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Unleash the Potential of Your Vehicle with Expert Restomod and Performance Services
Our team consists of highly motivated and skilled specialists who know how to deal with any issue that you may come across. This creates a basis for lasting relationships with our clients built on trust and mutual understanding. We are devoted to creating unique and innovative solutions along with the high-quality supporting services.
Restomods: Classic Car Modifications
The idea and the reality of driving a classic muscle car are two different things. Those of us used to driving modern cars expect to get in, turn the key (or push a button), and go. However, for cars built before 1980, this isn’t the case.
Those vintage muscle cars and hot rods need finessing–a little bargaining–before they are going anywhere. A factory-restored ‘69 Camaro is stunning, but it won’t start, steer, or stop like today’s vehicles.
The trick to enjoying your classic car is to restore and modify it with modern systems and components. At Restoration Rods, we build restomods to keep their classic look but function like new.
Check out our Restomod Portfolio in our Sold Cars Gallery to see our latest creations.
Automotive Performance Enhancements
Even modern cars aren’t built with the precision performance many enthusiasts are after. We specialize in enhancing key systems to optimize power, handling, and reliability:
● Engine Upgrades and Enhancements: Boost horsepower with turbochargers, superchargers, or a complete precision tune-up.● Suspension and Transmission Enhancements: Improve handling, stability, and shifting with high-performance chassis and hot rod suspension upgrades.
But Don’t Just Take Our Word For It:
“Best experience ever! Jerald is a fantastic service advisor. Our 1970 C20 has never run better! I definitely recommend Restoration Rods. They are nice and professional. They called and communicated appropriately.It was a great experience, and we will continue to use them for our classic vehicles.”
- R. Lee
Auto Mechanic Services in Garden City, ID
At Restoration Rods, we specialize in performance upgrades, expert repairs, and precision enhancements for everything from vintage classics to modern machines. If your car isn’t your favorite yet, bring it in and we’ll change that.
Call us today at (208) 853-5411 or Contact Us Online. We proudly serve Garden City, Eagle, Kuna, Boise, Meridian, Caldwell, Emmett, and beyond.
RESTOMODS Closer Look
1951 Dodge Truck
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It’s a wrap on this vintage #restomod ’51 Dodge Truckbuild that we were working on!
It originally had a Small Block Chevy 350 with a TH400 3speed transmission, but the motor was toast. We swapped it out for a Coyote 5.0L & 10 speed automatic! As well as tons ofother upgrades, as per usual! A short list of new adds...
⚡Ford Performance Coyote 5.0L & 10 -speed automatic⚡Upgraded custom front suspension to support the new motor weight⚡Ford Performance cast iron exhaust manifold⚡Cold Case Radiator, Fan & A/C Condenser⚡Borgeson Power Steering⚡Vintage Air–Air Conditioning⚡Dakota Digital dash gauges⚡Tanks Inc Fuel Tank⚡Idaho Drive Train Custom-made Drive Shaft⚡IDIDIT Steering Column⚡American Autowire Wiring Harness⚡TMI Products Interior Seats
Always wanted to do the same to your ol’ classic? We got you! We can put your dream car project together, big or small! We’ve got many crate motors & trans options for Chevy/GM, Mopar, and Ford ready to go in our showroom. Come visit the shop on State Street in Boise to check it out.
1965 Ford Mustang
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This 1965 Ford Mustang project is done! Phase 1 was the 347 Ford Performance Stroker motor swap. Not only did it get a big horsepower boost, but it was also converted to a 5-speed, from an automatic!
Phase 1: ⚡Ford 347 Stroker (from 170 horsepower-think compact Mazda or Honda-to 408 hp💪) ⚡Tremec Transmissions 5-Speed Transmission (previously an automatic) ⚡Currie Enterprises 9-Inch Rear Axle-to handle the new V8 power ⚡Scott Drake Tri-Y Headers & New Shifter ⚡Scott Drake Wheels ⚡McLeod Clutches Hydraulic Clutch & New Pedal ⚡Magnaflow Exhaust System ⚡CVF Racing Accessory Drive
Phase 2 upgraded the suspension & brakes to an all-modern setup. Think suspension like a modern-day car with brake power for the new motor HP. This Ridetech suspension upgrade has modern coil over front suspension with Wilwood disc brakes to go with that new Currie 9” rear end.
Phase 2: ⚡Wilwood Disc Brakes Rear Brakes ⚡Ridetech Coil Over Front Suspension
Want to do the same thing to your beloved ride? We’d be happy to bring it to life! Come on down to Restoration Rods for details & scheduling, or call us to get the ball rolling at 208-853-5411.
1967 Pontiac Firebird
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We just finished up a beautiful ’67 Pontiac Firebird custom build project that we’ve been working on!
