Hullco Antique Auto Restorations

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Hullco Antique Auto Restorations Hullco is a full service specialty
automotive restoration, repair and maintenance
facility. Experts in classic and antique automotive restoration.

Whether you want us to build you a nice
driver for the street, or a Pebble Beach quality show car, Hullco Antique Auto Restoration is the place for you.

This 1930 Model A truck is really starting to come together!Right now, we’re focused on assembling the bed, and as with ...
10/19/2026

This 1930 Model A truck is really starting to come together!
Right now, we’re focused on assembling the bed, and as with any high-quality restoration, it’s all about the details!

We’re carefully checking every rivet hole to make sure it’s the correct diameter and lines up perfectly with the existing panels it will be attached to. No shortcuts here! Since this truck will be competing in shows, every rivet needs to match the original specifications as closely as possible.

It’s this kind of attention to detail that makes the difference between a truck that looks good and a restoration that stands up to competition-level scrutiny.

One rivet at a time, we’re bringing this Model A back to its former glory! Stay tuned for more progress!

Work continues on the steering column and steering wheel of our 1962 Thunderbird! In our last post, we talked about the ...
10/15/2026

Work continues on the steering column and steering wheel of our 1962 Thunderbird!

In our last post, we talked about the intricate wiring that will run through the steering column to operate the turn signals and horn. Before reinstalling all that wiring, we needed to thoroughly clean, prep, and paint the column.
And look at it now! What a difference a little prep work and fresh paint can make. The steering column is looking beautiful and is ready to go back into the car.
Once it’s installed, we’ll be one step closer to putting another piece of the puzzle back in place — the dashboard!

Stay tuned as this Thunderbird continues to come together, one piece at a time!

And we are back under the dash of the 1953 Olds!The heater box was recently removed, completely restored, and is now rea...
10/12/2026

And we are back under the dash of the 1953 Olds!

The heater box was recently removed, completely restored, and is now ready to go back where it belongs.

You can see from one of the pictures just how clogged and dirty the old heater core was. After taking everything apart, cleaning and restoring the heater box, we installed a brand-new heater core inside.

Now, when you look at the finished heater box, you can see that nice, new heater core ready to do its job.

And that big hole in the firewall is just begging to have this baby installed!

One more step toward getting this Olds back together—and a little closer to keeping its occupants warm when it hits the road!

1962 Thunderbird Update — Steering ColumnOne thing that continues to amaze us about this 1962 Thunderbird is the origina...
10/09/2026

1962 Thunderbird Update — Steering Column
One thing that continues to amaze us about this 1962 Thunderbird is the original wiring system. Considering this car is 64 years old, the way everything was designed and routed is pretty incredible.
And now we’re getting into the steering column, where some of that wiring becomes especially important. The wiring runs up through the column so that things like the turn signals and horn can operate properly.
So, before we put everything back together, we wanted to make sure the column and all of its components were in good working order.
As you can see from these pictures, we completely disassembled the steering column so we could clean, repair and paint the column. We also pulled the wiring out so we could inspect everything and make sure it was working correctly before reassembly.
And when you're taking something apart that hasn't been apart in decades, pictures are your best friend! We took a lot of photos during disassembly so we have excellent references when it comes time to put everything back together.
Because, as we all know... pictures are worth a thousand words!
There’s a lot more going on inside that steering column than you might think. Stay tuned to see how it all comes together!

In our post earlier this week about the 1953 Olds, we talked about how lucky we are to be able to work on both the mecha...
10/08/2026

In our post earlier this week about the 1953 Olds, we talked about how lucky we are to be able to work on both the mechanical and body components at the same time.
We took the opportunity to focus on some of the other components under the hood: the inner wheel skirts, radiator support, and upper and lower sight shields. A sight shield is a piece of metal that covers the open area around the radiator support and grille area.
We started by sandblasting all of the components, followed by metal repair and metal finishing. From there, they were epoxy primed and finally painted.
These may not be the parts that immediately catch your eye, but they are an important part of making the entire engine compartment look right. Because once you finish admiring that beautiful Rocket 88 engine, your eyes naturally move to everything surrounding it. And those big, beautiful pieces deserve to look just as good!

