Vegas Rat Rods

Overview
Steve Darnell leads a colorful crew at Welder Up, where creativity meets automotive engineering. Based in a vast garage just off the Las Vegas Strip, they transform hidden gems into unique Mad Max-inspired VEGAS RAT RODS. Each project showcases their artistic flair as they cater to eccentric clients, breathing new life into forgotten vehicles. With a blend of ingenuity and unconventional charm, this eclectic team proves that in the world of automotive fabrication, anything is possible.
Episodes
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1

Salt Flat Rod
A California car enthusiast dares Steve to convert a 1931 Ford Model A into a high-speed salt flats racer. With the deadline looming as the client hea...
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2
Ranch Rod
Steve reconnects with his Montana heritage as he sets out to create the perfect ranch vehicle for his cowboy friend J.R. He takes on the challenge of ...
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Stampede Rod
Steve and his crew give a stunning makeover to a 1931 Model A Ford, transforming it into a true classic. They swap in a Cummins 4BT diesel engine, add...
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Battle Of The Model B
Steve Darnell finds himself in a showdown between Rat Rods and Hot Rods as he takes on the legendary car enthusiasts of Vegas. He decides to transform...
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7
Viva Las Vegas
The team revamps a Speedster as a tribute to Las Vegas for an enthusiastic client eager to show off on the Strip. Meanwhile, Steve searches for unique...
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Freakshow on Wheels
A spirited cowboy is on the hunt for a rat rod to boost morale in his quaint town. Inspired by this, Steve dreams up a daring carnival attraction that...
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Water Rat
A family guy with a passion for speed approaches Steve with an old, worn-out pickup truck from the '50s, hoping to transform it into an impressive rat...
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3
Fuel to the Fire
The team faces a significant obstacle while restoring a fuel delivery truck from the 1930s, as they uncover a warped frame that complicates the projec...
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4
Shredding Metal
A client approaches Steve with a refurbished 1954 Tin Woody Wagon, seeking the Welderup team's expertise to give it a stylish edge. However, when Stev...
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5
Power Packing F100 Pickup
A Texas lineman enlists Steve and the Welderup team to transform his company’s inaugural work truck, a reliable Ford pickup from the early 70s. This...
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Vintage Speed Racer
Steve faces criticism for creating cars that feel overly contemporary. Unable to resist a challenge, he decides to construct a race-ready 1931 Ford co...