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What happens when peace and love meet monster truck
wheels? Gaby’s 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser. When
Xzibit first arrived on her doorstep, Gaby was a newly-dumped
yoga instructor with nothing in the world but her yoga
mat and her ride. Unfortunately, the ride was more of
a burden than a blessing, much like her ex-boyfriend
who was kind enough to sell her the Land Cruiser for
$200. This might sound like a deal, but considering
the ride lacked everything from doors to dignity, her
ex should have paid Gaby to take this ride off his hands.
Luckily, Gaby is a survivor, who with a little help
from Xzibit and the guys at West Coast, will make the
Land Cruiser cruise once again. When Xzibit first checks
out the car, he’s a bit nervous, but who wouldn’t
be when the ride sports a bumper sticker that says "I
love explosives?" (Another remnant of Gaby’s
ex-boyfriend) Cautiously, X scans the ride and becomes
even more uneasy when he finds a shovel and an axe attached
to the car. These have become permanent fixtures to
the Land Cruiser as Gaby doesn’t have the keys
to unlock them. This isn’t the ride of a zen yogi,
it’s the missing ride from Deliverance.
Thankfully, Gaby is no longer dealing with her ex-boyfriend--she’s
dealing with X to the Z and the boys at West Coast Customs,
who are floored to pimp out this retro gem. First the
guys get to work on the exterior, painting it a Ferrari
yellow shade and install a neon light behind the grill.
Then the boys rip off the top, and just like that, the
Land Cruiser becomes a convertible. And to make sure
this is the ultimate off-roading vehicle, the West Coasters
even install a snorkel so this ride can cruise land
and sea.
21 Gs later, it’s finally time for Gabby to feast
her eyes on her new Land Cruiser. She can’t believe
this was once her ride. Not only is the exterior entirely
new, but the guys converted the back of the ride into
a personal yoga studio, complete with a 15-inch monitor
to watch, what else, yoga videos. So now that Gaby’s
spent some time in a car garage, will Xzibit be spending
time in a yoga class? Astral signs point to: not so
likely.
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Season 1 |
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Episode 1 - Wyatt and his Hi-Jet
Episode 2 - Nile's stylin' in her new Caddy
Episode 3 - Logan's Cutlass Supreme gets the pimp treatment
Episode 4 - Christine's Civic gets some class
Episode 5 - Antwon's Mirage
Episode 6 - Mary's Mustang
Episode 7 - Jared's Ranger
Episode 8 - Danelle's Trans Am
Episode 9 - Neil's Chevy 'luv' truck
Episode 10 - Shanda's '89 Mustang
Episode 11 - Ezra's Nissan Maxima
Episode 12 - Krissy's VW Bug
Episode 13 - Brian's Honda CRX
Episode 14 - Gaby's '72 Toyota Land Cruiser
Episode 15 - Kerry's Scion XB |
Season 2 |
Episode 16 - Big Ron's 1984 Cadillac El Dorado
Episode 17 - Kiearah's Ford Escort
Episode 18 - Ryan's Volkswagen Bus
Episode 19 - Alice's Chevy Suburban
Episode 20 - Erin's Chevy Blazer
Episode 21 - Josh's Acura Legend
Episode 22 - Quoc-viet's Nissan 240 SX
Episode 23 - West's Ford Fairlane
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Season 3 |
Episode 24 - Nate's Ford Econoline
Episode 25 - Sara's Chevy S10
Episode 26 - Brooke's Chevy Cavalier Convertible
Episode 27 - Tom's Chevy Caprice Cop Car
Episode 28 - JT's Honda Civic
Episode 29 - Jekara's Chevy Bel Air
Episode 30 - Vivian's Toyota
Episode 31 - Eric's Mitsubishi Eclipse |
Season 4 |
Episode 32 - Jessica's AMC Pacer
Episode 33 - Josh's 2003 Toyota Corolla
Episode 34 - Heather's Chevy Pickup
Episode 35 - Tin's Dodge Caravan
Episode 36 - Alex's Chevy Chevelle
Episode 37 - Rashae's Ford Taurus
Episode 38 - Jake's Buick Century
Episode 39 - Cristi's Chevy Panel Truck |
Season 5 |
Episode 40 - MTV Pimp My Ride with Guillermo
Episode 41 - Calvin's 77' Chevy Malibu
Episode 42 - Erins '73 Volkswagen Thing
Episode 43 - Monique's Mitsubishi Galant
Episode 44 - Dante's Ford Econoline Ice Cream Truck
Episode 45 - Jason's Toyota T100
Episode 46 - Joe's Cadillac Sedan DeVille Limo
Episode 47 - Shawna's Toyota Celica
Episode 48 - Tad's Range Rover
Episode 49 - Gerald's Chevy Monte Carlo
Episode 50 - Ellyn's Ford Contour
Episode 51 - John's Mercury Cougar
Episode 52 - Xilomen's Ford Probe
Episode 53 - Tyler's Chevy El Camino
Episode 54 - Lawanna's Volkswagen Bug
Episode 55 - Josh's Chevy K-5 Blazer
Episode 56 - Mary's Nissan 1988 Pulsar |
Season 6 |
Episode 57 - Where Are They Now?
Episode 58 - Tenita's Ford Thunderbird
Episode 59 - Mike's Grumman Kurbmaster Bread Truck
Episode 60 - Kristoffer's Chevrolet Impala SS
Episode 61 - Spechelle's Mercedes-Benz 300SE
Episode 62 - Robert's Chevrolet Van
Episode 63 - Laila's Plymouth Minivan Grand Voyager Expresso
Episode 64 - Seth's Nissan Maxima
Episode 65 - Vanessa's Ford Festiva
Episode 66 - Jonathan's Honda CRX (Guest Host - Chamillionaire)
Episode 67 - David's Ford Econoline
Episode 68 - Will's Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Episode 69 - Esmerelda's Pontiac Sunbird
Episode 70 - Justin's Toyota RAV4
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Pimp My Ride Show Summary
Xzibit and the good people at West Coast
Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in
this 30 minute show that airs weekly on MTV.
Hosted by Xzibit and featuring Los Angeles-area aftermarket
shop West Coast Customs, “MTV Pimp My Ride”
selects young, automotively challenged Southern Californians
and transforms their rust buckets into triumphs.
For many young adults, getting the insurance or finance to fix up their cars can be difficult and taking out a car loan is often no an option. “It’s not just about the cars
anymore,” Xzibit said, but also “the boost
that these kids get in their self-esteem. You can see
it in their faces.”
Wheels, Grilles, Body Kits, Customer Paint, Rims, Tires, Car Audio, Car DVD Video and Computer Systems, and many more crazy additions are transplanted into a Pimped Rides every episode!
Pimp My Ride "Ride Pimper Game"
Play the Pimp My Ride Ride Pimper Game Free at XzibitCentral.com!
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Sources and Links
The Ride Pimper Game
West Coast Customs
MTV.com - MTV Pimp My Ride
TV.com - MTV Pimp My Ride Episode List
Photo and Words credit: MTV.com and Tv.com
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