In Season 2, Episode 4 of Roadkill Garage, David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich transform a salvaged 1970 Dodge Challenger into an off-road "battle car" capable of tackling desert terrain, a build characterized by aggressive sheet metal cutting to accommodate large tires. Despite the car's 318 engine failing due to intense sandstorm conditions, the episode is recognized for creating one of the series' most iconic,, "Mad Max"-style vehicles. Watch the full episode at
: During their test run, they drove the car into a lava flow right as a "100-year sandstorm" hit. The 70-mph winds were so intense they stripped paint, shredded skin, and sandblasted the vehicle.
Roadkill Garage Season 2 Episode 4: "The Off-Road Challenger" - Key Takeaways:
The project center on a 1970 Dodge Challenger that had originally been a dirt-track race car. Because the car was already "clapped out" and not a candidate for a standard restoration, the duo felt no guilt in modifying it heavily for the dirt. Sheet Metal Surgery: