Episode 1
The Almond Lord
43m
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.
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TV series
Rusted Development
2014TV-G3 seasons5.8 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Rusted Development premiered March 17, 2014. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Bird Up
43m
Rick and Chuck restore a 1957 Thunderbird for a Vietnam vet looking to reconcile his relationship with the car's original owner, his father.
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Episode 3
Hemi Hideaway
43m
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.
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Episode 4
Lords of the Zephyr
43m
Rick and Chuck swing for the fences, customizing a 1937 Zephyr for a demanding millionaire.
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Episode 5
A Fair Amount of Clutter
43m
Rick and Chuck restore a rare 1958 Chrysler 300D for a genius hoarder with a hidden agenda.
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Episode 6
All or Nothing
43mfinale
Rick and Chuck go for broke with a 1958 Chrysler 300D build that will either take the business to new heights, or sink it for good.
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More about Rusted Development
Cast
Rick DoreRick Dore
Charles PalumboChuck PalumboProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 18
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
DiscoveryUnited States- New Entertainment Research & Design (NERD)
Discovery StudiosUnited States
Themes
automotivecar dealershipcar junkiescar restorationfour-wheelersmechanic