Hot Rod Garage
Overview
Hot Rod Garage offers an immersive experience for automotive enthusiasts eager to enhance their skills. Featuring everything from paint refinishing to engine modifications, this workshop series delivers a wealth of practical advice and insider knowledge. The talented team from Hot Rod Magazine shares their expertise, ensuring both novice and seasoned car lovers can tackle various projects with confidence. With engaging demonstrations and innovative techniques, viewers are inspired to transform their vehicles into stunning machines.
Episodes
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Draguar Engine Swap, El Camino 4L60-E Trans Install & More!
Join us as we dive into the exciting process of installing a 4L60-E overdrive transmission in a 1969 Chevy El Camino. We'll also be swapping in a 700h...
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Easy Big-Block Chevy Power Upgrades Plus Sheet Metal Beadrolling Tips
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, Mike Finnegan learns how to reinforce sheet metal using a bead roller from renowned fabr...
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Muscle Truck Revamp on a 1974 Chevrolet C10!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage Presented by Lincoln Tech, we focus on transforming our beloved 1974 Chevrolet C10, known as the Muscle Truck. Prev...
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Budget-Minded Muscle Car Suspension Upgrades!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, we transform a classic 1965 Pontiac LeMans into a nimble muscle car by installing an eco...
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Low-Buck Speed Project! LS Swapped 1979 Camaro! #Bonemaro
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, brought to you by Lincoln Tech, we aim to create some budget-friendly speed! Armed with a limited budget, we search...
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Cheap V-8 Turbo Build! LS-Turbo #Bonemaro!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, sponsored by Lincoln Tech, we dive into our budget-friendly drag project, #bonemaro, by enhancing the engine for tu...
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512 Cubic-Inch Stroker Sleeper Wagon! #Furyroadmaster
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, brought to you by Lincoln Tech, we embark on a mission to create a classic sleeper! We stumbled upon a seemingly un...
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Budget Turbo V-8 Drag Times! #Bonemaro Hits the Track!!!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, brought to you by Lincoln Tech, we put our budget-friendly 1979 Turbo Camaro, affectionately known as #bonemaro, to...
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Blown ’57 Chevy! Project X Returns with a 6-71 Blown Small-Block!!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, we dive into the legendary Project X! Originally acquired by Popular Hot Rodding in 1965...
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Blueprint for Horsepower! Crusher Camaro Gets a 427ci Supercharged LS Swap!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, the Crusher Camaro is about to receive a major boost in horsepower! With the need to ret...
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1957 Chevy Suspension Upgrades! Project X Gets the Full QA1 Treatment and Hits the Streets!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, brought to you by Lincoln Tech, join Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa as they tackle a full suspension overhaul on the l...
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Tire Killer! ’66 Fury Wagon! Big-Block Stroker Wagon Gets Big Power!
In this exciting episode of Hot Rod Garage, brought to you by Lincoln Tech, we set out to enhance the safety of our 1966 Fury Wagon, which boasts a p...
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Hot Rod Roundup! HRG Project Cars in Drag Race Competition!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa are ready to put last season's project cars to the tes...
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Drift `Cuda! Meet Project FishTail!!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage brought to you by Lincoln Tech, host Tony Angelo reveals an exciting new project. With his roots in Hot Rod culture ...
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6.4 Hemi Crate Engine Swap! Drift `Cuda Gets Modern Hemi Power!
In this exciting episode of Hot Rod Garage, sponsored by Lincoln Tech, our Drift Project, a 1972 Plymouth `Cuda, is about to undergo a major transfor...
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Drift ’Cuda Hits the SEMA Show and Then the Track!! #fishtailcuda
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa tackle an epic challenge to get the 1972 ’Cuda drift...
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Ford Truck / Cop Car Body Swap!
Hot Rod Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, is back with an exciting new season! Among all the amazing projects they tackled last year, one key piece w...
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Crown Hick, F100/Crown Victoria Cop Car Body Swap Gets Up and Running!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa wrap up their ultimate shop truck project: the Crown H...
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How to Build a Low-Buck Muscle Car
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, sponsored by Lincoln Tech, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa embrace the open road with a 1965 Pontiac Lemans convertibl...
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Ultimate Road Trip Build: Bare frame to driver in 2 days!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, sponsored by Lincoln Tech, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa work to revive the #HRGLEMANSTER by equipping it with a full...
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The Crown Hick Gets Supercharged V-8 Power!
In this exciting episode of HOT ROD Garage, brought to you by Lincoln Tech, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa revamp their reliable shop truck, the Cr...
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Drift ’Cuda Gets Sideways!! #fishtailcuda
The Drift ’Cuda returns! In this episode of HOT ROD Garage presented by Lincoln Tech, Tony Angelo’s ultimate drift muscle car, Project #fishtail, ...
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10-Second Quarter-Mile for 10 Grand (ish)! #Bonemaro Hits Tens!!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, join Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa as they install a fresh 5.3L engine from the junkyard i...
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Big American V-8 in a Tiny British Car, Meet the 5.0 MG!! (Say it 5 OMG).
In this exciting episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa tackle the challenge of fitting a powerful engine i...
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’70s Street Machine Van Build! Let’s Get Sleazy!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa take on the challenge of turning a beat-up 1987 Chevrolet G1...
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Adding 150 Horsepower to a Junkyard 6.0L LS! The 66ChevHell Gets Amped!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, brought to you by Lincoln Tech, Lucky Costa's cherished ’66 Chevelle undergoes a significant transformation to it...
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Ultimate Road Trip Car Goes Cross-Country for Fresh Paint!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa transform their ’65 LeMans project into the ultimate road-...
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Hack the C10 Market! Longbed to Shortbed DIY Conversion!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, presented by Lincoln Tech, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa explore the booming C10 truck scene, demonstrating how to cr...
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2005 Dodge Magnum Dad-Rod Build—Perfect for Hauling Kids and Hauling Ass!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, brought to you by Lincoln Tech, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa transform a 2005 Dodge Magnum into the quintesse...
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LS vs. 2JZ vs. 12V Cummins - Superstar Engine Comparo!
If you haven’t been completely disconnected from the automotive world for the past two decades, you’re likely familiar with the three most iconic ...
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$3,500 Chevy S-10 Total Transformation! Low-Budget High School Hot Rod
Many of us didn't start with our ideal car as teenagers; instead, we often ended up with a quirky hand-me-down or saved up for a clunker. In this epis...
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500HP Ultimate Sleeper Getaway Car! 1979 Chevy Malibu
In this exciting installment of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa transform an unassuming 1979 Chevy Malibu into the ultimate escape ...
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Cops vs. Robbers in Action! 500HP 1979 Malibu Getaway Build, Part 2
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa transform a 500hp 1979 Malibu sleeper into a genuine getaway vehicle. Essential upgrade...
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Trackside Upgrades! 5.0 Mustang Drag Testing
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa head to the dragstrip with a largely stock 1985 Ford Mustang 5.0. They spend two days a...
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Cheap Chevy Small-Block Build and S-10 V-8 Swap!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa tackle their High School Special S-10, a truck they've previously enhanced for improved...
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5.9L Cummins Diesel El Camino Swap! Dieselcamino!!
Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa cram the powerful 5.9L Diesel Turbo Cummins engine from a previous episode, boasting over 400 hp and almost 1,000 lb-ft of...
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Auction Find! Ballin’ on a Budget 575HP Mercedes SL 500
In this thrilling episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa head to a Southern California auto auction, armed with cash and a desir...
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Ready, Set, Race! Our 5.0 MG Transformed Into a Road Racer!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa breathe new life into our lightweight 5.0 MG! This ’64 MGB roadster, which we previou...
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5.0 Fox-Body Dragstrip Redemption!!
In this thrilling episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa resurrect a 1985 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT that initially flopped. They take the c...
