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Radical Restoration

Classic cars and their owners are featured in RADICAL RESTORATION, a look at the work that is required to restore, renew, and rejuvenate vehicles that are remnants from the past. Every car has a story, and every owner has their own reason for wanting to restore them. RADICAL RESTORATION showcases car owners and their stories as they reveal the work it takes to preserve and modify vehicles that have historical interest or that have sentimental value.

Radical Restoration  
  • Saturday, December 28
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Work on a 1971 first generation Ford Bronco is completed, and the owner comes in to pick it up. Then we feature the completion of an LS engine swap on a 1969 Camaro. Car Featured: 1971 Ford Bronco; 1969 Camaro.
  • Saturday, January 4
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Engine swaps have become the latest trend in car restoration. In this episode, we highlight the engine work on a 1991 Chevy Silverado, a 1955 Chevy pick-up truck, and a Grumman panel truck. Cars featured: 1991 Chevy Silverado; 1955 Chevy Pick-up; 1980 Grumman Truck.
  • Saturday, January 11
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode, we look at a couple of Coupes, a 1944 Ford and a 1936 Chevy. We meet the owner of a restored '44 Ford Coupe which won at Motorama, then the crew at the shop finish work on a '36 Chevy Coupe with a Pontiac front end.
  • Saturday, January 18
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    We visit one of the largest classic car shows in Ontario, the Bothwell Car Show, where we meet a few car owners and take a look at their cars. Cars featured: 1932 Ford Coupe; 1957 Ford Ranchero; 1973 Triumph Stag; 1950 Ford Custom; 1936 Chrysler; 1947 Buick Special; 1966 Chevy II SS; 1967 Cadillac; 1964 Avanti; 1950 Meteor; 1979 Austin Mini. - 1968 Chevy - 1937 Chevy - 1953 Chevy - 1960 Frontenac.
  • Saturday, January 25
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    We return to one of the largest cave systems on the east coast where we take a guided tour of the Car and Carriage Caravan Museum at Luray Caverns. Cars Featured: - 1927 Portuguese Nobility Carriage; - 1900 Fire Engine; - 1905 Riley; - 1908 Delaunay-Belleville; - 1906 Sears Auto buggy; - 1908 Baker Electric; - 1913 Stanley Steamer; - 1915 Dodge; (Rudolph Valentino') - 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost; - 1929 Ford Model-A; - 1932 Buga] Royale; - 1930 Cord - 1931 Pierce-Arrow - 1935 Hispano-Suiza Coupe.
  • Saturday, February 1
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode, we visit the longest running antique car show in the United States, the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village. We meet up with several vintage car owners and highlight their cars, watch an assembly team build a Model-T, and take in the action as vintage vehicles race each other. Cars Featured: 1930 Ford Model-A; 1912 McIntyre; 1914 Cadillac; 1928 Packard; 1932 Ford Model-B; 1923 Franklin; 1915 Ford Model-T Depot Hack; 1928 Chrysler; 1910 Stanley Steamer; 1923 Ford Model-T.
  • Saturday, February 8
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Work is completed on a 2012 Challenger as work begins on a 1973 Barracuda. The crew also starts work on a 1966 Nova and in honor of its owner, who suddenly passed away, the family decides on turning the vehicle into a memorial with a special paint application. Cars Featured: 2012 Challenger; 1973 Barracuda; 1966 Nova.
  • Saturday, February 15
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    We visit the Henry Ford Museum where we take a guided tour of their car collection. Cars Featured: 1865 Roper Steam Carriage; Ford's 1896 Quadricycle; 1908 Ford Model-T; 1903 Ford Model-A; 1908 Ford Model-S; 1932 Ford; 1901 Sweepstakes; Ford's 999; 1964 Mach IV GT; 1965 Lotus; 1965 Mustang; 1931 Buga 1958 Ford Edsel Presidential Vehicles: - 1950 Eisenhower' Bubbletop; 1961 Lincoln that Kennedy was assassinated by; 1972 Lincoln that Ronald Regan used Presidential Vehicles. 1950 Eisenhower' Bubbletop 1961 Lincoln that Kennedy was assassinated by 1972 Lincoln that Ronald Regan used.
  • Saturday, February 22
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode see how Gary and his team put the finishing touches on a modified 1936 Ford Pick-Up truck that has been transformed into a Hot-Rod as it makes its entry into the prestigious classic car competition at Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Then, we visit a dedicated Model T-Ford enthusiast as he showcases his 1912 Model-T and a 1932 Model-A.
  • Saturday, March 1
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    We get inside a restored 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible then meet the family that had to make a difficult decision to sell their 1965 Ford Galaxy, a rare factory-built car. Then we take a tour of some of the cars in the shop as they work their way through the restoration process.
  • Saturday, March 8
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The 70's were notorious for both muscle cars and luxury cars. In this episode, for the luxury, we look at a Lincoln Continental and a Buick Riviera. For the muscle, we check out a Dodge Charger. Then we see how a 1965 Divco delivery truck is given a new lease on life.
  • Saturday, March 15
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    A 1966 Impala SS is restored, and we follow the process as Gary and his team bring this classic car back to life.
  • Saturday, March 22
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    A 1966 Chevelle is modified, and we watch Gary and his team put the finishing touches on a 1000 horsepower engine and take it for a short spin.
  • Saturday, March 29
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In this episode we visit the Clayton Classic Car Show in Upstate New York and meet up with a few of the exhibitors.

 

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  • Saturday, December 21
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    We showcase one of the first Ford plants in Toronto that operated from 1910 - 1927, then we visit with a few Ford Model-T owners and their cars and one owner of a Ford Model-A. Cars Featured: Ford Model-T; Ford Model-A.
  • Saturday, December 14
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    We visit the Wasaga Beach Cruisers at one of their events where we chat with some car owners and take a look at their vehicles then work is completed on a 1956 GMC and the owner takes it out for a spin. Cars Featured: 1970 Duster; 1928 Dodge Sedan; 1987 VW Cabriolet; 1969 Mustang Mach I; 1956 GMC truck.
  • Saturday, December 7
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The crew at the shop begin work on a 1969 Charger that turns out to be a surprise birthday present. Car featured: 1969 Charger.
  • Saturday, November 30
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    A classic car collector showcases his vintage vehicles, and we visit members of a car club to check their classic cars. Cars featured: 1950 Meteor; 1964 Cadillac Deville; 1961 Ford Galaxie; 1968 Dodge Monaco; 1949 DeSota; 1965 Mustang; 1977 Gremlin; 1975 Bobcat; 1957 Chevy; 1970 Buick; 1976 Ranchero; 1967 Dodge Monaco.
  • Saturday, November 23
    10:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Work on a 1957 Chevy Belair is completed and is entered into the Motorama Car Show where we follow it and meet up with a few other car owners at the show. Cars featured: 57 Belair; 1962 Chevy Electric Pick-up; 1964 Porsche; 1940 Ford Coupe.