Altered Motion Rods & Restorations
Ravenna, Ohio shop run by Kevin Tirpak and Scott McBride, building restorations, street rods and custom cars.
About Altered Motion Rods & Restorations
Altered Motion: Rods & Restorations is a shop at 128 East Spruce Ave in Ravenna, Ohio, southeast of Cleveland. It is owned by Kevin Tirpak and Scott McBride, who together cite more than 45 years of experience. The shop says it can handle everything from stock original restorations to heavily customized turnkey builds.
Who they are
The shop's About page names Kevin Tirpak and Scott McBride as owners. No founding year is published, so none is given here. The site shows recent show activity through 2024 and 2025, which suggests the business is active.
What they restore and build
Work spans classic cars and trucks, street rods and late-model vehicles. Featured projects include a 1970 Dodge Challenger and a 1940 Ford Custom Deluxe. The emphasis leans toward custom and street machine builds more than strictly period-correct restorations, though the shop says it also does original-style work.
Work done in the shop
According to the shop, its in-house list includes:
- Mechanical repairs and maintenance
- Custom painting and pinstriping
- Sheet metal and fiberglass fabrication
- Suspension, brake, engine and transmission upgrades
- Accident damage and insurance repairs
For upholstery, plating, stainless and glass, the shop says it works with local award-winning specialists to finish a build from start to end. That is a common arrangement, but it means some steps happen outside the shop, so ask who does what.
Notable projects and awards
The best documented project is the 1970 Dodge Challenger known as Kryptonite, built for owner Mark Brownfield. A third-party Detroit Autorama report and the shop both credit it with a 2022 Great 8 award, and the shop says it was a Ridler Award finalist and won Outstanding Street Machine in Cleveland. The shop also says the car appeared in the Summit Racing catalog in 2023 and that its 1940 Ford was a 2024 Good Guys Street Rod of the Year contender.
Working with the shop
No pricing model, deposit terms or hours are published. Our guide to how to choose a restoration shop lists what to ask for in writing, which matters with builds that involve several outside vendors. Shoppers who want a starting point can also look at classic project cars for sale.
Visiting and contact
The shop lists Kevin at 330-592-0549 and Scott at 330-618-8487, with the email [email protected]. Because hours are not posted, call ahead. Classic Cars Arena has no business relationship with this shop and does not endorse it.
Altered Motion Rods & Restorations is one of 7 restoration shops we profile in Ohio. Compare it with the work of Automotive Artistry, or see Ohio restoration shops.
Specialties
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Altered Motion Rods & Restorations located? +
Altered Motion Rods & Restorations is located at 128 East Spruce Ave, Ravenna, Ohio 44266.
Does Altered Motion Rods & Restorations do full restorations? +
Yes. Altered Motion Rods & Restorations takes on full, ground-up restorations as well as smaller jobs. Ask the shop about its current wait time before you commit.
Which makes does Altered Motion Rods & Restorations work on? +
Altered Motion Rods & Restorations lists experience with Dodge and Ford.
How do I contact Altered Motion Rods & Restorations? +
Call 330-592-0549 or visit their website.
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