Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

StevesTwo72s · 08-11-2009, 04:02 PM

Can anyone recommend a good shop to help me take my project across the finish line? In a nutshell: it's painted with a crate motor sitting on the mounts, everything else is pretty much required... wiring, plumbing, etc. My work schedule's tight and I'll probably be moving in less than a year so I'm looking to call in the cavalry since I'm probably in a little over my head. I can manage a lot of the small stuff, but what I'd be looking for is a shop that could wire it up, plumb up the motor, the brakes and basically get the thing running even if most of the finish stuff isn't there (interior, etc). Anyone have any suggestions for a shop that could take something like this on and turn it around in a matter of a few months? Thanks in advance
Steve

StevesTwo72s · 08-11-2009, 04:15 PM

It's a little farther along than this, but you get the idea:

Sinister · 08-11-2009, 04:39 PM

Can't help with a shop, but that's a sweet looking truck.

mclairmo · 08-11-2009, 05:24 PM

Check out what shops are being used in the truck magazines. Often, when a shop does a truck, it ends up in a magazine. How about GM Truck Center in Burbank? They turn out awesome trucks from what I have seen, but never personally been there.

vectorit · 08-11-2009, 06:16 PM

I checked out GM truck center a few years back when I was in your position, and I wasn't happy with their storage and security situation. They are on a very small lot...

I did a lot of business with L&G in San Dimas, but that was about 10 years ago. They work on all kinds of custom stuff, and they work on classics as well.

They did my frame, body, and paint.

My truck was there for years, mainly by my needs since I was broke and living in a craptastic apartment in the bario.
By the time my burb was gone, they hated dealing with me

But... Louie (the owner) is a stand up guy, and he know's what he is doing.

Being that your truck is where it is in the restoration, I'd give him a call and send him pictures of it. He may take on the job.

Here is there website: http://www.landgenterprises.com/index.html

Heck, I saw a truck at the recent Brother's truck show that was done up by L&G. So they apparently are still working on the old iron.
I think my burb was more work than they actually thought, and I gotta hand it to them they did not waffle on their estimate.

Be real carefull though on the shop you choose, since I got burned by a shop that was basically a bunch of ex con knuckle heads that did more damage than good.

It's a real pain to find shops here in SoCal that are classic friendly, since most of the shops are just parts changers. So anything needing skill and extra time, they won't touch it.

Good luck!

Oh, I did have a good experience with these guys when I lived in the SCV.

Sierra Paint & Body.
17528 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA‎ - (661) 251-9018‎

They don't do anything but paint and body work, so your assembly thing you will have to go someplace else. Just letting you know about them as a shop that isn't scared away by old trucks, and they were a just a bunch of cool guys to do business with.

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-11-2009, 07:35 PM

lol I work right next door to L&G I thought they were only a body shop . shows how much I pay attention

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Why not try kevin at LFD INC. I hear he is really good.

StevesTwo72s · 08-12-2009, 02:20 PM

Thanks guys, that gives me a few leads that should get me rolling. Appreciate it!

69GMCLonghorn · 08-12-2009, 03:43 PM

Also, there is a GREAT guy in San Gabriel named Sammy Maloof. The shop is called Maloof Racing. He does pretty much all levels of work. He's also a stunt car driver for Hollywood. He's done a lot of work for the Fast and Furious movies, from building the cars, to driving/crashing them for the movies...

Anyway, super nice guy, give him a shout. You will go NUTS when you see some of the rides in his shop!

08-11-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
StevesTwo72s Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 4	Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area Can anyone recommend a good shop to help me take my project across the finish line? In a nutshell: it's painted with a crate motor sitting on the mounts, everything else is pretty much required... wiring, plumbing, etc. My work schedule's tight and I'll probably be moving in less than a year so I'm looking to call in the cavalry since I'm probably in a little over my head. I can manage a lot of the small stuff, but what I'd be looking for is a shop that could wire it up, plumb up the motor, the brakes and basically get the thing running even if most of the finish stuff isn't there (interior, etc). Anyone have any suggestions for a shop that could take something like this on and turn it around in a matter of a few months? Thanks in advance Steve __________________ 72 4x4 4" lift in resto 72 2wd dropped w/ 402

08-11-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
StevesTwo72s Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 4	Re: Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area It's a little farther along than this, but you get the idea: __________________ 72 4x4 4" lift in resto 72 2wd dropped w/ 402

08-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area Can't help with a shop, but that's a sweet looking truck. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-11-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area Check out what shops are being used in the truck magazines. Often, when a shop does a truck, it ends up in a magazine. How about GM Truck Center in Burbank? They turn out awesome trucks from what I have seen, but never personally been there. Last edited by mclairmo; 08-11-2009 at 05:25 PM.

08-11-2009, 06:16 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area I checked out GM truck center a few years back when I was in your position, and I wasn't happy with their storage and security situation. They are on a very small lot... I did a lot of business with L&G in San Dimas, but that was about 10 years ago. They work on all kinds of custom stuff, and they work on classics as well. They did my frame, body, and paint. My truck was there for years, mainly by my needs since I was broke and living in a craptastic apartment in the bario. By the time my burb was gone, they hated dealing with me But... Louie (the owner) is a stand up guy, and he know's what he is doing. Being that your truck is where it is in the restoration, I'd give him a call and send him pictures of it. He may take on the job. Here is there website: http://www.landgenterprises.com/index.html Heck, I saw a truck at the recent Brother's truck show that was done up by L&G. So they apparently are still working on the old iron. I think my burb was more work than they actually thought, and I gotta hand it to them they did not waffle on their estimate. Be real carefull though on the shop you choose, since I got burned by a shop that was basically a bunch of ex con knuckle heads that did more damage than good. It's a real pain to find shops here in SoCal that are classic friendly, since most of the shops are just parts changers. So anything needing skill and extra time, they won't touch it. Good luck! Oh, I did have a good experience with these guys when I lived in the SCV. Sierra Paint & Body. 17528 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA‎ - (661) 251-9018‎ They don't do anything but paint and body work, so your assembly thing you will have to go someplace else. Just letting you know about them as a shop that isn't scared away by old trucks, and they were a just a bunch of cool guys to do business with. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-11-2009, 07:35 PM	#6
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area lol I work right next door to L&G I thought they were only a body shop . shows how much I pay attention __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

08-11-2009, 07:41 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area Why not try kevin at LFD INC. I hear he is really good. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-12-2009, 02:20 PM	#8
StevesTwo72s Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 4	Re: Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area Thanks guys, that gives me a few leads that should get me rolling. Appreciate it! __________________ 72 4x4 4" lift in resto 72 2wd dropped w/ 402

08-12-2009, 03:43 PM	#9
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Looking for a restoration shop in SoCal area Also, there is a GREAT guy in San Gabriel named Sammy Maloof. The shop is called Maloof Racing. He does pretty much all levels of work. He's also a stunt car driver for Hollywood. He's done a lot of work for the Fast and Furious movies, from building the cars, to driving/crashing them for the movies... Anyway, super nice guy, give him a shout. You will go NUTS when you see some of the rides in his shop!



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