This is one in my area and turns out 100 post cars...https://www.maplehillresto.com

 

They do all the work for Virginia Classic Mustang. Real first class place.

 

This place in CT restores million dollar cars, but probably not cheap. Cobra Automotive

 

This place in CT restores million dollar cars, but probably not cheap. Cobra Automotive

None of them are I suspect.

 

I'm envious, what's your rough budget?

 

Great story. In 2001, I found a '67 Fastback for $1800 that ran so well, my brother drove it to my place from the dudes house. I had $80K in the bank and was wanting to mend the fences with my old man and him and I turn it into a beautiful 1/4 beast. Not only did he not care about mending the fences, he said he'd do it all over again.
I never even brought the car up. I called the guy who sold it to me and asked if I could return it and he said sure.
I'd still have that car today and it would have the supercharged Coyote V8.
What might have been.
Looking at my 2024 Dark Horse I got for Christmas makes up for it, ha! Cheers!

 

The two best for vintage Mustangs and Shelbys:

Jim Cowles at Shelby Parts and Restoration in Green Bay Wisconsin
and
Micheal Jenniges at Cedar Valley Motors in Austin Texas (he might be retired, not sure)

Z

 

Jim passed recently......

 

Glazier/Nolan Mustang Barn

 

Bob Perkins at Perkins Restoration is a good authority. Located in Juneau, Wisconsin.

 

bob does not do restomods. only thoroughbred type restorations.

 

Stapler Automotive, Huntsville, Alabama...

Allen

 

HaHaHa, you actually got me with that one, I started googling....

 

Where are you located?
What is the car?
What type of restoration? I.e. stock restore...mild restomod...full-blown restomod....I know a guy or two depending on what ur looking for...

 

Colorado, but I have family and friends all around the country. It's also pretty easy for me to travel. Somewhat local would but a big plus, but not required. If I'm going to spend the dollars required I'm more interested in the quality of work & price, vs. location. Regarding price, I suspect most are going to be in the same price range.

I haven't got the car yet. I'm looking at a couple right now. But open to restoration for the right car. Otherwise a resto-mod.

Thanks

 

Gas Monkey Garage is oddly not yet mentioned?

 

What about Rusty Gillis's place down in Florida? He and his crew do some EXCEPTIONAL bodywork for sure.

 

top notch guy for sure, not to mention him and his sons work are second to none.

 

This shop is in San Antonio
https://www.jefflilly.com/gallery/category/mustang-restoration/

 

How has Rusty Gillis only been mentioned once?

 

Thanks all for the recommendations.

 

Take a look at GT's Mustang shop outside of Ft. Worth TX.
I would say they lean "old school" (original/ period correct Trans AM mods) but I bet they would go wild if you ask them.

http://www.gtsmustangshop.com/home.html

 

Count’s Customs Las Vegas.

 

Anything in the PNW? I feel like we always get left out in the car scene...

 

If its restomod...we could build you a nice car...had a few..built a few...still at it...

 

30 miles north of Houston in Conroe, Mo' Muscle Cars

Muscle & Classic Car Restoration | Mo' Muscle | Houston, Conroe, Woodlands, Spring

Mo' Muscle Cars: restoration for classic cars, muscle cars, antique cars, 50's hot rods, and drag cars. Offering performance parts, engine restoration. Houston, Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring.

www.momusclecars.com

 

 

Secret shop in Canada, very exclusive. One car per marriage.

 

People I'd trust (being on VMF since 2014, and CMF back in the day since 2004) are Glazier's, and Pete's Ponies. Pete is now in NC (I think). I met Pete some time ago when he was in Maryland. He was in the process of restoring a 68 GT 390. F#@k, Yeah!
Haven't met Dave from Glazier's in person yet, but looking forward to the day when our paths cross.

 

People I'd trust (being on VMF since 2014, and CMF back in the day since 2004) are Glazier's, and Pete's Ponies. Pete is now in NC (I think). I met Pete some time ago when he was in Maryland. He was in the process of restoring a 68 GT 390. F#@k, Yeah!
Haven't met Dave from Glazier's in person yet, but looking forward to the day when our paths cross.

Pete recently finished my car. Was very happy with the process and results. OP is a little vague on expectations and budget. Pete is in Wallace S.C.

 

In the Midwest there is Mustang Craftsmen . Just a couple of miles up the road from me in the Saginaw Bay Area.

 

I've talked to a few of these shops, everyone seems to do outstanding work. I've heard good thing about MotorCity Gind in Detroit also, I'll be talking to them tomorrow. Love to see some of these cars come up for sale! WOW

 

Too many feelings in this world..." suck it up buttercup" was a common bark from my youth on the farm...the cows can't milk themselves...

 

Telstar Motors does complete restorations they are located in Mitchel SD...they also have a museum and cars for sale

Telstar Mustang Shelby Cobra Museum

 

I'm looking for some recommendations on shops that specialize in early Mustang restorations and resto-mods within the USA.

I've heard of a couple:

Mustang Restorations located in the Chicago area - Mustang Restorations - Classic Ford Mustang restoration - Chicago
Orlando Mustangs located in Orlando - Orlando Mustang | Concours & Used Ford Mustangs | Serving Southeast USA
Also a shop in the Houston area, but can't remember the name.

I'm sure there are others. If anyone has experience with the above or knows of other shops, please post. I'm looking into having a car built and since it's going to cost a small fortune I'd like to get recommendations from those in the know.

I'd like to hear the good and bad.

Thanks

Here in northern California there is Mustang Corral, Elliott Franklin, He just finished my 66 coupe. It's got a Coyote / 6 speed Tremic, Wilwood. 17"x9" wheels. T.C.I. suspension. lots of stuff from Mustangs to Fear.