Ep 9. Zodiac Come Back

Car SOS season 1 episode 9, titled "Zodiac Come Back," is an exciting and heartwarming episode that follows our beloved presenters Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw as they embark on a mission to restore a 1960s classic Ford Zodiac to its former glory.

The episode starts with a story of a man named Stuart who purchased his dream car, a 1960 Ford Zodiac, from a scrapyard for a few hundred pounds. However, due to financial constraints, he was unable to restore the car and had to leave it decrepit in his garage for years. The car became a project car, that he always dreamed of fixing up.

The presenters get wind of Stuart's predicament and make their way to his garage. As expected, the car was in a sorry state. The bodywork was rusted, the interior was torn, and the engine was non-functional. The presenters were quick to notice how passionate Stuart was about the car. They knew they had to rescue the Zodiac and bring it back to life.

Fuzz and Tim get to work and dismantle the car to see what needs repairing. They start by replacing the floor pan, which had corroded and became weak over time. The presenters then move on to the bodywork, where they replace several panels and remove all the rust and corrosion. With the bodywork sorted, it was time to move on to the engine.

Stuart had attempted to restore the engine, but quickly became overwhelmed. Fuzz and Tim were more than capable of fixing the engine and started by rebuilding the cylinder head and fixing most of the engine's ancillaries. The presenters then removed the gearbox and resealed it, ensuring that there were no leaks.

The interior also needed a complete overhaul. The presenters removed the old seats, dashboard, and carpet. They then installed new carpets, reupholstered the seats, and had the dashboard restored to its original glory.

The Zodiac also had some unique features, like its rotating speedometer, which had long stopped functioning. Fuzz and Tim took on the challenge and were successful in restoring the speedometer, transforming the car completely.

Throughout the process, Stuart was overjoyed and emotional, watching his dream car come back to life right before his eyes. The presenters also learned about the sentimental value the Zodiac held for Stuart and his family and knew they had to make the car even more special.

The presenters decided to replace the old radio with a new one that they knew would mean a lot to Stuart. When Fuzz presented the restored car to Stuart, the radios started playing a song that meant a lot to Stuart and his family, and there was not a dry eye in the house.

The final product was stunning, It was hard to believe that the restored car was the same one they started with. The beautiful, shiny, and fully functional 1960 Ford Zodiac was a symbol of Stuart’s perseverance and the presenters' dedication and hard work.

In closing, Car SOS season 1 episode 9, "Zodiac Come Back," is a heartwarming and emotional episode that showcases Fuzz and Tim's skills and dedication to their craft. The episode shows how a simple passion project can become such a significant part of someone's life, and how an act of kindness can move people to tears. The episode's message is a simple one, but a message that always bears repeating: Never give up on your dreams.