Acme Chop Shop

Acme Chop Shop is a Grand Junction, Colorado, custom and restoration shop run by Jack and Jennifer Weaver. The shop says it has about 25 years of experience and concentrates on cars from before 1970, from frame-off restorations to chopped tops and custom builds. It appears to be one of the few full-service restoration shops on Colorado's Western Slope.

Who they are

The website names Jack Weaver as founder and owner, listing his roles as designer, project manager, welder, fabricator and painter. Jennifer Weaver is an owner who handles design, project management, public relations and accounting. Monte Carter is listed for air ride, electrical and paint preparation, and Barney Dauer for body repair. The site gives no founding year, so we do not state one.

What they restore

The shop says it works on pre-1970 models and does not limit itself to particular makes, stating that it does them all. Its mix of traditional restoration and custom work suits hot rods, customs and classic American cars more than concours-correct European projects.

The work done in-house

• Frame-off and partial restorations
• Chopped tops, metal fabrication and custom chassis
• Air ride suspension, wiring and engine swaps
• Bodywork, painting, custom glass and custom interiors

The site presents this as an in-house offer, so one team handles most trades on a car. No awards are listed.

Working with the shop

Acme says clients receive weekly or monthly progress pictures and videos. Estimating method, rates and deposits are not published. Custom builds change as they go, so ask how scope changes are priced. Our guide on what a classic car restoration costs sets out the usual cost drivers.

Reputation

Our research notes mention a Birdeye listing, but we could not open it, and we did not see a rating and review count ourselves, so we quote no rating. Check the shop's reviews yourself and ask for references.

Visiting and contact

The shop is at 700 Independent Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, with weekends by appointment only. Phone is (970) 644-5171 and email is [email protected]. If you are looking for a base car, browse classic project cars for sale. Classic Cars Arena has no partnership with this shop.