Ep 17. Mopar Makeovers

In this episode of PowerNation: Detroit Muscle season 2, the team focuses on Mopar makeovers. The show starts with the team discussing the popularity of Mopar vehicles and why they are so sought after by car enthusiasts. They explain that Mopar, which stands for Motor Parts, is the official parts division of Chrysler and is known for producing some of the most iconic muscle cars of all time.

The hosts then introduce the two Mopar vehicles they will be working on in this episode: a 1970 Challenger R/T and a 1967 Plymouth GTX. Both cars have been sitting in a barn for years and are in desperate need of some TLC.

The first car the team tackles is the 1970 Challenger R/T. The hosts explain that this car is particularly special because it is a numbers matching car, meaning that all of the original parts are still intact and the engine matches the VIN number. They start by removing the engine and transmission and then sending them off to be rebuilt.

While the engine and transmission are being worked on, the team turns their attention to the body of the car. They strip the car down to bare metal and find that there is quite a bit of rust that needs to be addressed. They use a combination of welding and body filler to repair the rust damage and then move on to painting the car.

The hosts explain that they are going for a classic look with this car and decide to paint it in its original shade of B5 Blue. They also add some white stripes down the sides of the car for a bit of added flair.

Once the engine and transmission are finished being rebuilt, the team installs them back into the car and works on putting all the finishing touches on the Challenger R/T. The end result is a beautiful, fully restored Mopar muscle car that is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.

Next, the team moves on to the 1967 Plymouth GTX. This car has been sitting in a barn for even longer than the Challenger and is in even rougher shape. The hosts explain that this car will require a lot of work to get it back to its former glory.

They start by removing the engine and transmission and then sending them off to be rebuilt. Once those are taken care of, they move on to the body of the car. They find that there is quite a bit of rust damage that needs to be addressed, so they replace several panels on the car.

They also decide to give the car a bit of a modern twist by installing a new suspension system, as well as disc brakes on all four wheels. The team explains that these upgrades will not only improve the performance of the car, but will also make it safer to drive.

The hosts then turn their attention to the exterior of the car. They decide to paint it in a striking shade of red, which they think will really make it stand out. They also add some black racing stripes down the sides of the car for added visual interest.

Once the engine and transmission are installed back into the car, the team works on putting all the finishing touches on the GTX. The end result is a stunning Mopar muscle car that has been given a modern twist.

Overall, this episode of PowerNation: Detroit Muscle season 2 is a must-watch for any car enthusiast, especially those who love Mopar vehicles. The team does an excellent job of restoring these two classic cars and the end result is truly stunning.