06/16/2026
This is the last project to leave the program, and it marks the completion of a restoration that has been ongoing for the past three school years. We are excited to finally see this car returned to its former glory.
From what we've been told, the vehicle had passed through two previous owners in the area who, for various reasons, were never able to complete the restoration or get it back on the road. When it arrived in our shop, the students got right to work. Over the years, it became a filler project that students could work on whenever there was downtime between customer projects or openings in the shop schedule.
The students tackled extensive rust repair throughout the vehicle before preparing it for a fresh coat of paint. To complete the restoration, new chrome trim, bumpers, mirrors, and other exterior components were installed, bringing the car back to life and giving it a clean, refreshed appearance.
With the bodywork and restoration now complete, the car is ready to return to its owner's garage, where the final phase of the build will take place. Rather than reinstalling the original powertrain, the owner plans to fit the car with a VR6 engine paired with a manual transmission. Once finished, it should be an incredibly fun and unique vehicle to drive.
We are proud of the work our students put into this project and look forward to seeing the finished car back on the road for years to come.
