We pride ourselves on being able to deliver all services needed to restore or build a vehicle to your specifications

Welcome to Gary’s Rods and Restorations

Hot Rods, Pro-Touring, Classic Restorations, and Porsche Outlaws
Step into the world of automotive passion, craftsmanship, and innovation. Our shop stands as a haven for enthusiasts who appreciate the art of building and restoring exceptional vehicles. From grass roots hot rods that capture the spirit of the open road, to meticulously restored classics that evoke nostalgia, our team is devoted to bringing automotive dreams to life.
We are excited to showcase our latest journey into the realm of Porsche Outlaws and racecar restoration. A bold new chapter that blends heritage with rebellious performance. Here’s a few images of current projects in various stages of completion. Every photo you see here reflects our commitment to quality, detail, and the pursuit of automotive perfection. Welcome to our shop, where legends are built, restored, and reimagined.

Recent Project

The Team at Gary's Rods and Restorations wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who visited our booth at the Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals. Your support, enthusiasm, and shared passion for classic cars made this event truly unforgettable. It was an absolute pleasure to connect with everyone, whether you're a long-time customer or a new face in the crowd. A huge thank you also goes out to the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association and all the participants who made this event a tremendous success. The hard work, dedication, and camaraderie on display were truly inspiring. We're thrilled and honored to share that our Gary's Rods and Restorations team took home two prestigious "Builders Choice" awards and the "Ford in a Ford" award. These achievements wouldn't have been possible without the support and encouragement from our community. Thank you for your role in making our dreams a reality.
We love hearing stories from car owners who still have the ride they drove in high school and through college as their only means of transportation. Rich Dandolo purchased this ’70 El Camino back in 1982 - the year after he graduated high school. "I really wanted a ’69 but this one had a freshly built big-block and the price was right, so I bought it," Rich explains. "It was originally brown with a black vinyl top and brown interior. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great-looking, either."

What Our Clients Are Saying

Just a note to tell you how much I appreciate the care you put into my '66 Mustang. You guys are the greatest, with the best combination of skill, attitude and cost that I've entcountered in a good while (proves that the Good Old Days haven't completely gone away).

Pete Newman, Westlake Village, CA

Thanks to you and your more than competent crew for doing the full restoration on my 1964 Chevelle El Camino. Your approach to the restoration and workmanship is unsurpassed. What I essentially have is a bran new 1964 El Camino that runs and drives perfectly.

Fred & Dianne

Gary’s Rods and Restorations accomplished two different modifications on my car. One was a completely new electrical wiring job and the other included a mechanical modification of the engine, clutch linkage update, and paint chip repairs. From my perspective, Gary’s shop is knowledgeable, efficient, and very customer-oriented. Job satisfaction and job completion in a timely manner is of the utmost concern for them. Gary and the crew are very friendly and easy to work with. Their work detail is top tier.

Bill Goodson

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