Texas Metal Extra

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  • 2017
  • 7 Seasons

Metal miracles is the name of the game for the team at Ekstensive Metal Works. Texas Metal Extra offers an inside look at the team that creates some of the biggest, flashiest and most-creative builds anywhere.

Texas Metal Extra is a series that ran for 7 seasons (78 episodes) between November 7, 2017 and on

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'49 Ford Rust to Royalty
12. '49 Ford Rust to Royalty
April 17, 2024
A while back, a customer asked Bill to rebuild a rusty '49 Ford truck as a gift for her dad. The team has given it their all to finish a one-of-one, hand-built masterpiece with a Coyote engine -- and one of the best presents a dad could ever imagine.
Rollin' in My F-350
11. Rollin' in My F-350
April 10, 2024
Rapper turned real estate entrepreneur Vanilla Ice pulls in with his 2023 F-350 and a big wishlist. Bill and the team build him a one-of-one truck that is lower, faster and packed with custom details, including an electroluminescent paint that lights up.
Coffee and Diesel Truck
10. Coffee and Diesel Truck
April 3, 2024
If you're going to get a build at Ekstensive, you can't expect to get your coffee from just any old coffee shop. Bill and his team of fabricators hand make a custom coffee shop on wheels, designed to match the classic look of a diesel 1931 Ford truck.
'31 Ford Rebuilt Tough
9. '31 Ford Rebuilt Tough
March 27, 2024
Bill Carlton must find the balance between handmade metal work and the iconic designs of two Ford trucks. So the team makes a 1931 Ford bigger and badder, while overcoming a crucial design challenge on one of their biggest ground-up builds, a 1949 Ford.
'68 GTO for the Win
8. '68 GTO for the Win
March 20, 2024
After months and months of elaborate metal work, Bill and the Ekstensive fabrication team reach the final sprint on a one-of-one '68 GTO, built for two brothers. A treasured but dated 1931 Ford truck throws the team a major curveball right out of the gates.
Mustang for the Record
7. Mustang for the Record
March 13, 2024
Once Bill sets his mind to something, there's no going back. The Ekstensive team strategically customizes a '23 Mustang for a world-record-breaking attempt at most donuts in a single ride. On the other side of the shop, the fabricators create a modern setup for an old-school '49 Ford truck.
Texas Sized International Truck
6. Texas Sized International Truck
March 6, 2024
Over time, the trucks coming out of Ekstensive Metalworks keep getting bigger and bigger. This year, a new four-door 2023 International MV, with a big Cummins diesel engine, sets even greater heights for Bill Carlton and his fabricators. The team creates a meaner, more custom look with handmade body mods.
Custom Sasquatch Bronco
5. Custom Sasquatch Bronco
February 28, 2024
In what is one of the most intricate metal projects they've ever built, Bill and his team hand make a one-of-a-kind engine bay for the '68 GTO out of steel and aluminum. Ekstensive gets its first chance to customize a 2022 Bronco Sasquatch, starting with a custom lift.
Custom Cut F430 Ferrari
4. Custom Cut F430 Ferrari
February 21, 2024
It's not everyday Ekstensive Metalworks gets to customize a 2005 Ferrari F430, but the entire team must pull out all the stops to make this Italian sports car one of one. The '68 GTO gets a new, handmade coilover suspension setup.
'52 Wrecker Complete
3. '52 Wrecker Complete
February 14, 2024
Like a lot of kids growing up, one of Bill Carlton's favorite cars was the Pontiac GTO, so he's more than excited to put his spin on a 1968 GTO. Meanwhile, one of Ekstensive's biggest builds, the '52 tow truck, finishes super strong.
'89 Bronco on Blast
2. '89 Bronco on Blast
February 7, 2024
Bill Carlton and his interior guru John Burgess are happy to take a trip down memory lane transforming an '89 Bronco II super low and extra loud. In a shop first, the team builds a custom frame for a '49 Ford truck with independent rear suspension.
Ram Tow, '49 Ford Show
1. Ram Tow, '49 Ford Show
January 31, 2024
Bill balances custom and function when he tackles a working 2023 Ram that needs to deliver on the road and stand out at the tow show. A new client plans a surprise customization on her dad's '49 Ford F-1, which is more rust than wrecker.
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Where to Watch Texas Metal Extra
Texas Metal Extra is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Texas Metal Extra on demand at Max and Prime Video.
  • Premiere Date
    November 7, 2017