American Hot Rod

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American Hot Rod is a Discovery Channel TV series that follows the construction of various hot rods and custom cars in Boyd Coddington's shop located in La Habra, California. Viewers follow the crew of Boyd Coddington in their struggle to get the custom cars finished before they reach the extremely tight deadlines. The show is also well known for its regular firings.

Person	Position
Boyd Coddington	Owner/Manager
Jo Coddington	Owner/Office Manager
Duane Meyer	Shop Manager
Scott Parker	Fabricator
Lee Hayes	Metal work
Ralph	Body Work
Todd	Advertising
Greg	Wheel Salesperson
Brad	Fabricator/assembler
Dan Sobiensky	Fabricator/assembler
Al Simon	Fabricator/assembler

Some of the cars featured in the show are: the Alumatub, Silver Bullet, Vern Luce's coupe, Cadzilla and many more of Boyd Coddington's custom creations.

[edit] Members lost

The first member to leave the team was Chad Geary (fabricator/builder), better known by the nickname "Bluebear". Geary was fired by Boyd during the 'Rat Rod' build off.

On January 21, 2005 (Episode 23), Charlie (who was then-bodyshop manager) left to work as a painter for Boyds ex-designer Chip Foose. The reason for Charlies exit was his frustration with the ever tightening deadlines set for the cars they were building.

Shortly thereafter, Thomas left to start his shipping company. Thomas however did return.

Mike was fired for designing wheels for Chip Foose. Coddington claimed that he was using office computers and doing the design work while on the clock.

Following these departures, the team was short-staffed. In 2005, the 60 year-old metal worker Roy Schmidt died, leaving the team to look towards Lee to get the metal work done. Next to leave was Scott (A fabricator) who left to work for him self.

[edit] Season 1: (2004)

Image	Title	Original Airdate
	"Junkyard Dog Pt 1"	January 13, 2004
	On this episode of American Hot Rod, Boyd Coddington and his crew resurrect a classic '56 Chevy. Rescued from a rust bucket grave yard, but turning this Junkyard Dog into a high end Hot Rod, pushes tensions to breaking point and puts the Coddington crew's metal to the test. The talents and the tempers, the drama and the drive.
	"Junkyard Dog Pt 2"	January 24, 2004
	Episode number 2 of the series finds the team dealing with extensive metal work problems particular to a car brought forth from the junkyard for resurrection into a hot rod.
	"Junkyard Dog Pt 3"	February 6, 2004
	The "Junkyard Dog" has taken shape. The body is nearly finished and for once they look like they're ahead of schedule. Charlie starts to paint the car but his Dad is ill and he has to leave. The team celebrate Tommy's birthday with a party at Boyd's house.
	"Junkyard Dog Pt 4"	February 13, 2004
	The paintwork is finished, the body remounted and the car is off to Gabes to have the interior done. Gabes pulls out all the stops and finish the car early. The car gets back to Boyd's for the final touches and Charlie arrives back, following the death of his father. With Charlie back the car is done on time for unveiling.