Contact Steve to discuss your project. Email or call (248) 683-5263.
RESTORATION SERVICES
Day one, as delivered restoration
Stock appearing with upgrades
Street machine
Driver
Chassis restoration
Sheet metal replacement
Engine rebuilding
I specialize in 68 to 72 GM A body cars. My main focus is on Buick GS and Chevy
Chevelles. That’s where I have the most experience, reference material, access to
outside vendors, and used part networking. Other cars would be considered.
Each job starts with a thorough examination of the car with numerous photos to
document the current condition of the vehicle and a discussion with the owner to
determine his or her goals for the finished car. From this information a good faith
estimate and timeline for completion will be provided for approval.
Customer interaction is requested in the parts procurement process or I can do that
as well at the same hourly labor rate as the restoration work.
In house services include sheet metal fabrication, welding, bead blast, polish trim,
engine/ transmission/differential overhaul, upholstery replacement, glass setting,
and replace full body panels including lead work. Some local outside services include
media blasting, chrome, powder coat, painting, plating, acid dipping, and machine
work.
Here are some general guidelines to the 4 levels of restoration I offer. Of course each
car has it’s own specific needs depending on its state of disrepair and customer
requirements.

Thanks for your consideration.

Contact Steve to discuss your project. Email or call (248) 683-5263.
  • As concourse correct as current knowledge and materials permit.
  • Complete body off frame, every component refinished or replaced.
  • Frame and body panel’s media blasted or acid dipped.
  • Body panels replaced with NOS or the best available reproductions. Patch
    panels butt-welded, hammered, and ground for least use of filler as possible.
    Lead work is available.
  • Single stage paint in original color, with very light orange peel permitted.
  • Original plating and paint colors of components- no stainless lines, bolts, etc.
  • Tags and paint marks as found on the car originally or can be verified on similar
    model of the same year.
  • Correctly date coded parts and castings wherever possible.
  • Bumpers / chrome trim straightened and rechromed.
  • Stainless trim straightened and buffed.
  • Glass polished or replaced.
  • Engine, drivetrain, and chassis rebuilt with OEM equivalent replacement parts.
  • NOS or OEM exact reproduction parts used wherever parts must be replaced.
  • Original bolts replated and used when possible.
  • Interior replaced with reproduction materials as needed.
DAY ONE
  • Complete body off frame, every component cleaned, refinished, or replaced.
  • Frame and body panels media blasted, acid dipped, or sanded.
  • Body panels replaced with the best available reproductions. Patch panels lap
    or butt-welded, hammered, and ground for least use of filler as possible. Lead
    work is available.
  • Single stage or clear coat paints in originally available colors, with wet sanded
    and buffed final finish.
  • Replacement parts with incorrect dates allowed.
  • Stainless exhaust, fuel lines and replacement bolts OK.
  • Engine, drivetrain, and chassis rebuilt with OEM equivalent replacement parts.
  • Internal engine and drivetrain parts upgraded to customer preference.
  • Bumpers / chrome trim straightened and rechromed
  • Stainless trim straightened and buffed.
  • Use of commonly available reproduction parts if appearance is close to OEM
    part.
  • Interior replaced with reproduction materials as needed.
STOCK APPEARING
  • Bodywork as needed not necessarily requiring body off frame.
  • Paint per customer preference.
  • Bumpers and trim straightened, rechromed, or polished as needed.
  • Visible modifications per customer preference.
  • Engine, drivetrain, and chassis rebuilt with OEM equivalent replacement parts
    as needed.
  • Performance modifications may include headers, custom wheels, drop spindles,
    hood scoop, etc.
  • Interior may use custom seats and sound equipment.
STREET MACHINE
  • Body not removed from the frame.
  • Body panels repaired and straightened as any high volume body shop would.
  • Paint per customer preference with minimum finish sanding and polishing.
  • Bumpers and trim straightened, rechromed, or polished as needed.
  • Mechanical repairs as needed.
  • Engine and compartment cleaned, painted and detailed for average cruise
    night appearance.
  • Use of commonly available reproduction or OEM replacement parts with
    function and price overriding concourse correct appearance.
  • Interior cleaned and parts replaced or dyed for average cruise night
    appearance.
DRIVER