Texas Metal

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2017

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The team at Ekstensive Metal Works tackles challenging projects and tight timelines.

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Tuesday, April 28

Jeep Willys and the Hellcat

Season 6 • Episode 1

Bill and the team transform a pristine 1960s Jeep Willys truck.

Tuesday, April 28

Missouri Tanker

Season 6 • Episode 2

An antique 1953 tanker tests the team as one of their biggest builds to date.

Tuesday, April 28

Coupe de Tanker

Season 6 • Episode 3

A customer wants his customized '37 Ford Coupe returned to its factory look; a massive '53 tanker.

Tuesday, April 28

Rolls On In and Tanker Away

Season 6 • Episode 4

A '64 Rolls-Royce with a rusty secret rolls into the shop; the team finishes the '53 tanker truck.

Tuesday, April 28

F-350 Raptor Build

Season 6 • Episode 5

The team transform a one-ton 2022 F-350 into a Baja-style Raptor and rebuild a 1964 Rolls.

Tuesday, April 28

440 'Cuda Overhaul

Season 6 • Episode 6

The outside doesn't match the inside on one of Bill's favorite muscle cars, a 1972 'Cuda.

Tuesday, April 28

Bill's Baja Is Back

Season 6 • Episode 7

Bill is hard on his trucks, and that's especially true of his Baja-style 2017 F-150 race truck.

Tuesday, April 28

Ford Lightning Fast

Season 6 • Episode 8

A 2022 Ford Lightning becomes Ekstensive's first custom air ride with an all-electric drivetrain.

Tuesday, April 28

Jeep Gladiator Steel

Season 6 • Episode 9

Bill sees a custom-made opportunity to turn a smashed 2022 Jeep Gladiator into a custom truck.

Tuesday, April 28

Mini Truckin' UTV

Season 6 • Episode 10

Bill goes back to his roots building mini-trucks with a 2023 Polaris Ranger, adding a custom camper.

Wednesday, April 29

Ford Lightning Fast

Season 6 • Episode 8

A 2022 Ford Lightning becomes Ekstensive's first custom air ride with an all-electric drivetrain.

Wednesday, April 29

Jeep Gladiator Steel

Season 6 • Episode 9

Bill sees a custom-made opportunity to turn a smashed 2022 Jeep Gladiator into a custom truck.

Wednesday, April 29

Mini Truckin' UTV

Season 6 • Episode 10

Bill goes back to his roots building mini-trucks with a 2023 Polaris Ranger, adding a custom camper.

Wednesday, April 29

Bill's Baja Is Back

Season 6 • Episode 7

Bill is hard on his trucks, and that's especially true of his Baja-style 2017 F-150 race truck.

Wednesday, April 29

F-350 Raptor Build

Season 6 • Episode 5

The team transform a one-ton 2022 F-350 into a Baja-style Raptor and rebuild a 1964 Rolls.

Wednesday, April 29

440 'Cuda Overhaul

Season 6 • Episode 6

The outside doesn't match the inside on one of Bill's favorite muscle cars, a 1972 'Cuda.

Tuesday, May 5

Denali Lift and Hot Rod Wrecker

Season 6 • Episode 11

Bill and his team fabricate a custom hot rod wrecker truck unlike any other.

Tuesday, May 5

Denali Lift, Bugatti Chop

Season 6 • Episode 12

John Cena surprises the shop with parts of an iconic '37 Bugatti Type 57.

Tuesday, May 5

Ram Tow, '49 Ford Show

Season 7 • Episode 1

A client plans a surprise customization on her dad's '49 Ford F-1, which is more rust than wrecker.

Tuesday, May 5

'89 Bronco on Blast

Season 7 • Episode 2

Bill and his interior guru John Burgess take a trip down memory lane transforming an '89 Bronco II.

Tuesday, May 5

'52 Wrecker Complete

Season 7 • Episode 3

Bill Carlton puts his spin on a 1968 GTO; one of Ekstensive's biggest builds, the '52 tow truck.

Tuesday, May 5

Custom Cut F430 Ferrari

Season 7 • Episode 4

Customizing a 2005 Ferrari F430; the '68 GTO gets a new, handmade coilover suspension setup.

Tuesday, May 5

Custom Sasquatch Bronco

Season 7 • Episode 5

Making a one-of-a-kind engine bay for the 1968 GTO; customizing a 2022 Bronco Sasquatch.

