Ep 8. Ramshackle Rambler

Richard Rawlings and his team of mechanics are back with another thrilling episode of Fast N' Loud, and this time they are taking on a new challenge - the Ramshackle Rambler. In this episode, Rawlings and his crew try to transform a rusted, old 1951 Nash Rambler into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind custom car that they plan to showcase at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The episode opens with Rawlings and his partner, Aaron Kaufman, going on a hunt for the perfect car to transform. They come across a dilapidated 1951 Nash Rambler, which had been abandoned in a barn for years. The guys decide to make it their next project and bring it back to the Gas Monkey Garage for restorations.

The car is in such a bad condition that it seems impossible to fix. The roof is rusted and caved-in, the doors don't align, and the engine is non-functional. The crew decides to start by cutting off the roof and welding in a new one, which proves to be a challenging task as they have to create a whole new roof from scratch. However, the team is determined to make it work and spends hours cutting, welding and smoothing out the new roof to make it look seamless.

Next, they move on to the doors and realize that the car is so old that none of the door seals or hinges are available in the market. The team has to fabricate most of the parts themselves, and it takes them days to come up with new door hinges and seals to make them work as they should.

As they make progress on the exterior of the car, the mechanics also tackle the engine. They find that the carburetor gasket is damaged and the radiator core is leaking. To fix the engine, Aaron and his team disassemble the engine completely, replace all of the damaged parts, and give it a fresh paint job to give it that brand new look.

By the end of the episode, the Ramshackle Rambler is starting to look like a completely different car than the one they started with. The car now has a stunning new roof, fresh paint job, and brand new engine that can go the distance. Rawlings and his team have done an incredible job transforming this old rusted car into a beautiful machine.

With the SEMA show fast approaching, the team has only a few days left to finish the car. The episode ends with Rawlings and his team hustling to put on the finishing touches, ensuring that the car is perfect for the Las Vegas showcase. Will they finish the car on time for the show, or will they come up short? You'll have to tune in to find out.

Overall, the Ramshackle Rambler episode of Fast N' Loud is an exciting and inspiring story of how passion, determination, and tenacity can transform something old, discarded, and rusted into something new, beautiful, and exciting. With its stunning visuals, heart-pumping action, and endearing characters, this episode is sure to captivate and inspire car enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike.