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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 Portfolio Below.
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.
“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.”
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.
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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
2023 Supercharged Ford Raptor R
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⚡Customize your Raptor R! This 2023 Ford Raptor R was upgraded with a 3.8L Whipple Supercharger, Ford Performance carbon fiber hood vent & trim, fender vents, & tailgate
panel, and then Ford Performance wheel forged aluminum bead-lock ring kit!
This off-road monster is all set with 975HP and 785 ft-lbs torque at the flywheel, looks sick, and now can safely air down the tires & to keep them sealed for all the fun trails. Won’t
have to worry about ruining a wheel or the tire de-beading. Can’t stop, won’t stop!
Give us a call to equip yours with this same setup. 208-853-5411
1978 Chevy Corvette
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This American Muscle C3 1978 Corvette Restomod project got the full restomod treatment! It started out with the original 350 motor, clocking in at 185HP. This classic corvette got a brand new LS3 crate engine & 6-speed transmission, modern suspension, brakes, & power steering, along with full rewiring throughout; creature comforts of A/C, modern digital lighting, and more!
There’s so much goodness packed into this Corvette. Highlights of what we’ve done include:
● Chevrolet Performance LS3 & 6-Speed Automatic Transmission ● DeWitts Radiator Radiator & Fans ● Ridetech Coil Over Suspension ● Wilwood Disc Brakes ● Holley Accessory Drive, EFI Fuel Tank & RetroBright Headlights ● Detroit Speed Electric Headlight Conversion ● K&N Air Intake ● Borgeson Electric Power Steering ● American Autowire Wiring System ● Dakota Digital Dash Gauges ● Vintage Air – Air Conditioning (A/C) ● Magnaflow Custom Exhaust ● Headman Headers ● RetroSound Radio ● BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires ● Phenix Industries AN Plumbing Hoses & Fittings (which we sell in our showroom)
We would love to build your dream car for you too! LS swap it! We’ve got all kinds of options and build all kinds of cars & trucks. We know what works great to make it drive like a modern car yet still have your classic. Wanna share your dream and get a quote? Give us a call at 208-853-5411.
2023 Supercharged Ford F150
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We’ve been wrapping up all kinds of fun projects, including our shop truck, a 2023 Ford F-150.
⚡We’ve got the 5.0L with a shiny red Whipple Stage 3 Supercharger installed. We lowered it with 6” drop suspension, swapped the factory wheels for Vossen Wheels, and customized the exhaust! Then on the truck bed, we’ve added a TruXedo bed cover and bed liner.
It is a BLAST to drive! It has 775HP💪at the fly wheel and will keep you firmly planted back in your seat. It’s a Whipple Supercharged beast!
➡ Let us build you one of these! 208-853-5411
1977 Ford Bronco
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For this 1977 Ford Bronco frame off restoration, we took the chassis all apart and custom rebuilt the underbody, primed and painted the frame, kept the main frame rails stock, and SO much more. This off-road vintage Bronco got a new Ford Performance Mustang GT Gen 3 5.0L Coyote Engine swap & 4x4 10-speed automatic transmission! A Coyote Bronco for short! Here’s a quick list of upgrades:
☑Ford Performance Mustang GT Gen 3 5.0L 460 HP Coyote Engine ☑Ford Performance 4x4 10-speed automatic transmission ☑James Duff Inc. Suspension High Articulating Rear End ☑Wilwood Brakes – Disc Brakes & Forged Dynalite Rear Electronic Parking Brake ☑American Autowire Wire Harness ☑Borgeson Universal Company Power Steering ☑Magnaflow Custom Exhaust System ☑Toms Offroad Headers & Radiator ☑23 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank ☑Dakota Digital Retro-look Dash Gauges ☑American Racing 17" Wheels ☑BFGoodrich Tires KO2 Tires ☑New Fuel & Brake Lines ☑Phenix Industries Plumbing Upgraded Bearings & Seals
Shoutout to Dakota Digital for this vintage factory-look gauge with an LED backlit high-tech spin! OEM design with all the modern elements, now including a tachometer. The owner will have 30 different color combos to set it to for complete customization. American Autowire is great for projects! We have their kits available in our showroom to help you complete yours. An all-around great upgrade for a classic ride! We're happy to schedule a frame-off Coyote Swap installation of your rig with our team, or you're welcome to come by to pick up the kit that you need! 208-853-5411
1974 Chevy Camaro
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We wrapped up this 1974 Chevy Camaro restomod project! Enjoy some of the in-process shots throughout this build. Now it rocks a whopping 525HP with its new LS3 crate engine…much better than its original 200HP!
