Garage Squad Season 1 Episode 6 Trans Am Tragedy
- TVPG
- September 5, 2014
- 22 min
In Garage Squad season 1 episode 6, titled "Trans Am Tragedy," the team of experts is tasked with reviving a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am that has been sitting untouched in a garage for over two decades. The car, once a prized possession of a now-deceased father, was left to his son who has taken on the responsibility of restoring it to its former glory.
The first challenge the squad faces is assessing the overall condition of the vehicle. The car has been sitting for so long that it has accumulated dust and rust, and many of the parts have deteriorated over time. The team starts by giving the car a thorough cleaning and then begins the process of disassembling and salvaging what they can.
One of the significant issues with the car is its engine. The muscle car once had a V8, but it has since been replaced with a six-cylinder engine that is not powerful enough to give the car the performance it once had. The team decides to swap the engine out for a more powerful and modern one while keeping the aesthetic appearance of the car intact.
The next significant issue that must be addressed is the vehicle's suspension system. The car is equipped with a stock suspension system that is inadequate for the kind of performance that the team is trying to achieve. They replace it with a more robust system that can handle the car's engine and make it capable of racing and handling abuse.
One of the most time-consuming tasks that the team undertakes is repairing the body and paint of the car. Decades of neglect have led to significant rust and dings that the team must repair before they can consider painting the car. The team works tirelessly to remove the rust and dings, filling in the gaps with putty and sanding them down until they are smooth to the touch. Only then can they begin the process of painting the car in its original black.
After weeks of hard work, the car is finally complete. The team has managed to transform a junkyard find into a fully restored and powerful muscle car. They take the car for a spin and notice that it drives and handles like a dream, thanks to the new engine and suspension system. They deliver the car to the son of the original owner, who is overwhelmed with emotion when he sees the car in all its glory. The team watches as the man takes the car for a spin, revving the engine and burning rubber, finally giving the car the life it deserves after so many years of neglect.
In summary, "Trans Am Tragedy" is an episode of Garage Squad that showcases the team's ability to restore a classic car that has been neglected for a considerable amount of time. The team addresses numerous issues with the car, including its engine, suspension system, bodywork, and paint, to create a fully restored vehicle with all the power and performance that it originally had. This episode shows the emotional attachment that people have to their cars and how the team of experts can help to bring them back to life.