Ep 12. Little Chef Diner

Salvage Dawgs is a reality TV show that focuses on a team of skilled architectural salvagers who acquire vintage items and save them from being tossed away. In the 12th episode of the 5th season, the team visited a Little Chef Diner which was located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and took on the challenge of removing salvaging items.

The Little Chef Diner was established in the year 1948, and it was one of the most famous landmarks in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The diner was recognized for serving delicious food and milkshakes, and people visited it just to experience the old-school diner vibes. However, with time, the diner lost its charm, and it was closed for business in the 1990s. Since then, it was abandoned and left to succumb to the elements.

The Salvage Dawgs team arrived at the site and assessed the structure, they had to deconstruct the building carefully, and they were careful not to damage any vintage items or materials that could be salvaged. The team members used their expertise to remove the diner's sign, wooden counter, barstools, booths, and kitchen appliances. They also discovered some fascinating treasure, such as vintage milkshakes mixers, neon sign elements, and other significant old items that the owners of the diner plan to use later for decorations.

The team executed several unique techniques while removing the items from the diner, which further increased the challenge. For instance, they sawed and removed the vinyl from the bar stools carefully, and detached the booth seating one by one. The deconstruction process took some time, but the team was cautious to avoid breaking fragile items in the process.

The episode was made even more interesting when the Salvage Dawgs team encountered several unexpected obstacles. While removing a vintage item, they discovered a potentially dangerous and harmful substance - asbestos. The team was immediately forced to stop the extraction process and contact an expert to come and safely remove the asbestos, to ensure their own safety and prevent the spread of the dangerous substance.

Nevertheless, the Salvage Dawgs team did not give up on the project, and they resumed the extraction once the hazardous material was removed and the area was certified as safe. The extraction resumed with the team members wearing protective gear to avoid any on-site accidents.

Once all the items were safely extracted, they were transported and stored at the Black Dog Salvage Warehouse, where they are now available and ready to be sold to anyone who enjoys vintage items. The unique items extracted from the Little Chef Diner are sure to have a lasting value that will be appreciated by history and antique enthusiasts.

In conclusion, this episode of Salvage Dawgs was engaging, interesting, and had moments of unpredictability. The team did an excellent job of salvaging valuable vintage pieces from a landmark Fredericksburg institution in Virginia, which was undergoing demolition. The scenes were well captured, and the viewer is taken on a journey through the process of deconstructing an old building while salvaging exciting items, making for an absolutely enjoyable viewing experience.