Hot Rod Restoration: Different Options

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Joel Jones. I own Jones Inc., a company that specializes in auto restoration and customization. Whether you've decided to do a classic car restoration or a hot rod restoration, there are three types that you can choose from. A completely custom restoration where, every single component can be totally modified up to modern standards. New engines can be installed, air conditioning can be installed. Everything that wasn't available back when that car was new you can put on it now. Or, you can choose a completely stock restoration, like the car behind me, where every single number is matching. The date codes, the casting numbers are all exactly the way they were when, it came onto the showroom floor back in 1962. Finally, the third and most common restoration is a resto-mod. Where you take the best components of the car when it was brand new, 1965, in this case, and you take all of the bad things and you modify them and upgrade them to give you modern performance and modern drivability. So, whatever you decide to do, whether it's completely custom, original equipment, or a resto-mod. Choose the car based on that. Choose the one that fits your budget and gives you the most satisfaction."