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American Restoration

American Restoration follows the best restoration shops in the United States as they restore pieces of Americas history and create awe-inspiring works from vintage items including classic cars, rare antiques and one-of-a-kind bikes.

10 Votes (6.6)

2010 HD 40min TV-PG United States English Canceled
Reality-tv
memories restored

Credits:

Rick Dale

Himself

S1E1 - Hopalong Rick 2010-10-25

The shop restores a three-wheeled 1950s-era Marketeer golf cart purchased by Rick Harrison in the Pawn Stars episode "Hello Nurse", which Harrison wants restored as a gift to his father. Also restored is a 1950s Hopalong Cassidy bicycle.

S1E2 - Ice Cold 2010-10-25

Rick’s team attempts to restore an antique Hershey’s dispenser from the 1940′s; the team tries to fix up a 1950′s Kelvinator Fridge.

S1E3 - Buttered Up 2010-11-01

A local picker pays Rick Dale a visit with a truckload of rust laden loot; the guys are asked to restore an antique popcorn machine from 1948.

S1E4 - Lights Out 2010-11-01

Rick must restore a local magicians street lamp after a Vegas windstorm; Ricks son Tyler gets a tough lesson in business after giving a price estimate on a 1930s Eco-Tire Meter.

S2E1 - Blast Off! 2012-04-11

Rick and his crew take on two very large and challenging projects: a 1960s rocket slide and a Wayne gas pump conversion. Later, another meticulous toy restoration comes in. With the business reputation on the line, the crew is pushed to capacity in order fill customers orders.

S2E2 - King of Signs 2012-04-18

While Rick is away from the shop, his brother Ron takes matters into his own hands when a client brings in a 1900s love tester. Is this a match made in overhaul heaven or will this romantic restoration break his heart? And later, the guys put their work on display when a weather worn 1950s casino billboard arrives at the shop. Can they preserve this aging desert advertisement, or will this shabby sign be better left to rot roadside?

S2E3 - Hot & Salty 2012-04-18

The heat is on for Rick and his crew when they restore a salty 1960s popcorn machine. Can they freshen up this corny contraption or will this snack server get too hot to handle? And later, a client brings in an antique Michelin Man air compressor. Can the guys fill up this pressure pump or will they accidentally blow a hole in this aged apparatus?

S2E4 - Restoration Rivalry 2012-04-25

Rick and his son Tyler kick off a restoration race after a pair of vintage scooters wheel into the shop. Can Tyler show up his dear ol dad or will Rick prove father always knows best? And later, the shop makes cents of a 1940s candy vending machine. Can they sweeten up this nickel-and-dime device or will this sugary service leave a bad taste in their mouths?

S2E5 - Treats & Feet 2012-04-25

Rick battles a brain freeze when a 1940s Good Humor bicycle pedals into the shop. Can he deliver a sweet solution to this sticky situation or will this cold cart be forever frozen in time? And later, a client brings in a 1920s Atwater Kent art-deco radio. Can the shop fine-tune this airwave apparatus, or will it be nothing but dead air for this rundown receiver?

S2E6 - Cannonball Safe 2012-05-02

Rick and his guys get keyed up to restore a colossal 1920s cannonball safe. Can they lock up this protected project or will this massive mission be too heavy to handle? And later, the shop freshens up some vintage farm tools. Can the guys carefully crack these compact contraptions or will one rotten egg spoil this scramble?

S2E7 - Motor Mayhem 2012-05-09

Rick roasts up a pipin hot coffee grinder overhaul after a client spies a recently picked 1800s coffee grinder sitting in the shops boneyard. Can Rick and the boys brew up a perfectly caffeinated contraption or will a little decaf spoil the fun? And later, the shop revs up a collectible 1930s fishing boat motor. Can the guys go full throttle on this nautical tune up or will this high seas speeder sputter out?

S2E8 - Sticky Fingers 2012-05-16

The clock is running for Rick and his crew when they hail in a 1950s taximeter. Can they successfully speed to a detailed destination or will they get stuck in troublesome transformation traffic? And later, it is Brettlys big break when he oversees the restoration of a 1800s Zeno gum vending machine. Can he pop any bubbled blunder that comes this chewing contraptions way or will his best effort turn into a super sticky situation?

