Episode
Fast N' Loud: The Shorty Short VW Bus
Overview
When Richard buys a VW Type 2 Transporter, none of the Gas Monkeys really knows the mechanics of Volkswagens; and it is transformed into a micro-mini-midget Microbus. Later, when Richard and Aaron discover that the Fired Up Garage is attending a demolition derby, Richard has a trick up his sleeve to send his former employees reeling.
Details
- Series
- Fast N' Loud
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2014-10-13
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
The Shorty Short VW Bus is Episode 7 in Season 5 of Fast N' Loud. It aired on 2014-10-13. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 6: C10 Race Truck/Pikes Peak Pace Truck - Part 2
With the Pikes Peak International Race only days away, the truck is nowhere near complete; Aaron tries to keep the Falcon damage-free.
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When Richard buys a ’65 Chevy Impala, they put their Gas Monkey spin on it. Richard and Aaron score a ‘34 Five Window Ford. Later, Richard agrees to cool off the Monkeys with new air conditioning, but the Fired Up Garage crew gets hot and bothered about it.
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