Texas Metal

With dozens of awards on their walls, crowds of adoring fans, and a several months long waitlist, this Texas team always has their hands full with rowdy customers, challenging builds and tight timelines. They average 25 to 30 builds a month, working on everything on wheels from muscle cars to monster trucks.

Genre: Reality-TV

Cast:Bill Carlton , Tim Donelson , Jamie Dwayne Marshall , John Villarreal-Vega , John Burgess , Jessie Flores , Valerie Nicole Riojas , Heath Moore , Thomas Orlando , Rudy Mora , Edgar Rojas , Ryan Garner , Max Dooley , Keegan Carlton , Presley Carlton , Chase Wells , Justin Williams , Louis Jasso

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Low Down and Dually

Tue, Nov 7, 2017

Bill and the guys customize a brand new 2017 F350 with less than 600 miles on it. They lower it with their handmade air ride and add a one-of-a-kind gooseneck hitch. The owner of a 2014 Porsche 911 wants her sports car to sound as good as it looks.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ I Can't Drive This '55

Tue, Nov 14, 2017

After a remodel in the 90's, a purple '55 Chevy truck is in need of a modern update. Ekstensive doesn't disappoint creating a timeless and classy truck with a modified hood and scoop, a hand-made interior and new wood bed.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The Caliente Cadillac

Tue, Nov 21, 2017

A restaurant owner asks Bill to customize his auction bought '61 Cadillac. The boys at Ekstensive bring the heat inside and out with fully custom interior, suspension, wheels and tires. An eye catching '63 C-10 gets its twin turbo engine all fired up.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Fast or Slow We Drop Them Low

Tue, Nov 28, 2017

The owners of a run down '63 Grumman bread truck want it transformed into the ultimate t-shirt vending machine. Bill and the guys drop the giant truck to the floor with custom body modifications and a bar themed interior.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The Impala Truck

Tue, Dec 5, 2017

A big Impala guy from Houston wants to take the old shell of a '66 C-10 and combine it with the best of a 60's Impala. It's one of one, ground up build with a completely hand-built chassis, body mods, 6.2L engine, and a hydraulic bed.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Houston We Have Lift Off

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

A long time customer wants to make a statement by lifting his stock 2017 F250 Platinum 4x4 lifted and made off-road ready. The boys from Texas are happy to oblige with a handmade 22-inch lift on 42-inch custom tires.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Tue, Dec 19, 2017

Bill and the guys transform a completely wrecked 2017 F150. Ekstensive breathes life into this hunk of parts, turning it into an angry-looking, one of one prerunner. They also build a custom air suspension bike trailer for a long time customer.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Tue, Dec 26, 2017

Hip hop artist Slim Thug wants Ekstensive to bring his rusted '59 Cadillac up to the dress code of the rest of his car collection. The result is an eye catching, black on black on black Cadillac roadster - that even Batman would be jealous of.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Denali Drop

Wed, Nov 7, 2018

A client wants Bill to set the bar for custom SUVs with a 2018 Yukon Denali. The guys get busy with handmade chassis, body mods, interior and twin turbos. Ekstensive goes full gangster with a 1948 Mercury, remaking this legendary car from the inside out.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Beyond ZL1

Wed, Nov 14, 2018

The 2018 Camaro ZL1 is already a high performance sports car, but the owner wants Bill to make his even badder. The guys are happy to oblige, starting with a handmade aluminum chassis and interior. Also, a new client wants his Sierra Denali frame dropped.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Beyond ZL1: Part 2

Wed, Nov 21, 2018

Add a plot

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ International Truck of BBQ

Wed, Nov 28, 2018

Bill and the guys are known for their custom metal work, but the transformation of a 1940 International Harvester water truck into a mobile barbecue pit tests all their skills. A 1986 C-10 is a family heirloom that's remade for future generations.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ C10 to a Hundred

