Squad Blog
#TransformationTuesday: 1931 Ford Model A
To help the Calumet City Police deliver food and toys to families in need during the holidays, the Garage Squad upgraded Santa's sleigh from 8 reindeer to 300 horses! Move over Rudolph, Santa has a new ride! [gallery...
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#TransformationTuesday: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
After suffering through multiple family tragedies, the Garage Squad had to step in and help this father and son by getting their 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible back on the road. [gallery...
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#TransformationTuesday: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
Fighting through high-functioning autism, Caleb, a 16-year-old gearhead, had big plans for his 1987 Toyota FJ60 Land Cruiser. Grit, toughness and commitment got the newly licensed owner far, but not quite far enough on this project. The Garage Squad was happy to help...
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Earning a Ticket to Ride
People always remember their firsts; first dog, first bike, first kiss, and of course, first car. For 16-year-old Caleb Hanegraff, his first car was built out of memories that will last a lifetime. Most people who are offered a vehicle that has been sitting in a...
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#TransformationTuesday: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
After the owner's daughter told her dad to use her piggy bank money on this build, we knew we had to help. We let the little girl keep her money, but by the time this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle finally came together, her spare change certainly could have come in handy!...
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#TransformationTuesday: 1949 Mercury
A host of personal and family health problems forced the owner of this 1949 Mercury to leave this blue demon decaying in the garage for years. Trouble materialized at every turn of the wrench for the Squad on this rescue. *WATCH THE EPISODE HERE* [gallery...
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#TransformationTuesday: 1965 Chevrolet C10
This ’65 Chevy C10 was the perfect father-son project until the father tragically lost his son. The owner just couldn’t continue rebuilding the truck and it simply sat in his garage for years. The Garage Squad helped turn a garage of sadness into a place of renewed...
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#TransformationTuesday: 1970 Dodge Challenger
When confronted with a 1970 Dodge Challenger, the Squad didn't back down. Getting this Vietnam veteran's dream car back on the road was a tough mission, but it had to be done. It was finally time to give back to a man who had long put country and family in front of...
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#TransformationTuesday: 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express
The owner of this Li’l Red Express bought the truck from his boss while slinging pies at a local pizza joint, only to sell it back years later due to financial troubles. A twist of fate would reunite truck and owner, but there wasn’t much “express” left in Li’l Red...
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#TransformationTuesday: 1965 AC Cobra Replica
The owner of this ’65 AC Cobra replica has 24 kids and grandkids! Result? There’s just not much time left for anything else. Birthdays, graduations, college… the car just couldn’t compete for time or money. After sitting for more than 20 years the Garage Squad...
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