This is what we started with for this resto mod build. It was a very nice driver.

This beautiful old car is going to get a very new face lift!

Original engine compartment. 

Disassembly includes removing the engine.

Full drive train is removed.

We continue disassemble

Overall this car is in good shape.

Standard bore 440 block engine will be used to build the new engine. 

The main car body is now set up on the fabrication table to ensure all work is level and square.

Metal work

Fabrication work always entails much designing, fitting, and welding work. 

Big Block Dodge will be fuel injected.

Test fitting new fenders and the front end.

Fitting the best and biggest combination for sizing and fitting new wheels and tires is more efficient with the right tools. 

WOW
The trans and drive shaft tunnel required just a little sheet metal-fabrication to allow clearance for the new build on the Modern Dukes Car. LOL

The floor modifications carry through to the rear allowing for the much lower ride height.
Note the inner tubes are narrowed by 3.5 inches each side.

Floor modifications continue.

Seat fit and mockup.

Mock up of front drive accessories and rad for ajdustment for adequate room and sufficient clearance. 

3-D Sanning enables the best fit and efficient build of the air intake box. 

Computerized technology make the work more interesting and challenging. 

3-D Scanner

Car is rolling so we took it outside to blow it off. A perfect chance to get a picture of this stage of the build. 

This is a modern version of a Duke's of Hazard Charger. At this point there have been many hours of fabrication/metal work to get the car sitting low with rear 20x12in wheels.

The conversion process is looking more complete with the headlight doors opening and closing.

Check out the long fenders!

Metal work to the rad support so it accomodates the coolers. 

Fitment and clearance must be verified at every stage of the build. 

WOW.

Mock up.

Test fit.

SMILE!

Doing a major change to the front end of any car involves overcoming many issues.

We want the end results to be a better fit and alignment.

Building a Resto-rod requires a great deal of planning, design and fabrication. 

Dual fan shroud. 

Stainless fuel tank with internal fuel tank. 

Blowing off the car before being moved to the paint booth. 

Getting engine compartment parts ready for paint. 

Various engine bay parts receiving satin finish paint to complement exterior.

Masking for etch. 

Etch work. 

Mocking up panels for paint work. 

With all metal and body work completed the body receives a the High-Build Epoxy Primer.

Engine compartent in satin finish. 

Trunk underside also receives the 2020 Chevy/GMC color to match the exterior. 

No step is missed or over looked. 

The underbody has box liner(for durability) then paint to match the exterior. 

Painting the under carriage. 

Base coat applied. 

Painting the exterior body.

Rear view of painting the exterior. 

Paint and clear coat. The shine refects the green air hose on the floor. 

Clear coat applied. 

Now the paint has cured and we begin the wet sand processes. 

Ready for assemble. 

Installing sound deadner. 

Custom headers and exhaust system build in house. 

Two front bumper brackets required modifications for best fit. 

Using a sheet of acrylic, the design for the parcel shelf including speakers is laid out. 

Speaker design-install work. 

Mounting Speakers

Assembly in progess: Wilwood Brakes. 

Front suspension

Wilwood Brake assembly. 

Suspension assembly

Configuring alignment of torque convertor

Design

Test fitting LED tail light.

Using this sample of leather we created a custom paint for carious interior pieces, including the dash, and door panels.

Custom paint applied to the interior pieces.

Dash assembly with the custom painted pieces. What a dash----not exactly 1969 or 1970. All the way for this Restomod!!!

Touch screen for fuel injection...no room for gloves! 

Ths 3"stainless exhaust has been built for optimium fit and ground clearance. 

This is the magic moment when the customerget to take the dream home! We are very fortunate to work with people who appreciate and trust what we do to make their dream real.