Wed, Dec 5, 2018

Bill and the guys take a good C10 to a hundred with custom touches from inside to out including one of one interior and bed. Ekstensive makes a dream come true by modifying a 2018 Dodge Demon for an under ten second quarter mile run on the track.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Buckin' Bronco

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

Ekstensive's built a lot of trucks, but never a Ford Bronco. Until now. Bill & the guys transform a rusted '68 Bronco roadster into a high-powered off-roading truck with an 8" lift, supercharged engine, handmade dash, roll cage, and waterproof interior.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Street Rod Milk Truck

Wed, Dec 19, 2018

Rusty and riddled with bullet holes, Bill's neighbor hands over the crumbling shell of a '52 Ford F4 Milk Truck. The guys unleash their best fabrication skills, and turn this 60+ year old milk truck into a one of a kind, dazzling diesel street rod.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Hauler Back

Wed, Dec 26, 2018

The wrecked shell of a 1970 Suburban car hauler tests Bill and his metal geniuses as they transform it into a high end diesel, low, long bed, crew cab dually. Ekstensive makes a lifted and loaded F150 for Boots for Troops, a military charity.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Extra Large & Supercharged

Wed, Jan 2, 2019

Bill pushes the shop's creativity with his own build of a 2018 Yukon Denali XL. The luxury SUV is their tallest build ever with a custom lift, straight axles & a supercharger. The 1970 Suburban gets a handmade chassis & body with a custom fourth door.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ The Grand Finale

Wed, Jan 9, 2019

Bill and the team bring the wrecked 1970 Suburban hauler back to life as a long bed, four door, crew cab dually with a 5.9 Cummins diesel engine, custom chassis and suspension. A 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II gets some extra muscle with a Mopar crate Hemi.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Cab Over Custom

Tue, Jan 21, 2020

Bill and the team try to outdo themselves with a radical redesign of 1950 Ford F5 COE, starting with a bed unlike any they've built. The shop begins its first shot at remaking a '69 Corvette Stingray by building a custom chassis.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Cab Over Custom Part 2

Tue, Jan 28, 2020

In Texas, you don't just go big, you go bigger. The team does that on the year-long 1950 Ford F5 COE build when the client asks for a last-minute Cummins diesel engine swap. A twisted graphic wraps up a months-long 2001 Ford F350.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ The Family Falcon

Tue, Feb 4, 2020

Bill knows all too well that families are the lifeblood of the custom truck scene. A customer wants to transform a 1965 Ford Falcon Club Wagon into a fully custom family cruiser. A 1966 Cobra replica gets reinforced.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Re-Dually

Tue, Feb 11, 2020

Bill and the team fix another shop's mistakes when a 2017 F-350 is hauled into the shop broken and undrivable due to a botched lift. Plus, a client insists on the ultimate tailgating BBQ trailer with custom everything.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Bolt-On is a Dirty Word

Tue, Feb 18, 2020

Bill looks to the year 2073 when the owner of a '73 El Camino challenges the shop to transform his vehicle into the Ride of the Future. The city wants a custom bumper on a 2020 Freightliner tow truck that can push 45, 000 pounds.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Big Diesel and Drag Truck

Tue, Feb 18, 2020

A 1937 International Harvester gets a big old Cummins 12-valve diesel engine that's as heavy as the truck itself. A 2005 Chevy Colorado gets a new lease on life as a nitrous-infused drag truck.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ 100 and C10 Percent

Tue, Mar 3, 2020

Bill and the team get their chance to finish a 1968 Chevy C10, which they've turned into a unibody by welding the body and bed into one piece. An old dump truck rolls into the shop as the biggest truck they've ever customized.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Dump Truck to Show Truck

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

A 1996 dump truck is the largest truck the shop has ever customized. The guys go extra heavy duty to create a military-styled mega-truck. A lowrider enthusiast wants a custom air ride and LS swap for his pristine 1934 Buick.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Earl Campbell's Custom Cadillac