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Low Buck, Big Power, Big Block!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa set out to build an impressive Big Block Chevy engine on a budget! They initially aim t...
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Re-Crowning the Hick!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa take on the challenge of restoring one of their most beloved builds, the Crown Hick. Th...
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1970s Street Machine Corvette! Fiberglass Dreams!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa set their sights on their dream car: a 1969 big-block Corvette with a widebody and fou...
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1971 Caddy Sedan deVille LS Swap!! Complete Misadventure!!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa embark on a project to transform a 1971 Cadillac Sedan deVille into a stunning low-ride...
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How to Drag Race! HOT ROD Garage Takes You to the Strip! BONUS: BURNOUTS!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa dive into the world of drag racing! Join them as they prepare their 10-second turbo Cam...
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Boat on Bags! ’71 Sedan deVille Gets Dropped!!!!
In this exciting episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa take their LS-powered ’71 Sedan deVille and transform it into a mobil...
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Modern Turbo Tech! Updating & Upgrading a 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa set out to transform a completely original 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, whi...
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16 Cylinders! 600 HP! AWD 2006 Chevy Impala SS! The Twinpala Is Here!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa take on one of the wildest projects ever attempted on the show! They travel to To...
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Fiberglass Realities—Scratching the Itch
Massive block. Sturdy fenders. Huge grins. After months spent meticulously cutting glass, bonding panels, painting imperfections, and budgeting tightl...
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FAST! CHEAP! MOPAR!!! Pick Two!!!! The Story of the Mythduster!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa take on a bold challenge: to create a fast and affordable Mopar! As the season wr...
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Does America Make a Better Barra?!?! Vortec 4200 Turbo Engine Builds!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa dive into the iconic Ford Barra engine from Australia. This powerful 4.0L turboch...
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3-Way Drag Racing! Hot Rod Garage Unfinished Business!
Three cars in dire need of a second chance hit the racetrack. Tony and Lucky dive into a '70 El Camino with a Cummins engine swap, a '70 Duster featur...
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Cheap Hot Muscle!! 2004 Mustang GT Hiding in Plain Sight!
Tony and Angelo snag an affordable, fully functioning 2004 Mustang GT, aiming to transform it into an exhilarating ride. They enhance the suspension a...
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AMC 401 V-8 Racing Engine Build! High Revs! Big Power! Trans-AM Killer!
The AMC V-8 has a reputation for being a robust engine, though not particularly long-lasting. Tony and Lucky set out to enhance a 401ci engine, ensuri...
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The Cheapest Turbo Buick in America! The $3,800 Grand Trashional!
The T-Type, Grand National, and Turbo Regal were iconic powerhouses of the '80s, known for their turbocharged V6 engines. Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa...
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1971 Caddy Sedan DeVille Made Hard to Kill!!
The HRG director finally got his hands on a '71 Sedan DeVille, marking his debut as a hot rod owner. However, he quickly learned the hard way about th...
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Twinpala is Back! Shooting for 9s! 1000-hp, 16-cylinder, AWD!
Tony and Lucky embark on their quickest project to date: a 2006 Chevy Impala SS boasting a staggering 1,000 horsepower. They’ve ingeniously fitted ...
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Lucky’s Build! 1927-ish Ford
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, we finally tackle the challenge of creating a true prewar hot rod. Lucky Costa takes the lead, eager to bring his ...
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Big-Block Bicoastal Swap! Our C10 gets a 454 upgrade!
Our C10 short-bed conversion truck has been craving a major boost in power for years, and the moment has finally arrived to inject some serious horsep...
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Do-It-All Performance Machine, the C5 Corvette! Stage One: Power and Drag Racing!
Tony Angelo lands a 1999 six-speed manual Corvette with high mileage for $7,000, knowing it’s ripe for enhancements. Lucky Costa steps in to remove...
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C5 Do-It-All Corvette Part 2! Drift AND Road-Race
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, we take our C5 for a thrilling sideways spin! The 2000 Corvette, which has already been boosted to approximately 50...
