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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. [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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#TransformationTuesday: Garage Squad saves a 1971 Chevrolet Blazer
The owner of this ‘71 Chevy Blazer not only stepped-up, he stepped-in to support his new family in the wake of a tragic loss. While the family slowly got back on their feet, the Blazer quickly headed in the opposite direction. It was time for the Garage Squad to...
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Out of the Garage: 1950 Ford F3
After five seasons of rescuing cars and trucks we wanted to check in with some of the owners we've helped out to see how they are enjoying their rides. First up, Paul Ritter and his 1950 Ford F3 that was bought new by his grandparents. As Paul says, it was a true...
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Bruno Massel Wins Heartland Nationals on 10 Year Anniversary of First NHRA Victory at Same Event
In the three weeks leading up to the 2019 NHRA Heartland Nationals in Topeka, Kansas, Bruno Massel was hardly sleeping. Between Garage Squad and hosting various NHRA events around the country he was using any extra time to ready his COPO Camaro and competition...
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Garage Squad Welcomes Cristy Lee as New Co-Host
Cristy Lee is joining Garage Squad for season six! While Heather Storm’s move to new projects weighs heavy on the crew, she will always be part of the Garage Squad family. But like Henry Ford’s first car, there’s no going backward. As production ramps-up it’s becoming...
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Garage Squad Tips: Staying Motivated to Finish a Project Car
Tucked away in dim garages, hiding in plain sight under tarps, or banished to dilapidated barns are hunks of metal ready for a second chance at glory. These are the project cars, trucks and motorcycles that wait for the tender loving care their pink-slip holders...
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