Ep 5. Dude, Where's My Skylark?

In season 2 episode 5 of Overhaulin' titled "Dude, Where's My Skylark?," viewers are introduced to James, a car enthusiast who took on a project to restore his 1966 Buick Skylark. However, due to financial constraints and lack of experience, the car has been sitting unfinished in his garage for over a decade.

James' friend and co-worker, Andy, reaches out to the Overhaulin' team to surprise James with a complete restoration of his beloved Skylark. Chip Foose and the team jump right into action, sneaking the Buick out of James' garage and into their secret workshop.

The Overhaulin' team starts by stripping the car down to its bare bones, revealing extensive rust damage and outdated mechanical parts. They then set about restoring the frame, suspensions, and brakes, upgrading the engine, and installing modern electronics.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to frequent check-ins with James and his friend Andy, who are under the impression that the car is missing and are trying to track it down. The team also enlists the help of James' father, who is an auto mechanic and who initially discouraged James from taking on the project, to keep the ruse going.

The team has a few hiccups along the way, including difficulties with the wiring and having to track down rare parts, but they manage to complete the restoration in time for James' surprise unveiling. The Skylark has been transformed into a sleek, modern marvel with a vibrant blue paint job, custom wheels, and upgraded audio and visual systems.

When James sees his fully restored Skylark for the first time, he is overcome with emotion. He can't believe his eyes as he admires the car he had dreamed of restoring for years, now a fully realized reality. In an emotional moment, James says, "To have this car back to life means a lot to me," as he climbs in and takes a spin in his "new" ride.

The episode ends with James thanking the Overhaulin' team and acknowledging the hard work they put into restoring his Skylark. He says that he will never forget this experience and that he feels truly grateful to have his dream car brought to life.