2 Man Fab builds resto mods for drivers across The Colony, TX. The Colony has a genuinely mixed vehicle scene, and that shows up in what people bring us. Austin Ranch and the apartments off SH 121 send us a younger crowd with lowered trucks and cars -- static drops, bagged setups, exhaust work -- while the older neighborhoods along Main Street still have plenty of 90s and early-2000s trucks that people would rather fix and modify than replace. It's one of the few cities in our area where we do close to as much car work as truck work.
The Colony is a straight run north on FM 423 -- fifteen minutes and you're at the shop, and you never have to touch a tollway to get here. For people already driving that stretch of 423 daily, we're barely out of the way.
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 The Colony
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 The Colony -- 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.
Do you work on cars, or only trucks?
Both. The Colony sends us more car work than most of our other cities -- exhaust, suspension, and custom fabrication on cars is well within what we do, and 'Fab' in our name isn't truck-only.
Serving All of The Colony
We take resto mods work from every corner of The Colony -- Austin Ranch, The Tribute, Stewart Peninsula, Legend Crest, and the rest of Denton County -- across ZIP codes 75056, 75034. Most customers reach us by SH 121 or FM 423, which is about 15 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 The Colony build.
Resto Mods for The Colony
- Shop: 2330 Doe Branch Rd, Little Elm, TX 75068
- From The Colony: about 15 minutes
- County: Denton County