Morris' Mopars

Morris' Mopars is a small, family-operated shop in Raymond, Illinois, between Springfield and Litchfield, that works on Dodge, Plymouth and other Chrysler-family muscle cars. The business describes itself as the primary Mopar muscle car restoration shop in central Illinois.

Who runs it

The shop's website names Chris Morris as the owner and says he grew up around Mopar vehicles before turning that interest into a business. The site says the shop has operated "for several years" but does not give a founding date, so we do not state one here.

What the shop restores

The focus is Mopar muscle cars, mainly Dodge and Plymouth. The shop says it offers factory-style and OEM-style restoration, restomods and pro touring builds, and it can help customers locate cars and parts. It lists partnerships with parts makers such as Bolander Fabrication, Schott Wheels and Auto Metal Direct.

Work done in-house

The shop's best-documented specialty is the driveline. It says it has more than 25 years of experience rebuilding the Chrysler 8 3/4 differential, and it builds both stock and custom engines. It also lists custom fabrication and mechanical work. Whether the shop carries out complete frame-off restorations in-house is not stated on its website, so treat it as an engine, rear-end and partial-restoration specialist until you confirm otherwise.

Projects and awards

The site points to a gallery of before-and-after examples but does not describe individual projects, and it lists no awards. We found nothing from an independent source to add.

Working with the shop

The shop says it works with each customer to find and restore a dream car. No details on estimates, billing method, deposits or progress reports are published. A list of questions is a sensible starting point, and our guide to how to choose a restoration shop covers what to ask before handing over a car.

Reputation

We did not verify a rating on a review page with at least ten reviews, so no rating is quoted. Ask for references and look at finished cars in person.

Visiting and contact

The shop is at 10094 Oil Field Ave, Raymond, IL 62560. The phone number is (217) 341-9571 and the public email is [email protected]. Hours are not listed on the website, so call first. Morris' Mopars is independent and not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena. If you are still looking for a car to restore, see classic project cars for sale.