Name: Music City Trucks
Uploaded: 2021-04-09T13:01:24.000Z
Description: Music City Trucks experts demonstrate how to restore, modify, and customize classic and late model 2- and 4-wheel drive pickups, sport trucks, and SUVs.

Music City Trucks experts demonstrate how to restore, modify, and customize classic and late model 2- and 4-wheel drive pickups, sport trucks, and SUVs.

PowerNation

In the series launch we take a 1991 Chevy Suburban and transform it into 'Project Unbreakable.' We test the Suburban at on off-road track, then return to the studio to tear it down to the frame, create a full build-plan, get the engine work underway, and begin fabrication.

Can We Make This Stock '91 Suburban Unbreakable?

It's fabrication time on our Chevy Suburban we're calling "Unbreakable", and with the help of Jeremy and Jimmy from Carcass the guys build an off-road-ready frame that's out of this world.

Tearing Down and Rebuilding a Kingpin Dana 60 Axle

The guys visit DBR Performance and their first chance ever to drive a Jeep TrackHawk, which inspires a plan of their own...to turn an old Wagoneer into a screaming street monster.

Putting TrackHawk Power Into A 1986 Jeep Wagoneer

Our Jeep TrashHawk gets the upgraded axles, brakes, and suspension it will need to handle 707 horses, and become a ride like its never been before.

Upgrading The '86 Wagoneer Suspension to Handle 785 Horsepower

Our GMC "Unbreakable" Suburban gets its new suspension along with a good sanding and paint job to help get it ready for the real world.

Toughening Up The '91 Suburban With New Axles And A 4-Link Coilover Kit

Our "Unbreakable" Suburban gets its engine and transmission, fuel system, 4-link suspension, front clip and hood all installed and ready to go.

Final Install: '91 Suburban Gets Its 383 Stroker And 4-Link Suspension

We rescue a 1964 Ford F350 flatbed that hasn't run in 5 years. If we can get it started in the field we'll haul it back to the shop to make it safe and driveable again. It might even become our new shop truck!

Bringing A 1964 Ford F350 Flatbed Back From The Dead

Our Unbreakable Chevy Suburban makes its final preparations for payoff with completion of the engine bay, drivetrain, exhaust, and interior.

The '91 Suburban Gets A Triple Stick Shifter

We kick off an exciting new build! We'll drive, teardown, and media blast a 1974 Bronco to uncover what lies beneath 40+ years of abuse.

Tearing Down A 1974 Bronco

With the help of some master craftsmen, the guys start building a Bronco from the ground up, one that will cruise the beach, scream down the interstate, and everything in between.

Building 1974 Bronco From The Ground Up

The guys put Project Unbreakable, our '91 Chevy Suburban, to the test at Adventure Off Road Park! From trails to mud we'll see it all! Plus, we're off to a viewer's house to rescue the interior of her 1966 Chevy C10. 

The Unbreakable Suburban is Going Off Road

After completing final work on our TrackHawk inspired 1986 Jeep Wagoneer we call TrashHawk, it's time for some high performance fun at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park track. 

Jeep Wagoneer Transformed: "TrashHawk" Hits The Track

Our '74 Bronco build is getting a suspension overhaul plus new axles, brakes, wheels and tires! And John Kramen from Mecum Auctions stops by to check on the progress.

First Gen Bronco Gets a Modern Suspension

It's time to mock everything in place in our 1974 Bronco. We'll also have the frame blasted and powder coated, the body in epoxy, and assembled to the frame.

Mocking Up a New 1974 Bronco

We welcome legendary custom car builder Chris Ryan and his team to help with our 1974 Bronco. We give it a professional paint job that will completely transform this build.

The Beach Cruiser Bronco Gets Its Colors

It's final assembly for our 1974 Bronco. We'll install a Coyote engine, rollbar, and bedliner, plus a super smooth cut and buff on the new paint job.

Adding Coyote Power to a Rebuilt Bronco

We wrap up the assembly of our Bronco as it gets a fuel system, exhaust, brakes, trim, gauges, and new air conditioning.

'74 Bronco Chills with Aftermarket Air Conditioning

Today we finish the final assembly of our 1974 Beach Cruiser Bronco with the installation of the interior.

1974 Beach Cruiser Bronco Is Ready To Roll

Come along as we take a massive '91 GMC Suburban square body and turn it into a lifted off-road beast in this complete build from suspension and drivetrain, to some crazy big tires, to a trail-test adventure!

