Classic Car Restoration

In a frame-off restoration, the vehicle's body is lifted entirely off its frame. The body and frame are separated, and every component—drivetrain, suspension, wiring, trim, glass—is removed so each part can be individually inspected, repaired, or replaced.

Nothing stays hidden. Rust, previous repairs, and structural issues that would be unreachable in any other process are exposed and addressed. The frame and chassis are restored as thoroughly as the body that sits on them.

Once stripped, the body is placed on a dedicated rotisserie—a fixture that supports it and rotates a full 360 degrees. That rotation gives our craftsmen complete access to the underside, seams, and hidden areas of the bodywork.

A body on a rotisserie can be worked from every angle, which is what makes truly complete restoration possible. Surfaces that would otherwise stay inaccessible are repaired and finished to the same standard as the rest of the car.

A restoration is only as good as the knowledge behind it. Our team has extensive knowledge of these cars and the factory-correct process to bring them back to life—how each part should fit, how the finishes should appear, and where the common trouble spots are.

Restoration work regularly requires custom metalwork. When a panel cannot be sourced, our automotive metal fabrication facility allows repair panels and floorpan sections to be made in-house, on the same car, by the same team.

Arizona Rod Shop is located in Apache Junction, Arizona, just east of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area. We restore classic vehicles for owners across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Gold Canyon, as well as clients throughout Arizona.

We also take on select customers nationwide. If you are considering a serious classic car restoration, we encourage you to tour the shop and see the process firsthand.