Crusher Camaro Retro Revival Begins
The new look for the Crusher is inspired by early 1970s NHRA Modified Production drag cars, and this first installment shows the transformation of a BluePrint Engines 400ci small-block Chevy.
Roadkill Muscle Truck vs. Mopar Muscle Truck
Steve Dulcich's 1973 Dodge D100 stepside pickup, his pet project loaded with a 550hp, 360ci, 7,000-rpm small-block Mopar and a four-speed, is in the spotlight.
Crusher Retro Revival Part 2
The Crusher Camaro gets its eighth engine in its 23rd year as a project car! Steve Dulcich and David Freiburger install the engine along with a radical TH350 transmission from Gearstar and fire it up.
The Off-Road Challenger
David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich hack the sheet metal off of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to fit giant off-road tires and go desert-bashing.
Do-It-Yourself Paint and Body
Body work and paint can be intimidating, but Roadkill Garage's Steve Dulcich has no fear of hammers, dual-action sanders or body filler. He gears up and attacks David Freiburger's 1970 Plymouth known as the Crop Duster.
Barn-Find Wagoneer Rescue
David Freiburger heads well outside the garage and into the outback of Colorado to revive a '68 Jeep Wagoneer that was untouched for 22 years. He gets help from special guest host Rick Pewe, editor of Jp Magazine.
Crusher Camaro Drag Testing
David Freiburger's 1967 Chevy, the Crusher Camaro, is one of the industry's best-known project cars. This changeling is getting its latest makeover on Roadkill Garage, and the retro revival wraps up with a trip to the drag strip.
Return of the Mopar Muscle Truck
The Dulcich D100 is back! After a couple of engines, Steve Dulcich and David Freiburger install a fresh, 550hp, 408ci engine in the Mopar Muscle Truck.
Meet the Ford Muscle Truck
Following the original Roadkill Chevy Muscle Truck and then the Mopar Muscle Truck, Steve Dulcich and David Freiburger work on fixing a wiring disaster and barely functional, aftermarket fuel injection on the Ford Muscle Truck.
The Bang-Shifting Cougar Is Back
The Cougar and the legendary gear-banging are back! The difference? The car now belongs to Steve Dulcich, and this time the guys are jerking the haggard Cleveland in favor of a 450hp, 363ci, Windsor-based stroker small-block.
Crusher Impala: More Tire Smoke
The Crusher Impala gets fixed, and the work turns into one of the most-fun episodes ever, with plenty of tire smoke from stoppies and 100-yard burnouts. The Crusher Impala lives!
Top-End Speed in the Crew Cab Chevelle
Built on the cheap and winner of the highly debated and socially contested autocross, the beloved Crew Cab Chevelle is back! The goal now is to find out how fast the old four-door can go in a standing mile.
Boosted Bootlegging in a '40 Ford
David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich's new project is a '40 Ford Fordor. Other than the interior, rust and poor suspension, its problem is that it's too slow! They decide to beef it up with new heads, a new carb and a supercharger.
630-Horsepower Big-Block C10 Swap
Vintage Chevy C10 pickups are hot. David Freiburger's wild scheme for pickup-truck greatness begins with a grandpa-fresh longbed and a 630-horsepower, 454ci Chevy big-block.
Attack of the Monster Wagons
David Freiburger scores a 1968 Chrysler Town and Country wagon for $1,800, and with its 440ci big-block for power, it's soon dubbed the Gargantuwagon. Freiburger and Steve Dulcich show how to give any old car a once-over.
Carb Tuning and the Tater Truck
When David Freiburger scores a 1965 Ford F-250 4x4 just like one he used to have, he decides to road-trip the new Tater Truck to meet up with the one he sold four years ago and see if he can trade to get his old truck back.
The BBQuda Lives!
Steve Dulcich had big dreams for his 1968 Plymouth Barracuda before it burned to the ground in the California wildfires. Dulcich was devastated, and his buddy David Freiburger decided they needed to make the car live again.
$760 Big-Block Engine Swap
Roadkill Garage is often about doing things quick and low-buck. David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich show how to get big-block power for dirt cheap by selecting an engine outside the mainstream.
The 650-hp Clevo Commando Begins
Steve Dulcich and David Freiburger kick off the Clevo Commando, putting 650 horsepower from a Ford Cleveland engine in a Jeep Commando.
The Ford Muscle Truck and a New Pro Street Project
This is an all-Ford episode, starting with the Ford Muscle Truck. The guys take a break to look at progress on the Disgustang 1969 Mach 1 and wrap with a new-to-them Pro Street FoMoCo project car.