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$6 Grand Supercars! Coast to Coast Battle! Tony vs. Lucky!
Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa are each given $6,000 to purchase and customize a car for a series of speed, handling, and braking challenges! Tony opts f...
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Dirt-Cheap Rear End DIY Build!! 5.7 Hemi Duster Gets a Ford 8.8 Out Back!
Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa assemble an affordable rear-end setup for their 1973 Plymouth Duster, which is equipped with a Gen-3 Hemi. After finishing...
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Coyote Engine Transplant Into Sleepy SN95 Mustang! SN95 Gets Coyotified!
In the previous season, Tony snagged a Ford Mustang GT with 170,000 miles, boasting 260 horsepower and a five-speed transmission, for just $3,000—a ...
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1,000-hp Street Monster!!! Built V-8 + Giant Turbo = Party Time!
Season 9 kicks off with a bang—literally, 1,000 horsepower worth of bang! The crew embarks on an ambitious project to transform a 2014 Caprice Polic...
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Bonemaro Completely Reborn! Our Trashy Drag Car Turns Classy! HOT ROD Garage 100th Episode!
In a spectacular milestone, HOT ROD Garage celebrates its 100th episode. The spotlight shines on "Bonemaro," the 1979 Camaro that started as a budget...
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1,000-Horsepower Street Car Project Hits the Dyno!! Can HOT ROD Garage Hit the Big Number or What?!
Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa are on a mission to transform a standard 2014 Chevy Caprice PPV into a jaw-dropping street machine boasting over a thousan...
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Guac 'N Roll Is Now a Little Extra!! '20s T-Bucket Project Actually Works!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, our hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa tackle their first traditional build: a 1927 Ford T-bucket truck that’s in...
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1974 AMC Javelin Trans Am/Street Racer Hits the Track!
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1974 Chevy Corvette has GOT TO GO!! Buy low, sell wide!!!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, we're taking a bold step—we're selling a car! After enduring a lengthy search for overpriced projects, host Tony ...
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The World's Cheapest Turbo Buick gets '87 Intercooled Power!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, we dive back into the Grand Trashional, the most budget-friendly running turbo Buick ever. We picked up a 1985 T-Ty...
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The Grand Trashional Part 3: Horsepower, Handling, Still Not Handsome
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, we revisit our budget-friendly Turbo Buick T-type, affectionately dubbed the "Grand Trashional," as it seeks redemp...
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Coyote-Powered '04 Mustang GT Gets Put on Rails! Incredible Suspension Upgrades!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, we’re enhancing our 2004 GT, which features a Coyote engine swap, by upgrading the chassis and suspension to matc...
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Crown Hick Is Built AND Bought! Fully Forged Engine and Intercooler = BIG POWER!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, we’re transforming our Crown Hick pickup into an incredible powerhouse! Join hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa as...
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Turbocharged, Fuel Injected, Five-Speed ... Minivan?!
In this episode of Hot Rod Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa take a daring detour as they tackle a rare 1990 Plymouth Voyager equipped with a...
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Come Chevhell or High Water, We Will Revive Lucky's '66!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa dive into Lucky's personal '66 Chevelle, bringing it back to life after a long hi...
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72 Javelin Trans-Am Street Tribute Finally Turns, Burns, and Gets Some RESPECT on Its Name!! Track Slouch No More!!
In this episode of HOT ROD Garage, hosts Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa revisit their '72 Javelin project. After years of work, they finally installed t...
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Hunting 9s
The Hot Rod Garage team is excited to introduce their latest addition, host Alex Taylor! With her extensive background in high-speed vehicles, she pa...
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Re-redeeming the Grand Trashional
The Grand Trashional has one final opportunity to showcase its true potential. Alex and Lucky invest their trust in a head, a cam, and their aspiratio...
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Hard Lessons for the Javelin
HRG's Javelin returns as the team focuses on optimizing the seating, enhancing safety features, and training the driver. Alex and Lucky install seati...
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TwinZies!
With little knowledge of drifting, Alex and Lucky introduce an unexpected addition to the HRG lineup: two Nissan 370Zs, the ultimate entry-level dri...
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A Little Work and A Lotta Work!
Alex and Lucky find themselves torn between two very different vehicles: the overlooked champion of a high-performance five-speed Voyager minivan and ...
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Savoy Ya Later
In this action-packed installment of Hot Rod Garage, the crew faces illness and the potential loss of their workshop, yet they persevere to complete t...
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Bringin' the Heat to Roadkill Nights!
After completing the 28-day transformation from a field car to a big-tire Savoy, Alex and Lucky get ready for a burnout showdown with the Roadkill and...
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Double the Fix, Double the Fun
Riding high from their victory at Roadkill Nights, Alex and Lucky dive into a new challenge with double the vehicles for double the excitement. They t...
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The 1,000-hp Blow-Nanza!!!
Following the trend of drag racing, roll racing is beginning to take shape and shift to the racetrack. As champions of speed, it makes sense for us to...
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From Dust to Dust
The MythDuster's Gen III Hemi has been in disarray ever since Engine Masters revealed it was nearly 100 hp behind its newer counterparts. Determined t...
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Hot Tater!!
We all know the struggle of sticking to a budget. Sometimes, the greatest hot rodding projects come from that beat-up old truck sitting in a field. Ro...
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Super Secret Galaxie
Lucky is known for his captivating tales, so whenever he shares a new one, it's worth paying attention. Alex, who thrives on surprises, decides to tra...
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Happy HRG Day!
The Hot Rod Garage team is creating a special holiday. HRG Day is a thrilling occasion when they rent out a dragstrip, hire a taco cart, and invite fr...
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Typhoon Rollin' In
The '92 Typhoon makes a comeback as Alex and Lucky work to revitalize its drivetrain, eliminating rod knock for good. They put it to the test by racin...
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Solving Crimes & Clocking Times
The inaugural HRG Day celebration from last year proved to be a hit for most, but not for the Bonemaro, the Crown Hic, and the Savoy, who returned ho...
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To Achieve a Goal, Set a Goal
Alex and Lucky venture into uncharted territory in land speed racing while also sticking to familiar routes with the Bonemaro. This journey transcends...
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The ICE-Cold Return of Project X
Following a tumultuous journey with their electric vehicle, Alex and Lucky receive the green light to revive Project X, transforming it back into a ro...
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Grand Trashional Earns a New Name!
After many frustrating attempts at the Grand National, the team at Hot Rod Garage has finally made some progress. With a string of near misses at the ...
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Roadkill Nights Is Back!
"Roadkill Nights" makes its triumphant return, bringing along the iconic '55 Savoy. The crew heads to Pontiac, Michigan, where they dive into exhilara...
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Burnt Reynolds
Lucky Costa and Alex Taylor team up to create hot rods in every conceivable design. They craft everything from classic American RWD V-8s to unique and...
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Land Speed Field Test
The '32 Roadster land speed car is coming together beautifully, and it’s all set for its first run across the dry lake bed at El Mirage—assuming t...
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Buggin' Out!
Alex and Lucky embark on a quest to determine if an ordinary Beetle qualifies as a hot rod. They take an old Beetle and transform it into a stylish C...
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Typhoon Times Two
For an all-wheel-drive sport truck, it’s crucial that every wheel is engaged, which is exactly what Alex and Lucky aim for as they enhance the Typho...
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Busted Burt Combusts Again
Although Derek’s Roadworthy Rescue’d Trans Am had met its demise in the past, the team is determined to restore it. They introduce a powerful 455...
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We're Gonna Lose the Shop!
With the shop on the brink of closure, the crew decides to take on a final project: creating a push truck for their Land Speed Roadster. They find an ...
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HRG Day Is Here to Stay!
HRG Day returns, bringing together friends, powerful engines, and delicious tacos as the latest additions to the fleet prepare to hit the dragstrip.
