Daren returns to the team as work on the black Phantasm 'Cuda continues. Mark validates the authenticity of a 1969 1/2 A12 Super Bee. Mark gets a surprise phone call from Phantasm Writer/Producer/Director Don Coscarelli. for more videos!

Daren threatens to quit, then invites Royal and Josh to a cookout, leaving Mark by himself to work on the Phantasm 'Cuda. A phone call from the car's irate owner leaves Mark with an ultimatum: finish the car in one week. Mark rallies the troops and outlines what has to be done to finish the car by that deadline. for more videos!

Daren is left in charge of the shop and work continues on the 1971 Phantasm 'Cuda, though a mistake by the crew delays its completion. The 383 'Cuda assembly begins, and the nose cone and rear spoiler is installed on the 1969 Daytona Charger.

A surprise birthday party is planned for Mark, and the 1970 Superbird is checked for matching numbers. The Superbird's owners visit the shop and tell the story about how they found the car.

It's 'Cuda time! Watch us repair one of the worst fenders in GYC history. Metal shrinking 101!

The AAR 'Cuda is sent to and returns from the sandblaster. The 383 'Cuda is prepared to be wet-sanded, but a mistake in the 1/4 panel shaping forces a postponement. Mark installs a security camera system. Progress stalls on the Sunroof Challenger due to parts availability.

Josh takes a part-time job, which upsets Mark. Work continues on the Phantasm 'Cuda.

Mark becomes concerned about the lack of research being done during restorations, so hires an assistant to do the research. The 1969 Daytona Charger is sent out for media blasting, and the 1970 AAR 'Cuda is documented and disassembled. The new research assistant, Holley, finds the 2nd owner of the 1971 Phantom 'Cuda.

Our Phantasm Tribute Cuda gets the front suspension restored. A lot of factory-correct information in this episode.

The Challenger receives a coat of paint. Josh stumbles upon a surprise.

The Charger R/T 440 SIX PACK is running and the guys take it for a test drive. They look forward to seeing the 71 Charger R/T driving down the road like it did all those years ago.

Mark and his crew fall behind on the '71 Charger project.

Mark examines differences between older and newer models of the Dodge Challenger in the second-season premiere.