US custom car directory

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Compare 71 custom car shops and builders across the United States. Find restomod, fabrication, restoration, paint and performance specialists, then compare their published builds and commission details before making contact.

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ICON 4x4

Chatsworth, CA

restomodoff-roadLand Cruiser

Project fit

Vintage vehicles whose aged exterior should be preserved while chassis, powertrain, comfort, and electronics are comprehensively modernized.

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Platforms / brands: ICON FJ, Toyota Land Cruiser, ICON BR, ICON TR

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1949 ICON EV Mercury Coupe

1949 Mercury Coupe Derelict

ICON directs production-model buyers to submit a configuration or contact the company; one-off Derelict and Reformer acceptance and timing require direct confirmation.

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Singer Vehicle Design

Torrance, CA

Porsche 911restomodbespoke restoration

Project fit

Owners of Type 964 Porsche 911s seeking a highly personalized restoration rather than a general custom-car build.

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Platforms / brands: Porsche 911, Porsche 964, Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer

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Published build

Indy Commission

Owner-supplied Type 964 Porsche 911

Singer invites inquiries about active restoration services, but individual programs can be limited; confirm availability for the desired service and donor configuration.

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Ekstensive Metal Works

Houston, TX

custom trucksone-off buildsmetal fabrication

Project fit

Ground-up, one-off custom cars and trucks rather than conventional restoration-only work.

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Platforms / brands: Custom cars, Custom trucks, Air suspension builds, One-off fabrication

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Jose Rubio's Wine Red 1968 Chevy C10

1968 Chevrolet C10

Ekstensive uses a selective waiting-list application; submissions are reviewed and may be approved or rejected, so applying does not guarantee a build slot.

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Kindig-it Design

Salt Lake City, UT

custom carshot rodspaint and body

Project fit

Comprehensive, design-led custom cars requiring coordinated fabrication, bodywork, paint, and assembly.

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Platforms / brands: Custom cars, Hot rods, Classic trucks, Bitchin' Rides projects

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1972 De Tomaso Pantera

1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Kindig-it says its queue is open only for projects the shop is most interested in; submissions are evaluated and not every project is accepted.

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Count's Kustoms

Las Vegas, NV

hot rodschopperscustom paint

Project fit

Cars or bikes needing custom paint, graphics, upholstery, or audio as part of a visual transformation.

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Platforms / brands: Hot rods, Custom motorcycles, Choppers, Vintage cars

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Count's Kustoms Les Paul Build

Wishbone-hardtail motorcycle with a 1979 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead

Count's Kustoms invites car and motorcycle project submissions by email with photos, but publishes no guaranteed acceptance, lead time, or availability.

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Gas Monkey Garage

Dallas, TX

classic carshot rodscustom builds

Project fit

Projects seeking the patina-plus-performance direction demonstrated by MF79.

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Platforms / brands: Classic cars, Hot rods, Custom show builds, Performance projects

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MF79

1979 Ford F-100

The current site offers support, tours, vehicle-selling, content, merchandise, and giveaways, but no customer-build intake page was located; confirm whether commissions are accepted.

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Fuller Moto

Atlanta, GA

metal fabricationcustom motorcyclescustom cars

Project fit

Car or motorcycle projects needing traditional metal craft combined with digital design and prototyping.

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Platforms / brands: Custom motorcycles, Custom cars, Hand-built metal projects, Advanced technology workshop projects

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The Raptor T

Ford Model T restomod

Fuller Moto's contact page welcomes full-custom-build inquiries and offers showroom or phone meetings, but it does not publish acceptance criteria or lead times.

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Detroit Speed

Mooresville, NC

pro-touringsuspensioncustom car builds

Project fit

Classic muscle cars and pickups being converted into turn-key, modern-handling performance vehicles.

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Platforms / brands: Pro-touring cars, Camaro, Chevelle, Mustang

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Simon Tawil's 775 HP Big-Block Chevelle

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Detroit Speed accepts custom-build inquiries and evaluates each submission before following up with next steps; submission does not establish acceptance or timing.

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SO-CAL Speed Shop

Pomona, CA

hot rodstraditional customsrestoration

Project fit

Traditional hot rods, race cars, customs, and mid-1960s performance cars intended to be driven.

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Platforms / brands: Traditional hot rods, Race cars, Customs, Mid-sixties supercars

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John Devine's 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle LS7

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

The services page invites prospective owners to contact the shop by phone or email, but it appears dated (it celebrates 70 years in business) and publishes no queue. Current customer-build availability is unconfirmed.

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Ringbrothers

Spring Green, WI

restomodmuscle carcustom fabrication

Project fit

Deep, one-of-one reengineering of classic American muscle with extensive bespoke body and component work.

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Platforms / brands: Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger, Classic American muscle cars

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TUSK

1969 Dodge Charger

A documented 2025 customer began through Ringbrothers' website build form and a consultation; confirm current form availability and schedule.

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Roadster Shop

Mundelein, IL

custom chassisrestomodpro touring

Project fit

Integrated chassis-to-turnkey restomods requiring coordinated design, fabrication, paint, and assembly.

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Platforms / brands: Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler

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Brent's 1970 Chevelle

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

Roadster Shop maintains an inquiry form, but the public site does not state open build slots or lead times.

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SpeedKore Performance Group

Grafton, WI

carbon fiberperformance buildsmuscle car

Project fit

Carbon-intensive performance builds requiring autoclave-cured composite expertise.

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Platforms / brands: Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Classic muscle cars

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Hellucination

1968 Dodge Charger

SpeedKore accepts custom-vehicle applications framed as allocation requests; submission does not establish that a slot has been granted.

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Hennessey Performance

Sealy, TX

performance upgradesforced inductionsupercars and trucks

Project fit

Owners seeking a documented high-output package for an eligible modern performance vehicle rather than a blank-sheet coachbuild.

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Platforms / brands: Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Wrangler

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The BATMOBILE

2025 H1000 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Hennessey says it continues to offer the H1000 upgrade and invites direct contact; confirm current donor eligibility and scheduling.

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Galpin Auto Sports

Van Nuys, CA

custom carspaint and bodyshow builds

Project fit

Multi-discipline restoration or customization involving mechanical, body, paint, and interior work.

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Platforms / brands: Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Show cars and custom trucks

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Galpin Ford GTR1

Ford GT-based coachbuilt supercar

Galpin Auto Sports maintains a custom-build contact and scheduling page, but it does not publish a project queue or completion estimate.

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Classic Recreations

Flower Mound, TX

Shelby continuation carsMustang restomodcarbon fiber

Project fit

Buyers seeking an officially licensed Shelby continuation vehicle rather than an unaffiliated tribute build.

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Platforms / brands: Ford Mustang, Shelby GT500CR, Shelby Cobra-inspired projects

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First Velocity-led GT500CR Carbon

1967–68 Shelby GT500CR Carbon continuation car

The official model page offers a build inquiry, but buyers should confirm the currently offered configuration, allocation, and production timing.

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MetalWorks Speed Shop

Eugene, OR

restorationrestomodmetal fabrication

Project fit

Restoration and Pro Touring projects based on 1972-or-older vehicles.

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Platforms / brands: Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet C10, Ford Mustang, Classic restoration platforms

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1952 Pontiac Chieftain ProTouring

1952 Pontiac Chieftain

MetalWorks displays active projects and direct contact details, but its public site does not state the current queue or start date.

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LKMOTOART

Los Angeles, CA

custom motorcyclespaint and airbrushfabrication

Project fit

Riders prioritizing one-off airbrush, paint, pinstriping, or highly personalized visual work.

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Platforms / brands: Harley Sportster, Honda CB750, BMW R nineT, Custom paint projects

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DRAGONATOR

Harley-Davidson motorcycle; exact model not published

The current site invites prospective clients to send motorcycle, helmet, or parts photos with their expectations; confirm current intake and timing directly.

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Fat Fender Garage

Gilbert, AZ

classic trucksCoyote swapscustom chassis

Project fit

Classic Ford truck owners seeking Coyote-powered restomod work.

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Platforms / brands: Ford F100, Classic Ford trucks, Classic Chevrolet trucks

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Charlie Brown

1977 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT

The contact page invites people interested in starting a build or purchasing a chassis to schedule a consultation; confirm current start timing directly.

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Slee Off-Road

Golden, CO

Toyota off-roadLand Cruiseroverland

Project fit

Toyota and Lexus 4WD owners seeking a complete functional outfitting rather than parts alone.

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Platforms / brands: Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Lexus LX, Toyota 4Runner

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The Smurf

Toyota Land Cruiser 250 First Edition

Slee offers installation and complete vehicle builds and asks customers to call for an appointment; confirm scheduling and parts availability.

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Toytec Lifts

Denver, CO

Toyota suspensionlift kitsoff-road setup

Project fit

Toyota or Lexus owners who need suspension selected and tuned for both trail use and daily driving.

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Platforms / brands: Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Tundra, Lexus GX

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Built2Wander Tacoma — suspension phase

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road

Toytec's homepage offers a Schedule Your Build action for its Denver install center; confirm the next opening and exact scope.

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Full Detail Automotive

Tampa, FL

JDM performanceRX-7 and 300ZXdyno tuning

Project fit

FD RX-7 and Z32 300ZX projects, especially 1980s–2000s JDM performance and drivability work.

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Platforms / brands: Mazda RX-7 FD, Nissan 300ZX Z32, Toyota Supra, Honda Civic

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1993 FD RX-7 reliability project

1993 Mazda RX-7 FD

The shop says it works to a strict schedule and does not accept work merely to fill the shop, so project fit and current intake must be confirmed.

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Evasive Motorsports

Cerritos, CA

JDM performancerace prepdyno tuning

Project fit

Track preparation, chassis setup, roll-cage work, and performance tuning.

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Platforms / brands: Honda S2000, Toyota Supra, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Type R

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S2000R

Honda S2000 restomod

Commission intake needs confirmation

Evasive currently accepts service appointments and estimates for performance and race-preparation work; no open turn-key full-car commission path is published.

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Rad Rides by Troy

Manteno, IL

hot rodscustom automotive buildsBonneville and performance

Project fit

Hand-built hot rods and high-finish collector or show cars.

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Platforms / brands: Classic Ford hot rods, Classic Chevrolet builds, Bonneville-inspired projects

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1936 Ford Fenderless

Hand-built roadster based on a 1936 Ford

A current client build and live contact form support active operation, but the site publishes no open-slot or queue promise; confirm directly.

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Goolsby Customs

Hueytown, AL

custom carshot rodsrestomod

Project fit

Ground-up hot rods and classic American muscle cars.

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Platforms / brands: Classic Chevrolet builds, Classic Ford builds, Custom hot rods

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Time Merchant

1932 Ford roadster pickup

Goolsby's About page says complete ground-up builds begin with a consultation. The former inquiry page has been removed; use the email and phone in the site footer and confirm the queue and start window.

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Legacy Classic Trucks

Driggs, ID

classic trucksPower Wagonrestomod

Project fit

Vintage truck and bus restoration or customization.

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Platforms / brands: Dodge Power Wagon, Jeep classics, Classic American trucks

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Legacy 1949 Dodge Power Wagon Extended Cab

1949 Dodge Power Wagon

Legacy publishes current phone and email intake, but does not explicitly promise a ground-up private build slot or continuation of its historical Power Wagon program.

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EV West

San Marcos, CA

EV conversionelectric drivetrainsconversion kits

Project fit

Lightweight classics with established EV West packages, especially Volkswagen and air-cooled Porsche platforms.

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Platforms / brands: Classic Volkswagen, Porsche conversions, BMW conversions, Classic EV conversion projects

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EV West 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Conversion

1963 Volkswagen Beetle

EV West supports direct inquiries for professional conversion installation; completed ready-to-buy vehicles are described as occasional.

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Calvo Motorsports

Austin, TX

Dodge Viperforced inductionhigh-horsepower performance

Project fit

Gen V Dodge Viper twin-turbo performance packages.

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Platforms / brands: Dodge Viper, High-horsepower V10 builds

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Calvo CM1800 2016 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme

2016 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme

Commission intake needs confirmation

Current intake is documented for installed Viper performance packages and service, not ground-up body, interior, or turn-key commissions.

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Cleveland Power & Performance

Columbia Station, OH

restomodturnkey palletsclassic car restoration

Project fit

Restomods combining classic bodies with late-model American drivetrains, electronics, and chassis systems.

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Platforms / brands: Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro, Classic restomod platforms

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Reverence

1969 Dodge Charger / 2016 Challenger Hellcat restomod

Cleveland Power & Performance currently invites customers to call about projects ranging from repair and fabrication to complete dream-car builds.

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Brenthel Industries

Perris, CA

trophy trucksoff-road race vehiclesprerunners

Project fit

Purpose-built Trophy Truck and 6100-class desert-racing projects.

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Platforms / brands: Trophy trucks, Luxury prerunners, Off-road race trucks

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Colton Brenthel's 2026 Mint 400 Trophy Truck Spec

Brenthel Trophy Truck Spec

Brenthel's current vehicle pages invite customers to start a build and discuss race-ready configuration; no production slot is guaranteed publicly.

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Schwartz Performance

Harvard, IL

pro touringcustom chassisrestomod

Project fit

Chassis- and handling-led classic restomods or Pro Touring builds.

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Platforms / brands: Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Classic muscle cars

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1952 Ford Customline

1952 Ford Customline

Schwartz currently offers turnkey custom projects and publishes direct inquiry details; confirm the present queue and platform acceptance.

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E.C.D. Automotive Design

Kissimmee, FL

Defender restomodRange Rover and Jaguar buildsbespoke interiors

Project fit

Highly personalized, one-of-one restomods on ECD's currently supported platforms.

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Platforms / brands: Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Classic, Jaguar E-Type, Toyota FJ

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Published build

Project Wrangler

Land Rover Defender 110 Soft Top

ECD currently offers a configurator and direct build-specialist inquiry for new commissions; confirm the chosen platform and production timing.

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Velocity Restorations

Cantonment, FL

Bronco restomodclassic trucksre-engineered classics

Project fit

Ford Bronco, F-Series, Mustang, Chevrolet K10/K5, and International Scout II restomod programs.

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Platforms / brands: Ford Bronco, Ford Mustang, Ford F-100, Chevrolet K5 Blazer

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1969 Classic Ford Bronco, SKU 8236

1969 Ford Bronco

Velocity advertises design consultations and build-slot reservations for complete restomods; confirm the current opening and model eligibility.

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Gateway Bronco

Hamel, IL

custom Ford Broncoassembly-line restorationrestomod

Project fit

Personalized 1966–1977 first-generation Ford Bronco projects.

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Platforms / brands: First-generation Ford Bronco

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Bronco Build No. 89

1974 Ford Bronco

Gateway publishes active model selection, personalization, and production-slot reservation; confirm the next slot and requested configuration.

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Art Morrison Enterprises

Fife, WA

custom chassispro touringsuspension systems

Project fit

Professional builders and owners needing an engineered replacement chassis.

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Platforms / brands: 1930s-present custom chassis applications, Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Mustang

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Project GT55 Chevrolet

1955 Chevrolet demonstration vehicle

Commission intake needs confirmation

Art Morrison currently accepts custom-chassis quote inquiries; no official turn-key complete-vehicle commission path is published.

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Canepa

Scotts Valley, CA

collector car restorationhistoric racingcustomization

Project fit

Collector-grade, concours-oriented road or historic race-car restoration.

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Platforms / brands: Porsche 911, Shelby Cobra, Ford GT, Historic racing cars

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2005 Porsche Carrera GT SC #01

2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Canepa publishes active service inquiries, and its March 2026 Carrera GT page says further SPORT CANEPA commissions are underway; confirm acceptance and timing.

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Kindred Motorworks

Vallejo, CA

restomodEV classicsvintage Broncos and buses

Project fit

Buyers wanting repeatable, model-engineered gas or electric restomods rather than unrestricted one-offs.

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Platforms / brands: Classic Ford Bronco, Volkswagen Bus, Chevrolet 3100, Porsche 911-inspired classics

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EV Bronco 001

Kindred EV Ford Bronco

Kindred currently supports model inquiries and reservations followed by a vehicle-specialist review and contract for the next available production slot.

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BBT Fabrications

Mahomet, IL

coachbuildingcustom sheet-metal fabricationrestomod

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Ground-up Pro Touring, restomod, hot-rod, and custom-truck projects requiring broad integration.

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Platforms / brands: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1969 Pontiac Firebird, 1934 Ford Coupe, 1963 Chevrolet C10

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John Spanos' 1967 Chevelle

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

BBT's current project form invites prospective customers to submit build ideas and photos; current acceptance and timing require confirmation.

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Vigilante 4x4

Johnson City, TX

vintage Jeep restomodfull-size Jeepproprietary chassis engineering

Project fit

Vigilante 4x4 is a Johnson City, Texas builder that has re-engineered vintage American Jeeps since 2017. Its builds combine restored bodies with proprietary four-link chassis engineering, modern HEMI drivetrains, upgraded braking and suspension, and tailored interiors.

Platforms / brands: Jeep Super Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Cherokee Chief

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CAL Automotive Creations

Bennington, NE

high-performance hot rodscoachbuilt customsclassic car restoration

Project fit

CAL Automotive Creations is a Bennington, Nebraska custom-car shop specializing in classic cars, high-performance hot rods, restorations, muscle cars, 4x4s, and racing machines. Its official site says metalwork, machine work, body and paint, and interiors are handled in house.

Platforms / brands: 1933 Pontiac Vicky, 1971 'Cuda, 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe, 1960 Buick Invicta

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Checkered Past

1940 Ford

Contact the shop to confirm project acceptance, scope and current availability.

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Dutchboys Hotrods

Vicksburg, MI

muscle car restorationhigh-end custom buildsturn-key hot rods

Project fit

Dutchboys Hotrods is a father-and-son-owned Vicksburg, Michigan restoration and custom-car shop. It specializes in original muscle cars and high-end custom builds, with services covering turn-key builds, fabrication, paint and bodywork, chassis and suspension, electrical wiring, and engine and transmission swaps.

Platforms / brands: 1987 Buick Grand National GNXS, 1969 Ford Torino, 1963 Pontiac Tempest, 1978 Chevrolet K10

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Road Dog 1957 Chevy Bel Air

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

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American Gasser

Saginaw, MI

Willys gassershot rodsrestomod

Project fit

American Gasser is a full-service hot rod shop founded in Ohio in 2008 and now located in Saginaw, Michigan. It builds proprietary Willys rolling chassis and performs in-house design, fabrication, restoration, paint, electrical, mechanical, chassis, and assembly work for gassers, hot rods, muscle cars, and other customs.

Platforms / brands: 1933 Willys, 1940 Willys, 1941 Willys, 1988 Jeep Wrangler

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1940 Willys gasser

1940 Willys

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Foose Design

Huntington Beach, CA

automotive designbespoke show carshot rods and roadsters

Project fit

Foose Design is a Huntington Beach automotive and product design company led by Chip Foose. Its official materials list illustration, graphics, ideation, model making, surfacing, and complete automobile construction, while its portfolio spans muscle cars, roadsters, supercars, and bespoke show vehicles.

Platforms / brands: 1936 Ford Roadster, 1935 Chevrolet Master Sedan, 1965 Chevrolet Impala on C6 Corvette Z06 platform, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

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Impression

1936 Ford Roadster

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Austin Speed Shop

Austin, TX

ground-up custom buildsclassic cars and truckscustom chassis

Project fit

Austin Speed Shop is an Austin custom-car shop specializing in full builds from the ground up. Its official services cover chassis construction and modification, metal fabrication, mechanical and electrical installation, final assembly, testing, and tuning, with outside specialists coordinated for paint, upholstery, and chrome.

Platforms / brands: 1975 International Scout, 1955 Chevrolet, 1949 Chevrolet Advance Design truck

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Revology Cars

Orlando, FL

restored-original MustangsShelby modelsengineered restomods

Project fit

Revology Cars is an Orlando manufacturer of customer-ordered, restored-original Ford Mustang and Shelby automobiles. Its official materials describe original donor cars restored to Revology specifications with modern engineering, technology, materials, drivetrains, comfort, and safety systems.

Platforms / brands: 1965-1970 Ford Mustang, 1967-1968 Shelby GT350 and GT500, 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

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GCD Auto Studio

Florida, NY

full custom restomodsclassic car restorationcustom interiors

Project fit

GCD Auto Studio is a Florida, New York shop presenting start-to-finish custom and restoration work. Its official project portfolio spans American classics, a Ford Bronco, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Porsche 911, with documented chassis, powertrain, exhaust, body, paint, and custom-interior scopes.

Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1966 Pontiac Tempest, 1964 Lincoln, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser

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Verrillo Motor Car Company

Clifton Park, NY

Corvette restomodsframe-off restorationAmerican muscle cars

Project fit

Verrillo Motor Car Company is a Clifton Park specialist in Corvette sales, service, restoration, and custom restomods. Its official site describes award-winning frame-off restoration and in-house restomod work focused on C1, C2, and C3 Corvettes, with selected American classic and muscle-car projects.

Platforms / brands: C1 Chevrolet Corvette, C2 Chevrolet Corvette, C3 Chevrolet Corvette, 1961 Chevrolet Apache 10 Suburban

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Blue Collar Muscle Rods & Custom

East Leroy, MI

full custom buildsrestomod and pro-touringclassic car restoration

Project fit

Blue Collar Muscle Rods & Custom is an East Leroy full-service custom and restoration shop for special-interest cars and trucks. Official services include full custom steel and fiberglass builds, fabrication, electrical systems, chassis work, complete restoration, in-house body and paint, power adders, exhaust, and road or dyno tuning.

Platforms / brands: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, 1963 Chevrolet Impala, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 1973 Chevrolet C10

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DRS Automotive FantomWorks

Norfolk, VA

classic vehicle restorationcustom modificationLS swaps

Project fit

DRS Automotive FantomWorks is a Norfolk classic-vehicle restoration and modification company with a public project-submission process. Its official facilities material describes in-house body and paint, electrical, metal, machining, mechanical, and trim capabilities in a 52,000-square-foot operation.

Platforms / brands: 1951 Studebaker 2R5 Pickup, Classic automobiles from the 1910s through early 1970s, LS-swapped classic cars

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Crown Customs

Tucson, AZ

custom cars and trucksrestomodrace preparation

Project fit

Crown Customs is the Tucson custom and restomod division of Crown Concepts LLC. Its official pages describe build-to-order projects supported by design, fabrication, machining, and 3D-printing capability, alongside Crown's race-preparation and track-support work.

Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1961 Willys Jeep Truck, 1969 Buick GS400, 1968 Shelby GT500

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Chris Cerce Customs

Taunton, MA

frame-off restorationAmerican restomodcustom chassis

Project fit

Chris Cerce Customs is a Taunton custom-car shop offering ground-up and frame-off restoration, body and paint, precision TIG fabrication, custom chassis installation, engine swaps, and turbo or supercharger modifications. Its official portfolio focuses on high-performance American cars and trucks.

Platforms / brands: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS, 1978 Chevrolet C10, 1966 GMC pickup

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Ellington Rod & Custom

Archdale, NC

full-build street rodsclassic car restorationdrag cars

Project fit

Ellington Rod & Custom is an Archdale hot-rod shop whose official site says most of its work is completely custom, full-build street rods. It also offers classic and drag-car builds, chassis and suspension work, metal shaping, custom dashboards and truck beds, paint, upholstery coordination, and full or partial restoration.

Platforms / brands: 1971 Chevrolet C10, 1977 Chevrolet K20, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, 1983 Jeep CJ-7

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Pennsylvania Hot Rod Company

Beaver Falls, PA

hot rodsclassic car restorationcustom paint

Project fit

Pennsylvania Hot Rod Company is a Beaver Falls full-service classic-car and custom-hot-rod shop. Its official service list includes complete builds, fabrication, classic restoration, chop tops, full-body paint, custom finishes, performance upgrades, maintenance, and parts support.

Platforms / brands: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet C10, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Ford Coupe

Builds & commissions

Published build

Paul Reft's Model A hot rod

Ford Model A

The shop's online booking offers a New Client Consultation and a "Dream Ride" design-and-build appointment; confirm the current queue and start date.

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Kilgore Kustoms

Flowery Branch, GA

hot rodsmuscle carscustom trucks

Project fit

Kilgore Kustoms is a Flowery Branch rod shop building and upgrading hot rods, muscle cars, and custom trucks. Its official services include complete chassis swaps, major metal fabrication, drivetrain upgrades, pro-touring suspension and brakes, engine work, tuning, and complete vehicle revival.

Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

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B-Line Auto Company

Norfolk, NE

turnkey hot rodsrestomodcustom fabrication

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B-Line Auto Company is a Norfolk, Nebraska hot-rod shop offering turnkey builds and project-stage support. Its official capabilities include CAD and 3D design, precision machining, custom metalwork, body and paint, wiring, upholstery, engine swaps, custom exhaust, suspension work, and restoration.

Platforms / brands: 1963 Pontiac Tempest, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Torino

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Dube's Custom Street Machines

Hudson, NH

one-off restomodsshow carscustom motorcycles

Project fit

Dube's Custom Street Machines is a Hudson, New Hampshire family-owned shop that designs, builds, restores, and customizes show cars, one-off restomods, and motorcycles. Its official capabilities also include CAD design, CNC machining, 3D printing, and low-volume production of custom components.

Platforms / brands: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 2005 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

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Nostalgia Hot Rods

Henderson, NV

hand-built hot rodsrestomodcustom trucks

Project fit

Nostalgia Hot Rods is a Henderson, Nevada custom shop building modernized hot rods, muscle cars, and classic trucks. Its official capabilities cover full custom builds, restoration, chassis and sheet-metal fabrication, suspension, body and paint, and custom interiors, with the major work completed in-house.

Platforms / brands: 1957 Chevrolet pickup, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Builds & commissions

Published build

Atomic '57

1957 Chevrolet pickup

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Altered Motion: Rods & Restorations

Ravenna, OH

turnkey custom buildsstock restorationcustom metalwork

Project fit

Altered Motion: Rods & Restorations is a Ravenna, Ohio shop handling work from stock restorations through turnkey customs. Its official capabilities include sheet-metal and fiberglass fabrication, one-off parts, suspension upgrades, engine rebuilding, bodywork, custom paint, and pinstriping.

Platforms / brands: 1970 Dodge Challenger, 1940 Ford Custom Deluxe, Ford Galaxie, Chevrolet Corvette

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Alloway's Hot Rod Shop

Louisville, TN

turnkey hot rodsmuscle carscustom chassis

Project fit

Alloway's Hot Rod Shop is a Louisville, Tennessee builder producing award-winning hot rods and muscle cars. The shop combines traditional hot-rod craftsmanship and custom chassis work with modern drivetrains, suspension, bodywork, and paint in customer-commissioned complete builds.