S2E9 - Dirt Bike Duels 2012-06-06

Rick puts the pedal to the metal when NASCAR driver Greg Biffle asks him to restore his 1970s Montesa motorcycle. Can Rick steer this speed demon dirt bike to the finish line or will this muddy motorbike wipe out before the checkered flag? And later, the shop drives forward on a 1950s Kidillac. Can they keep this classic kiddie car cruising or will they need to swiftly step on the baby brakes?

S2E10 - Train Trouble 2012-06-06

Its time for some soon-to-be stepbrothers bonding when Tyler and Brettly volunteer to tow in a 1947 railroad speeder. Can the shop hop aboard this rapid restoration express or will a low estimate from Tyler cause the job to jump the tracks? And later sirens sound when a client brings in a NYC police call box. Can the shop get away scot-free with this cop calling configuration or will this end up a cuffing mess?

S2E11 - Feel the Heat 2012-06-13

A couple bring in what they believe to be an Irish mail cart. They ask that, if the cart is rare, that it should be restored to its original condition. If the cart is not rare, it should be made flashy. After Rick takes it to an expert, it is revealed that the cart is actually a motorized wheelchair, and is very rare. Meanwhile, another customer brings in a giant gas powered stove. Rick has an expert check for leaks in the piping, as the customer wishes to use it himself. The stove had been sitting next to the customers fathers church for decades. Meanwhile, Tyler uses Google Maps to find a picking site. They purchase rusty car parts for $100 and two ice boxes, including a rare two door box, for $300.

S2E12 - Down & Dirty 2012-06-13

A customer brings in a 1972 Honda ATC. The front tire is missing, so Tyler has to search for one online. Meanwhile, another customer wants his grandfathers rifle restored. After Rick hires an expert to analyze the gun, it is determined to be a Revolutionary War musket, and that restoration would dramatically devaluate the gun. Also, Ron and Tyler plan a bachelor party for Rick. The party has to be "PG", so Ron and Tyler rent ATVs for them all to ride. Meanwhile, another customer wants an Edison phonograph restored. The phonograph had been his grandfathers.

S2E13 - Saddle Up! 2012-06-20

Rick auditions a new employee when a 1950s Cushman scooter with sidecar swerves into the shop. Will this specialized staffer ace this tricky trial or will another one bite the dust? And later, the shop gets a-rockin on a 1948 homemade wooden horse. Can they saddle up this swaying steed or will this trotting toy buck them off?

S2E14 - Big Boom 2012-06-20

After a 1900s signal cannon bursts into the shop, Rick prepares for the big boom. Can he gather his troops to launch this field firearm or will this restoration offensive backfire? Then, the shop attempts to hold their first auction. Will they profit on this pet project or will they end up footing a big bill? And later, the shop says ciao to a 1950s Italian folding bicycle. Can they zoom through this bendy bike or will they get stuck on a steep slope?

S2E15 - Strong Arm 2012-09-12

Rick braces himself for a tussle when a client brings in a 1950 s arm wrestling game. Can he pin the golden gripper or will he be the one down for the count? And later, Kelly decides to take on a bigger role at the shop as the crew works to restore a washing machine from the 1930s.

S2E16 - Phony Baloney 2012-09-19

Rick and the crew work to restore a miniature Model T when a customer picks it out of the boneyard. A fire fighter brings in a vintage 1930 s forest field service phone for transformation. Kowboy is enraged when he discovers that someone has been stealing his lunch out of the shop s refrigerator.

S2E17 - Right Here, Rum Now 2012-09-26

Sammy Hagar hires Rick to restore a vintage refrigerator into a rum dispenser. Will Ricks re-invention turn out to be a huge hit or will this fridge flop? And later, the shop sets to work on a horse-themed slot machine that has been dropped and no longer works.

S2E18 - Soda Jerks 2012-10-03

A client has high expectations of Rick and the crew when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his 1950 s soda fountain. A repeat customer challenges the guys to revive his vintage phone booth. Kelly thinks Rick works too much and challenges him to spend some time away from the shop.

S2E19 - Prank War 2012-10-10

Rick suits up to restore a basketball arcade game from the 1950s but problems with its electronics force him to enter into a unique business agreement. At the shop, a simple disagreement between Tyler and Ron escalates into an all-out prank war. Later, Rick and the team are challenged by a client to make an antique barber chair resemble his Shelby Cobra.

