Once Bill sets his mind to something, there's no going back.

Mustang for the Record

Tim Donelson

Jamie Dwayne Marshall

John Villarreal-Vega

Bill Carlton

John Burgess

'68 GTO for the Win

Texas Sized International Truck

Bill balances custom and function when he tackles a working 2023 Ram that needs to deliver on the road and stand out at the tow show. A new client plans a surprise customization on her dad's '49 Ford F-1, which is more rust than wrecker.

Ram Tow, '49 Ford Show

Bill Carlton and his interior guru John Burgess are happy to take a trip down memory lane transforming an '89 Bronco II super low and extra loud. In a shop first, the team builds a custom frame for a '49 Ford truck with independent rear suspension.

89 Bronco on Blast

Like a lot of kids growing up, one of Bill Carlton's favorite cars was the Pontiac GTO, so he's more than excited to put his spin on a 1968 GTO. Meanwhile, one of Ekstensive's biggest builds, the '52 tow truck, finishes super strong.

52 Wrecker Complete

It's not everyday Ekstensive Metalworks gets to customize a 2005 Ferrari F430, but the entire team must pull out all the stops to make this Italian sports car one of one; the '68 GTO gets a new, handmade coilover suspension setup.

Custom Cut F430 Ferrari

In what is one of the most intricate metal projects they've ever built, Bill and his team hand make a one-of-a-kind engine bay for the '68 GTO out of steel and aluminum.

Custom Sasquatch Bronco

Over time, the trucks coming out of Ekstensive Metalworks keep getting bigger and bigger.

After months and months of elaborate metal work, Bill and the fabrication team reach the final sprint on a one-of-one '68 GTO, built for two brothers.

Bill Carlton must find the balance between handmade metal work and the designs of two Ford trucks.

'31 Ford Rebuilt Tough

If you're going to get a build at Ekstensive, you can't expect to get your coffee from just any old coffee shop.

Coffee and Diesel Truck

With dozens of awards on their walls, crowds of adoring fans, and a long waitlist, Bill Carlton and his Texas team always have their hands full with rowdy customers, challenging builds and tight timelines.

Rollin' in My F-350

A while back, a customer asked Bill to rebuild a rusty '49 Ford truck as a gift for her dad. The team has given it their all to finish a one-of-one, hand-built masterpiece with a Coyote engine -- and one of the best presents a dad could ever imagine.

'49 Ford Rust to Royalty

Specializing in one-of-a-kind custom builds, Bill Carlton and the crew of Houston's Ekstensive Metal Works deal with rowdy customers, challenging projects and tight timelines while working on everything from muscle cars to monster trucks.

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