Platforms / brands: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, 1940 Ford Coupe, 1965 Ford Mustang

Builds & commissions

Published build

Jerry Rice's 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

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Rob Ida Concepts

Morganville, NJ

coachbuildingone-off custom carsconcours restoration

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Rob Ida Concepts is a Morganville, New Jersey coachbuilding, design, and fabrication shop creating custom vehicles for the collector, show-car, hot-rod, and racing worlds. Its documented work ranges from historically detailed restorations to handmade bodies, redesigned classics, custom chassis, interiors, paint, and performance systems.

Platforms / brands: Twin Turbo Tucker, Tucker 1044, 1940 Mercury Custom, 1992 Porsche 964 Turbo

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American Metal Customs

Danbury, CT

custom carscustom motorcyclesconcours restoration

Project fit

American Metal Customs is a Danbury, Connecticut shop building and restoring classic cars and motorcycles. Its official services include full custom builds, concours-level restoration, metal fabrication, chassis and suspension work, custom interiors and audio, and custom paint.

Platforms / brands: 1968 Shelby GT-350, 1955 Chevrolet, 1939 Graham, 1934 Ford Coupe

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R&M Performance Auto Restoration

Cambridge, MD

muscle-car restorationclassic-car restorationturnkey race cars

Project fit

R&M Performance Auto Restoration is a Cambridge, Maryland shop specializing in muscle-car and classic-car restoration and turnkey race cars. Its official facility and process cover disassembly, metal and bodywork, paint, mechanical work, reassembly, and final inspection from start to finish.

Platforms / brands: 1977 Chevrolet C30, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge, 1968 Ford Mustang

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HIMALAYA

Charleston, SC

Land Rover Defender buildsLand Rover Series restorationbespoke off-road vehicles

Project fit

HIMALAYA is a Charleston, South Carolina bespoke transportation design company focused on ground-up Land Rover Defender and Series restorations. Its official in-house work covers chassis development, drivetrain integration, interior fabrication and upholstery, paint, and complete assembly.

Platforms / brands: Land Rover Defender 90, Land Rover Defender 110, Land Rover Defender 130, Land Rover Series 88

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Woody's Hot Rodz

Bright, IN

Tri-Five Chevroletturnkey restomodsgasser builds

Project fit

Woody's Hot Rodz is a Bright, Indiana builder focused on 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolet projects. The shop offers new steel bodies, custom chassis, turnkey cars, and modern drivetrain, suspension, exhaust, paint, and comfort upgrades for Tri-Five restomod and gasser builds.

Platforms / brands: 1955 Chevrolet, 1956 Chevrolet, 1957 Chevrolet, Tri-Five gasser

Builds & commissions

Published build

1957 Chevy Nomad for Steve McCullough

1957 Chevrolet Nomad

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Classic Car Studio

St. Charles, MO

full custom buildsfactory-correct restorationclassic trucks

Project fit

Classic Car Studio is a St. Charles, Missouri custom and restoration shop working on classic cars and trucks. Its Speed Shop performs full custom builds and factory-correct restorations with metal fabrication, body and paint, interiors, mechanical and performance work, drivetrain swaps, custom exhaust, and suspension upgrades.

Platforms / brands: 1966 Chevrolet C10, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Mustang

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Oyler's Speed Shop

Broomfield, CO

ground-up choppersone-off motorcycle partshot rods

Project fit

Oyler's Speed Shop is a Broomfield, Colorado hot-rod and motorcycle shop whose Oyler Custom Cycles portfolio documents ground-up choppers. The team fabricates frames, tanks, fenders, springer front ends, oil tanks, handlebars, exhausts, seat pans, and leather while also accepting custom-car and restoration work.

Platforms / brands: Ground-up American V-twin choppers, One-off springer-front-end motorcycles, Custom hot rods and restored cars

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Bad Boy Toyz Customs & Audio

Pelham, AL

custom motorcyclescustom carscustom paint

Project fit

Bad Boy Toyz Customs & Audio is a Pelham, Alabama shop offering commissioned builds for motorcycles and cars. Founded as a bike garage, the business now combines custom construction, paint, audio, lighting, and performance work, with completed motorcycle projects shown in its official gallery.

Platforms / brands: Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight, Custom motorcycles, Custom cars

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Rain City Garage

Lake Stevens, WA

ground-up motorcyclesvintage customscustom cars and trucks

Project fit

Rain City Garage is a Lake Stevens, Washington start-to-finish custom shop for motorcycles, cars, and trucks. Its official history and portfolio document ground-up motorcycle projects, vintage builds, fabrication, restoration, and performance work across multiple makes.

