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MuscleCar is a how-to series on sourcing, restoring, painting and modifying original V8 American muscle cars.

MuscleCar Season 8 Episodes

It's Business Time!
The Pro Street Dodge Dart, Project Business Time is ready to roll!
It's Business Time!
Season 8, Episode 1
Oldsmobile Restomod Returns
The Restomod Tribute returns, Flashback visits the strip, Mank shows how to upgrade an old brake kit.
Oldsmobile Restomod Returns
Season 8, Episode 2
Olds Tank Mods & Glass Etching
The Hurst Tribute Olds Restomod gets a fuel tank and the guys do glass etching.
Olds Tank Mods & Glass Etching
Season 8, Episode 3
Custom Firewall and Muscle Car Museum
Tommy and Mank build a custom firewall, and the guys go to the Muscle Car Museum.
Custom Firewall and Muscle Car Museum
Season 8, Episode 4
NOPO to COPO
The guys begin a tribute build to one of the most legendary muscle cars ever made: a 1969 ZL1 COPO Camaro.
NOPO to COPO
Season 8, Episode 5
NOPO to COPO Engine Swap/Shifter Install
An all-aluminum ZL1 Big Block gets plugged into the '69 COPO Camaro tribute.
NOPO to COPO Engine Swap/Shifter Install
Season 8, Episode 6
Rebuilding Suspension on a 1970 Camaro
Work continues on the COPO Camaro tribute project as the guys get to work building a new suspension system.
Rebuilding Suspension on a 1970 Camaro
Season 8, Episode 7
Sleeving a 396 Big Block for a 1970 Camaro
The guys plug in their revamped front and rear, then modify the car to accept manual floor pedals.
Sleeving a 396 Big Block for a 1970 Camaro
Season 8, Episode 8
COPO Camaro Paint and Body
Using a self contained paint sytem, COPO Camaro Project goes from rough body work all the way to painted.
COPO Camaro Paint and Body
Season 8, Episode 9
COPO Camaro 4-Speed Build
Learn how you can improve on the classic Muncie 4-Speed with modern technology.
COPO Camaro 4-Speed Build
Season 8, Episode 10
COPO Camaro Component Resto
The guys work on rescuing several factory components on their 1969 COPO Camaro Tribute Project.
COPO Camaro Component Resto
Season 8, Episode 11
COPO Interior and Exhaust
The MuscleCar guys work on getting the interior into the 1969 COPO Camaro Tribute project.
COPO Interior and Exhaust
Season 8, Episode 12
Build By Request Part 1
The guys show money-saving projects, weld cast iron, fix door hinges, and what types of primer do.
Build By Request Part 1
Season 8, Episode 13
Build By Request Part 2
The guys address stuck bolts, radiator shops, fix a busted cast-on bell housing, and check out a car show.
Build By Request Part 2
Season 8, Episode 14
COPO to Go!
We finalize the COPO Camaro by doing a quick rundown on firing a crate motor for the first time.
COPO to Go!
Season 8, Episode 15
Oldsmobile Fenderpalooza
The guys work on the '69 Olds Cutlass Restomod by building custom sheet metal inner fenders, and more.
Oldsmobile Fenderpalooza
Season 8, Episode 16
Olds Fuel Tank and Racing 101
The guys do custom fuel tank mounting and plug in a one-off fuel filler, and learn about racing.
Olds Fuel Tank and Racing 101
Season 8, Episode 17
Olds Radiator Mount and Exhaust
The guys continue modifying the '69 Olds, then they plug in header and exhaust to the LSX power plant.
Olds Radiator Mount and Exhaust
Season 8, Episode 18
Oldsmobile Body Holes, Steering, and Brakes
The guys show several ways to fill sheet metal holes, build the steering, and mock up the brakes.
Oldsmobile Body Holes, Steering, and Brakes
Season 8, Episode 19
'70 Monte Carlo Part 1
We begin the transformation of a tired 1970 Monte Carlo into a modernized G-Machine.
'70 Monte Carlo Part 1
Season 8, Episode 20
'70 Monte Carlo Part 2
MuscleCar gets a hand from HorsePower Mike in stiffening the frame on the Monte Carlo G-Machine.
'70 Monte Carlo Part 2
Season 8, Episode 21
'70 Monte Carlo Part 3
MuscleCar demonstrates how to get rid of a gnarly old Vinyl Top on the Monte Carlo G-Machine.
'70 Monte Carlo Part 3
Season 8, Episode 22
'70 Monte Carlo Finale
It's time for the finishing touches on the Monte Carlo G-Machine.
'70 Monte Carlo Finale
Season 8, Episode 23

MuscleCar Builds

MuscleCar teams up with Chevrolet Performance to build a tribute to one of the most legendary muscle cars ever made: a 1969 ZL1 COPO Camaro.
'69 ZL1 COPO Camaro
9 Episodes
MuscleCar takes a 1974 Dodge Dart and builds an Earth-shattering, drag-strip monster!
'74 Dodge Dart "Pro-Street Dodge"
11 Episodes
MuscleCar picks up an 1986 Ford Mustang and adds some serious upgrades to the wounded pony.
'86 Ford Mustang "Dark Horse"
6 Episodes
A new MuscleCar project is started: transforming a 1970 Camaro RS into a stock-style RS/SS 396.
'70 Chevy Camaro RS "Limelight"
9 Episodes
A 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst Tribute Restomod
Hurst Olds
9 Episodes
With a restoration budget of $10K, MuscleCar has practical performance plans for its 1973 Buick Century, Project "Blue Collar Buick".
'73 Buick Century "Blue Collar Buick"
11 Episodes
MuscleCar clones a Pontiac GTO from a 1967 LeMans.
'67 Pontiac LeMans
9 Episodes
A low-mileage 1970 Chevy Nova gets a 440hp GM crate engine upgrade!
'70 Chevy Nova "Old Blue Hair"
7 Episodes
Project "Blue Hair" gets an LS364 crate motor, new gas tank and fuel system. Once completed, Lou installs frame connectors to stiffen up the body and wires up the ignition system. Flashback segment covers the 1967 Chevy Camaro Indy 500 official pace car!
Project Blue Hair
6 Episodes