When you're shopping for a...
When you're shopping for a Mustang restoration shop, you want competent professionals who can survey your project and determine the proper course of action. In this business, time wasted is money lost.
In Mustang Monthly, we've always shown our readers how to do it themselves. However, not everyone wants to do everything nor do they know how. That's when you need to place your Mustang in the hands of a professional.
Trouble is, finding shops that specialize in vintage Mustangs can be a daunting task. In fact, we receive frequent e-mails and letters from Mustang owners in search of a shop in their area. So several months ago, we put out a call for shops that specialize in '65-'73 Mustang restoration, modification, service, and repair. The guide here includes the shops that responded, plus we've added facilities that we've become familiar with over the years.
Inclusion in this guide is not necessarily an endorsement. Before handing your Mustang over to a shop, do your homework and be thorough in your research. Talk with other Mustang owners who have done business with the shop.
We've also included a listing of companies that specialize in specific areas, such as carburetor rebuilding, instrument gauge restoration, etc.
Obviously, we weren't able to get the word about this listing to all shops that specialize in vintage Mustangs. However, we plan to update the listing on a regular basis. So if you own a shop, or know about a reputable shop in your area, let us know and we'll include it in the next listing.
Arizona
Mustang Service Center
7916 N. 68th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85303
623/939-6447
800/900-3999
www.mustangservicecenter-az.com
Owners: Bill and Lisa Lautour. Offering complete restorations for '65-'73 Mustangs, plus mechanical, interiors, and exterior work. Parts also available.
The Mustang Shop of Arizona
150 West Elliot Rd., Suite 5
Chandler, AZ 85225
480/926-3883
www.themustangshopaz.com
Full-service shop for '65-'73 Mustang with a parts store for new and used parts. State-of-the-art shop includes four lifts, AK machines, plasma cutter, MIG and TIG welding, engine analyzer, computer scan tools, and transmission flush machines. Staff includes ASE-certified master mechanic, master engine rebuilder, and ASE-certified collision body man.
California
ABC Mustang Parts and Service
25613 Dollar Street
Hayward, Ca 94544
510/886-8264
http://abcmustang.com
Performance enhancements, parts and repair, EFI and 4/5-speed conversions, and suspensions.
Affordable Classics
19010 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
310/542-5428
www.affordableclassics.com
Minor repair to full-scale restoration, specializing in classic Mustangs.
Autoworks Racing
462 Vernon Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
619/401-6900
www.autoworksracing.com
Owner: Matt Couper. Full spectrum classic Mustang restoration and restomod. Complete service and parts.
BFE Classics
540 Crane Street
Lake Elsinore CA 92530
951/674-0250
www.bfeclassics.com
Owner: Brian Luft. Specializing in classic musclecars.
Mustang Auto
727 El Cajon Blvd
El Cajon CA, 92020
619/440-3673
www.mustangauto.com
Owners: David and Mike Morero, David Corpuz. Specializing in complete restorations of '641/2-'73 Mustangs and offering modern touches for early Mustangs. David Corpuz has been professionally restoring vintage Mustangs for over 25 years. New and used parts also available, from complete fastback interiors to original sheetmetal.
Mustang Country International
14833 Lakewood Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
562/633-2393
www.mustangcountryintl.com
Committed to highest level of quality and service while maintaining competitive prices. Staff has extensive hands-on experience with vintage Mustangs and can offer technical assistance. New and used parts also available.
Garrett Marks of Mustangs...
Garrett Marks of Mustangs Etc. is a walking Ford parts encyclopedia. He has a lifetime of experience and can quote Ford part numbers right off the top of his head. If he doesn't have it, he knows where to find it.
14843 Bessemer St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
818/787-7634
www.mustangsetc.com
Founded in 1976 by Arnold Marks, Mustangs Etc. is one of the oldest classic Mustang shops in the country. Vintage Fords of all kinds welcome for complete restoration service and mechanical work, with a huge inventory of new-old-stock and rust-free California body parts.