Series synopsis
Rusted Development is an American documentary reality drama television series that premiered on Discovery on March 17, 2014. It ended on August 17, 2015. It stars Rick Dore and Charles Palumbo.
The show documents the efforts of Chuck Palumbo (a former WWE wrestler and mechanic) and his partner Rick Dore (a custom car and hot rod builder) as they locate and then clean up the collection of a car hoarder with the main idea being to get classic cars and parts back into the realm of public use and display.
Premise
The show documents the efforts of Chuck Palumbo (a former WWE wrestler and mechanic) and his partner Rick Dore (a custom car and hot rod builder) as they locate and then clean up the collection of a car hoarder with the main idea being to get classic cars and parts back into the realm of public use and display.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rick Dore as Rick Dore
- Charles Palumbo as Chuck Palumbo
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 17, 2014 | April 21, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 6, 2015 | August 17, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 6 | July 1, 2015 | July 1, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Hoarder, a Van and a Plan Chuck and Rick set out to customize a 1940 Ford pickup for a hoarder, and enable his quadriplegic son to drive again.... but crossed lines, butting heads and subordination in the shop threaten to derail the job. |
March 17, 2014 |
| 2 |
Pickups and Slams Chuck and Rick set out to customize a 1940 Ford pickup for a hoarder, and enable his quadriplegic son to drive again.... but crossed lines, butting heads and subordination in the shop threaten to derail the job. |
March 24, 2014 |
| 3 |
What's a Partner For? When Rick's vision for customizing twin 1955 Pontiac Chieftains for an emotional hoarder throw their finances into a tailspin, Chuck must return to the wrestling ring to save their business - and their partnership. |
March 31, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Almond Lord Rick, Chuck and the Slam team are back in action, squaring off against their toughest hoarder yet, an almond farmer looking to restore a 1936 Ford Coupe. |
July 6, 2015 |
| 2 |
Bird Up Rick and Chuck restore a 1957 Thunderbird for a Vietnam vet looking to reconcile his relationship with the car's original owner, his father. |
July 13, 2015 |
| 3 |
Hemi Hideaway Rick and Chuck customize a 1937 Dodge Pickup for a grieving father, while Rick's son Michael helps to build a show car for rocker James Hetfield. |
July 20, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 1, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 17, 2014 |
| Last aired | August 17, 2015 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |