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Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars #697416 05/13/10 09:52 PM 05/13/10 09:52 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 32 Ontario, Canada T triggy74 OP member
triggy74 OP member T Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 32 Ontario, Canada	I'm looking into getting the body restored on my Charger, and am going back & forth between a few shops. The first, being the most expensive, Muscle Car Restorations, then Hodge Restorations, and lastly, Russel Jacobs in N.Y. I'm looking for a high quality body restoration where I don't have to worry about corners being cut, and the work holding out for years to come. I have heard & seen good things about all of them, but just looking for first hand experience, good or bad.

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: triggy74] #697417 05/13/10 10:00 PM 05/13/10 10:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 116 MAIne M MoparABE member
MoparABE member M Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 116 MAIne	I have heard they all do nice work. You might also consider Mike Mancini's shop -American Muscle Car Restorations in rhode island.Its a very large professional resto shop. They do phenominal work. When I was there to visit, they showed me some of the metal fabrication work they were doing on a Charger. It was undetectable, they have a factory spot weld machine. It was pretty impressive. He also owns Instrument Specialties. I have used him a bunch and recommend them highly. the tel number is 508-932-1349 and email is vintageignition@yahoo.com tell them John from Maine sent you.

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: triggy74] #697418 05/13/10 10:38 PM 05/13/10 10:38 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,570 Sunny South Florida Golden-Arm I Live Here
Golden-Arm I Live Here Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,570 Sunny South Florida	Le Hodge, does first rate work. he's done resto work, on 100 point cars, historic race cars, and historic drag cars.his site has loads of pics, and he'll give you a list of references to check with. if i cant do it, i give it to Le. "When Tyranny Becomes Law, Rebellion Becomes Duty"

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: triggy74] #697419 05/13/10 11:54 PM 05/13/10 11:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada anlauto I Live Here
anlauto I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada	If you live in Ontario, why the heck would you want your car south of the border for restoration work? There's a lot of good shops in Ontario that do quality work *CHECK OUT MY NEW WEB SITE !*

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: anlauto] #697420 05/14/10 11:24 AM 05/14/10 11:24 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,039 INDIANA P Paul Jacobs super stock
Paul Jacobs super stock P Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,039 INDIANA	I too would highly recommend RJ Cars or Mike Mancini! I know both of these guys pretty well, and both do top rate work at a better price point & more personalized service than Musclecar Restorations. There's no reason to travel any further than those two shops-not even to my shop in Indiana!

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: Paul Jacobs] #697421 05/14/10 03:41 PM 05/14/10 03:41 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,169 Richmond, VA R rayztoy super stock
rayztoy super stock R Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,169 Richmond, VA	Alan Gallant (Ontario) & Russell Jacobs (New York) You can't go wrong with either one.

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: rayztoy] #697422 05/14/10 10:05 PM 05/14/10 10:05 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 466 U.S.A. C Captain Flapjack mopar
Captain Flapjack mopar C Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 466 U.S.A.	Stay away from musclecar restoration way too expensive + way too much ego

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: rayztoy] #697423 05/14/10 11:54 PM 05/14/10 11:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada anlauto I Live Here
anlauto I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada	Quote: Alan Gallant (Ontario) & Russell Jacobs (New York) You can't go wrong with either one. I was thinking more along the lines of Mauro Brocca then myself....but thanks for the plug! I know a couple of HIGH END quality painters that do a lot of top caliber show cars, but nobody I do cars for wants to spend $25K on paint *CHECK OUT MY NEW WEB SITE !*

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: Captain Flapjack] #697424 05/15/10 08:36 PM 05/15/10 08:36 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,178 MN ryangtogtx super stock
ryangtogtx super stock Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,178 MN	Quote: Stay away from musclecar restoration way too expensive + way too much ego I will agree, speaking from first hand knowledge. Not even close to accurate restorations. Very nice paint, but that is where it ends. They don't even paint the fender bolts on their cars because John Balow (the owner) doesn't want them painted. The cost is over the top rediculous. We were quoted one price at the start and if we would have had them finish the car, it would have been more than double of what their initial quote was. Archie Duiker from Ontario had his Hemi RR done there and he said it cost him more than double of what they told him it was going to cost too.

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: ryangtogtx] #697425 05/15/10 11:37 PM 05/15/10 11:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 32 Ontario, Canada T triggy74 OP member
triggy74 OP member T Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 32 Ontario, Canada	Thanks alot for the input guys. Much appreciated, this has made my decision much easier. Anyone else out there have anything else to add??

