Rod Shop Inc

Rod Shop Inc is an auto body and restoration business at 101 SW Ocean Boulevard in Stuart, Florida. Search results for its business profile say it was founded in 1983 primarily as an antique automobile restoration shop. Today it also does collision and frame repair and appraisals, so restoration is one part of a broader operation.

What they restore

The shop's restoration page covers classic and antique cars. Its gallery shows Fords, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Mustangs, Corvettes, GMC trucks, Jeeps and a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk, so the work is mostly American with a mix of body styles.

Work done in-house

The shop lists a wide set of capabilities on its own site:

• Frame-off and body-off restoration
• Engine and transmission work
• Sheet metal fabrication and welding
• Media blasting, including sand, soda and walnut shell
• Fiberglass repair
• What it calls show quality body and paint
• Parts location and procurement

Appraisals and collision work

Besides restoration, the shop offers classic car appraisal and damage appraisal and estimating, along with collision and frame or unibody repair. Owners with insurance or valuation questions may find the appraisal side useful.

Working with the shop

The shop says it has the experience, tools and equipment for the job and the desire to dedicate its resources to each project. It does not publish pricing, deposit terms or a progress-update policy. Read how restoration budgets add up before requesting an estimate, and if you need a starting point, see classic cars for sale in Florida.

Visiting and contact

The shop is at 101 SW Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994, phone 772-287-3336. Hours differ between online listings, so call ahead. It serves Stuart, Port St. Lucie and South Florida. This shop is independent and has no relationship with Classic Cars Arena.