Series synopsis
Iron Resurrection is an American reality television series that premiered on MotorTrend on April 13, 2016. It stars Joe Martin, Amanda Martin, Javier 'Shorty' Ponce and Jayson 'Shag' Arrington.
Joe Martin brings new life to old iron at his shop Joe Martin Customs. Working with his wife Amanda, and best friend Shag, this custom shop oversees every phase of restoration from design, fabrication and mechanicals, to the final paint job.
Premise
Joe Martin brings new life to old iron at his shop Joe Martin Customs. Working with his wife Amanda, and best friend Shag, this custom shop oversees every phase of restoration from design, fabrication and mechanicals, to the final paint job.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joe Martin as Himself
- Amanda Martin as Herself
- Javier 'Shorty' Ponce as Himself
- Jayson 'Shag' Arrington as Himself
- Jason Martin as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 66 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 13, 2016 | May 18, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 10 | July 11, 2017 | September 12, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 3, 2018 | October 29, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 10 | February 5, 2020 | April 1, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 10 | June 9, 2021 | August 11, 2021 |
| Season 6 | 10 | September 28, 2022 | November 30, 2022 |
| Season 7 | 10 | January 16, 2024 | March 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Texas Two Step Shag and Amanda return from the road with a classic 1962 Chevy Stepside truck that Joe plans on transforming into an ultra-cool, ground hugging Fleetside. The team at Martin Bros Customs wrestles with Joe’s vision for the truck as they resurrect it into a show-stopping, eye-popping piece of drivable art for an upcoming car show. |
April 13, 2016 |
| 2 |
Lone Star Lincoln An old family friend helps Shag and Amanda bring home a 1964 Lincoln Continental, one of Joe’s favorite cars, without breaking the bank. With one of the most popular show and shines in the state of Texas on the horizon, Joe and the team work hard to take the rusted wreck from shabby to a shiny new four-wheeled pearl. |
April 20, 2016 |
| 3 |
Shaggin' Wagon West Coast cool becomes the theme when Shag and Amanda stumble upon an exceptional find – a 1953 Ford Ranch Wagon. Joe automatically has visions of a bad-ass California style beach cruiser for the Wagon. That means the team at Martin Bros Customs must set the stance low and create a fantastic, head turning exterior. |
April 27, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grim Reaper Martin Brothers Customs can't wait to transform a 1970 Chevy C10 truck into a powerful autocross hot rod. The build looks promising but, but Shag & Amanda are desperate in their search for a sturdy cab. They race the clock to resurrect this rusted wreck. |
July 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
Suicide '35 A 1935 Chevy Master just rolled into the shop; made famous by the gangsters of its time, the Master features a distinctive grill, wood interior, & suicide doors. But at 82 years old - it's going to take a lot of MBC magic to resurrect this relic. |
July 18, 2017 |
| 3 |
Super Low Metro Known for their killer cool paint jobs, MBC flips this build on its head. A weather beaten 59 Metro rolls into the shop for an extreme makeover, from the inside out. It's the Flinstones meets the Jetsons with a surprise twist for its new owner. |
July 26, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thundering C10 It takes a lot to faze Joe Martin, but when his next job pulls into MSB it looks more like a truck load of spare parts than a 1970 C10. Joe knows exactly what he wants to do. New frame, running gear, and a super charged LSA engine! |
September 3, 2018 |
| 2 |
El Chili Gary Hopper, a longtime friend of Joe, brings a '55 Chevy Bel Air to the shop. Because this '55 has sentimental value to Gary's family, the pressure is on to do this build right. But missing pieces and a dented hood throw a wrench into the job. |
September 3, 2018 |
| 3 |
Mint Condition Joe Martin can't believe his eyes. It's a straight '63 Impala with a four speed and legendary 409 engine under the hood. The owner wants to keep it original with the main mods under the body, new frame, suspension and big wheels. |
September 10, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Truck Yeah The Martins face the physics conundrum of trying to fit a 6'5" former football player into the cab of a 1967 Chevy C10. This tall order requires customization of the firewall, motor, frame and interior, plus a custom paint job. |
February 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
C10 Again With a deadline quickly approaching, the shop struggles to fit a gigantic ex-NFL player into a tiny 1967 Chevy C10. This oversized job includes a customized leather interior, automated bed cover and a transformative paint job. |
February 5, 2020 |
| 3 |
Tricked Out Trike Joe is pushing his engineering chops to the limit by building a monster trike that would look right at home on the set of a "Mad Max" movie. |
February 12, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cherrybomb '56 Ford Truck Martin Brothers is offered a free barn find 1956 Ford, but they pay for it anyway. They build it as a shop truck. Joe custom paints a dragster. |
June 9, 2021 |
| 2 |
'56 Ford Back to the Future Joe uses all his tricks to make the '56 Ford truck look like it's been parked in a field for more than 50 years but drive like a modern muscle machine. |
June 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
'77 Trans Am Bird in Black The crew gets stuck into a legendary ‘77 Bandit Trans Am – and they're going big on style. Then, a '67 Chevelle returns for a supercharger engine. |
June 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bel Air Big Block and Street Legal Restomod On the surface, an iconic '57 Chevy looks great, but after a test ride and inspection, the guys discover that looks can be deceiving. A couple's '41 International project is nine years in the making before Joe steps in to save the car and the marriage. |
September 28, 2022 |
| 2 |
Bel Air Big Block (2) Custom car guru Joe Martin is putting the finishing touches on a big-block '57 Bel Air, getting ready to reveal the car to its owner. Joe also uses all his tricks to transform an old C10 Chevy hood into a stylishly painted, charity auction record setter. |
October 5, 2022 |
| 3 |
'51 Chevy: Rad Red Christmas Truck (1) It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Joe and his crew tackle a unique request -- turn a salvaged red '51 Chevy 3100 pickup into a roadworthy, Christmas-parade spectacle. Joe devises a plan for bigger power, an updated suspension and more. |
October 12, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
X-Frame Overhaul - '60 Impala Part 1 Joe Martin is ready to upgrade a special car in his collection, a '60 Impala that's been collecting dust for nearly 25 years. Joe and the guys get to work, but with a new X-frame and engine comes a whole lot of problems. |
January 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
X-Frame Overhaul - '60 Impala Part 2 Joe Martin gets to work on the upgrades to his '60 Impala with a new frame and engine. Mandi selects a '49 Buick to sell to fund the rest of the build, and Uncle Bill helps to get it sale-ready. Then it's time for Joe and Mandi to check out the updated ride with its new stance! |
January 23, 2024 |
| 3 |
Big Wheels, Big Engine - '55 Big Window Truck Danny and Penny Cobbs own an award-winning '55 big-window truck, but it doesn't run; they need Joe Martin to get this showstopper on the road; the team plans an engine swap and some other cool updates, including a killer, new set of wheels. |
January 30, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MotorTrend |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 13, 2016 |
| Last aired | March 19, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |