Ep 9. California Car Art

In season 5 episode 9 of Restoration Garage, titled "California Car Art," the crew at the Guild of Automotive Restorers take on some of their most creative projects yet.

The episode opens with David Grainger, the owner of the Guild, discussing a unique request from a customer in California. The customer has requested that the team restore a 1941 Willys Coupe, but with a twist – they want the car to be turned into a work of art, with a hand-painted mural on the hood.

The crew at the Guild are no strangers to unique requests, but this project presents a whole new challenge. The team needs to not only restore the car to its former glory, but also find an artist who can create a stunning piece of art on the hood.

David and his team get to work on the mechanical restoration of the Willys Coupe, while also scouring California for an artist who can help bring the customer's vision to life. After visiting several local art galleries, they finally find an artist who is up to the challenge.

With the artist on board, the team begins working on the body of the car. They need to create a smooth canvas for the mural, which means sanding down the entire body of the car and filling in any dents or scratches.

Once the bodywork is complete, it's time for the artist to get to work. The team has set up a special paint booth at the Guild, where the artist can work on the hood of the car with minimal distractions.

As the artist begins work on the mural, the rest of the team focuses on the mechanical restoration of the car. They have to replace the engine, transmission, and brakes, among other things, to ensure the car runs smoothly and safely.

Throughout the episode, viewers get to see the delicate balance between art and mechanics. The team has to work closely with the artist to ensure the design of the mural doesn't interfere with the functioning of the car.

As the project nears completion, tensions rise. The team has invested countless hours into the restoration of the Willys Coupe and the creation of the mural. They're eager to see the finished product and present it to the customer.

Finally, the day arrives when the car is ready to be unveiled. The team has done an incredible job, seamlessly blending the artistic design with the mechanics of the car. The customer is thrilled with the final result and can't wait to cruise around California in their one-of-a-kind work of art.

Overall, viewers of Restoration Garage season 5 episode 9 will be treated to an inside look at the challenges and joys of restoring cars with an artistic twist. This episode showcases the incredible skills and dedication of the team at the Guild of Automotive Restorers, as well as the creativity and hard work of the artist.