'74 Challenger Part I
Ty Cardona sold his Barracuda as a teen to start a family. 26 years later his kids are grown, and a replacement Mopar sits in his driveway undone. Ty's a firefighter who spends his free time helping others. So we decided to help finish his dream.
PARTS
Ty Cardona sold his Barracuda as a teen to start a family. 26 years later his kids are grown, and a replacement Mopar sits in his driveway undone. Ty's a firefighter who spends his free time helping others. So we decided to help finish his dream.
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| Intake Manifold, Plug Wires, Valve Covers | Indy Cylinder Head | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Custom Camshaft, springs, push rods, retainers, locator | Comp Cams | CLICK FOR MORE |
| All Internal Engine Components including balancer, lifters, timing set, oil pan, pickup | Summit Racing | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Engine Main & Head Studs | ARP | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Gaskets & Seals | Cometic | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Pistons | Wiseco | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Hemi 6 Ignition Controller | MSD | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Coil Packs & Spark Plugs | Accel | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Hemi 5.7 Alternator, Power Steering and AC Brackets, front assemblies and AC Compressor | March Performance | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Cometic gaskets | RockAuto.com | CLICK FOR MORE | Electrical |
| CSR 24V Platinum Pro Series High Torque Starter | Summit Racing | CLICK FOR MORE | Exhaust |
| Street Rod Headers | Doug's Headers | CLICK FOR MORE |
| 3" Custom Builder Hot Rod Hit | Magnaflow | CLICK FOR MORE | Chassis |
| Steering | Borgeson Universal Steering Components | CLICK FOR MORE | Brakes |
| Rotors, Calipers, Pads, Brake Lines | SSBC Performance Brake Systems | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Brake Lines | Summit Racing | CLICK FOR MORE | Interior |
| Interior trim, exterior trim, panels hardware, seals etc. | Year One | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Sound & Heat Damping Material | Design Engineering Inc. | CLICK FOR MORE | Wheels/Tires |
| Wheels | New Gen Wheels | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Street Comp Tires | Mickey Thompson Tire | CLICK FOR MORE | Cooling System |
| Custom Standard Radiator | US Radiator | CLICK FOR MORE | Body/Exterior |
| New Windshield | Glass Guy Chicago | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Aerosol Weld Thru Paint | DupliColor | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Chroma Premier Body Paint | DuPont | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Custom Billet Grill & Custom S&R/T Emblems | Alumicraft Street Rod Grills | CLICK FOR MORE | Entertainment & Security System |
| M Class speakers, sub, EQ, and 1800 watt "Memphis Belle" multi-channel amplifier | Memphis Audio | CLICK FOR MORE |
| In-Dash eXcelon USB/CD Receiver with Build-In Bluetooth/HD Radio KDC-X896 | Kenwood USA | CLICK FOR MORE |
| RL360i Radar and Laser Protection System | K40 Electronics | CLICK FOR MORE | Suspension |
| Rack & Pinion, Suspension Kit, K-Member | Reilly Motorsports | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Axle & Coilovers | Strange Engineering | CLICK FOR MORE | Fuel System |
| Gas Tank | Rick's Tanks | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Dual Quad EZ EFI Setup | Fast Fuel Injection | CLICK FOR MORE | Drivetrain |
| Magnum T56 6 speed Manual Transmission | American Powertrain | CLICK FOR MORE |
| Steering Column | Ididit | CLICK FOR MORE |
VOLUNTEERS
All of the PowerBlock hosts and crew are proud to be associated with the custom builders who have donated their time and expertise on Search and Restore.
WD-40 Company
San Diego, CA
Bob Hoagland, Jason Edwards, John Callery, Jonathan Schwartz, Bill Trumphfeller, Shannon Edwards all came in from WD-40 Company to lend a hand, including Pres. & CEO Garry Ridge. We thank them!
Sparky's Hardcore Customs
Central City, KY
Josh Jewell's company specializes in sales, services, fabrication, installation, painting, old skool pinstriping, etc. From simple bag jobs to all out wild bag jobs, bodydrops (stock floor or traditional), roll cages, sheet metal fab, lift kits, and about anything else you can think of. Mini trucks are Sparky's specialty.
American Powertrain
Cookeville, TN
Gray Fredrick & Matt Graves of American Powertrain came over from Cookeville, TN multiple times during the build to make sure we had everything we needed for our Mopar drivetrain.
Eddie's Rods & Customs
Pueblo West, CO
Eddie Potestio volunteered for two weeks in the construction of the Challenger. His company specializes in award winning hot rod interiors from his shop in Colorado.
Ace Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop
Fairfield, IL
Owner Ace Eckleberry, a soon to be ordained minister, runs a 70K plus sq ft facility in Southern Illinois specializing in everything from standard muscle car interiors to full on wild customs! Ace and his pal Taco created full custom interior for Ty's Mopar.
Barry Remple
Nashville, TN
Barry Remple is a local car nut who lives just minutes from the Tech Center. Barry took two whole weeks out of his life, to give back to our firefighter by donating his time to the Mopar build!
Memphis Fire Dept.
Memphis, TN
Rickey White is a lieutenant in the Memphis Fire Department, and took a week of vacation for our teardown & metal work, plus returned to meet Ty during the reveal.
All Speed Customs
Muskegon Heights, MI
Brian Moat, Matt Sabin, Paul Wetmore, Jared Westhouse all traveled from Michigan to showcase their custom fabrication skills during week 1. Their work included the rear wing and full metal front chin spoiler.
Phil's
Southhaven, MS
Phil Cutshall was instrumental in the painting & preparation of the Challenger, in spite of having neck surgery only days before. Phil's big heart overcame any pain he was feeling.
