This is one awesome project being built by Ron Gagnon Owner of New England Rod Shop. It's a 32 Ford Deuce. It's running a 392 Hemi with Kinsler Injection, a Richmond 5 speed and a Hailabrand Quick Change rear. Although we didn't paint the car we have painted a lot of small parts for it. We have also done all the touch-up's and re-polished the paint. I'll make sure to post some pictures of it completed when Ron finishes it up.
1967 Plymouth GTX HEMI, 4SPD, DANA
This is an fairly recent restoration that was purchased by Archie. Archie brought us the car to completely go through it because the were a few area's that need some attention. We completely disassembled the exterior to detail it. Some of the trouble area were the cowl panel, rockers, trunk jamb, right door and the inside of the front and rear bumpers. We took care of all the area's that need to be addressed and prepped the car for the the 2012 Boston World of Wheels were it won Best Restored in it's class and Best Restored of the whole show.
1967 GT-500E SUPER SNAKE from Unique Performance
This is the same car that we had here in the shop a while back for warrantee issues. In trying to get the car to run correctly and to it's full potential and after repairing countless problems we discovered the compression ratio was 11:1 when we blew a head gasket, With major engine issues and was sent back to Unique Performance to have the motor repaired under warranty . The motor was sent out to George Anderson at Gessford Machine to be rebuilt. While all of this was happing Unique Performance went out of business and the car was seized by local police with 64 other cars. Now that we have it back were going to rebuild the way it should have been built in the first place.
GTO RAM AIR III JUDGE
Here is another great project from Bill Prizer. Bill brought us this GTO Judge as a complete basket case that needs everything. As I understand, this car is 1 of only 8 white GTO Judges built in 1969. It is also believed that this could be the only 1969 GTO Judge Ram III with a white exterior and a red interior. This car is a complete nut and bolt frame off restoration and we are using mostly NOS parts to put in back into showroom condition.
Update: We finished the Judge and attended the GTOAA/POCI Nationals in Dayton OH. This was the first time out with the car and we scored a GOLD award in concourse judging. This was quit a feat for us as this was the first GTO we have ever done.
George just bought this brand new 2009 ACR Viper. The car already had a red stripe but it was lacking something. George had a pretty good idea of what he wanted. So when it came time he decided to have us make his idea become a reality. We painted the front and rear bumpers, hood, roof, deck lid and the wing. What George wanted was to give his new Viper a new look.... and I think he got just that.
1966 CHEVY II L-79 SS
This was a complete nut and bolt rotisserie restoration that we completed for Bill Prizer in 2004. We used NOS front fenders and rear quarter panels. The body was acid dipped. We replaced the driver side floor pan, trunk pan and floor extensions. The 350 hp 327 was rebuilt with lower compression and it still made 409 hp.
Update: Recently purchased by Archie Deflerio through Carroll St Auto in Manchester. Arrchie had us go though the complete car to bring it up to freshly restored condition for the 2010 Boston World of Wheels. Archie's Chevy II took home Best Restored, and Best Restored in Class. He also won the "CASI Award". This is a “special pick” award that is chosen by the CASI staff.
1966 SHELBY GT350 H
Recently purchased by Archie Deflorio from Roland Cassidy owner of Carroll St Auto in Manchester NH and restored 15 years ago by Ray Kelly of New Mexico. Archie brought us the Shelby to bring it back up to a freshly restored condition. We repair some stress cracks it the hood and we removed the front fenders to repaint the insides, Repaint the wheels, Installes the correct tires and air cleaner assmbley. We also gave the Shelby a complete nut & bolt detail and prepped it for the 2010 Frank Maratta show in CT and the 2010 Boston World of Wheels. It has won best restored at the 2010 Frank Maratta show, and Outstanding restored, Best restored interior at the 2010 World of Wheels.
