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FantomWorks

7.5(2)
First Aired:June 30, 2013
Seasons:9 seasons
Episodes:70
Status:Returning Series

As a former test pilot, Dan Short hopes that Fantomworks will become a classic car restoration shop that runs with military precision. Instead, he is finding out that when making old cars 'better than new' - nothing goes according to plan.

Cast

Dan Short

Self - Host

Seasons

1963 Corvette and 1931 Model A Hot Rod

E11963 Corvette and 1931 Model A Hot Rod

60m

Jun 30, 2013

Dan and the team take on a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette and a 1931 Model A Ford hot rod.The Corvette has to be ready in time for a wedding in less than two months.The hot rod has been torn to pieces by a well-intentioned internet mechanic.

1965 Mustang and 1951 Studebaker Truck

E21965 Mustang and 1951 Studebaker Truck

60m

Jul 7, 2013

Dan and the team take on a 1965 Ford Mustang fastback and a 1951 Studebaker truck.The Mustang is for a friend whose plans are far bigger than his budget and the Studebaker needs a unique design to make it a world-class show vehicle.

1964 Impala and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon

E31964 Impala and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon

60m

Jul 14, 2013

FantomWorks takes on a 1964 Chevrolet Impala and a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon. The Impala is one step away from the junkyard and a mistake in the shop takes the restoration of the Bel Air further than intended.

E41970 Chevelle and 1926 Velie

60m

Jul 21, 2013

1966 VW Beetle and 1976 TR6 Convertible

E51966 VW Beetle and 1976 TR6 Convertible

Jul 28, 2013

Dan and the team take on a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle and a 1976 TR6 convertible.Due to challenges with the owner, the Volkswagen ends up on the curb.The Triumph TR6 looks bad, but Dan sees hidden potential for it to become a rare 'survivor'.

1965 Cadillac DeVille and 1984 Monte Carlo

E61965 Cadillac DeVille and 1984 Monte Carlo

Aug 4, 2013

Dan and the team take on a 1965 Cadillac DeVille and a 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.The 'Caddie' is so full of leaves and rat droppings that it's a health hazard.The Monte Carlo is intended as a head turning anniversary present.

Tip Of The Iceberg

E1Tip Of The Iceberg

60m

Jul 27, 2014

A 1983 Avanti arrives with $58,000 worth of mismatched parts, an engine that doesn't fit and a cascade of problems.A 3100 Chevy Pick-up rolls in with rope holding the doors shut, but the team soon learns that this is the tip of a very ugly iceberg.

Fast And Dangerous

E2Fast And Dangerous

60m

Jul 27, 2014

A 1977 Corvette Stingray arrives with too many problems to count.The restoration makes no sense, but Dan takes it on for an emotional owner.A 1965 Cobra is brought in for a simple wiring job, but then the owner decides to add machine guns.

Mach Speed

E3Mach Speed

60m

Aug 3, 2014

Mike wants Dan to make his prized Mach 1 even more of a muscle car. Richard brings FantomWorks the first 'his and hers' restoration, a Sunbeam Tiger and a Fiat Spider. Dan soon discovers the challenges of the two cars are not equal.

Size Does Matter

E4Size Does Matter

60m

Aug 10, 2014

The owner of a C10 pick-up wants a full frame off restoration, but things get ugly when they peel off the paint.A Heinkel comes in with mismatched scooter parts but Dan learns that the cheap add-ons were hiding a very rare car.

Buyer Beware

E5Buyer Beware

60m

Aug 17, 2014

A 1917 Overland will be FantomWorks oldest restoration, if they can solve this puzzle of rotted wood and rust.Dan buys a 1968 Camaro on the internet, and against the advice of everyone else at the shop, he decides to build it as a present for his wife.

Ticket To Ride

E6Ticket To Ride

60m

Aug 24, 2014

A 1941 Buick Coupe rolls into FantomWorks, with the worst possible combination for Dan and the team, a difficult car and a demanding owner.Janelle wants her Kawasaki KZ-750 motorcycle transformed into a cool stripped down 'café' bike.