1980 Camaro Z28 — Time to Play Electrical Detective!We left off on the 1980 Camaro Z28 with the old, cracked dashboard r...
10/07/2026

1980 Camaro Z28 — Time to Play Electrical Detective!

We left off on the 1980 Camaro Z28 with the old, cracked dashboard removed and the new dash installed.
But before we completely put everything back together, there was some important work to do behind the dash.
We meticulously went through the wiring harness to investigate several electrical issues this Camaro is experiencing, including a parasitic draw, inoperable gauges, a clock and horn that aren't working, and even some burnt wires.
When you're dealing with electrical problems, you can't just start replacing parts and hope for the best. You have to take the time to trace the wiring, find the problem and figure out why it happened in the first place.
There's a lot going on behind that beautiful new dashboard—and we're determined to get it all working the way it should before we button everything up.
Stay tuned as we dig deeper into the electrical system of this Z28!

1962 Thunderbird Update — Steering Wheel & ColumnAs we continue making progress on this ’62 Thunderbird, we’ve turned ou...
10/06/2026

1962 Thunderbird Update — Steering Wheel & Column
As we continue making progress on this ’62 Thunderbird, we’ve turned our attention to the steering column and steering wheel.
The steering wheel had several cracks, so we stripped all of the paint and got down to the original material. We then “V’d” the areas that needed repair. What does that mean? We actually create a small V-shaped void along the crack, giving us room to fill the repair and create a much stronger bond than simply filling over the crack.
Once the repairs were made, we epoxy primed the wheel. We’ll go over it carefully to make sure everything is just right before moving on to the final primer.
Restoration is all about the details—and sometimes it’s the steps you don’t see that make the biggest difference in the finished product.
Stay tuned for more updates on the steering wheel AND to see what we accomplish with the steering column!

Mechanical? Bodywork? Mechanical? Bodywork?When it comes to the 1953 Oldsmobile, we have so many choices when it comes t...
10/05/2026

Mechanical? Bodywork? Mechanical? Bodywork?

When it comes to the 1953 Oldsmobile, we have so many choices when it comes to where to work and which direction to go!

Now that the engine, transmission, and most of the major components are installed, we decided it was time to step inside and tackle the firewall.
First, we removed the old firewall insulator pad and seals. We then prepped and painted the area where the new firewall insulation and seals would be installed.
Finally, we installed the new firewall insulator pad and seals, getting this area ready for the next phase.
This step allows us to move forward with installing the heater box and dash components, which need to be in place before we can install the gauges in the dash.
One step leads to another in a restoration, and sometimes the best way forward is determined by what needs to happen next!
Stay tuned as we keep moving this Olds forward.

1962 Thunderbird — It Takes a TeamOne of the things we’ve learned over the years is that you don’t have to know everythi...
10/02/2026

1962 Thunderbird — It Takes a Team
One of the things we’ve learned over the years is that you don’t have to know everything—you just have to know who to ask.
When you’re working on the extensive wiring within a 1962 Thunderbird, there are times when the answer isn’t sitting in a manual or immediately obvious on the car. That’s when experience, teamwork, and being willing to learn from the people around you really matter.
At Hullco, we rely on the knowledge and experience of the people around us, bounce ideas off each other, and work together to figure out the right way to approach the job.
That’s what makes restoration a team effort. Different experiences, different skills, one goal—doing it right.
And sometimes, the best part of the job is learning something new from the guy standing next to you.

This 1980 Camaro Z28 has really great bones for a 46 year old car! It’s here for a lot of little things so that it can b...
09/29/2026

This 1980 Camaro Z28 has really great bones for a 46 year old car! It’s here for a lot of little things so that it can be back on the road safely and looking like it just came off the showroom floor. The dash was worn from sun and age, so we replaced it with a new one. The new one had to be painted to match the rest of the dash and interior. Luckily, the customer was able to provide us with the proper color paint to complete this task. While the dash is out, we will focus on ensuring all of the gauges function properly like they did back in 1980.

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126 Route 560
Layton, NJ
07851

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Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

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+19739484380

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