S2E20 - Pimp Chum's Ride 2012-10-17

Pawn Star Chumlee rolls into the shop with a 1950 s Murray pedal car and a specific vision for how he wants it restored. Will Rick agree with his request for a tricked out ride or persuade him to go for a more classic restoration? Later, the crew works to fix up a 1965 Honda Superhawk that hasn t run since the 80s and is missing one key part.

S2E21 - Hammered 2012-10-24

The shops super strength is tested when a 1940s Hi-Striker carnival game is dropped off for restoration. Can Rick and his guys ring the bell or will the crew strike out? Later, the guys hammer away at fixing up a rare, handmade nail gun from the 1800s.

S2E22 - Busted Beemer 2012-10-31

A customer brings by a disassembled 59 BMW motorcycle with a side car for Rick to restore. Will he be able to return the bike to its glory days or will missing parts force him to abandon the project? Later, the guys work on an antique pencil dispenser that will be auctioned off for a special cause and Rick is visited by a Picker who has some unique items for sale.

S2E23 - Planes and Flames 2012-11-28

Rick is contacted by Nellis Air Force Base to restore their replica of an F-105 fighter jet. Will the crew be able to execute their plan of attack to restore the fighter, or will they miss the mark and abort the mission? Later, Tylers skills are challenged when a unique Buffalo Forge Grill rolls into the shop requiring a much needed tune up.

S2E24 - Nut Job 2012-11-28

A clients expectations are sky high when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his early 1900s peanut roaster. Later, Ron and Tyler go digging for gold in a California picker s backyard that is loaded with antique gas pumps and signs. Ron buys a vintage English taxi and sets out to prove to Rick that it was worth the investment.

S2E25 - Harrison's Vendorlator 2012-12-05

Pawn Star Rick Harrison stops by the shop to get his vintage Pepsi dispenser restored and Rick is left stunned when he discovers it s one-of-a-kind. Will the crew ace this unique restoration or will they miss the mark with the classic machine? Later, Rick feels the pressure when a group of people in Kansas pool their money and hire him to fix up a neon sign that has huge historical significance to their town.

S2E26 - Call the Count 2012-12-05

When a 1960 s Pak Trak hunting scooter lands at the shop, Rick calls Danny "The Count" to check out the unique dirt mobile. Later, Kelly purchases a classic Mosrite guitar for Brettly s birthday and asks Rick to restore it even though he s never done one before.

S2E27 - Break In 2012-12-12

When a 1930s Custer Car ride from an amusement park arrives, the crew puts it on the fast track. Later, a heavily damaged, 8000 pound safe is dropped at the shop. Since it hasnt been opened in years, its contents are a mystery. Can Rick crack the vault and pull off a miracle restoration?

S2E28 - Bombshell 2012-12-12

A unique electric wheelchair made from parts of a 1940s B-17 bomber lands at the shop. Will the crew hit the target with this one of a kind job or will they bomb the restoration? Later, Kelly makes Tyler and Brettly super uncomfortable by doing a risqué photo shoot as an anniversary surprise for Rick.

S2E29 - One Horse Open Sleigh 2012-12-19

An antique horse drawn sleigh arrives at the shop needing a complete transformation for the holidays. Rick gets a "knock out" of a gift at Rick Harrisons Christmas party and it gets him in the spirit. Later, Big Mike comes by with a 1930s Dixie Cup dispenser thats missing a key part.

S2E30 - Clueless 2012-12-19

A vintage scooter is shipped to the shop for a complete restoration. Rick is stumped on the make and model, so he calls on Danny "the Count" to take a look at it. Will Danny be able to shed some light on the mystery or will the job turn cold? A dentist stops by with his 1920s x-ray machine and Rick is concerned that the machine could be dangerous to restore.

S3E1 - Vacuum Daze 2013-04-09

Rick gets a chill when a beat up 50s Bevador beverage cooler comes in for a fix-up. Then, when a rare 40s Rexair vacuum/air filter arrives in pieces, Rick wonders if hell ever be able to puzzle it all back together.

S3E2 - Photo Finish 2013-04-09

The crew shoots for a picture perfect restoration of a rare 1930s photo booth; Rick sends his team to the Rose Bowl flea market.

S3E3 - Harleys and Horsies 2013-04-16

When a hacked up 1970s Harley-Davidson Golf Cart is dropped into the shop, Rick vows to give it a restoration worthy of its manufacturer, inspiring a bet that will guarantee the loser ridicule. And a vintage 1950s toy horse pedal cart trots in for much needed rejuvenation.

