Ep 63. $3,500 Chevy S-10 Total Transformation! Low-Budget High School Hot Rod
- March 12, 2018
- 21 min
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, the team takes on a challenging project: transforming a $3,500 Chevy S-10 into a low-budget high school hot rod. The team wastes no time getting down to business, as they first strip the truck to its bare bones and examine its condition.
The truck is in pretty rough shape, with rust and damage throughout the body. The team decides to focus on making the truck as lightweight as possible, starting with the removal of unnecessary parts like the air conditioning system and other interior components.
Once the team has stripped the truck, they begin repairing the damage and rust. They go to great lengths to save as much of the original body as possible, skillfully patching and welding the rusted areas back together to give the truck a polished, finished look.
After all the body work is done, the team moves on to upgrading the engine and suspension. They install a new LS engine and a custom exhaust system to give the truck some serious power. They also upgrade the suspension with new shocks, springs, and sway bars to improve the handling and overall driving experience.
With the mechanics of the truck dialed in, the team turns their attention to the truck's appearance. They give it a sleek paint job, complete with custom graphics that perfectly capture the high school hot rod vibe. They also add new wheels and tires that not only look great but also improve the handling and traction on the road.
To finalize the transformation, the team installs a custom sound system and other interior upgrades to make the truck comfortable and functional for daily driving.
Throughout the episode, the Hot Rod Garage team demonstrates their expertise and skill, taking a beat-up old truck and transforming it into a low-budget high school hot rod that is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. With their attention to detail and commitment to quality, the team proves that you don't need a lot of money to create a truly impressive and unique hot rod.
