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Original Customs is dedicated to creating the highest quality restorations and customizations on the market. We offer a full range of services including mechanical work, rust repair, metal work, engine building, electrical and wiring, fiberglass work, stereo installations, and much more. We can customize your classic car without sacrificing originality (it's why we chose our name) and we can go all the way to wild, fully customized cars.
Rust is a constant battle with our aging classics. Original Customs has experience using Oxy-Acetylene, MIG, TIG, and Arc welding to eradicate the rust that plagues classic automobiles. It's important for us to have access to all four types of welding because different situations call for different tools. There are plenty of shops out there that just use MIG welders. That works okay, but we have higher expectations. Original panels are utilized whenever possible, but many times parts cars or new stampings are not available. In these cases we are able to create panels from scratch. We believe that every car should fulfill its owner's desires. If you love power windows, your car should have power windows. If you want an eight speaker stereo system, you should have one. From minor alterations to major overhauls, we can give you the car your heart desires. To talk to us about your projects, contact Mark De Bernardi at 707-738-5686 or mark@originalcustoms.com. |
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1966 Volkswagen Squareback This extremely well preserved Squareback will get the full treatment and a few Original Customs touches. This is going to be one sweet Squareback. |
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1973 Porsche 914 This 914 is getting one of our 2056 engines and needs a few things before it's road worthy. New brakes, some rust repair and a few other items will be performed before the new powerplant is installed. |
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2056 Motor Build This 2056 engine will drop into a 912E and replace that tired OE 2.0. We'll be using the stock FI and stock exhaust, so the engine will still pass smog. |
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1964 Buick Special This classic Buick is getting a mechanical overhaul. We're rebuilding the engine, installing power brakes, and power steering. |
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1973 Porsche 914 This 914 chassis is going to be the basis for a subaru conversion. We're taking care of all of the little rust problems and prepping it for paint. |
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1976 Datsun 280Z This very original 280Z is getting a freshening up. Completely rebuilt suspension in front and back, perfect Ferrari Red paint by Altissimo, and minor engine refresh is all on the list. |
| 1974 Porsche 914 This sweet little red 914 has a Raby 2270. We're doing a little tuning, a little tweaking, and a four wheel alignment. |
| 1984 Porsche 928 This beautiful 928 is getting the old stereo pulled out and a really nice new stereo installed. And while the door panels are off, we'll get rid of the annoying window rattles. |
| 1973 BMW 2002 This BMW 2002 is getting a few tweaks and touches, but the big project is installing a complete MegaSquirt injection system to replace the original carburetor. |
| 1976 Porsche 912e Getting ready for smog test. |
| 1969 Porsche 911T This 911T is getting a healthy dose of rust repair before heading off to Altissimo for paint. While there is a fair amount of rust damage, it's just your typical early 911 rust. The difficult part is deciding whether to paint it Irish Green or Slate Gray. |
| 1911 Type IV Engine This 1911 is one of our base model engines. Built with the intention of being a solid little motor to get another car back on the road affordably. This engine will provide reliable and smooth power for years to come. |
| 1968 Porsche 912 Autocrossers can never have enough power. So this 912 is going from a stock engine to a monster 2316 type 4 from Aircooled Technology. A small trailer hitch will also allow for a spare set of wheels and a bunch of tools to be quickly and easily transported. |
| 1979 Volkswagen Bus This westy is getting ready for some new adventures, and passing CA smog is the first step. We're going through the engine looking for things that might cause the bus to fail. |
| 1970 Porsche 914 This absolutely ORIGINAL 914 is getting ready for a six cylinder conversion. We're welding in a Rich Johnson engine mount, fixing a few 'hacks' made by the previous owner, and installing new Tarrett sway bar mounts. |
| 1975 Porsche 914 A few minor updates and inspections for this car. We're going to pull the motor and do some metal work, then we'll install a new Tarrett front sway bar, and some turbo tie rods. |
| 1900 Honda Dirt Bike This dirt bike needs two things: more light and more storage. We're building some custom brackets to hold a set of dual H7 headlights and a set of saddle bags. |
| 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle A monster 2316 from Raby's Aircooled Technology is going in this Super. It's got SDS fuel injection, TWM throttle bodies, and Mallory ignition. We're installing a ton of sound proofing, an oil cooler, a remote oil filter, a new transmission, and of course, the power plant. |