We upgraded the owner’s high school American Muscle car from a 326 to a Chevrolet Performance525HP LS3 restomoded modern tech beast that’s a joy to drive. Living the dream! Here’s some of what we put into this classic:
➡ Chevrolet Performance LS3 & 6-speed auto➡ Custom DeWitts Radiator➡ Wilwood Disc Brakes➡ Ridetech Suspension➡ Currie 9” Rear Axle➡ American Autowire Wiring System➡ Dakota Digital Dash Gauges➡ Vintage Air – Air Conditioning➡ EFI Fuel Tank➡ Borgeson Electric Power Steering➡ Magnaflow Custom Exhaust➡ Hooker Blackheart Headers➡ RetroSound Radio➡ Holley RetroBright Headlights➡ USMAGS Wheels➡ Michelin Tires➡ Phenix Industries AN Performance Plumbing Pipes & Fittings
We can do the something similar for your dream car project, big or small! We have several crate motors and transmission options for Chevy/GM, Mopar, and Ford ready to go in our showroom. Come visit the shop on State Street in Boise to check themout. 208-853-5411
1968 Chevy Camaro
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The ’68 Chevy Camaro restomod custom build we’ve been working on for this phase is wrapped up! The Chevrolet supercharged Corvette LT5 engine is mounted! This motor wasGM’s most powerful engine with 755HP. There’s so much goodness packed into this Camaro. Here’s the highlights of what we’ve done:
➡Chevy Corvette LT5 & 8-spd auto
➡Custom Moroso Dry Sump
➡Custom DeWitts Radiator & Fans
➡Wilwood Master Cylinder & Brakes
➡TCI Pro Touring Chassis Upgrade
➡Fab 9 Rearend Housing
➡Ford 9”Rear End
➡Massive Custom Air Intake
➡Electric Power Steering
➡American Autowire Wiring System
➡Dakota Digital Gauges
➡Vintage Air–AirConditioning (A/C)
➡Raingear hidden wiper conversion
➡Custom Console
➡Custom Shifter
➡Magnaflow Custom Exhaust
➡Hooker Blackheart Headers
➡RetroSound Radio
➡Forgeline Wheels
➡Continental Tires
Her next stop is back over to Regenerated Rides for final assembly, then on to theupholstery shop, then back to us for final mods & dyno tuning! We can do something
similar for your dream car project, big or small! We have several crate motors and transmission options for Chevy/GM, Mopar, and Ford ready to go in our showroom. Come visit the shop on State Street in Boise to check them out. 208-853-5411
1966 Ford Mustang
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This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback American Muscle classic came to the shop for restomod upgrades, complete with a motor swap and all kinds of fun modern installs. Here’s a quick short list of what we did:
⚡ New Ford Performance 347 Crate Engine
⚡ TREMEC T-5 5-Speed Transmission
⚡ McLeod Clutch
⚡ Wilwood Disc Brake 4-wheel Disc Brake System
⚡ Borgeson Power Steering Conversion
⚡ 570 Holley Carburetor
⚡ New Aluminum Radiator
⚡ ACCEL Ceramic Boot Spark Plug Wiring
⚡ PerTronix Electronic Ignition
⚡ CVF Serpentine Belt System
⚡ Dakota Digital Dash Gauges
⚡ Vintage Air – Air Conditioning (A/C)
⚡ Phenix Industries AN Performance Plumbing Pipes & Fittings
This beauty was a labor of love. It took 3 years for the car’s owner, Don, to get it restored from a wrecked vehicle with no drivetrain. He also gets asked all the time what the paint color is, so we’ll save you the step, it’s VW/Audi Malibu Blue! Just remember, no body work or paint done here at Restoration Rods; we just handle the get up and go!
1967 Mercedes 230SL Convertible
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Happy #MotorSwapMonday! We just wrapped up another motor swap, this time in a 1967 Mercedes 230SL Convertible. It had a bad motor, unfortunately. So, we swapped the badone out for a 2.3L Ford Performance EcoBoost 305HP crate engine. Almost double thehorsepower of the original engine, added modern drivability, better fuel economy, air conditioning, power steering, etc. and it’s just plan cool! It’s gonna be a really fun car forthe new owner. We can do the same for your project car! We’ve got plenty of crate engines ready to go in our showroom for your ride. Come visit to check them out!
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro
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Check out this beautiful 1969 Chevy Camaro SS! This Camaro restomod project combines today's auto technology & comfort into an American Muscle classic...all new modern motor& trans, power steering, suspension, brakes, custom exhaust, digital dash with a classic look,and ice-cold air conditioning! You'll want to drive it every day! It got an:
⚡LS3 6.2L 525hp motor swap with 6-speed auto⚡Ridetech suspension⚡Wilwood Disc Brakes⚡Borgeson power steering⚡Dakota Digital dash gauges⚡Vintage Air – Air Conditioning (A/C)⚡DeWitts Radiator⚡Custom Magnaflow exhaust⚡Hooker Blackheart Headers⚡Phenix Industries AN plumbing pipes & fittings⚡Raingear hidden wiper conversion⚡U.S. MAG Wheels⚡Continental tires
We can do the same restomod project for your dream car! We have several crate motors and transmission options for Chevy/GM, Mopar, and Ford ready to go in our showroom.Come visit the shop on State Street in Boise to check them out, or to get on the schedule with our team for installation! 208-853-5411
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
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This ’69 Plymouth Roadrunner was in the shop for loads of upgrades: Wilwood Disc Brakes disc brake conversion, LEED Brakes power brake booster, Holley carburetor, suspension adjustment, seat belt installation, timing set, and a precision alignment. So fun!