New lobby to greet car enthusiasts… We have a brand new lobby to greet all car enthusiasts. Just need to put up all of our pictures that were up before the remodel. Come on by East Coast Autowerks and get comfortable!

The 1956 Chevrolet Nomad is getting her MANY, MANY pieces of chrome reapplied. She is looking sharp…  

Now that D+K Cycles bike is back from the artist, we are going to do two rounds of clear coat, wet sand and buffing…

When a truck tries to snuggle with your driver’s side fender…we will fix it up for you!

The 1982 Alpha Romeo Spider is in paint…Alpha Romeo Code 103…Ivory Straw…

A 1951 Willys Jeep is in the house for some needed safety features and some refresherations to the interior…We find it fitting and are extremely proud that this military vehicle arrives to us during Memorial Day Weekend to start it’s new life… I have always wanted to...

It is a busy Memorial Day Weekend here at East Coast Autowerks…The 1960 VW SO23 Camper has been painted Dove Blue and it is beautiful…Now is in the arduous and detailed process of getting reassembled…it has come a long way from it’s state in...

A 1972 Datsun 240Z is in the house for an engine rebuild and an all over body and paint restoration…Since starting our business 20 months ago, I’ve had to come to terms with the new definition of “classic” car…What I considered...

The 1991 Chevrolet G20 Van is in body work…the back cutouts are filled in and body shaping is in progress…

The 1956 Chevrolet Nomad is in the booth!

We are starting to mack out the 1991 Chevrolet G20 Van by adding specific pieces…a cab visor and a chin strap…

So close to body shaping and paint…

We are doing some body work and an all over paint job to this 1991 Chevrolet G20 Van so a father/daughter team can spend some quality time putting the interior in it for fun family activities! Watch the progress…

A lot has been happening to the 1960 SO23 VW Camper…it is getting ready to be shipped to Poland in July so work has accelerated in a calculating and precise manner…it has to pass inspections at the Polish border so everything has to be done to meet their...

The 1977 Porsche 930 is getting her wiring completed for her rear defroster and a new rear window installed…So close to going home…

The 1971 Chevrolet C10 Truck is going home…the owner wants the challenge and rare opportunity to put it all back together…the red is absolutely stunning…it is going to be a great family project…we are happy to have gotten them to this certain...

It has gotten primed and some more blocking is completed…getting closer to having some booth time…

We are getting some updates on our plumbing so our parking lot is quite the sight. We are most definitely open for business. Please be careful and extra cautious when entering the parking lot this week.

We have a 1974 VW Thing that is undergoing major renovations…starting with the floor pans. Lots of rust cancer on this vehicle but, it will all be taken care of…And, sometimes, it is neccessary and, just plain fun, to turn a thing upside down…

We get some cool people with cool rides visiting us in our lot from time to time. This Honda Motorcycle needs new paint. It will be a challenge to mix this particular paint correctly…depending on the angle you are looking at the bike, it looks green, or purple,...

The 1982 Alpha Romeo Spider is ready to go into the paint booth.

The 1956 Chevrolet Nomad’s body work is almost completed. We would like to have her in paint next week. She is looking smooth.

D&K Cycles has brought us a custom motorcycle to paint…we are excited…a beautiful Candy Apple Red…We kind of feel like Jesse James around here…and we might run into Paul, Jr., too…

The family/dog hauler has it’s new engine and just like after a heart transplant…one must take it easy and work the kinks out before going full throttle…On a great note, Shannon took it to pick up the kids yesterday and the car is a huge hit! Plus,...

The 1982 Alpha Romeo is in body at the shop…

The 1956 Chevrolet Nomad is in body…

The 1971 Chevy Truck is in paint…and boy, does it look sweet…Victory Red is the color…

We are clearing out space to have a reassembly area here at East Coast Autowerks…today happens to be Porsche Day…

It was an honor to be a part of the restoration of the 1973 F250 Flatbed Truck along with South Paw Pen for the Friendship Plant Company here in the Triad area…it takes a village and we realize it is a small world and, funny enough, come to find out that Shannon...

It is rather funny to me that cars that my generation drove when we were teenagers are now considered classic cars! I remember driving one of my friend’s Alpha’s in high school. Yet, why is it that I still feel like I’m in my twenties? Time marches...

There are too many pictures to post on this intense project. However, a new front floor, valances and dog legs are installed, and the floors and frame are getting replaced…

The 1964 VW Double Cab is getting an upgrade. Since summer is around the corner, it is a fantastic idea to install a 130 HP 1968 CC motor…

I am trying to get caught up on all our projects…this beauty actually left the shop a couple of weeks ago…sorry for the lateness of this post but, I can only blame it on the increased craziness of shop life combined with being a mom to three and helping...

We have finished painting and installing the 1968 Scout’s new rollbar…

We are not just limited to painting cars and motorcycles…We will paint pretty much anything if it will fit into our booth…For instance, we can paint cabinetry…all of this (and there is more) is going to be installed in the new High Point Rockers...

The inside cab of the 1973 F250 Flatbed truck continues to be reassembled…We have recovered the top of the dash with new leather and have installed new lights in the cab and glovebox…it is the small details that really stand out…Plus…we are...

A 1956 Chevrolet Nomad has arrived at East Coast Autowerks for the start of a full restoration…This is a 1956 but…In 1957, this was the year it’s V-8 engine grew to 283 cubic inches and was called the “Super Turbo Fire V8” which could...

We are starting to put the 1973 F250 back together again…the glass is going back in place…plus, new door seals, new light fixtures and a new glove box…

Remember the 1986 FJ60? She has been sitting patiently in the shop…Well…her new engine just arrived at East Coast Autowerks from Colorado and her mother could not be any more ecstatic…I can’t wait to drive her!

The floors are out of the 1960 Camper…we are finding lots of cancer…but it will be cured…Remember…this bus lived in Chicago for quite some time…it is to be expected…

The new color of paint is back to it’s original color…a long way from the yellow it was sporting when she first came into the shop…now…we are reassembling her…

Here’s the first pass with paint. We added some white to get the exact color of green the owner wanted…We will look for imperfections before proceeding with the clear coat…

We have completed the body work on the neighborhood plant company truck and it is in the booth getting prepped for paint!

A good doctor of dermatology has brought up his 1957 VW 23 Window Bus from Columbia, South Carolina for a complete restoration. It is too bad he roots for the OTHER Carolina…we might have to paint it Carolina Blue just for fun…it definitely would be worth...

A 1968 International Scout is in the house for some roll bar installations, radio work, interior updates and new seals all over….These are great off road vehicles…it was originally produced to be a competitor with Jeep CJ 4×4 in 1960 when the first...

We find ourselves in a very unique position to assist local businesses and really take pleasure in working with them when they need their vehicle refurbished…It makes an impact on their business and we want to help them get that attention…We are restoring...

Life takes many twists and turns. And the people you are lucky to cross paths with in this grand adventure and call friends are worth their weight in gold…or in these guys’ case…worth their weight in VW grease! From Buses on the Blue Ridge to...

You know you’re getting old and wise when you can identify and, honestly say, you have actually visited four/fifths of the stickers on your customer’s VW bus!! Life is in progress and what a great ride so far…

We had a great night at Triad Has Talent on Saturday, January 12th. It was fun to see some of our neighbors at the theatre and to see the acts from all over the Triad area. It was a great family night and an honor for East Coast Autowerks to represent local businesses...