AMERICAN RESTORATION features Rick Dale and his crew of loose screws at Rick's Restorations in Las Vegas, Nevada, as they take rusty, beat-up items and restore them to their original glory. Whether it's a giant gas pump from the 1940s or a Hopalong Cassidy bicycle from the 1950s, every restoration is a high-stakes business project where worthless rust is transformed into a valuable collectible. However, these restorations aren't easy. Every project presents unique challenges for Rick and his team, who develop inventive processes to finish each job flawlessly and on time. From old gas carts to timeless slot machines, the items Rick restores are part of the fabric that makes up American culture. Things just aren't made like they used to be, but at Rick's Restorations, old becomes new again.
Written by Sophie and last updated on sep 02, 2021.
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Rick must restore a local magicians street lamp after a Vegas windstorm; Rick's son Tyler gets a tough lesson in business after giving a price estimate on a 1930's Eco-Tire Meter.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 66 votes.
A local picker pays Rick Dale a visit with a truckload of rust laden loot; the guys are asked to restore an antique popcorn machine from 1948.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 63 votes.
A NASA helmet from the Gemini missions of the 1960s; and a rusty gas cart.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 43 votes.
Rick’s team attempts to restore an antique Hershey’s dispenser from the 1940′s; the team tries to fix up a 1950′s Kelvinator Fridge.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 83 votes.
A 1900s punching-bag game; and an antique railroad strongbox.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 50 votes.
A 1940s Pepsi cooler; and a Prohibition-era slot machine.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 52 votes.
The shop restores a three-wheeled 1950s-era Marketeer golf cart purchased by Rick Harrison in the Pawn Stars episode "Hello Nurse", which Harrison wants restored as a gift to his father. Also restored is a 1950s Hopalong Cassidy bicycle.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 135 votes.
A 1957 air-raid siren; and a nickel-plated cash register.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 54 votes.
A 1950s Coke cooler is converted into a "Hot Dog Cooler Grill." Also: an antique barber's pole.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 54 votes.
A 1950s candy machine; and an antique safe for which no combination has been provided.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 41 votes.
A 1920s visible gas pump is auctioned; and salvage yard is explored.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 54 votes.
