Ep 2. Street Legal Stock Car
- TVPG
- December 22, 2017
- 20 min
Roadkill is an automotive show that showcases the adventures of David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan as they traverse the country in their unique vehicles. In season 3 episode 2, titled "Street Legal Stock Car," the hosts take on the challenge of turning a NASCAR race car into a street-legal vehicle.
The episode starts off with the hosts explaining their plan to take a 1986 Buick Regal and convert it into a street-legal stock car. They reveal that they purchased the Buick from a local race track for $5000, which they consider a steal. The car had originally been used as a NASCAR race car, but it was no longer competitive on the track due to rule changes.
The hosts then take the car to a mechanic's shop, where they start the process of transforming it into a street-legal vehicle. They begin by removing the roll cage and installing a full interior, complete with doors, a dashboard, and seats. They then focus on making the car street legal by adding headlights, taillights, turn signals, and other necessary features.
While working on the Buick, the hosts encounter a few challenges. They discover that the car's steering column is rusted and needs to be replaced, which they do with the help of a donor car. They also struggle with the car's weight, realizing that it is much heavier than they anticipated due to the roll cage and other racing components.
After several days of hard work, the car is finally ready to hit the streets. The hosts take it out for a test drive, discovering that it is surprisingly quick and handles well for its size. They even take it to a local race track, where they put it through its paces and have some fun drifting and doing burnouts.
Throughout the episode, the hosts share their thoughts on the project and the challenges they faced. They also offer tips and advice for viewers who might want to try a similar project on their own. Overall, "Street Legal Stock Car" is a fun and informative episode that showcases the hosts' creativity and love for all things automotive.
