Ep 12. Tune-in & Tune-up

In American Restoration season 7 episode 12, titled "Tune-in & Tune-up," the team at Rick's Restorations takes on a project to restore a unique vintage jukebox. The jukebox, which was manufactured in the 1950s, belongs to a couple who inherited it from a family member but couldn't get it to work.

Rick and his team start by dismantling the jukebox and assessing the damage. They find that the wiring is outdated and needs to be replaced, some of the mechanisms are rusted, and the coin acceptor is broken. The team plans to restore the jukebox to its original condition and make it functional again.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a close-up look at the restoration process, from repainting the cabinet to fixing the electrical wiring. The team also needs to find replacement parts for the broken components, which proves to be a challenge due to the age of the machine.

Meanwhile, Tyler and Ron take on a separate project to restore a classic car. They find a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass that has been sitting in a field for over 20 years and is in dire need of repairs. The car's owner wants to bring it back to life and use it for weekend drives with his wife.

Tyler and Ron work on fixing the engine, replacing the brakes, and restoring the exterior and interior. They run into some challenges along the way, as some of the parts are tough to find and the car has significant rusting due to being exposed to the elements for so long.

As the episode progresses, viewers get to see the progress being made on both projects. The jukebox starts to come together as the team replaces the wiring and installs new mechanisms. The car also starts to take shape as Tyler and Ron replace parts and give it a fresh coat of paint.

In the end, both projects are completed, and the owners are thrilled with the results. The restored jukebox looks and sounds as good as new, while the Oldsmobile Cutlass looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. The team at Rick's Restorations once again proves that their attention to detail and dedication to their craft can bring any old relic back to life.