Metalworks Classics Auto Restoration & Speed Shop is your leading expert classic car restoration and speed shop serving people locally in Eugene, OR and nationwide.

We do what's referred to as frame off restorations. We are located in Virginia Beach, VA. We restore or replace all the parts, and paint them or powdered coat them before reinstalling them. 1981 CJ-8 Frame off with color change from blue to black and custom roll bar. Disassembly. Whether you’re looking to have your classic car restored or need expert advice on parts and service Metalworks is here to serve you. The experts at Corvette Mike have the parts, knowledge and experience to restore your vehicle to its original condition. The interior of the car is completely removed and the body is separated form the chassis. For questions regarding Restoration please email us at Restoration@CorvetteMike.com or call us at 714-630-0700. Ask About FREE Transportation for Your Vintage Airstream!

I finally gave up and purchased a run of the mill quality CJ and decided to handle the rebuild myself.

Along with custom CJ Jeep packages, we also provide routine maintenance, small repairs, add-ons, tire mounting & balancing, as well as oil changes. Frame Restoration & Gilding. Welcome to CJ Jeep Builders!
According to Rippberger, the typical process and average time for a complete frame-off restoration of a mid-sized GM performance cars includes nine processes with a total typical time ranging between 395 and 550 labor hours.

We disassemble your vehicle to the bare frame. Classic vehicle restoration takes time. Special offer from VARR: for customers looking to do a full frame-off restoration on your vintage Airstream trailer we will cover the cost to ship your trailer to our facility in Utah from anywhere in the continental USA. We clean everything and make sure every part works like new. The engine, transmission, and rear differential are then removed leaving just the bare frame. Complete Frame/Body Off Restorations A body off restoration is truly the best way to completely restore your classic car. It can take a long time to restore your car or truck. Washing antique prints to remove spotting or "foxing" stains and water damages and stains also deacidifies the paper. Mechanical restoration Jeep V8 conversion. After the car has been disassembled, the heart of the restoration process can begin. Overbuilt Customs has been specializing in repair and custom modification & restoration of Jeeps, Broncos, Scouts and Toyota FJ-40’s (Landcruisers) since 2003. ... and even” full frame off restoration”.To my great disappointment these terms seem to carry a wide parameter of what you can expect in a finished product.

1981 CJ low mileage Cosmetic restoration and lift.
TLC estimates body takes 120-150 hours. The print did not change color, the before picture was saved as black and white.