Overhaulin' Season 5 Episode 2 Family Truckster
- TVPG
- May 1, 2008
- 44 min
In season 5 episode 2 of Overhaulin', titled "Family Truckster", the team is tasked with restoring a 1970 Ford F-100 pickup truck belonging to a young couple, Jonathan and Lisa, who want to surprise Jonathan's father with a fully restored version of the truck he originally owned when Jonathan was a child.
The team begins the restoration process by disassembling the truck and assessing the damage. They discover that the body is in rough shape, with dents and rust throughout, and the suspension and brakes are in need of an overhaul as well. However, the engine is in good condition and just needs some tuning up.
To give the truck a modern look, and to make it stand out from other restored F-100s, the team decides to give it a two-tone paint job – black on top and blue on the bottom – with custom pin striping and a matte finish. They also plan to add a custom grille and blacked-out wheels to complete the look.
The interior of the truck is completely reupholstered with high-quality black vinyl and blue piping, with a new sound system and custom gauges added as well. The team also decides to replace the bench seat with bucket seats for added comfort and style.
Throughout the process, Jonathan and Lisa are amazed at the transformation of the truck, and the emotions run high when they finally unveil it to Jonathan's father. He is speechless as he takes in the sight of his old truck restored to its former glory, and the three generations of the family take it for a joyride around the block to celebrate.
Overall, "Family Truckster" is a heartwarming episode that shows how a classic car restoration can bring multiple generations of a family together and create memories that will last a lifetime.