Ep 5. Dustbowl Dreaming

In Full Custom Garage season 7 episode 5 titled "Dustbowl Dreaming," audiences are invited to join renowned car builder Ian Roussel as he takes on another spectacular custom build. The episode revolves around a project that is close to Ian's heart as he transforms a 1936 Ford and gives it a new lease of life.

As the episode begins, the team at the Full Custom Garage workshop is excited to start work on their latest project. Viewers quickly learn that the car was found in a very poor state, buried under years of dust and rust. The car's owner had owned it for over 20 years and had stored it in his barn, hoping to restore it to its former glory one day. Ian takes on the challenge but has to contend with a car that's in much worse shape than he initially thought.

Ian and his team have to start by stripping the car down to its bare essentials, which takes quite a bit of time. As they examine the car, they find that the frame is in terrible shape and needs to be replaced. Ian decides to use a custom frame and has to fabricate new mounts for the body. The weight distribution of the car is also off, so they have to adjust the suspension to ensure that it's even.

The next step is to address the engine and transmission. Ian decides to go with a powerful LS3 engine with a custom intake to give the car a boost of power. He also decides to use a T56 transmission. However, the transmission doesn't fit nicely in the body, so they have to cut out part of the floor to allow it to sit in the car properly.

As the project progresses, Ian and his team move on to the bodywork. The car's body has been battered by years of disuse and rust, so they have to perform a lot of work to get it into shape. The team spends hours sanding, welding, and grinding to get the car's exterior back to its former glory. As they're sanding, they find a hidden treasure: A unique paint underneath a layer of grease and grime, that will be the key element of the car's design.

The team decides to give the car a hot rod look to match the era it was built-in, and they start by creating a custom interior. They install custom seats, a new instrument cluster, and a new steering wheel. They also install air conditioning, power windows, and a premium sound system. Ian then goes on to fabricate some excellent custom features in the car, including a custom grille, side panels, and a customized trunk. It also features a new set of custom-made wheels and also a new hardtop finished in one of a kind two-tone paint design.

Ian's attention to detail, passion for working with cars, and creativity combine to produce a project that is unlike any other. Full Custom Garage season 7 episode 5, also known as "Dustbowl Dreaming," is a must-watch for fans of car-building shows and anyone interested in vintage vehicles. The episode showcases the painstaking work that goes into a custom build and highlights the creativity and skill required to bring a car back to its former glory. From the suspension to the interior design, every aspect of the project is exemplified in the show, making it engaging and entertaining through and through.