Elite Custom Car Builds: Inside the Rods N Mods Shop

If you are a classic car enthusiast constantly typing "car restoration near me" into Google and coming up empty-handed, it might be time to expand your radius. Located right in the heart of St. George in Southern Utah, Rods N Mods is the premier destination for high-end Restomods, custom fabrication, and performance chassis swaps.

Because of our central location and reputation for top-tier craftsmanship, we are the go-to shop not just for local Gear Heads, but for serious car builders making the drive up from Las Vegas and across So California.

We don't just restore cars to factory specs; we completely reimagine them for modern performance while preserving their classic soul. To give you an idea of the caliber of work rolling out of our bay doors, here is a look at two of our most recent heavy hitters: our award-winning 1956 Ford F100 and a tire-shredding 1969 Mustang Mach 1.

The Award-Winning 1956 Ford F100

This big-window '56 is the definition of a show-stopper. Built for our client Travis Milton, this truck was recently named a Goodguys 2025 LMC Truck of the Year Early Finalist.

• The Paint: We laid down a flawless, mirror-like coat of PPG Ford Fighter Jet Gray, giving the classic curves a sleek, aggressive, and highly modern look.
• Custom Fabrication: The metalwork on this truck is extensive. Our team spent countless hours reshaping the grille, widening the rear fenders, building custom inner wheel tubs, and fabricating custom tucked front and rear bumpers to get the body lines absolutely perfect.
• The Powerplant: This F100 doesn't just look good standing still. Sitting on a high-performance Speedtech chassis, it is powered by a 525-horsepower GM LS3 engine. It is built to dominate the car show circuit and the open highway.

The 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Beast

While the F100 takes home the trophies, this bright red '69 Fastback Mustang Mach 1 takes home the title of ultimate childhood dream car.

• The Power: Underneath that aggressive Boss hood sits a Ford 460 that has been stroked to a massive 521 cubic inches. We recently upgraded it with a Holley Sniper EFI system, replacing the old carburetor to give it turn-key reliability and incredibly smooth power delivery.
• The Stance: We lowered the entire car one inch on aftermarket suspension. It hugs the corners brilliantly, making it the perfect muscle car whether you are carving canyon roads in So California or cruising the strip in Las Vegas.
• Modern Comforts: Despite the raw V8 violence under the hood, the interior is built for the modern driver, featuring a custom sound system and ice-cold Vintage Air conditioning.

Your Dream Build Awaits

Whether you are looking for flawless auto body and paint, high-horsepower engine tuning, or a complete frame-off Restomod, Rods N Mods has the expertise to make it happen.

Stop settling for average when searching for a "car restoration near me." Make the trip to our shop in Southern Utah, and let's get your dream car on the lift!