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.

Tale of Two Fords: Episode Image
Episode 1Tale of Two Fords

A long-time client wants to improve upon a near-perfect '68 Ford Ranger. The team creates an all-new custom chassis, handmade interior and Coyote 5.0 engine swap.(S04,E01)

Imposta to Impala: Episode Image
Episode 2Imposta to Impala

A 1996 Impala surprises the guys when they discover it's an imposter. The team improves it with custom body fabrications, rear subframe and handmade interior.(S04,E02)

Big and Bigger: Episode Image
Episode 3Big and Bigger

Bill is no stranger to truck builds getting bigger than planned, so it's no surprise when a 1971 Suburban goes even bigger with lifted air suspension and interior.(S04,E03)

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Episode 4Low and Loud

The team drops a new 2020 Denali dually to the floor, so make one of their longest custom chassis ever. And, they get a pro-mod Bel Air back on the track.(S04,E04)

Show and Go Dually: Episode Image
Episode 5Show and Go Dually

Ekstensive turns a stock 2020 Denali dually into frame-dropping, show-stopping work truck. As a final touch, Bill handmakes articulating speakers for the bed.(S04,E05)

Beantown Continental: Episode Image
Episode 6Beantown Continental

A '64 Lincoln has been collecting dust for years. The guys bring this classic roadster back with a late-model Coyote engine and handmade interior.(S04,E06)

The New Old School Suburban: Episode Image
Episode 7The New Old School Suburban

A 1971 Suburban returns to the shop for more power and even more custom metalwork. When a client finds parts and pieces of a '68 C10, Bill gets to work.(S04,E07)

Texas Square Body: Episode Image
Episode 8Texas Square Body

Bill gets déjà vu on a 1985 Chevy C10 square body. He and the team try to outdo themselves with a handmade chassis and air ride, interior and bed.(S04,E08)

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Episode 10Blue Thunder Coupe

A local client wants to surprise his dad with a custom 1946 Ford Coupe. Plus, Bill goes classy and supercharged with his wife's 2021 Escalade.(S04,E10)

450 Reasons to Go Bigger: Episode Image
Episode 11450 Reasons to Go Bigger

Bill and the team customise a 2021 F-450 King Ranch. They give it an innovative lifted suspension setup, a painted grille and a custom-made trailer.(S04,E11)

A Texas-Sized Surprise: Episode Image
Episode 12A Texas-Sized Surprise

Bill is surprised when John Cena drops off a 1969 MGC. Plus, the guys are nearly finished with their painstaking transformation of the 1946 Ford Coupe.(S04,E12)

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