Truck Restoration Work

Is your truck in need of some restoration work? Get in touch with Yesteryears Classic Cars & Trucks to add new life to your favorite truck. From paint work to complete auto body services, we do them all! Call us today!

• Photograph and documentation of your vehicle before we start with the restoration
• Inspection of body panel and panel flushness to check any gaps
• Old trucks may have pot metal or die cast extensions, so we check that as well
• After our inspection, the vehicle undergoes a thorough pressure washing 
• Dissembling of the truck parts is performed
• We use 4 post lifts to remove parts from the bottom and other sides as well
• After disassembly, most of the parts might be dirty and greasy. This is washed in a hot tank
• All parts that have to be refinished and restored are cataloged and stored with numbers assigned to each of these parts
• We use a bin system to store shop manuals and photographic history of the truck parts
• We remove all the undercoat and check for rust and see if new metal needs to be purchased
• Sealing off any holes or openings
• A rotator is used to remove all the undercoat and to strip off all the paint
• An initial blasting is done to check holes or dents and then a final blasting is performed. Here, epoxy primer is applied
• Zinc chromate is used for added protection
• After the blasting and priming is done, the body is leveled out and the panel alignment process is initiated
• A re-body project is approached differently
• Using different tools, small dents are removed. For larger dents, straightening is performed
• Pulls, if needed, will be done at this stage
• New frames are built on hot rods and the floor system is checked to make a decision on whether to keep it or replace it entirely
• Plastic barrel media is used to blast fiberglass trucks and parts
• A chassis can be built from scratch or a new one can be purchased
• Tires and wheels are fitted to the project to see how it may look later
• Engine and other components are added
• Taping of all polished parts for extra protection
• All factors are considered while adding the seating arrangement to the project
• All the frames, custom or original, are blasted with 80 grit aluminum oxide and later primed and sanded before painting
• After this, wrapping is done to protect the painted frame from dust
• Painting of the frame is done and is ready to be installed in the body
• Any additional body work to straighten certain sections is performed in this stage
• Blocking, curing and priming is done to your truck's body. We have customized sanding blocks to fit any shape and size
• Wetting down of the truck is performed to check for ripples
• The steel bumpers are added
• Auto lift hood is added using hidden hydraulic cylinders
• Wiring system is upgraded or completely rebuilt
• Sound systems, both hidden or otherwise, are fitted 
• We use state-of-the-art technology to locate and find the right parts and components for your vehicle
• In this phase, mechanical rebuilding is performed
• A paint booth is used when painting small parts to ensure efficient curing
• Wood work is another area we specialize in
• Seating upholstery is added
• After the chassis is done, the drive train is added and tuning is done before running it
• The body is then dropped on to the frame 
• After this, the color is decided in consultation with the customer and the paint is applied
• After coloring, sanding is performed using 1000, 1200, 1500 and then 2000 grit paper. Buffers are used wherever needed
• Once polishing is done, we carefully assemble the vehicle using latex gloves to avoid any scratches. From glass installation to upholstery, we do it all
• A test drive is performed and the refurbished truck is transported to your location