Ep 5. Hot Tub Time Machine

In Car Masters: Rust to Riches season 3 episode 5, titled "Hot Tub Time Machine," the crew at Gotham Garage faces their biggest challenge yet. They are tasked with restoring a rare 1946 Ford Super DeLuxe Woodie that has been sitting in a barn for decades.

The team, led by Shannon Aikau, Chris Brown, and Michael "Caveman" Pyle, must first assess the damage and decide which parts of the vehicle can be salvaged and which need to be replaced. They quickly find that the wood paneling on the car is in extremely poor condition and will need to be completely replaced.

Once they have stripped the car down to its frame, the crew begins the painstaking process of rebuilding the Woodie from the ground up. They fabricate custom parts, including a new dashboard and center console, and rebuild the engine to give it more power and better performance.

In addition to the mechanical work, the team also has to tackle the aesthetic aspect of the project. They choose a sleek black and silver color scheme for the exterior and install a custom hot tub in the back of the car, complete with a built-in sound system.

As the project nears completion, tensions run high as the crew realizes they are running out of time to finish the car before a major car show. With only a few days left until the deadline, they work around the clock to get the Woodie looking and running as good as new.

When the car is finally unveiled at the car show, it is clear that the hard work has paid off. The Woodie is a showstopper, with its sleek black paint job and custom hot tub drawing crowds of admirers. The team is proud of what they have accomplished, and they are already looking forward to their next challenge.