Tuesday, May 5

Texas Sized International Truck

Season 7 •

Bill Carlton works on a four-door 2023 International MV, with a big Cummins diesel engine.

Tuesday, May 5

Mustang for the Record

Season 7 •

The team customizes a '23 Mustang for a record-breaking attempt at most donuts in a single ride.

Tuesday, May 5

'68 GTO for the Win

Season 7 • Episode 8

Bill and the fabrication team reach the final sprint on a one-of-one '68 GTO.

Wednesday, May 6

Texas Sized International Truck

Season 7 •

Bill Carlton works on a four-door 2023 International MV, with a big Cummins diesel engine.

Wednesday, May 6

Mustang for the Record

Season 7 •

The team customizes a '23 Mustang for a record-breaking attempt at most donuts in a single ride.

Wednesday, May 6

'68 GTO for the Win

Season 7 • Episode 8

Bill and the fabrication team reach the final sprint on a one-of-one '68 GTO.

Wednesday, May 6

Custom Sasquatch Bronco

Season 7 • Episode 5

Making a one-of-a-kind engine bay for the 1968 GTO; customizing a 2022 Bronco Sasquatch.

Wednesday, May 6

'52 Wrecker Complete

Season 7 • Episode 3

Bill Carlton puts his spin on a 1968 GTO; one of Ekstensive's biggest builds, the '52 tow truck.

Wednesday, May 6

Custom Cut F430 Ferrari

Season 7 • Episode 4

Customizing a 2005 Ferrari F430; the '68 GTO gets a new, handmade coilover suspension setup.

Tuesday, May 12

'31 Ford Rebuilt Tough

Season 7 •

Bill Carlton looks for the balance between handmade metal work and the designs of two Ford trucks.

Tuesday, May 12

Coffee and Diesel Truck

Season 7 • Episode 10

Bill and his team make a custom coffee shop on wheels, designed to match a diesel 1931 Ford truck.

Tuesday, May 12

Rollin' in My F-350

Season 7 • Episode 11

Bill and his Texas team always have their hands full with rowdy customers and tight timelines.

Tuesday, May 12

'49 Ford Rust to Royalty

Season 7 • Episode 12

A while back, a customer asked Bill to rebuild a rusty '49 Ford truck as a gift for her dad.

Tuesday, May 12

Denali Drop

Season 2 • Episode 1

A client wants Bill to customize a 2018 Yukon Denali; Ekstensive remakes a 1948 Mercury.

Tuesday, May 12

Buckin' Bronco

Season 2 • Episode 6

Bill and the guys transform a rusted '68 Bronco roadster into a high-powered off-roading truck.

Tuesday, May 12

Beyond ZL1

Season 2 • Episode 2

The owner of a 2018 Camaro ZL1 wants Bill to make improvements; a Sierra Denali frame drop.

Tuesday, May 12

Beyond ZL1, Part 2

Season 2 • Episode 3

The gang goes back under the hood of the 2018 Camaro ZL1; a 1949 GMC pickup sleeper truck.

Tuesday, May 12

The Grand Finale

Season 2 • Episode 10

A wrecked '70 Suburban hauler is brought back to life; '65 Plymouth Belvedere II gets extra muscle.

Tuesday, May 12

Street Rod Milk Truck

Season 2 • Episode 7

The guys unleash their best fabrication skills on the crumbling shell of a '52 Ford F4 Milk Truck.

Wednesday, May 13

Beyond ZL1, Part 2

Season 2 • Episode 3

The gang goes back under the hood of the 2018 Camaro ZL1; a 1949 GMC pickup sleeper truck.

Wednesday, May 13

The Grand Finale

Season 2 • Episode 10

A wrecked '70 Suburban hauler is brought back to life; '65 Plymouth Belvedere II gets extra muscle.

Wednesday, May 13

Street Rod Milk Truck

Season 2 • Episode 7

The guys unleash their best fabrication skills on the crumbling shell of a '52 Ford F4 Milk Truck.

Wednesday, May 13

Beyond ZL1

Season 2 • Episode 2

The owner of a 2018 Camaro ZL1 wants Bill to make improvements; a Sierra Denali frame drop.

Wednesday, May 13

Denali Drop

Season 2 • Episode 1

A client wants Bill to customize a 2018 Yukon Denali; Ekstensive remakes a 1948 Mercury.

Wednesday, May 13

Buckin' Bronco

Season 2 • Episode 6

Bill and the guys transform a rusted '68 Bronco roadster into a high-powered off-roading truck.