FRAME OFF OR JUST A FRESHENING UP GRIFFIN AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN IS HERE TO HELP WITH YOUR RESTORATION PROJECT
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COMPLETE
RESTORATIONS
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At Griffin Automotive Design, we specialize in classic cars, whether it's original or custom. A full auto restoration entails completely disassembling the vehicle and freshening up every system and component. This process limits ongoing maintenance and restoration situations. No matter what your car restoration needs are, after an initial consultation, we can start to help you develop a plan for your vehicle. All of our services are housed in one facility, so we are able to control the quality and timing of the project from start to finish. When looking at the final product, the excellence is in the details. We achieve high quality artistry by combining skill, and applicable processes. If you are going to invest in the work, let's do it right the first time.
PARTIAL
RESTORATIONS
A partial restoration is simply restoring one or more aspects of your vehicle. It can include any part or parts of the car or truck, but it is something short of a complete restoration.
The goal of a typical partial restoration is to take a vehicle that has been sitting a long time, get it running and freshen it up. This usually involves four main areas.
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Engine - Basic tune-up to improve performance (plugs, points, condensers, timing, etc). Sometimes more repairs are needed.
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Suspension - There are two options here: (1) We will inspect the suspension and steering components, and replace bushings, bearings, springs and shocks as needed. Or (2), if the customer prefers, we will completely update the suspension with modern components; the car or truck will ride and handle better.
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Brakes - Some shops will flush old brake systems, rebuild the cylinders, and install new pads. However, we have found that old braking systems are frequently contaminated with rust and other compounds. Our standard is to install completely new braking systems for safety reasons.
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Exterior - Remove old paint. Repair dents and dings. Cut out any rust that we find, and weld in new steel. New paint and rechrome. Possibly new wheels and tires.
These steps will bring your car back to life. Your actual project will depend on the shape of your car, how much you want to spend, your desired final outcome, and what we discover during the project.