Platforms / brands: Yamaha XS650, Harley-Davidson FLH Panhead, Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster, Ducati S4RS

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Pure Vision Design

Simi Valley, CA

design-led restomodsclassic American muscle carsintegrated powertrain and suspension

Project fit

Cohesive, design-led classic American muscle-car and restomod builds.

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Platforms / brands: Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Chevelle

Builds & commissions

Published build

1967 GTO

1967 Pontiac GTO

Pure Vision's current project page invites prospective clients to contact the shop to start a build; current acceptance and timing require confirmation.

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Ironworks Speed & Kustom

Bakersfield, CA

high-end American restomodsdigital design and fabricationmodern chassis and drivetrain integration

Project fit

High-end American muscle and restomod projects requiring modern suspension and drivetrain integration.

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Platforms / brands: Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Chevelle, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Buick Skylark

Builds & commissions

Published build

Crusty Camaro 2.0

Greg Heinrich's 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Ironworks currently solicits custom-car inquiries, but its careers page describes a years-long backlog; acceptance and scheduling must be confirmed.

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Creative Rod & Kustom

Womelsdorf, PA

turnkey hot rodsclassic muscle carscustom sheet metal

Project fit

High-end hot rods and muscle cars needing coordinated turnkey construction, sheet metal, bodywork, and paint.

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Platforms / brands: Ford Model A, 1932 Ford, Chevrolet C10, Hot rods

Builds & commissions

Published build

Rebel A

Gerry Kerna's 1930 Ford Model A sedan

Creative Rod & Kustom currently advertises turn-key builds and publishes a form, phone, and email; no queue or start schedule is published.

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Hot Rods by Dean

Phoenix, AZ

turnkey custom hot rodstraditional street rodsPro Touring muscle cars

Project fit

Turnkey traditional hot rods and classics needing coordinated fabrication, body and paint, assembly, chassis, and mechanical work.

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Platforms / brands: Ford Model A, 1932 Ford, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Chevelle

Builds & commissions

Published build

Dave Hooker's Model A roadster

Ford Model A roadster on a Brookville '32 frame and body

Hot Rods by Dean currently invites turnkey-build requests and provides a live form, phone, email, and Phoenix shop address; no slot or lead time is promised.

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How to choose a custom car builder

Start with project fit, not fame or follower count. A strong shop should be able to show completed work on a similar vehicle, explain which work happens in-house, identify the safety and compliance checks your plan requires, and turn your goals into a written scope with change-order rules.

Define the vehicle, intended use, must-have modifications, budget ceiling, and finish standard before requesting estimates.
Compare relevant completed builds, including progress photos of fabrication, wiring, bodywork, paint, and final assembly.
Ask who handles engineering, parts sourcing, tuning, alignment, paint, upholstery, transport, and post-build adjustments.
Get the deposit schedule, milestone approvals, exclusions, warranty language, storage terms, and change-order process in writing.

Choose a project scope

Editorial planning estimates for typical scope, not quotes and not shop-published rates. Actual pricing depends on vehicle condition, parts, labor rates, and region. Ask each shop for a written estimate.

Focused upgrade

One system

One main system such as suspension, exhaust, paint correction, wheels, interior trim, or bolt-on performance parts.

Multi-system street build

Several systems

Coordinated stance, brakes, wheels, tuning, bodywork, interior, and finishing on a sound vehicle.

Ground-up or restomod build

Complete vehicle

Major fabrication, drivetrain and chassis work, complete paint and interior, engineering, assembly, and testing.

Questions To Ask Before You Hire

How much does a custom car build cost?

Ask for a written estimate for your vehicle and scope. Donor condition, fabrication, drivetrain and chassis work, paint, interior work and outside services all affect the price. Compare estimates with the same inclusions, exclusions and finish standard. The directory does not establish a national average or a shop's current quote.

Should I choose a specialist or a full-service shop?

Choose a specialist when one system defines the project, such as dyno tuning, upholstery, paint, chassis work, or off-road suspension. Choose a full-service builder when several systems must be designed and tested together. Confirm which work is outsourced either way.

What should I send when requesting a quote?

Send the year, make, model, current condition, ownership and title status, intended use, modification list, reference images, budget range, timeline, location, and clear photos of the vehicle. State which items are essential and which are optional.

How many builders should I contact?

Two or three well-matched shops are usually enough. Compare scope, process, communication, relevant experience, warranty, and schedule—not only the bottom-line estimate.