American Restoration

Season 1

Episode 30: Surfing the Strip

A museum owner wants a nineteenth century fire extinguisher cart restored. The cart had originally used a combination of sodium bicarbonate and sulfuric acid. The customer initially wants to give it a vintage appeal, but midway through the restoration project changes his mind and wants it ornate. Despite this change of plans, Rick and his team are able to break even on the project. Meanwhile, Kyle and Tyler purchase a motorized Jet Board surfboard from an old man for $350. The board had originally used a two stroke engine. Originally red, the board is painted to resemble wood. Rick has Brettley test the board to see it if floats or leaks. Brettley uses a swimming pool at a local resort, but is eventually ejected. Rick is able to sell the board for $8,000. Meanwhile, Kowboy has a toothache. He does not want to pay an expensive dentist bill, so he removes the tooth himself with pliers.