➡ Chevy Performance 6.2L 525HP LS3 w/6-Speed Automatic ➡ LS Swap Headers & Radiator ➡ Ridetech Suspension ➡ Wilwood Brakes - Disc Brakes ➡ American Autowire Wiring System ➡ Dakota Digital Retro-Look Dash Gauges ➡ Vintage Air – Air Conditioning (A/C) ➡ Currie 9” Rear Axle ➡ IDIDIT Steering Column ➡ LEED Brakes Power Brake Booster ➡ Borgeson Steering Joints with Custom Steering Shaft ➡ EFI Holley Fuel Tank & Regulator ➡ Holley RetroBright Headlights ➡ US MAGS Wheels ➡ Phenix Industries AN Plumbing Pipes & Fittings ➡ Plus more! We can do the same for your project car, Ford, Chevy, or Mopar! We’ve got plenty of crate engines ready to go in our showroom for your ride. 🛻Come visit our shop on State Street in Boise to check them out. 208-853-5411
1973 Ford F350 Camper Special
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Final wrap up on the 1973 Ford F350 Camper Special restomod project! The owner inherited it from grandpa and wanted a complete restomod upgrade! It went from a Camper Special to a Gramper Special! 😄 The Camper Special has a 9’ truck bed vs the 8’ bed. This lowered half ton street truck is now proudly sporting 430HP! Here’s a quick breakdown:
➡ Ford Performance 7.3L 430HP Godzilla w/10-spd Automatic ➡ Custom Radiator ➡ Ford Performance Brakes ➡ Ridetech Coil Over Suspension ➡ Wilwood Brakes Front & Rear ➡ Currie 9” Rear Axle ➡ American Autowire Wiring System ➡ Dakota Digital Dash Gauges ➡ Vintage Air – Air Conditioning (A/C) ➡ IDIDIT Steering Column ➡ EFI Custom 23 Gallon Fuel Tank ➡ Power Rack & Pinion Steering ➡ Magnaflow Custom Exhaust ➡ LEED Brakes Power Brake Booster ➡ Borgeson Steering Joints with Custom Steering Shaft ➡ Holley RetroBright Headlights ➡ Custom Driveshaft ➡ Ford Performance 19” Wheels ➡ Michelin Tires ➡ Phenix Industries AN Plumbing Pipes & Fittings We can do the same for your vintage truck, be it Ford, Chevy, or Mopar! We’ve got a Godzilla & the higher 612HP Megazilla crate engine ready to go in our showroom for your project. Come visit our shop on State Street in Boise to check out what we’ve got. 208-853-5411
1973 Challenger
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Welcome back Restoration Rods Fans! This 1973 Challenger Hellcat Redeye motor swap is complete! Here’s a quick summary of all the good stuff going into this vintage beast:
⚡ Mopar Hellcat Redeye Crate Engine
⚡ TREMEC 6-speed Transmission
⚡ McLeod Racing RXT Twin Disc
⚡ Twin Track Differential is in the Dana 60
⚡ Ridetech 4-Link Double Adjustable Suspension & Rear Coil-overs
⚡ Wilwood Disc Brakes
⚡ Magnaflow Exhaust System
⚡ American Autowire Wiring System
⚡ Holley Performance EFI Tank
⚡ Custom Cross Member
⚡ Vintage Air – Air Conditioning (A/C)
⚡ Dakota Digital Dash Gauges
⚡ Borgeson Power Steering
⚡ QA1 Subframe
⚡Holley RetroBright Headlights
⚡ Phenix Industries AN Plumbing Pipes & Fittings
⚡ Red Line Oil fluids
⚡ And more!
It now has better ride quality, handling & an improved stance by upgrading the suspension from its original leaf spring system.
1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
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Our customer wanted his 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback to be a killer car, so we built this custom combo together start to finish to get it to BEAST MODE. It's now rocking our last Ford Performance Super Cobra Jet 5.2L 1050hp motor and T56 6-spd transmission kit. So many upgrades!
⚡TCI Engineering Pro-Touring IFS Front Suspension ⚡Currie Enterprises 9" Rear Axle ⚡Wilwood Disc Brakes ⚡EPAS Performance Steering Conversion ⚡Ford Performance Steering Wheel with Quick Disconnect ⚡Ridetech Rear Suspension ⚡TCI Engineering Headers ⚡Magnaflow Exhaust ⚡Simpson Race Products Safety Belts ⚡Vintage Air Heater ⚡Moroso Performance Products, Inc. Cooling Tanks ⚡Ford Performance Seats ⚡American Racing Wheels ⚡Nitto Tire USA Tires ⚡American Autowire Harness ⚡Phenix Industries AN Plumbing Pipes & Fittings ⚡Custom Rollbar We tuned it on our Dyno at a VERY mild tune. It's now got 795 RWHP! And that's at minimum horsepower output with low timing and fat fuel ratios to meet that mild tune. You might be thinking, 1970? Yep! Someone wanted the look of a ’69 and swapped body panels. Just remember, the only thing we don’t do in-house is body & paint work.
We can build your next dream project car too! We’ve got tons of motor options to choose from for your project car/truck. We will custom build all options to fit your project. Call us or come by to get on the schedule with our experienced team to create your dream car! 208853-5411