A/C Systems
One of our most common conversations with our clients is about A/C systems. Ponder this, you have spent a good deal of money to complete your dream car which you intend to get it out any chance you can throughout the summer. These vintage cars are hot, they have big...
12v Conversions
Many Vehicles prior to 1960 came equipped with 6 volt electrical systems, some even with positive grounding. We often find it necessary to do 12v conversions for a variety of reasons. 6 volt accessories like generators, light bulbs, ignition systems, wiper and blower...
Electronic Ignition
One of the first steps in upgrading or modernizing your classic cars engine performance should be in upgrading your aged, worn and weak ignition system. Upgrading to electronic ignition removes the wearing points in your distributor that can make for a weak and...
Power Windows
While power windows aren't something that is necessary to have from a performance or drive-ability standpoint, they are a creature comfort that many of us have grown accustom to. And honestly some of these old cars can be a real workout to get the windows going up and...
Fuel Injection
As time goes by and our expectations of our vehicles rise, more and more clients are looking for ways to improve the overall reliability and driving experience of their classic car. Electronic fuel injection is one amazing upgrade that removes much of the uncertainty...
Disc Brake Conversions
Next time your vintage car is due for new breaks, consider the added safety and performance that comes with upgraded power 4 wheel disc brake conversion. Surely you have noticed that your vintage car doesn't have the same stopping power as all the cars around you on...
Steering & Suspension Upgrades
So you have gone through all the work to get your pride and joy on the road and you are ready to cruise the streets in your town to show her off. Upgrading your old steering & suspension is not too complicated. It will drastically improve handling and reduces the...
Engine & Driveline Rebuilds & Swaps
Here at Trendsetter we strive to be able to meet all the needs associated with owning and restoring a vintage automobile. We are one of very few shops left that will repair and maintain your vintage equipment to keep you on the road, but we also do custom work,...
Polishing
A big part of what sets one paint job apart from the rest is the wet sanding and polishing that is done after the paint is sprayed and cured. Naturally as paint is sprayed and cures it dries with a certain amount of texture. Some products worse than others and the...
Custom Paint
Custom paint can mean many things. From a simple color change to one that was never offered on your model or an added set of stripes or flames, to large flakes and deep, rich, candy colours applied in many coats with patterns ghosted in the background. Even fully...
Auto Body Work
Good auto body work is a critical base to a good paint job. Everything from proper panel alignment and skin tension to correctly placed seams all play into how straight the project will come out in the end. Be it your bucket list muscle car, custom hotrod or your...
Custom Fabrication
Sometimes when you are building your dream car and you really want to make it your own, you have something in mind that is your own idea that just can't be bought. It has to be created. Our crew here live for these opportunities to get creative and build on off things...
Rust Repair
Rust... Rust is the mortal enemy of any car lover. It's forever waging a war against us. Every vehicle has its unique trouble spots that grow from the inside out. Once you see it on the outside it is often a sign of more dramatic issues inside. Rest assured, when we...