Shorty's Dream Shop
Season 2
TV-PG
Everyone knows the American Dream wouldn't be complete without a great ride, but restoring classic cars is more than just a job for Shorty and his crew. These talented mechanics take loved cars and transform them into sleek hot rods for deserving owners. They're bringing the American Dream to life one build at a time.
Where to Watch Season 2
10 Episodes
- The Chupacabra Firebird
E1The Chupacabra FirebirdShorty's friend Porkchop wants to turn a '69 Firebird convertible into a tribute Trans Am for his wife. The car has been in multiple shops, but the curse of the Chupacabra has kept him from getting it done. Shorty and his team try to break the curse with a new spoiler, motor mods with AC and fuel injection, custom interior and Shorty's custom-painted racing stripes. - Camaros, Impalas, Goodguys, Oh My
E2Camaros, Impalas, Goodguys, Oh MyShorty's buddy Tommy has a '69 Camaro that needs some love, with damaged paint on the hood and malfunctioning headlight motors. Another friend, T-bone, stops by with his '65 Impala for an air ride, updated interior and repainted steering wheel. Then Shorty paints a 1940s pull wagon for the Goodguys Dallas show. - Supercharged Nova and a 9/11 Tribute Truck
E3Supercharged Nova and a 9/11 Tribute TruckArturo is a good friend of the shop, and his classic Nova will be a monster, with a rebuilt supercharged 6.2 LS, plus upgrades to the chassis and brakes; the crew revives a classic 1924 LaFrance fire truck for the nearby Cedar Hill Fire Department. - Laid-Out Dually and Amber Glow Hemi
E4Laid-Out Dually and Amber Glow HemiShorty's friend Monty wants to rebuild the car of his youth, an Amber Glow 1955 DeSoto. The car might be pink, but it has a hemi under the hood. Plus, a 2000 Chevy dually is a monster, but needs a new paint job, interior and air ride system. - Finishing the Ember Glow Hemi
E5Finishing the Ember Glow HemiShorty tries to match the Ember Glow hemi's original color, then works his magic in the paint booth. Joel tries to figure out how to install an aftermarket AC, PG works his magic on the interior. The crew is left with an enormous amount of trim. - Training Day Lowrider
E6Training Day LowriderA big fan of the movie "Training Day" wants his '78 Monte Carlo to be built in the same vein. The G-body needs the works, including a swapped LS, beefed-up brakes and suspension and a new interior. Shorty's G10 parts runner van needs a facelift, and he enlists a teacher and his students for the job. - One-of-a-Kind Widebody
E7One-of-a-Kind WidebodyShorty's right-hand man in the body shop, Joe Gomez, was first diagnosed with cancer in 2009, and against the odds, he's been in remission for nearly 10 years. He wants to create a widebody Honda Accord for his wife to show his appreciation for her support over the years. Plus, Shorty's personal '64 Impala build is finally coming to an end. - Caleb's Corvette Part 2
E9Caleb's Corvette Part 2The '56 Corvette is completed, but not without a couple of twists. The family has decided to change the body color from red to arctic blue with a silver two-tone teardrop. Also, Shorty brings in some of the best in the business to collaborate on the '59 Biscayne Hood at a lowrider paint seminar held at Shorty's shop. - Ford vs. Shorty: The Texas Torino
E10Ford vs. Shorty: The Texas TorinoShorty's is traditionally a Chevy shop, but this week, a Ford collector who's always dreamed of a Shorty paint job convinces them to take on his '71 Torino GT. But what looks like a pretty straight car is hiding a can of worms underneath. Shorty is doing full custom paint, with a hand-painted stripe instead of the stock decal, plus other details that would make Clint Eastwood smile.