Our Square Body Suburban is Transformed from Tame to Off-Road Beast

This is a non-stop, complete thrash as we turn a 1986 Jeep Wagoneer into a 700+ horsepower, two-wheel drive monster and put it to the test at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park.

700 Horsepower '86 Jeep Wagoneer Monster Hits the Track

We take one of the most sought after vehicles - a true old-school '74 Ford Bronco, and strip it down to the chassis to bring it back to life, ultimately deciding on building it back up to an actual all-new dream machine...piece by piece.

Building a Dream '74 Bronco From the Ground Up

All of the potential of a new '74 Bronco gets realized with serious engine power, dynamic paint, and a killer suspension, all coming together to make this a one-of-a-kind ride.

Our '74 Bronco Gets Some Coyote Power and a Classic Paint Job

With new wheels and tires, a steering upgrade, and snorkel, the guys take their 1991 Chevy Suburban to Adventure Off Road Park for some extreme mudding and hill jumping excitement!

Bringing Back Unbreakable: Upgrading The Suburban's Steering & Tires

The guys work hard to finish their 1974 build under the hood, under the frame, and under the top because this prized new Bronco will be on its way to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Buttoned Up & Shipped Off: The Classic Bronco Gets Its Final Assembly

The guys show off the completed 1974 Bronco on the floor at SEMA, then send it on the truck to Mecum for the finale and auction, where we can't wait to see what price it will bring.

SOLD! How Much Did This Classic Bronco Sell For At Auction?

We pull a brand new 2021 Ford Bronco into the shop and make it better! Better bumpers, wheels & tires, steps, and a lift. You'll get our full review of this popular SUV!

Stock To Stacked: Bumper, Tire, and Suspension Upgrades To A 2021 Bronco

The team ventures to the north Georgia mountains to pick up and test an '07 Jeep Wrangler JK, then we head to the Summit Racing store in search of parts to mod it for extreme off-road fun!

Modding A Jeep Wrangler JK Into An Extreme Off-Road Weekend Warrior Part 1

We upgrade the brakes, repair underside problems, and put some great new off-road and recovery mods on our 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK. Then we'll take it out for a wheeling adventure.

Modding A Jeep Wrangler JK Into An Extreme Off-Road Weekend Warrior Part 2

We're turning our 1964 Ford Flatbed into a shop truck! With the help of the team in Engine Power, the guys make an engine swap that includes a turbo! Plus we're off to the junkyard in search of a transmission.

Swapping a Ford 300 In A 1964 F350 Flatbed Shop Truck

We plumb the turbocharger in our 1964 Ford Flatbed truck. We'll also install the fuel and cooling systems. After a tune-up we'll head to the Engine Power shop and test our work on their chassis dyno.

Turbocharged Ford 300 Flatbed Dynoed

We take a road trip to the outskirts of St. Louis to meet with the team responsible for Bigfoot! We have access to the inner workings, get a sneak peek at a new Bigfoot, and we're going to drive a monster truck!

Building Bigfoot: What It Takes To Create A Monster Truck

We bring the 2021 Ford F350 PowerNation work truck into the shop for upgrades that you can do to your ride. We'll add a lift and leveling kit, better brakes, wheels and tires, and we'll show you ways to make a modern truck even more modern.

Ford F350 Work Truck Upgrades

We bring our now turbocharged 1964 Ford F350 flatbed shop truck back for upgrades. We'll bob the bed by cutting the frame, build and install a new exhaust, and then drive it like we stole it!

Lowering And Chopping The Bed On The Turbocharged Ford 300 Flatbed

We kick off a new Ford F150 build! We're at the Nashville Superspeedway for baseline tests, then we'll begin the transformation with a lowering kit, and we'll dress it up with new wheels and tires. By the way we're going to give this truck away!

Putting A 2020 Ford F-150 To The Test

The EBC Brakes giveaway 2020 F150 gets body mods and other upgrades for a sporty dream truck appearance.

A Sport Truck Deserves Serious Brakes: 2020 F-150 Brake Upgrade

The EBC Brakes giveaway 2020 F150 wraps up with more performance upgrades and a trip to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

Improving The Air Intake And Sound On The 2020 F-150 Sport Truck

We open the mailbox and answer some long-awaited viewer questions. We'll also hit the road to rescue a 1977 Ford F150 in need of repair.

1977 F-150 Gets Some Much Needed Upgrades

We're at Stovalls collision and wrecking service searching through their private inventory for our next project. We're after a 4 wheel drive square body.

