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- 2016-2024
- 9 seasons
- MotorTrend Group
- Reality
- TV-PG
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Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Body Swap, Street Dragging '56 Chevy!
Wed, May 20, 2020 28 mins
Why can't you leave something lying around in the shop? Someone will take it, of course. On this episode of Roadkill Garage, David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich have nabbed the '56 Chevy 210 that Tony and Lucky revived on episode 69 of Hot Rod Garage. It was once a 1965 NHRA H Class Champion, but unfortunately, its body is complete garbage - even for Freiburger and Dulcich's standards. Now the guys have decided to body swap it with some better sheetmetal that Freiburger has been hoarding for far too long. Follow along as they ditch the rust and holes and bring this car closer to its former glory with some passes at the Kingman Street Drags on Route 66.
Episode 2
Conquering the Water with the Mopar Muscle Boat!
Wed, May 27, 2020
Steve finally convinces David to work on his 1975 Chrysler Conqueror, a boat that's powered by 318 V8 and a jet drive instead of a standard outboard engine. They'll get the engine running and test it out on the lake -- assuming that it will float.
Episode 3
The 650hp Clevo Commando Returns!
Wed, Jun 3, 2020 29 mins
The guys are finally making some progress marrying the 406 Cleveland engine to their Jeep Commando. They get the drivetrain all sorted out, fitting the engine to a Chevrolet transmission, then show how to stuff everything into the Jeep body.
Episode 4
Fresh 500ci for the Caddy Gremmie!
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
The guys bring back the Cadillac-powered AMC Gremlin known as the Caddy Gremmie and put in a fresh 500ci powerplant with hopes of taking it all the way to the Roadkill Zip-Tie Drags Powered by Panduit in Tuscon, Arizona.
Episode 5
Cheap vs Muscle: Ford Truck Fun!
Wed, Jun 17, 2020 32 mins
Freiburger challenges Dulcich to a showdown between a newly acquired cheap truck and the almighty Ford Muscle Truck. The challenge is this: Can a '74 Ford F-100 long bed with a 360 FE engine be just as much fun as the FMT with just a few hop-ups?
Episode 6
Project Car Blowout!
Wed, Jun 24, 2020 36 mins
On this episode of Roadkill Garage, Freiburger and Dulcich check in on, and get to work on multiple projects. First the Clevo Commando gets some rear axle attention. Next the Crusher Impala's engine is removed and diagnosed, and finally the Caddy Gremmie's engine issues are solved! Will one of these projects be doing massive burnouts by the end of the episode? Yes! Watch now to see which one.
Episode 7
Wreck Runner Racing!
Wed, Sep 30, 2020 31 mins
Freiburger and Dulcich bring back the Wreck Runner, their '68 Satellite Road Runner clone. The guys fix a handful of issues-breaks, torsion bars, shifter, seats, overall tune, and more-before thrashing it out on the dirt. Then watch Dulcich bang-shift the budget four-speed 383 down the street before Freiburger takes it on its first passes down the dragstrip.
Episode 8
Back from the Dead: Tire Lifting Crusher Impala!
Wed, Oct 7, 2020 42 mins
The blown 498ci big-block is back from the dead. Freiburger and Dulcich revive the previously rained in and ruined engine with a full top to bottom rebuild. Will the '69 Crusher Impala get back to its amazing burnout distance glory? Yes, of course-but will it lift the tires even higher and run its quickest pass at the track?
Episode 9
Pontiac T-37 Handling Upgrade Frustration!
Wed, Oct 14, 2020 34 mins
We can all agree, the springs of 2020 was a debacle of unprecedented proportions. No you read that right, springs not spring. Freiburger and Dulcich tackle the easy task of upgrading the handling of the T-37 only to have their most infuriating build to date. Will they bounce back to improve in the six-clod test, or will the springs of 2020 keep them home bound?
Episode 10
Fixing the '56 Chevy!
Wed, Oct 21, 2020 37 mins
The body-swapped '56 Chevy is back, and it is all WIN. Freiburger and Dulcich ditch the 265ci V-8 for the home built Covid-350. With the addition of a six-speed manual trans, and the wheel hop issue fixed, the question is: Will the added power of the 500-hp Covid-350 lift the front end, or cause the stock rear end to depart itself of gears? Watch and find out.
Episode 11
The Supercharged Jeep Is Back!
Wed, Oct 28, 2020 34 mins
Last time you saw the BJ-5, a 1975 CJ-5 affixed with a Chevy 383 short-block and topped with a Weiand 671 blower, it left a yard sale of parts on the track after racing against the Off-Road Challenger. This time on Roadkill Garage, Freiburger and Dulcich fix the Jeep and thrash it in the sand, leaving only one question: Will the supercharged power plant be too much for the axles?
Episode 12
Return of the Crop Duster!
Wed, Nov 4, 2020 29 mins
The saga continues. After years of paint and body work it's finally time to piece the Crop Duster back to life. Part 1 of 2 of finally finishing the Crop Duster, Freiburger and Dulcich get the engine and trans back in the freshly painted beauty after adding some extra cubic inches. That's right, the 383 has been stroked to 440ci and finally fires up.
Episode 13
Burnouts for Distance: Crop Duster wins!
Wed, Nov 11, 2020 29 mins
The masterpiece that is the Crop Duster is finally done-if you don't count the interior, that is. Freiburger and Dulcich finish the '70 Plymouth that has languished away on the farm for so long. See how it has transformed from junk into one of the nicest piles in the Roadkill fleet, and undoubtedly one of the best at brutal burnouts for distance.
