Ripper's Body Shop LLC

09/18/2026

This is the part of a paint job nobody sees.

Bodywork done. Primer down. Car masked and sitting in our booth, waiting for color. Primer hides nothing, so this is where we catch every low spot and wave before any paint goes on.

At Rippers we handle paint restoration, full repaints and custom body modifications for classic and custom cars, plus frame shortening and short bed conversions for classic trucks. Free estimates.

Call the shop at (916) 372-5353 or see more here:
https://rippersbodyshops.com/paint-restoration-and-body-modifications/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=paint-restoration

Serving West Sacramento, Davis and Woodland.

09/18/2026

The dry weather isn't just good for cruise nights. It's good for paint. ☀️

Here's something most people don't think about: fall is actually one of the best times to get restoration or bodywork done. Shops fill up fast once the holidays and rainy-season accidents hit, but right now — September and early October — dry conditions mean paint and bodywork can get scheduled and finished without weather delays getting in the way.

Case in point: we've got a 1987 Fox-body Mustang convertible fully masked and staged in our paint booth right now, ready for color while the weather's cooperating.

New on the blog: 👉 Last Call for Cruise Season: Getting Your Ride Show-Ready Before the Rain Rolls In

Inside: a look at the Mustang currently in our booth, plus a 5-point show-ready checklist to get your own ride squared away before fall rain sets in.

Read it here: https://rippersbodyshops.com/2026/09/18/last-call-for-cruise-season/

If you've got a project that's been waiting, now's the window — before the shop books up for the season.

📞 (916) 372-5353
Family-owned in West Sacramento since 1964.

09/11/2026

Some of these you have to see to believe. 🔥

We just put together a before-and-after gallery of restoration and collision work straight out of our bay — frame-off rebuilds, rust repair, panel replacement, and show-quality paint on everything from classic trucks to muscle car convertibles.

You'll also see what's currently in the shop right now, including an upcoming classic convertible restoration.

Swipe through the transformations and see the difference real attention to detail makes: https://rippersbodyshops.com/vehicle-restoration-gallery/

Got a classic sitting in the garage waiting for its turn? We're booking restoration and custom paint projects now.

📞 (916) 372-5353
📍 West Sacramento — serving Sacramento, Davis, Woodland & Elk Grove
Family-owned since 1964.

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Enjoy the dry pavement while it lasts. 🌧️

Sacramento's first real rain of the season is coming, and it's always the most dangerous driving day of the year — not the big storms later, the FIRST one. Months of oil and grime build up on the road, and the first rain lifts it all to the surface before it washes away.

📬 THE HOMESTRETCH ISSUE — our September newsletter is here.

What's inside:

🌧️ Why the first rain causes more accidents than anything after it, and what to actually do about it
✅ Our 5-Point Fall-Ready Check — five things worth checking before the weather turns
🔧 A free multi-point inspection offer: tires, wipers, lights, seals, and a paint/rust check, on us
📖 Three new blog posts on the way this month (Sept 17, Sept 24, Oct 1)
🌟 What's happening around town: the River Cats' final home games, Farm-to-Fork Festival weekend, and a West Sac Chamber update

Read the full issue: https://rippersbodyshops.com/rippers-body-shop-september-newsletter/
📞 (916) 372-5353
💬 Or chat with us at rippersbodyshops.com

Family-owned in West Sacramento since 1964.

08/28/2026

Choosing an auto body shop shouldn't feel like a gamble.

Most people only do this a few times in their life — usually right after something stressful happened to their car. That's exactly why some shops bank on you not knowing better.

We put together the guide we wish every customer had before walking into any shop (ours included): the 4 non-negotiables, the certifications that actually mean something, 6 questions to ask, 5 red flags to walk away from, and how to compare estimates that don't match.

Read it before your next repair — bookmark it for whenever you need it: https://rippersbodyshops.com/2026/08/27/how-to-choose-auto-body-shop-sacramento/

🔧 Rippers Body Shop | West Sacramento | Independent since 1964

08/21/2026

Most California drivers don't know this: your insurance company can suggest a preferred body shop, but they cannot require you to use one. Under California Insurance Code § 758.5, the choice is yours — one of the strongest anti-steering laws in the country.