Race To The Finish

E1Race To The Finish

May 31, 2016

Steve wants to run his 1954 Oldsmobile in a 1,000 mile road race. Fantomworks face a tight budget, a tough schedule and race rules. Jim wants Fantomworks to bring his 1977 Spitfire to life; but Dan puts his foot down when safety issues are discovered.

Good After Bad

E2Good After Bad

Jun 7, 2016

Michael wants a new convertible top for his 1953 Morgan, but the Fantomworks team have no reference, no template and no anchor points. Butch entrusted his 1969 Camaro to a restoration rip-off artist. Can Fantomworks fix the worst work they've ever seen?

Speed And Style

E3Speed And Style

Jun 15, 2016

Gary wants to restore a 1964 Mercedes 230SL, but his tight budget launches Dan into a headlong battle. Al wants to restore his father's GTO, but Fantomworks discover it's not the car Al thinks it is.

All Or Nothing

E4All Or Nothing

Jun 22, 2016

Brad wants his father's 1967 Mustang Coupe to be new again; so Dan has to fight fifty years of age and the way the car was initially built by the factory. Jay wants a stunning 1965 TR4, but he plans to do most of the work himself.

Hidden Surprises

E5Hidden Surprises

Jun 29, 2016

Emmett believes his 1964 Barracuda is all original. But Dan finds out that the car has hidden damage and a past that nobody expected. Velvet wants Dan to get her 1953 Studebaker Commander running as a surprise for her husband, Travis.

Expect The Unexpected

E6Expect The Unexpected

Jul 6, 2016

George wants his 1967 Chevelle to be perfect, but his car has had more rats than repairs. Brian's 1960 Lincoln is a classic car has seen much better days. The car is full of surprises, and the moment something is fixed, a new problems surfaces.

One Of A Kind

E7One Of A Kind

Jul 12, 2016

Mike's '39 Hudson Coupe-Convertible is the only survivor of 3 that were built. He wants Fantomworks to undo previous repairs and restore it to original condition. Fantomworks is caught in the middle of a couple's dispute on what to do to a 1970 Nova.

Wrangle This!

E8Wrangle This!

Jul 13, 2016

Gray brings his 1929 Phaeton in because of gas smells and cracking sounds. When Dan digs into the car - he uncovers deadly dangers that lead to lifesaving repairs. Tony believes his 1989 Jeep Wrangler is 95% done, but the car is a disaster of bad work.

All Metal Mustang

E9All Metal Mustang

Jul 19, 2016

Nikkos wants a spectacular 1968 Mustang Fastback resto-mod.The all-metal masterpiece catches the eye of someone who wants it at any cost. Jim and Arlene want to enjoy their 45th anniversary in the same 1969 Firebird they rode in on their wedding day.

Wet And Wild

E10Wet And Wild

60m

Jul 20, 2016

Joe pushes Fantomworks off the deep end when he challenges them to build a replica of a legendary 1953 hydroplane that set a water speed record.Andy wants the perfect split window top for his 1963 corvette, but Dan finds hidden problems.

Throwing Heat

E1Throwing Heat

Oct 26, 2016

Kansas City Royals pitcher Tim Collins wants a 'super-fast' 1968 Mustang, but Dan has to first undo a combination of bad repairs. Bob is a Vietnam veteran who needs a Fantomworks reality check to get his beloved 1950 Willy's Jeep back on the road.

Damaged Goods

E2Damaged Goods

Jun 8, 2016

A 1970 Corvette was in storage for thirty years and Dan discovers that the car needs a ton of work. A 1964 GTO was smashed in an accident and totaled by his insurance company, Dan agrees to try and bring his mangled GTO back to life.

Now You See It

E3Now You See It

Oct 26, 2016

A U-Haul full of parts and a dream of a perfect Plymouth Business Coupe shows up at the shop. Dan also has to find a 1972 Gran Sport and to then restore it with hard-to-find features that now have to work together on the same car.

Thunder Time

E4Thunder Time

Oct 26, 2016

Ian wants a 1956 'baby bird' restomod that drives like a sports car.Dan's solution, a GTO-Thunderbird combo that drives like a bat out of hell. Doc Pellerin's 1937 Volvo was a regular winner at car shows, until a shelf fell on the car.