| 1966 Porsche 912 This 912 has been sitting for too long with a nice coating of new white paint. It's time to bring the car back to it's potential. We're rebuilding the motor, installing the interior, detailing the suspension, and taking care of all the other odds-n-ends. |
| 1966 Dune Buggie After romping through the mud, this buggie needs a little attention. We're gonna rebuild the carbs and give it a general tune up. |
| 1960 Volkswagen Bug A stall project gets a jumpstart at Original Customs. This bug has sat disassembled, but painted for too long. Within a few hours of being in the shop, it already looks like a Bug. Another one back on the road! |
| 1963 Volkswagen Beetle A fine example of a very original beetle. This car is getting a full refresh with new floor pans being welded in, full brake reconditioning, and an engine overhaul. And of course the full aesthetic makeover, new parts from Wolfsburg West and new paint from Altissimo. |
| 1967 Porsche 912 This great starter 912 is getting a fuel system refresh with a new tank and new fuel lines. While it's in we're also doing a quick tune up and some brake work. Just a few bits and pieces to get this classic road worthy for the spring. |
| 1975 Porsche 914 We're prepping this car for a paint job and welding some holes shut. The list: rear reflector delete, fill AC condenser hole, fill side marker holes, fill antenna hole, repair floor pan, replace engine shelf, replace battery tray. |
| 1993 Porsche 968 After a stereo 'mishap', we're putting in a brand new Alpine iDA-X001 head unit. This is a very slick stereo that trades in the near-obsolete CD player for iPod connectivity. Plus Sirius satellite radio install. |
| 1975 Porsche 914 We're throwing in a BIG FOUR! This super original, two owner 914 is getting a 2270 Type IV motor. But it's not a simple as bolting the new powerplant into place, first we have to mount all the goodies that go along with it. |
| 1967 Volkswagen Beetle OC is replacing all the exterior trim and seals, after this beauty got a fresh coat of paint. A complete exterior make-over. |
| 1973 Porsche 914 This beautiful 914 is having a custom 2056 Type IV engine being built. It's due to produce 140hp. We're building a custom MicroSquirt install that will look pretty much stock. And while it's in, there are a few odds and ends going on the dash. |
| 1973 Porsche 914 We're installing an Original Customs 2056 into this 914 and rekeying the locks to match. |
| 1966 Volkwagen Kombi We're doing a few little tune-ups. We're also installing a reproduction 3/4 fold middle cargo seat and belts. Previously: A intermittent starting issue and some wiring problems bring this bus to our door. Extensive rust repair is completed on the doors, and a new wiring harness is installed, as well as a new drag link. |
| 1974 Porsche 914 Another 914, another welding session. This one is getting a six cylinder mount, a new engine shelf, an Engman Long Kit, and a few other items. |
| 1974 Porsche 914 This autocross bound 914 is having a bit of metal work done before it heads in for a new coat of paint at Altissimo, here in Napa. We'll be filling the sidemarker holes and removing the rollbar trim, among other things. |
| 1968 Porsche 912 This 912 needed a little carburetor tuning and a few throttle linkage bushings installed. |
| 1973 Porsche 914 One of our first full restorations. All new interior, full paint by Altissimo, and a bit of rust repair were all on the menu. |
| 1973 Porsche 914 This 3.2 conversion 914 stopped in for a few finishing touches. What a great looking car! And the speed to match. |
| 1970 Porsche 914/6 This AMAZING 914/6 doesn't need much. A little rust repair and a custom rear valence are on the schedule. |
| 2056 Engine Build This is one of the $5000 2056 Type IV engines I build. These have been wildly successful and are a great value. |
| 1972 Porsche 914 This 914 gets a brand new battery tray and front sway bar. The clutch tube is also repaired and the bent clutch cable pivot bracket was replaced. New brake lines are installed and the rear windows is removed and resealed. |
| 1975 Porsche 914 This 914 has rust issues on both sides of the engine compartment. These areas were trimmed back to good metal and patch pieces were welded in. A new engine shelf from Restoration Design was welded to the passengers side. |
| 1967 Porsche 911 A stock rebuild of the 2.0 911 engine gives an old engine new life. |
| 1970 Porsche 914-6 This original 914-6 is being fully redone and updated. With a 1995 993 3.6 motor and a WEVO 915 transmission, this is one quick 914. The rust was repaired, the chassis modifications made, paint was applied and finally all the pieces were bolted back on. |
| 1957 Volkswagen Bug This bug is getting the full treatment. Like most bugs of this vintage it had severe rust issues. After a generous application of reproduction metal, Altissimo gave it a beautiful coat of Horizon Blue PPG paint. A beautiful example of a classic VW. |
| 1973 Porsche 914 This car came in for a quick paint job from our partner, Altissimo. While in the shop a few minor things were taken care of, including delivering the wheels to Harvey Weidman for polishing and straightening and chroming of the front bumper. |