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  Radical Restoration
(26 x 30 mins) HDTV
 
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Series 1

EPS 101
In this episode see how Gary and his team put the finishing touches on a modified 1936 Ford Pick- Up truck that has been transformed into a Hot-Rod as it makes its entry into the prestigious classic car competition at Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Then, we visit a dedicated Model T-Ford enthusiast as he showcases his 1912 Model-T and a 1932 Model-A.
EPS 102
We get inside a restored 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible then meet the family that had to make a difficult decision to sell their 1965 Ford Galaxy, a rare factory-built car. Then we take a tour of some of the cars in the shop as they work their way through the restoration process.
EPS 103
The 70’s were notorious for both muscle cars and luxury cars. In this episode, for the luxury, we look at a Lincoln Continental and a Buick Riviera. For the muscle, we check out a Dodge Charger. Then later, we see how a 1965 Divco delivery truck is given a new lease on life.
EPS 104
A 1966 Impala SS is restored, and we follow the process as Gary and his team bring this classic car back to life.
EPS 105
A 1966 Chevelle is modified, and we watch Gary and his team put the finishing touches on a 1000 horsepower engine and take it for a short spin.
EPS 106
In this episode we visit the Clayton Classic Car Show in Upstate New York and meet up with a few of the exhibitors.
EPS 107
Join Gary and his crew and see how a 1950 Chevy pick-up truck is transformed. Then tour the shop to see the work being done to several project vehicles like a 1969 Dart, a 1977 VW Van, and a 1953 Pontiac.
EPS 108
We join Gary as he participates in “Classics By the Bay”, a classic car show on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay in Barrie where we take in some of the vehicles on display and speak with some of their owners. Then we see what it takes to move a restoration shop to a new location.
EPS 109
We take a trip to Virginia to the 50th Anniversary of the Morgan Car Club as they put on a concours event at Luray Cavern’s, then we visit a classic car show in rural Ontario.
EPS 110
A rusted Nova is given a new lease on life as Gary and his team restore it. Then we look at the restoration work to preserve a 1968 International Pick-Up truck.
EPS 111
A ’55 Chevy Nomad Wagon is given a few finishing touches before it heads up to the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance. We take a spin in Shelby Cobra before heading to the Toronto International Car Show.
EPS 112
The Fossmobile. Made in 1897 in Sherbrooke Quebec, it was Canada’s first gasoline powered car. We join Ron Foss as he showcases the work he did to build a replica of the car his grandfather built and puts it on display in Sherbrooke.
EPS 113
Ron Foss takes the Fossmobile to the prestigious car show at the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance where we visit a few of the exhibitors. Then we follow the Fossmobile as it installed at the Canadian Automotive Museum.

Series 2

EPS 201
We visit a 57 Bel-Air and see the work done to restore this classic and highly priced vehicle and follow it down to Motorama in Toronto and meet up with a few classic car owners and their cars.
EPS 202
Wasaga Beach Cruisers - we visit a club night at the beach where we meet up with a few classic car owners who showcase their vehicles.
EPS 203
Largest car museum on the east coast is featured as we take a guided tour of some of the rarest vehicles in their collection.
EPS 204
Corvette Museum in Kentucky is featured where we take a Corvette for a spin on the test track and explore the history of the Corvette.
EPS 205
A family presents a gift to their son, a 1972 Barracuda with a 1200 horse-power engine that is going to be restored.
EPS 206
We follow a 1972 Karman Ghia and a 1980 Land Cruiser as they go into the shop.
EPS 207
A Ford Bronco is retrofitted with a new eco-V-6 engine and has a few special features added.
EPS 208
A 1965 Charger is brought in for a 1200HP 420 Hemi and a few other modifications.
EPS 209
We follow along as a 1936 Chevy Coupe with a Pontiac front end is modified.
EPS 210
Work on a 1932 Ford to modify it into a limousine style truck decked out with a 1000HP diesel engine begins. Then we visit the first Ford plant in Canada which is now the showroom for a coffee and espresso machine company, Faema, where a couple Model-T’s are on display alongside their coffee and espresso machines.
EPS 211
A Shelby Mustang is retrofitted with a new engine and is given a new audio system.
EPS 212
We follow along as a 1955 Chevy Pick-up truck with a 502 Big Block engine is given a few added features.
EPS 213
We visit the Bothwell Car show and showcase several vintage vehicles.

(as at July 2025)



 
 
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