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American Hot Rod

In the garage of American Hot Rod, Boyd Coddington and his team bring fierce hot rods to life, transforming them into awe-inspiring motor masterpieces with turbo-charged restorations.

Boyd Coddington, a legendary hotrod builder, transformed the California hotrod scene in the 1960s, earning a reputation as a master craftsman behind some of the world's most renowned and exquisite hotrods.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Junkyard Dog (Part 1)

1. Junkyard Dog (Part 1)

Aired: Jan 13, 2004

Next, the team breathes new life into a 1956 Chevrolet, salvaging it from a j...

Episode 2 Junkyard Dog (Part 2)

2. Junkyard Dog (Part 2)

Aired: Jan 30, 2004

The team revamps a vintage car into a high-performance hot rod, overcoming me...

Episode 3 Junkyard Dog (Part 3)

3. Junkyard Dog (Part 3)

Aired: Feb 6, 2004

The "Junkyard Dog" project is making rapid progress, with the body of the veh...

Episode 4 Junkyard Dog (Part 4)

4. Junkyard Dog (Part 4)

Aired: Feb 13, 2004

The interior of the car is completed by Gabes, meeting the deadline, and is t...

Episode 5 Alumatub (Part 1)

5. Alumatub (Part 1)

Aired: Feb 27, 2004

The Coddington crew tackles a challenging project to build a cutting-edge all...

Episode 6 Alumatub (Part 2)

6. Alumatub (Part 2)

Aired: Mar 5, 2004

A careless Swedish intern's mistakes put international diplomacy at risk, and...

Episode 7 Alumatub (Part 3)

7. Alumatub (Part 3)

Aired: Mar 12, 2004

Excitement surges as the Alumatub returns ahead of schedule, showcasing excep...

Episode 8 Alumatub (Part 4)

8. Alumatub (Part 4)

Aired: Mar 19, 2004

As the team strives to complete their custom aluminum roadster, a snowboardin...

Episode 9 Alumatub (Part 5)

9. Alumatub (Part 5)

Aired: Mar 26, 2004

With only two weeks left, the team faces unexpected setbacks, including a mal...

Info about American Hot Rod

Seasons: 5

Network: Discovery

Genres:Sport, Documentary

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