Return of the Vanishing Paint '70 Challenger
The "Vanishing Paint" 1970 Dodge Challenger has been ignored for 30 episodes, but the guys need it running for a Tire Rack race.
Boost for the '67 Muscle Truck
David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich show how to install a ProCharger centrifugal supercharger on any carbureted V-8. This one happens to be the bone-stock 350ci small-block in the 1967 Chevy C10 shortbed.
Budget Handling Upgrades for Vanishing Paint
David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich are back with the 1970 Dodge Challenger known as Vanishing Paint. They install a homegrown package of average-guy suspension add-ons for cornering performance.
Crew Cab Chevelle On Nitrous
David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich teach the ins and outs of a nitrous installation as they attempt to make their big-block 455 Buick-powered '66 Crew Cab Chevelle faster.
Model A Madness
David Freiburger has wanted a running and drivable hot rod but has never been able to pull one to finish until now. Freiburger and Steve Dulcich show off their new project car: a Model A on '32 Ford rails.
"Boon Duggy" Dune Bug Surprise!
Steve's teenage dreams finally come true as David surprises him with a new project: a 1965-ish VW dune buggy. The guys have mastered the American engine, so now it's time they take on something new.
Jeep Thrills: Meet the BJ-5!
David and Steve have been challenged by Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle from Dirt Every Day to a Jeep build-off. They start with 1975 CJ-5 with a small-block Chevy, then look for ways to make improvements.
Farm Find a '71 Satellite Rescue!
David and Steve take on a vehicle smorgasbord after their Gremlin/Cadillac 500 spins a bearing, including the Jeep BJ-5 and two 1971 Plymouths, Steve's roadkill Satellite and David's Road Runner project.
3-Day C10 Makeover: DIY Paint & More!
The '67 Chevy C10 shortbed is back. Its storied past started in Hot Rod Garage and then multiple episodes of Roadkill and Roadkill Garage, but now it's time to finally make it a clean and respectable daily driver.
Low-Buck Revival: The Off-Road Challenger Lives Again!
The '70 Dodge known as the "Off-Road Challenger" survived a sandstorm that nearly killed David and Steve, but the car's engine wasn't so lucky. After two years of neglect, the guys finally get the ORC back into working order.
Disgustang Daily Driver: Junkyard '69 Mach 1!
The Disgustang is back, and David and Steve are finally going give the '69 Mach 1 the attention it deserves. After decades of junkyard neglect, followed by serious abuse on "Roadkill," it will now become the ultimate daily driver.
Suspension Upgrades for the Disgustang!
David and Steve are tackling the rest of the Disgustang's needs to truly make it a daily-driving beast. Up front, it's getting new suspension, while the rear gets upgraded shocks, new rear gears and beefed-up axles.
The Crop Duster Paint Is Finally Finished!
Michelangelo took four years to paint the Sistine Chapel, but Steve needed only two for the Crop Duster. The '67 C10 longbed is a DIY masterpiece, and the end of this job lifts a huge weight off Steve and David's shoulders
Mopar and Ford Muscle Trucks, Plus a New British Project!
Steve recently bought a '73 Triumph TR6 as a project car. He and David want to take their Mopar Muscle Truck on a road trip to Arizona to pick it up, but they will have to replace the truck's engine first.
Prepping for Roadkill Nights: It's a Project Car Rampage!
David and Steve take on problems they call Vanishing Paint and the Super Bee to get the off-road Challenger ready for a special Roadkill Nights shootout. They also take on a new project that's 100-percent Rampage.
Crusher Camaro Wheelies!
When last seen, the Crusher Camaro was having some traction issues at the dragstrip. The guys set out to solve that puzzle, and also lighten up the front end in the hunt for some dramatic wheelies the next time out at the track.
From Scrap to Clone: The Wreck Runner Is Born!
David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich pick up a '68 Plymouth Satellite body for $500, then cannibalize one of their previous creations to transform it into an awesome 383, four-speed Road Runner clone.
Body Swap, Street Dragging '56 Chevy!
David and Steve nab a '56 Chevy 210 that was once an NHRA champion, but the body is complete garbage. They try to bring the car closer to its former glory, then it's off for some passes at the Kingman Street Drags on Route 66.
Conquering the Water With the Mopar Muscle Boat!
Steve finally convinces David to work on his 1975 Chrysler Conqueror, a boat that's powered by 318 V8 and a jet drive instead of a standard outboard engine. They'll get the engine running and test it out on the lake.
The 650-hp Clevo Commando Returns!
