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D-Built Hot Rods Electrical, wiring, brakes, suspension, and LSX swaps
San Antonio (210)668-6168

Before the sun hits the blacktop, we’re already on the grind!Routine maintenance on a machine that’s anything but ordina...
10/14/2026

Before the sun hits the blacktop, we’re already on the grind!

Routine maintenance on a machine that’s anything but ordinary. The D-Built Team has steadily transformed this truck over the last couple of years into the ultimate backroad badass—and we stuffed it with the best the industry has to offer:

500 HP 6.2 LS3 Powerhouse from Chevrolet Performance

Backed by a custom-built Bowler Performance

Borla Performance for that undeniable American V8 rumble

PWR Advanced Cooling Technology cooling module

Vintage Air A/C to keep things cool in the summer

Custom Crossover Steering, Bilstein Shocks, custom gearing and axles, Dakota Digital gauges, engine accessories from Wegner Automotive the list goes on and on with some of the best in the business.

At D-Built, we don’t cut corners. We bring early mornings, relentless work ethic, and an obsession with quality to every single build that rolls through our doors. Whether you need a full-blown chassis replacement, a performance suspension overhaul, or complete modern reliability baked into vintage iron, our team has you covered.

Ready to elevate your build?

Don’t wait for the season to pass you by—our schedule stays productive. Get your classic truck and American muscle car on our calendar today.

Send us a message, or give us a call to get on our schedule!

Manifesting the vision and putting in the work to make it real.Long before the Texas sun breaks the horizon, the sparks ...
10/08/2026

Manifesting the vision and putting in the work to make it real.

Long before the Texas sun breaks the horizon, the sparks are flying and the lights are already blazing inside the shop.

While the rest of the city is still asleep, our crew is pushing through the darkness, crushing the early morning grind.

We press forward day after day, week after week, to ensure every single project makes relentless progress.

Walk the floor at D-Built Hot Rods on any given morning and you’ll find half a dozen squarebody trucks in the lineup, easily. That doesn’t even include the ones that don’t fit in the pic…

We’ve got multiple builds sitting on custom frames from Roadster Shop —some dialed in on fully adjustable coilover suspension, others laying frame and coming back for their next round of heavy-hitting upgrades.

From Blazers that are lowered or lifted, some fresh out of the mud to even flawless, glass-paint show-winners straight off the magazine pages, this team tackles it all.

Right now, the bays are loaded:

Brand new crate LS motors are dropping into fresh Roadster Shop frames.

Famous bagged magazine trucks are getting torn down for massive overhauls, receiving all-new Vintage Air systems, and brake upgrades.

Some of the absolute baddest trucks in the state are sitting bare on custom Roadster Shop chassis, getting stuffed with fire-breathing Wegner custom-built engines.

We push through the exhaustion, we beat the sunrise, and we grind over and over for one simple reason: to guarantee the absolute best possible outcome for every single client.

When you hand us your keys, you get our blood, sweat, and absolute dedication.

The grind never stops.

What are we building for you next?

We like ‘em thicc, and we cannot lie. 🍑💨Look, we love a clean truck or classic muscle car… but today, we’re putting the ...
10/06/2026

We like ‘em thicc, and we cannot lie. 🍑💨

Look, we love a clean truck or classic muscle car… but today, we’re putting the ASS in mASSive.

Look at the juicy curves on this 70’ Chevelle SS and Olds 442. Extra thicc, dripping in chrome, and sitting just right in the sun.

A little extra body weight never looked so fine. 😮‍💨😉

These double-cheeked beauties came in for all kinds of goodies, and these heavy hitters deserve top-tier service!

Got a thick-bodied classic sitting in the garage that needs some love, suspension upgrades, or routine maintenance?

Get on the D-Built calendar today. Send us a message to book your spot now!

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Up before the sun, on the grind, and bringing heavy horsepower to life!The shop has packed with that pony power lately. ...
09/30/2026

Up before the sun, on the grind, and bringing heavy horsepower to life!

The shop has packed with that pony power lately.

We’ve got Mustangs of all shapes and eras lined up for upgrades—from classic fastbacks and coupes getting the full treatment, to rare Shelbys getting routine service and maintenance.

