Episode
American Pickers: Reverse the Curse
Overview
Freestyling near Atlantic City, Frank confronts his bad car karma and takes a gamble on a set of vintage wheels. At Harry's sprawling New Jersey junkyard, the guys uncover a flying saucer and a larger-than-life Popeye. Back in Iowa, the team awaits the appraiser's verdict on Frank's road-worthy 1963 Cadillac.
Details
- Series
- American Pickers
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2013-07-29
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Reverse the Curse is Episode 9 in Season 6 of American Pickers. It aired on 2013-07-29. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 8: Traders of the Lost Parts
With Civil War relics and bargain basement prices, the guys scour an extraordinary New Jersey collection. After years of searching, Mike finally zeroes in on a rare 1911 Harley motor he needs to complete a rustoration project, but there's a catch. Later, housed in a small-town church, Dave's heavenly stockpile features retro relics and unbeatable prices.
Episode 10: Going Hollywood
Jackie "Hollywood" unveils his incredible Staten Island body shop art gallery. A Pennsylvania couple has filled two sprawling warehouses with their mammoth collection. Back in Iowa, Danielle hauls a rare scooter to the garage for a pricey rebuild.
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