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.

Sun, Apr 26 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

The crew at the shop begin work on a 1969 Charger that turns out to be a surprise birthday present.

Sun, May 3 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Sun, May 10 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Sun, May 17 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

Work on a 1971 first generation Ford Bronco is completed, and the owner comes in to pick it up.

Sun, May 24 8:30 A.M. Radical Restoration     NHPBS (11.1)

Engine swaps have become the latest trend in car restoration.


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