High Impact

E5High Impact

Oct 26, 2016

When George brings his beloved 1971 Mustang Mach 1 in for a few repairs, Dan realizes that his car has been jumped, Dukes of Hazzard style.Mick needs help to restore his 1952 Mercury Woody restomod.

Road To Sema

E6Road To Sema

Oct 26, 2016

When Donnie decides that he wants to take his 1968 Fastback to SEMA, Dan and Fantomworks are thrown for a loop.Now, they need to get the Fastback and a 1964 Corvette to the prestigious show within a crushing time frame.

85 In The Fast Lane

E785 In The Fast Lane

Oct 26, 2016

We follow the controlled chaos of Fantomworks when there are 85 cars being worked on and multiple owners who expect miracles.

Because I Can

E1Because I Can

60m

Sep 14, 2016

Dan thinks that Mickey's 1970 Chevelle is perfect. Mickey wants them to tear it apart and upgrade everything to make it his own. Thom's 1963 Studebaker is a project car with a nightmare combination of leaks, bad parts, and failing safety systems.

Nightmare On Hampton Blvd

E2Nightmare On Hampton Blvd

Rick is the proud owner of a garish 1972 Caddilac Hearse. He comes to FantomWorks for a nightmare combination of gadgets, gizmos, and upgrades - including flamethrowers. Merlyn and Lynn have a 1959 Chevy Apache that they've never driven beyond their yard.

Tough Act To Follow

E3Tough Act To Follow

When Rich and Kathy tried to get their 1951 Buick Super back on the road they were taken for a ride. It's now up to FantomWorks to succeed where four other shops failed. Jim's classic 1961 Corvette has a curious ailment, and Dan has to solve the mystery.

Cold Day In Hell

E4Cold Day In Hell

Scott's massive '53 Fleetwood is a challenge that takes a turn to the crazy when Dan has to add rare features that the car never had in the first place. John wants FantomWorks to complete a half-finished restoration and get his prized 1967 Mercury running.

Beast Mode

E5Beast Mode

FantomWorks dives into prototype hell to give a former drag racer the superfast 1969 Chevelle of his dreams - complete with a supercharged LT4 engine.

If It Sprays, It Stays

E6If It Sprays, It Stays

60m

Oct 19, 2016

Dan takes on a project of huge proportions when he agrees to fix a '47 Mack Firetruck that take FantomWorks into wet and uncharted territory. Ken's '71 Malibu Chevelle arrives as a garage ornament that hasn't run in five years, but hopefully will soon.

All Revved Up

E7All Revved Up

When Nick challenges Dan to a Chevelle vs Camaro supercar showdown, Dan is all-in.Now Dan has to build a '69 Camaro Pace Car that can beat the fastest Chevelle that FantomWorks has ever built.

Sole Survivor

E1Sole Survivor

Ben wants a partial restoration for his father’s 1962 Maserati, but the car is so rare that Dan sees only one solution. Raymond and Diane are VW fanatics who only want one thing for their wornout 1966 bug-- perfection.

Night Prowler

E2Night Prowler

Brothers, Jacob and Paul nicknamed their 1965 Chevy Impala" Night Prowler" but the mods to make it look cool also make it impossible to drive. Don shows up with a '67 Corvette and a massive list of repairs that he wants done.

One Salty Shelby

E3One Salty Shelby

Dennis always dreamed of owning the bright orange 1970 Shelby GT500 that once kicked his ass in a drag race, but severe salt corrosion has all but destroyed this classic. Rikk wants to get his rare 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst in shape- but it's a challenge.

One Tough Customer

E4One Tough Customer

Dan accepted a 1926 Ford Model T as part payment for a build. Robby wants to convert it to a far more rare 1914 C Cab. Anthony buys a 69 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, but the car of his dreams is an accident waiting to happen.

Beauty And The Bee

E5Beauty And The Bee

When Ovide purchased his 1957 Bel Air sight unseen, it turns out to be a rusted piece of junk. So, Dan must figure out how to restore this classic. Dino is a disabled driver who loves to go fast. His 1969 Super Bee is anything but super, though...

A Bumpy Ride

E6A Bumpy Ride

Bill’s 1969 Pontiac Firebird is incompatible with his son’s disability so he needs Dan to tame a car that was built for speed. Tim’s '74 International Harvester Scout was given a paint job that took 4 years. He hopes that Dan can pick up the pieces.

