Rowe's Rod and Custom

Rowe's Rod and Custom is a restoration and custom fabrication shop at 2776 Albrecht Ave in Akron, Ohio. The shop describes its work as ranging from a custom paint job to complete frame-off, rotisserie style builds on classic, antique, muscle and project cars. This profile is an independent summary of published information and does not imply any partnership with Classic Cars Arena.

History and ownership

According to the shop's About page, Joe Rowe opened a collision repair shop in 1981, handling wrecked cars alongside classic restorations. A larger facility opened in 2003, and the shop says that word-of-mouth demand allowed it to become a restoration-only operation in 2015. The Better Business Bureau profile lists the business as founded in 1981. The site mentions Joe, Paul and Kathy as team members.

What the shop works on

The portfolio on the shop's website includes a 1971 Corvette 454 Stingray, a 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351, a 1970 Plymouth Cuda, a 1949 Ford F1 and a 1960 Ford Country Squire wagon. That mix covers muscle cars, pickups and wagons, and the shop also builds hot rods and custom projects rather than focusing on one marque.

Work done in-house

The shop lists custom fabrication and design, frame-off rotisserie builds, welding and exhaust design, custom paint and bodywork, and engine swaps and modifications. It says it operates from a 16,000 square foot facility. Because the same shop handles metalwork, paint and assembly, a project can be kept under one roof, though anyone planning a build should confirm directly which steps are done in-house for their car.

Awards and events

The shop calls itself award-winning and says it has competed at Autorama and Supernationals. It does not publish a list of specific awards, so none are cited here.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau gives the business an A+ rating, although it is not BBB accredited. Check current review listings before deciding. For a framework on comparing shops, see how to choose a restoration shop.

Visiting and contact

The shop is at 2776 Albrecht Ave, Akron, OH 44312, and can be reached at 234-571-9975. It does not list opening hours on its website and invites visitors to schedule a visit or use its contact form. Anyone shopping for a starting point can browse classic cars for sale in Ohio.