S3E4 - Mixed Signals 2013-04-16

When a 1920s "wig wag" train signal arrives, Rick and his crew move full steam ahead on the restoration. Will this restoration stay on track or get run off the rails? Later, Kelly plans a car show at the shop, and Rick challenges the crew to find the baddest ride for a mystery prize.

S3E5 - Atomic Restoration 2013-04-23

Rick shoots to beat the clock with a 40s high-school electric scoreboard. Can this restoration score, or will Rick run out of time? Also, an atomic age Uranium Detector arrives for a scientific spruce-up.

S3E6 - Sand Hassle 2013-04-23

When a 1920s floor sander rolls in, Rick and his crew clean up their act. Can the guys make this a smooth restoration or will they be left in the dust? Later, an antique apple vending machine that needs a healthy dose of TLC is shipped to the shop.

S3E7 - Pests and Pins 2013-04-30

When a 50s Bowling Equipment Vending Machine rolls into Ricks, the guys take aim and hope for a strike. Later, a 1900s Antique Copper Pest Sprayer buzzes to the shop.

S3E8 - Bimbo and the Beasts 2013-04-30

Rick puts the pedal to the metal when a toy 1950s Ferrari "Bimbo" Racecar cruises into the shop. And later, Ron, Tyler and Brettly go on a big pick finding not only a rare safe, nickelodeon, and cigar dispensing slot machine, but also live tigers.

S3E9 - Golf Ball and Chain 2013-05-07

When a 1920s chainsaw arrives, the crew powers up for a razor-sharp restoration. And another customer brings in a unique slot machine–one that dispenses golf balls instead of coins. Both items present Rick and his team with what look like insurmountable problems.

S3E10 - American Respiration 2013-05-07

When a 1937 Iron Lung rolls into the shop for a restoration, Rick visits a strange former client in hopes of unlocking the projects mysteries. Then, a prank war breaks out after Ron gives Tyler lip and no one knows whos getting the last laugh. Later, Brettly brings in a big haul after his first solo picking trip.

S3E11 - Billy Joel: A Matter of RustWatch 2013-05-28

The team prepares for a rock star restoration when Billy Joel brings in a prized item. Meanwhile, Rick sets up a picking competition for Ron, Tyler and Brettly. The winner will travel with Rick to New York and reveal the restoration to Billy Joel.

S3E12 - Sofa King Cool 2013-06-04

When Pawn Stars Rick Harrison arrives at the shop looking for his son Coreys birthday present, Rick Dale suggests a new couch made from and old car. But the hunt for the coolest classic proves more difficult than he thought.

S3E13 - Un-Predicta-ble 2013-06-04

When a 1950s Predicta TV arrives for an update, Rick must decide how to combine old-school nostalgia with modern-day technology. Later, an 1890s barber-shop towel steamer makes an appointment for a razor-sharp restoration. Then, when Rick asks Tyler and Brettly to create a TV ad to show off the Predicta remodel, he wonders if theyll make a commercial masterpiece or a small-screen snafu.

S3E14 - Gone to Pieces 2013-06-11

When Ricks favorite customer Big Mike comes in with a 1964 Ducati motorcycle in a basket, the search is on for rare parts. Can the shop complete this Italian job or will the pressure cause them to crash? Later, Tim from the Pinball Hall of Fame needs Ricks help on a 1960s Gatling gun arcade game.

S3E15 - Star Wreck 2013-06-11

When a star-shaped 1970s Carls Jr. sign arrives in need of a fast-food facelift, Rick and his team aim for a restoration thats out of this world. Will the stars align for a tasty tune-up or will Rick be left with a belly ache? And later, Ron returns from a monster picking trip with a huge haul.

S3E16 - Thin Tin Tin 2013-06-18

Rick gets a visit from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, bringing in a sign to be restored in honor of his late grandfather. Will this project hit all the right notes or will Rick be singing the blues? Later, the crew converts a classic gas pump into a kick-ass "keg-erator.

S3E17 - Dodger Doggin' It 2013-06-18

Rick steps up to the plate to transform a vintage 1950s Coke cooler into a LA Dodgers inspired hot dog cart. But when he finds out hell be revealing it to baseball greats Tommy Lasorda, Ron Cey, and Paul Lo Duca, Rick swings for the fences to do an all-star restoration.