Texas Metal

Texas Metal

RETURNING7 Seasons77 Episodes8.2
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NetworkMotorTrend
First AiredNov 7, 2017
Last AiredApr 16, 2024
Runtime50 min

Specializing in one-of-a-kind custom builds, Bill Carlton and the crew of Houston's Ekstensive Metal Works deal with rowdy customers, challenging projects and tight timelines while working on everything from muscle cars to monster trucks.

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Cast

T
Tim Donelson
J
Jamie Dwayne Marshall
J
John Villarreal-Vega
B
Bill Carlton
J
John Burgess

Seasons & Episodes7 seasons · 77 episodes

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Ram Tow, '49 Ford Show
E1Ram Tow, '49 Ford Show
Jan 31, 202445m
Bill balances custom and function when he tackles a working 2023 Ram that needs to deliver on the road and stand out at the tow show. A new client plans a surprise customization on her dad's '49 Ford F-1, which is more rust than wrecker.
89 Bronco on Blast
E289 Bronco on Blast
Feb 7, 202445m
Bill Carlton and his interior guru John Burgess are happy to take a trip down memory lane transforming an '89 Bronco II super low and extra loud. In a shop first, the team builds a custom frame for a '49 Ford truck with independent rear suspension.
52 Wrecker Complete
E352 Wrecker Complete
Feb 14, 202445m
Like a lot of kids growing up, one of Bill Carlton's favorite cars was the Pontiac GTO, so he's more than excited to put his spin on a 1968 GTO. Meanwhile, one of Ekstensive's biggest builds, the '52 tow truck, finishes super strong.
Custom Cut F430 Ferrari
E4Custom Cut F430 Ferrari
Feb 21, 202445m
It's not everyday Ekstensive Metalworks gets to customize a 2005 Ferrari F430, but the entire team must pull out all the stops to make this Italian sports car one of one; the '68 GTO gets a new, handmade coilover suspension setup.
Custom Sasquatch Bronco
E5Custom Sasquatch Bronco
Feb 27, 202445m
In what is one of the most intricate metal projects they've ever built, Bill and his team hand make a one-of-a-kind engine bay for the '68 GTO out of steel and aluminum.
Texas Sized International Truck
E6Texas Sized International Truck
Mar 6, 2024
Over time, the trucks coming out of Ekstensive Metalworks keep getting bigger and bigger.
Mustang for the Record
E7Mustang for the Record
Mar 12, 2024
Once Bill sets his mind to something, there's no going back.
'68 GTO for the Win
E8'68 GTO for the Win
Mar 19, 2024
After months and months of elaborate metal work, Bill and the fabrication team reach the final sprint on a one-of-one '68 GTO, built for two brothers.
'31 Ford Rebuilt Tough
E9'31 Ford Rebuilt Tough
Mar 26, 2024
Bill Carlton must find the balance between handmade metal work and the designs of two Ford trucks.
Coffee and Diesel Truck
E10Coffee and Diesel Truck
Apr 2, 2024
If you're going to get a build at Ekstensive, you can't expect to get your coffee from just any old coffee shop.
Rollin' in My F-350
E11Rollin' in My F-350
Apr 9, 2024
With dozens of awards on their walls, crowds of adoring fans, and a long waitlist, Bill Carlton and his Texas team always have their hands full with rowdy customers, challenging builds and tight timelines.
E12
E12'49 Ford Rust to Royalty
Apr 16, 2024
A while back, a customer asked Bill to rebuild a rusty '49 Ford truck as a gift for her dad. The team has given it their all to finish a one-of-one, hand-built masterpiece with a Coyote engine -- and one of the best presents a dad could ever imagine.

About Texas Metal

Texas Metal is a reality, documentary series on MotorTrend. The show first aired on Nov 7, 2017 and currently has 7 seasons and 77 episodes. Texas Metal has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 8.2/10 based on 10 votes. The cast includes Tim Donelson, Jamie Dwayne Marshall, John Villarreal-Vega, Bill Carlton, John Burgess.

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