Ep 3. Rare Bird

Car Fix is back with yet another thrilling car restoration episode that features a vintage car like never before. In season 5 episode 3 titled Rare Bird, Jared Zimmerman and Lou Santiago take on a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner that has been practically buried in the ground for decades. The iconic muscle car has been rusting away in the backyard of an old automobile collector, waiting for the right pair of hands to bring it back to life.

As soon as the car arrives at the garage, Jared and Lou assess the damage and develop a plan to restore the car to its original glory. The car presents quite the challenge, to begin with, as it's practically just a worn-out and rusty shell of an automobile at this point. The fenders, doors, and hood have all been removed from the car and strewn about, with many parts missing altogether.

Jared and Lou quickly get down to business, cataloguing the parts they’ll need and assessing the best course of action. Lou starts working on the transmission right away, while Jared begins on welding in new metal pieces and repairing the car's frame.

The main highlight of the episode is the process of fitting the car with brand new fenders and doors. The fenders are notoriously difficult to fit, and Jared and Lou take their time, meticulously working to make sure everything fits correctly and lines up with the rest of the car.

As the restoration work progresses, Jared and Lou work on repairing the car's engine and fine-tuning it to get the best performance possible. They completely disassemble the engine block, fixing any issues they find along the way, and replace the old and worn-out parts with brand new parts to get the engine humming once again.

However, the most challenging aspect of the restoration is the electrical work. The car's electrical system is in shambles, with wires running everywhere and connections disconnected. Jared and Lou quickly get to work, diagnosing the wiring issues and repairing them as necessary. They also update the car's electrical system with modern components and parts to provide better stability and performance.

As the episodes come to a close, the car is almost entirely restored, with just final touches remaining. Jared and Lou present the final product, and the results are mind-blowing. The once rusty Plymouth Roadrunner has been brought back to life, with its original 383 cu engine churning out high horsepower and torque. The car looks stunning, with a brand new orange paint job that makes it stand out.

Rare Bird is a must-watch episode for car enthusiasts, restoration fans, and anyone who loves seeing old cars brought back to life in ways that seemed unconventional. Jared and Lou's teamwork, expertise, and dedication to making this car look, run, and feel as amazing as possible is a testament to their passion for cars.