Custom Frames is one of the jobs McKinney sends us most often, and there's a reason for that. McKinney has an unusually strong classic-vehicle streak for a city its size -- the downtown square draws cruise-ins and car crowds, and there's a real population of restored and half-restored trucks parked in garages across Stonebridge Ranch and the older neighborhoods near the square. What we get from McKinney tends to be ambitious: not a single part, but a whole build somebody has been planning for a while and finally wants done properly.
McKinney is about thirty minutes west along US 380, one road most of the way. For a full build -- the kind of project that lives at a shop for weeks -- the drive matters far less than whether the shop will actually see it through, and we take on fewer jobs specifically so the ones we have get finished.
About Custom Frames
Some builds don't start with a factory frame at all -- a flatbed conversion that needs a frame extension, a trailer or rig that needs a purpose-built chassis, or a project where the original frame is too far gone to save. That's where custom frame fabrication comes in.
We build boxed frames, tube chassis sections, and full custom frame structures in-house, engineered around what the vehicle actually needs to carry and how it'll be used -- daily driver, work truck, or off-road rig. Every frame is built on our table, not bent from a generic template.
This is structural work, and we treat it that way: proper material selection, proper boxing and gusseting, and welds that are built to carry real load, not just look clean.
What's Included
- Boxed frame fabrication and reinforcement
- Tube chassis construction for flatbeds, trailers, and custom rigs
- Custom crossmembers and mounting point fabrication
- Frame stretching or shortening for flatbed and body conversions
- Material and gauge selection based on load requirements
- Fit and function testing before final install
How It Works
- 1
Consult & design
We figure out what the frame needs to carry, how it'll be used, and what design makes sense for your build.
- 2
Material & layout
We select the right steel and lay out the frame structure before any permanent cuts or welds.
- 3
Fabrication & welding
The frame is built and welded in-house, with load-bearing joints boxed and reinforced properly.
- 4
Fit & final check
The frame is test-fit with the body, driveline, or bed before it's considered done.
How we quote custom frames in McKinney
We don’t publish price lists. Every job is quoted per vehicle once we understand what you actually want built, and the quote is free. Call 832-732-0558 and tell us what the truck is.
Custom Frames in McKinney -- Common Questions
Can you stretch or shorten an existing frame?
Yes -- this is common on flatbed conversions and custom builds where the wheelbase needs to change.
What material do you use for custom frames?
Typically mild steel in a gauge sized to what the frame needs to carry -- we'll walk you through the choice for your specific build.
How long does a custom frame build take?
It depends on complexity and how it fits into a larger build -- we'll give you a real timeline once we understand the full scope.
Is a custom frame safe for daily driving?
Yes, when it's engineered and built right -- which is exactly why we treat frame work as structural fabrication, not a quick weld job.
How long does a full build take?
It depends entirely on scope, and we'll give you a realistic window before you commit -- not an optimistic one. A full build is measured in weeks or months, and we'd rather you hear that at the start.
Serving All of McKinney
We take custom frames work from every corner of McKinney -- Historic Downtown McKinney, Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Adriatica, and the rest of Collin County -- across ZIP codes 75069, 75070, 75071, 75072. Most customers reach us by US 75 (Central Expressway) or US 380, which is about 30 minutes to 2330 Doe Branch Rd in Little Elm.
We’re two guys, one shop, and we take on fewer jobs than a volume shop on purpose -- so the person who quotes your custom frames job is the person who builds it. Call 832-732-0558 or request a free quote for your McKinney build.
Custom Frames for McKinney
- Shop: 2330 Doe Branch Rd, Little Elm, TX 75068
- From McKinney: about 30 minutes
- County: Collin County