Ep 8. Here Comes The Judge

In season 8 of American Restoration, episode 8 is titled "Here Comes The Judge". This episode features Rick Dale and his team of expert restorers as they work on restoring vintage items for their clients.

The episode begins with Rick receiving a phone call from a client who has an old judge's bench that he wants to be restored. The bench has been in his family for generations and he wants to display it in his law office. Rick is thrilled to take on the project and sets to work immediately.

The restoration process begins with disassembling the bench to see what is salvageable. The bench is in poor condition with several broken pieces, missing parts, and layers of old paint. Rick and his team carefully remove each layer of paint to reveal the original wood color. They also repair the wooden pieces and replace the missing parts with hand-carved replicas.

In addition to the judge's bench, the team is also restoring a vintage popcorn machine. The machine is rusted, dented, and missing several parts. The client wants the machine to be fully functional, so Rick and his team have their work cut out for them. They strip the machine down to its core and replace the damaged parts with new ones. They also polish the machine to give it a shiny finish.

Another project in the episode is restoring a vintage jukebox. The jukebox has been in the client's family for generations and they want it to be restored to its former glory. The jukebox is missing several parts, and the ones that are present are rusted and damaged. The team carefully removes each part, restores them, and replaces the missing parts with custom-made ones. They also hand polish the metal to give it a new shine.

Throughout the episode, Rick and his team face several challenges. The judge's bench proves to be the most challenging project due to its age and condition. The team discovers several layers of paint and repair attempts by previous owners. However, they are determined to restore it to its original condition.

The vintage popcorn machine also poses a challenge because several old parts are no longer available in the market. The team has to use their creativity and skills to make custom-made parts that match the original.

The vintage jukebox has similar challenges due to its age. The team has to be creative and resourceful to restore the jukebox to its original condition.

As the episode progresses, the client comes to the shop to see the restored items. He is thrilled and impressed with the work that Rick and his team have done. The judge's bench is now restored to its original condition with all the missing parts replaced. The vintage popcorn machine is fully functional and looks like new. The client is delighted with the results.

The vintage jukebox is also restored to its original condition with all the missing parts replaced. Rick and his team have managed to maintain the original look and feel of the jukebox while making it fully functional. The client is thrilled with the result and cannot wait to play his favorite songs on it.

In conclusion, American Restoration season 8 episode 8, "Here Comes The Judge", features Rick Dale and his team of restorers working on restoring vintage items. The team restores a judge's bench, a vintage popcorn machine, and a vintage jukebox. The episode showcases the challenges the team faces while restoring these items, and how they overcome them. The clients are thrilled with the results, and Rick and his team are proud of the work they have done. The episode is a testament to the team's creativity, skills, and dedication to restoration.