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: Captain Flapjack] #697426 05/16/10 09:25 AM 05/16/10 09:25 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,489 west kentucky G gomangoRTSE pro stock
gomangoRTSE pro stock G Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,489 west kentucky	Quote: Stay away from musclecar restoration way too expensive + way too much ego ______________________________________________ LOL, there is alot to be said for this If you got the money honey, they dang sure have the time.

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: triggy74] #697427 05/16/10 10:22 AM 05/16/10 10:22 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat	I personally think you have a few choices within driving distance without bringing it to the US Alan Gallant or Mauro Broco ( sp? ) I think both could do it justice

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: gtx6970] #697428 05/16/10 01:57 PM 05/16/10 01:57 PM
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DCI super stock D Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 872 Charlotte NC	I have personally seen two cars that Hodge did...both were top notch. One was A-body big block convert and the other a A-body big block clone. Both came in under $40K for everything. You will not be disappointed. Tom "Turbo will be easiest, and at the HP level will also be easiest on parts. Spend the money to do it right, and you can build a 500 HP street motor that will live a long and happy life, and probably with a very basic short block." Those words must have left a bad taste in his mouth!

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: gtx6970] #697429 05/16/10 09:13 PM 05/16/10 09:13 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 32 Ontario, Canada T triggy74 OP member
triggy74 OP member T Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 32 Ontario, Canada	Quote: I personally think you have a few choices within driving distance without bringing it to the US Alan Gallant or Mauro Broco ( sp? ) I think both could do it justice Ok, so I have to ask guys, Who is Mauro Brocca? I have never heard of him..

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: triggy74] #697430 05/16/10 10:21 PM 05/16/10 10:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,054 Roswell, GA - near Atlanta cloneguy super street
cloneguy super street Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,054 Roswell, GA - near Atlanta	If you want it done south of the border, give us a shot. You'll get show quality paint, a fixed price up front, it will get done in a reasonable amount of time AND it will be documented right here on Moparts! We have a satisfied customer right in Toronto who we'll be happy to put you in contact with. Did I mention that we give you a LIFETIME WARRANTY on body and paint? Do the other guys do that? Search my ID, Cloneguy, on here to see our work. Martin, GA Quality Auto Restoration with Fair FIXED Pricing. Fast-N-Dangerous@comcast.net

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: cloneguy] #697431 05/17/10 12:37 PM 05/17/10 12:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,546 Leetonia, OH R6T8net pro stock
R6T8net pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,546 Leetonia, OH	Highly recommend Creations by Gemza in Denver, NC; they laid the paint on my Duster (now in Mopar Muscle) and have a georgous 71 Gunmetal Cuda in SME judging at Carlisle this year as well as other published cars. Not the cheapest or quickest but they are Mopar guys and know their stuff. PM me if you want info. "Who is John Galt?" 68 Coronet RT LL1 Auto 70 Duster 340 (yea right) FE5 4 SPD, 11.86 @ 114 MPH so far 01 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Cummins

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: triggy74] #697432 05/17/10 05:50 PM 05/17/10 05:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada anlauto I Live Here
anlauto I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada	Quote: Ok, so I have to ask guys, Who is Mauro Brocca? I have never heard of him.. Mauro works with his partner Jeff Cabbot (sp?) Together they restore some of the best Mopars in the world. I believe they are one of the only shops in Ontario to win OE Gold at the Nats. *CHECK OUT MY NEW WEB SITE !*

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: anlauto] #697433 05/17/10 10:00 PM 05/17/10 10:00 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,039 INDIANA P Paul Jacobs super stock
Paul Jacobs super stock P Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,039 INDIANA	Quote: Quote: Ok, so I have to ask guys, Who is Mauro Brocca? I have never heard of him.. Mauro works with his partner Jeff Cabbot (sp?) Together they restore some of the best Mopars in the world. I believe they are one of the only shops in Ontario to win OE Gold at the Nats. I remember their name, but not the car you speak of??

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: Paul Jacobs] #697434 05/17/10 10:43 PM 05/17/10 10:43 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,442 It's a dry heat	Quote: Quote: Quote: Ok, so I have to ask guys, Who is Mauro Brocca? I have never heard of him.. Mauro works with his partner Jeff Cabbot (sp?) Together they restore some of the best Mopars in the world. I believe they are one of the only shops in Ontario to win OE Gold at the Nats. I remember their name, but not the car you speak of?? I think it was the green 1970 cuda 440

Re: Experiences with Hodge Restorations or RJ Cars [Re: gtx6970] #697435 05/18/10 05:40 AM 05/18/10 05:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada anlauto I Live Here
anlauto I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada	Yes, followed by an OE Silver 71 Hemi Challenger *CHECK OUT MY NEW WEB SITE !*

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