Randy's Body Shop
Ames, IA
The father and son team of Randy & Cody Ausborn joined us during prep week. Cody won state honors as a young bodyman in his home state - something his dad is really proud of!
Detroit Speed
Mooresville, NC
Ted Dobkowski II is a body man and personal acquaintance with Tim Strange, who donated his time during prep week.
Wicked Mickey's Speed & Custom
McKey, KY
Ira Adkins runs Wicked Mickey's Speed & Custom out of a small town outside Lexington, KY. His cousin Puddin' Collins came also to help out on prep week.
Anderson Classics & Kustoms
Claremore, OK
Jason Anderson's motto is "sand till your fingers bleed!" His shop in Claremore, Oklahoma specializes in a wide range of customs, hot rods, muscle cars etc.
Airbrush X-Treme & Customs
Lockney, TX
Andy Stapp is our character from Texas whose specialty is anything paint related, with a focus on custom sign painting and air brush work.
Keef's Rod & Custom
Ridgeland, MS
Owner John Keith brought Lane Herrin and Michael Palmertree to the Challenger build where all showcased their fabrication skills. Keef's specializes in building quality vehicles with subtle/clean modifications and very detailed engineering, fabrication, and body/paint work and also do high quality collision repair.
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Springfield, MO
Motorsports marketing specialist Shawn Myers has a dream job: touring America's top motorsports events promoting O'Reilly Auto along the way. Shawn was invited by WD-40 to work on week 3 Challenger.
Extreme Restorations by Jake
Waterville, OH
Jake Pierson might be small in stature - but his heart and talent are huge, as he donated his skills during paint week both in the booth and in the prep area!
SmokedTailights.com
Elkhart, IN
Owner Scott Klepinger developed a process to paint factory taillights, side markers and third brake lights and headlights, giving your car, truck or SUV a unique appearance.
Alumicraft Street Rod Grilles
Bellwood, PA
Owner Dan Baker's company boasts of over 80 regular production grilles, along with custom "one-off" grilles built to order from their facility in Belwood, PA.
Kiwi Classics & Customs
Franklin, TN
New Zealander Chris Slee opened up shop just blocks from the Tech Center and specializes in 30's era Hot Rods to 70's muscle cars to full on race and rally cars and everything in-between.
Pep Boys
Parrish, FL
Technical Trainer Thomas Hayes was invited by the WD-40 Company to help in the final stages of the Challenger.
Jason Ramsey
Massillon, OH
Jason Ramsey is a PowerBlock viewer who loved our idea of "giving back" to a fireman. So he filled out his online application and took vacation from his day job to assist in week #4 of the build.
Curtis Fitchpatrick
Galesburg, IL
Curtis Fitchpatrick is a product development engineer for a heavy equipment manufacturer who applied online to volunteer for week 4 of the Challenger. Curtis has known the Strange family most of his life.
Raymond Towner
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Raymond Towner is a retired veteran Air Force Special Ops, who loved the idea of giving back to a viewer, he traveled to the Tech Center on his own dime to help out.
Advanced Auto Glass
Lebanon, TN
Dante's loves auto glass and we love him. Whenever Powerblock gets in a bind, Dante's is there with his highly trained skills as an auto glass technician.
New South Motorsports
Franklin, TN
Owner Nick Turney offered up the skills of his staff, Alex Herb, and Chris Robinson in creating a one-of-a-kind soundsystem for the Challenger.
Michael's Precision Automotive
Las Vegas, NM
Owner Michael Romero brought back Jessie Vigil to the Tech Center, and both contributed greatly to the Challenger build, after volunteering on our Hudson.
SERVICES
All of the PowerBlock hosts and crew are proud to be associated with the custom builders who have donated their time and expertise on Search and Restore.
Nitro Plate
Nashville, TN
Teflon Coated our Oil Pan, Timing Chain Cover, Intake Manifold
Swanson Artworks
Racine, WI
Artist renderings from the mundane to the arcane! Del Swanson created this unique rendering for Ty's unique Challenger.
The Industrial Depot
Gainsville, GA
Powerblock relies on I.D. for all fasteners, bolts, nuts, washers, etc in order to provide you the automotive how-to shows you love!
Auto Body Color & Supply
Nashville, TN
All painting and sanding supplies are donated by this Nashville based retailer.
Nashville High Lift
Nashville, TN
Owner Andy Page donated a 45 foot scissor lift which allowed our Powerblock videographers a great vantage point for our Tech Center establishing shots.
Advanced Auto Glass
Nashville, TN
Michael Dantes is our unofficial glass guru at the Powerblock Tech Center, who donated his time to Ty's Challenger out of the kindness of his heart.
Neely Precision, LLC
Gallatin, TN
Neely Precision Machine cut our adapter plate Mike and John designed in order to adapt dual throttle bodies to our Indy mod man intake.
EPISODES
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'55 Chevy Handyman Wagon Part II
'55 Chevy Handyman Wagon Part III
'55 Chevy Handyman Wagon Finale
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4-Gen '48 Ford Truck Part II
4-Gen '48 Ford Truck Part III
4-Gen '48 Ford Truck Part Finale
'51 Hudson Hornet Pt. I
'51 Hudson Hornet Part II
'51 Hudson Hornet Part III
'51 Hudson Hornet Part Finale
'74 Challenger Part I
'74 Challenger Part II
'74 Challenger Part III
'74 Challenger Part Finale
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'67 Casper Nova Part II
'67 Casper Nova Part III
'67 Casper Nova Finale
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'94 GMC Part II
'94 GMC Part III
'94 GMC Finale
Jeep TJ on Steroids Part I
Jeep TJ on Steroids Part II
Jeep TJ on Steroids Part III
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Military Mustang Part II
Military Mustang Part III
Military Mustang Finale
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CLIPS
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