Monster Garage was a popular television show for the Discovery Channel hosted by Jesse G. James. Each episode was an hour in length and was conceived and produced (along with Jesse) by reality automotive show mastermind Thom Beers. The show aired the series finale on June 12, 2006. Jesse G. James, the host of the show, did not participate.
Off the air
Despite its huge ratings success, Monster Garage was cancelled in 2006 after Jesse G. James lost interest in the show shortly after his marriage to movie star Sandra Bullock. Jesse did not appear in the Finale.[citation needed] Obviously the show could not be produced without its host.
Premise of the show
A team of five people with mechanical, fabricating, or modifying expertise builds a "monster machine." A usually stock vehicle is turned into something else (e.g a PT Cruiser / Wood Chipper), a race car (e.g a Lincoln Continental / Open Road Racer), or a custom car (e.g a Ford Model A ratrod).
Rules
According to the show, the rules are as follows:
1. When complete, the monster must appear to be stock.
2. The team has $3000 (later raised to $5000) for parts.
3. The team has seven days to complete the monster.
* The first day is for designing
* the next five are for building
* and the seventh day is for the test of the monster.
In practice, as the series progressed, some liberties were taken with the first two rules, at times becoming punchlines. In one episode, when a Chevrolet El Camino was turned into a Figure 8 race car, James discarded plans for a spoiler on the vehicle, sarcastically citing the first rule.
Host
Host Jesse G. James is the great-great-grandson of the cousin of the legendary wild west outlaw, Jesse James. Jesse G. James has both mechanical and metal fabricating expertise, and is the founder, owner, and head bike builder for his custom chopper shop, West Coast Choppers. Jesse says he likes monsters that go fast and do something. He prefers hard working build crew members. His favorite monster vehicles to date are the Ford Ambulance Wheel-stander and the Chevrolet Blazer Pikes Peak hill climber. One of Jesse's ambitions throughout the run of the show is to build a monster that will top 200 mph. In that he was unsuccessful.
This is my collection of this great show I have around 60 episodes, all episodes from season 1 and 2 and some from seasons 3,4,5. I didn't upload all episodes yet because I have slow upload, will update this post daily until end.
Please let me know if you like this post and should I continue to upload files.
Episode 1: White Trash
1994 Ford Explorer (Eddie Bauer Edition) / Garbage Collector
Jesse and his crew are challenged to transform a Ford Explorer into an actual, functioning garbage truck.
1996 Lincoln Town Car Limousine / Fire Truck
Jesse and his team of designers, welders, fabricators, and mechanics transform a Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine into a fire truck
2000 Volkswagen Beetle / Swamp Boat
Before he started work on this VW Bug, Jesse happened across a TV show on how to survive if your car plunges underwater. Lucky coincidence ... or totally irrelevant?
1990 Ford Mustang GT / Lawnmower
In Switchblade, Jesse and his team are challenged to turn a 1990 Mustang GT convertible into a fiber-slashing, awe-inspiring monster mower Code:
http://rapidshare.com/files/127132142/Monster_Garage_-_04_-_Switchblade.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/127146040/Monster_Garage_-_04_-_Switchblade.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/127231482/Monster_Garage_-_04_-_Switchblade.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/127234338/Monster_Garage_-_04_-_Switchblade.part4.rar
Episode 5: Freezer Burn
1996 Chevy Impala Supersport / Zamboni
In 1996 it was born a Chevy Impala Supersport clone. In 2002 (July 2002, to be more exact) it mutated into a monster capable of smoothing out the roughest of frozen surfaces. Welcome to the story of Freezer Burn.
1984 Porsche 944 / Golf-Ball Collector
Golfers beware! This is no ordinary range-picker. It's a 1984 Porsche 944 that Jesse and company transformed into a player-harassing, ball-snagging monster back in August 2002.
1973 Miller Meteor Cadillac Hearse / Car Crusher-Destroyer
Death was certainly the theme of this mission: the transformation of a 1973 Miller Meteor Cadillac hearse into a formidable car-crushing beast. Because it marked the first failure ? and destruction ? of a Monster vehicle.
1989 Ford 20-Passenger School Bus / Pontoon
Imagine ? It's August 2002, and you've acquired a 1989 Ford 20-passenger school bus. What to do. Well, why not turn it into a pontoon party boat? Ah, if only Gilligan had had Jesse James and his team of monster mechanics around.
1998 Chevy Mac Tool Truck / Ultimate Delivery Truck
In September 2002, Jesse James and the Monster crew set out to turn a 1998 Mac Tool truck into the "ultimate" delivery truck. Now, you might be thinking that's pretty ho-hum for this garage ... but have we mentioned that the transition involves a crossbow, cannon and catapult? Let's just say that you do not want Jesse James delivering your new 19-inch TV. The truck was equiped with the following: dual air cannons, a single 6-inch barrel air cannon, a ballista, & a trebuchet
1995 Geo Tracker / Hot-Air Balloon
In October 2002, Jesse and his team hunkered down to see if they could redefine "off-road" ... literally. And in the process, they learned that you're not supposed to throw certain items ? such as bowling balls ? out of hot-air balloons. Bummer
1997 F-150 Ford Pickup Truck / Tree-Shaker
No, this machine shakes nuts (and fruit) from trees. Using a hydraulically powered clamp and rotating mass device, this harvesting device latches onto a tree, shakes vigorously, then collects the falling nuts in an umbrella ? all without damaging the tree. Able to shake up to three trees a minute, this machine has revolutionized the agricultural industry.
2002 Dodge Intrepid / Street Sweeper
Race-car driver Kyle Petty helps to transform a stock car into a street sweeper and to test it at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Anyone who's seen Jesse behind the wheel knows how much driving at extreme speeds bums him out. Not!
1983 Ford E-350 XL Chassis, Type II / Wheelie Car
This is all we need to say about this episode's transformation: Built in November 2002, it is Jesse's favorite monster so far.
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser / Wood Chipper
If Jesse was truly psyched about the Wheelie Car monster, his reaction to the Wood Chipper was .. less than enthusiastic. As in, "This is like someone coming to my shop and asking me to build a moped."
Project Vehicle: 2003 MINI Cooper
Richard Petty challenged Jesse for a race in snowy mountains of Wyoming. Can Jesse overcome his lack of experience on ice, or the challenge is just too hot for him to handle?
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 / Wedding Chapel
Here's a wedding you wouldn't want to miss. This build even had a dash of mutiny that resulted in some interesting moments.
1987 Winnebago Itasca/Suncruiser / Skate Ramp
Will Jesse and his team ? which includes pro skater Tony Hawk ? successfully turn a 1987 Winnebago Itasca/Suncruiser into a skate ramp?
1968 Ford Bronco / Rock Climber
After it's voted on by viewers, the producers of Monster Garage put into motion a Ford Bronco to be turned into a Rock Climber
1970 Pink Cadillac Coupe Deville / Demolition-Derby Car
When you think of a Cadillac Deville, what do you think of? Resevoir Dogs? Mary Kay Cosmetics? Aretha Franklin tunes? Try a butt-kicking demolition-derby car designed, built and driven by an all-chick (well, except for Jesse) team.
2003 Toyota Tundra / Terminator 3 Integration
In Terminator 3, machines battle mankind. Well, as you know, in Monster Garage, that happens as well (remember The Grim Ripper?) This time, Jesse uses the movie's motif as inspiration for a stealthy motorcycle launcher, born from a garden variety Toyota Tundra pick-up truck. But will the monster win its fight against its human creators?
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