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1940 Ford P.U. Clear

1940 Chevy Coupe owned by Len Miller of Newton, NC.
Remove old wiring and replace with new Haywire 14 Fuse system. Install master disconnect switch. Install new Ididit column. Install a custom radio panel in the dash. Run power to the seats.

1940 Chevy Coupe owned by Jim Medley of Cadiz, Ohio
Install the customer-supplied inline (straight) six which involved relocating the customer-supplied radiator, moving the radiator filler neck, designing a pulley system, and modifying the front inner fender wells so all will fit in the engine bay. Install new drive-shaft. Install the customer-supplied Ride Tech system, new Tanks Inc. fuel tank, rerouting the fuel filler neck using the original fuel cap. Install new Haywire fuse kit. Lower the seats. Fill the firewall. Install brake system, new wiper system, and customer-supplied power window kit. Install customer-supplied brushed aluminum dash pieces, and make many more repairs and upgrades.

1940 Chevy Sedan owned by Barry Rutlidge of North Wilkesboro, NC
Install new crate motor, and rebuild the transmission. Install new front-end and remount the rear-end. Install a PRC aluminum radiator, Tanks, Inc. fuel tank, Haywire 21 Fuse wiring system, MBM Brake system, Dakota Digital gauges, Ididit column, and miscellaneous repairs and upgrades.

1940 Ford Cambra

1940 Ford Coupe owned by Mike Stewart of Salisbury, NC Partial Build

Repairs were needed on this project for it to travel properly on the road. Adjust the front and rear ride heights, install new spindles, correct springs, and correct-length coil-overs. Add grease to the upper and lower ball joints. Adjust the alignment. Install some mirrors. Polish the door hinge pins, and touch up the paint on the frame. She rides great now!

1940 Ford Coupe owned by Cloninger Automotive Group of Salisbury, NC.

1940 Ford Coupe owned by Don Hall/Eric of Hickory, NC.

1940 Ford Blue Coupe Hall

1940 Ford Coupe Henderson

1940 Packard owned by Ron Aquino of Clover, SC.


WORK PERFORMED: Repaired exhaust and passenger headlight, Replaced a gasket, fixed a water leak, as well as a minor repair of the seal near the oil pan.

1941 Plymouth - Garner

1942 Willis Coupe owned by Tom DeNooyer of Albany, NY Partial Build

This project started out with a request from the customer to complete a detailed inspection of the Willis. This resulted in the discovery of lots of problems, but that's what we're here for! After making those repairs and adjustments we finished with a touch-up some of the painted areas as needed and she was good to go!

1946 Ford Tudor owned by Merle Balke of Kalamazoo, MI

1947 Chevy Sedan Delivery Owned by Don Marble of Kalamazoo, MI

1947 Ford Coupe owned by Johnny Wellman of Lawndale, NC.
WORK PERFORMED: Replaced brakes and brake lines, dial restoration and adding a combo valve, switching to disc brakes on front end

1947 Ford Sedan Winton

1948 Chevy P.U. Seagraves

1948 Chevy owned by Dennis Huffman of Vale, NC
WORK PERFORMED: Install new MII IFS, transmission cross-member, shifter, headers, and steering column.

1948 Ford Coupe Owned by Paul Dishaw of Grand Rapids MI

WORK PERFORMED: AC inspection and repair and install front and rear air ride shocks

1948 Ford F100 Pickup owned by Wayne Culp of Taylorsville, NC.


WORK PERFORMED: Replaced suspension, brakes, brake pedal, steering column, added power steering, and replaced wheels

1948 Willys Jeep - Norgrove

1949 Chevy Pick Up owned by Ralph Dales of Cedar Bluff, VA. This project required a lot of metal work repair and body alignment, and we installed many aftermarket parts.

1949 GMC Truck Partial Build Zomer