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🏆 Elite Craftsmanship • National Award-Winning Show Car Finishes

Auto & Truck Restoration

Dedicated to discerning collectors who demand perfection. Frame-off rotisserie restorations, precision metal fabrication, concours cut-and-buff mirror paint, and bespoke custom interiors.

✨ The Idaho Vintage Standard

Why Collectors Trust Our Shop

We do not perform production collision repairs or budget patch jobs. Every build is treated as a future national show contender.

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35-Year Master Painter

Concours Mirror Paint & Finish

Led by a Master Painter with 35 years of elite experience producing national award-winning show cars. Multi-stage wet sanding, cut-and-buff ceramic finishes, and razor-sharp reflection lines with zero orange peel.

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30-Year Specialist Alliance

Bespoke Interiors & Drivetrains

Dedicated partnerships with Bear's Workshop (award-winning custom interiors) and Elliott Auto Repair (master mechanical builders) with 30+ years in the trade.

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Nationwide Network

NOS & Restomod Parts Sourcing

Direct locator pipeline for rare NOS (New Old Stock) and original OEM sheet metal, trim, and glass, as well as top-tier restomod performance chassis, suspension, and modern climate systems.

🤝 Elite Trade Partners

Strategic Specialist Alliance

National award-winning builds require masters of every trade. We partner directly with proven industry veterans boasting 30+ years of dedicated trade excellence.

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30+ Years in Business

Elliott Auto Repair

Contacts: John & Kerrie Elliott

Specialty: Master Mechanics & Drivetrain Specialists

Precision powertrain overhauls, custom transmission conversions, vintage engine tuning, high-performance suspension setup, and dialed chassis integration.

📞 208-697-9905
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30+ Years in Business

Bear's Workshop

Contact: Allen Leavitt

Specialty: Award-Winning Custom Upholstery, Bespoke Interiors & Headliners

Handcrafted custom leather seating, concours-correct bow-style headliners, custom door panels, sound deadening, and bespoke automotive upholstery.

📞 208-965-4062
📸 Proven Results

Interactive Before & After Showcase

Slide the divider or toggle the view to inspect the craftsmanship from raw barn-find intake to national award-winning finish.

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

🏆 Best in Show / National Award Winner
After: Award Finish
Before: Intake Condition
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Scope of Work Performed:

Full rotisserie frame-off metal correction, hand-fabricated floor pans, precision panel gapping to 3/16", custom leather headliner & houndstooth interior, concours multi-stage cut-and-buff mirror black paint finish.

1956 Ford F100 Custom Pickup

🏆 Goodguys Award Finalist
After: Award Finish
Before: Intake Condition
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Scope of Work Performed:

Complete cab & bed metal restoration, custom curly maple bed wood with stainless flush fasteners, handcrafted distressed saddle-leather interior, custom suspension drop, and multi-stage deep metallic paint.

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

🏆 Mopar Nationals First in Class
After: Award Finish
Before: Intake Condition
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Scope of Work Performed:

High-impact factory color correction (Plum Crazy / Go Mango), numbers-matching 440 Six-Pack drivetrain overhaul, NOS grill & tail panel restoration, laser-aligned body lines, and OEM factory-spec undercoating.

1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Truck

🏆 Idaho Vintage Signature Show Build
After: Idaho Vintage Icon
Before: Barn Recovery
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Scope of Work Performed:

Complete frame-off custom tribute build inspiring our iconic red truck emblem. Metal fabrication on cowl, custom boxed frame, show-grade chrome plating, polished grille teeth, and deep ruby-red multi-stage clear.

Investment & Rate Transparency

We believe elite craftsmen should be completely upfront with their pricing and scope.

Shop Hourly Rate
$125.00 / In-House Labor Hour

Dedicated master metal fabrication, precision body alignment, surface leveling, block sanding, paint application, cut-and-buff detailing, and final assembly.

Typical Build Scope
300 to 600 Labor Hours

High-end show builds require thorough panel fitment and multi-stage block sanding. We provide stage-by-stage photographic progress reports and transparent monthly hours tracking.

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Transparent Itemized Build Exclusions

To ensure 100% financial clarity, all third-party specialty operations and materials are billed at actual cost with zero hidden markup:

  • Specialty Subcontracts: Dustless media blasting / chemical stripping, custom upholstery/headliner trades, and precision engine machining.
  • Re-Chroming & Plating: Triple-nickel chrome bumper plating and stainless trim polishing.
  • Parts & Consumables: Replacement OEM/NOS sheet metal, glass, wiring harnesses, suspension kits, and specialized primers/clears.
📝 Start Your Build

Auto & Truck Project Intake Questionnaire

Tell us about your project car or truck. Our Master Craftsman reviews every submission to evaluate sheet metal condition, target build scope, and calendar availability.

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Owner & Contact Information

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Vehicle Specifications

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Build Scope, Paint & Investment Tier

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Click or Drag & Drop photos here

Upload exterior angles, engine bay, floor pans, frame, or rust areas

Prefer to Discuss Your Project in Person?

Our build calendar is strictly limited to ensure master craftsman quality on every vehicle.

208-941-3442