Ep 11. Fast & Furious Fairmont
- TV14
- October 1, 2012
- 42 min
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7.9 (26)
Fast N' Loud is an American reality TV series that premiered on the Discovery Channel. The series follows the crew of Gas Monkey Garage, a Dallas-based restoration shop that specializes in restoring and building American hot rods, classics, and muscle cars. The show is known for its high-energy stunts, expert-level car builds, and wild personalities.
In season 1, episode 11, titled "Fast & Furious Fairmont," the Gas Monkey Garage crew takes on one of their biggest projects yet - a 1975 Ford Fairmont that they plan to turn into a drag racing machine. As the crew gets to work on the car, they quickly realize that this build is going to be more difficult than they initially anticipated.
The Fairmont is a somewhat obscure car, and the Gas Monkey Garage crew has never worked on one before. They soon discover that the car's frame is badly rusted, which presents a major challenge. The crew decides to replace the frame entirely, which means they'll need to find a suitable replacement and then strip the Fairmont down to its bare bones.
As they work on the car, the team also faces some interpersonal challenges. Richard Rawlings, the owner of Gas Monkey Garage, wants to get the car done quickly so that they can show it off at an upcoming drag racing event. However, some members of the crew feel that Richard's approach is too rushed, and that they need more time to do the job right. This leads to some tension and disagreements among the team members.
Despite these challenges, the Gas Monkey Garage crew soldiers on with the Fairmont build. They replace the frame, add new axles, upgrade the suspension, and install a high-performance engine. They also give the car a new paint job and add some customized touches to make it stand out.
As the build progresses, the team faces some unexpected setbacks. At one point, the engine doesn't fire up properly, which means they'll need to spend more time troubleshooting and fixing the problem. Additionally, they discover that the new axles they installed aren't a perfect fit, which means they'll need to do some more tweaking before the car is ready to hit the track.
Eventually, the team manages to overcome these obstacles and get the Fairmont ready for race day. They load the car up on a trailer and head to the track, where they face off against some tough competition. The drag races are intense, and the Gas Monkey Garage crew is on the edge of their seats as they watch their creation take on the other cars on the track.
Without giving away any spoilers, it's safe to say that the Fast & Furious Fairmont build was one of the most challenging and rewarding projects that the Gas Monkey Garage crew had tackled up to that point in the series. The car turned out great and looked amazing on the track, and the team members learned a lot from working on such a unique and difficult build. This episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and car enthusiasts alike.