French Fried

E7French Fried

Daniel has a 1968 Mustang Convertible; he wants FantomWorks to swap out the V6 with the V8 from a donor car. The swap is easier said than done. Stacia and Eugenia need Dan to transform their 1962 Citroen "problem car" into a reliable ride.

Fantomworks Goes Postal

E8Fantomworks Goes Postal

Ron & Valerie want Dan to restore their 1963 Jeep Willy's Fleetvan, but the problems run deeper than the seams hidden beneath inches of filler. Grady wants his Z28 to be a driver, but the former drag race car has never been out of 2nd gear.

Shake And Bake

E9Shake And Bake

John thinks his '58 Corvette is ‘mostly original’ but Dan finds a mismatched assortment of poor quality parts and bad repairs that have him tearing his hair out. Chelsea wants FantomWorks to fix up a rare '71 Fury for her dad, Rikk.

A Perfect 10

E10A Perfect 10

Mike thought his 1967 Chevy K10 Pick Up needed paint improvement. Dan quickly realizes that the car needs much, much more to become the safe, reliable driver he wants. Harry adores his 1970 Opel Kadett, but Dan has trouble fidning parts.

That Sinking Feeling

E1That Sinking Feeling

Tom and Patti want to drive their 1967 Amphicar on land and water, but the hybrid boat-car has problems. Doc Pellerin hasn't started his ultra-rare Austin 10-4 in years, but he needs Dan to get it running for a major car show in just 4 days.

Snake Bite

E2Snake Bite

60m

Sep 29, 2017

Rudi wants his 1964 Dodge Dart to become a daily driver and a family project car, but he needs FantomWorks to help to get this Dart on target. Gordon needs an automatic transmission in his beloved 1965 Shelby Cobra kit car.

Rags And Riches

E3Rags And Riches

Danielle loves trucks, so her husband Nick surprises her with a '53 Chevy Pickup. He asks FantomWorks to restore it, but the job proves bigger than expected. When Eric’s pride & joy, a rare '39 LaSalle, shows signs of old age, he asks Dan to fix her up.

Flathead 'Til I'm Dead

E4Flathead 'Til I'm Dead

Chris wants the 1950 F1 Truck he remembers from high school, and Dean wants the 1968 Lincoln Continental he drove with his dad.

Chevy Shock

E5Chevy Shock

Patsy and Apryle bring their 1968 Corvette in for mechanical work, but what their car really needs is a new paint job. Jim's 1958 Impala is an auction car. It looks pretty but when it's time to drive – it's half the car Jim was hoping for.

Kit Car Chaos

E6Kit Car Chaos

Bob spent years working on his beloved 1969 K20 Truck, but he needs FantomWorks to solve the mysteries within. Dan's brother-in-law John shows up with a 1962 Ferrari kit car that looks hot, but the wiring could burn it to the ground.

Tri Power Trails

E7Tri Power Trails

Charles wants Dan to find him a 1967 Corvette with a set-up that's rare as hen's teeth. Bob's 1973 Cuda has been stored for most of its life but even in storage time takes a heavy toll.

Another Brickin The Wall

E1Another Brickin The Wall

Walter loves the fast and futuristic look of his 1975 Bricklin. Unfortunately, the car drives like something from the dark ages. Dan restores a 1963 Split Window Corvette for a pair of owners who know him well – his Uncle Carl and Aunt Claire.

Mismatching Numbers

E2Mismatching Numbers

Steve has only driven his prized 1969 Camaro Z28 at five miles an hour, but he wants it to be a muscle car beast. Scott owns a rare matching numbers 1964 Corvette that he wants brought back to life.

Busted Knuckle

E3Busted Knuckle

Kim and Doug want to drive her father's hyper-rare 1959 Thunderbolt, but the car was only set up for the racetrack. Batalla is a legendary motorcycle builder who asks Dan to restore his prized possession - a 1947 Knucklehead.

Easier Said

E4Easier Said

Larry wants to drive his uncle's prized '59 Cadillac DeVille, but the car has spent decades baking in the AZ sun. Brian spent years gathering parts to restore his grandfather's 1960 Bel Air only to find that he's still missing more critical components.

