Cross posting from Automotive board.

Doing a frame off restoration on a 1950 Chevy truck, and I am having hell with the guy that suppose to do the work. With out going into the details, I am looking at the possibility of loading everything up and taking it to someone else to put it all back together.

Does anyone know of a good shop in Houston?

I have posted pictures before of it, and can do again if anyone is interested.

mfbarnes will do it, he's a pro at that stuff.












Sorry I don't have any real help.

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mfbarnes will do it, he's a pro at that stuff.












Sorry I don't have any real help.

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lol thanks

Tech Auto Maintenance. They're a normal auto shop, but they do a BUNCH of restoration work too. They did some heavy engine and suspension work on my 1967 Camaro that was beyond my ability, and they did a complete engine rebuild and some suspension work on my buddy's 1972 Bronco. I highly recommend them. Give them a call and tell them what you want. They'll be honest and up-front with you about it. They get pretty busy with restorations this time of year, so expect a long-ish lead time. They'll be able to give you an idea on that as well though.

Classic Auto Specialty
18460 US Highway 59,
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 689-3621



It's a small shop, I have not dealt with them and don't personally know anyone that has but I drive by all the time and they have some really nice work rolling out of there on a regular basis. Might be worth checking out.

Thanks Guys

Latest photos. Tailgate and front fender.

Bruce's Rod Shop

Any thoughts on Bumbera's?

Faded Love Garage
281-452-2702
Traditional hot rod custom and fab shop. Guy is on point!!!!!
Instagram- fadedlovegarage. plenty of pics of current and past work. Kid can do anything.

i appreciate all the suggestions.

Faded Love Garage has a alternate phone number as well 713-416-8600
He will also have a booth at the Lone Star Round up in Austin if you are going to attend. Great event if you have a chance to go. You will not be sorry!!!

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Faded Love Garage has a alternate phone number as well 713-416-8600
He will also have a booth at the Lone Star Round up in Austin if you are going to attend. Great event if you have a chance to go. You will not be sorry!!!

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I got an email from him last night. Will call in the morning.

Thanks for the suggestion.

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Faded Love Garage has a alternate phone number as well 713-416-8600
He will also have a booth at the Lone Star Round up in Austin if you are going to attend. Great event if you have a chance to go. You will not be sorry!!!

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Can i ask how you know about the garage? Do you know them personally?

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Faded Love Garage has a alternate phone number as well 713-416-8600
He will also have a booth at the Lone Star Round up in Austin if you are going to attend. Great event if you have a chance to go. You will not be sorry!!!

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Can i ask how you know about the garage? Do you know them personally?

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Kemah Classic Automotive in Kemah, TX is a great place for exactly this. I used to work with the owner, Rob Lamy, and he's a honest guy with a great knowledge of classic cars and fixing them right.

He does everything from full restorations, to minor maintenance on anything from daily driver to trailered showroom-class cars.

Email me if you want more info. rdgomez at gmail dot com

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Kemah Classic Automotive in Kemah, TX is a great place for exactly this. I used to work with the owner, Rob Lamy, and he's a honest guy with a great knowledge of classic cars and fixing them right.

He does everything from full restorations, to minor maintenance on anything from daily driver to trailered showroom-class cars.

Email me if you want more info. rdgomez at gmail dot com

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Thanks I emailed Rob this morning. Hopefully i hear back from him.

I went and checked out FadedLove yesterday, and the guy had some nice cars that were about to roll out. He works and lives on the 2 acres he has, and this is his sole job. His wife also works for him. So it seems they are dedicated to this as opposed to the current shop were the guy wasnt making enough for some reason and picked up working on engines on the side, which turned into a full time job and hasnt touch my truck since.

Hope one of the shops works out for you. Let me know how it goes.

I met Rob while in college station. His wife went to TAMU. Good people.

interested in this as well. I have a 69 Mustang that needs some engine work. Hoping you can be my guinea pig!

I decided to go with FadedLoveGarage. Will be moving the truck over hopefully next Friday. Should be a fun awkward day for everyone....

Heres to hoping Round 2 of the rebuild goes better.

Please let us know how it works out. I might be doing a 61' Chevy Apache in the near future.

I'll keep this thread updated. Probably should be in the automotive board. Maybe staff could move it for me

@oilAggie, sorry I have been busy and not on the board as much. Yes I know Ken personally. I'm very happy you decided to go with him. He is a great guy and his work is fantastic. I look forward to seeing pics of your truck as i follow Kens work closely. Please keep us posted!!!

I got the truck and its million pieces moved yesterday. unfortunately the old shop was using the tires as spare trailer tires so i have to go back out tomorrow with the 4th tire.

I have a '67 GTO in Classic Cars of Houston. Classic Cars of Houston

They are doing a ton of work on it, making it a driver. Big shop. It has a 2-3 month backlog so it took a while to get it in.

Good luck on your truck!

Here my GTO....

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I have a '67 GTO in Classic Cars of Houston. Classic Cars of Houston

They are doing a ton of work on it, making it a driver. Big shop. It has a 2-3 month backlog so it took a while to get it in.

Good luck on your truck!

Here my GTO....

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She's a beauty

Updated. Got the motor and trans in. guages and dash panels installed.

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Wiring all done.

Almost on the road. Too bad I don't think she will make it up to college station for a game this year.

Cool stuff man. Here's my behbeh.

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Cool stuff man. Here's my behbeh.

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Beauty. One day ill have enough room in a garage to have a few beautys

Ken is the man! I have been watching this build very closely.. I'm super stoked on it so far.

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Ken is the man! I have been watching this build very closely.. I'm super stoked on it so far.

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Yeah he is

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Ihave a '67 GTO in Classic Cars of Houston. Classic Cars of Houston

They are doing a ton of work on it, making it a driver. Big shop. It has a 2-3 month backlog so it took a while to get it in.

Good luck on your truck!

Here my GTO....

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Sweet Goat. I had a red/black vinyl roof '67 Goat at TAMU. Mine had PS/PB; AC; 4 on floor; Crager mags; twin glass packs; on hood tac; 8 track player! I ran it many miles with speedo unhooked just by tac to extend warranty. Aggies don't "lie" we just unhook things!

nice truck,