The guys are finally making some progress marrying the 406 Cleveland engine to their Jeep Commando. They get the drivetrain sorted out, then show how to stuff everything into the Jeep body.
Fresh 500ci for the Caddy Gremmie!
The guys bring back the Cadillac-powered AMC Gremlin known as the Caddy Gremmie and put in a fresh 500ci powerplant with hopes of taking it all the way to the Roadkill Zip-Tie Drags Powered by Panduit in Tuscon, Arizona.
Cheap vs Muscle: Ford Truck Fun!
Freiburger challenges Dulcich to a showdown between a newly acquired cheap truck and the almighty Ford Muscle Truck. The challenge is this: Can a '74 Ford F-100 long bed with a 360 FE engine be just as much fun as the FMT with just a few hop-ups?
Project Car Blowout!
The guys work on multiple projects. The Clevo Commando gets some rear-axle attention. Then the Crusher Impala's engine is removed and diagnosed, and the Caddy Gremmie's engine issues are solved!
Wreck Runner Racing!
Freiburger and Dulcich bring back the Wreck Runner, their '68 Satellite Road Runner clone. The guys fix a handful of issues -- brakes, torsion bars, shifter, seats, overall tune and more -- before thrashing it out on the dirt.
Back from the Dead: Tire Lifting Crusher Impala!
The blown 498ci big block is back from the dead! Freiburger and Dulcich revive the previously rained in and ruined engine with a full top-to-bottom rebuild. Will the '69 Crusher Impala get back to its amazing burnout distance glory?
Pontiac T-37 Handling Upgrade Frustration!
Freiburger and Dulcich tackle the easy task of upgrading the handling of the T-37, only to have their most infuriating build to date. Will they bounce back to improve in the six-clod test, or will the springs of 2020 keep them homebound?
Fixing the '56 Chevy!
Freiburger and Dulcich ditch the '56 Chevy's 265ci V8 for the homebuilt 500-hp COVID-350. The question is whether the added power will lift the front end, or cause the stock rear end to depart itself of gears.
The Supercharged Jeep Is Back!
When last seen, the BJ-5 left a yard sale of parts on the track after racing the Off-Road Challenger. Freiburger and Dulcich fix the Jeep and thrash it in the sand, leaving only one question: will the supercharged powerplant be too much for the axles?
Return of the Crop Duster!
After years of paint and body work, it's finally time to piece the Crop Duster back to life. The guys get the engine and trans back in the freshly-painted beauty after adding some extra cubic inches. The 383 has been stroked to 440ci and finally fires up!
Burnouts for Distance: Crop Duster Wins!
Freiburger and Dulcich finish the '70 Plymouth that has languished away on the farm for so long. See how it has transformed from junk into one of the nicest piles in the Roadkill fleet, and undoubtedly one of the best at brutal burnouts for distance!
Bang-Shifting Cougar and Two New Projects!
The '67 Cougar powered by a Windsor-based 360ci stroker and backed by a four-speed is back! Almost. Freiburger and Dulcich try to fix a multitude of issues and get it back on the road. Then they take a detour with another project, the F-Rod '31 Model A!
F-Rod Begins and Cougar Ends!
The guys actually get the Bang-Shifting Cougar back on the road only to have trouble once again. Freiburger gets started on the F-Rod '31 Model A. With a naturally-aspirated big-block Chevy, he hopes his dream machine will run 8s in the quarter mile.
Wiring Explained: F-Rod Progress and Gargantuwagon Regress!
The guys make some significant progress on the F-Rod, and Freiburger goes deep into the automotive wiring abyss, teaching all the tricks he knows for correctly wiring a hot rod. They also get reacquainted with the '68 Chrysler known as the Gargantuwagon.
It's Alive: The F-Rod Lives!
The guys get the F-Rod 1931 Model A fired up and ready for racing. After finishing up the 572 big-block, installing the ignition system and sorting through mechanical gremlins, hopes of running naturally-aspirated 8s on the strip have never been closer.
Fail Guy vs. The V-10: Work Truck Battle
You can't beat a good work truck, but you can certainly beat on them. Freiburger and Dulcich do just that through a series of challenges to find out which is better: David's '99 Dodge Ram 2500 or Steve's '73 K20 Chevy known as the "Fail Guy."
Fast Times at RKG: The F-Rod Rules!
Freiburger and Dulcich get some extra help from Sam Strube to finish the '31 Model A "F-Rod" and take it to the track. They'll try to make David's dream of running 8s in the quarter mile with the 572ci naturally aspirated Chevy V8 come true.
General Mayhem Returns to Its 440 Roots!
