American Restoration

2013 • HISTORY
4.4
105 reviews
TV-PG
Rating
Eligible
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Vol. 3 episodes (16)

1 Strong Arm
9/12/12
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.
2 Phony Baloney
9/19/12
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 1930s forest field service phone for transformation. Kowboy is enraged when he discovers that someone has been stealing his lunch out of the shop s refrigerator.
3 Right Here, Rum Now
9/26/12
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.
4 Soda Jerks
10/3/12
A client has high expectations of Rick and the crew when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his 1950s soda fountain. A repeat customer challenges the guys to revive his vintage phone booth. Kelly thinks Rick works too much and challenges him to spend some time away from the shop.
5 Prank War
10/10/12
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 business agreement. At the shop, a simple disagreement between Tyler and Ron escalates into an all-out prank war. Later, Rick and the team are challenged by a client to make an antique barber chair resemble his Shelby Cobra.
6 Pimp Chum's Ride
10/17/12
Pawn Star Chumley rolls into the shop with a 1950s 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.
7 Hammered
10/24/12
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.
8 Busted Beemer
10/31/12
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 days or will missing parts force him to abandon the project? Later, the guys work on an antique pencil dispenser that will be auctioned off for a special cause and Rick is visited by a Picker who has some unique items for sale.
9 Planes and Flames
11/27/12
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 attack to restore the fighter, or will they miss the mark and abort the mission? Later, Tyler's skills are challenged when a unique Buffalo Forge Grill rolls into the shop requiring a much needed tune up.
10 Nut Job
11/27/12
A client s expectations are sky high when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his early 1900's peanut roaster. Later, Ron and Tyler go digging for gold in a California picker's backyard that is loaded with antique gas pumps and signs. Ron buys a vintage English taxi and sets out to prove to Rick that it was worth the investment.
11 Harrison's Vendorlator
12/4/12
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-a-kind. Will the crew ace this unique restoration or will they miss the mark with the classic machine? Later, Rick feels the pressure when a group of people in Kansas pool their money and hire him to fix up a neon sign that has huge historical significance to their town.
12 Call The Count
12/5/12
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 purchases a classic Mosrite guitar for Brettly s birthday and asks Rick to restore it even though he s never done one before. Will Rick be able to figure it out in time for Brettly s big day or will he leave Kelly disappointed?
13 Break In
12/12/12
When a 1930 s Custer Car ride from an amusement park arrives, the crew puts it on the fast track. Later, a heavily damaged, 8000 pound safe is dropped at the shop. Since it hasn t been opened in years, its contents are a mystery. Can Rick crack the vault and pull off a miracle restoration?
14 Bombshell
12/12/12
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 job or will they bomb the restoration? Later, Kelly makes Tyler and Brettly super uncomfortable by doing a risque photo shoot as an anniversary surprise for Rick.
15 One Horse Open Sleigh
12/18/12
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 Rick Harrison's Christmas party and it gets him in the spirit. Later, Big Mike comes by with a 1930's Dixie Cup dispenser that's missing a key part.
16 Clueless
12/19/12
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 Rick Harrison's Christmas party and it gets him in the spirit. Later, Big Mike comes by with a 1930's Dixie Cup dispenser that's missing a key part.

About this show

"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.”

Ratings and reviews

4.4
105 reviews
A Google user
January 18, 2016
I loved it when it was the original cast. Now they brought in a couple of other shops doing car and motorcycle restorations. That is boring to me. I would rather see someone restore odd items like they used to do in the first 5 seasons with Rick's Restorations. Car and motorcycle restoration has been done by so many show in so many ways. I'm giving this a 3 star only because of the first 6 seasons with Rick's Restorations that deserved a 5 star. This new season is a 1 star at best for me. I hope they bring the old crew back.
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Melissa Mills
October 12, 2015
I actually learn something when we watch this show. At least when the history channel does reality tv, you can still learn something from most of it. Unlike the so called "learning channel". I refuse to even make a comparison between restoration, counting cars, and pawn stars, and the likes of "honey boo boo". Though I think it is amusing that the FCC still even allows it to even be called "learning" anything. Considering I'm pretty sure you lose IQ points every time you watch "TLC" nowadays.
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E. Frank
January 30, 2016
This isn't the American Restoration program that I've grown to really enjoy..where is Rick Dale and his crew..This isn't close..Bring Rick Dale back and call this show something else. Besides the title is confusing my tablet..I'm looking for the original show with the Rick Dale crew and then this show comes up...
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