Ep 9. eBay the Road Home
- November 9, 2013
In season 4 episode 9 of Inside West Coast Customs, entitled "eBay the Road Home," the crew at West Coast Customs takes on a unique project for a young man named Ernesto. Ernesto has been in the military for the past four years and is finally coming back home to his family in Texas. His mother and sister want to surprise him with a custom-built truck that he has always dreamed of owning.
Ernesto's dream truck is a 1953 Chevy pickup, which he found on eBay. The truck is in rough shape, with a lot of rust and damage. The crew at West Coast Customs has their work cut out for them, but they are excited to take on the challenge.
The first step is to strip the truck down to its bare frame. The crew examines the frame and finds that it is in good shape, which is a good sign. They decide to rebuild the truck using a mix of original and modern parts. They install an air suspension system, new brakes, and a new rear end.
The body of the truck is in worse shape than the frame. The crew spends a lot of time stripping away the rust and repairing the damaged metal. They also add some custom touches, such as a new grille and custom headlights. The truck is then sent off to the paint shop, where it is painted a beautiful two-tone blue and white.
While the truck is being worked on, Ernesto's mother and sister come to visit the shop. They are thrilled with the progress that the crew has made on the truck and can't wait to see it when it's finished.
When the truck is returned to the shop, the crew begins the process of putting it back together. They install the engine, transmission, and all of the wiring. They also install a custom interior, complete with leather seats and a modern sound system.
Finally, the truck is ready to be revealed to Ernesto. His mother and sister bring him to the shop, blindfolded. When they remove the blindfold, he is amazed at what he sees. The truck is everything he ever wanted and more. He takes it for a test drive and loves the way it handles.
Overall, season 4 episode 9 of Inside West Coast Customs is a heartwarming story of a family coming together to surprise a young man who has given so much for his country. The crew at West Coast Customs does an amazing job on the truck, and it's clear that they put a lot of love and care into every detail. Fans of the show won't want to miss this episode.
