Ep 7. Chris White's 1970 El Camino

Chris White's 1970 El Camino is the seventh episode of Overhaulin' season 6. In this episode, car enthusiast Chris White has always dreamt of owning a 1970 El Camino, but when he finally got his hands on one, it turned out to be a complete disaster. He had bought it from a stranger who had promised to fix it up, but he ended up gutting the car and leaving it in pieces in his backyard.

When Chris bought the car, he had big plans for it. He wanted to restore it to its former glory and turn it into a show-worthy vehicle. However, with the car now in pieces and in such poor condition, he realized that his dream might be too big to achieve.

That's where the team from Overhaulin' comes in. They take on the challenge of restoring Chris's El Camino, but without Chris's knowledge. The team consists of top car designers and mechanics, including hot rod legend Chip Foose, who has worked on some of the most impressive car restoration projects in the world.

First, the team surveys the damage and assesses what needs to be done to get the car up and running again. They quickly realize that the car is in much worse condition than they had originally anticipated. But they take on the challenge and get to work.

The team starts by completely dismantling the car and assessing what can be salvaged and what needs to be replaced. They replace the entire engine with a top-of-the-line LS7 V8 engine, which increases the car's horsepower from 300 to 640. They also replace the transmission and upgrade the suspension, braking system, and wheels.

The team also works on the exterior of the car, giving it a sleek and modern look. They repaint the car in a beautiful black color and add custom graphics to the hood and sides. They also install new headlights and tail lights and add a custom front grille to complete the look.

The interior of the car is completely overhauled as well. The team replaces the old, worn-out seats with new, comfortable ones and adds a custom sound system. They also replace the entire dashboard and add a new steering wheel.

Throughout the episode, the team works tirelessly to get the car ready for its big reveal. They face numerous challenges, including unexpected mechanical issues and tight deadlines. But they never give up, and they work together to overcome each obstacle.

Finally, the day of the reveal arrives. Chris is brought to a warehouse, where he is surprised to see his El Camino in pristine condition. He is thrilled with the car's new look and is blown away by the transformation. He can hardly believe that his dream car has been restored to such an incredible degree and that all of the work was done without his knowledge.

In the end, Chris drives away in his beautiful El Camino, proud of the car he always wanted and grateful to the team at Overhaulin' for making his dream a reality. The episode ends with a reminder that sometimes dreams do come true, especially with a little help from friends willing to make them happen.