The legendary '68 Dodge Charger General Mayhem gets stripped of its 707-hp Hellcat engine and all the related electronics, as Freiburger and Dulcich vow to take it from the dragstrip setup back to its motorhome 440-powered V8 and gravel-chucking roots.
Closer to Perfection: The '56 Chevy!
The "COVID-350"-powered, six-speed '56 Chevy Bel Air may sport 500 hp, but it is far from perfection. Freiburger and Dulcich bring it closer to reaching their goals with some weight reduction, suspension modifications and a new 9-inch rear end.
Back to the Track in the '56 Chevy Field Car!
Freiburger and Dulcich finish up the '56 Chevy Field Car build with new coilover front suspension, new gears for their 9-inch rear end, a ported intake and a slew of other modifications in order to get the car down the dragstrip for its best time to date.
1967 Cougar Die-Hard Redemption!
Steve Dulcich enlists the help of crew member and fellow '80s action-movie enthusiast Wiley Stevens to get the '67 Bang Shifting Cougar back on the road. The guys install a new trans, suspension, and custom hood, among other upgrades.
Crop Duster Runs 10s!
Freiburger and Dulcich take the freshly painted and finished Crop Duster with its new 440 V8 to the track, before overcoming myriad issues and setbacks to finally achieve their elusive 10-second time slip.
General Mayhem Restoration!
Freiburger and Dulcich begin piecing the General Mayhem '68 Charger back together. With the body back after Chris Birdsong's sheet metal and structure replacements, they go through the process of getting the car back to its 440 big-block-powered version.
440 Powered General Mayhem Is Back!
The General Mayhem '68 Charger is back together and better than ever, with its 440 powerplant and rust-free sheet metal! Freiburger and Dulcich finish piecing the Mayhem together before hitting the road for proper break-in procedures, aka burnouts!
Road Trip & Bust: 2 New Projects!
Freiburger and Dulcich hit the road in a '66 Chevy Chevelle purchased sight unseen in an attempt to score two new project cars. The guys fix and tune their way from Washington to Arizona to rescue a dirt-cheap junkyard '75 Dodge Dart.
Crusher Impala Rear End Upgrades!
Freiburger and Dulcich give some much-needed love to the '69 Chevy Crusher Impala by way of a new 9-inch rear and a suspension overhaul. They also fix a major throttle issue that unlocks the 498 big block before hitting the road for monster burnouts.
Dyno and Drag in the Crusher Impala!
Freiburger and Dulcich tune up the supercharged big block in the '69 Crusher Impala at Westech's dyno before hitting the road and the dragstrip. The guys run the Impala's fastest time in the quarter mile, but discover some new Roadkill-level issues.
Off-Road Challenger and Subaru Rally Course!
Steve Dulcich and Wiley Stevens up the cam game on the Off-Road Challenger, while also seeing if Wiley's '06 Subaru can be made into a rally-capable daily driver with suspension and airflow upgrades. But will either car survive the farm's rally course?
'41 Ford Race Car!
Freibuger and Dulcich can't pass up buying a '41 Ford former race car that last saw action in some road races back in the late '90s. With tuning, a carburetor rebuild, exhaust modifications and some love, the guys get the Ford back on the open road.
Return of the Wreck Runner!
The un-wrecking of the half '68 Satellite, half '68 Road Runner Wreck Runner is an ongoing saga. Wiley Stevens and Chris Birdsong join Dulcich to bring new life to the car with a shifter upgrade, new clutch and a near-full rear quarter panel replacement.
New Project 440 Dart Makeover!
Recently, while the guys were thrashing the Crusher Impala, Freiburger spotted a 440-swapped '68 Dart he couldn't pass up. Now, the guys pick up the Dart and take it home to give it an impressive engine bay makeover and horsepower-adding tune-up.
A Tale of Two Pickups!
Freiburger and Dulcich revive the '66 Dodge D100 from Roadkill to dig a '60 Ford Ranchero out of the yard. Prior to getting buried, the Ranchero got a bunch of upgrades, but at this point, it's been sitting for over 40 years. Will it be worth the trouble?
Rescued Ranchero Revival!
Freiburger and Dulcich bring a '60 Ford Ranchero back to life after rescuing it from over 40 years of neglect. With a fresh 283 power transplant ahead of the Muncie four-speed, the guys overhaul the entire drivetrain to see if this one is worth keeping.
Crusher Impala Runs 10s!
Freiburger and Dulcich troubleshoot transmission issues and more in the 1969 Chevy Impala that's powered by a supercharged 498ci big-block V8, then take it back to the track to see if they can finally get their 10-second time slip.
