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 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."

Nothing makes a story more heartwarming than having a little family history tied into it … but this one’s extra special, as Alex Rosales’ ’53 Chevy is ALL about family! “It had always been a dream of mine to one day restore my great-grandfather’s truck and be able to have my family ride in it and maybe one day have my kids drive it,” Alex says. “I wanted to keep the truck’s body and interior as close to original as possible and leave the natural patina but went with a modernized chassis and drivetrain so it would run like a late-model, high-performance car (or better).

When Ralsh Francis decides to squeeze in some quality father-son time, he thinks bigger than a fishing pole and a bucket full of fish. Much bigger. Ralph is one of those people who gets more done in his spare time than many of us get done all month. He's a remarkably positive person with enough credentials and life accomplishments to fill a binder full of résumés. So naturally, when he needed a break from the stress of work, he used the time to create once-in-a-lifetime memories with his son and, oh by the way, this jaw-dropping 1975 "outlaw" 911.

Super cool outlaw 911. Lots of changes and details to this one! Great car and even a greater customer. This is a bucket list build for a customer of ours that has a lot of custom details that will for sure set this Porsche apart from the rest! The project unveiled at Porsche Rennsport Monterey September 2018 #porsche #911rs #3.2lt #patrickracing #elephantracing #fisckwheels @advancedplating @houseofkolor_ @finishlineinteriors #hardworkpaysoff

We are thrilled to announce Gary's Rods and Restorations will be at the upcoming Goodguys 38th West Coast Nationals, taking place from August 22nd to 24th. Don't miss this opportunity to explore our selection of award-winning custom cars and learn more about our services, including turn-key street rods, frame-off restorations, complete body and paint work, sheet metal fabrication, and drivetrain upgrades. Our booth will be conveniently located next to Griot's Garage! So come and meet our friendly team and experience the passion and dedication that have made us the shop we are today! We look forward to seeing you at the Goodguys 38th West Coast Nationals!

13th Annual Open house & Car Show May 17, 2025, 10am to 4pm Rain or Shine!!