1972 NOVA
UPDATE: 4-15-11
Over the winter Dave had another shop install a new Shafiroff 540 in his Nova. After a mishap with the hood it has now come to us to re-repair the hood. We will also upgrade and tidy up a few other things the other shop over looked. We will be adding a complete new fuel system, upgrading the Nitrous system, adding a new set of custom plug wire's and clean up some of the wiring. Updated pictures coming soon.
This was my personal car that I bought from the original owner in 1989. The car was featured in Super Chevy Magazine in 2001. It's a 468 BB, turbo 400, with a Dana 60. The paint is now about 15 years old and these picture were taken recently when the car was in for a little TLC. It still looks just as good as the day I painted it
1970 CHEVELLE 396 375 HP SS
Bill ordered this car brand new sometime in early August of 1969 and took delivery on 10-10-1969. Bill has had the misfortune of a few different shops making a real mess of his car over the years. So Bill is having us clean it up. We will be detailing the engine compartment, rebuilding the motor, rebuilding the front suspension, restoring the interior,rewiring the complete car, and installing a custom exhaust, along with fixing some of the paint issues created by a shop that just painted the car.
1969 Camaro SS
This was a shop project, New Martz front clip, DSE frame connectors,mini tubs and rear cross member, 468 BB, Brodix heads, TCI turbo 400, Dana 60 with 4:10's, Wilwood brakes, Weld magnums.
1969 GTO RAM AIR III
Bill bought this car with a some engine problems. We had the motor rebuilt, removed the hood tach , put a Gardner exhaust system on, We replaced the convertible top, and gave it a thorough detailing.
1965 UNIQUE PERFORAMACE GT-350-SR
Vin#02, First production GT-350 SR 40th Anniversary car to be sold to the public. This car was sold before Vin #1 that was auctioned off at the Barrett Jackson collector car auction. Straight off the truck this car need some attention. We rework the front header panel and rear body panel. We also adjusted the suspension to get the car to sit level.
1967 SHELBY GT-500
Greg wanted a black Shelby GT-500 so he brought us a green one, and said paint it black! He also bought a all aluminum 427 FE motor from Shelby. We cleaned up the engine compartment re wired it and install the motor. We also detailed the original motor so he could display it in his Shelby collection.
1967 GT-500E SUPER SNAKE from Unique Performance.
A very cool car with a lot of issues, but too many to list here. With all the hype about this car it was pretty disappointing. After diagnosing that the compression ratio was to high for a super charger application the car was sent back to Unique Performance to redo the motor.
1958 PLYMOUTH FURY "CHRISTINE"
Featured in the John Carpenter movie "Christine" We did some detail work, wet sanded and buff, and got this car ready for the 2004 Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Palm Beach. I got to drive this car on stage, that's me in the yellow shirt.
1968 Nova SS
This was a shop project, It was a beat up race car and we turned in to a really nice street car. 468 BB, ZL-1 heads, TCI turbo 400, 9 inch 4:88's, tubular control arms, Wilwood brakes,Ladder bar 33/18/15's
WILLYS JEEP 1960
Leo bought this from the widow of Governor John King here in NH. This Jeep was giving to John King by the State of NH when it was brand new. What really cool is that Leo serviced this Jeep from day one. When Leo brought it to us it only had 22,000 mile's on it and it was in excellent condition and very minimal rust. We had it media blasted inside and out and gave it a show car paint job. We did this for Leo about 9 years ago and these pictures where taken recently.
1969 BOSS 429 MUSTANG
Just in for a little TLC, repaired the left drivers door and painted the rear body panel
Update 12-16-08
We pulled out the motor and re-did the top end. We did a valve job and re-gasketed the complete motor. While the motor was out of the car we cleaned and detailed the engine compartment, sand blasted and painted all the front drive accessories.
2002 Hennessey Viper Venom 700R
Jim's buddy had the misfortune of hitting a telephone pole with his Viper and running it up over a curb. Jim want it repaired and wanted an undetectable repair at that. We fabricated and new floor pan and changed the front frame section. We just sold his Viper at the 2008 Palm Beach Barrett Jackson in West Palm Beach for $100,000.00.
