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Marketed as the “smoothest car afloat,” the 1947 Dodge D24 Custom boasted power, speed, low maintenance and a spacious interior. With those features in mind, we set out to transform this fatigued stone beige sedan into a sleek black powerhouse and get her back in the game. Highlights of this model include an interestingly modern push-button start, a smooth, reliable flathead 6 engine, and Chrysler’s innovative Fluid Drive transmission, embellished with suicide doors and a dramatic butterfly hood. All rebuilt components and a new two-stage coat were just what was needed to put the spirit back in this car.
With the high demand following WWII, the popular D24 cost about $1500 new in 1947. While you may never find that on a sticker again, driving a vehicle like this makes a classic style statement today that’s definitely priceless.

At long last, we have posted photos of our recently completed 1968 Camaro restoration. This was a special project presented as a gift to the owner by his family, and we thoroughly enjoyed working on it. It’s not often you get the opportunity to turn back time for someone; he was delighted to see her looking better than the day he bought her new, 41 years ago.
We gave this gave this car a complete overhaul but remained true to the original details, from the color to the 230 inline six. We did up the ante on the paint job, converting the original single stage Rally Green to the matching modern two stage, a Fender guitar color called Eric Clapton Candy Green. The interior got fresh but genuine Ivy Gold upholstery and trim, and the engine was reconditioned and stroked to 250, a rare build which ads to the museum quality of this project.
Please enjoy the snapshot of history we worked hard to capture – having customers like these definitely makes our work gratifying.

Honoringchildhoodmemories of his family car, the owner of this 1956 Pontiac Catalina came to us tohelp bring itbackto life.To meet his request fortrue authenticity,weusedonly original and new old stock (NOS)parts, fabricating any pieces that were not available.
This car got the full treatment: aframe-off restoration complete to stock, including media blasting down to bare steel, a rarely rebuilt 316 V-8 engine andJetaway/Hydra-Maticautomatic transmission, a large assortment ofnew and re-chromed trim,hand-fabricated floors, and aninteriorhand-stitched from original factory stock materialtracked down for the project. Wefinished out withaclassy two-tone Terragon Green and cool white paint scheme.
Seldom seenin common restorations, this model’s a definite head-turner andis sure tomake many reminisce whenshe cruisesby.
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While we have been hard at work on the “Christmas” Camaro, we’ve also had our hands full with two other complete restorations with an even tighter deadline – Thanksgiving! As we wrap up work on a ’56 Pontiac Catalina today and a ’47 Dodge early next week, we will be posting pics soon! Then a few days later, final shots on the ’68 Camaro. But we are definitely giving thanks for the business and can always sleep later
More to come soon…

This ’57 Chevy went from shabby to sleek with the full treatment: a frame-off restoration including floor pans, trunk pans, inner and outer rockers, fender patches, quarter panels and a hand-crafted firewall to accommodate a 350 block. Topped off with a shiny Tweety Yellow coat, she’s ready for summer.

We came to the rescue on this 69 Camaro when it came in with a less-than-stellar previous resto attempt. Tom had high expectations on his second go-round and we worked hard to deliver. Using our PPG mixing system we were able to rectify a missed color match and really make the true blue poly shine. Every square inch was re-blocked to show-quality perfection. We were happy to see the kick in his step when Tom came to take her home at last. Thanks once again to Firewheel Classics, the only Camaro parts source, and Rich’s Performance Muffler for a beautiful mandrel-formed new exhaust.
*UPDATE: Winner of awards at the 2009 Dallas Autorama, 2009 Super Chevy Show and more! She will be showing all season so we will keep you posted.*

What started off as a leaky sunroof removal turned into an complete facelift on this 1976 Chevy truck. Roof grafting, media blasting, mechanical overhaul, floorpans, and a high gloss two-tone paint job breathed new life into a tired camo-painted work truck.

Jared knew exactly what he wanted for his 1967 Camaro, and we were happy to help make it happen. Requiring extensive panel replacement, complete suspension, crate 427 block, and tailored interior, we finished out the project with white hugger stripes on a unique custom red. Add all new chrome and wheels, and this one’s a definite head turner. Thanks to Firewheel Classics for their extensive parts selection, this car is showroom new.

This was a full restoration of a 1981 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, including rust removal, extensive metal work, body work, paint, suspension, wheels, exhaust, and interior. Thanks to Rich’s Performance Muffler, Dee’s Trim Shop and Expert Offroad for their contributions on this project.

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