Turnkey Custom Auto, Restoration and Restomod, we do it all!
At Sharpe Auto, we have a full service, custom side to our shop.
Classic car wiring and modern engine update/installs, full stereo/audio department and so much more.
High end one off builds that you may see at car shows or on the cover of magazines, to service and repair of already built machines.
GM LS and Ford Coyote engine mods, tuning and performance upgrades are just a few items handled here at Sharpe.
We are your competent and turnkey partner for restomods, classic and muscle car, off road toy, Jeep, you name it, we can do it.
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Custom Auto Projects
Check out a few examples of the great work we’ve delivered below.
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Auto Customs Services
Below are a few examples of the custom auto services we offer.
Fabrication
We offer a broad range of custom fabrication.
Sheet metal and aluminum paneling, roll cages, suspension linkage, frame boxing and notching, gussets, battery boxes and more.
Overland van living quarters and bed frames just to name a few of the “outside the box” thinking we do here.
MIG and TIG welding are all done in house.
Engine Swaps & Repower
Full turnkey, modern engine replacements in classic cars. Professionally installed, wired and tuned to your liking.
Specializing in GM’s LS based engines as popularity demands, but also offering tried and true small block Ford or Chevy, Coyote engines and more.
Performance Engine Services
Specializing, but not limited to late model GM LS & LT platforms, we offer many services including some of the following:
- Complete engine rebuilds with forged internals
- Engine swaps
- Head & Cam packages
- Power adder installs/upgrades (Superchargers & Turbos)
- Exhaust modifications
- Fuel systems
- and many more!
Updated Fuel Injection
An upgrade from carburetion to fuel injection improves performance and lowers fuel consumption.
It creates a more user friendly cold start characteristic, better power and tunability.
Custom Wiring
We can rewire your entire car, sections of it, or spot fix bad wiring. Poor wiring is often a fire hazard and can ruin a great car. From Painless and American Autowire brand kits, to full custom harnesses. Power distribution and circuit protection with quality, American made parts.
Complete Car Audio
We can build you a stereo system anywhere from mild to wild.
From adding a subwoofer all the way to a fully custom system, we’ve got you covered. We are big on quality sound here.
We live in a time of evolving audio components and quality.
Today’s systems can make you feel like you are in the front row of your favorite entertainer’s sold-out show.
Modern DSP (digital sound processing) lets us “tune” your system to a tailored level never heard before.
Custom built fiberglass or MDF subwoofer enclosures, quality wiring and layout design all provide that upper level of sound.
We can install large, modern monitors that were never designed to fit in your stock dash, giving you all the bells and whistles available.
We’re here to help and guide you through the process.
12-Volt Accessories
We install LED light bars, rock lights, wheel lights, remote start. You name it, we do it.
Our 12 volt professionals use only high end wiring and connectors which won’t let you down, a wise investment.
Alarm & Security Systems
Today’s alarm systems can greatly improve theft and vandalism protection.
Our techs make sure the system is properly installed and configured, without damaging the cars existing wiring.
Many cheap installs ruin OEM wiring harnesses. We’ll properly install your security system with OE style wiring and conduit, routing it with a professional look.
Lights
Dim lights on any vehicle are annoying and unsafe. We can replace it with OEM lights or install aftermarket bulbs, LED or halogen. We offer lens polish service to bring out that new look and improved function. LED light bar installation with turnkey dash switch and relay operation.
Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Installation
No matter which aftermarket part you want to add to your vehicle, we will do it for you in a professional way.
We won’t cut corners, as some of the competition will do.
Lift and Leveling Kits
We can install and set up any lift or leveling kit on your truck, jeep or any other vehicle.
Adding travel is a great way to increase the off-road capabilities of your vehicle.
We make sure the geometry is correct and can cycle your suspension to make sure nothing binds.
Often, the addition of limit straps is advisable to limit down travel and protect driveline components.
We can lower the vehicle to desired ride height either with coilover springs and shocks, or we can install custom air bag systems tailored to your vision.
We install helper bags in the rear of your truck to aid while towing. On board air systems and more.
Gear and Drivetrain
Here at Sharpe, we have the knowledge and experience to properly install and set up custom gear swaps.
Change the ratio to fit your vehicle’s purpose from rock crawling to street/track.
Limited slip to full locker differentials and carriers.
Complete axle swaps for off or on road vehicles are some of the everyday jobs we carry out.
Custom Headers and complete Exhaust Systems
We offer in house, one off custom header fabrication for any car or truck (off road use only of course).
Completely TIG-welded using either mild, aluminized steel, stainless or titanium.
We’ll complete the package from header to tailpipe with a full custom exhaust designed around the car as needed.
Vehicle Types and Conditions
At Sharpe Automotive Customs, we accept all project types and vehicles, in all conditions.
No project is too small or too big for us, we are your professional partner to get your project on the road and enjoy driving it.
Classic & Muscle Cars
We take your classic car all the way to Mecum Auction condition, or simply get it back on the road.
From frame-off restoration of number matching collector cars to repowering a muscle car, we got your classic covered.
Off Road Vehicles
Southern California is home to some of the best off-roading in the world.
We have trails, deserts, dirt roads, sand dunes, rocks, cliffs, byways, you name it, SoCal has it.
We are your partner to build your off-road vehicle and keep it prepped and ready to go.
Road legal or not, prerunners, race cars, SXSs, are all welcome.
Restomods
Upgrading older cars with modern components is a great way to enjoy the cool looks of your classic, but have a drivetrain and suspension comparable with a modern car. Updated engines, wiring, sound all are what we can provide.