Texas Metal

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Reality Series

2017

TVPG

Reality

Auto

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, February 24

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, February 24

'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, February 24

'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, February 24

Custom Cut F430 Ferrari

Season 7 • Episode 4

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

Tuesday, February 24

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, February 24

Texas Sized International Truck

Season 7 •

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

Wednesday, February 25

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, February 25

Texas Sized International Truck

Season 7 •

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

Tuesday, March 3

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, March 3

'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.

Tuesday, March 3

'31 Ford Rebuilt Tough

Season 7 •

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

Tuesday, March 3

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, March 3

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, March 3

'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, March 3

Jeep Willys and the Hellcat

Season 6 • Episode 1

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

Tuesday, March 3

Missouri Tanker

Season 6 • Episode 2

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

Tuesday, March 3

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, March 3

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.

Wednesday, March 4

Missouri Tanker

Season 6 • Episode 2

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

Wednesday, March 4

Coupe de Tanker

Season 6 • Episode 3

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

Wednesday, March 4

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.

Wednesday, March 4

Jeep Willys and the Hellcat

Season 6 • Episode 1

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

Wednesday, March 4

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.

Wednesday, March 4

'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, March 10

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, March 10

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, March 10

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, March 10

Ford Lightning Fast

Season 6 • Episode 8

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

Tuesday, March 10

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, March 10

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.

Tuesday, March 10

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, March 10

Denali Lift, Bugatti Chop

Season 6 • Episode 12

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

Tuesday, March 10

Tale of Two Fords

Season 4 • Episode 1

A long-time client wants to improve upon a near-perfect '68 Ford Ranger.

Tuesday, March 10

Imposta to Impala

Season 4 • Episode 2

A 1996 Impala throws the guys for a loop when they discover it's an imposter.

Tuesday, March 10

Denali Lift, Bugatti Chop

Season 6 • Episode 12

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

Wednesday, March 11

Tale of Two Fords

Season 4 • Episode 1

A long-time client wants to improve upon a near-perfect '68 Ford Ranger.

Wednesday, March 11

Imposta to Impala

Season 4 • Episode 2

A 1996 Impala throws the guys for a loop when they discover it's an imposter.

Wednesday, March 11

Denali Lift and Hot Rod Wrecker

Season 6 • Episode 11

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

Wednesday, March 11

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, March 11

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.