Engine & Mechanical Restoration

  • Component sourcing and complete periodic engine overhauls

  • Mechanical flat-tappet camshaft break-in and lifter adjustments

  • Cylinder head re-machining, valve jobs, and lead-free fuel conversions

  • Vintage distributor rebuilding, mechanical advance tuning, and points-to-electronic ignition conversions

Services

Car engine mounted on a red engine stand in a garage or workshop.

Electrical Systems & Rewiring

  • Full vehicle custom chassis rewiring and complete harness replacements (e.g., American Autowire, Painless Performance)

  • Tracing, repairing, and optimizing complex vintage European electrical systems (e.g., Lucas, Bosch, CEV)

  • 6-volt to 12-volt electrical system conversions

  • Generator-to-alternator conversions and external voltage regulator troubleshooting

  • Vintage gauge mechanical-to-electrical troubleshooting and dashboard instrument restoration

Close-up of electrical wires and components inside an automotive or machinery panel, showing insulated color-coded wires and connectors.

Chassis, Suspension & Steering

  • Kingpin, control arm, and classic leaf spring suspension rebuilds

  • Steering box adjustments, rebuilds, and vintage power steering leak repairs

  • Traditional four-wheel thrust alignment adjustments for bias-ply or radial tires

  • Sourcing and pressing obsolete bushings, ball joints, and tie rod ends

A garage workspace with a partially disassembled car frame on a plywood surface, surrounded by tools, spray bottles, a red brake caliper, a water bottle, and various mechanical parts and equipment.

Cooling & Climate Control

  • Period-correct radiator recoring, water pump rebuilding, and thermostat optimization

  • Retrofitting classic factory air conditioning systems from R12 to R134a or R1234yf

  • Mechanical fan clutch diagnostics and auxiliary electric fan safety installations

  • Installing Modern AC systems such as Vintage Air

A/C Service performed on a 1985 Ford F250, restoring function to the original ac system.

Braking Systems

  • Four-wheel hydraulic drum brake rebuilding, shoe arcing, and manual adjustments

  • Single-reservoir to dual-reservoir master cylinder safety upgrades

  • Sourcing and bending custom steel or copper-nickel brake lines

  • Period-correct factory front disc brake conversions

Close-up of a disassembled drum brake assembly on a vehicle's wheel hub, showing springs and brake shoes.

Fuel & Air Delivery (Carburetor & EFI)

  • Aftermarket Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) conversions (e.g., Holley Sniper, FiTech, Edelbrock Pro-Flo)

  • Custom EFI fuel system plumbing, high-pressure fuel pump integration, and baffled tank installations

  • Multi-carburetor synchronization for American muscle (Tri-Power, Dual-Quads) and European classics (Twin SUs, Webers)

  • Carburetor rebuilding, jetting, float adjustments, and choke tuning for domestic and import models

Close-up view of a car engine bay with Edelbrock intake manifold, surrounded by various hoses and tools on a red cloth.

Drivetrain & Transmission

  • Classic automatic transmission rebuilding and band adjustments (e.g., Powerglide, TH350, C4, vintage Mercedes/ZF)

  • Vintage manual transmission resealing, clutch replacements, and linkage alignments

  • Differential rebuilds, ring and pinion back-lash setups, and rear axle bearing replacements

  • Driveshaft balancing, universal joint replacements, and yoke servicing

Close-up of a disassembled car engine component, revealing the engine's internal metal parts and bolt holes.

Serviced Locations

Virginia

  • Alexandria

  • Arlington

  • Fairfax

  • Falls Church

  • Fredericksburg

  • Leesburg

Washington, D.C.

  • Washington

Maryland

  • Annapolis

  • Bethesda

  • Gaithersburg

  • Potomac

  • Rockville

  • Silver Spring

Labor Rates

Diagnostics: $150/hr

Mechanical Work: $100/hr

Project Scope Analysis/Parts Research: $40/hr

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