Whether it’s modern drivetrain swaps, high-performance brake upgrades, or fine-tuned suspension setups, the team at D-Built Hot Rods is steadily climbing to be the absolute best choice in Texas for all your muscle car maintenance and upgrades!

We don’t just work on these builds; we take genuine pride in every bolt turned and respect every single vehicle as if it were parked in our own garage. Your dream build is always in safe hands here.

Grind. Grow.

Ready to take your ride to the next level?

Get your classic on our schedule today!

Old school soul, modern muscle capability. Coming soon!This 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback just completed a top-to-bottom tr...
09/25/2026

Old school soul, modern muscle capability. Coming soon!

This 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback just completed a top-to-bottom transformation, and the results will speak for themselves!

Starting with a brand new Edelbrock U S A Pro-Flo 4 EFI System for modern reliability and instantaneous throttle response

Planted to the pavement with a full Coil-over Suspension from Ridetech at all four corners for a dialed-in stance and cornering performance.

Massive Baer Brakes for serious stopping power!

Whether you need a fuel injection upgrade, modern suspension, or a ground-up transformation, our team specializes in bringing American muscle cars and classic trucks into the modern era without sacrificing their identity.

Got a classic muscle car or truck sitting in the garage?
Bring it to D-Built!

Let’s get it off the stands and onto the street where it belongs!

Next Up: A fresh set of custom wheels to finish out the footprint. What setup would you run to showcase the massive new brakes and awesome all new tubular suspension!?!?

Some moments in the shop hit different.When a client trust you with an authentic, documented Shelby Cobra—not a clone, n...
09/25/2026

Some moments in the shop hit different.

When a client trust you with an authentic, documented Shelby Cobra—not a clone, not a kit, but a piece of pure American motorsport history—it’s a reminder of why we do what we do.

At D-Built, being trusted with high-end American muscle and rare classics isn’t something we take lightly.

From pristine restoration work to precision performance builds, the owners of the finest iron on the road choose us because they know we treat every detail with the respect it deserves.

Your dream car isn’t just a project to us; it’s a legacy.

Whether you’re holding the keys to a documented icon or an elite muscle car that needs top-tier craftsmanship, bring it to the shop where passion meets perfection.

Our calendar fills up fast, send us a message today or give us a call to get your build on the schedule.

Let’s build something legendary together.

This engine bay is getting a serious upgrade!!!We just wrapped up installing this sleek Holley Performance Mid-Mount ser...
09/23/2026

This engine bay is getting a serious upgrade!!!

We just wrapped up installing this sleek Holley Performance Mid-Mount serpentine kit on this bagged squarebody, and the fit and finish are absolute perfection. Clean lines, rock-solid reliability, and zero clutter, all tucked in one sweet drive kit!

… next up on the list all new Gen V Vintage Air

Got a build in mind or just some basic upgrades?
Send us a message today to discuss your project and get on our schedule!

Before the sun even thinks about coming up, the shop lights are glowing!The smell of high-octane fuel and American muscl...
09/16/2026

Before the sun even thinks about coming up, the shop lights are glowing!

The smell of high-octane fuel and American muscle is how we start every single day. If you’re out early enough, you’ll see the line up around the building—a lineup that consist of heavy hitters waiting for their turn on the lift or iconic classic cars just taking care of basic maintenance!

From low-slung, pristine ‘80s IROC-Z Camaros to classic Squarebodys, Chevelles, and high-horsepower muscle cars, this isn’t just a job for us, It’s an obsession.

We live for the precise details, the rumble of a fine-tuned V8, and the satisfaction of building machines that turn heads every time the key turns.

Whether you’re looking for a top-to-bottom performance overhaul or just making sure your cruiser is dialed in for the weekend with routine maintenance, the D-Built team has you covered and we take pride in treating every vehicle like it’s our own personal build.

The calendar fills up fast, so don’t wait for the weekend to pass you by, get on our schedule now!

Drop a comment, send us a message, or call the shop today to get your ride on the D-Built calendar.

Let’s get to work!

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San Antonio, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm

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+12106686168

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