American Restoration — Season 1, Episode 17: Grippin' Mad
Reality • 30 min • 5 seasons, 137 episodes • ★ 6.7/10
Episode synopsis
Rick and his team flex their muscles when they strong-arm a powerful penny arcade strength tester from the 1940's. Can they get a grip and swiftly squeeze out a macho machine, or will this resistant restoration be too tough to tackle? And later, a client brings in a small gum and cigarette-vending slot machine from the 1930's. Will the team hit a junior jackpot on this gambling gadget or will this miniature machine burst their itty-bitty bubble?
About American Restoration
American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the series is recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the daily activities at Rick's Restorations, an antique restoration shop, with its owner Rick Dale, his staff, and teenage son, as they restore various vintage items to their original condition.