Resto Mods 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 Resto Mods
A resto mod keeps the character of a classic truck -- the body lines, the stance, the presence -- while updating what's underneath so it actually drives, stops, and holds up like a modern vehicle. That combination lives and dies on fabrication.
We handle the structural and mechanical side of resto mod builds: chassis reinforcement or replacement, custom mounts for modern suspension and drivetrain components, rust repair, and the countless small brackets and adapters that make old-body-new-guts actually work together cleanly.
We focus on the fabrication and mechanical side of the build -- for paint and interior work, we coordinate with trades we trust so the whole project comes together, not just the parts we handle directly.
What's Included
- Classic frame and chassis fabrication or reinforcement
- Modern suspension integration into a classic chassis
- Drivetrain modernization coordination and mount fabrication
- Rust repair and structural panel fabrication
- Custom brackets and adapters for old-body, new-parts builds
- Staged build planning for multi-phase projects
How It Works
- 1
Assess & plan
We assess the truck's condition and plan the build in stages so the scope and budget are clear up front.
- 2
Structural work
Rust repair, chassis reinforcement, and structural fabrication happen first -- the foundation for everything else.
- 3
Modern systems integration
Suspension, drivetrain, and other modern components are mounted and integrated with custom fabrication where needed.
- 4
Fit & finish
Everything is checked for fit and function before the truck moves to paint, interior, or final assembly.
How we quote resto mods 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.
Resto Mods in McKinney -- Common Questions
How much of the original truck stays original?
That's up to you -- some resto mods keep most of the original body and just modernize the drivetrain and suspension, others go further. We'll talk through what you want to preserve.
Do you handle paint and interior work?
We focus on fabrication and mechanical work. For paint and interior, we coordinate with trusted shops so the whole build comes together.
Can a resto mod build happen in stages?
Yes, this is common -- we'll help you plan a logical order so each stage builds on the last.
How long does a resto mod build take?
It varies widely with scope -- we'll give you a realistic timeline once we understand the full vision for the truck.
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 resto mods 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 resto mods job is the person who builds it. Call 832-732-0558 or request a free quote for your McKinney build.
Resto Mods for McKinney
- Shop: 2330 Doe Branch Rd, Little Elm, TX 75068
- From McKinney: about 30 minutes
- County: Collin County