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Experienced Mechanics
I Have 32 Years and Have delivered dozens of Mid to High end Builds all over the world. I am Highly dedicated to perfection & providing high-quality Builds & Repairs to keep you safe and happy.
We Have You Covered
Whether you're coming to us for your 1st Dream Car or an addition to your collection, we have transportation worldwide for pick up and delivery (Free pickup with any new project). We provide 12-month warranties with all of our services for your peace of mind.
Our Quality Promise
We're committed to providing a stress-free experience to both new and returning customers. Our shop only uses parts from reputable brands to ensure that your vehicle is always ready to drive.
Turning a Tired 2wd v6 into 4wd Big Block Monster w/fixings
Services, Builds, Paint & Body , Fab and Dyno
From Routine Maintance to Custom Additions
We can build anything from a numbers matching show car to making a 2wd truck 4wd !
Even hard to find parts are out there !
Hard to find panels or parts ? Years ago it was a real time consuming challenge but with the internet now it has opened up other builders garages and stashes so we can swap, find and buy what we need or simply make it !
We work on any car you can think of
Along with Classic American Favorites and Classics we can work on Euro's including: Mini, Morris, BMW, Ferrari, Austin, Peugot, even Opel.
Repairs and Complete Builds
One of a Kind Rides
Any budget, Any request
We can handle it with payment plans, in house financing, and staged builds. Your dream car is never out of reach!
Shop is tucked away for absolute discreet, out of sight builds.
Attention to every detail
No matter how big or small the project, we have you covered.
Every part of your ride we touch will get guaranteed craftsmanship. You can feel safe and proud to drive!
From Mild to Wild
Want a ride that looks stock? Cool, but you want it to handle like a vette and have some ass when you hit the gas?
That's the way we like em too.
Award Winning Stance
Complete line of Hotchkis custom pieces to add radical handling and stance to custom show or bagged tail draggers.
Interiors ?
Custom stitching on Leather, Custom Vinyls, Burl Woods, Turned Stainless and even Wood Touches in Walnut and Teak! Plus complete high end stereo systems with today's high tech add-on's.
Out of the ordinary touches
Frenched Headlights
Shaved Door Handles
Gull Wing and Suicide Doors
Custom Exhaust Exits
Flared & Tucked Wheel Wells
and a whole lot more!
64 Ground up V-Dub
Recent Completes
Can't pass on a Stang Restore, We Have 2 going on now as of 1/19
68 Pontiac Firebird Badass!
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If you are searching for a restoration shop to restore your old car or truck, it’s important to choose the right shop for your specific needs. If you want your vehicle restored correctly, then it needs to be worked on by a shop that specializes not only in old car restorations but on the type and brand of car that you own. No one shop can be expected to know everything there is to know about every car ever built. If you own a British sports car, don’t expect a shop specializing in American muscle cars to know how to restore your car and in a timely manner. If they’ve never worked on your type of vehicle before, your car may be the experimental vehicle they are looking to learn on.
However, there are a few select shops that have been in business for many decades working on all different types of cars because they have the right staff with the proper knowledge and experience that allows them to do so. Never go to a local garage or body shop, because they simply do not have the skill or knowledge necessary for restoration work. Restoration shops are not body shops, and body shops are not restoration shops. Dealing with non-specialists will result in higher restoration costs, because they take longer to do things due to their unfamiliarity with the car. When you are being charged by the hour, every minute counts. Like any business that relies solely on a skilled work force to produce a finished product, a restoration business is very difficult to run, due to the extensive use of hand labor. By understanding the numerous problems that a shop proprietor has to deal with, you will be able to comprehend why he has to perform certain tasks, charge for each of those tasks accordingly and expect you to make payments promptly.
Because no two cars are in the same condition when their restorations begin, it would be unjust for you to compare your estimate with that of another vehicle. It’s difficult for the shop owner to provide an estimate that will hold true throughout the length of the restoration process because the restorer doesn’t have X-ray eyesight; he simply cannot judge the amount of rust and body repair that might be required without disassembling the entire vehicle and inspecting every component. And because they cannot foresee every single problem, most restorers have a clause in their contracts that states an additional charge will be incurred if extra work is required.
Being charged an hourly rate is the most expensive way to pay for a restoration. But if you want the absolute highest quality possible, there is no alternative, particularly from the restorer’s perspective, since he will have to put in endless hours of labor until every single aspect of the car is perfect. Be skeptical of the shop that will restore your car for a set price. Once they have your car apart, if the work is much more extensive than they anticipated (and it usually is), you will be hit with a surcharge. Worse, they may cut corners in places you won’t notice, which can be dangerous if they decide not to replace fatigued brake lines or a weak suspension support bracket.
Most shops require a substantial deposit before work begins as it lets them start ordering the parts and supplies needed. The better-run shops will invoice you on either a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, depending on what you have agreed to. Each invoice statement should include detailed labor descriptions, a listing of all purchased parts and a brief outline of the progress that is being made. If all charges are realistic, pay your bill promptly. Should you fail to pay your bills in a timely manner, the shop has the right to stop work, and your project will get pushed aside, only to lose its spot in line when you decide to pay what is owed. Up-to-date accounts always receive top priority. If a continuous restoration is beyond your means, set a budget with the shop owner prior to the start of the project. The restorer will then work against advanced installments until all the money is used up. Should you take more than 30 days to furnish additional money, a nominal monthly fee for storage and interest charges may be incurred. This is only fair, as space costs money.
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I personally Promise that although taking a abused old car and turning into a 1st Place Winning and Valuable Piece of Art is not easy and not cheap , You have my guarantee that I will make it as painless as possible and I Create Plans that almost anyone can deal with so lets get talking and see what you have been Dreaming about Driving for Years !
Tom Cairo , Master Mechanic, Fabricator
