Texas Metal

20176 seriesEntertainment / Motors
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In the heart of Texas, everything's bigger at Ekstensive Metal Works, where owner/mastermind Bill Carlton and his creative team design and build outrageous, enviable cars and trucks. Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary means Bill, a third-generation welder, uses everything from rusted wrecks to top-of-the-line vehicles including a 1955 Chevy truck, a 2014 Porsche 911, a 1967 Lincoln Continental, a 1966 Chevrolet C10, and a 1961 Cadillac DeVille. Whether it's tricked-out trucks with wild hydraulics or facelifts for classic muscle cars, Ekstensive cranks out detailed, full-service work for clients from around the country.

Low Down & Dually: Episode Image
Episode 1Low Down & Dually

Bill and the team customise a brand-new F350 with less than 600 miles on it. They lower it with a handmade air-ride and add a one-of-a-kind hitch.(S01,E01)

I Can't Drive This '55: Episode Image
Episode 2I Can't Drive This '55

After a re-model back in the ‘90s, a purple '55 Chevy is in need of an update. With a modified hood and scoop, the crew creates a timeless and classy truck.(S01,E02)

The Impala Truck: Episode Image
Episode 3The Impala Truck

A client from Houston wants his old '66 C-10 fused with the best of a '60s Impala. This ground-up build has a hand-built chassis, 6.2L engine, and a hydraulic bed.(S01,E05)

The Caliente Cadillac: Episode Image
Episode 4The Caliente Cadillac

Bill is asked to convert a '61 Cadillac. The guys fit a custom interior, suspension, wheels and tyres. And, a '63 C-10 gets its twin turbo engine fired up.(S01,E03)

Fast or Slow We Drop Them Low: Episode Image
Episode 5Fast or Slow We Drop Them Low

The owners of a run-down '63 Grumman bread truck want it transformed into an epic t-shirt vending machine. Modifications include a bar-themed interior.(S01,E04)

Black on Black on Black Cadillac: Episode Image
Episode 6Black on Black on Black Cadillac

Hip hop artist Slim Thug wants his rusty '59 Cadillac as flash as his car collection. The result is a black roadster that would make Batman jealous!(S01,E08)

Houston, We Have a Lift Off: Episode Image
Episode 7Houston, We Have a Lift Off

A long-time client wants his 2017 F250 Platinum 4x4 lifted and made off-road ready. The guys oblige with a handmade 22-inch lift on 42-inch custom tyres.(S01,E06)

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Episode 8Bill's Baja Truck

Bill and the guys transform a wrecked 2017 F150 into an angry-looking, one-of-a-kind vehicle. They also build a custom air suspension bike trailer.(S01,E07)

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