Tue, Mar 17, 2020

Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell arrives with the body and parts of a 1959 Cadillac, and the crew is honored to create a ground-up build for the local legend. Plus a 1940 F-100 build snowballs into a much bigger job.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Earl Campbell's Custom Cadillac Part 2

Tue, Mar 24, 2020

NFL Hall-of-Famer Earl Campbell made a career mowing down defenders. The guys take the same hellbent approach to rebuilding his 1949 Cadillac. They also customize a van for a disabled motocross rider so he can drive again.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Earl Campbell's Custom Cadillac Part 3

Tue, Mar 17, 2020

The team revamps an old school '34 Buick into a modern day lowrider. After months of rebuilding the body and making a custom frame for Earl Campbell's '49 Cadillac, the Hall of Famer challenges the shop with a last-minute wrinkle.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ 5500 Lifted, Texas Edition

Tue, Apr 7, 2020

This year's over-the-top build has Bill and crew lifting a 2020 Chevy Silverado 5500 more than a foot with a custom heavy-duty air suspension. The guys also prove their Texas mettle by radically overhauling the utility bed.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Tale of Two Fords

Tue, Mar 2, 2021

A long time client wants to improve a '68 Ford Ranger. The team is up to the task with an all new custom chassis, handmade interior, rebuilt bed and Coyote 5.0 engine swap. Plus, the guys check off new custom upgrades on a '75 Bronco.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Imposta to Impala

Tue, Mar 9, 2021

A 1996 Impala that is really and imposter. The team makes it better than ever, with custom body fabrications, rear subframe and handmade interior. Also, Bill gives back a fully-custom 2019 Ram to a Northside neighbor.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Big and Bigger

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

Bill is no stranger to truck builds getting bigger than planned, so it's no surprise when a 1971 Suburban goes even bigger with a full lifted air suspension and a complete new interior.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Low and Loud

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

The Team makes one of the longest custom chassis ever when they drop a new 2020 Denali to the floor, and make updates and improvements to get a pro-mod Bel Air back onto the track.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Show and Go Dually

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

The Extensive team turn a stock 2020 Denali dually into work truck that is a work or art. To complete the project, Bill hand builds a set of articulating speakers for the truck bed.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Beantown Continental

Tue, Apr 6, 2021

A 1964 Lincoln has been collecting dust in the lot for a number of years, but finally an buyer comes forward and asks the team to work their magic, with an upgraded Coyote engine and a completely handmade interior.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ The New Old School Suburban

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

A 1971 Suburban returns to the shop for "phase two," the owner wanting more power and custom metalwork. When a client finds parts and pieces of a '68 C10, Bill and the crew set it on a new course for a ground up build.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Texas Square Body

Tue, Apr 20, 2021

Bill gets déjà vu when working on a 1985 Chevy C10 square body. He and the team try to outdo themselves and their previous work with a handmade chassis and air ride, interior and bed.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Rock'n Bronco

Tue, May 18, 2021

Rocker Ted Nugent brings in his beloved '74 Bronco. Bill and the guys make an all terrain beast unlike any other. Bill gets going on a build he's dreamed about for years, a handmade, all tube, off road buggy.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Blue Thunder Coupe Part 1

Tue, May 25, 2021

A local client wants the team help to surprise his dad with a custom 1946 Ford Coupe. Bill goes for a mix of both classy and supercharged when working on his wife's 2021 Escalade.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ 450 Reasons to Go Bigger

Tue, Jun 1, 2021

Ekstensive needs a new shop truck, Bill and the guys go sky high with a lifted '21 F-450 King Ranch. With most of the '46 Ford Coupe body beyond repair, the team has no choice but to build from the ground up.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ A Texas-Sized Surprise

Tue, Jun 8, 2021

The guys hit the home stretch on the '46 Ford Blue Thunder, its once rusted shell now rebuilt into a one of a kind showstopper and Bill is surprised when John Cena drops off a '69 MGC.