Mechanical and Cosmetic Service Available

(Rechroming, Dashpads, Consoles, Carbs., Engines, Interior & More)

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Custom Classics offers a comprehensive range of mechanical and restoration services, including suspension work, engine and carburetor rebuilding, complete exhaust system installation, rear-end and differential rebuilding, transmission rebuilding and tuning, as well as electrical services.

In addition, we specialize in frame sandblasting and painting, fuel system servicing, bodywork, rust repair, plating, trim polishing, and custom fabrication. Our expertise also extends to bumper rechroming, wheel restoration, painting, and a wide array of other bespoke automotive solutions tailored to meet your needs. We also offer Dash pad and console restoration as well as body trim repair and polishing.

Pontiac GTO and LeMans models have their own characteristics. The way they idle, shift, cool, brake, and sit on the road depends heavily on how they’re set up.

Custom Classic GTOs handles mechanical and cosmetic service work with an understanding of how these cars were originally built and how they behave today.

we also restore dash pads and consoles

Mechanical Service

Mechanical work ranges from routine service to full drivetrain sorting.

Common areas of focus include:

engine tuning and drivability correction
transmission performance and adjustment
cooling system evaluation and upgrades
suspension setup and ride quality
braking performance and reliability

Many classic Pontiacs suffer not from major failure, but from incomplete or mismatched setups. Correcting those details often transforms how a car feels without changing its character.

Drivetrain and Configuration Awareness

Engine, transmission, rear-end ratio, and overall configuration must make sense together. Over the years, many cars have been modified without a clear plan.

When service work is performed, those relationships are considered as a whole. Adjustments are made with long-term use in mind, including any specific preferences required or desired by our clients, not just short-term results. This is the “Custom” Classic GTOs difference!

Cosmetic and Detail Corrections

Cosmetic service can include paint correction, trim alignment, interior refinement, and option-related adjustments.

Small inaccuracies or incomplete installations are common in older restorations. Addressing those details brings the car closer to how it should look and function- This does not dispel or ignore the fact that many of our clients prefer specific alterations and customizations of their vehicles, however, whether your preference is customization, slight modification or a complete “by the book” restoration or service, we have got you covered. We listen, document and contractualize every job. If it’s advice, information or ideas for your project that you need, our 42 years of experience will assure satisfactory success of your project.

Setup Matters

A well-restored car can still drive poorly if it hasn’t been set up correctly. Suspension geometry, steering response, carburetor tuning, ignition timing, and cooling efficiency all influence drivability. We are here with ions of experience in the Pontiac world and other muscle cars. If complications arise, which they sometimes do, our vast pool of resources and experience can assure that we will get it right.

Ongoing Support

Some clients bring cars in for periodic evaluation and refinement rather than major work. Keeping a Pontiac performing consistently over time requires attention to wear, adjustment, and evolving needs as well as specific knowledge that only comes with experience.

Mechanical and cosmetic service is available for Pontiac GTO, LeMans, and other Pontiac models, along with select muscle cars that fit within the shop’s focus. We can handle anything from small jobs to complete national gold show winning restorations and anything in between.