Decades To Drive

E5Decades To Drive

Dave traded for his dream '57 Corvette over three decades ago, but his plans to build it have, so far, come to nothing. Ken picked a rare 1954 Kaiser Darrin from his father's collection, he now it's on FantomWorks to reverse the hands of time.

One For Ole Miss

E6One For Ole Miss

Sean asks Dan to find a 1969 Camaro that can be built into the custom resto-mod of his dreams. Jeff wants to give his 1969 Cutlass a rare Hurst makeover, but the engine has never run and there are more parts in boxes than on the car.

Legacy

E7Legacy

60m

Jul 10, 2018

Tom asks Dan to find him a rare 1967 Camaro Convertible with factory AC. When Dan finds the Unicorn, the car is too good to cut up. Dave wants Dan to build a safe, almost all stock '71 Datsun, but the car's badly damaged from previous restoration work.

One Mad Mustang - Part 1

E8One Mad Mustang - Part 1

Arthur bought his Cyclone new in 1967. Then, his father put 400,000 miles on it. Now, he wants FantomWorks to make it better than new. Antonio and his cousin Andres challenge Dan to build the fastest Mustang CS in Mexico.

One Mad Mustang - Part 2

E9One Mad Mustang - Part 2

60m

Oct 11, 2018

FantomWorks finish the build of the ultimate Mustang Sleeper for Antonio and Andres - a California Special powered by a Coyote Aluminator. Phil wants a 1949 Chevy Pick-up like the one he rode in as a child, but the truck is a disassembled jigsaw puzzle.

Beetle Juiced

E1Beetle Juiced

David is a Volkswagen fanatic who wants a 1967 Beetle that can outmatch muscle cars. Robert wants a widened 1967 Corvette supercar, but first FantomWorks have to undo the bad repairs from at least three fiberglass rending accidents.

Against The Grain

E2Against The Grain

60m

Dec 12, 2018

Chris asks FantomWorks to breathe new life into a 1951 Mercury Woody that was sitting in a chicken coop for thirty years. Dan's 1970 Mustang Boss arrives with a long list of problems and the speed of a sea slug.

Bow Tie 'Til I Die

E3Bow Tie 'Til I Die

60m

Dec 19, 2018

Jay brings Dan a 2012 Camaro ZL1 with poor performance and a blown supercharger. Terry wants Dan to complete a high-powered restomod of a 1931 Landau Phaeton, but the car arrives with mismatched parts and an engine that should have stayed in the junkyard.

Flatheads Forever

E4Flatheads Forever

Arnold brings Dan two interlocking projects. He wants FantomWorks to transform his 1941 Ford Panel Wagon into a classic tour-mobile, and he also wants Dan to fix the 1941 Harley Flathead motorcycle that will ride in the back.

Brick By Bricklin

E5Brick By Bricklin

60m

Jan 3, 2019

Walter brings his 1975 Bricklin back to FantomWorks with the hope that Dan can fix problems that were created when it was built. And then add missiles. Tim's 1954 Imperial hasn't run in decades and everything on the car is locked up solid.

Elephant In The Room

E6Elephant In The Room

60m

Feb 28, 2019

Kolin asks Dan to repair his smashed up 1973 Corvette, but Dan finds major problems that existed before the accident. Jim wants Dan to build him an asphalt crushing 1970 Challenger convertible by adding a 426 Hemi with all the fixin's.

Metro Mayhem - Part 1

E7Metro Mayhem - Part 1

David and Chuck want their enormous heirloom 1961 International Harvester Metro Van converted into a state-of-the-art restomod, with all the trimmings. David asks Dan to find and restore a 1966 Lincoln Convertible.

Metro Mayhem - Part 2

E8Metro Mayhem - Part 2

FantomWorks epic 4-year-long wrestling match with the 1961 International Harvester Metro concludes with an incredible, one-of-a-kind van. Ray wants his '69 ZL1 to match the number 68 rally car, but he needs Dan's rare Winters stamped 427 COPO motor.

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As a former test pilot, Dan Short hopes that Fantomworks will become a classic car restoration shop that runs with military precision. Instead, he is finding out that when making old cars 'better than new' - nothing goes according to plan.

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