📖 NEW ON THE BLOG: The First 24 Hours After a Car Accident in California

A calm, hour-by-hour guide for California drivers. Written for the day we hope you never need it.

📌 What's in the post:
▪️ At the scene: what to do in the first 15 minutes
▪️ 15–60 minutes: exchanging info without admitting fault
▪️ First 4 hours: notifying insurance, medical checks, what not to say
▪️ First 24 hours: the California DMV SR-1 form (10-day filing deadline)
▪️ Beyond 24 hours: your right to choose your own repair shop

Also covered: the three most common mistakes California drivers make, why an independent shop works for you rather than for insurance, and answers to the six questions we hear most.

📖 Read the full post: https://rippersbodyshops.com/2026/08/20/first-24-hours-after-car-accident-california/

Rippers is an independent West Sacramento body shop, family-owned since 1964. We work with all major insurance carriers. Free estimates. No pressure. Bookmark this one — you never know when you'll need it.

📞 (916) 372-5353

08/20/2026

🔧 If you saw a classic Chevy C-10 at Hot August Nights this year that made you stop and stare — chances are it wasn't a factory short-bed. It was converted.

📖 NEW ON THE BLOG: How Rippers Shortens a Truck Frame — Inside a 1972 Chevy C-10 Long-Bed-to-Short-Bed Conversion

The specialty work behind the classic-truck aesthetic. What frame shortening actually is, why the 14-inch wheelbase reduction defines a real short-bed conversion, and the four-step process we follow at Rippers for every C-10 that comes through our shop.

🛠️ Featured project:
▪️ 1972 Chevrolet C-10
▪️ 8-foot bed → 6-foot bed
▪️ 6-week timeline start to finish
▪️ 5-year structural warranty

📌 What the post covers:
▪️ What frame shortening actually is (and why it must be professional)
▪️ The 14-inch reduction that defines a C-10 short-bed conversion
▪️ Our 4-step process from consultation through certification
▪️ Why proper structural engineering separates real work from DIY kits
▪️ Answers to the questions we hear most from truck owners

Rippers has been doing this specialty work since 2004. If you're thinking about a truck build — Chevy C-10, GMC, Ford F100, long-bed to short-bed — consultations are free.

📖 Read the full post: https://rippersbodyshops.com/2026/08/19/1972-chevy-c-10-frame-shortening/

📞 (916) 372-5353
💬 Or chat with us at rippersbodyshops.com

Family-owned in West Sacramento since 1964. Frame shortening specialty since 2004.

08/13/2026

🔥 Hot August Nights just wrapped in Reno — the 40th anniversary of America's biggest nostalgic car event.

We've been at 62 years and counting right here in West Sacramento, doing the kind of work behind trucks that would fit right in on Reno's Mill Mile.

📬 THE PEAK SEASON ISSUE — Our August newsletter is here.

What's inside:

🛠️ FEATURED: Our Frame Shortening & Short Bed Conversion service page is now live. Rippers has been converting long-bed classic trucks (Chevy C-10, GMC, Ford F100) to short-bed since 2004. Featured project: a 1972 Chevy C-10, 8-foot to 6-foot conversion, six weeks start to finish, 5-year structural warranty. Free consultations for anyone considering a build.

💬 NEW: You can now chat with us directly from rippersbodyshops.com. Send photos of damage, ask for a quick estimate, schedule an appointment. Works evenings and weekends when the phones are quiet.

📖 3 BLOGS COMING THIS MONTH:
• Aug 13 — Inside a 1972 C-10 Frame Shortening at Rippers
• Aug 20 — The First 24 Hours After a Car Accident in California
• Aug 27 — How to Choose an Auto Body Shop in Sacramento

🌟 COMMUNITY BEAT: Westacre Park is officially open after its 16-month renovation. And on Friday August 14 at 8 PM, the Rec Center pool is screening Disney's "Cars" — perfect timing right after Hot August Nights.

📖 Read the full newsletter: https://rippersbodyshops.com/rippers-body-shop-august-newsletter/
📞 (916) 372-5353
💬 Or chat with us at rippersbodyshops.com

Family-owned in West Sacramento since 1964.