Mopar Muscle Truck Gets a Hemi!
Dulcich enlists Wiley Stevens and Chris Birdsong to transplant a third-generation Hemi into the 1974 Dodge D100 known as the Mopar Muscle Truck. After issues hold up progress, the guys clean up a new project 1974 Dodge Charger and get it on the road.
Wagoneer Road Trip!
Freiburger and Dulcich attempt to get a '67 Jeep Wagoneer that's been sitting for 31 years back on the road from Yakima, Washington. Plus, they find Dulcich's dream '64 Cadillac DeVille convertible in the process. These are not your normal junkyard finds.
Another One Bites: The Duster!
The guys add a '71 Rally Red Duster to the fleet. Unfortunately, it hasn't moved since '93, but that's not as unfortunate as its slant-six power plant. The guys get the Plymouth back on the road, but it's not long before the engine reveals its true worth.
Disgustang vs. Bang-Shifting Cougar!
Freiburger pits his '69 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Disgustang against Dulcich's '67 Mercury Bang-Shifting Cougar. After some suspension and rear-end modifications on the Cougar, the guys hit the road and an airport runway to find out which is the better beater.
Dirt Cheap El Camino Rebuild!
Freiburger and Dulcich give gold-medal examples of doing the wrong thing the right way with a big-block, four-speed '73 El Camino in need of an engine refresh. Can they fix this 454 that's obviously been messed with by means of a cheap at-home rebuild?
The El Cochino El Camino Returns!
The problematic pig of a '73 El Camino named El Cochino is back. Freiburger and Dulcich address the camshaft and lifter issues that remain on their factory SS 454 four-speed Chevy, while also attempting to repair a terrible wheel-hop issue.
Yard Find: 1952 Jeep Rescue!
Freiburger and Dulcich rescue a flat-fender 1952 Jeep with a small-block Chevy that looks like it's sat at the bottom of the ocean. Dulcich found it in a yard, and after years of neglect, the guys are making it run and drive the only way they know how.
The Bro-Charger Lives!
Dulcich enlists Wiley Stevens to help make the derelict 1974 Bro-Charger into an actual roadworthy vehicle. After a lot of wrenching, they take a road-trip test drive to Las Vegas, Nevada, to meet up with Chris Birdsong and compete in an autocross event.
Street Machine Conversion Crop Duster!
Freiburger and Dulcich take the racecar out of the '70 Plymouth Duster known as the Crop Duster. With its new 440 V-8 and gearing, the car finally ran 10s at the strip. Now the guys attempt to make it slower and quieter for more drivability off the track.
V-8 Power in a Dirt-Cheap Duster!
The guys add V-8 power to their 1971 Plymouth Duster, whose seized slant-six had seen better days. With the V-8, four-speed, a beefier rear end, and some other repairs, the guys get the Duster back on the road and rescue another vehicle from themselves.
Dave's 4x4 K20 Truck Makeover!
Freiburger and Dulcich rescue Dirthead Dave's 1974 Chevy K20 long-bed from storage and give it a full Freiburger makeover. With a little maintenance, a few fixes and a whole new at-home paint job, the guys see if this truck is worth keeping around.
Dragstrip Suspension Testing!
What happens when Freiburger and Dulcich take the '56 Chevy Field Car, Bang-Shifting Cougar, and '31 Model A Ford "F-Rod" to test at the dragstrip? You get two out of three down the track, and one is destined to break.
Fixes and Frustrations: The '56 Chevy Field Car!
The guys try to fix the 350-powered '56 Bel Air Field Car and road trip it to the surfside Samoa Drag Strip in California. Unfortunately, an electrical issue the guys had never seen before turns what would have been beachside bliss into total disaster.
100th Episode: 1,000 Miles in the Red Duster!
For Roadkill Garage's 100th episode, Freiburger and Dulcich hit the road on Hot Rod's Power Tour. With their V-8-transplanted '71 Plymouth Duster, the guys road-test, race and roadside-fix their way along a 1,000-mile trip across multiple states.
Crusher Impala Gets Injected!
Freiburger and Dulcich fix a fuel slosh and delivery issue in the Crusher Impala. The 1969 Chevy roasts tires with its stroked 498ci big-block, but the carburetors have always had some issues when doing donuts. Now the guys fix it with fuel injection.
'56 Chevy Field Car Gets New Power!
The '56 Chevy Field Car has a long and painful history, but now that changes. Freiburger and Dulcich try to break into the 10s at the dragstrip with more power. After diagnosing the injured 350ci engine, the guys drop in a 571-hp 406 that sat for decades.