Ep 10. Pantera, 'nuff Said

Garage Squad is a reality TV show that focuses on a team of mechanics and car enthusiasts who help owners to restore classic cars to their former glory. In season 8, episode 10, titled "Pantera, 'nuff Said," the team is tasked with restoring a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera.

The De Tomaso Pantera was a mid-engined sports car produced by the Italian car manufacturer De Tomaso from 1971 to 1993. It was designed by American Tom Tjaarda and powered by a Ford V8 engine. The Pantera was a popular car in the US in the 1970s, but due to limited production numbers, it is now a sought-after classic.

In this episode, the owner of the Pantera, named Dave, has had the car for over 20 years and has always dreamed of bringing it back to its former glory. However, he has never had the time or expertise to do so. The car has been sitting in his garage for years, collecting dust and rust.

The Garage Squad team arrives to assess the car and immediately notices that the Pantera is in need of a lot of work. The car's body is covered in rust, the interior is completely destroyed, and the engine is not running. The team knows that they have their work cut out for them.

The team gets started by first removing the engine to see if it can be salvaged. They find that the engine is in bad shape and needs a complete overhaul. After taking the engine apart, they send the parts off to be rebuilt and cleaned.

While waiting for the engine parts to come back, the team turns their attention to the body of the car. They start by stripping the paint and removing all the rust. After sanding the body down, they apply primer to prepare it for a fresh coat of paint.

The team also begins work on the interior of the car. They remove the old seats and carpet and replace them with new ones. They also install a new sound system and gauges.

Once the engine parts come back, the team begins the process of putting the engine back together. They also clean and rebuild the transmission. After a few long days of work, the car is finally ready to be started.

The moment of truth arrives as the team turns the key and the engine roars to life. The team high-fives each other in celebration of a job well done. They take the car out for a test drive and it runs like new. The owner is thrilled with the result and can't thank the team enough for their hard work.

In conclusion, "Pantera, 'nuff Said" is an exciting episode of Garage Squad that showcases the team's passion and expertise when it comes to restoring classic cars. The team's hard work and dedication to detail is evident in the final product, and the owner is left with a car that looks and runs like new.