Mustang Craftsmen
Family-owned Hemlock, Michigan shop that restores Mustangs and Shelbys, including rotisserie work.
About Mustang Craftsmen
Mustang Craftsmen is a family-owned classic Mustang restoration shop at 2211 South Fordney Road in Hemlock, Michigan, in the Saginaw area. The owner is Paul Beard, whom the shop describes as an engineer with automotive structural repair certification. The shop says Paul has more than 40 years of experience restoring Mustangs.
Who they are
The site presents a small family business. No founding year is published, so none is stated here. Third-party listings and the shop's own pages agree on the Hemlock location and the phone number.
What they restore
The focus is Ford Mustangs and Shelbys. The gallery includes 1965, 1966, 1968 and 1969 Mustangs, among them a Candy Apple Red 1966 GT convertible and a barn-stored 1969 Mach 1. The shop also handles other Fords and does collision work.
Work done in the shop
Services the shop lists:
- Media blasting to remove rust and old coatings
- Rotisserie restoration of the unibody
- Rust repair and welding
- Paint and bodywork
- Electrical repair and dash upgrades
- Engine, transmission, brake and steering work
- Upholstery and convertible top replacement
Collision repair and pre-purchase inspections are also offered, and the shop says it is a Hagerty-approved repair shop.
Notable projects and awards
The featured project is a 1967 Shelby GT350 that the shop says sat in storage for about 40 years. It was rebuilt with extensive rust repair, repainted in Nightmist blue, and the shop says it won an award at a Shelby show in Pennsylvania. A 1969 Mach 1 restoration is reported by a business listing to have taken 11 trophies at nine shows in 2019. The site also claims countless trophies for paint and body work without naming events.
Working with the shop
The site offers personalized consultations and a contact form. Pricing method, deposits and progress updates are not published. Our guide on choosing a classic car restoration shop covers what to request in writing. To find a car to start with, see classic Mustangs for sale.
Visiting and contact
The phone number is (989) 860-3948. A business listing shows hours of Monday to Wednesday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Thursday, with the shop closed Friday to Sunday, but the shop's own homepage gives no hours, so confirm by phone. Classic Cars Arena has no business relationship with this shop and does not endorse it.
Mustang Craftsmen is one of 10 restoration shops we profile in Michigan. Compare it with the work of Supercar Specialties, or see Classic Cars Arena's Michigan restoration directory.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mustang Craftsmen located? +
Mustang Craftsmen is located at 2211 South Fordney Road, Hemlock, Michigan 48626.
Does Mustang Craftsmen do full restorations? +
Yes. Mustang Craftsmen 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 Mustang Craftsmen work on? +
Mustang Craftsmen lists experience with Ford, Mustang and Shelby.
How do I contact Mustang Craftsmen? +
Call (989) 860-3948 or visit their website.
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