How To Choose A Square Body

We picked up a 1985 Chevy K-10 with a plan to do a full rebuild. But with just a few small repairs and upgrades that you can do in your driveway, we can get this Chevy back on its feet. Next stop? We're going offroad for a little trail action!

Getting The K10 Square Body Up and Running

We lay out our plan to rebuild our 1985 Chevy K-10. We start by tearing it down and building it back up with new sheet metal repair. What we have in mind for this truck will make you do a double-take!

Diving Deep Into The Tear Down Of The Faux Guy Square Body

The Faux Guy:  The Series Premiere

We revisit the F150 Dream Truck and find out what bolt on upgrades actually do to your horsepower numbers, and we'll test it on the dyno.

F150 Dream Truck Turbo Reloaded

How Much Power Can Bolt On Upgrades Add To a F-150 Sport Truck?

We show you all the trucks, from late models to classics, including BIGFOOT, and a drifting exhibition, that are on display to the public at the first annual Power Nationals event in Nashville.

Power Nationals Trucks

The transformation continues on this clean '85 K-10 square body. We remove the cab and axles, then tear it down to the bare chassis. We'll unveil some exciting upgrades to give this '80s TV show knockoff a modern day appeal.

Faux Guy Square Body Gets 1-Ton Dana 60 Axles

Our 1985 Chevy K-10 square body gets stripped, sanded and primed. Then we'll bring it back to its original glory with a gorgeous two-tone paint job that's sure to turn heads!

Faux Guy K-10 Square Body Gets Its Two-Tone Paint

The frame work for our 1985 Chevy K-10 is being blasted and painted. We add a new fuel system and assemble it all back together. We get this K-10 chassis on a new set of wheels and tires and add our freshly painted cab.

Faux Guy Square Body Screams '80s With Chrome Wagon Wheels

We start reassembling our 1985 Chevy K-10 square body. We'll add steering, brakes, exhaust, and glass. Plus restoration components that will make our square body look young again!

Faux Guy Square Body Gets Custom 3" Stainless Exhaust

Our K-10 Square body is starting to come back to life. The cab, body panels and bed all get reassembled. We add cooling, electrical, resto parts and measure the driveshaft and finalize the transmission linkage. The end is in sight!

Faux Guy Square Body Shifts Into Gear With A New Transfer Case

We wrap up our Chevy K-10 square body build with the final assembly of trim work, bumpers, hood and more. Plus a piece of Hollywood history shows up in our studio.

The Fall Guy Meets Faux Guy: Finally Finished

Today we introduce our Low-Fi S-10 project. We'll talk with an expert about the history of the Mini Truck Slam world. Audio systems are a huge component of these projects, so we explain what we will be using.

Rescuing A '95 Chevy S-10

We tear into our Low-Fi S-10 project and the rear suspension is our focus. We remove the bed & suspension and leave it frameless. Then we put it all back together and lower it to the ground. Plus, we give you some great welding and plasma cutting tips.

Ditching The Chevy S-10's Leaf Spring Setup In Favor Of A 5-Link Kit

Our Chevy Low-Fi S-10 project continues and today is front suspension teardown and upgrades. We remove the a-arms, shocks, and springs. Then we bolt in air bags and lift this project off the ground.

Dropping The Chevy S-10 Suspension with Air Bags

We find a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 and put it to the test on the dyno and the road. We dive into changing the appearance and perform some basic maintenance to ensure this truck will remain reliable for years to come.

Upgrading Form and Function On A Ram 1500

Now that our Ram 1500 is looking better, we take it up a notch with a 4-inch lift, new wheels and tires, and an exhaust system to make it sound as good as it looks.

Suspension Upgrade Gives The Ram 1500 A 4" Lift

We bring in a new Ford F350 Crew Cab Dually and make improvements that will make the truck more functional as a towing rig and all-around work truck for everyone here at PowerNation.

F350 Dually Work Truck Upgrades

We bring back our beloved 1965 Ford flatbed shop truck and drop in a naturally aspirated 586 HP FE old-school V8 built by Engine Power.

FErocious Ford Part 1

Our '65 flatbed gets a modern transmission swap to compliment the Ford FE engine for better drivability and performance.

FErocious Ford Part 2

We're back on our '95 Chevy S-10 Mini Slam Project. We send our truck out to an expert who will create and install a custom audio system and interior. That will help us BUMP UP our street cred in the Mini Truck scene.

Low-Fi S-10: New Audio System & Interior

We are on the home stretch of our '95 Chevy S-10 Mini Slam Project. We begin to button things up, including the driveshaft, exhaust, shocks and more. The end is in sight as we get closer to laying frame.

Low-Fi S-10: This Project is Coming Together

The final touches are added to our '95 Chevy S-10 Mini Truck project. Then we hit the open road and see our LOW-Fi lay frame for the first time. This is a MUST SEE show!

Low-Fi S-10: We Wrap Up and Lay Frame!

Eric and Joel unearth a piece of country music history as they kick off the new season with Clint Black's fabled 1960 Ford F-100 from the "Killing Time" video.

Freeing Clint Black's Flooded F-100

Shockingly, a sixty-year-old suspension needs replacing. So, Eric and Joel kick it old school with some OEM parts for Clint Black's 1960 Ford F-100.

OEM Ford F-100 Suspension Swap

Inching ever closer to putting Clint Black's Ford F-100 project to bed, Eric and Joel scrap all the old wood, refresh some essentials, and wire the engine to fire.

Ford F-100 Down to the Wire

With no time to kill, Eric and Joel install the remaining components to get Clint Black's old 1960 Ford F-100 back on the road again.

Keeping it F-100

Eric and Joel unearth the Cummins-crown-jewel dually diesel, a '93 Dodge Ram W350, and break down how they will shift this one-ton highway hauler into the ultimate blue-collar bruiser.

Diesel Diamond in the Rough

The guys inject some power into their B-series Cummins with a VE to P pump swap on their 93 Dodge Dually, Nightshift, and show you a "cheap trick" to keep your tappets in place while pulling your camshaft.

Pump It Up

We yank out our old suspension, upgrade the underside of our Diesel Dually, Nightshift, and give it a disc brake conversion and lift kit to help uphold its Dodge signature style.

Lift & Shift

For all you Ford lovers, we'll help you troubleshoot your F-150 with tips and tricks to keep your truck running reliably for years to come. We'll tackle the suspension, steering, brakes, and clutch and address the alternator. We may even throw in a couple of goodies if you promise to put up all your tools when you're done.

Ford Fix it Show

It's prime time! Our Dodge Dually, Project Nightshift, will shed its skin today as we buzz off all the imperfections and repair the bumps and bruises you'd expect to find on a 31-year-old diesel truck. And if you're a true gearhead, get ready for a deep dive on how to calculate for your rear axle regear.

Prime Time Axle Folly

Get your brushes ready because our Dodge Diesel Dually, Nightshift, is turning to the dark side. Watch as we update the stock paint from plain Jane to mean machine and help turn this dream work truck into the working man's dream truck.

One-ton, Two-tone Transformation

It's bedtime! Today, Eric and Joel are laying down the freshly painted back end on our 1993 Dodge W350-Project Nightshift. We'll address the fuel system and core support, and slap on an all-new exhaust, getting us one step closer to the finish line.

Bedtime

We're stepping out of our comfort zone and building the ultimate dual-purpose pickup, a 2025 Nissan Frontier that we've nicknamed Trailgater. Eric and Joel modify a brand-new Nissan and turn it into the ultimate tailgating truck that would make any sports fan or overlander envious and excited.

Nissan Trailgater Part 1

It's mod-mayhem as we trick out our Trailgater with all the toys you'll need for the ultimate tailgating experience. Eric and Joel use all of the cool features on our 2025 Nissan Frontier to install a fridge, grill, and TV setup so you can have everything you'll need at your fingertips on game day.

Nissan Trailgater Part 2

It's the 4th quarter, bottom of the ninth, and final period of our 2025 Nissan Trailgater build. Eric and Joel put on the finishing touches and wrap everything up so you can have fun in the sun and leave no trace when you're out and about in your new overachieving overlander.

Nissan Trailgater Part 3

Today, we're prepping a big-block Ford to go in our big blue F-150. We'll walk you through the ins and outs of any and everything you'll need to plumb an entire fuel injection system from sump to solenoids.

Ford F-150: Preparation F

Generally, when you think of trucks, the letters UTV may not come to mind, but today, we're here to change your point of view. The guys tear down a 2019 Polaris General and build it back up to be a lean, mean off-roading machine with all-new suspension, brakes, and some performance upgrades to make this the ultimate utility-train vehicle.

UTV Refurb: General Maintenance

Project Night shift is back in the shop! The guys install a rebuilt transfer case in our '93 Dodge Diesel Dually. They also plumb in our bigger turbo setup, showing you how to bead roll your tubing to make a secure fit. Plus, they'll show you the tools you'll need make your own brake lines.

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