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| RESTORATION SERVICES |
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.
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 through 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.
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.
as well at the same hourly labor rate as the restoration work.
In house services include sheet metal fabrication, welding, bead blast, polish trim, and
replace full body panels including lead work. Some local outside services include
work.
replace full body panels including lead work. Some local outside services include
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.
car has it’s own specific needs depending on its state of disrepair and customer
requirements.
Thanks for your consideration.
• 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.
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 |
• Frame and body panels media blasted, acid dipped, or sanded.
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 |
• 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.
• 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 |
• 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.
• 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 |